Explore every episode of the podcast Mamatoosa
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| Beyond the Shah: Reza Farahan on Friendship, Identity & Resilience | 26 Aug 2025 | 01:06:12 | |
Sign up for Mamatoosa's Doula Training Workshop here: https://shorturl.at/QS0Db Pre-order a copy of Reza Farahan's Memoirs of a Gay Shah here: https://shorturl.at/05y0p On this very special episode of the Mamatoosa Podcast, Atoosa Benji sits down with her childhood best friend Reza Farahan. Known for his role on Shahs of Sunset, Reza talks to Atoosa about growing up as an immigrant in LA, coming out as gay, and life on reality tv. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Birth Without Walls: Breaking Down Barriers Between Physicians and Midwives | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:46:33 | |
This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Dr. Daniel Niku, an obstetrician and gynecologist, to discuss collaborative care, differences between delivery models, and how to create client-centered practices. We hope you enjoy!Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| We Heal with Time - I Would Have Another Community Birth Despite My Trauma | 17 Jun 2025 | 01:07:01 | |
This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Amber to discuss Covid births, transfers from birthcenters to hospitals, and the resilience of mothers. Amber also recommended the book Frozen River, available wherever you get your books. Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| There is Hope Amidst the Darkness - You Are Not Alone, Mama with Sondra Whitehead | 10 Jun 2025 | 01:02:32 | |
This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Sondra Whitehead to discuss resilience and perseverance in the face of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. If you or someone you know is experiencing similar challenges, please see the resource list below. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) Resource List Postpartum Support International Website (English): postpartum.net Sitio (Español): postpartum.net/en-espanol Text (English): 800-944-4773 Texto (Español): 971-203-7773 Phone (Bilingual): 800-944-4773 Low-Cost and mediCal Accepting Clinics in the LA Area PDF Link: archive.org/details/sliding-scale-referral-list CDC’s National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Phone (Bilingual): 833-852-6262 Text (Bilingual): 833-852-6262 Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit | American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Website: acog.org/programs/perinatal-mental-health Lifeline for Moms Toolkit | UMass Chan Medical School Website: umassmed.edu/lifeline4moms Perinatal Depression Information Sheet | National Institute of Mental Health Website: nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/perinatal-depression Postpartum Depression Guide | Office on Women’s Health Website: womenshealth.gov/mental-health/mental-health-conditions/postpartum-depression LA County Department of Mental Health Website: dmh.lacounty.gov Educational TedTalk YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=KoW320GotJU Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| A Woman of Valor Motherhood, Surrogacy and Acceptance with Kelila Green | 03 Jun 2025 | 01:01:35 | |
Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including stillbirth, miscarriage, and death.This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sat down with Kelila Green, a wife, mother, doula, surrogate, podcast host, speaker, and counselor. They talked about the joys and challenges of surrogacy, as well as Kelila's personal journey as a surrogate.Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Gentle, Grounded Strength - Taylor Foreman’s First Birth | 26 May 2025 | 00:56:50 | |
This week on the podcast, Atoosa sat down with Taylor Forman, one of her former Doula students who went on to begin her own Doula practice! They talk about life as a birthworker, as well as Taylor's experience with the birth of her first child. Enjoy!Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Empowerment Through Rhythm, Connection, and Joy with Shantel Behroozan | 20 May 2025 | 00:49:29 | |
This week on the pod, Mamatoosa sat down with her lovely niece Shantel to talk about family and womanhood, dance as a source of connection, and finding empowerment through cancer recovery. Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Babies Choose Their Birthplace with Tamara Yasharel | 13 May 2025 | 00:53:41 | |
This week on the pod we have the lovely Tamara Yasharel! She and Mamatoosa cover birth, motherhood, and the dramatic circumstances of Tamara’s second delivery - including a race to the hospital. Even when Mama’s plan their birthplaces, babies choose their birthplaces. Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Meet Mamatoosa! | 10 May 2025 | 00:12:57 | |
Welcome to the Mamatoosa podcast! On this intro episode, your host Atoosa Benji talks about her work as a midwife, her journey as a woman, and the creation of this show. Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| But No One Ever Told Me That | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:45:26 | |
This week, Atoosa sat down with Hila Bahari aka Mamaguide to talk about birth, motherhood, and parenting hacks for all the new moms out there. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| The Strength to Be Me Again with Denise Farahmand | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:58:12 | |
In this week's episode, Atoosa sits down with one of her oldest friends to talk about life, death, joy, and grief. From losing her husband to cancer, to raising her children with strength and grace, Denise reminds us to live compassionately and authentically. Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Oh Ya, I Was Shot: A Midwife’s Tale of Legacy and Unbreakable Spirit with Michelle Rey | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:51:44 | |
This week Atoosa sat down with Michelle Rey, one of her dear friends and mentors. Her story will take your breath away -from traumatic C-sections and literally being shot and nearly dying, to becoming one of the most compassionate midwives in the industry. Her journey is proof that our deepest wounds can become our greatest gifts to others. Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| I Midwifed the Community as the Community Midwifed Me | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:45:48 | |
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Amy Tinney over zoom to discuss their experiences as birthworkers, mothers, and women. We hope you enjoy!Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| What I'm Made Of - I Never Doubted with Jordy and Mali | 15 Jul 2025 | 01:20:55 | |
On this special episode of Mamatoosa, Atoosa sat down with Jordy and Molly, a mother and daughter with incredible birth stories (with a special guest appearance from a newborn too!). They discuss inter-generational trauma, healing, and family. If you or someone you know is experiencing similar challenges, please see the resource list below.Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) Resource ListPostpartum Support InternationalWebsite (English): postpartum.netSitio (Español): postpartum.net/en-espanolText (English): 800-944-4773Texto (Español): 971-203-7773Phone (Bilingual): 800-944-4773Low-Cost and mediCal Accepting Clinics in the LA AreaPDF Link: archive.org/details/sliding-scale-referral-listCDC’s National Maternal Mental Health HotlinePhone (Bilingual): 833-852-6262Text (Bilingual): 833-852-6262Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit | American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsWebsite: acog.org/programs/perinatal-mental-healthLifeline for Moms Toolkit | UMass Chan Medical SchoolWebsite: umassmed.edu/lifeline4momsPerinatal Depression Information Sheet | National Institute of Mental HealthWebsite: nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/perinatal-depressionPostpartum Depression Guide | Office on Women’s HealthWebsite: womenshealth.gov/mental-health/mental-health-conditions/postpartum-depressionLA County Department of Mental HealthWebsite: dmh.lacounty.govEducational TedTalkYouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=KoW320GotJUJoin us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Birthworker Roundtable with Shelia Feldman and Taylor Foreman | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:58:28 | |
This week on the podcast, Atoosa sits down with fellow birthworkers Shelia Feldman and Taylor Foreman. They talk about their careers, experiences delivering their own babies, and all things birth. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Same Womb New Journey - No Two Births are Alike with Sami | 01 Jul 2025 | 01:16:03 | |
In this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with Sami to discuss the births of her two children. They talk about the challenges of shoulder dystocia, the expert care provided in birth centers, and when it's time to switch to a hospital setting. Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Silenced Hands - How Midwifery Was Pushed Out | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:34:53 | |
In this episode, Mamatoosa discusses the history of birthwork. She talks about historical practices, the shift from midwifery to hospital-delivery, and the modern scope of practice of a midwife. For more resources and information, check out the below links.- California Association of Licensed Midwives: calmidwives.org- Midwives | Medical Board of California: mbc.ca.gov/Licensing/Licensed-Midwives- From Midwives to Medicine by Deborah Kuhn McGregor: shop.villagewell.com/item/a4Br_X56SdQ7Q5neBsVfjw- Amnesty International Report on Childbirth in America: amnestyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/deadlydeliveryoneyear.pdf- The Origins of Midwifery: internationalmidwives.org/the-origins-of-midwiferyJoin us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| 2025 Reflections and Gratitude | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:16:26 | |
This episode is all about thanking you, the listeners, for supporting an incredible first yeat of the Mamatoosa podcast! Licensed midwife Atoosa Benji looks back at 2025 across the podcast, birthwork, and her personal life. With hearts full of gratitude, we are so excited to head into 2026, and we can’t wait to share more stories of hope and resilience. Happy New Year everyone! Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Before the Bump: Fertility and Trimester Zero™ with the Founders of WeNatal | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:56:44 | |
Check out WeNatal: https://wenatal.com/mamatoosa Use our affiliate link to get a free magnesium supplement when you purchase a subscription to WeNatal for Her, WeNatal for Him, or WeNatal Together! This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji talks with Ronit and Vida, the cofounders of WeNatal! WeNatal is a supplements brand dedicated to improving fertility and birth outcomes. After the cofounders struggled to conceive with their husbands, they began researching pregnancy and found that simple changes to diet, exercise, and supportive supplements can dramatically increase fertility rates. Now, they help families conceive through their carefully researched and formulated products. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Screening, Testing & Collaboration | 14 Oct 2025 | 01:02:49 | |
On this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with her friend and colleague, Doctor and Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist Lori Silver. They talk about screening, diagnostics, and the power of collaborative care. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Finding Commonality Instead of Separation and Distance | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:59:05 | |
This week, Atoosa sits down with birthworker and doula Natalie Arambula to talk about deliveries, new life, and losing loved ones. Through their shared experiences they also explore themes of justice and forgiveness. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy and an Unexpected Journey With Infertility | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:09:25 | |
In this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa Benji sits down with Elliot Berlin, DC to talk about chiropractics in birthwork. Elliot touches on his personal journey through infertility, pregnancy, and parenthood, as well as his professional experiences working with mothers and families. Check out Elliot's podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mureh373 Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| The Link Between Postpartum Depletion Syndrome and Menopause | 16 Sep 2025 | 01:06:15 | |
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Sarah Shealy, a midwife, professor, and former dean of Atoosa's midwifery program. They talk about how hormonal changes in menopause and perimenopause affect physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as the connection between PDS and Menopause. We hope you enjoy! Episode Resources: Postpartum Planning Essentials Course https://tinyurl.com/postpartumessentials Sarah’s Website Follow Sarah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahthemidlifemidwife/ Sarah's Substack Resource list Dr. Lisa Mosconi Dr. Oscar Serrallach https://www.droscarserrallach.com/ Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Breech Vaginal Birth (More Than Once) | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:48:03 | |
What happens when your body doesn’t follow the “standard script” for birth? In this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Pessa, whose birth stories are anything but ordinary. From an unexpected C-section in New York to a miraculous VBAC in Los Angeles, and ultimately to multiple breech births, Pessa shares the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hard-earned wisdom of her journey. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to advocate for yourself in the birth space, or how women navigate fear, faith, and fierce determination in the delivery room, this powerful conversation will stay with you long after it ends. Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Scars Beneath the Surface: Sexual Violence, Eating Disorders, and Recovery | 02 Sep 2025 | 01:04:29 | |
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Veronica, a powerful communicator and survivor of sexual violence. They talk about recovery from intense challenges, including eating disorders, alcoholism, and other traumas. We hope you enjoy this tender conversation about overcoming life's obstacles and emerging stronger on the other side. Resources Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network https://rainn.org/ Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Overeaters Anonymous https://oa.org/ National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders https://anad.org Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Phone number: 988 Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Hope for Strengthening Collaboration Between L&D Nurses and Doulas/Midwives | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:52:50 | |
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Lizabeth Baker Wade, a registered nurse in the state of Claifornia, and host of the Birth Nurses podcast. They talk about collaborative care, client-centered practice, and how nurses, midwives, and doulas can work together for better birthing outcomes. We hope you enjoy! Check out more from Liz on the Birth Nurses podcast available on Apple and Spotify. Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Holding Mothers Together: Belly Binding & Ancestral Care | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:49:30 | |
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Princess McKinney-Kirk, the founder of Bellibind. Bellibind is a belly wrap designed to support mothers through their postpartum period. Princess discusses the history of belly wraps, the journey of founding Bellibind, and how her own story has shaped her work. We hope you enjoy! Check out Bellibind here: https://www.bellibind.com/ Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Mother, Psychiatrist, Visionary: Dr. Kirsten Thompson on Medications & Mental Health | 25 Nov 2025 | 01:00:18 | |
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Psychiatrist Kirsten Thomas to discuss mental healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy. Dr. Kirsten shares from her professional experience helping clients overcome obstacles, as well as her personal experience as a loving mom. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Her Strongest Core: A Pilates Expert on Infertility, Pregnancy & Motherhood | 18 Nov 2025 | 01:07:04 | |
On this episode, Mamatoosa chats with Ali Arnkoff, a stellar pilates instructor, to discuss movement, wellness, and self-care before, during, and after pregnancy. They cover problems with the American medical system, as well as the pressures and expectations that mothers experience on their journey. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Understanding Infertility: Honest Conversations and Hope | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:44:45 | |
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist Dr. Sahar Wertheimer. Dr. Wertheimer practices in the Los Angeles area and is a warm, compassionate voice in the medical community. They discuss approaches and treatments for infertility, dispel some myths around pregancy, and talk about strategies to help parents of all genders improve their odds of success. Check out Dr. Wertheimer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saharwertheimermd/ Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Birth Work, Hypnobirthing and All the Intricacies | 04 Nov 2025 | 01:01:34 | |
On this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with Nina Phelan, an experienced doula and hypnobirth practitioner. They discuss the power of hypnobirthing techniques, and the importance of supporting birthing people in feeling grounded and comfortable. They also discuss some of the challenges and rewards on their birthwork journeys. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Childbirth and Orgasm: Can They Coexist? | 28 Oct 2025 | 01:01:14 | |
On this episode, Mamatoosa chats with Debra Pascali-Bonaro, doula trainer, author, and director of Orgasmic Birth. They talk about pleasure in childbirth and how to make delivery more grounding, safe, and fulfilling. They also discuss the obstacles surrounding pleasure in birth and the challenges women face in both hospitals and at-home settings. Plus, Debra drops some news about the brand new Fin PleasureVibe vibrator, specifically designed for pregnancy and birth. We hope you enjoy! Check out In The Cut Podcast here: http://inthecutla.org/podcast Get the new Fin PleasureVibe below: https://tinyurl.com/49psvazv Orgasmic Birth: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| What Are You Really Hungry For? | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:05:14 | |
This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Dr. Adrienne Youdim to talk about food, health, and what we're really hungry for. They discuss the pros and cons of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and how to improve out relationships with our bodies. Most importantly, they acknowledge the importance of destigmatizing issues around food, weight, and health. We hope you enjoy! Dr. Adrienne's Website: https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/ Dr. Adrienne's book: https://tinyurl.com/2vrywhsf Dr. Adrienne's Podcast: https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/podcast Dr. Adrienne's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFpeEOeEZVg Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| No Mama Left Behind with Michelle Nouraei: Fitness, Community & Breaking Isolation | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:39:56 | |
This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Michelle Nouraei from Fit4Mom to discuss her pregnancy journey, birth stories, and experience participating in and later running fitness groups for mothers. They talk about the ups and downs of motherhood, the importance of bonding with other moms, and the benefits of listening to your body. We hope you enjoy Check out Fit4Mom! https://fit4mom.com/ 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. | |||
| Lexie Dolan: The Door of Life and Death (And the Kindness That Stays) | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:47:20 | |
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Licensed Midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Lexie Dolan, a birth and end-of-life doula. They discuss the profound experience of bearing witness to life's beginning and end, as well as the striking similarities between the two. We hope you enjoy! Join us every other Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| A Robust Discussion About Exercise During Pregnancy with Dr. Joseph Roofeh | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:45:25 | |
This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Dr. Joseph Roofeh, an OB/GYN practicing in Los Angeles. They focus on exercise during pregnancy - the do's, the don'ts, and why healthy exercise is important to the health of mother and baby. We hope you enjoy! | |||
| I Loved Everything About Birth Despite It Being Very Different Than What I Had Planned | 17 Mar 2026 | 01:06:53 | |
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Licensed Midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with professional chef and mother Marcella Schneiderman, They talk about pregnancy difficulties, empowered birthing, and building community. We hope you enjoy! Join us every other Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Creating Independence, Not Codependence: The Role of a Postpartum Doula | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:47:31 | |
This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Doula and Postpartum Doula Trainer Kathrin Auger. They discuss the importance of postpartum care, differences between the Swiss and American healthcare systems, and the distinction between postpartum doulas and other care providers. We hope you enjoy! Join us every other Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Tiny Mouths, Big Conversations: Tongue Ties & Pediatric Dental Care with Dr. Nora Zaghi | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:52:36 | |
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, join licensed midwife Atoosa Benji as she chats with Dr. Nora Zaghi, a pediatric dentist practicing in Los Angeles. They talk about the importance of early dental care, how to train your kids to practice strong dental hygiene, and dispel some myths around bottles and pacifiers. Dr. Nora also shares her own birth journey. We hope you enjoy! Check out Breathe Kids Check out Dr. Nora on Instagram If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review. | |||
| Jen Stith on Birth Trauma, Depression, and Ketamine Therapy | 03 Feb 2026 | 01:12:27 | |
On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, registered Midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Mom, Writer, and self-proclaimed "Worrier" Jen Stith to talk about her motherhood journey. They discuss the challenges of pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum, while ultimately leaving us with a message of hope and healing. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| The Space Between Chapters: Navigating Transitions | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:53:12 | |
On this episode, Licensed Midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with author and speaker Alex Banayan to discuss his book The Third Door. Recorded just at the end of 2025, they discuss transitions in life, family, and business, as well as the lessons that Alex has learned from interviewing some of the world’s most successful people. We hope you enjoy! Check Out Alex’s Work: Website | https://alexbanayan.com Book | https://tinyurl.com/r5k4hsdv Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| Closing the Door to Open Myself | 06 Jan 2026 | 01:01:41 | |
This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with doula Sasha K to talk about birth, language, and culture. Sasha is an LA and Orange County based doula who specializes in supporting Russian-speaking mothers. Together, they talk about where the medical system is falling short, how women can take care of themselves through the process, and the importance of centering the client. We hope you enjoy! Sasha's Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasitter_la_oc/ Website: https://www.sashakeydoula.mypixieset.com Join us every Tuesday morning 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. | |||
| I Am Not Going Back to That Operating Room: Selah Victor’s Journey from Two C-Sections to a VBAC | 12 May 2026 | 00:46:17 | |
Check me out on Instagram | TikTok | Substack This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Selah Victor: Actor, Content Creator, and the voice of Chloé Bourgeois from Miraculous Ladybug! They talk about birth, parenting, and Selah's experience as a Boy Mom. We hope you enjoy!Give Selah a follow on Instagram and make sure to check out Miraculous Ladybug!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.#boymom #parenting #motherhood #birth | |||