Send us a text What does birth look like in Ghana today? In this powerful episode, Bianca sits down with Bobette, founder of Uzuri Birth, to explore how ancestral knowledge, global education, and personal experience collide in modern Ghanaian birthwork. From her early life in Congo to training in Europe and Canada, and finally returning home to Gha…

Send us a text In this tender and powerful episode of Hot + Brave, I’m joined by Jillian Marchand, founder of Exploring Embodiment, for a deep dive into breathwork, reproductive health, and the cultural disconnection so many of us carry in our womb space. We talk about how shame, trauma, and discomfort get stored in the body and how breath can be a…

Send us a text In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca breaks down the essential (but often overlooked) topic of backup doulas: how to choose one, how to be one, and why this role is a vital part of building a sustainable, ethical doula practice. We’re covering: What makes a great backup doula How to prep your clients without fear Setting clear agre…

Send us a text In this episode of Hot + Brave, we’re joined by Anna Lundqvist of Sacred Birth International (www.sacredbirthinternational.com) to explore one of the most profound and often overlooked shifts in a woman’s life: the transition from maiden to mother. Anna shares how birth can be reclaimed as a sacred rite of passage, what gets lost in …

Send us a text In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca Sprague is busting a huge myth in the birth world... the myth that you need a bag full of fancy tools to be an effective doula. Spoiler: the best doula tools are already within you. From your hands and your breath to a rolled-up hospital towel and a sturdy chair, Bianca shares the free, practica…

Send us a text In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca Sprague breaks down common birth terms you’ve probably heard, like effacement, dilation, VBAC, golden hour, and more... but maybe never fully understood. Whether you’re brand new to doula training, pregnant and preparing for birth, or a birth nerd who loves decoding medical lingo, this episode i…

Send us a text In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca Sprague breaks the silence around one of parenthood’s biggest taboos: not loving the newborn stage. From hormonal crashes to sleep deprivation, from identity loss to emotional overload, this episode explores why the early weeks of postpartum feel so overwhelming for so many, and how toxic messag…

Send us a text In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca Sprague breaks down why the birth world’s obsession with “natural vs. medicated” is a distraction, and how the real issue isn’t the epidural itself, but the lack of choice, support, and honest information surrounding it. We’re talking about in this episode: The myth of the “better” birth What ep…

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca Sprague unpacks the damaging myth of the “perfect” birth...and why it’s time to let it go. From unmedicated water births to curated Instagram stories, the fantasy of a flawless birth experience is leaving too many people feeling like they failed. Bianca breaks down where this narrative …

Send us a text What if I told you most due dates are based on a formula from the 1800s? Or that you’re still being told not to eat during labor because of a study from 1946? Or that the system profits when you’re too scared to ask questions? In the latest episode of The Hot + Brave Podcast, I’m breaking down the top birth myths...and the actual tru…

Send us a text Giving birth in a foreign country comes with surprises, challenges, and a whole lot of translation errors. Maternity mentor and expat mama Hannah Preil shares what it’s really like to navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum abroad. Plus, how to build a support system when family is an ocean away. Find our more about Hannah here: ww…

Send us a text We are talking all about mental health and talking about it in a way that is not happening in other places. This will shake you up and give you ideas to find joy. Want to find Nikki? Check her our here: https://www.thescottishsoulsister.com/ Here is her course: www.thescottishsoulsister.com/online-course ⭐️ We have some links for you…

Send us a text Building a referral program is a great way to have an awesome marketing machine made up of your community members! We will walk you through how to do this and we have done all the work for you with the free referral building kit. Get the FREE kit that goes with this episode by going here and commenting BOOST Want to be in the secret …

Send us a text Content Note: We discuss loss, so please make sure you take care of yourself and step away if needed. Find out more about the 911 Kit go here: www.bebomia.com/911kit To find out about Vallen's Loss Certification go here: www.evelynjamesandco.com/pregnancylosseducationcourse ⭐️ We have some links for you which are mentioned in the epi…

Send us a text Content Note: We discuss loss, so please make sure you take care of yourself and step away if needed. Find out more about Rachell and her incredible work at: www.alightafternine.org www.instagram.com/alightafternine ⭐️ We have some links for you which are mentioned in the episode!! ⭐️ Grab your doula training spot here (heyyy there's…

Send us a text This week I had the pleasure of chatting with my gal pal Kaely Harrod and she is a flippin’ gem. She cracks me up and we wanted to go through some critical scaffolding for doulas to have success in their business. We cover everything from contracts to systems at home… you are not going to want to miss this. As promised here are Kaely…

Send us a text What would it be like to be a relaxed woman? Inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert, Bianca looks at this almost impossible but wildly sexy concept of a relaxed and calm state rather than the state of fight and exhaustion we stay in. What would you need to accomplish this? Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/community-building …

