PART ONE: This week, we chat with Helen Parker OAM and her daughter Ariel. Helen's university experience took a turn when in her first year, aged 19, she realised she was pregnant. She didn't have the support from family at the time, so turned to two women who themselves hadn't been mothers but helped Helen through her pregnancy, birth and for many months after Ariel was born. Her experience as a young mum, and experiencing a crisis pregnancy made her realise that there were other mothers in her position and she wanted to do what she could to help.

She started off helping at the hospital, where she gave birth to Ariel, but they soon realised this wasn't enough. And after years of working, having another baby, Ariel's sister Payton, in 2009 she founded The Babes Project. The Babes Project is changing the way Australians approach crisis pregnancy by supporting women in the perinatal period. They support mothers who have and are experiencing a crisis pregnancy, whether that is because of a lack of support, abuse, drug addiction and homelessness.

Ariel, 21, is now at university herself, studying politics and law, and has also joined the Babes Project, to help her mum and the team. She is extremely level headed and admits she helps focus her mums "cloud ideas"! She is also the driving force behind their social channels, getting her mum out of her comfort zone, for the greater good. Getting the message out there about The Babes Project, and taking away the stigma of having a younger mother.

If you want to learn more about or donate to The Babes Project, follow this LINK.

Part 2 of our chat with Helen & Ariel will drop Monday, September 13.

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Have a lovely week, don't forget to call your mum!

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This week we sit down together, just the two of us to answer the burning questions you had for us! We start off by answering "How and Why we came up with the Mothers and Daughters podcast?" The biggest reason is that Deanne was always the sounding board for Jordana, who was always desperate to have her own podcast. So who better to join her than her number one hype-woman her mum. So far we've had a ball speaking with other mothers and daughters about their ups and downs, successes and bounce-backs from falling. The biggest takeaway is being able to connect mothers and daughters during lockdown, who haven't had a chance to have a really deep and meaningful conversation with their mother.

We chat through everything from our favourite movies to some of the tougher questions, like "what is the hardest time we have ever gone through" - thank you for submitting your questions and of course, for LISTENING, RATING, REVIEWING and SUBSCRIBING. We didn't expect the overwhelmingly positive feedback and joy this brings to people and we thank you and hope you continue on our journey.

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Many of you will be familiar with The Wiggles, whether it's from your childhood, your kids or your grandkids, and this week we got to chat with Emma Watkins aka Emma Wiggle and her mum Kathryn. She joined the lineup many years ago as the Yellow Wiggle! We hear all about Emma's childhood, the families love of animals, their connection to the matriarch of the family, Kathryn's mother and more!

Emma truly is as calming in person (virtually) as she is on the screen or stage. There is no wonder children across the globe love her and want to be her! Kathryn, the always positive mother, supported Emma's dreams to be on the stage and screen. Turning rejection into a laughing and teachable moment, which helped Emma pick herself up and try again.

Even though Emma missed out on her dream to be in the theatre production of Cats, she landed on her feet and became the first female Wiggle, paving the way for the Wiggles to now grow their family even further!

Both Emma & Kathryn were extremely open about Emma's diagnosis and surgery due to endometriosis! She was back in the Wiggles studio after 6 weeks - with Kathryn bringing her soup and sitting by her bedside, along with her sister.

Despite the geographical distance between them, they connect, do the quiz from the paper via zoom, and exchange dog and horse photos.

It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Emma & Kathryn - we're now BFFs with Kathryn - and will have them back on with Emma's sister very soon!

If you have a Mother/Daughter relationship you would like to share, please reach out via Instagram or on the website! We'd love to hear from you.

Stay Safe and don't forget to call your mum xx

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Cass Spies started her career in Financial Services, but when she became a mother, she completely took a complete twist on what she was doing. Realising there were no healthy treats for her to share with her daughter, and so she developed Twisted, healthy treats that are loved by hundreds of thousands of families from Australia through to the US. All while surrounded by strong supportive women and having three, yes three kids! Her mother Brownyn is the proud mother of 3 gorgeous women including Cass and devoted ‘Nanna’ to 3 grandchildren. Bronwyn worked in high schools in the Food Technology arena for 20 years (it was called Home Economics in her day..!) Bronwyn, has recently retired from her work, after 28 years as a volunteer board member for Ronald McDonald Children’s and was awarded an OAM in 2015 for her services. 

These women are honest and open will us, they are driven, motivated and have a great relationship of compassion, understanding and friendship. We had a great time talking to them, learning about how Cass has grown her business in the USA despite COVID! And although Bronwyn is now retired, she still works tirelessly to spend time with her grandkids, in the kitchen, giving them advice over the phone and supporting the work of Ronald McDonald house.

This weeks episode is sponsored by Sand Dune Sunsets, gorgeous picnic baskets that will give your insta-style picnic. For 15% off your own picnic basket, enter code MUMDAUGHTER15 at checkout. Don't forget to take your mum for a picnic, when we can!!!

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This week is the conclusion to our chat with Bahar Etminan and her mother Mina. They are the antithesis of positivity and resilience. From leaving war-torn Iran to immigrate to Australia, they had to learn a new language, make new friends, and start over again. All the while with a smile and gratitude for everything they had! Mina started her career as a teacher in Iran and pivoted to become a successful Real Estate Agent in Canberra, where she and her husband Hashem now reside. Bahar, is the beauty queen starting her career with Givenchy and then went onto GM of Gucci at a very young age, at Estee Lauder GM for both Bobbi Brown & Origins. Over the years she has earned her stripes and has taken on mentors everywhere she has gone. She now owns and runs rescu.com.au, as well as hosting her own podcast Ageless.

The life lessons, positivity and stories of triumph will leave you feeling lighter and ready to face any challenge you might be facing, whether it's lockdown, homeschooling, a difficult boss or the workplace.

