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The idea of a life in L.A. sounds glamorous and exciting and although it definitely has its benefits, as life changes with new babies and new priorities, sometimes we just need to be closer to home. 

In this episode of everymum the podcast season 2, sponsored by WaterWipes, we welcome Swedish mum of two Sofie Larsson Skehan back to Ireland, we hear all about why she and her husband TV Host and Cook, Donal Skehan decided that now was the right time to leave L.A., their race to pack up their life and get across the world before the pandemic closed our skies and how as life changes she refocused on what’s important to her to confidently raise her two boys. 

We talk about how there is no picture perfect parenting, how brand new people can just appear into your life and become your go-to best friends at 3am, how she learned to adapt to parenting solo when Donal would travel for work and how although routine is needed, sometimes learning to let go and be more open and relaxed allows more fun and adventure in. 

And we couldn’t talk to Sofie without of course talk about weaning and food and how she is introducing her boys to love delicious healthy taste experiences – while letting them explore and create one hell of a mess.

This episode and all episodes in season 2 are kindly supported by Waterwipes.

As creators of the worlds purest baby wipes, containing only two ingredients, 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract, WaterWipes are purer than cotton wool and water. They contain no artificial fragrance, soap, silicones or colours, and they cleanse and instantly hydrate sensitive, newborn and premature babies skin. 96% of midwives consider WaterWipes to be the purest baby wipe* and in fact they are the only baby wipe approved by Skin Health Alliance, Allergy UK and have the National Eczema Association of America’s seal of acceptance.

Together WaterWipes and everymum we are committed to changing the conversation for parents – by helping take those first steps towards greater confidence and support throughout those early days for you and every mum.

Subscribe now to join our everymum community of 220,000 mums in Ireland to receive your FREE GIFT BAG and a whole lot of support. 

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Do you dream of a big family or simply want to hear supportive advice on motherhood from a woman who is raising 6 kids and glowing with happiness, appreciation & me time? 

In this episode of everymum the podcast season 2, sponsored by WaterWipes, we have the joy of talking to Nicola Baldrick @mammyof_six  a Donegal mum of five daughters and the most mothered little boy Shaun Óg about her journey to six, juggling different personalities, losing her own parents and how much her village of support lights her up.

Nicola makes it look easy while speaking the truth and leaves you with every confidence that when you are kinder to yourself your happiness as a woman and mother has no bounds. 

This episode and all episodes in season 2 are kindly supported by Waterwipes.

As creators of the worlds purest baby wipes, containing only two ingredients, 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract, WaterWipes are purer than cotton wool and water. They contain no artificial fragrance, soap, silicones or colours, and they cleanse and instantly hydrate sensitive, newborn and premature babies skin. 96% of midwives consider WaterWipes to be the purest baby wipe* and in fact they are the only baby wipe approved by Skin Health Alliance, Allergy UK and have the National Eczema Association of America’s seal of acceptance.

Together WaterWipes and everymum we are committed to changing the conversation for parents – by helping take those first steps towards greater confidence and support throughout those early days for you and every mum.

Subscribe now to join our everymum community of 220,000 mums in Ireland to receive your FREE GIFT BAG and a whole lot of support. 

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In this episode of everymum the podcast season 2, sponsored by WaterWipes, I sit down and talk to Pharmacist and co-creator of Soul Space Miriam Hussey about how her approach to mind body and soul integrated wellness is essential for every mum. 

In today’s world of non-stop activity, Soul Space recognises that our health is being challenged like never before and through her work as an Integrative Health and wellness coach, Yoga and Meditation facilitator, Miriam is leading the way in preventive healthcare and lifestyle as medicine. 

Here she shares how she applies her knowledge to her own life as a new mum having given birth just 8 weeks ago, how she now knows how quickly as mothers we can forget about our needs and become depleted of energy and how when our minds are ease we are best able to prevent disease. 

Miriam shares her gamechanger techniques to help us all reframe every situation and reset our stress levels so that we can be calmer, more centred and grounded mums. 

