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Join Madi, Bailey, Katrina and Ashlyn as they unpack the crazy journey that is Midwifery school in Canada! They'll spill all the highlights, lowlights, tips and tricks, and hopefully have a few laughs along the way. Come along for the ride, and enjoy!
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Midwifery Wisdom Podcast

Midwifery Wisdom Collective

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We welcome midwives from all walks of life to our down-to-earth, educational, and informative podcast, where we bring thoughtful focus and relevant insights to the modern midwife on midwifery education (advocacy, business, clinical, and self-care), professional themes, and current issues. Join us weekly for fresh content and engaging guest speakers as we share wisdom and advice on all things midwife! Listen to meaningful stories and essential conversations from the nation's leading midwives, ...
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Have you considered moving to Australia? “Making Australian Migration Easy” is your future pathway to the land down under. Join me, the host Rhea Fawole, Australian solicitor and Founder of SOLVi Migration — a law firm providing simple solutions for Australian migration. I spent over 12 years working in Australia’s Immigration Department and witnessed first hand just how complex and overwhelming immigration processes can be. My knowledge and real world experience makes me specially qualified ...
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Join host Augustine Colebrook on the latest episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast as she sits down with two "techy" midwives, Charlette Bright and Elke Millicent, who are at the forefront of integrating technology into their practices. In this insightful conversation, they explore the impact of technological advancements on midwifery, discussing …
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Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, Augustine is joined by the innovative Scandinavian Midwife and Inventor, Malene Hegenberger. Malene introduces us to her groundbreaking creation, the Hegenberger Retractor, a revolutionary tool designed as a "third hand" for midwives during suturing procedures. She delves into t…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week Augustine has the incredible opportunity to sit down live, face to face, with THE Flor Cruz, the genius behind BadAssMotherBirther. Together these two powerhouse women cover a massive variety of topics, including normalizing variations of birth, how Flor's experience posting…
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, we delve into the realm of science with a fascinating episode. Augustine sits down with Jonas Lundh, the CEO of Medclair, to explore the innovative work being done in sustainable solutions for Nitrous Oxide usage. Medclair is at the forefront of addressing the safety and sustainability concer…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including fetal and maternal demise. Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast. Join Augustine Colebrook as she engages in a captivating conversation with Roxanne Anderson, a distinguished midwife from Texas. Roxanne brings forth a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes from her formative yea…
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Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week promises to be truly enlightening as our host, Augustine Colebrook, sits down with NRP Instructor, Julie Moon. Grab your notebook and pen because you're in for a real treat. Julie is here to share a wealth of knowledge about NRP. She delves into the exciting developments in trans…
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week host Augustine Colebrook has the chance to talk with not one, but four different midwives. The topic? The recent closure of MANA. Among the group, there is a senior student midwife, a few seasoned midwives, and even a midwife who once served on the MANA board. Together, these midwives discuss …
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Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! Join guest host Angela Love as she engages in an important conversation with Ruthie Ayzenberg, a licensed psychotherapist in California specializing in maternal and perinatal mental health. This week, Ruthie opens up about her personal journey, delving into the transformative experience of…
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week, join host Augustine Colebrook in a captivating conversation with the inspirational Shafia Monroe. Shafia, a renowned midwife, doula trainer, motivational speaker, and cultural competency trainer, graces us with an abundance of beautiful wisdom in this episode. She reflects on childhood experi…
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You read that title right. This week on the podcast host Augustine Colebrook is joined by none other than Sonal Patel, a home visiting neonatologist. You may recognize her as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Midwifery Wisdom Experience. She shared an incredible discourse on the fourth trimester and maternal health. In this episode Sonal and Augusti…
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week host Augustine Colebrook is joined by Julie Tupler. As an R.N., CCE, and CPT, Julie has devoted her career to researching diastasis recti and creating a problem that providers can use to help their clients. In this episode, she shares a little about her own story, how she first discovered dias…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! Join us as host Augustine Colebrook connects with Cleveland Ohio CNM, Javonne Grey. In this episode, Javonne takes us on a journey through her transition from hospital-based practice to the creation of her own homebirth practice. Delve into the intricacies of her entrepreneurial self-…
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This week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, join us in welcoming the incredible Gail Tully, the visionary behind Spinning Babies. Augustine perfectly describes Gail's words as "word medicine" setting the tone for a captivating conversation. Gail shares how a question she asked herself during her early doula and midwifery days led to the creation of …
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This week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast we are joined by a truly remarkable guest! Host Augustine Colebrook has the opportunity to sit down with the one and only Elizabeth Davis, author of Heart and Hands, and cofounder of NMI. Together the two dive into some incredible topics. Elizabeth shares her personal history that led her to birthwork and t…
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Are you considering a move to Australia as a working healthcare professional? What do you need to know before applying for the right visa, and who can you trust with the information you find online? Nanelle Griselda is a registered nurse and online content creator who is originally from Ghana and is now living in the UK. In today's informative epis…
