Strength in Practice
by Canadian Association of Midwives
Latest episode
Midwives Critical in Every Crisis – Gaza
Midwives Critical in Every Crisis – Gaza
About this podcast
Strength in Practice is a podcast by the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) that aims to delve into the critical issues at the cultural and scientific intersections of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The podcast explores and addresses the challenges and issues that impact the work of midwives and the diverse communities they serve in Canada and the Global South. Strength in Practice connects voices and ideas, empowering clients and midwives, and reinforcing the importance of informed choice in regards to our health.
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Strength in Practice is produced by the Canadian Association of Midwives, in collaboration with Bespoke Podcasts.
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Episodes
- Midwives Critical in Every Crisis – Gaza · 24 min · Episode 14Following Hamas’ attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the Israeli military launched a devastating assault on Gaza. Many leading genocide scholars, including Gregory H. Stanton, Raz…
- Les sages-femmes, essentielles dans toutes les crises - avec Jeffthanie Mathurin (Haïti ) · 30 min · Episode 13En 2025, la Confédération internationale des sages-femmes souligne l’importance de leur rôle en contexte de crise. Ce premier épisode de notre série Les sages-femmes en temps de…
- Avortement – faits, craintes et lutte pour l’accès, avec Véronique Pronovost · 34 min · Episode 12« Si l’interruption de grossesse est légale, pourquoi l’accès, et même les faits à son sujet, sont-ils encore attaqués? » Bien que l’interruption de grossesse soit légale au…
- Abortion in Canada: Facts, Fears, and the Fight for Access with Frédérique Chabot, Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights · 35 min · Episode 11Abortion is legal in Canada, but access remains uneven, and misinformation is growing. In this episode of Strength in Practice, host Monika Goodluck speaks with Frédérique…
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Midwifery: Birth, Bias, and Big Data with Dr. Sandra Multiva · 31 min · Episode 10As AI transforms health care, midwives find themselves at a crossroads: Can technology support relational, culturally safe care, or will it deepen existing gaps? In this…
- Vaccines, Pregnancy, and the Power of Listening · 39 min · Episode 9In this episode, neonatologist Dr. Arnaud Gagneur, midwife Andrea Houle, and parent Fiona Wong, who once hesitated to vaccinate, share their perspectives on one of the most…
- Unmasking the Infodemic: How Misinformation & Disinformation Are Threatening Our Health Systems with Timothy Caulfield · 34 min · Episode 8In an age of social media scrolls and AI-generated content, false health claims are spreading faster than ever—and midwives are often on the front lines, navigating mistrust…
- Decolonizing Health Care · 25 min · Episode 7Kinship, Consent, and Clinical Care: Decolonizing Health Systems Midwifery isn’t neutral—care can be colonial. What does it mean to “decolonize health care”? In this impactful…
- Midwifery Care Beyond the Gender Binary · 50 min · Episode 6In this powerful episode, Strength in Practice explores the experiences of nonbinary and trans clients and midwives navigating pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Host Monika…
- The Colour of Birth Project: Uncovering the Hidden History of Black Midwifery in Canada · 32 min · Episode 5Join us as we explore The Colour of Birth project with Dr. Karline Wilson-Mitchell, a leading advocate for Black midwives in Canada. Through rich historical research and personal…
- Ending Forced Sterilization: A Path to Justice · 26 min · Episode 4Show Description: In this powerful and impactful episode, host Monika Goodluck is joined by Senator Yvonne Boyer and Métis midwife Nathalie Pambrun to address one of Canada’s…
- Scope of Practice · 51 min · Episode 3Episode Description: How is the scope of practice for midwives in Canada changing, and what are the impacts. CAM President CJ Blennherhasset discusses where midwives are making…
- Care · 41 min · Episode 2Episode Description: In this episode we discuss the essence of care: how do midwives care for themselves and their clients? We explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming…
- Health Equity · 48 min · Episode 1Episode Description: How does ethnicity impact health outcomes for both health care givers and receivers of care? In this episode we explore the experiences of racism among…
