Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

Birth in Crisis with Jane Hardwicke Collings

04 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Hardwicke Collings is fiercely rallying the birth community, as well as the community at large, to come together during this time of crisis to en...

Going Local, Hope in a Time of Crisis

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Oni Blecher speaks to Helena Norberg-Hodge about her work in bringing Ancient wisdom into our future projections by moving away from globalised capita...

17 Years and Counting: Homeschooling with Avalon Darnesh

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the reality of the extent of the impact of COVID-19 is sinking in, we’re seeing our lives change in ways we never thought would happen. Many sch...

Motherhood under the Big Top with Moira Campbell

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Circus aerialist and mother Moira Campbell shares with Sally her unique life journey full of vital lessons, from joining the circus, to meeting her hu...

Medically Induced Menopause, a Positive Experience. With Farah Cleret

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, we are speaking with Farah Cleret, mother of two, Functional Nutritionist and recently diagnosed with ...

Changing the System from the Inside Out with Midwife Sheree Stewart

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sheree Stewart is an Aboriginal speaker, midwife, doula, published author, transpersonal art therapist and now a hot air balloon pilot! She is also a...

Psychotherapist Sean Tonnet on thirteen years of Fatherhood

29 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Tonnet, Psychologist, father and contributor for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond speaks to his experience as a father so far with deep psychological ...

Talking to our Kids about Racism with Robin DiAngelo, PhD

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For more than two decades Dr Robin DiAngelo, a white mother, childbirth educator turned racial and social justice educator and author of White Fragili...

Dying as a rite of passage

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zenith Virago is a woman grounded in the gifts of understanding the nuances of humanity and the basic need for people to mark important times in their...

From Doctor to Doula: Reclaiming Your Magic with Dr Danielle Arabena

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Danielle Arabena is a mother, General Practitioner, Shamanic Healer and Doula of Torres Strait Islander descent. In this interview with Kirilly Daw...

Identical Twins: Nature or Nurture?

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If we raise two genetically identical individuals in exactly the same way will they turn out to have similar personalities? Craig Jones speaks with S...

Mason and Tahnee from Superfeast on reproductive and pre conception health

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Oni Blecher interviews Mason and Tahnee from tonic and medicinal mushroom company Superfeast speak to reproductive and preconception health as well as...

The latest Australian Research on Homebirth with Dr Melanie Jackson

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, we are speaking with Dr Melanie Jackson, also lovingly known as Melanie the Midwife. We're discussing ...

The Importance of Health & Wellness for Dads

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Very excited to have super dad and wellness guru Horst Tomsan from Knox and Aya join our presenter Sean Tonnet on this podcast. With summer on our do...

Travelling through Menopause with Moana Pearl

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Oni Blecher speaks with Moana Pearl, a multi modal transformational facilitator who and has been involved in sacred women’s business and women’s s...

Accessing the Mother you Want to be with Jessie Harrold

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jessie Harrold is a doula, coach, women’s mentor, author of the recent book Project Body Love and her upcoming title, MotherSHIFT. Jessie’s work ...

Inspiring Childhood Education with Jane Hanckel

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, we are speaking with Jane Hanckel, a long standing passionate social entrepreneur. Jane has had a pass...

Becoming Dad: A Guide for New Fathers

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The transition to fatherhood is a physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual journey. It has the capacity to transform men and have an impact on...

Infant Sleep... and The Art and the Science of Raising a Boy

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sally speaks with biologist and infant sleep expert Dr Katharina Wulff about huge variations in infant sleep, cultural expectations we have regarding ...

52 Weeks Ep. 1: Conception to pregnancy with Kimberley Lipschus

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 1: Beginning the journey to parenting starts with conception. Conception is about having fun. Here Kimberley Lipschus, Psychotherapist, story tel...

52 Weeks Ep. 2: Prepare for parenting with Kimberley Lipschus

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 2: This episode psychotherapist, film maker and story teller talks, Kimberley Lipschus shares practical ways you and your partner can prepare for...

