Welcome to Lu's Story of being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after her first baby boy was born. Lu takes us through the shock of this diagnosisk her emotional response to coping with the news in addition to parenting her toddler and a second (surprise!) pregnancy. Lu also talks about how her relationship changed, the impact on her friendships and so much more. 

If you are a real mum and want to share your story I would love to have you!!!

Enjoy x

Content Note: There is detailed discussion of the experience of Psychosis in this episode, including Suicidal Ideation that accompanied this break from reality

After a smooth conception journey, blissful pregnancy, dream birth, and ‘golden’ year Sarah shares her story of developing and healing from Postpartum Psychosis.

It is a privilege to share Sarah’s story, and I implore you to share this episode with a friend, or family member, or on whichever social media platform that you love

I would LOVE to have you on the podcast!! Can keep you Anonymous.

Share Your Story Here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story

Find me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mothergrouppod/?hl=en

Support Services: 

Lifeline: 13 11 14

PANDA: 1300 726 306

Gidget Foundation: 1300 851 758

 

Welcome to Claire's story of Motherhood, and share Your Story Here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au    I would LOVE to hear from you, and can keep you Anonymous...   Find more of Claire: https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au Claire is the founder of the Centre of Bright Beginnings where she supports people throughout the journey of matrescence: both in-person and online. She is an experienced yoga facilitator and movement educator specialising in perinatal and pelvic health as well as a Bowen Therapist . Claire is a passionate social justice advocate committed to improving equity and accessibility of care for perinatal people and their families.     Enjoy X

 

Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s Motherhood Story, featuring the podcast’s first anonymous guest. It is a beautiful episode and I hope you all enjoy.

 

If you are a Real Mum and want to Share Your Story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au I would love to have you!

 

Content Warning For Episode in addition to topics outlined in title this episode also discusses Late Pregnancy Loss/Stillbirth

 

If You Need Additional Support:

 

PANDA: 1300 726 306
Lifeline: 131114

Rednose Australia: 1300308307

 

In today's episode of the podcast Shannon shares her experience of Motherhood; going into labour unexpectedly at 30 weeks, how bonding initially with her first daughter felt more prolonged than expected, mental health and intrusive thoughts, preparation for baby number two and so much more.

If you would like to Share Your Story (Can Be Anonymous) click link here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au

If you love the podcast make sure you send to a friend! And I hope you all enjoy X

This week Hayley shares her story of challenge and transformation in Motherhood.

I loved this conversation so much and I hope you do too X

If you want to connect with Hayley: 

https://www.hayleymor.com/naturally-well-waitlist

If you want to connect with me, share your story or book an online appointment: https://www.mothergroup.com.au

 

This week Sharnee shares her story of finding out her baby boy had a blocked bowel in utero, and would need surgery as a newborn. Sharnee takes us through this challenging time in her second postpartum, staying at Ronald McDonald house, pumping around the clock, whilst also trying to be there for her first born Isobel.

It is such a beautiful episode and I hope you all enjoy X

If  you are a real mum and want to come on the pod to share your challenge (can be big, can be small, can be all of the things etc etc)  follow link and click ‘share your story’ - https://www.mothergroup.com.au

This week Yana shares her story of Relationship Separation after the birth of her daughter Daisy.

It is a conversation exploring how the birth of a baby can change relationship dynamics for both better and worse.

If you would like to find Yana and her amazing offerings, you can find her here: https://www.oakandhaven.com.au

If you would like to find me, or book a limited online telehealth Pelvic PT appointment: https://www.mothergroup.com.au

I hope you all enjoy X

 

On today’s episode Caitlin shares her experience of motherhood. From an early pregnancy loss, to her pregnancy and postpartum with her boy Freddy, Caitlin discusses how she navigated pregnancy after loss, ongoing sleep deprivation, anxiety and a stay at Mother Baby Unit.

