Baby Brain Podcast

Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka
Baby Brain Podcast

An award winning podcast created to share more informative, relatable and real conversations about pregnancy, birth, parenting and life after children.  A podcast for everyday Mums, by everyday Mums. Sharing our own experiences, interviewing experts and parents like you! Winner of the 2022 Bullseye award at the Australian Podcast Awards.  Hosted by Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka, we're here to bring you informative and relatable content, with lots of lols along the way! Our aim is to be authentic and fun, but never shy away from the hard conversations. We hold space for parenting in all of its beautiful and challenging forms. Leave the filter at the door and join us for these raw and real conversations. We interview parenting experts weekly, and share anonymous stories from our listeners every fortnight on our Motherhood Confessions episodes (get in touch via instagram if you'd like to come on and share your story!). Join our community and follow us on socials: Instagram: @babybrain.podcast  Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

  1. 184. Making work, work! With Lu and Loz from Ready or Not Podcast

    4 DAYS AGO

    184. Making work, work! With Lu and Loz from Ready or Not Podcast

    Have you felt overwhelmed with the juggling act of returning to work as a parent? Wondering how to navigate part time hours, negotiations with your boss, daycare drop offs, meal planning, and finding work that you’re actually passionate about? This week we’re chatting with the incredible Lucinda and Lauren (Lu and Loz) from Ready or Not Podcast, on how to make work, work!  In this episode we cover so much on the return to work transition, how to best manage the challenges that can come along with it, and how employers can make their workplaces more parent-friendly. We also have a yarn about Mum life, and absolutely loved chatting with Lu and Loz. This episode is full of great, relatable info, and of course, lots of lols! Lucinda McKimm and Lauren Treweek (aka Lu and Loz) are the brains behind Ready or Not - the podcast and go to guides created to support mums in making work, work. From interviews to banter to advice, the pretend cousins (Lu is married to Loz's cousin) release three episodes every week on all things motherhood and career, and have created expert online guides to support mums and all parents in transitioning back to paid work. To follow along, head to the links below: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ready-or-not/id1659238371 https://open.spotify.com/show/1o58qCy3KJrV4EXEZkhkkh https://www.instagram.com/readyornot.pod/ To purchase one of the amazing Go-To Guides, click on the link below, and use our code BABYBRAIN for 20% off! https://www.readyornot.au/shop  This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Harlow & Co, providing luxe but oh so practical playmats to compliment your home.  Harlow & Co playmats are uniquely designed to fit in with any space, and they are beautiful and aesthetic with their reversible and minimalist designs. The playmats are made using non-toxic materials and use thick shock absorbent cushioning to protect your little ones during play-time, tummy time and those important first steps. And our absolute favorite feature.....they are wipeable!! Yessss water-resistant and wipeable so that you can easily wipe up any spills or mess and don't have to worry about stains!  The Harlow & co playmats are the best place for your kids to create, eat, tumble, do craft, eat and just be able to be kids be without you being worried about mess or that your floors or carpet are going to be ruined.  They also have a beautiful range of french linen playmats perfect for newborns, as well as newborn baby lounges....baby shower gift anyone?  To create your dream room aesthetic that is practical and that the kids will love, head to harlowandco.com.au or visit their IG @_harlowandco to add this incredible playmat to your family home today. Baby Brain Merch!  To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 12m
  2. 183. Hello 2025! We have some news!

    JAN 27

    183. Hello 2025! We have some news!

    We’re back from break!! We have some news to share, but we won’t give any spoilers here, tune in to this week’s episode for all the details!  In this ep we also discuss how our breaks were, what happened over the crazy festive season, moving houses, moving kids into different rooms and so much more!  This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Harlow & Co, providing luxe but oh so practical playmats to compliment your home.  Harlow & Co playmats are uniquely designed to fit in with any space, and they are beautiful and aesthetic with their reversible and minimalist designs. The playmats are made using non-toxic materials and use thick shock absorbent cushioning to protect your little ones during play-time, tummy time and those important first steps. And our absolute favorite feature.....they are wipeable!! Yessss water-resistant and wipeable so that you can easily wipe up any spills or mess and don't have to worry about stains!  The Harlow & co playmats are the best place for your kids to create, eat, tumble, do craft, eat and just be able to be kids be without you being worried about mess or that your floors or carpet are going to be ruined.  They also have a beautiful range of french linen playmats perfect for newborns, as well as newborn baby lounges....baby shower gift anyone?  To create your dream room aesthetic that is practical and that the kids will love, head to harlowandco.com.au or visit their IG @_harlowandco to add this incredible playmat to your family home today. Baby Brain Merch!  To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  3. 182. 2024, that’s a wrap!! Peaks and pits with Hannah & Emma

    12/16/2024

    182. 2024, that’s a wrap!! Peaks and pits with Hannah & Emma

    How is it the end of the year already!? Welcome to our wrap up of 2024! What a BIG year it’s been! Join us in our final ep of the year as we discuss peaks and pits, wrap up a fabulous year of podcasting and Hannah also shares some big news! (Don’t worry it’s not a pregnancy announcement 🤣). As always we need to say a HUGE thank you to all of you, our listeners, our community, who are now our friends! We wouldn’t be here without you, and your support by following the podcast and tuning in each week means so much to us.  Thank you to all of our amazing guests for 2024 who have given us their time to come on and share their wisdom! We’ve learnt so much this year and hope you have too! And thank you to our incredible sponsors, the brands we’ve partnered with throughout 2024 who have helped us keep the lights on.  If we’ve been able to lighten the mental load of parenting, give you a weekday lol, or even just bring a smile to your face on a hard day, then our job here is done!  Wishing everyone a safe and beautiful holiday season spent with your loved ones. We’ll be back in your ears at the end of January.  New Baby Brain Merch!  You might have noticed we’ve dropped merch!! To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1 This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Lust Minerals our favourite range of mineral makeup and natural skin care helping us look fresh for over 3 years now! Order at lustminerals.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your order when spending over $50. Lust products are highly concentrated and use the highest possible percentage of ingredients for maximum benefits and results. All lust minerals products include clinically studied ingredients so you can trust they will actually do what they say they will.  It is absolutely the most amazing range for anyone out there looking to feel firm and fresh. Lust Minerals even do trial sizes in all their skin care products so you can jump on their website and grab some of those to trial if you are wanting to test them out first. Check out Lust Minerals on instagram @lust__minerals, and head to their website to make your order at lustminerals.com.au . Use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your order when spending over $50. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  4. BONUS EP: Behind the scenes of social media influencers and content creators! With Chip from Blue Chip Talent

    12/11/2024

    BONUS EP: Behind the scenes of social media influencers and content creators! With Chip from Blue Chip Talent

    Ever wondered what kind of money content creators make? What talent agencies look for in mum influencers, and the best ways to grow your audience online? This week we have an amazing bonus episode with our friend Chip from Blue Chip Talent, where he spills the tea on all the behind the scenes info on social media influencers and content creators! We discuss social media as a platform, how to create content that resonates with mum audiences, knowing your value, pitching to brands and so much more! This episode is full of useful information for anyone considering becoming a content creator or growing their audience, but also for anyone who’se just a little bit nosey (like us) and wants to know the ins and outs of how the industry works! This bonus episode of the show is brought to you by Blue Chip Talent. Blue Chip has provided the Baby Brain Podcast with some of its favourite guests like Janelle Spies, Elisha Bakes and Kayla Brannan from their wonderful Talent Roster. Whether you are a brand looking for a Talent OR a Talent looking for representation to take you to the next level, look no further than our friends of the show – Blue Chip Talent. Through all of our dealings with Chip and his team, they have been an absolute pleasure, an authentic voice in the talent landscape with years of wisdom and industry knowledge.  To learn more, head to the links below: https://www.bluechiptalent.com.au/ Instagram:  For talent: @blue_chip_talent For sport: @blue_chip_sport For media: @blue_chip_media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min
  5. 181. Regulated and ready for the holiday season! With Paediatric OT, Lily

    12/09/2024

    181. Regulated and ready for the holiday season! With Paediatric OT, Lily

    Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the events and presents and neverending to do list for the holiday period? Chances are your kids are too! This week we’re chatting to Lily, a paediatric OT and Founder of Regulated and Ready, to give us tips on how to regulate ourselves and our children over the christmas period. We discuss tactics for managing expectations and emotions when we’re out of the usual routine, tips for taking kids to big events and also advice on gift giving in a way that won’t be overwhelming for our little ones. This is the perfect episode to pop in your ears in the lead up to the silly season! Lily is a dedicated paediatric occupational therapist and the director of Excel Occupational Therapy and Regulated and Ready. Through Regulated and Ready, Lily and her sister Mia have created programs, tools, and resources designed to empower parents and carers to support children’s regulation, development, and overall well-being. Their mission at Regulated and Ready is to provide families with practical and accessible tools that foster connection, regulation and growth in children. For more information and to shop Lily's amazing products, head to the links below: www.regulatedandready.com.au Product: The Connection Journal PRE ORDER: https://regulatedandready.com.au/products/coming-soon-connection-journal instagram @regulatedandready tik tok @regulatedandready   New Baby Brain Merch!  You might have noticed we’ve dropped merch!! To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1 This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Once Upon, the most incredible photo printing and photo book printing service to help you create lifelong memories and stories.  Are you struggling with Christmas present ideas? Well there is one gift that everyone wants, even if they don't know it yet! A gift so personal and thoughtful you'll be the number one gift giver this Christmas season, using Once Upon.  It's as simple as downloading the Once Upon App or using the Once Upon web browser to begin creating beautiful photo books and prints that will last a lifetime. You just download the app, sync the app with your photos and start selecting.   You can easily change layouts, cover photos and even add text if you wanted to tell more of the story or write a special note for someone to keep and read forever. One of the coolest features is that you can even co-create a photobook with someone else by simply sending them a private link to your photobook and voila! all your family photos are combined! Head to onceupon.photo or download the Once Upon app and use the code babybrain25 for 25% off until December 17th.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  6. 180. What 'baggage' have you brought into parenting? With Claire from Safe Hands Parenting

