Life After the NICU: Preterm Birth, Trauma & Long-Term Care In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Dr Margreet Barnardt sits down with Tasmin Bota—Founder and Executive Director of Preemie Connect, Founder of Preemie Baby World, Podcast Host of Life, Luv, Everything, and Parent Representative for the [...]
Maternal Mental Health Explained: Anxiety, Postpartum Depression & Identity In this episode, Dr Margreet Barnardt sits down with Clinical Psychologist and mother of two Kiara Sunder for an honest, compassionate deep dive into maternal mental health. Transitioning into motherhood—a process known as matrescence—brings profound physical, emotional, and [...]
Exercise for Pregnancy and Postpartum In this episode, we sit down with Lee van der Westhuizen, founder of Fit Expectations Pilates, to dive deep into movement, strength, and recovery during pregnancy and postpartum. Whether you're currently expecting, navigating postpartum healing, or curious about the truth behind pelvic [...]
The Truth About Colostrum Harvesting During Pregnancy In this episode, we sit down with Lactation Consultant Samantha Crompton (SACLC / IBCLC) to unpack a massive trend dominating the modern prenatal space: antenatal colostrum harvesting—known clinically as antenatal colostrum expressing. While TikTok, Instagram, and "momfluencers" push specialized consumer [...]
Equipped for the Night: Navigating Baby Sleep with Sr Marion Wing In a world saturated with digital "sleep gurus" and rigid, one-size-fits-all routines, new parents are facing unprecedented anxiety when it comes to infant sleep. In this episode, we sit down with veteran healthcare professional Sister Marion [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Birth is a Life Event, Not a Disease: Navigating Choice and Complexity with Lilo Mthembu In this episode, I sat down with Lilo Mthembu, a private midwife based in Johannesburg who views her role in birth work as a true ministry. Lilo shares her deep-seated philosophy that [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
