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In today's episode we chat to Jordyn from Your Birth Project and the podcast, Kiwi Birth Tales about creating your best pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. Jordyn has spoken to hundreds of women about their experience and from that has created the ultimate hypnobirthing course to help empower and inform women but without the woo woo. If you or someone you know is preparing to give birth or even if you want a chance to reflect on your own birth experience this episode is a must-listen!

Episode breakdown

What is hypnobirthing and how does it work?

Why did you create Your Birth Project?

What is covered in the course? 

Is it suitable for all births?

what is the golden hour?

Best ways for us to incorporate our partner?

Main tips for those preparing to give birth?

Interventions - how can we know when to trust our intuition? 

Inductions and what to expect?

The stages of birth?

Best snacks during labour?

 BRAIN? What is it and how does it help during labour?

Birth plans - yay or nay?

What can we pack for our hospital stay that helps with the initial first days?

How does Your Birth Story support postpartum recovery?

To find out more about Your Birth Project, visit:
https://www.yourbirthproject.com/about-the-course

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While Nicola didn't actually give birth during this episode it certainly feels as though it's just around the corner! This week we are chatting about the hospital bag (links below) and what worked last time vs what we want for this time around. We also talk about our experience as solo parents this week and discuss a sneak peak into Nicola's new Postpartum recipe book (out soon) and what she has ready for her postpartum period. 

 Episode breakdown:

·       Both of our partners are away. One gave a full itinerary, one went off grid...

·       A massive thank you to our incredible Mother, Unrefined community! We have both felt the love lately and the beautiful comments and message don't go unnoticed. 

·       What's in the bag? Packing Nicola's hospital bag before the birth of her second son. See the details below:

·       Haaka Breast Pump, Bubba Bump Labour Prep  and Postpartum Recovery Kit (discount code UNREFINED), Tens machine, Oversized shirts and Cotton On bike shorts, Maternity Bras, Bras and things Pyjamas, Heat Pack, Halcyon Nights Swaddle, Aesop skincare & Pureology. Find Nicola's full list HERE

·       Some other ways Nicola is preparing for round 2 of newborn life ie help, food etc

·       New Postpartum meal book coming your way...keep your eyes out for this one! 

·       Ok time to head off as it sounds as though Nicola is giving birth right now...(she's not but those Braxton Hicks are real!)

·       @Bubba_bump discount code: UNREFINED (for 15% off). Buy everything from postpartum recovery kits to peri bottles, pads, recovery tights and the most comfortable nursing bras!

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Today is one of our FAVOURITE episodes to date and is so informative. We can't wait for you to dive into today's topic, particularly if you are anxiously questioning your child's speech development.

In this week's episode we interview Speech Pathologist, Alana Frederick and Founder of Hello Friend Speech Pathology. Alana is a qualified Speech Pathologist and a practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia. 

​She has worked as a Speech Pathologist in Private Practice for 9 years, with the past 7 of those being based in Ipswich and its surrounds. 

Alana has also completed a Masters of Autism Studies to gain a better understanding of how to support children with an Autism diagnosis and has participated in additional classes in Auslan to have this as an additional skill. 

To find out more about seminars, workshops and booking in with Alana, head to https://www.hellofriendspeech.com.au/

Episode breakdown:

• What is actually considered speech delay and when should we be seeing a Speech Pathologist?
• What are the most common speech difficulties in young children/toddlers? And what is generally the cause of speech delay?
•  Is there a link between speech delay and developmental delay?
•  How do we get an evaluation and what should we expect when we get there? (Especially when kids are shy or nervous around new people?)
•  How can we help prepare our kids for seeing a speech pathologist? As in how to talk to them about the session?
•  How can we as parents help our children? Is there anything we can do while waiting for an appointment (if there is a wait list?) as in certain toys, music, books etc? See an ENT?
• Stutters - when are they normal and when are they a problem? 
•  What are some coping mechanisms for aggressive behavioural issues with speech 
• Is it considered a speech delay when they understand everything you say (as in instructions) but don't attempt to talk back?
•  Is it considered normal when a toddler is still babbling a lot in between words at 3?
• Is there a relationship between speech delay and ASD or are these completely separate?
•  Social Anxiety speech delay vs autism speech delay? 

LISTENERS WRITE IN QUESTIONS:

• Tongue ties and lisps and their connection to speech delay?
•  Word count (when do we focus on this? When should we be concerned?
•  Talking non stop at home but won’t talk at daycare. Is this normal?
•  Can parents or other siblings cause speech delay?
• How to measure progress and determine when a child is ready to transition out of speech therapy?

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We are back to Tuesday eps- turns out we missed it! Getting a few things off our chests today – bullies, strange neighbours, unsolicited advice, tantrums (with a twist) and parenting amnesia. We are also going through our desert island must haves of skincare and are looking forward to seeing if you agree with us! We hope you enjoy todays catch up and as always, reach out if you have any questions – thanks for listening x

 Episode breakdown:

·       Nicknames and bullies 

·       Little trip down memory lane for Nicola 

·       Jess’ neighbour saga continues

·       Marketplace mishaps

·       Nic’s at 38 weeks and she is nesting

·       Unsolicited advice, we’ve given it and received it

·       Emotional little toddlers 

·       The day that Jess had a tantrum to Nicola

·       Easter chocolate and parenting amnesia 

·       Leo having a little chat 

·       Desert Island top 3 skincare products

·       Jess – Skinstitut Gentle Cleanser, Weleda Skin Food, Hamilton Sunscreen. Honourary mention to Habitual Sleep Mask

·       Nicola – Gua Sha Jane, Irridale Glow Time, Rationale Night Cream. Honourary mention to Sunday Riley CEO cream

 Just a reminder to join our mothers group on facebook here 

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Welcome back! Today we are mixing it up between serious and fluffy and talking from anxiety in toddlers & kids parties to bitchy resting face and Depop. As always we are sharing a few of our fav things lately and before we head off here’s a special Happy B’day to the man who wants us to know he does loads of drop offs and pick ups at daycare 😉 

 Episode breakdown:

·       Happy birthday to Mitch! Present fail aside from Hunter Candles

·       Car breakdown fail with toddlers 

·       Leo – the life of the party  

·        Anxiety in kids – how can we best help our kids to feel safe and comfortable when they struggle with anxiety?

