Midwifery Wisdom Podcast

Midwifery Wisdom Collective
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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.

  1. Maternal-Assisted Cesarean with Ashley Lawlor

    FEB 11

    Maternal-Assisted Cesarean with Ashley Lawlor

    Join Augustine on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast as she welcomes Ashley from Michigan, who shares her transformative journey from birth trauma to healing and empowerment. Ashley, a former ICU nurse, candidly discusses the importance of recognizing and honoring birth trauma, advocating for co-care and collaborative care, and the revolutionary experience of having a maternal assisted C-section. Together, they delve into the significance of patient rights, the balance between medical intervention and natural processes, and the profound impact compassionate, dignified care can have on the birthing experience. This episode is a powerful testament to the possibility of change and hope within the birthing community. Links: For more information about the Turnkey Birth Centre for Sale in Abilene, Texas, write to amy@midwiferywisdom.comFollow Ashley's Instagram @birthonherterms 00:00 Introduction and Special Announcement01:26 Meet Ashley: A Journey of Change03:32 Balancing Art and Science in Birth04:08 Challenges in Community-Based Midwifery08:48 Ashley’s Personal Birth Experiences21:40 The Maternal Assisted C-Section37:41 Standing Firm on Informed Decisions38:21 The Importance of Family Inclusion39:52 Advocating for Support During Birth41:16 The Impact of Birth Experiences on Mental Health42:28 The Need for Patient Rights and Advocacy44:14 The Role of Communication in Healing48:36 Transforming Pain into Power49:11 Balancing Passion and Parenthood54:12 The Value of Midwives and Postpartum Support01:04:20 The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care01:12:58 Advocating for Change in Healthcare01:16:54 Sharing the Journey and Future Plans

    1h 18m
  2. Rerun: We have to be Fearless with Hannah Dahlen

    09/17/2025 · BONUS

    Rerun: We have to be Fearless with Hannah Dahlen

    Today’s rerun episode features the incredible Professor Hannah Dahlen, an Australian midwife, researcher, and international leader in maternity care. Hannah has published over 100 papers, spoken at more than 100 conferences, and appeared in documentaries and major media worldwide. In this conversation, Hannah shares: Her powerful journey into midwifery, growing up in Yemen alongside her mother, a practicing midwife.The art of holding space in birth, and why it’s often misunderstood as “doing nothing.”Stories of humility, intuition, and the delicate balance between action and inaction in midwifery.Her vision for shifting the global understanding of midwifery alongside obstetrics.We're also thrilled to announce the launch of the Midwifery Wisdom Fellowship. Christie Davis and I created this mentorship to help future leaders step into advanced practice with confidence, build sustainable careers, and truly change the culture of midwifery for good. And here’s the best part — to celebrate, we’re hosting a giveaway! One lucky midwife will win a complete starter kit valued at over $500 — everything from a Doppler and neonatal stethoscope, to a scale, instruments, NRP kit, blood pressure cuff and more. PLUS, a gorgeous handmade Patchwork Carpet Bag from St. Clair Designs to carry it all in. More details on our website www.midwiferywisdom.com

    46 min
  3. Rerun: Tech for Midwives with Charlette Bright and Elke Barnes

    09/10/2025 · BONUS

    Rerun: Tech for Midwives with Charlette Bright and Elke Barnes

    In this rerun of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, Augustine sits down with Elke and Charlotte to tackle a timely question: how does technology help—or hinder—midwifery practice? From cybersecurity risks and data privacy to the practical tools shaping daily care, the conversation dives deep into both the promises and pitfalls of modern tech. You’ll hear candid stories about electronic charting, breaches, and the financial risks small practices face, balanced with a hopeful look at innovations like handheld ultrasounds, continuous glucose monitors, and integrated lab tools. The trio also explores how midwives can harness social media and AI—like ChatGPT—to expand influence, streamline documentation, and amplify their voices in a system that too often silences them. Whether you’re tech-curious, tech-cautious, or somewhere in between, this discussion reminds us that while technology can never replace the human essence of midwifery, it can support us in practicing more safely, efficiently, and visibly. Interested in learning more? Augustine will be teaching a course on AI and Midwives at this year's WARM conference. Sign up on our website www.midwiferywisdom.com

    51 min
  4. Rerun: The Problem with For-Profit Healthcare in the US with Aubre Tompkins

    09/03/2025 · BONUS

    Rerun: The Problem with For-Profit Healthcare in the US with Aubre Tompkins

    This week, we’re revisiting a Season 3 episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast with Aubre Tompkins, CNM and author of Midwifery for Expectant Parents. At the time of recording, Aubre was Director of Midwifery at Seasons Midwifery and Birth Centre and President of the American Association of Birth Centers where she now continues to serve on the Executive Committee. Augustine and Aubre unpack the dangers of pregnancy in the U.S.—especially for BIPOC communities—revealing how poor outcomes stem from the hospital-based, physician-led system rather than midwifery care. Yet, the for-profit model of healthcare continues to suppress the most obvious solutions. This conversation, as urgent today as ever, is also a call to action—for midwives and consumers alike—to raise their voices and demand meaningful change in U.S. healthcare. Keep the conversation going on skool.com/midwiferywisdom

