Mum's The Word

Such an important topic and when you hear the statistics that Joyce shares in this interview its truly so strange that we don’t talk about it more. The Blues, Depression….. We need to talk about it and we also need to know that there ARE solutions. Joyce shares so much wisdom and even better … she shares HOPE on this cast, I am truly feeling honoured to host such a show, and that we can get this message out to the masses that help is available and healing is possible and that it happens. Enjoy the Episode! x Kaz Joyce Bergsma Bio: Joyce Bergsma is a registered Nutritional Therapist, practicing Orthomolecular and Functional Medicine since 2010. Joyce has a BA from Canada and later trained as a Nutritional Therapist in the UK. Her interest is on how food affects mental health and she is an advocate for approachable change for her clients. Before studying nutrition, Joyce worked for the largest private health insurer in the UK. Since moving to the Netherlands, she’s focussed on where food comes from and how it can be used to best promote our mental health. Growing up in Canada, the kitchen was the centre of Joyce’s family home. Her mother taught her how to cook from an early age with the vegetables from their garden. As she got older, she noticed how food affected her mood, energy levels, digestion and stress levels. When several people close to her started developing serious health problems, she felt there was a connection between the illnesses and their diets. Would a healthier diet create a healthier life? This interest led Joyce to study nutrition in the UK, where she learned to identify the connections between the systems of the body. She found out how diet, exercise, our environment and genetics affect whether diseases develop or not. Joyce’s interest in preventing the same depression her close family suffer from inspired her to learn how mental health could be influenced by nutrient therapy. Understanding the challenges of adjusting our lifestyles in a consumer society, she is keen to motivate others in making practical changes that enable their bodies to heal themselves. Change is difficult, there’s no two ways about it. Joyce works to break down the different factors that contribute to mental health into bite-sized pieces so each step is manageable. We all have busy lives, but making change just happens one step at a time. Joyce is currently working on developing the Happiness Hub, a place to connect and learn about being mentally healthier. She also offers personal consultations and runs workshops for private groups on Stress Management and Fermenting Foods. You can book online at www.eatlivelovefood.com. Joyce’s Quote: You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take one step at a time Joyce’s Recommended Resources: Period Repair Manual – Lara Briden Why Isn’t My Brain Working? – Datis Kharrazia Brain Maker – Dr David Perlmutter Grain Brain – Dr David Perlmutter Healing Without Freud or Prozac – Dr David Servan-Schreiber Joyce’s Links: Website/Blog : http://www.eatlivelovefood.com/postpartum-depression/ https://www.instagram.com/eatlivelovefood/ https://www.facebook.com/eatlivelovefood https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgehr-uuZVkvSk416qLceng https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/1099386/admin/updates/ https://twitter.com/eatlivelovefood The post Joyce Bergsma – More Than Just The Blues appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Bianca Sprague Bio: Sprague is a birth doula and lactation educator and has supported hundreds of families through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods. She feels particularly passionate around maintaining the family’s relationships and mental wellness. As a queer woman she advocates for inclusive language in the birthing space. She lives in Toronto with her spouse, Alana, and their daughter, Gray. And a bio of bebo mia: bebo mia inc. is a training & mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field, including pregnancy/birth professionals, childbirth educators & parenting specialists. They offer comprehensive skills, business support & community care through an innovative online structure that spans a global market. A very different culture from both the patriarchal boardroom model & the female-centric multi-level marketing industry, bebo mia offers opportunities for women to work from home while making an income for themselves and their families. They develop inclusive, accessible trainings for women that provide the skills needed to grow & sustain a lucrative business. bebo mia remains fiercely committed to their original mission that was developed in 2008: To connect women to their intrinsic value and power. Bianca’s Quote: “not my circus, not my monkeys” Bianca’s Resource: Book – Danielle La Porte – The Firestarter Sessions Book – Brene Brown – Daring Greatly Book – Elizabeth Gilbert – Big Magic Website – Olivia Scobie.com – Birth Trauma Healing Bianca’s Links: www.bebomia.com & www.babyandmefitness.com Check out Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The post MUM 084: Bianca Sprague : Birth Trauma Myths appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Dotan Dagan Bio: Dotan was born in Israel and grew up in the Netherlands. She has been a carer for a decade and has owned a catering company. After becming a mother in 2012 she felt inspired to work with new mothers. Dotan is now an independent postpartum care taker, (kraamverzorgende) which is a recognized profession in the Netherlands and part of its unique maternity care system. She is focusing on a nourishing, natural approach for the postpartum period. Dotan has experience in methods such as attachment parenting, Aware parenting, baby wearing, baby led weaning, co-sleeping, long-term nursing and non-violent communication and is very respectful of the parents individual needs and wishes during this special moment in their lives. Quote: “If you want the truth, I’ll tell you the truth: Listen to that secret sound, the real sound, which is inside of you.” by Kabir a Sufi poet Dotan’s Resources: “Atachment Play” by Aletha Solter “The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother” by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, Marisa Belger Mother’s Wisdom deck by Niri Dewart, Elizabeth Marglin Dotan’s Links: Natural Postpartum Kraamzorg www.naturalpostpartum.nl [email protected] 06-52611556 The post MUM 083: Early Post Partum – Dotan Dagan appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In the first few minutes that I met Kamini, I realised that we speak the same language. Although she is a pregnancy yoga teacher and myself a pregnancy chiropractor, we have the same beliefs and philosophies on birth, the pelvis, sitting, opening. She is so refreshing and I am thrilled to share her wisdom on the cast. Kamini Stam’s Bio Kamini has worked as a massage therapist since 1998 and started teaching Yoga in 2008. She has had the privilege to study with various renowned teachers around the globe. Each one of them helped her deepen her understanding of the human body, and clarifying the interaction between body and mind. In 2010 she decided to specialize in Pregnancy Yoga. From 2011 she studied with Katy Bowman to learn more about how the body is really designed and meant to move. Kamini is passionate about alignment and intrigued about how physical alignment supports a positive mindset or ‘mental alignment’. During the course in Pregnancy Yoga and Alignment she will explain you how to adapt various yoga postures to the needs of your pregnant body, working on an optimal balance between flexibility and strength to prepare your body for birth. In her classes you will learn all about pelvic alignment, on how to get and keep your pelvic floor muscles toned ánd relaxed and why that is important. You will learn not just to squat, but hów to squat to prepare for birth and how to create the optimal birthing space in the (lower opening of the) pelvis. Kamini’s Quote: “our bodies are made to birth” Kamini’s Resources: WEBSITES: *www.nutritiousmovement.com (Katy Bowman) *www.birthlight.com (Francoise Freedman) BOOKS: *Spiritual Midwifery (Ina May Gaskin) *The Female Pelvis-Anatomy and Exercises (Blandine Calais-Germain) *The Architecture and Design of Man and Woman- The Marvel of the Human Body, Revealed (Alexander Tsiaras) Kamini’s Deets/Links: *www.kaministam.nl / FB: Pregnancy Yoga with Kamini *Studio MAY-B, Amaliastraat 5, Amsterdam (Westerpark area) / FB: Studio MAY-B The post MUM 082: Kamini Stam – Pelvic Alignment appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Eva Visser Plaza Bio: Eva Visser Plaza is passionate about guiding women to create ease, purpose and connection in their lives to become authentic inspired creators of their lives. She was not born a coach, guide or mentor. She has done different studies and worked in different work environment. In 2009, while she was working as a project manager/consultant in a consulting firm, she became a mother for the first time. When she returned to her job after her maternity leave, she struggled for a year to create purpose and alignment with her new self as a mother. Her priorities hadchanged and her work field and activities did not resonate with her anymore. While she was juggling my role as a mother and consultant she landed in a burn-out in 2010. She took a wise decision by following her heart and started the three-year Rebalancing Bodywork therapy training where she was invited to reconnect with her heart and soul. Fast forward, 6 years later she has become a certified Rebalancing Body worker and stress coach. Until today she have guided many intuitive, sensitive, creative, international women (and since this year many men are knocking on her practice door) successfully explore their mind, body, soul alignment to create ease, purpose, flow, authenticity and autonomy. Since 2014 she is the the owner of the holistic coaching and bodywork practice Eva Authentic Living, based in Amsterdam. She offers 1-1 coaching programs, workshops and training regarding soul-centered career coaching, Burn-out and stress recovery coaching and personalized rebalancing bodywork programs. She is on a mission to facilitate women and men to connect with their authentic self and embody themselves to transform them into leaders of the new economy. She invites my clients to embody their soulful value through authenticity, compassion, intuition, collaboration, sensitivity and long-term view and contribute with that to a sustainable, heart-centered world. When we allow ourselves to step into our light, magic starts to happen and that transforms our lives and that of others and the world. Eva’s Quote: “Listen to your body to receive Wisdom” Eva’s Resources: If Women Rose Rooted: Sharon Blackie Playing Big, Tara Mohr The Heroine’s Journey, Maureen Murdock. Eva’s Details/Links: When you would like to receive more good resources and inspiration then you can sign up for Eva’s soulful conversations. In those mails she shares inspiration, motivation and guidance for living a life in alignment. You can sign up by clicking on the following link: http://www.evaauthenticliving.com/soulful-conversations/ When you have listened to the podcast and you are interested in working with Eva, then as mentioned on the episode, she invites you to book a free 30 minute introduction call to get to know her and her work and see if she can help you with your current challenges. If you are not based in Amsterdam, don’t worry, she offers online guidance also through zoom or Skype. http://www.evaauthenticliving.com/introductory-call/ The post MUM 081: Eva Visser Plaza – Authentic Motherhood appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

I know that you have been waiting for me to an episode on Diastasis Recti and for thoset hat ahven’t I know that you will be grateful with this epsidoe too seeing as you will wnat to echck yourselves for it and it also might answer some unanswered questions about your post -partum body. Becky was a joy to interview, she has a relaxing voice to listen to, an amazing accent that I LOVE and also so much wisdom to share on the topic. Enjoy the Episode and see you back here next episode. X Kaz Becky Spellman Bio: I was born in Liverpool in 1975 & because of a turned in left foot, was sent to ballet class at the age of 3 by our family doctor. 10 years of ballet school followed & I was lucky enough to have worked as a ballet dancer from when I was 19 until I retired at 30 when I had my daughter. As a dancer I had always done Pilates, it was part of our curriculum at school (my teacher was Alan Herdman) & later in the companies I danced in, Pilates was part of our daily routine. Admittedly I didn’t like it but if I wanted to keep my body healthy & able to stand up to the demands of dancing 8 shows a week whilst touring, it was something I would have to do. After retiring in 2006, I retrained as a Pilates teacher under the tutelage of Debbie Jenner & Suus Wilms in Amsterdam. It took a year to do the full comprehensive program & I was selected to work in Debbie’s studio allowing me to clock up my apprentice hours & learn from watching the more experienced teachers there. 3 years later I was accepted onto the 2 year Master Mentor Program under Lolita San Miguel in NYC.. The opportunity to learn from her was amazing and changed my perspective of what is possible with the help of Pilates. I graduated in 2011, making me one of only two Lolita trained teachers in the Netherlands & later that year opened my own studio. As I began to study and explore the possibilities of the Pilates method I started to work with two really talented physiotherapists from Amsterdam, Joep Kamphuis & Roan Vierhout. They would refer their patients to me with a “wish list” for their patient’s rehab. I delved into the traditional work that I had been trained in by Lolita to find solutions and then taught it to our clients. Not only was this in itself exciting to do, but we noticed that our patients were recovering much faster than we had expected through their combined physiotherapy and Pilates programs. After working so closely with the physiotherapists, i realised that i want to deepen my knowledge of the human body in order to become a better Pilates teacher. As of September 2016, i will be studying two days a week for my Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy at Thim van der Laan School of Physiotherapy in Nieuwegein, Utrecht. Quote: “I love seeing my clients more comfortable” Resources: Website : Dianne Lee Becky’s Details: Website : Align Pilates The post MUM 080: Becky Spellman : Diastasis Recti appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

