In this enlightening episode of the Nurture Hub Podcast, we welcome Kate Dambach, a registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner based in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. Kate’s inspiring journey into acupuncture began with her personal struggles with painful periods, igniting a deep passion for supporting women’s health. Today, she specialises in all stages of fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum care, empowering women to feel more balanced, supported, and in tune with their bodies.

During our conversation, Kate explains how acupuncture works with the body’s energy lines to restore harmony and promote well-being. We dive into the fascinating concept of birth as an energetic experience, discussing how this ancient practice can enhance your birthing journey and help you navigate the physical and emotional transitions of motherhood.

Join us as Kate shares practical insights, expert advice, and inspiring stories on harnessing the power of acupuncture to transform your birth experience and overall health journey. Whether you’re planning for pregnancy or looking for holistic support during the postpartum period, this episode offers valuable guidance to empower your path to motherhood.

To contact KateCLICK HERE

To book into one of my upcoming Hypnobirthing Courses on the Gold CoastCLICK HERE

To purchase the Journey to Birth Online CourseCLICK HERE use the code PODCAST10

In this episode of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, Shari Lyon explores the beautiful and sacred tradition of Mothers Blessings, also known as Blessingways. These ceremonies, rooted in ancient Navajo culture, have been adapted in modern times to honor women as they transition from maiden to mother.

Shari explains what a Mothers Blessing is, the history and symbolism behind it, and why this powerful ritual is making a comeback as women seek deeper, more meaningful ways to celebrate pregnancy and birth. Learn how this ceremony is a heartfelt way to connect, uplift, and support mothers-to-be as they prepare for one of life’s most transformative journeys.

Shari also shares exciting news about her new venture, Fertile Birth & Beyond, and the upcoming practitioner trainings that will empower birth workers to hold Mothers Blessings for their clients. If you’re interested in learning how to offer this sacred service, reach out on Instagram at @fertilebirthandbeyond for more details.

This episode is perfect for expectant mothers, birth professionals, and anyone passionate about honoring the sacredness of pregnancy and birth.

Connect with Shari:
Instagram: @fertilebirthandbeyond

Belly2Birth: @belly2birth

And don't forget to book your Hypnobirthing course with me from 20 weeks at www.belly2birth.com.au

🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring episode about celebrating women and the rite of passage into motherhood!

In Episode 106 of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, Shari Lyon interviews the incredible Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence Based Birth® and author of “Babies Are Not Pizzas: They’re Born, Not Delivered.” In this insightful conversation, Dr. Dekker shares her expertise on how to interpret evidence-based research and evaluate risk to make empowered decisions during pregnancy and birth. They discuss the importance of understanding what evidence truly means and how to navigate information to make the best choices for you and your baby.

Discover more from Dr. Rebecca Dekker at Evidence Based Birth® and check out the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast for more valuable resources.

Ready to prepare for an informed and empowered birth? Join Shari's Journey to Birth online Hypnobirthing course for only $197 + GST. Use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off. Visit Belly2Birth to enroll today!

This episode is Nicola’s soul purpose in her life, a personal mission to breathe women in readiness for Pregnancy / Birth and beyond, together we delve into how breathing helps prepare couples to become parents and how to understand the power of breathing as you head towards birth and parenting. This is often a missing link in life, most women are not breathing well and that in itself can cause anxiety. 

Nicola & Shari chat through how they have experienced personally and how they have assisted many couples to breathe more effectively during birth and during pregnancy.  They also share how Breathwork helped them through their own births.  

If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support, understand how to breathe in pregnancy / birth and beyond,  please visit her on www.nicolalaye.com 

If you want to learn more about Hypnobirthing and how to breathe with your partner in birth, contact Shari www.belly2birth.com.au 

Sit back and enjoy this episode.

Part 2 of this beautiful birth story with Rianna, Darcy and baby Evelyn.

In this second half of our interview with Rianna, she shares her beautiful home birth story with us and how Hypnobirthing and committing to the practice helped her to easily slip into her zone while birthing her 10 pound 11 ounce baby girl.

Join one of Shari's upcoming Online Hypnobirthing courses at www.belly2birth.com.au

Join one of Nicola's upcoming 6-week breathing courses at www.nicolalaye.com

This episode we interview parents Rianna and Darcy who just had their 4th baby at home in water with no medical intervention and baby Evie was a healthy 4.83kg (10 pounds 11 ounces 😜 )

This is episode is part 1 as Rianna shared her first 3 birth experiences with us where she shared as a young first time mum at 17 she had no idea of what to expect when it came to birth and she admits she suffered birth trauma from her first. Her next 2 births were induced due to her babies being in an unstable lie and these also caused her some trauma after her epidural didn't work both times.

Next weeks episode will be the birth story of her baby girl Evie and how preparing through taking a Hypnobirthing Australia course with Shari helped her remove fears and have an amazing and healing home birth.

To book into one of Shari's online Hypnobirthing Courses CLICK HERE

To work with Nicola through pregnancy to release fears or if you have suffered birth trauma CLICK HERE

We would love it if you subscribed and left a review for us. Thanks so much for your support

Shari and Nicola xx

In this episode, we interview Dr Rachel Reed and talk to her about the research she has done on medical intervention and induction of labour and birth.

Rachel is a Senior Lecturer in Midwifery and Discipline Lead of Midwifery at the University of the Sunshine Coast. In all areas of her work Rachel is committed to the promotion of physiological birth, and of women’s rights (and rites) in maternity care.

