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Strength in Practice

Canadian Association of Midwives

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/52d. Total Eps: 14

Strength in Practice is a podcast by the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) that aims to delve into the critical issues at the cultural and scientific intersections of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The podcast explores and addresses the challenges and issues that impact the work of midwives and the diverse communities they serve in Canada and the Global South. Strength in Practice connects voices and ideas, empowering clients and midwives, and reinforcing the importance of informed choice in regards to our health.

We welcome feedback at CAMpodcast@canadianmidwives.org

Strength in Practice is produced by the Canadian Association of Midwives, in collaboration with Bespoke Podcasts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
07/06/2026
#80
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05/06/2026
#65
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04/06/2026
#34
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24/04/2026
#76
🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
19/11/2025
#86
🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
18/11/2025
#55
🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
17/11/2025
#57
🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
16/11/2025
#34
🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
15/11/2025
#47
🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
05/11/2025
#69

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Scope of Practice

Season 1 · Episode 3

Monday, August 12, 2024 • Duration 50:43

Episode Description: How is the scope of practice for midwives in Canada changing, and what are the impacts. CAM President CJ Blennherhasset discusses where midwives are making strides, and where are we hitting roadblocks? Later, a panel delves into the expanding role of midwives in sexual and reproductive health and rights.

(01:06) Feature interview: CJ Blennerhassett, RM, MHA, CHE and President of the Canadian Association of Midwives

(20:31) Round table: Dr. Liz Darling, RM, PhD, Assistant Dean, Midwifery at McMaster University, Valérie Perrault, RM and Jenna Bly, RM, BHSc, MA

(46:38) Your Word: Rebecca Hautala, RM

We welcome feedback at CAMpodcast@canadianmidwives.org

Strength in Practice is produced by the Canadian Association of Midwives, in collaboration with Bespoke Podcasts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Care

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • Duration 41:02

Episode Description: In this episode we discuss the essence of care: how do midwives care for themselves and their clients? We explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming how care is delivered and speak with a panel of midwives about burnout, caregiver self-care, and innovative care models

(01:39) Feature interview: Dr. Sandra Mutilva, PhD., EMBA, CHE, CRM, BHSc, RM(Ret)

(15:45) Round table: BA; Alison Humphreys, RM, BHSc, BA, Dr. Kathrin Stoll

(35:20) Your Word: Tekatsi:tsia’kwa Katsi Cook (Wolf Clan Mohawk), founding Indigenous Midwife of the Tsi Non:we lonnakeratstha Ona:granhsta on Six Nations of the Grand River

We welcome feedback at CAMpodcast@canadianmidwives.org

Strength in Practice is produced by the Canadian Association of Midwives, in collaboration with Bespoke Podcasts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Health Equity

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 • Duration 47:34

Episode Description: How does ethnicity impact health outcomes for both health care givers and receivers of care? In this episode we explore the experiences of racism among health care providers who are Indigenous, Black, or people of color (IBPOC), specifically within the context of midwifery in Ontario. A panel discussion on health equity, focusing on newcomer populations and clients with precarious immigration status follows.

(01:07) Interview: Faduma Gure, MSc

(21:30) Panel: Manavi Handa, RM, MHSc, BHSc and Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, and Shezeen Suleman, RM

We welcome feedback at CAMpodcast@canadianmidwives.org

Strength in Practice is produced by the Canadian Association of Midwives, in collaboration with Bespoke Podcasts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ending Forced Sterilization: A Path to Justice

Episode 4

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 • Duration 26:06

Show Description:

In this powerful and impactful episode, host Monika Goodluck is joined by Senator Yvonne Boyer and Métis midwife Nathalie Pambrun to address one of Canada’s most harrowing healthcare injustices: the coerced and forced sterilization of women—a practice that disproportionately affects Indigenous women and their communities' ability to survive.

Together, they delve into the fight for justice through Bill S250, the efforts of survivors and allies to criminalize forced sterilization, and the vital role both Indigenous and non-Indigenous midwives can play in safeguarding the safety and dignity of their clients. This emotional and enlightening conversation reflects on the past, confronts hard truths, and explores pathways toward healing and justice.

Don’t miss this critical discussion about acknowledging harm, advocating for change, and the work needed to ensure a safer future for all.

