What if we reclaimed postpartum as a critical rite of passage?Today I speak with the wonderful Naomi Chrisoulakis, postnatal doula, mentor, podcaster and master of the kitchen about: Naomi's sphere of work and offerings; How Naomi became a postnatal doula; Defining postpartum; What is a rite of passage? Why is it important?; What are the issues with how industrialised society approaches postpartum? How we could approach postpartum differently;  Naomi's experience with postpartum; How creating an appropriate support network is crucial;How things could be different. Show links: Naomi's website: https://cocoonbynaomi.com/ About Naomi: https://cocoonbynaomi.com/food Postpartum Preparation Course: https://cookandcocoon.podia.com/ Naomi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocoonbynaomi/?hl=en Tales of the Fourth Trimester, podcast by Naomi: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tales-from-the-fourth-trimester/id1460569533 Transformation through rites of passage, podcast by Arne Rubinstein and Dumbo Feather: https://www.dumbofeather.com/podcast/1-how-will-we-transform-with-berry-liberman-and-dr-arne-rubinstein/ Thank you for your kind support <3 

 Tune in to the 6th and final episode of my deep dive into the hypothetical question “What if we (the Australian people) took control of the next Federal Election?Today I interview Dr. Hanabeth Luke, who is running as an Independent Candidate for the Electorate of Page. Hanabeth is a scientist and Senior Lecturer at the Southern Cross University. She helped found the world's first course in Regenerative Agriculture and was driven to run as an Independent candidate due to her concern with climate inaction in Australia. Today we discuss: How the campaign is going so far; How Climate200 has assisted Hanabeth during her campaign; How Hanabeth was selected to run as an Independent by the Voices 4 Page community group; Whether, if Hanabeth is elected,  she is open to considering the more progressive and "big picture" ideas in response to the climate crisis and 6th mass extinction; Why comments from the Nationals to the tune of "net zero is dead" are scientifically incorrect; Why it is essential for farming communities that Australia transitions to Net Zero, and how transitioning to more regenerative practices is of significant benefit to farmers; Hanabeth answers the question: will it be chaos if multiple Independents are elected into Parliament with a minority government? Hanabeth explains what she is disappointed by in politics right now and how she thinks things could be different; Hanabeth describes her greatest hardships in life and how they have shaped her to be the person she is today; and Whether Hanabeth thinks the Independents are in with a real chance this Federal Election. Show links: Dr. Hanabeth Luke Campaign Website - https://www.hanabethluke.com.au/  Dr. Hanabeth Luke, SCU profile - https://www.scu.edu.au/about/contacts/staff-directory/staff/36737.phpClimate200 -  https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=climate200

Tune into episode 20, a reflection episode, where I am interviewed by Bec Shann (@thinkbig_livesimply) about:Who I was before Season 1 of "Big things. Little things" and who I am now (surprise - I am actually the same person); Whether I view myself as a conventional or unconventional person, and a little about my upbringing and education; Some common themes I have identified throughout the Season; The importance of the "struggle" and finding the lessons in it;Some struggles I have been facing of recent times; Some coping strategies for when I am experiencing extreme emotions; Comparing the vision I had for 2050 before and after Season 1; and What is to come in Season 2 of the podcast. Northern Rivers flood donation links: Bundjalung Community Flood Relief, by Koori Mail - https://www.gofundme.com/f/bundjalung-community-flood-relief?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer Northern Rivers Pregnancy & Birth Flood Support - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-birthing-families-with-support-and-supplies?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer Show Links:Big Things. Little Things. Website - https://www.bigthingslittlethings.com.au/Bec Shann, Think Big Live Simply Website - https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjk87DGsa32AhUL3jgGHWcmCREQFnoECAwQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fthinkbiglivesimply.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw1YBmrZcjw5eTxul7yIsBWh Jess Andrews, Birth Keeper - http://www.jesszoe.com/ 

Welcome to the podcast! Meet our host, Sophie of @grow.reuse.create and hear what's to come in the first series of Big things. Little things <3