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The Audience Had No Idea: Zoe Birkett on Performing Through Pregnancy Loss

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. If you think you may find this difficult to listen to, please choose another episode xYou might know her from Pop Idol, starring in the West End as Tina Turner, or her recent stint joining Take T ...  Show more

Ruthie Henshall: "My Mother Told Me She Didn't Want Me”

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of suicide, mental illness and childhood trauma that some listeners may find upsetting. Ruthie Henshall has spent decades captivating audiences on stage, but in this episode she joins Giovanna to talk about the role that has shap ...  Show more

The Future of Midwifery Starts Here | Life of a Midwife Ep. 12

How has maternity care changed over the last few decades, and what still needs to improve? In the final episode of this series, we reflect on the evolution of birth and look forward to the future of maternity care.If you're interested in being part of the next series of Life of a ...  Show more

I Won’t Let This Define Elsie: Jen Stancombe on Grief, Love & Her Daughter's Legacy

TW: This episode contains devastating conversations around child loss from a traumatic event, and themes of grief. Please do take care of yourself while listening, and know that it’s completely okay to step away and come back when you’re ready.In this week's episode, Gi sits down ...  Show more

Can Fear Change the Way You Give Birth? | Life of a Midwife Ep. 11

Trigger warning: this episode incudes challenging experiences relating to birth and baby loss. If you feel this may be a difficult listen please consider choosing another episode 💜Fear and hope often exist side by side throughout pregnancy and birth.This week two midwives highli ...  Show more