Welcome to the new sub series Postpartum Pieces; short, educational episodes with qualified professionals, designed to make your postpartum journey that little bit easier... This week we talk about the Fourth Trimester, focusing on what life is really like with a newborn in the early days. I'm joined by Certified Infant Educator Meaghan Kinnear. For more information you can find Meaghan over on Instagram @the_newborn_daze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 20, 2020•21 min•Ep. 2
It's amazing all the things in life we take for granted. It isn't until you go through something or meet someone who's path is different to yours that you realise just how much. Whitney Barber has been profoundly deaf since birth and with that has experienced a great deal of ups and downs. Taking on motherhood with the loss of one of her senses was an adjustment, but no more so than any other transition period in her life. We chat about her journey, from high school to now, her daily tasks to he...
Oct 18, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to the new sub series Postpartum Pieces; short, educational episodes with qualified professionals, designed to make your postpartum journey that little bit easier... This week we talk Paediatric First Aid, focusing on burns and drowning - how to avoid it and what to do in the event of an emergency. I'm joined by qualified paramedic and Paediatric First Aid instructor Jessica Peters from Rescue Blue. You can find Jess and the Rescue Blue team at the following contact points: Instagram @re...
Oct 13, 2020•21 min•Ep. 1
It's easy to lose yourself in Motherhood. To not make time for yourself, to put yourself last, to find yourself on a whole new journey - maybe one you had no idea you needed to be on. I sit down with mum of two Courtney McCarty to discuss how motherhood has changed things for her; physically, mentally and spiritually and how she came to realise that making herself a priority was in everyone's best interest. If you want to follow more of Courtney's journey, you can find her over on Instagram @_co...
Oct 11, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 1
When it comes to embracing certain cultures, it seems like we've come a long way but are there still challenges when it comes to two different cultures coming together in marriage? Absolutely. Julia Mawande opens up about her experience as an immigrant to Australia, how her Italian background moulds with her husband's African culture and how all of these things impact her parenting journey. Highlighting that we all need to be conscious of how our mentalities can not only impact others, but also ...
Mar 29, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 9
For many modern day mamas we strive to do and have it all and our career's are no exception. A lot of mum's see working from home as the pinnacle because it allows you to both succeed in your own right whilst spending time with your children. But is it really that simple? Natty Faulks talks us through what it's really like to work from home with two small children and shares her tips, tricks and lessons she's learnt along the way. I also pick her brain as a children's entertainer to get the scoo...
Mar 22, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Sex. We all do it but do we all talk about? And when we do, are we asking those questions we really want the answers to? Probably not enough. I sit down with Naomi Hutchings, qualified sexologist, to chat about all things sex. From what happens to our sex lives during pregnancy, the transition to motherhood and when we should start opening up the conversation with our children. Proving that there is no shame is conversing about something so normal and that removing the stigma and expectations ca...
Mar 15, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 7
WARNING: This episode does touch on the topic of Suicide which may be considered sensitive content to some listeners. Please note some details of Jess' story have been excluded due to legal purposes. Jess Sermak was at a high point in her life; she had her dream job, had just travelled overseas to carry out some charity work and fell in love in a way that would fit right into a romantic novel. But her world came crashing down when she received a phone call that changed everything. Her mother had...
Mar 08, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We're lucky in today's society that we have started to normalise and be open about an array of topics that used to be considered taboo, one of which being plastic surgery. Things like botox or fillers were once well kept secrets and yet now one can pop out and have these done in their lunch break without the shame and stigma attached. But what happens when you go ahead with the decision to obtain plastic surgery and then discover that it's not quite right for you? Claudia Natasha talks openly ab...
Mar 01, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In season 1 I sat down with the lovely Mikhailla who shared her devastating story of loss; losing her newborn son Foxx within days of his birth due to Group B Strep. Fast forward to today and she has just welcomed another beautiful boy into the world but it certainly hasn't come without it's own set of challenges. She shares the details of her birth story, how they really felt about welcoming another boy and the terrifying scare they experienced when Cruz was just 4 weeks old, proving that happy...
