The Wisdom of Matriarchs Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Lauren — founder of Clover Yoga Postpartum, postpartum doula, educator, and passionate champion of mothers. We explore the realities of modern motherhood, the forgotten wisdom of postpartum care, and why the first six weeks after birth deserve so much more than a quick check-up and a return to normal. Lauren shares her journey into birth work, the impor...

In this episode, I’m joined by one of my best friend (and silent co-host) for an honest conversation about womanhood, ageing and the growing pressure on women to stay forever young. We explore the beauty industry that profits from our insecurities. We also speak about the messages our daughters are growing up with, the influence of social media and AI, and why ageing is a rite of passage to be hon...

In this episode, I’m joined by Danny Bent — adventurer, speaker, community builder, and leader of transformational experiences that invite people back to themselves through challenge, connection, and the natural world. Danny has lived many lives in one lifetime. From endurance events and wild adventures to deep inner work, psychedelics, men's work, and rites of passage, his path has been one of co...

In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Sowery, the creator of Gut Harmony Mama — a mother, educator, and passionate advocate for a gentler, gut-first approach to starting solids. Her journey began with her eldest child's struggles with eczema, and a growing sense that mainstream weaning advice wasn't addressing the root causes of the health challenges so many children face today. We explore the co...

In this episode, I’m joined by Jane Murdoch — former Chief Information Security Officer, cybersecurity expert, and now a powerful voice in public education around digital identity and data privacy. We dive into the UK government’s growing push toward digital ID, and what’s quietly unfolding beneath the surface — from new director ID requirements, to proposed systems like Gov Wallet, one login, and...

In this episode, I’m joined by Shellie — also known as The Serenity Doula — a birth attendant of more than 20 years who has supported hundreds of families through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood. Shellie shares how her own home birth deepened her commitment to physiological birth and to helping families understand their choices within modern maternity systems. Through humour, st...

In this episode, I’m joined by Trevor Gunn — biochemist, homeopath, and author of some of the most perspective-shifting work I’ve read on illness, immunity, and childhood health. We talk about his journey from the world of pharmaceutical science to the healing path of homeopathy, and how his background in biology has given him a unique lens on health, dis-ease, and the innate intelligence of the b...

In this episode, I’m joined by Alison — a long-time home educator, mother, and fierce campaigner for parental rights and educational freedom. We explore the real implications of the proposed new Schools Bill, and what it could mean — not only for home-educated children, but for all families. Alison speaks to the growing ideological overreach of the state into family life, the dangers of mandatory...

In this episode, I’m joined by Jordan Rassas — also known as The Lionglass — a father, thinker, and fierce advocate for traditional family values and grounded masculine leadership. Jordan shares his journey from becoming a father at 17 to building a family-centred life rooted in devotion, presence, and responsibility. We speak about the embodiment of healthy masculinity, AND MORE! All the way into...

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nathan Riley — OB-GYN, holistic health advocate, and the first man we’ve had on The Wisdom of Matriarchs Podcast. Nathan brings a unique and deeply respectful perspective to the world of birth and womanhood — one shaped by his years working alongside midwives, his departure from conventional medicine, and his commitment to supporting physiological, undisturbed bi...

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Lourdes Orozco — homeopath, healer, and fierce advocate for the Mother-Baby Dyad. We explore the deep, often unspoken bond between mother and child — and how modern culture so often overlooks the energetic, emotional, and physiological connection they share. Lourdes brings her wisdom in homeopathy and healing to the conversation, as we reflect on mater...

In this episode, I’m joined by Carmen — healer, coach, and guide for women walking the path of deep nervous system healing and birth imprint repair. We dive into a powerful conversation about how our earliest experiences, our own births, can leave lasting imprints on the nervous system and ripple into our relationships, our parenting and our work. Carmen shares her personal journey and her approac...

In this episode, I’m joined by Louisa Thomas — core and pelvic floor specialist, mother, and educator supporting women to reconnect with their bodies from the inside out. We speak about postpartum recovery, body literacy, and the long-overdue shift away from shame-based narratives around women’s cores, bodies, and healing timelines. Louisa shares her journey and offers such clarity on pelvic floor...

