Her Best Version

Part of my calling for a home birth and working one on one with a midwife through both of my pregnancies had been from listening into birth stories from friends, family and patients over the years. I tuned in and noted how these women were feeling both immediately after birth, but also months into their motherhood journey. I decided I wanted something more- to really feel heard, supported, nurtured and comfortable within my birthing and fourth trimester environment. While birth trauma is something I was fortunate enough to navigate around, I know this is not the case for 1 in 3 women. Yes, that stat is way too high. Wether its your first birth, or more, to help you and your loved ones change the story around birth and your fourth trimester experience, I invited along a calm, caring and knowledgable soul onto the podcast. Her name is Kirstie Maddocks. Kirstie is a Midwife, Doula, Life Coach and mama of two. She runs Kirstie Maddocks Motherhood Mentor, where she supports women in a variety of ways as they enter into the sacred journey of motherhood. She holds space for new mothers in her Nurturing & Mindful Mothers Groups, supports mothers throughout pregnancy and in the fourth trimester through her postnatal doula support and provides coaching and guidance for women who have experienced birthing trauma. Kirstie is passionate about providing a holistic, nurturing and evidence based approach to empower and create space for mothers to unravel and explore their new journey into motherhood with a focus on matrescence. In episode 57 of the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba podcast, Kirstie and I open up the conversation around birth trauma and how we can change the story for many women going forward. What We Cover: We explore:

>> Kirstie's why to becoming a midwife & doula.

>> Where the system has let down women through pregnancy and birth.

>> Opening up the birth trauma conversation.

>> Suggestions for where women can go who feel as though they have been impacted by birth trauma.

>> How birth trauma could be prevented.

>> How to support the transition into motherhood and the life changes that come with this.

>> Conversations to have with your partner and possibly family before baby arrives.

Plus more!

Further Information:

HOW TO OPTIMISE YOUR IRON FOR AN ENERGISED PREGNANCY: https://www.glowingmumma.com/iron

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode57

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

Recently I've been having deep conversations with like minded friends and Mumma's on how we can become more self sufficient in the short term, but how we can really create community and sustainability long term. I think the state of the world right now has been a major catalyst for looking within and asking what kind of future we truly want for ourselves, our family and the people we share this with. To get this conversation started I wanted to introduce you to someone I met years ago. He's funny, he's entertaining but most importantly he knows where his values lie and he will do what it takes to make his dreams of regenerating the land while providing for and supporting the health of his family and community, a reality. Rory Bland is a father, foodie, content creator and follower of dopamine. Over the years he's pursued his interests in many different fields, but has landed back where his heart is... in creating content - mainly around food and conscious living, in his own quirky and humorous way. He's on a mission to acquire 1000 acres in QLD to turn into a syntropic food forest and regenerative farm, to rebuild the soil on our precious earth. I chat all things health, self sufficiency, sustainability and and healing the land, with Rory I episode 56 of the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba podcast. What We Explore...

• Rory's health journey and how this has lead to inspiring others to also make health conscious choices,
• How they welcomed their baby into the world and what his Dad role has been in his conscious parenting journey.
• How the GAPS diet helped his health.
• The shocking number of years of soil health (good enough to grow food in) we have left.
• What impacts soil health, why soil regeneration is so important and what we can do to play our part to help.
• How can we be prepared with our own food supply and simple steps to becoming more self sufficient and create long term sustainability.
• Rory's big picture dream to create community, take care of the land and provide for his family at the same time.

Plus more!

Show Notes & Further Resources:

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOW NOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode-56

FREE GUIDE TO OPTIMISING YOUR VITAMIN D LEVELS: https://www.glowingmumma.com/vitd-guide

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

something we must consider when aiming for balanced hormones and prepping our body preconception is gut health. Truly, it cant be ignored.

If you're experiencing symptoms, perhaps bloating, gas, pains, food or histamine intolerance or any condition relating to inflammation in your body, this episode is for you. I invited a fellow Naturopath onto the podcast, for a fascinating digestive health chat.

Kirsten Greene has been a practicing Naturopath, Nutritionist and Western Medical Herbalist since 2008, and specialises in working with clients who have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and associated digestive issues.

Kirsten has worked in Australia, South Africa and Europe and consults with clients worldwide online. Originally from South Africa, trained and qualified in Australia, Kirsten is a practising member of Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and now calls Bali, Indonesia home.

