Meet our founder
Rachel Patton is a Hobart-based Life Doula, coach and women's circle facilitator. With a background spanning three decades in career coaching, human resources and people leadership. Rachel has spent her professional life supporting and coaching others through change and chaos while helping to navigate uncertainty, find clarity and move forward with intention.
It is this deep understanding of everyday life, in all its forms, that drew her to the work she does today and makes her such a strong advocate and resource.
A mother of 3, yoga teacher, end-of-life doula and former Police Officer, Rachel brings a rare combination of groundedness, compassion and lived experience to her doula work.
At the EveryDay Doula, Rachel creates a space where nothing is rushed and no one feels unsupported. Through her doula work she offers presence, practical support, guidance and a no fuss methodology.
Her approach is warm, unhurried and deeply human, rooted in the belief that every woman deserves to be heard, supported and allowed to live her best life.
What is a doula?
The word comes from the Greek, meaning “a woman who serves” and while most people associate the role with birth, the concept has grown far beyond that. A doula doesn’t replace a trained or qualified person, they instead fill the space those roles cannot. A Doula offers practical and emotional support, non-judgmental guidance and a steady, caring presence during times that can feel overwhelming, uncertain and even frightening.
At their core, a doula helps you feel informed and supported.
Who we help
An EveryDay Life Doula is not about doing life for you - it's about having someone in your corner who helps you move through it with more ease, clarity and confidence. Here's who we help.
Parents managing families and juggling work and life
Older individuals losing independence
Busy executives and entrepreneurs
People with chronic illness or disability
Recently divorced or widowed people rebuilding routines
Caregivers who neglect their own needs
People recovering from burnout
People with ADHD or executive function challenges
Anyone going through a major life transition (relocation, new job, grief)
What we do
Personal Life
Think of us as your secret weapon for getting on top of everything life throws at you. Here is a small list of things we can do:
Finding a new home and coordinating moves
Organise your next holiday or weekend getaway
Help you buy a new car
Sort through paperwork and filing cabinets
Declutter your wardrobe, spare room or garage
List and sell unwanted items
Coordinating tradespeople and home maintenance
Pet care arrangements such as vet visits, doggy day-care and dog walking
Gift buying and wrapping
Major purchase research
Professional Life
As a 30+ year veteran of corporate life I am
THE GURU of navigating work, professional and official pathways. Here is a small list of things
we can do:
Research care pathways for yourself or aging parents
Research and compare services, products and providers
Manage calendars and appointments
Booking travel, accommodation and restaurants
Help you find a new job, create a new resume and prepare you for interviews
Handling correspondence
Organising paperwork, filing and document management
Family Life
We support you to find calm and order. That means we do whatever it takes. Here is a small list of things we can do:
Researching schools, childcare or after school care options
Booking and coordinating Medical and Dental appointments
Meal plans and preparation
Decluttering household items
Schedule support services such as tutors, childcare, cleaning, laundry or lawn services
Research and tour aged care facilities
Organise a birthday party or social event
Schedule in a regular date night
Overseeing home maintenance and repairs