Charlotte developed First Moon Circles for girls - beautiful, intentional gatherings where young girls can learn about their menstrual cycle - not just the nuts and bolts of what, why and how to manage, but how it is a rite of passage that should be honoured and celebrated, not hidden and shameful. She also trains other women how to hold these circles in their own communities, spreading this wonderful concept around Australia and across the world. Connect with Charlotte at charlottepointeaux.com or firstmooncircleschool.com

I chat with Anna, ex-hospital midwife who, horrified at the treatment of birthing mothers - and at the bullying of student midwives! - became a homebirth midwife. We talk about how birth interventions are skyrocketing in hospitals, but are low in homebirths.

However, less than 1% of births today are homebirths. We look at the reasons why - one of which is insurance companies' refusal to insure home midwives, and another being lack of info given by GPs.

We also talk about the shamanic dimensions, or inner journey of pregnancy, the burning of midwives as witches, the use of drumming in labour, and even touch on ecstatic and orgasmic birth - who knew?! Connect with Anna here.

Wondering what your cat or dog is trying to tell you? I chatted with Kelly, an animal communicator who can psychically connect with pets, both living and departed. We chat about how she can 'talk' to dogs, cats and other animals to find out what problems they have, and work with the owners to solve them. She also heals ill pets through reiki! Connect with Kelly at https://kellysanimalcommunication.com.au.

I chat with Melissa de Jong about her reiki practise in Yass, NSW, along with her experience in tarot cards and akashic records - listen in to find out what they are! Mel is originally from California. I enjoyed the story of how she found the love of her life in an 'Absorption Centre' in Israel, and followed him from to Australia. Mel is hosting a Holistic Wellness Taster event in Yass in April so we talk about that, too. Connect with Mel here: Home | Friends of the Light Alternative Healing Arts

I chat with kids' author Cate Storey, who started writing books about our native animals because she couldn't find what she wanted in the bookstores. With an environmental scientist for a mum and a botanist for a grandmother, Cate's love of the Australian environment and the lesser-known creatures that populate it shines through in her delightful stories for young readers. Ever heard of a phascogale, a planagale or a greater glider? You'll hear all about these cute creatures in this interview. Connect with Cate at www.wetseasonbooks.com.au

Come on a musical journey with Jasmine Fellows, part time Business Manager and part time muso! We chat about fitting music into our lives as adults, and how liberating it can be. So many people let music go after bad experiences as a child and miss out on the fun, emotion and inspiration that playing and singing - even in the shower when nobody is listening - can bring us. Jas plays her ukelele, I play my drum, and we sing about llamas and more! Connect with Jas @jasmine.fellows.music on Instagram.

In this episode we cover topics that are not talked about enough, and usually avoided until the last possible moment - death and dying. Because of this, people in grief find funeral arrangements, if not organised beforehand, a very stressful time. We also talked about why it is a really good thing for the grieving process to view the body of a dead loved one and perhaps be involved in aftercare. Plus, the high cost of funerals is another stress - which is why Catherine is spearheading a new model called Tender Funerals in Canberra, This non profit organisation provides information, education and a range of cheaper funeral options.

Sam is a gender historian at ANU in Canberra. I had a fascinating conversation with Sam about the melting pot of India and the draconian laws of India's penal code, set in 1860 by the British government.

These laws tarnished sex workers with the brush of immorality and evil, portraying them as fallen women, without questioning the social and economic reasons why they found themselves in that position.

We discussed the double standards that apply to women in this industry and protect only the male clientele, and how it might be possible to change these laws, which are still stuck in Colonial era of British occupation.