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ToRAISE Questions Doula Podcast

Melanie Russell
Tolabor
Birth Bender
Postpartum Doula
Birth Doula
Lactation Training
Doulas
A Brighter Birth Charleston
Doula Training
A Brighter Birth
Doula Services
Reproductive Health
Racism In Healthcare
Midwifery Model Of Care
Charleston, United States
Birth Doulas
Birth With Power
Birth Advocacy
The Brighter Birth
The Educated Birth
Maternal Mortality

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

In this episode, Melanie sits down with Richmond-based OB/GYN and host of the Birth With Power podcast, Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins.

Having known each other for the past 14 years, they dive into Nicole's personal journey into medicine, what inspired... more

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🫶 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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Recent Guests

Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins
Obstetrician-Gynecologist, podcast host of Birth With Power
Private practice / OB-GYN, Birth With Power
Episode: Interview with Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, OBGYN and Podcast Host of Birth With Power... Episode 129
Natalie Karasiewicz
Owner of A Brighter Birth Charleston; birth doula and birth photographer
A Brighter Birth Charleston (ABB Charleston)
Episode: Would you like to bring an A Brighter Birth Collective to your city?!... Episode 128
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
Sarah Cole
Birth doula and Education Coordinator for A Brighter Birth.
A Brighter Birth
Episode: Back to Back and Overlapping Births: How to Navigate a "Birth Bender"... Episode 124
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
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

Host

Melanie Russell
Executive Director of ToLabor; long-time host and facilitator focusing on collaboration, training, and advocacy in birth work.

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 States5 months 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 States9 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 States9 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise practical, evidence-informed discussions and compassionate perspectives across topics.
Some feedback notes concern about marketing tone during interviews, with a call for balanced guest treatment.
Many describe the show as a crucial resource for doula training and professional growth, often recommending it to peers.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Would you like to bring an A Brighter Birth Collective to your city?!... Episode 128
Q: Can you share a memorable doula experience from this year?
Natalie described her first home birth experience as a doula, which was validating and moving, illustrating the value of physiological birth and the varied settings in which doulas can support families.
Would you like to bring an A Brighter Birth Collective to your city?!... Episode 128
Q: What impact has the collective had on the doulas' professional lives?
Doulas gain broader resources, backup support, business coaching, and opportunities to collaborate with other practitioners, which reduces burnout and expands service offerings for clients.
Would you like to bring an A Brighter Birth Collective to your city?!... Episode 128
Q: How do you handle marketing and content for collective members?
The collective supports members with social media content creation, collaborative events, and back-end marketing efforts, helping doulas focus more on client care while expanding reach.
Would you like to bring an A Brighter Birth Collective to your city?!... Episode 128
Q: What makes ABB Charleston different from a traditional agency model?
ABB Charleston operates as a collective where doulas retain their own fees, contribute a flat monthly fee, and benefit from in-house marketing, content, and a broad network of in-house practitioners, which reduces competition and enhances cross-referrals for clients.

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

A practitioner-focused series centered on birth, doula practice, and collaboration within the healthcare space. Conversations emphasize practical advocacy, shared decision-making, and professional relationship-building with hospital teams, highlighting real-world scenarios like triage bottlenecks, miscommunications, and aligning client wishes with medical realities. Guests range from birth doulas and educators to nurses and midwives, offering actionable tactics, training philosophies, and insights on ethical care, inclusivity, and systemic challenges in reproductive health. The show stands out for its hands-on guidance, emphasis on empowering clients through informed choices, and a clear commitment to elevating the birth workforce through c... more

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2. Natalie Karasiewicz
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4. Cece Peace
5. Sarah Cole
6. Rae Thweat
7. Ocean Hak-Kuhn
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