In this conversation, Eliza, a GP and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, discusses her expertise in Neuroprotective Developmental Care, an evidence-based practice of working with the biology of our children to understand the ways in which we can support our family. She emphasises the importance of an individualised approach, understanding infant sleep needs, and the significance of co-regulation in parenting.

The discussion also addresses common misconceptions about sleep training and the need for flexibility in parenting. In this conversation, we discuss the complexities of baby sleep, addressing common concerns such as early waking, the witching hour, and the challenges of managing sleep with multiple children.

Eliza is the founder of a Perinatal GP clinic in Sydney's Inner West and, along with her team, offer comprehensive care for Perinatal women, babies, including lactation and sleep support focus on the possums approach.

There is a wealth of knowledge, expertise and empathy from Dr Eliza and I recommend you pass this episode on to as many parents as you can as it offers ways in which you can take the guess work out of supporting your child's needs and encourages reassurance for parents and the very undervalued backstage labour of raising our little humans.

The discussion also highlights the significance of mental health for parents and the need for support during challenging sleep phases.

• Eliza is a GP and lactation consultant with a focus on perinatal care.
• Neuroprotective developmental care aims to protect a baby's optimal development.
• The approach emphasizes individualized care based on a baby's unique needs.
• Sleep is a biological need, not a learned skill.
• Families often face conflicting information about infant care.
• It's important to acknowledge varying sleep needs among babies.
• Co-regulation is beneficial for a baby's development.
• Parents should feel empowered to follow their baby's cues.
• Routine can be beneficial for parents, but flexibility is key for babies.
• Understanding a baby's biology helps alleviate parental pressure. Babies communicate their needs, not manipulate.
• It's okay to seek help if sleep is unmanageable.
• Experimenting with sleep arrangements can help.
• Understanding your baby's natural body clock is key.
• The witching hour is a common phenomenon for babies.
• Catnapping is normal and not harmful.
• Sleeping through the night varies for each baby.
• Letting go of control can ease parenting stress.
• Support from professionals can be beneficial.
• Finding what works for your family is essential.

https://www.instagram.com/dr.eliza.hannam/

https://www.nurturedmedical.com.au/

https://ndcinstitute.au/

https://possumsndc.com/

https://possumssleepprogram.com/when-baby-cries-a-lot-brief-and-simple/the-baby-who-cries-a-lot-in-the-first-3-4-months-of-life-possums-5-domain-approach/about-the-discontented-little-baby-book

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In this conversation, I sit with Nathalie Biviano, a relationship coach, to explore the complexities of motherhood, the impact of societal and individual expectations on women's roles, and the dynamics of masculine and feminine energies in relationships.

It all starts with a Disney depiction she so beautifully the one that romanticises the couple but doesn't guide us on what happens 'after the kiss', or in this case, after the baby is born.

Some of the themes we cover are:

Resentment, Nat explains three contributing reasons why this feeling is so common, and how to approach it from a different lens.

The importance of self-worth, communication, and breaking the cycle of hypermasculinity as a way to connect and validate one another.

The way our broken system has let us down and the unreasonable load that is placed on families today that sets us up for disconnection.

Self-ownership and empowerment to aid in fulfillment as women and ultimately as a couple.

This is a very honest and practical conversation and the way Nat offers expresses her wisdom with transparency and real-life practical examples, will have you wanting to write notes to implement in your own life and relationship.

Enjoy, forward this episode on to your mama friends and we'd love to know what your key takeaways were.

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Would you like to know the details of Nat's up & coming retreat? Here they are:

https://spinetinglingmarriage.com/thrive-retreat

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In part two of this series of episodes on my personal motherhood journey, I discuss the feelings that come up in early motherhood, such as feeling as though we are 'failing' as a mother, simply because our baby is not 'behaving' or fitting into the expectation that we had for him/her.

