Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair share their experiences and insights on personal growth, wellness, and inclusivity in the birth work community. They emphasize the importance of self-love, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care for effective leadership and service. They also discuss the challenges of navigating identity and leadership as black women in the field, and the need for inclusivity and transparency in serving diverse communities.
Outline
Personal transformation, stress, and self-care for birth workers.
- Denise and Ravae discuss their struggles with weight loss and fitness, sharing their experiences and tips.
- Ravae Sinclair reflects on her weight gain and stress during her time as intercultural director at Dona.
- Denise Bolds shares her own experience with weight gain and stress, and how it relates to her current project.
- Ravae Sinclair shares her personal journey as an intercultural director and board member, highlighting the challenges and toll of pushing for inclusivity and change within institutions.
- Sinclair reflects on the weight gain and stress she experienced during her time as a volunteer board member, and how she had to find ways to prioritize her own well-being after leaving the board.
Self-care and parenting an adult child.
- Denise Bolds shares her wellness journey and how it supports her birth work, despite external obligations.
- Ravae Sinclair encourages Denise to embrace her identity and inclusivity in her dissertation, leading to project success.
- Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss parenting an adult child, with Denise adjusting her approach to let go and prioritize self-care.
- They agree that it's important to let adult children make their own mistakes and learn from them, while still providing support and guidance.
Prioritizing self-care for marginalized communities in the post-pandemic era.
- Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss burnout and recovery as birth workers, with Ravae sharing her struggles with leading inclusive work while prioritizing self-care.
- Ravae and Denise explore the changing needs of birth workers during the pandemic, with a focus on balancing work and self-care in this new phase.
- Ravae Sinclair reflects on her identity as a seasoned birth worker and black woman, prioritizing her own needs and authenticity in her work.
- Sinclair shares examples of other birth workers who have found success by staying true to themselves and their communities, inspiring her to do the same.
Personal growth and transformation in one's 40s and 50s.
- Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss their personal growth and transformation in their 60s, with a focus on serving others.
- They share their experiences of unloading baggage, breaking bad habits, and being transparent with themselves for personal growth.
- Ravae Sinclair shares her experience of transforming in her 40s, including gaining weight and setting boundaries.
- Denise Bolds discusses how turning 50 brings new challenges, such as figuring out how to use the fire of life.
Self-care and self-love for black women during menopause.
- Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss self-care and its impact on their doula practices, with Denise sharing her experience of letting go of clients who are not a good fit.
- They emphasize the importance of accountability in growing a business, with Denise mentioning the need to evolve and adapt to changes.
- Denise Bolds shares her journey of transforming her health through diet and exercise, with the help of her doctor and online resources.
- Ravae Sinclair supports Denise's efforts and encourages others to make similar changes, emphasizing the importance of partnering with caring professionals.
Wellness, self-love, and life...
