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- Full spectrum doula Sufi Ertur on the shock of parenting: spirit babies and her half-epidural experience
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with doula and baby whisperer Sufi Ertur. They discuss the spiritual power of birth, the importance of trusting your intuition, and communicating with spirit babies. We hope you enjoy!
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Join us every other Tuesday 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.
51 min - Transformed: Britta Bushnell on Birth, Becoming, and the Stories We Hold
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down Britta Bushnell. She's an award winning educator, mythologist, mother, and author of the book Transformed by Birth. They discuss birthwork, Britta's experience as a childbirth educator, and how birth serves as a profound rite of passage. We hope you enjoy!
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53 min - The Doctor Is In—and He’s Listening: Dr. Edmond Sarraf
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Dr. Edmond Sarraf! They chat about client-centered practice, collaborative care, and the ways in which midwives and doctors can learn from one another. We hope you enjoy!
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42 min - Five Boys and a Calling: A Journey Into Midwifery
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with her longtime friend and collaborator Naomi Drucker. They talk about birthwork, motherhood, and their own birth journeys. We hope you enjoy!
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51 min - Healing Through Creativity with Sheryl Benjy: Pregnancy, Episiotomy & Bell's Palsy
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Sheryl Benjy: an incredible artist, mother, and Atoosa's niece! They talk about women's autonomy in healthcare, "routine" episiotomies, and the healing power of art. We hope you enjoy!
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50 min - The Power of the Pivot: Alexis Kutscher on Polyhydramnios, an Unexpected C-Section, Staying Positive & Navigating the NICU
This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Mom and Entrepreneur Alexis Kutscher to talk about birth, collaborative care, and the pivot: how birth plans can shift from plan A to plan B in the blink of an eye, and how to adapt in the face of the unknown. We hope you enjoy!
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57 min - Shaina Brickner, Lactation Consultant and L&D Nurse: Breastfeeding Facts, Fiction & Hot Takes
This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Certified Lactation Consultant Shaina Brickner to discuss breastfeeding, motherhood, and how to support new parents as they navigate one of life's most powerful transitions. They discuss breastfeeding techniques, pumping, bottle feeding, and so much more. We hope you enjoy!
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53 min - Nutrition, Accountability & Getting Real About Pregnancy with Shadi Behroozan
This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Shadi Behroozan - nutrition coach, mother, and Atoosa's very own niece! They chat about best practices for maintaining a healthy diet, the importance of external accountability, and how mental and physical health reinforce one another. We hope you enjoy!
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36 min - Breaking Free and Bringing Life Into the World: The Incredible Story of Midwife Faith Freeman
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This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with mother, midwife, and business owner Faith Freeman to discuss her journey leaving a strict religious upbringing, training as a midwife, and later opening her own clinic. Today, you can find her at Mind Body Birth in downtown Los Angeles. We hope you enjoy!
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51 min - No More Diapers After Birth: Registered Midwife Lydia Connolly’s Mission to Change Postpartum Care
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This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with mother, midwife, and business owner Lydia Connolly to discuss her fantastic brand: Partum Panties! After giving birth and witnessing the challenges of other women in her capacity as a midwife, Lydia set out to create a postpartum undergarment tailor made to support mothers in their recovery. Today, Partum Panties is an international success, and Lydia still makes it into the hospital to support moms. We hope you enjoy!
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About Mamatoosa
From the publisher's feed
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.