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 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.

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.