55 | Practical parenting support - With Sarah Bolitho @securefoundations
Release Date: 10/08/2023
74 | Chat series 2024 wrap up - With Kathryn @_motherup
Postpartum like a boss
Originally published late December 2024 - In this episode I briefly announce the recent separation of my husband and I. After publishing the episode, I reflected on emotional and logistical aspects of separating and took this episode down for a short time to sort through those things. I am now in a better place with it all, so the episode back up. If you weren't aware of the recent separation, this episode doesn't offer much detail, so if you want to know more please view my instagram posts about it @postpartumlikeaboss. Now back to the original show notes: In our last episode of 2024 my...
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73 | ADHD in motherhood - with @adhdwithjohannab
Postpartum like a boss
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Johanna Badenhorst - a therapist, coach, podcast host and mother of two who lives with ADHD. Johanna shares her journey with ADHD and the compassionate, community focused ways she supports other women and mothers who have or suspect they have ADHD. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support with Gemma today Connect with Johanna Instagram - Disclaimer Please read my prior to listening.
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72 | When your second child turns out to be quadruplets - with Natalie @kikiandthequads
Postpartum like a boss
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Natalie @kikiandthequads as she shares her unique transition to second time parenthood as the mother of quadruplets. From the complex logistics to the emotional rollercoaster of raising five children (four of whom are the same age) - Natalie gives us an authentic insight into how she's navigated each stage of quadruplet parenthood. Thank you Natalie for your time and openness, particularly for other multiples parents wanting to gain some context and solidarity for their lived experience. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support ...
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71 | How high BMI impacted my transition to parenthood - With @postpartum_with_steph
Postpartum like a boss
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Postpartum Doula and self proclaimed sweary feminist mother of two, Steph. Steph shares both the challenging and healing experiences she had navigating the medical system during pregnancy and birth as a plus size woman. We also chat about Steph's two vastly different postpartum experiences, as well as her work providing postpartum care for other women and creating offerings to improve the experiences of other high BMI women in the perinatal period. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support with Gemma today Connect with Steph ...
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70 | Navigating the property market with a young family - With Sheridan Connor
Postpartum like a boss
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by my lovely friend Sheridan to talk about how on earth young families are supposed to navigate the property market in Australia right now. Sheridan has a multifaceted background having joined the navy out of school, then studied business/ accounting only to find working for a 'big four' wasn't a career she found fulfilment in. Next throw in a personal training business, a wedding, COVID, purchasing their first (and second) property, employment in banking and having a baby - Sheridan has navigated a lot of change. In this episode Sheridan shares how...
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70 | Navigating the property market with a young family - With Sheridan Connor
Postpartum like a boss
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by my lovely friend Sheridan to talk about how on earth young families are supposed to navigate the property market in Australia right now. Sheridan has a multifaceted background having joined the navy out of school, then studied business/ accounting only to find working for a 'big four' wasn't a career she found fulfilment in. Next throw in a personal training business, a wedding, COVID, purchasing their first (and second) property, employment in banking and having a baby - Sheridan has navigated a lot of change. In this episode Sheridan shares how...
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69 | A queer parenthood journey - With Jaimie Kelton @thequeerfamilypodcast
Postpartum like a boss
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by New York based actress, producer, wife, mother of two and host of @thequeerfamilypodcast - Jaimie Kelton. Jaimie speaks about her transition to parenthood with her wife, including touching on many important aspects of family planning that are unique to queer families. As we discuss the challenges Jaimie has experienced in her journey to and within queer parenthood, we talk about the creation of her podcast and the valuable insights she has gained from her guests, who share their own experiences of queer family creation and life. ...
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68 | The importance of belonging - with @keeping_mum_
Postpartum like a boss
In this episode we are joined by Jen and Kristelle, founders of @keeping_mum_. Jen & Kristelle come from different career backgrounds but their parenting journeys and shared a love of physical fitness saw them become great friends and business partners. Jen & Kristelle discuss the surprising and challenging experiences they both had in the transition to motherhood with each of their children and how this has informed their unique approach to creating spaces for social belonging in motherhood. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - with Gemma today Connect with...
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67 | Chat series on navigating sickness and difficult parenting moments - With Kathryn @_motherup
Postpartum like a boss
In this chat series episode Kathryn and I discuss the ways we maintain our sanity navigating sickness, parenting, work and life with young kids. We also use recent personal examples of tough parenting moments to reflect on our strategies and learnings from this 'figure it out as you go' parenting gig. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - with Gemma today Connect with Kathryn - on Instagram Disclaimer Please read my prior to listening.
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66 | Because I'm not myself, you see - With @arianejbeeston
Postpartum like a boss
In this episode I am lucky enough to be joined by Ariane Beeston, author of 'Because I'm Not Myself, You See - A Memoir of Motherhood, Madness and Coming Back From the Brink'. Ariane and I discuss her story including reflecting on her time as a child protection caseworker, as a writer for Fairfax Media, as a dancer and choreographer and as a person who has experienced postpartum psychosis first-hand. Most importantly we discuss how all of these elements of Arian's life are interwoven in her recovery, the writing of her memoir and her current work for The Centre of Perinatal Excellence...
info_outlineIn this episode we are lucky to be joined by Sarah Bolitho, a Master's qualified Child & Family Play Therapist, mother of three and founder of @securefoundations. In this episode we chat about:
- Sarah's work in child protection prior to parenthood and how this interacted with her early parenting experiences
- Sarah's birth experiences, in particular her difficult first birth and subsequent challenging transition to infant parenthood
- How Sarah's study of play therapy transformed the way she interacted with parenting challenges
- Examples of parenting challenges and solutions (with things such as: intergenerational parenting behaviours, reparenting, triggers from/ how to help difficult behaviours displayed by children) Sarah provides through her @securefoundations courses and community.
- Why support for parents is key for thriving parent-child relationships, families and communities.
A big thanks to Sarah for her time and willingness to share her personal and professional experiences of successfully navigating the sometimes rocky terrain of early parenthood.
Resources:
1:1 Counselling support
– Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today
Connect with Sarah:
- Website: https://www.securefoundations.com.au/
- Instagram: @securefoundations
Trigger warnings
This episode discusses parental death, birth trauma and a raft of child protection issues such as child sexual abuse, neglect and removal.
Disclaimer
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.