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Birth Bruja Podcast
by Birth Bruja
Intersectional, Liberational & Decolonial Approaches to Birthwork, Healing & Life.
Episodes
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Ep. 29 | Navigating Reproductive Care as a Survivor: Part 1
Spoiler alert! These are two success stories! Our host Eri, dedicates this episode to fellow survivors. "Recently, Rachel & I realized we've both had similar experiences of navigating reproductive care as survivors of sexual assault. It can be powerfully healing to see yourself reflected in…
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Ep. 28 | Let's Talk Gender: Navigating Critique While Connecting Across Differences
For those dedicated to healing & justice, to unlearning harmful ways of being… Let’s explore the colonial concept of the gender binary & toxic gendering. Our guest, Khye Tyson guides us through examples of how toxic gendering perpetuates systemic violence, particularly inside the US, as well as…
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Ep. 27 | Decolonized Approaches to Facilitation: Reproductive Care Education
After the first series of Decolonized Approaches to Facilitation, Eri sits down (virtually) with co-facilitator king yaa and participant & birthworker Josie Rodriguez-Bouchier to explore lessons learned, challenges experienced, and growing edges still to come in decolonizing their approach to...
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Ep 26 | We Walk in Abundance: The Bridge Directory's Story of BIPOC Serving BIPOC
This episode is a love & inspiration fest. You've been warned! Eri is joined by Emilie Rodriguez and Guramrit LeBron of The Bridge Directory (www.thebridgedirectory.com). Em & G share their journey as Black and Brown birthworkers who answered the needs of their community through building The…
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Ep. 25 | The Transformative Power of Baby Wearing with Angelique "Omi" Geehan
In this episode we are joined by Angelique "Omi" Geehan (any pronoun); a baby wearing consultant focused on transformative justice, cultural competency and diversity. We discuss the ways in which baby wearing has helped Omi heal through reparenting, parenting their own children, their journey to...
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Ep. 24 | Decolonize Birth: A Traditional Birthworker's Story with Mickey McHenry
Ep. 24 | Decolonize Birth: A Traditional Birthworker's Story with Mickey McHenry Mickey McHenry (she/her/ella) is a Traditional Birthworker and the Operations Manager at Birth Bruja! She shares her journey of being raised with ancestral knowledge of birth & postpartum care, navigating the…
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Ep. 23 | Running an Anti-Capitalist Doula Business with Khye Tyson
Ep. 23 | Running an Anti Capitalist Doula Business with Khye Tyson We are joined by Khye Tyson (they/them) to discuss the foundation of building an anti-capitalist doula business. We answer the following questions & more: *Why is having a critique of capitalism, let alone a strategy for...
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Ep.22 | Decolonizing Strategies: Consciousness Rooting Gatherings with We Rise
This is Part 1 of the We Rise Series- a series dedicated to showcasing soulful decolonizing strategies. This episode is for all of those who are wanting to move from theory to action. TO SIGN UP FOR THE GATHERINGS: Consciousness Rooting in the Heart of Autumn Inspired by the legacy of…
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Ep 21 | Identity, Spirit & Movement Building: Becoming a Queer, Black Student Midwife
This is Part 2 of the Black Diamonds Series: Journey of a Queer, Black Student Midwife. Rafeal joins us 1 month into her student midwifery journey and has a powerful & juicy report back! She speaks to navigating an education that centers the cis, white experience while grounding herself in her...
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Ep 20 | Werk Bitch: Becoming a Queer, Black Student Midwife
This is part 1 of the Black Diamonds Series: Becoming a Queer Black Student Midwife with Rafeal Newport. This 12 month diary will document the first year of Rafeal's student midwifery journey. In today's episode, we will meet Rafeal and dive into the how and why she found this work. We talk about...
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Ep 19: A Survivor’s Story: Hospital Birth, Supporting Survivors Who Birth Series, Pt 4
You are listening to episode 19, part 4 of the Supporting Survivors Who Birth Series- A dive into the intersections of sexual violence and birthwork and what we can do to best be of support for survivors. In this episode, we speak with birthworker, single mother, and sexual assault survivor...
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Ep 18: A Survivor’s Story: Home Birth & Birth Center, Supporting Survivors Who Birth Series, Pt 3
You are listening to episode 18, part 3 of the Supporting Survivors Who Birth Series- A dive into the intersections of sexual violence and birthwork and what we can do to best be of support for survivors. In this episode, we once again speak with somatic coach, rape crisis counselor, and birthing...
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Ep. 17: A Step-by-Step Birthworker's Guide, Supporting Survivors Who Birth Series, Pt. 2
You are listening to episode 17, part 2 of the Supporting Survivors Who Birth Series- A dive into the intersections of sexual violence and birthwork and what we can do to best be of support for survivors. As some of you may know, I am a rape crisis peer counselor and a birthworker that…
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Ep 16: Understanding Sexual Violence 101, Supporting Survivors Who Birth Series, Pt 1
You are listening to episode 16, part 1 of the Supporting Survivors Who Birth Series- A dive into the intersections of sexual violence and birthwork and what we can do to best be of support for survivors. In this episode, we speak with social justice advocate, somatic coach, & rape crisis...