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Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! Join host, Augustine Colebrook, as she dives into a power-packed conversation with two trailblazing experts in the field – MaryAnn Marks, the Founder and CEO of LabSmarts, and Sara Russell, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. MaryAnn and Sara unveil their groundbreaking course, …
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Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week host Augustine Colebrook is joined by Dr. Victoria Flores, hospital OBGYN turned community practitioner. Victoria shares her experience going through residency, the gaslighting she experienced, the things she learned, and then her transfer to the community setting. Together Augus…
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Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! In this unique installment, host Augustine Colebrook talks with Texas Midwife Melody Barnum. Brace yourselves as they delve into the extraordinary story of a birth that Melody attended a year ago—one that goes beyond the ordinary, featuring a precipitous shoulder dystocia. Melody and Augus…
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This week, join host Augustine alongside our incredible team member and course instructor, Melissa Nealy, for a truly captivating episode. We're diving into the intriguing realm of tongue ties, and trust us, it's a conversation you won't want to miss. Melissa shares her personal journey with tongue-tie revisions at 18 and again in her 30s. She expl…
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week host Augustine Colebrook is joined by KathRyn Barry and April Durham. These two have been at the forefront of an inspiring initiative. Together, they have been diligently working to provide comprehensive training for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) drivers. The goal? To equip them with the sk…
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast. In this episode, guest host Jael Marajh engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Texas-based CPM, Catrice Harris. Catrice shares her personal journey into midwifery, including a big jump from Corporate America. She also shares some insider perspectives from her role as the Treasurer for the Nati…
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Welcome to another episode of The Midwifery Wisdom podcast. In today's episode, guest host Angela Love is joined by Jordan Tucker, her midwifery partner. Join the conversation as they share their ideas for how to make midwifery more sustainable. They talk a little about Augustine's pillars of Midwifery, Safe, Sacred, and Sustainable, then dive into…
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“What our bodies do to birth our babies, it’s fascinating. And I think it’s powerful for us to see our bodies in that light." Join us for a special live episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week host Augustine, is joined by guest hosts Leila, and Zul, gathered at the Midwifery Wisdom Experience in Denver, Colorado to bring you an exciting …
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⭐ Scroll down for FREE test prep resources! ⭐ So you want to move to the land down under, but there are a million English test options, and you don’t know which one to choose… Well, if you’re a healthcare professional, taking the OET is likely to give you an edge on your Australian visa application AND your job. It’s a key distinction: The OET asse…
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Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! We are so excited for this first episode of Season four! This week Augustine sits down with Rebecca Cohen, MD, as she shares her remarkable journey of self-discovery within the healthcare field. Rebecca’s story is one of transformation, as she comes to terms with how her perspective differs from her col…
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Don’t make the same mistakes Deo made. I was so excited to chat with Nurse Deo today because she recently became a permanent resident after navigating the process from overseas, and she’s here to share her process with us. Deo walked me through all the steps, from getting her qualifications assessed to obtaining registration in New Zealand first be…
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If you’ve ever felt lost or overwhelmed 😣 as you’ve searched for information about migrating to Australia, you’re not alone. That’s why we’re going behind the scenes to see how you can better research state nomination programs and understand them better. 🔎 We’ll dive into each state and territory website to understand their criteria, timelines, and…
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Welcome to the grand finale of our "Midwives and the Elements" mini-series. In this culminating episode, we ignite the flames of fascination as we delve into the captivating realm of fire. In this episode, we'll hear riveting accounts of midwives confronting harrowing challenges, each one intricately intertwined with the element of fire. These tale…
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Welcome back to our "Midwives and the Elements" mini-series. In this episode, we ground ourselves as we focus on the earth/land element. These midwives will unveil stories of navigating the relentless challenges that Mother Earth can present, from treacherous earthquakes to alternative paths around washed-out roads and clinging to their resolve ami…
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Welcome to another installment of our "Midwives and the Elements" mini-series. In this episode, we soar to new heights as we explore the elemental force of air. Prepare to be riveted as we share tales of midwives defying the fury of tornadoes, embarking on epic cross-country ski trips through relentless wind and snowstorms, grappling with the unfor…
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Welcome to "Midwives and the Elements," our captivating mini-series. As we momentarily step away from our usual episodes, join us over the next few weeks as we explore remarkable tales of midwives from across the nation who've fearlessly ventured into the elements—water, fire, earth, and air—to support clients and families that they serve. In this …
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Dreaming of becoming a permanent resident in the land of kangaroos 🦘 and stunning beaches? 🩴 If you’ve ever dug into the details for getting a visa down under, you know it can be a complicated process. But I don't want you wandering around like a lost tourist 🧭 in the outback. I’ve got your golden ticket for a smoother process. $50 OFF your consult…
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Welcome to our final episode of season 3! Thank you for your unwavering support over the past three remarkable seasons. We will resume season 4 on October 11. In the meantime, watch for some exclusive bonus episodes we're excited to share in the coming month. In this week's installment of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, we're sharing a special discou…
