Afleveringen
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In this episode of Our Life on Earth, Reign sits down with Charlotte for a raw and deeply honest conversation about addiction, recovery, and motherhood. Charlotte shares her journey from heroin dependence to healing, her experience navigating methadone treatment, and her discovery of alternative approaches like sodium ascorbate. Together they explore the failures of social services, the stigma faced by pregnant women who use drugs, and what real compassion and support could look like for vulnerable families.
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In this heartfelt conversation, Jennifer opens up about her decision to become a single mother and the emotional, cultural, and practical realities of that choice. She reflects on the moment she decided to conceive, the support she received from her family, and the challenges of navigating modern expectations around relationships, gender roles, and parenting.
Together, Reign and Jennifer explore how shifting social norms are reshaping what family means today — from redefining partnership to embracing motherhood on one’s own terms. They discuss the balance between career and caregiving, the freedom that comes with self-trust, and the courage it takes to follow your intuition when life doesn’t fit the traditional script.
Keywords: single motherhood, solo parenting, motherhood journey, family support, modern relationships, women's empowerment, Reign Lawrence podcast.
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In this episode, Reign and AMWU dive deep into the dance between codependency and interdependence — in friendships, family, and community. We share personal stories of setting boundaries, breaking old relationship patterns, and learning how to support others without losing ourselves in the process.
We explore the role of somatic work in healing trauma, how self-perception shapes what we manifest, and why independence doesn’t mean isolation. AMWU opens up about her journey of building a self-sufficient community in Jamaica, while Reign reflects on embracing codependency as a framework for growth and sovereignty.
From navigating past relationships to celebrating new beginnings — including Onyx’s milestone toothless smile — this conversation offers an honest look at how we can grow individually and together.
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In this episode, Reign is joined by breathwork facilitator Eve McNaghten for a deep dive into the female nervous system, menstrual cycles, and the transformative power of conscious connected breathwork. Eve shares her journey of coming off the pill, healing early menstrual trauma, and discovering how breathwork can both nurture and destabilize depending on a woman’s cycle and the method used.
Together, they explore:
Why women need a cyclical approach to breathwork
How trauma lives in the body and can be released through breath
The role of hormones in shaping stress and emotional responses
The impact of cycle awareness on relationships and intimacy
Wider reflections on culture, patriarchy, and our disconnection from the body
This conversation is raw, honest, and full of insight into what it means to reclaim the wisdom of the body and live more fully in tune with our cycles.
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I'm joined by sexologist, Sarah Peart. Our conversation covers Sarah's journey into sexology and her background in sexual education. We explore various aspects of sexual health and education, including historical developments in contraception, the impact of pornography on young people, and Sarah's work with the Y.M.C.A. sexual health outreach team in Wales. The discussion ranges from masculinity, gender relations, and the importance of comprehensive sexual education.
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In my latest conversation with self-proclaimed shit-sandwich peddler Tony from TranscendingTimes.org, we got into why he calls himself a shit sandwich purveyor — because the truths he shares aren’t sweet or easy to swallow, but they’re what he sees as necessary.
He argues that what’s often called the “new age” is really a “new cage”. Things like yoga retreats, ayahuasca ceremonies, men’s circles, and full-moon rituals aren’t just distractions — they’re sedation. They pacify people into thinking they’re “awakening,” while in reality, they’re being lulled back to sleep.
For Tony, this isn’t harmless. He believes it makes you more vulnerable to being recycled right back into the “soul-cycle” after death — stuck in the same loop, never breaking free.
So what’s the alternative? To engage fully with life here and now: work, create, revolt, take responsibility, build something real. That’s the point of being human, he says — to resist passivity and take up your actual role in the matrix of life.
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In this final episode of Season 1, I speak with Barbara Esther about physiological birth, medical sovereignty, and the nuanced journey of navigating reproductive technologies with discernment.
Barbara shares:
Her experience as a 48-year-old woman midway through a pregnancy conceived with assisted technology
How and when she became disillusioned with the Canadian maternity system
Her bold, intentional decisions to receive some forms of care but not others
And her choice to work with a traditional birth attendant outside the institutional model
This is a deep dive into the complexity of informed choice, ageism in maternity care, and the reclamation of personal authority in pregnancy and birth.
🔗 Learn more about Barbara's work at:barbararecommends.cominstagram.com/reclaim.sovereign.birth
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In this episode, I speak with Naomi, aka The Psychedelic Doula, about the transformative potential of psychedelic plant medicines — particularly in the realms of healing, motherhood, and expanded consciousness.
We discuss:
The difference between tripping and microdosing
The work of Dr. James Fadiman and the Microdosing Institute
The 2016 Lancet study on psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression
The ongoing conversation around the legalisation of plant medicines
Naomi also shares her passion for creating safe, intentional spaces for mothers exploring alternative paths to healing and growth.
🧠 Interested in the Mushrooms & Motherhood survey?Stay tuned for updates or connect directly with Naomi to take part.
📖 Reference:Lancet 2016 — Psilocybin with psychological support for treatment-resistant depression: an open-label feasibility study
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In this episode, I’m joined by Zarina Ayyub — known as @zarina_the_doula — a birthworker with over 12 years of experience walking alongside women through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
We discuss:
The profound transformation Zarina experienced after finding the right doula training for her
Why so many women are feeling disillusioned with institutional maternity services
How birth attendants can honour the sacredness of their role without compromising their values
The importance of integrity, not just information, in doula education
Zarina shares her deep respect for The Center for Doula Pathways, the course she now recommends to aspiring doulas and radical birthworkers alike.
