Definitely one of my fave episodes to date. Julie is so eloquent, she shares so deeply, she is so so wise and I feel blessed to be able to bring you this episode. Its a goodie! You will have tingles.

Enjoy!!

X Kaz

Julie Tenner’s Bio

Julie Tenner, The Pleasure Nutritionist and co-founder of Nourishing the Mother and mother of three is a Naturopath, specialising in women’s health, Birth Coach and Mothering Mentor on a mission to reconnect women to their pleasure and nourish so much more than just their bodies.

Frustrated with the paradigm of health and nutrition which sees women berate themselves for breaking their ‘food rules’, Julie’s approach looks beyond the nutrient impact of food to look at our beliefs, conditioning and uncover what it is that truly moves us as women, giving us to permission to receive, nourish and inspire – creating a ripple effect in our families and out into our communities.

When women say “yes” to themselves, they pave the way for those around them. When women awaken their sensuality, when they feel deliciously connected to who they are, when pleasure becomes part of them, not separate to them – they become a beacon for desire and magnificence.

For over a decade Julie has helped women reconnect to their magnificence – because relationships, health, birth and motherhood can be a luscious love affair.

 Julie’s Resources/Tips:

The Queen’s Code by Alison Armstrong

Vagina Naomi Wolfe

The Dark Side of The Light Chasers by Debbie Ford

Aletha Solter Books

Julie’s Contact Deets:

www.nourishingthemother.com.au

Facebook – Nourishing the Mother

IG – nourishinghemother

www.thepleasurenutritionist.com

Facebook – The Pleasing Nutritionist (Facebook banned the word “Pleasure”)

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It was great to have Mihal share her story of relocating her family across the globe. Its not our typical birth or pregnancy topic but certainly one that relates to parenting and many of our international listeners. So many great tips and so much I could relate to.

Enjoy!

X Kaz

Mihal Greener Bio

Mihal is an Australian writer whose work has been published in The Washington Post’s On Parenting, Salon, Daily Life and The Good Weekend. She recently returned home after seven years in the Netherlands. Mihal writes about topical issues and is especially interested in examining cross-cultural approaches to parenting.

Mihal’s Quote

“kids are resilient”

Mihal’s Resources

Book : Knocked up Abroad and Knocked up abroad again (I’m in the sequel which is coming out later in the year)

http://knockedupabroad.eu

Facebook group: I Am a Triangle

https://www.facebook.com/groups/IAmATriangle/

Blogs:

https://wineandcheesedoodles.com

http://kirstyriceonline.com/

Dutch Club Melbourne: http://dutchclubabeltasman.com.au/

The Australian and New Zealand Club of the Netherlands: http://www.anzc.org/

Mihal’s Links/Deets

Twitter @mihalgreener

Her portfolio of work is at http://www.mihalgreener.com

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Post Partum Relationships.

You change when you become a parent.

We know that.

But how will your relationship change?

‘Cos it will.  Know that.

Be prepared as much as you can.

Oh this topic is is so needed. So Important yet crazily often overlooked.

Gail Bousi shares with us some insights on this fabulous episode.

Enjoy!

X Kaz

GAIL BOUSI : BIO

Gail is a Birth Doula and a Postpartum Consultant

With over 20 years of experience working with families, Gail is able to offer a gentle, respectful and nurturing approach to her clients.

She welcomes and supports the unique essence that each individual family has, respecting their religion, culture, values, faith, beliefs and lifestyles.

Gail is passionate about empowering women and their partners during pregnancy, birth and in the postpartum period.

Gail understands that going home with a newborn can be filled with a range of new and unfamiliar emotions & feelings! So, in order to be as well prepared as possible, she offers private in home consultations addressing specific issues and concerns, creating a support plan for the postpartum period. She spends time with the family as a whole, respectfully offering options, ideas and strategies. In most cases this is exactly what the new parents need to help them adjust to the many transitions of parenthood.

Gail is also the link between the new couple and professional services.

