1: There's More Than One Way To Doula

Hello, and welcome to The Whole Doula Podcast. I am your host, Mary Giordano. I'm a doula, birth educator, counselor, business mentor, community builder, and of course, the host of this new podcast. The Whole Doula Podcast is a conversation space for doulas and birth workers to talk about the diverse paths that led them to birth work, as well as the diverse and unique skills, interests, and offerings that they bring to their birth keeping roles. The idea came to me upon reflecting on the various interests and skills I bring to my own work and how all the things I did before led me to this point, even if I didn't see the connection or path that I was on beforehand, or where it was leading me to. It's only through the passing of time that things make sense sometimes, and although I couldn't always see how things would come together, I've naturally woven all of my previous experiences into the role I have created for myself as a doula and business woman. So, I'm interested to dive into conversations with others who may be wondering how to bring the different aspects and experiences of their own lives into their roles as doulas in business. After all, there is more than one way to doula, and I'd love to help others see the connections between all of the different parts of themselves to see themselves as a whole doula. I hope that this podcast will be of interest to doulas and others interested in perhaps pursuing the work as a doula, and also for expecting families looking for a doula and interested in the diverse, ways that we doula in this world. I expect that it will provide a rich journey into the diversity of what it means to be a doula, birth keeper, birth worker, or otherwise. The first few episodes will be released on September 26th, followed by a new episode each fortnight. I hope you can join us and listen to these conversations, and I look forward to sharing with you soon. Find out how Mary can support you to turn your passion for birth into a profitable, sustainable business, without compromising on your values or becoming a statistic of burnout: ⁠https://www.marygiordano.com.au/for-doulas-landing⁠  Connect with Mary on Instagram ⁠@marygiordano.com.au⁠ Music credit: Slow Gusto by Good News TunesA Subito Media production