Whole Mother

Patty Wipfler Patty Wipfler was born, raised and educated in California, and is the mother of two sons. The focus of her work since 1974 has been teaching basic listening and parenting skills to parents and early childhood educators, and … Continue reading →

Pat hosts Alex and Ben Townsend, their midwife, Jackie Griggs, and doula, Debbie Hull to share the story of when they discovered their little darling was breech and the decisions they made for their birth, including the lovely surprise … Continue reading →

Dr. Christina Garcia-Ramirez, PT, DPT, OCS, MDNC, with Elevated PT Wellness. She will tell us about physical therapy and how it can benefit everyone and especially pregnant women. She will tell us how muscle tension/pain is associated with body … Continue reading →

Jackie Griggs, CNM, Diana Jolles, PhD, CNM, and Patricia Olenick, CNM, tell us about the life of Sister Angela Murdaugh, FSM, CNM, FACNM, her career, goals, intentions, and contributions. Patricia Olenick,CNM, has been a nurse-midwife for over 25 years … Continue reading →

Marya Axner was has spent the past 30 years as an activist working against oppression of all kinds and also working as parent educator. She speaks and leads workshops on the topic of anti-Semitism and racism on college campuses, … Continue reading →

Jessica Gonzales, LM, CPM, co-founder and midwife at Heart of Houston Birth and Wellness Center in central Houston and Paige Hopkins, Doula and Program Director for the Whole Heart Collective at the Heart of Houston. Hear all about the … Continue reading →

Dr. Esther N. Amagoh, PT, DPT, is a highly specialized expert in Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation. With a passion for empowering individuals through education and tailored care, Dr. Amagoh’s journey in physical therapy began with a Bachelor’s … Continue reading →

Mike Loomis is a nurse, a father, and the founder of OB1Health, a startup focused on developing applications to achieve better outcomes for patients and families. With over 18 years of experience as a registered nurse in maternal-child health, … Continue reading →

BIRTH Fair is coming up on October 5, at United Way, 50 Waugh Drive, from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Please be sure to listen to this show and learn what the 20th annual BIRTH Fair can do … Continue reading →

Kathleen Wilson is a founding member of TLC Doula Group, owner of Labor Enabler™ Doula Services and Co-Owner of Rebel Birth Education and Resource Haven. She has been a doula since 2003. She has not only taken several doula trainings, … Continue reading →