Gail’s Quotes

“This too shall Pass”

“Let it Go”

Gail’s Resourses

Website PANDA 

Website SANDS 

Website  COPE 

Website  BellyBelly

Gails Deets/Links

Website  : www.soulsisterdoula.com

Email  : [email protected]

FB: Soul Sister Doula

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Yes its true – I have truly been looking forward to sharing this episode more than any other. As a 2x Waterbirther myself and knowing that I would only ever choose to birth in water given the chance again, this topic is dear to my heart. Not that I want all women to birth in water but I certainly want them to have the option available to them shall they want to.

Barbara is the warrior of Waterbirth, she spends her time traveling the globe, educating, lecturing and spreading the message of Waterbirth and all its benefits.

Enjoy the amazing episode and please Share!

x Kaz

Barbara Harper Bio

Barbara Harper is an internationally recognized expert on waterbirth and Gentle Birth. Dedicating her life to changing the way we welcome babies into the world. Over the past four decades, Barbara has worked as an OB and pediatric nurse, home birth midwife, midwifery instructor, doula and doula trainer, and childbirth instructor. She has used her vast experience to develop many unique seminars which she teaches within hospitals, midwifery and medical schools and community groups worldwide

She founded Waterbirth International in 1988, to ensure that waterbirth is an “available option” for all women.

She has authored many journal articles and the highly acclaimed book and DVD, Gentle Birth Choices. Her next book ‘Birth, Bath & Beyond: A Practical Waterbirth Guide for Parents and Providers, will be ready for publication, soon. She lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she is active in her community as a volunteer and as a midwifery and doula mentor and teacher. website is www.waterbirth.org

Barbara’s Quotes

“Water birth is easier for Mums and better for babies”

And Barabara “loves getting Mums’ into hot water!”

Barbara’s Resources

Website – Waterbirth.org

Website —Childbirth Connection.org

Book – Barbara Harper Gentle Birth Choices

Book Diane Garland – Revisiting Waterbirth – An Attitude to Care

Report – Dr. Sarah Buckley : Hormones Physiology Of Childbearing

Barbara’s Links

Book – Barbara Harper Gentle Birth Choices

Website – Waterbirth.org

Email – [email protected]

Facebook – Waterbirth

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This podcast is intended to make others not feel alone and to help them know where they can get help. Please make sure it is shared and fulfils its purpose!!

xx Kaz

Yuz Rozenblum Bio :

I live in Melbourne Australia & am in my late 30’s. I have a degree in Marketing & spent over ten years in the advertising industry at various agencies working in account management & now contract as a social media manager. I’ve been married for nine years to a wonderful man (& father) who’s a game developer & a mother to mother to two children, Orli aged eight (in a few weeks) & Flynn who’s five.

My husband & I decided to have another baby when Orli was about 20 months & I ended up having a medically complicated pregnancy where our baby had an 20% chance of survival. I had a bi-partite placenta, placenta previa & vasa previa & gave birth who presented back at hospital being ‘failure to thrive’. We were readmitted to hospital & we remained there for nine weeks where he was diagnosed with Laryngomalacia (floppy airway at the level of the Larynx) & reflux which he’s still being treated for over five years later.

Motherhood & parenthood has not only challenged me but also rewarded me with some wonderful friends & a non-judgmental & understanding ‘village’.

I hope my story helps mothers out there know that PND is not forever; help is out there & you will get through this.

Yuz’s Quotes:

“It’s ok to not be ok”

“this is not forever”

Yuz’s Resources & references as mentioned in the interview:

Closed Facebook Groups (you can request to join here):

Having a baby after a PPMAD

Website : Post Partum Progress

Facebook Group  PostpartumProgress

PANDA: http://www.panda.org.au

All of these pages & groups have extensive resources, links, documents & the most incredible support.

Yuz’s links:

Yuz’s personal blog: www.notjustaboutwee.com

Facebook

Twitter

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This week’s episode, we discuss all things reflexology. Sam is more than qualified to be our guest for the episode and she left me, and I’m sure you will be left feeling the same, wanting to be on her treatment bed with your feet up in her hands.

