Midwifery Wisdom Podcast

By: Midwifery Wisdom Collective
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • A Midwife and a Nurse talk Carnivore Lifestyle
    Jan 29 2025

    In this episode, Augustine and Lucy share their journeys after 100 days and 1 year on the Carnivore diet, discussing what led them to make the switch and the remarkable changes they've experienced in their health.

    Lucy, a UK nurse and Carnivore lifestyle advocate, shares how her work in healthcare exposed her to the consequences of poor nutrition and why she believes a species-appropriate diet is key to a strong, functional body. She and Augustine dive into the addictive nature of ultra-processed foods, the benefits of eliminating them entirely, and how fatty red meat provides the essential nutrients for optimal health.

    Whether you're exploring the Carnivore lifestyle or looking to rethink your approach to nutrition, this conversation offers real-world insights into breaking free from food industry myths and eating for true wellness. (Not medical advice, just personal experience.)

    Resources:

    That Carnivore Nurse on Instagram: @thatcarnivorenurse
    Dr. Eric Berg: Dr. Berg on the Carnivore Diet​

    Dr. Paul Saladino: CarnivoreMD Website

    Dr. Shawn Baker: Revero Health (formerly MeatRx)

    Professor Bart Kay: Bart Kay YouTube Channel

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    59 mins
  • Midwives Money Matters with Danielle Hayden
    Jan 22 2025

    Danielle Hayden, founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. and Augustine Colebrook sit down to discuss how midwives and other female entrepreneurs can thrive by staying in their zone of genius and outsourcing essential tasks like bookkeeping, taxes, and financial planning.

    Danielle shares her journey from corporate CFO to empowering women entrepreneurs to take control of their finances, build sustainable wealth, and focus on what they do best.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why understanding your financials is crucial for business growth and profitability.
    • The dangers of trying to do it all and how it can impact your business, sanity, and overall success.
    • Practical tips on finding the right "midwife for your finances" so you can enjoy the wealth you’re creating while delivering exceptional care.

    Don’t miss this conversation packed with financial wisdom, actionable advice, and encouragement to step into your entrepreneurial power as a birthworker!


    Resources:
    The ABC's of the BBC
    How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner - www.kickstartaccountinginc.com
    Start a Midwifery Business Right

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    43 mins
  • A Mom Like That: Aaisha Alvi’s Journey with Postpartum Psychosis
    Jan 15 2025

    We’re so grateful to welcome Aaisha Alvi, author of the powerful new book A Mom Like That, to the podcast. In this episode, Aaisha shares her harrowing journey through postpartum psychosis with unflinching honesty. While early motherhood is often depicted as a time of joy and connection, Aaisha’s experience was marked by delusions, terrifying thoughts, and a health system that repeatedly failed to provide the support she desperately needed.

    When her second pregnancy ended in miscarriage at 14 weeks, Aaisha’s psychosis returned—this time, accompanied by unimaginable and intrusive voices urging her to harm her daughter and others. Feeling evil and unworthy of life, Aaisha sought help repeatedly, only to be turned away at every turn.

    Driven by her mission to ensure no woman endures the prolonged suffering she faced, Aaisha is raising awareness about this life-threatening condition through her book, social media presence, and volunteering with Postpartum Support International. Her work is helping families access the resources they need to prevent tragic outcomes.

    Her story is a powerful call to action, shedding light on a condition that remains widely misunderstood and stigmatized, particularly for women of color. It challenges us to foster better awareness, compassion, and support for those navigating postpartum psychosis in silence.

    In this conversation, Aaisha also shares invaluable insights for perinatal providers, helping them recognize the symptoms of postpartum psychosis and offer critical support to women in their care. This is an essential episode—listen and learn.

    Trigger Warning:

    In this episode, we discuss postpartum psychosis, including intrusive suicidal and homicidal thoughts. These are difficult topics, and some listeners may find this conversation distressing. Please listen with care, and if you feel this content may be overwhelming for you, consider skipping this episode or ensuring you have support available as you listen.

    Links:

    • Support your local indie bookstore and buy A Mom Like That by Aaisha Alvi. Also available at major retailers and as an ebook and audiobook.
    • Follow Aaisha on Instagram: @aaishaalviwrites and visit her website: aaishaalvi.com.
    • Postpartum Support International: Promoting awareness, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing worldwide.
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    41 mins

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