 

I hope you all enjoy x

 

And if you would like to share your story on the podcast, or book an online Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Appointment, you can find me here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au

 

Hello everyone and welcome to Hollie’s story. I loved this conversation with Hollie so much and I’m sure you will too! Hollie is a mother, best-selling author, writer and model, and her newest book ‘Saying Yes To You’ is a must read if you have loved this episode. You can find Hollie’s book here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-people-pleaser-s-guide-to-saying-yes-to-you-hollie-azzopardi/ebook/9781923293939.html?srsltid=AfmBOopEkInaqWaHz0t4eYLP8xk0LPA8X81Hl0c0pi-P7VStkH-MuNpl

 

Topics Covered in Today’s Episode Include:

-Spirit babies

-Birth Trauma

-Hospital Transfer in Labour

-Breastfeeding Challenges

-Postnatal Depression

-Complex PTSD

-Healing Your Nervous System in Motherhood

-The Importance of Self-Care

-Connecting to Your Animal Totems

-And So Much More

 

If you want to read more from Hollie, you can find her Substack here: https://substack.com/@hollieazzopardi

And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hollie_azzopardi/?hl=en

 

If you want to find me: https://www.mothergroup.com.au

Enjoy X

 

Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of the podcast. Jordy shares her story of her two girls, her Angel Baby Poppy and Rainbow Baby Rosie. This episode does cover the topic of Stillbirth, so if you are not in a place to listen yet, come back at a time when you are ready. We also discuss how Jordy went during her pregnancy after loss, and her motherhood experience with her two girls, signs from Poppy, and so much more. 

 

If you need help with your pelvic floor you can find me here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au

 

Support Services: 

https://rednose.org.au/page/grief-and-loss-support-services

https://www.sands.org.au

 

Hello everyone and welcome to today's episode of the podcast. 

 

Topics Covered In This Week’s Episode:

 

-Maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones and friends 

-Pregnancy loss

-Guilt

-Hyperemesis gravidarum

-Early onset of labour

-Special care stay

-Colic/unsettled baby

-Mental Health challenges in the Perinatal Period

-Finding help and support

-And so much more

 

I hope you all enjoy! X

 

And if you would like online support with me https://www.mothergroup.com.au

 

Welcome to Gabby’s story of Motherhood, and as the title suggests we do cover late pregnancy loss in this episode so take care whilst listening.

 

Share Your Story of Motherhood (Can Be Kept Anonymous on the Podcast): https://www.mothergroup.com.au/

 

To find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothergrouppod/?hl=en

 

If you need further support: 

Rednose Australia: 1300 308 307

PANDA: 1300 726 306

Gidget Foundation: 1300 851 758

 

Enjoy x

 

Today we welcome Ashleigh to the podcast sharing her story of parenting her first born Sunny. 

 

Themes covered in today’s episode include:

• Loneliness

• Parenting strategies

• Support systems

• Friendship in motherhood

• And so much more

 

I hope you all enjoy! X

 

And if you need support with your Pelvic Floor or Mastitis you can find me here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au

 

Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s story of motherhood with Gen. Gen shares her story of falling unexpectedly pregnant at 43 years old, the shock and denial that came with this, the stigma she felt from medical staff, how she has learnt to integrate running her business differently and so much more.

 

I hope you all enjoy!

 

If you would like to book an online consult with me, or are suffering from mastitis you can find me here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au

If you would like to find Gen https://www.gendrozario.com.au/about

Hello everyone and welcome to this week's story of Challenge and Transformation in Motherhood. A pre-warning this episode we discuss some topics that if you are not in the place to listen to, come back at a later date.

We cover:

Vaccinating or not your children, opinions around this

SIDS

Trauma

Abortion

Consent

Backlash

Stillbirth

Freebirth

Stalemate

Tradwives

Triggers

Judgement

I loved this conversation so much and I hope you do too!!

If you would like to contact me or book in an online Telehealth appointment: https://www.mothergroup.com.au

If you would like to listen to more of Keshia and her podcast with Chloe: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-road-to-wisdom-podcast/id1688912558

If you need further support:

https://www.panda.org.au

https://rednose.org.au/page/grief-and-loss-support-services

I'd love to know what you think!