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Join us for this week's episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast as Augustine sits down with the creator of the renowned Resus-A-Cradle, Anni Mclaughlin. Through firsthand accounts, Augustine and Anni delve into the life-saving impact of the Resus-A-cradle in emergency resuscitations, shedding light on its indispensable role in the realm of midwifer…
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Buckle up for this week's episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast. Your host, Augustine Colebrook, is accompanied by two remarkable California midwives, Lisa Rawson and Sophia Henderson. Together, these midwives share their personal narratives and experiences intertwined with the world of free birth. They explore some of the adjectives that encompa…
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Join us this week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast for a conversation that promises to revolutionize breastfeeding as we know it. Host Augustine Colebrook sits down with the brilliant mind behind an innovative new breast pump, Eva Nagy-Gannon, whose groundbreaking creation is set to change the game. Discover the story behind Eva's invention as she s…
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This week on the Midwifery Wisdom podcast join host Augustine Colebrook as she sits down with the remarkable Aubre Tompkins, a Colorado CNM, Birth Center owner, and the President of the American Association of Birth Centers. Aubre delves into her impactful work as the President of AABC, spearheading crucial changes to birth center regulations in bo…
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Are you a nurse or midwife interested in migrating to Australia? If so, you are number one on the Skilled Shortages list, and your experience is needed across the nation! Join host Rhea Fawole, CEO and Founder of SOLVi Migration, as she sits down with ANMAC’s (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council) Skilled Director of Assessment Se…
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Join us on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast this week for an eye-opening conversation between host Augustine Colebrook and pelvic floor therapist, Dr. Kamaria Washington. Dr. K, a prominent social media influencer, shares her insights into the world of pelvic floor therapy and why it's so important for midwives to be well-informed and conscious of its …
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Join host Augustine Colebrook on this week's captivating episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast as she sits down with Amariee Collins, a remarkable registered sonographer and student midwife. Gain exclusive insights into Amariee's inspiring journey as she seamlessly integrates her exceptional ultrasound sonography skills into her path as a student…
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Prepare yourself for an introspective journey as this week's conversation dives into profound questions that will leave you contemplating long after the episode ends. Join us this week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, where host Augustine Colebrook talks with Jamie Mossay, a remarkable birth worker, bodyworker, and spinning babies advanced practiti…
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In this special throwback episode, host Augustine Colebrook takes us back to an enlightening interview with Brittany Thornton, the instructor for our newest course, "Midwives' Guide for Supporting Reproductive Journeys." Join Augustine Colebrook, MA-MCHS, along with her remarkable guest, Brittany Thornton, CPM, LM—a midwife, mother, and experienced…
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Are you an international student or graduate in Australia who is ready to find a job? Perhaps you are already working and wondering how to maximize the time you can work and improve your work experience in Australia and ultimately secure a pathway to permanent residency in Australia. If you're ready to explore the world of work opportunities in Oz …
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Prepare to embark on a captivating journey as host Augustine Colebrook takes you on an eye-opening expedition through the state of birth care in India. In this episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, Augustine is joined by three special guests: Chetana Kulkarni, Undavalli Deepika, and Dr. Ashwathika Ashok—her very own Midwifery Students from India…
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Celebrate Pride Month with us as we embark on an incredible podcast journey alongside three extraordinary midwives: Angie, Abi, and Jordan. In this episode, these midwives fearlessly shed light on what it truly means to embrace their Queer identities within the realm of midwifery. Angie, Abi, and Jordan offer a glimpse into their different journies…
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Are you trying to provide a better life for yourself and your family by immigrating to Australia? Or are you operating a business that provides Aged Care services for our valued elderly community members here in Australia, and you just can't seem to find enough qualified workers to meet the demand for your services? Rhea Fawole is sharing news abou…
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Calling all midwives: If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real change in the birth world, Wyoming might be your place! Join us this week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast as host Augustine Colebrook talks with Jacqueline George, a remarkable doula based in Wyoming, USA. Jacqueline shares some shocking statistics that shed light on the cha…
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So, you've got skills, and Australia's got a skills shortage! Sounds like a perfect match for migration bliss, right? Have you heard about Australia's 'Skilled Nominated' or 'Skilled Independent' programs? Maybe you've even checked the programs out yourself and figured, 'Hey, I can get to 65 points, no worries!" Easy on there, my friend. First, you…
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Join host Augustine Colebrook and guest host Leila Wyatt as they embark on an engaging conversation with three extraordinary and exceptionally young midwives in this week's episode. Trinity Stephens, Annaliese Myers, and Kalu Brake open up about their journeys of discovering and pursuing midwifery at such tender ages. They recount their initial enc…
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What are the most sought-after jobs in Australia? Like a ‘greatest hits’ compilation, SOLVi Migration's Rhea Fawole is giving us her 'Top 20 Jobs in Australia'. As always, Rhea has the inside track when it comes to this sort of info. And this info could prove to be your inside track for a smooth migration pathway to Australia, the "Lucky Country" a…
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