A super important topic and it was a joy to hear Joann’a passion for her work adn also her drive in what got her started on her journey to the work that she is doing now. A wealth of knowledge and it was an honour to have her on the show this week Please share far and wide! Enjoy! x Kaz Joanna’s Bio: Dr. Joanna Krzeslak-Hoogland is a certified nutritional coach, a registered paramedical natural medicine practitioner and a functional medicine practitioner in training. She has a Biology MSc from a Polish University (Warmia and Masuria University) and she has earned a doctorate in molecular microbiology at the University of Groningen, in the Netherlands. After her academic education she went on to work in the biotech industry. In 2015, following her gut and returning to her lifelong passion for health, microbes, nutrition and education she brought to life her own company ProBiotic DIGEST. Now, she consults and promotes health through education about nutrition, gut health, human gut microbiome and lifestyle to help people in their journey to wellbeing. She is a voice for voiceless microbes – to tell you how important microbes are in our lives. Dr. Joanna as a mother of two daughters is acutely aware of the impact of healthy living – physically, emotionally and psychologically – on children. It drives her to promote health for people of all ages. Joanna is an author of scientific publications and contributed to several books. She offers individual consulting and workshops. For more information visit her website www.probioticdigest.com Joanna’s Quote: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep balance, you must keep moving”. Albert Einstein. Joanna’s Resources: 1. “Follow your gut” by Rob Knight 2. “The Good Gut” by Justin and Erica Sonnenburg 3. “Missing microbes” by Martin Blaser 4. “Eat Dirt” by Dr. Josh Axe 5. “The Mind-Gut Connection” by Emeran Mayer 6. “Gut and Psychology Syndrome” by Natasha Campbell 7. “The probiotics revolution” by Gary Huffnagle 8. “Food rules – an eater’s manual” by Michael Pollan 9. “The urban monk” by Pedram Shojai 10.“Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids” by Laura Markham Joanna’s Details: Web: www.Probioticdigest.com Email: [email protected] Fb: Probiotic Digest The post MUM 079: Joanna Krzeslak-Hoogland: Good Gut Health from Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

An episode for all busy parents this week. You will love this mama’s jouney from corporate career to burnout to self taught chef to Dutch Masterchef finalist to cookbook creator. Such a great one. Get listening. I can’t wait for the book and yes I have already pre-ordered. X Kaz Bojana’s Bio Bojana is Serbian, living in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She is a wife and a mom of two boys. Bojana has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from INSEAD. During her corporate career, she held positions as a strategy consultant; investment banking associate; strategy and finance manager at eBay. Bojana is a self-taught chef and following her passion for cooking, she reached the finals week of the Dutch version of the popular TV cooking show Masterchef. She has since run her own culinary business Bojana Flavors (www.bojanaflavors.com) and is currently writing a cookbook. Her favourite cookies are still macarons. Daily Dinners for Busy Parents: Pick, Prep and Plate Your Way To Delicious Family Dinners For busy working parents, getting dinner on the table is a daily struggle. Stressed and pressed for time, they resort to the same tired recipes and processed foods to do the job. Mom and Chef Bojana Snijders-Nikodijevic brings a method to the weeknight madness, making it easy to cook healthy, delicious family dinners in 10 minutes—or less. Having been a working mom in a high-pressure corporate career, I know the challenges busy parents face. And as a professional chef, I have learnt invaluable planning and preparation skills that I have translated into a method suitable for home kitchens. Bringing the efficiency of the professional kitchen into the home, her easy-to-follow approach teaches readers how to: Remove daily stress: plan, organize and prep the basics in advance, without sacrificing nutrition or quality Shorten daily rush time: finish healthy and delicious dinners in 10 minutes or less Provide flexibility: last minute mix and match approach to feed even the pickiest eaters without cooking two meals Bojana’s zero-recipe method is a spark of genius that fills family dinners with variety and healthy goodness. She equips busy parents with the skills and strategies they need to provide the healthy, delicious food their family deserves—and to do it brilliantly every day. Bojana’s Quote: “I never anticipated how much becoming a mum would change me” Bojana’s Resources: seriouseats.com Book recommendation: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat https://www.saltfatacidheat.com/ Amsterdam Mamas Facebook Group Bojana’s Deets: Website: www.bojanaflavors.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bojana.kookt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bojanaflavors/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/BojanaFlavors/ The post MUM 078: Bojana Snijders-Nikodijevic : Daily Dinners for Busy Parents appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

So great to have Natalie on the show discussing this vital topi and sharing all about The Baby Sensory Program. We touch on so many aspects in this interview, those that affect new babies and their new parents and why these parents need to put attention to developing their child’s awareness and experience with the world around them. Pure and simple getting back to basics, no gimmicks. Such a great episode! Enjoy. Kaz xx Natalie Van Gelder Bio: As a mother of three young kids, Natalie decided to quit her job as Head of Research and Development at IMC Weekendschool. As a pedagoog (child developmentalist), she wanted to spend more time with her kids. But she also wanted to follow her ambition and start her own business. Natalie was looking for a way to combine her passion for children and parenting and her drive to run her own business, in her own time so she could be there with her kids. Then she discovered Baby Sensory and fell in love on the spot. What an amazing program. It is positive, preventive (not problem driven), and is a great inspiration for parents. At the course, parents learn all about children’s developmental phases and how parents can stimulate their development through play, communication, games, and music. And most of all it is just a lot of fun. Natalie’s Quote: “Live in The Moment” Natalie’s Resources: Maria Montessorri Gordon Training Natalie Deets: Website: www.babysensory.nl Facebook Baby Sensory Baby Sensory, Toddler Sense & Mini Professors Amsterdam: Instagram Linked In The post MUM 077: Natalie Van Gelder ” Baby Sensory and The Importance of Play appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Maartje Bruning : Having a Home Birth mindset in a Hospital Environment It was so fun having Maartje o the podcast sharing her wisdom and personal experience on the topic. She is certainly rocking the Birth World bringing her Doula-dom and Doula-ness to the Doula-hood in Amsterdam. Enjoy! x Kaz Maartje’s Bio: Maartje is an Amsterdam based Doula and has guided already over 100 births in both medical and home birth settings. Maartje was a fashion entrepreneur for many years in the shoes&bags importing business. She became a mother in 2007 and 2011 of 2 vibrant, happy and healthy girls in a clinical setting. JJ doula training in Amsterdam in 2013, adding Birthlight pregnancy yoga teacher training in 2014 and starting her doula business Mother Me Amsterdam. Launch of partner workshops Birthing Basics and Gewoon Bevallen in 2015 and adding Spinning Babies and Rebozo techniques to her training. Maartje’s Quote : “Start celebrating the birth of your baby at the actual birth and do not wait for a year to bake that cake or hang up the bunting. I will hand you the flag but you will have to put it up yourself.” Maartje’s Resources: www.evidencebasedbirth.com www.prodoula.com by Randy Patterson (the rock ’n roll doula) and their Facebook groups: https://www.facebook.com/EvidenceBasedBirth So You Think You Can Doula? The Business of Being a Doula Maartje’s Contact Details: www.motherme.nl www.facebook.com/MotherMeNL www.pinterest.com/doulaamsterdam The post MUM 076: Maartje Bruning- Having a Home-birth Mindset in a Hospital Environment appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Its certainly time we had another Doula on the show. Its no secret I think Doulas Rock! I am so thrilled to introduce Mari Gordon this week while we get to hear why she has such a positive fresh approach to birth and life. Enjoy! Kaz x Mari’s Bio: Mari (Gordon) is a US native who has been living in the Netherlands for the past 19 years. Having done just about everything under the sun, she finally decided to answer a calling, and completed her doula training with JJ Doula Training in Amsterdam in 2012. She feels especially passionate about childbirth education and breastfeeding support. Alongside her growing doula practice, she’s the proud mother of two very sassy little girls. Quote: Open, Flexible, Positive Resources: The Positive Birth Book by Milli Hill Birthing From Within by Pam England & Rob Horowitz Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin Links www.amaridoula.com https://www.facebook.com/AmariDoulaCare/ https://www.instagram.com/mari_doula/ www.pinterest.com/amaridoula https://www.facebook.com/groups/PBMAmsterdam/ ————————————————————– Upcoming EVENTS: Positive Birth Movement Amsterdam – May meetup | Saturday, May 20th Your Roadmap to Having a Baby in the Netherlands |Tuesday, May 30th The post MUM 075: Mari Gordon : What is “Normal” when it Comes to Birth? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

