Te Kāinga Wāhine Podcast
In this podcast we focus on unlocking the leadership potential we know exists in all wāhine.
We believe that leadership is not just about occupying positions of authority but drawing on a set of values and behaviors that empower you to navigate life's challenges with resilience and purpose.
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We explore the connections of our journeys, navigating our past, present and future to weave together your own unique whariki for life.
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Nurturing Mothers: A Conversation with Postpartum Doula Leah Pickering | Episode 19
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In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Leah Pickering, a dedicated postpartum doula. Leah shares her passion for supporting new mothers during the transformative postpartum period and sheds light on the essential role of a postpartum doula.
Leah's insights into the doula's role as an extra pair of hands, providing emotional and practical support, offer a deeper understanding of the care new mothers truly need. She delves into the societal expectations placed on women to prioritize others over themselves, emphasizing the importance of self-care and valuing one's role in caring for others.
Listen in as Leah shares her personal journey to becoming a postpartum doula, driven by her own experiences as a mother and a deep desire to empower others on their motherhood journeys.
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