Enjoy the episode and please take a minute to rate and review the podcast here as it will help women join the community and to find the message of Mum’s The Word.

We also have our facebook page for more articles on all things birth, conception, pregnancy and early parenting found  here.

xx Kaz

Samantha Langridge Bio

Samantha Langridge is a passionate and dedicated Reflexologist, Having worked as a full time professional reflexologist since graduating in 1999.

Currently working at vitalessence in Centre road Bentleigh, Samantha also shares her knowledge and passion with others through teaching in the community, mentoring reflexology students and working in aged care and corporate settings. Although in general practice, Samantha has a special interest in women’s health, fertility and pregnancy and has worked supporting many women through peri menopause and menopause. She has also had many years of experience working successfully to improve the health of clients with chronic bowel conditions, neurological conditions and foot issues such as plantar fasciitis and peripheral neuropathy as a result of chemotherapy.

Samantha has had many years of experience working within the Reflexology Association of Australia serving as a founding director of the national body, organising a very successful National conference, and holding many positions, both nationally and on a state level including Victorian branch chair.

In the last 17 years Samantha has also attended over 25 different Post Graduate Reflexology courses and seminars and is constantly adding to her knowledge and skills to further help her clients.

For those of you unaware of Reflexology it is a natural therapy that involves mapping all parts of the body onto reflex points on the hands and feet. Through a reflexology session Samantha will gently massage these reflex points in specific ways to induce an overwhelming sense of relaxation that will effect the whole person- in mind, body and spirit, helping the body to return to its natural state of balance.

Samantha’s quote

“Self care for women is not an indulgence- it is a necessity to support your own health and wellbeing and that of your family.”

Qualifications

International Institute of Reflexology certificate 1998 – Australian School of Reflexology & Relaxation

Advanced Pracititoner certificate 1999 – Australian School of Reflexology & Relaxation

Diploma of Clinical Reflexology 2009 – Australian College of Chi Reflexology

HLT51707 Diploma of Reflexology 2011 – Australian School of Reflexology & Relaxation

Samantha’s resources

Bubhub.com.au

Dr Gowri Motha- Obstetrician & reflexologist   http://www.gentlebirthmethod.com/

Reflexology Association of Australia- http://www.reflexology.org.au

Reflexology books by Nicola Hall

Samantha’s links

Website- http://pressurepointreflexology.com.au/

Facebook- pressure point reflexology

Email [email protected]

Mobile 0412 018 969

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This is a topic dear to my heart. Hnourign the mother’s wisdom and the mother herself in birth. Our guest this week , as you will hear is more than qualified to speak about this topic. Enjoy the episode!!

X Kaz

Maha Al Musa’s Bio

Maha Al Musa is a leading light in the birth world as a spiritual birth visionary and birth activist. She has 20 years’ experience working with pregnant and birthing women and is the creator and founder of EmbodyBirth™ – BellydanceBirth® – The Al Musa Method® also described as Mindful Movement To Awaken Birth Wisdom since 1997. Maha was the winner of the 2011 One World National Birth Hero Award, is a breastfeeding advocate, doula, mother of three and birth consultant for both pregnant women and birth professionals. She offers her inspiring somatic Teacher Training worldwide that honours the language of the feminine.

Maha sees a clear vision that when we respect women and babies in birth we can truly elevate Love Consciousness on this planet in order for peace, harmony, compassion and connection to prevail.

Maha’s Quotes

“May you dance to the rhythm of the music, as you give birth to the rhythm of your body and the rhythm of Life”

“the living book is within, read her”

Maha’s Tips:

Book:  Mia Kalef “The Secret Life of babies”

Book: David Chamberlain “Windows to the Womb”

Michel O’dent’s Website http://www.primalhealthresearch.com

Sheila Kitzinger’s Website http://www.sheilakitzinger.com

Book : Ina May  “Spiritual Midwifery”

Maha’s Details:

Website – www.mahaalmusa.com

Email – [email protected]

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mahaalmusabirthvisionary/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/bellybirth

Instagram – @mahaalmusa

Skype – mahaalmusa

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Jo Sexton’s Bio

Chiropractor and mum of three, Dr. Jo Sexton, lives and works in the picturesque town of Maleny, 1 ½ hours north of Brisbane. When she is not doing the school run or dropping the kids off at soccer/ ballet, she can be found in her practice; Hinterland Chiropractic.

