Mothergroup The Podcast

Welcome to Catalina's Story of Challenge and Transformation in Motherhood. If you are a real mum and would like to share your story of challenge (big or small!) in motherhood you can find me here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au I hope you all enjoy X

Welcome to Claire's story of Motherhood, and share Your Story Here:  https://www.mothergroup.com.au     I would LOVE to hear from you, and can keep you Anonymous...   Find more of Claire: https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au Claire is the founder of the Centre of Bright Beginnings where she supports people throughout the journey of matrescence: both in-person and online. She is an experienced yo...

Hello everyone and welcome to this week's Motherhood Story, featuring the podcast's first anonymous guest. It is a beautiful episode and I hope you all enjoy.   If you are a Real Mum and want to Share Your Story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au I would love to have you!   Content Warning For Episode in addition to topics outlined in title this episode also discusses Late Pregnancy Loss/Stillbirth  ...

In today's episode of the podcast Shannon shares her experience of Motherhood; going into labour unexpectedly at 30 weeks, how bonding initially with her first daughter felt more prolonged than expected, mental health and intrusive thoughts, preparation for baby number two and so much more. If you would like to Share Your Story (Can Be Anonymous) click link here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au Sup...

This week Hayley shares her story of challenge and transformation in Motherhood. I loved this conversation so much and I hope you do too X If you want to connect with Hayley:  https://www.hayleymor.com/naturally-well-waitlist If you want to connect with me, share your story or book an online appointment: https://www.mothergroup.com.au  

This week Sharnee shares her story of finding out her baby boy had a blocked bowel in utero, and would need surgery as a newborn. Sharnee takes us through this challenging time in her second postpartum, staying at Ronald McDonald house, pumping around the clock, whilst also trying to be there for her first born Isobel. It is such a beautiful episode and I hope you all enjoy X If  you are a real mu...

This week Yana shares her story of Relationship Separation after the birth of her daughter Daisy. It is a conversation exploring how the birth of a baby can change relationship dynamics for both better and worse. If you would like to find Yana and her amazing offerings, you can find her here: https://www.oakandhaven.com.au If you would like to find me, or book a limited online telehealth Pelvic PT...

On today's episode Caitlin shares her experience of motherhood. From an early pregnancy loss, to her pregnancy and postpartum with her boy Freddy, Caitlin discusses how she navigated pregnancy after loss, ongoing sleep deprivation, anxiety and a stay at Mother Baby Unit.   I hope you all enjoy x   And if you would like to share your story on the podcast, or book an online Pelvic Floor Physiotherap...

Hello everyone and welcome to Hollie's story. I loved this conversation with Hollie so much and I'm sure you will too! Hollie is a mother, best-selling author, writer and model, and her newest book 'Saying Yes To You' is a must read if you have loved this episode. You can find Hollie's book here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-people-pleaser-s-guide-to-saying-yes-to-you-hollie-azzopardi/ebook/97...

Hello everyone and welcome to this week's episode of the podcast. Jordy shares her story of her two girls, her Angel Baby Poppy and Rainbow Baby Rosie. This episode does cover the topic of Stillbirth, so if you are not in a place to listen yet, come back at a time when you are ready. We also discuss how Jordy went during her pregnancy after loss, and her motherhood experience with her two girls, s...

Hello everyone and welcome to today's episode of the podcast.    Topics Covered In This Week's Episode:   -Maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones and friends  -Pregnancy loss -Guilt -Hyperemesis gravidarum -Early onset of labour -Special care stay -Colic/unsettled baby -Mental Health challenges in the Perinatal Period -Finding help and support -And so much more   I hope you all enjoy! X...

Today we welcome Ashleigh to the podcast sharing her story of parenting her first born Sunny.    Themes covered in today's episode include: Loneliness Parenting strategies Support systems Friendship in motherhood And so much more   I hope you all enjoy! X   And if you need support with your Pelvic Floor or Mastitis you can find me here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au  

Hello everyone and welcome to this week's story of motherhood with Gen. Gen shares her story of falling unexpectedly pregnant at 43 years old, the shock and denial that came with this, the stigma she felt from medical staff, how she has learnt to integrate running her business differently and so much more.   I hope you all enjoy!   If you would like to book an online consult with me, or are suffer...

