What if we were taught..
Episodes
Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy, Postpartum & Babies with Dr Rachael Davie
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by chiropractor Dr Rachael Davie to explore the role of chiropractic care in pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum ...
Honouring Early Pregnancy Loss through; Culture, Care and the Physiological perspective with Dr Naomi Jansson
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply thoughtful and expansive conversation, I'm joined by Naomi Jansson to explore early pregnancy loss through a cultural, historical, and ...
Partners, This One Is For You
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ok Fella's..If you're listening to this episode, firstly — well done. Your role in birth is massive. You are not just a bystander. You are a core pa...
Exploring Menarche and The Menstraul Cycle with Jane Hardwicke Collings
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Jane Hardwicke Collings — international speaker, author, and pioneer in the field of rites of passage f...
Gaia- Holistic Family and Birthing Sanctuary
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm joined by Tara Power and Franziska Alderton, two visionary women working to bring "Gaia" a Holistic Birthing and Family Sanctuary to life on...
Most Common Misconceptions around HypnoBirthing and Final Episode of 2025
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final episode of 2025. In this special solo episode, I'm busting the most common misconceptions about hypnobirthing and clearing up wha...
What is "MumSafe" with Jen Dugard
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Jen Dugard. Jen Dugard is the founder of MumSafe, creator of Safe return to Exercise certification and author of How ...
Leah Itsines birth story of Jesse
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah Itsines shares the deeply personal journey of her second pregnancy and the birth of baby Jesse. Planning a VBAC, Leah opens up a...
Understanding Early Pregnancy Loss — A Holistic Conversation with Paige Waters
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the much-needed conversation around early pregnancy loss, exploring it through a holistic and compassion...
Early Pregnancy Loss with Dr Drew Moffrey
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode explores a deeply important topic — early pregnancy loss. Early pregnancy loss (often referred to as "miscarriage") is defined as a ...
Understanding the Menstrual Cycle with Paige Waters – A Holistic Breakdown of the Four Phases
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this empowering episode, I'm joined by Acupuncturist and Fertility Specialist Paige Waters—affectionately known as The Fertility Detective—to d...
Exploring Birth Trauma with Athena Hammond
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dive deep into the topic of birth trauma — its impact, prevalence, and the many ways it can shape a woman's and couple's jour...
What is a "Doula" and how can they support you with Mel
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Mel — a Doula, Mum of 2 and passionate advocate for supported, empowered birth and postpartum — to dive deep into...
Exploring the "Breath" with Sal Howe
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're joined by Sal Howe, a breath training expert who breaks down the science and strategy behind functional breathing....
Little People Big Feelings with Gen Muir
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious about what's really going on behind your child's big feelings and challenging behaviours? Do you want to better understand your little...
My top 3 tips on what to do as soon as you find out your pregnant!
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the main things I hear women say when they first find out they are pregnant is ;" I have no idea where to start"! In this short solo episode ...
Natalie's Birth Story
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is with new Mum Natalie. Natalie is currently 5 weeks into her Motherhood journey so I felt extremely honoured to hear this story (for...
My Births of Tallow and Jax- Hospital and Homebirth
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was inspired by Lauren, a fellow Mum who joined us on Episode 21 where she shared her own beautiful and inspiring birth stories. Followin...
Persistent Pelvic Pain with Women's Health Physio's Zara and Renee
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we are joined with 2 incredible women's health physio's; Zara and Renee.In it we explore in detail "Persistent pelvic pain", which ...
A couples story of their planned VBAC - with Danielle and Daniel
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we are joined by Danielle and Daniel Lamb where they share their incredible VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) story. This is a b...
We are taking our boys around Oz!
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a very very short one just to let you know that I'll be hitting pause for 3 months while we take our boys around oz!!! What does ...
Born at Home with Amanda Banks and Eleanor Currie
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have only ever seen birth on TV shows and movies you'll notice it tends to go for drama and often portrays birth as a medical, painful and dr...
Village for Mama- Leila Armour
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a deep dive into the Postpartum and why it is so important we plan and prepare for it. We know we need a village to support a ...
Real Food For Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson- Jack
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are thinking about having a baby then this is the episode for you! In this episode I am joined with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to talk all about her...
