The Doula and the Diva

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In this episode....

18:48 Claire recommends Australian Bushflower Essences Purifying Essence to help with emotional detoxing.

21:32 Kristyn recommends Samson and Charlie Botanical Apothecary Rose Quartz Roller

27:03 This week we discuss our thoughts on how people view the world right now, especially in Australia with all the uncertainty around COVID-19. Could this actually be a time for increased opportunity for you?

55:26 Hot or Not - we discuss real estate, why the people who are talking about "Karen's" need to stop and managing screen time for kids during isolation.

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Our Instagram profile - join us LIVE every Sat night at 8pm!

Our FB Page

Our Pregnant Mums Melbourne FB Group, if you're pregnant (you can join even if you aren't in Melbourne!)

This podcast is hosted by the Doula Claire Davies (@the_claire_davies) and the Diva Kristyn Culliver (@theempoweredmum)

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In this episode....

2.32 Claire recommends her brand new coffee machine and grinder if you are looking for an awesome barista style coffee at home.

Sunbeam Cafe Series Espresso Coffee Machine

The Breville Smart Grinder Pro S/Steel

14.49 Kristyn recommends the best recipe she has found for Chocolate Mug Cake if you want a quick chocolate cake fix from the Table For Two Blog.

19.44 This week we discuss our thoughts on how birthing people and their partners are affected in Melbourne during COVID lockdown. We chat about the challenge new mothers feel postpartum and why the support of their husband and the health system is so vital.

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This is how you can find us on social media:

Our Instagram profile - join us LIVE every Sat night at 8pm!

Our FB Page

Our Pregnant Mums Melbourne FB Group, if you're pregnant (you can join even if you aren't in Melbourne!)

This podcast is hosted by the Doula Claire Davies (@the_claire_davies) and the Diva Kristyn Culliver (@theempoweredmum)

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In this episode....

7:20 - Claire recommends The Açai Effect, a local business in Bentleigh that makes the most delicious açai bowls, including warm bowls for winter as well as really good coffee @the_acai_affect

https://www.theacaiaffect.com.au/

11:10 - Kristyn recommends Karmic Cold Pressed Juice, in particular the Gut cleanse.

https://www.instagram.com/karmiccoldpressed/ @karmiccoldpressed

15:11 - This week we discuss mothers feeling the need to ask for permission when making decisions. Is the current climate of restricting our freedom making it harder for us to make decisions in our lives and knowing what is best for our families?

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This is how you can find us on social media:

Our Instagram profile - join us LIVE every Sat night at 8pm!

Our FB Page

Our Pregnant Mums Melbourne FB Group, if you're pregnant (you can join even if you aren't in Melbourne!)

This podcast is hosted by the Doula Claire Davies (@the_claire_davies) and the Diva Kristyn Culliver (@theempoweredmum)

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In this episode....

We recommend Bay City Burrito if you are looking for a new Mexican takeout restaurant during Iso 2.0 (St Kilda or Hawthorn) https://baycityburrito.com/ @baycityburrito

Claire recommends Compostable Mailing Bags https://heropackaging.com.au/ @hero.packaging

Kristyn recommends Samson & Charlie skin care, especially the Vit B Serum https://samsonandcharlie.com.au/ @samsonandcharlie

This week we have a candid, open and honest discussion around our parenting challenges to date.

This is an independently run podcast that relies on the support of our amazing listeners. so if you would like to support the show please click 'Subscribe' on Apple podcasts or 'Follow' on Spotify and if you really love us, please leave a 5 star review!

This is how you can find us on social media:

Our Instagram profile - join us LIVE every Sat night at 8pm!

Our FB Page

Our Pregnant Mums Melbourne FB Group, if you're pregnant (you can join even if you aren't in Melbourne!)

This podcast is hosted by the Doula Claire Davies (@the_claire_davies) and the Diva Kristyn Culliver (@theempoweredmum)

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In this episode....