I have complete respect for Grace’s strength, positivity, resilience and her willingness to share her story and change the way our world looks at miscarriage. What a story she has and I am blessed she did it with the MTW tribe. You Rock Grace!! Kaz x Grace Miano Bio Founder of Goodness Gracious Health, Grace Miano is a degree-qualified Nutritional Medicine Practitioner, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, and Student Doula/Birth Attendant. Having experienced fertility issues and two miscarriages of her own, Grace is particularly passionate about helping women achieve and maintain a health pregnancy to term, and obtaining all of the holistic support that is required, via her Angels to Rainbows e-book, and her Angels to Rainbows program, which includes support for healing after loss and conceiving again, using food as medicine, correct supplementation, lifestyle recommendations, appropriate referrals and testing, access to private online support group, recipes, e-books, tip sheets, and a variety of other resources. See my About Me section on my website to learn about my story and background and how I found my way into this important work. My Education/Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science, Nutritional Medicine Certificate in Infant Massage Instruction Certificate IV, Training & Assessment Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary) Additional Specialist Qualification, Special Education Additional Qualification, Secondary Teaching Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Birthing Wisdom Birth Attendant Training with Rhea Dempsey (complete end 2017) Offer to listeners Grace is offering a free copy of all three of her e-books, including Angels to Rainbows: Healing and preconception care after pregnancy loss so you can conceive your rainbow baby to Mum’s the Word listeners when booking in for the Angels to Rainbows program or a single initial consultation (in person or online). Resources/Tips Find support. Sands Australia provides support for miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death through 24/7 phone lines staffed by trained volunteers who have also experienced loss. They also provide resources for fathers. Bereaved Mums Support Group Australia (Facebook group) – a great place to connect with others who have gone through the same experiences. @ihadamiscarriage (Instagram) – wonderful and relatable images and stories from other women. @selftherapista (Instagram) – amazing illustrations by a woman who has experienced loss. Find and join a women’s circle – be with other caring and understanding women. Get a trusted team around yourself to help nurture and take care of you, and help you to care for yourself – nutritionist, naturopath, Chinese medicine practitioner, osteopath, chiropractor, massage therapist, counsellor, doctor, spiritual healer, support group, or whoever you feel you wish to have supporting you. Read about other women’s stories so you know you are not alone – my story after my first miscarriage Feel free to talk about it with people you feel comfortable to share with. Miscarriage is very common and often isolating, but through talking we can connect with others and raise awareness. Grace’s links/contact diets www.goodnessgracioushealth.com www.facebook.com/GoodnessGraciousHealth www.instagram.com/goodnessgracioushealth [email protected] Located in Edithvale & Dandenong Ranges (Melbourne, Australia) and by Skype elsewhere. Available for 1:1 consultations, Angels to Rainbows e-book, or Angels to Rainbows program. The post MUM 074: Grace Miano : What having 2 Miscarriages Taught Me appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Inbal shares so much knowledge this episode and drops bombs of gold on us throughout. She brings so much to the Amsterdam Birth community with her impressive experience and credentials list. It was a pleasure to have her on the show sharing her thoughts on how the mind plays a huge role on how we birth. Enjoy the Episode. x Kaz Inbal Sigler’s Bio: Inbal Sigler is a certified Hypnobirthing trainer, Doula, Chinese Medicine practitioner and a Yoga & Pilates teacher. Specializing in Pre & Post natal guidance and care, she has been supporting parents on their amazing journey of becoming a family, providing them with the knowledge and practicality needed for a smooth pregnancy and a powerful, transformative, healthy and intimate birth. Inbal the creator of the Isis Hypnobirhting method, which combines multiple teachings and practices and the founder of Isis Hypnobirthing and Yoga – The pregnancy and birth care centre in Amsterdam. Inbal’s Resources: Book: Childbirth Without Fear, Dr. Grantly Dick-Read Book : The Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton, Ph.D Inbal’s Contact Deets: www.isishypnobirthing.nl/ [email protected] www.facebook.com/IsisHypnobirthing/ The post MUM 073: Inbal Sigler : The Power of The Mind over The Body in Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Hi All, Another fab interview is coming your way here on an essential topic that all mothers need to be educated in. I certainly trust that this episode is going to gets loads of downloads and listeners are in for a treat. Gillian brings so much more insight than nitrition on this episode – actually it should really be called Self- Care in the Post-Partum period but I wont give too much away. Post Natal Nutriton is certainly discussed but oh so so much more. Enjoy, Kaz x Gillian’s Bio Gillian is a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist, who studied at The Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London. She is also a member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). She has a Nutritional Therapy practice in the Oud Zuid of Amsterdam, close to Wellbeing Chiropractor and is a mum of two boys. As a mother, and currently pregnant with her third, she is keen to share what she has learnt about postnatal nutrition and motherhood over the last 9 years. Gillian also has a special interest in fertility, women’s health issues and autoimmune conditions. She is passionate about helping people to be the healthiest they can be using foods and nutrients for natural health care and wellbeing. She loves educating and empowering her clients to take control of their own health to see the true benefits of eating the right foods. She really believes all women can have an amazing experience during pregnancy, labour and the first years of motherhood. Gillian was a recent speaker at the Amsterdam Motherhood Project event and is here today to talk to us about the extremely important and often forgotten subject of postnatal nutrition for the mother. Gillian’s Quote: “value progress over perfection” Gillian’s Top Resources” Book : Ina May Gaskin – Guide to Childbirth Book :Kaz Cooke – Rough Guide to Pregnancy Website – Kellymom Book :Patrick Holford : Optimum Nutrition for Your Child Gillian’s Contact Deets: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GKNutrition/ Mobile: +31 (0) 620 727 440 Website: https://www.gilliankolkman.com Email: [email protected] / [email protected] The post MUM 072: Gillian Kolkman – Post-Natal Nutrition appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

It was super exciting to talk about a topic I am passionate about and also to bring a first to Mum’s The Word, me interviewing 2 people at once! Enjoy the wisdom from Karen and Agnele. x Kaz Agnele and Karen Bio We are two midwives and two mothers and jointly co-founded Nurturing Us. Together we want to empower women to approach their pregnancy with openness, clarity and knowledge about the connection with their baby before birth. We want to increase women’s awareness that their baby is a conscious, aware and expressive being and that a woman in pregnancy plays an active role in the development and wellbeing of their baby in utero. We want to inspire women to believe they can make a real difference to the health and emotional wellbeing of their child’s future. The emerging research of epigenetics and peri-natal psychology clearly demonstrates that gratitude, love and connection to yourself as a pregnant woman and with your baby can make a real difference Together we have gathered the evidence to date and developed a holistic, integrative, collaborative and complimentary approach to empowering confidence in pre-conception and pregnancy. As women, as mothers and as midwives we hope we can leave a legacy that benefits the mother, her family and her baby as we in turn have journeyed the path with our families. We aim to make a difference one woman at a time. NURTURING US Contact Deets: Pre-conception & Pregnancy Wellness One Day Urban Retreat www.nurturingus.com.au https://www.facebook.com/nurturingus/ Instagram: @Nurturingus Nurturing Us YouTube channel Resources from the podcast interview In Utero – Documentary Bruce Lipton Anna VerWaal From Womb to World – the journey that shapes our life – TEDX The Association of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health The post MUM 071: Nurturing Us Midwives Karen & Agnele – Epigenetics and Pregnancy appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

I love a feel good story. I’m so thrilled to bring you this empoeering inspiring story from a wonderful big-hearted super mama. She’s got so much love to share and I’m honoured to bring you her story. Enjoy x Kaz Shay Klomp Beuter’s Bio: Shay Klomp Bueters is passionate about helping people ”break–up with sugar” allowing them to learn the foods that truly nourish the body providing lifelong knowledge to live their healthiest, happiest life! Shay graduated from the University of Montana with Bachelors of Science in Health and Human performance. After over 10 years in a 9-5 as the Director of an International Trade Organization, she decided it was time to go back to her roots in health and wellness, graduating from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Having experienced firsthand the life changing power nourishing foods have on the body in dealing with infertility and burnout; she is now on a crusade to help others do the same! Shay works primarily online, offering 1:1 consultations with her Happier, Healthier YOU program as well as a 5 week Re-Vitalize YOU group cleanse – where she works with clients from the Netherlands, and also globally. Shay invites you to download her Hormone Disruptor eBook, providing some simple steps to keep your hormones balanced and at their healthiest! Shays’ Quote: “if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you” Shay’s Tips: Book: Dr Jennifer Barham -Floreani WELL ADJUSTED BABIES Video : Dr Robert Lustig THE BITTER TRUTH Shay’s Deets: Website: www.contagiously-healthy.com Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/ContagiouslyHealthy/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/ShayHealthy Pinterest https://nl.pinterest.com/shayklomp/ The post MUM 070: Shay Klomp-Beuters – A Natural Fertility Success Story appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Susi Hately’s Bio: B.Sc Kinesiology, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist Since 1993, Susi Hately has grown from teaching one or two musicians how to stay pain free while playing their instruments, to becoming a highly credible and reliable source for understanding and successfully using therapeutic yoga to enable people to get out of pain and back to the life they want to live – at home, work and play. Her Signature Style of Yoga Therapy combines principles of anatomy and physiology with the ancient art of yoga asanas, breathing, pranayama, stillness and meditation. All of her sessions are customized to suit individual needs. She started teaching this way back in 2001 because not every person with back pain or shoulder pain needed the same yoga program. Instead she focused on the person, their anatomy, their movement abilities and their day-to-day lifestyle. . . with a goal to cultivate better body balance. Today she teaches people who have back pain, shoulder pain, frozen shoulders, repetitive strain injury, and osteoarthritis; people going through chemotherapy, and people who are recovering from cancer treatment; people with neck pain, knee pain, and people rehabilitating from surgery; people with MS; Lou Gehrig’s, as well as people with anxiety, and depression. Clients come from all walks of life – executives, parents, retirees, elite athletes, Olympians, school teachers, dentists, doctors, massage therapists, chiropractors, yoga teachers and more – but the common thing that brings them is always the same, initially – their pain, fatigue or tension is getting in the way of the life they want to live. In 2001, she started to teach teachers the anatomy principles she uses in her classes each day. They had ah-ha moments in their own bodies as well as ah-ha moments with their students – there was less pain, more ease, and a greater feeling of lightness and strength. In 2004, she began to train teachers more specifically in therapeutic yoga, and in 2007 she launched what is now called the Therapeutic Yoga Intensive. Over these 5 mind blowing days she teaches the theory and techniques she uses daily with her clients to help them reduce pain, manage long term physiological and systemic issues, recover from surgery and navigate treatment protocols. In 2007, she began Certifying Yoga Teachers to become Yoga Therapists. Her Yoga Therapy Program is now one of a few IAYT Accredited Programs based in Canada, and is catered to yoga teachers who want to blending the modern with the ancient, who have tried what she has taught and sees the positive impact in their own practice, as well as in the practices of their students and who want to take their knowledge deeper; who want to flourish as therapeutic yoga teachers, and become really good at what they do. Susi has much experience in this world of improving movement and reducing pain and she wants to share it with people who are serious about their development and growth. Read Susi’s Blog Post on a Taste of Her Own Medicine – a tale of her own recovery from wiping out down her stairs. Susi’s Contact Deets : Website: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/functionalsynergy/ The post MUM 069: Susi Hately : Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for C-section & Vaginal Deliveries appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Dr Emily’s Bio: Dr Emily Kiberd has been a chiropractor in midtown Manhattan for 10 years and the founder of Urban Wellness Clinic, a multi-disciplinary clinic with chiropractors, massage therapy, personal training, nutrition, yoga therapy, and acupuncture. She is obsessed with movement and is fascinated with how the body compensates for injuries. She integrates a corporate wellness program called Urban Wellness Corporate Solutions into fortune 500 companies and financial institutions in NYC which includes: yoga, ergonomic assessments, nutrition, and massage therapy. She works with athletes, corporate warriors, and has a specific specialty doing post-surgical scar tissue work, specifically postpartum c-section scars. She helps women get ready for pregnancy through strength training, breathing techniques, nutrition, and chiropractic adjustments and knows education is essential to a healthy birth. Mama to 1 year old Baby Elvis, wife to DJ, she loves getting her patients moving better, smarter and pain free. In her world work/life balance is a myth because she believes if you love what you do, they are seamless. Dr Emily’ Resources: Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful: Experience the Natural Power of Pregnancy and Birth with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa The Wonder Weeks: How to Stimulate Your Baby’s Mental Development and Help Him Turn His 10 Predictable, Great, Fussy Phases into Magical Leaps Forward Emily’s Contact Deets: Website : urbanwellnessclinic.com Insta : urbanwellnessclinic Facebook : urbanwellnessclinic Practice : 57 West 57th street #1406 New York, New York 10019 United States (US) Phone: MUM 068: Emily Kiberd :C-Section Scar Tissue appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Jessica Donovan Bio: Jessica Donovan is a mama of 2, naturopath and holistic health expert who helps families thrive. She is passionate about educating parents on nourishing their children with real food, helping to boost their health and heal naturally. Jessica combines her extensive naturopathic knowledge with a realistic, empathetic, inspiring and down to earth approach to empower women to look after themselves and take charge of the wellbeing of their families. Jessica has created an ebook – ‘5 food secrets of kids that rarely get sick’ to help parents boost their kids immune system with real food. You can download your free copy here Jessica’s Quote/Affirmation “the only thing that exists is now” Jessica’s Resources Movie : Overfed and Undernourished Book : Buddhism for Mothers Book : The Big Leap Podcast : A Quirky Journey The Good life Project Jessica’s Deets and links: 8 Essential Wholefoods for kids ebook http://www.naturalsuperkids.com/wfk-ebook/ Website www.energeticmama.com Natural Super Kids Program www.naturalsuperkids.com Facebook www.facebook.com/energeticmama Instagram www.instagram.com/energeticmama Pinterest www.pinterest.com/energeticmama The post MUM 067: Jessica Donovan- Raising Natural Super Kids appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Definitely one of my fave episodes to date. Julie is so eloquent, she shares so deeply, she is so so wise and I feel blessed to be able to bring you this episode. Its a goodie! You will have tingles. Enjoy!! X Kaz Julie Tenner’s Bio Julie Tenner, The Pleasure Nutritionist and co-founder of Nourishing the Mother and mother of three is a Naturopath, specialising in women’s health, Birth Coach and Mothering Mentor on a mission to reconnect women to their pleasure and nourish so much more than just their bodies. Frustrated with the paradigm of health and nutrition which sees women berate themselves for breaking their ‘food rules’, Julie’s approach looks beyond the nutrient impact of food to look at our beliefs, conditioning and uncover what it is that truly moves us as women, giving us to permission to receive, nourish and inspire – creating a ripple effect in our families and out into our communities. When women say “yes” to themselves, they pave the way for those around them. When women awaken their sensuality, when they feel deliciously connected to who they are, when pleasure becomes part of them, not separate to them – they become a beacon for desire and magnificence. For over a decade Julie has helped women reconnect to their magnificence – because relationships, health, birth and motherhood can be a luscious love affair. Julie’s Resources/Tips: The Queen’s Code by Alison Armstrong Vagina Naomi Wolfe The Dark Side of The Light Chasers by Debbie Ford Aletha Solter Books Julie’s Contact Deets: www.nourishingthemother.com.au Facebook – Nourishing the Mother IG – nourishinghemother www.thepleasurenutritionist.com Facebook – The Pleasing Nutritionist (Facebook banned the word “Pleasure”) The post MUM 066: “Best of” #10- Julie Tenner- Finding Your Desire appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