Enjoy x

 

Today's shared story of Motherhood I speak with Ashlee three years after her experience of Postpartum Thyroiditis. 

Healing is not a linear path, and not every hard time has an equally uplifting outcome, but there is truth in that great challenge can create worthwhile transformation. This is a conversation about so many things, whether we all as mothers go through hardship, is spiritual healing a real thing, the use of social media in motherhood, and so much more. 

If you have any Pelvic Health quandaries (needing to Rush To The Toilet, Pain With Sex, Mastitis) - I have Online Telehealth Appointments Available Australia Wide. Click link to find my website, and book online:

https://www.mothergroup.com.au

If you want to hear Ashlee's previous episode discussing her diagnosis of Postpartum Thyroiditis, you can find it here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mothergroup-the-podcast/id1616381789?i=1000564441438

If you would like to find Ashlee and all of her amazing offerings: 

https://www.soulalignedkinesiology.com.au

Today Claire shares her story of motherhood. Topics covered in today's episode include:

=Postpartum Haemorrhage 

=PTSD

=Intrusive Thoughts

=Baby Sleep

=Unexpected Second Pregnancy

=Antenatal Depression

=Healing Second Birth

=Using Social Media For Good

I loved this conversation with Claire so much. And I hope you do too!!

Claire is a Midwife and Child Maternal Health Nurse, and the founder of the Thrive App. Thrive App was created for all new parents, parents to be, with information and support you can trust and rely on, from meditations to baby first aid to relationships post baby and so much more. You can try the Thrive App for free here: 

Thrive App

You can find Claire on instagram here: Claire's Instagram

If you would like to contact me for a Pelvic Floor Appointment, or to come on the podcast, you can find me here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au

 

Today's shared story of motherhood includes my own! 

Topics covered in today’s episode:

=Wanting a third baby and your partner does not

=Surprise pregnancy

=Unexplained Generalised Anxiety

=Conflict

=Survival mode

=Low mood

=Perfectionism in parenting

I hope you enjoy x

If you would like to book an online women’s health appointment with me, or share your story on the podcast, you can find everything her on my website: https://www.mothergroup.com.au

If you need any additional help

=PANDA: 1300 726 306

=Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

If you would like a full introduction to my story, listen to previous episode in your favourite podcast app

 

Podcast Relaunch and Recap; This year has been a hard year, one where I have wondered many times, am I Depressed? Do I have Postnatal Depression? Or am I just ungrateful?? Possibly selfish??  Maybe a terrible mother???...

Listen on for more... I hope you enjoy!

Will be back in your ears 2025 with Mothergroup The Podcast weekly episodes X

Find me at https://www.mothergroup.com.au

 

Hello beautiful podcast listeners and welcome to this week's episode. In today's conversation I speak with Alison, about her experience developing postnatal depression and anxiety after the birth of her first daughter.

Alison was left recovering from her birth with undiagnosed and severely low iron levels. Couple that with a baby who would only sleep whilst being held, sleep deprivation and feeling like she could not talk about how hard things were getting, Alison's PND and PNA symptoms worsened and she was admitted to an inpatient early parenting unit.

3 years on and Alison has learnt to prioritise her self care, plan things in the diary to look forward to and is grateful for the small things in life.

I loved recording this episode, and I hope you enjoy listening too. If you want to support the show hit follow or subscribe on whichever podcast app you are listening from, share with me the episode your are listening to on instagram https://www.instagram.com/storiesofwomenshealth/ or leave me a review.

If this episode has brought anything up for you please contact PANDA on 1700 726 306, or lifeline on 13 11 14

In this week's episode I talk with Joy about her experience with multiple missed miscarriages/pregnancy losses, how she navigated pregnancy after loss, the strategies she tried to help navigate life with a wakeful baby, and the development of her postnatal anxiety.