Rachel's research focuses on women’s experiences of maternity care with the aim of foregrounding women’s needs and rights in the development of maternity services and practice. Rachel has been published widely – in books, journals and magazines; and her publications have been cited in midwifery textbooks and clinical guidelines. Rachel is also the author of the MidwifeThinking blog

Rachel is an experienced presenter and is regularly invited to speak at events and facilitate workshops. Her professional engagement activities have included consultancy on midwifery education; providing expert opinion on legal cases, and membership of working parties developing clinical guidelines and consumer information. 

This episode is a juicy one and we both had some mind-blowing moments on how she describes our current maternity system here in Australia and how they approach induction.

We would love your feedback and thoughts on this episode so please leave a review for us and come and comment on our Instagram pages @belly2birth and @nicola_laye

To book into a breathing workshop with Nicola Laye visit www.nicolalaye.com

To book into a Childbirth education course online with Shari Lyon visit www.belly2birth.com.au

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Anxiety is one of the most common Mental Health conditions experienced in Australia and America today!

According to the APS (Australian Psychological Society) anxiety is referred to as ‘feelings of worry, nervousness or a sense of apprehension’. We all experience anxiety at some point in our lives and it is a perfectly normal reaction to have to a stressful or nerve-racking event. Anxiety becomes an issue for many when it essentially begins to take over your life. The feelings become excessive, severe and overwhelming.

• Difficulty Breathing
• Racing Heart
• Sweaty Palms
• Difficulty Concentrating
• Dry mouth
• Nauseas
• Hot and Cold Flushes
• Tightness in your Chest
• Excessive/Obsessive Thinking
• Avoidance of People or Places
• Negative Thoughts

And the list goes on….

If you feel you need support with your anxiety through your pregnancy we both supply support to women to help ease your thoughts and feelings that you may be having that are creating these physical sensations.

Join one of Shari's upcoming online Hypnobirthing courses by CLICKING HERE 

or work with Nicola through some amazing breathing techniques HERE

We are interviewing Ross Marais at More Time Financial, Ross is Nicola’s personal financial coach.  Why have a financial coach? 

It’s the smartest decision Nicola and her husband have ever made and Ross is here to give you some advice on how you can get smarter arriving into parenting.

At More Time Financial, they help you to make smarter decisions with your money. They work virtually with clients across the country to provide financial advice, coaching, money management programs and financial education for those who are looking to take control of their money and improve their lifestyle.

They know that managing your money is more than just dollars and cents. They understand that it can be uncomfortable and frustrating to talk about. However, at some point in time money is going to control where you live, what you eat and where you choose to holiday. That is why it is important to have a plan so you can do the things you dream about without money worries getting in the way.

Here is how to connect with Ross and the team

https://moretimefinancial.com.au

To join one of Shari's online Hypnobirthing Courses visit www.belly2birth.com.au

To work with Nicola through breathing and active birthing techniques visit www.nicolalaye.com

In this weeks episode, Nicola and Shari speak to Nurture Hub community member Sherryn about her experience with Hypnobirthing, Breath and Pelvic floor issues and how the birth of her (not planned and very much a surprise pregnancy) baby girl after having 2 boys and 6 years later to be told she was having a little girl.

Sherryn worked with both Shari and Nicola during her pregnancy and she shares how empowered and supported she felt through her journey.

To join one of Shari's online Hypnobirthing Courses visit www.belly2birth.com.au

To work with Nicola through breathing and active birthing techniques visit www.nicolalaye.com

What is Optimal Maternal Positioning? In this information-packed episode, we interviewed Student Midwife and Doula of 20 years and creator of ibirth Professionals Ginny Phang-Davey.

Ginny Phang-Davey has been supporting women through pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum for over 16 years and now Ginny is sharing her life's work with us.

After having learned from the best birth professionals, Ginny is now applying the art and science of Optimal Maternal Positioning to see incredible results women during pregnancy, labour and birth. We are so excited to have such an experienced birth worker offering and willing to share her knowledge with us so we can all work together for a better outcome for women and babies.

During this interview, Ginny was demonstrating positions and using props to show us how we can make space during pregnancy for your baby. If you would like to watch the full video recording of this interview and join our supportive online community where you will meet other like-minded women and be mentored through live videos with us join www.nurturehub.community for only $47

To work with Shari Lyon and join one of her future online Hypnobirthing Courses visit www.belly2birth.com.au

To work with Nicola Laye through breathing and movement for birth visit www.nicolalaye.com

Shari & Nicola are incredibly excited to share this Podcast with you today where we get to chat to the amazing, Dr.Sarah Buckley.

Dr.Sarah Buckley is a New-Zealand-trained GP/family physician with qualifications in GP-obstetrics and family planning. She is the mother of four home-born children, and currently combines motherhood with her work as a writer on pregnancy, birth, and parenting.

Sarah's work critiques current practices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting from the widest possible perspectives, She encourages us to be fully informed in our decision-making; to listen to our hearts and our intuition; and to claim our rightful role as the real experts in our bodies and our children.

Her bestselling book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor’s Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices,

Sarah has presented workshops and conferences in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the UK, the US and Canada, lecturing to midwives, nurses, physicians, obstetricians, doulas, and childbirth educators as well as mothers and fathers.

So sit back and enjoy the wise words, we could have listened to Sarah for hours…

To find out more about Dr.Sarah Buckley and all her research and about her books please see the following 

https://sarahbuckley.com

To read the latest research by Sarah:

https://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-work/health/maternity/hormonal-physiology-of-childbearing.html

Sarah has suggested for up to date research and topics following her blog

https://sarahbuckley.com/category/blog/

To book into an only Hypnobirthing Course with Shari visit www.belly2birth.com.au

To work with Nicola through pregnancy visit www.nicolalaye.com

Please subscribe and review this podcast, please share with other women.

