South Bay Buzz with Megan Lebre

About South Bay Buzz with Megan Lebre

South Bay Buzz is a storytelling podcast rooted in the South Bay of Los Angeles, sharing heart-led conversations with people connected by place, purpose, and the drive to build something meaningful. Hosted by Megan Lebre, each episode highlights founders, creatives, and community builders whose journeys are shaped by the South Bay—exploring the joy, resilience, and growth behind what they’ve created. These are stories of connection, authenticity, and legacy—discover people, places, and stories that stay with you.

Publisher

Megan Lebre

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jul 2025

Latest episode

8 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Inside Cove Midwifery with South Bay Midwife, Julie Oates

   South Bay midwife, Julie Oates, has spent more than 15 years caring for women through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. Now, she’s bringing that experience into a new chapter with Cove Midwifery & Women’s Health in Manhattan Beach. In this special South Bay Buzz × Practicing Withness crossover episode, Megan sits down with Julie inside the new Cove Midwifery space to talk about her journey from doula to labor and delivery nurse to certified nurse-midwife, what she wishes more people understood about midwifery, and her vision for changing the experience of maternity care here in the South Bay. They talk about what makes people feel truly seen and supported during birth, the relationship between midwives, doulas and physicians, birth trauma, trust and communication in healthcare, and why Julie believes great care starts with treating patients as experts in their own bodies. Plus, Julie shares the story behind Cove, her hopes for creating a gathering and education space for the local birth community, and the unexpected way competitive bodybuilding has changed her relationship with strength, food, and her own body. This episode also marks the very first episode of Megan’s new podcast, Practicing Withness, exploring birth, parenthood, grief, loss, joy, and the life transitions we don’t talk about enough. Listen here, then follow Practicing Withness for more conversations about how we show up for one another through all of it.

2. 

   15 Jul 2026

   Withness: Megan Lebre on Grief, Presence, and Launching Between the Portal

   This episode marks a big moment for South Bay Buzz: host Megan Lebre steps into the guest seat to share the launch of her full-spectrum doula practice, Between the Portal (https://www.instagram.com/betweentheportal), in an interview led by Dr. Kelly Waggoner — clinical psychologist and co-founder of Wellspring (https://www.returntowellspring.com/) in Riviera Village. Kelly guides Megan through the story behind Between the Portal: her grandfather's death during her sophomore year of college, walking alongside her mother through a six-month battle with uterine cancer, and the documentary that first pointed her toward birth work. Megan opens up about what it means to be a full-spectrum doula — a non-medical person who supports people through birth, postpartum, miscarriage, illness, caregiving, and end of life — and unpacks the concept at the heart of her practice: "withness" — the difference between witnessing someone's pain from a distance and being fully, actively present with them in it. It's a conversation about how our hardest moments can become the doorway to a bigger capacity for love, compassion, and service — and about finally having the courage to say yes to a calling that's been there since childhood. In this episode, Kelly and Megan cover: What a doula is — and what "full-spectrum" doula work actually looks like The story behind the name Between the Portal Transitions as portals: who we are before and after we walk through one Megan's personal experience with loss — her grandfather, and her mother's six-month journey with uterine cancer Why "at least..." statements (even well-meant ones) can land badly, and what to say instead Megan's concept of "withness" — being with someone, not just for them Why presence has to come before advocacy and education How grief and birth are more alike than we think What's next for Between the Portal, Wellspring, and South Bay Buzz Stay Connected Between the Portal on Instagram: @betweentheportal (https://www.instagram.com/betweentheportal) Reach out to Megan: hello@southbaybuzz.com (mailto:hello@southbaybuzz.com) Wellspring: returntowellspring.com (https://returntowellspring.com) Today's Podcast Sponsors Shade Hotel Redondo Beach (https://rb.shadehotel.com/) — FREE Rooftop Soiree every Sunday in July & August (12–5pm), FREE rooftop yoga every Sunday (9–10am), weekday happy hour at Sea Level (Mon–Fri, 3–6pm), and $20 rooftop pool passes when dining at Sea Level. Orange Door Spaces & Orange Door Stays (https://www.orangedoorco.com/) — South Bay homeowners: recent rulings have opened up ~43% of homes in Hermosa Beach's coastal zone to legal short-term rental eligibility. Orange Door Stays can help with listing, guest communication, and full-service property management. South Bay Buzz will be slowing down for a while as Megan focuses on launching Between the Portal — thank you for supporting six years of heart-led stories. More throwback episodes and new clips coming soon. Megan will also be joining a panel on parenting with Unfiltered Life Co. on August 26 (https://www.theunfilteredlifeco.com/events/p/unfilteredconversations-parenting), speaking through the lens of her doula work.

3. 

   1 Jul 2026

   The best financial advice isn't just about money with Liv Shin

   Money is about so much more than numbers. It's about freedom. Security. Opportunity. And ultimately, creating a life that reflects what matters most. In this episode of South Bay Buzz, Megan sits down with financial planner, Liv Shin, for a thoughtful conversation about building wealth with intention, navigating life's financial milestones, and making confident decisions for your future without letting fear take the driver's seat. Whether you're just beginning your investment journey, planning for retirement, raising a family, changing careers, or simply hoping to feel more in control of your finances, Liv shares practical wisdom that is approachable, empowering, and refreshingly human. Together, they explore why financial planning isn't just about preparing for someday. It's about creating more peace, more choices, and more freedom to live the life you want today. • How to create a financial plan that aligns with your values • Investing with confidence, even if you're just getting started • Common money myths that keep people stuck • Planning for major life transitions and long-term goals • The importance of financial wellness alongside emotional well-being • Small decisions today that can make a big difference tomorrow If you've ever felt intimidated by investing, uncertain about retirement planning, or simply wished someone would explain personal finance in a way that feels approachable, this conversation is for you. Website: https://livinpractice.com/about (https://livinpractice.com/about ) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liv_inpractice/ (https://www.instagram.com/liv_inpractice/) Instagram: @southbaybuzz (https://www.instagram.com/southbaybuzz/) Website: southbaybuzz.com (www.southbaybuzz.com) If this conversation encouraged you, inspired you, or helped you see your financial future a little differently, please follow South Bay Buzz, leave a review, and share this episode with someone you love.

Who has been a guest on South Bay Buzz with Megan Lebre

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jacqueline Da Mata
• Cara Martinez
• Danielle Spangler
• Upasana
• Natalie Bernacchi

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

324

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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Quality

84

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

32

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