The Midwife Podcast

Ep. 33 | Home Birth Midwife in Oahu - Daniela Martinez by Sofia Scheuerman

Ep. 32 | IFS, Self Energy & Birth - Kelly Scheuerman by Sofia Scheuerman

Bernice Tutor is a nurse and midwife based in the Philippines whose path to birth work was shaped by years of serving some of her country's most underserved communities. Before stepping into the role of midwife, Bernice worked in prison healthcare and community health outreach with a nonprofit — experiences that gave her a deep understanding of care across vastly different environments and populat...

Eriko Lalanne has spent 18 years as a midwife in Tokyo, and now focuses much of her work on supporting expat families navigating Japan's distinct approach to birth and postpartum care. In this conversation, we dig into the cultural values that shape the Japanese birth experience — from remarkably strong postpartum support to attitudes around pain in labor — and what that means for families coming...

I have a very special guest for this episode, my mother, therapist Kelly Scheuerman. Together we explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can be used to prepare for birth and the transition into motherhood. In my years as a midwife, I’ve seen how deeply the psychological experience of birth shapes outcomes. Fear, anxiety, and the need for control can profoundly influence how a woman labors, while...

Ep. 28 | Circles of sisterhood with Dr. Diane Banigo by Sofia Scheuerman

Ep. 27 | The Naturopathic Midwife - Michele Sayball by Sofia Scheuerman

Ep. 26 | LGBTQIA+ birth with Janine Stiles by Sofia Scheuerman

Ep. 25 | The Nurse and Midwife - Roxanne Estes by Sofia Scheuerman

Ep. 24 | A midwife at the border - Mary Darling by Sofia Scheuerman

Ep. 23 | A midwife with community roots - Rebecca Polston by Sofia Scheuerman

Ep. 22 | The midwife of three thousand births - Merrily Daly by Sofia Scheuerman

Ep. 21 | Bridging worlds, the CNM and CPM journey of Kerry Dixon by Sofia Scheuerman

Ep. 20 | Demystifying Breech with Nicole Morales by Sofia Scheuerman

Ep. 19 | Midwifery through the lens of an artist - Emily Rumsey by Sofia Scheuerman

Ep. 18 Part 2 | Sustainable Midwifery: boundaries, clear expectations & abundance - Dani Dougherty by Sofia Scheuerman

Ep. 17 Part 1 | Sustainable Midwifery: boundaries, clear expectations & abundance - Dani Dougherty by Sofia Scheuerman

Ep. 16 The Scientist Midwife - Becca Dickson by Sofia Scheuerman

Welcome to this episode of the Midwife Podcast. Today I am joined by Mieko Aoki, a practitioner in the beautiful island of Kauai, where she complements birthwork herbalism & Mayan Abdominal Massage, aligning the mind and the body with nature. Mieko talks about journey work , the path of sitting, sensing and responding. As midwives, we have a responsibility of being perceptive and attuned to the un...

On this episode of The Midwife Podcast, we explore the profound experiences of Jeanna Deswert a midwife who has worked in various crisis areas around the world. Jeanna shares her journey providing care in Greece, Lebanon, Mexico, Bangladesh, and Ecuador. We discuss the challenges of working as a midwife in crisis areas and the dynamics of birth within each setting. Jeanna also highlights the under...

*New Episode* In today's episode, your host Sofia Scheuerman delves into the intriguing life and career of Mary Sullivan, a midwife who worked closely with Gloria LeMay for many years. Together they faced a lawsuit related to the death of a baby, the case reached the Supreme Court of Canada. Mary's experiences shed light on the complexities of being a midwife and the fight for legitimacy. Join us...

Welcome back to The Midwife Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing the Leah Hatcher a midwife in Kauai. Leah is a passionate midwife who believes in the power and nuances of home birth. She shares her experience and insights into why some women choose home birth over hospital birth, and the importance of safety, support, and autonomy during this transformative time. Leah...

On this episode of The Midwife Podcast, Dana Fetherstonhaugh shares her experiences as a midwife in British Columbia in the eighties. She explains the importance of creating a strong connection with families during the period of care. We discuss the natural strength and internal knowledge of women during childbirth. Dana shares a powerful method of visualization to get birthing people in touch wit...

On this episode of The Midwife Podcast, we dive into the challenges midwives face when providing care in crisis and disaster situations. Midwives have to overcome a variety of obstacles to provide skilled and compassionate care in crisis zones. Laureli shares what it's like for midwives to work in Bangladesh with the Rohingya and in Greece with refugees. Additionally, we explore the work of Global...

Pat Chouinard tells stories of her experience as a lay midwife before licensure of midwives in British Colombia. She speaks of birth as a rite of passage and values giving the birth back to the birthing person. Mother to many she had one of the first VBACs in BC!