Baby Brain Podcast Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka

It’s our birthday!!!! Three years ago little Hannah and little Emma sat in front of their little microphones not knowing if they’d record anything remotely interesting, or if they’d just end up throwing it in the bin. 

And here we are now with an INCREDIBLE community of parents joining us every week to learn more about parenting, and hopefully have a laugh along the way. In this week’s episode we’re celebrating 3 years of podcasting by reflecting on the ups and downs over the past few years, our best and worst times of the podcast, and answering some listener questions. 

If you’re an OG listener or if you’re new here, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for joining us, the podcast wouldn’t exist without you. A massive thank you to all of our amazing guests over the past 3 years who have set aside time to make us laugh, cry, and share their wisdom on parenting. And of course a huge thanks to our sponsors who trust us with their brands and support the production of the podcast. You're the best!

This week is sponsored by Spewy, helping to make parenthood a little less messy! 

The spewy is a microfibre and terry towelling bed mat that can absorb up to 2L of liquid!  Yes a whole 2 litres! It has two wings that simply tuck under your child's mattress to keep it in place. 

The Spewy can also be used in the car, and is the perfect companion for those dreaded gastro bugs or toilet training.

Head to spewy.com.au and use the code BABY10 for $10 off until 29th April 2023

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

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WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy!

In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking all about botox!! This is a bit of a controversial topic for a whole range of reasons, but we’ve squeezed in our 2 cents and personal experience in a 20 minute ep! 

In this episode we talk about our own experience with botox and fillers, some pros and cons, whether we think botox is too normalised in today’s culture, the challenges of others commenting on your appearance and so much more!

Tune in for all the spicy goss! And once you’ve listened, let us know what you think! (And also let us know if you can feel your face after botox, we seem to have different views on this, lol!) 

This week is sponsored by Spewy, helping to make parenthood a little less messy! 

The spewy is a microfibre and terry towelling bed mat that can absorb up to 2L of liquid!  Yes a whole 2 litres! It has two wings that simply tuck under your child's mattress to keep it in place. 

The Spewy can also be used in the car, and is the perfect companion for those dreaded gastro bugs or toilet training.

Head to spewy.com.au and use the code BABY10 for $10 off until 29th April 2023

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 

Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast

Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast
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We all know how important it is to recognise sleep cues in your baby, if you put them down too early they’ll have a short nap, or if you put them down too late they’ll be overtired and might never go to bed! Sleep Cue’s can be really tricky to work out, and also vary from baby to baby. 

In this week’s episode we’re interviewing the wonderful Jen from Sleep Thrive Grow. Jen tells us all about what sleep cues are, how to identify sleep cues, what to do if your baby doesn’t show tired signs and so much more! Tune in for all the amazing tips on baby sleep!

Jen is a sleep consultant with a difference! She specialises in parent self regulation and stress responses around baby sleep and believes that a healthy sleep mindset can support parents move beyond quick fixes creating sleep confidence and long lasting transformations.

As no baby-parent combo is the same, she specialises in 1:1 support to find the right tools and approaches for your family with 3 programs to access depending on the support level that you need.

Her signature Sleep Godmother Program includes 2-3 weeks of tailored support. Use the code BABYBRAIN for a $50 discount until the end of the month! 

https://www.sleepthrivegrow.com/sleep-godmother-program

Jen also has free resources, sleep guides, arms to cot self paced course and a new podcast Thriving Parent-ing that explores the art of thriving in parenthood, while navigating the challenges of raising happy, healthy children and the importance of prioritising your own well-being too.

All the details can be found via her website www.sleepthrivegrow.com check out her content @sleep_thrive_grow 

This week's sponsor: 

This week is sponsored by Spewy, helping to make parenthood a little less messy! 

The spewy is a microfibre and terry towelling bed mat that can absorb up to 2L of liquid!  Yes a whole 2 litres! It has two wings that simply tuck under your child's mattress to keep it in place. 

