Best Midwifery Wisdom Collective Podcasts (2025)

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The Sacred Slowness: Resting with Arria Deepwater 1:11:26

10d ago1:11:26

1:11:26

In this soul-nourishing episode, Narinder is joined by the luminous Arria Deepwater - intuitive healer, writer, and speaker - for a conversation that moves gently. Together, they explore the radical power of deep rest, the wisdom of moving slowly, and the sacred choices we make to honor our bodies and spirits in a world that often demands speed and…

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Death Work, Real Wages: Building Abundance Outside of Institutions 35:35

17d ago35:35

35:35

In this episode of Nine Keys, recorded under the potent full moon in Scorpio with the Sun in grounded Taurus, Narinder gets bold, grounded, and beautifully honest. She runs the numbers, yes, real numbers, on what a sustainable, abundant living wage can look like for death workers outside of institutions, outside of burnout, and outside of the myth …

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Building New Worlds That Stick: Through the Lens of Death Work 33:26

25d ago33:26

33:26

In this episode of Nine Keys, Narinder explores what it truly takes for death workers to become solid infrastructure for new worlds. What happens when our own bodies, soft-businesses, and inner-facing death work become the foundation for cultural transformation? Narinder speaks to the necessity of being well-resourced, boundaried, creative, and in …

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Death Work and Art with Annie Wilson and the Philadelphia Death & Arts Festival - May 29-June 1 1:05:06

27d ago1:05:06

1:05:06

In this episode of The Nine Keys Podcast, I'm joined by Annie Wilson, the brilliant lead instigator behind the Philadelphia Death and Arts Festival. MAY 29 - JUNE 1 2025 Our conversation is full of information, vision, and deep truth as we explore the beauty and power of weaving deathwork and art into a shared cultural experience, one that invites …

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🎙️ Save This Episode: 3 Grounding Tips for New Death Workers Taking Their First Calls 20:29

1M ago20:29

20:29

If you're just beginning your journey as a death worker, this episode is for you. It’s a grounding love letter of encouragement for you who are answering your first calls, tending your first thresholds, or simply wondering if you're ready. This episode is a pocket-sized companion for your journey—save it for the days you need a little courage and c…

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Creating Death Work: Beyond Validation 42:19

2M ago42:19

42:19

In this episode, Narinder invites death workers and grief workers into a deep remembering: you are not here to replicate what has already been done — you are here to dream, to create, to reshape death care itself. Narinder speaks about the quiet trap of seeking approval — how it waters down your vision, drains your energy, and keeps your deepest of…

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You Don’t Need to be Certified in Grief Work to Do Grief Work 30:57

2M ago30:57

30:57

So many healers, artists, and death workers feel called to grief work but hold themselves back—waiting for a certification, a title, or someone to tell them they’re “qualified.” But grief isn’t something you master. It’s something you witness, hold, and walk with. Grief teaches grief. In this episode, Narinder unpacks the myth of expertise in grief…

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From Vision to Form: Birthing Soul-Led Business with Dajé Alōh 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Press play and let the unraveling begin. In this episode, Narinder sits down with The Story Doula, Vision Midwife Dajé Alōh, to explore the wild and real terrain of bringing our visions to life, our soul's work to the world. From the grief that shapes our boldest creations to the authentic expression that leads us to liberation, Dajé invites us int…

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"It cannot just be rainbows & sunshine" | Let's Talk about Hemorrhage 6:57

3M ago6:57

6:57

We’re still on a break from the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast but will be back with new episodes in just a few weeks! In the meantime, enjoy these clips from the Q&A section of our latest Teachable e-course, Preventing and Treating Hemorrhage. This in-depth course is perfect for anyone looking to refresh their knowledge and stay up to date on the latest…

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Rerun: Birth Like a Badass with Flor Cruz 1:07:02

3M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

This week, we’re bringing back one of our top episodes featuring the one and only Flor Cruz, aka Badass Mother Birther! 🌟 Flor is a: Latina Birth Worker, Birth Influencer, Award-Winning Doula and a Birth Educator with a wildly popular social media account @badassmotherbirther She’s on a mission to normalize birth and celebrate women’s bodies—no mat…

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Crossing the Rickety Bridge: Building the New World with the Great Mother’s Catch 1:05:23

3M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

Expanding on something said in the previous Nine Keys episode, The Death Worker's Antenna, through storytelling and poetry, Narinder explains the Great Mother's world that is being built through people who listen to her direction. A world where work is balanced with play and rest. Service that comes through devotion to her and not the exploitative …