52 Weeks Ep. 3: When a baby comes along so do relationship changes with Sean Tonnet

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Importance points of Relationships healthWeek 3: This episode Sean Tonnet, relationship therapist talks on relationships. Expect changes and build sup...

52 Weeks Ep. 4: Birth story with Annie

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 4: Birth story with Annie Byrant

52 Weeks Ep. 5: Birth story with Natalie

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 5: birth story with Natalie.

52 Weeks Ep. 6: What is the safest form of maternity care? What are my rights in birth? with Sally Cusack

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 6: Part 1 of 4 episodes on informed decision making in maternity care; What is the safest form of maternity care? What are my rights in birth? By...

52 Weeks Ep. 7: Am I allowed? with Sally Cusack

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 7: Part 2 of 4 episodes on informed decision making in maternity care; Am I allowed, with Sally Cusack. When you are pregnant your unborn baby ha...

52 Weeks Ep. 8: How Knowing your Carer Leads to Optimal Birthing with Sally Cusack

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 8: Part 3 of 4 episode on informed decision making in maternity care: How Knowing your Carer Leads to Optimal Birthing with Sally Cusack. In all ...

52 Weeks Ep. 9: Choosing your maternity carer with Sally Cusack

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 9: Part 4 or 4 episodes on informed decision making in maternity care; Choosing your maternity carer, with Sally Cusack co-founder of PBBmedia, m...

52 Weeks Ep. 10: Continuity of midwifery care with Ti Harrison

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 10: Are you wondering what model of care you want for your pregnancy, heard of case load or continuity midwifery? Ti Harrison, midwife of 30 year...

52 Weeks Ep. 11: Tuning into your relationship before baby comes with Kimberley Lipschus

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 11: Kimberley takes a closer look at relationships. Tuning in and tuning up before baby comes along.

52 Weeks Ep. 12: Same page parenting with Kimberley Lipschus

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 12: This episode psychotherapist, film maker and story teller talks, Kimberley Lipschus shares practical ways you and your partner can prepare fo...

52 Weeks Ep. 13: What is imprinting with Dr Holly Goldberg

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 13: Have you heard of the therm imprinting? Dr Holly Goldberg explains how imprinting on the newborn is formed.What is interesting about this epi...

52 Weeks Ep. 14: What worked for me in labour and birth with Annalee Atia

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 14: Three key things that supported me in labour with Annalee.

52 Weeks Ep. 15: Birth story with Meggie

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 15: Becoming a mum with Meggie.

52 Weeks Ep. 16: Prenatal yoga with Emma Grant

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 16: We all the importance of keeping maintaining fitness during pregnancy. Prenatal yoga is one way millions of pregnant women around the globe s...

52 Weeks Ep. 17: Movement in pregnancy with Maha Al Musa

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 17: Maha Al Musa founder of Embodied birth and belly dance for birth since 1997, share with you the importance of prenatal movement as preparatio...

52 Weeks Ep. 18: At birth with Paul; birth story

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 18: Paul on becoming a father. Paul shares his role and experience as a man/ partner during the antenatal period. Paul say, he came out of it wit...

52 Weeks Ep. 19: Becoming a dad with Sean Tonnet

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 19: This episode relationship therapist Sean Tonnet talks on becoming your best self as a dad. Connect with Sean at seantonnet.com.au

52 Weeks Ep. 20: Your changing role and identity in becoming a parent/ father with Sean Tonnet

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 20: This episode relationship therapist Sean Tonnet talks on dads and partners supporting their partner during pregnancy and beyond. Connect with...

52 Weeks Ep. 21:Birth story on becoming a dad and role of the father/ partner in birth with Paul

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 21: Paul, on becoming a father. Here Paul shares with you how he was able to support his partner through labour and birth to becoming a dad.Produ...

