Consider this episode a little SOS for those moments of overwhelm which come OFTEN as a parent. It's the simplest reminder you'll ever hear - but perhaps the most profound. 'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's ...
Nov 16, 2022•6 min•Season 3Ep. 22
With a background in PR and marketing, Janika has been telling stories for decades. The birth of her second child was both traumatic, and transformative - forcing her and her husband to reassess everything, and choose a different kind of life. She now uses this experience to help others harness the power of their own stories as a catalyst for positive change. I hope you're as inspired by Janika's story as I was, and use it as a starting point to start asking yourselves the right questions about ...
Nov 07, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 21
If you're anything like me, you're going to have at least one moment today where you doubt yourself and your ability as a parent. 'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :) x as...
Nov 01, 2022•4 min•Season 3Ep. 20
If you missed Season 2 Episode 3 with Dr. Shefali - or even if you just listened to it and forgot what we discussed, here's an AMAZING little snippet that has really changed the way I think about how I parent. The idea that our children are born full of joy and wonder, already whole and complete is something we inherently know to be true...so why do we try so hard to improve them? Is it more about US? Eek! Enjoy this Friday quickie x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 28, 2022•6 min•Season 3Ep. 19
“ Being human is not hard because you're doing it wrong it's hard because you're doing it right . You will never change the fact that being human is hard, so you must change your idea that it was every supposed to be easy.” - Glennon Doyle 'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked i...
Oct 25, 2022•4 min•Season 3Ep. 18
I still can't believe we've been parents for an entire year, but here we are. In this episode I am joined by my partner in crime and parenthood, Adrian. We answer your (fantastic) questions about our experience over the past year and get honest about some of the tougher moments. I also cry 13 times which will be absolutely unsurprising to anybody that knows me. From sleep to sex to self doubt, it's a roller coaster so strap in baby! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 24, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Missed my chat with my amazing naturopath Hayley Stockbridge? Here's one of my favourite bits. A deep dive into why so many women (myself included) find themselves experiencing a whole new level of exhaustion around 6-9 months post partum. Hear the entire chat in Season 3 Episode 11. x ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2022•7 min•Season 3Ep. 16
'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :) x ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 19, 2022•5 min•Season 3Ep. 15
'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :) x ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2022•5 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In episode 11 we chatted to paediatrician, author, academic and the man behind the world-famous 'snoo' smart sleeper, Dr. Harvey Karp. Haven't got time to listen to the whole chat? Well here's a cheeky little snippet that I found super interesting. Something to keep in your back pocket in case of emergencies! Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2022•7 min•Season 3Ep. 13
'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :) x ash The full poem I mention in the episode reads as follows: The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a ne...
Oct 12, 2022•4 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Yes...this is the dude who invented the Snoo. He's also a paediatrician with over 40 years experience, a grandfather, author and...pretty fun dude! Today's chat with Dr Harvey Karp touches on so many important topics - perhaps most importantly the unique challenges we face as parents in 2022. There are also some fantastic tips for dealing with toddler meltdowns, which will no doubt come in handy for me soon. I loved Dr Karp's refreshing, relaxed and honest approach, and to be honest so much of w...
Oct 03, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Keira Rumble is the founder of Krumbled Foods and Habitual Beauty - two incredible brands that focus on health and wellness. On the surface, it may seem that life has been an absolute dream for this incredible entrepreneur, but in this chat you'll discover that her road to motherhood was one that included many disappointments. The happy ending happened in 2021 when she welcomed her beautiful baby Hunter earthside, and in this chat we discuss the kind of attitude it took to make her dream of moth...
Sep 05, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Everyone's favourite Bachelor (am I allowed to say that?) Matty J joins us today to talk all things DAD LIFE, and what life looks like with his girl gang! From baby tantrums, to daycare dramas, to crying during sad commercials...it's all in there. It's always a pleasure hearing a Dad perspective on this poddy, and Matty brings his with honesty, vulnerability and a cheeky laugh as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 04, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 9
"Deciding, based on an awful diagnoses, whether to continue with a pregnancy and bring a baby into the world to suffer, or not to continue with your pregnancy doesn't feel like a choice, It feels like the worst decision you will ever have to make." At a routine scan during her first pregnancy, Meagan and her partner experienced what we all fear most in that moment. All was not well, and they would need to come back to see a doctor. What transpired over coming days and weeks was the reality that ...
Aug 01, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 8
We all know that 'mum tired' is in its own league of tired. But at what point do we need to stop and decide to do something about it? How long are we expected to exist like zombies? These are the questions I brought to my naturopath Hayley Stockbridge when I well and truly hit a wall at around 7 months post partum. She shared some amazing insights as to what's actually going on in my body, and some helpful tips about what I could do to get back on track. She's kindly agreed to join us this week ...
