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The Heart of Birth (A Three-Part Series on Mindful Parenting)
In this episode we discuss a mindful approach to parenting that is relevant for adults in the hopeful, expecting, birthing, and parenting stage of life. The Heart of Birth offers a unique, transformative, evidence-based approach to whole-person care, a compliment to traditional clinical models and doula services.
Our guest is Leah Lemelin, CPD, MMI. Leah is a consultant for caregivers, supporting individuals, groups, and organizations through periods of contraction and expansion, focused on well-being, growth, and alignment within their unique journeys. She brings personal insight and over two decades of professional experience in education, organizational leadership, mindfulness meditation, labor and postpartum doula support, and professional mentorship.
If you’d like to follow up with Leah, you can find her here: https://www.theheartofbirth.com (https://www.theheartofbirth.com)
23 Sept 2026
From Disconnection to Presence (A Three-Part Series on Mindful Parenting)
In this episode we discuss a mindful approach to parenting that is relevant for adults in the hopeful, expecting, birthing, and parenting stage of life. We talk about the biggest pain points for new parents and the role that a doula can play in providing presence and continuous support through challenges that come with new parenthood.
Our guest is Leah Lemelin, CPD, MMI. Leah is a consultant for caregivers, supporting individuals, groups, and organizations through periods of contraction and expansion, focused on well-being, growth, and alignment within their unique journeys. She brings personal insight and over two decades of professional experience in education, organizational leadership, yoga and mindfulness mediation, labor and postpartum doula support, and professional mentorship.
If you’d like to follow up with Leah, you can find her here: https://www.theheartofbirth.com (https://www.theheartofbirth.com)
22 Sept 2026
Pain Points for New Parents & The Role of a Doula (A Three-Part Series on Mindful Parenting)
In this episode we discuss a mindful approach to parenting that is relevant for adults in the hopeful, expecting, birthing, and parenting stage of life. We talk about the biggest pain points for new parents and the role that a doula can play in providing presence and continuous support through challenges that come with new parenthood.
Our guest is Leah Lemelin, CPD, MMI. Leah is a consultant for caregivers, supporting individuals, groups, and organizations through periods of contraction and expansion, focused on well-being, growth, and alignment within their unique journeys. She brings personal insight and over two decades of professional experience in education, organizational leadership, yoga and mindfulness mediation, labor and postpartum doula support, and professional mentorship.
If you’d like to follow up with Leah, you can find her here: https://www.theheartofbirth.com (https://www.theheartofbirth.com/)
This episode is sponsored by Wander Through Wonder Academy (https://www.wanderthroughwonder.org/ (https://www.wanderthroughwonder.org/)) and Medulla LLC/Chiro One Wellness Centers (https://medullallc.com/ (https://medullallc.com/)) with special thanks to St. Josaphat School, The Paintbrush, and Hyde Park Day School.
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