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Interviews

Taking Pleasure in Nourishment w/ Arielle de Martinez

Sydney Bliss · May 22, 2026 · 6 min read

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Bringing New Families Together w/ Megan Lierley

Sydney Bliss · March 19, 2025 · 3 min read

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Motherhood, A Homecoming w/ Elly Bannon

Sydney Bliss · February 17, 2025 · 6 min read

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Holding Mothers w/ Krista Tarantino of Earth Milk Moon

Krista Tarantino is an experienced Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over ten years of dedicated service to postpartum wellness. As a certified Innate Postpartum Care Provider and educator, she has supported mothers and families across California, in hospitals, homes, and virtually. With a deep reverence for the transformative power of postpartum, Krista embraces the sacred journey of motherhood, recognizing the healing and creativity it brings. Through her work with Earth Milk Moon, Krista and her team provide holistic care to families, guiding mothers back to their intuition with love, nourishment, and support during one of life’s most tender transitions.

Sydney Bliss · February 10, 2025 · 4 min read

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Playful by Design w/ Hannah and Stephan of Stapelstein

Stapelstein was born from the desire to address the growing need for movement and play in children’s lives. With a focus on holistic development and family well-being, their multifunctional, open-ended designs encourage creativity, balance, and active play for all ages. Made with high-quality, sustainable materials, these elements foster a dynamic environment where children and parents can engage in playful movement together. Stapelstein’s products reflect a philosophy of simplicity and elegance, offering solutions that go beyond traditional toys and provide lasting inspiration for families to connect, move, and grow.

Sydney Bliss · February 3, 2025 · 3 min read

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Empowered Birth w/ Caitlin Dyer of Mother Down Under

Caitlin Dyer is a passionate advocate for empowering women through their journey from pregnancy to postpartum. With her background as a Registered Nurse, Certified Hypnobirthing Practitioner, and Postpartum Doula, Caitlin combines expertise with personal experience to guide parents towards a positive birth experience that feels authentic to them. Her approach centers on trust—trusting the body, trusting the process, and ultimately trusting oneself. Through her work, Caitlin aims to provide the tools, support, and reassurance needed to help families transition into parenthood with confidence, all while encouraging a much-needed societal shift toward better recognition and support for the work of motherhood.

Sydney Bliss · January 27, 2025 · 4 min read

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Tending to Your Womb w/ Dr. Anietie “Tia” Ukpe-Wallace

Dr. Anietie "Tia" Ukpe-Wallace is a passionate orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist based in Oakland, CA. Specializing in guiding individuals through the continuum of care from pregnancy loss to postpartum recovery, Tia emphasizes the importance of self-care in her holistic approach. Her own journey with pelvic health challenges and the emotional toll of multiple miscarriages has deepened her understanding and love for this often-overlooked area of the body. In addition to her physical therapy practice, she curates "Tending to Your Womb" retreats and offers a variety of resources to help women reclaim their well-being. With a background as a yoga teacher, a love for movement, and a deep personal connection to the physical and emotional aspects of motherhood, Tia is committed to nurturing others through education, care, and community support.

Sydney Bliss · January 20, 2025 · 4 min read

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Matrescence w/ Malin Westermann

Malin Westermann, an Oslo-based photographer and mother, brings an extraordinary sensitivity to her work, focusing on the often overlooked beauty and resilience of motherhood. Her photo project Matrescence emerged from her own transformative postpartum experience after an unplanned pregnancy and a harrowing birth. Through her lens, she captures the raw power and quiet sacrifices of mothers, aiming to make them feel seen and celebrated.

Sydney Bliss · January 13, 2025 · 3 min read

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The Mama Gaze w/ Karni Arieli

Karni Arieli, a BAFTA-nominated filmmaker, photographer, and the visionary behind the Eye Mama Project. Launched on Instagram during the pandemic, Eye Mama celebrates the "Mama Gaze"—authentic, intimate portrayals of motherhood by photographer mothers worldwide. Over time, it has grown into an award-winning platform and a stunning photo book featuring more than 200 images of care, imperfection, and resilience. Karni shares how her experiences as a mother of two boys and a creative navigating the duality of motherhood inspired her to curate this powerful collection. "We can't empower the invisible," Karni notes, underscoring the importance of giving visibility to the beauty, complexity, and challenges of maternal care through this project.

Sydney Bliss · January 6, 2025 · 10 min read

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Renegade Beauty w/ Nadine Artemis of Living Libations

Nadine Artemis, author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care, shares her wisdom on natural beauty, emphasizing the importance of honoring the body’s changes during pregnancy and motherhood. She advocates for botanical oils to balance the skin and prevent stretch marks, while also offering holistic tips for dental care, like using botanical oral products and ensuring adequate vitamin D levels. For postpartum recovery, Nadine recommends soothing products like Petal Soother Yoni Serum and Best Skin Ever for moisturizing and healing. Her approach to wellness is deeply rooted in nature, and she finds joy in outdoor rituals like barefoot walks and cold dipping in the lake.

Sydney Bliss · December 30, 2024 · 4 min read

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The Holistic Venus w/ Manuela Fortunato

Manuela Fortunato, known as The Holistic Venus, is a biologist, registered dietitian, and plant medicine practitioner who left behind a promising research career in endocrinology to pursue a more holistic path. After facing her own health struggles with PCOS and hormonal imbalances, Manuela founded her online practice, where she teaches women to reconnect with their bodies through Ancestral Nourishment. With a focus on mitochondria, minerals, and hormonal health, she empowers women to understand their bodies on a deeper level, debunking common myths and promoting sustainable, nourishing practices for lasting wellbeing. Her approach is grounded in both scientific knowledge and intuitive wisdom, helping women reclaim their vitality from the inside out.

Sydney Bliss · December 23, 2024 · 4 min read

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Sweet Mountaintop w/ Mary Gonzalez

Mary Gonzalez, a postpartum doula, herbalist, and co-owner of Sweet Mountaintop farm and Sweet Mountain Nature School, has built a life deeply connected to nature and nurturing others. Raised in Carpinteria, CA, Mary’s early experiences on a rural farm shaped her love for farming and herbal medicine, which she now shares with her community. Through her work as a doula, she supports mothers navigating the postpartum period, drawing on her personal journey and the healing properties of plants like motherwort. Mary’s vision for Sweet Mountain Nature School, a program rooted in seasonal rhythms and outdoor play, reflects her commitment to fostering a deep connection with nature for the next generation. Whether tending to her farm, nourishing her family with home-cooked meals, or guiding others through the challenges of new motherhood, Mary is dedicated to living in harmony with the Earth and helping others do the same.

Sydney Bliss · December 16, 2024 · 4 min read