Episode Details

What if the thing that's making doula work feel unsustainable... isn't the births?

What if it's the pressure to be everything for everyone?

In this deeply honest conversation with veteran birth doula and mentor Evan from Big Cat Birth, we unpack the side of birth work that isn't talked about nearly enough: people-pleasing, burnout, boundaries, identity, and the uncomfortable truth that taking better care of yourself often makes you a better doula-not a less dedicated one.

If you've ever questioned whether you can keep doing this work, felt guilty setting boundaries, or wondered if you're the only one struggling to find balance between serving families and protecting your own life, this episode will remind you that you're not alone.

This isn't another conversation about "self-care."

It's about building a doula career you actually want to keep.

Because the birth world doesn't just need more doulas.

It needs doulas who are still here ten years from now.

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Love being a doula..but tired of unpredictable income? If growing your business still means taking more births, working more overnights, or hoping the next referral comes through, there’s a better way. Imagine consistent private-pay clients, predictable $10K months, and a business that builds wealth for your family without requiring more and more of you.

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