I totally loved this interview! Maybe I should say that again? I totally loved this interview! Shalome Stone and I both speak the same language which is so evident throughout this episode. It was never not on my mind when I thought to do a “best of” series. Its quite a long one and well truth be known it could have been waaaaaaaaaay longer as we were both getting high speaking about our favourite topic!! BIRTH! You are going to truly love this interview from Shalome and its no wonder she’s got her own podcast too…. she has a lot to share and certainly has more passion than you could possible fit into one podcast interview!! Her links are below of course! Enjoy! Kaz xx Shalome Stone’s Bio Shalome Stone wants to live in a world where women approach their birth with excitement and awe. A highly medicalised hospital birth and 2 sensational homebirths taught her that a little preparation can make ALL the difference, and that you can feel like a Rockstar when you birth, regardless of how you birth. As the Founder and Editor of the Rockstar Birth Magazine and Rockstar Birth Radio, Shalome is dedicated to empowering pregnant mamas to replace their fear of pain with the insights and self-belief to roar their baby out by creating their own informed, empowered and amazing birth experience. Shalome is the former Editor of the Homebirth Queensland print magazine Down To Birth, and passionate about providing birthing choices for all women in terms of optimal location, support team, and collaborative informed care, on an individual birth-by-birth basis. She is the mother of 3 high spirited Rockstars, and bonus mother of 2 amazing teenage girls, and wants you to know that you are born to birth. Everything you need is already inside of you. Shalome’s Quotes “you don’t know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have” Bob Marley “you are born to birth. Everything you need is already within you” Shalome Stone Shalome’s Tips Birth Without Fear blog Call The Midwife Shalome’s Links Website: rockstarbirthmagazine.com Facebook: facebook.com/RockstarBirth Instagram: @rockstarbirthmag Email: [email protected] The post MUM 065: “Best of” #9: Shalome Stone : Rockstar Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

You will love this interview from a “parenting expert”. It was eye opening, touching, inspiring , informative and engaging. Thank-you Kirstin!! Kirstin’s Bio Kirstin Bouse is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with 20-years’ experience in her profession. She is the owner of Life Resolutions Psychology Practices in Morley and Wembley in WA and the creator of The Conscious Mother. Kirstin’s areas of interest include perinatal mental health, parenting, trauma, family breakdown and relationships. Kirstin has authored The Conscious Mother: A simple guide to mothering with self-awareness, authenticity, confidence and connectedness. Her program #motherhoodonline will be launched in September 2016 and she is already preparing her first mothers retreat. Both programs will help mothers prepare for, and navigate the journey of motherhood with self-awareness and confidence. Kirstin is a mother of 4 children. Kirstin’s Links Book : Hughes, Daniel, Baylin, Jonathan, Siegel, Daniel J Brain Based Parenting Book : Jacinta Tynan Mother Zen Kirstin’s Contact Details Website: www.theconsciousmother.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconsciousmother/ Twitter: @Ask_TCM Instagram: The Conscious Mother Skype: Kirstin Bouse The post MUM 064 : “Best of” # 8: Kirstin Bouse- The Conscious Mother appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

From memory this is still absolutely the highest energy interview to date. Tanya gives it her all and you can tell from about 10 seconds in that this woman is passionate about Birth, her work, Lamaze and spreading her message acrosss the globe. I am thrilled to re-release this episode Tanya’s Bio Tanya Strusberg is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) and founder of BirthWell BirthRight an independent childbirth education practice based in Melbourne. In 2015, Tanya was inducted as an FACCE (Fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators) in recognition of her significant contribution to childbirth education. Through her internationally accredited Lamaze Educator Training program, she is very excited to be training a new generation of Australian Lamaze educators. Last, but absolutely not least, she is also the mum of two beautiful children, her son Liev and daughter Amalia. Tanya’s Tips / Links Lamaze.org (for parents) Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Connection Sarah Buckley Tanya’s Contact Details Website : BirthWell BirthRight Email : [email protected] Facebook : birthwellbirthright Instagram: birthwellbirthright The post MUM 063 : “Best of” # 7 Tanya Strusberg – Lamaze. Not your Mum’s Huffing and Puffing Class appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This has got to be THE episode that I always get first time mums to listen to. No matter what type of birth they are planning, they need to understand the principles that Rhea teaches in this episode. This episode without doubt belongs in our Best Of series!! And every woman should know these principles on pain before going into their first labour. This is light bulb going off “aha moment” kind of stuff and I am thrilled to bring this information to you. Rhea was a joy to have on the show. So informative. So wise and such a joy to listen to. A blessing to the birth world and a woman of such wisdom. I am so happy to share this important message from Rhea and I love her chosen quote.. “you don’t have to like it to do it brilliantly” from a fellow birth worker. Rhea’s Bio: Rhea Dempsey is a highly respected childbirth educator, author, speaker, counselor and birth attendant with experience at over 1000 births. With adult daughters and grandchildren of her own, Rhea’s understanding of birth has been gained over four decades of working with pregnant women, their partners, support people, midwives and medical practitioners, in home and hospital settings. Enjoy! X Kaz The post MUM 062: “Best Of” #6 Rhea Dempsey – Reframing Pain appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Birth Plans, Hospital Preferences I was so thrilled to have Pip from Birth Savvy on the cast who is amazingly passionate about birth, outcomes, people knowing their options and asking for what they want. It has been a hugely successful episode in terms of downloads and also in the amount of feedback from mums that it was no doubt a certainty for the “best of ” series. So very often discussed but never is there really a “what to avoid” or a “where to look”…. here are some tips to consider for your birth plan. Why you need one… why its ok to call it a plan and what might never be accepted if it was in one. So as you can imagine this week is a very important message that all mums to be would love to hear. One to certainly be shared many times!! So please do share this episode and it’s links/resources with those pregnant women around you especially those nearing the end of their pregnancy. And Have you subscribed yet to Mum’s The Word to get all the episodes delivered to your phone as soon as they are released each Friday? You can do so on iTunes. ENJOY this week’s Episode and thanks for listening!! PIP’S BIO Pip is a childbirth educator, midwife and mother of four who is a passionate advocate of empowering parents to create better births. Over a decade ago Pip was charged with the antenatal classes program and teaching at a large private hospital. Working as a midwife at the time, Pip decided to enroll in formal childbirth education study through Birth International. The study dramatically changed her understanding and approach to prenatal education. With the birth of her fourth child, her first with an obstetrician in the private hospital, Pip realised the real need to create an independent childbirth education service, operating externally and alongside the system. She launched “Birth Savvy – Ask for What You Want” in early 2013 which promotes Better Birthing through education. Workshops are held throughout WA and focus on helping parents get the birthing experience they deserve through increasing their confidence and knowledge and promoting an equal partnership with their obstetricians. Since the inauguration of “Birth Savvy”, Pip has discovered the complimentary practice of hypnobirthing, and has since qualified as a Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner. Through her passion for improving birth experiences for couples Pip has become a sort after commentator on maternity issues and makes regular appearances on National Radio and TV. She has also been asked to written opinion pieces for national newspapers. She has also contributed to magazines and online blogs, such as Practical Parenting, Empowering Birth and www.onyamagazine.com Pip was also awarded the National Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner of Excellence 2014/2105. Pip’s Tips/Resources Website : sarahwickham.com Dr Sarah Wickham Book: Sarah Buckley ; Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering Pip’s Contact Details Website – http://www.birthsavvy.com.au Facebook Page: Birth Savvy email : [email protected] Quotes “Birth is not only about making babies, birth is about making mothers, strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strengths. “Barbara Katz Rothman “enjoy the pregnancy, its such a special time, you are growing a human being” “don’t stress about the birth. Its just one day, enjoy your pregnancy, the birth is just a small part” Have you already given Mum’s The Word a rating and a review on iTunes yet? I’d be so grateful to get the message out further and reviews are a great way to do this!! Thanks so much if you have and if not, please do so to help me share “the word” even more. The post MUM 061: “Best Of” # 5 Pip Wynn Owen – Birth Plans. Hospital Preferences appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We certainly couldn’t have a “best of” from the podcast series and not share this popular episode. Possibly a taboo topic for some, yet eye-opening, and enlightening for others I am really excited to hear what you all think of this topic and this option for post natal recovery. It s a must listen to episode. Get past the ick factor Natalie is definitely an expert in all things placenta but as you will hear on the episode, as a vegetarian, it’s not something she ever thought she’d do, let alone prepare placentas or others! She saw the results for herself when comparing the postnatal periods following both her children, where with placentophagy she had less bleeding, less baby blues and the rest she shares as we talk all things placentas. I know you will love this episode, whether it’s your thing or not. So please do share this week’s episode and it’s links/resources with those pregnant women around you. It’s such an important topic and this information needs to get out! Let me know what you think and join the conversation over with us on facebook. NATALIE’S BIO Originally from New Zealand, after completing her Masters in Psychology Natalie moved to the UK. She spent the next 10 years working, playing and volunteering in different countries including England, Turkey, Nepal and Central America. Much of her work was with women and children. In 2009 she had her first child, and left the UK to move with her partner to Australia. Natalie discovered the benefits Placenta Encapsulation after the birth of her second daughter. Her recovery the this time round was very different from the first time and she puts it down to the capsules. Her energy levels were high, she didn’t feel emotional or weepy (except on the couple of days that she missed her capsules), and her physical recovery was much faster. So she went on to learn as much as she could about this amazing – albeit a little weird – tradition. She trained firstly with Placenta Benefits and then with the Association of Placenta Preparation Arts. She now offers safe, certified and insured Placenta services on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. She is a proud verified member of Placenta Services Australia and also serves on their Board. She is passionate about keeping Placenta Encapsulation safe and to very high industry standards in Australia. She loves talking about anything placenta so feel free to get in touch with any of your placenta questions! Natalie’s Links/Tips: Website : Hypnobirthing Websites : Spinning Babies Book: Sherri Menelli Journey into Motherhood Book : Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D Women who run with the Wolves Website: Association with “verified members” Directory : Placenta Services Australia Natalie’s Contact Details Email ; [email protected] Website : Placenta Vitality Facebook Page – Placenta Vitality Instagram : @placentavitality Quotes from the Episode “DARLING JUST FUCKING OWN IT” “we are one of the few mammals that don’t ingest our placenta” “there has been a few celebrities that have done it which if you’ve seen the Kardashian posts which is awesome because it normalizes it a bit more and brings its to people’s awareness” “the iron in placenta is so bio-available iron, its natural its your own stores so really great iron to take” Have you already given Mum’s The Word a rating and a review on iTunes yet? I’d be so grateful to get the message out further and reviews are a great way to do this!! Thanks so much if you have and if not, please do so to help me share “the word” even more. The post MUM 060: “Best of” # 4 Natalie Stokell – Placenta Encapsulation and Postnatal Recovery appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Since this episode was released I’ve had so many mums tell me how helpful the information was. Seeing as Mandy is so passionate and is a wealth of knowledge on the topic of fussy foods, dysphagia and fussy eaters this episode just had to be included in the Best of Series. Mandy also shares her wisdom around oral development and how it relates to speech and sensory development which is something that I also share with my mum’s in practice. It’s a “must listen to” episode where we talk about…. when and how to introduce first foods, why kids might be fussy with food, what to do about it, clear signs for when to seek help and there are so many fabulous links and resources that Mandy shares in this episode. I do my best to find passionate experts but honestly, Mandy had so much passion for what she does that it was such a joy to have her share on Mum’s The Word. Because it was full of gold, the episode runs over my (suggested) 40 mins – well let’s be honest, most of them have so far!! as clearly my guests are so passionate about helping other mums and its obvious we all love what we do. Please do share this episode and it’s links/resources with those around you struggling to get their little ones to eat or enjoy food. Its such an important topic and this episode highlights once again, that we are all in this parenting world together. It truly takes a village to raise a child so please don’t keep these pearls of wisdom to yourself but share it with the new mum’s in your circles. ENJOY !! MANDY’S BIO Mandy-Lee Adno is a Paediatric Feeding Therapist. She has a private practice at The Children’s Clinic in Bondi Junction, Sydney, where she assesses and treats babies and children with a range of feeding issues. Mandy graduated as a Speech Pathologist and Audiologist from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa in 2002. She then went on to specialise as a Paediatric Feeding Therapist at Manchester University, United Kingdom. She set up a Paediatric feeding department in Havering in the United Kingdom, treating babies and children with a range of feeding and swallowing difficulties. Mandy is also an accredited SOS therapist. Mandy has worked as a Paediatric feeding therapist at Royal North Shore Hospital in the neonatal and Paediatric wards. She has extensive experience in assessing and treating newborns, infants and children with various feeding difficulties including: Medical and behavioural feeding difficulties; difficulties with breast/bottle feeding; gastro-oesophageal reflux; transitioning from feeding tubes, transitioning to solids and fussy eaters. Mandy resides in Sydney, Australia with her husband and 3 daughters. Mandy’s Links: Pediatric Dysphagia explained here SOS Approach : Sensory Oral Sequential Approach – Systematic Desensitization Mandy’s Tips Website : Ellyn Satter dietician and her website Website : https://www.feedingmatters.org Website : http://sense-ationalmealtimes.com.au Website : https://www.feedingmatters.org/people/kay-ann-toomey-phd BLW – Baby Led Weaning Book: Katja Rowell MDand Jenny McGlothlin MS CCC-SLP Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating: A Step-by-Step Guide for Overcoming Selective Eating, Food Aversion, and Feeding Disorders Book: Sense-ational Mealtimes, Gillian Griffiths Speech Pathology Australia (Association) Mandy’s Contact Details Website: http://www.sydneyfeedingspecialist.com Website: http://www.thechildrensclinic.com.au email: [email protected] facebook : Mandy-Lee Adno Paedriatric Feeding Specialist And have you already given Mum’s the word a rating and a review on iTunes yet? I know i request this every week but I’d be so grateful and it would help me to get the message out further and iTunes reviews are a great way to do this!! Thanks so much if you have and if not, please do so to help me share “the word” even more. See you on next week’s episode The post MUM 059: “Best of” #3 Mandy Adno – Fussy Eaters, Baby’s First Foods, Gag Reflexes & More appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This week we have one of the very highest downloaded episodes of Mum’s The Word for #2 of “The Best of” series. I have had so much positive feedback from couples about this episode that I absolutely without doubt have to share it again. Julie Sharon from Balance You shares with us her wisdom about a very important topic that affects almost everyone and is also so very rarely spoken of. How does the relationship change between a couple once their baby arrive? Listen in and you’ll learn that we all have similar worries, challenges, and experiences as new parents. Knowing what to do beforehand and then if and when things happen is really the key though. Julies Bio: Julie Sharon is a licensed clinical counselor who offers individual, couples and family therapy at her private practice in Amsterdam. She also is a Gottman Bringing Baby Home educator. After earning her bachelors degree in Psychology at Skidmore College, Julie completed her Masters in Counseling at Webster University. She specializes in working with people transitioning into parenthood who face issues related to pregnancy, birth (trauma) or postpartum adjustment, couples who feel disconnected but want to make things work, and parents who feel overwhelmed by parenthood or who are seeking parenting support. A Dutch-American, Julie speaks Dutch and English fluently and offers her services in both languages. She lives with her husband and two kids in Amsterdam. Julies Deets: Julie’s Website: Balance You Julie’s Email: [email protected] Julie’s Links from the Episode – Book – John Gottman And Baby Makes 3 Course – Bringing baby home I’d love if you could rate and review Mum’s the Word in iTunes here, it only take a few seconds!! and join us over on the Facebook Page to help us in this growing community to help more mums everywhere. GUEST QUOTES “Small things often” Wishing a Happy, Successful and Healthy New Year to Everyone and especially all the listeners who are expecting a baby (or possibly 2?) in 2017. Spread “the Word”. The post MUM 058: “Best of” #2 Julie Sharon – Keeping your Relationship Strong After Baby Arrives appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this first of the “Best Of” Series which is a mix of my personal favorites and the top downloaded episodes of all time since Mum’s The Word launched back in Dec 2015, I’m lucky enough to interview Jacky Bloemraad de Boer, my midwife for both of my children’s births! She is a woman of wisdom and has immersed herself in all things Birth for decades. I am so thrilled that I was able to have her share with the Mum’s The Word listeners and be my inaugral guest. Its still a fave episode of mine. We discuss in this episode; The role of a Midwife The benefits of a midwife led birth Midwife mindset De-medicalizing Birth Research around home birth and natural birth Jacky Bloemraad de Boer is a mother, a wife, CPM (Certified Professional Midwife), a Doula, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, a Nutritionist, Herbalist & a Doula Trainer. She lives in both Amsterdam and Cape Town. Jacky is passionate about fertility, pregnancy, childbirth and women’s health and is continually exploring the various aspects of global maternal health and in particular midwifery care and the continuum of care. Midwifery care can improve maternal outcomes because experience and research has clearly shown that pregnancy and childbirth care which has been de-medicalized and restores dignity and humanity to the process of childbirth by returning the control to the birthing woman has proven to be the safest approach. Jacky is dedicated to educating midwives, the world needs more midwives and as Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Jacky has also published a book: A-Z for a Healthy Pregnancy and Natural Childbirth, “My top priority is for people to understand that they have the power to change things themselves.” ~ Aung San Suu Kyi “The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all.” ~ Aung San Suu Kyi A healthy woman who labours and births spontaneously performs a job that cannot be improved upon. ~ Sarah Buckley Jacky’s book: A-Z for a Healthy Pregnancy and Natural Childbirth The post MUM 057: “Best of” #1 Jacky Bloemraad de Boer – Keeping Birth Normal with Midwife Led Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

