Midwifery Wisdom Podcast

"Be a nice human... be a nice midwife." - Wantina Brooks-Roach

Show Notes

Get a glimpse into what it's like to be the busiest midwife in the nation in this week's episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast. This week host Augustine Colebrooks talks with Wantina Brooks-Roach, a midwife in Kentucky who is determined to create a strong community of midwives and educate the birth world on strong preceptor/student relationships. They talk about what Wantina has done to be the most badass of preceptors, and her tips for how other midwives can follow en-suite. Don't miss her talk "Why Is This So F*cking Hard? Identifying Neuro-Diversity in the Preceptor/Student Relationship" at the Midwifery Wisdom Experience in November 2022.

Show Resources
-Midwifery Wisdom Experience
-Midwifery Wisdom Student Handbook
-Wantina's Midwifery Practice

Creators & Guests

Host
Augustine Colebrook

What is Midwifery Wisdom Podcast ?

We welcome midwives from all walks of life to our down-to-earth, educational, and informative podcast, where we bring thoughtful focus and relevant insights to the modern midwife on midwifery education (advocacy, business, clinical, and self-care), professional themes, and current issues.

Join us weekly for fresh content and engaging guest speakers as we share wisdom and advice on all things midwife! Listen to meaningful stories and essential conversations from the nation's leading midwives, who are at the forefront of up-leveling midwifery for families across the country and around the globe.

Receive guidance, support, encouragement, and clarity in your business, practice, and personal life while connecting with your worldwide community of midwives who get YOU and the dedication, service, heart, and soul you put into your work. We are here for you and understand first-hand the challenges you face. We struggle and celebrate with you and strive to provide a solid, welcoming, safe collective for you to fall back on when times get tough and make things easier for you where and how we can. We are in this together, friends! (NEEDS EDITING)

Our mission is simple, straightforward, and from the heart: to provide globally accessible resources at every stage of your journey. So, wherever you are in your midwifery journey, we welcome you home to the Midwifery Wisdom Collective Podcast. We can’t wait to share the exciting new content we have in store for you, both here and through our Midwifery Wisdom Foundation, which aligns with our vision and advocacy in midwifery education. We are because of YOU!