52 Weeks Ep. 22: Birth the great humbling; birth story with Annie Byrant

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 22: Annie Byrant, storyteller and mother shares her story of maiden to mother. Connect with Annie at talesandsongs.com

52 Weeks Ep. 23: What is a doula with Anna Watts

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 23: Anna Watts founder of Celebration of Birth Doula Academy, talks on doula's and their role, what you can expect from a doula. Connect with Ann...

52 Weeks Ep. 24: Doula tips for labour and birth with Natalie

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 24: Is there a magic formula to a great birth? The answer is unfortunately no, yet there are a number of ways you can prepare and things you can ...

52 Weeks Ep. 25: Positive hospital birth story with Erin

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 25: Erin, mother of two shares with you her two birth stories, what she learnt from her first experience and what she did differently the second ...

52 Weeks Ep. 26: From disempowered to empowered; birth story with Martina Driftwood

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 26: Mother of two and hypno-birthing childbirth educator shares her journey from disempowered to empowered birth. Connect with Martin at www.face...

52 Weeks Ep. 27: Mindfulness for birth with Virginia Bobro

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 27: Virginia Bobro on mindfulness during pregnancy. Virginia goes on to discuss Rigidity vs flexibility in birth preparation and post birth. Noti...

52 Weeks Ep. 28: Water immersion for labour and birth with midwife Bronwyn Moir

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 28. You maybe starting to think more about the kind of birth experience you want and what your options are. Here we hear from endorsed midwife Br...

52 Weeks Ep. 29: Feeling the fear and doing it anyway with Maha Al Musa

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 29: Worry, fear, concerns, it is a normal part of any pregnancy or upcoming birth. Maha Al Musa founder of Embodied Birth shares with you a simpl...

52 Weeks Ep. 30: Using your breath in labour and birth with Martina Driftwood

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 30: One of the key tools for labour and birth is completely within you, you already know how to do it, plus it is scientifically proven to reduce...

52 Weeks Ep. 31: Birth story - 3 key elements to make your birth a positive one with Annalee Atia

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 31: This episode we hear from Annalee, mother, co-founder of Pregnancy Birth & Beyond Media, nutritionist and birth advocate Annalee Atia on ...

52 Weeks Ep. 32: Positive birth story with Natalie

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 32: This episode we hear from Natalie, doula and mother of her birthing experience. Natalie also shares with you what worked well for her, and wh...

52 Weeks Ep. 33: Active birth with Anna Watts

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 33: Anna Watts founder of Celebration of Birth Doula Academy, talks on Active birth including practical tips for your labour and birth.

52 Weeks Ep. 34: Natural labour pain relief methods with midwife Sunae Reilly

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 34: Part one on pain management for labour with midwife Sunae Reilly. Wanting a physiological birth (aka natural) you will benefit from knowing y...

52 Weeks Ep. 35: What are your pharmacological pain relief options in a hospital with midwife Sunae Reilly

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 35: Part two on pain management for labour. Registered midwife Sunae Reilly discusses your pharmacological pain relief options, if birthing in a ...

52 Weeks Ep. 36: Let's talk perineum and tips to support it after birth with Lara

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 36: This episode Lara, childbirth mentor and doula, discusses the perineum with you. What you could expect during labour and birth and ways you c...

52 Weeks Ep. 37: Birth story, home birth transfer to caesarian with Kari Azuma

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 37: Kari Azuma, feminine leadership coach, talks on her home birth transfer to caesarian. How she came to see her birth as an empowering experien...

52 Weeks Ep. 38: Undisturbed birth Part 1 featuring Michel Odent

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 38: Undisturbed birth Part 1 featuring Dr Michel Odent on the fetal ejection reflex. The neocortex is the thinking part of the brain. When the ne...

52 Weeks Ep. 39: Undisturbed birth Part 2 featuring Sarah Buckley

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 39: This episode you about birth sanctuary and undisturbed birth.Birth sanctuary refers to a safe and private, often homelike environment in whic...

52 Weeks Ep. 40: Positive birth story with Meggie

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 40: Mother of two Meggie shares her story of the birth of her first baby.