Guests:

Senator Yvonne Boyer
Nathalie Pambrun, Métis midwife

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The Colour of Birth Project: Uncovering the Hidden History of Black Midwifery in Canada

Episode 5

Thursday, February 27, 2025 • Duration 32:13

Join us as we explore The Colour of Birth project with Dr. Karline Wilson-Mitchell, a leading advocate for Black midwives in Canada.

Through rich historical research and personal narratives, she shares the hidden stories of Black midwives who helped shape Canadian healthcare—from those who arrived via the Underground Railroad to those who faced systemic barriers in the 20th century. Dr. Wilson-Mitchell also discusses the challenges Black midwives face today, from barriers to entering the profession to the emotional labour of mentorship. How do we ensure the next generation of midwives are supported? What role does advocacy play in addressing racial disparities in maternal care? Explore and celebrate the resilience, activism, and lasting impact of Black midwifery.

About Our Guest

Karline Wilson-Mitchell, who hails from Jamaica, is the first and only Black Canadian midwifery education professor. She was the director of the TMU, Midwifery department. between 2018-2024. She is passionate about reproductive justice that informs midwifery education, healthcare practice and global partnerships. She has been a registered nurse since 1984, and a midwife since 1992. She has worked as midwife in urban and rural settings in the U.S. and Canada. She’s acted as a consultant for leadership and curriculum development in education in Jamaica, Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi, Uganda and South Sudan. Her new course, Black Birthing & Health Equity, launched in January 2024. It examines African diasporic traditions around family, perinatal care, and challenges learners to develop creative ways of conceiving and recreating healthy birth environments for Black families.

We welcome feedback at CAMpodcast@canadianmidwives.org

Strength in Practice is produced by the Canadian Association of Midwives, in collaboration with Bespoke Podcasts.

Midwifery Care Beyond the Gender Binary

Episode 6

Thursday, May 15, 2025 • Duration 50:17

In this powerful episode, Strength in Practice explores the experiences of nonbinary and trans clients and midwives navigating pregnancy, birth, and parenthood.

Host Monika Goodluck speaks with Liam Kali, a queer, nonbinary, transmasculine midwife and author of Queer Conception, who shares decades of experience in inclusive fertility care. Liam offers both practical advice and a critical look at the barriers within midwifery institutions that continue to exclude queer and trans voices.

The episode also features parents Jenna Jacobs and Eby Heller, who took the Quebec government to court to affirm their identities on their children’s birth certificates. They reflect on midwifery care, gender-affirming lactation, rural realities, and the essential role of community support.

The episode concludes with a poetic and deeply reflective personal essay by midwife Jenna Bly, exploring gender, embodiment, and the ethics of care. A must-listen for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of gender-inclusive midwifery.

We welcome feedback at CAMpodcast@canadianmidwives.org

Strength in Practice is produced by the Canadian Association of Midwives, in collaboration with Bespoke Podcasts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unmasking the Infodemic: How Misinformation & Disinformation Are Threatening Our Health Systems with Timothy Caulfield

Episode 8

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 33:43

In an age of social media scrolls and AI-generated content, false health claims are spreading faster than ever—and midwives are often on the front lines, navigating mistrust, fear, and disinformation in their day-to-day practice. In this episode, Professor Timothy Caulfield breaks down the roots of the global “infodemic,” exploring how misinformation moves, why it sticks, and what we can do to counter it without shame or conflict. We discuss the emotional power of memes and headlines, the rise of AI-generated medical claims, and how healthcare providers—including midwives—can support clients by building trust and encouraging critical reflection. From pre-bunking to positive messaging, you’ll leave with practical tools and a fresh perspective on how to respond when clients say, “I saw this thing online…”

About Our Guest:

Timothy Caulfield is a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. He is a leading researcher and public communicator on health misinformation, with decades of experience in law, ethics, and public health. He is the author of several best-selling books, including The Cure for Everything and The Certainty Illusion, and a co-founder of the #ScienceUpFirst initiative. His work has been featured across international media, and he serves as an advisor to governments and public health agencies on evidence-based communication strategies.

References:

Science Up First – Evidence-based content for countering misinformation
The Certainty Illusion by Timothy Caulfield
Understanding and Countering Health Misinformation (Caulfield et al.)
WHO: Immunizing the public against misinformation

Decolonizing Health Care

Episode 7

Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 24:46

Kinship, Consent, and Clinical Care: Decolonizing Health Systems

Midwifery isn’t neutral—care can be colonial. What does it mean to “decolonize health care”? In this impactful and thought-provoking episode, Laverne Gervais and Candace Neumann challenge conventional models of care and invite us to reimagine wellness through kinship, cultural safety, and HIV doula care. They share how Indigenous-led programs are transforming reproductive health with heart, humour, and healing—and what midwives and other health professionals can do to support that shift. Discover how to provide care rooted in kinship, not control.

ABOUT OUR GUESTS

Laverne Gervais

Laverne was born and lives in Treaty 1 Territory, in the city of Winnipeg. She is a member of Peguis First Nation. Laverne has been working in Indigenous sexual wellness for over 15 years and strives to increase Indigenous led culturally safer care programming, prevention and treatment for STBBIs. She has coordinated programs for women living with HIV, facilitated sexuality education workshops for a wide age range and currently manages the Ka Ni Kanichihk’s Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge.

Candace Neumann

Candace is a Métis full-spectrum doula, community worker, and facilitator based in Treaty 1 Territory. She is co-founder of Zaagi’idiwin: Indigenous Full-Spectrum Doula Training and researcher for the Indigenous HIV Doula program at Ka Ni Kanichihk. A sundancer and cedar bath practitioner, Candace integrates traditional knowledge with contemporary care to support Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people. She is currently completing her Master of Social Work in Indigenous Knowledges at the University of Manitoba.

We welcome feedback at CAMpodcast@canadianmidwives.org

Strength in Practice is produced by the , in collaboration with .

Vaccines, Pregnancy, and the Power of Listening

Episode 9

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • Duration 39:28

In this episode, neonatologist Dr. Arnaud Gagneur, midwife Andrea Houle, and parent Fiona Wong, who once hesitated to vaccinate, share their perspectives on one of the most sensitive conversations in perinatal care. Drawing from the PromoVac approach and real-life clinical experiences, we unpack the roots of vaccine hesitancy, from mistrust in healthcare systems to the influence of online disinformation, and explore how midwives can respond with empathy, compassion, and evidence.

You’ll walk away with practical tools to build trust, address concerns without confrontation, and support informed decision-making for healthier families and communities. Join us for an honest, authentic and often courageous discussion about the power of listening and being heard.

About Our Guests

Dr. Arnaud Gagneur is a neonatologist and pediatric infectious disease specialist whose research focuses on vaccine acceptance. He developed the PromoVac strategy—an evidence-based approach using motivational interviewing to address vaccine hesitancy—which is now implemented across Quebec through the EMMIE program. Dr. Gagneur collaborates with global health agencies, including UNICEF, the CDC, and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, to train health professionals in effective, empathetic vaccine communication.

Andrea Houle is a cisgender midwife of French and British settler descent, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Chargée des affaires professionnelles at the Ordre des sages-femmes du Québec. She’s spent more than 16 years providing midwifery care in both urban and rural communities, and now focuses on regulation, professional standards, and quality of care in Quebec.

Fiona Wong is originally from Winnipeg Manitoba and now lives and works in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. She’s a mom of 3 young boys ages 7, 3 and 10 months. Fiona is a professional photographer and owns and operates Fnwngphotography.

Midwives Critical in Every Crisis – Gaza

Episode 14

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 • Duration 23:31

Following Hamas’ attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the Israeli military launched a devastating assault on Gaza. Many leading genocide scholars, including Gregory H. Stanton, Raz Segal, and Omer Bartov, have described the campaign as genocide, though Israel rejects that characterization.

Today, Gaza’s health system is in ruins. More than 85% of the population has been displaced, and only a fraction of hospitals and primary health centres remain partially functional amid severe shortages of fuel, water, electricity, medications, blood, and sterile supplies. A 2024 Lancet analysis estimates about 180 births a day in Gaza, with roughly 15% requiring advanced care.

As part of our continuing series, Midwives Critical in Every Crisis, we put names and stories to those living and working through this moment. We ask what mothers and babies are facing, what health workers have witnessed and learned, and what midwives in Canada can do now.

Resources & References

The Lancet — Pregnant women in Gaza require urgent protection

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2823%2902835-0/fulltext

MSF — Maternal and child health suffer under a decimated system

https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/gaza-maternal-and-child-health-suffer-under-decimated-system

UNFPA — As famine looms in Gaza, pregnant women and newborns face life-threatening health risks

https://www.unfpa.org/news/famine-looms-gaza-pregnant-women-and-newborns-face-life-threatening-health-risks

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