The Birth Geeks' Podcast
By The Birth Geeks: Dr. Robin Elise Weiss & Dr. Hillary Melchiors
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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.
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Bereavement Skills for Every Doula & Birthworker
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May 26, 2026 |
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What Happens After Five Years as a Doula
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May 19, 2026 |
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The Not-So-Magic Doula Bag
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May 12, 2026 |
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The Truth About Doula Confidence: Fear of Making Mistakes
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May 05, 2026 |
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Why Doula Burnout Happens and What Actually Keeps You Going
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Doula and Nurse Relationships and the Reality of Labor Support
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Navigating Sleep Disruption and Recovery for On-Call Doulas
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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The Scarcity Mindset: How Doulas Treat Each Other (And How to Do It Better)
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Getting Hired as a Doula: Tactics That Actually Work for Growing Your Client List
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Geek Out with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Supporting Clients Through Inductions Without Losing Yourself: Hard Lessons Learned
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Hard Truths About Doula Insurance Coverage
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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When Clients Don't Show Up: Navigating No-Shows in Birth Work
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Rethinking Burnout: Moral Injury & Sustainable Care for Birth Workers
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Interview with Loudmouth Lisa
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Interview with Maggie Runyon
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Interview with Dr. Connie Liu
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Doula Power, Payment, and Policy: Insights from Andrea Ford's Anthropological Perspective
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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From NICU Mom to National Voice: LaToshia Rouse on Flexibility, Boundaries, and Birthwork That Matters
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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What We Miss When We Medicalize: Postpartum Depression in Global Contexts
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Shaping Birth Experiences: Shannay Rocker on Home Births, Hospitals, and Building Doula Community
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Navigating Birth, Burnout, and Being Queer in Midwifery with Katie Shannon
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Doula Diversity, Overnight Myths, and Postpartum Support with Jen Chandlee
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May 21, 2025 |
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Amanda Chandler CPM
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Spela Peternel: Doula Leadership & Knowledge
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Interview with Turkish Doula: Ayşegül Boz Baltacı
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Ania Freitas on Doulas, Cultural Differences, and Postnatal Care in Northern Ireland
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Mastering SEO and Analytics for Doula Marketing with Expert Darcy Sauers
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Exploring Doula Certification and Policy Challenges in Maternal Health
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Navigating Cultural Nuances with Doula Advocate Debbie Mitchell
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Stress-Free Rebranding: Insights and Tools for Birth Professionals
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Pricing Your Doula Services: Tips for Longevity and Financial Stability
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Back in Action: Catch Up with The Birth Geeks
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Post Work Rituals
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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Confidence
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Money Matters
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Pandemic Normal?
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Pandemic Normal?
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Infant Sleep with Ann Grauer
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Infant Sleep with Ann Grauer
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Creative Tech in Online Education
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May 27, 2021 |
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Episode 41: Pivot
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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Tia & Shannon from Doula Sense
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Nov 13, 2020 |
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Episode 39: Mandy Irby The Birth Nurse
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Oct 23, 2020 |
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Episode 38: Elizabeth M. Johnson, MA
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Oct 16, 2020 |
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Kelli Brien Talks About Being a Doula and.a Midwife
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Oct 04, 2020 |
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Dr. Amy Brown Talks Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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Episode 35: Doula Dreams of Change
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Jul 24, 2020 |
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The Doula Darcy Talks About Marketing Your Birth Business
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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Episode 33: Barbara Hotelling
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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Conversation with Doula Denise Bolds
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Jun 17, 2020 |
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Geeking Out With The VBAC Link
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Jun 10, 2020 |
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Episode 30: Virtual Experience
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May 20, 2020 |
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Episode 29: Erin Underwood Movement for Childbirth Professionals
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May 06, 2020 |
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Taking Care of Yourself & Birth Business During COVID-19
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Apr 23, 2020 |
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Virtual Doula Business Planning with Nichole Joy
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Apr 08, 2020 |
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Episode 27 Debra Pascali-Bonaro
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Apr 01, 2020 |
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Virtual Postpartum Doulas with Ann Grauer
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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Being a Virtual Doula
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Mar 28, 2020 |
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Did My Water Break & Teaching Childbirth Classes Online
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Mar 18, 2020 |
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Augustine Colebrook Talks Midwifery & Social Justice
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Mar 04, 2020 |
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Prodromal Labor
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Feb 20, 2020 |
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Dr. Britta Bushnell Talks Transformed by Birth
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Feb 05, 2020 |
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The Value of Childbirth Education
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Jan 22, 2020 |
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Andrea Hewitt Talks Doula Agencies and More
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Jan 08, 2020 |
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The Year in Review for Your Birth Business
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Dec 25, 2019 |
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Dr. Robbie Davis-Floyd Talks Birth
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Dec 11, 2019 |
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The Basics of Bias in Research
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Nov 27, 2019 |
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Special Collaboration Episode with Sara Pixton of Birth Words
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Nov 18, 2019 |
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Dr. Theresa Morris Talks About Cesarean Birth in the US
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Nov 13, 2019 |
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Changing Policy, Questions New Doula Ask, ABC Show & More
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Oct 30, 2019 |
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Cris Cunningham On Using Video to Market Your Birth Business
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Oct 17, 2019 |
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Dr. Amber Price, CNM
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Oct 02, 2019 |
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Dr. Vanessa Hildebrand Talks About Birth & Anthropology
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Sep 19, 2019 |
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The Birth Geeks with Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski, Episode 12
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Sep 04, 2019 |
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Interview with Dr. Ginger Breedlove
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Aug 21, 2019 |
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Expert Interview: Sarah Juliusson a.k.a. The Website Doula
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Aug 07, 2019 |
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Expert Interview: Sharon Muza, BS, CD(DONA) BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE
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Jul 24, 2019 |
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Life on Call
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Jul 10, 2019 |
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How to Listen to Birth Stories
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Jun 27, 2019 |
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Geek Interview with Michelle Branco
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Jun 11, 2019 |
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Interview with Expert Liz Jostes of Eli Rose Social Media
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May 29, 2019 |
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Special Geek Interview with Ann Grauer
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May 14, 2019 |
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Molly Mendota Doula Trainer Interview
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Apr 26, 2019 |
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Special Geek #2 Interview: Hillary Melchiors
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Apr 09, 2019 |
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Special Geek Interview: Robin Elise Weiss
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Mar 28, 2019 |
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Introducing The Birth Geeks
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Mar 27, 2019 |