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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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). [...]
Revolutionising Maternity Care with Dr. Howard Manyonga In this insightful episode, Dr. Margreet sits down with Dr. Howard Manyonga, a distinguished Ob-Gyn and the visionary founder of Network One Health (Pty) Ltd. Join us as Dr. Manyonga shares his rich background and diverse experiences in the healthcare [...]
A Conversation on Water Birth with Midwife Ester Join us as we explore the world of waterbirth with Ester, a highly experienced advanced midwife. We'll discuss her journey, the benefits of waterbirth, address common concerns, and delve into the practicalities of this empowering birthing option. Ester is [...]