Love Shari & Nicola xx

This episode lights up a passion in Nicola, as we delve into a taster of how Nicola helps prepare couples to become parents and how to navigate open communication as you head towards birth and parenting.

This is often a missing link within a relationship whilst preparing for pregnancy, during, in birth and parenting. 

Nicola & Shari chat through what they have experienced personally and how they have observed and assisted many parents to communicate more effectively during these life changes.

If you want to know and learn more after listening to this episode, then contact Nicola.  Nicola works to help open communication within relationships and helps you discover that deep connection and love as you head into this important transition in life.

Sit back and enjoy this episode.

If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support during your pregnancy, birth and beyond,  please visit her on

www.nicolalaye.com

If you want to learn more about Hypnobirthing and how to connect with your partner in birth, contact Shari

www.belly2birth.com.au

Please subscribe and review this podcast, please share with other women.

Love Shari & Nicola

This episode is one not to be missed. If you are looking for a positive birth story then please listen to this episode where I interview mum Laetitia about how doing the Belly2Birth Journey to Birth Hypnobirthing Program helped her last a 47-hour posterior labour.

In the end, she dilated so fast after having some synthetic prostaglandins on her cervix that her OB had to catch an E-Scooter in heels to make it to birth.

Laetitia has also gone on to create a beautiful community with mums groups around the northern gold coast so check out her business by clicking below.

https://thewellmamacollective.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/the_well_mama_collective/profilecard/?igsh=NnZmbTBxZWUyajNi

Episode 6:  We are discussing how to choose a supportive medical caregiver during your pregnancy and birth, and how this choice will often affect your birthing experience. Choosing a supportive caregiver is probably the most important decision that you will make at the beginning of your pregnancy and it is important to know that you do have options and you have a right to choose a caregiver that will support you in what YOU want not one who just wants to take over and make the decisions for you.

If you would like to read the study we referred to in this episode regarding the intervention rates in public hospital v public hospital CLICK HERE

To access our FREE PDF download of 'Questions to ask your caregiver' CLICK HERE

To attend an online Hypnobirthing Course with Shari visit www.belly2birth.com.au

To attend an online Pregnancy Pilates or Breathing for Birth Coaching with Nicola visit www.nicolalaye.com

Please review this podcast and share to other women.

Love Shari & Nicola

This is such an important topic and Shari's most favourite part of her teaching practice.

Oxytocin, Endorphins, Relaxin... You may have heard these names being bantered about by your caregivers, but Learning about these amazing hormones can help you understand what will happen during labour and birth.

We touch on this subject today so you get a better understanding.  Watch out for our episode in May where we dive deeper and talk to an amazing Hormone Doctor.

Please review this podcast and share to other women.

Nicola & Shari xx

Adrienne Wheatley supports Mums from Birth to Breastfeeding.   With over 30 years of experience as a Midwife and a. Certified Lactation Consultant, Adrienne brings so much knowledge and support to every women and baby she meets. 

Today was very special as we were able to invite onto the podcast not only Adrienne to discuss breast feeding issues but also a new mum Elle (from our nurture hub community ) with her 2 week old baby boy Asher, they are experiencing some really tough moments in breast feeding and we get to listen to the beautiful advice and discussion as Adrienne, consults live on line with Elle.   It was very thought provoking and such a valuable session for Elle.  We really hope you can also learn from this valuable episode that Breast Feeding can be tough but seeking help is vital. 

While you're listening to this podcast, If you are experiencing any feeding issues, please ensure you seek professional help with a lactation consultant in your area.  Please understand that the advice given was specific for Elle and her baby.   

To connect with Adrienne please visit:-

@ John Flynn Hospital / Baby & Mother Unit

For Online service  - Contact via clicking the link 

Instagram - Adriennelactation 

Facebook - AdrienneLactationConsultant

Please review this podcast and share to other women.

Nicola & Shari xx

Welcome to Episode 3

In this episode Shari Lyon (Co-Founder of Nurture Hub) shares her inspiring birth and this awakening while holding her newly born son that she wanted to help women have a positive birth experience and that she knew she wanted to pursue this as a career.  

Shari's second baby was a beautiful home birth, Shari and her partner filmed their birth for you to see, Shari uses the techniques that she teach's within her courses and you can see just how amazing birth can be.  Watch their birth by clicking here.

Shari is an award-winning practitioner and was awarded one of only 4 awards given out by Hypnobirthing Australia at the Annual Hypnobirthing™ Australia conference 5 years running (2015,2016,2017, 2019 & 2 Awards in 2019). This is something that she is so proud of as Shari has worked very hard to spread the word about positive birthing.

Shari has been teaching this amazing program to couples all over Central Queensland for 7 years, teaching hundreds of couples from all over Australia. Shari has presented and been asked to talk at the local hospitals as well as organised free information nights and even ran a Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Expo

Most of all though... Shari wants to help other couples have the same birth experience that she did, so if you would like to learn more about how she can help you please spend some time looking around her website as you will find some very useful information as well as resources to help you along your journey.

To connect with Shari please visit:-

www.belly2birth.com.au

Please review this podcast and share to other women.

Nicola & Shari xx

Welcome to Episode 2.

In this episode we chat to Nicola (Co -founder of Nurture Hub) 

Nicola is a Wife, Mother, and loves all things pregnancy and birth.  

Over 20 Years as a body worker, pilates practitioner, breath coach

Nicola had a deep calling to work with pregnancy, birth and postpartum women after landing into an unexpected birth of her best friends first baby.  It was after this her passion grew strong to help women, support women in all capacities from birth, to death, in all the life loops.  One very noticeable link in all of her work was the Breath and how so many people where unable to take a simple deep breath.  

