We’ve all been through that phase where your baby suddenly decides 5am is wake up time. So why does this happen and what can we do about it?? Send help!! This week we’re chatting to the amazing and hilarious Amy Wallace, an internationally certified sleep consultant, Founder of Little Dreamers and co-founder of Beyond Sleep School. In this episode we cover: what early rising is, why does early rising happen, what factors can lead to early rising, how to break the habit and tips for a good night’...
Mar 11, 2024•52 min
WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking about the controversial song “one of your girls” by the Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp. Em recently heard this played in the top 50 which sparked our curiosity on what kind of impact sexualised music and content is having on our kids. In this episode we discuss how mainstream media has become so sexualised, what we think is appro...
Mar 06, 2024•18 min
Welcome to the fourth trimester diaries! We’re just a couple of months late, but who has the time to talk about the fourth trimester while they’re in it? In this episode Emma talks us through how her fourth trimester has been with Casey. We discuss feeding, sleep, routines, adjusting to having two kids, mental health and what’s been the most useful ways others have supported her during this time. Sending lots of love and coffee to anyone else in this season of their life right now! If you want t...
Mar 04, 2024•33 min
On this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, we chat with one of our British listeners about her experience having her partner removed from her birth due to covid. We discuss how this impacted her birth experience as a whole, after having her support person abruptly removed mid way through her induction, and how terrible this was for her partner after doing birth preparation courses then having to watch on his phone from home while his son was born. If you have a story you'd like to tell an...
Feb 28, 2024•27 min
Choosing your baby’s name can be a daunting process, and tricky if you can’t find something both parents agree on! So what are some helpful tips on how to find that perfect name for your beautiful little one? We’ve got all the answers and more in this week’s episode with the amazing Michelle Casey! Michelle is a naming consultant, Mum of three, and the Founder of Grow Little Wildflower. Through her business Michelle helps everyday Mama's from around the world choose the most perfect forever name...
Feb 26, 2024•52 min
Welcome to our first episode in the WTAF series! Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! What better way to launch our new series than to gasbag about our own recent controversy - Hannah’s reel on her food bill! For anyone who didn’t see the reel, Hannah shared what she spends on food per week (which is wild lets be honest) and the post got LOTS of feedback, went a little bit viral and started attracting some aggre...
Feb 21, 2024•26 min
This is one incredible story! This week we’re chatting to the beautiful Gen about her hidden pregnancy (also known as a cryptic pregnancy). Gen talks us through her journey of discovering she was pregnant at 32 weeks, then after a series of unexpected events giving birth to her beautiful baby boy only a few days later. Gen is a 32 year old Mama, primary school teacher, and beach enthusiast who loves to be around her friends and family. Gen shares her journey of coming to terms with the unexpecte...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 26 min
In this week’s episode we’re discussing all things baby milestones, and how we can incorporate purposeful play to help our children reach their physical milestones. We’re chatting with the amazing Dr Emily and Dr Matt from Kin Active Kids, who have joined us all the way from Texas! We discuss what the major baby milestones are, what age range we can expect our kids to meet these, what kind of activities we can focus on to help with their development and what to do if you’re worried! To learn mor...
Feb 12, 2024•40 min
This week we’re chatting to the amazing Steph O’Brien on her experience of pregnancy and birthing in a plus size body. Steph shares with us the challenges she faced in the medical system due to her BMI, and her journey advocating for herself to have the type of birth she wanted. This is such a beautiful chat and an insight into what birthing can be like for women who are plus size, and what we can do to support them in achieving their birth outcomes. Steph is a Postpartum Doula living and workin...
Feb 05, 2024•49 min
For all those parents that want their babies close but also need to get sh!t done, this episode is for you! It’s no secret we’re both HUGE fans of baby wearing, but we wanted to dive a bit deeper into the benefits baby wearing provides to you and your baby, as well as the safety considerations when you pop bub into a carrier. This week we’re chatting to the amazing Brooke Maree, all about how to baby wear like a boss! Brooke is one of Australia's leading Babywearing Educators helping parents and...
