In this episode of Girly Pop Birth Talks, we sit down with Kaleem Joy, LM, CPM the one and only, a legacy midwife whose wisdom, courage, and calling have touched generations of births.
With decades devoted to mothers, babies, and families, Kaleem shares the defining moments that shaped her path into midwifery from early experiences in highly medicalized birth rooms to the profound transformation she experienced witnessing connected, family-centered births.
We talk about what birth looked like decades ago, how the system has evolved, and what still needs reclaiming today. Kaleem reflects on the instinct that guides birth workers, the emotional realities of infertility and loss, and the importance of mentorship and legacy in this work.
In this episode, we explore:
✨ How one moment in a hospital room sparked a lifelong calling
✨ What birth culture used to look like and why that history matters
✨ The power of instinct, connection, and honoring the mother-baby bond
✨ Kaleem’s personal journey through infertility, miscarriage, and motherhood
✨ Why legacy birth workers matter and how their wisdom shapes the future
🌿 Learn From Kaleem
If you’re expecting, preparing for birth, or simply want education rooted in experience and intuition, Kaleem offers childbirth education through her program Natural Childbirth 101.
Her courses support families through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum with education designed to build confidence, empowerment, and connection.
You can learn more at:
www.naturalchildbirth101.comKaleem’s story reminds us that birth work isn’t just a profession — it’s a calling carried across generations.
🎧 Tune in for a conversation about devotion, calling, and what it really means to live a life in birth.