The LO Down
The LO Down
Alarice Stuart
A podcast for the modern parent, hosted by Alarice Stuart. In each episode, we sit down with the folks behind your favourite brands, eco-experts, naturopaths, business-minded mummies and multitasking men, it’s the adult conversation you need in your life – with a bit about your little ones. This podcast is brought to you by Little Outfitters - buy & sell your kids pre-loved fashion online today.
Megan Alatini: Overcoming the barriers of young parenthood and stereotypes
Culture, background, upbringing and experience: all things that make us, shape us and introduce us to the world. And, all things that today’s guest – the humble, kind-hearted and totally inspiring Megan Alatini – knows a whole lot about.In her...
Aug 6, 2020
50 min
Sevigne Shema: A midwife's guide to setting the scene for a beautiful birth
This podcast has shown us many things. Work-life balance is a constant juggle, there are countless ways to approach the wild ride that is childbirth and parenting, and above all else – mums and dads are incredible. Truly incredible.Three things that...
Jul 22, 2020
47 min
Katie Kempthorne: Empowering women through acupunture and natural medicine
This week’s guest is a Naturopath and Acupuncturist on a mission to nourish mamas around New Zealand. We’re very excited to introduce the calm-inducing; Katie Kempthorne.After a degree in Natural Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture,...
Jun 25, 2020
1 hr 3 min
Jordyn Gregory: Behind the scenes of the Kiwi Birth Tales podcast
Our guest this week has seen more births than the average Jane. As she says, she’s no Midwife or Doctor, but a mum with a passion for sharing New Zealand’s birth experiences.Introducing Jordyn Gregory, creator and host of the empowering podcast, Kiwi...
Jun 23, 2020
43 min
Laura McGoldrick: Juggling her thriving career with family life
This week’s guest has been gracing our screens and radio waves for the past decade, and significantly when she burst onto New Zealand’s radar during the 2015 Cricket World Cup. While developing her impressive broadcasting career and passion for sports,...
Jun 11, 2020
37 min
Rebecca Keil: Being a surrogate and normalising the "taboo" in motherhood
When it comes to motherhood, Rebecca Keil is a breath of fresh, hilarious air. Originally a blogger, Christchurch based Rebecca took her passion for all things baby and turned it into a ground-breaking and wildly entertaining comedy show, The Mother...
May 30, 2020
55 min
Alarice Stuart & Jacob Mathews: A miscarriage and navigating step children
As the old saying goes, ‘If you love someone, let them come on your podcast and share all kinds of details about your life together.’ Today’s guest is doing just that. Jacob is a hospo guru, an incredible step-dad, an excited dad-to-be, and a truly...
May 22, 2020
1 hr 5 min
Matilda & Art Green: Home birth and the power of teamwork as new parents
Taking a risk, falling in love, navigating career ups and downs, facing criticism, enjoying success, starting a family… big life moments that many of us can relate to. But doing them in front of the whole country? That’s a slightly different story. A...
May 18, 2020
1 hr 1 min
Āhua Wellbeing: The toll of parenting on mental health with Sharla Watene
Parenting is tough. Long hours, no thanks, and a whole lot of sacrifices. And often, one of the first things to be sacrificed is a person’s mental health. In today’s episode, we dive right into this conversation with Sharla Watene, co-founder of Āhua...
May 9, 2020
51 min
Julia Matthews: Unplanned pregnancy and expectations versus reality
If it’s homegrown health and wellness you’re after, look no further. Today’s guest is a highly successful entrepreneur and a source of inspiration to many – Two Islands founder, Julia Matthews. Julia joins us on The LO Down to talk about her unplanned...
May 2, 2020
59 min
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