CCDS Doula Collaboration
Join host Melissa, Doula Trainer, & founder of Capital City Doula Services, as she highlights the inspiring stories & diverse work of doulas trained through her programs and beyond. Each episode offers heartfelt conversations, industry insights, and personal stories from doulas, perinatal professionals & parents.
This podcast strives to fosters growth, connection, & collaboration and we invite you to tune in for real stories, expert advice, & uplifting discussions that celebrate the power of doula work and the strength of community.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 6
- Years Active
- 2025
Ep 5: From Being in the System to Serving in It: Keena Armstrong’s Journey as a Parent-Educator, Therapist, & Doula
Host: Melissa Harley, B.A., AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE
Guest: Keena Armstrong, M.S., Counselor, Doula, LMHC
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the CCDS Doula Collaboration Podcast, host M…
Ep 4: Mothers, Daughters, and Birth: Sarah Yastrab on Orthodox Jewish Birth
Mothers, Daughters, and Birth: Sarah Yastrab on Orthodox Jewish Birth
Host: Melissa Harley, B.A., AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE
Guest: Sarah Yastrab, Birth Doula
In this insightful episode of the CC…
Ep 3: My First Doula Baby is Having a Baby: Abigayle Braudaway on Becoming a Mother
My First Doula Baby is Having a Baby: Abigayle Braudaway on Becoming a Mother
Host: Melissa Harley, B.A., AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE
Guest: Abigayle Braudaway
In this heartwarming episode of the …
Ep 2: From Doula to Patient: Danielle Sollars on Holding Space for Self & Others Through Cancer Treatment
From Doula to Patient: Danielle Sollars on Holding Space for Self & Others Through Cancer
Host: Melissa Harley, BA, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE
Guest: Danielle Sollars, RN, CD(DONA)
In this meani…
Ep 1: Doula, Advocate, Changemaker: Talethia Edwards on Birth Work & Community Leadership
Doula, Advocate, Changemaker: Talethia Edwards on Birth Work & Community Leadership
Host: Melissa Harley, BA, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE
Guest: Talethia Edwards – Doula, Advocate, Community Lead…
Ep 0: The Birth of CCDS Doula Collaboration Podcast: Building a Stronger Doula Community
In this trailer episode, Melissa Harley, doula trainer and founder of Capital City Doula Services and the CCDS Doula Collaboration, introduces her vision for creating a thriving, connected community …