After trying to get Dana on for a while, finally our diaries collided as we got to hear her insight on the sacredness of birth. We talk empowered women, placentas, crossing over tot hat mystical realm in birth and so much more. I am grateful for the work she does, the insight she has and that she was able to share with us. Enjoy. Kaz xx Dana Lindzon Bio: I am a Canadian Born Mother of 3 daughters. I originally moved to Holland in 1999 to continue my advanced studies at the Art Academy in Amsterdam- The Gerrit Rietveld Academie. Art and creativity were always at the centre of my life since my earliest days but when I became pregnant with my first daughter in 2005, the focus of my life was forever transformed. Nothing I’ve experienced so far was as remarkable or exciting as this first journey through pregnancy, the indescribable wild intensity of giving birth for the first time and then of course becoming a mother, a mother!!!! This to me was true creation, and I couldn’t wait to go through it again. A real shift for me came in 2008 when I gave birth to my second daughter. My first daughter was born in a hospital. It was a positive experience, so we did not really think about our options and were planning on returning for the second birth as well. As things turned out, this second birth progressed so quickly, and so effortlessly, that there was no choice actually but to birth at home. I was given this huge gift that I had previously no real idea about, and had an amazing, life changing home birth experience. After this birth I felt like shouting from every rooftop: DO YOU KNOW WHAT BIRTH CAN BE LIKE!!!!! I was drawn to every pregnant woman I saw and was on a mission to understand and share with women (any woman who would listen) what an incredibly positive, joyous, transformative experience birth can be. This was a defining moment in my life and the moment in which I feel that I truly became a doula. Since that birth I have been immersed in educating myself in everything I could find about birth, sifting through the current predominant disempowering beliefs and fears and getting to the roots of the transformative, empowering and sacred aspects of birth as mother nature intended, and which I have come to understand, is our birth-right as women. There was no turning back. My 3rd daughter was born in 2011, this time it was a planned home birth. It has been a totally unexpected blessing to be able to support women in childbirth. I am now, besides being the proud, active mother to my 3 school aged children, a full time certified doula and birth coach, and an active presence in the Birth Community hosting workshops, events and gatherings on a regular basis for pregnant women, new mothers, women preparing for pregnancy and birth professionals in Amsterdam. Dana’s Resources: Book : Frederick Leboyer “Birth Without Violence” Book : Sunni Karli “Sacred Birthing” Book: Nancy Badacke “Mindful Birthing” Dana’s Links: email [email protected] website : www.mamawise.nl facebook mamawise.nl The post MUM 056: Dana Lindzon : The Sacredness of Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

