Baby Brain Podcast

Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka
  • 4.8 (75)
  • PARENTING

An award winning podcast created to share more informative, relatable and real conversations about pregnancy, birth, parenting and life after children.  A podcast for everyday Mums, by everyday Mums. Sharing our own experiences, interviewing experts and parents like you! Winner of the 2022 Bullseye award at the Australian Podcast Awards.  Hosted by Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka, we're here to bring you informative and relatable content, with lots of lols along the way! Our aim is to be authentic and fun, but never shy away from the hard conversations. We hold space for parenting in all of its beautiful and challenging forms. Leave the filter at the door and join us for these raw and real conversations. We interview parenting experts weekly, and share anonymous stories from our listeners every fortnight on our Motherhood Confessions episodes (get in touch via instagram if you'd like to come on and share your story!). Join our community and follow us on socials: Instagram: @babybrain.podcast  Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

  1. 189. Four Years of Baby Brain! With Hannah & Emma

    10 MAR

    189. Four Years of Baby Brain! With Hannah & Emma

    The day has come for our final episode! Waaaahh! This is goodbye for now, but not forever. It’s been an amazing four years of Baby Brain and we’ve loved every minute of it!  In this episode we chat about the past four years of podcasting, our biggest learnings as Mums, and what the future holds for Hannah & Emma!  We wanted to say the BIGGEST thank you from the bottom of our heart to our amazing community of listeners who have joined us over the past four years. It’s been such a beautiful journey, and we are so lucky to have shared it with you!  Thank you to all of our incredible guests who came on to share their thoughts and wisdom, and to the brands who sponsored the podcast over the past few years - we couldn’t have done it without you!  We have a sneaky suspicion there might be the odd margarita fueled episode coming out, so stay tuned for those, and we’ll still be active on our Instagram page, so if you’re not already, make sure to follow along @babybrain.podcast on IG.  THANK YOU EVERYONE WE LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!   This week’s sponsor: This week’s episode is brought to you by Splash Blanket – the world’s most luxurious waterproof blanket, now making life way easier for parents. Proudly Australian & female-founded, Splash Blanket is leading the way in designing durable, sustainable, and ultra-absorbent blankets that hold up to a litre of liquid - because let’s be real, parenting gets messy.  From nappy-free time to night-time feeds, from birthing and postpartum support to on-the-go changes, Splash Blanket has you (and your little one) covered - literally. It’s 100% waterproof and stain-proof, so whether it’s milk spills, baby pee, or even pram accidents, your furniture and floors stay protected. The best part? They’re machine washable, tumble dryer-friendly, and quick to dry- because who has time for fussy cleanups? Plus, they come in travel sizes for your nappy bag all the way up to Jumbo Size for full bed or couch protection AND ultra soft bamboo waterproof fitted sheets to support toilet training. Oh, and did we mention? Fast shipping from the US, Australia, UK, and Europe - because when you need it, you really need it. Head to splashblanket.com or @splashblanket on IG, and use the code BABYBRAIN15 at checkout to save 15% Splash Blanket – because parenting is messy enough www.splashblanket.com @splashblanket on IG   Baby Brain Merch!  To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  2. 188. Navigating Autism, PDA, and the Emotional Load of Motherhood with author, lawyer and advocate Porscia Lam

    3 MAR

    188. Navigating Autism, PDA, and the Emotional Load of Motherhood with author, lawyer and advocate Porscia Lam

    This week we’re joined by the incredible Porscia Lam, who shares her story of going through an autism diagnosis with her son during covid lockdowns, and how this sparked her journey into years of research and learnings on therapies that would help him gain independence.  Not only is this a wonderful chat about Porscia’s personal experience, but it’s also an insightful conversation around what it’s like to parent a neurodiverse child, and different therapies that are available to explore.  Porscia is a Melbourne lawyer who has spent the last 18 years working in corporate settings.  In 2021, she took a three-year career break to care for her two young children, one of whom was diagnosed with autism.  During this time, Porscia immersed herself in learning about autism, and searching for therapies and supports that would help her son gain independence.   The success of her son’s early intervention led her to write her first book, The Unlocking: An Autism Story, which was shortlisted for the Hawkeye Manuscript Prize in 2024, and published by The Kind Press in February 2025. To learn more about Porscia, and to purchase her book, head to the links below: Website: https://porscialam.com/ Book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-unlocking-porscia-lam/book/9781763508323.html  This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Pigeon, the absolute OG when it comes to helping mama’s get babies on the bottle with less stress! They have a range of feeding products to assist in your bottle or breastfeeding journey.  Pigeon is famous for their SofTouch bottles and teats and can be recognised by their wide neck. They have even been medically proven using ultra sound, by comparing breast feeding and bottle feeding showing that when babies are feeding with a pigeon bottle it provides the same jaw and tongue movement as breastfeeding - wildddd! We also used Pigeon for their anti-colic system. For all OG listeners who know that Blake suffered with severe reflux we specifically chose Pigeon bottles due to their teats with the anti colic system to ensure less air intake when feeding to limit reflux symptoms as well has having the soft touch teats for a softer nipple like feel making it all the more closer to breastfeeding.  To purchase your pigeon products or find out more head to www.pigeonbaby.com.au or head to Instagram @pigeonbabyau Baby Brain Merch!  To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
  3. 187. Speech & Language Development for Young Children with Olwen Forker from Back Chat Speech Pathology

    24 FEB

    187. Speech & Language Development for Young Children with Olwen Forker from Back Chat Speech Pathology

    This week we’re chatting all about speech and language development for little ones with Speech Pathologist, and Founder of Back Chat Speech Pathology - Olwen Forker.  Olwen talks us through the difference between speech and language, milestones for little ones, what level your child should be at before starting school, and signs to look out for that your little one might need a bit of extra support. Olwen also shares some easy exercises we can do at home with our kids to help develop their speech and language skills!  Olwen Forker is a paediatric Speech Pathologist with 26 years experience working in the paediatric early intervention field, but most importantly, she is a Mum of three very busy boys! Olwen’s journey as an SLP has developed as her experience as a Mum has grown. Olwen focuses on encouraging the kids SMARTS, while ‘tweaking’ that which they struggle with.  To learn more about Olwen and Back Chat Speech Pathology, head to the links below: Website: www.backchatspeechpathology.com.au Instagram: @backchatspeechpathology Facebook: www.facebook.com/BackChatSpeechPathology/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@backchatspeechpathology This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Pigeon, the absolute OG when it comes to helping mama’s get babies on the bottle with less stress! They have a range of feeding products to assist in your bottle or breastfeeding journey.  Pigeon is famous for their SofTouch bottles and teats and can be recognised by their wide neck. They have even been medically proven using ultra sound, by comparing breast feeding and bottle feeding showing that when babies are feeding with a pigeon bottle it provides the same jaw and tongue movement as breastfeeding - wildddd! We also used Pigeon for their anti-colic system. For all OG listeners who know that Blake suffered with severe reflux we specifically chose Pigeon bottles due to their teats with the anti colic system to ensure less air intake when feeding to limit reflux symptoms as well has having the soft touch teats for a softer nipple like feel making it all the more closer to breastfeeding.  To purchase your pigeon products or find out more head to www.pigeonbaby.com.au or head to Instagram @pigeonbabyau Baby Brain Merch!  To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min
  4. 186. What are spirit babies? With Jen from Seasons of Mama

    17 FEB

    186. What are spirit babies? With Jen from Seasons of Mama

    We have such a beautiful episode for you this week all about spirit babies! We’re joined by the gorgeous Jen from Seasons of Mama, to chat about what spirit babies are, and her experience connecting with her spirit baby after a miscarriage.  Content warning - during this episode we speak about baby loss and miscarriage.  Jen is the Mama, Midwife and Maker behind her heart-led business, Seasons of Mama where she offers Conscious Birth Classes and empowered products for your Highest birth and motherhood. She lives on the beautiful South Coast of NSW with her husband and two little love bugs.  To learn more, head to the links below: Instagram @seasons_of_mama www.seasonsofmama.com.au Link to the Spirit Baby cards with Kylie Stewart- https://seasonsofmama.com.au/products/spirit-baby-oracle-cards?_pos=1&_sid=0c1375be8&_ss=r Use our Discount code "BabyBrainPod" for 20% off sitewide    This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Pigeon, the absolute OG when it comes to helping mama’s get babies on the bottle with less stress! They have a range of feeding products to assist in your bottle or breastfeeding journey.  Pigeon is famous for their SofTouch bottles and teats and can be recognised by their wide neck. They have even been medically proven using ultra sound, by comparing breast feeding and bottle feeding showing that when babies are feeding with a pigeon bottle it provides the same jaw and tongue movement as breastfeeding - wildddd! We also used Pigeon for their anti-colic system. For all OG listeners who know that Blake suffered with severe reflux we specifically chose Pigeon bottles due to their teats with the anti colic system to ensure less air intake when feeding to limit reflux symptoms as well has having the soft touch teats for a softer nipple like feel making it all the more closer to breastfeeding.  To purchase your pigeon products or find out more head to www.pigeonbaby.com.au or head to Instagram @pigeonbabyau   Baby Brain Merch!  To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min
  5. 185. The effect of birth and pregnancy on the pelvis with Lynn Schulte

