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A More Beautiful Life with Kate WhiteEpisode 68: Marinah Farrell, Phoenix Midwife, Founder Indigenous BirthMarinah identifies as an indigiqueer chicana daughter of a spiritual, artistic mother from Chihuahua, Mexico who taught her traditional medicine, a Chicano musician and Engineer father from the borderlands, and mother to indigenous mixed-race children and grandchildren.Marinah is the owner of Phoenix Midwife and the founder of Indigenous Birth, an umbrella organization for diverse advocacy and health justice projects which affirms the importance of traditional and indigenous midwives and assembles initiatives and coalitions nationally and internationally. She is also a sometime podcaster, public speaker and writer.Marinah has served as consultant, facilitator, board member...
2024-05-0847 min
In The ThickBirth Care for Every BodyIn this rebroadcast episode from 2021, Maria welcomes Marinah Valenzuela Farrell, a Chicanx midwife and director of the Changing Woman Initiative, and Dr. Rachel Hardeman, a reproductive health equity researcher and associate professor at the University of Minnesota, for a conversation about inequities in birthing healthcare. They discuss how to ground our ideas of parenthood in inclusive frameworks and the path towards reproductive justice.ITT Staff Picks:Elizabeth Weller’s pregnancy turned into a medical nightmare under Texas’ anti-abortion law which went into effect in September 2021. Carrie Feibel talks with Elizabeth about how the law impacted her...
2022-09-0639 min
In The Thick Ad FreeBirth Care for Every BodyIn this rebroadcast episode from 2021, Maria welcomes Marinah Valenzuela Farrell, a Chicanx midwife and director of the Changing Woman Initiative, and Dr. Rachel Hardeman, a reproductive health equity researcher and associate professor at the University of Minnesota, for a conversation about inequities in birthing healthcare. They discuss how to ground our ideas of parenthood in inclusive frameworks and the path towards reproductive justice.
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Elizabeth Weller’s pregnancy turned into a medical nightmare under Texas’ anti-abortion law which went into effect in September 2021. Carrie Feibel talks with Elizabeth about how the law impacted her...
2022-09-0639 min
The BirthCircle | Birth, Pregnancy, & PostPartum ConversationsReclaiming Midwifery to Heal Indigenous Communities | Marinah FarrellToday we talk to Marinah Farrell, Midwife, Activist, and Executive Director of Changing Woman Initiative, a Native American centered health and justice organization. Marinah's work serves to help indigenous peoples reclaim sovereignty over reproductive medicine, and provide safe, culturally integrated healthcare to Indigenous women in New Mexico and Arizona.
We talk about the Changing Woman initiative, the meaning behind the name, and what the organization does for tribal communities in healing through birth and midwifery. We also talk about Marinah's induction to the birth world and what led her to what she believes is her life's c...
2021-07-171h 01
In The ThickBirth Care for Every BodyMaria is joined by Marinah Valenzuela Farrell, a Chicanx midwife and director of the Changing Woman Initiative, and Dr. Rachel Hardeman, a reproductive health equity researcher and a Tenured Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, for a conversation about inequity in birthing healthcare—particularly for women of color and the LGBTQ community. They discuss how to ground our ideas of parenthood in inclusive frameworks and the path towards reproductive justice. SAVE THE DATE: Our next virtual LIVE ITT show is on Wednesday, May 26th at 7pm ET! Maria and Julio will be joined by Ge...
2021-05-1237 min
In The Thick Ad FreeBirth Care for Every BodyMaria is joined by Marinah Valenzuela Farrell, a Chicanx midwife and director of the Changing Woman Initiative, and Dr. Rachel Hardeman, a reproductive health equity researcher and a Tenured Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, for a conversation about inequity in birthing healthcare—particularly for women of color and the LGBTQ community. They discuss how to ground our ideas of parenthood in inclusive frameworks and the path towards reproductive justice. SAVE THE DATE: Our next virtual LIVE ITT show is on Wednesday, May 26th at 7pm ET! Maria and Julio will be joined by Ge...
2021-05-1237 min
Good Birth for AllInterview Sally Pairman and Bounmy Inthavong"International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) has connected with the majority of its 143 midwives’ associations in all regions of the world and accounts from the midwives working on the front lines during this pandemic are harrowing, unveiling an increase in gender discrimination, domestic violence, human rights abuses, the over-medicalization of birth and fear and misinformation, all culminating in growing distress among women and midwives. These findings are echoed by World Health Organization staff in country offices globally. As a result of communication with midwives, ICM released a Joint Statement with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) calling for governments, decision makers, donors and...
