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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In this powerful episode, Ros Drake opens up about her 25-year journey as a chiropractor, her experiences with pregnancy and childbirth, and the insights she's gained along the way. From the challenges of her first birth to the healing experience of her second, Ros shares how these moments shaped her passion for maternal health. She highlights the vital role of nutrition in postpartum recovery and introduces her new business, Mama's Golden Food, which focuses on providing nutrient-dense options for new mothers. Ros also reflects on the societal pressures placed on women, the importance of traditional postpartum care, and her ongoing mission to support mothers through education, nourishment, and community.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Ros's inspiring career journey and passion for chiropractic care.
• How her personal birth experiences informed her approach to maternal health.
• The pivotal lessons learned from navigating the healthcare system as a mother.
• The role of proper nutrition in recovery and overall well-being for postpartum women.
• Insights into her business, Mama's Golden Food, and the challenges of creating a product line for mothers.
• The impact of COVID-19 on her work with pregnant clients.
• How Ros overcame personal loss and professional obstacles with resilience.
• Why traditional postpartum care and community support are crucial for mothers.

Why You Should Listen:
This episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and practical advice for anyone passionate about maternal health, postpartum care, and the importance of community support. Ros’s journey is a testament to the strength and resilience of mothers and the life-changing power of following your intuition.

Follow Ros below
https://www.instagram.com/drake_chiropractic/
https://www.instagram.com/mamas_golden_food/

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Welcome to the Pregnancy and Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, hosted by Niamh Cassidy. In this episode, we dive into one of the most transformative lessons from The NEST Programme: Mastering Your Mindset.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Why mindset matters: Tackling mindset blocks is the foundation for business growth. Without this work, strategies like pricing or marketing often hit a wall.
• Temporary Thought Patterns (TTPs): Learn how to identify and challenge fleeting, negative thoughts that can derail your confidence, such as imposter syndrome and self-doubt.
• Real-life breakthroughs: Hear inspiring stories from NEST participants who overcame mindset blocks related to pricing, self-worth, and transitioning from volunteer to professional roles.
• Practical mindset exercises: Join Niamh in uncovering your core positive beliefs and challenging limiting beliefs that might be holding you back.

Key Takeaways:

1. Mindset work starts here: Identifying and addressing temporary thought patterns is essential to building sustainable, thriving businesses.
2. Positive reframing: Learn how to reframe limiting beliefs like "I can't charge for this" or "I don't have time" into empowering statements that support growth.
3. The power of visualisation: Niamh guides listeners through a short, impactful visualisation to imagine their future success and reflect on what steps they need to take.

Episode Highlights:

• Stories from participants who overcame pricing guilt and self-doubt to feel confident in charging for their services.
• Niamh shares her personal journey of balancing volunteer work with paid business efforts and the mindset shifts that helped her succeed.
• Exercises you can do now to identify both positive core beliefs and limiting beliefs—and how to flip the latter into supportive thoughts.

Links and Resources:

• Follow Amy Crumpton (@your.mamaera) for updates on her new baby journey.
• Join The NEST Programme waitlist to dive deeper into mindset work and business strategies tailored for birthworkers. Learn More Here.

Get Involved:

We love hearing from our listeners! Share your mindset breakthroughs or struggles by tagging Niamh on Instagram @preg_and_postnatal_collective.

If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your birthwork community.

Let’s build thriving, heart-led businesses together!

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In this episode, I’m chatting about why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fall flat and sharing a fresh perspective for approaching 2025. Instead of vague, uninspiring goals, I’m diving into the power of setting clear intentions that truly connect with what drives you.

I’ll let you in on a bit of my own journey—how understanding the “why” behind my goals completely transformed the way I approach them. Plus, I’ll guide you through reflecting on the past year so you can create a plan that’s not only actionable but also aligned with your values and vision for the future.

By the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to start the year with a sense of purpose, a clear direction, and maybe even a little excitement about what’s possible when you’re intentional.

Here’s what I’m covering today:

• Why resolutions fail (hint: it’s not you—it’s them).
• How connecting your goals to your “why” makes all the difference.
• The magic of focusing on how you want to feel instead of what you should do.
• Why breaking your big goals into bite-sized steps leads to bigger wins.
• The role of support and accountability in sticking with your plans.
• How reflecting on the past can help you shape a better future.
• Systems, routines, and why they’re your secret weapon for achieving goals.
• Why visualising success isn’t just fluff—it’s a powerful motivator.

If you’re ready to say goodbye to the same old resolutions and start the year with clear, meaningful intentions, this episode is for you. Let’s do this together!

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In this episode, Niamh, a antenatl educator, IBCLC and business coach, reflects on the lessons learned from the past year, emphasizing the importance of personal growth, health, and planning. She shares her journey of overcoming challenges, prioritizing well-being, and the significance of making time for what truly matters in life. Niamh encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences and commitments as they step into the new year, highlighting that progress is more important than perfection.

Takeaways

• Last year was full of growth and significant challenges.
• We can't always control what happens, but we can choose our response.
• Investing in health is crucial for overall well-being.
• Scheduling time for loved ones is non-negotiable.
• Planning helps to stay on track amidst life's challenges.
• Reflection is essential for personal and professional growth.
• It's important to honour commitments made to oneself.
• Health impacts patience, creativity, and resilience.
• Taking stock of wins and challenges is transformative.
• Showing up for ourselves is key to success.

Mentioned in the episode: Reflect & Reset: Your Birthwork Business Year in Review

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In this episode, Niamh Cassidy discusses the concept of the 'golden thread' in birth work businesses, emphasizing the importance of uncovering unique qualities, understanding personal motivations, defining ideal clients, and crafting clear messaging. She encourages listeners to reflect on their unique attributes and how these can be woven into their business practices to create a meaningful connection with clients.

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