We discuss Nicola's own pregnancies, miscarriage, births and how she arrived into breath coaching. 

Nicola shares her ups and down's during her own pregnancy journey,  and how things where quite different then she had imagined at the age of 38,  heading into motherhood.  

Sit back and enjoy her story.  

If you are looking to work with Nicola and gain more support with using breath with Pregnancy, birth and beyond please visit her on

www.nicolalaye.com

Please review this podcast and share to other women.

Love Shari & Nicola 

In this first episode, we birth "Nurture Hub" a podcast for women who are planning a pregnancy or are currently pregnant and looking for support, mentoring and connection.  

We will be talking to real women just like you, sharing their stories, our stories and bringing In the professionals to share knowledge.  

We are thrilled and so ready to share, laugh, cry and give knowledge.  

Please review this podcast and share to other women.

Nicola & Shari xx

In this episode of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, Shari Lyon dives deep into the different medical pain relief options available to birthing parents. Understanding your options is key to making empowered decisions that align with your birth preferences. We’ll explore:

• Sterile water injections – What they are, how they work, and their benefits for managing back labour.
• Gas (Nitrous Oxide) – A common and mild pain relief option that can help take the edge off contractions.
• Morphine – A stronger form of pain relief and how it’s used in labour.
• Epidural – The most well-known pain relief option and its benefits, risks, and potential side effects, including the increased chances of interventions like episiotomies or assisted births.

We’ll also discuss the importance of understanding possible side effects and interventions that may be required alongside these pain relief options. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of each option to make decisions that are right for you and your baby.

If you want to feel fully informed and confident about your birth experience, consider joining my Journey to Birth online Hypnobirthing program. It covers everything you need to know, from natural pain relief techniques to understanding your medical options. You can get 10% off with the code PODCAST10 at www.belly2birth.com.au.

In this special episode, we’re revisiting one of our most popular and most downloaded episodes featuring the incredible Dr. Rachel Reed.

Dr. Reed is a renowned midwife, researcher, and author with over 25 years of experience in birth work. She is a passionate advocate for women’s autonomy in childbirth and the natural physiological process of birth.

Her groundbreaking books, "Why Induction Matters" and "Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage", provide invaluable insights into the birth experience, challenging mainstream perspectives, and encouraging women to trust their bodies.

Join us as we dive deep into why understanding your options in childbirth, including induction, can make a world of difference in shaping your experience, and how reclaiming childbirth as a sacred journey can empower and transform you.

Ready to prepare for your own empowered birth? Check out my Journey to Birth Online Hypnobirthing Program to learn tools and techniques to support a positive birth experience. Use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off your purchase at www.belly2birth.com.au!

Tune in and get ready to feel informed and empowered!

In Episode 102 of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, Shari Lyon addresses a sensitive yet vital topic: birth trauma.

For many women and their partners, birth may not go as planned, leaving them with lingering feelings of shock, fear, and sadness. But what exactly is birth trauma, and how can it impact both the body and the mind?

Join Shari as she unpacks what birth trauma is, how it can manifest differently for everyone, and why it’s essential to acknowledge and validate these experiences. This episode explores the emotional, psychological, and physical effects of traumatic birth experiences and provides insights on how to begin the journey of processing and healing.

Shari shares practical steps to help you start making sense of your feelings, reconnect with your body, and find support through compassionate care, therapy, and community resources. Whether you or someone you know has experienced a traumatic birth, this episode will help guide you toward understanding, acceptance, and ultimately, healing.

Remember, you’re not alone, and healing is possible. Tune in for a deeply supportive and informative discussion on moving forward from birth trauma and reclaiming your peace and joy in motherhood.

For more resources and support, visit www.belly2birth.com.au.

Don’t miss this essential conversation—your path to healing starts here.

In Episode 101 of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, Shari Lyon dives deep into the world of hypnobirthing, clearing up common myths and misconceptions surrounding this powerful childbirth preparation technique. Have you ever wondered if hypnobirthing is all about “hypnosis” or whether it’s only for natural births? Are you curious about whether it really works, or if it’s just another trend?

Join Shari as she breaks down what hypnobirthing truly is — an evidence-based approach that incorporates relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, visualization, and positive affirmations to help women feel empowered, calm, and in control during birth. Learn how hypnobirthing can benefit all types of births — from natural, unmedicated births to inductions and even caesareans.

Discover the science behind these techniques and hear inspiring stories of how hypnobirthing has made a positive difference for so many women. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to feel more confident and prepared for their birth experience, regardless of their birth plan.

Tune in to learn how hypnobirthing can transform your mindset, reduce fear, and support you in achieving the calm and empowered birth you desire.

Head to www.belly2birth.com.au to enrol in the "Journey to Birth Hypnobirthing Program" and use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off!

Don’t miss this enlightening episode – it could change your birth experience!

OMG Mamas can you believe it we did it!! this is the 100th episode of the podcast!!

So for that reason I have invited Nicola Laye to come back for this episode to celebrate and to catch up with her and hear what she is now doing since stepping away from the podcast earlier this year.

Thank you to all of you who have been listening to the podcast over the last 4 years this is has been such a journey and I am excited to see where I can continue to take the podcast in the future.

