Birthworker Baes
Birthworker Baes
Recent Episodes
In this episode, the Baes explore the ideologies of self-care, rest, and productivity. They also take a look at the ways in which they have chosen to decolonize the self-care in their own lives and commit to prioritizing and defining what "self-care" means for them.
Dr. Andrea "Dr. Doula" Little Mason: http://www.drdoula.com/
Birth HERstory Vlog & Podcast by Dr. Doula: http://www.drdoula.com/aa-birth-herstory-traditions
Homecoming Podcast: https://homecomingpodcast.com/ or on Instagram at @homecomingpodcast
Isis Rose, co-host Homecoming Podcast: on Instagram @still_i_rose
Birthing While Black Event Part 1 & 2 (Champaign-Urbana, IL), Saturday, February 29 & Saturday, March 7: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birthing-while-black-registration-87239434497
Dr. Rosales Meza, Intuitive Coach & Healer: https://www.drrosalesmeza.com/ or on Instagram @dr.rosalesmeza
Black Girl in Om podcast Episode 55-Creating Space to Expand: A Live Conversation w Rachel Cargle: https://www.blackgirlinom.com/podcasts/2019/12/episode-55-creating-space-to-expand-a-live-conversation-with-rachel-cargle
Nicole Bolden, LCSW, Thriving with Baby: https://www.thrivingwithbaby.com/ or on Instagram @thrivingwithbabychicago
The Nap Ministry: https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/ or on Instagram @thenapministry
Black Gurl Hoopin: on Instagram @blackgurlhoopin
In this episode of Birthworker Baes, the Baes discuss the topic of "interegenerational curses" and the many ways we can heal and create new legacies within our own families and community. The Baes also reflect on womanism, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, and highlight one of their favorite Black birthworkers in their new segment "Bae Corner."
Book: In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens: Womanist Prose by Alice Walker: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60943.In_Search_of_Our_Mothers_Gardens
Black Girl in Om Podcast Episode #5: "Womanist is to Feminist as Purple is to Lavender”: Exclusivity in Wellness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-womanist-is-to-feminist-as-purple-is-to-lavender/id1117951237?i=1000373587128
Aziza Ahmed-Jackson discusses gender and asylum law on Signs Podcast (this is only one of the amazing things she has worked on): http://signsjournal.org/podcast/deborah-anker-discusses-gender-and-asylum-law-with-aziza-ahmed/
For more information about Angelique "Sobande" Greer, founder of NCB School of Herbalism & Holistic Health (www.naturalchoicesbotanica.com) and co-founder of Sacred Waters Herbal Retreat for Women of Color (www.sacredwatersretreat.com)
Movie about Epigenetics: Ghost in Your Genes: https://vimeo.com/248146854
Book: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing by Dr. Joy DeGruy: https://www.joydegruy.com/post-traumatic-slave-syndrome
Book: Free to Breastfeed: Voices of Black Mothers by Jeanine Valrie Logan & Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka: http://stores.praeclaruspress.com/free-to-breastfeed-voices-of-black-mothers/
In this episode, the Baes discuss how it is sometimes hard for us to just let go and accept support during the postpartum period. We look at Michele Wallace's Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman (1979) and examine how this myth of the Strong Black Mama is the antithesis of what is needed for optimal postpartum healing. We also sip tea and react to the T.I. controversy, discuss the hymenal myth, and reflect on ways to raise whole, Black children.
For more info on Michele Faith Wallace, visit: http://www.michelefwallace.com/
Book: Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman by Michele Wallace: https://www.versobooks.com/books/1874-black-macho-and-the-myth-of-the-superwoman
Michele Wallace responds to Black Macho: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/vdxya3/revisiting-michele-wallaces-essential-black-feminist-text-black-macho
For more info on Faith Ringgold, visit: https://www.faithringgold.com/
For the Red Table Talk with T.I. and Tiny, visit: https://www.facebook.com/redtabletalk/videos/1803664559768440/
Book: Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/155575/killing-the-black-body-by-dorothy-roberts/