If you're passionate about making a positive impact on expecting parents' lives, then doula care might be your calling. In this episode, we dive into the crucial aspects of building a successful doula career. Join us as we explore Jenny's journey, her perspective on training methods, risk management strategies, and valuable life lessons she's gained along the way.

- Doula Trainings International.

- On Instagram: @doulatrainingsint

- CM&F Insurance

Laurin Mills's mission to simplify family dinners and bring families closer together has evolved into a thriving initiative. Connect with Laurin and The Dinner Daily on their website https://thedinnerdaily.com/) and follow  on Instagram [@the_dinnerdaily] for inspiration and practical tips on creating enjoyable and stress-free family dinners.

In this conversation, we cover:

- Laurin's entrepreneurship journey (what started it all!)

- How her life changed after she shifted her approach to dinnertime

- Ideas for involving kids and creating a calming environment

- The end of short-order cooking

- Strategies to save money, cope with picky eating, and make dinner all-around more enjoyable!

Here's her blog post on saving $347 in one month of grocery planning: https://thedinnerdaily.com/saving-money-on-groceries-how-i-saved-347-in-one-month/

In this episode, we learn about the value of acknowledging neurodiversity in children and accepting them for who they are. Neurodiversity is evident along a spectrum, and sometimes people do not fit into the image or box that society has in mind. It is important to pay attention to your child’s behaviors and encourage them to be creative in areas in which they excel, greatly contributing to their growth and success. After we ended the recording, Jaclyn further stressed the importance of "gaze following" at ~9 months as a major element to look for when you are considering if your child might be neurodivergent. If you're not seeing that by 9 months, raise the question of a delay with your child's primary caregiver.

Show notes:

Academy Website: https://www.familyfriendlyscreenwriting.com/

Academy Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyFriendlyScreenwriting

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyFriendlyScreenwriting/?show_switched_toast=0&show_invite_to_follow=0&show_switched_tooltip=0&show_podcast_settings=0&show_community_review_changes=0&show_community_rollback=0&show_follower_visibility_disclosure=0

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyfriendlyscreenwriting/ @familyfriendlyscreenwriting

Today Carly meets with birth doulas Jarriel Campbell and Dasia Gant to learn about the use of Artificial Intelligence within birth work. AI is present in our lives in ways that we often don’t think about, such as our GPS, iPhone keyboard suggestions, and Amazon recommendations. Tune in to see how Jarriel and Dasia discovered the world of supporting parents, and how pieces of AI technology like ChatGPT have influenced their work.

Show notes:

Doula Road Trip Website: https://doularoadtrip.com/

Doula Road Trip Apple Music Episode about ChatGPT: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/122-supercharge-your-doula-practice-with-chatgpt-feat/id1541897541?i=1000613264226

Doula Road Trip Spotify Episode about ChatGPT: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vENbSyw74uqJXl1KmmNxa?si=ea5b225ef7724bb6

Instagram: @doularoadtrip

Doula Road Trip Youtube video about ChatGPT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ5ne-Zu6r8

Carly welcomes Allison Tolman, a nurse, lactation consultant, and breast pump expert, to discuss the world of pumping and provide valuable insights to pumping families and the professionals who support them.

we cover: diversifying your business with YouTube, the need to expand lactation training, practical pumping tips, advocating for pumping support, and more!

Connect with Allison:

- Website: https://www.newlittlelife.com/

- Instagram: @newlittlelife_byallison

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/newlittlelifebyallison

- Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WZYRZQvMGCPDq2p9hzcdm

Single mom and former nurse Maureen Hanton is the founder of Coda Parenting Navigator, a tool designed to help us to accomplish the parenting goals we set for ourselves. In this episode, Maureen joins Carly for a conversation about how to be guided by important, big-picture principles as you raise your child, and how to keep track of all of the wonderful tips and ideas you hear along the way. Her project, Coda Parenting Navigator, is like a workflow and business plan for your child-rearing!

https://www.codanavigator.com/

Whether you’re planning your spring break, summer vacation, end-of-year holidays or any other hectic-yet-special time of year, Life Coach for Working Moms Katelyn Denning (@lovemothernurture) has you covered! In this podcast, learn more about Katelyn’s method for being present and focused during the holiday season, and how to cherish traditions while letting go of the things that don’t bring joy.

• Instagram: @lovemothernurture
• Website: www.themothernurture.com
• Worksheets and guides: www.themothernurture.com/resources
• Blog: https://www.themothernurture.com/blog

Allison Marchetti, Richmond-based Postpartum Doula and Yoga Instructor, shares her favorite aspects of prenatal yoga and discusses her journey as an instructor and birth worker.

Recommended on today's show:

• Prenatal Yoga Center of New York https://prenatalyogacenter.com/
  • Instagram: @prenatalyogacenter
• Podcast: Yoga | Birth | Babies

Find Allison on Instagram at @omstretchmama

And on Nessle at https://app.nessle.com/experts/kh87he