The Wisdom of Matriarchs Podcast

Modern day beauty standards...

In this episode, I’m joined by one of my best friend (and silent co-host) for an honest conversation about womanhood, ageing and the growing pressure on women to stay forever young. We explore the beauty industry that profits from our insecurities. We also speak about the messages our daughters are growing up with, the influence of social media and AI, and why ageing is a rite of passage to be honoured, not hidden. This is a conversation about reclaiming trust in our natural faces, our changing bodies, and choosing a different path for ourselves and the next generation. We hope you enjoy our musings... If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1 [https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1] — every bit helps bring more wisdom your way! And PLEASE do stay connected: ✨ Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewisdomofmatriarchs [https://www.instagram.com/thewisdomofmatriarchs] ✨ Keep up with Jules' events & offerings: https://www.instagram.com/ryecroftwellness [https://www.instagram.com/ryecroftwellness] ✨ Join Jules' Mailing to be kept up to date with everything Podcast and other events and news: https://bit.ly/julesmailinglist [https://bit.ly/julesmailinglist] Feel free to get in touch via socials, via my website www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk [http://www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk] or email jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk [jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Danny Bent

In this episode, I’m joined by Danny Bent — adventurer, speaker, community builder, and leader of transformational experiences that invite people back to themselves through challenge, connection, and the natural world. Danny has lived many lives in one lifetime. From endurance events and wild adventures to deep inner work, psychedelics, men's work, and rites of passage, his path has been one of continually exploring what it means to be fully human. We speak about resilience and emotional expression, the role of healthy anger, and the importance of initiation in a world that often leaves people disconnected from themselves, their communities, and the natural rhythms of life. Danny shares his experiences with psychedelics and psychotherapy, the profound lessons they offered, and the healing journey of meeting shame with compassion and understanding. We also explore modern overwhelm, the increasing pull towards nature and simplicity, raising resilient humans, food, hunting, adventure, and what it means to stay grounded and connected in a rapidly changing world shaped by technology and AI. This is a rich, thought-provoking conversation about courage, belonging, healing, and remembering the parts of ourselves that modern life often asks us to forget. Connect with Danny: 🌿 Website: https://www.dannybent.com [https://www.dannybent.com] 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannybent [https://www.instagram.com/dannybent] If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1 [https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1] — every bit helps bring more wisdom your way! And PLEASE do stay connected: ✨ Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewisdomofmatriarchs [https://www.instagram.com/thewisdomofmatriarchs] ✨ Keep up with Jules' events & offerings: https://www.instagram.com/ryecroftwellness [https://www.instagram.com/ryecroftwellness] ✨ Join Jules' Mailing to be kept up to date with everything Podcast and other events and news: https://bit.ly/julesmailinglist [https://bit.ly/julesmailinglist] Feel free to get in touch via socials, via my website www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk [http://www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk] or email jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk [jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Melissa Gut Harmony Mama

In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Sowery, the creator of Gut Harmony Mama — a mother, educator, and passionate advocate for a gentler, gut-first approach to starting solids. Her journey began with her eldest child's struggles with eczema, and a growing sense that mainstream weaning advice wasn't addressing the root causes of the health challenges so many children face today. We explore the connection between gut health, immunity, eczema, allergies, asthma, and the modern influences that can impact a child's microbiome from the very beginning — including antibiotics, birth interventions, formula feeding, processed foods, and environmental exposures. Drawing on the GAPS framework, we discuss nourishing foods that support healing and resilience, from meat stocks and slow-cooked meats to healthy fats and fermented foods. We also talk about introducing solids slowly, intentionally, and in tune with a baby's developmental readiness and cues. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for parents who want to support their children's health from the inside out and feel more confident navigating the journey of feeding their families. Connect with Gut Harmony Mama: 🌿 Website: https://www.gutharmonymamma.com [ https://www.gutharmonymamma.com] 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutharmonymamma?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/gutharmonymamma?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1 [https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1] — every bit helps bring more wisdom your way! And PLEASE do stay connected: ✨ Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewisdomofmatriarchs [https://www.instagram.com/thewisdomofmatriarchs] ✨ Keep up with Jules' events & offerings: https://www.instagram.com/ryecroftwellness [https://www.instagram.com/ryecroftwellness] ✨ Join Jules' Mailing to be kept up to date with everything Podcast and other events and news: https://bit.ly/julesmailinglist [https://bit.ly/julesmailinglist] Feel free to get in touch via socials, via my website www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk [http://www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk] or email jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk [jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jane Murdoch: Cyber Security and Data Privacy

