How much pressure is looming over your head right now? Are you full of Mum guilt for one thing or another? Feel like you are not the Mother that you should be? This episode is for you - let's ditch the guilt and reduce the pressure that hangs over our heads often! Tune in to hear me talk about the areas where I want you to reduce the pressure you are putting yourself and hear me openly and honestly talk about how I reduce the pressure on myself during my motherhood journey.

We live in a world where your experiences in life can depend on the colour of your skin. Our children are growing up in a world where the same racial issues are still rife that were issues decades ago. What can we, as Mothers, do to try to make headway into this? To change things for our own children? We can not change the world, but we sure as heck can make changes in our own homes to try to alter things for generations to come. Tune in to hear me talk, a white woman, totally unscripted...

This week I chat all things 'Mum Life' with the amazing Sally Branson Dalwood. For those of you who don't know Sally she is a business owner, Mother, Writer and all round politics-media-PR guru! We keep it real with our banter, our shared stories of what real motherhood looks like and we talk 'packing the birth bag' as well. It is an episode like no other, it is your access to listen to two Mums chatting about things you will want to hear about, be reassured about and have a giggle about...

The loss of a pregnancy, a baby and a child is a traumatic experience for any families going through this journey. Grief is overwhelming and consuming. In this episode I talk to the amazing Megan Hilluka, a grief coach, who works with Mothers and families after the loss of a child. Having lost her own precious daughter at 15 months she understands this painful journey to its core. Listen in to hear her advice and tips on how to walk this path and the importance of having support, putting...

Wanting to find new ways to work through the daily stresses relates to motherhood? Have anxiety building up and want to find a way to try call yourself? If you are like me, you might know nothing about how 'tapping' really works! Tune in to hear EFT coach Lauren Cooper talk about how tapping could help you!

Have you ever wondered if your birth has left you with birth trauma? Ever felt like you feel that your birth was traumatic and don't know who, how or where to reach out? Or have you known someone who has had a traumatic birth and not known how to support them? This episode is for all of you! I interview the amazing Doctor Erin Bowe who specialises in birth trauma. Tune in to hear how to define it, how to acknowldge it and how to deal with it moving forward.

Ever wondered what you should or shouldn't be eating while you are a breastfeeding mother? What foods you need for your baby's nutrition and also for your own? In this episode I chat to a certified lactation consultant, Jada Glover, who breaks down for us some of the basic info on nutrition while breastfeeding that you need to know. We talk facts and myths and make it all a little easier for you to understand as you navigate your feeding journey.

Do you want to know why I started this podcast? What are my main goals for this platform? Who do I want to help the most? I am a firm believer that new Mothers need more support, more education and more open discussions about maternal mental health. You can never really prepare yourself for what motherhood will be like and all you can do is try to find hel, support networks and resources to help guide you along your journey. Tune in today to hear my take on what I think new Mums need and...

As a new Mum you will no doubt get approached about joining your cousin, sister, friends or neighbours party plan, direct sales or MLM business. It is a given. This industry is full of mothers around the world - some loving it and making great money and some spending too much and making too little. In this episode I break it down and give you a brief insight into what you need to know before you consider joining any of them. There are some great benefits and positives about being a part...

Are you on 'lockdown' due to Covid-19? If so, tune in to hear tips on how to navigate these uncertain times and try to stay in a good headspace while you do. These uncertain times are playing havoc with peoples mental health and the lockdowns that many countries are now facing is a potential catalyst to really push some people too far. How can you prevent this and change your mindset? Take a listen to my suggestions on how to do this, what signs to look out for, why you don't need to be a...

Ever wondered how you fit it all in? I know I have and often still wonder this! In this episode I chat with Brittney Tamou. Mum to four young boys, wife of an NRL star, athlete and business owner. How does she do it? Listen in to get an insight into her tips and tricks for the juggle of day to day life and how to navigate your way through. You will also walk away realising that no matter who you are, where you are and what you have to get done - we are all just working it out and we can...

Are you worried about Covid-19 aka Coronavirus? Are you pregnant and not sure what Covid-19 means for you? Are you worried your new baby will get Covid-19 if you breastfeed? Lets be real - there is SO much info floating around that is not factual, not accurate and not from medical professionals that is scaring Mums all around the world. In this episode I break down the current research and current medical facts that we know at the moment. I talk about pregnancy and Covid-19 as well as...

