Nourishing the Mother

How do you find the bestie you crave? How do you create, foster and nourish deeply meaningful friendships as an adult? Let’s talk finding your conscious bestie, what’s in the way and how you can begin manifesting yours! Nourishing the Mother http://www.nourishingthemother.com.au Suburban Sandcastles – Bridget http://www.suburbansandcastles.com The Pleasure Nutritionist – Jules http://www.julietenn...

This episode is everything you need to create a nourishing bubble around yourself that carries you through what can be an intense festive period! We talk becoming aware of the stories you carry and the values you project on others as well as how you might be using your current conflict as armour….and of course the quality Listen In The post NTM 286: Are you ready for inlaws and family at Christmas...

It’s done! It’s birthed! Flowers & Honey the book is here! Let’s tie a bow around this most epic of launches by hearing the completion of this story, the behind-the-scenes, and who this book is for, and what it’s here to be in the world. This podcast is sponsored by The Awaken Label + Nourishing Listen In The post NTM 285: The wrap-up on Julie’s book launch appeared first on The Wellness Couch...

What intentions are you setting for your festive season? What do you want your kids to feel? What do you want to create within your family? In this week’s episode we discuss what it is to create an intentional festive season with our children and what you might need to let go in the process. This episode Listen In The post NTM 284: Nourished AF at Christmas appeared first on The Wellness Couch .

In this week’s episode Bridget gives us the 4-1-1 on nervous system regulation, dysregulation and co-regulation. It’s deep and super juicy​ for those learning lovers out there and explores the impact you can have on your child’s developing nervous system and why nourishing​ your own nervous system​ is paramount​ to a healthy family system. Nourishing Listen In The post NTM 283: Why nourishing the...

Playful parenting is an incredible way to shift stuck feelings, massage out new areas of fear and invite cooperation. In this weeks episode we discuss how we each apply using play to move through our days and challenges with our children. Nourishing the Mother http://www.nourishingthemother.com.au Suburban Sandcastles – Bridget http://www.suburbansandcastles.com The Pleasure Nutritionist – Jules L...

In this week’s episode we are joined by two of the most soulful women you will ever meet, who courageously share with us some of the most intimate moments of their lives; their miscarriages. We asked Shelley and Katie onto this podcast to share their stories because in our culture and experience of miscarriage they are quite unique, if Listen In The post NTM 281: Healing from miscarriage with Shel...

In so many areas of our life, raising children is an opportunity to raise ourselves – and so this week we focus on money and motherhood, sharing with you the wisdom and insights of Economist, Senior Financial Adviser and Author Jodie Nolan. With courage and heart, Jodie openly shares her challenges, life lessons, and financial Listen In The post NTM 280: Scarcity patterning and financial literacy...

In this episode, we explore the birth culture, past and present and the experiences of women in the highly interventionist ‘labour bypass era’ through the stories and insights of one of Australia’s most trailblazing advocates for natural birth, Author and Childbirth Educator Rhea Dempsey.   About Rhea Dempsey Rhea is a highly sought after independent Listen In The post NTM 279: Birthing wisdom wit...

In this episode, we explore the birth culture, past and present and the experiences of women in the highly interventionist ‘labour bypass era’ through the stories and insights of one of Australia’s most trailblazing advocates for natural birth, Author and Childbirth Educator Rhea Dempsey.   About Rhea Dempsey Rhea is a highly sought after independent Listen In The post NTM 278: Birthing wisdom wit...

The emotional see-saw of comparison with others is feedback to let us know we’re not really seeing the full picture. In this episode we unpack how infatuation and resentment works in relationships, and how to get back into your heart, and in appreciation for the magnificent whole. Nourishing the Mother http://www.nourishingthemother.com.au Suburban Sandcastles – Bridget Listen In The post NTM 277:...

In this episode, Julie shares the pain and identity shattering that has been birthing her book into the world. It’s a Mt Everest of a climb and we hope it inspires you to do the impossible! Nourishing the Mother http://www.nourishingthemother.com.au Suburban Sandcastles – Bridget http://www.suburbansandcastles.com The Pleasure Nutritionist – Jules http://www.thepleasurenutritionist.com The post NT...

