Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Newborn Mothers Podcast
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| The soundtrack of matrescence | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:34:47 | |
I chat with singer-songwriter Claire Toni on her debut album ‘Matrescence’. Together we discuss Claire’s experience of matrescence, creativity as a window to ourselves, and reclaiming artistry as mothers. At the core of this conversation, we explore the power of creativity to share the collective story of motherhood. | |||
| Learning how menstrual cycles impact creativity, power, and social change | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:28:23 | |
I chat with Lucy Peach, speaker, educator and author of Period Queen. Together, we discuss menstrual cycles, creativity and inclusive workplaces. At the core of this conversation, we explore how de-stigmatising periods benefits everyone, not just people with periods. | |||
| Strengths-based approach to maternal mental health | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:31:49 | |
I chat with Newborn Mothers educator Amanda Stinton from Our Fourth Trimester, who teaches the module on mental health in our Postpartum Education and Care Professional training. Together we discuss how we can take a strengths-based approach to support postpartum mothers and caregivers facing challenges. At the core of this conversation, we explore how to shift from a deficit-based approach to one that is respectful of people’s stories, honours their strengths and focuses on long-term solutions that build their capacity and trust in themselves. | |||
| Welcome | 14 Sep 2018 | ||
As a Newborn Mother, you are being invited to reinvent yourself because when a baby is born so is a mother, and the birth of a mother can be more intense than childbirth. You'll learn how to find peace and joy in the first 40 days after birth and how your postpartum experience can change your life. In this first episode of Newborn Mothers podcast, host Julia Jones shares her background, how she started her postpartum doula journey and Newborn Mothers Collective. She also talks about the goal of the Newborn Mothers training. Tune in to learn more about Julia and her business, Newborn Mothers. | |||
| Changing the corporate attitude towards working mothers | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:29:28 | |
I chat with best-selling author, speaker, journalist and matrescence activist, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz from Mama Rising. Together we discuss the challenges that mothers face in returning to work and the systems change required to support their well-being. At the core of this conversation, we explore why the well-being of mothers is influenced by their workplace’s attitude to working mothers. | |||
| Starting a postpartum career: the good, the bad, the ugly! | 26 May 2023 | 00:32:26 | |
I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Katie Parker. Together we discuss taking the leap from an established career as a hospital social worker to starting a business in postpartum work. From the struggle to get those first few clients to being overwhelmed with too many clients and putting some boundaries in place. At the core of this conversation, we explore the different seasons of working as a postpartum professional and how to care for yourself within each of them. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| The evolution of postpartum business | 22 May 2023 | 00:26:13 | |
I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Naomi Chrisoulakis from Cocoon. Together we discuss the evolution of her postpartum business, moving from postpartum service delivery to postpartum education. At the core of this conversation, we explore how working as a postpartum professional can change over time to suit your season of life and your passions. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| Retreats for mothers as a counter-cultural act of love | 17 May 2023 | 00:39:23 | |
I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Rachael Hollinger from NOURIS(her) and The Pause. Together we discuss how we can honour mothers through retreats, caring for them in the way they care for their children. At the core of this conversation, we explore how retreats for mothers are a countercultural act, subverting martyrdom with nourishment. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| Perinatal care for a peaceful world | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:31:00 | |
I chat with fellow advocate and educator Becca De Souza from Peaceful Birth Partnership. Together we discuss the importance of accessible perinatal care for mothers from refugee backgrounds and breaking the cycles of trauma through birth and parenting. At the core of this conversation is how when we really prioritize the women who are most at risk, all women will benefit. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| The postpartum experience of the Australian Birth Stories | 27 Jan 2023 | 00:30:15 | |
I chat with Sophie Walker, the founder and host of Australian Birth Stories, the podcast with over 8 million downloads. From recording episodes in her car to advocating for change through parliament, this conversation with Sophie is not to be missed. Together, we discuss Sophie's personal journey of starting the podcast and turning it into a business. We explore how Sophie's experience in public health shapes her work and how her passion for birth flowed into postpartum care. At the core of this conversation, we reflect on the importance of bringing who you are and what you're good at together to bring about deep change.
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| Public health meets postpartum in-home care | 13 Jan 2023 | 00:24:26 | |
I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Sami Stewart from The Hold. Together we discuss how public health, advocacy and policy intersect with the postpartum experience of mothers and families in their homes. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of working with families on the ground, as well as making changes at a systemic level.
