Hapū Club

In our season finale, we’re joined by Trudi Browne - Assistant Principal at Burnside Primary and expert in New Entrant learning - to chat all things starting school. Whether your tamaiti is feeling ready or a little nervous, Trudi shares smart, simple ways to support them through this exciting new chapter.  https://www.education.govt.nz/parents-and-caregivers/schools-year-0-13/parent-portal/guide-...

Sunday Times Bestselling author and poet Jessica Urlichs has a way of turning the raw, real moments of motherhood into words that resonate across the globe. In this episode, we talk about raising neurodivergent tamariki, finding inspiration in the everyday, and how sharing her story has helped so many others feel seen. If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a...

This week, I'm joined by broadcaster, digital creator and stay-at-home dad Guy Mansell, who's gearing up for baby number two. We chat about the transition from one kid to two and parenting through mental health challenges.   If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagra...

This week I’m joined by powerhouse māmā Lou Walker. We kōrero about raising tamariki Māori who are proud and connected to their culture, what it means to be "equally yoked", and the wild ride of breastfeeding, co-sleeping and building an empire… all at once.   If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You...

What happens when New Zealand’s most celebrated Paralympian trades the podium for parenting? In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Dame Sophie Pascoe shares what life looks like beyond elite sport- from the brutal reality of hyperemesis and the quiet decision to keep her son off social media, to the challenges of depression, launching a new business, and redefining her purpose outside of the...

This week I'm chatting with Julia Matthews - CEO of Two Islands , mum of three under five, (including twins) and someone who manages to make the juggle look chic. We cover everything from communes to musical beds, pregnancy diets to broken bones and her surprising connection to Apple Cider Vinegar's Belle Gibson.  If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or lea...

Our guest on the Hapū Club Podcast this week is Clint Slight Roberts – Radio Host, Girl Dad, Dog Dad, and Unofficial Vasectomy Spokesman. We chat about poos, feminism, spending too much time on our phones and why milestones are so bittersweet.  If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us o...

This week, I’m joined by the one and only K'Lee - singer, presenter, and supermum, who is raising six kids (yes, SIX!) ranging from a 7-month-old to full-blown teenagers. We dive into the real-life juggle of parenting a big whānau, from managing chores like a team sport to setting social media boundaries.  K'Lee opens up about raising her daughter Honour, a strong and independent four-ye...

What happens when the path to parenthood doesn’t go as planned - and what shifts when it finally does?  In this kōrero, Megan opens up about fertility struggles, career pressure and the chaos of early motherhood. From the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive to the reality of returning to mahi before you’re ready, Megan shares her challenges with emotion regulation and dealing with social...

Grace shares her expert insights on everything from pelvic floor basics to postpartum recovery, common issues like prolapse and incontinence, and the role physiotherapy can play at every life stage. We also dive into listener questions—nothing was off-limits! This kōrero is packed with practical advice and empowering info. For more from Grace, follow @fourphysio on socials and keep an eye out for...

Dr. Orna McGinn is here to answer all your questions about abortion.  For more information, please visit: https://decide.org.nz If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Sophie shares her experiences with abortion and why more people need to speak up. If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Courtney Hayford is a Hapū Club listener and mum to two gorgeous girls. We sat down for a wide-ranging kōrero about her experiences with home and hospital birth, going from one to two kids, gentle parenting and so much more.  If you have a story you want to share on the podcast, feel free to email me: hapuclub@gmail.com   Courtney's references: The Motherhood by Jamila Rizvi Meal Train: https...

This episode is our most requested yet and could be alternatively titled 'Two Tired Mums Talk About Sleep' but Órla McKennon is more than just a tired mum, she's also a qualified occupational therapist, specialising in sleep support and most importantly, she's here to help.  Órla’s references: *Please note we are not endorsing any of these products  https://huckleberrycare.com/...

Rebecca Barnard from Nourish Feeding Therapy on what, when and how to feed our kids to foster a lifelong positive relationship with food. Does your child need Feeding Therapy? Take Rebecca's Quiz here:   https://nourishtherapy.co.nz/ You can read more about the Division of Responsibility in Feeding, here: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ELLYN-SATTER%E2%80%99S-D...

LMC & Midwife of 30 years, Di Cooke on choosing a midwife, birthing "failures" & empowering women.  If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

TV & radio's Toni Street on surrogacy, balancing career & family, plus the best advice she's ever received.  Click here for more information about donating breastmilk: https://www.cdhb.health.nz/health-services/human-milkbank/ If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us o...

TV presenter Carolyn Taylor on becoming a mum after being diagnosed with peri menopause & hearing she and her partner had less than a 1% chance of conceiving naturally.  If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

All Black Richie Mo'unga opens up about parenthood. If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Mother of the Nation Hilary Barry on maintaining a sense of humour, raising teenage boys and "doing it your way." If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Bec from Mindful Mumma Hypnobirthing shares breathing, relaxation & hypnosis techniques for pregnancy, birthing and beyond. If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Kiwi actress Anna Hutchison opens up about her pregnancy, birth & what it’s really like to be a working mum in Hollywood. If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Why do 1 in 3 women describe their birth experience as "traumatic" and what can we do to change that? Zoe Naylor & Aaron Jeffrey from Birth Time: the documentary shine a light on the topic of birth care. To host your own viewing party, head to: www.birthtime.world If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find...

Life Coach Sarah Trass talks about managing stress, noticing the stories we tell ourselves & goal setting in the age of poo-namis! If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Sexologist Morgan Penn is here to save our sex lives, whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant or navigating the postpartum period. If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.