The Spewy can also be used in the car, and is the perfect companion for those dreaded gastro bugs or toilet training.

Head to spewy.com.au and use the code BABY10 for $10 off until 29th April 2023

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 

Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast

Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast
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So many things change when you have kids, and if you’re in a relationship, there are often new challenges and pressures that come up after your little ones arrive. Staying connected to your partner can be really hard when you’re sleep deprived, over stimulated and managing a whole new mental load. 

This week we’re chatting to the amazing Relationship Counsellor Laura Press. Laura talks us through tips on how to remain connected after kids, how to deescalate when you’re in the middle of an argument, what level of disconnect is ‘normal’ within a relationship, is it healthy or unhealthy to fight in front of your kids, and so much more!

Laura’s professional and tailored approach has helped hundreds of clients achieve their relationship goals, build back trust, deepen their relationship, fight smarter & ultimately get back to loving & enjoying one another. Laura has personally and professionally experienced many facets of relationships from long distance relationships, divorce, infidelity, marriage after divorce to a happy blended family.

Connect with Laura at laura@laurapresscounselling.com.au or on socials @laurapresscounselling

Free Ebook ‘Turn Your Relationship Back On’ & Resources at https://www.laurapresscounselling.com.au/free-resources

Online Course ‘Relationships Turned On’ https://www.laurapresscounselling.com.au/relationships-turned-on

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Luxury Retreat ‘Think couple’s counselling meets romantic getaway’ https://www.laurapresscounselling.com.au/retreats

Nana Hannah Links:

To listen to Hannah’s new bedtime stories podcast for kids, head to the links below! This has worked wonders for us, we hope your kids love it too! If you enjoy it please share the love, rate and review! 3

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75pK4Z9vykhaheDG2Gq8Ws

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nana-hannah-bedtime-stories/id1740030856

Follow on IG: @nanahannahbedtime
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Introducing a new sibling into your family is a huge transition for everyone! And for those of us that have gone through it, we know the transition can be a bit tricky for the older kids. In this episode we’re chatting to psychologist Sahra O’Doherty about how to manage your older children’s emotions when introducing a new sibling. 

We talk about things to do before the baby arrives to help prepare them, what you can do after the baby arrives to make them feel included and continue the sense of routine, as well as how to identify if your child is struggling with this big change. 

We also discuss tips for regulating our own emotions during this transition, because let’s be honest, it’s tricky for the parents too! We also delve into what is mindfulness vs mindlessness and how to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. 

Sahra has been a registered Psychologist for over 12 years, is co-owner of Mindscape Psychology and Allied Health, and is President of Australian Association of Psychologists inc. Sahra is a feminist psychologist and is passionate about issues such as the mental load, gender norms and expectations with kids.

To learn more about Sahra, head to www.mindscapepsychology.com.au/meet-the-team 

or www.aapi.org.au
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Did you have a birth plan going into your birth, or if you’re currently pregnant do you have one prepared? In this week’s ep we’re chatting about what a birth plan is, and if you need to have one heading into your birth. 

We’re talking to the amazing Suzzie Vehrs - Childbirth Educator, Doula and Founder of She Births Bravely. Suzzie tells us about her own birth experiences, and draws from her experience mentoring women through their birth’s as a Doula. 

We discuss what to include in your birth plan, who to share it with, and how to communicate it with your birthing team to make sure everyone is on board with your desired birth outcomes.

Suzzie has worked with hundreds of families on their journey toward childbirth and parenting. As a mum of two, she is passionate about empowering parents to make informed decisions about their birthing and parenting experiences. Suzzie’s classes are designed to be inclusive, respectful, and supportive of all types of birth choices, including natural childbirth, medicated childbirth, and caesarean birth.

To learn more about Suzzie and She Births Bravely, head to the links below:

Website: www.shebirthsbravely.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shebirthsbravely

Instagram: @shebirthsbravely

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 

Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast

Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast
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