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| Making a systemic change in motherhood through education | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:23:42 | |
I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Chelsea Robinson from Mama's Modern Village. Together we discuss Chelsea's career change into the motherhood field, her learnings from working 1-1 with mothers and how she's using that to bring about systemic change. At the core of this conversation is the importance of education, social justice and systems change in shifting the maternal experience on an individual level.
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| Practising simplicity by starting where we are | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:30:26 | |
I chat with Jodi Wilson, author of 'Practising Simplicity' and co-author with Sophie Walker of their upcoming book 'The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth'. Together we discuss Jodi's life changing trip caravanning around Australia with four kids for two years, and how this has shaped her practice of simplicity. At the core of this conversation is asking the questions, "What is sustainable for me as a mother and a woman?" and "How can I make choices in my life to make sure that I am enjoying the life I'm living?"
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| Trauma-sensitive care for survivors of abuse | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:24:42 | |
I chat with Dusk Liney, the Business Manager at Newborn Mothers and a trauma-sensitive birth/postpartum worker at The Listening Mama. Together we discuss Dusk’s personal experience of postpartum as a survivor and the broader themes that people who have experienced trauma face within motherhood. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of trauma-sensitive care and how to support survivors to create safer postpartum experiences. | |||
| Building financial sustainability that honours your life | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:38:16 | |
I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Charlotte Pickering from Kin by Charlotte. Together we discuss Charlotte's transition from a job into postpartum work, how her offerings have evolved and the impact of working locally. At the core of this conversation is the need to value ourselves and our work, so that we can build financial sustainability in a way that honours our home and family life.
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| Building a doula village | 07 Oct 2022 | 00:52:54 | |
I chat with two graduates Renee and Micka who are the co-founders of Fill Your Cup. Together they now provide work and support for themselves another 5 doulas, plus sell a range of physical products. They share their story of rapid growth, failing fast and how they pivoted during the pandemic to grow a thriving and unexpected business model.
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| Starting a new business overseas | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:31:35 | |
Jojo and I met 7 years ago, when she was running a pregnancy day spa in New Zealand. She has since sold the business and moved to the UK to start a new postpartum business. We talk about the challenges of starting again, including pricing, networking and how to find your ideal client.
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| Midwife working in private postnatal education | 26 Aug 2022 | 00:36:51 | |
Colleen Wilson is a registered midwife for 30 years and the creator of Nurtured Mums. Nurtured Mums’ mission is to provide education to pregnant couples about the postnatal period to come and support the new family for the first 6 weeks following the birth of their baby. It is tailored to meet the unique needs of mum and her baby with an emphasis on evidence-based care along with traditional postpartum practices such as healing nutrition, belly-binding, use of aromatherapy and massage.
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| Rites of Passage for Women | 19 Aug 2022 | 00:25:00 | |
Janelle graduated from Newborn Mothers Collective 5 years ago and in this interview, we check in on how her business is going. She shares her knowledge of rites of passage and feminine rhythms and how they help us prepare and find our way through challenges in the mothering journey.
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| Public Funding After Decades of Experience | 29 Jul 2022 | 00:26:05 | |
We catch up with Julie-Anne from Episode 6 and find out what she's up to now. Julie-Anne talks about new government funding for perinatal care in Canada and how the pandemic impacted her career. She also shares how she has plenty of clients without spending any time on social media (spoiler - she's earning more money than ever!) | |||
| Starting a Doula Agency | 24 Jun 2022 | 00:28:29 | |
Kathryn graduated from the Newborn Mothers Collective way back in 2016, and after working as a postpartum doula for a few years started an agency, One Moon Doula. Kathryn shares the pros and cons for both families and doulas using agencies and different agency models and how they work. | |||
| Physical Aspects of Matrescence | 03 Jun 2022 | 00:33:12 | |
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and mum of three, Katherine Baquie, shares how women can better understand and support their bodies through pregnancy and beyond. With over 16 years’ experience in perinatal health, Kath offers practical guidance on pelvic floor care, recovery and fitness for new mums. | |||
| Doula Interview With Jo Bealey | 22 Apr 2022 | 00:22:55 | |
Jo Bealey is a counsellor, postpartum doula & baby massage instructor. She has a background in well-being and is passionate about creating better mental health for mums. Jo works both online and locally allowing the flexibility for mothers to receive support, with a particular interest in working with birth trauma and postpartum anxiety. | |||
| Writing Your Book | 04 Mar 2022 | 00:31:02 | |
Kris Emery is a non-fiction book editor for writers, entrepreneurs and speakers who want to extend beyond their current business services and reach more people with their message by self-publishing. With over a decade of working with words for blue-chip companies to bestsellers, Kris guides first-time authors to write a valuable book that they can feel excited to put out in the world. | |||
| Supporting plus size pregnancy in a fatphobic world | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:22:50 | |
I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Stephanie O'Brien from Postpartum with Steph. We discuss why BMI shouldn’t be used as a sole indicator of health, what it’s like navigating the hospital system as a plus-size woman, and how Steph’s personal experience led her to become a postpartum doula. We explore how postpartum care providers can better support plus-size women. | |||
| Interview with Emily Writes | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:32:57 | |
Emily is a mother of two and author of the bestselling book Rants in the Dark and Is it Bedtime Yet. She writes about a wide variety of topics, is a fierce activist and uses humour to cope with the challenges of mothering children with disabilities and chronic illness. | |||
| Parental Leave and Childcare | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:29:49 | |
Maddy shares her traumatic first birth story, as well as her healing second birth. Her experience of the impact that different carers have on birth outcomes led her to become a community organiser and she is now Campaign Director for The Parenthood. Parenthood is a community working to make Australia the best place in the world to be a parent. #ParentsUp is their parent-led campaign for better paid parental leave and universal access to childcare. | |||
| Gently Dismantling Oppressive Systems | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:38:15 | |
Rachael is qualified in culinary arts, and now works as a postpartum doula in Central Pennsylvania. She shares openly about her very challenging pregnancies and postpartum experiences. You'll learn about her successful business and how she has adapted her work to various situations. | |||
| From Attorney to Postpartum Professional | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:31:00 | |
Irena from Slovenia used to be an Attorney but gave it all up to become a nurturer and facilitator. Along with Newborn Mothers Collective, Irena has studied Hypnobirthing, Bowen therapy, childbirth education and baby massage, and now combines it all into caring for mothers and babies not only in pregnancy and childbirth but also during the weeks, months and even years afterwards. | |||
| Having Babies Overseas | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:27:15 | |
Heather is from the US but had her first baby in South Korea and was very isolated. Her experience led her to train as a postpartum doula and she now lives in Boston supporting other families having babies away from home. Starting her business has encouraged her to face and overcome some of her own personal struggles with trauma and social anxiety, which has not only improved her business but also her life. | |||
| The Pregnant Dad's Postpartum Experience | 10 Dec 2021 | 00:42:00 | |
Trystan was known as the pregnant man and on this podcast, he shares more about the bit after the baby was born. He is warm and open as he shares the challenges and joys along their unique path to becoming a loving family. | |||
| Online Postpartum Care | 03 Dec 2021 | 00:26:29 | |
Ria Keller is originally from Germany and now lives in Northern Ireland with her partner and two sons. She started her postpartum business a few years ago but has since moved countries, had a baby and lived through a global pandemic. This has caused her to pivot to offering online postpartum support. We discuss cold water swimming, what it's like having a baby in two very different cultures and the German concept of Zwischen - a time in between. | |||
| Understanding Vaccine Research with Hannah Dahlen | 12 Nov 2021 | 00:38:37 | |
Hannah Dahlen is a midwife and academic who has researched and written hundreds of articles on topics including homebirth, freebirth, human rights and birth trauma. On this podcast, I ask her about COVID vaccine safety for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. You'll learn how vaccines work and what the risks and benefits are. | |||
| From Psychologist To In-Home Postpartum Care | 05 Nov 2021 | 00:37:56 | |
Suzanna from Denver has supported over 100 families and does not yet have children herself. She tells her own story from becoming a big sister at the age of six, to facing her fears and starting a business supporting mums in their own homes. | |||
| Historical, Cultural and Social Aspects of Breastfeeding | 09 Apr 2021 | 00:50:44 | |
I chat with Newborn Mothers educator Antonia Anderson from Peaceful Postnatal, who teaches two modules on Breastfeeding in our Postpartum Education and Care Professional training. Together we discuss the social, historical and cultural structures impacting women's ability to breastfeed. At the core of this conversation, we challenge the belief that women are responsible for their own breastfeeding success. Instead, we explore the social and systemic change required to support mothers' breastfeeding journey. | |||
| Building a stable doula business | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:35:52 | |
I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate, Sami Stewart, from The Hold. Together we discuss the lessons Sami learned in her first year of business as a preconception, pregnancy, loss & postpartum doula. At the core of this conversation, we explore how boundaries and pricing are key to building a stable and secure doula business. | |||
