Postpartum like a boss

Gemma Smith
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Postpartum like a boss Podcast

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. 5 DAYS AGO

    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

  2. 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.

    60 min

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 19 JUN

    63 | Surrogacy and early parenthood - with Terri @raisingthejohnss_

    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.

    1h 17m

  6. 5 JUN

    62 | Living with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) - with Amber-lee @thepowerofbirth

    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.

    1h 9m

  7. 21 MAY

    61 | A coaching approach to guilt in motherhood - with @sarahkate.coaching

    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.

    57 min

  8. 7 MAY

    60 | Matricentric feminism - with Yara Heary @lifeafterbirthpsychology

    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.

    47 min
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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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