First Time Mum's Chat

#178 - In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, host Helen Thompson delves into the challenges of newborn sleep. Drawing from her extensive experience as a childcare educator and baby massage instructor, Helen shares five essential strategies to help your baby—and you—get more restful nights. Discover how to interpret your baby's unique sleep cues, establish a calming bedtime routine, and...

In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, host Helen Thompson sits down with Lauren Dionysius, a former NICU nurse turned baby soul communicator, to explore the profound ways babies connect beyond traditional cues. Discover how understanding your baby's energy and telepathic abilities can deepen your bond and enhance your parenting journey. Are you ready to uncover the hidden wisdom your b...

#176 - Welcoming a new baby into your family is an exciting journey, but what happens when you have a furry family member to consider too? In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, Helen Thompson chats with Aileen Cronin, a seasoned Canine Behavior Consultant and founder of Baby Pack Leader. Aileen shares her expert advice on fostering safe and harmonious relationships between dogs and babies,...

#175 - In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, I'm chatting with Leanne Tran, a seasoned pediatric occupational therapist, to explore the early signs of ADHD and autism in infants. We discuss how to distinguish between typical developmental behaviors and potential red flags, offering practical, non-medication strategies to support your baby's growth. Leanne shares strategies and insi...

#174 - In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, licensed mental health therapist Allison Ly shares her personal experiences as a second-generation immigrant and offers practical advice on setting boundaries as a new mum. Discover how to navigate cultural expectations, manage family dynamics, and prioritize self-care to prevent burnout. Tune in to learn strategies for fostering healthy relatio...

#173 - Is your newborn's relentless crying leaving you feeling helpless? In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, Helen Thompson, a seasoned childcare educator and baby massage instructor, delves into effective baby massage techniques designed to alleviate colic and soothe your little one. Discover how gentle touch can transform fussy moments into peaceful bonding experiences, bringing co...

#172 - In this episode, Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers joins First Time Mum's Chat to discuss sensitive but crucial conversations for moms with curious toddlers. Learn how to approach questions like “How are babies made?” and teach body autonomy without fear. Dr. Tina shares insights from her work on raising shame-free, confident kids, helping parents foster healthy, open communication. Don’t miss...

#171 - In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, host Helen Thompson interviews Garrett Wood Kusmierz, founder of Kozēkozē. Garrett shares how her personal challenges with postpartum breast milk leakage led her to create a sustainable, absorbent bra that provides comfort and ease for breastfeeding mums. Learn how her innovative approach can help you manage common postpartum issues like engorge...

#170 - Struggling to calm your baby or figure out their cues? You’re not alone! In this special Q&A episode, I’ll reveal the secrets behind baby massage — a powerful way to soothe fussy babies, improve sleep, and boost bonding. You’ll get answers to common questions like are there any specific techniques to soothe and calm my baby and the best times to massage your baby. Whether you're a f...

#169 - In this special Q&A episode of First Time Mum's Chat, Helen Thompson dives into your most pressing questions about postpartum depression and anxiety. Drawing on wisdom from previous episodes, Helen shares powerful excerpts from past interviews with experts and real mums who have experienced the ups and downs of early motherhood. Here’s what you’ll learn: 🌟 Expert Insights & Rea...

#168 - I think it's fair to say that many of us spend too much time comparing ourselves to others, often coming up short! A lot of first time mums that I speak with face this issue and it's easy to go in a downward spiral isn't it, particularly when you're getting started in your parenting journey. If you can relate to this, then you're going to find what Blanka Falk my guest i...

#167 - In this episode, I'm talking with Sukie Baxter, an equestrian, entrepreneur, and healer who is deeply passionate about how we humans craft a vibrant and meaningful existence in our complex, imperfect world. We talk about anxiety and I'm sure that you'll find her take on this topic very interesting. During our chat you'll hear us talk about:- How being with animals and spendi...

#166 - In this episode, I'm bringing you the second of of two episodes with the amazing Austin Rees. Austin has been supporting families for more than 20 years and has a wide repertoire as a craniosacral Therapy Practitioner, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a Licensed Massage Therapist, Babywearing Educator, as well as a TummyTime! Method TM Professional.. Combining her...

#165 - In this episode. I'm chatting with author of the Bodywork Book Series, Susan Vaughan Kratz. Susan has 40 years of Occupational Therapy Experience and participates in clinical research of current innovative ways to assist her clients and families to overcome their difficulties. Her books offer real solutions that have helped real babies and real families and she routinely teaches these t...

#164 - In this episode, I'm chatting with Jess. Jess was so frustrated with a lot of the advice she received after becoming a first time mum that she decided to launch her own podcast to help support other mums! During our chat you'll hear Jess talk about her experiences during her early stages as a first time mum including:- Her biggest frustrations when she commenced her parenting journe...

#163 - In this episode, I'm bringing you the first of two episodes with the amazing Austin Rees. Austin has been supporting families for more than 20 years and has a wide repertoire as a craniosacral Therapy Practitioner, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a Licensed Massage Therapist, Babywearing Educator, as well as a TummyTime! Method TM Professional.. Combining her expe...

#162 - In this episode, I'm bringing you an amazing woman, Suzzie Vehrs, who is a doula and childbirth educator. Suzzie is passionate about helping moms have a safe and healthy birth and she also helps mums after they return home, supporting them as they start to navigate their way through the world of parenting. During our chat you'll hear Suzzie talk about:- How she helps families Why yo...

#161 - In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat I'm doing something a little different, a question and answer (Q&A) session. I'm regularly asked questions by mums who are getting started in their parenting journey and I've assembled a number of questions that I'm often asked and posed them to a number of mums, many of whom I've spoken with on the podcast in the past. Th...

#160 - In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, I'm re-visiting the area of baby/toddler sleep and I'm thrilled to be chatting with mum of 3, Occupational Therapist, certified Family and Infant Sleep Specialist and podcast host, Heather Boyd. Heather's baptism of fire with sleep challenges came with her eldest son, who had sleep challenges when he was a baby. Heather has worked wi...

#159 - Just try to imagine for a moment commencing your parenting journey with 7 children aged less than 3 years of age to feed and look after! This is exactly what life delivered to this week's guest, Katie Ferraro! Katie had been struggling with feeding her first child only to discover that she was pregnant expecting quadruplets. Not surprisingly, her immediate worry was how was she going to...

#158 - In this episode I'm chatting with birth healing specialist and pelvic health physical therapist, Lynn Schulte. Lynn is on a mission to improve postpartum care worldwide and her passion is in helping moms have smoother births and faster recoveries. With more than 30 years experience, you'll hear Lynn talk about topics including:- What happens to the pelvic bones in order for a baby t...

#157 - In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, I'm chatting with Dr. Emily Guarnotta. Dr. Emily is a licensed clinical psychologist specialising in maternal mental health and will shortly be launching an online practice aiming to reduce the barriers that mums often face when looking for support and therapy in areas such as postpartum anxiety or depression. During our chat you'll hear...

#156 - In this episode, I'm bringing you an amazing woman, ThetaHealer and mother of one, Emily Miotto. Emily helps moms work on themselves to release any limiting beliefs around motherhood and to connect with their inner selves to trust their intuition and heal both themselves and their little ones! During our chat, you'll hear Emily talk about:- Her postpartum depression journey and how...

#155 - In this episode, I'm chatting with Tessia Watson, the author of the international bestselling book, Rejuvenated Mums Make Happy Kids who shares her journey into parenthood. Tessia is a big advocate for mums to create their support system to ensure they are well supported and to appreciate that "it takes a village to raise a child". The bottom line is that you can't do this j...

#154 - I've spoken with a lot of great women on First Time Mum's who help families with their sleep but what's different about Kim Hawley who I'm chatting with today, is that her focus isn't just on helping your little one. She helps entire families, which is so important because we all need our sleep right! During our chat you'll hear Kim talk about how her holistic sleep...