In this episode, I’m joined by Jane Murdoch — former Chief Information Security Officer, cybersecurity expert, and now a powerful voice in public education around digital identity and data privacy. We dive into the UK government’s growing push toward digital ID, and what’s quietly unfolding beneath the surface — from new director ID requirements, to proposed systems like Gov Wallet, one login, and unique identifiers for children linked to education and wellbeing. Jane breaks down how these systems, while often presented as convenience or safety, could collectively create a framework for increased monitoring, control, and restriction — touching everything from banking and travel to access to services. We speak about data desensitisation, the risks of big tech logins, wearable health tracking, and the shift toward a cashless society — and what this could mean for personal freedom over time. Importantly, Jane also shares practical steps we can take now to protect our privacy, from understanding GDPR rights, to using alternative platforms, creating separation between identities, and becoming more conscious of the digital footprints we leave behind. This is a conversation that invites awareness, discernment, and responsibility in a rapidly changing world. Connect with Jane: 🌿 Instagram / Platforms: www.instrgam.com/thejanemurdoch [ www.instrgam.com/thejanemurdoch] If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1 [https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1] — every bit helps bring more wisdom your way! And PLEASE do stay connected: ✨ Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewisdomofmatriarchs [https://www.instagram.com/thewisdomofmatriarchs] ✨ Keep up with Jules' events & offerings: https://www.instagram.com/ryecroftwellness [https://www.instagram.com/ryecroftwellness] ✨ Join Jules' Mailing to be kept up to date with everything Podcast and other events and news: https://bit.ly/julesmailinglist [https://bit.ly/julesmailinglist] Feel free to get in touch via socials, via my website www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk [http://www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk] or email jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Shellie Serentiy Doula

In this episode, I’m joined by Shellie — also known as The Serenity Doula — a birth attendant of more than 20 years who has supported hundreds of families through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood. Shellie shares how her own home birth deepened her commitment to physiological birth and to helping families understand their choices within modern maternity systems. Through humour, storytelling, and her work online, she shines a light on the real experiences many women encounter in maternity care — from the pressures placed on parents late in pregnancy, to the cascade of interventions that can follow routine monitoring and unnecessary procedures. We speak about informed consent, the culture of coercion that can exist within birth spaces, and what it means to become untethered from societal conditioning so families can make decisions that are truly their own — whether that’s undisturbed birth, hospital birth, or a planned cesarean. This conversation is honest, insightful, and deeply empowering for anyone preparing for birth, working in birth, or reflecting on their own experiences within the system. Connect with Shellie: 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theserenitydoula [https://www.instagram.com/theserenitydoula] 🌿 Birth Untethered Podcast with Kemi Birth Joy Johnson 🌿 WEBSITE and CONTACT: https://www.theserenitydoula.co.uk/ [https://www.theserenitydoula.co.uk/] If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1 [https://buymeacoffee.com/julesj?new=1] — every bit helps bring more wisdom your way! And PLEASE do stay connected: ✨ Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewisdomofmatriarchs [https://www.instagram.com/thewisdomofmatriarchs] ✨ Keep up with Jules' events & offerings: https://www.instagram.com/ryecroftwellness [https://www.instagram.com/ryecroftwellness] ✨ Join Jules' Mailing to be kept up to date with everything podcast and events: https://bit.ly/julesmailinglist [https://bit.ly/julesmailinglist] Feel free to get in touch via socials, via my website www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk [http://www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk] or email jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.