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Mamatoosa

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Atoosa Benji

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.

#27

Understanding Infertility: Honest Conversations and Hope

On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Reproductive Endocrinologi... more

11 Nov 2025

44 MINS

44:45

11 Nov 2025

#26

Birth Work, Hypnobirthing and All the Intricacies

On this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with Nina Phelan, an experienced doula and hypnobirth... more

04 Nov 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:34

04 Nov 2025

#25

Childbirth and Orgasm: Can They Coexist?

On this episode, Mamatoosa chats with Debra Pascali-Bonaro, doula trainer, author, and dir... more

28 Oct 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:14

28 Oct 2025

#24

What Are You Really Hungry For?

This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Dr. Adrienne Youdim to talk about food, health, and wha... more

21 Oct 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:14

21 Oct 2025

#23

Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Screening, Testing & Collaboration

On this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with her friend and colleague, Doctor and Maternal Fe... more

14 Oct 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:49

14 Oct 2025

#22

Finding Commonality Instead of Separation and Distance

This week, Atoosa sits down with birthworker and doula Natalie Arambula to talk about deli... more

07 Oct 2025

59 MINS

59:05

07 Oct 2025

#21

Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy and an Unexpected Journey With Infertility

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

30 Sep 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:25

30 Sep 2025

#20

The Link Between Postpartum Depletion Syndrome and Menopause

On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Sarah Shealy, a midwife, p... more

16 Sep 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:15

16 Sep 2025

#19

Breech Vaginal Birth (More Than Once)

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

09 Sep 2025

48 MINS

48:03

09 Sep 2025

#18

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

On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Veronica, a powerful commu... more

02 Sep 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:29

02 Sep 2025

#17

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

26 Aug 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:12

26 Aug 2025

#16

Birth Without Walls: Breaking Down Barriers Between Physicians and Midwives

This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Dr. Daniel Niku, an obstetrician and gynecologist, to d... more

19 Aug 2025

46 MINS

46:33

19 Aug 2025

#15

But No One Ever Told Me That

This week, Atoosa sat down with Hila Bahari aka Mamaguide to talk about birth, motherhood,... more

12 Aug 2025

45 MINS

45:26

12 Aug 2025

#14

The Strength to Be Me Again with Denise Farahmand

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

05 Aug 2025

58 MINS

58:12

05 Aug 2025

#13

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

This week Atoosa sat down with Michelle Rey, one of her dear friends and mentors. Her stor... more

29 Jul 2025

51 MINS

51:44

29 Jul 2025

#12

I Midwifed the Community as the Community Midwifed Me

On this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, Atoosa sits down with Amy Tinney over zoom to di... more

22 Jul 2025

45 MINS

45:48

22 Jul 2025

#11

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

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

15 Jul 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:55

15 Jul 2025

#10

Birthworker Roundtable with Shelia Feldman and Taylor Foreman

This week on the podcast, Atoosa sits down with fellow birthworkers Shelia Feldman and Tay... more

08 Jul 2025

58 MINS

58:28

08 Jul 2025

#9

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

In this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with Sami to discuss the births of her two children. ... more

01 Jul 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:03

01 Jul 2025

#8

Silenced Hands - How Midwifery Was Pushed Out

In this episode, Mamatoosa discusses the history of birthwork. She talks about historical ... more

24 Jun 2025

34 MINS

34:53

24 Jun 2025

#7

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

This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Amber to discuss Covid births, transfers from birthcent... more

17 Jun 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:01

17 Jun 2025

#6

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

This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Sondra Whitehead to discuss resilience and perseverance... more

10 Jun 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:32

10 Jun 2025

#5

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

Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including stillbirth, miscarriage... more

03 Jun 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:35

03 Jun 2025

#4

Gentle, Grounded Strength - Taylor Foreman’s First Birth

This week on the podcast, Atoosa sat down with Taylor Forman, one of her former Doula stud... more

26 May 2025

56 MINS

56:50

26 May 2025

#3

Empowerment Through Rhythm, Connection, and Joy with Shantel Behroozan

This week on the pod, Mamatoosa sat down with her lovely niece Shantel to talk about famil... more

20 May 2025

49 MINS

49:29

20 May 2025

#2

Babies Choose Their Birthplace with Tamara Yasharel

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

13 May 2025

53 MINS

53:41

13 May 2025

#1

Meet Mamatoosa!

Welcome to the Mamatoosa podcast! On this intro episode, your host Atoosa Benji talks abou... more

10 May 2025

12 MINS

12:57

10 May 2025

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#27

Understanding Infertility: Honest Conversations and Hope

#26

Birth Work, Hypnobirthing and All the Intricacies

#25

Childbirth and Orgasm: Can They Coexist?

#24

What Are You Really Hungry For?

#23

Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Screening, Testing & Collaboration

#22

Finding Commonality Instead of Separation and Distance

#21

Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy and an Unexpected Journey With Infertility

#20

The Link Between Postpartum Depletion Syndrome and Menopause

#19

Breech Vaginal Birth (More Than Once)

#18

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

#17

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

#16

Birth Without Walls: Breaking Down Barriers Between Physicians and Midwives

#15

But No One Ever Told Me That

#14

The Strength to Be Me Again with Denise Farahmand

#13

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

#12

I Midwifed the Community as the Community Midwifed Me

#11

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

#10

Birthworker Roundtable with Shelia Feldman and Taylor Foreman

#9

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

#8

Silenced Hands - How Midwifery Was Pushed Out

#7

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

#6

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

#5

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

#4

Gentle, Grounded Strength - Taylor Foreman’s First Birth

#3

Empowerment Through Rhythm, Connection, and Joy with Shantel Behroozan

#2

Babies Choose Their Birthplace with Tamara Yasharel

#1

Meet Mamatoosa!