Mothergroup The Podcast

This week's episode is special one! Megan shares how she discussed with her partner that she was struggling in Motherhood, the navigation of living with her in-laws, sleep deprivation, trying to do 'everything right', friendship, how Motherhood and Mental Health is currently presents in media, passion and purpose and so much more. If You Would Like to Share Your Story: https://www.mothergroup.com....

Content Note: This episodes mentions the themes of Sexual Abuse, Coercive Control, Domestic Violence and Pregnancy, supports listed below.    Today's conversation feels like one of the hardest to talk about, hidden parts of hardship that reemerge in Motherhood.  Topics covered in today's story include: finding a healthy and loving partnership following abuse, nervous system healing, finding a priv...

Welcome to part two of Ashley's Story, where Lana's hospital readmission opens a new journey where we discuss her further diagnoses, undergoing newborn surgery, all whilst navigating parenting twin siblings, marriage, creating online community and so much more.   If You Would Like to Share Your Story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   I hope you all enjoy X

Part Two of Ashley's Story dropping Monday October 5th.   Content note: There is discussion of pregnancy loss in this episode, support below.   If You Would Like to Share Your Story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Welcome to Ashley's story of discovering her twin girl Lana has become critically unwell overnight with an hospital acquired infection, her readmission to NICU, naviga...

*Content Note* there is discussion of suicidal ideation, family violence and pregnancy loss in this episode. Support below.   I would love to have you on the podcast! You can be kept anonymous: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Welcome to Madeline's story of pregnancy after loss, navigating family dynamics, mothering with neurodivergence, and so much more, I hope you all enjoy X  ...

*Content Note* there is discussion of suicidal ideation in this episode. Support below.   If You Would Like to Share Your Story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Welcome to Emma's story of finding out she is pregnant in the same week her stage 3a Hormone Positive Breast Cancer has returned. It is an episode filled with so much light, lessons and silver linings and I hope you all e...

Listen to Shannon's story of her first baby, intrusive thoughts and more here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/shannon-intrusive-thoughts-newborn-bonding-premature/id1616381789?i=1000718407409   In this episode we hear Shannon's second pregnancy where a diagnosis of IUGR shapes her journey, if you would like to Share Your Story:  https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   I hope you...

Content Note: the topics of Suicidal Ideation and Pregnancy Termination are discussed in this episode, see supports below.   Share Your Story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Welcome to Part Two of Ellie's Story, where we discuss the flow on mental and emotional health impact from motherhood with a medically complex child, navigating relationships, self-care, parenting, and findi...

Welcome to Part One of Ellie's Story, where after a much wanted and straightforward pregnancy, her beautiful baby is diagnosed in early postpartum with Congenital Heart Disease and Hirschsprung Disease, and everything that followed.   Share Your Story On The Podcast: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Enjoy x

So - is Freebirth Safe? Is everyone who freebirths influenced by the dogmatic teachings of the Freebirth Society??? Or is it empowering, the only way to truly 'own' your birth? Or somewhere in the middle of all of this, just something some women choose because they feel it is right for them.   There has been a lot of media attention recently around Freebirth - notably the recent Guardian Investiga...

Content warning there is discussion of infant loss in this episode, links below.   Welcome to Alyce's story of twins diagnosed with twin to twin transfusion syndrome in utero.    Share your story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Support: Rednose: 1300 308 307   Connect to Miracle Babies community: https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/   Enjoy X

Welcome to Anna's story of Motherhood that includes unexplained infertility, an uncomplicated twin pregnancy, emergency caesarean, both of her twin girls being born unresponsive, the journey back to full health for her twin girls, self-care and trust and everything in between!    If you would like to come on the podcast I would love to have you: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   En...

How do you continue on and mother after loss? Is there a connection between grief and spirituality? Do you care what people think of you anymore after your world crumbles beneath your feet??   We discuss this and more in today's episode with writer Bella Brennan.   Topics covered include: practicalities of parenting whilst moving through grief, impact on relationships, the strength and fearlessnes...

Welcome to my story of a third unexpected pregnancy and everything that followed. If you would like to come on the podcast: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story Enjoy this repost during the Victorian school holidays, originally published in January 2025.

Content warning, as the title suggests we discuss suicidal ideation as well as the topic of late-term stillbirth in this episode.   In a world where privacy is increasingly sacred, this is a format to share your story in a way that feels good for you if you want to remain unidentified.   Work with me: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Share your story: https://www.mothergroup.com.a...

Welcome to Mel's story of experiencing Postnatal Depression with both of her girls. It is such a beautiful episode and I hope you all enjoy X   If you would like to come on the podcast, I would love to have you!  https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Support Services: PANDA 1300 726 306 Gidget 1300 443 438

Welcome to Julia's story of current challenge in motherhood, in the thick of two under two with limited family support and fiance Josh working long hours as a dairy farmer.    We discuss her journey into having two babies close together, feelings of isolation and overwhelm, daily routine, mothering her boys without her own mum, the impact of motherhood on friendship and so much more. I hope you al...

If You Would Like To Come On The Podcast:  https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Welcome to Part Two of Zoe's Story, in this episode we discuss her breast cancer diagnosis postpartum, treatment pathway to remission, taking Sophia home with her long term airway support and tracheostomy care, the creation of community with Medical Mums Australia and so much more. I hope you all enjoy X  ...

Welcome to Part One of Zoe's Story, discovering that her baby girl Sophia was born with Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome. After an uncomplicated pregnancy Zoe instinctively knew that her daughter required further medical support after birth. She takes us through her pregnancy and postpartum experience and the journey into diagnosis of Sophia's rare genetic disorder. This is part one of her incredibl...

Welcome to Kit's story of walking her five year old daughter Eloise through Leukemia treatment, her family's relocation from Canberra to Sydney for Eloise's care, finding community with other families going through similar circumstances and so much more. It is such a beautiful episode and I hope you all enjoy X If you would like to come on the podcast: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-sto...

Content Warning: As the title suggests we discuss Suicidal Ideation in this episode, along with the topics of Pregnancy Loss, Birth Trauma and mention of an Eating Disorder. If you need further support see services listed below, and take care when listening.   If You Would Like To Come On The Podcast: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Support Services: Gidget: 1300 443 438 PANDA: 1...

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Diagnosis In Utero, IVF, Newborn Surgery, NICU, PICU, ECMO and Believing In Miracles   Welcome to Sam's story, of finding out her baby girl Matilda had a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia at her 13 week pregnancy scan. Their journey knowing that newborn Matilda would need imminent surgery post birth, her subsequent NICU and PICU stays, Matilda's experience on the life...

In today's episode Tori shares her experience of Challenge in Motherhood,  finding herself in a *life phase* she did not anticipate -working less -with both her kids now in pre-school kindy and school.  We discuss impact on mental health, friendships, self-care, finances and feelings of embarrassment that we should be doing 'more'. Tori is a writer, producer and designer, you can find more of her...

Content Note: We discuss Pregnancy Loss in this episode. After an eight year fertility journey, including the decision to give up trying and look at life without children, Kate takes us through finding out she was pregnant with her last remaining embryo.     If you would like to come on the podcast: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Enjoy x

In part two of Bronte's story she takes us through her unexpected second and now high risk pregnancy, navigating the emotions associated with a second NICU stay, how these challenges have shaped how she parents her babies and so much more.   If you would like to Share Your Story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   You can find Part One of Bronte's Story Here: https://podcasts.apple....