2020-07-241h 22Good Birth for AllInterview with UBCA Group Pt 2In a prototyping collaboration, three organizations came together to make connections, heal trauma and create resilient State level partnerships for the future of their collective communities. In this Part Two interview, Carmen Parra Cano discusses her perspective on collaboration and relationship as birth workers of color in Arizona.
2020-07-0839 minGood Birth for AllUnited Birthworkers of Color, AZ, Part OneIn a prototyping collaboration, three organizations came together to make connections, heal trauma and create resilient State level partnerships for the future of their collective communities. In this Part one interview, Lakisa Muhammad and Michelle Ponce discuss their perspectives on collaboration and relationship as birth workers of color in Arizona.
2020-06-3059 minGood Birth for AllInterview with Leseliey Welch and Nashira BarilThe Birth Center Equity Fund was created to make birth center care an option for every person who wants it, by growing and sustaining birth centers led by Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC).
2020-06-011h 12Good Birth for AllPodcast Update with Indra Lusero Indra Lusero discusses resources inspired by their work with countless pregnant women, doulas, and other folks offering support to birthing people who had either experienced or witnessed violations during childbirth.
2020-05-151h 06
Midwifing AmericaEpisode Nine: Birth Has No BordersNadia shares her journey across the border in search of a better life, and we speak with midwife Marinah Farrell about how undocumented status impacts healthcare.
2020-05-0800 minGood Birth for AllInterview with Jennifer Stevens and Cris AlonsoAn interview with the team over at GoodBirth Network to talk about their vision of bringing "together health professionals to support a global network of midwifery centers in collaborative quality initiatives. The GoodBirth Network consists of midwifery centers in low and middle income countries that desire to work with global peers to achieve and recognize excellence." Their open-hearted and brilliant team includes: Cris Alonso, Stan Shaffer, and Jennifer Stevens.
2020-04-231h 06Good Birth for AllInterview with Cris AlonsoCris Alonso agreed to come on to update us on COVID-19 specific to midwifery and midwifery centers with her unique global perspective.
2020-04-1744 minGood Birth for AllAn Interview with Franka CadeeAn interview with Franka Cadee, President of the International Confederation of Midwives, discussing the world's midwives and the upcoming 32nd Annual Confederation of Midwives Congress.
2020-03-211h 01Good Birth for AllInterview with Amy HadererMotherboard Birth provides evidence-based information to birthing families, helps them make decisions and build a visual birth "plan," aka a "Motherboard," and helps them to communicate their wishes with their provider and birth team. This podcast explores the journey of creating tech for birthworkers and is full of tips and ideas for anyone interested in pursuing a tech solution for better birth options.
2020-03-061h 04Good Birth for AllInterview with Betsy McNamaraLed by Betsy McNamara of Full Circle Consulting, Transforming Birth Fund focused on research and best practice dissemination, operational support and coalition building. It took risks, and was willing to get creative, leading the way for foundations to support the work of midwives and maternal health changemakers.
2020-01-241h 08Good Birth for AllInterview with Michael C Klein, Part 2Part two of a fascinating life and book discussion with Michael C. Klein, Family Physician, Pediatrician, Neonatologist, Maternity Care Researcher, and author about his book "Dissident Doctor".
2019-12-0638 minGood Birth for AllInterview with Michael C. Klein, Part 1A fascinating life and book discussion with Michael C. Klein, Family Physician, Pediatrician, Neonatologist, Maternity Care Researcher, and author about his book "Dissident Doctor".
2019-11-2839 minGood Birth for AllInterview with Amy Wright GlennAn interview with Amy Wright Glenn from the Institute of Birth, Breath and Death on what it mans to hold space in a way that makes room for imperfection on all sides, and to reflect on what it means to hold space for deep pain (like pregnancy/infant loss) and show up as loving, honest, real and imperfect people.
2019-11-2247 minGood Birth for AllInterview with RaShaunda Lugrand"The InTune Mother Society supports childbearing families through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting in a sustainable way, with focus on healing justice and human development from an eco-social justice framework" RaShaunda Lugrand is an artist, wife, mother and social entrepreneur. Now residing in Oklahoma, RaShaunda is a certified homebirth consultant and homeschool learning coach. She is a self published author of the children's book "The Karma of The Butterfly", Founder, along with husband Melvin Lugrand, of the InTune Mother Society, and also the innovative Beehive Birth Consulting Service.
