Keeping Your Power® with Traci Doula

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Welcome to Keeping Your Power® with Traci Doula! Where the power of beliefs becomes fierce resilience. Join Traci, a bold and beloved birth doula, mentor, life coach, and empathy-filled advocate, as she dives into raw, real, and redemptive conversations about overcoming life’s hardest challenges. From birth trauma to toxic family dynamics, adoption journeys to professional burnout, Traci shares insights drawn from 20+ years of experience and a life forged in fire. Through powerful storytelling, practical coaching, and heartfelt encouragement, this podcast helps you uncover your voice, reclaim your joy, and keep your power, no matter the season you’re in. For anyone who’s ever felt silenced, stuck, or sidelined, this is your invitation to rise. • Real talk. • Rooted in compassion. • Fueled by purpose. Subscribe now, and let’s walk this journey together.

  1. FEB 6

    Advocating for Birth Autonomy: Real talk with Traci Doula and Jen Hamilton

    EPISODE 21: Being Teachable, Building Trust, and Keeping Birth Human — with Jen Hamilton In this episode, I sat down with Jen Hamilton, labor and delivery nurse, advocate, and one of the brightest lights in the birth world. This conversation was honest, practical, and full of those “yep…that’s real” moments that remind you why agency and voice matter so much in birth. We talked about: Self-reflection, blind spots, and how bias shows up in birth work Why being “teachable” matters more than being right How defensiveness and fear can block informed consent The difference between supporting agency vs. pushing compliance Trust, accountability, and why apologies matter even when harm wasn’t intended How Jen educates patients in real time through “narration” and clear communication Birth trauma that comes from not being listened to, dismissed, or rushed Jen’s book Birth Vibes and how families can communicate what matters most We laughed, we got real, and we kept coming back to the same truth: people may not remember every detail, but they will remember how they felt. Birth is not just physical. It’s emotional. It’s personal. And families deserve to leave feeling respected, informed, and whole. Connect with me! TikTok - @tracidoula4  Instagram - tracidoula  Facebook - tracidoula  Website - https://tracidoula.com

    1h 12m

  2. JAN 23

    Beyond Awareness: Frances and Traci Doula Demand Real Solutions for Black Maternal Health

    EPISODE 20: Black Maternal Health, Action Over Awareness with Frances In this episode, I sat down with Frances for a real, necessary conversation about Black maternal health and the broken systems surrounding it. We didn’t soften this one. We talked openly about racism, colorism, privilege, and the very real consequences Black mothers continue to face in healthcare. Frances shared her own story, growing up in foster care, navigating the world as a neurodivergent Black woman, and working inside healthcare spaces from ERs to trauma rooms. She’s seen firsthand how race impacts the care people receive, and she’s not here for surface-level solutions. We talked about: Why “just get a Black provider” isn’t a realistic or fair solution How access, numbers, and systems actually work The problem with performative “COVID activism” What real accountability and action should look like in hospitals and birth work Why white birth workers cannot wait to be told what to do Frances’s upcoming guide, Beyond Awareness, and moving from talk to action This episode is uncomfortable, and it needs to be. Black mothers are dying, and awareness alone isn’t saving lives. Action does.   Connect with me! TikTok - @tracidoula4  Instagram - tracidoula  Facebook - tracidoula  Website - https://tracidoula.com

    1h 10m

  3. JAN 9

    Keeping Your Power During Advocacy and Loss with Labor Junkie RN

    EPISODE 19: High-Risk Birth, Misinformation, and Grief — with Sarah (L&D Nurse) In this episode, I sat down with Sarah, a labor and delivery nurse who’s spent years in high-risk birth settings and has seen the full range of what families walk through. We started with a story that hit home, Sarah shared how her little sister got dangerous misinformation from TikTok about baby movement during labor, and how that led to a traumatic delivery. That moment was a turning point for her and became part of why she now shares factual birth education online. We talked about: How social media misinformation can change outcomes in birth What “high risk” actually means (and what it doesn’t mean) Autonomy, informed consent, and why the birth team’s beliefs matter Bias in maternity care and how it shows up, even unintentionally What it looks like to be truly present for families in hard moments Grief and loss, Sarah shared about losing her close friend Amy and how that pain carries into daily life and work This episode is about education, truth, and holding space, both in birth and in grief. If you’ve ever questioned your intuition, felt overwhelmed by information online, or are walking through loss…you’re not alone. Share this episode with a friend, a parent, or a birth worker who needs it.   Connect with me! TikTok - @tracidoula4  Instagram - tracidoula  Facebook - tracidoula  Website - https://tracidoula.com

    1h 13m

  4. 12/26/2025

    The Realities of Home Birth: Myths, Emergencies, and Honest Midwife Insight with Miri and Kimberly

    EPISODE 18: Midwives, Myths, and the Gray Areas of Birth — with Miri & Kimberly Taylor In this episode, I sat down with two of my favorite midwives, Miri and Kimberly Taylor, to talk through some of the harder, often uncomfortable conversations happening in the birth world right now. We started with the term “lay midwife”, why it’s confusing, often misused, and how it’s frequently used to dismiss the education, skill, and experience of midwives outside the hospital system. We talked about: Why the term “lay midwife” creates fear and misunderstanding The black-and-white thinking around hospital vs. home birth What resilience really looks like in maternity care How midwives assess whether someone is truly informed or just reacting to trauma Why transfers are not failures, but good clinical judgment The importance of asking hard questions and informed consent The pressure families face to navigate a broken system What midwives and providers can do better, inside and outside hospitals Both Miri and Kimberly brought honesty and clarity to what safe, ethical midwifery care actually looks like, across birth centers, home births, and hospitals. This episode is about nuance, preparation, and staying grounded in evidence instead of fear or ideology.   Connect with me! TikTok - @tracidoula4  Instagram - tracidoula  Facebook - tracidoula  Website - https://tracidoula.com