When should I get back into exercise? What exercise can I do after giving birth? How do I know if my pelvic floor is ok? These are only a snapshot of the questions we chat about today in this amazing interview with the brilliant Renee & Jenna from Real Health NZ. We talk postnatal exercise and what to do and not do! These ladies are SUPER qualified and have built a brilliant business helping new Mums. Before you get right back into any kind of exercise I urge you to listen to this...

Sometimes there are things you wish you could go back and tell yourself, sometimes there are things you just need to hear right now to remind you that you are doing a wonderful job. This bite sized episode is not only a letter to myself as a first time new Mum, and all the things I wish I heard and knew back then.... but it is also a letter for all first time Mums, no matter where you are at right now. Listen in for some reassurance, encouragement and motivation to know that you are doing...

Domestic or family violence effects far too many mothers each and every year - and the statistics are getting worse not better. We all need to work together to ensure we are keeping ourselves safe, our children safe and are being the support that others need when those around us need our help to escape these situations. Listen in for an episode that opens the lines of communication surrounding this topic and touches on some of the statistics we all need to know. This episode is only part 1...

Do you plan on having everyone you know visiting you in hospital once you have your baby? Did you have a large amount of visitors when you had your bub? Trying to work out if it is ok to tell people to wait a few days before coming to see baby? All of these are questions I cover in this episode. There is no right or wrong way, but I give you my advice based on my own experience and what I have witnessed in hospitals with new mums. Take my advice or dont take my advice - that is perfectly...

You may have heard all the benefits about breastfeeding and have the best intentions to keep at it - but what do you do when it's not going as planned? Is my supply too low? Is my baby too hungry? Is my supply drying up all together? These are all questions we cover off in this amazing interview with lactation consultant Susie Prout. Tune in for tips, advice and as always, honest information regarding one of the most highly confusing areas of motherhood - breastfeeding!

When it comes to the postnatal period, one of the main things often neglected is a focus on the mental health of Mum. How do we change this and how do we work on making this more of a focus? Are you struggling and don't know where to turn? Do you want to be put in touch with people, organisations and resources to help you on your journey? This episode is just what you need to listen to. All Mums should listen in, you are guaranteed to walk away with some gold nuggets as my amazing award...

Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, you are not breastfeeding your baby. You might have had issues with supply, medical issues that ruled it out for you or just decided it was not for you. This episode is for you! Whether you need advice, tips or just support along this journey - this episode will be super helpful! Tune in to get practical tips and advice on artificial feeding and how to make this journey a little easier for you in a both the practical sense and a emotional...

Want to know some really basic info to give you a wee heads up on breastfeeding? Want to feel a bit more prepared or educated in minimal time? You are in the right place to feel a bit more knowledgeable and quickly! Tune in here to hear a quick run down on breastfeeding hormones, colostrum, benefits to Mum & bub, find out why skin to skin is so amazing and ensure you walk away with a tad more insight into why breastfeeding and breastmilk is pretty darn amazing! Instagram -...

Have you ever thought about doing something from home while on maternity leave? Ever thought that your regular day job isn't enough to excite you and make it worth being away from your babies? Ever had a fire in your belly that you needed to follow? These are all things that Keilah Sauni most definately felt and thought on her journey to building an empire as a stay at home Mum. Listen in to hear Keilah's journey on her little home business that some told her "wouldn't make money" and how...

You will no doubt have so many questions running around in your heads about all things 'motherhood'. Join me on this question and answer episode where I answer five of the questions sent through to me by selected listeners in January 2020. Find comfort in knowing others mothers are asking the same questions and that you are not alone. INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/welcometomotherhoodpodcast FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/welcometomotherhoodpodcast

Do you have postnatal depression? Do you know someone who has, or who you think has, postnatal depression? What are the things that someone with postnatal depression wishes happened to help her navigate her journey. Postnatal depression effects between 10 and 14% of women, and that is only the ones that identify it and seek help. There will be plenty more. Listen in to an honest, open and heartbreaking account of how postnatal depression effected the brilliant Estelle Keeber, a successful...

Have you heard about the baby blues? Wondering what they feel like and when it goes from the baby blues to something more serious? Do you have postnatal depression? These are questions I get asked - but not often enough. We need to open up the conversation about Postnatal Depression and maternal mental health and in this episode I break down for you some information about the two, signs and symptoms to watch out for and we do this in only 18 minutes - so there is NO reason why you cant...