The Wisdom of Matriarchs Podcast

Jane Murdoch: Cyber Security and Data Privacy

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:12:00 GMT

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 unique identifiers for children linked to education and wellbeing.

Jane breaks down how these systems, while often presented as convenience or safety, could collectively create a framework for increased monitoring, control, and restriction — touching everything from banking and travel to access to services.

We speak about data desensitisation, the risks of big tech logins, wearable health tracking, and the shift toward a cashless society — and what this could mean for personal freedom over time.

Importantly, Jane also shares practical steps we can take now to protect our privacy, from understanding GDPR rights, to using alternative platforms, creating separation between identities, and becoming more conscious of the digital footprints we leave behind.

This is a conversation that invites awareness, discernment, and responsibility in a rapidly changing world.

Connect with Jane:

🌿 Instagram / Platforms: www.instrgam.com/thejanemurdoch

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Shellie Serentiy Doula

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:11:00 GMT

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, storytelling, and her work online, she shines a light on the real experiences many women encounter in maternity care — from the pressures placed on parents late in pregnancy, to the cascade of interventions that can follow routine monitoring and unnecessary procedures.

We speak about informed consent, the culture of coercion that can exist within birth spaces, and what it means to become untethered from societal conditioning so families can make decisions that are truly their own — whether that’s undisturbed birth, hospital birth, or a planned cesarean.

This conversation is honest, insightful, and deeply empowering for anyone preparing for birth, working in birth, or reflecting on their own experiences within the system.

Connect with Shellie:

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theserenitydoula

🌿 Birth Untethered Podcast with Kemi Birth Joy Johnson

🌿 WEBSITE and CONTACT: https://www.theserenitydoula.co.uk/

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Trevor Gunn

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:11:00 GMT

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 body.

This conversation covers vaccine efficacy, childhood illness, symptom meaning, and how reductionist medicine has shaped the way we fear and respond to sickness — often to our own detriment. Trevor offers a deeply researched, grounded perspective that bridges science with soul.

For any parent wanting to understand health differently — not through fear, but through awareness and trust — this episode is essential.

📚 Learn more about Trevor & his work:

🌿 Website: https://www.trevorgunn.com

🌿 Books: Vaccines: A Parent’s Dilemma, Health, Disease & The Human Condition, The Science of Health & Healing

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The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:07:00 GMT

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 registration for children not in school, and the broader erosion of privacy, autonomy, and trust. We unpack concerns around inaccurate data handling, the real safeguarding issues being overlooked, and the urgent need for public awareness and action.

This episode is an essential listen for parents, educators, and anyone concerned with protecting children’s wellbeing, family sovereignty, and the right to choose what’s best for your child.

📌 Explore and support the campaign:

➡️ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/stopthecwsbill

➡️Go fund me:https://www.gofundme.com/f/stop-the-childrens-wellbeing-and-schools-bill?attribution_id=sl:66809e6e-131a-4862-976a-89b44326393a&lang=en_GB&ts=1765032745&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

➡️ Rally Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1112084017244494?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

➡️ Substack:substack https://homeeducationaction.substack.com/

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The Lionglass: Jordan Rassas

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:07:00 GMT

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 the cultural shifts we’re living through and the need for men to rise in support of family, unity, and home as the foundation of a thriving society.

This episode is a powerful listen for anyone longing to see stronger, steadier, heart-led men walking the path of parenthood and protection — and for women seeking resonance in this kind of partnership.

Connect with Jordan:

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionglass

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Nathan Riley: The Holistic OBGYN

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:07:00 GMT

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 birth.

We speak about birth as transformation — emotional, physical, spiritual, and archetypal.

About the systems that suppress women’s power.

And about what happens when we return to trust, reverence, and safety in the birth space.

This is a powerful episode for women, birth workers, partners, and anyone ready to rethink the way we bring life into the world — and the ripple effect it creates across generations.

Connect with Nathan:

🌿 Website: https://www.belovedholistics.com

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanrileyobgyn

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Lourdes Well of Being

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:07:00 GMT

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 maternal instinct, the role of fear in illness, and the subtle ways society pushes parents away from their knowing.

We speak about real experiences, cultural pressure, and what it means to hold space for both mother and baby — without fragmenting the experience.

This episode is for mothers ready to reclaim their intuition, return to simplicity, and tend to the dyad with reverence and trust.

Connect with Lourdes:

🌿 Website https://www.lourdesorozcowellbeing.co.uk/

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lourdeswellofbeing

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Carmen Rocha

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:49:44 GMT

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 approach to healing through energetic processes, emotional intelligence work, and somatic therapies. We speak about the connection between trauma and creativity, the role of the body in long-term healing, and what it looks like to support our children’s emotional landscape while tending to our own.