But most importantly of all, we talk about how our health is not just physical and mental – but that the biggest pillar for our health and wellness today is our SOUL health. 

You see, it’s only when our souls are nourished can we really feel fulfilled, full of joy, at peace and ready to elevate ourselves to being the best version of ourselves. 

If after listening this is something that you want more support with, follow Miriam on Instagram for her powerful Soul Moments or explore if her Soul Space Elevate program is for you. 

This episode and all episodes in season 2 are kindly supported by Waterwipes.

As creators of the worlds purest baby wipes, containing only two ingredients, 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract, WaterWipes are purer than cotton wool and water. They contain no artificial fragrance, soap, silicones or colours, and they cleanse and instantly hydrate sensitive, newborn and premature babies skin. 96% of midwives consider WaterWipes to be the purest baby wipe* and in fact they are the only baby wipe approved by Skin Health Alliance, Allergy UK and have the National Eczema Association of America’s seal of acceptance.

Together WaterWipes and everymum we are committed to changing the conversation for parents – by helping take those first steps towards greater confidence and support throughout those early days for you and every mum.

Subscribe now to join our everymum community of 220,000 mums in Ireland to receive your FREE GIFT BAG and a whole lot of support.

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In this episode of everymum the podcast, mum of 3 under 3 Lisa Murrin aka @the_health_balance shares how finding her health balance has energised her both physically and mentally. 

Lisa welcomed twin boys into the world in 2017 and knew from day one how important it was to her wellbeing to prioritise her own health balance so that she could give all she had to raising her two little boys.

But, like so many of us, post natal depression caught up with Lisa.

Here we talk about the signs and symptoms, how she found her way out, deciding to have another baby while still battling PND, the impact of hormonal shifts, breastfeeding, routine and how controlling her day as much as she can is a strength she leans upon.

The link between our emotional and our physical health is far stronger than food and exercise alone. 

And following therapy for her anxiety Lisa confronted the real root of her fears, the tragic loss of her baby brother to cot death while she was just 2 years old. Every moment in our lives forms who we are today and here Lisa so kindly shares this experience with us so that we can all begin to talk openly about the root of our own emotional health challenges.

The last few months have taken their toll on all of us, but learning to surrender to the unknown has given Lisa a new freedom to enjoy her boys. As the co-founder of Eathos and Director of Operations at With Taste, her life has more pressures than ever and anxiety will always be a part of who she is, but through balance it can be used to propel her drive and success instead of holding her back. 

This episode and all episodes in season 2 are kindly supported by Waterwipes.

As creators of the worlds purest baby wipes, containing only two ingredients, 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract, WaterWipes are purer than cotton wool and water. They contain no artificial fragrance, soap, silicones or colours, and they cleanse and instantly hydrate sensitive, newborn and premature babies skin. 96% of midwives consider WaterWipes to be the purest baby wipe* and in fact they are the only baby wipe approved by Skin Health Alliance, Allergy UK and have the National Eczema Association of America’s seal of acceptance.

Together WaterWipes and everymum we are committed to changing the conversation for parents – by helping take those first steps towards greater confidence and support throughout those early days for you and every mum.

Subscribe now to join our everymum community of 220,000 mums in Ireland to receive your FREE GIFT BAG and a whole lot of support.

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In this episode of everymum the podcast season 2, sponsored by WaterWipes, we have a much needed honest conversation about Raising our children without Racism with Santis O’Garro @thecaribbeandub

Born in Montserrat, Santis moved to Ireland when she was a young child in the 90’s with her family. and realised that this country saw her skin colour as something different, and for some, it was an invitation for racist abuse.

Now in her 30’s and raising 2 children as a single parent in Dublin, she is a role model of strength, courage, compassion and empowerment as she speaks openly about the value of raising our kids in a world without racism, about how she took control over her life and her happiness, about how she addressed her mental health challenges and her financial security by becoming Debt-Free.

