This episode follows HeHe’s shift from early childhood education to doula work. Witnessing the stress new parents faced leaving infants at childcare, she realized many challenges began with traumatic births. Disappointed by the lack of depth and mentorship in traditional doula training, she chose not to pursue certification, critiquing its restrictive approach. Reflecting on her first birth as a doula, HeHe shares how that experience shaped her mission to empower families. She concludes by introducing The Birth Lounge, her platform offering trauma-informed, collaborative support.