Episodes 45
Avg. Duration 56m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (13)
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
86%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Welcome to the Mamatoosa podcast, a show about birthwork, parenting, and women’s stories of resilience. Every Tuesday, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with mothers, midwives, doctors, and doulas to talk about everything from delivering babies to healthcare challenges in the US. It’s honest and raw, but it always leaves you feeling hopeful. Check it out wherever you listen.

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Breaking Free and Bringing Life Into the World: The Incredible Story of Midwife Faith Freeman

Jun 09, 2026 50m

Check me out on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with mother, midwife, and business owner Faith Freeman to…

No More Diapers After Birth: Registered Midwife Lydia Connolly’s Mission to Change Postpartum Care

May 26, 2026 41m

Check me out on ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ | ⁠Substack⁠This week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with mother, midwife, and business owner Lydia Connolly to discuss her…

I Am Not Going Back to That Operating Room: Selah Victor’s Journey from Two C-Sections to a VBAC

May 12, 2026 46m

Check me out on Instagram | TikTok | SubstackThis week on the Mamatoosa podcast, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with Selah Victor: Actor, Content Creator, and the voice of Chloé Bourgeois…

No Mama Left Behind with Michelle Nouraei: Fitness, Community & Breaking Isolation

Apr 28, 2026 39m

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…

Lexie Dolan: The Door of Life and Death (And the Kindness That Stays)

Apr 14, 2026 47m

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…

A Robust Discussion About Exercise During Pregnancy with Dr. Joseph Roofeh

Mar 31, 2026 45m

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…

I Loved Everything About Birth Despite It Being Very Different Than What I Had Planned

Mar 17, 2026 1h 6m

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,…

Creating Independence, Not Codependence: The Role of a Postpartum Doula

Mar 03, 2026 47m

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…

Tiny Mouths, Big Conversations: Tongue Ties & Pediatric Dental Care with Dr. Nora Zaghi

Feb 17, 2026 52m

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…

Jen Stith on Birth Trauma, Depression, and Ketamine Therapy

Feb 03, 2026 1h 12m

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…

The Space Between Chapters: Navigating Transitions

Jan 20, 2026 53m

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,…

Closing the Door to Open Myself

Jan 06, 2026 1h 1m

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…

2025 Reflections and Gratitude

Dec 30, 2025 16m

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,…

Before the Bump: Fertility and Trimester Zero™ with the Founders of WeNatal

Dec 23, 2025 56m

Check out WeNatal:https://wenatal.com/mamatoosaUse 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…

Hope for Strengthening Collaboration Between L&D Nurses and Doulas/Midwives

Dec 16, 2025 52m

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…

Holding Mothers Together: Belly Binding & Ancestral Care

Dec 02, 2025 49m

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…

Mother, Psychiatrist, Visionary: Dr. Kirsten Thompson on Medications & Mental Health

Nov 25, 2025 1h

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…

Her Strongest Core: A Pilates Expert on Infertility, Pregnancy & Motherhood

Nov 18, 2025 1h 7m

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…

Understanding Infertility: Honest Conversations and Hope

Nov 11, 2025 44m

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…

Birth Work, Hypnobirthing and All the Intricacies

Nov 04, 2025 1h 1m

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…

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Mamatoosa has published 45 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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