
The Birth Geeks is an evidence-based conversation for birth professionals who are in it for the long game. Dr. Robin Elise Weiss and Dr. Hillary Melchiors tackle the topics other podcasts avoid — boundaries, burnout, business realities, and what sustainable birth work actually looks like. For doulas, midwives, childbirth educators, and nurses. Find us at thebirthgeeks.com.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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In today's episode, Robin Elise Weiss and Hillary Melchiors reflect on what it means to be a doula for five years and beyond. They dig into why so many birth doulas have short careers, what helps professionals stay in the work, and how both personal ... more
In this episode, Hillary Melchiors and Robin Elise Weiss unpack the real contents of a doula's birth bag. From the practical to the quirky, you'll hear how the items doulas carry have shifted over the course of their careers, what actually gets used ... more
The pressure to perform is so very real as a doula, and sometimes the fear is holding us back from being even better for our clients. In this episode we're getting real about why it feels so scary and how you can get over this hurdle as a doula.
Setting yourself up for a sustainable doula career is essential if you want to keep doing this work over the long term. Whether you are a birth or postpartum doula, planning ahead for more than just self-care bubble baths, can help you keep serving m... more
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A practical, evidence-based show focused on sustainable birth work, boundaries, burnout, and the business realities of serving birth communities. Episodes frequently feature doulas, midwives, nurses, educators, and researchers who share real-world strategies for client care, policy navigation, and professional resilience. Notable strengths include candid conversations about pricing, workload boundaries, licensing and transfer workflows, and cross-cultural perspectives on birth practices, which together offer actionable guidance for practitioners seeking longevity in demanding roles. The format often blends personal narrative with expert insight, making it a compelling listen for practitioners aiming to balance compassionate care with sustai... more
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