016: Elisabeth van der Wilt — Educating Communities About Doula Support

A conversation about what it takes to build a holistic doula practice while also educating communities about why that support matters — especially in rural areas where awareness is still growing.In this episode, I’m joined by Elisabeth van der Wilt, a holistic doula and women’s health coach who supports women through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause while helping them feel more connected to their bodies and supported throughout every stage of womanhood.What we explored:• What a holistic doula does and how Elisabeth came into this work• The challenge of building awareness for doula care in rural communities• Why education and outreach are central to growing her practice• The cultural shift away from village-style support for mothers• The resistance that can come from older generations who had different support systems• Why rebuilding community support for women matters now more than everSupporting mothers and women isn’t just about individual care — it’s about rebuilding the kinds of community structures that once made raising families more sustainable for everyone.Elisabeth's Links:→ Website: https://fruitfulwomb.ca/ → Social Media: @fruitfulwombdoula→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fruitfulwombdoula/ Sophie’s links:👁️ Book a Behind the Practice Podcast Conversation: https://calendly.com/sophiecampise/podcast-interview-ren-behind-the-practice👁️ Learn more about Ren: https://www.ren-wellbeing.com/👁️ Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ren.wellbeing/👁️ Everything else: bio.site/ren.wellbeing🤍