    1h 10m

  5. 12/12/2025

    Real Talk on Resilience: Navigating Infant Loss and Birth Trauma with Ashley Nerison

    EPISODE 17: Birth Trauma, Loss, and Honoring Everly’s Story — with Ashley Nerison This episode comes with a heartfelt trigger warning, as it includes discussion of traumatic birth and infant loss. I sat down with Ashley—a strong, honest mom who shared her story of losing her daughter, Everly, after a planned home birth that took a devastating turn. We talked about: The planning and intention behind choosing home birth The moment labor shifted and the silence that followed How a shoulder dystocia changed everything in an instant The NICU stay, Everly’s five days of life, and the grief that followed The lack of postpartum support and the importance of informed care What Ashley wants families and birth workers to know about real risk and preparation Ashley’s courage to tell Everly’s story is a reminder that every family deserves honest, transparent care—and that birth conversations must include both beauty and heartbreak. Please take care of your heart as you listen.   Connect with me! TikTok - @tracidoula4  Instagram - tracidoula  Facebook - tracidoula  Website - https://tracidoula.com

    1h 23m

  6. 11/28/2025

    Escaping Emotional Abuse in the Church: Stories of Strength and Self-Discovery with Detra Part II

    EPISODE 16 : Faith, Abuse, and Finding Freedom — with Detra Part II In this episode, I sat down with my friend Detra for part two of our conversation about moving through and out of emotionally abusive marriages, especially within church settings. Both of us spent decades in marriages that looked “godly” on the outside, mine was 31 years, Detra’s was 34. What we uncovered were the hidden patterns that kept us small, confused, and convinced that silence equaled faithfulness. We talked about: How church culture can hide or excuse emotional abuse under “submission” The subtle manipulation and gaslighting that wear you down over time The healing that comes from good therapy and solid truth-based support The CORE principles from The Emotionally Destructive Marriage by Leslie Vernick The freedom and clarity that follow leaving toxic environments This one’s for anyone still questioning if what they’re living through is “bad enough.” You’re not crazy. You’re not faithless. And you don’t have to keep giving yourself up to prove your worth.   Connect with me! TikTok - @tracidoula4  Instagram - tracidoula  Facebook - tracidoula  Website - https://tracidoula.com

    1 hr

  7. 11/14/2025

    The Pain Beneath the Love with Traci Doula on Adoption and Finding Herself

    EPISODE 15: My Adoption Story — The Truth, The Layers, and The Healing  In this episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal, my own story as an adoptee. This is where I unpack what adoption has meant in my life, the complicated emotions that come with it, and the truths I wish more people understood. I talked about: Challenging the idea that love alone “fixes” adoption trauma My story of finding out I was adopted and how those emotions changed with time The attachment patterns that shaped my childhood and motherhood What it was like to find my biological family and get my adoption records Why every person in the adoption triad deserves empathy and space to heal This one’s raw and close to my heart. If you’ve ever felt unseen, disconnected, or unsure where you belong, this conversation is for you.   Connect with me! TikTok - @tracidoula4  Instagram - tracidoula  Facebook - tracidoula  Website - https://tracidoula.com

    43 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    A Labor Nurse’s Unplanned Home Birth and What It Taught Her with Lauren and Drew

    EPISODE 14: Birth, Teamwork, and Trusting the Process — with Lauren & Drew In this episode, I sat down with Lauren and Drew, a couple whose story really shows what it means to grow, adapt, and keep your power through the unpredictability of birth and life. Lauren’s a labor and delivery nurse, and Drew’s a farmer who’s seen plenty of animal births, but human birth had a few surprises of its own. We talked about: How Lauren’s confidence as a nurse shifted after her first birth experience What it takes to prepare as a couple, mentally, physically, and emotionally Drew’s perspective as a partner learning to stay grounded and supportive The fast, unplanned home birth that tested everything they’d learned How faith, teamwork, and flexibility helped them find peace in the chaos Their story is a reminder that birth (and life) doesn’t always follow the plan, and that true resilience comes from education, communication, and learning to let go of control when things get real.   Connect with me! TikTok - @tracidoula4  Instagram - tracidoula  Facebook - tracidoula  Website - https://tracidoula.com

    1h 4m
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Welcome to Keeping Your Power® with Traci Doula! Where the power of beliefs becomes fierce resilience. Join Traci, a bold and beloved birth doula, mentor, life coach, and empathy-filled advocate, as she dives into raw, real, and redemptive conversations about overcoming life’s hardest challenges. From birth trauma to toxic family dynamics, adoption journeys to professional burnout, Traci shares insights drawn from 20+ years of experience and a life forged in fire. Through powerful storytelling, practical coaching, and heartfelt encouragement, this podcast helps you uncover your voice, reclaim your joy, and keep your power, no matter the season you’re in. For anyone who’s ever felt silenced, stuck, or sidelined, this is your invitation to rise. • Real talk. • Rooted in compassion. • Fueled by purpose. Subscribe now, and let’s walk this journey together.

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