Growing

Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton
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Growing is your handbook for birth, babies and beyond brought to you by midwives and mums Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton. Join us every Wednesday for a solid dose of solidarity as we explore all things motherhood.

  1. 3 天前

    Where the hell is my husband?!

    This week Beth poses the important question: how many Airtaskers does it take to build an IKEA cupboard? As it turns out… quite a few. And it’s still not quite finished. The good news? Her twinny boys are growing beautifully (we’re talking almost off the charts x2), which feels like a reassuring little nudge that even under double load, her body knows exactly what it’s doing. Meanwhile, Lilly is knee-deep in silly-season chaos asking herself two things: Where the helly is that husband she married and where the helly is her iron? (Spoiler: she’s depleted on all fronts.) The girls also share a loving little reminder to compliment the mothers in your life. A small noticing can land like a hug — and we all need more of those. On R&R Beth’s Recommendation: A great summer read — The Paper Palace and a Recipe (sort of): Pods. Yes, the chocolate ones in a packet snickers or mars or whatever takes your fancy. A recipe at a stretch, but deeply delicious. Lilly’s Recipe: A slow-cooked shredded beef ragu from RecipeTin Eats — perfect for boosting those iron levels. Make it here and Recommendation wise she’s suggesting a gorgeous, wholesome follow from a UK mum — @lifeatbluebell_ If you love the podcast, please recommend us to your mums group — and if you haven’t already, we’d so appreciate a rating and review. It helps more than you know. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

    52 分鐘

  2. 12月2日

    E112: Burnt out but laughing because, December.

    This week we’re diving deeper into an ongoing growing pain with Beth - one sparked by a quote she stumbled across on Emma Morris Instagram about how burnout and motherhood can collide in a big and overwhelming way. Together, the girls tease out what might be fueling the fire: the relentless societal expectations placed on mothers the invisible load of flurrying, scurrying, and holding everything together It’s reflective, heartfelt and deeply validating for anyone who feels stretched thin during this season. Meanwhile, Lil is feeling a little lonesome. Her husband is deep in silly-season festivities (every day and night) while she’s home picking up the pieces - and honestly, where are the Christmas parties for the mums?! R&R (Recipe & Recommendation) Beth’s Picks Recipe: A family favourite: this delicious, quick and comforting Sweet Chilli Chicken & Cashew Stir-Fry — perfect for weeknights. Try it here Recommendation: A beautiful round-up of local small businesses to shop this Christmas: Lauren Sissons Studio – Art prints, wall stickers & kids card gamesRommer – Beautiful tableware for kidsKick Brick – Construction toys for kidsMaynetic – Magnetic boards & toysMum Club – The BEST caps for mums, dads, aunties & unclesYour local bookshop – Always a perfect choiceDesign Planner Kids – Personalised reusable colouring matsTara Treasures – High-quality felt toysSound Slam – Card game for family funDays In The Sand – Bright wetsuits for kids Lil’s Picks Recipe: A delicious and versatile Beef Brisket from Boob to Food — tender, comforting and so good. Get the recipe here Recommendation: Inspired by a fortune cookie that read: “You deserve a rest. Relax and watch a movie.” So we’re passing that on to all of you — consider this your official sign to pause. Make it a Christmas movie… or don’t. Whatever tickles your pickle.

    40 分鐘

  3. 11月25日

    E111: Motherhood - Easier Said Than Done

    Motherhood: Easier Said Than Done. This week, Beth is feeling the weight of motherhood - and the never-ending list of shoulds. You know the ones: we should rest, we should drink water, we should move our bodies, we should nourish our bodies, we should look after ourselves… and yet the how feels completely out of reach. It’s one of those big, honest chats about the gap between what we know and what we can actually manage in the thick of motherhood. She also shares her sweet little glimmer of taking her daughter to the cinemas for the first time… where there is now (wait for it) a kids’ playground inside the cinema. Has society lost the plot entirely or is this an absolute hack? Hard to say, we’re not sure either.  Meanwhile, Lil is her own growing pain this week. She’s in a full shame spiral about her phone addiction and has bought herself a brick… but she’s so addicted she can’t seem to activate said brick. Make of that what you will. Lil’s Recommendation She’s obsessed with Avocado Zinc — specifically the tinted SPF and the blush for an easy, lazy-girl, put-together moment. It’s on sale — treat yourself Shop Avocado Zinc here Lil’s Recipe A bold but life-changing avocado toast upgrade: add pickles (and goat’s cheese, and butter). She knows it’s a big ask — but it’s worth every bite. Beth’s Recommendation + Recipe A two-for-one delight: packet mix muffins. Any box from the supermarket will do — fun with a toddler, low-pressure, and absolutely in alignment with our current energy levels. Also to circle back to a previous R&R of Lil’s Beth now has her very own Tineco mop and she’s absolutely sold — you can be to if you want to jump on the bandwagon Tineco .