If you would like to connect with Nicola visit her website www.nicolalaye.com

If you would like to learn more about my Hypnobirthing Childbirth Education programs on the Gold Coast or online then CLICK HERE

In this episode of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy and Birth podcast, I dive into the profound impact that words and language have on pregnancy and birth experiences. We explore how common medical terms like “failure to progress,” “inadequate pelvis,” and “incompetent cervix” can undermine confidence and create fear, while positive language can empower, soothe, and build trust in your body’s ability to birth.

We discuss how the words spoken to you by medical professionals, your birth team, and even yourself can influence your mindset, shape your beliefs, and affect your birth outcomes. Learn how Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Hypnobirthing use positive, empowering language to help you feel in control and confident. Plus, discover practical tools like affirmations and meditations to create a more positive mindset for birth.

Ready to reclaim your birth experience with the power of language? Head over to www.belly2birth.com.au and purchase the 'Journey to Birth Hypnobirthing Program.' Use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off and start your journey towards a positive and empowered birth today!

This episode is a special resource for you to use to condition your mind and body for birth whilst you are in the shower. This is a beautiful track to listen to through speakers whilst you are having your morning shower that brings in breathwork and visualisations and connects you to your body and your baby.

I hope you enjoy this special resource episode.

Remeber that as a special listener offer use the code: PODCAST10 to save off any of my online hypnobirthing courses or face to face courses on the Gold Coast CLICK HERE for more information

In this inspiring episode of the Nurture Hub podcast, Shari Lyon sits down with Nikki, a Hypnobirthing mum, to share her positive and empowered induction birth story. Nikki opens up about her experience navigating the various suggestions made by her healthcare providers, and how she confidently spoke up for her birth preferences, ensuring that her journey remained aligned with her wishes.

Nikki’s story is a testament to the power of preparation and self-advocacy during childbirth. Whether you're expecting your first baby or looking for more empowering birth options, this episode is filled with valuable insights and encouragement for every expecting mum.

Ready to take control of your birth experience? Join Shari's 'Journey to Birth' Hypnobirthing and Childbirth education program! Access our online course with the exclusive discount code PODCAST10 at www.belly2birth.com.au and start your journey toward a positive and empowered birth today.

In this inspiring episode of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, we delve into the spiritual side of birth with the incredible Cleo Massey. Cleo is an actress, speaker, and the founder of Pass Around the Smile, a platform dedicated to empowering and guiding women through heartfelt events, courses, oracle cards, meditations, and her uplifting podcast.

Cleo shares her deeply personal journey through pregnancy, navigating severe sickness, and the unexpected detours her birth took. She also opens up about a profound moment of spiritual connection during her birth when she felt the presence of her beloved Nanny guiding her.

Together, we explore how birth can awaken us on a spiritual level, helping us rediscover our inner power and connection to something greater. This conversation is filled with wisdom, vulnerability, and heartfelt inspiration that every parent or parent-to-be will resonate with.

Follow Cleo Massey
Instagram: @cleomassey
Pass Around the Smile: @passaroundthesmile
Listen to her podcast: Pass Around the Smile

This is a beautiful episode that will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. Don’t miss it!

🎧 Listen now and join us on this journey of connection, growth, and awakening.

Holly is a mum of four boys, including a set of twins. She birthed her twins one of whom was breech and delivered vaginally through induction of labour where most mums in Australia are advised and pushed into a caesarean birth, she did this by advocating for herself and what she wanted for my birth experience.

She is also a survivor of hyperemesis gravidarum from that same twin pregnancy. Holly has experienced multiple types of births, pregnancy loss and more and since then she has trained as a life coach in NLP and Hypnosis and channelled her experiences into helping women navigate the trials and complications of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum life

I hope you enjoy this episode and if you would like to reach out to Holly you can contact her through her Instagram Page @_hollydawkins

If you are interested in any of the Belly2Birth Hypnobirthing courses on the Gold Coast CLICK HERE

Or for only $197 +gst gain access the Journey to Birth online Hypnobirthing course HERE

To book a Birth Reflection or Birth Debriefing session with me CLICK HERE

Dr.Sarah Buckley is a New-Zealand-trained GP/family physician with qualifications in GP-obstetrics and family planning. She is the mother of four home-born children, and currently combines motherhood with her work as a writer on pregnancy, birth, and parenting.

Sarah's work critiques current practices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting from the widest possible perspectives, She encourages us to be fully informed in our decision-making; to listen to our hearts and our intuition; and to claim our rightful role as the real experts in our bodies and our children.

Her bestselling book⁠ Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor’s Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices,⁠

Sarah has presented workshops and conferences in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the UK, the US and Canada, lecturing to midwives, nurses, physicians, obstetricians, doulas, and childbirth educators as well as mothers and fathers.

So sit back and enjoy the wise words, we could have listened to Sarah for hours…

To find out more about Dr.Sarah Buckley and all her research and about her books please see the following 

⁠https://sarahbuckley.com⁠

To read the latest research by Sarah:

⁠https://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-work/health/maternity/hormonal-physiology-of-childbearing.html⁠

Sarah has suggested for up to date research and topics following her blog

⁠https://sarahbuckley.com/category/blog/⁠

To book into one of my Online or Face-to-Face Hypnobirthing Courses OR to book a Birth Debrief session visit ⁠www.belly2birth.com.au

"There is a phase in labour, appropriately called transition, where a woman will meet her breaking point. She'll feel as though she just can't go on, and she is right. The maiden in her is not strong enough for the task at hand. It's during this time the maiden dies so that the woman can be reborn as a mother, with her child. A new, more capable version of herself with far more strength than she has ever known. From maiden to mother. When we birth we birth twice. Once for us and once for our child." - unknown

Our mess turned into our message!

We are Dane and Nadine Muller and we are a couple that has powerfully transformed and traversed through a multitude of life’s challenges personally, professionally and as a married couple. 

