Love Patty Podcast: Genuine Conversations on fertility, family, feminism, and life as a modern female

Chloe is pregnant! WOW starting season 3 off with a bump! We are both so excited to share this miracle news with all the Patty's. We hope that Chloe's long complex journey to falling pregnant with her successful IVF Bub, will be a beacon of light and positivity for those still deep in the trenches. However, we appreciate that for those still TTC, this might not be the episode you need this week, a...

In Episode 20, we dive deep into the heartfelt and inspiring story of Courtney, a 28-year-old mother of five young children, all under the age of six! Despite being diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis and told she may never conceive; Courtney went onto an extraordinary and very fertile motherhood journey. With six pregnancies, including one early emotional loss, her five beautiful children, inclu...

Ever dreamed of being paid to travel around the world? Enter Karin from SV Delos, along with her husband Brian and daughter Sierra, for the last 13 years they have been sailing and traveling around the world on their yacht Delos. Karin talks us through the decision to have a child, taking control of her own fertility and for the first time in her life really understanding her cycle. Karin was luck...

Welcome to episode 18. In this deeply inspiring and honest conversation, Tanya opens up about her five-year fertility journey, sharing her personal experience of natural conception after 40, after years of unsuccessful assisted reproduction. She discusses her personal growth journey through these physically, mentally and emotionally challenging times, including developing strong spiritual beliefs,...

Welcome to part two of Clare's positive VBAC story. We carry on from Clare labouring at home, where she found the TENs machine a great pain reliever. Clare explains how her contractions  were very manageable this time, compared to her posterior labour that she had in her first pregnancy with George. Clare speaks again on the preparation she did to keep Bub in the 'optimal position for birth'....

After so much interest from Kat’s episode 16 this week, here is a special bite size bonus solo ep from Kat the baby witch. Kat provides further in detail description into the fascinating world of witchcraft, exploring its good practices, meanings, and the powerful energies at play. She discusses the core principles of witchcraft, highlighting the positive and transformative aspects of this ancient...

  In this episode, Kat, a self-proclaimed "baby witch," takes us through her transformative journey of spiritual discovery, embracing her authentic self, and exploring manifestation. She shares her experience with women’s circles and covens, including her bi-weekly sessions with a group of powerful ‘witch women,’ and how she found this supportive community. Kat discusses her personal witchy p...

Part 1 of Clare's amazing Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC). In this episode Clare and Chloe discuss the importance of birth preparation in having a successful VBAC, and how picking your birth team is so important. They also chat about the difficulties of navigating subsequent pregnancy's when you now have a toddler to look after. Clare was fortunate to get into MGP and have her friend Courtney...

Welcome to sesson 2, episode 2. In this deeply personal episode with Sarah, Clare and Chloe dive into Sarah’s journey of navigating the decision to undergo an elective double mastectomy. Sarah shares her story of confronting a hereditary breast cancer risk, (after sadly loosing her Mum from breast cancer when Sarah was only 8 years of age) building the mental strength to make such a life-altering...

Welcome to season 2 ep 1! In this raw and inspiring episode, Dani shares her personal journey of her high-risk pregnancy, including PPROM at 23 weeks, hospital stays, a month of bed rest, and the challenges of delivering baby Savannah at just 31 weeks due to HELLP syndrome. Dani opens up about her emergency c section, eclampsia, and NICU experience, and the emotional and physical toll it took on h...

Welcome to season 1 finale, a very special Christmas Bonus episode of our podcast, where Clare and Chloe reflect on the journey so far! As we wrap up an incredible and rewarding first season, we’re sharing a little more about ourselves, our 'why', and what makes our friendship and podcast unique. Ever wondered why we started this podcast? We talk about the inspiration behind creating this space, o...

This is a beautifully honest conversation about Alison's journey to Motherhood. After meeting her husband later in life, the odds were stacked against them due to advanced maternal age. Her GP quickly recommended fertility specialists to aid their pregnancy journey. Alison talks openly about the soul consuming world of IVF and her 5 unsuccessful cycles and two early pregnancy losses. At age 44 the...

Welcome to episode 9 : Holistic Skin Care with the amazing Phoebe. In this episode, we sit down with Phoebe, a passionate and knowledgeable dermal clinician, whom holds a Bachelor in Health Science (aesthetics) as well as being a member of the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians. We discuss a holistic approach to achieving optimum skin health through the ages; starting at teen years and beyond...

In this episode, we’re joined by Rachel, a nurse and mother of two boys, Harvey and Owen. Rach shares the unexpected journey she took after Harvey’s Grade one teacher raised concerns with Rach and her husband regarding Harvey exhibiting potential ADHD traits. Initially taken aback, Rach took it upon herself to dive deep into ADHD research, eventually pursuing a professional assessment and diagnosi...

Welcome to episode 7 where Chloe and Clare  dive into the extraordinary life of Courtney, a woman whose journey could easily fill the pages of a book (she’s a big book lover too!). We start with Courtney’s 20 year plus nursing career, where her love for a challenge, learning and adventure has taken her from the hospital to the frontlines of global healthcare; volunteering with organizati...

Welcome to Clare's first pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience with her son George. Clare is passionate about sharing positive birth experiences, that support Mum's to feel educated and supported. *Mention of postpartum anxiety and cancer grief. Clare and her partner Gregg attended a hypnobirthing course and from this became obsessed with listening to Australian Birth Stories and wa...

Welcome to episode 5-  Where Clare, Chloe and our amazing guest Amelia, discuss all things pelvic floor. Amelia holds a Bachelor of physiotherapy, with special interest in pelvic health, and is currently undertaking a masters of psychosexual therapy (which some call sexology).  This episode is an educational, insightful, helpful and as always a few giggles conversation, where t...

Welcome to another infertility episode, where Chloe, Clare and our lovely guest Lauren, discuss a different side to infertility - one where Lauren would love her period to return!  Lauren sheds light on her struggles with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which has resulted in years of absent periods (amenorrhoea).  Lauren has worked very closely with her fabulous GP to gain...

Welcome to episode 3 of season 1. Hosts Clare Patricia and Chloe Patricia, have their first guest on the podcast. Lovely Else is Mum of 3 beautiful little boys, and business owner of Jeune Label for boys. Else started her boys clothing line during mat leave after leaving a job in the health care sector, where the label has now featured in British Vogue and the Today Show. Clare, Chl...

Welcome to part two part of the first episode to this season's launch. Hosts Clare Patricia and Chloe Patricia continue their discussion on infertility with Chloe's several years long fertility journey. They unpack fertility treatments and loss, the physical, mental and emotional grief and toll that comes with it. We hope this open and vulnerable conversation on such a common, yet multi-faceted an...

Welcome to the first Love Patty Podcast episode...part one of a two part series to this season's launch. Hosts Clare Patricia and Chloe Patricia discuss periods, endometriosis, Chloe's several years long fertility journey, unpack fertility treatments, male factor infertility, and the physical, mental and emotional grief and toll that comes with it. We hope this open and vulnerable conversation on...