Santis’s honest experience is essential listening. Ending discrimination starts in our homes, and in the intentions, actions and beliefs of parents. Our children are watching and so at everymum we are committed to doing our best to listen, to educate ourselves, to share more diverse experiences of motherhood and to raise without racism. 

For more inspiration and connecting with Santis follow her here

This episode and all episodes in season 2 are kindly supported by Waterwipes.

As creators of the worlds purest baby wipes, containing only two ingredients, 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract, WaterWipes are purer than cotton wool and water. They contain no artificial fragrance, soap, silicones or colours, and they cleanse and instantly hydrate sensitive, newborn and premature babies skin. 96% of midwives consider WaterWipes to be the purest baby wipe* and in fact they are the only baby wipe approved by Skin Health Alliance, Allergy UK and have the National Eczema Association of America’s seal of acceptance.

Together WaterWipes and everymum we are committed to changing the conversation for parents – by helping take those first steps towards greater confidence and support throughout those early days for you and every mum.

Subscribe now to join our community of 220,000 mums in Ireland to receive your FREE GIFT BAG and a whole lot of support.

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In our second episode of season 2 sponsored by WaterWipes we have an incredible conversation with Dr. Clodagh Campbell, The Wellness Psychologist all about our minding our minds as mums. 

Dr. Clodagh is a mum of 1 and expecting her second child later this year and in this episode talks to us from her perspective as a mum who has struggled with hyperemesis, mum guilt, anxiety and self doubt but also as a psychologist with powerful advice for every mum’s mind. 

As a pregnant woman during Covid we talked about how her anxiety can rise, especially as scans and big appointments draw closer, how her intense hyperemesis took her mind to dark places but 2nd time around she has built a stronger support system to help her and how motherhood can be a trigger for a lifetime of mental health challenges to resurface and why psychology, counselling or simply talking can benefit each and every one of us. 

We are incredibly grateful to be able to share this episode with you and believe that these conversations are vital for us now more than ever. 

Our minds are no doubt challenged by everything that’s going on in motherhood, and heightened even more in 2020, but this episode can hopefully begin a journey towards better wellbeing for you and for every mum.

For more support from Dr. Clodagh Campbell, find her on Instagram here

This episode and all episodes in season 2 are kindly supported by Waterwipes.

As creators of the worlds purest baby wipes, containing only two ingredients, 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract, WaterWipes are purer than cotton wool and water. They contain no artificial fragrance, soap, silicones or colours, and they cleanse and instantly hydrate sensitive, newborn and premature babies skin. 96% of midwives consider WaterWipes to be the purest baby wipe* and in fact they are the only baby wipe approved by Skin Health Alliance, Allergy UK and have the National Eczema Association of America’s seal of acceptance.

Together WaterWipes and everymum we are committed to changing the conversation for parents – by helping take those first steps towards greater confidence and support throughout those early days for you and every mum.

Subscribe now to join our community of 220,000 mums in Ireland to receive your FREE GIFT BAG and a whole lot of support.

Join everymum on Instagram and Facebook.

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In this first episode of Season 2 sponsored by Waterwipes we talk honestly with the beautiful and kind style blogger, cardiac psychologist and mum of 2 girls, Martina Reynolds or Martina’s Mark as her followers will know her.

Baby Tilly (Matilda) was born just 3 weeks ago at the height of the pandemic and Martina shares her experience in the labour ward, before during and after her partner could be with her.

She has brilliant tips and advice for everymum expecting a baby soon and some wise words about how she is planning on making the very most of postpartum and her maternity leave.

We are so grateful to be able to share her experience with you in this episode and hope that it makes you excited for the day you meet your baby.

This episode and all episodes in season 2 are kindly supported by Waterwipes.

As creators of the worlds purest baby wipes, containing only two ingredients, 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract, WaterWipes are purer than cotton wool and water. They contain no artificial fragrance, soap, silicones or colours, and they cleanse and instantly hydrate sensitive, newborn and premature babies skin. 96% of midwives consider WaterWipes to be the purest baby wipe* and in fact they are the only baby wipe approved by Skin Health Alliance, Allergy UK and have the National Eczema Association of America’s seal of acceptance.

