Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs

Hosted by Kyleigh Banks — The Autonomy Mommy

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178

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Jan 2026

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Turn your passion for birth into an incredibly successful doula career that allows you to quit your day job, stay home with your kids, and make a lasting impact on the world.

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January 23, 20261 hr 7 min

178. I'm Back! Part Five－My Plan for Pregnancy & Birth

It's the "Welcome Back" series finale! And we are diving into my pregnancy so far, birth plans, big-sister feels, and building a business that survives any season of life.Back to regular episodes next week — subscribe so you don’t miss! Additional Resources You'll LOVE...If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more. If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from. Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

January 22, 202642 min

177. I'm Back! Part Four－Grief, Joy, and Survival Mode

In Part Four of this raw and real series, I pick up where we left off — after the darkest moment of my life, in the strange stillness that followed.This episode is about what it feels like to try to rebuild… again.The highs, the lows, the whiplash between the two — and the decision to finally start simplifying everything for the sake of motherhood, mental health, and alignment.What started with a retreat I thought would be life-changing (spoiler alert: it wasn’t) led me to some of the clearest realizations I’ve had all year — and a few big life pivots that no one saw coming.Including the biggest surprise of all… I'm pregnant.This episode weaves together the grief of the previous season, the joy of new beginnings, and the gritty, often chaotic, reality of survival mode when you’re trying to hold it all together — while also learning to let it all go. Additional Resources You'll LOVE...If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more. If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from. Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

January 21, 202642 min

176. I'm Back! Part Three－My Husband's Attempt and Immediate Shifts

The moment my world froze: July 14th, 2025, as I was sitting in a parking lot with my daughter, while our lives unraveled.This episode is the hardest one yet — raw details of the day my husband attempted suicide, the whirlwind that followed, and the impossible choices I had to make in the chaos.I'll be sharing a lot of intimate details publicly despite the inevitable pushback... because vulnerability and community are exactly what kept me from crumbling during the hardest moments.Content note: This episode discusses a suicide attempt, mental health crisis, and related trauma. If you're in crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or chat at 988lifeline.org.You are NOT alone. Additional Resources You'll LOVE...If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more. If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from. Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

January 20, 202629 min

175. I'm Back! Part Two－Rebuilding from the Ground Up

After the Costa Rica high and the painful decision to leave my marriage, I decided to rebuild everything — starting with myself, my energy, and Birthworker.com...In this episode, I share the raw, real details of that first chapter of starting over as a single mom and entrepreneur:How reclaiming my energy felt like magic after years of daily fights draining everything out of me...How the exact same “I’ll just do it all because I can” pattern from my marriage had been quietly killing my business too — and what happened when I finally broke the cycleLosing my nanny, stepping into full single-mom mode… and the huge irony: carrying the load alone felt easier without the shadow of a failing relationship...The warp-speed rebuild that had me 99% ready to relaunch by early July… and feeling more like me than I had in years...If you’re in a season of rebuilding — whether it’s your business, your family, or your whole damn life — this one’s for you.When you stop pouring energy into what drains you, you finally get to pour it into what lights you up. Sometimes the scariest changes unlock everything else. Additional Resources You'll LOVE...If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more. If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from. Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

January 19, 202648 min

174. I'm Back! Part One－Costa Rica and Coming Home

I went to Costa Rica for a retreat expecting a fresh start… and came home realizing my entire life was misaligned.In this raw opening episode, I share my story of how a misaligned life will eat you alive... and how it will continue to show up in your life in every way possible, until it's loud enough that you finally listen.If you're feeling that slow-building misalignment in your own life — business, marriage, motherhood — this one's for you. Additional Resources You'll LOVE...If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more. If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from. Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

April 7, 202520 min

173. Is it Time to Scale Back Your In-Person Doula Business?

Have you ever wondered if now is the right time to scale back your in-person doula services and focus on other areas of your business?If you’re ready to explore whether scaling back your in-person doula work is the next step for you, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!In this episode, we dive into the following:The signs that it might be time to shift away from in-person birth doula work and explore new opportunities...Why scaling back your in-person services doesn’t mean the end of your doula career, but a chance for growth...How to transition smoothly and strategically to other areas of your birthworker business...… and a whole lot more!If you’re tired of feeling burnt out from in-person work and want to consider other options, then you wanna listen up!To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here. Additional Resources You'll LOVE...If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more. If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from. Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

April 2, 202515 min

172. How to Create a Client Referral System That Actually Works

Have you ever wondered how to build a client referral system that consistently brings new clients to your birth doula business?If you’re ready to create a referral system that works for you and helps grow your doula business, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!In this episode, we dive into the following:The essential steps to building a client referral system that keeps your birth doula business thriving...Why word-of-mouth referrals are one of the most powerful tools for growing your birth doula practice...How to incentivize your clients and network to refer you to others without feeling pushy or salesy...… and a whole lot more!If you’re tired of relying solely on marketing to get clients and want to start leveraging referrals, then you wanna listen up!To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here. Additional Resources You'll LOVE...If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more. If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from. Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

March 28, 202524 min

171. The Art of Selling High-Ticket Doula Packages Online

Have you ever wondered how to effectively sell high-ticket doula packages online and attract premium clients?If you’re ready to master the art of selling high-ticket doula services online, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!In this episode, we dive into the following:The proven strategies for marketing and selling high-ticket doula packages to premium clients...Why positioning and messaging are critical to successfully selling high-ticket birth doula services online...How to create an irresistible offer that makes your ideal clients excited to invest in your doula packages... … and a whole lot more!If you’re tired of struggling to sell high-ticket packages and want to learn how to make it happen online, then you wanna listen up!To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here. Additional Resources You'll LOVE...If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more. If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from. Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

March 26, 202525 min

170. My Best Tips for Naming (or Rebranding!) Your Doula Business

Have you ever wondered how to choose the perfect name for your birth doula business or when it's time to rebrand?If you’re ready to find the best name or rebrand your doula business to better reflect your mission, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!In this episode, we dive into the following:The key elements to consider when naming or rebranding your birth doula business for maximum impact...Why a memorable and meaningful business name is crucial for attracting your ideal clients as a birthworker...How to confidently approach the rebranding process and avoid common pitfalls...… and a whole lot more!If you’re tired of feeling stuck with a name that doesn’t represent your business vision, then you wanna listen up!To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here. Additional Resources You'll LOVE...If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more. If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from. Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

March 21, 202525 min

169. Your Assumptions Are Sabotaging Your Success As A Doula

Have you ever wondered if your assumptions are holding you back from success as a birth doula?If you’re ready to break free from the limiting assumptions that might be sabotaging your growth, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!In this episode, we dive into the following:The most common assumptions that birth doulas make and how they can hinder your business growth...Why challenging your own beliefs and expectations is critical for long-term success as a birthworker...How to reframe your mindset to open up new opportunities for growth and impact as a doula...… and a whole lot more!If you’re tired of letting assumptions stand in the way of your doula success, then you wanna listen up!To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here. Additional Resources You'll LOVE...If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more. If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from. Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!