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Raising with the Village


Because it really does take a village to raise a child — and most of us don’t have one anymore.


Raising with the Village is a podcast about the real stories of parenthood — from pregnancy to the early school years and everything in between. Each episode shares an honest, unfiltered conversation with a parent who’s been there: through the highs, the lows, the unexpected turns and the moments that change everything.


No experts. No judgement. Just real people sharing their experiences — because when we talk openly about what we’ve been through, we help someone else feel less alone.


Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, navigating the chaos of toddlerhood, or simply figuring it out one day at a time, this is your virtual village — a place to listen, relate, and remind yourself that you’re doing better than you think.


🎧 Hosted by Maeva,
Parent, storyteller, and believer that there’s power — and comfort — in sharing our stories.

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Kraamzorg, Birth Boxes and Bicycles: One Dutch Mum's Honest Take on Pregnancy and Motherhood in the Netherlands A few months ago, Nina took us to Australia and showed us what pregnancy, birth and early parenthood looks like on the other side of the world. Today, we are travelling again — this time to the Netherlands. Today I am sitting down with Suzy — a Dutch mum of two — who takes us through her experience of pregnancy, birth and early motherhood in a country that does things rather differe...
What Makes You a Parent? Liesl's Honest and Emotional Story of Infertility, IVF and Egg Donation This episode contains an open and deeply personal conversation about infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss and egg donation. Please be gentle with yourself as you listen. Resources to support you are listed below. There are stories that stay with you long after the recording ends. Liesl's is one of them. Today, Liesl shares the story of twelve years of trying to become a mother. Twelve years of hope, h...
The Part Nobody Talks About: Baby Blues, Breastfeeding and How to End Your Feeding Journey This episode contains an open and honest conversation about baby blues and postnatal mood. If you are struggling, please know that support is available — resources are listed below. Candida is back. If you caught episode six — Two Boys, a Newborn and a Cold Cup of Soup — you already know that Candida brings a warmth and an honesty to every conversation that is truly rare. And today, she is back to talk ...
The Unfiltered Truth About Fostering: What One Foster Carer Wants You to Know There are many ways to build a family. And there are many ways to be part of a village. Today's episode shines a light on one of the most generous, most profound, and most quietly extraordinary of them all. Today I am sitting down with Gillian — a foster carer with five, nearly six years of experience, a heart full of stories, and an honesty that I think will stay with you long after this episode ends. Gillian's jou...
Doing It All Alone: One Single Mum's Honest Take on the Mental Load, Sleepless Nights and Big Decisions We are back. And what a story to return with. Today I am sitting down with Beth — single mum, force of nature, and one of the most energising people I have had the pleasure of talking to on this podcast. Beth is raising her son on her own. And in this conversation, she pulls back the curtain on what that really looks like. Not the highlight reel. The full picture. The sleepless nights — and...
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