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ToRAISE Questions Doula Podcast

Melanie Russell
Tolabor
Birth Bender
Postpartum Doula
Birth Doula
Lactation Training
Doula Training
A Brighter Birth
Doula Services
Reproductive Health
Racism In Healthcare
Midwifery Model Of Care
Doulas
Birth Advocacy
The Brighter Birth
The Educated Birth
Maternal Mortality
Inclusivity
Birth Support
Rae Thweat
Richmond

The ToRAISE Questions podcast offers thoughtful, unfiltered conversations for doulas and birth workers who want to deepen their knowledge, elevate their practice, and uphold the integrity of birth work.

Each episode features insights from experienced professionals in the field, helping you grow with intention and purpose.

Questions, feedback, show ideas, want to be a guest?!

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Latest Episodes

🫶 Episode 128 features a conversation with Melanie Russell and Natalie Karasiewicz, sharing the story and vision behind the A Brighter Birth Collective.

Melanie founded the collective 18 years ago in Richmond, VA, creating a space rooted in support... more

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In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Cole for a powerful conversation about one of the five essential components of our doula training: Collaboration 🤝

What does it really mean to collaborate as a doula within a maternity care system that’s often... more

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For many birth workers, doula work is more than a role — it’s a doorway. In this episode, we explore how working as a doula can shape, inform, and prepare someone for the path to midwifery 🌱

Through personal reflection and lived experience, this co... more

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💛 When Birth Plans Change: Navigating, Advocating & Processing 

Birth doesn’t always follow the plan- and when things shift, doulas are often holding so much more than labor support.

In this episode of the ToRAISE Questions Doula Podcast, Melanie ... more

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Recent Guests

Tori Mitchell
Midwife, former labor and delivery nurse, trained ToLABOR doula
Independent with nursing/midwifery practice
Episode: Doula Work as a Stepping Stone: A Midwife’s Journey... Episode 126
Cece Peace
Birth doula and childbirth educator
Brighter Birth
Episode: When Your Client's Birth Plan Goes Awry: Ways to Navigate, Advocate and Process... Episode 125
Rae Thweat
New Doula in training, previously a hairstylist for over 16 years
Episode: Finding Your Path: A New Doula’s Journey from Retreat to Real Life with Rae Thweat... Episode 123
Sarah Cole
ToLABOR-certified professional birth and postpartum doula, certified breastfeeding specialist, education coordinator for Brighter Birth
ToLABOR
Episode: A New Kind of Doula Training... Episode 122
Ocean Hak-Kuhn
ToLABOR professional birth doula, postpartum doula, infant care educator, membership administrator
ToLABOR
Episode: A New Kind of Doula Training... Episode 122
Hunter Moore
A ToLABOR-certified professional birth doula, mom of four, and collective coordinator for The Brighter Birth in Richmond, Virginia.
The Brighter Birth
Episode: We're Back!!... Episode 121
Cheyenne Varner
Founder of The Educated Birth and a long-time doula in Richmond.
The Educated Birth
Episode: We're Back!!... Episode 121

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Melanie Russell
Executive Director of ToLabor and host of the show; longstanding leader in birth advocacy and doula training

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • What a gem!

    This podcast is just so wonderful. What a breath of fresh air and so much knowledge being passed on. You provide insight from a personal, professional, and evidence based standpoint and it is so appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nikki Rathlev
    United States22 days ago
  • Disappointed in The Subtle Marketing

    I really feel that Theresa is pushing her beliefs onto people through her podcasts. I truly believe in the importance of doulas and even plan to study as one but I found her subtle marketing through her interviews really off putting and disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    greg77877
    Australia5 years ago
  • Thank u <3

    Beautiful greetings from perth australia!

    I have been doula for about 10 years. I wish I discovered your podcasts on the beginning of my journey.

    I have been listening to many of your podcasts since couple of weeks and I have to say, your podcast has become my Favorite one!

    Thank u for sharing your wisdom and love <3 helena from dreambirth <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dreambirth
    Australia7 years ago
  • I LOVE this podcast!

    Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful, compassionate discussions! I owe so much to this podcast! I'm to take my first training in 2 weeks and am in a totally different place than I would be without listening to most of your episodes in the past month. I can't thank you enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melissa Franny
    United States8 years ago
  • Great podcast! Where is episode 18?

    Only episode 25 and up are visible to me. Are the first 24 available somewhere?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    librarian_doula
    United States8 years ago

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The content is frequently described as empowering, inspiring, and supportive for those early in their doula journey or seeking to deepen collaboration with healthcare providers.
Listeners praise the show as a practical, education-focused resource for doulas and birth workers, often noting the depth of practical advice and real-world case studies.

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What is ToRAISE Questions Doula Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, experience-driven conversations with birth workers, particularly doulas, about collaboration with hospitals, care teams, and clients. Episodes emphasize professional communication, shared decision-making, and navigating the emotional dynamics of birth, highlighting real-world scenarios—from triage bottlenecks to policy misalignments—where doulas advocate for informed choices without undermining medical staff. Noteworthy is a consistent focus on collaboration, ongoing education, and the business side of doula work, including training philosophies and ethical considerations. Such elements make it a solid resource for listeners seeking hands-on strategies, practical case studies, and insights into building effect... more

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1. Tori Mitchell
2. Cece Peace
3. Rae Thweat
4. Sarah Cole
5. Ocean Hak-Kuhn
6. Hunter Moore
7. Cheyenne Varner

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