08/03/2026
The last two days of our 2026 “work retreat” were spent in “school” with the venerable Robin | Doula Training & Mentoring talking about ways to keep this crazy work sustainable and reduce burnout…a reality check we all needed. We had one quick stop in Victoria - and Jen & I did a little whisky distillery tour at Macaloney’s Distillery (amazing), and closed out the week with one last night of music with Eilish Hassett and Conor Arkins (video from Wednesday night).
Even though it’s been me—Katie—writing these updates, I know I speak for all three of us when I say how absolutely special this week together was. Being a doula can be lonely work sometimes, and our partnership makes this work lighter, steadier, and so much more joyful. We get to witness some of the biggest moments in people’s lives, and having teammates who understand both the incredible privilege and the emotional weight of that is something we never take for granted.
This week gave us the chance to slow down, laugh until our faces hurt, sleep more than we have in ages, and remember that taking care of each other is part of taking care of the families we serve. We’re coming home with full hearts, clearer minds, and so much gratitude—for this partnership, for this friendship, and for the work we get to do together.