Feb 23, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 4
The journey to motherhood is one that encompasses many emotions and challenges. It redefines who you are as a person and requires both a mental and physical shift into a whole new world and for many; one they were not prepared for. Sophie Ryan joins me to discuss how we can help mother's be compassionate with themselves during this transition and rediscover who they are and who they wish to be both as an individual and a parent. Using her background as a social worker, she discusses what tools w...
Feb 16, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 3
WARNING: This episode contains content relating to pregnancy loss and may be sensitive to some listeners. There was a moment in time where Amie Solomon appeared to have it all. She had just competed on Australia's Ninja Warrior, married the love of her life and shortly after, found out she was pregnant with a beautiful baby girl named Lola. But at 10 weeks pregnant, Amie and husband Ryan were told that their little girl was unwell and that the pregnancy was unlikely to continue. In a bid to hold...
Feb 09, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Being a mother doesn't come with a manual and there is certainly no step by step guide that talks you through how you can assist your children when your circumstances change nor does it help you with the financial ramifications of expanding your family. Laura Bentley joins me to talk openly about the evolution of her blended family and what co-parenting looks like for her eldest child Will. She touches on the reality of financial hardship which led her to create tips and tricks for budgeting and...
Feb 02, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Well it's been one hell of a season. We've covered oh so much about motherhood, life and everything in between but I feel like we've only just scratched the surface. Signing off for the year and giving you a little insight into our world with a Q&A featuring my beautiful 7 year old daughter Peyton.Don't forget to touch base with me over on Instagram @mummyrepublic for any suggestions on topics or guests that you want to listen to next season xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Dec 15, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 24
It's a question that a lot of mothers ask themselves; should I have another baby? With physical, emotional and financial implications, the answer is never easy but Jessiika Wilson opens up about her motherhood journey and the steps she took when it came time to think about expanding her family. She also talks us through what life is going to look like now she's finished having babies and the investment she wants to make back into her body with a Tummy Tuck and Breast reduction procedure; another...
Dec 08, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The world of social media is somewhat of a minefield. A few years ago the term influencer didn't exist, let alone influencer marketing. So what really goes on behind the scenes? Is it just about free stuff and getting invited to cool events?Ryan Chipperfield from Bluechip Talent lifts the lid on the world of influencing and talks candidly about working with brands and potentially turning a hobby into a business. This is a must listen for all bloggers, influencers and brands who want to know what...
Dec 04, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 22
For most of us, making the decision to have a child is a big decision and often takes a lot of planning and discussion. But for same sex couples, that decision becomes even bigger with questions like - how do we go about doing it? Where do we even start?Mark Buckley-Davidson joins me to lift the lid on same sex surrogacy and opens up about the journey he and husband Damien went on to be able to have their beautiful little girl Isabel. We talk all about the process, the cost, the challenges and t...
Dec 01, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Living in a modern day society surrounded by consumerism, it's easy to lose perspective of the things that are really important, like our health. But when you have a chronic illness, you don't get that luxury and for Emmy O'Neill it's something that impacts her everyday life. Emmy opens up about making it through kidney failure, her reliance on dialysis to keep her alive and the journey to obtaining a kidney transplant. Proving that not only are the best things in life free, they're often the th...
Nov 24, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Motherhood, pregnancy and birth are prime examples of how things don't always go to plan and sometimes that's for good reason. Nadine Muller opens up about her birth experience and let's us in on what life is really like with a premature baby, after her second son was born much earlier than expected and in a less desireable fashion. She speaks of how she has managed to turn her challenges into positives and now has an incredible drive to help other mamas work through their struggles and empower ...
Nov 17, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Sadly 1 in 3 women in Australia alone have experienced domestic violence. It's an issue that is prominent in most societies and the reality is that it doesn't discriminate. Regardless of your socio-economic status, your age, your religion, your gender; there are no boundaries when it comes to who can be impacted. Vanessa Haldane shares her story of domestic violence with her ex partner and the father of her child, which began when she was only 14 years of age. She speaks of the reality, the jour...
