So...We have all kept humans alive for one year or in Rach's case almost ONE YEAR! This is HUGE given the current climate and all that has happened in 2022. 

We unpack all of the lessons that we have learnt along the way and get an important update from Rach about her life, work and how Motherhood has been treating her as it has been a hot minute. We cover:

- Rolling  with the punches- hard AF to do when you are so sleep deprived but presence is key!

-  Navigating the new challenges each week

-  Maintaining community even though a lot of people go back to work at this stage- Mums groups fizzle out so try and maintain social activities but also hard with the illness circulating 

-  Soph talks about the challenges of Daycare and work life balance

-  Hays going back to work- job interviews, anxiety about career and wanting to do it all

- Staycation at The Ace Hotel and not sleeping

-  Sleep update and Soph and Flo at Tresillian 

-  Birthday parties and prep and Kieran's Bluey Birthday cake bonanza 

-  Funny Motherhood moments 

-  Rach update and going to the NT with Murphy

 -  Getting ready for Murph hitting 1 and birthday chat

 -  What have you learnt getting so close to the 1 year milestone?

 - How’s mental health traveling and work life?

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Have a beautiful day mummas and pappas xxx

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Trigger warning for this episode! We cover all things Domestic Violence and Survival so if you need support please call 1800RESPECT.  This episode is also brought to you by WHITE RIBBON AUSTRALIA.  White Ribbon Australia is a part of a global social movement working to eliminate gendered violence. They strive for an Australian society where all women and children are safe. White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement engaging men and boys to end men’s violence against women and girls, promote gender equality and create new opportunities for men to build positive, healthy and respectful relationships. If you would like to donate to their Tax appeal which finished on June 30th please click HERE- Every cent counts.

My mum is one of those people who you don’t forget when you meet her- she is beautiful, has a positivity that is extremely infectious, a love for life that is astounding, can do anything. What a lot of people don’t know about my mum who don’t know her closely is that she was in an abusive relationship for over 13 years as she raised my sister and I. She survived being married to my dad, who at several times has told me that if mum didn’t leave, he would have killed her. Mum, Emily and I lived in hiding multiple times and like many women/mothers dealing with DV, it took her several times to leave dad. But, ultimately, she raised Emily and I with passion, love, adventure and tried her best in her given circumstances- I am SO PUMPED to have mum on the Podcast. She talks us through:

* Navigating Motherhood and Pumping whilst living in a DV situation

* What were the warning signs for DV?

* Who was her support and did that dwindle as dads behavior became more dangerous?

* What was the state of mums mental health during this time?

* The final incidents that forced mum to leave and also going back several times before this

* Advice for any women who are living in a DV situation and or afraid to leave?

* Leaving as the most dangerous time and support

* How mum managed to work as a professional photographer for years to support yourself and regain financial independence

In terms of resources there is an extensive list HERE for anyone looking for support and further information.

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Today we welcome the ever so lovely Anna Robards and Christie Whitehill founders of INTU WELLNESS. Anna stepped into the media spotlight in 2013 when she met her bachelor and now husband Tim Robards. Since then, Anna has worked with some of Australia’s biggest beauty and fashion brands and appeared on several TV shows. Anna’s journey into wellness began after experiencing a lack of sleep during her first pregnancy. 

Christie made a name for herself in the technology industry after founding an award-winning education company, Tech Ready Women. Christie’s journey into wellness began after experiencing major stress and burnout from having a “busy” and “always on” life before she fell pregnant with her second child. So after the birth of their children and many restless nights, also while building a career, both resented the lack of sleep and their dull-looking skin. The problem was they could not find a trusted supplement that would conveniently target both issues. So, they decided to create their own brand - INTU WELLNESS. Their supplements are formulated by award-winning naturopaths, chemists, and scientists who specialise in creating complementary medicines that are backed by traditional and scientific research. Bonus that all products are Aust made! We are so excited to chat to them about all things Motherhood, wellness and work life balance.  We chat:

* Motherhood and poo and forgetting to pick up your kids 

* Pumping  and formula

* 4th Trimester Advice

* INTU WELLNESS and the supplements that change your skin and sleep

* Running a business together, friendship and work life balance

* The importance of being present with your kids and putting down the phone

* Postnatal Depression and burn out as a new mum

* The Challenges and the beautiful aspects of Motherhood and SO much more

This episode is brought to you by Tiny Hearts Education - helping parents and caregivers, just like you, to feel educated and empowered to tackle parenthood without fear. Offering essential baby + child first aid courses and first aid products, Tiny Hearts Education can help you navigate your parenthood journey with confidence . You can get $10 off our products or courses using the code PUMPED10 at the checkout.

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Today we welcome the  incredible female entrepreneur Jen Dugard, who is making exercise safe for women experiencing all stages of Motherhood. Over 1, 000 personal trainers across Aus, NZ and Singapore have completed Jen’s Safe Return to Exercise certification which upskills trainers and educates them on how to safely train mums. She has also recently launched MumSafe™, a platform that connects women with a suitable Personal Trainer that can assist with their individual needs. MumSafe™ requires PTs to meet certain criteria, including being certified and partnering with a women’s health physio.

Jen Dugard is leading the way in training mums and provides profound insights that are changing the ways that hundreds of women are viewing their life as a mother.  We cover:

*A Safe Return to exercise and what that looks like & her new company Mumsafe

* Motherhood and the strain it can have on relationships

*Pelvic floor and also Pelvic floor after a C-section

* The Challenges and the beautiful parts of Motherhood

* What to look for in a PT in the Postpartum phase of Motherhood and how to find a good one in your local area

* A day in the life of Jen and what that looks like and SO much more!

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Our bonus episode is here with the amazing Chelsea Pottenger who is a leading international motivational speaker and an authority on mindfulness and productivity. This episode comes with a trigger warning as the conversation covers suicidal ideation and postnatal depression. If you need support follow the links in our 'We Cover' section.

 Chels has just launched her first book ‘The Mindful High Performer’- which  you must all check out!. Chels was a busy and burnt-out entrepreneur who then suffered severe postnatal depression once she became a mum and ended up in a psych ward! That is when she put on the hand break and started researching the science behind meditation and mindfulness, while also coming up with tools to still be productive, but keeping mental health practices as a priority.  Chelsea is a proud ambassador for mental health charities R U OK? and Gidget Foundation Australia. As a result of her research, study and personal learnings, Chelsea created her company EQ Minds in 2016 with the goal of introducing high-performance mental fitness to the public and corporates. She is frequently hired by the likes of Uber, eBay, Google, Estee Lauder, The Australian Defence Force and more to inspire their teams with her science-based productivity and mindfulness methods.

We cover:

* The challenges of breastfeeding and pumping as a new mumma and the 4th trimester

*Mental Health and being an ambassador for - The Gidget Foundation/ R U OK?

* Her funny Motherhood story in the Psych Ward

* Suicidal Ideation & Panic Attacks

*Asking someone “Are you okay” and holding space for them

* Having an extremely in tune and supportive husband

*Her new book, The Mindful High Performer and her book launch with Jessica Rowe hosting and her ghost writer

* EQ Minds and the science-based tools behind it

* A big business secret- zero tolerance for dickheads when running EQ Minds and working with BIG businesses no matter who you are

* Nerves and being vulnerable when presenting to BIG companies

* What Chels loves about Motherhood and how she now thrives

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Well, we are back for SEASON 3. This one is for all of the to be mummas and current parents who may have underestimated the good old ‘4th trimester’...Hays, Soph and Rach cover:

