The Advocacy Reset

A live, hands-on workshop for Doulas who are done staying quiet.

EARLY BIRD PRICING

EARLY BIRD PRICING

You’ve got the hip squeezes down.

You hold space like a pro.

You can walk clients through birth planning in your sleep.

But when it’s time to actually protect that plan in the hospital?

When the provider suggests Pitocin to “speed things up” or another cervical check because 2 hours have gone by… Do you freeze? Overthink it? Worry you’ll overstep?

Let me guess…your doula training probably taught you that your job was to stay silent. That it wasn’t in your “scope of practice” to speak up?

It’s time to unlearn that.

“I used to think advocacy meant being the loudest voice in the room...turns out, it’s about knowing exactly when to speak and what to say—and doing it with confidence.”

— Kiera Walsh

What’s Inside
This Workshop?

    • A printed workbook to use during the workshop
      (in-person workshop only)

    • A digital copy of the workbook to refer back to later

    • Real birth room scenarios and live roleplay practice

    • Go-to scripts and phrases for speaking up under pressure

    • Training on boundaries, burnout, and staying in your scope

    • Deep-dive into bias, power dynamics, and client-centered care

    • Small group coaching and real-time feedback

    • Space to workshop real challenges with your team

    • A comfortable, judgment-free vibe

  • You’re not “just the support person.” You’re a key part of the birth team—and your silence speaks just as loud as your words.

  • Let’s talk about the fear, self-doubt, and second-guessing that shows up when you want to speak up—but don’t.

  • You’re not there to make everyone happy. You’re there to make sure your client is heard, respected, and informed. Period.

  • Even when your heart is in the right place, unspoken assumptions or subtle judgment can impact the experience. We’ll talk about how to check your bias and center your client—every time.

  • If you’re running on fumes, advocacy will feel impossible. Let’s talk sustainability, clear boundaries, and protecting your energy before the system eats you alive.

  • This is where things get real. You’ll practice what to say, how to say it, and how to handle tough situations in the moment—so you’re not beating yourself up after the birth.

  • You don’t have to be combative to be confident. Learn how to speak up with calm clarity—and stay in your lane while still protecting your client’s plan.

This is your reset.

It’s time to stop playing small and start showing up as the advocate your clients really need—especially when things get hard.

Confident doulas advocate better.
Better advocacy leads to better births.
Better births lead to happier clients, stronger reviews, and a business that grows itself.

That’s why this matters.

You’ll walk away with…

☆ Go-to phrases & scripts you can actually use in the moment

☆ More confidence and less second-guessing

☆ Tools to protect your energy and set boundaries

☆ A clear understanding of what advocacy really looks like

☆ Hands-on prep for navigating hospital pushback with confidence

☆ The ability to speak up without burning out—or burning bridges

This workshop is for you if…

✔ You’re a trained doula—but freeze the second things get tense
✔ You’re tired of watching your client’s birth plan get bulldozed
✔ You second-guess whether it’s even your place to speak up
✔ You’ve been told to “stay in your lane” one too many times
✔ You want real tools to advocate without burning out or burning bridges
✔ You’re ready to lead with clarity, not confusion

This isn’t for doulas who are just here to offer back rubs and help moms breathe through contractions. It’s for doulas who are ready to be seen—and heard.

Here’s the deal…

$197 → $147

when you sign up before June 15th

This isn’t a webinar. This is real, hands-on training that’ll change how you show up at every birth moving forward.

Two live sessions (2 hours each), broken up over two days—because you’re on call, you’re running a business, and you don’t have a whole day to sit on Zoom.

You’ll walk away with real skills, clear scripts, and the ability to speak up without second-guessing yourself—ever again.

You’ve nailed holding space. Now it’s time to own your voice in the room.

Let’s get your reset on the calendar.

Kiera Walsh is a seasoned doula, birth educator, and the host of The Birth Advocacy Podcast. After attending over 100 births and supporting hundreds of moms, she’s on a mission to help other doulas stop tiptoeing and start advocating—without burning out or losing their voice in the hospital.

She’s not here to teach you how to hold space—you’ve already nailed that.

She’s here to help you speak up when it counts, protect your client’s plan, and stop walking out of births wondering if you should’ve said more. Her style is bold, direct, and refreshingly honest.

Kiera brings strategy, street smarts, and real-world experience to the table—so you leave this workshop with tools you’ll actually use when things get tough.

Meet Your Trainer

FAQs

  • You registration includes 4 hours of live, hands-on training (split over two sessions), a digital workbook you’ll actually use, real-time roleplay, advocacy tools, go-to scripts, small group coaching, and serious mindset shifts that’ll change the way you show up in every birth from here on out.

  • Many of the roleplay scenarios we cover will focus on interventions commonly seen in hospital births—but the advocacy tools and communication skills taught in this training can be applied in any birth setting. Whether you're supporting a home birth or navigating a high-intervention hospital, you'll walk away with strategies that work across the board.

  • Yes—each attendee will receive a Certificate of Completion recognizing them as a Certified Birth Advocate through this training.

  • Life happens—I get it. And yes, I know what it’s like to be on-call. I strongly recommend choosing a date when you’re not on call so you can be fully present for this training—it’s that important.

    If something comes up, just reach out at least 14 days in advance and we’ll find a new date that works for you. Cancellations are non-refundable, but your payment can be applied to a future training.

  • Just your full attention, something to take notes with, and a printed copy of the digital workbook if you like to write things out. (Totally optional—you can follow along on screen if that’s more your style.)

    Bring your questions, your real birth frustrations, and your willingness to speak up. We’re not here to play small.

  • Yes—this version of the training was created by popular demand for doula collectives, retreats, and birth teams who want to grow together.

    The in-person group rate is $1,200 for up to 5 doulas, which includes 8 hours of live training, printed and digital workbooks, roleplay, go-to scripts, advocacy tools, and real-time coaching that shifts how your team shows up in every birth.

    Have more than 5 doulas? It’s $200 per additional person.
    Need me to travel? A travel fee will be added based on your location.

    To inquire about group availability, email me directly at kiera@birthadvocacypodcast.com and I’ll get back to you within 48 hours with all the details.