Midwifery Wisdom Podcast

“What our bodies do to birth our babies, it’s fascinating. And I think it’s powerful for us to see our bodies in that light." Join us for a special live episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week host Augustine, is joined by guest hosts Leila, and Zul, gathered at the Midwifery Wisdom Experience in Denver, Colorado to bring you an exciting discussion. They're joined by the talented Monet N...

Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! We are so excited for this first episode of Season four! This week Augustine sits down with Rebecca Cohen, MD, as she shares her remarkable journey of self-discovery within the healthcare field. Rebecca’s story is one of transformation, as she comes to terms with how her perspective differs from her colleagues in the medical profession. Together, Augus...

Welcome to the grand finale of our "Midwives and the Elements" mini-series. In this culminating episode, we ignite the flames of fascination as we delve into the captivating realm of fire. In this episode, we'll hear riveting accounts of midwives confronting harrowing challenges, each one intricately intertwined with the element of fire. These tales reveal their unwavering determination, their abi...

Welcome back to our "Midwives and the Elements" mini-series. In this episode, we ground ourselves as we focus on the earth/land element. These midwives will unveil stories of navigating the relentless challenges that Mother Earth can present, from treacherous earthquakes to alternative paths around washed-out roads and clinging to their resolve amidst deep, unyielding mud. You'll also hear about m...

Welcome to another installment of our "Midwives and the Elements" mini-series. In this episode, we soar to new heights as we explore the elemental force of air. Prepare to be riveted as we share tales of midwives defying the fury of tornadoes, embarking on epic cross-country ski trips through relentless wind and snowstorms, grappling with the unforeseen consequences of hot air, and even taking fli...

Welcome to "Midwives and the Elements," our captivating mini-series. As we momentarily step away from our usual episodes, join us over the next few weeks as we explore remarkable tales of midwives from across the nation who've fearlessly ventured into the elements—water, fire, earth, and air—to support clients and families that they serve. In this episode, we dive into the realm of water.  Be it b...

Welcome to our final episode of season 3! Thank you for your unwavering support over the past three remarkable seasons. We will resume season 4 on October 11. In the meantime, watch for some exclusive bonus episodes we're excited to share in the coming month. In this week's installment of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, we're sharing a special discourse from our Homebase membership gathering. August...

Join us for this week's episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast as Augustine sits down with the creator of the renowned Resus-A-Cradle, Anni Mclaughlin. Through firsthand accounts, Augustine and Anni delve into the life-saving impact of the Resus-A-cradle in emergency resuscitations, shedding light on its indispensable role in the realm of midwifery and beyond. Anni shares her insights on utilizin...

Buckle up for this week's episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast. Your host, Augustine Colebrook, is accompanied by two remarkable California midwives, Lisa Rawson and Sophia Henderson. Together, these midwives share their personal narratives and experiences intertwined with the world of free birth. They explore some of the adjectives that encompass this movement – from radical and authentic midw...

Join us this week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast for a conversation that promises to revolutionize breastfeeding as we know it. Host Augustine Colebrook sits down with the brilliant mind behind an innovative new breast pump, Eva Nagy-Gannon, whose groundbreaking creation is set to change the game. Discover the story behind Eva's invention as she shares how her own challenging breastfeeding journe...

This week on the Midwifery Wisdom podcast join host Augustine Colebrook as she sits down with the remarkable Aubre Tompkins, a Colorado CNM, Birth Center owner, and the President of the American Association of Birth Centers. Aubre delves into her impactful work as the President of AABC, spearheading crucial changes to birth center regulations in both Alabama and Colorado. She shares her personal j...

Join us on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast this week for an eye-opening conversation between host Augustine Colebrook and pelvic floor therapist, Dr. Kamaria Washington.  Dr. K, a prominent social media influencer, shares her insights into the world of pelvic floor therapy and why it's so important for midwives to be well-informed and conscious of its benefits. She offers her knowledge on the fundame...

Join host Augustine Colebrook on this week's captivating episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast as she sits down with Amariee Collins, a remarkable registered sonographer and student midwife. Gain exclusive insights into Amariee's inspiring journey as she seamlessly integrates her exceptional ultrasound sonography skills into her path as a student midwife. Amariee delves into the intricacies of n...

