Through engaging interviews with leading experts, heartfelt stories from real parents, and evidence-based information, The Journey Ahead Podcast covers a wide range of topics. From hypnobirthing, holistic approaches to prenatal care, birth choices, postpartum well-being, parenting techniques, and so much more.
By tuning in, you will gain valuable knowledge, discover different perspectives, and find the guidance you need to make informed decisions that align with your unique desires and values. Whether you’re a first-time parent or navigating the journey of parenthood once again, this podcast is a trusted companion on your path to creating a positive and empowered experience for you and your growing family.
I can't wait to help you feel powerfully prepared.
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Through engaging interviews with leading experts, heartfelt stories from real parents, and evidence-based information, The Journey Ahead Podcast covers a wide range of topics. From hypnobirthing, holistic approaches to prenatal care, birth choices, postpartum well-being, parenting techniques, and so much more.
By tuning in, you will gain valuable knowledge, discover different perspectives, and find the guidance you need to make informed decisions that align with your unique desires and values. Whether you’re a first-time parent or navigating the journey of parenthood once again, this podcast is a trusted companion on your path to creating a positive and empowered experience for you and your growing family.
I can't wait to help you feel powerfully prepared.
Find out more about the services I offer and how I can help you on the links below:
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In this powerful episode of The Journey Ahead, I sit down with the legendary Dr Sarah Buckley - GP, researcher, author, and one of the most trusted global voices in the birth world. We dive deep into the hormonal blueprint of labour and birth: what it is, why it matters, and how it’s often disrupted by well-meaning (but poorly evidenced) interventions. Dr Buckley shares the science behind oxytocin, the cascade of hormonal physiology, and how to support this process, even when the birth you planned takes a different turn.
We explore:
Whether you're planning a home birth, navigating hospital policies, or just want to feel more connected to your body's innate wisdom - this episode is a must-listen.
Dr Sarah Buckley is a globally renowned GP/family physician, academic researcher, and author known for her groundbreaking work on the hormonal physiology of birth.
She is the author of the bestselling book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering, and the lead author of the landmark report Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing, widely considered one of the most influential publications on maternity care to date.
Her work bridges science, anthropology, and intuition, encouraging women and birthing people to be fully informed, trust their bodies, and reclaim their innate power in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. With over 25 years of experience writing and speaking on pregnancy, birth, and early parenting, Dr Buckley’s work has been published and translated worldwide. She is currently completing a PhD on oxytocin and the impact of interventions on hormonal physiology at the University of Queensland.
To explore more of Dr Buckley's work:
📖 Get the book: Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering
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👩🍼 Work with me 1:1 or explore birth prep options
📸 Follow on Instagram: @journeyaheaddoula
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