Send us a text There is a study called the ARRIVE Trial that boasts that 39 week inductions lower operative birth rates in nulliparous birthing people. Well, join Nurse Midwife Sara Holt and Bianca Sprague as they highlight the deep flaws with the study and lack of care in the medical system for birthing people. Want to get to know Sara? www.byenve…

Send us a text After last weeks episode about the gender inequity at home (and every where), I wanted a feel good episode about friendship as the antidote. My heart is bursting with joy after a wonderful long weekend, and I share some nerd facts about friendship... evidence based for the win. 😘 Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/com…

Send us a text This episode talks about the inequity at home for women and mothers and business owners. This stuff is infuriating and what are we going to do about it? Content note, y’all: I am going to keep this convo pretty gendered so that I can capture the stats that are based on a cis-het dynamic. Yes, us queers do have our own shit before we …

Send us a text Ok, we could talk to Brad for hours... literally. I almost panicked when I had to get down to just 1 topic for the interview. Soooo, we jammed a few hot topics into 1 - and it mostly fit. I really just wanted you to hear how incredible he is and then you can go over to his pod and bask in his content! Enjoy every minute of this then …

Send us a text Join Bianca as she chats with Jack and Catherine, lawyers fighting for working women at all stages of their reproductive life cycle, from pregnancy through menopause. Jack's practice focuses on combating sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, illegal gender pay disparity, sex discrimination, maternity leave matters, unlawful re…

Send us a text September is my birthday month and I am ALL about community. So I thought that having a 'how to build community co-op' chat would be the perfect episode to be released on my big day. I reached out to one of my favorite community builders, Emily Barney of the Doula Co-op in Nevada, to fill us in on the step by step for a state-wide Do…

Send us a text September is suicide prevention month and today is suicide prevention day. I am sharing my personal experience with suicide ideation and loss to expand the conversation and to shift the narrative - which is the theme for 2024's Suicide Prevention. Content Note: There is discussion of domestic violence, suicide loss, suicide ideation …

Send us a text HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE! To celebrate today, we have an incredible *BONUS* episode of the Hot+Brave Podcast. Bianca had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Traditional Midwife, Mmatshilo Motsei who is transforming birth in South Africa. It is pure magic.... She is talking about and challenging the biomedical model in…

Send us a text Getting ghosted by your client can bring up a whole host of feelings - in this episode we talk about why this happens and what to do after. You do not want to miss it! ⭐️ We have some links for you!! ⭐️ www.bebomia.com/doulaclub 💥 Get your free access to the Doula Business School in our club membership! www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Fr…

Send us a text We have a few things for you to consider before you take the leap into birth work... here are the top 5. If you are training with bebo mia, we get you ready with these because our training is 17 weeks. However, if you are planning to train somewhere else, make sure you get these ducks in a row before your training (or before setting …

Send us a text Mastering the art of the consult is so important as a doula. This week we are talking about killin' your consults and growing your business. We have tips and tricks that will ensure that you connect and solve for potential clients. This week is World Doula Week! Use the code WDW20 for 20% off everything! How much does a doula make? W…

Send us a text You may have a lot of questions before you take the leap into birth work... we got answers for your top 10 questions - such as How much do doulas make? and What is the demand for doulas? This week is World Doula Week! Use the code WDW20 for 20% off everything! How much does a doula make? We made some pretty graphics for you! ⭐️ We ha…

Send us a text As doulas we watch, honor and protect the rituals of birth... but what about in our business. Bianca shares some of her ritual secrets in this episode. ⭐️ We have some links for you!! ⭐️ www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Free doula workshop and discount code 👍🏽 www.Instagram.com/bebomiainc Follow for more goodies! bebomia.com/bizshop/ 😎 Gr…

Send us a text This episode gets really vulnerable y’all! I wanted to share with you my up and down journey of growing a doula business right after my daughter, Gray was born. Like weeks after. ♥️ I learned so much about being a better parent through becoming a great doula. Tune in to this episode where I discuss banishing the bad mom fears and fee…

Send us a text Branding is the total identity and personality of your business. Branding sets you apart from others in your field and gives potential clients a glimpse of you and what you are about. As you develop your brand you are one step closer to solidifying your business and giving yourself the mojo to go out there and support folks! In this …

Send us a text Do you know what the most visited page on your website is? Well, you will know by the end of this episode. You will also know how to make sure it wows your potential clients and has them emailing you are booking right away. Getting this page tweaked will be SO good for your business! We have some links for you!! www.Instagram.com/beb…

