Doula Damn Thing.

About Doula Damn Thing.

A warm, honest, and welcoming space to explore birth, death, parenting, and everything in between—this podcast brings together South Dakota stories, expert insight, and soulful connection. Hosted by a doula, it offers real talk on birth, grief, healthcare navigation, and the business of doula work, all rooted in empowerment and support for families at every stage. Like catching up with an old friend, each episode invites you to show up fully—sometimes with laughter, sometimes with tears, always with intention.

Publisher

Kelsie Thomas

Category

health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 May 2026

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Stephanie Peterson: Farm Farewells & Fruitful Transitions

   Learn more about Fruit of the Coop: https://fruitofthecoop.com/ (https://fruitofthecoop.com/) ____________________________________________ Learn more about Transitions Doula and Life Services: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/ (https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/) Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/transitionsdoula (https://www.instagram.com/transitionsdoula) Follow the podcast on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/p/Doula-Dmn-Thing-Podcast-61593990754318/ (https://www.facebook.com/p/Doula-Dmn-Thing-Podcast-61593990754318/) Follow the podcast on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/douladamthing/ (https://www.instagram.com/douladamthing/)

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Sarah + Micky: What Nobody Tells You About Labor, Grief, and New Parenthood

   Check out Medary Acres in Brookings, SD: https://medaryacres.com (https://medaryacres.com/) Michy and Sarah's Bands: https://hotfreaks.band (https://hotfreaks.band/) https://nightmovesmpls.com (https://nightmovesmpls.com/) *Sign up for our Infant and Child CPR class on October 5th! https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/cpr-training (https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/cpr-training) ____________________________________________ Learn more about Transitions Doula and Life Services: https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/ (https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/) Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/transitionsdoula (https://www.instagram.com/transitionsdoula) Follow the podcast https://www.facebook.com/p/Doula-Dmn-Thing-Podcast-61593990754318/ (https://www.facebook.com/p/Doula-Dmn-Thing-Podcast-61593990754318/)

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   So you Want to Be In the Birth Room? A Guide to Being the Kind of Support Person Everyone Deserves

   You’ve been invited into the birth room. Now what? Maybe you're the partner. Maybe you're a grandma, grandpa, sister, best friend, or another person who loves the person having the baby. Being invited into someone's birth is a big privilege, and it's also a big responsibility. In this episode of Doula Damn Thing, Renee talks about what it really means to be a birth support person from a childbirth educator's perspective. Birth isn't a spectator sport. If you're going to be there, you need to understand what labor actually looks like, how to support someone without taking over, what to do when plans change, and, perhaps most importantly, how to put the birthing person's experience ahead of your own expectations. In this episode, we talk about: -Why being invited into the birth room is a privilege, not a right -Why the birth isn't about the people watching it -What labor can actually look and sound like -How to support someone planning an unmedicated birth -Why you shouldn't compare someone's birth to your own -What happens when the birth plan changes -And our very unofficial test for determining whether you're ready to be in the birth room Pregnant? Send this episode to your loved ones! If you're expecting, you shouldn't have to educate everyone about how to support you while you're in labor. Let them listen now. If You're a Grandma, Grandpa, or Family Member Here's another thing we'd love for you to consider: When was the last time you learned about newborn care? If you had your babies 10, 20, 30, or even 40 years ago, you already know a lot about babies, but you may be surprised by how much has changed. Some of the advice you received when you had babies may no longer be considered best practice. That's why we created our Newborn Care Workshop. It's a great option for expecting parents and the people who will be caring for their baby, including grandparents, family members, babysitters, and other caregivers. Come learn the updated stuff! Newborn Care Workshop www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/newborn-care (http://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/newborn-care) Learn practical, up-to-date information about caring for a newborn so you can feel confident when baby arrives. Explore Transitions Childbirth Education Birth Readiness & Partner Support https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/birthreadiness (https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/birthreadiness) A comprehensive childbirth education experience designed to help you understand the birth process and give partners practical tools for supporting the person in labor. Learn more about Birth Readiness & Partner Support HypnoBirthing https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/hypnobirthing (https://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com/hypnobirthing) A childbirth preparation option focused on relaxation, confidence, mindset, and preparing for a calm and positive birth experience. Want more birth, postpartum, newborn, and parenting education? Instagram: @transitionsdoula Facebook: @transitionsdoula Visit Transitions: Doula & Life Services www.transitionsdoulaservices.com (http://www.transitionsdoulaservices.com) Listen to more episodes of Doula Damn Thing https://open.spotify.com/show/033g3L36Yw1rLITezJb9Ca?si=c4f5ae25da404132 (https://open.spotify.com/show/033g3L36Yw1rLITezJb9Ca?si=c4f5ae25da404132)

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5.0 / 5

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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