·       Daycare mum friends- we haven’t made an effort. Should we?

·       Let’s open the parent chat on anxiety in kids. 

·       Nicola’s anxieties as a child

·       Bitchy resting face 4 eva! 

·       New scam – brushing. Have you heard about it?

·       Nicola is deep in Depop! Welcome to the club girl!

·       Our natural nails are having a moment right now

·       Nicola shares her fav pregnancy/ post-partum shorts – Blanqi 

·       Jess’ fashion hack – PJ’s 😉 

Just a reminder to join our mothers group on facebook here 

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Welcome to hump day - our new day to release episodes!!  We've made this decision for no other reason than we need more time to edit and are disorganised...

Today's episode is a goodie for anyone nervous about "cutting the cord" and leaving their child for the first time. We also have a good old catch up about baby moons, trolls and our fav and least fav products (of course!). 

Episode breakdown:

·       Cutting the cord... when did you first leave your toddler 

·       Baby moons (without your partner) 

·       Fav and least fav products. Nicola's fav is THIC BROW CO

·       Instagram TROLLS - comments we had to share from some major diC&%HEADS

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Welcome to our roller-coaster of emotions! Today we are talking body image in pregnancy, mum isolation, mothers groups (ahem, join ours here) and book clubs! Jess takes about 3 different pledges so let's see how she goes with that and Nicola is gearing up and getting ready for number two to join us in a matter of weeks!  

Episode breakdown:

·       Mother, Unrefined moments - they are fucken loud and a little reality check from our two toddlers

·       Body image in pregnancy which lead to a discussion of movement in pregnancy (pledge 1)

·       Isolation in motherhood and not feeling the vibe with other mums, we both share our experiences here

·       Mothers groups and their cliquishness. How this prompted Nicola to start her own mothers group on facebook (pledge 2) 

·       Book club - something that was promised a few weeks ago but was left behind. How do you actually do a book club? We discuss that plus what we are reading right now and our thoughts on Colleen Hoover. Book club via the facebook mothers group coming to you now here (pledge 3) 

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This week's episode is a goodie! We cover everything from hormones to ghosts, toddler sleep, sleep deprivation and THE VENT. 

Episode breakdown:

·       Hormonal breakdown AT THE SAME TIME
·       Toddler sleep - functioning on 3 hours sleep... Nicola's current sleep situation
·       A spirit in Leo's room? We share "the man" story
·       Screen time & toddlers/mums
·       THE VENT - my babysitter has become my bestie and is taking advantage of our friendship & her position

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A reflection of the crazy week that has been! Illness, transverse babies, toilet training and a hostage situation with some far-too-eager birds! Nicola also recaps on the two phone scams she has received this week and we share all of our fave de-influencing products that you guys shared with us! This ep is a longer one as last weeks was cut off so grab yourself a cuppa and settle in! 

 Episode breakdown:

·       The bird saga

·       Toilet training recap 

·       Story time at the beach with @randwickcitylibrary and @timberlina for world pride 

·       Nicola is sick again

·       Transverse babies at 30 weeks - painful, uncomfortable and a bit scary 

·       Thank you spinning babies

·      Taking unproductive days for your metal health 

·       Both Nicola and her mum getting phone scammed in one week  

·       De-influencing is back! We asked you guys and we wanted to share ours and yours with you:

(Jess - weird VR eye mask goggles, Nicola - Blue dinosaur bars) Some of the most popular ones that came through - shavers, hair growth brands, fusion hair tonic, nuna leaf, lash growth serum.

-       Product reviews - Vitamin C cream. Sunday Riley CEO cream and Go-to much brighter skin 

Back to the mothers group- join ours on facebook here 

Nicolas discount code for MCo Beauty - NICOLA20

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It's been a week! Starting the episode with a breakdown of Nicola's trip to the emergency room with Leo and taking a moment for mother's intuition! We also talk about the strange news that a young girl is claiming to be Madeleine McCann and what little we actually know about the case. 
If we're honest we discussed a whole lot more on this episode but unfortunately Jess' audio had a glitch and we lost the entire second half so enjoy the short but sweet one and we will be back with a full length ep next week! 

 Episode breakdown:

·       Nicola, the cake master!

·       A trip to the emergency room for Nic & Leo

·       Some food guilt from a stranger (and does anyone remember the healthy vending  
         machines in Brisbane CBD?)

·       Gastro again this week coupled with toilet training 

·       Going at our own pace with toilet training (in case you haven't listened to our
        episode with Mandy from Raise Toddlers-have a listen here)

·      Chatting the Madeleine McCann saga - we both clearly know very little about this!

·     Have you ever left your child to sleep in a hotel room? 

 
UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO A SOUND GLITCH, ALL OF JESS'S AUDIO FROM THE SECOND HALF OF THIS PODCAST WAS LOST. WE DISCUSSED SKINCARE AND DE-INFLUENCING AGAIN BECAUSE IT WAS SUCH A POPULAR TOPIC FROM A PREVIOUS EPISODE. NEVER FEAR, WE  WILL REVISIT IT AGAIN IN OUR NEXT EPISODE!

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