This is a really beautiful episode and covers a broad spectrum of topics; the changing nature of relationships during this time, developing inner strength and intuition, putting healthy boundaries in place, and learning to honour yourself.

If you loved this episode make sure you hit the follow button on whichever podcast app you listen from, share the episode with a friend or come and find me on instagram over at https://www.instagram.com/storiesofwomenshealth/  

In today's episode Rebecca shares her story of developing worsening anxiety throughout her pregnancy. After the birth of her beautiful boy Rebecca then went on to experience an acute episode of OCD symptoms, insomnia, PTSD and eventually was admitted to an inpatient mother-baby unit.

Rebecca has now gone on to create her own wonderful platform to share and honour stories of mental ill-health during the perinatal period. This is a beautiful episode and you can find Rebecca over on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/perinatalstoriesaustralia/ or her podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/perinatal-stories-australia/id1654353017

If this episode has brought anything up for you please contact Gidget Foundation on 1300 851 758, or PANDA on 1300 726 306.

Enjoy xx

Welcome to Part Two of Jessie's story where she shares her experience contracting CMV during pregnancy, resulting in the late-term termination of her daughter Matilda. A note that we do discuss Stillbirth/Late-Term Termination in this episode, so take care when listening. 

If you would love to share your story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au

If you need further support:

Rednose Australia: https://rednose.org.au

In episode 34 of the podcast I talk with the incredible Women's Health Physiotherapist, Researcher, Published Author and all around Guru Mindy Cooper about how to best support yourself during breastfeeding, and also about how to take care of your mental health if it didn't work out as planned.

In our culture we medicalise breastfeeding, if something goes wrong there is minimal support and we blame the woman. In early postpartum, rather than valuing rest and recovery, 'bouncing back' and being the perfect host to visitors is heralded. 

This episode is not a how-to guide, rather a holistic management plan, and it covers:

• Why we grieve if our breastfeeding journey didn't go to plan
• Why there is so much judgement in the BF space
• How to set yourself up early to have a positive journey
• Why medical advice often doesn't work
• How to navigate mismanagement and poor advice
• Why inflammation is so common early on in BF
• And so much more

I hope you all enjoy, and if you are a health practitioner looking to partake in any of Mindy or her team's amazing courses:

COURSE DATES, LOCATIONS & REGISTRATION LINKS Level 1 practical dates and the links for registration:   WA | Sunday 2 April | King Edward Hospital, Perth   Level 2 will be held in Melbourne, Victoria, probably same venue as Level 1 on Sunday October 8.

Enjoy xx

There is no template to Break-Up with a friend, it is seen as a failure if a friendship ends. And friendship break-ups if done in the wrong way, can create so much heartbreak and pain.

However, I think that during the perinatal period. Whether you are    trying to navigate a longer-than-expected conception journey, or are at home with a screaming baby, you will have less energy to give to friendships. Your priorities will also be shifting, along with your daily rhythms and routines. Therefore I think it is essential for your wellbeing to be surrounded by friends that fill you up with energy, and joy, and don't drain your batteries, judge you, or make you feel overwhelmed and insecure.

In this episode I discuss:

• Why I think it's OK for our friendships to change over time
• The three ways to break-up with a friend
• My experience of being Ghosted
• What to look for in your friendships
• And SO much more

I would love to hear your feedback, do you agree with me??? Do you disagree?? I'd love to know, come and find me on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/storiesofwomenshealth/ 

Enjoy xxxx

After the birth of her much wanted baby girl Clara, Chelsea began to slowly spiral into Postnatal Depression. Sleep deprivation and difficulty breastfeeding took hold, and the normally high-achieving goals oriented Chelsea began to develop a reliance on prescription drugs in order to sleep. After experiencing a major panic attack, Chelsea was admitted to a psychiatric inpatient with her newborn daughter.

This experience however, turned Chelsea's life in a completely new direction. Inspiring the creation of her business EQ minds, her study in psychology, her work as a key-note speaker and her book The Mindful High Performer.