Jul 13, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 7
While everyone loves to talk about sex...not many people are talking about how much it changes during pregnancy and post partum. This is a VERY honest chat between three mates (and new mamas) about the S word. Are we doing it? Are we enjoying it? How is it different? Big love to Abi and Violet for opening up and being so honest! Content warning: Adult themes (obvi) and a fair bit of swearing (I'm working on it) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 12, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Like many good things in life - this episode was never planned. In fact we were supposed to talk about something completely different...but the universe had other things in mind. Fresh off a child (and husband) free holiday, Emma shares her insights on why sometimes we need to prioritise time away...and why the negative self talk stops so many of us Mamas from even THINKING about it! Follow Emma on the socials here . Big love xc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 03, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 5
We welcome back Emma Vosti this week for another pump and dump. This time it's all about ROYALTY, and how one cheeky toddler on a balcony made millions of mothers around the world feel a little bit better about themselves. The discussion also touches on obvious double standards in the way other members of the family (*cough* Meghan) are treated, as well as the true royals of my heart - the Kardashians. ENJOY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 11, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 4
I welcome back the gang - Abi and Violet - as we all discuss how we're navigating the decision to head back to work. The excitement, the dread, and most importantly...the GUILT. Enjoy this episode in all its messy, hilarious, honest and vulnerable glory! Big love to this week's sponsor CARS24. Skip the dealership, and get a quality used car online with CARS24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 06, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 3
While some photographers are snapping high octane gigs, weddings, or perhaps sunsets...Bel Litchfield from 'The First Hello' is often hiding in the corner of a delivery suite, like a fly on the wall, capturing the moment women pass through the magical threshold into motherhood. It was my pleasure to chat to Bel about her somewhat non-traditional, but altogether magical job . They say it takes a village to raise a child...well it certainly takes one to birth a child. In this series I'll be speaki...
Jun 03, 2022•12 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Eliza Hull is a musician, podcast host and mama of two. She is also editor of the new book 'We've Got This', an anthology of stories by disabled parents, in which she tells her own story. All of these parents identify as Deaf, disabled or chronically ill and their stories are varied, moving and inspiring. In this chat we talk about Eliza's own journey to parenthood - the lack of support she received when starting her journey to motherhood, and how she's navigated life since. I highly recommend y...
May 30, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Today’s guest is my Lebanese sister from another mister - media personality, diversity advocate, author and mother of two Antoinette Lattouf. She is also the co founder Media Diversity Australia - a not for profit organisation working towards increasing cultural and linguistic diversity in the media. If that's not impressive ENOUGH, she's just released her first book 'How To Lose Friends and Influence White People'. It’s my pleasure to have her on to talk about her own experiences as a Lebanese ...
May 26, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In the kind of scenario you'd only see in a movie, I met Mini in a nail salon. Her chain of brow bars Ottoman3 had well and truly taken off, and I was so impressed by her tenacity and focus. This single mama was working her butt off to build the life of her dreams, and empower her female staff alongside her. Then COVID hit, and her resolve was well and truly put to the test. In this conversation you'll hear about the moment Mini knew she'd be parenting her daughter Skylar alone (much earlier tha...
May 20, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In this affirming, hilarious chat we go one on one with entrepreneur, TV presenter, former Miss Australia and mama of two Rachael Finch. This chat covers everything from falling in love at first sight, to her battles with self image, to building a life that's built on a foundation of authenticity. We talk about the kind of Mum she wants to be, and the kind of relationships she wants to have with her kids. You can follow Rachael on instagram here ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
May 16, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This month, mother of three Hilary Duff fronted Women's Health mag in the USA - tanned, chic and very nude. Here in Oz - a very pregnant Tiff Hall did the same (but...in activewear) Channel 7 sports journalist (and mama to one year old Jack) Emma Vosti joins me this week for a deep dive on how these covers made us both feel as new mums. So can a magazine cover actually make us feel empowered as women (and mothers)? Spoiler alert...we think it might! You can read the Hilary Duff spread in Women's...
May 13, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This episode is all about the S word....SLEEP! If you've ever had a kid you'll know how much of your life is defined by how much a) your baby is sleeping and b) how much you're sleeping as a result. Not only does it define those early days - but it's a source of so much stress and comparison among parents. In this episode I call in the besties for a deep dive on our own experiences with sleep during our first year of parenthood - plus we chat to sleep consultant Kristy Griffiths (aka The Sleep T...
May 10, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 19
When I hear British singer songwriter Tom Grennan on the radio - his songs always make me smile. His upbeat pop anthem 'A Little Bit Of Love' served as a gorgeous antidote to a year of bad news and lockdowns, and it was such a pleasure to get to know more about this Bedford born footballer turned pop star! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 09, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Today's guest is Ben James - better known as Carla from Bankstown. Internet sensation and best friend to Gladys Berijiklian. In this chat we not only hear about the birth of this iconic character, but more importantly the journey that Ben took in order to the confidence to loudly and proudly be himself. If you've ever felt like the odd one out, or had to battle others' misconceptions (or downright cruelty) then let Ben's story be an inspiration to you! Make sure you follow Carla on insta here ! ...
May 02, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Hannah Vasicek founded her jewellery brand Francesca at Tasmania's Salamanca markets as a teenager. These days she's pulling 8 figure revenue, employing over 60 women and has donated over one million dollars to Aussie charities. Pretty impressive, huh? On top of that she's mama to 2 year old Vienna who faced her own challenges with amniotic band syndrome, and is about to welcome baby number two! This woman is ALL heart, ALL smarts, and ALL fun. I love love love her and was so inspired by her att...
Apr 21, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 16
