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.
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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15 Sept 2026
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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Say hi to Britta on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brittabushnellphd/?hl=en)
Get your copy of Transformed by Birth (https://bookshop.org/p/books/transformed-by-birth-cultivating-openness-resilience-and-strength-for-the-life-changing-journey-from-pregnancy-to-parenthood-britta-bushnell-ph-d/891fa74c5add1a67?ean=9781683644064&next=t&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=dsa_nonbrand&utm_content={adgroupname}&utm_term=dsa-19959388920&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12440232635&gbraid=0AAAAACfld41_R_D9BvwmlZuNzFACpnZDr&gclid=CjwKCAjw2aPVBhBkEiwA0Cptt348Ww2Jm29oj1VCZ83MxA3qdq5b5GYqKtkmwe26esQlYNkPYY9BlhoCpuwQAvD_BwE)
Check out Britta's podcast (https://brittabushnell.com/transformed-by-birth-podcast/)
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1 Sept 2026
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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You can find Dr. Ed on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dr.edholistic/?hl=en)
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Shelia Feldman
Taylor Foreman
Sami
Amber
Sondra Whitehead
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YouTube views
791
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