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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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 warm, compassionate voice in the medical community. They discuss approaches and treatments for infertility, dispel some myths around pregancy, and talk about strategies to help parents of all genders improve their odds of success.
Check out Dr. Wertheimer's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/saharwertheimermd/
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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 people in feeling grounded and comfortable. They also discuss some of the challenges and rewards on their birthwork journeys. We hope you enjoy!
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On this episode, Mamatoosa chats with Debra Pascali-Bonaro, doula trainer, author, and director of Orgasmic Birth. They talk about pleasure in childbirth and how to make delivery more grounding, safe, and fulfilling. They also discuss the obstacles surrounding pleasure in birth and the challenges women face in both hospitals and at-home settings. Plus, Debra drops some news about the brand new Fin PleasureVibe vibrator, specifically designed for pregnancy and birth. We hope you enjoy!
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Orgasmic Birth:
https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/
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This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Dr. Adrienne Youdim to talk about food, health, and what we're really hungry for. They discuss the pros and cons of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and how to improve out relationships with our bodies. Most importantly, they acknowledge the importance of destigmatizing issues around food, weight, and health. We hope you enjoy!
Dr. Adrienne's Website: https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/
Dr. Adrienne's book: https://tinyurl.com/2vrywhsf
Dr. Adrienne's Podcast: https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/podcast
Dr. Adrienne's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFpeEOeEZVg
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On this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with her friend and colleague, Doctor and Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist Lori Silver. They talk about screening, diagnostics, and the power of collaborative care. We hope you enjoy!
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This week, Atoosa sits down with birthworker and doula Nataliea Arambula to talk about deliveries, new life, and losing loved ones. Through their shared experiences they also explore themes of justice and forgiveness. We hope you enjoy!
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In this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa Benji sits down with Elliot Berlin, DC to talk about chiropractics in birthwork. Elliot touches on his personal journey through infertility, pregnancy, and parenthood, as well as his professional experiences working with mothers and families.
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https://informedpregnancy.com/
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On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Sarah Shealy, a midwife, professor, and former dean of Atoosa's midwifery program. They talk about how hormonal changes in menopause and perimenopause affect physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as the connection between PDS and Menopause. We hope you enjoy!
Episode Resources:
Postpartum Planning Essentials Course
https://tinyurl.com/postpartumessentials
Sarah’s Website
Follow Sarah on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sarahthemidlifemidwife/
Sarah's Substack Resource list
Dr. Lisa Mosconi
Dr. Oscar Serrallach
https://www.droscarserrallach.com/
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What happens when your body doesn’t follow the “standard script” for birth? In this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Pessa, whose birth stories are anything but ordinary.
From an unexpected C-section in New York to a miraculous VBAC in Los Angeles, and ultimately to multiple breech births, Pessa shares the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hard-earned wisdom of her journey. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to advocate for yourself in the birth space, or how women navigate fear, faith, and fierce determination in the delivery room, this powerful conversation will stay with you long after it ends.
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On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Veronica, a powerful communicator and survivor of sexual violence. They talk about recovery from intense challenges, including eating disorders, alcoholism, and other traumas. We hope you enjoy this tender conversation about overcoming life's obstacles and emerging stronger on the other side.
Resources
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
https://rainn.org/
Planned Parenthood
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Overeaters Anonymous
https://oa.org/
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
https://anad.org
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Phone number: 988
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On this very special episode of the Mamatoosa Podcast, Atoosa Benji sits down with her childhood best friend Reza Farahan. Known for his role on Shahs of Sunset, Reza talks to Atoosa about growing up as an immigrant in LA, coming out as gay, and life on reality tv. We hope you enjoy!
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This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Dr. Daniel Niku, an obstetrician and gynecologist, to discuss collaborative care, differences between delivery models, and how to create client-centered practices. We hope you enjoy!Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.
This week, Atoosa sat down with Hila Bahari aka Mamaguide to talk about birth, motherhood, and parenting hacks for all the new moms out there. We hope you enjoy!
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