Our Life On Earth

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, and full-moon rituals aren’t just d...

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, intentional decisions to receive ...

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 depression

• The ongoing conversat...

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 honour the sacredness of the...

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 work training autonomous birt...

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 what safety really mean...

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 — and her work as a babywe...

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 are intimately connecte...

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 mental health, priorities, and...

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 book and guru reco...

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

Caroline shares he...

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 babies she’s carried and h...

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 that clears the fluff...

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 empowerment

This conversat...

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 us to one of her o...

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 accessing safe, culturally competent...

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 in lunar rituals, t...

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 systems.

We also discuss:

• Judit...

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 Midwifery Council (NMC)

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