In this episode topics discussed include:

• Sleep deprivation
• Difficulty breastfeeding
• Postnatal depression and anxiety
• Suicidal ideation
• The importance of taking care of yourself through boundaries
• Finding purpose through pain
• How to identify a perinatal mood disorder (in yourself or in a loved one)
• How to help... and so much more

You can find Chelsea over at https://www.eqminds.com

If this episode has brought up anything for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or PANDA 1300 726 306 

And you can find me on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/p/CknLryCPc1q/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

If you love the show hit SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app and share with a friend, enjoy xxx

In this episode I catch up with Sophie, Ashlee, Abbi and Heidi and find out how they are going now. How their Postnatal Anxiety felt at its worst, what things helped the most along the way, how it felt to talk publicly about their experience with Postnatal Anxiety and so much more.

I loved checking in with these past guests, and I hope you all enjoy the episode. If this conversation brings up anything for you, please contact PANDA on 1300 726 306.

Links below for each guests story, if you haven't listened yet

Sophie's story: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stories-of-womens-health/id1616381789?i=1000556129265

Ashlee's story: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stories-of-womens-health/id1616381789?i=1000564441438

Abbi's story: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stories-of-womens-health/id1616381789?i=1000570232301

Heidi's story: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stories-of-womens-health/id1616381789?i=1000561479089

 

Did you know that a whopping 92% of couples report increased conflict in their relationship in the first year after birth!!? And 67% report overall decreased satisfaction within their pairing.

This conversation with awarded author, speaker and couples counsellor Elly Taylor we discuss all things relationships in the perinatal period, what is normal, how to take care of yourself and your partner and also what is not normal and needs further support. I loved this conversation, and I know you all will too. You can find Elly and her amazing work and books and courses over at https://ellytaylor.com, https://becomingusfamily.com

A heads up, in this episode we discuss Domestic Violence and Postnatal Depression/Anxiety, if you need further support please contact respectively 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), or PANDA on 1300 726 306

 

 

 

This episode is proudly brought to you by Chekoh, use code SOWH10 at checkout for 10% off storewide over at https://www.chekoh.com

After the birth of her son, Renee started to notice a decline in her mental health. Initially she pushed this feeling away, as a high achiever and all around "coper" Renee felt she could fix her mental health and it would all be ok.

Fast forward a few years, the strain of a move, parenting two children with additional needs, and the lack of an open discussion about mental health, Renee's PND worsened and she was admitted to an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. This story so beautifully told will help so many, and share it with someone in your life who may needs to hear it. 

If this episode brings anything up for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or PANDA on 1300 726 306

 

Hello and happy Monday everyone! Today I am grateful to share with you all Sandy's story.

Sandy lives with a Genetic Condition EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa) that causes delicate skin, blistering and wounds. In today's episode we discuss the mental load of knowing your baby carries the same gene, Sandy's unassisted birth, retained placenta, PPH, how the importance of taking  care of yourself when you are having a bad health day ( go and get a haircut, make yourself feel cute etc etc)

Sandy is a ray of sunshine and a joy to listen to and I know you will all enjoy.

PS there are some technical issues early on in this podcast, I am blaming mercury being in retrograde at time of recording, and also the fact that I am not great with technology at the best of times! However I think it just adds to the beauty of the episode.

PPS if you want to support the show hit FOLLOW on your Apple or Spotify platforms x

This episode is brought to you by Mika and Max. Look dreamy this spring with 20% off storewide with the code stories20 over at https://www.mikaandmax.com.au

Hello everyone and welcome back!! I have so been looking forward to this episode, with mother of four, journalist and great mind that is Virginia Tapscott.

In this episode we discuss:

• Virginia's experience postpartum with her first child
• When Virginia realised being a "Stay At Home Mum" or "Working Mum" weren't the experiences the labels promised
• Stigma in the parenting space
• Speaking out about difficult issues despite criticism
• Why the language we use matters
• Valuing the role of the Parental Caregiver
• The joy and privilege of parenting

And so much more. I hope you all enjoy!!!