Claire recommends Yukul Art which is a contemporary Aboriginal Art business founded by Worimi woman Lara Went @yukul_art_

Kristyn recommends Gourmet Blackstone Snack Co. Caramel Popcorn from Aldi - it's next level delicious.

We discuss body image and the influence celebrities have on how women view their bodies. In this segment we reference this post from Kim Kardashian https://www.instagram.com/p/CBw_u1HA_uM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

We also referenced Jameela Jamil's response to Kim Kardashian's post https://www.instagram.com/p/CB06mijjcaJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Hot or Not - making jewellery out of your kids teeth, tie dye, Kristyn's obsession with Osh Kosh and why the people of Australia need to give the people of Melbourne a break!

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This is how you can find us on social media:

Our Instagram profile - join us LIVE every Sat night at 8pm!

Our FB Page

Our Pregnant Mums Melbourne FB Group, if you're pregnant (you can join even if you aren't in Melbourne!)

This podcast is hosted by the Doula Claire Davies (@the_claire_davies) and the Diva Kristyn Culliver (@kristyn.culliver)

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In this episode....

Today we decided to lose the regular format and have an open dialogue around how we are feeling as the cases of Corona Virus rise in Australian (particularly Melbourne, our home town). At the time of recording we weren't sure whether Melbourne would be shut down again, and we were feeling a little down and out.

We hope that if you are in Melbourne and feeling a little somber that things aren't returning to normal like we thought it would that we feel you and want you to know you are not alone.

We hope this episodes helps xx

Please note - we experienced sound issues (crackling) during the recording. We apologise for the quality being compromised in certain areas of the podcast, although you can still hear us very clearly. We are two Mums running this podcast with no Admin or Professional support. We are getting our content out to you as best we can!

This is an independently run podcast that relies on the support of our amazing listeners. so if you would like to support the show please click 'Subscribe' on Apple podcasts or 'Follow' on Spotify and if you really love us, please leave a 5 star review!

This is how you can find us on social media:

Our Instagram profile - join us LIVE every Sat night at 8pm!

Our FB Page

Our Pregnant Mums Melbourne FB Group, if you're pregnant (you can join even if you aren't in Melbourne!)

This podcast is hosted by the Doula Claire Davies (@the_claire_davies) and the Diva Kristyn Culliver (@kristyn.culliver)

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In this episode...

We announce the launch of The Pregnancy Circle! This is our support group for to help pregnant women stay educated, informed, connected and supported as they move in to motherhood. If you are pregnant and would like to join is, you can get more info here

https://kristyn21.wixsite.com/thepregnancycircle

Recommendations:

Claire recommends Blissful Herbs for all kinds of natural herbs and remedies https://www.blissfulherbs.com.au/

Kristyn recommends the 3 In 1 One Step Hair Dryer Comb & Volumizer Pro Brush Straightener Curler from eBay

19:38 In our main segment for this episode we share with you our views on the ABC's recently released satirical video "Don't Start a Podcast" If you would like to add any comments to what we have discussed join our Facebook group and have your say! The Doula and the Diva Facebook Community

50:42 Hot or Not - fanny packs, elbow bumps, in person events and op shops features in this weeks segment.

This is an independently run podcast that relies on the support of our amazing listeners. so if you would like to support the show please click 'Subscribe' on Apple podcasts or 'Follow' on Spotify and if you really love us, please leave a 5 star review!

This is how you can find us on social media:

Our Instagram profile - join us LIVE every Sat night at 8pm!

Our FB Page

Our Pregnant Mums Melbourne FB Group, if you're pregnant (you can join even if you aren't in Melbourne!)

This podcast is hosted by the Doula Claire Davies (@the_claire_davies) and the Diva Kristyn Culliver (@kristyn.culliver)

Emotional Labour, Boycotting Uber Eats and Connecting to Your Intuition

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In this episode:

Recommendations:

Claire recommends Subo bottles for kids https://suboproducts.com.au/

Kristyn recommends the Fit On app for quick and easy at home workouts https://fitonapp.com/

18:58 In our Motherhood segment we discuss emotional labour, what it means, how it affects mothers and their relationship with their partners.