Hello everyone and welcome to this week's story of Challenge and Transformation in Motherhood. A pre-warning this episode we discuss some topics that if you are not in the place to listen to, come back at a later date. We cover: Vaccinating or not your children, opinions around this SIDS Trauma Abortion Consent Backlash Stillbirth Freebirth Stalemate Tradwives Triggers Judgement I loved this conve...

Today's shared story of Motherhood I speak with Ashlee three years after her experience of Postpartum Thyroiditis.  Healing is not a linear path, and not every hard time has an equally uplifting outcome, but there is truth in that great challenge can create worthwhile transformation. This is a conversation about so many things, whether we all as mothers go through hardship, is spiritual healing a...

Today Claire shares her story of motherhood. Topics covered in today's episode include: =Postpartum Haemorrhage  =PTSD =Intrusive Thoughts =Baby Sleep =Unexpected Second Pregnancy =Antenatal Depression =Healing Second Birth =Using Social Media For Good I loved this conversation with Claire so much. And I hope you do too!! Claire is a Midwife and Child Maternal Health Nurse, and the founder of the...

Today's shared story of motherhood includes my own!  Topics covered in today's episode: =Wanting a third baby and your partner does not =Surprise pregnancy =Unexplained Generalised Anxiety =Conflict =Survival mode =Low mood =Perfectionism in parenting I hope you enjoy x If you would like to book an online women's health appointment with me, or share your story on the podcast, you can find everythi...

Hello beautiful podcast listeners and welcome to this week's episode. In today's conversation I speak with Alison, about her experience developing postnatal depression and anxiety after the birth of her first daughter. Alison was left recovering from her birth with undiagnosed and severely low iron levels. Couple that with a baby who would only sleep whilst being held, sleep deprivation and feelin...

In this week's episode I talk with Joy about her experience with multiple missed miscarriages/pregnancy losses, how she navigated pregnancy after loss, the strategies she tried to help navigate life with a wakeful baby, and the development of her postnatal anxiety. This is a really beautiful episode and covers a broad spectrum of topics; the changing nature of relationships during this time, devel...

In today's episode Rebecca shares her story of developing worsening anxiety throughout her pregnancy. After the birth of her beautiful boy Rebecca then went on to experience an acute episode of OCD symptoms, insomnia, PTSD and eventually was admitted to an inpatient mother-baby unit. Rebecca has now gone on to create her own wonderful platform to share and honour stories of mental ill-health durin...

In episode 34 of the podcast I talk with the incredible Women's Health Physiotherapist, Researcher, Published Author and all around Guru Mindy Cooper about how to best support yourself during breastfeeding, and also about how to take care of your mental health if it didn't work out as planned. In our culture we medicalise breastfeeding, if something goes wrong there is minimal support and we blame...

After the birth of her much wanted baby girl Clara, Chelsea began to slowly spiral into Postnatal Depression. Sleep deprivation and difficulty breastfeeding took hold, and the normally high-achieving goals oriented Chelsea began to develop a reliance on prescription drugs in order to sleep. After experiencing a major panic attack, Chelsea was admitted to a psychiatric inpatient with her newborn da...

In this episode I catch up with Sophie, Ashlee, Abbi and Heidi and find out how they are going now. How their Postnatal Anxiety felt at its worst, what things helped the most along the way, how it felt to talk publicly about their experience with Postnatal Anxiety and so much more. I loved checking in with these past guests, and I hope you all enjoy the episode. If this conversation brings up anyt...

Did you know that a whopping 92% of couples report increased conflict in their relationship in the first year after birth!!? And 67% report overall decreased satisfaction within their pairing. This conversation with awarded author, speaker and couples counsellor Elly Taylor we discuss all things relationships in the perinatal period, what is normal, how to take care of yourself and your partner an...

This episode is proudly brought to you by Chekoh, use code SOWH10 at checkout for 10% off storewide over at https://www.chekoh.com After the birth of her son, Renee started to notice a decline in her mental health. Initially she pushed this feeling away, as a high achiever and all around "coper" Renee felt she could fix her mental health and it would all be ok. Fast forward a few years, the strain...