Jo’s Tips

Facebook Page: Australasian Society for Tongue and Lip Ties: professional page

Jo’s Contact Deets

Practice :  Hinterland Chiropractic

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I totally loved this interview! Shalom Stone and I both speak the same language which is so evident throughout this episode. Its quite a long one and well truth be known it could have been waaaaaaaaaay longer as we were both getting high speaking about our favourite topic!! BIRTH!

You are going to truly love this interview from Shalome and its no wonder she’s got her own podcast too…. she has a lot to share and certainly has more passion than you could possible fit into one podcast interview!! Her links are below of course!

Enjoy!

Kaz xx

Shalome Stone’s Bio

Shalome Stone wants to live in a world where women approach their birth with excitement and awe.  A highly medicalised hospital birth and 2 sensational homebirths taught her that a little preparation can make ALL the difference, and that you can feel like a Rockstar when you birth, regardless of how you birth.

Shalome’s Quotes

“you don’t know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have” Bob Marley

“you are born to birth. Everything you need is already within you”  Shalome Stone

Shalome’s Tips

Birth Without Fear blog

Call The Midwife

Shalome’s Links

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SUSANNE GRANT’S BIO

When Susanne was pregnant, her past experiences of child abuse put her on a different road of care from her team of midwives. Thanks to the hypnobirthing course she did and learning how to work with her own medical team she had her own positive birth experience in May 2014. This birth gave her a new mission in life and she is now working with women all around the world to help them to get their own positive birth experience. Having lived with her PTSD, which was diagnosed at the age of 17, she knows firsthand how challenging this can be.

Susanne Grant is a licensed Hypnobirthing Teacher, hypnobirthing mother of little Hannah and founder of Grant Method of Birthing. She has an online Hypnobirthing Course in English, and is about to launch a Dutch version as well. She also teaches group and private classes in person. To help women heal after a challenging birth experience she also developed an online workshop called ‘Healing After Birth’.

Some Quotes:

Quote I live by: “You’ll have people coming to you saying, ‘I don’t know what it is but something about your belief in me has caused me to rise to a new level and I’m so much happier and so much more productive and so much richer for my relationship with you.’ And some of them will eventually say, ‘What is your secret,’ and the simple answer is, ‘I knew who you really are and focused incessantly upon that until you became it.”

“Every time a mother comes to me with her heartbreaking birth story my soul cries out for her and her baby. I will do everything in my power for this world to change the way we treat women during birth.” Susanne Grant

“You need to understand that accepting help during birth isn’t failure, you can’t fail if you put your own child and yourself first by accepting help. How this help is given though, can make a difference in whether a mum experiences the birth positive or negative.” Susanne Grant

“If a mother doesn’t feel respected, treated with the love, care and privacy she longs for, chances are she will not experience her birth positively.” Susanne Grant

Susanne’s Tips/Resources

Penny Simkin – When Survivors Give Birth

Susanne’s Contact Details

Book Intake appointment at: [calendly.com/susannegrant/30min]

Website online courses:  susannegrant.teachable.com

Website local courses:  www.grantmethod.com (English) and www.hypnobirthing.tk (Dutch)

Facebook Page: Susanne Grant’s – Grant Method of Birthing [facebook.com/GrantMethod/]

Twitter [www.twitter.com/grantmethod]

Pinterest [uk.pinterest.com/grantmethod/]

Instagram [instagram.com/grant_susanne/]

LinkedIn [uk.linkedin.com/in/susannegrant]

YouTube [youtube.com/channel/UC8gGphCaZe5HABgFyKmB9LA]

Email: [email protected]

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