Find me over on @storiesofwomenshealth and let me know how you found this episode

This episode with Dr. Serrallach is not to be missed. Dr. Serrallach is an MD and specialist in postnatal recovery.  His work heralded by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and looks at what is happening at a biological level during pregnancy and postpartum. This is a time of incredible transformation for women, that goes largely unrecognised in the medical data, and therefor poorly managed in the medical world.

In this episode we discuss:

• the massive and multifactorial brain changes initiated by placental hormones in pregnancy
• why we are wired to react differently to stress during this time
• why the people we surround ourselves with will directly impact our physical health postnatally
• why sleep, asking for help, addressing nutrient deficiency and being kind to ourselves is key
• how to balance our hormones
• any red flags to look out for
• and SO much more

You can find Dr. Serrallach and his incredible online program over at https://www.themothercareproject.com

This episode is brought to you by Mika and Max Boutique. Why not treat dad (and yourself) with gifts you can enjoy too. Head to https://www.mikaandmax.com.au and use the code stories20 for 20% off xxx

Today's episode is brought to you by Mika and Max, shop 20% off your spring wardrobe with the code stories20. Head to https://www.mikaandmax.com.au to find your favourite brands and update your wardrobe.

This week we have Emily on the podcast to talk about her experience with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss/Miscarriage, IVF and so much more. We talk about the anxiety of early pregnancy after loss, how Emily and her partner Luke became stronger than ever through this difficult time to conceive baby Jack, and learning body appreciation. 

I loved this conversation and I'm sure you will too.

If you are enjoying the show, remember to hit the Subscribe Button.

Find me on instagram at @storiesofwomenshealth

Enjoy xxx

Welcome to Part One of Jessie's story where she shares her experience developing Perinatal Depression with her first baby Jai and subsequent stays in both a Public and Private Mother-Baby Unit.

If you would love to share your story: Jessie Part One: Public and Private Mother-Baby Unit, Perinatal Depression, Hyperemesis Gravidarum 

If you need further support:

PANDA: 1300 726 306

Gidget Foundation: 1300 851 758

Our first "Expert Episode" is here!

This is one close to my heart, and fills me with so much joy to share with you all. Today I share my conversation with the incredible Dr. Bri. Dr. Bri is a holistic pelvic physiotherapist and online entrepreneur with multiple holistic pelvic health courses and  over 270 000 YouTube subscribers. 

In today's episode we cover all things POP (I know, not the sexiest topic to discuss), radically redefining the way we use terminology, yes you can return to exercise, why you are not broken, why the pelvis holds so many emotions and so much more.

If you loved this episode share it with a friend who needs it, and hit the Subscribe Button on your podcast app.

You can find Dr. Bri on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vibrantpelvichealth/

On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/VibrantPelvicHealth

And all of her amazing courses over on https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com

Enjoy xxx

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with the beautiful Abbi, who talks about her experience with Postnatal Anxiety.

Abbi attempted a VBAC with her son Banjo, that ended in the rare event of uterine rupture and subsequent Caesarean section. Abbi talks so beautifully and openly about her development of anxiety after this event, how it progressed, and how she eventually went on to take medications under the supervision of her GP to great effect.

Abbi is a Doula, you can find her on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ap.birthcollective/

I hope you all enjoy xxx

This week I am grateful to share with you Emma's story. This episode does require a trigger warning as we discuss Emma's experience with pregnancy loss/miscarriage at 7 weeks gestation in detail, along with her physical and emotional recovery from this time.

However, despite the start of this episode featuring some serious content, Emma is absolutely hilarious, and I had to pull myself together to finish the interview. We also talk about the six month period of time following her miscarriage trying to fall pregnant, Emma's desire to control during this time and then her two subsequent pregnancies and positive births.

I hope you all enjoy xxx

I am so thrilled to bring you the incredible podcaster, transformational coach and creator of Motherkind, Zoe Blaskey.

