In this episode, Julia chats with Danielle Liddick from Nest about how “nesting parties” can replace traditional baby showers with practical, meaningful postpartum support. Discover how postpartum professionals can help families prepare for life after birth by building their village before the baby arrives.

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Katerina Koukaki from Mothering Days. Together we discuss the realities of working as a postpartum doula in Berlin, why so many of her clients use health insurance to access her services, and how to support parents with realistic expectations around sleep and feeding. At the core of this conversation, we explore the cultural shift needed to move from crisis-based support to proactive, universal postpartum care.

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Janine Armfield from Blossom Doula Care. Together we discuss Janine’s transition from nursing to postpartum doula work and the evolution of her business. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of educating families, especially grandparents, about newborn care.

I chat with Meaghan Beames from Beames CST. Together we discuss craniosacral therapy, its benefits for babies, and Meaghan’s journey as a solopreneur expanding her practice. At the core of this conversation, we explore how Meaghan’s work enables doulas and midwives to offer infant CST directly to their clients.

I chat with Rachael Rose of Together, a women’s circle facilitator training. We discuss her challenging journey into motherhood, doula work, and creating transformative women's circles. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of starting imperfectly and learning as you go.

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Ashley Wilson from Phlox Postpartum. Together we discuss Ashley's background in yoga and Ayurveda, how she started a postpartum care service, and the unique challenges of working with families. At the core of this conversation, we explore how to help people feel empowered in the work of mothering.

I chat with Newborn Mothers Ayla Judd from Blossom Motherhood. Together we discuss Ayla's transition from a massage therapist to a postpartum professional, her experience studying with Newborn Mothers, and the development of her business. At the core of this conversation, we explore holistic care that celebrates and nurtures mothers.

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Jessica Prescott from Mama Goodness. Together we discuss authoring recipe books, doula photography, and the evolution of Jessica’s business model from meal delivery to postpartum support. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of balance in career and life.

Dusk Liney interviews Julia Jones on her year at Newborn Mothers in 2024. Learn how the economic downturn shifted Julia’s business goals, peek behind the scenes of a successful business, and learn what’s in store for next year.

Julia Jones chats with singer-songwriter Claire Tonti. They explore the power of creativity to share the collective story of motherhood. They discuss Claire’s experience of matrescence, creativity as a window to ourselves, and reclaiming artistry as mothers.

Julia Jones chats with Lucy Peach, author of Period Queen. They explore the power of the menstrual cycle. They discuss periods, creativity and inclusive workplaces.

Julia Jones chats with Dusk Liney, a trauma-sensitive birth and postpartum professional, on the importance of trauma-sensitive care and how to support survivors to create safer postpartum experiences. They reflect on Dusk’s own story of navigating motherhood as a survivor of abuse and the broader themes that people who have experienced trauma face within motherhood.

Julia Jones chats with Stephanie O'Brien from Postpartum with Steph. They explore how postpartum care providers can better support plus-size women. They discuss why BMI shouldn’t be used as a sole indicator of health, what it’s like navigating the hospital system as a plus-size woman, and how Steph’s personal experience led her to become a postpartum doula.

Podcast interview with Sami Stewart on building a stable and secure doula business.

Podcast interview with Julia Jones on her year at Newborn Mothers.

Podcast interview with Lizzie Williamson on how two-minute moves can change our experience of motherhood.

Podcast interview with Amy Marshall on how to reclaim nourishment and support postpartum.

Podcast interview with Sophie Brock on writing a new narrative beyond the social construction of motherhood.

Podcast interview with Katie Cortés on Finding ways of improving sleep for everybody.

Podcast interview with Amanda Stinton on a strengths-based approach to maternal mental health.