This episode is for any woman who senses that her patterns run deeper than the surface… and is ready to return to the body to begin the work.

Connect with Carmen:

🌿 Website: https://stan.store/thecarmenrocha

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarmenrocha

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Louisa Thomas

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:07:00 GMT

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 health, core strength, abdominal separation and feel good in your own body — especially after birth.

This is a powerful episode for any woman who’s felt let down by the medical system, confused by postpartum advice, or simply ready to come home to herself through movement, strength, and self-trust.

Connect with Louisa:

🌿 Website: https://www.louisathomas.co.uk

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_louisa_thomas

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Dieta Special: Autumn 2025& Rosehip

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:49:36 GMT

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 you?

This episode offers a glimpse into what’s inside the Autumn Dieta container — a guided seasonal space to detox, restore, and align through ritual, devotion, and the wisdom of the plants.

✨ For full details & booking: https://ryecroftwellness.co.uk/autumn-dieta/

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Emma Barfield

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:07:00 GMT

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 about Human Design as a map for remembering who you are, and how to work with your energy — not against it.

We also touch on the sacred dance between consuming and creating, and what it means to live from your design, not just learn about it.

This conversation is for women feeling the pull to do things differently — in business, in motherhood, and in the ways they bring their gifts to the world.

Connect with Emma:

🌿 Website: https://www.emmabarfield.com

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma.barfield

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Jules Solo - On Calpol, Fevers, and Trusting the Body

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:07:06 GMT

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, the risks of over-intervention, the culture of instant relief, and how we’ve been conditioned to fear discomfort — both our children’s and our own. I explore the ingredients in common children’s medicines, the disruption they may cause, and the wider conversation about natural immunity and trust.

This episode is for parents who are curious, concerned, or simply ready to reframe the way we meet pain and healing in the home.

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PART 2: Health, Motherhood and the Courage to Question

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT

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 immunity, and what it really means to take radical responsibility. We speak about personal experiences, intuition, medical culture, and the many layers that inform our choices as mothers.

This episode is for those who are asking questions. Those who feel the weight of decision-making. And those who want to mother in alignment with both love and clarity.

We refer to a couple of Dr's and books here:

Dr Jayne Donegan who was on episode 18: https://www.jayne-donegan.co.uk/ Dr, mother and researcher. She has many e-books.

Dr Suzanne Humphries: https://drsuzanne.net/ is the world famous Dr and Author of Dissolving Illusions - if you have questions. read this book!

Trevor Gunn: https://trevorgunn.com/ UK based, Author of @A Mother's Dilema, He is Homeopath who has spent years researching for his several books on children's health and vaccines.

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Health, Motherhood and the Courage to Question

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:07:00 GMT

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.

This episode is for those who are asking questions. Those who feel the weight of decision-making. And those who want to mother in alignment with both love and clarity.

We refer to a couple of Dr's and books here:

Dr Jayne Donegan who was on episode 18: https://www.jayne-donegan.co.uk/ Dr, mother and researcher. She has many e-books.

Dr Suzanne Humphries: https://drsuzanne.net/ is the world famous Dr and Author of Dissolving Illusions - if you have questions. read this book!

Trevor Gunn: https://trevorgunn.com/ UK based, Author of @A Mother's Dilema, He is Homeopath who has spent years researching for his several books on children's health and vaccines.

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Dr Jayne Donegan: Childhood Illnesses

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:07:00 GMT

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 often disconnect us from common sense. We speak about medical fear, the role of nutrition and fresh air, and the importance of informed choice when it comes to childhood interventions, including vaccines.

This episode offers grounded insight and quiet courage for parents who want to understand more, trust their instincts, and lead from a place of clarity — not fear.

Connect with Jane:

Jayne isn't on socials, but you can get intouch with her here: https://www.jayne-donegan.co.uk/

She holds online lectures, seminars and consults 121.

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Jayne isn't on socials, but you can get intouch with her here:

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Solo short: St John's Wort Special

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:16:23 GMT

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 deeply healing plant, know as bottled Sunlight!

OUr upcoming Solar Glow nine-day guided journey begins on JULY 14th, and includes daily calls, prompts, and a supportive container for those called to walk this path together.

If you're craving clarity, softness, and a reset rooted in deep earth wisdom... this one's for you.

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Emily Autumn Blossoms

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:07:00 GMT

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 reflect on the rhythms that hold us — from simple routines to sacred ceremony — and the deep nourishment found in living with the land.

