Our Life On Earth

S2 E7: Reclaiming Recovery: Addiction, Motherhood and the System

In this episode of Our Life on Earth, Reign sits down with Charlotte for a raw and deeply honest conversation about addiction, recovery, and motherhood. Charlotte shares her journey from heroin dependence to healing, her experience navigating methadone treatment, and her discovery of alternative approaches like sodium ascorbate. Together they explore the failures of social services, the stigma faced by pregnant women who use drugs, and what real compassion and support could look like for vulnerable families.

S2 E6: Choosing Motherhood: Jennifer’s Journey to Becoming a Single Parent

In this heartfelt conversation, Jennifer opens up about her decision to become a single mother and the emotional, cultural, and practical realities of that choice. She reflects on the moment she decided to conceive, the support she received from her family, and the challenges of navigating modern expectations around relationships, gender roles, and parenting.
Together, Reign and Jennifer explore how shifting social norms are reshaping what family means today — from redefining partnership to embracing motherhood on one’s own terms. They discuss the balance between career and caregiving, the freedom that comes with self-trust, and the courage it takes to follow your intuition when life doesn’t fit the traditional script.
Keywords: single motherhood, solo parenting, motherhood journey, family support, modern relationships, women's empowerment, Reign Lawrence podcast.

S2 E5: Interdependence VS Codependence with AMWU

In this episode, Reign and AMWU dive deep into the dance between codependency and interdependence — in friendships, family, and community. We share personal stories of setting boundaries, breaking old relationship patterns, and learning how to support others without losing ourselves in the process.
We explore the role of somatic work in healing trauma, how self-perception shapes what we manifest, and why independence doesn’t mean isolation. AMWU opens up about her journey of building a self-sufficient community in Jamaica, while Reign reflects on embracing codependency as a framework for growth and sovereignty.
From navigating past relationships to celebrating new beginnings — including Onyx’s milestone toothless smile — this conversation offers an honest look at how we can grow individually and together.

S2 E4 The Female Nervous System and Conscious Breathwork w/ Eve Mcnaghten: The Rise of the Parasympathetic

In this episode, Reign is joined by breathwork facilitator Eve McNaghten for a deep dive into the female nervous system, menstrual cycles, and the transformative power of conscious connected breathwork. Eve shares her journey of coming off the pill, healing early menstrual trauma, and discovering how breathwork can both nurture and destabilize depending on a woman’s cycle and the method used.
Together, they explore:
Why women need a cyclical approach to breathwork
How trauma lives in the body and can be released through breath
The role of hormones in shaping stress and emotional responses
The impact of cycle awareness on relationships and intimacy
Wider reflections on culture, patriarchy, and our disconnection from the body
This conversation is raw, honest, and full of insight into what it means to reclaim the wisdom of the body and live more fully in tune with our cycles.

S2 E3: The Changing Landscape of Sex & Intimacy with Sexologist Sarah

I'm joined by sexologist, Sarah Peart. Our conversation covers Sarah's journey into sexology and her background in sexual education. We explore various aspects of sexual health and education, including historical developments in contraception, the impact of pornography on young people, and Sarah's work with the Y.M.C.A. sexual health outreach team in Wales. The discussion ranges from masculinity, gender relations, and the importance of comprehensive sexual education.

S2 E2: Shit Sandwiches & “New Cages” with Tony Sayers of Transcending Times

In my latest conversation with self-proclaimed shit-sandwich peddler Tony from TranscendingTimes.org, we got into why he calls himself a shit sandwich purveyor — because the truths he shares aren’t sweet or easy to swallow, but they’re what he sees as necessary.
He argues that what’s often called the “new age” is really a “new cage”. Things like yoga retreats, ayahuasca ceremonies, men’s circles, and full-moon rituals aren’t just distractions — they’re sedation. They pacify people into thinking they’re “awakening,” while in reality, they’re being lulled back to sleep.
For Tony, this isn’t harmless. He believes it makes you more vulnerable to being recycled right back into the “soul-cycle” after death — stuck in the same loop, never breaking free.
So what’s the alternative? To engage fully with life here and now: work, create, revolt, take responsibility, build something real. That’s the point of being human, he says — to resist passivity and take up your actual role in the matrix of life.

S1 EP18 — Medical Freedom in Pregnancy & Birth with Barbara Esther

In this final episode of Season 1, I speak with Barbara Esther about physiological birth, medical sovereignty, and the nuanced journey of navigating reproductive technologies with discernment.
Barbara shares:
Her experience as a 48-year-old woman midway through a pregnancy conceived with assisted technology
How and when she became disillusioned with the Canadian maternity system
Her bold, intentional decisions to receive some forms of care but not others
And her choice to work with a traditional birth attendant outside the institutional model
This is a deep dive into the complexity of informed choice, ageism in maternity care, and the reclamation of personal authority in pregnancy and birth.
🔗 Learn more about Barbara's work at:barbararecommends.cominstagram.com/reclaim.sovereign.birth

S1 EP17 — Psychedelic Transformation, Microdosing & Motherhood with The Psychedelic Doula

In this episode, I speak with Naomi, aka The Psychedelic Doula, about the transformative potential of psychedelic plant medicines — particularly in the realms of healing, motherhood, and expanded consciousness.
We discuss:
The difference between tripping and microdosing
The work of Dr. James Fadiman and the Microdosing Institute
The 2016 Lancet study on psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression
The ongoing conversation around the legalisation of plant medicines
Naomi also shares her passion for creating safe, intentional spaces for mothers exploring alternative paths to healing and growth.
🧠 Interested in the Mushrooms & Motherhood survey?Stay tuned for updates or connect directly with Naomi to take part.
📖 Reference:Lancet 2016 — Psilocybin with psychological support for treatment-resistant depression: an open-label feasibility study

S1 EP16 — Doula Training with Integrity: A Conversation with Zarina Ayyub

In this episode, I’m joined by Zarina Ayyub — known as @zarina_the_doula — a birthworker with over 12 years of experience walking alongside women through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
We discuss:
The profound transformation Zarina experienced after finding the right doula training for her
Why so many women are feeling disillusioned with institutional maternity services
How birth attendants can honour the sacredness of their role without compromising their values
The importance of integrity, not just information, in doula education
Zarina shares her deep respect for The Center for Doula Pathways, the course she now recommends to aspiring doulas and radical birthworkers alike.
🔗 Learn more at: centerfordoulapathways.com

S1 EP15 — The Dark Origins of Obstetrics with Nicola Goodall

In this episode, I speak with Nicola Goodall — birth attendant trainer, herbalist, and author of 10 Essential Oils for the Childbearing Year.
We trace the dark, often violent origins of the obstetric system and explore how the industrialisation of birth has shaped the landscape we see today.
Nicola shares:
The history behind the rise of obstetrics and the erasure of traditional birthkeepers
Her work training autonomous birth attendants
Her herbal practice — making remedies and tinctures from local plants
And how we can reconnect with ancestral wisdom to reimagine the future of birth
This episode is a rich tapestry of history, healing, and the call to remember.