02/23/2026
I got to meet my mentor, recently as we supported laboring mothers in hospital rooms next to each other. It was a gift to be there, holding one of my oldest and closest friends as she navigated some hard days on the way to meeting her baby. Here I am on the eve of day 2, off 3 hours of sleep.
I’ve been part of Evan’s doula mentorship, Cocoon, since last April. Being in that group has been great for me. The pre-recorded, at my pace classes have bolstered confidence in my practice. The live calls 3x monthly have been a valuable place for processing experiences. There is a Telegram group chat as well where the doulas can communicate and ask questions anytime. If you are a doula just starting out and looking for ways to combat imposter syndrome, or simply hoping to grow stronger anywhere in your practice (I joined in my 4th and busiest year), I totally recommend joining a doula mentorship! And this one is a great one. No one else truly understands what this work is like besides other Doulas.
Although we were working and holding space in close proximity, our meeting was brief; about 5 minutes in length. Because when you’re in that space, attention is really focused on the laboring family. Even when I’m stepping out taking breaks- I’m hydrating, snacking, thinking of ways to help. Maybe a quick decompression doom scroll too 🤪