    12/02/2024

    180. What 'baggage' have you brought into parenting? With Claire from Safe Hands Parenting

    This week we have the amazing Claire Andrews from Safe Hands Parenting back on the podcast with us to chat about what baggage we’ve brought into parenting. In this episode we break down ideas around childhood trauma and how this can unconsciously impact how we parent our children. Claire takes us through the questions we can ask ourselves, and discussions we can have with our partners or support team to make sure we’re raising our children in the way we want to, without being influenced by things we’d like to leave behind in our own past.  Claire is a mum, Maternal Child Health Nurse, and Midwife who started Safe Hands Parenting to cut through the noise of early parenthood. With her Thrive programs, you get real, evidence-based support that actually helps as you navigate life with a baby or toddler—because you deserve to feel seen, supported, and ready for anything. To learn more about Claire and check out her amazing resources, head to the links below: Instagram @safehandsparenting Website/Access to Thrive programs: https://www.safehandsparenting.com.au/store For anyone who is expecting their baby soon, you can download your free Prepare to Thrive eBook: https://www.safehandsparenting.com.au/opt-in-80506abb-452d-4447-abba-9c16eea866b5 New Baby Brain Merch!  You might have noticed we’ve dropped merch!! To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1 This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Once Upon, the most incredible photo printing and photo book printing service to help you create lifelong memories and stories.  Are you struggling with Christmas present ideas? Well there is one gift that everyone wants, even if they don't know it yet! A gift so personal and thoughtful you'll be the number one gift giver this Christmas season, using Once Upon.  It's as simple as downloading the Once Upon App or using the Once Upon web browser to begin creating beautiful photo books and prints that will last a lifetime. You just download the app, sync the app with your photos and start selecting.   You can easily change layouts, cover photos and even add text if you wanted to tell more of the story or write a special note for someone to keep and read forever. One of the coolest features is that you can even co-create a photobook with someone else by simply sending them a private link to your photobook and voila! all your family photos are combined! Head to onceupon.photo or download the Once Upon app and use the code babybrain25 for 25% off until December 17th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
  7. 179. Raising Boys and putting an end to the “boy code” with Alita Blanchard

    11/25/2024

    179. Raising Boys and putting an end to the “boy code” with Alita Blanchard

    This week we’re chatting to the incredible Alita Blanchard on tips for raising boys. Through testosterone surges, hormonal shifts, processing anger and emotions, raising boys can hold it’s challenges, but Alita gives us some wonderful tips on how to work through these situations and leave our children feeling loved and supported.  We discuss different hormonal and emotional stages boys might go through, how anger and aggression might present itself in boys, how to support our boys in working through their emotions rather than suppressing them, and what the “boy code” is, and how we might steer our children away from these toxic ideals.  Alita Blanchard is an Australian based parent coach, holistic counsellor, and mother of four boys, committed to helping parents create safe, connected, and compassionate homes. With training in nervous system care, Rites of Passage, and Women’s Circles, Alita guides mothers through the transformative journey of parenthood, offering tools to navigate overwhelm, anger, and anxiety without shame or fear. Rooted in her own experience raising sensitive, deeply feeling children, Alita’s work empowers parents to co-regulate, embrace vulnerability, and foster connection with their kids. For more about Alita and her amazing services, follow the links below: Instagram: @alitablanchard_  Website: www.theawaremama.com.au   New Baby Brain Merch!  You might have noticed we’ve dropped merch!! To support the podcast and buy yourself an amazing mum (or dad) cap, head to the link below: https://www.babybrainpodcast.com.au/store-1   This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Once Upon, the most incredible photo printing and photo book printing service to help you create lifelong memories and stories.  Are you struggling with Christmas present ideas? Well there is one gift that everyone wants, even if they don't know it yet! A gift so personal and thoughtful you'll be the number one gift giver this Christmas season, using Once Upon.  It's as simple as downloading the Once Upon App or using the Once Upon web browser to begin creating beautiful photo books and prints that will last a lifetime. You just download the app, sync the app with your photos and start selecting.   You can easily change layouts, cover photos and even add text if you wanted to tell more of the story or write a special note for someone to keep and read forever. One of the coolest features is that you can even co-create a photobook with someone else by simply sending them a private link to your photobook and voila! all your family photos are combined! Head to onceupon.photo or download the Once Upon app and use the code babybrain25 for 25% off until December 17th.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min

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About

An award winning podcast created to share more informative, relatable and real conversations about pregnancy, birth, parenting and life after children.  A podcast for everyday Mums, by everyday Mums. Sharing our own experiences, interviewing experts and parents like you! Winner of the 2022 Bullseye award at the Australian Podcast Awards.  Hosted by Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka, we're here to bring you informative and relatable content, with lots of lols along the way! Our aim is to be authentic and fun, but never shy away from the hard conversations. We hold space for parenting in all of its beautiful and challenging forms. Leave the filter at the door and join us for these raw and real conversations. We interview parenting experts weekly, and share anonymous stories from our listeners every fortnight on our Motherhood Confessions episodes (get in touch via instagram if you'd like to come on and share your story!). Join our community and follow us on socials: Instagram: @babybrain.podcast  Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

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