Inside Mummas Circle

Rashelle Leahy

Inside Mummas Circle is a podcast for honest conversations about motherhood, identity, connection, and everything in between. Hosted by Mummas Circle founder Rashelle Leahy, this podcast brings together real stories, expert insights, and the conversations mothers are craving but don’t always get to have. From postpartum and mental load to relationships, confidence, career, nervous system support, and the emotional reality of raising children — nothing here needs to be perfect or polished. Whether you’re deep in the newborn stage, navigating motherhood for the first time, or trying to rediscover yourself alongside it all, this is a space where you can feel seen, supported, and a little less alone. Because motherhood was never meant to be done alone.

  1. hace 4 días

    From Colic to Confidence: How Baby Massage Transformed a Mum's Journey with Naomi from Baby Love Massage

    Send us Fan Mail This week we're joined by Naomi from Baby Love Massage and Spa, a mum, baby massage instructor, and colic specialist who turned her own struggle with a colicky newborn into a mission to support other families. Naomi opens up about the early, exhausting weeks with her son Theo — unsettled, in pain, and dismissed by health professionals who simply told her "it's colic, off you go." Determined to find answers, she turned to baby massage, and everything changed. In this episode we cover: Naomi's personal story of navigating an unsettled, colicky baby and feeling unsupported by the healthcare systemHow baby massage helped ease Theo's symptoms, better sleep, regular bowel movements, and a calmer babyThe science of touch and bonding, including the role of oxytocin for both mum and babyWhy bonding doesn't always come instantly — and why that's completely normalNaomi's simple "hold their feet" technique for calming an unsettled baby anywhere, the car, the shops, 2am pacingHer exciting next chapter: opening her own baby spa facility with hydrotherapy sessionsWhether you're dealing with a colicky baby, struggling to bond, or just want practical tools to feel more confident as a parent, this episode is full of warmth, honesty, and hard-won wisdom. Connect with Naomi: 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/babylovemassagespa 🎓 Online course: babylovemassage.com.au/online-course Connect with Mummas Circle: 🌸 Website: www.mummascircle.com 📘 Facebook Community: Mummas Circle Instagram: @mummascircle_ 📺 YouTube: @MummasCircle

    From Colic to Confidence: How Baby Massage Transformed a Mum's Journey with Naomi from Baby Love Massage
  2. 29 jul

    Midwifery-Led Care: The Choices No One Tells You About | Alita Pashley, My Midwives.

    Send us Fan Mail Many mums assume there's only one path through pregnancy and birth, but few realise just how much choice they actually have. In this episode of Inside Mummas Circle, Rashelle sits down with Alita Pashley, director and practicing midwife at My Midwives, to unpack what midwifery-led continuity of care really looks like, from pregnancy through birth and into those first vulnerable weeks at home. From VBAC support and delayed cord clamping to daily home visits and why so much of birth trauma comes down to feeling a loss of control, Alita explains why continuity of care isn't the "alternative" option, it's how maternity care has always been done. In this episode:  ✨ What it means to be an "endorsed" midwife, and how Medicare rebates make private care more accessible  ✨ How to access private midwifery care (and why so few people know they can)  ✨ Navigating VBAC and hospital systems with continuity of care  ✨ Why delayed cord clamping matters, and the psychology behind it  ✨ What daily postpartum home visits actually look like  ✨ Why birth trauma is so often about agency, not outcome  ✨ The importance of finding your own "village" of support through pregnancy and birth Whether you're planning your first pregnancy, navigating a VBAC, or reflecting on a past birth experience, this episode will leave you with a better understanding of the choices available to you and the power of continuity of care. Because every mum deserves a village. 🤍 Connect with My Midwives https://www.mymidwives.com.au/ Follow Alita https://www.instagram.com/pash_the_midwife/ Connect with Mummas Circle: 🌸 Website: www.mummascircle.com 📘 Facebook Community: Mummas Circle Instagram: @mummascircle_ 📺 YouTube: @MummasCircle

    Midwifery-Led Care: The Choices No One Tells You About | Alita Pashley, My Midwives.
  3. 15 jul

