Most women walk into birth overwhelmed by fears and myths — but it doesn't have to be that way.

Moran Liviani, an experienced doula from Brisbane and author of Before You Give Birth, reveals how empowering preparation and the right support can transform one of life's most intense experiences into a celebration of strength and resilience.

Imagine walking into your birth space feeling confident, informed, and in control. Moran shares her personal journey from challenging births to becoming a doula who rewrites the narrative around birth trauma, fear, and societal stigma. She explains how her own experiences turned into a passion for helping women embrace birth as a transformative, empowering event — not a danger to fear.

Through her story, you'll discover the importance of emotional support, informed choices, and the power of a positive mindset in shaping your birth experience.

Moran discusses how negative birth stories and stigma shape our perceptions, and how shifting your mindset from fear to power can dramatically change your experience.

Most importantly, Moran highlights the significance of holistic well-being after birth, acknowledging that a positive, trauma-free experience impacts your ability to bond and mother confidently.

Perfect for pregnant women, partners, and birth supporters feeling overwhelmed or seeking clarity, this episode offers practical, evidence-based advice to reclaim your birth story.

Before You Give Birth Book: https://www.2life.com.au/before-you-give-birth/

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#EmpoweredBirth #DoulaSupport #BirthWithoutFear #PositiveBirth #BirthEducation #MindfulMotherhood #TransformativeBirth #BirthJourney #PregnancyEmpowerment #BirthStory

Most parents underestimate the importance of baby first aid — until an emergency strikes. What if a quick, informed response could be the difference between a crisis and a saved life?

If you're a new parent or expecting your first child, this episode is an urgent must-listen. Learn why mastering baby-specific first aid skills from the start isn't optional—it's essential for every caregiver’s peace of mind.

In this eye-opening conversation, with Rescue Blue's Head of Training and Intensive Care and Special Operations/Rescue Paramedic Tessabelle Scully, shares the secrets behind empowering parents with the confidence to act swiftly in emergencies.

She reveals how basic first aid knowledge, focusing on infants and children, can dramatically reduce anxiety during those stressful early weeks at home. We explore the common misconceptions around when and why to learn life-saving techniques, emphasizing that preparedness begins from the moment you bring baby home.

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#BabyFirstAid #ParentingTips #ChildSafety #FirstAidTraining #NewParentsGuide #EmergencyPreparedness #InfantCare #SafetyFirst #ParentingAdvice #RescueBlue

Most new parents feel overwhelmed by the countless opinions and confusing information about baby skincare — but it doesn't have to be that way.

In this episode, skincare expert and founder of Aroma Baby, Catherine Cervasio, reveals how to choose safe, gentle products that protect your baby’s uniquely sensitive skin, based on three decades of experience working with neonatal dermatology and hospitals.

Discover why a baby’s skin barrier needs special attention, and learn the simple, science-backed rules to keep your little one healthy and assist with eczema. We break down the critical ingredients to avoid, how to make bath time stress-free, and the truth about using natural versus chemical formulations.

Catherine shares her expert advice on patch testing, introducing food-based ingredients, and why minimalism in skincare can prevent allergies and sensitivities now and later in life.

You'll also explore the power of baby massage for calming your newborn, fostering bonding, and supporting neurological development. Designed for new parents feeling confused or cautious about what products are truly safe, this episode offers practical tips to approach skincare with confidence — whether you're doing your baby’s first bath or navigating gift sets full of unknown ingredients.

If you want to give your baby the best start with skincare that’s gentle, safe, and effective, this episode is essential listening. Protect their sensitive skin from the start and transform bath time into a nurturing, joyful experience.

Follow Catherine and Aroma Baby here:

Linkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/catherine-cervasio
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#BabySkincare #NewParentsGuide #GentleCare #SkincareTips #AromaBaby #ParentingAdvice #SensitiveSkin #BabyMassage #EczemaFree #NaturalProducts

If you're navigating loss, unexpected trauma, or simply need a story of unbreakable strength, this episode will change how you see adversity and grace.

After experiencing a complex twin pregnancy with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh shares the heartbreaking moment she lost one of her twin boys at 24 weeks—and the powerful journey that followed. From the fear and grief of early pregnancy loss to the emotional rollercoaster of monitoring her surviving twin, she pulls back the curtain on the realities many families face but rarely talk about. Her honesty creates connection and hope for listeners who are coping with similar pain.

Join her for an honest conversation on love, loss, faith, and the unbreakable bond of family. Because sometimes, the greatest strength is simply choosing to keep going.

Trigger warning: discusses pregnancy loss and NICU experiences.

#TwinLoss #NICUJourney #PregnancyLoss #TTTS #PreemieStrong #HopeAfterLoss #FaithOverFear #MiracleBaby #Resilience #MotherhoodJourney #PodcastEpisode #StoriesOfStrength

Putting the focus on ourselves as new parents, once the baby is born is hard. We tend to neglect every aspect of our being in the chaos of the new baby and the overwhelm of what is now required of us. 

But this can be dangerous - especially for new mums - who can very easily fall into burnout and nutrition deficiency at a time at which our bodies need love and nurturing. 

This week I sit down with Ana Robinson Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach - behind Nourish Us - to talk through how we can nourish ourselves through food during a time at which it seems impossible. 

This week is PART ONE of our chat focusing on food and nutrition - but coming next week is our wellness and habit chat which is also a must listen!

