Baby Brain Podcast Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka

Do you remember losing your first pet as a kid, or a grandparent, or maybe someone closer? Death and grief can be a very uncomfortable topic, and even as adults we can often struggle to wrap our head around these conversations. How we speak to our children about death can have a huge impact on their frame of mind, and their grieving process. 

In this week's episode, we're joined by the incredible Carly Dober, a Psychologist and a Director at the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi) and runs her own private practice. She works with children, adults, families, and is passionate about mental health education.

Carly talks us through how we can approach these conversations in a way that is comforting for children, age appropriate, and won't traumatise them. Carly also explains why it's important to start these conversations before losing someone. 

To learn more about Carly, head to www.enrichinglivespsychology.com.au or @enrichinglivespsychology on Instagram. To find a psychologist near you: https://www.aapi.org.au/FindaPsychologist?hkey=7e360d27-7ce3-4d44-8394-be9e531c5cd5 (find a psychologist nation wide)For some great books for children on death and grief: https://www.readings.com.au/news/picture-books-that-explore-themes-of-grief-and-loss#For Emma's Artipoppe discount code (lol):https://referral.shop.artipoppe.com/l/1EMMAMYTKA46/This week's sponsor: 

This week is sponsored by Lust Minerals. Australia's leading clean beauty brand! Delivering a perfect fusion of natural ingredients with performance and affordability, Lust have a gorgeous range of mineral makeup, skin care, tanning, beauty products and so much more!

Lust have got you covered with their beautiful gifting range! We've been loving the clean skin edit limited edition gift pack which includes a beauty headband, gua sha, rejuvenation eye cream and a glow sheet face mask. The Lust Minerals gift packs are the perfect gift for a new mum, mum to be, mother in law or someone that you never know what to buy for! Or otherwise, gift it to yourself because mama you bloody deserve it.Check out the amazing range at https://lustminerals.com.au/?ref=BABYBRAIN or @lust__minerals and use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your first order when spending over $50. If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socialsInstagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcastFacebook: Baby Brain Podcast
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This week we're joined by the lovely Lisa Quinney, a counsellor and expat. Lisa joins us to chat about the challenges of parenting away from your support network, and her tips to develop strong connections within a new community when you have children. 

This is an amazing chat that would be very relevant to anyone living away from their family, or parents who feel like they could use a bit more support. We also chat about our "inner critic" and tools you can use to lower the volume on intrusive thoughts. 

Having gone through postnatal depression after the birth of her second child, Lisa discovered how important it is to demand the support we need as parents. Lisa empowers parents to compassionately show up for themselves so they can wholeheartedly enjoy parenthood. 

To learn more about Lisa, head to @walk.with.lisa on Instagram, or www.walkwithlisa.com.au

This week's sponsor: 

This week is sponsored by Lust Minerals. Australia's leading clean beauty brand! Delivering a perfect fusion of natural ingredients with performance and affordability, Lust have a gorgeous range of mineral makeup, skin care, tanning, beauty products and so much more!

Lust have got you covered with their beautiful gifting range! We've been loving the clean skin edit limited edition gift pack which includes a beauty headband, gua sha, rejuvenation eye cream and a glow sheet face mask. The Lust Minerals gift packs are the perfect gift for a new mum, mum to be, mother in law or someone that you never know what to buy for! Or otherwise, gift it to yourself because mama you bloody deserve it.Check out the amazing range at https://lustminerals.com.au/?ref=BABYBRAIN or @lust__minerals and use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your first order when spending over $50.If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socialsInstagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcastFacebook: Baby Brain Podcast
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On this week's episode of Confessions, we have our first Dad guest! We're chatting with one of our Dad listeners about his experience navigating divorce and life as a single dad. 

We discuss the challenges modern day Dad's are faced with, and the loss of identity that this Dad experienced after the birth of his Daughter. 

We also chat about this Dad's experience moving interstate, then separating from his partner and working out amicable arrangements in the best interest of their daughter. This Dad is now co-parenting as a single Dad and has joined us to give some valuable insights into what it's like looking after a child as a single dad. 

If you have a story you'd like to tell anonymously, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message on instagram @babybrain.podcast or via email babybrainpodcast@gmail.com We will keep all of your details completely anonymous and confidential.If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socialsInstagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcastFacebook: Baby Brain Podcast
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We've got a very special episode this week where Em has the chance to interview her own midwife and friend, Ange McClelland! Ange is a privately practicing midwife who took care of Emma throughout her pregnancy and birth experience.

Ange is a privately practicing midwife and childbirth educator who is particularly passionate about continuity of care and combining traditional birthing wisdom with contemporary childbirth knowledge. In this chat, Ange explains what a private midwife is, the benefits of continuity of care, the pathways to become a private midwife and where to start if you're looking to find a private midwife for your birth. Emma and Ange also reflect on their experience together bringing baby Casey into the world during this beautiful chat!

This week's sponsor: 

This week is sponsored by Lust Minerals. Australia's leading clean beauty brand! Delivering a perfect fusion of natural ingredients with performance and affordability, Lust have a gorgeous range of mineral makeup, skin care, tanning, beauty products and so much more!

Lust have got you covered with their beautiful gifting range! We've been loving the clean skin edit limited edition gift pack which includes a beauty headband, gua sha, rejuvenation eye cream and a glow sheet face mask. The Lust Minerals gift packs are the perfect gift for a new mum, mum to be, mother in law or someone that you never know what to buy for! Or otherwise, gift it to yourself because mama you bloody deserve it.Check out the amazing range at lustminerals.com.au or @lust__minerals and use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your first order when spending over $50.

Shop via our link now! https://lustminerals.com.au/?ref=BABYBRAIN

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In this week's episode we're joined by the amazing and hilarious Ali Round to chat all things fitness in pregnancy and postpartum! If you're feeling like you want to get back into exercise after having a baby but don't know where to start, this is the episode for you!

Ali takes us through some gentle and safe exercises to start off with, and shares her tips for all stages of postpartum. We also chat about what exercise is safe during pregnancy. 

Ali is a female transformation coach specialising in pregnancy and postpartum. Having two young children herself (and navigating the craziness of 2 under 2) she's able to share her personal insights and background to complement her 15 years experience within the fitness industry. 

To learn more about Ali, head to her website www.teamround.com.au or follow her on instagram @aliround 

You can also check out Ali's podcast "Barbells to Babies" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/barbells-to-babies/id1577007948If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socialsInstagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcastFacebook: Baby Brain Podcast
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If you have babies or young kids, chances are you have something from Snuggle Hunny in your house! This amazing small business is owned and run by Julie Mathers, who joins us on the podcast this week to chat about her tips for running a small business, and how she and her Husband have grown and developed the well known brand Snuggle Hunny! 

Julie also shares her parenting journey of birthing her boys in her 40's, and finding out her son had down syndrome during pregnancy.

Julie founded Flora & Fauna in 2014, Green + Kind in 2017 and sold and exited them in 2021 (and is now part owner again). Julie is very focused on inclusion and running better businesses. She is very passionate about bringing beautiful, organic wraps and clothes to lots of babies around the world through Snuggle Hunny.

If you want to know more about Snuggle Hunny or to purchase some of their amazing products head to www.snugglehunnykids.com.au or @snugglehunnykids on instagram.  If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socialsInstagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcastFacebook: Baby Brain Podcast
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