    Chiropractic Care for Babies: What Every New Mum Should Know | Dr Jolene Cooney

    Send us Fan Mail Many parents have questions about chiropractic care for babies, but few understand what it actually involves. In this episode of Inside Mummas Circle, Rashelle sits down with Dr Jolene Cooney from Ohana Chiropractic & Wellbeing to unpack the science behind chiropractic care for mums and babies, common misconceptions, and why nervous system regulation plays such an important role in a child's development. From colic and feeding difficulties to flat head syndrome, sleep and developmental milestones, Dr Jolene explains how chiropractic care focuses on supporting the nervous system rather than simply "cracking backs." In this episode: ✨ What chiropractic care for babies actually looks like  ✨ Why babies are never "cracked"  ✨ Common reasons parents seek chiropractic care  ✨ Colic, feeding challenges and flat head syndrome  ✨ The importance of nervous system regulation  ✨ Why caring for mum is just as important as caring for baby  ✨ How early intervention can support long-term development  ✨ The power of connection and building your village Whether you're expecting your first baby or already navigating the early years, this episode will leave you with a better understanding of your baby's development and why supporting your own wellbeing matters too. Because every mum deserves a village. 🤍 Connect with Dr Jolene www.ohanachiropractic.com.au Facebook | Instagram Connect with Mummas Circle: 🌸 Website: www.mummascircle.com 📘 Facebook Community: Mummas Circle Instagram: @mummascircle_ 📺 YouTube: @MummasCircle

    Chiropractic Care for Babies: What Every New Mum Should Know | Dr Jolene Cooney
  4. 9 jul

    Motherhood Changed Everything: Identity, Business & Finding Your Village | Katie Boulter

    Send us Fan Mail Motherhood has a way of changing everything, including the way we see ourselves. In this episode, Rashelle sits down with entrepreneur, mum and co-founder of Hot Mum Walk Club, Katie Boulter, for an honest conversation about identity, business, motherhood and the importance of community. Katie shares her unexpected journey into motherhood, how becoming a mum completely changed the direction of her business, and why she believes every mother deserves a village. Together they explore the challenges of balancing ambition with family life, accepting help, navigating the mental load, and redefining success during different seasons of motherhood. Katie also introduces her newest venture, Hey Alfie, a platform designed to help mums build genuine friendships and find support well beyond the newborn stage. In this episode: • The identity shift that comes with becoming a mum  • Why community is essential for maternal wellbeing  • Building a business around family instead of the other way around  • Learning to accept help and lean on your village  • The realities of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship  • Creating meaningful friendships as a mum  • Why freedom, not money, is Katie's definition of success  • Encouragement for mums dreaming of starting a business This episode is a reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out, and that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Connect with Katie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/like.she.owns.the.place/ Hot Mum Walk Club Hey Alfie Connect with Mummas Circle: 🌸 Website: www.mummascircle.com 📘 Facebook Community: Mummas Circle Instagram: @mummascircle_ 📺 YouTube: @MummasCircle

    Motherhood Changed Everything: Identity, Business & Finding Your Village | Katie Boulter
  5. 1 jul

    Birth, Pregnancy & Becoming a Mother | Sasha who is a private midwife.

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Inside Mummas Circle, Rashelle sits down with private midwife Sasha for an open and empowering conversation about pregnancy, birth and postpartum care. Together they explore what it really means to make informed decisions during pregnancy, the differences between hospital and home birth, and why continuity of care can have such a profound impact on a mother's experience. Sasha also shares her work as a breech birth educator, explains the importance of birth advocacy, and discusses how women can begin to process their birth experiences and reconnect with themselves after becoming mothers. In this episode, we cover: • Home birth and how it works • Understanding breech birth and why education matters • Birth choices, informed consent and advocacy • The role of a private midwife throughout pregnancy and postpartum • Supporting the nervous system after birth • Healing after birth and processing birth trauma • Closing the Bones ceremony • Kahuna massage and Yoni massage • Trusting your body and your intuition during pregnancy and birth Whether you're expecting your first baby, preparing for another birth, or reflecting on your own postpartum journey, this episode offers thoughtful insights, practical guidance and reassurance that every woman deserves to feel informed, supported and heard. If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mum who may benefit from hearing it. Connect with Sasha: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sasha_barefoot_vibes/ Website: https://www.barefootvibes.au/ Breech Birth Podcast: https://www.barefootvibes.au/breech-birth-podcast White Cloud Foundation Connect with Mummas Circle: 🌸 Website: mummascircle.com 📘 Facebook Community: Mummas Circle 📺 YouTube: @MummasCircle Connect with Mummas Circle: 🌸 Website: www.mummascircle.com 📘 Facebook Community: Mummas Circle Instagram: @mummascircle_ 📺 YouTube: @MummasCircle

    Birth, Pregnancy & Becoming a Mother | Sasha who is a private midwife.

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Inside Mummas Circle is a podcast for honest conversations about motherhood, identity, connection, and everything in between. Hosted by Mummas Circle founder Rashelle Leahy, this podcast brings together real stories, expert insights, and the conversations mothers are craving but don’t always get to have. From postpartum and mental load to relationships, confidence, career, nervous system support, and the emotional reality of raising children — nothing here needs to be perfect or polished. Whether you’re deep in the newborn stage, navigating motherhood for the first time, or trying to rediscover yourself alongside it all, this is a space where you can feel seen, supported, and a little less alone. Because motherhood was never meant to be done alone.