Mothergroup The Podcast

Hello and happy Monday everyone! Today I am grateful to share with you all Sandy's story. Sandy lives with a Genetic Condition EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa) that causes delicate skin, blistering and wounds. In today's episode we discuss the mental load of knowing your baby carries the same gene, Sandy's unassisted birth, retained placenta, PPH, how the importance of taking  care of yourself when you...

This episode is brought to you by Mika and Max. Look dreamy this spring with 20% off storewide with the code stories20 over at https://www.mikaandmax.com.au Hello everyone and welcome back!! I have so been looking forward to this episode, with mother of four, journalist and great mind that is Virginia Tapscott. In this episode we discuss: Virginia's experience postpartum with her first child When...

This episode with Dr. Serrallach is not to be missed. Dr. Serrallach is an MD and specialist in postnatal recovery.  His work heralded by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and looks at what is happening at a biological level during pregnancy and postpartum. This is a time of incredible transformation for women, that goes largely unrecognised in the medical data, and therefor poorly managed in the medic...

Today's episode is brought to you by Mika and Max, shop 20% off your spring wardrobe with the code stories20. Head to https://www.mikaandmax.com.au  to find your favourite brands and update your wardrobe. This week we have Emily on the podcast to talk about her experience with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss/Miscarriage, IVF and so much more. We talk about the anxiety of early pregnancy after loss, how E...

Our first "Expert Episode" is here! This is one close to my heart, and fills me with so much joy to share with you all. Today I share my conversation with the incredible Dr. Bri. Dr. Bri is a holistic pelvic physiotherapist and online entrepreneur with multiple holistic pelvic health courses and  over 270 000 YouTube subscribers.  In today's episode we cover all things POP (I know, not the sexiest...

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with the beautiful Abbi, who talks about her experience with Postnatal Anxiety. Abbi attempted a VBAC with her son Banjo, that ended in the rare event of uterine rupture and subsequent Caesarean section. Abbi talks so beautifully and openly about her development of anxiety after this event, how it progressed, and how she eventually went on to take medicatio...

This week I am grateful to share with you Emma's story. This episode does require a trigger warning as we discuss Emma's experience with pregnancy loss/miscarriage at 7 weeks gestation in detail, along with her physical and emotional recovery from this time. However, despite the start of this episode featuring some serious content, Emma is absolutely hilarious, and I had to pull myself together to...

I am so thrilled to bring you the incredible podcaster, transformational coach and creator of Motherkind, Zoe Blaskey. In this episode Zoe and I discuss her own early struggles in motherhood and difficulties breastfeeding, how this challenge sparked her creation of the amazing podcast Motherkind and work helping mothers transform their struggle into their greatest power. We also discuss the common...

I am so grateful to the brave, eloquent and wise Ashlee, for sharing her experience with postpartum thyroiditis after the birth of her second child. Ashlee began to notice symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, anxiety, insomnia, trembling hands, hair loss, skin breakouts and feelings of impending doom and was initially dismissed by her local GP. This episode is epic, it made me laugh and cry a...

This week I had the pleasure of talking to the effervescent Justine about her three pregnancies and hypnobirths. During Justine's second pregnancy, her baby Gia was diagnosed with a major neural tube defect in utero and birthed at 16 weeks.  Justine and I talk about the ways she moved through this experience, and the lessons and messages she has received from Gigi (including writing the amazing "B...

I was so grateful to chat with the incredible Heidi about her perinatal experiences, and in particular the development of anxiety and OCD symptoms after the birth of her second child.  Heidi is a dietitian, cook, writer and you can find her blog and amazing book and blog over at https://applesundermybed.com If this episode has brought anything up with you then you can contact PANDA on 1300 726 326...

I had the best time this week chatting with Laura about her two c-sects and then unassisted home birth. Laura is a ray of sunshine and we talk a lot about her birthing experiences along with giving up people pleasing and trusting your intuition. You can find Laura's amazing online pregnancy programs over at https://thepregnancyposse.com/pp-join/ or on instagram https://www.instagram.com/physiolaur...

I had the best time chatting with Ashe Davenport, author of memoir "Sad Mum Lady", she is hilarious and has such a fresh outlook on motherhood finding joy and humour from the hard times. I laughed a lot during this, almost as much as when I read her amazing book!!  This is a special additional episode before mothers day, for any mothers or anybody in general who might find this day hard. Enjoy xxx

Like B's energy, this episode is big. B is unbelievably passionate about women's health and taking care of each other, she is a wealth of knowledge and an open book in talking about her own experiences. We cover topics such as mind/body connection, birth culture, knowing your worth, prioritising yourself as well as healing from incontinence, prolapse and birth trauma. You can find B over on https:...

It is my honour to release this weeks episode featuring the formidable force that is Jess. We cover a lot of ground, but focus predominantly on Jessica's experience with postnatal depression after the birth of her second child Oscar. If this episode has brought up any concerns for you, please contact lifeline on 13 11 14, or PANDA on 1300 726 306. You can find Jess and her amazing wine on instagra...

We are lucky enough to be joined by the beautiful and generous Sophie who shares her experience with Postnatal Anxiety.  Trigger warning: this episode mentions late termination of pregnancy along with the diagnosis of a child with a genetic condition. If this episode brings up any concerns for you please contact: PANDA on 1300 726 306, or lifeline on 13 11 14. Enjoy xxx