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Rerun: How To Chart Fetal Heart Tones with Augustine Colebrook, Ilka Fanni, Alana Diamos and Michelle Borok 1:03:20

3M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Today’s episode is a rerun—a timeless favorite from our archives. Three experienced midwives join Augustine Colebrook for an insightful discussion on charting fetal heart tones. ✨ Topics Covered: How often should you chart? How do you determine if a baseline has changed? Most importantly, what data is essential for defensible documentation in case …

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Rerun: Born in Zion? With Roxanne Anderson 1:09:48

3M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including fetal and maternal loss. Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! While we take a short break between seasons, enjoy this rerun of one of our most popular episodes. We’ll be back with brand-new episodes in just a couple of weeks! In this episode, Augustine Colebrook sits down …

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What It Means to Be a Birth Rebel – Season 5 Finale with Melanie Jackson! 57:28

4M ago57:28

57:28

What It Means to Be a Birth Rebel – Season 5 Finale! 🎉 This episode with Dr. Melanie Jackson marks the end of Season 5! As a midwife, researcher, and host of The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast, Melanie dives deep into what it truly means to be a "birth rebel." She shares insights from her PhD research on birth outside the system, her experience as a…

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Part Six of The Death Healer's Hexagon: Death Work as a Path of Devotion 25:02

4M ago25:02

25:02

This episode of Nine Keys is the last episode in a six part series called The Death Healer's Hexagon. If you haven't checked out the previous episodes in this series, you might enjoy going back to part one of the series. Death Work as a Path of Devotion is a topic close to Narinder's heart. Here she is, unscripted, talking about what death work as …

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Supporting Babies with Craniosacral Therapy with Meghan Beames 48:30

4M ago48:30

48:30

We're thrilled to welcome Meaghan Beames, a passionate advocate for infant wellness and the founder of Beames CST Training Centre. As a Registered Massage Therapist and dedicated Infant Craniosacral Therapist, Meaghan has made it her mission to help babies and families heal. Through her hands-on work and training programs, she’s empowering practiti…

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Part Five of The Death Healer's Hexagon: Death Work as Art Form and Medium 1:00:15

4M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

From bespoke shrouds, to grief memes, to death art, to conceptual art spaces that double as death education spaces, creativity weaves infinitely through death work. In this episode, Narinder talks with artist and death worker Meghan Johnson about the facet of The Death Healer's Hexagon that is Death Work as Art Form and Medium. Death work and art g…

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A Midwife and a Nurse talk Carnivore Lifestyle 59:27

4M ago59:27

59:27

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 a…

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Part Four of The Death Healer's Hexagon: Culture Midwifery 1:24:55

4M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

You're invited to press your ear up against the studio door and listen in on this lyrical conversation between Narinder and her friend and colleague Melissa Word as they sing of the beauty and the hard realness of Death Work as Culture Midwifery. The conversation grows tendrils that touch on our collective grief, our body's intelligence, the power …

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Midwives Money Matters with Danielle Hayden 43:19

4M ago43:19

43:19

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…

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Part Three of The Death Healer's Hexagon: Soft-Business 1:07:37

4M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

This episode is the third episode in a six part series called The Death Healer's Hexagon: the six facets of death work as Narinder Bazen knows it, sees it, and teaches it. In this episode, Narinder is highlighting the facet of the hexagon that is death work as soft-business. Narinder is joined by her friend, death worker colleague, and business ins…

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A Mom Like That: Aaisha Alvi’s Journey with Postpartum Psychosis 40:53

4M ago40:53

40:53

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 thoug…

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Part Two of The Death Healer's Hexagon: Inner-Facing Death Work with Grace Allerdice 48:01

5M ago48:01

48:01

Death worker, the entire death work movement in hinging on our own inner-facing death work. Inner-facing death work is one of the facets of The Death Healer's Hexagon, and it's a whopper! This piece of our work greatly informs our outer-facing death and all of the facets of our work. In this episode, Narinder dives deeply into our inner-facing deat…

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Midwifery as an Archetype with Maryn Green 53:04

5M ago53:04

53:04

Augustine Colebrook and Maryn Green of IndieBirth sit down and delve into the profound shifts in midwifery as it has evolved into a modern profession. Maryn reflects on how this transition has reshaped the role of the midwife, distancing it from the deeply integrated archetype it once was—a cornerstone of community life, present for both birth and …

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Part One of Death Healer's Hexagon: Outer-Facing Death Work 39:29

5M ago39:29

39:29

In this first episode of the six part series The Death Healer's Hexagon Narinder drops a lot of information about what exactly outer-facing death work is. It's not all the New York Times says it is, it's SO much more! Not only is Narinder giving information, she's giving permission, clarity and invitations in this episode to death workers and death…

