Medicine Mother

I have loved and followed the journey of YCL for years now, but only recently discovered the founder and creative director, Fabienne, on social media. I quickly learned she is a fellow Taurus, I can just pick them! But I also learned that Fabienne’s journey to motherhood was a complicated one.


I got in touch right away, and I couldn’t be happier to be sharing her story with you today. 


From not wanting to be a mother, to discovering her nurturing side and knowing motherhood would be part of her path, then discovering that conception would be a little different for her and her partner. Fabienne shares with openness and vulnerability, and I know that her story will bring validation to those on their conception path.

Fabienne is the creative director and founder of YCL Jewels. She began working in aged care as a nurse when she was 15 and went on to study a Bachelor of Nursing at ACU in Brisbane after Highschool. In 2013 she left her stable career & university degree (just two subjects short of graduating) to pursue her love for jewellery making full time. Fabienne is entirely self-taught in jewellery design and has no formal training in jewellery making or business. 

Fabienne has dedicated herself to building a beautiful and intentional brand with YCL now exporting to over 100 countries globally, with main international export countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, & Germany. 

At the time of recording, Fab is 36 weeks pregnant. 

In this episode we talk about… 

• How Fab didn’t want to be a mother, and what changed that
• How her pregnancy has been, and why the night be we recorded she was thrown off
• How Fab’s plans for birth have changed at this point, and how she is working through that
• Her journey with IVF, including egg collection, hormones, embryo’s, failed transfers and eventually pregnancy - and everything in between
• How she plans to spend her postpartum period 

And so much more. 

I know you’re going to love Fabienne and her story! Be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a 5star review in apple podcasts.

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Back in episode 48 I spoke with Braydan when she shared her heartbreaking story of loss at 11 weeks pregnant while on holiday with her family. 

In this episode we fill in the gaps in the story, and Braydan shares that at the time of recording she is 30 weeks pregnant with their little miracle babe. 

Pregnancy after loss is like nothing else, it’s such a mish-mash of emotions, and truly requires a day by day approach, which Braydan echo’s so beautifully throughout this episode. 

If you are looking for a story of hope and commitment, and a light at the end of the conception tunnel, this episode will be it. 

Braydan is self aware, raw, generous in what she shares and a vision for those of us who are still on this journey. 

In this episode we spoke about… 

• Preparing to try and conceive again after loss
• Braydan and Ryan’s conception journey after loss back in 2019 
• How Expand Align Conceive supported her to navigate conception again
• Testing and the decision to explore fertility treatment
• Lockdown and the impact on trying to conceive
• Support, and unsupportive comments
• How the news of conception surprised them after two years since their loss
• Navigating the first trimester after loss
• How she has supported herself throughout pregnancy
• Braydan’s plans for birth and postpartum

And so much more. 

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Connie Chapman is a Life Coach, Writer, Podcast Host and Speaker, helping big-hearted women discover a new way of living; one that is guided by their hearts, fuelled by their intuition, and filled with love.

She is here to guide you on the journey of turning inwards; of coming back into connection with yourself and discovering the power, wholeness and love that exists within you.

As you peel back all of the old layers of fear, limitation, lack and struggle, Connie believes you will be able to step fully into your authentic self and start creating a life that you love.

Connie played a pivotal role in my healing before Flynn was conceived, and I’m incredibly happy to have her here on the show today sharing a topic that she is so experienced on, manifestation. What I love about Connie's approach is how anchored it is in our feminine essence, how calm my nervous system feels, and the gentleness in moving through all of the ups and downs of the process.

In this episode we cover…

+ What the gorgeous Taurus energy is calling her to right now, and how she’s anchoring into self care
+ A high level look at Connie’s approach to manifestation and how it differs from what we have been taught, and how many of us approach the practice
+ What happens when fear gets a hold of our manifestation practice and how to come back to alignment
+ The role of self kindness and self care in manifestation
+ How our fears can bring us closer to our manifestation
+ What to do when the manifestation is taking longer to appear than we would like ie Extended conception
+ The energetic difference in calling in a baby, vs other manifestations, and the mindset shifts that may support you with that
+ Where to start with this practice, or how to change course now

Plus so much more.

There is so much gold to be taken from this episode, I recommend listening with a pen and paper to take notes!

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Natalie Rolland is a mother and wife based on the Gold Coast, and owner of Altered Sense.


I discovered Nat online when she was about halfway through her pregnancy, and quickly learned that she had a challenging experience to get to that point. I always find it so refreshing when I see women share their truth with such kindness, vulnerability and strength. 


In this episode Nat and I discuss her experience of fairly straight forward conception x3, followed by three miscarriages, back to back. She talks about her mindset at that time, and how much she was pushing for answers when her Doctor wasn’t offering much. 