🔗 Learn more at: centerfordoulapathways.com
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In this episode, I speak with Nicola Goodall — birth attendant trainer, herbalist, and author of 10 Essential Oils for the Childbearing Year.
We trace the dark, often violent origins of the obstetric system and explore how the industrialisation of birth has shaped the landscape we see today.
Nicola shares:
The history behind the rise of obstetrics and the erasure of traditional birthkeepers
Her work training autonomous birth attendants
Her herbal practice — making remedies and tinctures from local plants
And how we can reconnect with ancestral wisdom to reimagine the future of birth
This episode is a rich tapestry of history, healing, and the call to remember.
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n this episode, I speak with Leonie Rainbird Savin about the realities and risks of choosing to freebirth in a system that often punishes autonomy.
We discuss:
Why some women choose to birth without medical professionals present
The punitive responses from children’s services and other state bodies
How coercion, surveillance, and fear are weaponised against mothers who step outside the system
And what safety really means when it comes to birth
This is an urgent conversation about bodily sovereignty, parental rights, and the fight to keep birth free from institutional control.
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In this raw and powerful episode, I speak with Chan, aka @zenwithchan, about the reality of birth sabotage and her experience of a caesarean that was anything but empowering.
She shares:
How her choices and instincts were overruled during labour
The emotional aftermath of a birth that left her feeling robbed
The moment she vowed: “I will never do that again.”
And how she is now using her voice — and her work as a babywearing consultant — to support others in reclaiming connection and confidence in the postpartum space
This episode is a testament to resilience, awakening, and the fierce reclamation of autonomous birth.
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In this episode, I speak with Natalie Amari, founder of Aligning Beliefs for Abundance, about stepping out of the comfort zone and into deep soul-level transformation.
We explore:
How Natalie’s practice helps people identify and release limiting beliefs
The success stories that have emerged from her work
The soul’s journey, both individually and collectively
And how trauma, healing, and abundance are intimately connected
Natalie also references the powerful work of Dr. Joy De Gruy, which you can explore at joydegruy.com
This is a soulful conversation for those ready to challenge the programming, expand their capacity, and align with their purpose.
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In this episode, I talk with Obi, founder of Greenflo Fitness, about the often-overlooked intersection of neurodivergence, wellbeing, and fatherhood.
We dive into:
Obi’s experience with chronic illness in childhood — and the holistic practices that supported his healing
The difference between fitness and wellbeing in a world obsessed with aesthetics
How becoming a father at 40 has shaped his mental health, priorities, and sense of self
This is an honest, powerful conversation that opens the door for more expansive dialogues around parenting, masculinity, and the journey of self-transformation.
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In this episode, I chat with Charllene, aka @charl_themumscoach, about all things mental wellbeing, motherhood, and what it means for mums to finally start putting themselves first.
We cover:
Mental health across pregnancy and postpartum
How mindset work can shift everything
Fitness and wellbeing that actually fits around motherhood — not the other way around
Charllene also shares some of her top book and guru recommendations that have supported her journey, including:
You’re a Badass by Jen Sincero
Eckhart Tolle
Abraham Hicks
Jay Shetty
Gabrielle Bernstein
Deepak Chopra
This is a feel-good, no-fluff episode for mums ready to reclaim their energy and power.
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In this episode, I talk with Caroline Spear — a homeopath, placenta encapsulation specialist, and certified Gut and Psychology Practitioner — about the deep connections between nutrition, ancestry, and emotional wellbeing.
We explore:
How diet and gut health impact mental and physical healing
The wisdom in ancestral food traditions
Why nutrition is foundational to holistic recovery and resilience
Caroline shares her insights on healing through nourishment — not restriction — and reminds us that the gut is both a physical and emotional centre.
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In this intimate episode, I speak with Genelva Meikle of @empressdoula about her experiences supporting and navigating physiological miscarriage — both within the mainstream system and through holistic, sovereign care.
We talk about:
The emotional and spiritual dimensions of pregnancy loss
The difference between medicalised vs intuitive miscarriage support
Genelva’s own psychic connection to the babies she’s carried and held
What it means to honour grief, fertility, and rebirth on our own terms
This episode is a sacred space for truth, healing, and reclaiming autonomy in the most vulnerable of transitions.
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In this episode, I chat with Sarah Halderson of @birthlife_uk to unpack what hypnobirthing really is — and what it isn’t.
We bust some common myths and get real about:
How hypnobirthing supports physiological birth
Why it’s not about being “calm and quiet” at all costs
And how it can empower birthing people to work with their bodies and instincts
This is a practical, down-to-earth conversation that clears the fluff and brings clarity to one of the most misunderstood birth prep tools out there.
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In this episode, I speak with Lori Parker of @loriparkerwombwisdom about the rising wave of cycle awareness and the return to menstrual sovereignty.
We discuss:
The wisdom held within the menstrual cycle
Fertility awareness methods as natural contraception
The concept of inner seasons and how they shape energy, productivity, and rest
The broader revolution underway in women’s health and empowerment
This conversation is a nourishing deep-dive into how reconnecting with the cyclical body can change everything — from relationships to work to wellbeing.
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In this episode, I speak with Jo Dunn of Kindred Birth and the Kensal Birth Collective about the art of birth-keeping and the decline of traditional midwifery within institutional systems.
We explore:
What it means to truly hold space for physiological birth
The erosion of midwifery wisdom under regulation
Why reclaiming autonomy is vital for birthing people and birth workers alike
Jo also treats us to one of her own powerful poems — a beautiful tribute to the majesty of undisturbed birth.
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