Posts Tagged ‘doula’
choosing yourself isn’t selfish
Written by Michelle Cruz Choosing yourself isn’t selfish What it’s like to choose yourself For a long time in my life, I did everything I could to help everyone but myself. Relentless in my giving, I would put my own needs behind everyone around me, supporting them in every way possible. Spending hours of…
Read Morethe myth that healing emotional trauma will ‘fix your body’
Written by Meg Kant the myth that healing emotional trauma will ‘fix your body’ One of the really harmful ways that fatphobia, weight stigma and diet culture collide to impact mental health is with the underlying belief that if someone is emotionally well, they wouldn’t be fat. It flows from the idea that in order…
Read More“Victoria’s Secret” by JAX is the body positive anthem we didn’t know we needed
. Written by Meg Kant “Victoria’s Secret” by JAX is the body positive anthem we didn’t know we needed If you haven’t heard the song “Victoria’s Secret” by JAX, I highly recommend going over to JAX’s tiktok and watch her video. It will add some body positivity to your life today. JAX amazingly managed to…
Read Morethe most impactful thing my therapist ever said to me
Written by Meg Kant IF YOU WOULD RATHER LISTEN TO ME READ THIS BLOG, CLICK HERE CONTENT NOTE: Discussion of Pregnancy Loss the most impactful thing my therapist ever said to me In 2018 my oldest son was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Navigating the physical supports and schedule changes needed was an incredibly difficult…
Read Moreeating when you’re hungry is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign that you’re human
Written by Meg Kant eating when your hungry is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign that you’re human I was 25 years old when I first learned about the concept of eating when you are hungry. I realize it sounds like something that should be very obvious, however at that time in my…
Read MoreGetting Your Doula Business Off the Ground – Free Workshop
You are in the right place if you are: A doula who has recently finished your training An experienced doula A professional working with parentsA professional providing care services like lactation support, sleep guidance, or childbirth education …but you are feeling… Uncertain of your next steps Unclear on how to get your business off the…
Read Morefeelings first, action after: the true formula for self-care
Written by Bianca Sprague feelings first, action after: the true formula for self-care I have been thinking a lot about pleasure. True, light, fun, & amazing pleasure. It feels like this experience of feeling joy and goodness is always just out of reach…something that we try to prescribe in our days with various activities or…
Read Morewhat I wish the world knew about supporting my disabled son
Written by Michelle Cruz what I wish the world knew about supporting my disabled son Recently, there has been a topic of discussion around accommodations and how parents apply the accommodation to their disabled children. Many parents of disabled children (myself included) see accommodations as necessary and meaningful to their children’s lives. It goes without…
Read MoreFree Workshop: Getting Your Doula Business Off the Ground
You are in the right place if you are: A doula who has recently finished your training An experienced doula A professional working with parentsA professional providing care services like lactation support, sleep guidance, or childbirth education …but you are feeling… Uncertain of your next steps Unclear on how to get your business off the…
Read Morethe anxiety of establishing boundaries: it’s the worst but I’ll regret it if I don’t
Written by Meg Kant the anxiety of establishing boundaries: it’s the worst but I’ll regret it if I don’t As I have mentioned in previous blogs, I find boundaries really hard and uncomfortable. I also find that they have an incredibly significant impact on my wellbeing when I implement them. So creating and upholding boundaries…
Read Morewhen empathy backfires: a full body and brain burnout
Written by Meg Kant when empathy backfires: a full body and brain burnout I am someone with a lot of empathy. I am able to hold people’s experiences and really empathize with what they are going through. It is a beautiful quality that helps me as a mom, wife, friend, coworker and overall human. But…
Read Moresummer body shaming is here, let’s go piss some people off at the beach
Written by Meg Kant Do you notice body shaming messaging more during the summer? The weather is getting warmer here in the Northern hemisphere and the media is out in full swing. As per usual, it is reminding us that we need to “get summer ready” or “get the bikini body we always wanted.” We…
Read MoreInfant Sleep Do’s and Don’ts: A Tool for Doulas & Parents!
Infant Sleep Do’s and Don’ts: For most birth workers, clients who are expecting for the first time are typically not concerned about their future baby’s sleep, or how they will function with far less sleep than they typically need until it’s too late. They probably have a lot of questions about what the…
Read Morefeeling discouraged after watching ‘Our Father’ on Netflix
Written by Meg Kant feeling discouraged after watching ‘Our Father’ on Netflix Earlier this week I watched the Netflix Documentary ‘Our Father’. It shares the true story of Dr. Donald Cline, a fertility doctor, who used his own sperm to impregnate 94 of his clients without their consent. Our team had so many thoughts on…
Read Morethe grief of no longer living in a thin body
Written by Meg Kant the grief of no longer living in a thin body For some background information on my experience with an eating disorder, please take a quick review of this blog. Up until the 10th grade I lived in a body that was much bigger than my peers and it brought me an…
Read MoreNot Everyone Knows What You Know
Written by Meg Kant Not everyone knows what you know Everyone knows the things that I know Sometimes when I am talking to people out and about in the world I forget that all the information floating around in my brain isn’t common knowledge. As I am covering certain topics I notice myself not always…
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