• What to pack and NOT pack at the hospital and is a spreadsheet really necessary. We want to know how many times you all packed your hospital bags?
• The admin that comes with a new baby- needles and registering names & more!
• Feeding- We cover what we wish we knew with breastfeeding and pumping. Breastfeeding struggles- having low expectations and doing all of the prep work instead of thinking it will happen 'naturally'.
• Hormones - The sweats and the tears.
• Control- how to try (we know its hard AF) to relinquish it and accept help.
• Sleep- how to better prepare for those longgggggggggg sleepless nights.
• Partner dynamic - The silent rage when your partner gets a full night's sleep, delegating roles and empowering your partner.
• Pre - birth tips/strategies with partner and how to openly communicate before the bub arrives.
• Rach offers some Insta sights for mummas who are looking for tips and tricks with sleep in particular:
• Breastfeeding Mums Support Group on Facebook

          Recommendations from Rach- 

• @littleonesbabysleep
• @thesleepteacher
• @littledreamersbabysleepco
• @themidwifemumma
• @wonderweeks
• Download the Wonder Weeks App for $8.00

This episode as been brought to you with the help of our Sponsor,  Glow Dreaming -  the 5-in-1 sleep aid that is scientifically engineered for sleep. 100% safe for your child and it actually works! Glow Dreaming are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use "PUMPED10" at the checkout for a special discount of all Glow bundles!  

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This is it! The BIG Finale of Season 2. We are so proud and pumped with this season, our beautiful and inspiring guests, our new Co-Host who has absolutely smashed Season 2 and our wonderful Guest Host Rach Calvert who really spills the sauce for our wrap up episode. Stay tuned for a Rach update for Season 3 as we have some exciting news around that!

Rach, Soph and Hays cover:

* Farts & embarrassing stories
* Friendships, falling outs and friendship breakups
* Getting fired
* Boobs , intimacy and embarrassing body parts
* Miscarriage and a chemical pregnancy
* The future, Marvell Lane, more kids and gardening
* Mum guilt
* Solids and mixing flavors

This Season has been brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs until June 30, 2022.

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Today we are so excited to have chatted with Nikki Jurcutz - CEO of ‘Tiny Hearts Education’ which we all know that our listeners avidly follow. As a paramedic, when Nikki would often be called to jobs where, had parents been confident with simple first aid, the outcome could have been very different. So, Rach and Nikki created their baby first aid course to help parents and caregivers, just like you, feel confident, educated and empowered to act in a first-aid emergency with their little one.

Eight years later, their dream has grown beyond comprehension. They have developed more courses and products with one vital mission in mind: help parents and caregivers navigate their journey with confidence. Nikki is also a mumma to her girl Nahla and boy Wolf– she has had wild birth stories of both babies but we want to look at her 4th trimester/ her Motherhood experiences and unpack all of the burning questions that you have for her as parents. 

We talk Motherhood, birthing Tiny Hearts Education,  the danger of forums, sleeping rollercoasters, constant feedback from others & having strong boundaries in the fourth trimester, the cold sore virus and SO much more!

This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs for the ENTIRE season. Our personal fav products will also be mentioned in upcoming episodes and reels!

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In this episode we meet Rachel Tomlinson, mother, wife, dog mum, psychologist and internationally author of the books “Teaching Kids to be Kind” & “A Blue Kind of Day”...
She is one of those lucky people who knew what they wanted to do from the time they left school. She has steadily worked towards her goal and has spent her entire adult life gaining experience in child development and mental health fields. Now, as an experienced psychologist and parenting expert Rachel has worked with children and families in general counselling, women's refuge, education settings, domestic violence and trauma counselling. Rachel is also a mumma herself to her five year old daughter.

Rach is extremely passionate about ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive, she shares her insights, skills and knowledge on her website www.towardwellbeing.com

We chat all things mental health, 4th trimester and asking for help, trauma and attachment and what attachment types are (secure attachment and what that looks like in particular), toddlers and saying no, the TV show parental guidance and so much more!

This episode is brought to you with the help of our Sponsor, Enbacci who are proud supporters of the Pumped Podcast. Remember to use PP10 at the checkout for a special discount that runs for the ENTIRE season. Our personal fav products will also be mentioned in upcoming episodes and reels!

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