Midwife Crisis : The Podcast

Midwife Crisis: The PodcastStep into the world of midwifery with Midwife Crisis: The Podcast, where we explore the realities of being a midwife in today’s ever-evolving landscape of maternal care. From supporting birthing people through life-changing moments to navigating the trauma, triumphs, and systemic challenges midwives face daily, this podcast shines a light on the heart and resilience behind the profession. Through honest conversations, expert insights, and real-life stories, we celebrate the dedication of midwives while uncovering the complexities of their work

Midwife Crisis : The Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Kelli Zakharoff, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kelli Zakharoff hosts Midwife Crisis : The Podcast, a health show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  Learning to Breathe Again - Yoga, Grief and the Healing Body

  Aug 13, 202540 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Midwife Crisis, Kelli Zakharoff is joined by trauma-informed yoga instructor Ileana for a grounding and insightful chat about the healing potential of yin yoga—especially for midwives and healthcare workers carrying the emotional weight of their work.<br />Ileana shares her own path into yoga, what makes yin so uniquely powerful, and why slowing down is often the first step to processing grief, burnout, and trauma. Together, they explore the importance of presence, emotional release, and creating support systems that hold space for the carers as much as the cared-for.<br />This episode is a ge...

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  Episode #21

  Eight Babies, Countless Midwives: One Woman’s Global Journey Through Birth

  Aug 6, 202541 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Midwife Crisis, Kelli Zakharoff speaks with Steph—a mother of eight whose birth experiences stretch across continents and care models. From hospitals in the U.S. to birth centres and home births here in Australia, Steph’s story weaves together moments of trauma, empowerment, and deep resilience.</p><p>They talk through what it’s really like to give birth eight times under vastly different systems, how care providers can shape an experience for better or worse, and the incredible responsibility midwives carry in holding space for families. It’s an emotional, powerful conversation that highligh...

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  Episode #20

  Walking on Eggshells – Leaving Private Practice to Find Safety

  Jul 30, 202531 minS0

  <p>In this moving episode of Midwife Crisis, host Kelli Zakharoff speaks with midwife Ally, who made the difficult decision to leave private practice and return to the hospital system. Through a candid and emotional conversation, Ally opens up about the challenges that led to her departure—chronic isolation, emotional exhaustion, and the immense weight of responsibility that often comes with working independently.</p><p>The episode explores the deep fulfilment private practice can bring, alongside the quiet heartbreak it can leave behind. Ally shares how COVID-19 intensified the pressures, the moment she realised something had to change, and how sh...

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  Episode #19

  Life Behind the Sirens with Joel and Mariya

  Jul 23, 202547 minS0

  <p>In today’s episode, Kelli sits down with Mariya and Joel, a couple who’ve spent years working on the frontline as paramedics. While Joel is still out on the road, Mariya has stepped into new roles as a mother and business owner. Together, they share the highs and lows of navigating life behind the sirens and how they’ve managed the emotional weight of emergency care, both individually and as a couple.</p><p>We talk about trauma, identity shifts, conscious parenting, and how their businesses are now focused on empowering others through first aid education and emotional suppor...

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  Episode #18

  The Ones Who Stayed, and the Ones Who Couldn't – Midwife’s Grief, Vulnerability & Reckoning with Amy Garrett

  Jul 16, 202532 minS0

  <p>In this heartfelt episode of Midwife Crisis, Kelli Zakharoff sits down with the thoughtful and passionate Amy Garrett—registered midwife and perinatal counsellor—to talk about the emotional weight midwives carry, and why it’s time we start acknowledging it.</p><p>You might remember Amy’s moving post on the International Day of the Midwife—it resonated deeply with many in the birth world. In this conversation, she shares the story behind it and reflects on the grief, trauma, and moral tension that often go unspoken in midwifery care—especially within systems that don’t always make space for emotional...

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