The Mother Space Podcast

Join me in this powerful discussion with owner of Our Family Chiropractor, Cronulla, Dr Kerry Falzon (who just so happens to also be in her third trimester of pregnancy).

We discuss the importance of Chiropractic care during the pre and postnatal periods, discuss common issues that pop up during these times and we also dive into the importance of having a well-functioning nervous system to enhance our bodies innate ability to heal in order to live our best lives.

For more information about the amazing work Kerry does go to : https://ourfamilychiropractor.com.au/

Want to step into your full feminine power, learn how to honour your womb wisdom and hear two incredibly empowering birth stories? This is a beautiful discussion with feminine empowerment and embodiment guide Saoirse Connolly where we dive deep into all things female empowerment and talk about the importance of taking back our power in the birthing space and in our lives whilst also "unbecoming" all we have been lead to believe about ourselves.

To find out more about Saoirse, her book and her offerings follow her over at https://www.instagram.com/sessionswithsaoirse/?hl=en

Welcome to Season 2 of The Mother Space Podcast... Coming in August x

How would your ideal Fourth Trimester look? In which ways would you like be supported and nourished? How can you put plans into place before bub comes along to help make this dream a reality?

It is so important to think about these things before we give birth, yet there is generally so much focus put on the birth of the baby that we rarely give a second thought to the birth of a mother.

In this episode I discuss my why for creating Mother Space and I also outline what an ideal Fourth Trimester looks like for me.

In our 'Words of Wisdom' segment I chat to the amazing Angela from New Mama Kit about founding a business based on the need to support women better in the Fourth Trimester.

Happy listening!

For more info on New Mama Kit click on the link below:

https://www.newmamakit.com/our-story

In this episode I share my experience with early pregnancy loss in the hope to break the stigma attached to an experience that happens to so many but is so rarely spoken about.

I also chat to my amazing husband, Luke who shares his experience of parenthood after loss and how it has shaped the way he views fatherhood.

If you have experienced pregnancy loss or loss of a baby then my heart truly goes out to you.

Here are links to a few of the support networks I wish I had known about after our loss :

For miscarriage and early pregnancy loss support:

https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/

Miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death support:

https://www.sands.org.au/

As a new Mumma, you may find that things feel a little (or a lot) different on so many levels.

Many Mumma's are realising that jumping straight back into intense exercise after having a bub is not a great idea and are drawn to exercising in a new way that not only helps with their postnatal recovery, but helps to energise the mind and body.

Join Exercise Physiologist Alex Kookarkin and I as we delve into postnatal recovery from a rehab perspective and discuss effective movement for new mothers to help prevent injury and strengthen the pelvic floor.

I hope you get a lot out of this one!

For any Mumma who has recently returned to work, who is thinking about returning to work or who is considering a change in careers, this is a must listen.

Join the super motivational Career Coach for Mummas, Mikhaila Warburton and I as we discuss returning to work as a Mumma and all of the highs and lows that come with it.

Mikhaila also provides a range of amazing mindset and motivational tips to help reframe the way you think about your career and ease anxiety to ensure your transition back into the workforce runs smoothly.

To find out more about Mikhaila and the work she does go to :

https://www.workitmumma.com.au/

Have you ever felt the pull to stay at home with your precious little humans, but also felt pressure from external sources to return to work before you were ready? Maybe you feel guilty for staying at home with your little loves, rather than getting back out into the workforce.

In our busy society, to take time out to mother and be present with our children isn't always easy.

Something we can't deny is the huge shift that comes with transitioning from maiden to mother, and for many people this shift means that perhaps the career they had as a maiden no longer serves them as a mother.

Join beautiful Mumma of two, Emma Hayes and I as we discuss our conscious decisions to stay home and care for our children whilst also wanting to make a difference in the world by being of service to women.

Today marks World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day and so this episode couldn't be more relevant. One of the major protective factors of PNDA is having a strong social support network. In this episode, we dive into different ways to find a community of likeminded women and to help find connection in a disconnected society.

I discuss my experience with Mother's Group and also chat to the wonderful Rachael Moffat from All About Mumma about her experience of new motherhood whilst living on the other side of the world from her parents. We also discuss the importance of community and having that 'village' you can rely on throughout your motherhood journey.

If you are in need of support a great place to start is here : https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/about-us/what-we-do/

How many times have you heard of celebrities "bouncing back" after the birth of their babies? How many times have you felt the pressure to return to your pre-baby body? In this episode we debunk the myth of bouncing back and talk instead about bouncing forward into our new, beautiful bodies and into our new identity as a Mumma.

I also chat to the wonderful Seryna Lock who talks about her newfound appreciation for her amazing body after she gave birth.