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Ask the Doulas Podcast

Ask the Doulas Podcast

By: Gold Coast Doulas
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Ask the Doulas is your go-to podcast for pregnancy support, birth preparation, postpartum guidance, and early parenting tips. Whether you are trying to conceive, expecting your first baby, or navigating life with a newborn or toddler, this show provides expert, evidence-based advice from leading professionals in the birth and baby world.

Hosted by Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, each episode features conversations with doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, newborn care specialists, fertility experts, sleep consultants, and mental health professionals. You will learn practical strategies for a healthy pregnancy, birth planning, postpartum recovery, newborn sleep, breastfeeding, nutrition, self-care, and maternal mental health. Every episode is designed to help you feel confident and supported from conception through the first year.


What You Will Learn on Ask the Doulas:
• How to prepare for pregnancy, labor, and birth
• Tips for reducing anxiety during pregnancy
• How to create a birth plan that aligns with your goals
• Postpartum recovery essentials
• Breastfeeding and lactation support
• Newborn sleep foundations and gentle routines
• Nutrition and hydration during pregnancy and postpartum
• Navigating maternity leave and returning to work
• Recognizing and managing postpartum depression
• Ways to bring more balance, rest, and confidence into early parenthood


Meet Your Hosts:
Kristin Revere, MM, CED, NCS, is a birth doula, postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and childbirth educator who founded Gold Coast Doulas after experiencing the positive impact of doula support in her own pregnancies.
Alyssa Veneklase, CED-PIC, NCS, is a certified sleep consultant, postpartum doula, bed rest doula, and parent educator who supports families in creating healthy sleep habits and smoother newborn transitions.


With over 23 years of combined experience, Kristin and Alyssa provide compassionate, judgment-free guidance that feels like a conversation with trusted friends who understand the journey of pregnancy and early parenting. If you are looking for trusted doula advice, pregnancy education, or newborn care tips, this podcast offers the expert support you need.


Listen to Ask the Doulas on your favorite podcast app.
Explore their online birth and baby prep course at thebecomingcourse.com/join.
Read their book Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby in print, Kindle, or audiobook at supportedbook.com.





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Episodes
  • Should doulas have hired a doula before becoming one?

    Should doulas have hired a doula before becoming one?
    Dec 9 2025

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    Should doulas have hired a doula before becoming one? In this solo episode, host Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas explores whether firsthand experience receiving doula support shapes empathy, perspective, and practice. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on what makes a doula truly great, exploring the combination of lived experience, education, and a willingness to learn.

    This episode is brought to you by Ceres Chill, a company that never stops working to make the lives of parents easier!

    Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin Revere’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula services & online courses below:

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    19 mins
  • Infant Sleep and Maternal Mental Health with Jackie Viscusi

    Infant Sleep and Maternal Mental Health with Jackie Viscusi
    Dec 1 2025

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    In this insightful episode of Ask the Doulas, we sit down with Jackie Viscusi, an experienced pediatric sleep consultant with Gold Coast Doulas, to explore the intersection of infant sleep and maternal mental health. Jackie shares compassionate, evidence-based guidance on understanding baby sleep patterns, supporting healthy sleep habits, and caring for your own emotional well-being during the postpartum period.

    Whether you’re a new parent navigating sleepless nights or a caregiver looking to better support families, this episode offers reassurance, practical tools, and thoughtful conversation designed to help both parents and babies rest easier.

    This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Use the code GOLDCOAST to receive a discount in addition to their Black Friday sales.

    Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin Revere’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula services & online courses below:

    https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulas
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    20 mins
  • Freeze-drying breast milk with Tirza Jova of Milk by Mom

    Freeze-drying breast milk with Tirza Jova of Milk by Mom
    Nov 25 2025

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    In this episode of the Ask the Doulas podcast, Kristin Revere sits down with Tirza Jova, CEO and founder of Milk by Mom, to explore the growing trend of freeze-drying breast milk. Tirza shares how her innovative service helps families preserve their milk safely and conveniently—reducing waste, saving freezer space, and providing peace of mind for travel or long-term storage.

    We dive into how the freeze-drying process works, who can benefit most, and what parents should know when considering this option. Tirza also opens up about her journey launching Milk by Mom and why this method is becoming a game-changer for busy parents.

    Whether you're pumping, storing, or simply curious about new lactation support options, this episode offers practical insights and empowering information for every stage of your feeding journey.

    This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Use the code GOLDCOAST to receive a discount in addition to their Black Friday sales.

    Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin Revere’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula services & online courses below:

    https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulas
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    25 mins
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