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

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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

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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https://www.bellibind.com/

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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!

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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!

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