It was so great to have Dr Ali on the show sharing her wisdom. We’ve know each other since the ’90’s so we go way back and the episode flowed so easily. We thought it wold be good to discuss the “comparison epidemic” and so here it is. Enjoy the episode. X Kaz Dr Alison Young: Bio Dr. Alison Young is a mum and Chiropractor. She began practicing in 2003 in a family practice, and her desire to help her children patients more, especially those with special needs, drove her to complete her Masters in Chiropractic Pediatrics. Along her journey she went from being an associate chiropractor to being an owner of a practice in Palmyra (Western Australia), and in that time having a predominantly kids and family focused practice. She eventually sold this practice to move overseas with her husband, and in this time became a mum for the first time. Since then she has had a second child, and is currently residing in South Korea. She has a strong passion to help chiropractors be their best when working with families, which prompted her to create INNATE Child, a coaching and webinar based learning program that helps chiropractors to learn more about working with children, and to set up their practices and develop their teams to be more family focused. Alison has been a board member of the Western Australian Chiropractors Registration Board (until it joined with AHPRA), and executive member of the Chiropractors Association of Australia (WA Branch). She has spoken at conferences around Australia and has run her own conference “Empowering Chiropractic Families” for Chiropractors and their teams in 2016. On her journey as a mum, both as an expat and in Australia, she has become increasingly aware of the role that mum’s can play as supporters and nourishers of other mums. There is nothing like a good cup of tea, and a chat to help another mum feel that she isn’t too alone. All too many times she has seen the ‘comparison’ of one child to another lead to greater stress and anxiety for the mums and families concerned. She strongly feels that we need to compare less, and use our motherly intuition, quality healthcare providers and develop strong ‘village-like’ support circles to help each other on our journey. Alison’s Quote “Be yourself, everybody else is taken” Oscar Wilde Alison’s Resources Website : A labour of love with hypnobirthing cd’s and child education classes Book : Jennifer Barham- Floreani Well Adjusted Babies Alison’s Deets You can view her chiropractic focused website(aimed at chiropractors) at www.innatechild.com.au Facebook: The Innate Child Instagram : @innatechild Email : [email protected] The post MUM 055: Alison Young : Beware of The Compare appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Wow so much wisdom on mothering from this wonderful soul. This was a true interview with heart and it was a real honour to have fellow Wellness Couch Podcaster Bridget Wood. You can find more of her gold on Nourishing The Mother with her co-host Julie Tenner who was also on Mum’s the Word recently – a highly recommended interview also. Enjoy! X Kaz Bridget Wood – Bio Bridget Wood is a writer, speaker, event manager and coach with a vision to raise our collective consciousness through her businesses Suburban Sandcastles and Nourishing The Mother. With studies in media, communications and human behaviour, and ten years spent in the Corporate world, Bridget has an insatiable appetite for knowledge and a desire to understand the bigger picture of how we, and the world, are the way we are, and to empower people to connect to themselves and realise their potential. A mother of two, Bridget reflects that many women feel they lose themselves in early motherhood, but ultimately it’s been where she has found herself. She has a particular interest ‘raising our children to raise ourselves’, recognising how our children’s behaviour, values and needs can trigger feelings in us – our own ‘inner child’. Bridget advocates for children and awakening motherhood to see the gifts of healing our children are offering us, and how our relationships and the world around us offer us a mirror to grow and nurture our authentic selves. Bridget’s Affiremations/Quotes: “I’m willing and open to seeing and owing to all that I am” Brodget Wood “The conventional opinion of the ruin of ourselves” Rumi Bridget’s Recommendations Book : The Aware Baby by Aletha Solter Book : The Conscious Parent by Dr Shefali Tsabury Book : You Are Your Child’s First Teacher by Rahima Baldwin Dancy Website : Hand in Hand Parenting Bridget’s Links Published recently : https://rockstarbirthmagazine.com/homebirth-hospital-birth-sylvie-bridget/ Facebook Suburban Sandcastles Instagram @suburbansandcastles Facebook Nourishing the Mother Instagram @nourishingthemother The post MUM 054: Bridget Wood : How to be True to Yourself as a Mother appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Happy 1st Birthday to us, Episode 53 here we are! And such an important topic being discussed here by the fabulous Jules Galloway. It was loads of fun and I’m sure you can relate to so much of what Jules sees in her clients and here she is givein us some strategies and tips to combat the fatigue. Enjoy! x Kaz Jules Galloway Bio: Jules Galloway is a passionate naturopath, speaker, podcaster, and recipe creator. Health wasn’t always Jules’ priority. After a challenging youth, she lived a party lifestyle for over a decade. But when it began to take its toll on her mind and body, she ditched the busy inner city life for a fresh start in the Byron Bay hinterland. Diagnosed with pyrrole disorder, adrenal fatigue and a pesky gene mutation thrown in for good measure, Jules has learned the importance of nourishing herself – using wholefoods, supplements, happiness, gratitude and a good dose of humour. Now with over 10 years of clinical experience, Jules has made it her mission to help women find their shine again. She’s guided hundreds of women through her eCourse, “Shiny Healthy You – Fatigued to Fabulous in 12 Weeks,” and also sees clients individually. Her podcast gets thousands of downloads every month. When she’s not helping her tribe to become healthy, Jules can be found surfing, hanging out with her husband and their elderly rescue dogs, or walking the famous Byron Bay lighthouse track. Jules’ Resources Website : Dr Libby Book : Dr Libby Weaver “Rushing Women’s Syndrome” Dr Libby’s Ted Talk Website: Dr Josh Axe Jules’ Deets Website: http://julesgalloway.com Facebook julesgallowayhealth Instagram @julesgallowayhealth Podcast on iTunes – Shiny Healthy You. 12 Week Program website: http://shinyhealthyyou.com Free Guide to Healing Your Adrenals: http://julesgalloway.com/free-guide-adrenal-fatigue/ A blog post about the common signs of adrenal fatigue: http://julesgalloway.com/do-you-have-adrenal-fatigue/ The post MUM 053: Jules Galloway : Adrenal Fatigue appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This week we have our first interview with a guest on the show for a 2nd time. I just had to get Damian back on the show again to share his teachings around stress and how when ongoing, it can lead to anxiety, insomnia and even depression and more importantly also how we can get out of it. It’s once again a high energy episode with a bit of humor between us seeing as we have known each other for 16 years and if you didn’t hear the first (Episode 49) it can be found here which has already had a crazy huge number of downloads and needs to be shared with all mums. Enjoy this episode! X Kaz Dr Damian Kristof Bio: I’ve been in the health industry now for more than 20 years in many different capacities. As a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Chiropractor I have enjoyed helping thousands of people regain health and vitality through natural approaches. I am continually excited and delighted by the life changes that people experience when they start to trust in their own ability to heal without excessive intervention. My path through health has been exciting and varied, and at the same time very challenging and rewarding. I love the ability to interact on a one on one basis daily with my practice members and at the same time, I love the ability to educate and inspire people to change through multi media including Radio (Melbourne’s Triple M), TV (Downsize Me, Inside New Zealand, Brian and Bobby, The Exchange) Podcasting (The Wellness Guys and 100 Not Out) and of course in a seminar setting with The Power Of Food and Crack Your Stress Code events. My belief is that both the nervous system and the gastro-intestinal system are both equally influential in the health and longevity of the individual, this is why I love chiropractic (as it deals with the nervous system) and I developed Forage Cereal (to assist the restoration of impeccable health to the gastrointestinal system). Having combined the philosophies of both Naturopathic and Chiropractic approaches to healing and well-being – I believe that people learn and achieve the most when there is no interference and there is appropriate supply of goodness to allow the body to thrive. Dr Damian Kristof’s links Website : www.damiankristof.com facebook : daminakristofpage Twitter : @damiankristof Instagram : @damiankristof The post MUM 052: Damian Kristof : Stress & cracking the Stress Code. appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Kinta Gitshams’ Bio: Kinta Gitsham an ordinary mum who has had an EXTRA ordinary journey through motherhood. A stay at home mother of 3 gorgeous children; Archie (8), Josie (6) and George (3). She is currently separated from her husband of 10 years Rick since March this year, however they are still an incredible team for the kids, and with time feel things will mend just beautifully. She has pushed through and survived severe PNDA for all three children, recovered from a minor breakdown, helped recover their son Archie, diagnosed from ASD (AUTISM – PDD-NOS), ADHD, ANXIETY, SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER and suspected but not diagnosed ODD. It’s been quite the journey, through heavy medication for both Kinta and Archie and with Kinta almost giving up on life. Through years of searching and never giving up on hope, she has now found many answers through gut health, which consists of living a chemical free life where we eat real whole nutritious food. Through following her ‘gut intuition’ and addressing the families extensive gut issues and inflammation, they have successfully began a massive recovery and are both off all medication and are really beginning to thrive!! She is now super passionate about spreading this awareness to help as many people as she can to know they are not alone and where to find the help and support so that they too can also begin to thrive. Kinta’s Quotes : “Don’t Judge me, You can’t handle half of what I’ve dealt with. There is a reason I do the things I do, There is a reason I am who I am” (author unknown) A friend once told Kinta who was further down the road than she was “Keep going forward, this time will pass, it will get easier” Kinta’s Resources: The Mindd Foundation https://mindd.org Bubbayumyum (Charlotte Carr) http://www.bubbayumyum.com Helen Padarin http://helenpadarin.com (and) http://www.nourish-ed.com Kirsty Wirth – Kultured Wellness http://kulturedwellness.com Fed Up – Sue Dengate (Elimination Diet) http://www.fedup.com.au Kinta Recommends these books: Autistic to Artistic by Leah Follett Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes you Knew by Ellen Notbohm The Out of Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz Welcome to Holland Poem – Kinta’s Deets/Links Website: kintagitsham.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/amummasgut/ Instagram: kintagitsham (all these guys also have FB and Instagram) The post MUM 51: Kinta Gitsham : Behavioural Disorders – A Recovery Story appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Dr Andrea Huddleston Bio: Dr Andrea Huddleston is an integrative chiropractor, women’s health and natural fertility specialist. With extensive postgraduate studies in women’s health, reproductive medicine, natural fertility, nutritional medicine and wellness coaching and as the co-founder and co-host of The Wellness Women, Dr Andrea is passionate about spreading the message of optimal health and leading the community to make health choices based in wellness and vitality, rather than sickness and disease. Affectionately referred to as ‘The Period Whisperer’ by her patients and a strong advocate of women’s health, Andrea educates and empowers women to make the best health and lifestyle choices, with easy to understand information, to take control of their hormones and boost their fertility, often when other methods have failed. Dr Andrea practices from Open Space Healing in Fremantle, Perth and works with women with PMS, amenorrhea, cycle irregularities as well as medically diagnosed polycystic ovarian syndrome, fibroids, ovarian cysts and endometriosis, as well as couples experiencing fertility challenges. Or, simple, women wanting to regain their health and feel balanced and vital! “My mission is to help women get back in touch with their bodies and help them to understand that the signs, symptoms and imbalances they’re experiencing are not normal or something that should just have to ‘put up with’. The best part of my day is helping them heal and balance their body and witnessing how their optimal health transforms their lives and allows them to live with passion and purpose.” Dr Andrea’s Recommended Resources: Book : Christiane Northrup‎ – Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom – Book : Francesca Naish – Natural Fertility The Complete Guide to Avoiding or Achieving Conception The Billings Method Dr Andrea’s Links: Integrative Chiropractor | Women’s Health & Natural Fertility Expert Co-Founder The Wellness Women, Host Wellness Women Radio e: [email protected] p: (08) 9336 1180 for personal consultations w: www.thewellnesswomen.com.au The post MUM 50: Andrea Huddleston : Optimizing Fertility After 30 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Hi All, It was truly fab to have my dear friend and coolague on the show sharing his wisdom on preconception nutrition and all mums- to be can do before pregnancy to ensure optimal health for themselves and their future baby. Enjoy!! Kaz x Dr Damian Kristof Bio: I’ve been in the health industry now for more than 20 years in many different capacities. As a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Chiropractor I have enjoyed helping thousands of people regain health and vitality through natural approaches. I am continually excited and delighted by the life changes that people experience when they start to trust in their own ability to heal without excessive intervention. My path through health has been exciting and varied, and at the same time very challenging and rewarding. I love the ability to interact on a one on one basis daily with my practice members and at the same time, I love the ability to educate and inspire people to change through multi media including Radio (Melbourne’s Triple M), TV (Downsize Me, Inside New Zealand, Brian and Bobby, The Exchange) Podcasting (The Wellness Guys and 100 Not Out) and of course in a seminar setting with The Power Of Food and Crack Your Stress Code events. My belief is that both the nervous system and the gastro-intestinal system are both equally influential in the health and longevity of the individual, this is why I love chiropractic (as it deals with the nervous system) and I developed Forage Cereal (to assist the restoration of impeccable health to the gastrointestinal system). Having combined the philosophies of both Naturopathic and Chiropractic approaches to healing and well-being – I believe that people learn and achieve the most when there is no interference and there is appropriate supply of goodness to allow the body to thrive. Dr Damian’s Tips / Resources Book : Dr Jennifer Barham Floreani – Well Adjusted Babies Book : Steve Biddulph – Raising Boys Dr Damian Kristof’s links Website : www.damiankristof.com facebook : daminakristofpage Twitter : @damiankristof Instagram : @damiankristof The post MUM 49: Damian Kristof : Nutrition, Preconception to Birth and Beyond appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