    50 min
  5. Herbal Medicine for Midwives: Health and Healing with Zaire Sabb

    08/27/2025

    Herbal Medicine for Midwives: Health and Healing with Zaire Sabb

    In this week’s episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, host Shiphrah Israel sits down with Zaire Sabb—Clinical Herbalist, Traditional Midwife, Registered Nurse, and founder of Mystic Momma Herbals. Zaire shares her remarkable journey from pediatric cardiac transplant nursing to apprenticing with grand midwives in Georgia and herbal masters in Nigeria, weaving together clinical knowledge, traditional midwifery, and holistic herbalism. She discusses the vital difference between community herbalists and clinical herbalists, how unresolved emotions can manifest physically in the body, and why reclaiming herbal wisdom is essential for reproductive health and sovereignty. We also dive into her new book, Herbal Harmony: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Herbs to Help with Reproductive Health, which empowers readers to better understand their bodies, advocate for themselves in medical spaces, and pass on generational wisdom to their families. ✨ Topics we cover: The path from allopathic nursing to traditional midwiferyWhat sets a clinical herbalist apart from community herbalismThe role of emotions, trauma, and lifestyle in reproductive healthEveryday herbs growing in your own backyardPractical steps to begin your herbal journeyHow Herbal Harmony helps bridge the gap between patients and providers📖 You can find Herbal Harmony on Amazon and at https://www.mysticmommaherbals.com/ Join Midwifery Wisdom Skool—your all-in-one membership for courses, community, and NARM prep for $69/month. Unlock 12+ classrooms inside as you level up: https://www.skool.com/midwiferywisdom.

    33 min
  6. The Combat Midwife with Jessica Arno

    08/20/2025

    The Combat Midwife with Jessica Arno

    In this episode host Shiphrah sits down with Jessica Arnold—better known as The Combat Midwife. From growing up with a calling to catch babies, to serving as a firefighter, paramedic, and military Combat Medic instructor, Jessica has forged a one-of-a-kind path in birth work. She shares her journey from witnessing her mother’s VBAC and traumatic hemorrhage as a child, to teaching life-saving skills in the army, to blending EMS training with midwifery wisdom in both civilian and disaster settings. Jessica opens up about why VBACs hold a special place in her heart, how resourcefulness and quick thinking translate across emergencies, and why every family—not just midwives—can benefit from basic birth and survival knowledge. We also dive into her Combat Midwife workshops and OB kit, created to prepare families and communities for emergencies, and discuss how midwifery and EMS share surprising historical roots. Whether you’re a birth worker, parent, or simply curious about resilience in the face of the unexpected, this episode is full of insight, grit, and inspiration. 👉 Resources, free downloads, and kits are available at combatmidwife.com (use code WISDOM for a discount). 👉 Listeners also receive 15% off CEU courses at Midwifery Wisdom with code MWCPOD15.

    28 min
  7. Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale with Satori Shakoor

    08/13/2025

    Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale with Satori Shakoor

    In this episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, host Shiphrah Israel sits down with Satori Shakoor - a master storyteller, story director, and coach whose gift for weaving words was born from generations of Black women in the Jim Crow South. Raised listening to her Alabama and Mississippi elders transform everyday events into epic tales, Satori learned to speak the language of storytelling with the power to teach, warn, entertain, and inspire. Satori brings that same storytelling magic to a topic too often shrouded in silence: menopause. From her acclaimed film Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale to her advocacy with the Michigan Women’s Commission, she shares her deeply personal journey through perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause—illuminating the emotional, physical, and societal challenges along the way. This conversation explores the gaps in medical training that leave women unsupported, and the transformative self-discovery that can emerge in this life stage. With humor, heart, and unflinching honesty, Satori reframes menopause not as an ending, but as an opening to deeper self-awareness and freedom. 🎧 Listen now to discover: Why most doctors get only one hour of menopause training—and what that means for women’s healthThe emotional and physical realities of perimenopause and menopauseHow storytelling can break stigma and build communityThe urgent need for advocacy, awareness, and accessible careResources & Links: Watch Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale on Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, or Google PlayLearn more about Satori on her website www.satorishakoor.com

    36 min
  8. Bleed Better: Breaking Up with Toxic Period Products with Arielle Loupos

    08/06/2025

    Bleed Better: Breaking Up with Toxic Period Products with Arielle Loupos

    This week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, we welcome the founder of Flower Girl, a radical period underwear brand born from one woman’s frustration with toxic menstrual products—and her deep desire to care for the bleeding body differently. As a former e-commerce strategist turned slow fashion entrepreneur, she brings both science and soul to this powerful conversation about conscious menstruation, cycle care, and body literacy. Together, we explore: Why midwives and birthworkers should care about what clients use post-birth and beyondHow period underwear is reshaping not just menstruation, but postpartum recoveryWhat it means to create a product that actually honors the female body🔗 Learn more: flowergirl.co 📲 Follow on Instagram: @flowergirl.co_ 💬 Share with a postpartum doula or cycle educator or anyone in your life who needs to hear this!

    34 min
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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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  • Creator
    Midwifery Wisdom Collective
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    149
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    Clean
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    © (c) Midwifery Wisdom
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    Midwifery Wisdom Podcast

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