52 Weeks Ep. 41: Placenta with Lara, Kirrah and Jane

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 41: This episode you hear about the placenta function, placenta encapsulation from Kirrah Stewart and an extract from Jane Hardwicke Collings blo...

52 Weeks Ep. 42: Home birth story with Dr Oscar Serrallach

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 42: Dr Oscar Serrallach father of 3 shares with you his journey to parenthood, including his role during the labour and birth of this children. o...

52 Weeks Ep. 43: Keeping birthing mother and baby close after hospital birth with Midwife Sunae Reilly

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 43: Registered midwife Sunae Reilly talks on the value of keeping the birthing mother and baby close after hospital birth, even when intervention...

52 Weeks Ep. 44: Spiritual postpartum with Erica Angelica

31 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 44: Erica continues on the theme of birth as a rite of passage bringing a deeper awareness to the postpartum period. The final stage of birth as ...

52 Weeks Ep. 45: Your postpartum with Dr Oscar Serrallach

31 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 45: This episode we hear from Dr Oscar Serrallach, Functional doctor, author of The Postnatal Depletion Cure and public speaker. Oscar shares wit...

52 Weeks Ep. 46: The importance of postpartum with midwife Bronwyn Moir

31 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 4: Often pregnancy is seen as a big lead up to birth, with little to no preparation for what comes next, postpartum. When you leave hospital or i...

52 Weeks Ep. 47: Breastfeeding and gut health with The Milk Meg

31 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 47: This week we have Meg Nagle otherwise known as The milk meg. Health and breastmilk really go hand in hand. We hear from Meg about how breastm...

52 Weeks Ep. 48: Love your body - baby fat with Emma Grant

31 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 48: This episode Emma Grant of Red Tent Yoga shares with you on Loving your body – prenatally and postnatally. Emma sheds light on the topic of...

52 Weeks Ep. 49: Love your body mediation with Emma Grant

31 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 49: In this episode Emma Grant from Red Tent Yoga shares with you a short practice to connect with and send some love to your pregnant or postnat...

52 Weeks Ep. 50: Your baby's needs with Dr Howard Chilton

31 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 50: Dr Howard Chilton Father, grandfather neonatal paediatrician, of more than four decades in the UK, USA and Australia, author of two books Bab...

52 Weeks Ep. 51: Baby attachment with Kimberley Lipschus

31 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 51: This episode psychotherapist, film maker and story teller talks Kimberley Lipschus on baby attachment. Connect with Kimberley at kimberleylip...

52 Weeks Ep. 52: Team parenting with Sean Tonnet

31 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 52: This episode relationship therapist Sean Tonnet talks on 'team parenting' right from the start. Connect with Sean at seantonnet.com.au

Demystifying toxin-free living with Georgia Lawson

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, babies are born with around 200 chemicals in their umbilical chord*. That's a shocking figure and is providing just some insight into the harsh...

Induction Matters with Dr Rachel Reed

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Over 30% of pregnant parents have their labours synthetically induced and that number is rising steadily each year. Induction of labour is used for s...

Twin Pregnancy with parents Jeremy and Hana

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and beyond Oni Blecher speaks with parents Jeremy and Hana pregnant for the third time, this time round with twins...

Literary Festivals Bringing Joy and Inspiration to Families

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sally speaks with Anika Ebner and Gabby LeBrun from the Byron Writers Festival about the kids' programming, and the inspiration for parents there as w...

Tamara on her 4 very different pregnancy and birth experiences

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and beyond Annalee Atia speaks with New South Wales mother of four Tamara Fenwick as she reflects back on her four...

The Mind, Body, Spirit Connection in Pregnancy and Birth

07 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, host Kirilly Dawn chats with craniosacral therapist and birth attendant Oni Blecher, on the relationsh...

Setting a place for Death with Zenith Virago

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"To do death well, we need to live well", Zenith Virago. A rich discussion on death and dying and living well with Zenith Virago for most family and c...

