In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I chat with Katy Bolton, host of The Mother Gaia Birthy Pod, about her journey into podcasting. Katy shares how her personal birth experiences led her to birth work, why she started her podcast, and how she manages podcasting alongside her business and family life. If you've ever thought about starting a podcast but felt overwhelmed by the tech or the process, this episode will give you insight, encouragement, and practical tips!

What We Cover in This Episode:
✔️ Katy’s journey from holistic therapist to doula and podcaster
✔️ How her personal birth experiences shaped her work
✔️ The surprising way she launched The Mother Gaia Birthy Pod
✔️ What tools she uses to record and edit her episodes
✔️ How podcasting has impacted her birth work business
✔️ Tips for birth workers considering starting a podcast

Katy’s Top Advice for Aspiring Podcasters:
💡 Guest on other podcasts first to get a feel for it
💡 Don’t stress about the tech—just start and learn as you go
💡 Don’t get caught up in listener numbers—it takes time to grow
💡 Use your podcast as a resource for your clients

Connect with Katy:
🎧 Listen to The Mother Gaia Birthy Pod – mother-gaia.co.uk
📍 Find her on Spotify & YouTube

About Katy Bolton
Katy Bolton is a doula, holistic therapist, and passionate advocate for women's rights and birth rights. Her mission is to empower birthing women to create transformative birth experiences through education, doula support, and compassionate guidance. In addition to working directly with families, Katy is involved in larger-scale birth advocacy and education, contributing to local NHS trusts on the importance of doulas in maternity care and participating in the National Birth Trauma Inquiry. Through her podcast and activism, she is dedicated to ensuring that women have access to the information and support they need to navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence.

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Volunteering can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but when you’re also running a business—especially as a woman—it’s not always easy to find the balance. In this episode, I’m sharing my honest take on navigating the complexities of volunteering while maintaining your business, mental health, and financial stability.

I’ll open up about my own experiences with volunteering (the good, the bad, and the lessons learned), how to set boundaries that protect your time and energy, and why financial empowerment is key to giving back sustainably. We’ll also chat about why it’s perfectly fine to prioritise yourself and your business—even if it means saying “no” sometimes.

This episode is all about removing the guilt, finding joy in volunteering again, and recognising that it’s okay to also benefit from the work you do.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to clearly communicate expectations when volunteering.
• Why so many women feel guilty about charging for their services—and how to shift that mindset.
• Why volunteering should never come at the expense of your well-being.
• The importance of setting boundaries (and sticking to them).
• How financial security can actually enhance your ability to volunteer.
• Why it’s okay to say no (even when it’s hard).
• How to enjoy volunteering again—and the difference it can make in your engagement.

Sound Bites You’ll Love:
💬 “Don’t say yes when you want to say no.”
💬 “You can benefit from volunteering too—and that’s okay.”
💬 “I started to enjoy volunteering again when I let go of the guilt.”

Take a Listen:
Whether you’re a birth worker who loves volunteering but struggles to find the time or you’re feeling a little burnt out and unsure how to move forward, this episode will help you prioritise yourself while still giving back in a way that feels aligned and joyful.

👉 Let me know what resonates most with you by tagging me on Instagram @preg_and_postnatal_collective —I love hearing your thoughts!

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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, Niamh Cassidy chats with Globebaby Doula Lorraine Lozano, a full-spectrum doula, about the often-overlooked importance of self-care and reflection for birth workers. Lorraine opens up about her journey into the world of doula work, the challenges she has faced—including burnout—and how prioritising her own well-being transformed her practice.

Together, Niamh and Lorraine explore practical strategies for self-care, the value of emotional support, and why collaboration over competition is the key to building a thriving and harmonious birth community. From running as a form of self-care to travelling to gain fresh perspectives, Lorraine shares actionable tips for maintaining mental health and emotional balance in this demanding but rewarding field.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why self-reflection is vital for both personal and professional growth.
• Essential self-care practices to prevent burnout and improve well-being.
• The power of building a supportive network of peers in the birthwork community.
• How collaboration enhances the community and eliminates the fear of competition.
• Lorraine’s favourite self-care tools, including running and travelling.
• The importance of setting boundaries in client relationships to maintain emotional health.
• How prioritising self-care ultimately benefits your clients and your practice.

Whether you're a seasoned birth worker or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to prioritise your own care as much as you care for others.

Resources and Mentions:

• Connect with Lorraine Lozano
  • Website
  • Instagram
• For more support and resources, join the Entrepreneurs Collective Facebook Group
• Follow Niamh on Instagram for more birthworker tips

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