This podcast is about the journey it takes to become a midwife. Listen each week as midwives tell the story of their very own Journey to Midwifery. Contact me at JourneyToMidwiferyPodcast@gmail.com ~~Instagram and Facebook at Journey to Midwifery Podcast or @JourneytoMidwiferyPodcast
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Midwifery for the People is a podcast about reimagining the way we approach the entirety of the birthing year. Margo’s goal is to combine her radical imagination with her knack for strategizing to bolster the birth revolution and a larger global revolution of feminine consciousness.
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This podcast begins an ongoing conversation about midwifery and the historical, social, economic, and political aspects.
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This is a podcast discussing the important topic of obstetric cholestasis. It is aimed at medical and midwifery students.
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We welcome midwives from all walks of life to our down-to-earth, educational, and informative podcast, where we bring thoughtful focus and relevant insights to the modern midwife on midwifery education (advocacy, business, clinical, and self-care), professional themes, and current issues. Join us weekly for fresh content and engaging guest speakers as we share wisdom and advice on all things midwife! Listen to meaningful stories and essential conversations from the nation's leading midwives, ...
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This is a space to share reproductive wisdom, traditions and stories of indigenous families and indigenous birth workers.www.indigenous-midwifery.org
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Midwives from all around the world share work conditions, political landscape, community support, and health metrics where they work as well as some amazing birth stories and clinical updates! If you're someone who cares about maternal child health and wants to see midwifery as the gold standard for normal birth around the globe, join us as we give voice to the revolution!
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Denver-based home birth midwives Gina Gerboth and Nedra Hale discuss all things birth and breastfeeding, some of which might be of interest home birth families, midwives, and student midwives.
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Contractions is a podcast about the politics of midwifery. All contractions address the analysis and practical change of one political issue surrounding childbirth, such as obstetric or reproductive violence, care, workload, sexism or racism. Every contraction is necessary to cope with in order to arrive at the birth of a midwifery care wherein all pregnant people feel free, safe, and emotionally and physically supported. Contractions' aim is to start an international dialogue with midwives ...
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Annetra Taylor, CNM Pittsburgh, PA
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Annetra shares her journey to midwifery and choice to settle at the The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health in Pittsburgh, PA. She shared a great resource for midwife students of color to find a mentor. Here's the link for that. https://blackmidwivesalliance.org/
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In this episode of ‘Midwifery for the People,’ I allude to our new Sacred Birth Certificate Program which we are launching September 15th :)! For this first one, I’m joined by Stacey Ramsower, a contributor to our brand new, soon to be launched program, who shares her personal journey with pregnancy loss and how she has woven those lessons into her…
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Informed Consent and Autonomy: A Conversation with Dr. K
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! In this episode, Augustine sits down with rising social media star, Dr. K, to dive into her inspiring journey and the impact of her family’s legacy on her career. Dr. K shares how she got started on social media and the pivotal role her grandfather’s career in naturopathy played in shaping her path. Tog…
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Nalah Morrow, CNM, California
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Nalah Morrow, CNM is a new grad that traversed Minnesota, Arizona, and Nevada to get her midwifery training completed at Bethel University in Minnesota (all while commuting from her home in California). Nalah was set to become a veterinarian, but after a brief trip to labor and delivery to assist a friend in labor, felt the calling to become a nurs…
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From Aspiration to Practice: Entry into Midwifery Education
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week we are joined by two wonderful guest hosts, student midwives Shiphrah Sarai Israel and Susanna Israel. They share their passion for helping aspiring and new student midwives navigate the "rollercoaster" that is the pathway to midwifery. In this episode they share their paths into midwifery, ho…
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, Augustine is joined by two incredible guests: Chemin Perez, a dedicated midwife from Washington State, and Julie Miller, an expert in Applied Clinical Nutrition. Together, they explore the fascinating topic of the MTHFR gene. In this episode, they unravel what MTHFR is and delve into the epig…
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In this episode of ‘Midwifery for the People,’ I had the pleasure of interviewing Nicole Morales, a home birth midwife based in San Diego, California. Nicole shares insights from her diverse background, which includes teaching, co-authoring books on midwifery, and training others in breech birth techniques. She discusses the various roles and inter…
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A Conversation with Mary Harris
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, Augustine is joined by her long-time friend, Professor, practicing midwife, preceptor, mother, and midwifery wisdom mentor, Mary Harris. Augustine and Mary engage in a refreshing and authentic conversation about the …
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Dr. Mickey Sperlich, CPM
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Dr. Mickey Sperlich shares her journey as a CPM that recognized during home birth care that women were struggling with something that was unseen. She started asking questions as a CPM and her questions led to a concurrent career of research and trauma-informed care, and ultimately, a PhD to continue building out this area. Her work includes a book …
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Midwifery Care Needs to be the Solution
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, we are delighted to have CNM Ebony Simpson with us. Together, Augustine and Ebony engage in a beautiful and insightful conversation about the essential role of midwifery care. Ebony opens up about her journey to beco…
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Reframing the Model of Obstetrics
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome back to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, Augustine is joined by the insightful Dr. Darrell Martin, a recently retired OB with a refreshing perspective on obstetrics. Darrell shares his journey from residency to retirement, highlighting the critical nee…
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Dr. Michelle Collins, CNM, New Orleans LA
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Dr. Michelle Collins CNM has been a midwife for 22 years and is currently the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health at Loyola University in New Orleans, LA. In this episode, we talk about Michelle's journey and experiences as a CNM, as well as how she started a nurse-midwifery program at Loyola in 2023. If you are an aspiring midwife, and looki…
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Inside the Great Birth Rebellion with Dr. Melanie Jackson
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Wowee wow wow I have gotten to talk so some cool people lately on the podcast. This week I have Mel from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast on and we really get into some good stuff. I invited her on after I saw the clip that the birth world was resharing like crazy, where some official looking Australian folks were talking about limiting homebirth …
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Chiropractic Care for Newborns
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, host Augustine Colebrook is joined by midwife Sophia Henderson and chiropractor Dr. Jen Santos. Dr. Jen, who has dedicated her career to caring for newborns, brings a wealth of wisdom to our conversation. Together, they delve deep…
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From Australia to the US: Hannah Penaluna on Navigating Midwifery Autonomy and Regulation
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I was so blessed to record this conversation with Hannah Penaluna that was a long time coming! She is an experienced midwife who moved from state controlled midwifery landscape of Australia to the wild west (ok she is in the south but still) of Georgia, an unregulated state in the U.S. The episode delves into her journey, exploring her midwifery pr…
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Brandi Martin, CNM IBCLC
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Brandi graduated in 2023 and took her boards in 2024 after having a baby and taking time off for her family. She shares her journey to midwifery as well as her struggles to land a job after taking a much-needed break between school and boards. The discussion Brandi and I have is, are child bearing women being punished in the job market because of t…
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Building Community & Health
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome back to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! In this enlightening episode, Augustine sits down with Dr. Anna Villasuso and Sheily Nishman, two trailblazing entrepreneurs and cofounders of the up-and-coming company Birdie and Co. Discover their inspiring journey from …
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Lisa Miller CNM, JD
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Join Jamie Guertin from A Midwife Nation for our latest episode with Lisa Miller, CNM, JD - that’s right - Lisa went to law school shortly after graduating from midwifery school and says law school made her a better midwife! Tune in for all sorts of nuggets and wisdom about the many intersections between law and midwifery. Don’t miss this episode! …
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, we are thrilled to welcome a very special guest: Brynne Potter. Brynne is a powerhouse in the world of midwifery. With her extensive experience in developing midwifery-specific programs, serving on various midwifery boards, and he…
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The Mystery of Birth: An interview with Margo & Jake Haber
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This episode is SO MUCH FUN. I have really enjoyed stepping out of the normal birth circles and talking about birth with “non-birthy” people lately. The same old conversations are tiring and frankly boring. So this episode is an interview Jake and I did on Mother’s Day for the spiritual community called Aldea that I have been a part of since moving…
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Building the National Midwifery Archive
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome back again to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast. This week we are joined by guest Stacy Vandenput as she shares her studies and experience of archiving and preserving midwifery knowledge and history. Together she and Augustine explore the right history of midwifery, and Stacy even sh…
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Reclaiming Birth: An Interview with Kristen Nagle of the Reclaiming Birth Conference
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In this episode of Midwifery for the People, I’m sharing a recording of an interview where Kristen Nagle of the Reclaiming Birth Conference asked me about my journey into radical midwifery! Different things come out when different people ask me questions, so this was a lot of fun I chat about my background in women’s and gender studies, my shift fr…
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Thriving in the Postpartum Period
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* In this episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, host Augustine Colebrook is joined by the esteemed Dr. Diane Speier, an expert psychotherapist specializing in postpartum health. Together, they delve into the often overlooked yet critical phase of life after birth, offering valuable ins…
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Mixing Doulas and Insurance: One Woman’s Take
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In this episode of Midwifery for the People I have a quick chat with doula Elisha Anderson about her experience trying to accept state medical care funds for her doula services in Oregon. She had reached out to me about midwifery school and shared a little about her experience, and I invited to come on and share more fully on the podcast because I …
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Bodywork for Pregnancy and Infants
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*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome to season 5 of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! We are kicking it off this week with an incredible conversation with guest host Angie Love and Dr. Jennifer Carter, a Florida Chiropractor specializing in prenatal and infant care. Join us as Dr. Carter shares her experiences and insi…
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Rose Watson-Ormond, CNM, North Carolina
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Rose Watson-Ormond is a certified nurse-midwife based in Saxapahaw, North Carolina. She recently opened a home birth practice called Haw River Midwifery to serve her community. Her story is inspiring and she offers wisdom about being a doula, choosing a midwifery school, opening a home birth practice, balancing family and midwifery and the importan…
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Dana Mclaren, CPM Colorado
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Dana has been a midwife for over 30 years and has many words of wisdom to offer while sharing her story. It's always so insightful to learn and hear the stories of "seasoned" midwives! Dana also wanted to share in the podcast that her friend and colleague from Windy Hill Midwifery, located in North Central Wisconsin, near Wasau is looking for exper…
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The 100th Episode
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Celebrate a milestone with us as we reach our 100th episode! Join us for a special retrospective where we delve into the treasure trove of memorable guests and enlightening discussions spanning four seasons. Augustine invites you to share in some of her favorite moments. From heartfelt anecdotes to profound insights, we'll revisit the highlights th…
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Sacred Loss: The Story of My First Miscarriage
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On this episode I wanted to share a reading from our book Indie Birth: A Story of Radical Birth Love, and in keeping with the recent theme, I’m sharing the complete story of my first miscarriage. This is one of the most “popular” pieces of content I’ve ever created. I wrote it in 2013 when there were almost zero stories like this available. Even no…
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Autism & Midwifery
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, your host Augustine is joined by student midwife, Cam Light. Cam generously shares her personal journey into midwifery, reflecting on the profound impact of a late-in-life autism diagnosis. In their conversation, Augustine and Cam delve into the nuances of autism and neurodiversity, exploring…
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Join host Augustine Colebrook on the latest episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast as she sits down with two "techy" midwives, Charlette Bright and Elke Millicent, who are at the forefront of integrating technology into their practices. In this insightful conversation, they explore the impact of technological advancements on midwifery, discussing …
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James Austin V, DNP, CNM, IBCLC, Arizona
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Guest host Jamie Guertin from A Midwife Nation talks with James Austen, CNM. As a new grad CNM, Austin stumbled upon the gold mine of midwifery residencies at El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ. Listen to her valuable experiences to see if a midwife residency after graduation may be the right step for you.
