By Gemma Smith
The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.
In this chat series episode Kathryn and I discuss the ways we maintain our sanity navigating sickness, parenting, work and life with young kids. We also use recent personal examples of tough parenting moments to reflect on our strategies and learnings from this 'figure it out as you go' parenting gig.
Resources:
1:1 Counselling support
- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today
Connect with Kathryn
- @_motherup on Instagram
Disclaimer
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.
In this episode I am lucky enough to be joined by Ariane Beeston, author of 'Because I'm Not Myself, You See - A Memoir of Motherhood, Madness and Coming Back From the Brink'. Ariane and I discuss her story including reflecting on her time as a child protection caseworker, as a writer for Fairfax Media, as a dancer and choreographer and as a person who has experienced postpartum psychosis first-hand. Most importantly we discuss how all of these elements of Arian's life are interwoven in her recovery, the writing of her memoir and her current work for The Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE).
Resources:
1:1 Counselling support
- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today
Connect with Ariane
Trigger warnings
This episode discusses child protection, postpartum psychosis, depression, anxiety, maternal suicide and infanticide.
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Dr Rachel Bushing, mother of three and lead clinical psychologist/ owner of @poppsychologyclinic + @threelittlebirdspsychology. Dr Rach shares her insights on perinatal mental health from 20 years of professional practice as a family/ child focussed psychologist as well as her own journey into motherhood which started with adjusting to the complexities of pregnancy and parenthood with twins.
Resources:
1:1 Counselling support
- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today
Connect with Dr Rach
Trigger warnings
This episode discusses child protection, fertility treatment, HG, birth trauma and a range of mental health challenges.
In this episode we chat with father of two, sports performance coach, nutritionist and owner of Rebuild Health and Fitness - James Batey. James and I chat all things health and fitness in early parenthood, including James' own journey. From playing national representative rugby in Wales to owning performance gyms in Brisbane, hear all about what James has learnt about setting yourself up for health and fitness success in the chaos of early years parenthood.
Resources:
1:1 Counselling support
- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today
Connect with James
Trigger warnings
This episode discusses miscarriage.
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Terri who is a mother of two, emergency response worker and previous owner of kids clothing company Little Bloom Collective. Terri and I discuss her journey into motherhood and the whirlwind experience of being a surrogate for one of her best friends in between having her own two boys.
Resources:
1:1 Counselling support
- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today
Connect with Terri
Surrogacy resources
https://www.facebook.com/surrogacyforaustralians/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ftsaust/
https://www.instagram.com/sarah_surrogacylawyer/
Trigger warnings
This episode discusses ease of conception, miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, birth injuries and fertility challenges.
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.
In this episode we are so lucky to be joined by Amber-lee @thepowerofbirth to talk all things HG. Amber-lee is a final year Master of Psychology student who experienced HG in both of her unexpected pregnancies. I love the way Amber-lee so eloquently describes the complexity of living with HG both during and after pregnancy as we chat through HG's biological, psychological and social impacts and the importance of systemic change for those who experience HG.
Resources:
1:1 Counselling support
- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today
Connect with Amber-lee
HG resources
https://www.hyperemesis.org/our-foundation/
https://www.hyperemesisaustralia.org.au/
Trigger warnings
This episode discusses ease of conception, maternal suicide, mother and infant health risks with HG and abortion.
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.
In this episode I chat with life and mindset coach Sarah Kate about her tricky transition to parenthood during COVID and how she uses her psych science/ counselling background in her coaching work with mothers. Specifically, Sarah Kate and I focus her unique framework for working with mothers experiencing guilt.
Resources:
1:1 Counselling support
- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today
Connect with Sarah Kate
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In this episode we are joined by Yara Heary, principal psychologist and owner of @lifeafterbirthpsychology. Yara and I spoke about her poignant journey to this work through motherhood, the concept of matricentric feminism and how it applies to our lived experiences as women and mothers. There are so many beautiful reflections in this episode, particularly around the sacredness of connections between women. I'm certain you'll enjoy this one.
Resources:
1:1 Counselling support
- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today
Connect with Yara
Disclaimer
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.
Welcome back to our first episode of 2024!
We are so happy to be back with our first chat series episode for the year - all about feeling 'stuck' and working through it. We chat about what we've found challenging recently, how we know when we are getting stuck and what things help us the most (plus the bonus things that most certainly do not help in retrospect but are good for a laugh).
A quick reminder I am now available again for face to face counselling for the first time in several months. Booking details are in the link below - I'd love to help you get un-stuck in 2024 if it's been a challenging one so far/ if you've been holding on to a heap of stuff you'd love to finally put down this year. Let's make it happen.
Resources:
1:1 Counselling support
- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today
Connect with Kathryn
- @_motherup on Instagram
Disclaimer
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.
In the very first episode of my new 'Chat series' on the podcast - I team up with guest co-host Kathryn @_motherup to chat through a big end of year topic for many early years parents - preparing for daycare, kindy (pre-school) or primary school parenthood.
Resources:
1:1 Counselling support
- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today
Connect with Kathryn
- @_motherup on Instagram
Trigger warnings
This episode discusses chronic illness, fertility complications, pregnancy loss, significant perinatal mental health challenges and infant hospitalisation/ illness.
Disclaimer
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.
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