This episode is a gentle reminder that the medicine we seek is often right beneath our feet.

Connect with Emily:

🌿 Website: https://autumnblossoms.co.uk/

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blossomsautumn/

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Debs Neiger Midwifery, Motherhood and the Power of Nuance

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:07:00 GMT

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 importance of continuity, consent,and care that truly centres birthing.

This conversation is for anyone holding space for birth — in body, spirit, or community — for longing for a path that is both empowered and deeply human.

Connect with Debs:

🌿 Website: https://www.debsneigerindependentmidwife.co.uk/

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debsagos

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Living Well in a Toxic World: With Sophie Eloise

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:07:00 GMT

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 communities. We speak about choosing consciously, educating our children, and creating a home that honours health, clarity, and care.

This conversation is for anyone walking the path of natural living and looking to hold both integrity and grace in the choices they make.

Connect with Sophie:

🌿 Website: https://sophieeloisecalligraphy.co.uk/

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie.eloise.calligraphy

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The Primal Priestess - Hannah Tovar

Wed, 28 May 2025 06:07:00 GMT

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 wisdom.

We speak about normalising nudity in the home, conscious choices around food and screens, and how to hold steady in a world that often pulls us away from our instincts. She shares her work, quieting the busy and creating a truly soul led business.

This episode is an offering for anyone consciously thinking the way they live, parent, lead and are in business: especially mothers walking the path less travelled.

Connect with Hannah:

🌿 Website: https://www.primalpriestess.com/

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprimalpriestess/

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Erica Marmai: Relationship Coach

Thu, 22 May 2025 06:07:00 GMT

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-ins. Erica shares so much wisdom on navigating triggers, meeting yourself in the discomfort, and choosing growth, over and over again.

This conversation is tender, real, and full of gold. Whether you're navigating long-term love, healing old wounds, or wanting to show up more fully in relationship, this one’s for you.

Connect with Erica:

🌿 Website: https://www.ericamarmai.com/

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relate_better_with_erica/

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Eva Lake: Soul Doula

Wed, 14 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

IN this episode I am speaking to my dear friend, Eva Lake, Energy Healer, Holistic Therapist and End of Life doula. We take about the role of death doulas, the societal attitudes towards death, the process of grieving beyond death and her personal experiences. The conversation touches on topics such as end-of-life care, the importance of radical responsibility, and transformative spiritual journeys. We also touch on her journey with Quakerism and the profound impact of community and silent contemplation in her life. Is potent and profound one. I hope you enjoy.

If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1 every bit helps bring more wisdom your way!

Connect with Eva:

🌿 Website: https://www.moonhivehealing.com/

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eva_lake_moonhive/

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Dieta Special:

Thu, 01 May 2025 17:08:44 GMT

In this special episode, I share the heart of the dieta: a sacred, holistic practice of purification for the mind, body, and soul.

We explore the pillars of this spring’s offering: simplifying what we eat, clearing what we consume digitally, and devoting daily space to the sacred.

Our plant ally for this round is nettle, ancient, nourishing, fiercely alive.

A tonic for the system and a guide in these changing seasons.

This nine-day guided journey begins on May 7, and includes daily calls, prompts, and a supportive container for those called to walk this path together.

If you're craving clarity, softness, and a reset rooted in deep earth wisdom... this one's for you.

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My Mother. And mothering through the generations

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the Wisdom of Matriarchs Podcast, host Jules drop into conversation with her own mother. About the journey of motherhood, family dynamics, and personal growth. They discuss the evolution of parenting approaches, the importance of community support, and the challenges of balancing modern pressures with traditional values. The discussion delves into topics like natural living, nutrition, emotional wellness, breastfeeding, and the impact of technology on children. The episode is a reflective exploration of what it means to be a fulfilled woman and mother and Grandmother in today's world.

If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1 every bit helps bring more wisdom your way!

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Alex Alchemy: Medicine Woman

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I’m in deep conversation with Alex Pardy—ex-medical doctor turned medicine woman, space holder, and guide through the world of psychedelics and men’s work.

We talk about her journey from conventional medicine to working with ayahuasca, frog medicine, and mushrooms, and how the West still struggles to accept these powerful tools. We explore the emotional health of men, the role of initiations, and how we can raise boys with emotional depth and presence.

We also speak about balancing allopathic and natural medicine, conscious parenting, and the need for healthy masculine development in this shifting world.

Alex shares about her upcoming UK-based work, including masterminds for men and tree wisdom diets.

If you’re curious about psychedelics, masculine healing, or reimagining the path of medicine, this one’s for you.