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Ep. 15: Black American Midwifery and Liberation Struggle, Bookworm Series, Pt. 3
You are listening to episode 15, part 3 of the Bookworm Series: Where we are reading chapters from Birthing Justice: Black Women, Pregnancy & Childbirth. Edited by Julia Chinyere Oparah & Alicia D. Bonaparte. In this episode, we explore “Birthing Freedom: Black American Midwifery and Liberation...
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Ep. 14: Birthing Sexual Freedom and Healing: A Survivor Mother's Birth Story, Bookworm Series, Pt. 2
You are listening to episode 14, part 2 of the Bookworm Series: Where we are reading chapters from Birthing Justice: Black Women, Pregnancy & Childbirth. Edited by Julia Chinyere Oparah & Alicia D. Bonaparte. In this episode, we cover two chapters- the first is” Birthing Sexual Freedom and…
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Ep. 13: Black Women and the Struggle for Birth Justice, Bookworm Series, Pt 1
You are listening to episode 13, part 1 of the Bookworm Series. We are reading chapters from Birthing Justice: Black Women, Pregnancy & Childbirth. Edited by Julia Chinyere Oparah & Alicia D. Bonaparte. This book is a collection of articles that place black women’s voices at the center of the...
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Ep. 12, Money, Privilege & Birthwork, Heart on Sleeve Series, Pt. 2
Guests: Birthworkers Daniella Morales, Keelia Alder, & Brooke Patmor This is part 2 of a 2 part series where we dive into vulnerable conversations about identity and birthwork. In this episode, we continue exposing our proverbial underbelly by diving into the conversation around money, privilege...
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Ep. 11, Am I Enough?, Heart on Sleeve Series, Pt 1
Guests: Birthworkers Daniella Morales, Keelia Alder, & Brooke Patmor This is part 1 of a 2 part series where we dive into vulnerable conversations about identity and birthwork. In this episode, I sit with three friends and colleagues and dive into that ugly voice that tells us that we aren’t...
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Ep. 10 Decolonizing Birth, Roots Of Labor Birth Collective Pt. 3
Guests: Linda Jones and Michi Arguedas from the Roots of Labor Birth Collective. This is part 3 of a 3 part series where we dive into the badass organization that is the bay area based, RLBC- aka Roots of Labor Birth Collective. These doulas of color provide full price, sliding scale, and…
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Ep. 9 Birthing Behind Bars, Roots Of Labor Birth Collective Pt. 2
Guests: Ixel Chavez and Rebecca Orozco from the Roots of Labor Birth Collective. This is part 2 of a 3 part series where we dive into the badass organization that is the bay area based, RLBC- aka Roots of Labor Birth Collective. These doulas of color provide full price, sliding scale, and…
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Ep. 8 Birthwork For Folks Of Color, Roots Of Labor Birth Collective Series, Pt 1
Guests: Kai Shatteen and Melissa Reyes from the Roots of Labor Birth Collective. This is part 1 of a 3 part series where we dive into the badass organization that is the bay area based, RLBC- aka Roots of Labor Birth Collective. These doulas of color provide full price, sliding scale, and…
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Ep. 7, Loss & Grief Series Pt. 3 With Elena Aurora
We begin this episode with a call to action. Nia Wilson's death reminds us, once again, of the urgency that surrounds the need to dismantle oppressive systems in this society. Let our birthwork be an expression of our justice work. Let our birthwork be an embodiment of healing and collective...
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Ep. 6, Loss & Grief Series Pt. 2 with Maureen Buttner
Last episode, we spoke with therapist Shawneshia Hoover and cultural producer Cat Petru of We Rise for a foundational conversation around Loss & Grief. We covered topics such as coping mechanisms, harm reduction, the power of community, the role of professional help, and more. This episode, we...
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Ep. 5, Loss & Grief Series Pt. 1 With Shawneshia Hoover & Catherine Petru
Episode 5 is part one of a series dedicated to exploring and holding space for loss & grief. As with all of our series, the first conversation aims to create a baseline understanding of the topic. We look at Loss & Grief in its entirety and dive into its impact outside of the birth room. We talk...
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Ep. 4: Ancestral Medicine, Part 3 with Heaven Celeste Thunder
Last episode, we connected with birthworker Jenny Silva to explore more specifically what it looks like to weave ancestral medicine into our lives and birth work. We answered the questions- How can ancestral medicine support our wellness as birth workers? Why is it important to decolonize birth…
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Ep. 3: Ancestral Medicine Series, Part 2 with Jenny Silva
Last episode, we connected with healer, community worker, and Curandera Batul True Heart for an introductory conversation into Ancestral Medicine. We answered the questions- What does ancestral medicine mean? Why is it powerful? How can we begin or deepen the journey of exploring the healing...
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Ep. 2: Ancestral Medicine Series, Part 1 with Batul True Heart
Studying and practicing one’s ancestral medicine can be a potent place for healing and wellness. Especially in relation to my practice of birth work, I have found these lessons to be invaluable as they enable me to cultivate wellness in mind, body, heart, and spirit. In this episode, we dive into...
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Ep. 1 Reclamation of la Bruja Feat. May Elawar
Episode 1 of The Birth Bruja Podcast Featuring: May Elawar Host Eri Guajardo Johnson jumps into the meaning and vision behind The Birth Bruja Podcast. We talk about birth as a powerful place for healing and transformation, the need for intersectional and liberational approaches to birth work, the...
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