No Place Like Homb

Many of us have experienced the joy and magic of messy play and making memories with our kids! But did you know the benefits of play based learning?

Studies consistently show that children engaged in play-based learning demonstrate advancements in language, literacy, maths, and executive function as well as showing greater impulse control and memory.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath speaks with Founder of Bright Little Sparks, Megan Fairbairn about the benefits of play based learning and the joy in finding connection in shared experience.

Find out more via brightlittlesparks.com.au

Even with the most supportive village, juggling 3 kids under 3 always comes with unique joys and challenges.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath welcomes Megan Fairbairn, founder and teacher at Bright Little sparks, about her background in education and the joys and challenges of her own journey of motherhood.

Find out more about Bright Little Sparks

First words and first foods are exciting milestones in a baby’s development, but they can also come with a lot of questions and concerns for parents.

How do you know when your baby is ready for solids? What signs should you look for? And when is it time to seek extra support?

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath chats with Jess Andrewartha, a paediatric speech pathologist, about her work with children and families.

Jess shares her knowledge and insights on the role of a speech pathologist in early feeding and communication, what to look for to safely introduce solids, and how to support a calm, positive feeding journey.

More about Jess

Find a speech pathologist

A speech pathologist is a specialised health professional who assesses, diagnoses, and treats communication and swallowing disorders. Their work goes far beyond helping with speech sounds; it includes assessing and treating difficulties related to language development, social communication, voice, fluency, and the safe introduction of food and drink.

In early childhood, they play a key role in supporting foundational skills that impact learning, development, and quality of life.

In this episode, host Kath speaks with speech pathologist Jess Andrewartha to get an introduction to the role of a speech pathologist, her education and pathway to this important work and her own experience becoming a mother.

We’ve all heard the saying, ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ but so often this modern version of motherhood has us feeling isolated and alone.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Host Kath chats with Producer Rach about finding your village. If you’re looking for a social outing, support, reassurance or connection in shared experience we’ve gathered our best resources to get you started.

Check out these amazing services;

https://miwm.com.au/

https://www.fromdayone.com.au/

https://www.raising-fathers.com/

https://www.brightlittlesparks.com.au/

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath welcomes back Clinical Nutritionist Jennalea to explore how nutrition can support women through every stage of their reproductive journey and help to maintain healthy, happy hormones.

Jennalea shares her knowledge on key aspects of pre-conception care that can play a pivotal role in fertility, the role of diet in supporting a healthy pregnancy, and the importance of nourishment for postpartum recovery.

Find out more; jennaleamcinnes.com

The concept of the ‘wounded healer’ speaks to the deep connection found in shared experience. It often gives healthcare professionals a unique sense of empathy and insight—enabling them to offer more compassionate, personalised care.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath speaks with Clinical Nutritionist Jennalea about her work supporting women through pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum.

Jennalea shares her own experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), as well as a complicated birth and postpartum journey—experiences that now inform her practice, bringing compassion and lived wisdom to her work—not despite her wounds, but because of them.

It’s our 100th episode!

There have been tears, there has been laughter and a whole lot of vulnerability and connection and we’re celebrating by sharing a small selection of some of our favourite moments!

We’re so grateful to each and every guest who has taken time out of their busy schedules to share their stories and expertise with us, what incredible company we find ourselves in week after week.

Thank you for listening and showing your support for the work we do; Our purpose is to start a conversation, educate, and inform; connecting in shared experience to break down stigma and encourage new parents to seek help when and where they need it, without fear of judgment.

No Place Like Homb exists to support the vision of Homb Postpartum, Australia’s first of its kind postpartum Hotel - A place where mothers are mothered.

If you’ve ever felt lost in a sea of advice, endless product lists, and the pressure to buy all the things—you’re not alone.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Kath chat with Phoebe, co-founder of The Memo, about the messy, beautiful early days of parenthood, the power of asking honest (and sometimes awkward) questions, and why you really don’t need an overflowing collection of baby gear to feel prepared.

Phoebe also opens up about her own experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—and how those chapters helped to shape the way she supports other parents through The Memo.

If you’re a first-time parent feeling a little (or a lot) overwhelmed, this episode is for you.

Find out more at thememo.com.au/

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Kath welcome back registered nurse and midwife, Pamela Nunan.

Picking up the conversation from part one, they dive into Pam’s postpartum experience — from the plans she had in place, with the support system ready to step in, and the real-life realities of recovery.

Together, they explore what every new parent deserves in their postpartum support — and all the things that can still catch you off guard, even with all the knowledge of an experienced midwife.