Send us a text Talking about money can be hard and uncomfortable so we will go slow! We want you to know what to charge and some financial basics so that you can have a business that takes care of you, your family and your community. We have some links for you!! www.Instagram.com/bebomiainc Follow for more goodies! 7 Simple Steps to Double your Cli…

Send us a text When picking a partner for a project, big or small, there are a few steps that are key. We do not want you to miss any of them. Sometimes the excitement of a new project or someone that seems to be on board with you can allow you to get carried away and you end up missing the boring and sometimes uncomfortable nitty gritty. Think of …

Send us a text Testimonials are key for your business! it allows your customers and community members to rant and rave about you. Folks who are researching your services will go read the reviews to decide if they want to hire you. It can feel scary asking for them, we know. And the return on your investment for asking, it is huge! This episode will…

Send us a text We promise the more specific you get, the more your business will grow. This episode will help you get really clear with what you do and for who. Tweaks here will open the floodgates for your business! Instagram - www.instagram.com/hot_brave_podcast Free Doula workshop - www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Scholarship Program - www.bebomia.c…

Send us a text In this episode, Bianca catches you up on what is happening with her and bebo mia over the last 10 months. This whole season will be about growing your doula business. This episode kicks off the step by step for doubling your business size. Send us your business questions and business wins so we can feature them on the podcast. Think…

Send us a text In this last episode of the season Amy and Bianca bring you a super fun quiz to talk about the impact of alcohol in human health and body so that you can make an informed choice when it comes to this huge cultural influence that most of us are constantly exposed to. Learn more about Amy's business HOL+WELL Amy's Interview with Dr. Pr…

Send us a text This week Bianca and Marissa chat about societal expectations around motherhood all the way from getting pregnant to the parenting experience. They discuss the harmful idea that there is some sort of magical list of steps to follow in order to achieve the dream of a happy, peaceful, nuclear family. They also talk about the ways in wh…

Send us a text This week Bianca is joined by two of our incredible alumni: Vicky Cadot and DeZarayé Manning. Both Vicky and DeZarayé share their passion for birth, healing and body autonomy. Vicky struggled with CPTSD (Complex Postraumatic Stress Disorder) after suffering religious and sexual abuse. After suffering a panic attack while caring for h…

Send us a text This week Bianca and Meg are talking about one of the most harmful, almost comical lies we tell new parents: the idea that they will be able to "bounce" or "snap" back into their pre-pregnancy life. This devastating myth has us focusing on all the wrong things: shrink your body, hide any signs of discomfort, ignore your mental health…

Send us a text This week Bianca interviews Linda Eileen Fearless Birther, amazing doula, homeschooling mom, peer mentor and Bebo Mia community member. Linda's family's healing journey started with pain. After Linda got injured her household had to be re-structured and her husband found himself in a new role that had him questioning a lot of things …

Send us a text This week Bianca talks to Dr Greer Kirshenbaum from Nurture Neuroscience, the first neuroscientist doula, about the importance of sleep and the challenges that families faced when trying to fit into unrealistic societal standards around infant sleep guidelines and the pressure to sleep train babies. Greer and Bianca discuss how scien…

Send us a text This week Bianca is joined by Toronto-based writer and speaker Priyanka Saju to talk about advocating for our humanity while navigating the healthcare system in a racialized, fat body. Priyanka offers her thoughtful scripts to interact with healthcare providers while challenging the racist history of the BMI and discussing the many w…

Send us a text This week Bianca chats with Saran James-Vaughan from Wellness by Saran about menstrual wellness, reclaiming our place as experts in our own health and the importance of simple traditional practices as part of a mission to decolonize the cycling body. Register for the Book Club The Body Keeps the Score Wellness by Saran www.bebomia.co…

Send us a text Today Bianca chats with Regina Townsend from The Broken Brown Egg about the many underrepresented facets of in/fertility and the profound impact that this journey of self discovery has in so many aspects on a persons' life. Regina also discusses etiquette and the power of words for promoting a kinder humanity. Regina's book: Make IF …

Send us a text This week Bianca and Meg dissect the myths around weight and health, taking a close look at how fatphobia affects health care for all bodies, but with emphasis on the pregnant body. Is Plus Size Birth Really High Risk? www.bebomia.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn or Twitter.…

Send us a text This week Bianca and Amy interview Jennifer Block, author of the books Pushed and Everything Below the Waist, to discuss her work researching women's health care and the insidious ways in which many harmful interventions are branded as feminism and sold to us without any discussion of the cost they can have to our bodies and health. …

Send us a text Join us in celebrating a new year and a new podcast season! Season two is all about the body and in this first episode we are joined by author and activist Virgie Tovar. During this interview we take a deep dive into understanding the many overt and covert ways in which diet culture shows up into our lives and steals our pleasure and…