In this episode I catch up with Sophie, Ashlee, Abbi and Heidi and find out how they are going now. How their Postnatal Anxiety felt at its worst, what things helped the most along the way, how it felt to talk publicly about their experience with Postnatal Anxiety and so much more.

I loved checking in with these past guests, and I hope you all enjoy the episode. If this conversation brings up anything for you, please contact PANDA on 1300 726 306.

Links below for each guests story, if you haven't listened yet

Sophie's story: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stories-of-womens-health/id1616381789?i=1000556129265

Ashlee's story: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stories-of-womens-health/id1616381789?i=1000564441438

Abbi's story: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stories-of-womens-health/id1616381789?i=1000570232301

Heidi's story: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stories-of-womens-health/id1616381789?i=1000561479089

Did you know that a whopping 92% of couples report increased conflict in their relationship in the first year after birth!!? And 67% report overall decreased satisfaction within their pairing.

This conversation with awarded author, speaker and couples counsellor Elly Taylor we discuss all things relationships in the perinatal period, what is normal, how to take care of yourself and your partner and also what is not normal and needs further support. I loved this conversation, and I know you all will too. You can find Elly and her amazing work and books and courses over at https://ellytaylor.com, https://becomingusfamily.com

A heads up, in this episode we discuss Domestic Violence and Postnatal Depression/Anxiety, if you need further support please contact respectively 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), or PANDA on 1300 726 306

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After the birth of her son, Renee started to notice a decline in her mental health. Initially she pushed this feeling away, as a high achiever and all around "coper" Renee felt she could fix her mental health and it would all be ok.

Fast forward a few years, the strain of a move, parenting two children with additional needs, and the lack of an open discussion about mental health, Renee's PND worsened and she was admitted to an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. This story so beautifully told will help so many, and share it with someone in your life who may needs to hear it.

If this episode brings anything up for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or PANDA on 1300 726 306

Hello and happy Monday everyone! Today I am grateful to share with you all Sandy's story.

Sandy lives with a Genetic Condition EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa) that causes delicate skin, blistering and wounds. In today's episode we discuss the mental load of knowing your baby carries the same gene, Sandy's unassisted birth, retained placenta, PPH, how the importance of taking care of yourself when you are having a bad health day ( go and get a haircut, make yourself feel cute etc etc)

Sandy is a ray of sunshine and a joy to listen to and I know you will all enjoy.

PS there are some technical issues early on in this podcast, I am blaming mercury being in retrograde at time of recording, and also the fact that I am not great with technology at the best of times! However I think it just adds to the beauty of the episode.

PPS if you want to support the show hit FOLLOW on your Apple or Spotify platforms x

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Hello everyone and welcome back!! I have so been looking forward to this episode, with mother of four, journalist and great mind that is Virginia Tapscott.

In this episode we discuss:

• Virginia's experience postpartum with her first child
• When Virginia realised being a "Stay At Home Mum" or "Working Mum" weren't the experiences the labels promised
• Stigma in the parenting space
• Speaking out about difficult issues despite criticism
• Why the language we use matters
• Valuing the role of the Parental Caregiver
• The joy and privilege of parenting

And so much more. I hope you all enjoy!!!

Find me over on @storiesofwomenshealth and let me know how you found this episode

This episode with Dr. Serrallach is not to be missed. Dr. Serrallach is an MD and specialist in postnatal recovery. His work heralded by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and looks at what is happening at a biological level during pregnancy and postpartum. This is a time of incredible transformation for women, that goes largely unrecognised in the medical data, and therefor poorly managed in the medical world.

In this episode we discuss:

• the massive and multifactorial brain changes initiated by placental hormones in pregnancy
• why we are wired to react differently to stress during this time
• why the people we surround ourselves with will directly impact our physical health postnatally
• why sleep, asking for help, addressing nutrient deficiency and being kind to ourselves is key
• how to balance our hormones
• any red flags to look out for
• and SO much more

You can find Dr. Serrallach and his incredible online program over at https://www.themothercareproject.com

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This week we have Emily on the podcast to talk about her experience with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss/Miscarriage, IVF and so much more. We talk about the anxiety of early pregnancy after loss, how Emily and her partner Luke became stronger than ever through this difficult time to conceive baby Jack, and learning body appreciation.

I loved this conversation and I'm sure you will too.

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Find me on instagram at @storiesofwomenshealth

Enjoy xxx

Our first "Expert Episode" is here!

This is one close to my heart, and fills me with so much joy to share with you all. Today I share my conversation with the incredible Dr. Bri. Dr. Bri is a holistic pelvic physiotherapist and online entrepreneur with multiple holistic pelvic health courses and over 270 000 YouTube subscribers.

In today's episode we cover all things POP (I know, not the sexiest topic to discuss), radically redefining the way we use terminology, yes you can return to exercise, why you are not broken, why the pelvis holds so many emotions and so much more.

If you loved this episode share it with a friend who needs it, and hit the Subscribe Button on your podcast app.

You can find Dr. Bri on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vibrantpelvichealth/

On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/VibrantPelvicHealth

And all of her amazing courses over on https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com

Enjoy xxx

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with the beautiful Abbi, who talks about her experience with Postnatal Anxiety.

Abbi attempted a VBAC with her son Banjo, that ended in the rare event of uterine rupture and subsequent Caesarean section. Abbi talks so beautifully and openly about her development of anxiety after this event, how it progressed, and how she eventually went on to take medications under the supervision of her GP to great effect.

Abbi is a Doula, you can find her on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ap.birthcollective/

I hope you all enjoy xxx

This week I am grateful to share with you Emma's story. This episode does require a trigger warning as we discuss Emma's experience with pregnancy loss/miscarriage at 7 weeks gestation in detail, along with her physical and emotional recovery from this time.

However, despite the start of this episode featuring some serious content, Emma is absolutely hilarious, and I had to pull myself together to finish the interview. We also talk about the six month period of time following her miscarriage trying to fall pregnant, Emma's desire to control during this time and then her two subsequent pregnancies and positive births.

I hope you all enjoy xxx