Her primary focus is helping women heal their digestive issues so they can enjoy a loving relationship with their body and food. And for some, so that they may feel "normal", sometimes for the first time in their lives.

Having been through SIBO and suffering digestion issues herself for years, Kirsten is super passionate in this area and can relate to what her clients are going through.

SIBO free to this day, Kirsten has gone from living with an extreme fear of food due to bloating, weight gain and discomfort, to having a healthy, functioning digestive system and sound relationship with all food.

This is what Kirsten wants for all others suffering with digestive issues too, food freedom.

What's Included:

In this episode we explore…

>> What SIBO is & how the symptoms compare with other digestive issues such as Candida overgrowth.

>> Causes and contributing factors of SIBO.

>> What complications can occur if SIBO is left untreated.

>> How SIBO is connected to endometriosis.

>> The importance of testing & determining the different types of SIBO.

>> What the treatment of SIBO involves - both diet and natural medicine, including some of Kirstens fav herbs she uses in this.

Further Links & Education:

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOW NOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/sibo-guthealth

OPTIMISE YOUR VITAMIN D (FREE GUIDE): https://www.glowingmumma.com/vitd-guide

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

Do you ever feel like you're taking the road less travelled when it comes to your mothering or parenting choices?

Well I'm here to tell you you're never alone. While the choices you've made may not suit your friends or family, they align with you.

It's time to crowd out the noise, tune in with your heart and let that lead your mothering, mindfulness and parenting journey.

As I was having this beautiful conversation with fellow Mumma Anne Smith, my heart was full of love, happy tears were flowing, I had a smile on my face and was nodding the whole way through. She filled me with joy and left me feeling oh so grateful for being a Mumma.

Anne Smith from Barefoot & Thankful is a Mumma of 2 little souls and describes her motherhood journey as the love of her life with the love of her life.

Barefoot and Thankful was birthed from darkness; through uncomfortably living with depression, anxiety, eating disorders and chosen suffering. Anne's content and offerings now represent the light she chose to fight for, the freedom She longed for and the lightness, joy and ease in her new ways of chosen being.

Over the years Anne has run holistic retreats in Bali and now holds regular mindfulness meditation sessions, courses and retreats at their home studio space, the 'Med Shed' where she loves sitting and connecting in such intimate settings.

Barefoot & Thankful offerings also include her HeartArt where she writes what her heart needs to hear and knows our hearts are one.

Anne will also be soon accredited as an Aware Parenting instructor along with her one one one mentoring for mother's.

What You'll Learn:

>> Guidance to help you embrace your creativity amongst the chaotic bliss of mum life.

>> Tips for beginning a meditation practise as a busy Mumma.

>> Activities that help to calm and create mindfulness for little ones.

>> Tips for breastfeeding mums and a real chat about the beautiful side to tandem feeding.

>> The foundations of Aware Parenting and how this can help in challenging parenting moments such as tantrums.

>> Anne's most heart warming mumma moments.

Plus more!

This is episode 54 of the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba podcast.

Further Links:

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode54

THRIVING BUBBA GUIDE: https://www.glowingmumma.com/thriving-bubba

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

You only have to take a quick scroll through socials or switch the telly on for 5 minutes to be sold messages of fear, anger and divide. It really does break my heart to see, hence the reason why I stay clear of the mainstream media and consciously follow accounts on socials who bring a positive, supportive or constructive message to the table.

You want to know one of my favourites for this? You might remember him from his stint as a finalist on My Kitchen Rules, more recently as a TV presenter on House of Wellness or through his 13 bestselling cookbook creations. Yes, Luke Hines is here for an uplifting chat to bring you motivation for living a life filled with healthy movement, mindset & meals.

Luke is a also qualified functional nutritionist and personal trainer and his experience and credits include working with top celebrities and TV shows over the years.

Today Luke Hines joins me on the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba podcast.

We chatted about:

>> Lukes life previous to MKR and what lead him to create his love for living a healthy lifestyle.

>> A typical day on his plate.

>> Simple ways to bring more movement into your day, even if you cant get to the gym or exercise class.

>> His philosophy around helping people in tough times and what has personally kept him feeling positive and grateful during the recent lockdowns and restrictions.

>> Luke's favourite kitchen hacks to make eating healthy easier and FUN, including a delish recipe he shares.

>> The newest addition to his recipe book collection and why this one will make your mouth water.

Plus his all around uplifting energy that I know we could all do with right now.

