Her Best Version

I was a new Mum, not getting a lot of sleep but very hesitant to try the 'cry-it-out' methods that were presented to me. My motherly instincts told me there was a kinder way for my baby who seemed to be comforted by my touch and yes, mums milk. A friend had texted me through a link to a baby sleep event- I think she felt somewhat sorry for my lack of sleep. I'd heard of the name, but not yet had t...

Just like that, as I record this episode, four weeks has past since our empowering home birth of our Elke angel. If you missed the birth story, you can head back to the previous episode to listen in here . Yes, these weeks have included nightly broken sleep, feeding around the clock, loads of washing, plenty of nappies and I barely get a moment to go to the toilet alone. But the oxytocin is flowin...

As I look through our birth photos, I feel an abundance of emotions bubble through me. I feel proud for bringing our second baby into our world in an empowered homebirth, with no intervention or pain relief. I feel a level of relief that everything played out as we wished & manifested- particularly with having our 3.5 year old present.  I feel grateful of the wonderful support around me during & p...

As the weeks of our third trimester fly by and we approach our guess date, we are getting so very excited to meet our sweet little second. I know from tuning into other Mumma's, friends, family and podcast guests that every experience as a Mumma of two is unique. I am preparing for challenging moments, days and weeks, know that my priorities will shift and another layer of perfectionism will be re...

What comes to mind when you think of childbirth?  Often the precious placenta is left out of the picture and it's incredible benefits to Mum & Bub are forgotten.  As a pregnancy health Naturopath, one topic that I encourage expecting Mums to consider, is how to honour their placenta post birth.  While placenta encapsulation resonated for me and I feel really helped with my post birth recovery, I k...

When you enter a challenging moment or phase of your life, what helps you process this? For some it's a verbal release, by chatting it over with friends, family or professionals, but for me, expressing how I feel in words is most healing.  While I wouldn't call my cathartic words an art form, other talented souls are naturally blessed with expressing their thoughts, feelings and experiences throug...

While I was pregnant and approached birth, my only fear that I had was that my breastfeeding journey wouldn't go to 'plan'. I felt well educated and informed in all other areas, but felt like there were so many factors out of my control that could impact me nursing my daughter. I'd heard many experiences of Mum's having challenges that impacted either their supply or baby's attachment and felt sad...

Do you ever feel triggered and catch yourself in reactive mode? Yep, I've been there too, more than once. One of my biggest parenting challenges currently is being well into my third trimester and struggling to build up the energy to 'deal with' end of the day tantrums, like navigating teeth and bed. My daughter is one to drag out the process by demanding more food from the fridge... and it takes...

When I was getting ready for my first trip interstate without my nine month old daughter, I had been preparing with expressing my milk for weeks, but I also needed to purchase a back up formula just in case hubby ran out of my Mums' milk in the time I was gone. I remember walking down the formula isle, picking up each of the brands and just feeling icky with the choices on the market. While one of...

Ever since miss 3 had two big accidents in the one week, I've noticed myself second guessing my parenting style & reverting to old behaviours.  Like when she was having so much fun running around with her new little friend the other day and I called out "be careful" instead of letting the free (somewhat risky) play unfold. But I noticed right away & reassured myself that next time I'd approach tha...

Part of my calling for a home birth and working one on one with a midwife through both of my pregnancies had been from listening into birth stories from friends, family and patients over the years. I tuned in and noted how these women were feeling both immediately after birth, but also months into their motherhood journey. I decided I wanted something more- to really feel heard, supported, nurture...

Recently I've been having deep conversations with like minded friends and Mumma's on how we can become more self sufficient in the short term, but how we can really create community and sustainability long term.    I think the state of the world right now has been a major catalyst for looking within and asking what kind of future we truly want for ourselves, our family and the people we share this...

something we must consider when aiming for balanced hormones and prepping our body preconception is gut health. Truly, it cant be ignored. If you're experiencing symptoms, perhaps bloating, gas, pains, food or histamine intolerance or any condition relating to inflammation in your body, this episode is for you. I invited a fellow Naturopath onto the podcast, for a fascinating digestive health chat...

