If you spend time in doula training, reflexology training, or Reiki training spaces, you may eventually hear the word codependency  come up. Sometimes it’s whispered with discomfort. Sometimes it’s used as a warning. And sometimes it’s misunderstood entirely. So let’s talk about it honestly. Are people who are more susceptible to codependency more likely to be drawn to doula work, reflexology, Reiki, and the healing arts? The short answer is yes.The deeper answer is that this

A lot of people who are drawn to healing and doula work talk about wanting to “leave the matrix.” Usually what they mean isn’t that they hate structure, responsibility, or even work. What they’re really saying is: “I can’t keep living disconnected from who I am.” The matrix isn’t just a 9 to 5 job. It’s a way of living where we forget ourselves in exchange for safety, approval, or predictability. Leaving it doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s te

For many years, I taught a conventional birth doula course through a mainstream doula training organization. I loved the experience, but I often found myself holding back. As a reflexologist first, my desire was always to work with women during pregnancy and birth, which led me to become a doula. Along the way, I discovered the power of fertility support as more clients came to me for reflexology to address infertility. But I didn’t stop there. Many of my clients had energeti

The journey to conception and pregnancy is deeply emotional and can sometimes be full of uncertainty. For many, infertility can feel like...

Starting and growing a holistic health business can be incredibly rewarding, but it requires more than just passion and expertise in your...

Being a doula is one of the most rewarding and transformative careers, but it’s not without its challenges. There was one birth in...

Being a doula means walking into different birth environments, often alongside hospital staff who may not know you or fully understand...

Becoming a doula is meaningful, skilled work. Like any professional path, it requires an investment in education, mentorship, and practice. Because doula care is not government regulated in Canada, tuition can vary widely between schools. Programs may look similar on the surface while offering very different levels of depth, support, and long-term preparation. After supporting fertility and pregnancy clients since 2004 and training doulas since 2010, I’ve seen how confusing i

Now that I have worked in the holistic health and wellness industry for 23 years, I can appreciate more fully how unique I was to have...

After years of teaching a conventional doula training program, Michelle Stroud knew she had to step away to invest the time into creating...