Midwifery Wisdom Podcast

Grab a drink and settle in for this power-packed episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast. Guest host Leila Wyatt talks with Lindsey Oakes, a Queer and Nonbinary CPM practicing in California. They dive into how the show "19 Kids and Counting" introduced Lindsey to Midwifery, their experience studying at Nizhoni, working with the Amish community, tips for taking the NARM, and more.

"My name is Lindsey Oakes, my pronouns are they/them, and I’m a Queer and Nonbinary CPM and soon-to-be LM practicing and living on unceded Kumeyaay territory, currently known as San Diego, California. You can find me by email at LindseyOakesMidwifery@gmail.com

For those that are able and feel called to donate, I’d like to direct any monetary support to the apprentice midwife I’m dedicated to supporting on her journey. Her name is Phoebe Velasquez Islas, and she’s been a community traditional birth worker since 2014 who is prioritizing BIPOC families as well as teen/young parents.  Phoebe is an apprentice midwife working with LM CPM Nicole Morales of Art of Opening Midwifery. Phoebe is a mom of four daughters, many animals, and a keeper of the land and the plants native to this part of the world. She, in my opinion, deserves all of the support in the world. Any resources donated to her journey will be recirculated through continued community support."

Show Resources
-IG: @LindseyOakesMidwifery
-FB: Lindsey Oakes
-LindseyOakes.com
-FB: Phoebe Velasquez Islas
-IG: @womb_waters_medicine_
-Venmo: Phoebe-VelasquezIslas
-PayPal: MsPhoebes@gmail.com

Creators & Guests

Guest
Leila Wyatt

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!