Further Links:

Optimise Your Vitamin D Free Guide: https://www.glowingmumma.com/vitd-guide

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode53

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

Are you a baby Mumma, or soon-to be?

Learning what is safe and not safe when it comes to natural medicine can be overwhelming at times. Herbal teas are often a safe substitutes for stronger herbal medicine forms that may be contraindicated while pregnant and breastfeeding.

Today to help gain some clarity and practical tips for your herbal medicine journey as a Mumma, I've turned to the owner of one of my favourite herbal tea brands.

Back in my early blogging days I had a segment Called 'Monday Motivators'. Do you remember? I forgive you if you don't ;) The point of my story is that this is where I first met a fellow Naturopath and Nutritionist Kate Dalton. She had just finished her studies and was in the early days of founding her organic tea company, Mayde Tea.

I first tried the Mayde Tea Roobois Chai back when her doors first opened and I've been addicted to the range ever since. The Mayde Tea Nursing blend also played a nourishing role in my fourth trimester breast-feeding journey.

Now being a Mumma herself, I wanted to catch up on the years between our last chat and find out more about how Kate balances life as a Naturopath, Mumma and business owner and gain some herbal medicine tips along the way.

This is episode 52 of the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba podcast with Naturopath Kate Dalton.

What You'll Learn:

>> Overcoming personal challenges as a Mumma.

>> Kates main focuses with supporting her baby's growth & development and ways she is practising this?

>> How herbs can help your breastfeeding journey.

>> What breastfeeding friendly herbs to seek out to overcome feelings of being an exhausted, sleep deprived Mumma.

>> Which teas may impact your absorption of the mineral iron from your diet and ways to overcome this.

>> How soon can herbal teas be used for colicky and sleep troubled bubba's and what precautions to take for this to be safe.

>> Her top DIY herb product hacks for Mum and bub.

Plus more!

Show notes & Further Support:

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/kate-dalton

THRIVING BUBBA BABY BOOK: https://www.glowingmumma.com/thriving-bubba

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

When I say mould, what comes to mind?

I used to think mouldy food in my lunchbox was all that I should be concerned about when it came to mould upsetting my health. If only that were the case.

Fast forward to a few years into my Naturopathy work and I discovered just how detrimental mould growth in your environment (think home, car and work), can be dangerous for many areas of health. I came across speakers like Dr Sandeep Gupta at trainings and remember lecturing my friends in Darwin on what I'd learnt, but feeling grateful that I didn't live in a humid 'mouldy' environment down her in SA. Oh how naive I was again.

Yes, mould is actually an issue for everyone to be aware of, no matter where your location and you're about to find out why.

When my fellow health conscious friend and Healthy Home Consultant Sammy Moffatt began studying building biology, I naturally wanted to know everything she was learning! (You can catch up on our air quality chat here).

With her latest module being all about mould, we caught up again for another super informative podcast chat about how you can ensure a mould free environment in your home.

What We Covered:

> If all mould is bad for us.

> How mould impacts your health and why one family member may be feeling the effects of mould more than another.

> Why mould is becoming more of a problem in new buildings.

> How a mould technician can help you find the source of the mould issue.

> How to treat mould (this will surprise you!)

> What can we do around the house if there is a concern.

> If air purifiers are worth the investment.

> How you can prevent mould becoming an issue in your environment in the first place.

Plus more!

Show Notes & Further Links:

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode-51

BARKLEY EYEWER BLUE BLOCKERS: https://barkleyeyewear.com/?ref=Arm32X9TockQY (use code KASEY for a special price)

PATH TO CONSCIOUS CONCEPTION GUIDE: https://www.glowingmumma.com/PTCC

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

Are you starting to think about baby number two? Or perhaps you're already in the midst of juggling two or more little ones.

Of course, there's more to think about other than what you'll call your sweet little second addition. The logistics like budgeting & how you will physically care for another baby amongst work life. To the health choices, meal prep and giving an abundance of your love to another cherub.

Plus, the potential of reliving your most challenging parenting moments... all over again.

Today I've welcomed back Nutritionist, Naturopath & Mumma Of 2, Shelley McKenzie to have a casual but real convo about balancing mum life, living a health conscious life for her & fam, along with supporting her personal patients as a Nutritionist and Naturopath.

This is episode 50 of the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba podcast!

We chatted about...

>> What helped us personally after experiencing a miscarriage.

>> What factors we considered when it came to spacing babies.

