Is my child Highly Sensitive? With Jacquie Ward, founder of The Brave Space
The Mother Space Podcast
Join me in today's episode where I chat with provisional psychologist, Mumma of 3 and founder of The Brave Space, Jacquie Ward. Jacquie has a special interest in Developmental Psychology and helps to support parents who have children requiring a little extra support. The work she does in supporting parents is incredible! In this episode we chat about Highly Sensitive children. Jacquie discusses: - Her own experience with raising a highly sensitive child. - Some of the telltale signs that our children may be highly sensitive. -Ways to support your highly sensitive child so that they can...
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Caesareans: Tips for an empowering birth experience and a mindful recovery
The Mother Space Podcast
In today's episode I chat about my caesarean experience and share some tips about ways to make your caesarean experience empowering, whether it is planned or unplanned. I wish I had known this information before I had my csection. I also share some tips about recovering from csections in a mindful and holistic way. Knowledge is power and so I recorded this episode in the hope that it will help women feel more empowered before, during and after the birth of their babies. Here is Lyz Evan's Maternal Assisted Caesarean birth story and more information about this type of csection:
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Miscarriage Transformed- Breaking the Taboo, with Kat Thomson
The Mother Space Podcast
Join me in today's episode where I chat with Kat Thomson, owner of Miscarriage Transformed. Kat is a mum of four: to 2 angel babies and 2 healthy Earthside children, a Mama Rising Facilitator, highschool science and biology teacher, a university tutor, ocean lover and a Miscarriage and Matrescence Activist and Guide. In this episode, we chat about Kat's experience with Miscarriage, the lack of support she received and what she truly needed to feel seen and held at this time in her life. We also discuss the deep shift that occurs when a person experiences miscarriage and the spiritual,...
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IVF, Hypnobirthing and Motherhood as a Magical Rebirth, with Dr Chelsea Todd
The Mother Space Podcast
In today's episode I chat with the delightful Dr Chelsea Todd, Author, Mama Rising™️ Facilitator, Yoga Teacher, Ceremonial Cacao Guide, and Mama to 2 divinely wild boys. Chelsea was very generous in sharing her struggles with endometriosis, infertility and her IVF journey. She speaks about the divine birth of her two boys, her use of hypnobirthing as a tool in labour and the deep shift that comes with matrescence. I am so grateful Chelsea could share her story with you, my beautiful listeners. To follow Chelsea, go to :
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Living in Alignment. The Ayurvedic Doshas and why it's important to know yours.
The Mother Space Podcast
In today's episode I share my wisdom aboout the Ayurvedic Doshas (constitutions) : Vata, Pitta and Kapha, so that you can begin to discover your dominant Dosha and live in harmony with your mind and body. I also chat about how to pacify or balance each Dosha through some simple lifestyle practices. Ayurveda is an ancient system of well-being and health, stemming from India and following Ayurvedic principles of living has been hugely beneficial to me, especially as a mother. I hope you enjoy this episode and I hope it sparks an interest within you to learn more about this amazing system of...
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Preparing for an Empowering Birth Experience with Yoga Teacher and Doula, Sarah Newling
The Mother Space Podcast
Today I chat with Pre/Postnatal Yoga Teacher and Doula, Sarah Newling, owner of Yogimama. We talk about how to have an empowering pregnancy and birth experience. Sarah shares tips on: - The role Prenatal Yoga plays in helping women prepare for birth and motherhood. -Whether we really need a birth plan and the difference between a birth plan and a birth map (I wish I had known about this when I was pregnant)! -The role of pain/ sensation in the birthing space and ways we can work with sensation rather than fear it. -The importance of the golden hour after we give birth and ways to make this...
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Navigating HG, Perinatal Depression and Anxiety. A Mother's Perspective. With PNDA Advocate Tammy Louise
The Mother Space Podcast
In today's episode I am joined by Mumma, PNDA Advocate, Inspirational Speaker and Women's Empowerment Coach, Tammy Louise from Mumma Life is Now. We chat about Tammy's experience with mental health issues and Hyperemesis Gravidarum in her pregnancy and then also her ongoing challenges with anxiety in motherhood. Tammy shares some wise words about the healing modalities that have helped her most in her motherhood and how becoming a mother during the pandemic has impacted her. Tammy is a shining example of someone who has learnt to use her anxiety as a driving motivator to make a difference in...
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Mental Health Matters in Motherhood! With Clinical Psychologist Dr Rhiarne Pronk- Scholes
The Mother Space Podcast
In this week's chat I am joined by Clinical Psychologist, Dr Rhiarne Pronk- Scholes to discuss mental health issues in motherhood and the many ways that mothers can get the support they need when times get tough. We discuss the signs to recognise when you feel your mental health may be deteriorating, what mothers truly need to be supported and where we are lacking in mother care support. We also touch on the difference between Postnatal Depression and Postnatal Depletion. Dr Rhiarne is the co- founder of The Family Well-being Hub on the Gold Coast and you can find more information on her...
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Navigating pregnancy and birth with twins, NICU experience and how to stay grounded in motherhood with Jodie Nguyen
The Mother Space Podcast
In today's episode I chat with mum of four, Jodie (Jodz) Nguyen, about her experience with a high risk (twin) pregnancy, the birth of her sons and their stay in the NICU. She shares some strategies she used to cope with having her boys seperated from her and in hospital for a significant amount of time. Jodz also discusses what life was like for her family once the boys were strong enough to come home. We chat about ways to stay grounded and positive in motherhood, even when times get hectic (which, as we all know, can be often). This woman is a powerhouse, women are simply amazing, and I know...
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Healing Menstrual Shame, Rites of Passage Healing and Cyclical Living with Wild Feminine Coach Charlotte Pointeaux
The Mother Space Podcast
Welcome back to Season 3 of the Podcast. I am so excited to bring you these important conversations. Join me in today's espisode where I chat with Wild Feminine Coach, Charlotte Pointeaux about where we went so wrong historically when it comes to honouring women and their cycles and how to reclaim our cyclical power and begin to heal menstrual shame for ourselves and generations to come. This is such a beautiful and eye-opening conversation and I truly hope you get a lot out of it. If you'd like to learn more about Charlotte, head to : Enjoy xx
info_outlineIn this episode I share my experience with early pregnancy loss in the hope to break the stigma attached to an experience that happens to so many but is so rarely spoken about.
I also chat to my amazing husband, Luke who shares his experience of parenthood after loss and how it has shaped the way he views fatherhood.
If you have experienced pregnancy loss or loss of a baby then my heart truly goes out to you.
Here are links to a few of the support networks I wish I had known about after our loss :
For miscarriage and early pregnancy loss support:
https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/
Miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death support: