Carson Meyer: The Doula Perspective—How to Approach Birth with Confidence & Knowledge | Episode 43

Welcome back to You're Allowed to Hate Your Husband! This episode is such a special one for me because I had the pleasure of sitting down with Carson Meyer, an incredible birth doula, nutrition consultant, and now author of the upcoming book Growing Together: Doula Wisdom & Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth & Early Motherhood. Carson has been supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for years, and her insights are truly mind-blowing.In this conversation, Carson shares her personal journey—from studying the mind-body connection at NYU to watching The Business of Being Born, a documentary that changed everything for her. We dive deep into the transformative nature of birth and the tools that can help women navigate this powerful experience with confidence and grace.We talk about the importance of nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum, how to manage cravings, and why prioritizing nourishing foods is key for both mom and baby. Carson also opens up about inner child work, how it supports healing during motherhood, and the importance of communication with your baby during pregnancy.If you're preparing for birth, navigating the postpartum period, or supporting someone through this journey, this episode is packed with empowering insights and actionable advice. Trust me, you’re going to walk away feeling more prepared, more connected, and more inspired.About Our Guest:Carson Meyer is a birth doula, nutrition consultant, and the founder of C & The Moon, a clean skincare line. Her passion for birth work was ignited after watching The Business of Being Born, which opened her eyes to the realities of the birth industrial complex in America. Since then, she’s supported hundreds of families, offering them resources, education, and empowerment through home and hospital births alike.In addition to her birth work, Carson became certified as a nutrition consultant through Oh Baby Academy to provide her clients with a more holistic approach to prenatal and postpartum care. She’s also a mom to her daughter Lou, whom she gave birth to at home in North Carolina—a profound experience that has only deepened her passion for empowering women during birth. What You'll Learn in This Episode:Carson’s journey to becoming a birth doula and nutrition consultantHow The Business of Being Born changed her perspective on birthWhy birth can be a spiritual and transformative experienceThe importance of communicating with your baby during pregnancyHow nutrition plays a vital role during pregnancy and postpartumTips for managing cravings and balancing blood sugarHow inner child work can aid healing during motherhoodTools for making empowered, informed choices about birthWhy strong support systems are essential for new parentsConnect with Carson:Instagram: @ccmeyerBook: Growing TogetherWebsite: www.carson-meyer.comConnect with Remi: Instagram: @levvibyremiWebsite: ⁠https://levvibyremi.com⁠levvibyremi.com⁠We would love to hear YOUR thoughts and questions. Please reach out on social media or email. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes, and if you're loving what you hear, a quick review would mean the world to us.