Hi Reader, I was talking with a friend recently about how misinformation has turned our world upside down. Sure, there have always been liars and charlatans, cheaters and fearmongers. But since the advent of the internet and social media—where everyone and anyone can instantly create something and post it as fact— the impact of lies has been widespread. When I was studying world history in junior high, I was fascinated by propaganda. My textbook showed images of buildings in China plastered...

Hi Reader, What is mandatory for doulas and necessary for everyone else? Unfortunately, the word “self care” is so overused and misunderstood that most folks resist it. In fact, as soon as you saw the word, you may have been tempted to close this email. "I don’t have time for self care." "I already do self care." "Self care is only for the privileged." We have been conditioned to believe those ideas but all they do is continue to keep us overwhelmed and depressed. So here’s what I want you to...

Hi Reader, Every May 1, my dad would get up and sing: Hooray, hooray! The first of May! Outdoor screwing starts today! — Vern Dunlap I loved his enthusiasm and cheer (and his unintentional nod to the Beltane ritual) but as a little girl, I was so confused why using screwdrivers outside was such a big deal… Gives me a chuckle every year! 😆 Here’s something you might find confusing… What’s the deal with me and doulas? Why do I talk about them, write about them, and teach about them? I do seem a...