Do We Need Help?

Hello & welcome back to another week on the pod!

This week we have a chat all about finding time for yourself as a mum. We get into the nitty gritty details of this topic - the struggles, the guilt, how our partners play a role & ways we each find time for ourselves. We also share ways you guys do it too!

This topic is such a deep & broad one - so please head to our instagram (linked below) to share your thoughts on the episode, we'd love to hear it!

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Hi everyone - we'er back with another wonderful interview episode & this week it is all about matrescence.

We sat down with the wonderful Louise, from Shine Birth, to chat about the transition from woman to mother, what happens to us mentally, hormonally, biologically & all the ways it can impact us. It is such an insightful discussion, Louise shares her experiences over her 20+ year career in midwifery & as a coach.

You can find Louise here -

Instagram - @shinebirth

Website - Shine Birth

Resources mentioned -

Alexandra Sacks TED Talk

We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with us via ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ or leave us a review if you loved the pod. If you know someone in your life who would also enjoy Do We Need Help? be sure to share it with them.

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Welcome, welcome!

This week we sit down to discuss Liv's plans for the upcoming birth of her second baby. We chat about her support team, model of care, pain relief plans & all the other ins/outs of planning for birth. We hope you enjoy!

Resources mentioned -

Susanna from The Birth Suite - @thebirth.suite

We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ or leave us a review if you loved the pod. If you know someone in your life who would also enjoy Do We Need Help? - we'd love it if you shared it with them.

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Hi!

Welcome back!

This week we are joined by the wonderful Genevieve Novak to chat all things female friendships between mums & childfree women. We talk about the changes that occur when your friends have children, ways the relationship can change & how to maintain the friendships in your life through all stages.

It was such a wonderful chat - thank you, Genevieve, for sharing your experiences & thoughts with us.

Genevieve is an Australian author & you can find her/her books -

Instagram - genevieve.nvk

Website - Genevieve Novak

This episode is proudly brought to you by Broulee Massage. Whether you’re navigating pain, supporting recovery, preparing for or recovering from pregnancy, or simply carving out time to reset, Broulee Massage offers thoughtful care for every stage of life.

You can find them on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠

or here to book - ⁠⁠⁠Broulee Massage⁠⁠⁠

We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with us via ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ or leave us a review if you loved the pod. If you know someone in your life who would also enjoy Do We Need Help? be sure to share it with them.

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Hello everyone & welcome back to another episode of DWNH.

This week we sit down & chat about Carla's plans, feelings & thoughts on her upcoming second birth. She chats about things she wants to do differently, pain relief options, support team & whether she is planning a VBAC or not.

Plus, we have a little catch up at the start which is always a bit of a laugh.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Broulee Massage. Whether you’re navigating pain, supporting recovery, preparing for or recovering from pregnancy, or simply carving out time to reset, Broulee Massage offers thoughtful care for every stage of life.

You can find them on Instagram ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

or here to book - ⁠⁠Broulee Massage⁠⁠

We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with us via ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ or leave us a review if you loved the pod. If you know someone in your life who would also enjoy Do We Need Help? be sure to share it with them.

See you next week!

Hiya - welcome to our first interview episode for 2026 & what a goodie to kick us off!

This week we chat to Samantha, owner of Empower Her Physiotherapy, all about the ways a women's health physio can benefit women during pregnancy & postpartum.

Topics covered -

- What is a Women's Health Physio?

- When is the right time to see a WHP during pregnancy?

- What role does the pelvic floor play in pregnancy & birth?

- Managing pelvic pain in pregnancy

- Changes in our bodies postpartum

- Top tips for recovery in PP

Thank you so much to Sam for sharing her expertise & coming on the pod to chat. You can find her here -

Instagram - @empowerherphysio

Website - Empower Her Physio

This episode is proudly brought to you by Broulee Massage. Whether you’re navigating pain, supporting recovery, preparing for or recovering from pregnancy, or simply carving out time to reset, Broulee Massage offers thoughtful care for every stage of life.

You can find them on Instagram ⁠here⁠

or here to book - ⁠Broulee Massage⁠

We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with us via ⁠Instagram⁠ or leave us a review if you loved the pod. If you know someone in your life who would also enjoy Do We Need Help? be sure to share it with them.

See you next week!

Hello hello - we are back & excited to bring the pod to you for 2026!

This week's episode is a catch up between us, chatting all things pregnancy at present & what we have been up to over the festive period.

We also set our "word" for 2026 & the intentions behind it going into the New Year. Enjoy!

This episode is proudly brought to you by Broulee Massage. Whether you’re navigating pain, supporting recovery, preparing for or recovering from pregnancy, or simply carving out time to reset, Broulee Massage offers thoughtful care for every stage of life.

You can find them on Instagram here

or here to book - Broulee Massage

We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with us via Instagram or leave us a review if you loved the pod. If you know someone in your life who would also enjoy Do We Need Help? be sure to share it with them.

See you next week!

Ho Ho Helloooo!

We are creeping into your ears for one last time in 2025 for a little Christmas bonus episode.

This is just a bit of fun, some talk of traditions, questionable gifts & what we love about this time of year. Perfect to pop on whilst you finish your wrapping & start to dig into all the yummy food.

Thank you so much for tuning in to our first season of DWNH - we have loved bringing you episodes each week & can't wait to be back in 2026. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

You can find us on Instagram - Do We Need Help?

If you loved this or any of our episodes, leave us a review (it really helps!). And if there is someone you know who you think would also love the pod - share it with them too!

Hello & welcome to our final full length episode for 2025! We cannot believe the end of the year is here & we are closing out our first season of the podcast!

And what better way to cap off this year with a truly special chat with Susanna, a birth worker & mum of 2, on so many topics surrounding birth.

In this episode -

- Susanna shares the stories of her two births (one caesarian & one VBAC)

- Discussions of feelings post birth & processing labor

- What encouraged Susanna to shift her work into the birth space

- What services & support does she offer in her role

- Tips for preparing for labor (VBAC or not)

- Her favourite parts of supporting mums in their pregnancy & labor

You can find Susanna on Instagram here - The Birth Suite

Resources mentioned -

Spinning Babies

You can find us on Instagram here - Do We Need Help?

We hope you all enjoy the upcoming festive season & if you are in the spirit of giving, maybe you can give us a review or share this podcast with a friend ;)

Thank you for listening & your support - we will be back to regular programming in early 2026!

Liv & Carla x

Well hello, welcome back to another episode of Do We Need Help, thanks for being here!

This week we just have a little chit chat catch up, Liv has a pregnancy rant (what else is new) & then we get into some of our type A & type B... differences :)

We hope you get as many laughs out of this as we did recording it & we demand you head straight to our instagram to share yours!

You can find us on Instagram

If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review to tell us! And, if there is someone in your life you think would also love the pod -share it with them. Thank you for listening, we love you all.

Until we chat again! x