Nat and her husband came back with a DQAlpha match, and with the help of Dr Kee Ong (the same Fertility Doctor that has been supporting us) she went onto an immune protocol, and into a medicated IUI cycle. 


In this episode we talk about that experience, Nat’s less than favourable pregnancy symptoms, and how that affected her view of pregnancy, and her incredible birth story. Spoiler alert - her hubby didn’t make it!

Nat is open, strong and resilient, and I truly admire her ability to move through all that she has in such a short amount of time. She really is a special soul to carry such a lightness about her, after all that she has been through. 

This episode is a must listen, I cannot wait to hear what you think!

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I was recently speaking about my deepening understanding of the South and North Nodes in our personal astrology chart on Instagram, and it opened up an incredible conversation. These two parts of our chart have so much to reveal to us about our lessons and direction on earth. I have heard of them referred to as ‘our karma and our dharma’. 

As I have been going deeper into my own North and South Nodes, and what I am learning about myself through them, I naturally wanted to speak with someone on the topic who has a deeper understanding of what they are here to teach us. 

I knew Tiffany was the person to help us with this! 

Tiffany Victoria is an Astrologer, Cosmic Channel & Conscious mother of 4. She specializes in Cosmic Timing, Vibrational Mastery and assisting with Soul Awakening, and in this week's episode we unpack parenting and life in this new earth. And you may remember her from Episode 70.

We covered a lot in this episode… 

• Our personal North and South Nodes, and what they are here to teach us
• How we can see our nodes in our own chart
• How our south node can lead us closer to our north node
• Examples from my chart to help you understand what you could learn from yours
• The energy of the collective, and what is happening right now that will be influencing how you are showing up for life
• What this current eclipse season is here to teach/reveal to us, and how we can use that energy for our personal growth
• The Taurus New Moon on 1st May and the Scorpio Full Moon on 16th May, and what you need to know!
  
  

Plus so much more. 

This episode is timely and a must listen for anyone wanting to grow and expand in 2022 with intention, and the support of the stars!

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Hello! And a big welcome back. It’s been a while between episodes! 

If you have been following along on social media you will know that my husband Michael and I, decided to engage a fertility specialist late 2021 with the intention of starting treatment in 2022. 

I have been sharing our experience on Instagram  up until the end of our second unsuccessful cycle, and my intention to take a month off, but had left it at that. 

In today's episode I fill you in on my time off and a few of the key highlights, as well as our third IUI cycle, and of course, the result. 

I have always wanted to be open and honest about our journey, and I know that what I share in this episode will land on your loving heart, and I thank you for that. 

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I also wanted to mention that I am back into a regular recording schedule, so you can expect to now hear from me weekly on a Friday. Subscribing to the podcast on your favorite platform is the easiest way to never miss an episode - and girl do I have some goodies on their way for you! 

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Today’s episode is something different to what we’ve had before. Our guest is a past client of mine whose story I am really excited to share with you. 

Hayley Williamson is a photographer, and a single mother by choice to her beautiful daughter Neve who was born in august this year. Back in 2018 Hayley was diagnosed with estrogen dominance which led her down a path of balancing hormones and lifestyle. During those 12 months she had also spoken with a GP and gynecologist regarding her AMH levels and had started exploring the process of freezing her eggs. 

Hayley hadn’t been in a serious relationship for 10 years and after mourning the realisation that she didn't have a partner or that ideal family that we’re ‘meant to have’ she made the decision to do it alone. She didn't want to wait any longer for the possibility of meeting the right person with the added pressure that she knew she wanted to have kids. So she made a plan, and when covid hit she had to re-evaluate what it is she wanted from her life and then made an appointment quite quickly to speak with her fatality specialist. After a lot of consideration and honoring what felt like the best situation for her body, Hayley chose to do an unmedicated IUI cycle with an anonymous sperm donor from the US. 

In this episode we talk about...

• Hayleys experience of deciding to go down this path and what it looked like for her 
• What Hayley's conception experience was like
• Hayley’s desire for motherhood and how that progressed over her adult years
• Hayley’s journey into motherhood and the choice to use a donor
• How Hayley supported herself after losses
• Navigating postpartum as a solo mother

I loved this conversation, and the opportunity to share this beautiful story with you. I trust it will inspire you as it has me to sink deeper into what I truly desire in this life. 

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Alex has worked in primary schools for the last 10 years as both a classroom teacher and Behaviour Advisory Teacher where she was trained in coaching both parents and teachers in behaviour management strategies. It was through this training, some extensive research and becoming a mum herself (Abel 3 yrs and Ari 9 months) that she decided to start offering Parenting Coaching to parents with children school age and younger. This age is the biggest leap in development and if we can help children with these behaviours before they start school, we can maximise their social emotional learning outcomes as well as academic outcomes.