Do you ever feel like you're taking the road less travelled when it comes to your mothering or parenting choices?  Well I'm here to tell you you're never alone. While the choices you've made may not suit your friends or family, they align with you.  It's time to crowd out the noise, tune in with your heart and let that lead your mothering, mindfulness and parenting journey.  As I was having this b...

You only have to take a quick scroll through socials or switch the telly on for 5 minutes to be sold messages of fear, anger and divide. It really does break my heart to see, hence the reason why I stay clear of the mainstream media and consciously follow accounts on socials who bring a positive, supportive or constructive message to the table.  You want to know one of my favourites for this? You...

Are you a baby Mumma, or soon-to be? Learning what is safe and not safe when it comes to natural medicine can be overwhelming at times. Herbal teas are often a safe substitutes for stronger herbal medicine forms that may be contraindicated while pregnant and breastfeeding. Today to help gain some clarity and practical tips for your herbal medicine journey as a Mumma, I've turned to the owner of on...

When I say mould, what comes to mind? I used to think mouldy food in my lunchbox was all that I should be concerned about when it came to mould upsetting my health. If only that were the case. Fast forward to a few years into my Naturopathy work and I discovered just how detrimental mould growth in your environment (think home, car and work), can be dangerous for many areas of health. I came acros...

Are you starting to think about baby number two? Or perhaps you're already in the midst of juggling two or more little ones. Of course, there's more to think about other than what you'll call your sweet little second addition. The logistics like budgeting & how you will physically care for another baby amongst work life. To the health choices, meal prep and giving an abundance of your love to anot...

When it comes to hormone health, a huge part of regaining balance is to give your daily environment a thorough inspection. From the water you drink, products you place on your skin, quality of your living quarters and technology you expose yourself to, these practises can play a positive role or cause issues with your cycles, skin, moods, weight, energy and sooo much more.  I know it can be confus...

Did you know how you take care of your body in the weeks post birth can impact your health for years to come? The way you eat, rest, sleep, bathe, move and dress are included.   With our Western society celebrating women leaving the house and bouncing back just days post birth, this traditional practise of honouring the new Mum has been lost and women are suffering. Post partum depletion is real....

Today I have a special episode in store, to share a personal journey with you.  I am currently 20 weeks pregnant with our second baby. My bump is growing bigger by the day, which I can no longer hide behind a baggy jumper across on insta, so we decided it was time to share publicly our heartwarming news.  While its been mostly smooth sailing, I've still experienced some hurdles along the way. Tune...

Are there some topics that you tip toe around, hoping they won't impact you? Pelvic floor health is often one of these, but is hugely important to support in your preconception and pregnancy to avoid complications post birth. When it comes to protecting your pelvic floor and your body physically throughout your pregnancy, it is important to advise with a specialist to best support your needs. To g...

Do you have pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding related questions? Whether you're in your first pregnancy, a new Mum, or you've been here before, there are often uncertainties that come up in this stage of life. Or maybe your pregnancy or new Mum brain has kicked in and you've forgotten something you're sure you were equipped with before. I get it, I've been there too. It's likely you're thinking of...

Are you an expecting Mum and feeling anxious? Or a new Mum feeling overwhelmed?  Whether you're a first time Mumma, or been there before, your emotional and mental health matters. With one in eight new Mums experiencing post natal depression, being equipped with tools that you can practise and awareness of when to reach out for further support is necessary. If want to learn how to support your men...

Are you allowing your baby or child the right to play? You're likely thinking "Of course I do Kasey!" but there are important factors to consider when it comes to communicating with and allowing your child to take risks and truely letting their imagination run wild with free play. To help guide you, I have invited Vicci Oliver from Wildlings Forest & Beach school onto the podcast.  Vicci is co-fou...