Parenting Unpacked

Trigger Warning: We discuss about Birth Trauma and PTSD

We recorded this episode way back in January 2024 and here it is for your ears all the way at the other end of the year in November 2024.

We had the best of intentions getting episodes to your ears many many months ago but alas, life gets in the way. However, we did manage to record a few episodes back then and here is the first of the (non)Lost Episodes. We hope you enjoy!

Siobhan & Kristyn

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We are BACK!

It's been a minute since we've shared an episode with you and since we were last in your ears, two new babies have joined our respective families! But now we are back, and we can't wait to catch you up on everything.

After having tried (and failed) to record and share several episodes this year due to very little spare time, several children underfoot and also managing our outside of social media *real people* jobs, we have decided to give a new format a go this season. We're calling "Voice Notes from Motherhood".

Let us know what you think!

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This week we tackle your burning questions which include why toddlers are assholes (hint: it’s not just your kid & it’s not your fault).
This is our second last episode for season 2!

To find out what your little one’s temperament is, check out this link:

scienceminded.org/temperament

Re-live the trauma of the baby days with Siobhan and Kristyn as they recount just how many baby “must-haves” turned out to be “must-have-NOTs”, from carseats, prams to mamaroos and owlets. Get the full low down as we dive in to all things baby.

In this episode, Siobhan and Kristyn discuss their planning for their respective postpartum periods, the second time around! In particular, Siobhan shares her experience of working with Kathryn Millhouse from @‌_motherup to prepare a postpartum plan and she shares some of the great ideas and prompts that she's included. This is an episode packed full of practical and flexible ideas for postpartum support.

Siobhan’s Postpartum Planning resources on Canva:

Draft/pared down version of my Postpartum Planning Canvas:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAFfNavl5vg/U_VyDy0RqJK4Wz0GSH4V9A/edit?utm_content=DAFfNavl5vg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Postpartum Planning Lists (including shopping list/toddler list/jobs for people to do list):

https://www.canva.com/design/DAFfNRLxdwk/2UY2CTLL3PZJhWr9GxEyxg/edit?utm_content=DAFfNRLxdwk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Things I’m doing differently/same:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAFbvXEiaqY/0gV0c0abHjmtIV0-pKl2Dg/edit?utm_content=DAFbvXEiaqY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Description: In this episode Kristyn and Siobhan talk all things toilet training - pee, poo and potty!

Kristyn also shares about a research project she has going on all about making therapy better for autistic people. Find out more here - https://www151.griffith.edu.au/redcap/surveys/?s=YY8LXD3XT9ATPJCE

Resources discussed in this episode:

The Incredible Poo Party by Zoe Panto: https://www.amazon.com.au/Incredible-Poo-Party-Zoe-Panto/dp/0987644041

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Kristyn and Siobhan catch up and talk about Social Media, maternal mental health, and influencers - do social media influencers have a responsibility to account for how their content affects their followers' mental wellbeing?

This episode is all about birth, birth trauma and physiological vs natural vs vaginal births. B from @‌coreandfloorrestore (who has a background in midwifery and personal training) joined us to talk all things birth, pelvic floor health and everything in between.

In the episode Kristyn and Siobhan talk about jumping to the outro - if you want to do this, jump to around 1hr 25 minutes in (it's a long episode!)

Other accounts mentioned:

Sarah Elrami @‌sarah_elrami