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In this episode of Our Life on Earth, Reign sits down with Charlotte for a raw and deeply honest conversation about addiction, recovery, and motherhood. Charlotte shares her journey from heroin dependence to healing, her experience navigating methadone treatment, and her discovery of alternative approaches like sodium ascorbate. Together they explore the failures of social services, the stigma fac...

In this heartfelt conversation, Jennifer opens up about her decision to become a single mother and the emotional, cultural, and practical realities of that choice. She reflects on the moment she decided to conceive, the support she received from her family, and the challenges of navigating modern expectations around relationships, gender roles, and parenting. Together, Reign and Jennifer explore h...

In this episode, Reign and AMWU dive deep into the dance between codependency and interdependence — in friendships, family, and community. We share personal stories of setting boundaries, breaking old relationship patterns, and learning how to support others without losing ourselves in the process. We explore the role of somatic work in healing trauma, how self-perception shapes what we manifest,...

In this episode, Reign is joined by breathwork facilitator Eve McNaghten for a deep dive into the female nervous system, menstrual cycles, and the transformative power of conscious connected breathwork. Eve shares her journey of coming off the pill, healing early menstrual trauma, and discovering how breathwork can both nurture and destabilize depending on a woman’s cycle and the method used. Toge...

I'm joined by sexologist, Sarah Peart. Our conversation covers Sarah's journey into sexology and her background in sexual education. We explore various aspects of sexual health and education, including historical developments in contraception, the impact of pornography on young people, and Sarah's work with the Y.M.C.A. sexual health outreach team in Wales. The discussion ranges from masculinity,...

In my latest conversation with self-proclaimed shit-sandwich peddler Tony from TranscendingTimes.org , we got into why he calls himself a shit sandwich purveyor — because the truths he shares aren’t sweet or easy to swallow, but they’re what he sees as necessary. He argues that what’s often called the “new age” is really a “new cage”. Things like yoga retreats, ayahuasca ceremonies, men’s circles,...

In this final episode of Season 1, I speak with Barbara Esther about physiological birth, medical sovereignty, and the nuanced journey of navigating reproductive technologies with discernment. Barbara shares: Her experience as a 48-year-old woman midway through a pregnancy conceived with assisted technology How and when she became disillusioned with the Canadian maternity system Her bold, intentio...

In this episode, I speak with Naomi, aka The Psychedelic Doula, about the transformative potential of psychedelic plant medicines — particularly in the realms of healing, motherhood, and expanded consciousness. We discuss: The difference between tripping and microdosing The work of Dr. James Fadiman and the Microdosing Institute The 2016 Lancet study on psilocybin for treatment-resistant depressio...

In this episode, I’m joined by Zarina Ayyub — known as @zarina_the_doula — a birthworker with over 12 years of experience walking alongside women through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. We discuss: The profound transformation Zarina experienced after finding the right doula training for her Why so many women are feeling disillusioned with institutional maternity services How birth attendants can hon...

In this episode, I speak with Nicola Goodall — birth attendant trainer, herbalist, and author of 10 Essential Oils for the Childbearing Year. We trace the dark, often violent origins of the obstetric system and explore how the industrialisation of birth has shaped the landscape we see today. Nicola shares: The history behind the rise of obstetrics and the erasure of traditional birthkeepers Her wo...

n this episode, I speak with Leonie Rainbird Savin about the realities and risks of choosing to freebirth in a system that often punishes autonomy. We discuss: Why some women choose to birth without medical professionals present The punitive responses from children’s services and other state bodies How coercion, surveillance, and fear are weaponised against mothers who step outside the system And...

In this raw and powerful episode, I speak with Chan, aka @zenwithchan , about the reality of birth sabotage and her experience of a caesarean that was anything but empowering. She shares: How her choices and instincts were overruled during labour The emotional aftermath of a birth that left her feeling robbed The moment she vowed: “I will never do that again.” And how she is now using her voice —...

In this episode, I speak with Natalie Amari, founder of Aligning Beliefs for Abundance, about stepping out of the comfort zone and into deep soul-level transformation. We explore: How Natalie’s practice helps people identify and release limiting beliefs The success stories that have emerged from her work The soul’s journey, both individually and collectively And how trauma, healing, and abundance...

