Midwifery Wisdom Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! This week host Augustine Colebrook is joined by Dr. Victoria Flores, hospital OBGYN turned community practitioner.

Victoria shares her experience going through residency, the gaslighting she experienced, the things she learned, and then her transfer to the community setting. Together Augustine and Victoria dive into the roots of modern medicine, and where they think it really went wrong. They talk about the importance of keeping mama and baby together and how vital the fourth trimester is.

Victoria wraps it up with how she got her faith in birth and some wisdom she has to share with midwives and birth practitioners alike.

This is a power-packed episode, get ready for some serious learning!

Show Resources
-Reshma Saujani Commencement Address
-Victoria’s website

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!