In this episode, I share a short but potent invitation into the practice of dieta — an ancient pathway of seasonal reset for the body, mind, and spirit. I introduce our Autumn plant ally: Rosehip — a sun-gleaming, heart-healing medicine to carry you through the darker months with vitality, clarity, and care. Are you feeling the pull to slow down, simplify, and reconnect with what truly nourishes y...

In this episode, I’m joined by Emma Barfield — creative mentor, writer, and guide in the world of Human Design. We explore what it means to birth new realities — through motherhood, through creativity, and through deep energetic self-understanding. Emma shares her own journey of reclamation and creative alignment, especially in the wake of birth, business, and becoming more fully herself. We speak...

In this solo special, I share my personal approach to childhood illness, pain, fevers — and why Calpol isn’t part of our family medicine cupboard. This is not medical advice. This is a mother speaking honestly… about what I’ve witnessed, what I’ve learned, and how I now choose to walk with my children through the inevitable ups and downs of their health journeys. I speak about the role of fever, t...

In this episode, I’m joined by my best friend Lauren — a mother of three and one of the women I’m most proud to walk this path of motherhood alongside. Together, we open up a raw and honest conversation about health, parenting, and the controversial terrain of the big V. Like me, Lauren has been on a long, winding, soul-searching — and well-researched — journey into children’s health, natural immu...

In this episode, I’m joined by my best friend Lauren — a mother of three and one of the women I’m most proud to walk this path of motherhood alongside. Together, we open up a raw and honest conversation about health, parenting, and the controversial terrain of the big V. Like me, Lauren has been on a long, winding, soul-searching — and well-researched — journey into children’s health, natural immu...

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jane Donegan — GP, homeopath, and a deeply experienced voice in the world of children’s health. We explore her journey from conventional medicine to a more holistic, integrated view of health — one that centres the body’s innate wisdom. Our conversation weaves through childhood illness, fever management, natural immunity, and the wider cultural norms that so ofte...

In this special episode, I share on the magic of St Johns Wort, the plant ally of midsummer AND the heart of the dieta: a sacred, holistic practice of purification for the mind, body, and soul. We explore the pillars of this Summer offering: simplifying what we eat , clearing what we consume digitally , and devoting daily space to the sacred . Our plant ally for this round is St Worts Wort, a deep...

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Emily — mother, medicine maker and the heart behind Autumn Blossoms. We explore the quiet power of plant spirit connection, ancestral remembrance, and the weaving of ritual into daily family life. Through tender conversation and personal stories, we speak of nettle, mugwort, and other green allies… the ones that walk beside us in motherhood and healing. We...

In this episode, I’m joined by Debs Neiger, a wise, grounded, and fiercely loving Independent Midwife. We speak about the many layers of birth, motherhood, and midwifery — from systemic challenges to personal choices. Debs shares her lived experience walking alongside women as they navigate birth in all its forms. We explore the need for nuance in a world that often deals in extremes, and the impo...

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Sophie Eloise — mother, wisdom-seeker and calligraphy artist. We speak about what it means to try and live well in a toxic world… not from fear, but from deep intention. Together we explore the hidden layers of modern life — from the food we eat to the products we use — and the subtle but powerful impact they have on our bodies, our children, and our wider...

In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Tovar, also known as The Primal Priestess. Quantum Midwife. We dive into a rooted, real conversation about natural parenting, radical responsibility and creating a life that reflects your values from the inside out. Hannah shares her journey from a traditional Christian upbringing to embracing a lifestyle shaped by freebirth, homeschooling, and ancestral wisdo...

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Erica Marmai : relationship coach, truth-teller, and guide for conscious connection. We dive into the messy beauty of relationships… what it really takes to stay connected when life feels overwhelming, when stress creeps in, when old wounds resurface. We explore communication styles, attachment needs, parenting patterns, and the power of regular check...