Mom Body Soul Podcast

You've had the baby, but the only time you want to head to the bedroom is to catch some much needed Zzzs. Yup. It's normal. But if it's so "normal" then why aren't we having more conversations about how to help our relationships thrive during this all important transition into parenthood. 

Well, we did! And it was a good one. Excuse our overexcitement for this chat, but we loved speaking to Relationship and Sex Coach Valentina Tudose on getting that spark back. And guess where it starts? With self love (and maybe a bit of prenatal preparation too!). 

If you'd like to connect with Valentina you can find her on Insta @therealqueenmaker or visit her page https://happyeverafter.asia/.

Thank you for supporting MBS! We love it when you like, rate, review, share and keep the conversation going! Lindsay & Ziggy x

 In our very first repeat guest chat, we welcome Doctor Tess Browne back to MBS to get real about mom guilt. What is it, is is different from shame, do all parents feel it, and most importantly, how do we manage it?

Dr. Tess also shares her personal strategies for
checking in and creating healthy boundaries that will give you more headspace for that number one person in your life. You!

For more helpful resources and to sign up for a copy of her “Mom Guilt Workbook”, head to www.drtessbrowne.com or check out her instagram, @drtessbrowne.  Is there something you’d like to learn more about? Reach out at [email protected]. We’re always here to connect. Lindsay & Ziggy x

When Sonalie Figueiras (founder of Green Queen) went looking for answers about her health, she didn't expect to find them in her refrigerator. But the realization that the food we eat has a huge impact on our health stirred this serial entrepreneur into research mode and ultimately the creation of Green Queen Media, Hong Kong's award-winning online magazine & global impact media platform.

We talk consumption, low waste living, raising plant based children and managing motherhood with multiple business. You'll understand why Green Queen's motto is 'We Inform. We Inspire. We Empower' when you listen to this weeks' superpowered episode with Sonalie. 

For more on Green Queen, sign up for their newsletter at www.greenqueen.com.hk or check out their Insta @greenqueenhk.

Like today's episode? The best way to support our podcast is to rate, like, review or share with someone you think might enjoy this episode! Let us know what you think at [email protected]. Lindsay & Ziggy x

Lucy Hill started experience chronic back pain in her forties and although she knew her body was trying to tell her something, what she discovered was far from expected.  Her quest to heal her back pain lead her to uncover something far deeper, the trauma she'd buried from being given up for adoption.  

Lucy takes us on a journey from childhood, through discovering she had TMS (Tension Myoneuro Symptom), all the way to finding her birth mother. It's an emotional ride, but an inspiring one too. 

Much like many of the topics we delve into on MBS, it comes down to education, support and open conversations.  Here's a list of the resources from this episode:

Dr John Sarno's work detailed here
 https://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/John_E._Sarno,_MD
 and patient experiences found at www.thankyoudrsarno.org 

Lucy's Psychologist , a former colleague of Dr Sarno, www.francessommeranderson.com 

Adopted Families of Hong Kong 
https://afhk.org.hk

Questions for us or our guests? Drop us a line at [email protected]. Lindsay & Ziggy x

Finding herself to be both a tampon mule and ashamed to be discovered as one, Olivia Cotes-James, founder and CEO of LUÜNA Naturals, went on a journey that led her to discover what it really is we put inside our bodies each month. 

Tampons, taboos, education and empowerment. If you have a monthly cycle, then you won't want to miss this week's episode. Olivia's purpose driven passion for plastic-free periods will inspire you, as it did us. 

If your interested in your very own subscription to LUÜNA Naturals, head to www.luuna-naturals.com to order your personalized period pack. Use code ZIGGYLUUNA for 15% off at check out. You can also find them on Instagram @luuna.naturals or now in selected Watson's across Hong Kong.

Do you have a burning question for the MBS team? Or a topic you'd love to hear more about? Hit us up at [email protected].  We'd love to hear from you! Lindsay & Ziggy x

A home birth in the UK and a hospital birth in Hong Kong has certainly given Molly Grenham experience to draw on in her role as a Doula. But it was having a breech baby that sparked a desire to be a bigger part of her birth process, which led her to the sometimes controversial, but incredibly powerful practice of Placenta Encapsulation. 

What don't we talk about in this episode? Tips for birthing alone during covid, how to positively navigate unexpected twists and turns in birth, how a Doula is different from a midwife, why you might want a Doula for your birth, and more on this week's episode!

You can find Molly and her services at www.mothernurturehk.com.

Have a story to share? If you'd like to be featured on MBS, head to our Instagram, click the link in bio and fill out our guest form.  We can't wait to hear from you! Lindsay & Ziggy x

Breast might be best for you or it might not. But the bottom line that Liz Thomas, journalist by day, breastfeeding campaigner by night, so perfectly shares with us is that there's room to support everyone in their journeys. For her, that began with a tricky start after her first pre-term labour, and the realization that both education and normalisation of breastfeeding was lacking in our otherwise cosmopolitan city, including the much needed support for breastfeeding moms returning to the workforce.  Hong Kong is home to Liz and her campaign #ittasteslikelove, which provides support, education and equality for breastfeeding mothers, as well as a list of locations you can feed your baby safe in the knowledge you won't be shamed, and maybe even get a free cookie! 

To find out more about breastfeeding support and Liz's amazing campaign, head to 
 www.ittasteslikelove.org or check out their Instagram @ittasteslikelove.

Season two is heating up! On the list for 2021 is sex after baby, the menstrual cycle, doulas and so much more! If there's something or someone you'd love to hear more about, hit us up at [email protected]. Lindsay & Ziggy x

We have come full circle! MBS started the season off with Lindsay's real and raw story of loss and healing, and we're closing Season 1 with Lindsay's birth story. 

As a prenatal yoga instructor and soon-to-be hypnobirthing teacher Lindsay felt an enormous amount of pressure to have a certain kind of birth, but why? And for who? Find out how she navigated her way through a birth that wasn't the one she dreamt of, but still the one she was a positive part of. 

That is it for Season One of the MBS! A huge and heartfelt thanks for our listeners this year. Your support and encouragement has meant everything to us in this unique year. We'll be back in the New Year with more stories to share and more connections to be made. Reach out to us at [email protected] in the meantime if you'd like to be featured on MBS.  Until next year, this is Mom Body Soul! Lindsay & Ziggy x

Our darling Co-host Ziggy is known on Instagram for her straight talking and honest look at motherhood, and today's episode is no different. We get into her second pregnancy, why she loved her "big" belly,  preparing her first born to be a big brother and having a C-section she wasn't expecting.  Most importantly, Ziggy shares how she and her birth partner advocated for themselves and their baby, and why you should too. 

For real mama Inspo, you can find Ziggy on Instagram @zigfitmama. She's also the latest addition to the incredible team of pre & postnatal specialists @jdwomenshealth. 

Questions for us? A story to tell? We're taking applications for Season 2 of MBS. Connect with at [email protected]

Creator and host of podcast Mom's Special Too, Anika talks us through her birth story and getting the diagnosis of Mosaic Down Syndrome for her daughter just after her birth.  Navigating different needs, schooling, therapies, leaning on faith and hopes for our babies all in this week's episode.  We find out why being met with curiosity rather than apologies is one of the many things we can do to support our special needs families. 

Head to the link in bio on Anika's Instagram @momsspecialtoo to find her newly launched, incredible podcast on iTunes, Spotify and more!

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