You know when you go through something life-changing and you just know there’s more you want to do with it? That’s exactly what happened to Alice - aka The Modern Doula.

After her own first birth cracked her open in the best way, Alice trained as a doula, supported mums while juggling her radio career, and eventually took the plunge into doula life full-time.

Now? She’s not only helping women feel supported and empowered through birth, but also mentoring other doulas to build sustainable, thriving businesses.

We chat about what doulas actually do, why the modern mum is craving choice and community, and the real emotions behind leaving a job you love to pursue a new passion. If you’re birth-curious, business-curious or just feeling like your identity’s shifting - this one is for you.

00:00 – Meet Alice, aka The Modern Doula

03:00 – What even is a doula? Breaking it down

06:30 – From first birth to finding her calling

12:00 – Busting the biggest myths about doulas

17:30 – What the modern mum really wants

21:10 – What support actually looks like during birth & beyond

27:40 – Leaving radio for doula life: the messy middle

34:00 – Dealing with imposter syndrome + self-employment wobbles

37:30 – Doulas supporting doulas: why business matters too

43:00 – Pricing, value, and why women’s work should be paid

48:10 – Advice for women sitting on a dream

50:30 – What’s next for Alice + how to connect

CONNECT WITH ALICE:💻 Website & Resources: https://linktr.ee/themodern.doula📸 Insta: @themodern.doula

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