Nov 10, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 18
For most couples, when you choose to settle down and have a family, it's not done with the intention of separating down the track. Yet for many parents, this is a path they need to learn to quickly navigate as co-parenting is a common arrangement in today's society. Tahana Lee joins me to speak openly about separating from her son's father, how they adjusted to sharing the responsibilities of raising their child and what life looks like as a single mother. She also touches on the emotional rolle...
Nov 03, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
We live in a society that tells us as women we can and we should do it all. Be a wonderful mother, partner, friend, career woman, or in Belle Lajoie's case a CEO even. To juggle all the balls and to do it all well. But is it that simple? And if you do take on the challenge, is it still met with scrutiny?Belle talks openly about her path to success, what lead her to her role as a CEO at the ripe age of 30 and how motherhood changed not only her but also her perspective. We talk about carving out ...
Oct 27, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We're positioned to believe that motherhood is natural and that it comes easy, but the truth is that it can be quite the opposite. Even if you already have children, every pregnancy and birth is different and at times either or both of these experiences can be quite challenging. Alice Bingham opens up about the difficulties she endured with her third child Lottie both during pregnancy and through a traumatic birth; describing how both of these experiences hindered her ability to connect with her...
Oct 20, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Motherhood is busy. We all know this, we all live it. So if we don't make our health and well being a priority it's easy for it to fall to the end of our to do list and quite often, it's not something we invest our time into. Along with opening up about her journey to motherhood, personal trainer Stacey Lapira shares just how important it is to put ourselves first and how simple it can be by making some small changes that translate into big differences. So let's stop overcomplicating it and star...
Oct 05, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In the world of professional athletes, infidelity is almost considered an expectation...from an outsiders perspective that is. But what's it really like when your world is turned upside down after finding out the father of your child has been cheating on you? Kalinda Salla bears all about the events that changed her world a year ago, in an exclusive interview that delves into detail never released to the public. She speaks out about how cheating on your partner is never acceptable or something t...
Sep 29, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 13
One of my childhood dreams was to be on radio but then of course, life got in the way and I buried that hope along with my once dreams of marrying one of the Hanson brothers. However this week I got the opportunity for at least one of those things to come true and was asked to be a guest Co-Host on the Melbourne radio show Surviving Life alongside Sarah Tilleke. For those of you who missed the lunchtime airing, here's what you missed xxIf you want to hear more of Sarah and Phoebe, you can catchi...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 12
When you become a mother your world instantly revolves around a little human. In the early days in particular it can be difficult to maintain your life as it was particularly when it comes to relationships; with your partner, your family, your friends and the challenges evolve and change just as your children do. Kirsty McKenzie shares her experience after birth with her husband, her mother and her friends and talks openly about just how difficult it can be; proving more than ever that we should...
Sep 22, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 11
She's one of the OG health bloggers who has been in the public eye for years. Sharing her journey of fitness and friendships, marriage and motherhood in front of millions which has opened her up to scrutiny and constant opinions; both good and bad. But through it all Ashy Bines has allowed it to make her stronger and she has used the vulnerability of her journey to help others, something that makes it all worthwhile. We talk all about motherhood, bullying, relationships, body image and the elusi...
Sep 15, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 10
For a new mum there is nothing more amazing than holding your baby in your arms after birth. But for Mikhailla this joy was short lived as her beautiful son Foxx was rushed away by medical professionals after 5 hours where he diagnosed with a Group B Strep Sepsis and lost his fight in the world within just 3 short days. She opens up about her experience, her journey through grief and finding solace in the birth of her daughter Elle as well as the importance of being aware of this terrifying cond...
Sep 08, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 9
It's 2019 and you can pretty much enlist yourself an expert on every part of your world; a personal trainer for your fitness, a stylist for your fashion style, a nutritionist for your health but what about your life journey itself? Well, that's where life coaches come in. We sit down with Jess Schembri, an empowerment coach and speaker who delves deeper into all those questions of reflection we often have for ourselves, exploring topics such as connection and comparisons, which are essential now...
Sep 01, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 8