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Craft Your Own Magic with Cassie Uhl 1:05:57

5M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

In this episode of Nine Keys, Narinder talks with death worker colleague, collective work comrade, and fellow magical being Cassie Uhl about her new book Craft Your Own Magic. This episode is loaded with tenderness, insight and healing. Cassie Uhl (she/her) is a magic practitioner, death and energy worker, rites of passage facilitator, artist, and …

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Managing POTS in Pregnancy: How Midwives Can Lead the Way with Dr. Kate Levick 56:24

6M ago56:24

56:24

In this episode, we dive into the crucial role midwives play in supporting pregnant individuals with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Dr. Kate Levick, a leading researcher in POTS, shares her personal journey with the condition and offers expert insights into how midwives can be frontline providers for people navigating pregnancy w…

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An Old Stove and Roses: Symbols in Death Work and Storytelling with Narinder Bazen 44:12

6M ago44:12

44:12

Pour yourself a cup of tea, get cozy, and listen to this episode of Nine Keys where Narinder shares some of her death midwifery stories. Maybe there's a treasure for you in this storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Cycle Book with Laura Federico and Morgan Miller 45:38

6M ago45:38

45:38

In this episode, we’re joined by Laura Federico, midwife, and Morgan Miller, clinical sex therapist, to explore the powerful connections between mental health and midwifery. Together, we discuss how understanding the intersection of emotional well-being, hormonal cycles, and reproductive health can transform the care midwives and birthworkers provi…

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Wisdom of the Womb with Geneva Montano 43:58

6M ago43:58

43:58

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Geneva Montano, a Colorado native, mother of four, and seasoned birth worker since 2003. Geneva is a Registered and Professional Midwife, Certified Doula, Registered Yoga Teacher, CPR instructor, body and energy worker, teacher, mentor, author, artist, and activist. Her lifelong passion for spirituality, a…

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Drawing from the Well of Midwifery Wisdom with Elizabeth Davis and Whitney Pinger 1:04:46

6M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

In this compelling talk two iconic figures in midwifery, Elizabeth Davis and Whitney Pinger, come together to share their insights on woman-centered birth and transformative midwifery care. Whitney Pinger, known for her groundbreaking “Pearls of Midwifery” approach, has dedicated her career to reducing cesarean rates and promoting natural births th…

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Grieving in Solitude & Sitting in Acceptance 42:02

6M ago42:02

42:02

In this episode of Nine Keys, Narinder shares a calming message for those who are grieving the state of the world and for those who are needing some guidance for sitting in the acceptance of the prognosis of such a state. Grieving in solitude has its purposes. So many times we can think that we are doing something wrong with our grief, if we prefer…

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Building a Sustainable Birth Centre Partnership with Petra Prostrednik and Desiree LaFave 43:05

7M ago43:05

43:05

In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the enduring partnership of Desiree LeFave and Petra Prostrednik, the co-founders of Bella Vie Gentle Birth Center, as they reflect on 17 years of working together to create and nurture their dream of a peaceful, natural birth center. Through candid conversation, Desiree and Petra share the secrets to making …

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Placenta Power: Exploring Placenta Remedies with Dr. Sophia Johnson 34:52

7M ago34:52

34:52

Exploring Placenta Remedies with Dr. Sophia Johnson In this episode, Dr. Sophia Johnson joins Augustine Colebrook to dive deep into her groundbreaking research on placenta remedies and her new book, Placenta Power. Dr. Johnson shares insights into the benefits, composition, and clinical potential of placenta in postpartum care. Resources Mentioned:…

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Death Workers' Inner Saboteurs 48:01

7M ago48:01

48:01

In this episode of Nine Keys, Narinder, with humor and grace, takes the charge out of our Death Worker Inner Saboteurs and gives us practical tips on how to invite them along for the ride in our work, but not to give them the wheel. You won't want to miss this episode if you've got a Nagging Nelly keeping you back from letting your death work be it…

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Reimagine: A Fortified Person in Service Work 41:00

7M ago41:00

41:00

In this episode Narinder takes you on a journey through the countryside, gratitude, and her thoughts on what it's like to be a person in service for over twenty-five years and what she's learned about helping other death workers find their fortification in their service work. Narinder talks a little bit about Dead of Winter - a lighthearted space o…

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80 Years Old and Still Talking Birth Rights with Suzanne Arms 59:57

8M ago59:57

59:57

Show Notes: Email [email protected] Join us at this years online conference midwiferywisdom.comBy Midwifery Wisdom Collective

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Seasons Change in Death Work 39:25

8M ago39:25

39:25

In this episode of the Nine Keys podcast, Narinder speaks about death workers talking about natural death and dying while the world's on fire, death work as a soulful path, the life/death/life cycles of death work for the one doing it, and also art making and death themed artist camaraderie. In this episode Narinder talks about Dead of Winter: a pl…

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Paying it Forward with Denise Johnson 1:18:10

9M ago1:18:10

1:18:10

In this episode of Nine Keys, Narinder talks with Denise Johnson about how serendipitous events surrounding her mother's death four years ago led her to become a very busy end-of-life doula today. Denise and Narinder met at Denise's mother's bedside three months before her death. Narinder was called in to serve as Ms. Thelma's death midwife. What s…

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Informed Consent and Autonomy: A Conversation with Dr. K 52:24

9M ago52:24

52:24

Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! In this episode, Augustine sits down with rising social media star, Dr. K, to dive into her inspiring journey and the impact of her family’s legacy on her career. Dr. K shares how she got started on social media and the pivotal role her grandfather’s career in naturopathy played in shaping her path. Tog…

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From Aspiration to Practice: Entry into Midwifery Education 31:54

10M ago31:54

31:54

Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week we are joined by two wonderful guest hosts, student midwives Shiphrah Sarai Israel and Susanna Israel. They share their passion for helping aspiring and new student midwives navigate the "rollercoaster" that is the pathway to midwifery. In this episode they share their paths into midwifery, ho…

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The MTHFR Solution 54:23

10M ago54:23

54:23

Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, Augustine is joined by two incredible guests: Chemin Perez, a dedicated midwife from Washington State, and Julie Miller, an expert in Applied Clinical Nutrition. Together, they explore the fascinating topic of the MTHFR gene. In this episode, they unravel what MTHFR is and delve into the epig…

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A Conversation with Mary Harris 47:10

10M ago47:10

47:10

*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, Augustine is joined by her long-time friend, Professor, practicing midwife, preceptor, mother, and midwifery wisdom mentor, Mary Harris. Augustine and Mary engage in a refreshing and authentic conversation about the …

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Midwifery Care Needs to be the Solution 54:15

10M ago54:15

54:15

*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, we are delighted to have CNM Ebony Simpson with us. Together, Augustine and Ebony engage in a beautiful and insightful conversation about the essential role of midwifery care. Ebony opens up about her journey to beco…

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Reframing the Model of Obstetrics 52:14

11M ago52:14

52:14

*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome back to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, Augustine is joined by the insightful Dr. Darrell Martin, a recently retired OB with a refreshing perspective on obstetrics. Darrell shares his journey from residency to retirement, highlighting the critical nee…

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Chiropractic Care for Newborns 47:35

11M ago47:35

47:35

*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, host Augustine Colebrook is joined by midwife Sophia Henderson and chiropractor Dr. Jen Santos. Dr. Jen, who has dedicated her career to caring for newborns, brings a wealth of wisdom to our conversation. Together, they delve deep…

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Potential Portals with Warlock Fulltime 1:01:14

11M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

This Nine Keys episode is a real treasure hunt! Listen closely to Warlock Fulltime's conversation with Narinder to find a valuable gem just for you. Warlock drops keepsakes all through this 60-minute chat about potential portals, uncertainty, grief as a production queen, art, seagulls, sunsets, and pain as a big doorway to the art of noticing. Warl…

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Building Community & Health 53:34

11M ago53:34

53:34

*A special thanks to this week's sponsor, Lodwar Bookkeeping!* Welcome back to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! In this enlightening episode, Augustine sits down with Dr. Anna Villasuso and Sheily Nishman, two trailblazing entrepreneurs and cofounders of the up-and-coming company Birdie and Co. Discover their inspiring journey from …

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Magical Besties with Deryn 57:30

11M ago57:30

57:30

In this episode of the Nine Keys podcast, Narinder talks with her best friend Deryn about the importance of play, whimsy, following our intuition, and releasing attachments to outcomes when playing with magic! Deryn is a witch and an artist living in Atlanta with his three cats and a handful of spirits. He and Narinder have been playing together be…

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Riffing on Life, Death, Grief, and Everything-in-Between with Melissa Word 1:08:59

11M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

In this episode, Narinder and Melissa Word riff on: Death Work as an art medium Grief as the diva she is Patriarchal learning systems vs matriarchal learning systems in regard to 'death schools" If you are an artist, if you are a death worker, if you are a new world builder, or if you're curious about how those three things blend, this episode is f…

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