Community Over Competition: Building a Sustainable Career in Birthwork with Evan Cohen

How do you build a sustainable career in birth work without burning out, doubting yourself, or feeling like you have to do it all alone?In this episode of the Wombs of the World Podcast, we talk about the realities of building a life and business as a doula, from setting boundaries and navigating imposter syndrome to finding multiple streams of income, working collaboratively in hospital settings, and building community with other birth workers.The conversation explores what it takes to move beyond a scarcity mindset and create a birth work practice rooted in collaboration, advocacy, sustainability, and abundance.In this episode, we explore:Setting boundaries and avoiding birth worker burnoutImposter syndrome as a new doulaDifferent ways to earn income through birth workAdvocacy and supporting clients in hospital settingsCommunity over competition among doulasBuilding positive relationships with nurses and care teamsThe value of mentorship and continued doula educationSocial media, branding, and growing your doula businessPreparing clients for inductions and informed advocacyCreating an abundance mindset in birth workWhether you're considering becoming a doula, newly trained, or already deep into birth work, this conversation is a reminder that doing meaningful work doesn't have to mean sacrificing yourself in the process.Connect With Our GuestGuest: Evan Cohen Website: http://www.bigcatbirthbotanicals.com/ Instagram: @bigcatbirth Become a Full Spectrum DoulaFeeling called to birth work? The Wombs of the World Full Spectrum Doula Training prepares doulas to support families across pregnancy, birth, postpartum, loss, and the full spectrum of reproductive experiences while building the knowledge and confidence to step into this work.Learn more: https://www.wombsoftheworld.com/doulatrainingIf you enjoyed this conversation, follow or subscribe to the Wombs of the World Podcast wherever you're listening and share this episode with another birth worker who could use a little more community and abundance in their work.Follow Wombs of the World: @wombsoftheworld Explore more: https://www.wombsoftheworld.com