Together WaterWipes and everymum we are committed to changing the conversation for parents – by helping take those first steps towards greater confidence and support throughout those early days for you and every mum.

Subscribe now to join our community of 220,000 mums in Ireland to receive your FREE GIFT BAG and a whole lot of support.

xxx

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There are many many routes to motherhood – and every single one is magical.

In this episode, we are joined by author, nutritional therapist, model and new mum Rosanna Davison to talk about her incredible route to motherhood. With kindness she takes us through her story from that first pregnancy to sadly 14 miscarriages, the years of staying positive while trying to find a solution, the really hard decision to not carry her baby but to pursue surrogacy instead - to that moment, where she cut the cord and took baby Sophia into her arms.

Rosanna’s story is heartbreaking and beautiful in equal measure. Her resilience, courage and strength is honestly mind-blowing.

And hearing her personal and honest story, you can’t help but believe that becoming a mother is simply magical. 

We hope you enjoy this episode, find some reassurance in this happy ending and have a very wonderful and very Happy Mother's Day. These are strange days but we are in this together. 

#everymumtogether 

This episode is kindly supported by WaterWipes

To learn more about your fertility and surrogacy, visit the dedicated content on everymum.ie https://www.everymum.ie/getting-pregnant/fertility/

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As a Mum of 2 and another on the way, Dr. Laura Lenihan knows the anxieties and everyday concerns we go through as parents – but as a GP she has knowledge, information and insight into what we all need to know.

In this episode we talk about how she balances her own anxieties as a mum knowing the risks and things that can wrong and how she is helping parents through her Instagram and website Dr Laura GP from antenatal info to the corona virus, contraceptive options to bringing your babies temperature down – she is giving everymum access to key information so we can feel more empowered and follow the right medical advice.

With only a few months left until baby No3 we talk about being outnumbered, her pregnancy wellbeing, skincare for tired eyes and balancing medicine and motherhood.

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everymum the podcast is proudly supported by WaterWipes

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In Ireland 1 in 6 couples will experience some form of fertility challenge – with secondary infertility accounting for 60 percent of this. So you see, if you are trying to conceive and it’s not happening, please know that you’re not alone. 

This February on everymum we are putting our focus on caring for our fertility – physically, mentally and emotionally – because it matters so much and we believe that if we know more, talk more we can all support each other more.

If you’ve been trying for 12 months and are under 35 or trying for 6 months and over 35 it’s a really good idea to start thinking about getting some answers – even if it just means you can feel some reassurance. We know that you might feel scared or intimidated, but really the best place to start is by talking to your GP. So we asked Dr. Deirdre Lundy a GP specialising in Women’s Health for over 30 years to join us on this week’s special fertility matters episode.

Originally from the US Deirdre attended UCD medical school and never went back.

She has worked for all the family planning clinics around Dublin, for the Irish College of General Practitioners in the Women’s Health department, is a member of the “Ask the “Experts” panel for GPBuddy and started and continues to works in the GP gynaecology clinics in the Rotunda, Coombe and National Maternity Hospitals. A regular guest on Elaine on Virgin Media One and part of the team at the Bray Women’s Clinic, Dr. Deirdre knows what we all need to know about our bodies and our fertility and here she shares this information with us all so that we can feel less in the dark– because our fertility matters.

In this episode we learn

• Why a GP can be the best starting place
• The simple blood tests that can tell you a lot – Day 21 Progesterone, FSH, LH, AMH
• Why it’s so important to test our partners fertility
• The impact undiagnosed STI’s are having on our fertility
• How IVF works and when couples should take this big step
• Fertility success abroad
• And why couples shouldn’t wait and worry but to take that first move and talk about their fertility to a Dr and to the people who love them.

This episode is kindly supported by WaterWipes

To learn more about your fertility matters, visit the dedicated content on everymum.ie https://www.everymum.ie/getting-pregnant/fertility/

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