In this episode, Julia talks with a former midwife who moved from Germany to Australia. Damaris Lee shares the challenges of leaving midwifery behind and creating her practice, Mum’s Oasis, in Sydney. Together they discuss the differences in postpartum care systems between Germany and Australia, the transition from hands-on work to virtual support, and what it’s like to be a doula before becoming a mother herself.

Julia Jones sits down with research midwife Jessica Mulhall to hear the inspiring story behind her Melbourne-based postpartum support business. They chat about the challenges of balancing a day job with the demands of a growing business. Jessica shares her heartfelt mission to transform traditional baby showers into intimate, mother-centred "nesting parties," helping new parents gather their villages.

Julia chats with Newborn Mothers graduate Keturah Stoltenberg, a postpartum doula, massage therapist, and bengkung belly binder based in Sydney. Keturah shares how her early experiences of motherhood inspired her to offer the kind of care she wished she had received. Together they explore the emotional impact of mothers feeling “discarded” after birth, the underestimated value of simply being seen and heard, and the cultural importance of reviving traditional postpartum practices.

Julia Jones sits down with Tara Yewdall to hear the inspiring story behind her Sunshine Coast-based breastfeeding support business. They chat about the challenges of rebuilding a career after personal loss while homeschooling and growing a business. Tara shares her heartfelt mission to support depleted breastfeeding mums with practical nutrition and local community care, and her vision of creating a nurturing hub where new mothers can feel truly nourished and seen.