Baby Brain Podcast

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking about the pressures on women to have kids, especially in our age bracket. We’ve noticed this so much amongst our family and friends and wanted to talk about why we think it’s so important to let women make their own decisions...

In this week’s chat we’re joined by the amazing Callie, an Allied Health Professional working in the eating disorder space. Callie chats to us about how we approach body image with our children. We discuss what kind of impact our actions and words about our own bodies can have on our kids, from as early as the age of two.  We also chat about what we can do to encourage our children to love themsel...

It’s our birthday!!!! Three years ago little Hannah and little Emma sat in front of their little microphones not knowing if they’d record anything remotely interesting, or if they’d just end up throwing it in the bin.  And here we are now with an INCREDIBLE community of parents joining us every week to learn more about parenting, and hopefully have a laugh along the way. In this week’s episode we’...

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking all about botox!! This is a bit of a controversial topic for a whole range of reasons, but we’ve squeezed in our 2 cents and personal experience in a 20 minute ep!  In this episode we talk about our own experience with botox a...

We all know how important it is to recognise sleep cues in your baby, if you put them down too early they’ll have a short nap, or if you put them down too late they’ll be overtired and might never go to bed! Sleep Cue’s can be really tricky to work out, and also vary from baby to baby.  In this week’s episode we’re interviewing the wonderful Jen from Sleep Thrive Grow. Jen tells us all about what...

So many things change when you have kids, and if you’re in a relationship, there are often new challenges and pressures that come up after your little ones arrive. Staying connected to your partner can be really hard when you’re sleep deprived, over stimulated and managing a whole new mental load.  This week we’re chatting to the amazing Relationship Counsellor Laura Press. Laura talks us through...

Introducing a new sibling into your family is a huge transition for everyone! And for those of us that have gone through it, we know the transition can be a bit tricky for the older kids. In this episode we’re chatting to psychologist Sahra O’Doherty about how to manage your older children’s emotions when introducing a new sibling.  We talk about things to do before the baby arrives to help prepar...

Did you have a birth plan going into your birth, or if you’re currently pregnant do you have one prepared? In this week’s ep we’re chatting about what a birth plan is, and if you need to have one heading into your birth.  We’re talking to the amazing Suzzie Vehrs - Childbirth Educator, Doula and Founder of She Births Bravely. Suzzie tells us about her own birth experiences, and draws from her expe...

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking about the recent controversy around Peppa Pig! If you have no idea what we’re talking about, Peppa Pig has been in the media recently being accused of being a bully, a brat and fat shaming her Dad.  In this episode we chat abo...

Returning to work after kids can be a very stressful transition, made more difficult with huge waitlists for daycare centres and the cost of living. In this week’s episode we’re discussing different ways you can make the return to work more flexible, and better suited to your family and situation.  We’re joined by the amazing Lauren, a mum of 2 and Founder of BubbaDesk – Australia’s pioneering cow...

We’ve all been through that phase where your baby suddenly decides 5am is wake up time. So why does this happen and what can we do about it?? Send help!! This week we’re chatting to the amazing and hilarious Amy Wallace, an internationally certified sleep consultant, Founder of Little Dreamers and co-founder of Beyond Sleep School.  In this episode we cover: what early rising is, why does early ri...

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking about the controversial song “one of your girls” by the Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp. Em recently heard this played in the top 50 which sparked our curiosity on what kind of impact sexualised music and content is having on our ki...

Welcome to the fourth trimester diaries! We’re just a couple of months late, but who has the time to talk about the fourth trimester while they’re in it?  In this episode Emma talks us through how her fourth trimester has been with Casey. We discuss feeding, sleep, routines, adjusting to having two kids, mental health and what’s been the most useful ways others have supported her during this time....

On this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, we chat with one of our British listeners about her experience having her partner removed from her birth due to covid.  We discuss how this impacted her birth experience as a whole, after having her support person abruptly removed mid way through her induction, and how terrible this was for her partner after doing birth preparation courses then hav...

Choosing your baby’s name can be a daunting process, and tricky if you can’t find something both parents agree on! So what are some helpful tips on how to find that perfect name for your beautiful little one? We’ve got all the answers and more in this week’s episode with the amazing Michelle Casey! Michelle is a naming consultant, Mum of three, and the Founder of Grow Little Wildflower. Through he...

Welcome to our first episode in the WTAF series! Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! What better way to launch our new series than to gasbag about our own recent controversy - Hannah’s reel on her food bill! For anyone who didn’t see the reel, Hannah shared what she spends on food per week (which is wild lets be...

This is one incredible story! This week we’re chatting to the beautiful Gen about her hidden pregnancy (also known as a cryptic pregnancy). Gen talks us through her journey of discovering she was pregnant at 32 weeks, then after a series of unexpected events giving birth to her beautiful baby boy only a few days later.  Gen is a 32 year old Mama, primary school teacher, and beach enthusiast who lo...

In this week’s episode we’re discussing all things baby milestones, and how we can incorporate purposeful play to help our children reach their physical milestones.  We’re chatting with the amazing Dr Emily and Dr Matt from Kin Active Kids, who have joined us all the way from Texas! We discuss what the major baby milestones are, what age range we can expect our kids to meet these, what kind of act...

This week we’re chatting to the amazing Steph O’Brien on her experience of pregnancy and birthing in a plus size body. Steph shares with us the challenges she faced in the medical system due to her BMI, and her journey advocating for herself to have the type of birth she wanted. This is such a beautiful chat and an insight into what birthing can be like for women who are plus size, and what we can...

For all those parents that want their babies close but also need to get sh!t done, this episode is for you! It’s no secret we’re both HUGE fans of baby wearing, but we wanted to dive a bit deeper into the benefits baby wearing provides to you and your baby, as well as the safety considerations when you pop bub into a carrier.  This week we’re chatting to the amazing Brooke Maree, all about how to...

We’re back baby! And our first ep of the year is a SPICY one! Tune in to find out about our holidays, why Hannah had the worst Christmas ever, sleep deprivation, pregnancy kinks, getting walked in on for the first time, sexy cooking influencers and so much more! We’re so excited to be back in your ears, and thank you, as always for being a part of our village. Happy new year everyone!! If you want...

We've added a sneaky bonus episode before we sign off for the year and this is one you don't want to miss! Confused about the ep name? Tune in for all the goss! We're chatting all things tummy tucks and might be sharing some personal experiences along the way.  And this is actually our last episode of the year so happy holidays everyone, WE LOVE YOU!!!  If you want to keep up to date with all thin...

Oh my goodness how is it already the end of 2023? Where did that year go!?!? For our final episode of 2023 it's just us chatting all about the year that was. We go through our peak and pit of the year, what our Christmas plans are and what our favorite episodes of 2023 were! A HUGE thank you to every one of our beautiful listeners. We're feeling so lucky to be able to share this podcast with you a...

This week we're chatting about the huge transition of becoming a parent, and how this can impact your mental health and sense of self. We have Psychologist Sahra O'Doherty on the podcast to talk about the feeling of losing your identity after having children, why this is so common and some tools and tips to work through this stage. In this episode we also chat about perinatal mental health in gene...

How do you know which daycare is the right fit for your family? What kind of questions should you be asking on a daycare tour? What age should we be putting our babies on waitlists? And how do we cope with the separation anxiety?  You might be finding yourself asking all the questions as you start to transition your little ones into daycare, and this week's episode has got you covered with everyth...