>> What our days look like in terms of Mum life, work life and down time.

>> Tips to create this mum life / work life balance with 2.

>> Navigating bedtime.

>> Tips for getting healthy foods into little ones.

>> How to make eating healthy with a family easier and more affordable.

>> How to be an advocate for your baby when it comes to medical intervention.

Plus more!

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOW NOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/the-mumma-chat-with-shelley-mckenzie

THRIVING BUBBA ~ HOLISTIC HELTH GUIDE TO PROTECT & SUPPORT THE HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT OF YOR BABY FROM NEWBORN & BEYOND: https://www.glowingmumma.com/thriving-bubba

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

When it comes to hormone health, a huge part of regaining balance is to give your daily environment a thorough inspection. From the water you drink, products you place on your skin, quality of your living quarters and technology you expose yourself to, these practises can play a positive role or cause issues with your cycles, skin, moods, weight, energy and sooo much more.

I know it can be confusing. I remember back to my early studying days and I was dubbed a hippy when it came to what I was eating and placing on my skin... but I was still binge drinking most weekends.

Slowly but surely I cleaned up the areas of my life and I continue to make positive changes as I take on new information today.

Just this week I reached out to my friend Sammy Moffatt (remember her from the air quality episode), who is studying building biology to ask her for some hacks to help clean the air in our new caravan my hubby been busy building us.

I had noticed that toxin smell (some people refer to this as the 'new car' smell). I'm well aware of new building materials off gassing, so wanted to get that cleaned up before we begin our caravanning adventures. Yes, I'm also always learning and always improving.

So I invite you today to tune into a super fascinating chat I had with the Low Tox Life Queen herself, Alexx Stuart.

Alexx Stuart is the four times best selling author of "Low Tox Life" and the founder of the thriving online education hub by the same name, made up of several e-courses, a podcast (one of the highest ranked in the health category in Australia), recipes, articles and community action resources for an ever growing community of people wanting to be healthier and make our planet happier.

She's an educator, change agent, author, columnist, speaker and consultant at the forefront of a movement that's non-judgmental and tough on the system that got us here.

What You'll Learn:

In our chat, Alexx shares...

>> Her personal health challenges and how this lead her to begin her low tox journey.

>> How mould exposure has impacted her health and what they have done to overcome this major life hurdle.

>> An example of how someone could be exposed to toxins in their home, over just a few short hours.

>> Simple realistic recommend swaps to start with (in our control), to create a low tox life.

>> What the real factors of the foods we purchase and consume which impact our health and the environment.

>> The most important places to concentrate our energy on to improve our health and that of the planet too.

>> Her favourite detox savvy foods and an easy-to-digest detoxing smoothie recipe that'll breathe life into you, to try at home.

Plus so much more!

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode-49

OPTIMISE YOUR VITAMIN D (FREE GUIDE): https://www.glowingmumma.com/vitd-guide

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

Did you know how you take care of your body in the weeks post birth can impact your health for years to come? The way you eat, rest, sleep, bathe, move and dress are included.

With our Western society celebrating women leaving the house and bouncing back just days post birth, this traditional practise of honouring the new Mum has been lost and women are suffering.

Post partum depletion is real. Women are struggling with health issues in their weeks, months and even years after bringing their babies into the world. To help understand why this is happening, we need to revisit what these traditional cultures around the world are doing for Mums post birth. How they are they nourishing and nurturing the new Mum? And what do we need to do to support the modern Mumma of today?

Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine Carla Brion and Women's Health Massage Therapist Nadia Parisi are two Mumma's on a mission to help bring this conversation back into homes and allow women to honour and truely heal throughout this vulnerable stage of life.

Together they co-founded The Golden Month to re-shape the postpartum care in their community, for women, our daughters & their daughters to come. Today they will help share their wisdom with you in episode 48 of the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba podcast.

In this episode we explored...

>> How the transition and experience from pregnancy, birth to motherhood can impact a woman's short and long term health.

>> The healing role traditional healing practises have on a new Mum post birth. >> Why cold foods, drinks & practises (yep even padsicles) are not recommended post birth from a traditional Chinese and Ayuvedic Medicine perspective. >> What Chinese medicine herbs and foods are particularly healing for a new mum post birth.

>> Top (positive) tips for a new Mum. Plus so much more!

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PATH TO GLOWING MUMMA ONLINE PROGRAM: https://www.glowingmumma.com/ptgm-waitlist

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode-48

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath