You may be asking yourself why we're talking about witches today and if we've finally totally lost the plot somewhere between MDs and witch doctors, but rest assured - there are very real and scientific reasons for how we got here!

Today's guest is Eileen March, a former midwife turned intuitive coach, wild medicine energy healer, podcast host, and "slow living witch" - a title that reclaims the connection to feminine wisdom and creates a culture of care for community, including for ourselves.

Eileen and Sarah discuss how the very definition of a "witch" got skewed through the male-dominated power structures of history, with far-reaching effects that can still be felt today in our inability to slow down and embrace our own worthiness - especially for those of us constantly striving for more. Detaching self-worth from productivity is no easy task, so this episode invites you to start small and begin with awareness - just hit play and join the slow revolution.

To learn more about Eileen, be sure to check-out her website, www.myluminouslife.ca, or her Instagram.

In this episode, Dr. Sarah sits down with community-builder Jess Marley, owner of The Local Inc., to explore the power of connection and why "getting in the room” matters.

Jess shares her journey from corporate litigation to creating markets and events that bring people together, support local business, and remind us of the joy of gathering.

They talk about the risks and rewards of event-building, the science behind why connection is a fundamental human need, and the courage it takes to show up—especially in seasons of life that feel isolating.

Jess also gives us a sneak peek into Unburdened: The Experience happening Sept 28 in Victoria, BC.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Follow the Unburdened Co-Hosts on Social Media: Jessica Marley @thelocalinc; Dr. Sarah @dr.sarah.lea and Autumn Fowler @autumn.fowler.relationships

Learn more about Unburdened: The Experience (Sept 28, Victoria BC)

✨ And a gentle reminder: you’re not alone—and connection might be the most radical form of self-care.

Motherhood is supposed to be joyful, but for many women it’s also isolating, exhausting, and overwhelming. In this episode of The Expanded MD: Bridging Science and Spirituality, Sarah sits down with clinical counsellor Autumn Fowler to explore the realities of burnout in motherhood - what it looks like, why it’s so hard to talk about, and how we can start to lighten the load.

Together they unpack:

• The hidden isolation many new mothers face

• How identity shifts and “shouldering” culture fuel shame and guilt

• Why burnout in motherhood mirrors workplace burnout (but is rarely named)

• The role of the nervous system in how we show up for our families

• Practical steps to move from martyrdom to connection and community

They also share their personal experiences of early motherhood, the guilt of not “doing it all,” and why modelling rest and self-care is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children.

✨ Plus: Hear about our upcoming event, Unburdened: The Experience, on September 28th in Victoria, BC—a half-day retreat designed to help mothers step away from the grind, reconnect with themselves, and find support in community.