Midwifery Wisdom Podcast

*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 insights and practical advice. They explore why birth...

*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 insights about the unique benefits of chiropractic car...

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 that have left an indelible mark on our hearts and...

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 how these factors impact midwifery practice. They...

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 both the advantages and challenges they bring. Cha...

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 the inspiration behind its inception, her creative...

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 birth imagery has changed the landscape of what w...

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 concerns surrounding Nitrous Oxide. In this episode, Jon...

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 years in midwifery, offering a unique perspective sha...

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 translating NRP training to community-based birth setti...

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 their thoughts and feelings on the closure of MANA...

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 pregnancy and motherhood that led her to dedicate...

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 experiences that shaped her holistic career and lifestyl...

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 Augustine dive deep into maternal care in the United Stat...

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 diastasis recti as a trainer for a pregnancy fitness c...

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-discovery, as she shares the pivotal steps that le...

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 Spinning Babies. You'll get a glimpse into the tho...

This week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast we are joined by a truly remarkable guest! Host Augustine Colebrook has the opportunity to sit down with the one and only Elizabeth Davis, author of Heart and Hands, and cofounder of NMI. Together the two dive into some incredible topics. Elizabeth shares her personal history that led her to birthwork and the projects she has been involved in. She also sha...

Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! Join host, Augustine Colebrook, as she dives into a power-packed conversation with two trailblazing experts in the field – MaryAnn Marks, the Founder and CEO of LabSmarts, and Sara Russell, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. MaryAnn and Sara unveil their groundbreaking course, "Things You Never Learned About Blood Work for Pre...

Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week host Augustine Colebrook is joined by Dr. Victoria Flores, hospital OBGYN turned community practitioner. Victoria shares her experience going through residency, the gaslighting she experienced, the things she learned, and then her transfer to the community setting. Together Augustine and Victoria dive into the roots of modern me...

Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! In this unique installment, host Augustine Colebrook talks with Texas Midwife Melody Barnum. Brace yourselves as they delve into the extraordinary story of a birth that Melody attended a year ago—one that goes beyond the ordinary, featuring a precipitous shoulder dystocia. Melody and Augustine meticulously talk through each layer of this...

This week, join host Augustine alongside our incredible team member and course instructor, Melissa Nealy, for a truly captivating episode. We're diving into the intriguing realm of tongue ties, and trust us, it's a conversation you won't want to miss. Melissa shares her personal journey with tongue-tie revisions at 18 and again in her 30s. She explains how she went from being a complete "unbelieve...

Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week host Augustine Colebrook is joined by KathRyn Barry and April Durham. These two have been at the forefront of an inspiring initiative. Together, they have been diligently working to provide comprehensive training for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) drivers. The goal? To equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to safely and effectivel...

Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast. In this episode, guest host Jael Marajh engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Texas-based CPM, Catrice Harris. Catrice shares her personal journey into midwifery, including a big jump from Corporate America. She also shares some insider perspectives from her role as the Treasurer for the National Association of Certified Professional Midwive...

Welcome to another episode of The Midwifery Wisdom podcast. In today's episode, guest host Angela Love is joined by Jordan Tucker, her midwifery partner.  Join the conversation as they share their ideas for how to make midwifery more sustainable. They talk a little about Augustine's pillars of Midwifery, Safe, Sacred, and Sustainable, then dive into topics such as burnout in midwifery, how to prev...