    10 FEB

    185. The effect of birth and pregnancy on the pelvis with Lynn Schulte

    This week we’re chatting to Lynn Schulte, birth healing specialist and pelvic health physical therapist about the effect of birth and pregnancy on the pelvis. We discuss so many topics around the pelvic bone, pelvic floor strength, leaking post birth and pain during sex. Lynn has some amazing tips and plenty of youtube videos with easy exercises to do at home! Lynn Schulte has been a Birth Healing Specialist and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist for over 30 years. She founded the Institute for Birth Healing, an educational platform for practitioners, and Center for Birth Healing, her clinical practice. She has been helping thousands of Mums heal from all the challenges women experience after birth, and is now teaching courses to bodyworkers to help them do the same. Lynn works on all levels, physically, energetically, and spiritually, with women to help them access their full potential.  To follow Lynn, head to @instituteforbirthhealing on Instagram, and check out her youtube channel below: How to Close the Open Birthing Pattern in the Pelvis:  https://youtu.be/JRUPAwTN1P4?si=GH1srYGpyNlhFuKD Oblique Stretch and Release:  https://youtu.be/6sjFPWPY2Ec?si=kt33A1fp6vuiAj3r How to Massage Your C-Section Scar:  https://youtu.be/p-VfUJ6JcWo?si=3mNA15e1oH917K1V Institute For Birth Healing Directory of Providers:  https://directory.instituteforbirthhealing.com/ Center for Birth Healing Clinical Practice to set up One on one-on-one sessions in Person or Online:  https://centerforbirthhealing.com/ Institute for Birth Healing Online Courses for Providers:  https://Instituteforbirthhealing.com/ This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Pigeon, the absolute OG when it comes to helping mama’s get babies on the bottle with less stress! They have a range of feeding products to assist in your bottle or breastfeeding journey.  Pigeon is famous for their SofTouch bottles and teats and can be recognised by their wide neck. They have even been medically proven using ultra sound, by comparing breast feeding and bottle feeding showing that when babies are feeding with a pigeon bottle it provides the same jaw and tongue movement as breastfeeding - wildddd! We also used Pigeon for their anti-colic system. For all OG listeners who know that Blake suffered with severe reflux we specifically chose Pigeon bottles due to their teats with the anti colic system to ensure less air intake when feeding to limit reflux symptoms as well has having the soft touch teats for a softer nipple like feel making it all the more closer to breastfeeding.  To purchase your pigeon products or find out more head to www.pigeonbaby.com.au or head to Instagram @pigeonbabyau   Baby Brain Merch!  To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min
  6. 184. Making work, work! With Lu and Loz from Ready or Not Podcast

    3 FEB

    184. Making work, work! With Lu and Loz from Ready or Not Podcast

    Have you felt overwhelmed with the juggling act of returning to work as a parent? Wondering how to navigate part time hours, negotiations with your boss, daycare drop offs, meal planning, and finding work that you’re actually passionate about? This week we’re chatting with the incredible Lucinda and Lauren (Lu and Loz) from Ready or Not Podcast, on how to make work, work!  In this episode we cover so much on the return to work transition, how to best manage the challenges that can come along with it, and how employers can make their workplaces more parent-friendly. We also have a yarn about Mum life, and absolutely loved chatting with Lu and Loz. This episode is full of great, relatable info, and of course, lots of lols! Lucinda McKimm and Lauren Treweek (aka Lu and Loz) are the brains behind Ready or Not - the podcast and go to guides created to support mums in making work, work. From interviews to banter to advice, the pretend cousins (Lu is married to Loz's cousin) release three episodes every week on all things motherhood and career, and have created expert online guides to support mums and all parents in transitioning back to paid work. To follow along, head to the links below: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ready-or-not/id1659238371 https://open.spotify.com/show/1o58qCy3KJrV4EXEZkhkkh https://www.instagram.com/readyornot.pod/ To purchase one of the amazing Go-To Guides, click on the link below, and use our code BABYBRAIN for 20% off! https://www.readyornot.au/shop  This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Harlow & Co, providing luxe but oh so practical playmats to compliment your home.  Harlow & Co playmats are uniquely designed to fit in with any space, and they are beautiful and aesthetic with their reversible and minimalist designs. The playmats are made using non-toxic materials and use thick shock absorbent cushioning to protect your little ones during play-time, tummy time and those important first steps. And our absolute favorite feature.....they are wipeable!! Yessss water-resistant and wipeable so that you can easily wipe up any spills or mess and don't have to worry about stains!  The Harlow & co playmats are the best place for your kids to create, eat, tumble, do craft, eat and just be able to be kids be without you being worried about mess or that your floors or carpet are going to be ruined.  They also have a beautiful range of french linen playmats perfect for newborns, as well as newborn baby lounges....baby shower gift anyone?  To create your dream room aesthetic that is practical and that the kids will love, head to harlowandco.com.au or visit their IG @_harlowandco to add this incredible playmat to your family home today. Baby Brain Merch!  To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 14m
  7. 183. Hello 2025! We have some news!

