Today's episode is a deep and profound one. Joined by mom and writer Chloe Pestana who takes us through the incredible journey of her life from becoming a mom in her teen years and the sometimes rocky terrain that goes with being a young mother, she talks about her relationship with her husband, their separation and reconnection, and most of all she talks about the loss of her son Legend and how through his death she was able to find comfort in the notion of rebirthing him to a new realm and space of being where their spirits will forever be connected. She is an advocate for death and loss and uses her platform to give those struggling with grief, honest support from someone who has been through the darkest of days and found light. You can find her blog (https://chloepestana.com/home) where she writes really raw and honest words about this topic. She puts her literal heart on the page for others to find solace in. I can't thank Chloe enough for giving this gift to us today, and I truly hope you enjoy our conversation. You can also reach out to her via IG at https://www.instagram.com/chloepestana/ ~ with love, MMD xxx

This episode discusses the different ways in which you can feed your baby. Today's conversation is about breaking down barriers and removing shame when it comes to this topic. There is so much judgement and guilt that goes with this territory and it's time to shine a light - so i'm joined by 2 other moms and between the three of us we've each, breastfed, used formula only, and exclusively pumped. Each a nourishing way to feed your baby. We get super honest about each approach in the hopes that this episode can provide you with comfort in whatever path you are on as well as knowledge of the different ways you can feed. #FedIsBest - we support all methods and to my fellow moms out there if you ever need a little company, please reach out. 

Today we are joined by Lucy Slight a fellow mom from New Zealand. We talk about those very trying first few weeks and months with our little babies.  Discussing the acceptance of zero control, the fact that bonding doesn't always go as you imagined and the breakdowns that come with the territory. Lucy in particular had a really tough time with her daughter Tui and she takes us through her journey through the hard and into the joy. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel but the tunnel itself can be really dark sometimes. We want to talk about the moments that aren't so pretty and share them, so that other women out there who might be in the struggling phase can be comforted in knowing it's okay that you're feeling that way, you aren't alone, you are seen and it will get better. Love to all the wonderful mama's out - you got this. 

On this episode of Meet Me Downstairs we are joined by Mom and Holistic Nutritionist Dallas Skopeleanos. We cover off a lot of topics today! We get into some honest chats about postpartum sex , the importance of knowledge in your pelvic floor, as well as some much needed insight into the incredible benefits of nutrition on your pregnant and postpartum body. 

I'm joined by Melissa Vranjes, a women's hormone and sexual wellness advocate from New Zealand and we discuss the ins and outs of the ever changing, intimate relationship that starts with yourself. Creating a space for her to feel comforted, alive, and raw. We go into postpartum hormones, relationships, fears when it comes to intimacy, emotions, and 5 incredible tips that you can start implementing to awaken the inner erotic mother.  

Welcome to the Meet Me Downstairs podcast. We are here to chat with moms + women from all walks of life about the different dimensions to mother + womanhood. Our resounding reason for being is to make sure that we are always honouring the woman in the mother. It’s no doubt that becoming a mother is one of the greatest things in the world and most of the time we are so focused on being the best mom we can be, that sometimes we forget the woman that lives inside.

It’s so important to give that woman within the mother a space to be free. To talk about what’s going on with her, to share the struggles, and celebrate the triumphs. We are here to discuss it all with you. I will be joined by moms and experts from all over the world to give my fellow sisters a widespread landscape of motherhood and feminine existence. We will touch on everything from the physical, emotional and mental changes in your body, to reawakening intimacy with your partner and yourself. We’ll navigate together the immense identity shift that goes with becoming a mother, and everything else in-between. This is a completely comprehensive space to give women support and most of all company in the journey we call motherhood.

Not only will we have this incredible podcast for you to call a friend, but our website meetmedownstairs.com and Instagram meet.me.downstairs will be there to offer blogs, interviews, tips, and an always open messaging service to be there whenever you need us. You can also request certain episodes or topics that you want us to discuss, this is a collaboration and if there is information you can’t find out there, you better believe we will hunker down and get it to you.

There is nothing quite like the support of a mother and when we band together in light, love, and sisterhood, we can’t be stopped. Feminine power is a force to be reckoned with and I’m honoured to be able to be a part of the she wolf, mama bear pack that goes with the territory. Thank you so much for listening and following, and I can’t wait to continue to strengthen our bond episode by episode.