There is a dominant cultural & feminist narrative that says ‘motherhood is where women’s dreams go to die’, which leads many women to devalue themselves in who they are as mothers. In this episode we challenge the status quo by exploring all the ways that your motherhood is a place of expansion, and opportunity. We Listen In The post NTM 275: Reimagining Motherhood appeared first on The Wellne...

In this episode we explore the beauty, the challenge and the strategies of raising toddlers. We face how easy it can be to forget this stage, which feels so enormous when you’re in it. We hope you find some camaraderie and some inspiration as you yourself navigate toddlerhood with us. Nourishing the Mother http://www.nourishingthemother.com.au Suburban Listen In The post NTM 274: Ahhhhh sweet (dev...

This week’s episode is a workshop from The Wellness Summit where we explore the beliefs and conditioning that govern how you feel about yourself as a mother, the value and worth you place upon yourself and your work. Have a pen and paper handy. Nourishing the Mother http://www.nourishingthemother.com.au Suburban Sandcastles – Bridget http://www.suburbansandcastles.com The Pleasure Listen In The po...

In this fascinating conversation with Dr Sophie Brock, a Sociologist specialising in Motherhood Studies, we talk about the ways in which we’re programmed to minimise or invisibilise ourselves as mothers within the broader social construct of motherhood. We explore that motherhood is rarely an individualised experience but one that is culturally mediated to benefit powers Listen In The post NTM 272...

In this week’s episode we interview a practicing midwife in the public hospital system within Victoria, to answer the plethora of questions around how COVID-19 has changed birth. We explore what you can do to prepare and create the best possible outcome for you, your baby and your partner. Nourishing the Mother http://www.nourishingthemother.com.au Suburban Sandcastles – Listen In The post NTM 271...

In this week’s episode we interview Social Worker Caroline Ellen of Safer, Stronger Kids. We talk about the importance and impact of body safety, what we can do to teach our kids body autonomy and what can happen when we don’t. It’s a rich, deep and essential conversation that explores the many aspects of teaching Listen In The post NTM 270: Raising kids who know body safety with Caroline Ellen ap...

In this episode, we explore ways to lift yourself out of the ‘sameness’ funk we can all get stuck in sometimes. We share stories from our current reality, in lockdown in Melbourne due to COVID, with tips to bring novelty and perspective shifts into your world. Nourishing the Mother http://www.nourishingthemother.com.au Suburban Sandcastles – Bridget http://www.suburbansandcastles.com Listen In The...

In this episode we interview postpartum educator, doula and facilitator Katie Parker, who is a social worker, self-proclaimed matrescence nerd, parent educator and mum of two. We talk to Katie on all things postpartum and beyond, specifically during this pandemic lockdown. We discuss: – When you’re feeling out of control, how to realise where you Listen In The post NTM 268: Preparing for a positiv...

Face masks are now mandated where we live, in response to COVID-19. In this episode we discuss our personal feelings about it, and explore the symbolism behind what people on both sides of the media-perpetuated ‘divide’ are making it mean. Nourishing the Mother http://www.nourishingthemother.com.au Suburban Sandcastles – Bridget http://www.suburbansandcastles.com The Pleasure Nutritionist – Jules...

In this week’s episode, we interview our fabulous business coach who revolutionises the business industry, and leads the way for powerful women to do their work in the world, whilst raising amazing families, relationships and whatever their heart desires.  As Carlie Maree says “if you desire it, you can have it”. In this episode we discuss: Listen In The post NTM 266: It gets to feel good! Busting...

For us, the very foundation of respectful parenting begins with boundaries. If you haven’t got ‘you’, how can you possibly have another? When we negate our own body’s signals, in preference for a higher-minded response, what conflict within our children does this create, that is the opposite of the conscious experience we seek? In the Listen In The post NTM 265: Boundaries as part of respectful pa...

In response to a listener’s question ‘A third baby – yes or no?’ we explore through our own stories, what it looks like to meet this topic with consciousness or unconscious shadow. We explore what a full-bodied ‘yes’ is, bust the scarcity and abundance mindset and knowing when a baby is an expansion of your top Listen In The post NTM 264: Another baby? Yes or no? appeared first on The Wellness Cou...

How are the current global events functional for the evolution of humanity? What do they say about us and how does our parenting become even more important in times like these? In this episode, Bridget explores the ‘function’ in this apparent dysfunction and how the world is our mirror, revealing where our own inner work Listen In The post NTM 263: Global events, you & your parenting appeared...