Instead of waiving the white flag like society believes at times is the best option, we decided to fight - for each other, our family and for the future we knew we desired. 

To now, letting our mess become our powerful message for other men, women and couples to show them that there is a way forward, that there are others that are moving through and have moved through similar challenges unique to they own journeys of course. 

We have spent so much time, energy, passion and love into creating what we have to share with as many people as we can.

Websites 

• ⁠www.nadinemuller.com.au⁠
• ⁠www.heartledwarriors.com.au⁠ 

Social media platforms 

• @nadinemuller on insta and Facebook 
• @nadinemullerofficial on TikTok 
• @heartled_warriors across all platforms 

Thank you to Nadine and Dane for coming on the podcast I hope you have enjoyed this episode.

To work with me or book into one of Belly2Birth's upcoming Hypnobirthing courses on the Gold Coast or Online CLICK HERE

For my deeper coaching packages to heal from Birth Trauma or overcome blocks or limiting beliefs in your life CLICK HERE

And be sure to follow me on Instagram @belly2birth

In this transformative episode of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, I delve into the profound energetic experience of giving birth. Join me as I explore how birth is not just a physical event but one of the most significant energetic journeys a woman will ever undertake.

Discover how embracing the energetic aspects of birth can empower you, connect you more deeply with your body and baby, and transform your birthing experience.

Tune in to understand the incredible power within you and how to harness it during this monumental time.

Access my FREE Hypnobirthing Resources and Walking Meditation HERE

The importance of self-love as women with SHAUNA WHITLEY

♥️ Women’s facilitator.

♥️ Master NLP Practitioner.

♥️Master Emotional Change Technique Practitioner.

Shauna’s passion and purpose is guiding woman back to wholeness, by guiding them through processes and techniques to release their past, integrate negative emotions and clear their container (their body) of stored negative emotions and limiting beliefs. Clearing the way into your desired future.

Getting yourself out of your own way basically! 😍😍😍

Shauna is the invitation to keep choosing yourself and your desires everyday, to create the life of your dreams.

Shauna is a mother to 3 teenagers and is dedicated to showing parents a fresh way of parenting with more love and joy. So the family unit can thrive

Follow Shauna HERE

To view all of my Hypnobirthing Course options both online and on the Gold Coast CLICK HERE

Stuart J. Fischbein MD is a community-based obstetrician and an Associate of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, published author of the book “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom” and peer-reviewed papers Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births and Breech birth at home: outcomes of 60 breech and 109 cephalic planned home and birth center births. 

(And currently submitted for publication: 

Twin Home Birth:Outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner.)

After completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Stu spent 24 years assisting women with hospital birthing and, for the last 13 years, has been a homebirth obstetrician who works directly with midwives. Since retiring from attending home births in 2022, Dr. Stu has turned his focus to traveling around the world as a lecturer and advocate for reteaching breech & twin birth skills, respect for the normalcy of birth and honoring informed consent. He hosts a weekly podcast with co-host Blyss Young and together they offer hope, reassurance and safe, honest evidence supported choices for those women who understand pregnancy is a normal bodily function not to be feared. Follow him on Instagram @birthinginstincts. His websites are www.birthinginstincts.com & www.birthinginstinctspodcast.com

Heads Up Documentary https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/products/heads-up-a-breech-birth-documentary

Follow Shari @belly2birth

Sign up for my new 'Breathing & Movement for birth workshop' for only $37 + gst AUD

Or my 'Journey to Birth' Online Hypnobirthing Program' for only $197 + gst

Elizabeth Anne Walker, visionary and Founder of EAWTC is transforming the way people (including myself) experience life through her groundbreaking personal development company.

As Australia's top integrated NLP trainer and past Midwife, she's shared stages with renowned leaders like Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, and worked alongside people like Gary Vaynerchuk and Elena Cardone.

With 25+ years of experience and her life-changing Emotional Change Technique, Elizabeth empowers individuals to unlock their potential for profound growth.

In this episode Liz shares her insights as a midwife of 20 years and how we can use NLP and Hypnosis to reprogram how we think, feel and experience birth and how for us as birth workers, practitioners can benefit from her training within our own work.

Liz has opened me up to a whole new level when it comes to coaching and supporting my clients and I hope this episode inspires you as a new mum or as a birthworker.

To book into her Integrated NLP Training course coming up in July or October 2024 CLICK HERE and be sure to mention that you found her through me or the podcast.

Kylie Stewart is a psychic medium and energy healer with a profound dedication to guiding women through their spiritual and healing journeys. Specialising in womb work and connecting with spirit babies, Kylie offers a unique and deeply transformative experience for her clients. With years of practice and a compassionate approach, she helps women navigate the emotional and energetic realms of conception, pregnancy, and motherhood. Her work not only fosters a connection to their unborn children but also supports healing and empowerment within their womb space. Kylie's sessions are known for their warmth, clarity, and deep spiritual insight, making her a cherished guide for those seeking to embrace the full spectrum of their maternal journey. She combines her intuitive gifts with energy healing techniques to provide a holistic approach that nurtures both the spirit and the body.

Links:Website: www.divinelightandbalance.com

Instagram: @kyliestewartdlb

Belly2Birth Hypnobirthing: To book into one of my upcoming Hypnobirthing Courses on the Gold Coast or check out one of my online course courses CLICK HERE - Use the code PODCAST10 to save

Episode 87: Why Syntocinon is NOT Oxytocin

In this eye-opening episode of the Nurture Hub Podcast, I dive deep into the crucial distinction between Syntocinon and Oxytocin. Many expecting parents are unaware of the significant differences between these two substances, and understanding them can profoundly impact your birthing experience.

What You'll Learn:

• The fundamental roles of oxytocin in natural labour and birth.
• How Syntocinon, a synthetic version of oxytocin, differs in its effects on the body and birthing process.
• The potential implications of using Syntocinon during labour, including its benefits and risks.
• Empowering information to help you make informed decisions about your birthing plan.

Join me as we explore why Syntocinon is not the same as oxytocin and how this knowledge can empower you to advocate for the birth experience you desire.

Exclusive Offer: Ready to dive deeper into preparing for a positive birth experience? Enroll in my comprehensive online course, 'The Journey to Birth Course.' For a limited time, use the discount code PODCAST10 to save $10 on your enrollment.

Listen now and take the first step towards a more informed and empowered birth journey!

Enroll in The Journey to Birth Course Here

Tune in to Episode 87 for invaluable insights and take control of your birth experience with confidence and knowledge.

Subscribe to the Nurture Hub Podcast today to stay updated on the latest episodes and empowering birth information.

In this milestone episode, I’m thrilled to welcome you back to the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast as we kick off our 5th year and 5th season! It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I’m so grateful to have you along for the ride.

This episode is extra special as I’m also unveiling something brand new: Fertile Birth & Beyond! This new venture, launched with my incredible co-founders Elizabeth Anne Walker and Hannah Pickford, is here to support women through the entire journey of conception, pregnancy, and birth. From empowering circles and nurturing retreats to professional training for birth professionals, we are here to help women reconnect with their confidence and power.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @fertilebirthandbeyond for all the latest updates, inspiration, and news.

Plus, a quick reminder for those looking for more support in their pregnancy and birth journey: my Belly2Birth Hypnobirthing courses are available on the Gold Coast, Australia, and also online. Head to www.belly2birth.com.au to book your spot. As a special gift for podcast listeners, use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount on all courses!

Thank you for tuning in, and I can’t wait to bring you more inspiring episodes this season. Don't forget to subscribe and share with others who might benefit from these empowering conversations!

In this episode I invite one of my clients Kaitlin to come and share her journey to birth and how they navigated the experience using the Hypnobirthing techniques she learned when doing a face-to-face childbirth education course with me on the Gold Coast.

If you would like to join one of my upcoming Hypnobirthing courses on the Gold Coast in Australia then CLICK HERE

To access the full 'Journey to Birth' self-paced Hypnobirthing online course and get instant access now for only $197 + gst CLICK HERE

To work with me privately one-on-one for Hypnobirthing or for my deeper coaching work CLICK HERE

Every woman deserves to feel empowered and positive about her birth experience. Whether you're planning a natural birth, a medicated birth, or a cesarean, and that's why I want to share with you my Positive Birth Blueprint...these four key factors will help you prepare for a birth that leaves you feeling strong and satisfied.

If you are feeling ready to take the keys and become the driver of your birth experience then be sure to check out my new self-paced online Hypnobirthing course 'The Journey to Birth' program or check out the many options I have where you can work with me on your journey to birthing your baby.

Welcome to Episode 84 of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast! In this enlightening episode, host Shari Lyon from Belly2Birth dives deep into the different transitions we face in life, especially during pregnancy and motherhood.

Transitions can be both exciting and daunting, often bringing up fears and anxieties that we may not expect.

Shari shares her wisdom on understanding that it's completely normal for fears to surface during these pivotal moments. More importantly, she emphasises that true growth happens when we choose to walk into our fears rather than run away from them. By facing our fears head-on, we unlock the potential for profound personal development and strength.

Shari’s compassionate guidance will help you reframe your perspective on fear, turning it into an opportunity for growth and empowerment. Whether you're navigating the journey to birth, adjusting to motherhood, or experiencing other life changes, this episode offers valuable insights to support you.

Ready to take the next step in your journey to a positive birth experience?

Shari is excited to introduce the 'Journey to Birth' online course, available now for just $197 including GST. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to embrace your pregnancy and birth with ease and empowerment.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to work directly with Shari and benefit from her expertise and support. Click the link HERE to learn more and enrol today.

In this episode Nicola & I open ourselves up to you all and what we have been up to this year and we have some big and vulnerable news we want to share with you all and where we are now taking the podcast moving forward.

We just love having some inspiring things to add to our podcast and we loved interviewing Jess from The Collectively Organised

We talked about how to prepare the home for the arrival of Babies and beyond.

Shari & I both shared how much we wished we had, had a Jess in our lives before birth.. what an amazing Baby Shower Gift

Jess has recently released her new ebook and some new online products so head to her instagram and website for more info and tell her you listened to the podcast..

Sit back with a pen and paper on the ready:)

Website https://www.collectivelyorganised.com.au/services

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/collectively_organised

Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.

We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.

To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course // Pregnancy Coaching with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE

To work with Nicola Laye through Breathwork in pregnancy or post birth or to find out more about Pregnancy Support and coaching CLICK HERE

Are you ready to embark on a beautiful journey towards motherhood? We invite you to join us for an inspiring half-day retreat at the enchanting Numala Rainforest Retreat in Bonogin on the Gold Coast, taking place on Sunday, November 19th, 2024, from 8 am to 12 pm.

At the Nurture Hub - Half Day Pregnancy Retreat, you'll experience a magical blend of activities designed to nurture your body, mind, and soul during this special time of your life. Led by the talented Nicola Laye & Shari Lyon, you'll explore the following elements of self-discovery and connection:

✨ Breathwork for Pregnancy: Explore the power of your breath and discover a safe and nurturing practice to support your pregnancy journey.