2019-10-0459 minGood Birth for AllInterview with Jessica and StephTewa Women United is a multicultural and multiracial organization that was founded and is led by Native women. The name “Tewa Women United” comes from the Tewa words 'wi don gi mu' which can be translated as “we are one” in mind, heart, and in the spirit of love for all. They have four main programs: Environmental Health and Justice V.O.I.C.E.S. - Valuing Our Integrity with Courage Empowerment and Support Indigenous Women’s Health and Reproductive Justice - includes Yiya Vi Kagingdi Community Doula Project Women’s Leadership and Economic Freedom - includes A’Gin Body Sovereignty...
2019-08-2141 minGood Birth for AllInteview with Jessica and BelinThis podcast is the story of how the community helped visionaries create a midwifery-led birthplace in rural New Mexico. Hear insightful and illuminating discussion around the process of the founding, the day to day work that is done at Breath of My Heart Birthplace and how advocacy and policy work is done in collaboration with other New Mexico activists. Belin Marcus is a midwife and founding community stakeholder of BMH. She is a member of Ohkay Owingeh pueblo and the first Pueblo midwife to receive licensure under the LM credential in NM. She trained with BMH from 2012...
2019-06-2555 minGood Birth for AllInterview with Gina Dacosta/Entrevista con Gina DacostaGina Dacosta Rivera, midwife and founder of Grow Pregnancy and Parenting Center, the first perinatal wellness center on the island, talks about the richness and complexities of being a midwife in Puerto Rico. Gina Dacosta Rivera, partera y fundadora de Grow Pregnancy and Parenting Center, el primer centro de bienestar perinatal en la isla, habla sobre la riqueza y complejidad de ser una partera en Puerto Rico.
2019-06-1728 minGood Birth for AllInterview with Tina ShermanTina Sherman discusses the Family Leave Act, FMLA, MomsRising and speaks about breastfeeding campaigns around the country.
2019-05-1449 minGood Birth for AllInterview with Saraswathi VedamProfessor Saraswathi Vedam will Chair the US Birth Summit IV: Addressing Our Shared Responsibility to Ensure Equity, Safety, and Respect Across All Communities. Overall, the aim of Birth Summit IV is risk reduction and improved access to high quality care across all communities.
2019-03-2849 minGood Birth for AllInterview with Lena WoodLena offers her unique perspectives on Title X in this second pod of the series. Her work as a midwife is grounded in the reproductive justice framework developed by Sistersong, and informed by research on trauma-informed care, interpersonal neurobiology, and Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting
2019-03-161h 01Good Birth for AllInterview with Suzanne WertmanSuzanne discusses the position statements from organizations representing over 700,000 health care providers such as The American College of Nurse-Midwives and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and breaks down the impact on the health of millions who potentially may no longer be able to access vital healthcare services. Suzanne brings a midwife's vision, compassion and expertise to this discussion.
2019-03-0843 minGood Birth for AllInterview with Amy ChenAmy discusses the routes to successful Medicaid and private insurance reimbursement for doulas in California, as well as a survey being done in coordination with many researchers, advocates, national leaders and doulas. It is possible that she may, or may not, talk about Star Trek. We hope you will join us in this news podcast about networking in ways that will enable everyone to access birth advocates!
2019-02-2240 minGood Birth for AllInterview with Ginger BreedloveGinger talks about her path to midwifery, her experiences as an educator and also a pioneer in birth centers and healthcare. Ginger also discusses the work of her organizations and what inspired her book. This is a lovely, inspiring interview podcast!
2019-02-1554 minGood Birth for AllInterview with Indra LuseroIndra discusses the shutting down of essential midwifery practices in Colorado, the state of midwifery in Colorado, finding joy and passion in work, and the incredible growth and direction of the Birth Rights Bar Association. Plenty of shout outs, a guest co-host, and fun in this news podcast.
2019-02-1559 minGood Birth for AllGood Birth for All TrailerThis podcast is a combination of news and stories from maternal health leaders, midwives and other birth workers, and activists. Listen to inspiring people discuss the world of birth in their communities and the surprising ways people are working to make maternal and newborn health safer and more accessible for families, babies and the people who love them.
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