I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Rachael Hollinger from NOURIS(her) and The Pause. Together we discuss how we can honour mothers through retreats, caring for them in the way they care for their children. At the core of this conversation, we explore how retreats for mothers are a countercultural act, subverting martyrdom with nourishment.

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I chat with fellow advocate and educator Becca De Souza from Peaceful Birth Partnership. Together we discuss the importance of accessible perinatal care for mothers from refugee backgrounds and breaking the cycles of trauma through birth and parenting. At the core of this conversation is how when we really prioritize the women who are most at risk, all women will benefit.

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I chat with Sophie Walker, the founder and host of Australian Birth Stories, the podcast with over 8 million downloads. From recording episodes in her car to advocating for change through parliament, this conversation with Sophie is not to be missed. Together, we discuss Sophie's personal journey of starting the podcast and turning it into a business. We explore how Sophie's experience in public health shapes her work and how her passion for birth flowed into postpartum care. At the core of this conversation, we reflect on the importance of bringing who you are and what you're good at together to bring about deep change.

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I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Sami Stewart from The Hold. Together we discuss how public health, advocacy and policy intersect with the postpartum experience of mothers and families in their homes. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of working with families on the ground, as well as making changes at a systemic level.

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I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Chelsea Robinson from Mama's Modern Village. Together we discuss Chelsea's career change into the motherhood field, her learnings from working 1-1 with mothers and how she's using that to bring about systemic change. At the core of this conversation is the importance of education, social justice and systems change in shifting the maternal experience on an individual level.

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I chat with Jodi Wilson, author of 'Practising Simplicity' and co-author with Sophie Walker of their upcoming book 'The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth'. Together we discuss Jodi's life changing trip caravanning around Australia with four kids for two years, and how this has shaped her practice of simplicity. At the core of this conversation is asking the questions, "What is sustainable for me as a mother and a woman?" and "How can I make choices in my life to make sure that I am enjoying the life I'm living?"

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I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Charlotte Pickering from Kin by Charlotte. Together we discuss Charlotte's transition from a job into postpartum work, how her offerings have evolved and the impact of working locally. At the core of this conversation is the need to value ourselves and our work, so that we can build financial sustainability in a way that honours our home and family life.

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I chat with two graduates Renee and Micka who are the co-founders of Fill Your Cup. Together they now provide work and support for themselves another 5 doulas, plus sell a range of physical products. They share their story of rapid growth, failing fast and how they pivoted during the pandemic to grow a thriving and unexpected business model.

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Jojo and I met 7 years ago, when she was running a pregnancy day spa in New Zealand. She has since sold the business and moved to the UK to start a new postpartum business. We talk about the challenges of starting again, including pricing, networking and how to find your ideal client.

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Colleen Wilson is a registered midwife for 30 years and the creator of Nurtured Mums. Nurtured Mums’ mission is to provide education to pregnant couples about the postnatal period to come and support the new family for the first 6 weeks following the birth of their baby. It is tailored to meet the unique needs of mum and her baby with an emphasis on evidence-based care along with traditional postpartum practices such as healing nutrition, belly-binding, use of aromatherapy and massage.

Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com