Ask the Doulas Podcast

Ask the Doulas Podcast

Gold Coast Doulas

Episodes 329
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2017
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
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98%
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About This Podcast

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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Sensitive Skin and Newborns with Andrea Faulkner Williams

Mar 03, 2026 26m Transcript

Send a textSensitive skin and newborns often go hand in hand, leaving parents overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure of what products are truly safe and effective. In this episode, we sit down with…

Mom Groups and the Power of Community with Sarah Greidanus

Feb 24, 2026 27m Transcript

Send a textMom groups have been making headlines lately, and not always in a positive way. While stories about mom group drama and social tension can get attention, they don’t reflect what supportive…

Let’s Talk Baby Formula with Mallory Whitmore, The Formula Mom

Feb 17, 2026 32m Transcript

Send a textChoosing a baby formula can feel overwhelming, especially in a world full of strong opinions and fear-based messaging. In this episode, I’m joined by Mallory Whitmore, known as The Formula…

The value of a baby prep class with Alyssa Veneklase.

Feb 10, 2026 29m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of Ask the Doulas, host Kristin Revere is joined by Alyssa Veneklase, pediatric sleep consultant and co-host of the podcast, to talk all about Newborn Survival and why a…

What Is a Sibling Doula? Supporting Older Children During Birth and Postpartum with Kristin Revere.

Feb 03, 2026 13m

Send a textWhen families prepare for birth, so much focus is placed on supporting the birthing parent and partner. But what about older siblings?In this solo episode with Kristin Revere, co-host of…

Classes or Consulting? How to Choose the Right Sleep Support for Your Baby or Toddler with Alyssa Veneklase.

Jan 27, 2026 33m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of Ask the Doulas, we sit down with Alyssa Veneklase, pediatric sleep consultant and co-host of Ask the Doulas, to break down the difference between taking an infant or…

Fertility After 35: Understanding Egg Quality and Age with Dr. Katie Wood

Jan 20, 2026 34m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of Ask the Doulas, host Kristin Revere sits down with Dr. Katie Wood, Doctor of Pharmacy and CEO of Happy Nourished Motherhood, to discuss advanced maternal age and egg…

What Does A Daytime Postpartum Doula Do During A Typical Shift?

Jan 13, 2026 21m Transcript

Send a textEver wonder what a daytime postpartum doula actually does? From helping you rest and recover to supporting feeding, soothing, and household routines, this episode breaks down what a…

Meaningful, modern alternatives to the traditional baby shower!

Jan 06, 2026 11m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas explores creative ways families and friends can celebrate pregnancy, honor expecting parents, and offer support…

How Doulas Support Inductions with Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas

Dec 30, 2025 20m Transcript

Send a textIn this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, host Kristin Revere, founder and CEO of Gold Coast Doulas, explores how doulas can offer calm, confident support during labor inductions. Kristin…

Doula Business Structures Explained: What Families and Professionals Should Know with Kristin Revere

Dec 23, 2025 19m Transcript

Send a textIn this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Gold Coast Doulas founder Kristin Revere explores the different ways birth and postpartum doulas structure their businesses, including solo…

Doulas Don’t Replace Partners with Kristin Revere

Dec 16, 2025 12m Transcript

Send a text In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere addresses one of the most common misconceptions about doula care — that hiring a doula might replace the partner during birth or…

Should doulas have hired a doula before becoming one?

Dec 09, 2025 18m Transcript

Send a textShould 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…

Infant Sleep and Maternal Mental Health with Jackie Viscusi

Dec 01, 2025 19m Transcript

Send a textIn 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…

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

Nov 25, 2025 24m Transcript

Send a textIn 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…

What to Expect During Your Hospital Postpartum Stay with Kristin Morter, CLC, CED

Nov 18, 2025 30m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of the Ask the Doulas podcast, we’re joined by Kristin Morter, a Certified Elite Postpartum Doula and Certified Lactation Consultant, for a clear and reassuring look at…

Infant and Toddler Sleep During the Holiday Season with Jackie Viscusi

Nov 11, 2025 18m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode of the Ask the Doulas podcast, we talk with Jackie Viscusi, infant and toddler sleep specialist with Gold Coast Doulas, about navigating sleep challenges during the busy…

Does Experience Really Matter? with Kristin Revere, CEO of Gold Coast Doulas

Nov 04, 2025 11m Transcript

Send a text In this special solo episode of Ask the Doulas, co-host and Gold Coast Doulas CEO Kristin Revere explores an important question: Does experience really matter when hiring a birth or…

Postpartum traditions through an Ayurvedic lens with Christine Eck

Oct 28, 2025 24m Transcript

Send a textIn this enlightening episode of Ask the Doulas podcast, we explore postpartum traditions through an Ayurvedic lens with Christine Eck, Founder and Director of the Center for Sacred Window…

Gender Prediction with Dr. Dallas Reed

Oct 21, 2025 22m Transcript

Send a textEver wonder how early you can really find out your baby’s gender — and which tests you can trust? In this episode of Ask the Doulas, we talk with Dr. Dallas Reed, an OBGYN and Chief of…

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