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First Time Mum"s Chat

Commencing your parenting journey is a big life changer and in this podcast I share tips and strategies to help and inspire you so you can build confidence in your parenting and forge a magic bond with your little one. Getting started as a mum is often a lonely, daunting journey and many feel alone and unsupported and lack a support network or village. For more than two decades, Helen Thompson has made it her mission to fill this gap and support mums as a childcare educator and more recently as a

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44:51

Easing the Stress: How To Get a Toddler To Sleep Better

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2022/03/16

Being sleep deprived isn't fun, is it! Let's face it, if your little is not sleeping then neither are you.This will take a huge toll on you and your family, particularly when it is an ongoing issue. This week's guest, Kim Davis, knows all about being sleep deprived after being unable to get her son to sleep for more than 20 minutes at a time for naps or sleep overnight.And Kim went through this for more than two and a half years and finally reached the point where she needed answers and

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28:57

Therapeutic Gardening For Kids: Making That...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2022/03/09

Have you found that sometimes when organising activities for toddlers and children that it is easy to over complicate it? Whether it's looking for the Lego or craft materials or something else it can all get too hard when you're busy and just want to get something going now, to keep them occupied for a while!If this sounds familiar then you're going to love this week's episode where I'm talking with guest Rachel Strivelli. Rachel is an Intuitive, writer and organic gardening

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30:27

Healthy Eating During Pregnancy and Postpartum

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2022/03/02

There's never been a more important time to ensure you eat well than when you're pregnant! After all, during pregnancy, your baby is taking much of your nutrition, so it's extremely important to ensure that your body gets what it needs.You need to ensure that what you consume fuels both you and your baby and sets the scene for after they're born and your breastfeeding.It's also going to set the groundwork towards your own recovery, making it increasingly likely that you'll

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33:09

Mom Burnout Is Real, It's Time To Start Taking Care...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2022/02/23

Self care for moms is something that many moms I speak with find challenging. With insufficient time in the day to deal with everything, particularly with the latest addition to the family, this is of course completely understandable.I was thrilled to recently meet Charlotte Caunter who has a remarkable story to tell. Charlotte's experience for me is a reminder of the importance of looking after yourself and ensuring that you live your life, without the modern tendency to burn the candle at both

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28:06

A Holistic Approach to Teach Baby Self Soothing

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2022/02/16

One of the biggest challenges that many of the parents that I speak with face is being constantly tired or exhausted due to restless nights and time needed to settle their little one.After looking after babies for many years I'm familiar with a lot of the traditional sleep programs and the practices they encourage such as crying it out. I don't know about you, but I've always found this practice heartbreaking.I just think it's so sad to leave a baby to cry!I was thrilled to recently

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38:31

Conscious Parenting The Key To Breaking Family Cycles

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2022/02/09

Have you ever noticed yourself reacting in a certain way to your child's behavior, felt ashamed and then thought to yourself "where on Earth did that come from"?Many of us have triggers from our past that influence how we behave as parents and I've always felt that having an awareness of their origins is an important starting point in any healing.After all, you want to be present for your kids as the "best you", right?Today's guest, mother of 3, Laura Linklater is a

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22:21

Helping Moms Re-Ignite That Spark By Bringing...

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2022/02/02

When you're a new mom it's hard finding time for yourself isn't it! You hardly have a minute to breathe! Many of the moms I speak with yearn for opportunities to get out and enjoy the great outdoors again and they often reminisce about hiking and other adventures.Those with family either interstate or overseas also face the logistical challenges of finding the time and coping with the cost associated with visiting them.Today's guest, Jodi Fried who is an empowerment coach for women,

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28:12

Ask the Midwife - Postpartum Questions Answered

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2022/01/26

In this episode I'm speaking with Kristin Mallon, who is a board certified nurse midwife, breast health expert, published author and a mother of four.Kristin has attended over 1,000 births so has a huge wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things childbirth.I used the opportunity to ask Kristin some of the burning questions that I'm often asked by mums who are just embarking on their parenting journey and there's some great tips and insights in this episode on topics including the

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22:08

Postpartum Doulas - Easing the Strain After Childbirth

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2022/01/19

Not surprisingly, many of the moms I speak with are often nervous and frightened about the next stage of their lives after having their baby.After all, there's lots for them to consider including caring for their newborn, recovering from birth, particularly where there's been any trauma and adapting to caring for their little one. And to add to the stress, their relationship is often put to the test as more and more time is demanded of them.A postpartum doula provides crucial essential

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34:12

Live a Richer and Fuller Life By Feeding Your Brain...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2022/01/12

Not surpisingly, healthy eating and nutrition are topics which often come up on First Time Mum's Chat and I've interviewed a number of wonderful ladies on these topics.My observation is that the focus is often mainly on weight and of course for new mums, ensuring that their intake is beneficial to breastfeeding.However, something that I feel is often neglected when eating regimes are being revised and planned is the topic of brain health. Too often, this takes a back seat and you'll hear