LINKS: 

Follow Ana Robinson here: https://www.nourishus.com.au/ 

Get your copy of MUM ADVICE (a great gift for an expecting friend!) here: https://heynikolinak.co/b/mumadvice 

Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=en

Subscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/

Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 

Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

Postpartum is hard to describe. It’s chaotic, it’s magical, it’s challenging, it’s confusing… it’s a lot. 

And that ‘a lot’ can be incredibly overwhelming at times. Mentally challenging. 

So many of us mums (and dads) go through some form of struggle when it comes to postpartum mental health. I am one of those mums! 

So in today’s episode I speak to Psychologist Miram Boulos about what we can expect when it comes to the mental challenge of parenting and postnatal, what signs to look out for that we may need external help and a few encouraging words in between. 

Call 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support. If life is in danger, call 000.

LINKS: 

Follow Miram Boulos on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/miramboulos/?hl=en 

Follow Miram Boulos on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/p/Miram-Boulos-61560305608627/?locale=ne_NP 

Listen to my podcast Come To Therapy with Me here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/come-to-therapy-with-me/id1632525003 

Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=en

Subscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/

Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 
Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

If you have just given birth, and carried a child through pregnancy, your health and wellbeing needs attention and should be a priority for you - just as much as the baby’s! 

So todays episode is all about how you can make sure you are checking up on your health and keeping things in check with your GP. 

I speak to GP-obstetrician Dr Kavya Chaganti who has interest and expertise in female health and children's health. 

She talks us through the mistakes we make as new mums, what areas of our health we can check up on with a GP and how we can make it easier to stay on top of it during this busy time. 

LINKS: 

Keep up with Dr Kavya on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twoaussiedoctors/?hl=en 

Check out here mum and baby 6 week check list here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgflIQYva7S/?hl=en 

PANDA Support Service: www.panda.org.au

Australian Breastfeeding Association: www.breastfeeding.as.au 

Find a lactation consultant: https://www.lcanz.org/find-a-lactation-consultant/ 

Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=en

Subscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/

Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 
Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

When I was pregnant with my second - remember asking myself ‘Will I have enough love for both my baby and my toddler?’. 

The answer to that question is of course YES! But another question that popped up which was a little harder to answer was how my toddler felt about the new baby. 

First-borns can have a lot of mixed feelings about the new baby. Both pre and post arrival! Navigating their new relationship as well as your changed relationship with both, is a lot to handle. 

In this episode I speak to Toddler Expert Jenna Nathan about how your first can feel about the new baby, understanding their emotions, dealing with their needs and tips and tricks on what to do before the baby arrives. 

LINKS: 

Follow Jenna Nathan here: https://www.instagram.com/toddlers.by.jenna/?hl=en 

Jenna’s toddler blog: https://jennaknathan.wixsite.com/toddlersbyjenna/post/screen-time-guide?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY_KARQ3IEsKE28IKTRz-3-Z7eTAQWrfUB2TJh5eSYcC-GG3ILSG3dyURU_aem_3-_Uds3VFk2Kizf3iVDnDA

Books to introduce your toddler to the baby: https://amzn.to/4gpElf9 

Book and 1-on-1 consult with Jenna (which includes her PDF guide) here: https://calendly.com/jennaknathan/1-1-consult

Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=en

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Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 
Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

Baby Sleep!?!? What in the world is that all about. 

It’s all good and well when your baby comes home from the hospital and is sleeping like all the time… It’s seems so easy and relaxing. But eventually this changes - and figuring out how to give your baby good settled rest (and a chance for yourself to get some as well) becomes the main part of your being. 

This week I sat down with Baby Sleep Guru and writer of Save Our Sleep, Tizzie Hall to breakdown what ‘Sleep Training’ means and the common terms you come across when you start to research your baby’s sleep needs. 

From ‘sleep associations’, to ‘sleep routines’ - what does it all mean and where can you start. 

LINKS: 

Enter our giveaway here: https://heynikolinak.co/

For 25% off Save Our Sleep products use the special code ‘PLAYBOOKS25’ - https://www.saveoursleep.com/

Follow Tizzie Hall and all she does here: https://www.instagram.com/saveoursleep/?hl=en

Grab a copy of her famous book Save Our Sleep here: https://www.saveoursleep.com/product-category/books-app-advice/books/ 

Save Our Sleep FB Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F214124816009003%2F 

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Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 

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The newborn phase is such a rollercoaster - but just when you think you have a slight grip on sleep, milk and settling… your little one is about to kick off their solids journey. 

Introducing food to your little one can be a little daunting. At what age do you start? How often? Do you try purees or baby led weaning? And what’s the best high chair around? 

To tackle these questions and so much more, I speak to Olivia Bates the Founder of Nourishing Bubs. Olivia is a paediatric dietitian with years of hands-on experience caring for young children as a nanny and babysitter. 

This is PART ONE of our chat talking all things solids, as next week’s episode is dedicated to the introduction of allergens which is another important part of this journey. So make sure you tune in!

LINKS: 

Enter our incredible giveaway with Nourishing Bubs here: https://heynikolinak.co/ 

Follow Nourishing Bubs here: https://www.instagram.com/nourishingbubs/?hl=en 

Get your copy of MUM ADVICE (a great gift for an expecting friend!) here: https://heynikolinak.co/b/mumadvice 

Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=en

Subscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/

Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 

Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge