Baby Brain Podcast

On this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, we’re chatting with one of our amazing listeners who shares her experience with her son’s diagnosis of clubfoot. 

During pregnancy she was made aware that her son would have a clubfoot, and since birth she and her partner have navigated medical appointments, casts, surgeries and more to help their little bub develop and grow in order to walk.

About 1 in every 1,000 babies is diagnosed with this lifelong condition, and this Mum wanted to share her experience to make the journey easier for others. 

If you have a story you'd like to tell anonymously, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message on instagram @babybrain.podcast or via email [email protected] We will keep all of your details completely anonymous and confidential.

This week is sponsored by Il Tutto, Australia's go to brand for high-quality, stylish and functional ergonomic nursing chairs. With a range of gliders, recliners, electric recliners and rocking chairs providing parents with the support your body needs, they make your feeding journey more relaxing and enjoyable. 

To add comfort and style to your nursery or bedroom check at Il Tutto at iltutto.com.au or on instagram @iltutto and use the code babybrain20 for 20% off until November 18th.

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

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This week we’re chatting with the beautiful Elisha B who shares her experience being bullied online about the size of her pregnancy bump. We also chat about Elisha’s recent trip to Turkey for a breast lift, implants and liposuction, as well as the juggle of working multiple jobs, having three kids and being an online influencer! 

We loved this chat, it was like catching up with friends! Elisha is a mum to 2 boys and a princess, ages 3,5,7. Elisha works full time and has her side hustle of working with brands across IG and Tiktok. She’s on a new fitness journey to pour time back into herself, and shares some of her wisdom for feeling good about yourself while in the thick of it with kids. 

You can follow Elisha on Instagram or Tiktok @miss.elishab 

**Trigger warning** In the intro of this episode we discuss topics around abuse and trauma. If you’re not in the right headspace to listen, you can jump straight to the interview with Elisha which starts at the 18 minute mark. 

This week’s sponsor:

This week is sponsored by Il Tutto, Australia's go to brand for high-quality, stylish and functional ergonomic nursing chairs. With a range of gliders, recliners, electric recliners and rocking chairs providing parents with the support your body needs, they make your feeding journey more relaxing and enjoyable. The right nursing chair can truly transform the feeding experience.

Not only does Il Tutto have the best and largest range of nursing chairs they have an array of award-winning products, including the CoZee Bedside Co-Sleeper Bassinets, chests, change tables, baby cots, and bedding. Their industry-leading collection is made from premium fabrics ensuring ultimate comfort and support for parents as they embark on their feeding, bonding, and sleep journey with their little ones.

Emma has an Il Tutto nursing chair and swears by it! To add comfort and style to your nursery or bedroom check at Il Tutto at iltutto.com.au or on instagram @iltutto and use the code babybrain20 for 20% off until November 18th.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re chatting all things career development and finding your passion in work after kids! We’re interviewing the amazing Sarah Cremona, a Somatic Mentor & Life Coach for Mum's, and The Founder of ‘The Mumma Nest’. 

In this episode we discuss our own personal journeys in losing passion with work after kids, and techniques on how to decide what it is your passionate about, and how to build a career around it. 

Sarah is a mum of 3, Amazon Best Selling Author, facilitator & global award winner. Following the traumatic birth of her third child she hit rock bottom, was forced to surrender & from there realised a gap in motherhood care through self trust & empowerment. She set out on a mission to bridge that gap & rebuilt her life from the ground up through purpose & a huge vision.

To find out more about Sarah, head to the links below:

www.themummanest.com

IG: @the_mumma_nest

Free Self Care Reset for Mums (‘Time-Saving Self Care Hacks for Mums that fit seamlessly into your busy lifestyle’)

https://www.themummanest.com/selfcareformums

 

This week’s sponsor:

This week is sponsored by Mumma Etc. stylish and comfortable linen baby carriers to make motherhood that much easier! Use the code BabyBrain15 for 15% off. 

Mumma Etc.'s baby carriers are designed with years of babywearing knowledge to produce comfortable and supportive carriers (for both mum and baby). All of their carriers are made of 100% linen which is soft, natural and hard wearing. It's cool against the skin, moisture wicking, hypoallergenic and antibacterial.

Their patterns and designs are super stylish yet still minimalistic to fit seamlessly into mum's wardrobes. Mumma etc carriers can be used from newborn at 3.6kg to toddlerhood allowing baby to face both inwards and outwards with an adjustable base that adapts as your baby grows. 

We've all had those carriers that just don't sit quite right, or don't feel like they're secure enough to keep bub tight and comfortable, which is why Mumma Etc's carriers have been designed with a combination of wide shoulder straps along with a cross back style to ensure even weight distribution. This makes baby wearing so much more comfortable, supporting you to be hands free but also supporting your back while keeping your baby correctly supported too. 