✨ Meditation: Find peace, tranquility, and a sense of inner calm as you connect with your baby in this serene rainforest setting.

✨ Journaling: Capture your thoughts, dreams, and aspirations as you journey toward motherhood. Journaling is a beautiful way to reflect on this special time in your life.

✨ Connection: Connect with other like-minded pregnancy mums, forming bonds and friendships that can last a lifetime.

This retreat is a unique opportunity to celebrate your pregnancy, fostering self-care and well-being.

At just $147 + GST, tickets are not only affordable but also a priceless investment in your own self-care and the health of your growing family.

To reserve your spot and bask in the serene beauty of Numala Rainforest retreat. Don't miss this chance to nurture your mind, body, and spirit as you journey towards motherhood.

We can't wait to share this magical experience with you. Embrace the journey, and let the Nurture Hub be your guiding light.

In this episode we have a couple Kerri & Tom come onto the podcast to share their journey of pregnancy & birth.

It was so beautiful to listen to them both and how they were very conscious of the decisions they made every step of the way from getting their mind and bodies ready to call in their daughter to the journey of pregnancy and how they supported each other.

Doing Hypnobirthing with Shari and how that helped them feel confident in the decisions they made to have a home birth and how now Kerri is supporting mums herself now through their journeys.

Kerry is a mindset coach, conscious parent educator, hypnosis, and NLP master practitioner and her mission is to support women and mamas to create sustainable connect with themselves and within their families.

To work with Kerri CLICK HERE

If you would like to join one of Shari's face-to-face or live online Childbirth Education courses CLICK HERE

To work with Nicola and be supported on your journey through breathwork and working through fears, anxieties or past experiences CLICK HERE

Dr Hazel Keedle, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer of Midwifery at The School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University. Hazel has more than two decades of experience as a clinician in nursing and midwifery, educator and researcher. Hazel’s research interests are vaginal birth after caesarean, birth trauma and maternity experiences explored primarily using feminist mixed methodologies. Hazel's work is recognised nationally and internationally, with many invited conference and seminar presentations including academic publications and a book for women based on her PhD findings ‘Birth after Caesarean: Your Journey to a Better Birth’. Hazel is the lead researcher on the largest maternity experiences survey, The Birth Experience Study.

In this interview we cover topics around

• Birth trauma

• Models of care and the impact they have on women’s experiences 

• Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)

We really enjoyed our chat with Dr Hazel and love the impact she is making with her research around the world so much so that we have invited her to come to the Gold Coast to hold her workshop for Medical Professionals, Doulas, Birthworkers & Childbirth Educators to support women better through VBAC (sorry this is not a workshop for mums wanting to have a VBAC but through this education we will be able to support you more so please reach out to us if you would like support in preparing for your VBACK)

The event will be held on Saturday the 28th of October 2023 in Robina on the Gold Coast from 8:30am-5pm tickets are $247 inc gst and this includes a copy of Dr Hazel Keedles book.

Purchase your ticket through https://www.belly2birth.com.au/workshops

Also a reminder that the next Nurture Hub Pregnancy Retreat is coming up on Saturday the 2nd of September. Tickets are limited so please book in advance.

For more information and to book into the retreat visit: https://www.belly2birth.com.au/nurture-hub-events

To work with Nicola Laye in preparation for birth or for postpartum visit www.nicolalaye.com

To book into a Hypnobirthing Course with Shari Lyon visit www.belly2birth.com.au

This episode we interview new mama Monique. Monique is mama to beautiful baby boy who is 4 months old.

Through chatting with Monique we talk about her experience about early miscarriage and we too share our own experiences off loss and how different each experience is.

Monique shared that from the loss of her first baby which happened the week she was due to get married it then lead her to feel quite anxious about her second pregnancy and the potential to loose this baby so she felt that she wasn’t able to enjoy the pregnancy as much as what she wanted.

Monique shares how she gathered her ‘Positive Birth’ team and felt so supported by them all in the lead up to and also during her birth where they were with her every step of the way.

Through Hypnobirthing she was able to create a beautiful practice routine where she visualised her perfect birth and really prepared her mind and body through birth with the support of her team.

Her birth story had us on the edge of our seats because at one stage we through this story was leading to having her baby in the car…

We won’t spoil it for you though and highly recommend you listen to this AMAZING birth story.

We also shared that our next pregnancy retreat on the Gold Coast is coming up soon on Saturday the 2nd of September in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland.

Tickets are only $147 plus GST and we highly recommend that you book in advance as our last retreat did sell out.

For more information and to book into the retreat visit: https://www.belly2birth.com.au/nurture-hub-events

To work with Nicola Laye to learn how to use your Breath in your Birth, have support for during your pregnancy and beyond, learn life coping techniques that help you to connect with yourself and your partner contact Nicola www.nicolalaye.com

To book into a Hypnobirthing Course with Shari Lyon visit www.belly2birth.com.au

Welcome our episode today, focusing on the power of decisions during pregnancy and birth. Today, we delve into the crucial role of conversations with your partners, family, OB/GYNs and midwives in shaping your birthing experience.

As a Mother, the decisions you make during this journey can profoundly impact your childbirth process. From discussing prenatal care options to exploring birthing plans, the conversations you have with your healthcare providers hold immense significance.

Join us as we explore how these conversations empower you to make informed choices, ensuring a safe and rewarding birthing journey. Through heartfelt stories and expert insights, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate this transformative phase.

Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team.

We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing.

To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE

To work with Nicola Laye through Support Coaching & Breathwork in Pregnancy & Postpartum CLICK HERE