| Ashley's Peaceful and Calm Postpartum Story | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:50:09 | |
Ashley had two difficult postpartum experiences before discovering Newborn Mothers and become a professional herself. She planned her third postpartum very differently and in this interview she shares what worked for her, and how other pregnant parents can plan for a peaceful postpartum too. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| Black Birth and Breastfeeding | 26 Mar 2021 | 00:35:24 | |
Tzaddi shares her own experiences as a black mother and yoga teacher in the UK. We discuss maternal mortality rates and breastfeeding rates in different countries, and how racism in health care contributes to health outcomes in many parts of the world. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| Postpartum Diets | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:26:59 | |
Megyn and I discuss more complex food issues surrounding postpartum including allergies, biochemical deficiencies, eating disorders, and where to go for support. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| Grief, Art and Grandmothers' Tea | 26 Feb 2021 | 00:28:42 | |
Roshni is dedicated to reclaiming nourishing practices rooted in ancestral wisdom for collective liberation. She talks about exploring Ayurveda as a South Indian woman, and how she was determined to learn about Ayurveda from an Indian woman, in an industry dominated by men and white women. She has combined her interests in art, wellness and advocacy to create her unique business Cardamom and Kavate. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| Birth and Postpartum Doula Collaborations | 12 Feb 2021 | 00:29:21 | |
Royah, a yoga teacher, wasn't planning to be a doula, but her own experience of childbirth led her to further education. Since then she has started a doula collective, hosted a benefit gig, volunteered in her community, started a podcast and so much more! Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| Interview With Pinky McKay | 29 Jan 2021 | 00:49:44 | |
Pinky is a matriarch of the natural parenting movement in Australia. We discuss parenting her own children in the '70s, how she started writing about motherhood and eventually wrote a book and started her own business. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| Pilates And Postpartum Care | 15 Jan 2021 | 00:40:33 | |
Sophie shares her journey as a Pilates teacher including successfully started her online programs and classes during the pandemic. We talk about how all women should have access to routine physical rehabilitation programs after childbirth and some of the resistance mothers have to ask for and get the help that they need. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| Combining Exercise With Holistic Postpartum Care | 01 Jan 2021 | 00:39:55 | |
I chat with exercise physiologist, author and Newborn Mothers graduate, Anna Cusack. Together we discuss the importance of supporting your physical health after the significant impact of pregnancy and birth. At the core of this conversation is an insight into how we can bring together our unique experience and combine that with postpartum care to create new offerings for parents. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| Reconnecting With Your Inner Child | 18 Dec 2020 | 00:19:59 | |
Emma and I chat about how our own childhood experiences come up in motherhood, and how to be kind, caring and playful with our 'inner child.' Emma talks about various techniques she uses including sand play therapy. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| Playful Families | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:22:52 | |
Amy was an award-winning teacher, but when she became a mother herself she realised she had overlooked the impact that being exhausted would have on her ability to do the sort of fun, hands-on activities she was looking forward to in motherhood. We chat about how to ditch perfectionism and embrace the messy ordinary moments of real life. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com | |||
| Behind the scenes with Julia Jones | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:32:09 | |
Newborn Mothers founding director and lead educator, Julia Jones, gets behind the microphone as the guest of her own podcast! This episode is guest-hosted by Dusk Liney, the business manager at Newborn Mothers, inviting Julia to reflect on 2023 and the year of leading Newborn Mothers. In this episode, Julia shares the behind-the-scenes of creating the postpartum education and care professional training, starting a new mastermind and transitioning from a sole trader to a company. At the core of this conversation, we explore overcoming resistance, leading with grace, and building a business where you can care for others AND yourself. | |||
| Single Mamas | 20 Nov 2020 | 00:30:53 | |
Gabriella Buxton is the creator of Single Mama's Shine podcast and author of the book The Single Mama's Guide to Pregnancy. She has a background in yoga, meditation and coaching and we talk about stereotypes and expectations of single mothers, how life is different for single fathers and how we can better support single parents in our society.
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| Creating A New Story For Mothers | 13 Nov 2020 | 00:32:08 | |
Corina is a passionate matrescence activist. We talk about overcoming the myth of the superwomen, her experience with postpartum depression, how much mummy shame and mummy guilt can influence our capacity/happiness as mothers.
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| Interview With Leonie Dawson | 23 Oct 2020 | 00:26:25 | |
Leonie is a multi-passionate and creative entrepreneur. We talk about combining motherhood with business, letting go of perfectionism, smashing the patriarchy and - surprisingly - writing erotic fiction!
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