Jan 29, 2024•41 min
We’re back baby! And our first ep of the year is a SPICY one! Tune in to find out about our holidays, why Hannah had the worst Christmas ever, sleep deprivation, pregnancy kinks, getting walked in on for the first time, sexy cooking influencers and so much more! We’re so excited to be back in your ears, and thank you, as always for being a part of our village. Happy new year everyone!! If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybr...
Jan 22, 2024•44 min
We've added a sneaky bonus episode before we sign off for the year and this is one you don't want to miss! Confused about the ep name? Tune in for all the goss! We're chatting all things tummy tucks and might be sharing some personal experiences along the way. And this is actually our last episode of the year so happy holidays everyone, WE LOVE YOU!!! If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodca...
Dec 20, 2023•48 min
Oh my goodness how is it already the end of 2023? Where did that year go!?!? For our final episode of 2023 it's just us chatting all about the year that was. We go through our peak and pit of the year, what our Christmas plans are and what our favorite episodes of 2023 were! A HUGE thank you to every one of our beautiful listeners. We're feeling so lucky to be able to share this podcast with you and grow our community together. You're the reason we do this and we really hope you've gotten some g...
Dec 18, 2023•33 min
This week we're chatting about the huge transition of becoming a parent, and how this can impact your mental health and sense of self. We have Psychologist Sahra O'Doherty on the podcast to talk about the feeling of losing your identity after having children, why this is so common and some tools and tips to work through this stage. In this episode we also chat about perinatal mental health in general and the huge pressures put on parents which can easily lead to needing support for our mental he...
Dec 11, 2023•50 min
How do you know which daycare is the right fit for your family? What kind of questions should you be asking on a daycare tour? What age should we be putting our babies on waitlists? And how do we cope with the separation anxiety? You might be finding yourself asking all the questions as you start to transition your little ones into daycare, and this week's episode has got you covered with everything you need to know about starting daycare and setting up a smooth transition! In this episode we're...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Do you remember losing your first pet as a kid, or a grandparent, or maybe someone closer? Death and grief can be a very uncomfortable topic, and even as adults we can often struggle to wrap our head around these conversations. How we speak to our children about death can have a huge impact on their frame of mind, and their grieving process. In this week's episode, we're joined by the incredible Carly Dober, a Psychologist and a Director at the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporate...
Nov 27, 2023•46 min
This week we're joined by the lovely Lisa Quinney, a counsellor and expat. Lisa joins us to chat about the challenges of parenting away from your support network, and her tips to develop strong connections within a new community when you have children. This is an amazing chat that would be very relevant to anyone living away from their family, or parents who feel like they could use a bit more support. We also chat about our "inner critic" and tools you can use to lower the volume on intrusive t...
Nov 20, 2023•50 min
On this week's episode of Confessions, we have our first Dad guest! We're chatting with one of our Dad listeners about his experience navigating divorce and life as a single dad. We discuss the challenges modern day Dad's are faced with, and the loss of identity that this Dad experienced after the birth of his Daughter. We also chat about this Dad's experience moving interstate, then separating from his partner and working out amicable arrangements in the best interest of their daughter. This Da...
Nov 15, 2023•31 min
We've got a very special episode this week where Em has the chance to interview her own midwife and friend, Ange McClelland! Ange is a privately practicing midwife who took care of Emma throughout her pregnancy and birth experience. Ange is a privately practicing midwife and childbirth educator who is particularly passionate about continuity of care and combining traditional birthing wisdom with contemporary childbirth knowledge. In this chat, Ange explains what a private midwife is, the benefit...
Nov 13, 2023•56 min
In this week's episode we're joined by the amazing and hilarious Ali Round to chat all things fitness in pregnancy and postpartum! If you're feeling like you want to get back into exercise after having a baby but don't know where to start, this is the episode for you! Ali takes us through some gentle and safe exercises to start off with, and shares her tips for all stages of postpartum. We also chat about what exercise is safe during pregnancy. Ali is a female transformation coach specialising i...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 9 min
If you have babies or young kids, chances are you have something from Snuggle Hunny in your house! This amazing small business is owned and run by Julie Mathers, who joins us on the podcast this week to chat about her tips for running a small business, and how she and her Husband have grown and developed the well known brand Snuggle Hunny! Julie also shares her parenting journey of birthing her boys in her 40's, and finding out her son had down syndrome during pregnancy. Julie founded Flora &...
