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In this episode of the Mama Psychedelia Podcast, I interview Amana Be Love on her journey with birth, death, motherhood and midwife-ing other women through big initiations in their lives. Amana is a brilliant bright soul and it was an honour to receive the stories of her life from loss of some of her dearest loved ones, and babies of her own to her empowered home birth experiences, the births of her living children, and her journey of motherhood and profound space holding for others. Amana has traversed 42 years in this earthly realm. She is an experienced Birthwalker & Deathwalker, who draws from both her personal & professional experience within these portals to support other women in 1:1 sessions & women's circles. Amana has held life in her womb 6 times, has two living children earthside, birthing 2 babies at home with a midwife & her last with only her family & soul sisters present. Amana walks alongside women in birth, grief, mothering & rebirths through their lives. Reminding women and shining a light on their inner knowing & in teaching them ways to source from within. We must first know ourselves, our values & what we truly desire in order to move towards our soul's calling & receive the gifts of living a life in alignment with our purpose.

Resources: Amana's Info:

Website: www.AmanaBeLove.com

Instagram: @AmanaBeLove https://www.instagram.com/amanabelove/

Youtube: @AmanaBeLove https://www.youtube.com/@amanabelove

Podcast: The Heart of the Soul: Apple Podcasts Spotify & elsewhere

Mackenzie's Episode on The Heart of the Soul Podcast

Grief Circle: Monthly on each New Moon

Birth Circle: Monthly on Full Moons

Your Host Mackenzie:

Launching the next round of Fertile Souls: my Pre Conception + Pregnancy Preparation 9 month journey: click on the link learn more

IG: @mamapsychedelia & @hunnywomb

Email: Birthkeeperkenz@gmail.com

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Calendly: Book a free 30 min discovery call if you would like to work together in Preconception Mentorship before stepping into parenthood, Pregnancy Guidance, Birth Support, and Beyond

Website: https://www.hunnywomb.com/

Support the Mama Psychedelia Mission which supports my fund for Low income Families to receive my support as their Doula during Birth:

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Intro Music "Waters of the Earth" by Satori Ki covered by me, Mackenzie. (For more of her music, check out her Spotify)

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In this episode of the Mama Psychedelia Podcast I interview Aimee Aroha. This is a powerhouse of a woman right here! Aimee is a Mother of four, a mixed race Māori woman of Ngā Puhi and Te Rarawa descent, with Irish and Scottish ties. She is a qualified counsellor intentionally working outside the system as a Matri-centric Mentor, she works largely with women and families across the child bearing continuum but welcomes all people seeking to create lives of more authenticity and passion. The core principle of her work is a devotional decolonial perspective; exploring how colonised system seek to disconnect individuals, the collective and the Earth from eachother. Our conversation is largely centered around decolonizing the childbearing continuum, Aimee's message is a powerful one and I am beyond grateful to have dropped in to the depths of realness with her in this way. This conversation is full of so many gems of wisdom.

Resources: Aimee's Info

IG: @aimeearoha & @theliberatedlineage

Aimee's Website

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Your Host Mackenzie:

Next wave of FERTILE SOULS: Pre Conception + Pregnancy Preparation 9 month journey: opens this spring https://fertilesouls.carrd.co/

IG: @mamapsychedelia & @hunnywombdoula

Email: Birthkeeperkenz@gmail.com

Would you like to be on the show? Reach out

Calendly: Book a free 30 min discovery call if you would like to work together in Pre conception or Pregnancy Mentorship

Website: https://www.hunnywomb.com/ (under construction)

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Intro Music "Waters of the Earth" by Satori Ki covered by me, Mackenzie. (For more of her music, check out her Spotify)

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In this episode I interview, Whapio Diane Bartlett. For over 40 years, Whapio has been a pioneer in the world of midwifery and birthkeeping, redefining how we understand and approach birth since 1985. As an Elder Midwife, educator, and mentor, Whapio has devoted her life to raising the consciousness of birth and transforming how families, caregivers, and communities honor this sacred process. She is one of my most cherished mentors, in this conversation we dive into the realms of what Whapio refers to as Quantum Birth, and some of her own journey of entering midwifery and becoming a mother herself. Whapio speaks to the naturally psychedelic qualities of pregnancy, birth and postpartum, the expanded state of being that this time brings, the brainwave shifts, and the consciousness altering journey. This is what Mama Psychedelia is all about.

In 2001, Whapio founded The Matrona, an organization dedicated to providing affordable, accessible midwifery education to aspiring doulas, midwives and birthkeepers around the world. Through programs such as the Holistic Doula Training, The Illuminated Wise Woman, and the Birthkeepers Midwifery Cohort, Whapio has created a space for transformative learning that honors the art and science of birth while weaving in the essential elements of consciousness, spirituality, and wisdomkeeping.

Whapio speaks passionately about the role of consciousness in caregiving and birth, believing it to be the missing element that could revolutionize maternal care and return the power of birth to families. As she often says, “The way we give birth is a mirror of the emotional and spiritual maturity on this planet. If we prioritize consciousness in birth, we will transform not only the experience of birth but the very fabric of how we live and relate to each other.”
Through The Matrona’s programs, Whapio offers a unique and holistic perspective on birth, blending practical skills with quantum midwifery, homeopathy, and ancient wisdomkeeping.

Through The Matrona’s programs, Whapio offers a unique and holistic perspective on birth, blending practical skills with quantum midwifery, homeopathy, and ancient wisdomkeeping.

The Birthkeepers Midwifery Cohort, starting February 1st, is a year-long journey of discovery and transformation. This program consists of 10 comprehensive modules that guide participants through all aspects of midwifery, from pregnancy to postpartum. With a focus on the four pillars of learning: Anatomy and Physiology, Quantum Midwifery in Practice, Homeopathy and Wisdomkeeping—this program equips birthkeepers with both the knowledge and the intuitive skills to elevate their practice.

Whapio’s teachings are rooted in a profound belief that birth is a portal to transformation. She says, “If we understood the magnitude of birth as a gateway to transformation, everything in the world would change. Birth is the blueprint through which we can heal the planet and evolve as a species.”

Whether you are an aspiring doula, midwife, a seasoned birthworker, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of the power of birth, The Matrona’s Birthkeepers Midwifery Program offers an opportunity to learn from one of the most passionate and wise voices in holistic birth education.

Join Whapio on February 1st to begin your journey into the heart of Birthkeeping.
If you decide to embark on this journey, give me a shout out upon registration for referral <3

Resources: Whapio's Info

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