Abby - The Liverpool Doula
Against The Grain
đ„ Welcome to Against the Grain â the podcast where I call out the systems built to keep us small, silent, and sick. Here we go deep into birth, body autonomy, motherhood, natural healing + the raw, messy truth the mainstream wonât touch. This is not polite conversation â itâs rebellion. Itâs bold, honest, soul-led truth-telling to wake you up, piss you off, and remind you of the power you were born with.âš If youâre ready to live fully against the grain â youâre in the right place.
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Abby - The Liverpool Doula
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Nov 7, 2025
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Episodes
Childhood J@bs: Cash, Lies & Damaged Children. 07.11.2025 1:09:28
Full reference list for this episode: https://tinyurl.com/jf6pudb2 In this episode, I sit down with Dean Garnett to talk about childhood j@bs â and letâs just say, things get real. We dig into why j@bs have always stirred debate, why skepticism isnât new, and how government and pharmaceutical companies make a lot of money from all this. We share stories from parents, examine the ingredients, and p...
Baby Biohacking: Small Tweaks, Big F*cking Results. 24.10.2025 1:04:15
Here I dive into biohacking âhow small, intentional lifestyle shifts can transform your energy, focus, & well-being. I share my personal routines, tips, and practices that have made the biggest difference for me, breath work & meditation to sunlight, movement, and mindful eating. đ Full list of products, supplements & links are below. Everything is clickable so you can research, shop,...
The Dark Side of the Baby Milk Industry: Formula Lies, Breastfeeding Saves Lives 16.10.2025 1:46:22
In this episode of Against the Grain ,Stevie joins the conversation to explore the hidden truths of infant feeding and the profound impact breastfeeding can have on babies and mothers. As a Hypnobirthing teacher, breastfeeding peer supporter, and mother of three homebirthed children, Stevie shares insights from her experience supporting families and navigating the challenges of feeding. As well as...
Hospital birth broke me. Homebirth healed me: Mollies story of both. 09.10.2025 40:35
Get 20% Off Mollieâs Natural Products: https://www.floholistics.com  â use code PODCAST at checkout! Buy the CHILDBIRTH BIBLE, the book I recommend every woman should read: Guide To Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin https://amzn.to/472g9wx In this episode of AGAIN TO THE GRAIN , I talk with Mollie about her birth journeyâfrom a traumatic hospital birth to a calm, empowering home birth. She shares am...
Drs donât want you to know: The forbidden healing secret of HOMEOPATHY! 25.09.2025 1:09:07
In this episode of Against the Grain , Isit down with homeopath Rachel Williams to uncover the truth about natural medicine and what it really means to take control of your health. We dive deep into how to live healthier, even in a system that often doesnât have your best interests at heart. Along the way, we debunk myths about natural remedies, share personal stories, and explore how to empower y...
DIRTY VAPE TRUTHS - What Theyâre Really Doing to Your Insides... 18.09.2025 19:32
In this episode, Iâm spilling the facts about vapingâwhether youâre pregnant or not. Think e-cigarettes are a âsaferâ option? Letâs break down whatâs actually going into your lungs, how nicotine and heavy metals affect your body (and a baby if youâre expecting), and some natural strategies to help you reduce nicotine use for better health overall. Â Takeaways: The NHS sometimes recommends vapes as...
THE TOXIC VET INDUSTRY - Built on sick pets & broken hearts... 11.09.2025 47:13
In this episode, I call out the veterinary industry for what it really is: a profit-driven machine that often puts your petâs health last. I share my own stories with my dogsâhowtraditional vets, meds, and kibble can actually make things worseâand why trusting the system blindly is a huge mistake. Iâm here to make you wake up, question everything, and take real control of your petâs health. Natura...
THE BUSINESS OF BIRTH - The Dirty Money Behind âSafeâ Births 08.09.2025 53:19
In this episode of Against the Grain , I pull no punches and expose the dirty little money games behind birth . The NHS and maternity care? Letâs just say profit often comes before people. I spill the tea on the cascade of interventions that turn a simple hospital check-in into a full-blown C-section, and how the Group B Streptococcus antibiotic racket messes with your microbiome. We get realabout...
START HERE - Who I am, what I do & why? 04.09.2025 17:36
In the first episode of AgainstThe Grain , I share who I am, why I do what I do, and why it matters. From my journey of healing to my work as a doula and womenâs advocate, this episode is all about freedom, health, and radical self-responsibility . I cover informed choices in pregnancy and birth, my placenta pill-making, andhandcrafted organic skincare. What youâll take away: How natural healing c...
MIDWIVES HATE ME (And Thatâs the Point) 04.09.2025 20:06
In this episode, I share my insights and experiences as a Liverpool-based pregnancy and birth doula. I break down what I actually do, why education about birth is non-negotiable, andhow I support women through pregnancy and labour. I also get real about my approachâpushing for informed choices and standing up for womenâs rights in the medical system. Plus, I chat about postpartum support, why buil...
MIDWIVES VS. DOULAS: Understanding the Differences 04.09.2025 26:58
In this episode of AgainstThe Grain , I get real about the differences between midwives and doulasâand why it matters for your birth. I clear up the myths around doulas, showing how we provide emotional, physical, and informational backup while you navigate pregnancy and birth. I also spill on the struggles midwives face in the healthcare system and why informed consent is non-negotiable. Plus, I...
PLACENTA 101 â Everything you need to know⊠04.09.2025 43:00
In this episode of AgainstThe Grain , I get real about the placentaâyes, that weird-looking organ that everyone ignores. I dive into what it actually does, its cultural significance, and why placentophagy (yep, eating it) can help with postpartum recovery. We chat delayed cord clamping, bust myths, and I empower you to make your own choices about your placenta and postpartum journey. I also break...
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