Dear Doula
Brandi Jordan
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15 Things to Teach Your Toddler That Have Nothing to Do With ABCs
In this episode, I dive into the essential life skills every toddler should learn to thrive. Beyond colors and counting, I focus on the core values and practices that help build resilient,…
Breaking the Silence on Postpartum Mood Disorders with Alexandra Evans
In this episode, I'm joined by Alexandra Evans, an associate clinical counselor and certified doula, to talk about postpartum rage and the emotional realities of life after birth that many parents…
Brandi Jordan & Michael on Parenting, Marriage, Family Dynamics, and Raising Emotionally Secure Kids
In this special 100th episode of Dear Doula, I sit down with my husband, Michael Chappie, to reflect on our unique parenting journey as a multicultural couple raising children across different…
Building Your Village When You Don't Have One: Finding Support as a Modern Parent
In this episode of Dear Doula, I talk about how parenting can feel lonely today and why having a "village" of support matters more than ever. I share personal stories about raising my children in Los…
Breastfeeding, Formula, or Both — Releasing the Guilt Around How You Feed Your Baby
In this episode, I dive into the often emotional and sometimes divisive topic of feeding your baby: breastfeeding, formula, or a mix of both. Drawing from years of experience as a lactation…
Flying and Road Tripping With a Baby: How to Actually Survive It (And Maybe Even Enjoy It)
In this episode, I talk about what it's really like to travel with babies, toddlers, and kids. Based on my own experience traveling with my three children, I share simple, practical tips. From…
Going Back to Work After Baby: The Emotional and Logistical Reality No One Prepares You For
In this episode I open up about the real challenges and emotions that come with navigating postpartum life, especially when returning to work. Drawing from my own experiences as a mom and doula, I…
Postpartum Recovery After 35: Hormones, Healing, and Support
In this episode, I'm joined by integrative nutrition expert Jodi to talk about what women over 35 should think about when it comes to conception, pregnancy, and postpartum health. We go through the…
The 3 Biggest Sleep Mistakes New Parents Make
In this episode, I dive into the three biggest mistakes new parents make around sleep, how to avoid them. With over two decades of experience as a doula, I've seen it all when it comes to sleep…
The Truth About Hiring Childcare in the U.S.: Rates, Roles, and What No One Tells You
In this episode of Dear Doula, I break down the realities of finding quality postpartum and childcare in the US, including what you can expect to pay and what industry standards look like. I guide…
Prepping for Pregnancy: Unlocking Hormonal Health with Dr. Shivani Amin
In this episode of Dear Doula, Ι sit down with Dr. Shivani Amin, a functional medicine and women's health specialist, to explore the root causes of hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and the vital…
What Postpartum Recovery Really Looks Like (That No One Warns You About)
In this episode, I sit down with birth doula and postpartum trainer Kaitlyn Wozniak to talk about postpartum recovery in a whole new way. Together, we unpack common myths and outdated expectations,…
S4E1 Regression or Growth Spurt? How to Tell What's Actually Going On With Your Baby's Sleep
In this episode of Dear Doula, I'm talking about something many parents experience but often struggle to understand. The sudden changes in their baby's sleep. Is it a sleep regression, a growth…
S4E3 What You ACTUALLY Need in the First 30 Days With Baby
In this episode of Dear Doula, I'm sharing what I actually recommend parents have ready for the first days home with a newborn. As a postpartum doula and lactation consultant who has supported…
S4E2 The Biggest Sleep Myths Parents Are Still Being Sold (and What Actually Helps)
As a doula and newborn care specialist for over 20 years, I can tell you this with certainty : Parents are drowning in misinformation about sleep. From "sleep regressions" to teething, dream feeds,…
S4E1 Raising Children in 2026: The Emotional Load of Parenting, Intentional Living, and Putting Yourself Back on the List
Welcome to Season 4 of Dear Doula. After an intentional break, I'm back to talk about the emotional load of parenting and how the way we frame it shapes our experience. Modern parenting is often…
S3E12 Intimacy After Childbirth: How to Get Your Groove Back with Kiana Reeves
TW: This episode contains adult content of a sexual nature As a doula, I've had countless conversations with new parents navigating the complexities of intimacy after childbirth. Whether it's…
S3E11 An Attorney's Guide to Safer Childbirth with Gina Mundy
TW: If you have lost a child, had birth complications, or know someone who has, please be aware that some of those themes will be discussed in this week's show. Many of us dream of the day that…
S3E10 Facing the VBAC Dilemma? Your Guide to Informed Choices with Midwife Melissa Dean
If you've had a cesarean birth and get pregnant again, one of the questions I often get asked is, 'Should I plan for another cesarean, or should I try to give birth vaginally?' Choosing between a…
S3E9 More than "Baby Blues": Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) with Elyse Springer
The arrival of a new life is a momentous occasion that often brings joy, excitement, and a myriad of emotions. However, the perinatal and postpartum periods can also bring a host of mental health…
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