The No BS Approach to Motherhood Podcast

Today on the podcast Katherine and Shelley dive into thyroid health. In clinic we see many woman with diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid conditions. So today we cover all you need to know about thyroid health including: Shelleys personal thyroid story and how she has managed her Hashimotos for over 12 years naturally. What is the thyroid and why is thyroid health important.  The prevalence of...

Hello and welcome to our first episode of 2023. We are so excited to be bringing you more episodes this year. Today we kick off with our first catch up. We chat about the end of 2022, how our Christmas breaks end as a bit of a shit show to say the least. And what we hope 2023 will bring for us.  We also dive straight into an educational episode kicking off with Iron Deficiencies in Children....

Today we are joined by Madelyn Carafa. Madelyn is the mother to two beautiful babies Georgia and Rocco and the creator and host to the amazing podcast 'The Healthy Hustlers.' Today Madelyn opens up and shares her very raw journey and all of the emotions that came with her 2nd pregnancy.  We chat about: - Transitioning from one to two - Doing the work during pregnancy to mentally prepare yours...

Tomorrow we are joined by Katherine’s dear friend Rhiannon Holmes. We have never recorded an episode like this and it requires a trigger warning** Rhiannon shares her real life heart-wrenching grief and story around loosing her beautiful boy Stevie at 38weeks and 6days pregnant. Rhiannon shares so openly about her grief and trauma surrounding her stillbirth to Stevie. This is honestly the most raw...

Whoooza, it has been a hot minute since we were on here with a life update. And, let us tell you... a lot has been going on. This episode is hilarious and esculated quickly so we hope you enjoy a good old LOL, especially towards the end.  We chat about: - Katherines latest health diagnoses and procedure. - Shells trip to the GC and how it didn't go to plan. - Lennys febrile seizures that have...

You will hear our genuine excitement in this episode chasing to Harry. She shares the easiest, family friendly tips for sustainable living, among so many other things. This is something that we both used to prioritise pre kids but as life got busy and more expensive it just went out the window. In todays episode Harry shares: Easy and affordable tips to make sustainable living accessible again, ev...

In todays episode we are joined by Keira Rumble, Mumma to 18 month old Hunter and owner of Krumbled Foods and Habitual Beauty. Keira has had a rocky road to parenthood. She has had 9 pregnancies including her current pregnancy and today she shares all about her journey this time. We talk about: Her journey through IVF this time and why it was perhaps a shorted journey to having a successful pregna...

We have been waiting to share this epic episode with you guys. This week we chat to the amazing Lily Nichols and debunk myths surrounding pregnancy nutrition & Gestational Diabetes.  Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist , Certified Diabetes Educator and an absolute pioneer in the pregnancy nutrition space. Her approach to nutrition embraces real food, integrative medicine,...

This is a real and raw conversation surrounding returning to work after having a baby and choosing who will be the primary career and income earner within your family. Chi, the founder and creative director of a jewellery company S-kin studio joins us today. She choose to return to work after 8 weeks of giving birth to their son, while her partner stayed at home as the primary career.  In tod...

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Katherine has had an extensive health history. since a baby she has had gut issues, as a teenager and adult suffered from hormonal acne, chronic constipation and heavy periods. After the birth of her daughter her period returned heavier than ever and with crippling pain. She decided to investigate further. In this episode we talk through what led Katherine do investigate further and what the proce...

Today we speak with Monique Cormack. Monique is a Clinical Nutritionist who specialises in IVF and preconception. She became interested in this area after going down the IVF pathway in her own fertility journey and realising that there is a lack of nutritional knowledge and support, on how to prepare the male and female for the best IVF outcomes. Monique had 2 identical twins through IVF and went...

This is a light and fun episode with your hosts Katherine and Shelley to normalise many of the things we think but don't say out allowed in motherhood. Sometimes in the thick of it all we feel alone and feel guilty over certain thoughts that can come over us. But, let's face it... normally we are not the only one that have had these thoughts.  We put the question of 'The Things You Think, But...

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Today we are exploring if placenta encapsulation is worth the hype. The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to a growing baby. It also removes waste products from the baby's blood. The placenta attaches to the wall of the uterus, and the baby's umbilical cord arises from it. It is pretty phenomenal really! So what, if anyt...

In today’s episode we speak to Dr Sarah Jane Perri who is a chiropractor and has studied a range of different degrees and modalities that have led her into the healing techniques she practices today, which is called network spinal chiropractic. This episode requires a rigger warning. We explore: Reoccurring miscarriage due to immunological reproductive issues The process behind exploring surrogacy...

We are back. It has been a hot minute between our catch ups and A LOT has been happening in our personal lives. So today we thought we would share it all in a bonus episode. Katherine chats about: Traveling with a toddler and what worked for her. How travel has brought a spark back to hers and Nicks relationship. Juggling life, and essentially being a part time mum. Toddlers swearing. Shell chats...

In today's episode Katherine shares her story through grief during her pregnancy and how that influenced her birth and postpartum period. This does require a trigger warning.  We explore: Loss and grief through pregnancy Grief being taboo Katherine's birth story  Pregnancy and postnatal depression Tools and techniques to support herself during the hardest time she has known

In more recent years, postpartum preparation and support for mother and baby in our western culture has definitely become a topic that has been explored and talked about more and more. This is absolutely incredible however, what we really wanted to explore in todays episode was how we can support the partner during their transition to parenthood as well as supporting other children who are becomin...

Today we are joined by Dr Amanda, the founder and director of Angea Women’s Health clinic, an integrative Chinese medicine practice with a focus on fertility, female endocrinology and supporting Woman through every phase of life. Amanda is a registered Doctor of Chinese Medicine, yoga & meditation teacher and energy healer. She empowers and educates her clients to reconnect with their inherent...

Todays episode was a very hot requested topic.... how to navigate toddler nutrition, especially with the fussy eaters?! As Mothers we are constantly navigating this space as our toddlers adapt, change and learn to say NO. And, as Nutritionists we are constantly experimenting with ways to get all of their nutrients into their diet in the most toddler friendly way.  Today we share: - Tips and t...

In todays episode we are joined by Keira Rumble. Keira is not only the founder and CEO of Krumbled Foods and Habitual Beauty but she is the Mumma to gorgeous one year old Hunter. Keira's journey to motherhood has been filled of turbulent times having experienced multiple miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, navigating endometriosis and fertility, and going through IVF.  Today Keira speaks to us...

In todays episode we chat to Shell about her birth story with her 3rd and final birth of Audrey May. We chat about her birth preparation and how the first week of postpartum has been so far. 

In todays episode we speak to Jacintha Fields from Happy Soul Kids. Jacintha is a Mumma, family and child counsellor and has studied meditation, breathwork, art therapy and more. Today we really wanted to chat to her about how to navigate the space of toddler tantrums.  We cover: - Navigating toddler tantrums. - The meaning of these tantrums. - How to understand what your child needs in that...

In todays episode we talk you through the ins and outs of pregnancy nutrition. Nutrition during pregnancy is often overlooked and we are usually told all of the things we can’t be consuming but are rarely told of the importance of certain nutrients for mother and her baby through the different stages of pregnancy. The goal of nutritional treatment in pregnancy is to ensure adequate intake to meet...