Mother, Unrefined

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Brief summary of episode: 

• Mother, Unrefined moments – mum rage and a little father unrefined moment from Jess's husband.
• We speak to Mandy Richardson from Raise Toddlers whose mission is to help you help your toddler, while staying sane!
• Mandy’s journey to founding Raise Toddlers
• What age is a child considered a toddler?
• Are the terrible two’s real?
• Toddler boundaries and communicating with your toddler
• What to do with biters?
• When toddlers say no to EVERYTHING!
• Risky Play. What is it and what are some ways for us to implement it. Letting go of the helicopter parent tag. 
• Independent Play. How to best nurture independent play. 
• Screen time for kids – the ins and outs and ways to transition out of screentime.
• Play spaces. Optimising your toddlers play space without having to buy new toys for your toddler. Mandy also offers a playroom/ toy storage service as well as options for age-appropriate toys here
• Sharing – when kids start learning the concept of sharing. 

Raise toddlers website and membership options here

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BONUS EPISODE!

Episode breakdown:
- We read your anonymous questions
- Skincare, our full routines
- The business break up: what ACTUALLY happened? regrets?
- Daycare & abandonment issues
- Sex after children - what's normal?
- Household chores & parent load - who does what in our households
- We read out answers from our audience re: ANNOYING HABITS OF PARTNERS (floss on the couch?!)

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Skincare Routine Links (Disclaimer: this is what we use. Please consult a health professional before making any changes to your routine.)
Nicola: Skinstitut Gentle Cleanser/ Skinstitut Gylcolic Cleanser 12% / The Rationale serum 1 / The Rationale Serum 2 / Baume 27 Cell Repair Balm  / Dr Dennis Gross Universal Daily Peel Pads / Drunk Elephant Serum
Jess: Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub / MCO Beauty Hyrdratng Face Serum / The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% / The Ordinary Retinol  5% in Squaline /The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA / Aesop Fabulous Face Oil 

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Brief summary of episode: 

Hello and welcome to Mother, Unrefined – a podcast brought to you by two old friends and ex-business partners who have reunited their flame over motherhood. I’m Jess Frank and I’m Nicola Scruby and we’re your hosts! The aim of this podcast is to make every woman who listens feel less alone on her journey to and through motherhood – however that may look. Quick disclaimer before we jump into todays episode – we won’t be watching our language!

• We are exhausted from this never ending sickness!!
• Mother, Unrefined moments – toilet fail from Jess AND Mitch, unexpected peep show in the mother’s room and bidet love.
• How we chose our daycares - what was a non-negotiable? Gut feeling? Food, spaces, educators, separation anxiety, changing daycare to suit your needs. 
• Daycare sickness – we’ve almost had it all! Juggling work with constant sickness and breaking down from not having the opportunity to rest
• Trying to be easy on ourselves and looking after yourself as well
• How we led our kids into daycare – creating routine for the kids
• Our first day experiences – a few stuff ups and unsettled babes
• How our toddlers have adjusted (with special thanks to Daniel Tiger)
• Sleeping – how do they do it?! 

And finally…we love daycare!! 

Our fav products this week:

Fluidform Pilates! Extreme convenience! Amazing through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond!

Baume 27 Expensive but oh so amazing!!

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We're back! In another BONUS episode where we have a chit chat about #mumlife

Episode breakdown:
- Mother, Unrefined moments (rap lullabies & light switch nipples)
- Having a child similar to running a granola business?
- 20s vs 30s - what happened to our glow?
- Self-care as a mum
- Toilet training - dogs eating poo?
- Inappropriate grandparents

Product Review - our favs of the week **NOT SPONSORED**
Nicola loves Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel
Jess loves Roogenic Tea

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Brief summary of episode: 

Hello and welcome to Mother, Unrefined – a podcast brought to you by two old friends and ex-business partners who have reunited their flame over motherhood. I’m Jess Frank and I’m Nicola Scruby and we’re your hosts! The aim of this podcast is to make every woman who listens feel less alone on her journey to and through motherhood – however that may look. Quick disclaimer before we jump into today’s episode – we won’t be watching our language!
Mother, Unrefined moments – a bit of shit and come, come…cumming?

This week we chat with the amazing baby care specialist, Millie Poppins and cover all things #newbornlife! Realistic and practical!

The main topics covered are:

• Newborn sleep
• Breastfeeding to sleep
• Preparing for newborn life
• Supporting mummas
• Communication for new mums
• Routines and wake windows
• Tips for multiple kids
• Introducing the bottle and mixed feeding
• Wind and burping
• Dummies

Do yourself a favour and follow @millie.poppins and definitely sign up for her FREE encouraging newborn sleep guide and as promised the links to her amazing masterclasses are here.

Follow us at @mother_unrefined to find out more! And feel free to have a little stalk sesh...
@the__unrefinednutritionist @j.oc__

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BONUS EPISODE! Thank you to everyone who has listened to our podcast and even left a review, we are truly grateful to each and every one of you. 

In celebration, we thought we'd release a bonus episode. We recorded this on the day the podcast launched (over a glass of wine of course!). 

Brief summary of episode:

• A big thank you to all of our listeners
• Mother, Unrefined moments (Eating raw chicken, sexy nightdresses and stepmums...)
• Rapidfire Q&A (whales dick, ghosts, first dates, our non-existent newborn connection, embarrassing sexual encounters, knobbly knees & leg vaginas)

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Have a great day and if we don't see you... Good afternoon, Good evening & Good night. 

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Episode title and number: 02

Brief summary of episode: 

Hello and welcome to Mother, Unrefined – a podcast brought to you by two old friends and ex-business partners who have reunited their flame over motherhood. Co-hosted by Nicola Scruby and Jessica Frank; the aim of this podcast is to make every woman who listens feel less alone on her journey to and through motherhood – however that may look.

DISCLAIMER:  We won't be watching our language so be mindful of little ones. 

We’re back and made it to ep 2 – thanks for listening despite the crackly voices (thanks daycare & inexperience in the podcast sound space).

SHOW BREAKDOWN: 

·       Mother, Unrefined moment – Mum guilt and toddler shopping meltdowns!

·       What is this podcast – kids and parenting as well as real life experiences. We don’t want to lose our identity and want to be able to share our crazy stories with you!

·       When do we have to stop swearing in front of our kids? 

·       What/ who is ShiShi? 

·       Insta trolls and unsolicited advice! 

·       Garlic vagina…

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Things we love: 

Smooshed wholefood balls delish!! 

Skinstitut game changer and on sale!

Pureology a bit exxy but so worth it!

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We're back together as Mother, Unrefined, in a podcast NOBODY asked for (because there isn't enough #mumlife podcasts out there). 

BUT... if you're looking for some lighthearted entertainment, relatable conversation & a shit load of laughs over a wine, join us for episode 1.

In today's episode we discuss:
- How we met
- Our non-profitable business (no business tips here!)
- The break-up & make-up
- Rapid fire Q&A (includes how we met our partners, bad sex, shitty jobs & what we'd tell our 18 year old selves)

If you like this episode, let us know you like it by subscribing and following us on instagram at @mother_unrefined 

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Welcome to Mother, Unrefined... a podcast brought to you by two old friends (and ex-business partners) who have reignited their flame over Motherhood. 

Join co-hosts Jess Frank and Nicola Scruby as they talk mum life and life before mum life.  The aim of this podcast is to make every woman who listens feel less alone on her journey to and through Motherhood - however that may look. 

Launching July 5th, 2022 - pop it in your diary and make sure you have your beverage ready