I absolutely loved this episode! Super relaxed and it was my first time interviewing my guest in person, sitting relaxed on the couch and having a chat. I could get used to it! Not only do Karen and I have the same name (ok well you all know me as Kaz , true, which is my preferred name but Karen is the name my mum gave me) but we also speak the same language and I am not referring to the English language if you get what I mean. We sepak all things birth, natural parenting and loads about what to expect for new mums. Enjoy! Kaz x Karen Tham Bio: Karen Tham is a mother of 2 beautiful children – Kaia who is 8 and Christian who is 5. She is a stay at home mom, chauffeur for 2 and a very talented juggler who manages to co-ordinate her children and husband’s busy schedules while trying to find time to bake cookies and read teen fiction. Karen has 2 University degrees, a Bachelor of Commerce in Psychology and Marketing and a Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic. She’s spent most of her life moving and travelling, she has a passion for Interior decor and design and is the Co-host of Inside the Champions Mind. A podcast she shares with her husband where they discuss mindset and their stories and challenges in Life, Love and Legacy. Karen’s Deets: http://thewellnesscouch.com// where She co-hosts the podcast “Inside the Champion’s” mind with her husband Laurence Tham. https://www.facebook.com/karentham [email protected] The post MUM 48: Karen Tham : Choosing a Home Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Healing with GAPS (Gut And Psychology Syndrome) Wow!! Mamas are amazing. You will love this share. Amanda is certainly a mama on a mission and I have so much respect for all the work that both her and her partner do in keeping their son halthy and in healing him and restoring his health. What a journey and waht commitment. This episode is eye opening and educational and also uplifting and inspirational. You will love hearing all about Amamda’d journeya dnshe does it with hunour, grounded-ness and so so much love!! Enjoy the episode and please do share it around as it is intended to help others who are possibly in need of the same healing protocol. Enjoy!! X Kaz Amanda Gowland Bio Amanda lives in Amsterdam with her husband and 3-year-old son. She’s from Canada and has been living the Dutch dream for the past twelve years. She has a background in journalism and works in communications for a not-for-profit organisation. Amanda is passionate about many things but her focus for the past two years has been healing her son’s chronic health issues. Her son has been battling with leaky gut (gut dysbiosis) and painful eczema since he began eating solid foods. When no specialist or treatment could offer relief, Amanda turned to the GAPS diet and that’s when the road to healing began. Amanda’s Tips/Resources Book : Natasha Campbell McBride : Gut And Psychology Syndrome FB Group – GAPS kids FB Group – GAPS adults Certified GAPS consultants Website Nourishingplot.com Website : Gaps.me The post MUM 047: Amanda Gowland : Healing with GAPS. (Gut And Psychology Syndrome) appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We often forget that our parenting skills are constantly a work in progress. Our own cultures or our childhood experiences and those of our partner all have an impact on how we will raise our children. Whilst there is no one way for everyone, there are certainly some methods that honour the child and the child’s needs more than others. This was a fabulous episode where Chris and I discus the aware parent, based on principles from Aletha Solter’s famous book “the aware baby”. She certainly has the wisdom and experience to help many parents and offers so much sounds advice on the interview. Enjoy X Kaz Chris Muller Bio: Chris Muller, MSc, is a passionate Psychologist and Aware Parenting instructor in The Netherlands. From a young age Chris was interested in the dynamics between parents and children. So what started as a hobby, later became her studies and finally her job. She has helped hundreds of parents gain a deeper understanding of their children through her workshops, course, articles and through 1-on-1 support. Its her passion to help parents and other caretakers experience more joy and connection with their children and with themselves. Therefore she offers alternatives for time-outs, rewards or sleep training. Instead she offers a deeper understanding of why our children and babies behave a certain way and offers tools on how we can truly connect with them, so we are able to lighten our parenting struggles. The methods she uses are practical and light, as well as profound. She helps parents change their struggles into joy, by teaching communication tools and playfulness, but also at times by a transformation in ourselves. Chris’ Resource Tips Book : Aletha Solter “The Aware Baby” Book : Alice Miller “The Drama of the Gifted Child” Chris’ Links and Deets Dutch Website :www.chrismuller.nl English Website : www.chrismuller.nl/english Free Book Guide Free Book Guide Dutch: http://chrismuller.nl/freeresourceguideforyou/ Free Book Guide English http://chrismuller.nl/contact/boek Free Intro Consult English: http://chrismuller.nl/freeconsult The post MUM 046: Chris Muller : Aware Parenting appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Definitely one of my fave episodes to date. Julie is so eloquent, she shares so deeply, she is so so wise and I feel blessed to be able to bring you this episode. Its a goodie! You will have tingles. Enjoy!! X Kaz Julie Tenner’s Bio Julie Tenner, The Pleasure Nutritionist and co-founder of Nourishing the Mother and mother of three is a Naturopath, specialising in women’s health, Birth Coach and Mothering Mentor on a mission to reconnect women to their pleasure and nourish so much more than just their bodies. Frustrated with the paradigm of health and nutrition which sees women berate themselves for breaking their ‘food rules’, Julie’s approach looks beyond the nutrient impact of food to look at our beliefs, conditioning and uncover what it is that truly moves us as women, giving us to permission to receive, nourish and inspire – creating a ripple effect in our families and out into our communities. When women say “yes” to themselves, they pave the way for those around them. When women awaken their sensuality, when they feel deliciously connected to who they are, when pleasure becomes part of them, not separate to them – they become a beacon for desire and magnificence. For over a decade Julie has helped women reconnect to their magnificence – because relationships, health, birth and motherhood can be a luscious love affair. Julie’s Resources/Tips: The Queen’s Code by Alison Armstrong Vagina Naomi Wolfe The Dark Side of The Light Chasers by Debbie Ford Aletha Solter Books Julie’s Contact Deets: www.nourishingthemother.com.au Facebook – Nourishing the Mother IG – nourishinghemother www.thepleasurenutritionist.com Facebook – The Pleasing Nutritionist (Facebook banned the word “Pleasure”) The post MUM 045: Julie Tenner : Finding Your Desire appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

