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Dr. Diljot Virdi & Natalie Guzman

Whole Mother Posted on June 10, 2026 by ACatLoverJune 11, 2026

Dr. Diljot Virdi is a chiropractor and co-owner of Mulberry Chiropractic in Houston, Texas. She specializes in family, pregnancy, and pediatric chiropractic care and is passionate about helping women have healthy, empowered pregnancies and postpartum experiences. Through her work, she … Continue reading →

Posted in Whole Mother Show | Tagged doula, midwifery, postpartum

Jackie Griggs, CNM, Kailee Viator & Kara Chandler

Whole Mother Posted on May 25, 2026 by ACatLoverMay 25, 2026

Jackie Griggs, CNM, is a Certified Nurse Midwife who has been practicing in the Houston/Beaumont area for the past 35 years. She is a mom of 5 grown sons, 3 born at home with the help of midwives. Three grandchildren, … Continue reading →

Posted in Whole Mother Show | Tagged birth centers, education, midwifery

Natanya Champney

Whole Mother Posted on May 4, 2026 by ACatLoverMay 4, 2026

Natanya Champney is a dedicated midwife with over 17 years of experience, transitioning from a thriving practice in rural New Hampshire to her current role as the Staff Midwife and Clinical Director at The Addice Birth Center in North Houston, … Continue reading →

Posted in Whole Mother Show | Tagged birth centers, home birth, midwifery

Natalie Guzman, Chieko Babb, Anna Demetra Badoian, & Christine Diaz

Whole Mother Posted on April 21, 2026 by ACatLoverApril 21, 2026

Natalie Guzman, Chieko Babb, and Anna Demetra Badoian tell us about the premier screening of a film you don’t want to miss – Pacific Mother – plus the work they are doing. I will also be speaking with Christine Diaz, … Continue reading →

Posted in Whole Mother Show | Tagged birth, midwifery

Zulgeil Ruiz-Gines & Andie Wyrick, CNM, DNP

Whole Mother Posted on March 23, 2026 by ACatLoverMarch 22, 2026

Zulgeil Ruiz-Gines is a midwife, educator, and advocate for culturally safe midwifery care and education. She holds licenses as a Licensed Midwife in the states of California and Florida, serving in community birth settings. Born and raised on the magical … Continue reading →

Posted in Whole Mother Show | Tagged education, health, midwifery

Catrice Harris, CPM, LM

Whole Mother Posted on February 23, 2026 by ACatLoverFebruary 23, 2026

Catrice will give us information on the history of African American midwives and how we can address and implement changes to socio-economic and cultural barriers that contribute to the healthcare disparities in African Americans and other underserved populations. Encouraged to … Continue reading →

Posted in Whole Mother Show | Tagged doula, education, midwifery, people of color

Jackie Griggs, CNM, and Toni Kimpel, CPM, LM, and Diana Nash, CPM, LM

Whole Mother Posted on January 26, 2026 by ACatLoverJanuary 25, 2026

Jackie Griggs, CNM, is a Certified Nurse Midwife who has been practicing in the Houston/Beaumont area for the past 35 years. She is a mom of 5 grown sons, 3 born at home with the help of midwives. – Three … Continue reading →

Posted in Whole Mother Show | Tagged birth stories, education, midwifery

Jaelin Stickels, DNP, APRN, CNM

Whole Mother Posted on January 19, 2026 by ACatLoverJanuary 18, 2026

Jaelin Stickels, DNP, APRN, CNM, co-owner, founder of Holistic Heritage Home Birth and cofounder of She is.com, a site for women by women. Also, on the show is her mid-husband who is so supportive for Jaelin and midwifery. A certified … Continue reading →

Posted in Whole Mother Show | Tagged midwifery

Trish Perkins, CNM, & Catrice Harris, CPM

Whole Mother Posted on December 15, 2025 by ACatLoverDecember 15, 2025

“Trish” Perkins is a Certified Nurse Midwife who began her career as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Jefferson Davis Hospital. She is the mother of 4 children all brought into this world into the hands of midwives. The first … Continue reading →

Posted in Whole Mother Show | Tagged birth centers, midwifery

Kathleen Vandegiessen, CNM, MN

Whole Mother Posted on December 8, 2025 by ACatLoverDecember 7, 2025

Kathleen Vandegiessen, CNM, MN, founder of North Houston Birth Center since 2005. A Certified Nurse Midwife since 1994, Kathleen Vandegiessen has been a CNM for nearly three decades, indicating her expertise in providing healthcare and support to pregnant women during … Continue reading →

Posted in Whole Mother Show | Tagged birth centers, education, midwifery

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