Extras: Nicole on Updated Nappy Free 20190324

22 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded by Sally at Doula Conf. 2019

Post Natal Depletion: A Guide for Dads

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most mothers have experienced exhaustion, pain, forgetfulness, indecision, low energy levels, moodiness, or some form of baby brain. And it's no wonde...

Connection, Sustainability & Women's Wellbeing

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ella Noah Bancroft is a Bundjalung woman, artist, storyteller, teacher, connection coach and mentor. A poetic feminist and social entrepreneur, Ella’...

Endometriosis, Fertility, Postnatal Support: How Naturopathy can Help

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Emma McLaughlin is a mother and naturopath who specialises in women's health, with her own lived experience of struggling in the postnatal years with ...

Kerrie Adams, from Midwife to Mother and why she sees things so differently now.

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, we are speaking with Kerrie Adams, Advocate for women’s choices in birth and for physiological birth...

How to have THAT Conversation with your Kids - with Lily Isobella

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lily Isobella is a mother of 3 and has worked for the past two decades to reverse the amount of violence in our society. Through her career and life e...

Ayurveda: Living in Harmony with Nature with Christina Covington

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The mind-body connection has been proven in just the last few decades, yet Ayurveda, the system of treating illness and optimising health from India, ...

Vasectomy: The Responsible Choice

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that Vasectomies are coming back into vogue? After reaching a high of nearly 29,000 in 1997, numbers dropped dramatically throughout the ...

Should Birth in Australia be Obstetric-Led?

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy International Women's Day! This episode explores the available models of maternity care to expectant parents, and whether the most widely availa...

A young mother's experience of accessing Australian maternity care

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Accessing maternity care in Australia can be a complex and confusing experience for many women. Our system is fragmented and offers various care optio...

Extras: Michal Schiff on AMA's cited research re Birth Must be Obstetric Led

24 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sally's interview with Michal about research AMA relies on for this press release: https://ama.com.au/media/maternity-services-must-be-obstetric-led a...

Yoga for Menstruation and Perimenopause with Ana Davis

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We cover two topics that even in this day and age are still so hidden away - menstruation - and the time of life when menstruation draws to a close, p...

Extras: Save Aussie Midwifery Led Continuity of Care

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sally on the #SaveAussieMLCoC Campaign, broadcast on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 11 February 2019. Features author Ana Davis at the end making her stateme...

When birth plans change. Breech birth story.

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we have a birth story for you. Being a Pregnancy Birth and Beyond show, we don't actually have a lot of birth stories on the show, so thi...

Strength in Vulnerability: Masculinity and Emotions

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Strength in Vulnerability: For too long Men - fathers, sons, and brothers - have learned that it's better to suppress than express. Emotions, espe...

Extras: We want Midwifery-Led Continuity of Care! The women have their say - Part 1

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded at Mullum Community Gardens on 10 February 2019 by Sally Cusack.More information at: http://www.pbbmedia.org/add-your-voice.htmlYou can add y...

Extras: Qualities for Step Parenting with Erica Angelica

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Luminous Youth Projecthttp://luminousyouth.comBroadcast live on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 28 January 2019Presenter: Sally Cusack

The Perfection in Being Imperfect Parents with Mee Hee Douglas

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Author Pam Leo inspired parents from around the world with her incitation: “Let's raise children who won't have to recover from their childhoods.”...

Embodied Feminine Leadership with Lisa Fitzpatrick

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we feature an talk on Embodied Feminine Leadership with Lisa Fitzpatrick. This is a timely episode, 2018 was a big year for woman claimin...

Healing from Birth with Rachana Shivam

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we speak with Rachana Shivam, mother, grandmother, pioneering childbirth educator and advocate for families, doula, primal healing pra...

My Dad and I: Masculinity & Fatherhood. Part Two

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, our presenter and PBB dad, Sean Tonnet, will play part 2 of his special feature interview with his 90-year-old father Lex. In this in...

Compassionate Motherhood with Dr Marion Rose

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A new year's gift to Mothers everywhere.In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, we are speaking with Dr Marion Rose, passionate about supporti...