It was great to have Mihal share her story of relocating her family across the globe. Its not our typical birth or pregnancy topic but certainly one that relates to parenting and many of our international listeners. So many great tips and so much I could relate to. Enjoy! X Kaz Mihal Greener Bio Mihal is an Australian writer whose work has been published in The Washington Post’s On Parenting, Salon, Daily Life and The Good Weekend. She recently returned home after seven years in the Netherlands. Mihal writes about topical issues and is especially interested in examining cross-cultural approaches to parenting. Mihal’s Quote “kids are resilient” Mihal’s Resources Book : Knocked up Abroad and Knocked up abroad again (I’m in the sequel which is coming out later in the year) http://knockedupabroad.eu Facebook group: I Am a Triangle https://www.facebook.com/groups/IAmATriangle/ Blogs: https://wineandcheesedoodles.com http://kirstyriceonline.com/ Dutch Club Melbourne: http://dutchclubabeltasman.com.au/ The Australian and New Zealand Club of the Netherlands: http://www.anzc.org/ Mihal’s Links/Deets Twitter @mihalgreener Her portfolio of work is at http://www.mihalgreener.com The post MUM 044: Mihal Greener : Expat Families Returning Home appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Post Partum Relationships. You change when you become a parent. We know that. But how will your relationship change? ‘Cos it will. Know that. Be prepared as much as you can. Oh this topic is is so needed. So Important yet crazily often overlooked. Gail Bousi shares with us some insights on this fabulous episode. Enjoy! X Kaz GAIL BOUSI : BIO Gail is a Birth Doula and a Postpartum Consultant With over 20 years of experience working with families, Gail is able to offer a gentle, respectful and nurturing approach to her clients. She welcomes and supports the unique essence that each individual family has, respecting their religion, culture, values, faith, beliefs and lifestyles. Gail is passionate about empowering women and their partners during pregnancy, birth and in the postpartum period. Gail understands that going home with a newborn can be filled with a range of new and unfamiliar emotions & feelings! So, in order to be as well prepared as possible, she offers private in home consultations addressing specific issues and concerns, creating a support plan for the postpartum period. She spends time with the family as a whole, respectfully offering options, ideas and strategies. In most cases this is exactly what the new parents need to help them adjust to the many transitions of parenthood. Gail is also the link between the new couple and professional services. Gail’s Quotes “This too shall Pass” “Let it Go” Gail’s Resourses Website PANDA Website SANDS Website COPE Website BellyBelly Book Parenting by Heart by Pinky McKay Book Becoming Us 8 ways to grow a family that thrives by Elly Taylor Gails Deets/Links Website : www.soulsisterdoula.com Email : [email protected] FB: Soul Sister Doula The post MUM 043: Gail Bousi : POST-PARTUM RELATIONSHIPS appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Yes its true – I have truly been looking forward to sharing this episode more than any other. As a 2x Waterbirther myself and knowing that I would only ever choose to birth in water given the chance again, this topic is dear to my heart. Not that I want all women to birth in water but I certainly want them to have the option available to them shall they want to. Barbara is the warrior of Waterbirth, she spends her time traveling the globe, educating, lecturing and spreading the message of Waterbirth and all its benefits. Enjoy the amazing episode and please Share! x Kaz Barbara Harper Bio Barbara Harper is an internationally recognized expert on waterbirth and Gentle Birth. Dedicating her life to changing the way we welcome babies into the world. Over the past four decades, Barbara has worked as an OB and pediatric nurse, home birth midwife, midwifery instructor, doula and doula trainer, and childbirth instructor. She has used her vast experience to develop many unique seminars which she teaches within hospitals, midwifery and medical schools and community groups worldwide She founded Waterbirth International in 1988, to ensure that waterbirth is an “available option” for all women. She has authored many journal articles and the highly acclaimed book and DVD, Gentle Birth Choices. Her next book ‘Birth, Bath & Beyond: A Practical Waterbirth Guide for Parents and Providers, will be ready for publication, soon. She lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she is active in her community as a volunteer and as a midwifery and doula mentor and teacher. website is www.waterbirth.org Barbara’s Quotes “Water birth is easier for Mums and better for babies” And Barabara “loves getting Mums’ into hot water!” Barbara’s Resources Website – Waterbirth.org Website —Childbirth Connection.org Book – Barbara Harper Gentle Birth Choices Book Diane Garland – Revisiting Waterbirth – An Attitude to Care Report – Dr. Sarah Buckley : Hormones Physiology Of Childbearing Barbara’s Links Book – Barbara Harper Gentle Birth Choices Website – Waterbirth.org Email – [email protected] Facebook – Waterbirth The post MUM 042: Barbara Harper : WATERBIRTH appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This podcast is intended to make others not feel alone and to help them know where they can get help. Please make sure it is shared and fulfils its purpose!! xx Kaz Yuz Rozenblum Bio : I live in Melbourne Australia & am in my late 30’s. I have a degree in Marketing & spent over ten years in the advertising industry at various agencies working in account management & now contract as a social media manager. I’ve been married for nine years to a wonderful man (& father) who’s a game developer & a mother to mother to two children, Orli aged eight (in a few weeks) & Flynn who’s five. Both of our Orli was born, I suffered with severe PND/PPD that saw me being admitted to a parent infant psych facility (nuthouse) when she was eight weeks old & we stayed there for three weeks. Orli & I spent the first year of her life in therapy & at weekly attendances at the nuthouse. My husband & I decided to have another baby when Orli was about 20 months & I ended up having a medically complicated pregnancy where our baby had an 20% chance of survival. I had a bi-partite placenta, placenta previa & vasa previa & gave birth who presented back at hospital being ‘failure to thrive’. We were readmitted to hospital & we remained there for nine weeks where he was diagnosed with Laryngomalacia (floppy airway at the level of the Larynx) & reflux which he’s still being treated for over five years later. Motherhood & parenthood has not only challenged me but also rewarded me with some wonderful friends & a non-judgmental & understanding ‘village’. I hope my story helps mothers out there know that PND is not forever; help is out there & you will get through this. Yuz’s Quotes: “It’s ok to not be ok” “this is not forever” Yuz’s Resources & references as mentioned in the interview: Closed Facebook Groups (you can request to join here): Having a baby after a PPMAD PPDChat Postpartum Anxiety Website : Post Partum Progress Facebook Group PostpartumProgress PANDA: http://www.panda.org.au All of these pages & groups have extensive resources, links, documents & the most incredible support. Yuz’s links: Yuz’s personal blog: www.notjustaboutwee.com Facebook Twitter The post MUM 041: Yuz Rozenblum : Postnatal Depression (it’s ok to not be ok) appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This week’s episode, we discuss all things reflexology. Sam is more than qualified to be our guest for the episode and she left me, and I’m sure you will be left feeling the same, wanting to be on her treatment bed with your feet up in her hands. Enjoy the episode and please take a minute to rate and review the podcast here as it will help women join the community and to find the message of Mum’s The Word. We also have our facebook page for more articles on all things birth, conception, pregnancy and early parenting found here. xx Kaz Samantha Langridge Bio Samantha Langridge is a passionate and dedicated Reflexologist, Having worked as a full time professional reflexologist since graduating in 1999. Currently working at vitalessence in Centre road Bentleigh, Samantha also shares her knowledge and passion with others through teaching in the community, mentoring reflexology students and working in aged care and corporate settings. Although in general practice, Samantha has a special interest in women’s health, fertility and pregnancy and has worked supporting many women through peri menopause and menopause. She has also had many years of experience working successfully to improve the health of clients with chronic bowel conditions, neurological conditions and foot issues such as plantar fasciitis and peripheral neuropathy as a result of chemotherapy. Samantha has had many years of experience working within the Reflexology Association of Australia serving as a founding director of the national body, organising a very successful National conference, and holding many positions, both nationally and on a state level including Victorian branch chair. In the last 17 years Samantha has also attended over 25 different Post Graduate Reflexology courses and seminars and is constantly adding to her knowledge and skills to further help her clients. For those of you unaware of Reflexology it is a natural therapy that involves mapping all parts of the body onto reflex points on the hands and feet. Through a reflexology session Samantha will gently massage these reflex points in specific ways to induce an overwhelming sense of relaxation that will effect the whole person- in mind, body and spirit, helping the body to return to its natural state of balance. Samantha’s quote “Self care for women is not an indulgence- it is a necessity to support your own health and wellbeing and that of your family.” Qualifications International Institute of Reflexology certificate 1998 – Australian School of Reflexology & Relaxation Advanced Pracititoner certificate 1999 – Australian School of Reflexology & Relaxation Diploma of Clinical Reflexology 2009 – Australian College of Chi Reflexology HLT51707 Diploma of Reflexology 2011 – Australian School of Reflexology & Relaxation Samantha’s resources Bubhub.com.au Dr Gowri Motha- Obstetrician & reflexologist http://www.gentlebirthmethod.com/ Reflexology Association of Australia- http://www.reflexology.org.au Reflexology books by Nicola Hall Samantha’s links Website- http://pressurepointreflexology.com.au/ Facebook- pressure point reflexology Email [email protected] Mobile 0412 018 969 The post MUM 040: Samantha Langridge : Reflexology for Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This is a topic dear to my heart. Hnourign the mother’s wisdom and the mother herself in birth. Our guest this week , as you will hear is more than qualified to speak about this topic. Enjoy the episode!! X Kaz Maha Al Musa’s Bio Maha Al Musa is a leading light in the birth world as a spiritual birth visionary and birth activist. She has 20 years’ experience working with pregnant and birthing women and is the creator and founder of EmbodyBirth™ – BellydanceBirth® – The Al Musa Method® also described as Mindful Movement To Awaken Birth Wisdom since 1997. Maha was the winner of the 2011 One World National Birth Hero Award, is a breastfeeding advocate, doula, mother of three and birth consultant for both pregnant women and birth professionals. She offers her inspiring somatic Teacher Training worldwide that honours the language of the feminine. Maha is also an international speaker and passionate about Human Rights in Childbirth. She has presented at numerous birth conferences, events and seminars within Australia and internationally. In her breastfeeding advocacy Maha has graced the cover of two Australian magazines Woman’s Day Nov 2012/2015 and Take 5 Magazine January 2014 as well as appearing on Sunrise TV Australia, A Current Affair, and Mornings Show Australia. She has been interviewed by many online and published magazines as well as appearing in three documentaries in 2015, including Discovery Channel, RTL German TV and Inside Story Australia. She is the author of the award winning world first book “Dance Of The Womb”, endorsed by Dr Michel Odent, Sheila Kitzinger and Dr Sarah Buckley. She is the producer of the DVD “Dance Of The Womb”, endorsed by NACE (Australia) and the Australian Doula College. Maha speaks the language of the feminine for birth and beyond. She has boldly stood in the light throughout the world for women and babies to be seen and heard with reverence for this human spiritual rite of passage. Through her birth work she encourages women with their babies to align with the innate birth intelligence that resides within themselves and trust in its guidance. Maha sees a clear vision that when we respect women and babies in birth we can truly elevate Love Consciousness on this planet in order for peace, harmony, compassion and connection to prevail. Maha’s Quotes “May you dance to the rhythm of the music, as you give birth to the rhythm of your body and the rhythm of Life” “the living book is within, read her” Maha’s Tips: Book: Mia Kalef “The Secret Life of babies” Book: David Chamberlain “Windows to the Womb” Michel O’dent’s Website http://www.primalhealthresearch.com Sheila Kitzinger’s Website http://www.sheilakitzinger.com Book : Ina May “Spiritual Midwifery” Maha’s Details: Website – www.mahaalmusa.com Email – [email protected] Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mahaalmusabirthvisionary/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/bellybirth Instagram – @mahaalmusa Skype – mahaalmusa The post MUM 039: Maha Al Musa : Honouring Mothers In Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Jo Sexton’s Bio Chiropractor and mum of three, Dr. Jo Sexton, lives and works in the picturesque town of Maleny, 1 ½ hours north of Brisbane. When she is not doing the school run or dropping the kids off at soccer/ ballet, she can be found in her practice; Hinterland Chiropractic. At work, she is a passionate advocate of breastfeeding and has a particular interest in helping those babies and children with tongue tie. Through personal experience she became aware of the impact of tongue tie on babies, their parents (especially the mum’s!) and their families and how difficult it can be to navigate that journey. In her spare time, (HA!) she serves on the board of SOTOA and runs seminars that aim to increase the knowledge of Tongue Tie and its impact amongst Health Professionals. Jo’s Tips Facebook Page: Australasian Society for Tongue and Lip Ties: professional page Book: Tongue Tie: From Confusion to Clarity by Carmen Fernando Book: Tongue Tie- Morphogenesis, Impact, Assessment and Treatment by Alison Hazelbaker Bobby Ghaheri facebook page : Bobby Ghaheri MD Facebook page, professional: Ankyloglossia bodyworkers Facebook page: tongue and lip tie support australia Jo’s Contact Deets Practice : Hinterland Chiropractic The post MUM 038: Jo Sexton : Tongue Tie appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

I totally loved this interview! Shalom Stone and I both speak the same language which is so evident throughout this episode. Its quite a long one and well truth be known it could have been waaaaaaaaaay longer as we were both getting high speaking about our favourite topic!! BIRTH! You are going to truly love this interview from Shalome and its no wonder she’s got her own podcast too…. she has a lot to share and certainly has more passion than you could possible fit into one podcast interview!! Her links are below of course! Enjoy! Kaz xx Shalome Stone’s Bio Shalome Stone wants to live in a world where women approach their birth with excitement and awe. A highly medicalised hospital birth and 2 sensational homebirths taught her that a little preparation can make ALL the difference, and that you can feel like a Rockstar when you birth, regardless of how you birth. As the Founder and Editor of the Rockstar Birth Magazine and Rockstar Birth Radio, Shalome is dedicated to empowering pregnant mamas to replace their fear of pain with the insights and self-belief to roar their baby out by creating their own informed, empowered and amazing birth experience. Shalome is the former Editor of the Homebirth Queensland print magazine Down To Birth, and passionate about providing birthing choices for all women in terms of optimal location, support team, and collaborative informed care, on an individual birth-by-birth basis. She is the mother of 3 high spirited Rockstars, and bonus mother of 2 amazing teenage girls, and wants you to know that you are born to birth. Everything you need is already inside of you. Shalome’s Quotes “you don’t know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have” Bob Marley “you are born to birth. Everything you need is already within you” Shalome Stone Shalome’s Tips Birth Without Fear blog Call The Midwife Shalome’s Links Website: rockstarbirthmagazine.com Facebook: facebook.com/RockstarBirth Instagram: @rockstarbirthmag Email: [email protected] The post MUM 037: Shalome Stone : Rockstar Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

SUSANNE GRANT’S BIO When Susanne was pregnant, her past experiences of child abuse put her on a different road of care from her team of midwives. Thanks to the hypnobirthing course she did and learning how to work with her own medical team she had her own positive birth experience in May 2014. This birth gave her a new mission in life and she is now working with women all around the world to help them to get their own positive birth experience. Having lived with her PTSD, which was diagnosed at the age of 17, she knows firsthand how challenging this can be. Susanne Grant is a licensed Hypnobirthing Teacher, hypnobirthing mother of little Hannah and founder of Grant Method of Birthing. She has an online Hypnobirthing Course in English, and is about to launch a Dutch version as well. She also teaches group and private classes in person. To help women heal after a challenging birth experience she also developed an online workshop called ‘Healing After Birth’. Some Quotes: Quote I live by: “You’ll have people coming to you saying, ‘I don’t know what it is but something about your belief in me has caused me to rise to a new level and I’m so much happier and so much more productive and so much richer for my relationship with you.’ And some of them will eventually say, ‘What is your secret,’ and the simple answer is, ‘I knew who you really are and focused incessantly upon that until you became it.” “Every time a mother comes to me with her heartbreaking birth story my soul cries out for her and her baby. I will do everything in my power for this world to change the way we treat women during birth.” Susanne Grant “You need to understand that accepting help during birth isn’t failure, you can’t fail if you put your own child and yourself first by accepting help. How this help is given though, can make a difference in whether a mum experiences the birth positive or negative.” Susanne Grant “If a mother doesn’t feel respected, treated with the love, care and privacy she longs for, chances are she will not experience her birth positively.” Susanne Grant Susanne’s Tips/Resources Penny Simkin – When Survivors Give Birth Dr Frank Lawlis – The PTSD Breakthrough Judith Lewis Herman – Trauma and Recovery Mark Harris – Men love and Birth Susanne’s Contact Details Book Intake appointment at: [calendly.com/susannegrant/30min] Website online courses: susannegrant.teachable.com Website local courses: www.grantmethod.com (English) and www.hypnobirthing.tk (Dutch) Facebook Page: Susanne Grant’s – Grant Method of Birthing [facebook.com/GrantMethod/] Twitter [www.twitter.com/grantmethod] Pinterest [uk.pinterest.com/grantmethod/] Instagram [instagram.com/grant_susanne/] LinkedIn [uk.linkedin.com/in/susannegrant] YouTube [youtube.com/channel/UC8gGphCaZe5HABgFyKmB9LA] Email: [email protected] The post MUM 036: Susanne Grant : Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Childbirth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.