The Wisdom of Matriarchs Podcast

Julia Hayden

Welcome to The Wisdom of Matriarchs. A sacred space for women navigating the journey through this magical life. A creation for wisdom seekers, magic weavers and wayfinders, rising together - stepping into radical responsibility, learning, and growing to become the most fulfilled versions of ourselves.  Through heartfelt conversations about everything from birth, mothering, healing, and personal growth, we explore topics like natural living, ways of being, nutrition, parenting, emotional and physical wellbeing, the essence of what it means to be a woman and much more. Together, we weave ancient wisdom with modern knowledge, with the hope of building supportive communities and village along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Danny Bent

    6d ago

    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 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannybent If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via 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 ✨ Keep up with Jules' events & offerings: 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 Feel free to get in touch via socials, via my website www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk or email jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 35m
  2. Melissa Gut Harmony Mama

    Jun 12

    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 🌿 Instagram: 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 — every bit helps bring more wisdom your way! And PLEASE do stay connected: ✨ Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewisdomofmatriarchs ✨ Keep up with Jules' events & offerings: 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 Feel free to get in touch via socials, via my website www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk or email jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  3. Jane Murdoch: Cyber Security and Data Privacy

    Mar 20

    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 If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via 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 ✨ Keep up with Jules' events & offerings: 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 Feel free to get in touch via socials, via my website www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk or email jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m

  4. Mar 6

    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 🌿 Birth Untethered Podcast with Kemi Birth Joy Johnson 🌿 WEBSITE and CONTACT: https://www.theserenitydoula.co.uk/ If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via 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 ✨ Keep up with Jules' events & offerings: https://www.instagram.com/ryecroftwellness ✨ Join Jules' Mailing to be kept up to date with everything podcast and events: https://bit.ly/julesmailinglist Feel free to get in touch via socials, via my website www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk or email jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13m
  5. Trevor Gunn

    Jan 23

    Trevor Gunn

    In this episode, I’m joined by Trevor Gunn — biochemist, homeopath, and author of some of the most perspective-shifting work I’ve read on illness, immunity, and childhood health. We talk about his journey from the world of pharmaceutical science to the healing path of homeopathy, and how his background in biology has given him a unique lens on health, dis-ease, and the innate intelligence of the body. This conversation covers vaccine efficacy, childhood illness, symptom meaning, and how reductionist medicine has shaped the way we fear and respond to sickness — often to our own detriment. Trevor offers a deeply researched, grounded perspective that bridges science with soul. For any parent wanting to understand health differently — not through fear, but through awareness and trust — this episode is essential. 📚 Learn more about Trevor & his work: 🌿 Website: https://www.trevorgunn.com 🌿 Books: Vaccines: A Parent’s Dilemma, Health, Disease & The Human Condition, The Science of Health & Healing If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via 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 ✨ Keep up with Jules' events & offerings: 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 Feel free to get in touch via socials, via my website www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk or email jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m
  6. The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

    Jan 13

    The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

    In this episode, I’m joined by Alison — a long-time home educator, mother, and fierce campaigner for parental rights and educational freedom. We explore the real implications of the proposed new Schools Bill, and what it could mean — not only for home-educated children, but for all families. Alison speaks to the growing ideological overreach of the state into family life, the dangers of mandatory registration for children not in school, and the broader erosion of privacy, autonomy, and trust. We unpack concerns around inaccurate data handling, the real safeguarding issues being overlooked, and the urgent need for public awareness and action. This episode is an essential listen for parents, educators, and anyone concerned with protecting children’s wellbeing, family sovereignty, and the right to choose what’s best for your child. 📌 Explore and support the campaign: ➡️ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/stopthecwsbill ➡️Go fund me:https://www.gofundme.com/f/stop-the-childrens-wellbeing-and-schools-bill?attribution_id=sl:66809e6e-131a-4862-976a-89b44326393a&lang=en_GB&ts=1765032745&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link ➡️ Rally Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1112084017244494?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D ➡️ Substack:substack https://homeeducationaction.substack.com/ If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via 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 ✨ Keep up with Jules' events & offerings: 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 Feel free to get in touch via socials, via my website www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk or email jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  7. The Lionglass: Jordan Rassas

    12/12/2025

    The Lionglass: Jordan Rassas

    In this episode, I’m joined by Jordan Rassas — also known as The Lionglass — a father, thinker, and fierce advocate for traditional family values and grounded masculine leadership. Jordan shares his journey from becoming a father at 17 to building a family-centred life rooted in devotion, presence, and responsibility. We speak about the embodiment of healthy masculinity, AND MORE! All the way into the cultural shifts we’re living through and the need for men to rise in support of family, unity, and home as the foundation of a thriving society. This episode is a powerful listen for anyone longing to see stronger, steadier, heart-led men walking the path of parenthood and protection — and for women seeking resonance in this kind of partnership. Connect with Jordan: 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelionglass If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via 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 ✨ Keep up with Jules' events & offerings: 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 Feel free to get in touch via socials, via my website www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk or email jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  8. Nathan Riley: The Holistic OBGYN

    11/28/2025

    Nathan Riley: The Holistic OBGYN

    In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nathan Riley — OB-GYN, holistic health advocate, and the first man we’ve had on The Wisdom of Matriarchs Podcast. Nathan brings a unique and deeply respectful perspective to the world of birth and womanhood — one shaped by his years working alongside midwives, his departure from conventional medicine, and his commitment to supporting physiological, undisturbed birth. We speak about birth as transformation — emotional, physical, spiritual, and archetypal. About the systems that suppress women’s power. And about what happens when we return to trust, reverence, and safety in the birth space. This is a powerful episode for women, birth workers, partners, and anyone ready to rethink the way we bring life into the world — and the ripple effect it creates across generations. Connect with Nathan: 🌿 Website: https://www.belovedholistics.com 🌿 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanrileyobgyn If you're loving these conversations, you can support the podcast via 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 ✨ Keep up with Jules' events & offerings: 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 Feel free to get in touch via socials, via my website www.ryecroftwellness.co.uk or email jules@ryecroftwellness.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
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Welcome to The Wisdom of Matriarchs. A sacred space for women navigating the journey through this magical life. A creation for wisdom seekers, magic weavers and wayfinders, rising together - stepping into radical responsibility, learning, and growing to become the most fulfilled versions of ourselves.  Through heartfelt conversations about everything from birth, mothering, healing, and personal growth, we explore topics like natural living, ways of being, nutrition, parenting, emotional and physical wellbeing, the essence of what it means to be a woman and much more. Together, we weave ancient wisdom with modern knowledge, with the hope of building supportive communities and village along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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