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Empowered Birth: Priya’s Journey from Physician to Full-Spectrum Doula
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Empowered Birth: Priya’s Journey from Physician to Full-Spectrum Doula

In this heart-centered episode of the Refine and Shine podcast, Angelina sits down with Priya Kaylan-Masih, a physician trained in Mexico and founder of Love Your Best Life, LLC, to explore her powerful journey into the world of doula services. From assisting laboring mothers in rural Mexican hospitals to launching a thriving doula business in the high desert of California, Priya shares the deep calling that led her to support over 80 families since her certification in January 2023. 💬 Topics...

Refine and Shine with Angelina Rivera

April 15, 202536m 11s

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In this heart-centered episode of the Refine and Shine podcast, Angelina sits down with Priya Kaylan-Masih, a physician trained in Mexico and founder of Love Your Best Life, LLC, to explore her powerful journey into the world of doula services. From assisting laboring mothers in rural Mexican hospitals to launching a thriving doula business in the high desert of California, Priya shares the deep calling that led her to support over 80 families since her certification in January 2023.

💬 Topics We Cover:

  • How Priya’s medical background and interpreter work shaped her doula practice
  • The launch and mission behind Love Your Best Life, LLC
  • What full-spectrum doula care really means—from prenatal to bereavement support
  • Personal stories of loss and healing—and how they inspire deeper empathy
  • The challenges women face as entrepreneurs, especially in underserved areas
  • The truth about Medi-Cal and private insurance coverage for doula services
  • Self-care, setting boundaries, and sustainable business growth
  • Priya’s vision for postpartum groups and community education in the high desert

Angelina opens up about her own birth experience and expresses gratitude for the education Priya is bringing to communities that need it most. Together, they reflect on the emotional weight of loss and the power of showing up for others through grief and healing.

💡 If you’ve ever wondered what a doula really does—or why their role is so essential—this conversation is for you.

🔗 Connect with Priya:

Follow her journey and learn more about doula care: https://www.loveyourbestlifellc.com

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