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15:17

50th Episode

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2022/01/05

Welcome to a very special episode of First Time Mum's Chat. Yes, this is the 50th episode of the podcast and I'm excited to have reached this amazing milestone! I'd like you to picture me blowing out the 50 candles on my virtual birthday cake.Since January, 2021 I've talked with loads of amazing ladies from countries including Australia, the UK, Ireland, Canada and the US from all walks of life.My goal is to help mums embarking on their parenting journey with helpful useful tips and

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26:49

The Importance of Play in Early Childhood

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/12/22

As someone whose background includes many years as a childcare educator, I've always been big on encouraging children to use their imagination and explore their world through play.Perhaps with our modern tendency towards busyness, I've observed a tendency for parents to overcomplicate play.If you've listened to some of my other podcast episodes, you'll know that I'm a fan of simplicity and being in touch with nature and this is no different when it comes to play.I'm thrilled

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36:30

The Trials and Tribulations of Raising Kids on a Boat

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/12/15

I think it's fairly safe to say that parenting children and bringing them up is a challenging time and I've interviewed many amazing people on this podcast who've shared great insights and tips to help with this! This week I'm going in a different direction and I'm interviewing an extraordinary lady whose journey I'm sure you'll find fascinating.Tanya Hackney is a mom of 5 and I was thrilled to meet her and find out all about her life. Tanya and her husband followed a

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39:08

Postpartum Care - Self Care Tips to Heal Birth Tearing

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/12/08

Many of the moms I speak with find their postpartum recovery a difficult time, with often a lack of resources and information readily available to them.For many, this is a scary, uncertain time and there's no instruction manual or welcome package to help you along is there?Getting used to the new normal is hard and there are so often questions you need answers to, right!This week's guest knows where you're coming from and has some excellent tips to help you. Leslie Abraham is a perinatal

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23:33

Tips On Holistic Nutrition For Postpartum Moms

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/12/01

When you're postpartum, it's important to continue being mindful of what you are eating since you've also got your little one's health to consider.It's also important to be alert and constantly on the look out for evidence of any allergies or problems so that you can adjust your diet if needed to suit your baby.In this episode, I speak with Nava Simkah a certified holistic health and nutrition coach, maternity coach and massage therapist who had some great tips and insights on

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37:46

Dance Your Way Into a Happier Postpartum Recovery...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/11/24

Can you think of anything more fun than dancing with your baby?I must say that when mother of 3, Audrey Bready first told me that this is what she did I was impressed. During our chat you'll hear Audrey talk about loads of ways that dance is beneficial to your postpartum healing, including how it strengthens your musculature and pelvic floor and it's advantages over a reliance solely on using kegels.Audrey also talks about how it helped her heal from a traumatic birth that caused her

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40:08

How to Use Positive Parenting to Bond With a Child...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/11/17

Many of the parents that I speak with often feel guilty when they yell at their kids. At times, being patient and not losing it is easier said than done and we've all been there.Of course it leaves you with feelings of guilt and regret when you see the effect that it has on your little one and you're often left thinking, there's got to be a better way for me to handle this next time! Unfortunately with the stresses of modern life and with next time often occurring too soon, you do

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33:33

Self Care For Moms - Finding Self-Fulfillment Without...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/11/10

You were someone before pregnancy - but where did that person go? Motherhood is a gift of unimaginable love and happiness but in between playdates and naptime, you can't help but miss certain things from your old life and answering to your real name instead of "mom".In this episode I am speaking with Zelmira Crespi a mother of 5 and co-author of Happy Mom, Happy Kid. Between them Zelmira and her friend Maria Montt who has a background in child psychology, have 9 children and decided to

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29:35

Essential Breathing Strategies & Posture Exercises...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/11/03

Having a baby is a traumatic event in so many ways, right! Your body adjusts and changes so much during your pregnancy and now you've given birth, you need to ensure you take care of you and do what you can to return to normality.For many women, issues such as bladder incontinence, pelvic floor weakness or prolapse occur and it's a difficult time. In this episode, I'm speaking with Tonie Lough, a personal trainer and author of "Getting to the Core of Postpartum Fitness".Tonie

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31:12

Tips To Rekindle Your Relationship & Heal An Unhappy...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2021/10/27

Having a baby is an enormously stressful event on families in lots of ways. Of course there is the physical toll on the mother both before birth and postpartum but one area that is often neglected and underestimated, is the stress that the new arrival often causes to the parent's relationship and harmony.In this episode, I'm talking with marriage coach, Tiffany Tuttle, who had her baby during COVID. You'll hear Tiffany talk about the stress it put on her relationship and how it almost

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