Postpartum like a boss Gemma Smith

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.


 

Welcome back to our first episode of 2024! 
We are so happy to be back with our first chat series episode for the year - all about feeling 'stuck' and working through it. We chat about what we've found challenging recently, how we know when we are getting stuck and what things help us the most (plus the bonus things that most certainly do not help in retrospect but are good for a laugh). 
A quick reminder I am now available again for face to face counselling for the first time in several months. Booking details are in the link below - I'd love to help you get un-stuck in 2024 if it's been a challenging one so far/ if you've been holding on to a heap of stuff you'd love to finally put down this year. Let's make it happen. 
Resources:

1:1 Counselling support

- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today

Connect with Kathryn 
- @_motherup on Instagram 
Disclaimer
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.

In the very first episode of my new 'Chat series' on the podcast - I team up with guest co-host Kathryn @_motherup to chat through a big end of year topic for many early years parents - preparing for daycare, kindy (pre-school) or primary school parenthood. 
Resources:

1:1 Counselling support

- Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today

Connect with Kathryn 
- @_motherup on Instagram 
Trigger warnings
This episode discusses chronic illness, fertility complications, pregnancy loss, significant perinatal mental health challenges and infant hospitalisation/ illness. 
Disclaimer
Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.