    27 JAN

    183. Hello 2025! We have some news!

    We’re back from break!! We have some news to share, but we won’t give any spoilers here, tune in to this week’s episode for all the details!  In this ep we also discuss how our breaks were, what happened over the crazy festive season, moving houses, moving kids into different rooms and so much more!  This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Harlow & Co, providing luxe but oh so practical playmats to compliment your home.  Harlow & Co playmats are uniquely designed to fit in with any space, and they are beautiful and aesthetic with their reversible and minimalist designs. The playmats are made using non-toxic materials and use thick shock absorbent cushioning to protect your little ones during play-time, tummy time and those important first steps. And our absolute favorite feature.....they are wipeable!! Yessss water-resistant and wipeable so that you can easily wipe up any spills or mess and don't have to worry about stains!  The Harlow & co playmats are the best place for your kids to create, eat, tumble, do craft, eat and just be able to be kids be without you being worried about mess or that your floors or carpet are going to be ruined.  They also have a beautiful range of french linen playmats perfect for newborns, as well as newborn baby lounges....baby shower gift anyone?  To create your dream room aesthetic that is practical and that the kids will love, head to harlowandco.com.au or visit their IG @_harlowandco to add this incredible playmat to your family home today. Baby Brain Merch!  To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  8. 182. 2024, that’s a wrap!! Peaks and pits with Hannah & Emma

    16/12/2024

    182. 2024, that’s a wrap!! Peaks and pits with Hannah & Emma

    How is it the end of the year already!? Welcome to our wrap up of 2024! What a BIG year it’s been! Join us in our final ep of the year as we discuss peaks and pits, wrap up a fabulous year of podcasting and Hannah also shares some big news! (Don’t worry it’s not a pregnancy announcement 🤣). As always we need to say a HUGE thank you to all of you, our listeners, our community, who are now our friends! We wouldn’t be here without you, and your support by following the podcast and tuning in each week means so much to us.  Thank you to all of our amazing guests for 2024 who have given us their time to come on and share their wisdom! We’ve learnt so much this year and hope you have too! And thank you to our incredible sponsors, the brands we’ve partnered with throughout 2024 who have helped us keep the lights on.  If we’ve been able to lighten the mental load of parenting, give you a weekday lol, or even just bring a smile to your face on a hard day, then our job here is done!  Wishing everyone a safe and beautiful holiday season spent with your loved ones. We’ll be back in your ears at the end of January.  New Baby Brain Merch!  You might have noticed we’ve dropped merch!! To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1 This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Lust Minerals our favourite range of mineral makeup and natural skin care helping us look fresh for over 3 years now! Order at lustminerals.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your order when spending over $50. Lust products are highly concentrated and use the highest possible percentage of ingredients for maximum benefits and results. All lust minerals products include clinically studied ingredients so you can trust they will actually do what they say they will.  It is absolutely the most amazing range for anyone out there looking to feel firm and fresh. Lust Minerals even do trial sizes in all their skin care products so you can jump on their website and grab some of those to trial if you are wanting to test them out first. Check out Lust Minerals on instagram @lust__minerals, and head to their website to make your order at lustminerals.com.au . Use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your order when spending over $50. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
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An award winning podcast created to share more informative, relatable and real conversations about pregnancy, birth, parenting and life after children.  A podcast for everyday Mums, by everyday Mums. Sharing our own experiences, interviewing experts and parents like you! Winner of the 2022 Bullseye award at the Australian Podcast Awards.  Hosted by Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka, we're here to bring you informative and relatable content, with lots of lols along the way! Our aim is to be authentic and fun, but never shy away from the hard conversations. We hold space for parenting in all of its beautiful and challenging forms. Leave the filter at the door and join us for these raw and real conversations. We interview parenting experts weekly, and share anonymous stories from our listeners every fortnight on our Motherhood Confessions episodes (get in touch via instagram if you'd like to come on and share your story!). Join our community and follow us on socials: Instagram: @babybrain.podcast  Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

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  • Creator
    Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    230
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka
  • Show Website
    Baby Brain Podcast

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