Épisodes

  • Reclaiming My Birth Space: Me in the Spotlight, Not the OB, with Moran Liviani: "Fill Up the Tub, I'm Having This Baby at Home"
    Oct 13 2026

    On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji chats with the wonderful Moran Liviani, also known as 2Life Doula! They talk about motherhood, birthwork, and how our deepest wounds can become our greatest strengths. We hope you enjoy!


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    Get a copy of Moran's book here


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    1 h
  • Full spectrum doula Sufi Ertur on the shock of parenting: spirit babies and her half-epidural experience
    Sep 29 2026

    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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    51 min
  • Transformed: Britta Bushnell on Birth, Becoming, and the Stories We Hold
    Sep 15 2026

    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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    53 min
  • The Doctor Is In—and He’s Listening: Dr. Edmond Sarraf
    Sep 1 2026

    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

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    41 min
  • Five Boys and a Calling: A Journey Into Midwifery
    Aug 18 2026

    On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with her longtime friend and collaborator Naomi Drucker. They talk about birthwork, motherhood, and their own birth journeys. We hope you enjoy!

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    51 min
  • Healing Through Creativity with Sheryl Benjy: Pregnancy, Episiotomy & Bell's Palsy
    Aug 4 2026

    On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Sheryl Benjy: an incredible artist, mother, and Atoosa's niece! They talk about women's autonomy in healthcare, "routine" episiotomies, and the healing power of art. We hope you enjoy!

    You can find Sheryl on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

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    50 min
  • The Power of the Pivot: Alexis Kutscher on Polyhydramnios, an Unexpected C-Section, Staying Positive & Navigating the NICU
    Jul 21 2026

    This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Mom and Entrepreneur Alexis Kutscher to talk about birth, collaborative care, and the pivot: how birth plans can shift from plan A to plan B in the blink of an eye, and how to adapt in the face of the unknown. We hope you enjoy!

    You can find Alexis on ⁠Instagram⁠

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    57 min
  • Shaina Brickner, Lactation Consultant and L&D Nurse: Breastfeeding Facts, Fiction & Hot Takes
    Jul 7 2026

    This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Certified Lactation Consultant Shaina Brickner to discuss breastfeeding, motherhood, and how to support new parents as they navigate one of life's most powerful transitions. They discuss breastfeeding techniques, pumping, bottle feeding, and so much more. We hope you enjoy!

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    You can find Shaina on ⁠Instagram⁠ or her ⁠website⁠

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    52 min