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Thanks for tuning in, stay safe.

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This week we speak to the most beautiful women both inside and out! Bahar Etminan and her mother Mina. They are the antithesis of positivity and resilience. From leaving war-torn Iran to immigrate to Australia, they had to learn a new language, make new friends, and start over again. All the while with a smile and gratitude for everything they had! Mina started her career as a teacher in Iran and pivoted to become a successful Real Estate Agent in Canberra, where she and her husband Hashem now reside. Bahar, is the beauty queen starting her career with Givenchy and then went onto GM of Gucci at a very young age, at Estee Lauder GM for both Bobbi Brown & Origins. Over the years she has earned her stripes and has taken on mentors everywhere she has gone. She now owns and runs rescu, as well as hosting her own podcast Ageless.

The life lessons, positivity and stories of triumph will leave you feeling lighter and ready to face any challenge you might be facing, whether it's lockdown, homeschooling, a difficult boss or the workplace.

Tune in next week for the conclusion of our chat with Bahar and Mina.

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Thanks for tuning in, stay safe.

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Mikayla Holmgren was born premmie, having her chord wrapped around her neck, her doctors said that she would never walk or talk. But seeing her today, she is determined, confident and exudes happiness! She is the first woman with Down Syndrome to run in a state Miss USA pageant. She wasn't successful in 2020, but looks back on it with suck joy and admiration, and is back in the running in 2021. She has taken her capabilities and brought joy and levity to the pageant world. After her run for Miss Minnesota, she decided to enter Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, after starting to model from an early age. Her success and achievements are supported by her mum and family, they have given her the love and opportunity to model and enter pageants, never letting her disability stop her.

Sandi is the most incredible mother, who finds such joy and pride in watching Mikayla on stage. Sandi acknowledges that she had wonderful women around her to help embrace Mikayla's abilities. She also didn't realise that the pageant Mikayla had entered was in fact the Miss USA pageant, assuming that due to Mikayla disability, they wouldn't take her on. Mikayla never gave up and never wanted to quit, learning to walk in heels, and learning dance routines.

Backstage, what was really inspiring, Mikayla was lifting them up and encouraging them through their disappointments. She brings her smile to every stage she's on and when she has a setback she says, "there's always next year."

We are waiting for the results of this year's pageant to see how Mikayla will do in the Miss USA pageant.

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Part2: Erin gives an update on Luella's current condition, we delve into the relationship and support Erin and Wendy give to each other.

Erin is the mother of Luella, a gorgeous 18-month-old who suffers from West Syndrome. What gets her through her day, is the support she receives from her mum, Wendy. Luella has a rare type of epilepsy called West syndrome which causes her to suffer through hundreds of seizures/spasms a day. She is making meeting milestones that, in her original prognosis, wasn't possible thanks in large part to Erin and the wonderful intense therapies she goes to at NAPA.

Wendy is a very hands-on grandmother and mother, which has helped Erin through her postnatal depression. She allows Erin and her husband Dave, a night off now and again, which is essential for any parent, let alone parents who have to manage the added stresses of Luella's condition. As Erin says "Luella isn't a burden, it's her seizures that are a burden!"

There were many tears during this episode, but Erin has always been happy to push through the tears, so that, as a mum, and also as Luella's voice, she is heard. There needs to be more research and funding into West Syndrome and give parents and guardians more support through NDIS.

This conversation is a two-part episode, tune in next week for the second half of this conversation with an amazing mother and daughter. Thank you again to Erin and Wendy for sharing their story and being the most amazing advocates for Luella.

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Erin is the mother of Luella, a gorgeous 18-month-old who suffers from West Syndrome. What gets her through her day, is the support she receives from her mum, Wendy. Luella has a rare type of epilepsy called West syndrome which causes her to suffer through hundreds of seizures/spasms a day. She is making meeting milestones that, in her original prognosis, wasn't possible thanks in large part to Erin and the wonderful intense therapies she goes to at NAPA.

Wendy is a very hands-on grandmother and mother, which has helped Erin through her postnatal depression, allows Erin and her husband Dave, a night off every now and again, which is really essential for any parent, let alone parents who have to manage the added stresses of Luella's condition. As Erin says "Luella isn't a burden, it's her seizures that are a burden!"

There were many tears during this episode, but Erin has always been happy to push through the tears, so that, as a mum, and also as Luella's voice, she is heard. There needs to be more research and funding into West Syndrome, as well as giving parents and guardians more support through NDIS.

This conversation is a two-part episode, tune in next week for the second half of this conversation with an amazing mother and daughter. Thank you again to Erin and Wendy for sharing their story and being the most amazing advocates for Luella.

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When hearing what Erin Molan does in a day, you have to ask, I don't know how she does it? Her childhood alone, involved attending 16 schools, as her father Jim Molan was station around the world. Spending a great deal of time in Indonesia as a young girl, she leant from an early age about giving back to the community and thanks to her mother, Anne's guidance, an appreciation for what they were lucky to have. Anne, put her career aside, to raise her 4 kids, quite often single-handedly. But she never complained, she appreciated the roof that the army had put over their heads!

Despite her "rebellious" phase, borrowing her dad's army vehicle, getting caught smoking. Erin has a heart of gold and goes into battle for those who need her. Erin, has recently taken her Online Bullying Bill to parliament and it passed, so now those bullies, who post online, can be held accountable for their actions. All while doing morning radio on TodayFM, Sports Commentating on Channel 9, running a kids-clothing brand, and raising her daughter Eliza. All in a day's work for Erin.

After Sarah (Erin's sister) cancer battle, the Molan family are truly a family unit, and now they have come back together again to support her father, Jim's cancer battle. This chat gets a bit emotional towards the end.

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