Midwifery Wisdom Podcast

Jan 29 2025 127 ep. 57 mins 17
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Welcome to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast This podcast is your go-to resource for practical education, thoughtful insights, and relevant conversations tailored to modern midwives. Each week, we bring fresh content and engaging guest speakers to explore key themes in midwifery, including: Advocacy, business, and clinical skills Self-care and professional growth Current issues shaping midwifery today Listen to meaningful stories and essential advice from leading midwives working to elevate care for families across the globe. Gain clarity, encouragement, and actionable guidance to support your business, practice, and personal life. Wherever you are in your journey, the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast is here to empower you. Together, we strive to make midwifery the gold standard of care worldwide.

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A Midwife and a Nurse talk Carnivore Lifestyle

Jan 29 2025 59 mins  
In this episode, Augustine and Lucy share their journeys after 100 days and 1 year on the Carnivore diet, discussing what led them to make the switch and the remarkable changes they've experienced in their health.Lucy, a UK nurse and Carnivore lifestyle advocate, shares how her work in healthcare exposed her to the consequences of poor nutrition and why she believes a species-appro

Midwives Money Matters with Danielle Hayden

Jan 22 2025 43 mins  
Danielle Hayden, founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. and Augustine Colebrook sit down to discuss how midwives and other female entrepreneurs can thrive by staying in their zone of genius and outsourcing essential tasks like bookkeeping, taxes, and financial planning.Danielle shares her journey from corporate CFO to empowering women entrepreneurs to take control of their finances,

A Mom Like That: Aaisha Alvi’s Journey with Postpartum Psychosis

Jan 15 2025 40 mins  
We’re so grateful to welcome Aaisha Alvi, author of the powerful new book A Mom Like That, to the podcast. In this episode, Aaisha shares her harrowing journey through postpartum psychosis with unflinching honesty. While early motherhood is often depicted as a time of joy and connection, Aaisha’s experience was marked by delusions, terrifying thoughts, and a health system that

Midwifery as an Archetype with Maryn Green

Jan 08 2025 53 mins  
Augustine Colebrook and Maryn Green of IndieBirth sit down and delve into the profound shifts in midwifery as it has evolved into a modern profession. Maryn reflects on how this transition has reshaped the role of the midwife, distancing it from the deeply integrated archetype it once was—a cornerstone of community life, present for both birth and death, and supported by the very

Managing POTS in Pregnancy: How Midwives Can Lead the Way with Dr. Kate Levick

Dec 13 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, we dive into the crucial role midwives play in supporting pregnant individuals with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Dr. Kate Levick, a leading researcher in POTS, shares her personal journey with the condition and offers expert insights into how midwives can be frontline providers for people navigating pregnancy with POTS. We discuss the unique ch

The Cycle Book with Laura Federico and Morgan Miller

Dec 04 2024 45 mins  
In this episode, we’re joined by Laura Federico, midwife, and Morgan Miller, clinical sex therapist, to explore the powerful connections between mental health and midwifery. Together, we discuss how understanding the intersection of emotional well-being, hormonal cycles, and reproductive health can transform the care midwives and birthworkers provide to their clients—and themse

Wisdom of the Womb with Geneva Montano

Nov 27 2024 43 mins  
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Geneva Montano, a Colorado native, mother of four, and seasoned birth worker since 2003. Geneva is a Registered and Professional Midwife, Certified Doula, Registered Yoga Teacher, CPR instructor, body and energy worker, teacher, mentor, author, artist, and activist. Her lifelong passion for spirituality, art, and self-exploration shines th

Drawing from the Well of Midwifery Wisdom with Elizabeth Davis and Whitney Pinger

Nov 20 2024 64 mins  
In this compelling talk two iconic figures in midwifery, Elizabeth Davis and Whitney Pinger, come together to share their insights on woman-centered birth and transformative midwifery care.Whitney Pinger, known for her groundbreaking “Pearls of Midwifery” approach, has dedicated her career to reducing cesarean rates and promoting natural births through evidence-based practices.

Building a Sustainable Birth Centre Partnership with Petra Prostrednik and Desiree LaFave

Nov 06 2024 43 mins  
In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the enduring partnership of Desiree LeFave and Petra Prostrednik, the co-founders of Bella Vie Gentle Birth Center, as they reflect on 17 years of working together to create and nurture their dream of a peaceful, natural birth center.Through candid conversation, Desiree and Petra share the secrets to making their midwifery partnership not onl

Placenta Power: Exploring Placenta Remedies with Dr. Sophia Johnson

Oct 31 2024 34 mins  
Exploring Placenta Remedies with Dr. Sophia JohnsonIn this episode, Dr. Sophia Johnson joins Augustine Colebrook to dive deep into her groundbreaking research on placenta remedies and her new book, Placenta Power. Dr. Johnson shares insights into the benefits, composition, and clinical potential of placenta in postpartum care.Resources Mentioned:Placenta Power Book: Stadelmann Verl