Connect with Alex:

🌿 Website: https://www.alchemywithalex.com/

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alchemy_with_alex/

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Jules: A life's work and why....

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:44 GMT

In this episode, my silent co- host Lauren runs the show and dives into the deeper meaning of spiritual practices & ritual, how they shape personal growth, mothering, and natural, cyclical living. I share my journey into 'spirituality' and the balance between structured knowledge and intuition.

We explore the power of honoring cycles, reconnecting with earth-based traditions, and how ritual can transform daily life. Plus, we introduce Roots to Ritual, our new experiential course for those wanting to deepen their connection to ancient wisdom.

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Lourdes Orozco -Homeopath and Channel

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:48:24 GMT

In this episode of The Wisdom of Matriarchs, I’m joined by my dear friend Lourdes Orozco—homeopath, Reiki master, and psychic. We dive into her incredible journey from theater studies lecturer to holistic healer, exploring the power of intuitive healing, the messages behind our symptoms, and the role of rites of passage in transformation. We also talk about the importance of self-love, slow living, and taking radical responsibility for our well-being.

If you're ready to tune into yourself on a deeper level, this episode is for you!

✨ Connect with Lourdes:

🔮 Website: https://www.lourdesorozcohomeopathymediumship.com/

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The Tit Witch - Rea Halstead

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:39:32 GMT

In this episode I speak with Rea Halstead AKA The Tit Witch...infant feeding specialist, midwife, and lactation consultant. We look at all aspects of breastfeeding, including our personal experiences, challenges, and societal pressures that influence mothers' feeding choices, breastfeeding benefits as well as feeding journey grief. Rea shares her professional journey, from working in the NHS to providing specialized care for vulnerable women, and offers essential advice for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

Connect with Rea:

🌿 Website: https://www.reahalstead.co.uk/

🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reahalstead_titwitch

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Louise Breathwork The SpXce

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:34:18 GMT

In this episode of The Wisdom of Matriarchs, I’m joined by my dear friend the amazing Louise Mortier of The SpXce, breathwork facilitator and cold therapy guide.

We dive deep into the science behind cold therapy and breathwork—how they support the nervous system, boost immunity, build stress resilience, and have a profound impact on mental and physical well-being. Louise also shares the magic of conscious connected breathwork and why these practices are so much more than just a trend.

If you’re curious about how breath and cold exposure can transform your health, this episode is for you!

✨ Connect with Louise:

🧊 Website: https://www.thespxce.co.uk/

🧊 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespxce.uk#

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Kemi Birth Joy Johnson -

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:02:59 GMT

In this episode I speak to Kemi Birth Joy Johnson. Renowned birth keeper, Mother, Grandmother and advocate for women and babies. We delve into her journey from her childhood to becoming an empowerer of women she is today.

Kemi shares her experiences as an NHS midwife and the abuse she witnessed, which led her to independent midwifery, then resigning her licence to become a birthkeeper.

She discusses the harmful practices in industrialized birth. And their long term effects.

As well as the importance of intact physiological birth for whole health of both mother and baby.

If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1 every bit helps bring more wisdom your way!

You can connect with Queen Kemi via Instagram www.instagram.com/kemibirthjoyjohnson and her website www.kemibirthjoyjohnson.com

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Simona Motherwell

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:02:34 GMT

In this episode of The Wisdom of Matriarchs, I’m chatting with Simona—naturopath, health and nutrition coach, and all-around powerhouse in women’s wellness. We dive into holistic health, gut health, postpartum recovery, sleep, stress, and why whole foods matter more than just popping supplements. Simona shares her own journey into naturopathy, balancing motherhood with self-care, and challenging the norms around food and lifestyle.

If you’re into real, honest conversations about taking charge of your health, this one’s for you!

Connect with Simona:

🌿 Website: motherwellcoaching.com

🌿 Instagram: @mother.well.coaching

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Welcome to the Matriarchs: A First Look sneak peek

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:30:21 GMT

In this first episode, consider it a vibe check—a little taste of what’s to come. I’m joined by my friend, my soul sister, my silent partner, Lauren, as we set the tone for what’s ahead. We touch on so many things: birth, breastfeeding, menstrual blood art, vasectomies, dentistry, personal growth, and of course, our hopes and plans for this podcast.

If you're enjoying the conversations we share, I’d be so grateful if you’d consider supporting the show through https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1.

Every contribution helps keep this small business going, improves the podcast, and brings more meaningful conversations your way.

And please, please—leave a review, give us some stars, share the podcast, or drop a comment! It truly makes a difference in getting these conversations out to more people.

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