Welcome to this fourth episode in the special 'Mothering' series.  In this episode I chat with erica Hargaden of Babogue.  Erica and I chat all about sleep, and it is such a refreshing and uplifting chat that definitely warmed my heart.  We chat about different myths around infant sleep, specific needs at different ages and general tips to help new parents in their sleep journey with their child.

If you enjoy this episode and find it worthwhile, do share and let us know:-)

You can find out more about Erica @babogue_sleep

Naomi**

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Welcome to this third episode in the special 'Mothering' series. In this episode, I chat with Elaine Barry.  Elaine is a chartered physiotherapist and women's health specialist.

In this chat we discuss what the pelvic floor is in our bodies, how to strengthen and heal this area during pregnancy and post birth.  How to prevent issues of prolapse or incontinence and much more.  If you are unsure of what your pelvic floor is, this is definitely a chat worth listening to.

If you enjoy this episode, do share, and you can star and review on Apple podcasts.  You can get in touch with me through instagram @naomi.sturdy and [email protected]

You can find out more about Elaine and follow her on instagram @elainebarryphysio

Enjoy listening:-)

Welcome to this second episode in the special 'Mothering' series. In this episode, I chat with Layla O' Mara.  Layla is a mum of 3, an acupuncturist, doula and provides postpartum care for new Mothers through her business Nua Nua.

In this episode, Layla and I dive into the concept of Matresence, how we can better support new mothers and how to bring more awareness to all of the needs women will have at this time.

If you enjoy this episode, do share, and you can star and review on Apple podcasts.  

You can find out more about Layla and follow her on instagram @nuanuaonline

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Welcome to this first episode in the special 'Mothering' series. In this episode, I speak with broadcaster and breastfeeding spokesperson Aoibhinn Ní Shúillebháin about the lactation supports needed for mothers, the world-wide marketing ploys from formula companies and the systemic changes that need to occur including funding and implementing the National Maternity Strategy and the National Breastfeeding Action Plan in Budget 2022.

Aoibhinn Ní Shúillebháin is hosting a webinar on November 4th 'Feeding the Future' that is free to attend and can be accessed through https://www.nwci.ie/learn/event-detail/feeding_the_future_shared_responsibility

You can find out more about Aoibhinn and follow her @aoibhinn_ni_s on Twitter

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In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting to Emer Harrington who is a Yoga teacher based in Cork.  We had a great chat about transitioning to the online medium of teaching this year, and how she has adapted and thrived with her students to give them positive and beneficial experiences.

It was great to delve into the nuts and bolts of the practicalities for many teachers this year and how to shape the experience in ways that will be of value for all.

If you are a Yoga teacher, trainee or intrigued by the process behind business ‘pivoting’ that has had to occur this year for so many, you will enjoy this chat:-)

You can find this episode and all others on www.elementsyoga.ie/heartofthematterpodcast

It was just a delight to get to chat with Cecily Milne of Yoga Detour for this episode.

Cecily is a leader and teacher with integrity and expertise and has shifted the way many individuals not only practice on their mats but how they teach too.

We dive into her feelings and processes around change, how she envisages leading change and her approaches to supporting others.  We discuss the importance of staying open, keeping a sense of curiosity, critical thinking and how you can reserve the right to change your mind-something that I feel is pertinent to our times.

I really enjoy Cecily’s teaching and her insights and I hope you enjoy listening.

You can find this episode and all others at www.elementsyoga.ie/heartofthematterpodcast

It was a joy to chat with Melissa Curtis for this episode.  She is a Dublin based Yoga teacher specialising in Yoga for women, from all stages of life and from fertility through to Menopause.

Melissa’s is also one of the founders and is the lead teacher in Ireland’s most comprehensive and highly regarded Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training at The Elbowroom, Dublin, that has seen women come from all over the country and from Europe to attend. She also runs the ‘Mum & Baby Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training,’ the ‘Wise Woman Training’ and the ‘Children’s Yoga Teacher Training’ at The Elbowroom.

We had a great chat about her Yoga journey, her experience guiding women through pregnancy and how Yoga can be of such help for women.

You can find this episode and all previous episodes on www.elementsyoga.ie

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It was a great pleasure and privilege to get to chat to Cyndi Lee for this episode.  I took some fo my Yoga training with Cyndi a number of years ago and have been inspired and guided by her method of teaching in my own style, and how I understand Yoga teachings.

Cyndi Lee is the first female Western yoga teacher to fully integrate yoga asana and Tibetan Buddhism in her practice and teaching. In 1998, she founded the OM yoga Center in NYC, which became a mecca for yogis worldwide. One of the most influential teachers in the U.S., Cyndi’s teaching work is now focussed on yoga and meditation, and the resiliency that arises when we practice these methods in a sustainable manner.

I hope you enjoy listening and you can find more details on this episode and all other episodes on www.elementsyoga.ie

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This is the first episode in a new series of the podcast for 2020 and it was just a delight to chat to Manasi.

Manasi is a Yoga teacher based in Dublin, having traveled from India, through the states, the UK and the settling in Ireland.  She has a rich experience of embracing change in her life, going through all of the up’s and down’s and maintaining an attitude of positivity and hope throughout it all.

You can find this episode and all past episodes on www.elementsyoga.ie

Enjoy,

Naomi**

Dr. Ruth Allen is an Outdoor Therapist, Psychotherapist and Counsellor based in the Uk.

In our current life adaptations with all things Corona Virus related, we chatted about how to support our mental wellbeing.

This conversation was a sweet relief from news headlines, and I feel it will provide some great insights for you the listener and how we can navigate these times.

Ruth is a wonderfully articulate and experienced therapist, and I am delighted we got to schedule this in admist these chaotic days.

The episode notes and links can be accessed on www.elemenstyoga.ie

Enjoy listening:-)