Prepare yourself for an introspective journey as this week's conversation dives into profound questions that will leave you contemplating long after the episode ends. Join us this week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, where host Augustine Colebrook talks with Jamie Mossay, a remarkable birth worker, bodyworker, and spinning babies advanced practitioner. Together, Augustine and Jamie fearlessly exp...

In this special throwback episode, host Augustine Colebrook takes us back to an enlightening interview with Brittany Thornton, the instructor for our newest course, " Midwives' Guide for Supporting Reproductive Journeys ." Join Augustine Colebrook, MA-MCHS, along with her remarkable guest, Brittany Thornton, CPM, LM—a midwife, mother, and experienced traditional surrogate with six beautiful journe...

Prepare to embark on a captivating journey as host Augustine Colebrook takes you on an eye-opening expedition through the state of birth care in India. In this episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, Augustine is joined by three special guests: Chetana Kulkarni, Undavalli Deepika, and Dr. Ashwathika Ashok—her very own Midwifery Students from India! First, you'll hear each guest share their own pe...

Celebrate Pride Month with us as we embark on an incredible podcast journey alongside three extraordinary midwives: Angie, Abi, and Jordan. In this episode, these midwives fearlessly shed light on what it truly means to embrace their Queer identities within the realm of midwifery. Angie, Abi, and Jordan offer a glimpse into their different journies through midwifery school, how they’ve navigated t...

Calling all midwives: If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real change in the birth world, Wyoming might be your place! Join us this week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast as host Augustine Colebrook talks with Jacqueline George, a remarkable doula based in Wyoming, USA. Jacqueline shares some shocking statistics that shed light on the challenges surrounding birth-care options and the str...

Join host Augustine Colebrook and guest host Leila Wyatt as they embark on an engaging conversation with three extraordinary and exceptionally young midwives in this week's episode. Trinity Stephens, Annaliese Myers, and Kalu Brake open up about their journeys of discovering and pursuing midwifery at such tender ages. They recount their initial encounters with birth, discuss the diverse paths they...

Join us this week on the Midwifery Wisdom podcast as we dive into an inspiring conversation with our guest host Angela Love and special guest Rachel Cornett-Olsson, a talented CNM and APRN. Get ready to be captivated by Rachel's unique journey into the world of midwifery, which surprisingly began in a hair salon of all places! From the intimate setting of home births to the nurturing environment o...

Welcome to a new episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! Join us this week as Augustine returns with a captivating interview that is sure to leave you inspired. Augustine sits down with the visionary Dr. Sarah Leahy, the brilliant mind behind Birth Uprising. Together, they courageously delve into the profound depths of our fragmented system, shining a light on the urgent maternal healthcare crisi...

Our final throwback episode from our original podcast, Worldwide Midwifery! A beautiful episode focusing on the power that could come into midwifery if we all collaborated. "Anyone who wants to come and help us, we are ready to get going.  The maternal and neonatal mortality rates have not come down in spite of so many programs, so I wish that midwifery would be empowered by collaboration not comp...

This week we're throwing it back to a special episode from our original podcast Worldwide Midwifery: "Every single day in Indonesia, the equivalent of one airbus plane full of 423 babies crashes - the direct result of formula feeding.  We can save almost all these babies (and mother's) lives by promoting gentle birth and breastfeeding with midwives." In this special LIVE episode, Midwife Ibu Robin...

Throwback episode! This week we're throwing it back to an interview featured on our first podcast, Worldwide Midwifery. "We are experts on low-risk pregnancy and birth, which makes it really safe for women and babies. It's safer to look upon it as a normal process than to medicalize it." Midwives Erika Grönberg, RNM & Åsa Holstein, RNM share why the midwifery model of care is thriving in Swede...

This week on the Midwifery Wisdom podcast, we have an inspiring conversation between host Augustine Colebrook and the renowned San Antonio Midwife and Birth Center owner, Nikki McIver-Brown. Nikki's passion for midwifery and her commitment to positively impacting the world, one birth at a time, is truly remarkable. With over 28 thousand followers on her Instagram page @SanAntonioNurseMidwife, Nikk...