47:59 Hot or Not - microblading brow pens, derma-planing, boycotting uber eats the lack of support for birthing mothers during isolation...

58:59 In our Motherhood off Limits we share with you our top tips for connecting to your intuition.

This is our final episode for Season 1. We will be back in a couple of weeks with Season 2! Stay tuned and subscribe for our updates.

This is an independently run podcast that relies on the support of our amazing listeners. so if you would like to support the show please click 'Subscribe' on Apple podcasts or 'Follow' on Spotify and if you really love us, please leave a 5 star review!

This is how you can find us on social media:

Our Instagram profile - join us LIVE every Sat night at 8pm!

Our FB Page

Our Pregnant Mums Melbourne FB Group (you can join even if you aren't in Melbourne!)

This podcast is hosted by the Doula Claire Davies (@the_claire_davies) and the Diva Kristyn Culliver (@kristyn.culliver)

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In this episode:

We share our favourite Thai inspired restaurant Bambu at South Melbourne Markets

Recommendations:

Claire recommends the Free Birth Society podcast, in particular the episode Herstory: Jane Hardwick Collings Writings on the Fall of the Matriarchy

Kristyn recommends Marie Claire article "I Was a Starter Wife: Inside America's Messiest Divorce" written by Justine Musk (first with to Elon Musk)

14:21 In our Motherhood segment we discuss what happens when a woman takes her 4yo son to a peaceful protest in Sydney. We focus on the price a mother has to pay in the public eye when she is perceived to have made an error in judgement and how high profile influencers and their followers can have a dire affect when choosing to weigh in on the matter.

51:03 Hot or Not - we discuss kids going back to school, the iso fringe trim trend and why you have to be careful when you wash your body with minty fresh body gel...

This is an independently run podcast that relies on the support of our amazing listeners. so if you would like to support the show please click 'Subscribe' on Apple podcasts or 'Follow' on Spotify and if you really love us, please leave a 5 star review!

This is how you can find us on social media:

Our Instagram profile

Our FB Page

Our Pregnant Mums Melbourne FB Group (you can join even if you aren't in Melbourne!)

This podcast is hosted by the Doula Claire Davies (@the_claire_davies) and the Diva Kristyn Culliver (@kristyn.culliver)

How to get the most from the birthing system, isolation drinkies and how we can elevate the "sisterhood"...

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In this episode:

Our Isolation Drink recommendations:

Claire recommends Roku Gin with Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic Water with a slice of orange

Kristyn recommends T'Gallant Sparkling Pinot Noir - cost effective and easy drinking

22:10 In our Motherhood segment we discuss what happens in the birthing system and how it can affect. We share our personal birthing experiences and we encourage women to take responsibility for their education, information and understanding of the birthing system prior to giving birth so they can have the experience they want. Kristyn also wrote a blog about it - you can read it here

49:20 Hot or Not - we discuss people coming out of iso, colon cleanses, extended breastfeeding and assisted cesarean births.

59:37 In our Motherhood off Limits segment we discuss the "sisterhood". In particular we talk about looking at your internal biases and analysing whether what you think, speak and how you act is truly reflecting the sisterhood movement.

This is an independently run podcast that relies on the support of our amazing listeners. so if you would like to support the show please click 'Subscribe' on Apple podcasts or 'Follow' on Spotify and if you really love us, please leave a 5 star review!

This is how you can find us on social media:

Our Instagram profile - join us LIVE every Sat night at 8pm!

Our FB Page

Our Pregnant Mums Melbourne FB Group (you can join even if you aren't in Melbourne!)

This podcast is hosted by the Doula Claire Davies (@the_claire_davies) and the Diva Kristyn Culliver (@kristyn.culliver)