Mindful Midwifery Presents: The Labor Behind Labor

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From an outsider's perspective, midwifery sounds like a fascinating profession. But what does it feel like to juggle life's demands in a career that doesn't allow you to have a bad day? This is an insider's view of the labor behind labor.  Join Katie O'Brien, Certified Nurse Midwife, for frank conversations with frontline  midwives about the joys, challenges, and politics surrounding the work of midwifery while trying to maintain a quality life away from the job. 

Episodes

  1. 5D AGO

    Hadja

    Send us a text Not all midwives feel they were called to be a midwife! In this episode, Hadja shares her journey from a double major in international studies and nursing to her realization that midwifery was the best profession to be in to accomplish her goals. This episode also features topics such as: The importance of risk taking in your career How important diversity is in healthcare How essential collaboration is for optimal healthcare  Red flags in job interviews

    1h 13m

  2. JAN 12

    Lindsay

    Send us a text It's hard to be vulnerable, especially in the medical field, but if you can't show vulnerability at work are you in the right place for you to thrive? Katie and Lindsay discuss how vulnerability can lead you to where you need to go next as well as how your priorities in life influence your work/life balance.

    1h 5m

  3. 12/21/2025

    Carrie

    Send us a text Katie and Carrie discuss how a love of nature can lead to a love of midwifery and how an active life outside of work can help prevent burnout. Other topics include teamwork and mentorship.

    1h 12m

  4. 12/04/2025

    Laurel

    Send us a text Join host, Katie O'Brien, and guest midwife, Laurel, as they kick off the podcast series! In this first guest episode, Katie and Laurel discuss the unique challenges and rewards of midwifery, the importance of mentorship, the critical role of supportive networks, and the importance of understanding individual needs to prevent burnout. Laurel shares her personal and professional journey, from her early days in midwifery school to her current practice at a birth center. Together they explore the significance of proper self-care and the evolving consumer demand for midwifery care. Don't miss this opening episode to a raw and insightful podcast about midwifery!

    1h 23m

  5. 12/04/2025

    Intro to Mindful Midwifery Presents: The Labor Behind Labor

    Send us a text What's this podcast about? Midwives, of course!  Find out more in this introduction to the series.

    4 min
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From an outsider's perspective, midwifery sounds like a fascinating profession. But what does it feel like to juggle life's demands in a career that doesn't allow you to have a bad day? This is an insider's view of the labor behind labor.  Join Katie O'Brien, Certified Nurse Midwife, for frank conversations with frontline  midwives about the joys, challenges, and politics surrounding the work of midwifery while trying to maintain a quality life away from the job. 

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