In this episode Zoe and I discuss her own early struggles in motherhood and difficulties breastfeeding, how this challenge sparked her creation of the amazing podcast Motherkind and work helping mothers transform their struggle into their greatest power. We also discuss the common struggles Zoe sees in modern motherhood, and her advice to help heal.

Zoe is just a fountain of knowledge and the guru of taking care of yourself during motherhood and beyond. You can find Zoe over on her website https://www.motherkind.co/about-motherkind or instagram https://www.instagram.com/motherkind_zoe/?hl=en

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it xxx

I am so grateful to the brave, eloquent and wise Ashlee, for sharing her experience with postpartum thyroiditis after the birth of her second child.

Ashlee began to notice symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, anxiety, insomnia, trembling hands, hair loss, skin breakouts and feelings of impending doom and was initially dismissed by her local GP.

This episode is epic, it made me laugh and cry and I hope you all enjoy xxx

This week I had the pleasure of talking to the effervescent Justine about her three pregnancies and hypnobirths. During Justine's second pregnancy, her baby Gia was diagnosed with a major neural tube defect in utero and birthed at 16 weeks. 

Justine and I talk about the ways she moved through this experience, and the lessons and messages she has received from Gigi (including writing the amazing "Birth Book" (a guide to honouring your intuition to believe in yourself during the birthing process)-- which you can find over at https://www.birthbook.com.au/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvqeUBhCBARIsAOdt45ZcWmoC6a_OWxEX4-Y19bfBmX9UsmfD5hJpD7GtxmTSvvYI1A7qIEMaApJBEALw_wcB

You can also find Justine on instagram https://www.instagram.com/justinezappa/?hl=en

Enjoy xxx

I was so grateful to chat with the incredible Heidi about her perinatal experiences, and in particular the development of anxiety and OCD symptoms after the birth of her second child. 

Heidi is a dietitian, cook, writer and you can find her blog and amazing book and blog over at https://applesundermybed.com

If this episode has brought anything up with you then you can contact PANDA on 1300 726 326

Enjoy xxx

I had the best time this week chatting with Laura about her two c-sects and then unassisted home birth. Laura is a ray of sunshine and we talk a lot about her birthing experiences along with giving up people pleasing and trusting your intuition.

You can find Laura's amazing online pregnancy programs over at https://thepregnancyposse.com/pp-join/ or on instagram https://www.instagram.com/physiolaura/

Again this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, seek individualised medical care for your pregnancy 

And find me on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/storiesofwomenshealth/

Enjoy xxx

I had the best time chatting with Ashe Davenport, author of memoir "Sad Mum Lady", she is hilarious and has such a fresh outlook on motherhood finding joy and humour from the hard times. I laughed a lot during this, almost as much as when I read her amazing book!! 

This is a special additional episode before mothers day, for any mothers or anybody in general who might find this day hard.

Enjoy xxx

Like B's energy, this episode is big. B is unbelievably passionate about women's health and taking care of each other, she is a wealth of knowledge and an open book in talking about her own experiences.

We cover topics such as mind/body connection, birth culture, knowing your worth, prioritising yourself as well as healing from incontinence, prolapse and birth trauma.

You can find B over on https://coreandfloor.com.au as well as on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/coreandfloorrestore/

Also a trigger warning this episode discusses themes of suicide, if this brings up anything for you, contact lifeline: 13 11 14

Enjoy xxx

Welcome to Kayley's story of Challenge and Transformation in Motherhood.

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It is my honour to release this weeks episode featuring the formidable force that is Jess. We cover a lot of ground, but focus predominantly on Jessica's experience with postnatal depression after the birth of her second child Oscar.

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We are lucky enough to be joined by the beautiful and generous Sophie who shares her experience with Postnatal Anxiety.  Trigger warning: this episode mentions late termination of pregnancy along with the diagnosis of a child with a genetic condition.

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Welcome to Georgia's story of Challenge and Transformation in Motherhood.

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Welcome to Amie's story of Motherhood, if you would like to Share Your Story of Motherhood you can find me here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au

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