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Mummafication Brodie Mattner
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When you become a mother, the identity shift is colossal, but so is the… silence. There’s talk of the lack of sleep, the challenges of breastfeeding, how tired you'll be. But no one warns you about the hormonal, mental and physical impacts of motherhood. How you might not recognise yourself. How vulnerable you can feel. The transformation you will undergo. The words are hard to find.
It has a name, Matrescence, and we need to talk about it.
After I gave birth to our first baby, I felt such a mix of emotions in terms of who I was. No one had warned me. Women around me have asked "when do I go back to myself?" They’ve expressed a fear of losing themselves after they give birth. They’ve felt lonely. Underprepared. Even crazy. They’re not.
But where’s the discussion about this intense transition? The new version of yourself you have to uncover while navigating parenthood for the first time? How do you keep your relationships intact when there isn't even time to do the dishes, or brush your hair, or notice that stain (there is always a stain, now) on your jumper? Let alone go back to a career... How do you exist in this new reality and reconcile the new you with the old?
Join me as I talk about the personal transformation that happens when women become mums—through discussions with those who have lived it, and professionals who can shine a light on the science behind some of these astronomical emotional and mental shifts.
It’s my hope that the more we talk, the more we’ll be able to express and understand this seismic change, and that in hearing each other’s stories we’ll be able to re-discover and re-center ourselves. Or just feel a little less alone.
Mummafication: a new podcast and safe space for women to discuss all the things we wish we'd been told.
Without judgement.
With honesty, humility, and a ton of compassion.
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Mum - Clare Bowditch
What a joy this conversation was. Clare Bowditch and her husband, Marty, brought their children into the world, living in a community of their own making. No back fences. Individual houses. A real modern day village. From there, they fought hard to make choices about their lives which allowed them to continue working and growing in their creative fields.
Clare shares what it was like touring with small humans, dealing with anxiety, and how creativity plays such a big part of parenting for her.
USEFUL LINKS
Books Clare loves: Self Help For Your Nerves, by Dr Claire Weekes
Motherhood - a beautiful collection of letters from Australian women (including Clare!) to themselves, on what they wish they'd known about having a newborn, edited by Jamila Rizvi
Motherhood and Creativity by Rachel Power
Down to Earth: A Guide To Simple Living by Rhonda Hetzl
Ronda Hetzle book - Down To Earth
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Mum - Dana Stephensen
Welcome back! To start off the 2023 season, I chat with Dana Stephensen - Senior Dancer with the Australian Ballet, and mum to Jasper, 6, and 2 year old twins Lulu and Lottie.
Dana is a warrior.
She gave birth to her twins in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Her partner, Lachie (of Purple Wiggle fame) was based in Sydney for work, and Dana's son Jasper, lives in Melbourne. This caused geographical challenges in a time when travel was not an easy option. Dana shares the story of how they navigated pregnancy and birth during this time, and how a multiple birth was so different to the first time she gave birth. She tells us, graciously, about the challenges she faced and how that grew into post natal depression and anxiety. She then goes on to talk about her experience of seeking professional help, and how she feels now, 2 years on.
Her honesty and openness, is a gift. She tells her story with such grace and I feel very lucky to have heard her, and now to be sharing her story with you.
USEFUL LINKS
Dana is a Cope ambassador, and has shared her story here.
Check out the Gidget Foundation or call them on 1300 851 758
Panda are an excellent resource, and they also have a hotline for support - 1300 726 306
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Mum - Liana Quinlivan
A few weeks ago, on International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day, Liana told me her story. And she blew me away.
Liana is mum to Dot, and three year old Hazel. Today, she shares, so honestly and beautifully, her story of infant loss. Of having to make the decision to end her pregnancy for genetic reasons, and of her subsequent pregnancy after loss.
We also speak about the breakdown of her marriage, and how along with children's father, they now parent better than ever before.
Liana is an incredible woman. Full of strength and wisdom, resilience and vulnerability. I feel incredibly proud to share her story.
Trigger warning on this episode for infant loss.
USEFUL LINKS
Rhea Dempsey book
COPE have resources for help with infant loss
Red Nose do amazing work and are an excellent support
Sands have support for miscarriage, stillbirth, and newborn death
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Mum - Catherine Mack
Soon after having her baby, Catherine started to feel… off. She had outrageous amounts of energy, she rapidly lost weight, and then she started to shake and became increasingly dizzy. Eventually, she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease. Here, she tells her story about that journey, and how she continues to look after and maintain her health with a lifelong condition, and a toddler.
She tells me about how developing an autoimmune disease has played in to their decision whether or not to try for a second baby, and where they’re at as a family now. We also discuss how a change in your health can add an extra layer of "who am I now?!" on top of becoming a mum.
Oh, and she’s moved house 4 times in 5 years.
USEFUL LINKS
The book Catherine found in a moving box: The PostNatal Depletion Cure.
And another book she recommends, When The Body Says No.
Learn more about Hashimoto's. I knew nothing before this chat, so thank you, Catherine!
Learn more about gall stones. Fun.
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Parent Educator / Mum - Katie Parker
Katie is a joy to be around. She is real, honest and full of knowledge about how we can better our relationship with ourselves, and then our families. I found talking to her to be incredibly grounding and peaceful.
I hope it has the same affect on you.
USEFUL LINKS
All things Katie!
Women's circles run by Katie? Yes please.
Learn more about Katie's friend and my hero, Lael Stone.
Listen to the Nourishing The Mother Podcast.
Find out about postpartum Doula training.
Want to delve in to Motherhood Studies Sociology? Check out Dr Sophie Brock.
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Mum - Kristy Jones Part 2
Kristy Jones is an amazing woman. If you haven't listened to part 1 of her story, I highly recommend it. You can listen to that here.
In today's episode, Kristy talks about what it's like being a solo mum by choice. How she juggles being the breadwinner and only parent. The challenges. The joys. The village she has created for herself and Eadie.
KJ is an inspiration, and the family she has created is proof that you can do things your own way, in whatever way works for you, and it can be glorious.
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Kundenrezensionen
Brilliant!
I’m not going to lie: Brodie (podcast author) is my dear friend. Which would have made it all the more awkward if this thing was bad. Fortunately, she’s made a truly moving, thought provoking, honest and, at times, hilarious pod that left me wanting more. Can’t recommend it enough for new mums - or old mums! But you don’t have to be a mum; I don’t have kids and get so, so much out of each ep. (And let’s face it, men, especially new or expecting dads, should definitely take a listen.) It’s really NOT a baby podcast. It’s about a woman’s journey into motherhood but it’s also about so much more. Pop the kettle on and tune in. You won’t regret it.
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