Postpartum like a boss

Gemma Smith
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Postpartum like a boss

Talking all things early parenthood. Postpartum like a boss is brought to you by Gemma Smith, in unfiltered conversation with parents about the inevitable highs, lows and genuine WTFs of the transition to parenthood.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    71 | How high BMI impacted my transition to parenthood - With @postpartum_with_steph

    In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Postpartum Doula and self proclaimed sweary feminist mother of two, Steph. Steph shares both the challenging and healing experiences she had navigating the medical system during pregnancy and birth as a plus size woman. We also chat about Steph's two vastly different postpartum experiences, as well as her work providing postpartum care for other women and creating offerings to improve the experiences of other high BMI women in the perinatal period.  Resources: 1:1 Counselling support Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today   Connect with Steph   Instagram - @postpartum_with_steph Website - https://www.postpartumwithsteph.com/ Trigger warnings This episode discusses ease of conception, miscarriage, disordered eating, birth trauma and neonatal/infant death.    Disclaimer Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.

    52 min

  2. 30 OCT

    70 | Navigating the property market with a young family - With Sheridan Connor

    In this episode we are lucky to be joined by my lovely friend Sheridan to talk about how on earth young families are supposed to navigate the property market in Australia right now. Sheridan has a multifaceted background having joined the navy out of school, then studied business/ accounting only to find working for a 'big four' wasn't a career she found fulfilment in. Next throw in a personal training business, a wedding, COVID, purchasing their first (and second) property, employment in banking and having a baby - Sheridan has navigated a lot of change. In this episode Sheridan shares how she navigated all of this alongside transitioning to parenthood and gives us personal and professional insights as a millennial mortgage and finance broker (@yourmillennialbroker) into what options young families have when it comes to navigating the Australian property market.    Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today   Connect with Sheridan Instagram - @yourmillennialbroker Website - https://connorfinance.com.au/ Sheridan suggests the following financial podcast resources:  Property Investment Podcast Network Money money money  Trigger warnings This episode discusses ease of conception.    Disclaimer Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.

    1h 4m

  3. 16 OCT

    69 | A queer parenthood journey - With Jaimie Kelton @thequeerfamilypodcast

    In this episode we are lucky to be joined by New York based actress, producer, wife, mother of two and host of @thequeerfamilypodcast - Jaimie Kelton. Jaimie speaks about her transition to parenthood with her wife, including touching on many important aspects of family planning that are unique to queer families. As we discuss the challenges Jaimie has experienced in her journey to and within queer parenthood, we talk about the creation of her podcast and the valuable insights she has gained from her guests, who share their own experiences of queer family creation and life.    Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today   Connect with Jaimie  Instagram - @thequeerfamilypodcast Website - https://www.thequeerfamilypodcast.com/   Trigger warnings This episode discusses fertility challenges and gender disappointment.    Disclaimer Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.

    53 min

  4. 2 OCT

    68 | The importance of belonging - with @keeping_mum_

    In this episode we are joined by Jen and Kristelle, founders of @keeping_mum_. Jen & Kristelle come from different career backgrounds but their parenting journeys and shared a love of physical fitness saw them become great friends and business partners. Jen & Kristelle discuss the surprising and challenging experiences they both had in the transition to motherhood with each of their children and how this has informed their unique approach to creating spaces for social belonging in motherhood.  Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today Connect with Keeping Mum  Grab one of the few remaining spots in Keeping Mum's October programs! To find a Keeping Mum mothers group near you, simply search by entering your postcode at https://portal.keeping-mum.com.au/mothers-groups Interested in becoming a Keeping Mum host to support mums in your local area? Head to https://portal.keeping-mum.com.au/become-a-host to receive an Info Pack with more details. Check out Keeping Mum on socials here: Instagram Facebook   Disclaimer Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.

    59 min

  5. 19 SEPT

    67 | Chat series on navigating sickness and difficult parenting moments - With Kathryn @_motherup

    In this chat series episode Kathryn and I discuss the ways we maintain our sanity navigating sickness, parenting, work and life with young kids. We also use recent personal examples of tough parenting moments to reflect on our strategies and learnings from this 'figure it out as you go' parenting gig.  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.

    57 min

  6. 28 AUG

    66 | Because I'm not myself, you see - With @arianejbeeston

    In this episode I am lucky enough to be joined by Ariane Beeston, author of 'Because I'm Not Myself, You See - A Memoir of Motherhood, Madness and Coming Back From the Brink'. Ariane and I discuss her story including reflecting on her time as a child protection caseworker, as a writer for Fairfax Media, as a dancer and choreographer and as a person who has experienced postpartum psychosis first-hand. Most importantly we discuss how all of these elements of Arian's life are interwoven in her recovery, the writing of her memoir and her current work for The Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE).  Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today Connect with Ariane @arianjbeeston on Instagram  Trigger warnings This episode discusses child protection, postpartum psychosis, depression, anxiety, maternal suicide and infanticide.

    1 hr

  7. 15 JUL

    65 | Mental health, motherhood and multiples - With @dr.rachelbushing

    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.

    1h 26m

  8. 2 JUL

    64 | Health and fitness in early parenthood - With @coachjames_rebuild

    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.

    1h 7m
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Talking all things early parenthood. Postpartum like a boss is brought to you by Gemma Smith, in unfiltered conversation with parents about the inevitable highs, lows and genuine WTFs of the transition to parenthood.

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