Oct 30, 2023•50 min
You might already be in the big transition to school, or maybe it seems like years away, but regardless of age, this amazing episode with Hermione Chettle from House of Speech will give you all the info you need to make sure your child's speech is on the right track. Speech and language development is a big factor in socialising at school as well as learning. The tips Hermione shares in this episode are useful for kids of all ages, to understand what level is appropriate, and any red flags to lo...
Oct 23, 2023•43 min
Help! I have a fussy eater!! We've all been there, and know how frustrating it can be when you spend hours cooking, only for your kids to throw their food on the floor or flat out refuse to eat it. Not to mention the stress of meeting their nutritional requirements when they refuse to eat. In this week's episode we're joined by Paediatric Dietician, Nutritionist, and Founder of Nourishing Bubs - Olivia Bates! After years of babysitting while completing her dietetics degree, Liv realised the chal...
Oct 16, 2023•41 min
In this week's episode we're talking all things postnatal depletion with the amazing Shelley Mckenzie! Shelley is a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Mum. During our chat Shelley shares her own personal health and wellness journey with us, as well as her experience juggling work, life, health and nutrition with three young babies. Shelley's journey began when she 24 years old and experienced a sudden health storm within her body. She was diagnosed with a condition called Hashimotos, an autoimmune dis...
Oct 09, 2023•53 min
Strap yourselves in because this is one hell of a birth story!! We recently welcomed the newest member of our Baby Brain team, the gorgeous Casey Mytka. A HUGE congratulations to Emma, Matt and Blake on Casey's arrival, we all love her so much already! In this week's episode Emma talks us through the weeks prior to labour, being in early labour, her birth itself and her postpartum experience so far. We're not giving anything away, but in classic Emma fashion there's a few plot twists and a beaut...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Uh oh, the pull out method didn't work! In this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions we're chatting with a listener about her accidental pregnancy. This Mum was a one and done mother, and had to convince her partner to have one child. They had a bit of a shock when they recently found out they were pregnant with a second! In this episode we chat about the tricky decision of whether to continue with the pregnancy, and having to tell friends and family you're pregnant again after being open ab...
Sep 27, 2023•33 min
In this week's episode we're chatting all about VBACs! A VBAC is a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean, and we have the incredible Doctor Lionel Steinberg on with us who is a Melbourne OB and Gynaecologist. Dr Lionel has delivered over 15,000 babies and provides women-centred care, facilitating birth options that the mother desires. Dr Lionel is well known for delivering VBAC births, natural breech babies and twins vaginally. In this episode Dr Lionel tells us what a VBAC is, who would be eligible, th...
Sep 25, 2023•49 min
Hello and welcome to the much anticipated third trimester diaries!! In this episode we're sharing little snippets we've recorded over the course of Emma's third trimester updating us on how she's been feeling, all the birth prep that's been going on and so much more! We discuss iron infusions, reflux, all those super uncomfortable aches that come along with being heavily pregnant. We also talk about Emma's journey with her private midwife and what she's doing to prepare for a home birth. We disc...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min
We often talk about the physical benefits of certain nutrients, but what about their impact on our mental health? Can we tailor our diet to include foods that nourish us, and make us more happy and energetic? The answer is of course, yes! This week we're chatting to the amazing Rachel Hazlett, Mum and Dietitian to share tips and easy meal and snack ideas for foods that will boost your mood! Rachel is proud Mum of two and a specialist Women’s Dietitian with additional Certifications in Fertility ...
Sep 11, 2023•49 min
Have you ever considered surrogacy, been interested in being a surrogate, or just curious about how the whole process works? This week we're chatting to the incredible Sarah Jefford about all things surrogacy! Sarah Jefford OAM is a surrogacy and donor conception lawyer and lives in Melbourne with her partner and two children. Sarah was an IVF mum and later became an egg donor and a surrogate, delivering a baby for two dads in 2018. Sarah produces the Australian Surrogacy Podcast , and has writt...
Sep 04, 2023•51 min
