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Postpartum like a boss

Talking all things early parenthood. Postpartum like a boss is brought to you by Gemma Smith, in unfiltered conversation with parents about the inevitable highs, lows and genuine WTFs of the transition to parenthood.

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55 | Practical parenting support - With Sarah Bolitho...

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2023/10/08

In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Sarah Bolitho, a Master's qualified Child & Family Play Therapist, mother of three and founder of @securefoundations. In this episode we chat about: Sarah's work in child protection prior to parenthood and how this interacted with her early parenting experiences Sarah's birth experiences, in particular her difficult first birth and subsequent challenging transition to infant parenthood How Sarah's study of play therapy transformed the way she

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54| Strength, fertility challenges and motherhood -...

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2023/09/05

In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Sally, personal trainer of 17 years, mother of two and the owner of perinatal specific fitness providers @fitphilosophyau. In this episode I chat with Sally all about her: Life as a PT in Europe pre-motherhood Several year fertility journey Pregnancy losses Experience of motherhood after loss Feelings of strength and connection gained from perinatal exercise. Thank you Sally for your willingness to share so openly about a lot of challenging

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53 | Feeling comfortable in your skin - With...

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2023/07/31

In this episode we are lucky enough to be joined by boudoir and branding photographer @jodiplumbleyphotography. In this ep Jodi and I chat all things: - How Jodi's experience of becoming a mother influenced her choice to pursue her passion in photography - How that passion evolved naturally into empowering women through boudoir work - Common reservations about booking a boudoir shoot - What a boudoir shoot is actually like before, during and after (including my experience of working with Jodi) -

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52 | Things we don't talk about - With Leonie...

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2023/07/16

In this episode we are super lucky to have Leonie Akhidenor, host of the @parenthoodpod on to chat about the taboo subjects in parenthood - the things we don't talk about! Leonie started her podcast, which aims to take the stigma out of the hard parts of parenthood, in her second postpartum after experiencing pre and postnatal depression with both of her children. In this episode you'll hear all about: - Leonie's differing experiences of pre and postnatal depression, her first ever experiences of

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51| How to share the mental load - With Dr Elyse...

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2023/07/04

In this episode we are joined by psychologist Dr Elyse McNeil. After noticing the difference in household roles in her own partnership, Dr Elyse set out to learn more from academic literature about how to navigate sharing this better. Upon not finding anything particularly helpful, Elyse embarked on a PhD about mental labour to help others gain awareness and language to navigate sharing the household load more effectively. In this episode you will hear about: What mental labour/ the mental load is

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50 | Career transitions in motherhood - With Lily Eid...

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2023/06/18

In this episode we are joined by Lily Eid @launchmama_, career practitioner for mothers to talk all things career transitions in motherhood. In this episode we cover common: Challenges in career planning for mothers Thoughts or feelings while on parental leave Questions about working motherhood Ways mothers can approach career transitions/ changes to your career pathway Thanks Lily for your insights and assistance navigating this inherently complex topic. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support

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49 | Exploring travel with kids - With Gemma Smith &...

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2023/05/22

In this episode I chat with one of my mother's group besties Eleanor about all things travel with kids. Eleanor is a mother of three, works for an airline and has done lots of travel (domestic and international) with her husband little ones. We both chat about our travel experiences with kids including how we navigate: - Different holiday types - Packing for holidays - Travelling/ transit - Activities/ typical days on holiday - Our own expectations of holidays with family Resources: 1:1

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01:13:37

48 | Planning for pregnancy and birth - With Danielle...

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2023/05/07

In this episode I am lucky enough to be joined by the wonderful Danielle Rhodes. Danielle is a hypnobirthing practitioner, mother of two, former corporate businesswoman and 100% someone you want on your team if you're looking to have a positive birth (especially if it's after one you don't feel great about). In this episode Danielle shares: Her two polarising birth experiences Her challenges with postpartum anxiety Key tips on planning for your pregnancy and birth More details about how she

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47 | Exploring maternal anger - With Gemma Smith &...

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2023/04/25

In this snapshot episode - I am lucky enough to cohost with fellow Brisbane perinatal mental health professional, Courtney Wilton @nourished_psychology. Courtney and I both share our personal and professional experiences navigating: Feelings about and experiences of anger across the lifespan The (many) triggers for anger in motherhood What to do with anger when it arises Repairing with others after anger Self-compassion in motherhood Resources: 1:1 Counselling support – Book a 1:1

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46 | The power of connection in motherhood - With...

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2023/03/29

In this episode we are lucky to be joined by one of my favourite humans - Talia Wells, owner of @everydaymums. Inspired by her own experience seeking social connection after moving to Ipswich during her first pregnancy, Talia has created a wonderful space for mothers, partners and young families in the Ipswich area and surrounds to connect. In this episode find out more about how Talia personally navigated: Two completely different pregnancy, birth and postpartum journeys with her two girls

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45 | Motherhood and endometriosis - with Lauren...