I was so excited to have this conversation with Alex because I know how beautifully simple and supportive her approach is. While we don’t yet have another babe on the way, it’s something we hope for in the near future, and I learned a lot that I will be able to implement when the time comes. 

Whether you are introducing a second, third or fourth child (and beyond) this is a must listen for parents wanting to emotionally support their older child/children with the change in family dynamic that begins in pregnancy. 

Alex is educated and practical in her approach and she completely inspired me to observe Flynn’s behaviour in a new light. 

In this episode we talk about … 

• The biggest challenges families go through when they go from one to two children
• What behavioural changes are normal in your older child/children when a baby is introduced and how to support your older child with them 
• What to look out for in pregnancy, and how you can prepare your older child for the babies arrival
• Why your old child may act out when baby arrives
• What to do if your older child hits or is rough with the baby
• How role play can support your child and why you should support it
• How to entertain the older child while you feed baby
• Why creating a photo book can be incredibly helpful 
• How  your older child's needs may vary when baby is introduced, depending on their age

This episode is so practical, and I know you’re going to walk away with so many tips to support your family with your exciting new addition!

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Kelle Howard is an interior designer, creative director, stylist, speaker and mentor that somehow still has time for daily meditation. She has consciously created a business and life she once dreamed of, including a six-figure interior design empire; a large and loyal social media following; Bajo el Sol, her globally recognised home; a series of brand partnerships and collaborations; a digital course, Behind The Brand; and a 12-week Soul-Led Mastermind. Just to name a few. Kelle is guided by intuition and feeling, infusing her relaxed personality and coastal, luxe style into each and every project.

I met Kelle for the first time in person a few years back in an airport and it truly seems like a lifetime ago. It’s incredible how quickly things can shift when we drop into alignment, which has absolutely been the case for both of us. 

Over the past few years Kelle has returned to her Interior Design work after putting it on hold while she had babies, and if you follow her online you will know she has landed back in her zone with a bang!

In this episode we talk about… 

+ How Kelle came to work as an interior designer
+ How her multi passionate soul is continuously offering her new ways of doing life, and how she embraces it 
+ How Kelle nurtures herself amongst work and motherhood
+ What she has learned about herself over the past 9 years, and how that is reflected back to her through her work 
+ Why she likes to involve her children in her business, and how she does this
+ Why Kelle doesn’t like to share much about her challenges publicly 
+ Kelle’s thoughts on starting a business and following your passion after having children 
+ What growth has looked like for Kelle, and her tips for staying in your own lane
+ How and why we need to make our home a sanctuary
+ How what you feel right now is influencing your future
And so much more! 

I loved this conversation, and the opportunity to go a little deeper into Kelle’s journey. Even though we have known each other for many years now, there is something special about truly taking the time to hear your friends' stories. What privilege to have her with us on the show. 

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Heanney is a women's wellness and habit coach living on the Gold Coast, Australia. She is also a loved-up wife and dedicated mama. Heanney is passionate about sharing the power of weaving conscious habits and rituals into our every day, and her tried-and-tested method has empowered women to create a life they truly love.

Through one-on-one coaching, group coaching programs and her podcast Conscious Collective, Heanney guides women all over the world on how to release guilt and fear, transform our relationship with ourselves and overcome the limiting beliefs that hold us back from feeling worthy of creating and living our very best life, every day.

In this episode Heanney shares her biggest struggles of adult life and the beautiful gifts that have come of them. We talk about everything from eating disorders to moving across the world in a pandemic. Heaney is open, intuitive and generous is what she shares, and as a dear friend of mine (and fellow human design manifestor) I am so grateful that she has shared her story with us, so that you too can see the magic of her journey and appreciate her wisdom. 

In this episode we cover… 

• How Heanney got into the work she does 
• Heanneys experience with eating disorder and how she healed
• Why she studied to become a health coach and where that has lead her
• What a keto diet did/didn’t do for Heanney’s health
• Why her first pregnancy felt like a graduation
• How becoming a mother shifted her
• What her fourth trimester looked like back at home in Hong Kong and why Heanney chose to adopt a confinement period, a part of traditional Chinese Medicine in the postpartum period 
• The mindset that Heanney used to carry her through her fourth trimester with her first born
• What conscious habits are and how Heanney embraces them 
• Moving to Australia from Hong Kong in 2021 with her husband and toddler
• Heanney's advice if you’re moving to the other side of the world or away from your village 
• Establishing then laying habits for change
• What her second pregnancy has been like and how she is preparing for postpartum under very different circumstances to her first birth

And so much more! 

This conversation is beautiful and layered, a well overdue catch up with a dear friend of mine on the ups and downs of life, and how with the right focus, we always come out the other side.

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