Collective Thoughts Podcast

✨Episode 5 is Live✨

Mentorship, Shadowing & Peer Support: What Training Alone Can’t Teach Us

This week on the podcast, we’re digging into one of the most important (and sometimes uncomfortable) conversations in the doula world: Why do we spend thousands on training programs, yet hesitate to invest in mentorship, peer support or shadowing?

In our latest episode — “Why Doula Soend Thousands on Trainings But Still Feel Unprepared - And What Really Helps —we’re unpacking:
✨The difference between mentorship, shadowing, and peer support (and why each matters in its own way)
✨Why shadowing is a privilege, not an entitlement
✨How peer support builds resilience and community in this work
✨The entitlement conversation: why expecting free mentorship doesn’t honor the energy doulas give
✨How valuing mentorship and peer connection can transform your practice more than training alone

This one’s honest, thought-provoking, and packed with real talk doulas need to hear,
Because confidence doesn’t come from a certificate—it comes from community, connection, and guidance.

Tune in now! Link in bio to listen.

Tag a doula friend who’s been craving this conversation

✨Episode 3 is Live✨

The Many Hats We Wear: Exploring the Diverse Roles of Doulas

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Amy, Christina, and Delanie sit down to talk about the many roles doulas take on — from the first breath to the last.

We explore what it means to walk alongside individuals and families through birth, loss, healing, and transition. From emotional holding to practical guidance, doulas wear many hats — and every one of them matters.

Whether you’re a doula, working in a caring profession, or simply curious about the depth of this work, this episode offers reflection, connection, and inspiration.

This week we touch on;
✨ The emotional + physical labour of doula work
✨Navigating life’s biggest transitions
✨The beauty of continuous learning
✨The power of presence through every chapter of life

Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts!
Link in bio

✨ Episode 1 is LIVE!✨

Meet Your Hosts & The Heart Behind Collective Thoughts

We’re kicking things off with a cozy, heart-filled intro episode to welcome you into our world.

In this episode, you’ll meet your hosts — Amy, Christina, and Delanie — three doulas with big hearts, big laughs, and a shared love for community care. We’re sharing our journeys into doula work, how the Collaborative Doula Collective came to life, and the magic that sparked this podcast.

You’ll hear why we believe in Collective Thoughts — a space where doulas, birthworkers, deathworkers, healers, and anyone holding space for others can come together to learn, share, reflect, and grow.

Plus, get a sneak peek at what’s coming up — deep convos, special guests, and real talk on the beauty and the burnout of care work.

So grab a tea, take a breath, and come hang with us. You belong here.

LINK TO LISTEN IS IN OUR BIO! 💕