The Wise Doula Podcast: Doula Wisdom For Everyday Life.

Marta I. Arandia Ruiz-Clavijo

Welcome to the Wise Doula Podcast, a friendly space where we discuss everything surrounding the parenting journey, from pregnancy and birth, to postpartum and beyond. I am your host, Marta Arandia. Doula, mother and early childhood expert rolled into one. I am passionate about supporting families through every step of the parenting journey. My goal is to help expecting parents get information and resources so they can approach the birth experience from a place of support, understanding and strength. This is a safe place to talk about everything related to childbirth. There is so much wisdom inside of us when it comes to pregnancy, but sometimes society might make us doubt our abilities. I invite you to listen, connect and share in our collective wisdom, the one we inherited from the mothers and grandmothers before us. Leave your worries at the door, grab your favorite cup of tea and get comfortable. In here, you are nurtured and safe. Your voice matters. See you inside. read less
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Episodes

When Perinatal Loss and Love Meet - An Interview with Jill Kottmeier
6d ago
When Perinatal Loss and Love Meet - An Interview with Jill Kottmeier
My guest today is Jill Kottmeier,  registered nurse and thanatologist. Jill is the director of Well-being and Bereavement Services at Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital in Illinois. For more than 2 decades, Jill has been supporting families at her hospital and accompanying them through the difficult process of having to say goodbye to their baby too soon. Her mission is two-fold, to support parents experiencing the loss of their baby and to support hospital staff so they can better care for families going through loss. This is a support that starts as soon as they get the news that their baby is not alive, but continues well after families have left the hospital.  It is an honor to have her on the podcast today, and hear all the insights that she’s gonna bring to us, the learning experiences and the wisdom accumulated while working with hundreds of babies and families at their most difficult time. It is my hope that this interview gives  you a deeper inside into the world of perinatal loss, and gives you effective tools on how to  nurture and support  family, friends or clients going through this experience.    Intro Music Credit: Oleksii Holubiev - Pixabay   Connect with Jill Kottmeier: Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-kottmeier-88419789   Endeavor Health Northwest Community Health Website  https://www.eehealth.org/blog/authors/jill-kottmeier/   Connect with our Podcast on Instagram:  The Wise Doula Podcast   You can find our podcast on:        Apple, Spotify ,YouTube and your favorite plattforms.   The Wise Doula Podcast is made possible by:       Loving Belly Doula Services LLC      Facebook and Instagram (@lovingbellydoula)
Holding Space for Families During Perinatal Loss
Oct 25 2024
Holding Space for Families During Perinatal Loss
In this new episode, we talk about supporting our friends, family, and clients at a time when the unexpected happens. A time when the  perfect idea of pregnancy disappears and we are faced with perinatal loss and saying goodbye to our baby.  This is a difficult subject and we often don’t know how to react when somebody close to us or a client experiences it.  Often we shy away from helping because we’re worried about saying the wrong thing or doing the wrong thing. In this episode, I will share what I have learned as a bereavement doula on how to support families during loss, and give you some useful tools so you can do the same. Whether you are a birth professional, a relative or just a friend, You can make a world of difference by walking with families at this difficult time.  I understand this is a sensitive topic that might be triggering for some listeners. If you feel that this is an intense topic for you and prefer to skip it, we understand. If you know somebody who could benefit from learning more about this topic, please share the episode with them.  See you inside and thank you for your support.      Intro Music Credit: Oleksii Holubiev - Pixabay   Connect with our Podcast on Instagram: The Wise Doula Podcast   You can find our podcast on:        Apple, Spotify ,YouTube and your favorite plattforms.   The Wise Doula Podcast is made possible by:       Loving Belly Doula Services LLC      Facebook      Instagram
Communication: An Ongoing Life Path - Interview with ASMR Jeremiah
Jun 7 2024
Communication: An Ongoing Life Path - Interview with ASMR Jeremiah
In this episode I sit down with ASMR Jeremiah to discuss the topic of communication. Jeremiah was my guest in season 1, and we discussed his work as an ASMR artist and content creator. This time, we discuss another topic that he is passionate about, which is communication. He explains to us what started his love for this topic and encouraged him to enroll in a Communication training program.  We invite you to learn more about powerful communication, dealing with conflicts in a healthy way, the meaning of vulnerability and how to approach tough conversations with loved ones. We also focus on effective communication between parents and children, as well as couples initiating conversations about planning a family.  This is a story about going deeper and doing the work of understanding and respecting one another, so we can achieve better connection. We had a great time during the interview and I am sure you will too. And I hope that you walk away with new ideas and insights on how to communicate better.  I can't wait to see you inside.    You can connect with ASMR Jeremiah at:  http://www.youtube.com/@ASMRJeremiah  Instagram, Twitch, TikTok - @asmrjeremiah   Intro Music Credit: Oleksii Holubiev - Pixabay   You can find our podcast on:  Apple, Spotify ,YouTube and your favorite plattforms.   Connect with The Wise Doula Podcast at:   Instagram - @thewisedoulapodcast  Facebook - @lovingbellydoula