Smarter Solutions for Recurring UTIs in Pregnancy and Beyond Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, but when they become a recurring nightmare—or flare up during pregnancy and postpartum—the stakes become much higher. Many women find themselves trapped in a cycle of repeated antibiotic use, relying on traditional [...]
Trusting the Model: How Midwife-Led Care Transformed Gabriella Szabo’s Birth Story What happens when your dream of a ‘natural birth’ turns into a whirlwind of medical interventions? In this episode, we sit down with Gabriella Szabo—homeschooling mom and advocate for informed birth—as she pulls back the curtain on [...]
Why Most Probiotics Fail: Gut Health & Your Second Brain Did you know your gut is often called your "Second Brain"? From your mood and mental clarity to your immune system’s strength, it all starts in your microbiome. In this episode, we sit down with Jason Stewart, the [...]
100 Episodes Strong: The Vision Behind Sensitive Midwifery and Sister Lilian Centre We hit the big 1-0-0! To celebrate this incredible milestone, your host steps into the guest chair to offer a rare, deep dive into the "why" behind the entire movement: Sensitive Midwifery and the Sister Lilian [...]
How Hidden Toxins Affect Women's Hormones and Health: A Young Midwife's Discovery As a midwife, Lungile Gamede started noticing a surge in conditions like debilitating periods, PCOS, and endometriosis among the young girls in her community. But her journey started even closer to home: Lungile herself struggled with [...]
Give preterm babies a strong start for a brighter future This episode features a conversation with Professor Welma Lubbe, a leading expert in the field of prematurity. Professor Welma Lubbe is a professor in nursing and midwifery at North-West University. Her research focuses on the care of premature [...]
Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond In this episode, we sit down with Ian Wheeler, the founder of Pegasus Homeopathics, to demystify the world of homeopathy and explore its safe and effective use during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Ian shares his fascinating journey from a traditional pharmacist to [...]
The Genesis Clinic Story: From Closure to Rebirth In this heartfelt and informative episode, we sit down with Jude Polack, the visionary founder of the original Genesis Clinic in Saxonworld, Johannesburg. Jude takes us on a journey through the history of this beloved birthing facility, from its inception [...]
The Gift of Breastmilk: Why Every Drop Matters In this powerful episode, we sit down with Simphiwe Joyce Delhi, a passionate Donated Breastmilk Coordinator. As a mother, mentor and advocate for breastfeeding, Joyce shares her inspiring journey and her work with the South African Breastmilk Reserve (SABR). Join [...]