In this episode, I talk with Obi, founder of Greenflo Fitness, about the often-overlooked intersection of neurodivergence, wellbeing, and fatherhood. We dive into: Obi’s experience with chronic illness in childhood — and the holistic practices that supported his healing The difference between fitness and wellbeing in a world obsessed with aesthetics How becoming a father at 40 has shaped his menta...

In this episode, I chat with Charllene, aka @charl_themumscoach , about all things mental wellbeing, motherhood, and what it means for mums to finally start putting themselves first. We cover: Mental health across pregnancy and postpartum How mindset work can shift everything Fitness and wellbeing that actually fits around motherhood — not the other way around Charllene also shares some of her top...

In this episode, I talk with Caroline Spear — a homeopath, placenta encapsulation specialist, and certified Gut and Psychology Practitioner — about the deep connections between nutrition, ancestry, and emotional wellbeing. We explore: How diet and gut health impact mental and physical healing The wisdom in ancestral food traditions Why nutrition is foundational to holistic recovery and resilience...

In this intimate episode, I speak with Genelva Meikle of @empressdoula about her experiences supporting and navigating physiological miscarriage — both within the mainstream system and through holistic, sovereign care. We talk about: The emotional and spiritual dimensions of pregnancy loss The difference between medicalised vs intuitive miscarriage support Genelva’s own psychic connection to the b...

In this episode, I chat with Sarah Halderson of @birthlife_uk to unpack what hypnobirthing really is — and what it isn’t. We bust some common myths and get real about: How hypnobirthing supports physiological birth Why it’s not about being “calm and quiet” at all costs And how it can empower birthing people to work with their bodies and instincts This is a practical, down-to-earth conversation tha...

In this episode, I speak with Lori Parker of @loriparkerwombwisdom about the rising wave of cycle awareness and the return to menstrual sovereignty. We discuss: The wisdom held within the menstrual cycle Fertility awareness methods as natural contraception The concept of inner seasons and how they shape energy, productivity, and rest The broader revolution underway in women’s health and empowermen...

In this episode, I speak with Jo Dunn of Kindred Birth and the Kensal Birth Collective about the art of birth-keeping and the decline of traditional midwifery within institutional systems. We explore: What it means to truly hold space for physiological birth The erosion of midwifery wisdom under regulation Why reclaiming autonomy is vital for birthing people and birth workers alike Jo also treats...

n this conversation, I speak with Aisha Amira, founder of Empowered Roots Collective, an organisation working to improve mental health support for Black and Brown women. Aisha shares her personal journey through anxiety, recovery after an abusive relationship, and the transformational role of somatic body and breath work in her healing. We also explore the systemic challenges Black women face in a...

In this episode, I sit down with Amwu, a gifted tarot reader and intuitive guide, to explore how astrology, moonwork, and tarot can support emotional wellbeing, self-reflection, and healing. We talk about: How moon cycles can guide inner work The role of tarot as a mirror for the subconscious Astrology as a tool for pattern recognition and empowerment Whether you're witchy-curious or well-versed i...

In this episode, I talk to Nickita Starck, founder of When Push Comes To Shove and creator of the Artemis Birth Attendant Academy. In the week of Beverley Beech’s passing, we honour her legacy and reflect on the powerful imprint she left on the birth world. Nickita shares gems from Beverley's career, alongside her own vision for the future of autonomous birthwork and radical change in maternity sy...

In this first episode of Our Life on Earth, I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Krishinda, also known as @barcelona_midwife , and host of The Dangerous Midwife podcast. We explore: The meaning and origins of the word midwife Her experience in official midwifery training The legal challenges of practising midwifery in England and Europe And the systemic failings of the Nursing and Midwife...

Season 2, Episode 1 – A critical unpacking of recent controversies inside the Freebirth Society community. The Free Birth Society is currently facing criticism from its former members/fans/proponents. Rachel and Reign take a look at the Reddit thread created by a vocal group of women who say that Yolande Norris-Clark and Emilee Saldaya are dangerous scammers who exhibit cult-leader type behaviours...