No Place Like Homb – Details, episodes & analysis

Research shows that up to 94% of the general population experience unwanted and intrusive thoughts. For new mothers, these thoughts often feature fears related to causing harm to the baby or inadequacies in parenting abilities.

Importantly, in most cases these thoughts are recognised as unwanted and distressing - But what happens in cases when these thoughts escalate into more severe anxiety or obsessive compulsive symptoms?

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa welcomes back special guest, Claire Eden to share their personal experience with Perinatal OCD.

If you or someone you know needs support, speak to a trusted healthcare professional. You can also find a directory for national helplines via; pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers

In this episode of No Place Homb, Larissa speaks with Doula and Naturopath, Claire Eden.

Claire (they/them) is a mum of 2 and has a wealth of experience working in the postpartum space.

Reflecting on their own experiences with maternal healthcare, Claire shares their story of family planning, conception, managing Hyperemesis Gravidarum though pregnancy; as well as their experience with home birth and supporting postpartum.

You can find out more about Claire and their work via claireeden.com.au/about/

Healthcare professionals have a unique understanding of maternity care, including both its challenges and joys. But how does this experience shape the stories of young midwives as they embark on their own motherhood journeys? In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Larissa welcomes special guest Robynne Klyne—Nurse, Midwife, and IBCLC—to discuss her personal journey through motherhood and her experiences with maternal healthcare. Find out more about Robynne’s work and qualifications via newbiesandbewbies.com.au

Your pregnancy and birth experience have a profound impact on your postpartum recovery, as well as your ongoing mental health and wellbeing. In this episode, expert guest Dr. Perri Dyson, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, joins hosts Larissa and Kath to discuss a critical issue highlighted in the recent NSW government report on birth trauma. While the report is extensive, we’ll focus on one key theme: informed consent. This is an important topic for us at Homb—our mission is to reduce the incidence of postnatal depression and anxiety (PNDA), and we know that women who experience traumatic births are at higher risk for both postnatal depression (PPD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In fact, 1 in 4 women report experiencing PTSD symptoms after birth, and 1 in 16 meet the full criteria for PTSD. In this episode, we unpack some of the key recommendations from the report aimed at reducing birth trauma and its long-term impact. https://ogcg.com.au/dr-perri-dyson/

With a record number of babies born in Australia as a result of IVF treatment, why does infertility remain such a taboo topic in our society? In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Claire chat with Joanna from @IVF_Mumma_tribe on Instagram, diving into the ups and downs of her fertility journey. https://www.drlynnburmeister.com.au/

Societal pressures and the unrealistic expectations we often put on ourselves to be a 'Good Mother' can create undue stress and lead to feelings of inadequacy and guilt.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa and special guest host Jaz Flowers, discuss the social narrative that exists online perpetuating the idea that motherhood is entirely instinctual or easy for everyone.

Motherhood is a learning process, every mother's experience is unique and it's okay to ask for help and support.

Navigating new parenthood is challenging enough, but add twins into the mix, and it’s a whole new level of complexity!

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we’re excited to welcome back special guest Caterina Mete, AKA The Red Wiggle. She joins us to share her experience preparing for the arrival of twins, as well as the unique challenges and joys of raising multiples.

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Growing up, we're often exposed to the idealised fairytale version of starting a family: you meet your soulmate, fall in love, get married, and have kids.

But it's 2024, and as adults, we understand that these fairytales often set unrealistic expectations for what family life actually looks like for most people. The truth is, there are countless wonderful stories of parenthood that don’t fit the conventional mould.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Claire chat with Caterina Mete, AKA The Red Wiggle, about her unique motherhood journey and the empowering choice to parent solo.

A little while ago, we asked our insta family… Why do we find it so difficult to ask for help and what were your biggest barriers to getting the support you needed in postpartum? You had a lot to say! But there were a few common themes that we discuss in this episode with Larissa and special guest host Jaz Flowers to launch our Summer Series of No Place Like Homb. World toughest job - https://youtu.be/KAHYyQE7uiw?si=bLuYxgXfsEGabLWA

Do you know what it means to be trauma aware? In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we welcome back Dusk Liney to chat more about her work, not only supporting survivors of complex trauma through the transition into motherhood, but also providing specialised training in trauma aware care to practitioners. Throughout the journey that is matrescence, a lack of clear communication and understanding from healthcare practitioners can lead to distress and re-traumatisation for survivors of complex trauma and can have long-lasting impact on postpartum recovery. Providing support that honours each individuals story and responds to their specific needs can create an environment where survivors have an opportunity to thrive. *Please note that we bring this episode to you with a trigger warning. We advise listener discretion and have provided links for resources and support services in our show notes. Find out more via ⁠duskliney.com⁠ Share and connect via ⁠deardusk.com⁠

Sexual Assault Services Victoria (formerly CASA Forum)
sasvic.org.au⁠

NASASV (National association of services against sexual violence)
nasasv.org.au/support-directory⁠

When Survivors Give Birth - Book
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You can also find a directory for national helplines via;
⁠pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers