Growing Up Raising Us

In this episode, you'll hear an unbelievable story of hidden pregnancy and surprise childbirth. Today, I'm joined by Nazlee (she/her) from Zimbabwe, who is finishing up her university course in Italy. She is a mother to her four-year-old son. Nazlee's path to motherhood was anything but typical. One day, after a night out, she was rushed to the hospital with excruciating stomach cramps...

Joining me today are Georgia (she/her) and Paddy (he/him), who share their unique journeys into parenthood. Paddy became a father at the young age of 21 in a previous relationship, and now he and Georgia have been together for four years, raising their adorable 6-month-old son, Reuben, while co-parenting his now 7-year-old daughter. In this episode, we dive deep into Paddy's experience as a fa...

In this episode, I'm joined by Claudia (she/her). Before becoming a parent, Claudia was working as a hairdresser, in a relatively new relationship, and did not live with her partner. They have now bought their own property and are parents to their two and a half year old daughter. We chat about her experience with gestational diabetes, her planned caesarean, the minimal support she received po...

In this episode, I'm joined by Cartier (she/her). Cartier and her now fiancé had only been dating for 3 months before a surprise pregnancy led to some big and exciting life changes for them. They are now parents to a 17 month old daughter and excitingly, have a second baby on the way. We speak about Cartier's birth with her daughter and how that was impacted by covid restrictions, navigati...

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 7. In this episode, I’m joined by my lovely partner Hagan (he/him). Together we’re parents to our 16 month old daughter. Before you listen to this episode, you may want to go back and listen to my story from last week’s episode 6.  Hagan shares his perspective on our parenting journey so far. Before becoming a parent, Hagan strongly identified with his career as an...

Hey everybody! Welcome to episode 6. In this episode, Michaela, from episode 2, interviews me about my story.  Before becoming a parent, I was studying to be a teacher. Then half way through my master's degree an unplanned pregnancy brought some huge, yet beautiful, life changes for my partner and I.  In this chat, Michaela and I talk about the great support we had during the postpartum period...

In this episode, I'm joined by Emily (she/her), a mother who found herself navigating the difficult breakdown of a 10-year relationship (and recent marriage) while parenting her young toddler. Emily talks about the challenges of not only becoming a single parent, but also being single for the first time since she was 16 years old. She also speaks on the struggles of minimal postpartum support...

In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah (she/her), who, with her husband, is a mother to her one year old daughter, and two angel babies, Iris and Oaka, who Hannah very sadly lost in her pregnancies with them. We discuss Hannah’s breastfeeding journey, some periods of challenging sleep, not having her mum during her parenting journey, her close relationship with her sister, Emily, the support she re...

In episode 1, I interview Tanvi (she/her). Tanvi and her husband are from India and have lived in Melbourne for 6 years, and they are first time parents to their 14 month old daughter. Before becoming a parent, Tanvi worked as a classroom teacher working with kids and teenagers with special needs. She has a keen interest in emotional literacy and social emotional teaching. She has previously worke...

In episode 2, I’m joined by Michaela (she/her). Michaela is a single mother to her daughter. Before becoming a mum, Michaela had worked as a paediatrician for over 10 years. She has always had a fascination with babies and children’s development and has therefore loved watching Claudia develop her language and motor skills. We talk about how her profession has positively impacted her experience of...

In episode 3, I’m joined by Emma (she/her). Emma is a first time mum to her toddler, living in Naarm with her partner of over 10 years. Before becoming a mum, Emma studied psychology and worked in academia doing social research. During her final trimester, she spent time planning for the fourth trimester. We talk about the ways she implemented this, as well as breastfeeding and oversupply issues,...