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Death, Blame, Grief and Healing: Personal Notes from a Midwife
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In this episode of ‘Midwifery for the People,’ host Margo Blackstone shares deeply personal experiences exploring her evolving relationship with death, both in her personal life and professional work as a midwife. She reflects on the profound impact of attending a birth where a baby unexpectedly died, which contributed to her first panic attack and…
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Your "Third Hand" for Precise Suturing
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Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, Augustine is joined by the innovative Scandinavian Midwife and Inventor, Malene Hegenberger. Malene introduces us to her groundbreaking creation, the Hegenberger Retractor, a revolutionary tool designed as a "third hand" for midwives during suturing procedures. She delves into t…
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BadAssMotherBirther Live
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Welcome back to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week Augustine has the incredible opportunity to sit down live, face to face, with THE Flor Cruz, the genius behind BadAssMotherBirther. Together these two powerhouse women cover a massive variety of topics, including normalizing variations of birth, how Flor's experience posting…
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, we delve into the realm of science with a fascinating episode. Augustine sits down with Jonas Lundh, the CEO of Medclair, to explore the innovative work being done in sustainable solutions for Nitrous Oxide usage. Medclair is at the forefront of addressing the safety and sustainability concer…
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Dancing with Death In the Birth Space
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Join Margo on this exploratory first part of a series on death and navigating our relationship to it as birth workers. If we want to shift the cultural narrative so that we honor birth as a right of passage, we will also need to reimagine death as a right of passage. The Western medical perspective is that death is the ultimate defeat. That often m…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including fetal and maternal demise. Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast. Join Augustine Colebrook as she engages in a captivating conversation with Roxanne Anderson, a distinguished midwife from Texas. Roxanne brings forth a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes from her formative yea…
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Carol Leonard, Midwife-Retired in Maine
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Carol is another wonderful trailblazing midwife that has spent her career in the North Eastern part of the United States. She has not only done birth work, but blazed the trail for midwives to practice legally in her area. She has also participated in birth internationally and has written 2 books! She is enjoying retired life in the woods of Maine …
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NRP Updates for Community Based Midwives
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Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week promises to be truly enlightening as our host, Augustine Colebrook, sits down with NRP Instructor, Julie Moon. Grab your notebook and pen because you're in for a real treat. Julie is here to share a wealth of knowledge about NRP. She delves into the exciting developments in trans…
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Midwives Reflect on the Closure of MANA
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week host Augustine Colebrook has the chance to talk with not one, but four different midwives. The topic? The recent closure of MANA. Among the group, there is a senior student midwife, a few seasoned midwives, and even a midwife who once served on the MANA board. Together, these midwives discuss …
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Postpartum Mental Health Plan
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Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! Join guest host Angela Love as she engages in an important conversation with Ruthie Ayzenberg, a licensed psychotherapist in California specializing in maternal and perinatal mental health. This week, Ruthie opens up about her personal journey, delving into the transformative experience of…
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Hayley Chrzastowski, OTD, OTR/L
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Haley is not our typical guest on Journey to Midwifery, but she an amazing and wonderful perspective on having OT's (occupational therapists) as part of the prenatal/postpartum practice model for midwives. Hayley currently works with midwives at Tree of Life Midwifery for some fantastic collaborative care for their clients. Check this episode out..…
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A Conversation with Shafia Monroe
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, join host Augustine Colebrook in a captivating conversation with the inspirational Shafia Monroe. Shafia, a renowned midwife, doula trainer, motivational speaker, and cultural competency trainer, graces us with an abundance of beautiful wisdom in this episode. She reflects on childhood experi…
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The Home Visiting Neonatologist
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You read that title right. This week on the podcast host Augustine Colebrook is joined by none other than Sonal Patel, a home visiting neonatologist. You may recognize her as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Midwifery Wisdom Experience. She shared an incredible discourse on the fourth trimester and maternal health. In this episode Sonal and Augusti…
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Diastasis Rehab for Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week host Augustine Colebrook is joined by Julie Tupler. As an R.N., CCE, and CPT, Julie has devoted her career to researching diastasis recti and creating a problem that providers can use to help their clients. In this episode, she shares a little about her own story, how she first discovered dias…
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Jamie Peleaz CNM, Tennessee
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Jamie from A Midwife Nation is the guest podcast host again, interviewing Jamie Peleaz CNM who works at a birth center in TN (linked below) AND is faculty and the midwifery program at Loyola University (linked below). Jamie has lots of wisdom that she offered along the way and she has worked in quite a few places in the past 5 years.Jamie's sister …
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A CNM Escapes the Hospital
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Welcome back to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! Join us as host Augustine Colebrook connects with Cleveland Ohio CNM, Javonne Grey. In this episode, Javonne takes us on a journey through her transition from hospital-based practice to the creation of her own homebirth practice. Delve into the intricacies of her entrepreneurial self-…
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Megan Frank, Student Nurse Midwife, California
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Megan Frank, who is a very recent graduate and a SOON to be Certified Nurse Midwife shares her very tumultuous journey as a midwife student. I encourage ANY one looking into midwifery to listen to this episode to understand the realities of what happens during the graduate program. Megan is happy to be done and excited to start working as a CNM, bu…
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Word Medicine with Gail Tully
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This week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, join us in welcoming the incredible Gail Tully, the visionary behind Spinning Babies. Augustine perfectly describes Gail's words as "word medicine" setting the tone for a captivating conversation. Gail shares how a question she asked herself during her early doula and midwifery days led to the creation of …
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