Postpartum like a boss Gemma Smith

In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Dr Rachel Bushing, mother of three and lead clinical psychologist/ owner of @poppsychologyclinic + @threelittlebirdspsychology. Dr Rach shares her insights on perinatal mental health from 20 years of professional practice as a family/ child focussed psychologist as well as her own journey into motherhood which started with adjusting to the complexities of pregnancy and parenthood with twins. 
Resources:

1:1 Counselling support

- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today

Connect with Dr Rach
@dr.rachelbushing on Instagram Three Little Birds website: https://threelittlebirdsperinatal.com/ Pop Psychology website: https://littleshopofpop.com/ Seeds of sunshine training website: https://seedsofsunshine.com/ Trigger warnings
This episode discusses child protection, fertility treatment, HG, birth trauma and a range of mental health challenges. 

In this episode we chat with father of two, sports performance coach, nutritionist and owner of Rebuild Health and Fitness - James Batey. James and I chat all things health and fitness in early parenthood, including James' own journey. From playing national representative rugby in Wales to owning performance gyms in Brisbane, hear all about what James has learnt about setting yourself up for health and fitness success in the chaos of early years parenthood. 
Resources:

1:1 Counselling support

- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today

Connect with James
@coachjames_rebuild on Instagram Rebuild website: https://rebuildhealthandfitness.com/ Trigger warnings
This episode discusses miscarriage.
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.

In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Terri who is a mother of two, emergency response worker and previous owner of kids clothing company Little Bloom Collective. Terri and I discuss her journey into motherhood and the whirlwind experience of being a surrogate for one of her best friends in between having her own two boys. 
Resources:

1:1 Counselling support

- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today

Connect with Terri 
@raisingthejohnss_ on Instagram Surrogacy resources 
https://www.facebook.com/surrogacyforaustralians/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ftsaust/
https://www.instagram.com/sarah_surrogacylawyer/
Trigger warnings
This episode discusses ease of conception, miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, birth injuries and fertility challenges. 
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.

In this episode we are so lucky to be joined by Amber-lee @thepowerofbirth to talk all things HG. Amber-lee is a final year Master of Psychology student who experienced HG in both of her unexpected pregnancies. I love the way Amber-lee so eloquently describes the complexity of living with HG both during and after pregnancy as we chat through HG's biological, psychological and social impacts and the importance of systemic change for those who experience HG.
Resources:

1:1 Counselling support

- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today

Connect with Amber-lee
@thepowerofbirth on Instagram Or via her website https://www.thepowerofbirth.net/ HG resources 
https://www.hyperemesis.org/our-foundation/
https://www.hyperemesisaustralia.org.au/
Trigger warnings
This episode discusses ease of conception, maternal suicide, mother and infant health risks with HG and abortion. 
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.

In this episode I chat with life and mindset coach Sarah Kate about her tricky transition to parenthood during COVID and how she uses her psych science/ counselling background in her coaching work with mothers. Specifically, Sarah Kate and I focus her unique framework for working with mothers experiencing guilt. 
Resources:

1:1 Counselling support

- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today

Connect with Sarah Kate 
@sarah.katecoaching on Instagram Or via her website https://www.sarahkatecoaching.com/ Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.

In this episode we are joined by Yara Heary, principal psychologist and owner of @lifeafterbirthpsychology. Yara and I spoke about her poignant journey to this work through motherhood, the concept of matricentric feminism and how it applies to our lived experiences as women and mothers. There are so many beautiful reflections in this episode, particularly around the sacredness of connections between women. I'm certain you'll enjoy this one. 
Resources:

1:1 Counselling support

- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today

Connect with Yara 
@lifeafterbirthpsychology on Instagram Or via her website https://www.lifeafterbirth.com.au/ Disclaimer
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.