Mamatoosa Podcast

Welcome to the Mamatoosa podcast, a show where womanhood is embraced and birth is deeply honored. Whether you’re seeking stories of resilience, drawn to birthwork professionally, or journeying through the many layers of motherhood, this is a space to feel held, seen, and empowered.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Screening, Testing & Collaboration

Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Screening, Tes...

On this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with her friend and colleague, Doctor and Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist ...

01:02:49

October 14, 2025

Finding Commonality Instead of Separation and Distance

Finding Commonality Instead of Separati...

This week, Atoosa sits down with birthworker and doula Natalie Arambula to talk about deliveries, new life, and lo...

00:59:05

October 07, 2025

Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy and an Unexpected Journey With Infertility

Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy and an U...

In this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa Benji sits down with Elliot Berlin, DC to talk about chiropractic...

01:09:25

September 30, 2025

The Link Between Postpartum Depletion Syndrome and Menopause

The Link Between Postpartum Depletion S...

On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Sarah Shealy, a midwife, professor, and former dea...

01:06:15

September 16, 2025

Breech Vaginal Birth (More Than Once)

Breech Vaginal Birth (More Than Once)

What happens when your body doesn’t follow the “standard script” for birth? In this episode of the Mamatoosa...

00:48:03

September 09, 2025

Scars Beneath the Surface: Sexual Violence, Eating Disorders, and Recovery

Scars Beneath the Surface: Sexual Viole...

On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Veronica, a powerful communicator and survivor of ...

01:04:29

September 02, 2025

Beyond the Shah: Reza Farahan on Friendship, Identity & Resilience

Beyond the Shah: Reza Farahan on Friend...

Sign up for Mamatoosa's Doula Training Workshop here:https://shorturl.at/QS0DbPre-order a copy of Reza Farahan...

01:06:12

August 26, 2025

Birth Without Walls: Breaking Down Barriers Between Physicians and Midwives

Birth Without Walls: Breaking Down Barr...

This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Dr. Daniel Niku, an obstetrician and gynecologist, to discuss collaborative car...

00:46:33

August 19, 2025

But No One Ever Told Me That

But No One Ever Told Me That

This week, Atoosa sat down with Hila Bahari aka Mamaguide to talk about birth, motherhood, and parenting hacks for...

00:45:26

August 12, 2025

The Strength to Be Me Again with Denise Farahmand

The Strength to Be Me Again with Denise...

In this week's episode, Atoosa sits down with one of her oldest friends to talk about life, death, joy, and grief....

00:58:12

August 05, 2025

Oh Ya, I Was Shot: A Midwife’s Tale of Legacy and Unbreakable Spirit with Michelle Rey

Oh Ya, I Was Shot: A Midwife’s Tale o...

This week Atoosa sat down with Michelle Rey, one of her dear friends and mentors. Her story will take your breath ...

00:51:44

July 29, 2025

I Midwifed the Community as the Community Midwifed Me

I Midwifed the Community as the Communi...

On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Amy Tinney over zoom to discuss their experiences ...

00:45:48

July 22, 2025

What I'm Made Of - I Never Doubted with Jordy and Mali

What I'm Made Of - I Never Doubted with...

On this special episode of Mamatoosa, Atoosa sat down with Jordy and Molly, a mother and daughter with incredible ...

01:20:55

July 15, 2025

Birthworker Roundtable with Shelia Feldman and Taylor Foreman

Birthworker Roundtable with Shelia Feld...

This week on the podcast, Atoosa sits down with fellow birthworkers Shelia Feldman and Taylor Foreman. They talk a...

00:58:28

July 08, 2025

Same Womb New Journey - No Two Births are Alike with Sami

Same Womb New Journey - No Two Births a...

In this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with Sami to discuss the births of her two children. They talk about the chal...

01:16:03

July 01, 2025

Silenced Hands - How Midwifery Was Pushed Out

Silenced Hands - How Midwifery Was Push...

In this episode, Mamatoosa discusses the history of birthwork. She talks about historical practices, the shift fro...

00:34:53

June 24, 2025

We Heal with Time - I Would Have Another Community Birth Despite My Trauma

We Heal with Time - I Would Have Anothe...

This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Amber to discuss Covid births, transfers from birthcenters to hospitals, and th...

01:07:01

June 17, 2025

There is Hope Amidst the Darkness - You Are Not Alone, Mama with Sondra Whitehead

There is Hope Amidst the Darkness - You...

This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Sondra Whitehead to discuss resilience and perseverance in the face of Perinata...

01:02:32

June 10, 2025

A Woman of Valor Motherhood, Surrogacy and Acceptance with Kelila Green

A Woman of Valor Motherhood, Surrogacy ...

Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including stillbirth, miscarriage, and death.This week on...

01:01:35

June 03, 2025

Gentle, Grounded Strength - Taylor Foreman’s First Birth

Gentle, Grounded Strength - Taylor Fore...

This week on the podcast, Atoosa sat down with Taylor Forman, one of her former Doula students who went on to begi...

00:56:50

May 26, 2025

Empowerment Through Rhythm, Connection, and Joy with Shantel Behroozan

Empowerment Through Rhythm, Connection,...

This week on the pod, Mamatoosa sat down with her lovely niece Shantel to talk about family and womanhood, dance a...

00:49:29

May 20, 2025

Babies Choose Their Birthplace with Tamara Yasharel

Babies Choose Their Birthplace with Tam...

This week on the pod we have the lovely Tamara Yasharel! She and Mamatoosa cover birth, motherhood, and the dramat...

00:53:41

May 13, 2025

Meet Mamatoosa!

Meet Mamatoosa!

Welcome to the Mamatoosa podcast! On this intro episode, your host Atoosa Benji talks about her work as a midwife,...

00:12:57

May 10, 2025