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15 Things to Teach Your Toddler That Have Nothing to Do With ABCs

June 05, 2026

In this episode, I dive into the essential life skills every toddler should learn to thrive. Beyond colors and counting, I focus on the core values and practices that help build resilient, empathetic, and capable little humans. Drawing on more than 25 years of working with families, I share my perspective on what it really takes to foster emotional intelligence, teach delayed gratification, build community awareness, and nurture self-sufficiency in young children. In this episode, I cover 15...

Breaking the Silence on Postpartum Mood Disorders with Alexandra Evans

May 29, 2026

In this episode, I'm joined by Alexandra Evans, an associate clinical counselor and certified doula, to talk about postpartum rage and the emotional realities of life after birth that many parents struggle with silently. Together, we explore how postpartum rage can show up differently from everyday stress or exhaustion, why these feelings are often misunderstood, and the impact that unmet needs, shame, and outside pressures can have on mental health during postpartum life. You'll also hear pr...

Brandi Jordan & Michael on Parenting, Marriage, Family Dynamics, and Raising Emotionally Secure Kids

May 22, 2026

In this special 100th episode of Dear Doula, I sit down with my husband, Michael Chappie, to reflect on our unique parenting journey as a multicultural couple raising children across different continents. We open up about how our diverse upbringings shaped our views on discipline, independence, and family culture, and share the major turning points that helped us create a home filled with resilience, adaptability, and self-reliance. From moving with a newborn and toddlers to Asia, to finding ...