Mumma Etc.'s Daily Carrier has sold out 10 times since its release last year, sparking buzz among mums for its perfect mix of clever design, comfort and style. To purchase one of their stylish, comfortable and sell out carriers head to mummaetc.com or @mumma_etc on instagram and use the code BabyBrain15 for 15% off.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re chatting with the amazing Dr Shereen Lim about oral and airway health in children! We discuss what it means if you have a ‘mouth breather’, the impact of dummies and thumb sucking on airway health, snoring in children and what this means, oral and tongue development in kids and so much more!

Dr Shereen Lim is a Perth based dentist with a post graduate diploma in dental sleep medicine from the University of Western Australia. She has been involved in the team management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea since 2011. 

Dr Lim is dedicated to promoting airway health from infancy as an alternative approach to minimize the development of these problems, and is author of the book “Breathe, Sleep, Thrive: Discover How Airway Health Can Unlock Your Child’s Greater Health, Learning and Potential.”

Her work in private practice is restricted to tongue tie management from infancy to adulthood, early interceptive orthodontics and myofunctional therapy.

To learn more about Dr Lim, head to the below link:

https://linktr.ee/drshereenlim

 

This week’s sponsor:

This week is sponsored by Mumma Etc. stylish and comfortable linen baby carriers to make motherhood that much easier! Use the code BabyBrain15 for 15% off. 

Mumma Etc.'s baby carriers are designed with years of babywearing knowledge to produce comfortable and supportive carriers (for both mum and baby). All of their carriers are made of 100% linen which is soft, natural and hard wearing. It's cool against the skin, moisture wicking, hypoallergenic and antibacterial.

Their patterns and designs are super stylish yet still minimalistic to fit seamlessly into mum's wardrobes. Mumma etc carriers can be used from newborn at 3.6kg to toddlerhood allowing baby to face both inwards and outwards with an adjustable base that adapts as your baby grows. 

We've all had those carriers that just don't sit quite right, or don't feel like they're secure enough to keep bub tight and comfortable, which is why Mumma Etc's carriers have been designed with a combination of wide shoulder straps along with a cross back style to ensure even weight distribution. This makes baby wearing so much more comfortable, supporting you to be hands free but also supporting your back while keeping your baby correctly supported too. 

Mumma Etc.'s Daily Carrier has sold out 10 times since its release last year, sparking buzz among mums for its perfect mix of clever design, comfort and style. To purchase one of their stylish, comfortable and sell out carriers head to mummaetc.com or @mumma_etc on instagram and use the code BabyBrain15 for 15% off.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re chatting all things toilet training, focussing on overnights and bed wetting! We’re talking to the lovely Bel and Alex, founders of The Independence Hub, who answer our questions on what age you should toilet train overnight, what some of the readiness signs are, and what you can do if your child is bed wetting. 

This episode has some great insights and resources on toilet training overnight, as well as toilet training tips in general! 

Belinda and Alex are two paediatric Occupational Therapists and co founders of The Independence Hub; an online platform with resources that make toilet training simple for children and their caregivers.

After seeing the benefit of personalised toilet stories when supporting hundreds of children with toileting in their clinical experience, they’ve created a platform where parents can make their child a photo-personalised e-book, animated video and visual cue cards about using the toilet, that ignites confidence and empowers independence.

To learn more about the Independence Hub, head to the links below:

Website: https://theindependencehub.com.au/

Make your child their own toilet story: https://theindependencehub.com.au/toilet-training-toolkit/

Instagram: @theindependencehub

This week's sponsor: 

This week is sponsored by Nala, our favourite undies and bras, now with the sexiest maternity bras on the market. 

Our favourite underwear brand now have breastfeeding mums covered with their new maternity bras, that will help you feel confident, comfortable and on trend whenever and wherever you need to feed your bub. 

These incredible breastfeeding bras have a wirefree design in Nala's iconic butter like fabric. 

The bras offer lift, shape, and support without the need for wires. This bra is supportive and comfortable, super easy to breastfeed in, and feels so luxurious and soft all with an affordable price tag, it's literally the tits. 

Shopping online for bras is usually mind boggling but with the Nala fit guide they take away all the confusion by showing you photos of real women's breasts so you can find a similar size and shape to yours that will help you choose your perfect fit. Absolutely genius. Nala creates high quality and durable pieces that will last you years! 

Head to wearnala.com and use the code BABYBRAIN15 for 15% off. 

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 

Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast

Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy!

This week we’re sharing an IG reel that sparked a discussion on body image. The reel shows a woman’s funeral where she’s being remembered only for how she looks. We discuss whether this kind of content is shaming women for taking care of themselves and valuing their appearance, or whether it’s a healthy reminder that body image isn’t everything. 

Hannah and Emma both had differing opinions on the reel which made this chat extra spicy! 

This week is sponsored by Nala, our favourite undies and bras, now with the sexiest maternity bras on the market. 

Nala have breastfeeding mums covered with their new maternity bras, that will help you feel sexy, confident, comfortable and on trend whenever and wherever you need to feed your bub. 

Head to wearnala.com and use the code BABYBRAIN15 for 15% off. 

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 

Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast

Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever heard of Vaginal Gymnastics or Pompoir? It’s a little known skill of being able to control the muscles of your vaginal wall to increase sexual pleasure, do some pretty amazing tricks in the bedroom, increase libido and strengthen your pelvic floor! 

This week we’re joined by the amazing Bel Dilorenzo who has written a book on Vaginal Gymnastics and has online courses, teaching you how to hone in the skill. This is such a fun and informative episode and we can’t wait to get started on our gymnastics training! 

Bel Di Lorenzo is the CEO and founder of www.Gohddess.com and the author of The Gohddess Method, a book that delves into the art of Pompoir or Vaginal Gymnastics. 

Over the years, she has empowered women worldwide by coaching them in this practice, which enhances female pleasure, boosts libido, and amplifies orgasms. Her mission is to help more women discover the transformative power of Pompoir through practical, science-backed content, and to pioneer advancements in female health research.

To order Bel’s book and find her on socials:

The Gohddess Method Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRR2FDBG

(not sure if it goes to the AU site automatically, so just in case this is the AU link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CSJ64CPH)

The Vaginal Gymnastics Online Program: https://www.gohddess.com/

Our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goh.ddess

Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gohddess

This week's sponsor: 

This week is sponsored by Nala, our favourite undies and bras, now with the sexiest maternity bras on the market. 

Our favourite underwear brand now have breastfeeding mums covered with their new maternity bras, that will help you feel confident, comfortable and on trend whenever and wherever you need to feed your bub. 

These incredible breastfeeding bras have a wirefree design in Nala's iconic butter like fabric. 

The bras offer lift, shape, and support without the need for wires. This bra is supportive and comfortable, super easy to breastfeed in, and feels so luxurious and soft all with an affordable price tag, it's literally the tits. 

Shopping online for bras is usually mind boggling but with the Nala fit guide they take away all the confusion by showing you photos of real women's breasts so you can find a similar size and shape to yours that will help you choose your perfect fit. Absolutely genius. Nala creates high quality and durable pieces that will last you years! 

Head to wearnala.com and use the code BABYBRAIN15 for 15% off. 

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 

Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast

Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, we’re chatting with one of our lovely listeners who shares her experience navigating pregnancy and birth with medical PTSD. 

This listener talks us through how she had some traumatic experiences in the medical system when she was younger, and strategies she needed to implement in order to go back into the system during her pregnancy and birth, and sadly some miscarriages prior. 

This is such a great chat to raise awareness for other women who might not be comfortable in the medical system, and how to navigate this when wanting to start a family. 

**Content warning - in this episode we discuss miscarriage**

If you have a story you'd like to tell anonymously, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message on instagram @babybrain.podcast or via email [email protected] We will keep all of your details completely anonymous and confidential.

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 

Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast

Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

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This week we’re chatting to none other than Emma’s amazing Naturopath Leah Hechtman (PhD), on what the gut microbiome is and how it can affect fertility and conception. 

In this amazingly informative episode, Leah talks us through how the gut microbiome can impact not only conception, but your children’s development during pregnancy. We talk about ways to optimise your gut microbiome and some signs to look out for that it might not be balanced. 

Dr Leah Hechtman (PhD) is a globally respected naturopathic clinician, a revered lecturer and a sought-after keynote speaker. Driven by her insatiable curiosity and a passion for the nexus of science and spirituality, Dr Hechtman (PhD) constantly endeavours to enhance her understanding of medicine. She shares her insights through lectures, events and programs. Widely recognised for her expertise, Dr Hechtman (PhD) receives numerous referrals from specialists and fertility clinics on a global scale.

To learn more about Leah, head to the links below:

www.drleahhechtman.com for courses and further information

@drleahhhechtman on social media. 

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 

Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast

Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many things on our mental plate it can feel so hard to be present with your kids! We know how beneficial it is to spend quality time with your little ones and engage with them, so this week we chat to the amazing Psychologist Johanna Badenhorst on tips for being more present with our children! 

Johanna talks about why connection is important, some signs your children might be feeling a bit disconnected, and how we can make time in our busy lives to be more present with our kids. 

Johanna Badenhorst is a Developmental Psychologist and owner of a Brisbane-based practice. With a holistic approach, she is deeply passionate about supporting women and mothers with ADHD. Johanna blends assessment, therapy, and coaching, and recently launched an innovative online program specifically for ADHD women and mothers. She also mentors practitioners, empowering them to better support ADHD clients. 

Her podcast, ADHD Her Way, launched earlier this year, features inspiring conversations with ADHD mums and discussions on parenting neurodivergent children. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Johanna’s personal journey fuels her commitment to fostering a supportive community for neurodivergent families.

To learn more about Johanna, follow the links below:

www.holisticwellnesspsychology.com.au

@holisticwellnesspsychology on Instagram

@adhdherway on Instagram, or search ‘ADHD Her Way’ on your podcast app

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