Mothergroup The Podcast

Hello and happy Monday everyone! Today I am grateful to share with you all Sandy's story. Sandy lives with a Genetic Condition EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa) that causes delicate skin, blistering and wounds. In today's episode we discuss the mental load of knowing your baby carries the same gene, Sandy's unassisted birth, retained placenta, PPH, how the importance of taking care of yourself when you are having a bad health day ( go and get a haircut, make yourself feel cute etc etc) Sandy is a ray of sunshine and a joy to listen to and I know you will all enjoy. PS there are some technical issues early on in this podcast, I am blaming mercury being in retrograde at time of recording, and also the fact that I am not great with technology at the best of times! However I think it just adds to the beauty of the episode. PPS if you want to support the show hit FOLLOW on your Apple or Spotify platforms x

This episode is brought to you by Mika and Max. Look dreamy this spring with 20% off storewide with the code stories20 over at https://www.mikaandmax.com.au Hello everyone and welcome back!! I have so been looking forward to this episode, with mother of four, journalist and great mind that is Virginia Tapscott. In this episode we discuss: Virginia's experience postpartum with her first child When Virginia realised being a "Stay At Home Mum" or "Working Mum" weren't the experiences the labels promised Stigma in the parenting space Speaking out about difficult issues despite criticism Why the language we use matters Valuing the role of the Parental Caregiver The joy and privilege of parenting And so much more. I hope you all enjoy!!! Find me over on @storiesofwomenshealth and let me know how you found this episode

This episode with Dr. Serrallach is not to be missed. Dr. Serrallach is an MD and specialist in postnatal recovery. His work heralded by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and looks at what is happening at a biological level during pregnancy and postpartum. This is a time of incredible transformation for women, that goes largely unrecognised in the medical data, and therefor poorly managed in the medical world. In this episode we discuss: the massive and multifactorial brain changes initiated by placental hormones in pregnancy why we are wired to react differently to stress during this time why the people we surround ourselves with will directly impact our physical health postnatally why sleep, asking for help, addressing nutrient deficiency and being kind to ourselves is key how to balance our hormones any red flags to look out for and SO much more You can find Dr. Serrallach and his incredible online program over at https://www.themothercareproject.com This episode is brought to you by Mika and Max Boutique. Why not treat dad (and yourself) with gifts you can enjoy too. Head to https://www.mikaandmax.com.au and use the code stories20 for 20% off xxx

Today's episode is brought to you by Mika and Max, shop 20% off your spring wardrobe with the code stories20. Head to https://www.mikaandmax.com.au to find your favourite brands and update your wardrobe. This week we have Emily on the podcast to talk about her experience with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss/Miscarriage, IVF and so much more. We talk about the anxiety of early pregnancy after loss, how Emily and her partner Luke became stronger than ever through this difficult time to conceive baby Jack, and learning body appreciation. I loved this conversation and I'm sure you will too. If you are enjoying the show, remember to hit the Subscribe Button. Find me on instagram at @storiesofwomenshealth Enjoy xxx

Our first "Expert Episode" is here! This is one close to my heart, and fills me with so much joy to share with you all. Today I share my conversation with the incredible Dr. Bri. Dr. Bri is a holistic pelvic physiotherapist and online entrepreneur with multiple holistic pelvic health courses and over 270 000 YouTube subscribers. In today's episode we cover all things POP (I know, not the sexiest topic to discuss), radically redefining the way we use terminology, yes you can return to exercise, why you are not broken, why the pelvis holds so many emotions and so much more. If you loved this episode share it with a friend who needs it, and hit the Subscribe Button on your podcast app. You can find Dr. Bri on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vibrantpelvichealth/ On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/VibrantPelvicHealth And all of her amazing courses over on https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com Enjoy xxx

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with the beautiful Abbi, who talks about her experience with Postnatal Anxiety. Abbi attempted a VBAC with her son Banjo, that ended in the rare event of uterine rupture and subsequent Caesarean section. Abbi talks so beautifully and openly about her development of anxiety after this event, how it progressed, and how she eventually went on to take medications under the supervision of her GP to great effect. Abbi is a Doula, you can find her on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ap.birthcollective/ I hope you all enjoy xxx

This week I am grateful to share with you Emma's story. This episode does require a trigger warning as we discuss Emma's experience with pregnancy loss/miscarriage at 7 weeks gestation in detail, along with her physical and emotional recovery from this time. However, despite the start of this episode featuring some serious content, Emma is absolutely hilarious, and I had to pull myself together to finish the interview. We also talk about the six month period of time following her miscarriage trying to fall pregnant, Emma's desire to control during this time and then her two subsequent pregnancies and positive births. I hope you all enjoy xxx

I am so thrilled to bring you the incredible podcaster, transformational coach and creator of Motherkind, Zoe Blaskey. In this episode Zoe and I discuss her own early struggles in motherhood and difficulties breastfeeding, how this challenge sparked her creation of the amazing podcast Motherkind and work helping mothers transform their struggle into their greatest power. We also discuss the common struggles Zoe sees in modern motherhood, and her advice to help heal. Zoe is just a fountain of knowledge and the guru of taking care of yourself during motherhood and beyond. You can find Zoe over on her website https://www.motherkind.co/about-motherkind or instagram https://www.instagram.com/motherkind_zoe/?hl=en I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it xxx

I am so grateful to the brave, eloquent and wise Ashlee, for sharing her experience with postpartum thyroiditis after the birth of her second child. Ashlee began to notice symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, anxiety, insomnia, trembling hands, hair loss, skin breakouts and feelings of impending doom and was initially dismissed by her local GP. This episode is epic, it made me laugh and cry and I hope you all enjoy xxx

This week I had the pleasure of talking to the effervescent Justine about her three pregnancies and hypnobirths. During Justine's second pregnancy, her baby Gia was diagnosed with a major neural tube defect in utero and birthed at 16 weeks. Justine and I talk about the ways she moved through this experience, and the lessons and messages she has received from Gigi (including writing the amazing "Birth Book" (a guide to honouring your intuition to believe in yourself during the birthing process)-- which you can find over at https://www.birthbook.com.au/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvqeUBhCBARIsAOdt45ZcWmoC6a_OWxEX4-Y19bfBmX9UsmfD5hJpD7GtxmTSvvYI1A7qIEMaApJBEALw_wcB You can also find Justine on instagram https://www.instagram.com/justinezappa/?hl=en Enjoy xxx

I was so grateful to chat with the incredible Heidi about her perinatal experiences, and in particular the development of anxiety and OCD symptoms after the birth of her second child. Heidi is a dietitian, cook, writer and you can find her blog and amazing book and blog over at https://applesundermybed.com If this episode has brought anything up with you then you can contact PANDA on 1300 726 326 Enjoy xxx

I had the best time this week chatting with Laura about her two c-sects and then unassisted home birth. Laura is a ray of sunshine and we talk a lot about her birthing experiences along with giving up people pleasing and trusting your intuition. You can find Laura's amazing online pregnancy programs over at https://thepregnancyposse.com/pp-join/ or on instagram https://www.instagram.com/physiolaura/ Again this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, seek individualised medical care for your pregnancy And find me on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/storiesofwomenshealth/ Enjoy xxx

I had the best time chatting with Ashe Davenport, author of memoir "Sad Mum Lady", she is hilarious and has such a fresh outlook on motherhood finding joy and humour from the hard times. I laughed a lot during this, almost as much as when I read her amazing book!! This is a special additional episode before mothers day, for any mothers or anybody in general who might find this day hard. Enjoy xxx

Like B's energy, this episode is big. B is unbelievably passionate about women's health and taking care of each other, she is a wealth of knowledge and an open book in talking about her own experiences. We cover topics such as mind/body connection, birth culture, knowing your worth, prioritising yourself as well as healing from incontinence, prolapse and birth trauma. You can find B over on https://coreandfloor.com.au as well as on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/coreandfloorrestore/ Also a trigger warning this episode discusses themes of suicide, if this brings up anything for you, contact lifeline: 13 11 14 Enjoy xxx

It is my honour to release this weeks episode featuring the formidable force that is Jess. We cover a lot of ground, but focus predominantly on Jessica's experience with postnatal depression after the birth of her second child Oscar. If this episode has brought up any concerns for you, please contact lifeline on 13 11 14, or PANDA on 1300 726 306. You can find Jess and her amazing wine on instagram at @arcwines, and you can find me on @storiesofwomenshealth Enjoy xxx

We are lucky enough to be joined by the beautiful and generous Sophie who shares her experience with Postnatal Anxiety. Trigger warning: this episode mentions late termination of pregnancy along with the diagnosis of a child with a genetic condition. If this episode brings up any concerns for you please contact: PANDA on 1300 726 306, or lifeline on 13 11 14. Enjoy xxx