In my opinion, even if we are unaware of it, we may believe this story that our role as mothers should be completely consuming and self-sacrificing, leaving us with no time to even think of our own interests, needs and desires. Along with that, we may link being this self-sacrificing, consumed mother with being a ‘good mother’. And this thinking  starts so early. 

I explore the themes of mother guilt, mother anger, the perfect mother myth, co-regulation, the mother-baby dyad and the basics of a human relationship.

It also offers some real life examples of what I hear mother's say in conversations when holding a measuring stick towards their own mothering.

Please reach out if you'd like to share, or get some clarity around this topic.

Much love, Keturah xx

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Today, I have a conversation with Justene Catchon, a mother of 3, Naturopath, Ayurvedic Facilitator and all round beautiful woman who cares about the way we practice Postpartum Care.

Justene shares her personal experiences from preconception - postpartum and how women are held and supported in Malaysia after birthing a baby.

Traditions such as a confinement nanny, massage, belly binding, herbs and specific foods are all normal practices, and the mother is revered for her role in bringing life into the world.

In this conversation we delve deeper into the benefits and practice of traditional postpartum belly binding.

We then introduce a special project that Justene and I are collaborating on, which is a Ayurvedic Postpartum Belly Binding online training aimed at both Birth & Postpartum Professionals as well as mothers & their partners, who would like to include this beautiful ancient practice into their care of the mother.

To be kept updated on the progress of this offering, please reach out to either Justene or myself. We can't wait to share more.

And, if you are are Sydney-based mother or mother-to-be and would like to experience belly binding first-hand, please reach out to me at @motherhoodwithketurah.

Details in the show notes:

https://www.instagram.com/ibuayurveda/

https://ibuayurveda.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodwithketurah/

https://www.motherhoodwithketurah.com.au/belly-binding-massage-package

Today, on the podcast, I speak with a delightful mother named Morgana.

Morgana is the mother of three children, currently aged 7, 5, 3.

I first met Morgana when she was pregnant with her first baby as she came to see me for pregnancy massages and stayed connected throughout all three of her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences.

Morgana speaks about the wobbly early days, and why having someone their to just focus their attention on you, as the mother, is vital.

She talks to both the joy and the overwhelm and offers a great tool for when things get too much!

I love that Morgana shares that she is 'proud of herself' as she has witnessed her own 'growing up' through and with her children and how she is finally able to see herself in or own wholeness and pursue some of her passions, outside of motherhood.

Over the twenty years that I have been working with women, there have been countless mothers I have supported that have also taught me so much, by witnessing their dedication, courage and tenderness for their families. There are also those that leave a special place in my heart, Morgana is one.

Enjoy!

I really believe that the catalyst for growth and transformation is when women and mothers own their experiences, process them thoroughly, do the inner work of healing and share their stories with other mothers. 

And this is exactly what my intention was for this podcast. 

So, today in this solo episode, and in a number of follow up episodes, I will share my own motherhood story, my journey through matrescence and how it all unfolded. If you’re resonating with the content, make sure you listen to the follow-ups episodes as part of this series. 

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My conversation today is with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Winnie Wu.

Winnie and I are doing a series of chats relating to fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.

In part one we talk about what could be a hindrance to a couple falling pregnant, and how a Woman's Health Physiotherapist can help even before a woman is pregnant.

Other topics include:

• Possible reasons for painful sexual intercourse
• Pelvic girdle pain, including pubic, sacro-iliac, and side hip pain, and why this pain is common, but not normal
• How to exercise during pregnancy
• What exactly is the pelvic floor and how to do those exercises properly
• Perineal Massage as a way to prepare for birth
• The various programs and services that Winnie's team can offer to couples at any stage of their journey

I'd encourage you to watch the Youtube version of this episode as Winnie offers a visual explanation of the pelvic organs, bones and surrounding tissue by use of her model pelvis.

Please reach out to Winnie, or myself, if you have any questions around the content of this episode.

