What happens when the most beautiful day of your life also holds unimaginable grief?

In this moving episode, we explore the experience of carrying twins, giving birth and walking the tender line between love and loss- bringing one baby home while saying goodbye to another.

This is a conversation about the parts of motherhood we don’t often speak about, the duality, strength, quiet moments of processing and what it really means to keep going when your heart has been changed forever.

We also open into the journey of falling pregnant again soon after birth and what it feels like to hold new life while still honouring what has been.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to be fine or you’re navigating both joy and grief at the same time this episode will meet you there.

This is a space for honesty, softness, and the full spectrum of motherhood 🤍

Thank you Tess for sharing so courageously, I honour you so deeply for your wisdom from such an imaginable journey into motherhood. With love x

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If you’ve ever thought “I need to heal myself before I become a mum” this episode will shift everything.

In this raw & honest conversation, we unpack one of the biggest lies women tell themselves about motherhood: that you need to be fully healed, confident and trauma free before having a baby.

The truth? You don’t need to fix yourself before becoming a mother but you do need the right kind of support.

We dive into:

• ​Why waiting to feel “ready” can actually hold you back from motherhood
• ​What really happens to your nervous system during pregnancy, birth and postpartum
• ​How triggers and emotional waves in motherhood are not failures but invitations for growth
• ​The difference between being a perfect mum and a regulated, supported one
• ​Why support (not perfection) is the foundation of a healthy postpartum experience
• ​How to prepare for matrescence in a way that actually sets you up to feel held, not overwhelmed

This episode is for women in preconception, pregnancy or postpartum who want to feel more grounded, less pressured and deeply supported as they step into motherhood.

Because you don’t need to arrive perfect.

You need to be supported while you become.

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Join us as a specialised pelvic health osteopath Dr Chelsea Mill shares practical tips on pelvic floor preparation for a smoother birth and recovery. Perfect for expectant mothers looking to optimise their body for pregnancy, labour and birth!

Dr Chelsea Mill is located on the Sunshine Coast, you can find Chelsea here- https://www.instagram.com/chelseamill_osteopath

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Discover what happens in my doula sessions of personalised support from preconception to postpartum, including labor preparation, holistic guidance and emotional care tailored to you!!

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Becoming a mother is more than preparing the nursery or packing a hospital bag, it’s an emotional and identity shift that many women aren’t prepared for. In this episode, we explore the emotional preparation for motherhood, the powerful transition known as matrescence, and how women can mentally, emotionally & spiritually prepare for life with a baby.

If you’re pregnant, trying to conceive or feeling the pull toward motherhood, this conversation will help you feel seen, supported & more deeply prepared for the transformation ahead.

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In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked aspects of birth physiology: how tension in the body can interfere with the natural progression of labour.

Birth is not simply a physical event — it’s a hormonal and neurological process that thrives on safety, softness, and surrender. When the body perceives stress or fear, the nervous system can shift into survival mode, which can disrupt the hormones responsible for effective contractions.

In this episode we cover:

• Why tension in the body can slow down labour

• The connection between the jaw, breath, and pelvic floor

• How fear and stress affect the hormones of birth

• Why environment matters during labour

• Simple ways to soften and support your body during birth

Whether you’re currently pregnant, preparing for a physiological birth or simply want to understand how the body works during labour, this conversation will help you approach birth with greater awareness, trust & embodiment.

Because birth isn’t about forcing the body to perform, it is about creating the conditions where it can open, soften & do what it was designed to do.

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Tanika xx

Morning sickness is often explained as just hormones but that explanation rarely tells the full story in this episode I explore how to reduce a morning sickness by supporting and regulating the nervous system.

Pregnancy is a huge physical and emotional transition. It’s a transformation of identity!

The body can move into a stress response and pregnancy nauseousness & vomiting is common symptoms of that state.

You’re going to learn how the nervous system influences pregnancy symptoms and why some women experience more intense nausea than others. Gentle regulation practices can help to calm pregnancy nauseousness so I hope this episode helps!!

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I always imagined I would breastfeed my firstborn.

In this episode, I’m sharing my honest breastfeeding journey- what happened when I was unable to breastfeed the way I expected and the quiet grief that followed.

If you’re pregnant and preparing for breastfeeding, currently struggling with low supply, combo feeding, or feeling heartbroken that your feeding journey looks different than you planned, mama this episode is for you.

Not being able to breastfeed does not mean you failed.

This is an honest conversation about postpartum, identity & healing so that no woman feels alone if breastfeeding doesn’t go to plan.

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In this episode, I talk about the difference between home birth and free birth in a simple and honest way.

Neither choice is right or wrong. They are simply different paths, and every mother deserves to make the decision that feels right for her.

I also share a personal life update and what’s been happening in my world lately!

If you’re pregnant, researching birth options or simply curious about free birth, home birth, and informed choice in birth, this episode will give you a grounded perspective!

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Hey mamas!

In this episode, I share how I prepared for my unmedicated birth, including mindset work, natural birth preparation, nervous system regulation, and physical body readiness. If you’re pregnant and exploring natural birth, home birth, or unmedicated labour, this episode is for you.

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