Mamatoosa

Atoosa Benji
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Welcome to the Mamatoosa podcast, a show about birthwork, parenting, and women’s stories of resilience. Every Tuesday, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with mothers, midwives, doctors, and doulas to talk about everything from delivering babies to healthcare challenges in the US. It’s honest and raw, but it always leaves you feeling hopeful. Check it out wherever you listen.

  1. 15H AGO

    Creating Independence, Not Codependence: The Role of a Postpartum Doula

    This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Doula and Postpartum Doula Trainer Kathrin Auger. They discuss the importance of postpartum care, differences between the Swiss and American healthcare systems, and the distinction between postpartum doulas and other care providers. We hope you enjoy! Join us every other Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork. If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

    48 min

  2. FEB 17

    Tiny Mouths, Big Conversations: Tongue Ties & Pediatric Dental Care with Dr. Nora Zaghi

    On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, join licensed midwife Atoosa Benji as she chats with Dr. Nora Zaghi, a pediatric dentist practicing in Los Angeles. They talk about the importance of early dental care, how to train your kids to practice strong dental hygiene, and dispel some myths around bottles and pacifiers. Dr. Nora also shares her own birth journey. We hope you enjoy! Check out Breathe Kids Check out Dr. Nora on Instagram If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

    53 min

  3. FEB 3

    Jen Stith on Birth Trauma, Depression, and Ketamine Therapy

    On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, registered Midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Mom, Writer, and self-proclaimed "Worrier" Jen Stith to talk about her motherhood journey. They discuss the challenges of pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum, while ultimately leaving us with a message of hope and healing. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork. If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

    1h 12m

  4. JAN 20

    The Space Between Chapters: Navigating Transitions

    On this episode, Licensed Midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with author and speaker Alex Banayan to discuss his book The Third Door. Recorded just at the end of 2025, they discuss transitions in life, family, and business, as well as the lessons that Alex has learned from interviewing some of the world’s most successful people. We hope you enjoy! Check Out Alex’s Work: Website | https://alexbanayan.com Book | https://tinyurl.com/r5k4hsdv Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork. If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

    53 min

  5. JAN 6

    Closing the Door to Open Myself

    This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with doula Sasha K to talk about birth, language, and culture. Sasha is an LA and Orange County based doula who specializes in supporting Russian-speaking mothers. Together, they talk about where the medical system is falling short, how women can take care of themselves through the process, and the importance of centering the client. We hope you enjoy! Sasha's Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasitter_la_oc/ Website: https://www.sashakeydoula.mypixieset.com Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork. If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

    1h 2m

  6. 12/30/2025

    2025 Reflections and Gratitude

    This episode is all about thanking you, the listeners, for supporting an incredible first yeat of the Mamatoosa podcast! Licensed midwife Atoosa Benji looks back at 2025 across the podcast, birthwork, and her personal life. With hearts full of gratitude, we are so excited to head into 2026, and we can’t wait to share more stories of hope and resilience. Happy New Year everyone! Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork. If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

    16 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    Before the Bump: Fertility and Trimester Zero with the Founders of WeNatal

    Check out WeNatal: https://wenatal.com/mamatoosa Use our affiliate link to get a free magnesium supplement when you purchase a subscription to WeNatal for Her, WeNatal for Him, or WeNatal Together! This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji talks with Ronit and Vida, the cofounders of WeNatal! WeNatal is a supplements brand dedicated to improving fertility and birth outcomes. After the cofounders struggled to conceive with their husbands, they began researching pregnancy and found that simple changes to diet, exercise, and supportive supplements can dramatically increase fertility rates. Now, they help families conceive through their carefully researched and formulated products. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork. If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

    57 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    Hope for Strengthening Collaboration Between L&D Nurses and Doulas/Midwives

    On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Lizabeth Baker Wade, a registered nurse in the state of Claifornia, and host of the Birth Nurses podcast. They talk about collaborative care, client-centered practice, and how nurses, midwives, and doulas can work together for better birthing outcomes. We hope you enjoy! Check out more from Liz on the Birth Nurses podcast available on Apple and Spotify. Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork. If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

    53 min
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About

Welcome to the Mamatoosa podcast, a show about birthwork, parenting, and women’s stories of resilience. Every Tuesday, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with mothers, midwives, doctors, and doulas to talk about everything from delivering babies to healthcare challenges in the US. It’s honest and raw, but it always leaves you feeling hopeful. Check it out wherever you listen.

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  • Creator
    Atoosa Benji
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Atoosa Benji
  • Show Website
    Mamatoosa