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Show notes:

https://www.papayaclinic.com.au/

https://www.movementlaboratory.com.au/

The Embrace Program:

https://www.papayaclinic.com.au/pregnancy-postpartum

Visual explanations:

https://www.papayaclinic.com.au/patient-resources

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Today, I speak with Kimberley, a mother of a spirited 19 month daughter.

We share a candid, yet light-hearted, conversation about the realities of bringing life into the world. There are many nuggets to take away from this conversation, such as shunning the term 'bouncing back' in favour of acknowledging the 'upgrade' you gain in your new role as a mother and that our children are not blank canvasses, they are born as whole people, with innate wisdom and character.

Kimberley highlights to importance of self-care practices as not being selfish, but essential as a mother-child unit. When the mother is looking after herself, she is not taking away from her child, she is giving back.

Kimberley also touches on her corporate work, AND Vedic Meditation, something she practices daily and teaches on a individual and group level. You can feel Kimberley's warmth and sincerity in her 'village' approach to motherhood.

Enjoy the episode!

https://www.kimberleychanmeditation.com.au/

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Today, I have a conversation with Jessica Zallums, a mother of three who plays a leading role in the Wildly Empowered Collective, a group of motivated women who are driven to be the best version of themselves.

She is the host of the podcast named Wildly Empowered Women with so much sass and value for the modern woman.

Jess is passionate about mentoring women to live a more energised and fulfilling life by letting go of limiting beliefs and social norms, find their voice, embody their femininity and intuition, step into her power and earn her worth, with ease & pleasure.

She has gone from working in a stressful, PR role, to replacing her corporate income within a year, collapsing timelines & growing her financial worth many times over, retiring her husband from a high-paying corporate job to live her family dream, without the pressure of commuting, deadlines and energy-sapping performance targets.

The vehicle she now uses to reach her goals high ticket network marketing with a 50-year old Japanese company called Enagic selling leading technology health products.

I have affiliated with these life-changing health products and I am proud to say that Jess is my sponsor and mentor.

This is an inspiring episode and an exciting opportunity for any woman who is looking for a way to wean herself from her current employment, a mother who doesn't want to return to her 9-5 role only to miss out on so much of her child's life, health professionals who would like to supplement their income, and any human really that is tired of working for someone else, contributing to another's goals & wealth, and is ready to make every step of this process one brick closer to building their own home, or castle.

If you would like more information about any of the topics we discuss, or have questions, please reach out. Curiosity doesn't cost you anything.

Jess is offering a clarity & strategy call for FREE TO THE FIRST FIVE THAT BOOK:

https://calendly.com/jessicazalums/enagicbusinesscall?month=2024-10

• Discuss your goals/vision around work/family/life/income
• Learn the strategy to earning high ticket commissions with Enagic
• Get a detailed look at the compensation plan
• Be amazed by the support, training, resources, and automated systems offered

Jessica Zallums:

https://www.instagram.com/jessicazalums/

The Wildly Empowered Women Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2ksOvNmmweWNoQ9kGB7Rv9?si=9611d7f4d22443fc

The Wildly Empowered Women Facebook group:

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

https://enagic-australia.com/

Keturah Stoltenberg:

https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodwithketurah/

https://www.motherhoodwithketurah.com.au/enagic-kangen-water-filter

In this solo episode, I explore the following themes.

• Love at first sight and when do you actually become a mother
• Perfectionism in motherhood and what our children are asking of us
• The myths and expectations of what it means to be a good mother
• Examples of the unrealistic expectations and how mothers internalise them
• Guilt and shame
• Living in our whole humanness and how this benefits our children
• Being gentle with ourselves and pushing back against mother matrydom
• How play and creativity is what our children are calling out for

I would love to hear your thoughts and reflections after listening to this episode

If you would like to see more from me, and/or work with me, reach out at

https://www.motherhoodwithketurah.com.au/

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