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2023/03/16

March is Endometriosis awareness month, and in this episode we are joined by the lovely Lauren Tench aka @motherhoodandendometriosis. Lauren shares her experiences navigating: Endometriosis diagnosis as a young woman Pregnancy loss, conception and pregnancy with endometriosis A traumatic birth experience Endometriosis in early motherhood Mental health challenges Sharing her story and creating a community on instagram A big thank you to Lauren for sharing so openly about a number of very

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44 | Motherhood and purpose in a bilingual family -...

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2023/03/01

In this episode I am joined by the lovely @dorotheemarossero - Engineer, scientist, yoga teacher and coach. Dorothee shares her experiences: Pre-motherhood growing up in France Studying engineering and science while living and working abroad in the USA, Asia and Europe Her surprise pregnancy and move to Australia with her husband Motherhood as an expat navigating life in a bi-lingual family abroad Reflections on working motherhood, values and experience of mothering after the loss of her own

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43 | Postpartum and motherhood after abortion - With...

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2023/02/15

In this episode we are joined by two wonderful women, Kelsey and Cassidy – hosts of the Australian Abortion Stories podcast. With three abortion experiences between them, as well as Kelsey’s transition to motherhood years after her abortion, we will hear about many common elements of the abortion journey including: - Common experiences in decision making - Emotions in early pregnancy - Logistics and process of having an abortion - Postpartum care (physical/ mental

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42 | Work. Mama. Life - With @dr.aliyoung

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2023/02/03

In this episode we are joined by the talented @dr.aliyoung. Ali is a mother of two who has been a practicing Chiropractor for 20 years and is the author of the book 'Work. Mama. Life'. Dr Ali's passion is helping working mothers creating strategies to find health, decrease stress and fins themselves again in working parenthood. In this episode you'll hear about: - How Dr Ali navigated her own transition to working motherhood including; living rurally and internationally while building her own

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41 | Natural fertility in motherhood - With Maddy...

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2023/01/18

In our first episode of 2023 we are lucky enough to speak about our fertility and women's health journey as mothers with Maddy - registered nurse, trained natural fertility educator and owner of @natural.fertility.collective. Maddy is the queen of evidence-based natural fertility information and in this episode you'll hear about: - How Maddy made family planning choices around her experiences of Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) in pregnancy x3 - How you can best navigate choices around contraception in

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40 | Exploring boundary setting - With Gemma Smith

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2022/12/20

In our final snapshot episode of 2022, I take some time to explore the concept of boundary setting. Boundaries are particularly relevant during the perinatal period and, very often, during the festive season. So in this episode I will take you through: What boundaries actually are Why boundaries are important Signs you might need to set boundaries with someone A simple boundary setting process for you to try How to revisit boundaries as required This is also the final episode of Postpartum like a

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39 | Binge drinking, motherhood & sobriety - With Vic...

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2022/12/06

In this episode we are joined by Victoria Vanstone: Host of @soberawkward – A comedy podcast about two ex-party animals navigating parenting and socialising without their old buddy booze. She’s also an author and the CEO of www.cuppa.community, the free social network for the sober and sober curious. Vic describes herself as an all-round professional party pooper. She was forced to address her drinking habit after having children in her mid 30’s and eventually, after suffering from hangover induced

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38 | The mood of maternal health - With Jess @wethemoode

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2022/11/22

In this episode we are lucky enough to be joined by Jess Rosenberg - mother, social worker, maternal health advocate and founder of moode. Noticing fertility was feeling very one-dimensional, Jess decided to challenge that by offering an inclusive and honest insight to the reproductive health conversation - as well as formulating and crafting her first vitamins- The Prenatal by moode. In this episode Jess shares her experiences of the transition to motherhood (x3) and within her career - including

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37 | Motherhood in the media - With @samanthaheathwood

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2022/11/08

In this episode we are joined by Seven Network Journalist, newsreader, event speaker/MC, ambassador for @beyonddv and mother of two Samanatha Heathwood. Samantha openly shares about her journey into motherhood as someone in the media, where she navigated: - Her unexpected first pregnancy - Contract negotiations as one of the first news presenters to require maternity consideration - Returning to work at just eight weeks postpartum - Interstate moves and the juggle of night/weekend work -

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36 | Exploring gender disappointment - With Gemma Smith

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2022/10/18

In our sixth snapshot episode, I take some time to unpack the concept of 'gender disappointment'. Not widely/ publicly spoken about until more recent years, gender disappointment is fast becoming something many people in the perinatal period identify with. Identifying with gender disappointment is often accompanied by shame or guilt, so in order to help you process how you feel about your relationship to gender disappointment this episode explores: What gender disappointment is Who gender

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