A Mother's story of Birth and her Postpartum with Lauren
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a special one. Lauren is a Mum of 2 who I connected with through this podcast during her second pregnancy. After many back and fort...
Real Food for Pregnancy with Lily Nichols RDN, CDE
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to book recommendations for pregnancy there is 1 book that makes my TOP recommendation to read and that is real food for pregnancy by Li...
A Dad's perspective on Birth and the Postpartum
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome and happy new year 2024!! We kick off 2024 with a Dad's perspective of Pregnancy, Birth and the Postpartum!!! Joining us for this special epis...
A little end of the year thank you to all the listeners and guests who came on in 2023!
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus end of year episode! The end of the 2023 is around the corner and I wanted to do a quick solo episode to say thank you to you for all the listen...
Let's talk about Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) with Dr Hazel Keedle
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Almost all birth workers have at some point heard the phrase "once a caesar always a caesar". So let's examine the research surrounding vaginal birth ...
A Q & A on Prolapse and our Pelvic Floor with Women's Health physio Cat McArthur
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 13 of the podcast we chatted with Cat McArthur on "Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and our Pelvic Floor" and we received a tonne of feedback fr...
Let's have a chat about what your birthing options are with Midwife Nicole Garratt
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we first become pregnant it can be confusing knowing where to start and what birthing options are even available to you. Many people aren't aware...
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and our Pelvic Floor with Women's Health Physio Cat McArthur
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Something I wish I had of been taught as a Midwife and as a Woman is about my Pelvic Floor and all the things that can contribute to Prolapse. This ep...
An honest chat about Motherhood and Self Enquiry with Shae Gready
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we get real about Motherhood and have a heartfelt chat about self worth, self enquiry and Mothering. Shea Gready Shae is a certified y...
Self Enquiry and the differences between Men and Women with Dan Hanson
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Women crave emotional connection and being heard… Men just want to "fix it". Does this sound familiar? In this episode we are joined once again wit...
Chinese Medicine, acupuncture & acupressure for conception, labour, birth & Postpartum with Tabitha Fennell
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can acupuncture and Chinese medicine help with conception, fertility, pregnancy, labour, birth and the Postpartum?!! I'm joined today with Chinese med...
What is HypnoBirthing with Anthea Thomas?
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is HypnoBirthing? What does it teach? Will it prepare me for birth? Will it prepare my partner for birth? Am I " under hypnosis"? Can I do Hypnob...
Preparing for your Postpartum and avoiding "Postnatal Depletion" with Dr Oscar Serrallach
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The postnatal time should be one of replenishing, restoring and bonding right? Yet in Western Cultures it seems this time is rarely treated as such. W...
Let's chat about the hormonal physiology of Pregnancy, Labour and Birth with Dr Sarah Buckley
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode needs to be listened and shared with every pregnant Mumma and Birth worker! I am beyond excited to bring Dr Sarah Buckley onto this show ...
Let's chat a bit more on Aware Parenting with Marion Rose PhD
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does it make you feel when your toddler or child has "tears and tantrums"? How do you respond to this? How would you like to respond? If you ans...
Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children with Lael Stone
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do we want to raise our kids? For many the answer is obvious- compassionately, loving and resilient right? Yet how do we do this in today's worl...
Let's talk Breathing and Feeding Dysfunction with Dan Hanson
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Dan Hanson we explore breathing and feeding dysfunction, Myofunctional therapy and the controversial topic of tongue ties. We tak...
Lets talk Breastfeeding with Tamika Newman IBCLC
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you planning to breastfeed your baby? Did you know that your lactation journey starts as early on as the first trimester and that your labour, bir...
Lets talk Nutrition in Pregnancy with Dietitian Melinda Olliver
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melinda Olliver is a Dietitian, the founder of She Oak Nutrition and is absolutely obsessed when it comes to gut health, hormonal health, womens healt...
A bit on me and what this Podcast is all about
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, to the first episode of the "What if We Were Taught.." Podcast. In this first episode I give a little bit of a background into my journey a...
Hi! Here is a sneak peak at our upcoming Podcast
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "what if we were taught.." podcast with your host Kate Martyn. A Midwife and Mum who knows first hand that there is just sooo much more...