    56 分鐘

  4. 11月18日

    E110: Grandparents taking annual leave?! Access Denied

    This week’s episode is full of feelings, fears, laughter and the kind of friendship that carries you through the chaos of motherhood. Lil’s growing pain hits deep: her parents will be away when her second baby is due, and it’s unearthed a much bigger emotional wobble - that age-old fear of expanding your family and wondering how everyone will cope with the shift. Beth gently holds space, offering reassurance, validation and the reminder that worry often shows up when we’re standing on the edge of something beautiful. Beth’s growing pain is a little more tick tick boom -  quite literally. ’Tis the season for paralysis ticks, and an unexpected trip to emergency threw her week off. All is well now, but the girls chat through what happened, what to look for, and share the NSW Health Tick Fact Sheet for fellow Aussie parents - you can read it here. And if, like Lil, you need to level up your first-aid kit (sadly tick off not included), check out Rhythm First Aid for family-friendly kits and resources. R&R (Recipe & Recommendation) Beth’s Recipe: A gift from her mum and the perfect silly-season starter: Confit tomato and ricotta crostini. Fresh, quick, delicious. Beth’s Recommendation: A beauty fave for daily wear: the Maybelline foundation (it’s on sale, so treat yourself). Lil’s Reverse Recommendation: Skip the movie Regretting You (trust us). Instead, grab popcorn + Malteasers and sit outside the cinema catching up with a girlfriend — infinitely better. Lil’s Recipe: This delicious, crispy potato “salad” — flavourful, easy and so satisfying. Watch it here.

    55 分鐘

  5. 11月11日

    E109: Two Hot Mess Mums

    Don’t mind Lil’s dulcet, slightly sultry tones this week — she’s sick as a dog and tries not to complain about it *too* much. Beth’s throwing her hat in the ring for the Hot-Mess Mum Award after dropping a few too many mental-load balls (don’t even get us started on the drama that is the Centrelink portal). It’s honest, funny, and full of the small moments that make motherhood both ridiculous and relatable. Lil’s R&R Recommendation: Eau Bags — the perfect blend of chic and practical. Recipe: Lil’s Yiros Wrap Shopping List — coming to @growingthepodcast this week! Beth’s R&R Recipe: Chewy choc-chip cookies — simple, sweet, and guaranteed to lift your mood. Recommendation: Twoobs Shoes — comfy, sustainable, and perfect for mum-life on the go.  This episode is proudly brought to you by Looma Collective — the Aussie brand creating beautiful, practical essentials for little ones. Everything they produce is designed to make everyday moments calmer, comfier and more sustainable. Use code GROWING20 for 20% off and thank us later.  Explore the full range here Follow along on Instagram @looma.collective

    58 分鐘

  6. 11月4日

    E108: Itchy boobs, pelvic pain and sleep dilemmas

    The girls are sharing their glimmers - from Beth’s pregnancy fatigue finally lifting to Lil being back teaching some scrummy, nurturing classes for mums. And as for growing pains…both are physical this week.  Beth’s pelvis is hanging on by a thread, and Lil’s got two big, itchy problems she needs to get off her chest (literally). Plus, the girls are introducing a brand-new segment, it’s Mum’s version of Relaxing and Rejuvenating: R&R (Recipe & Recommendation) - because who doesn’t love a good rec and a quick win? Recipe: Vegan Banana Bread — add choc chips (vegan or not), and Loco Loves are elite if you’re feeling fancy. Recommendation: The Tineco Mop — she’s spenny but worth every cent. Wait for a sale and always follow the cleaning and care instructions. Beth’s R&R Recommendation: Ambra Pregnancy Undies — not sexy, but soft, practical, and so comfortable. This episode is proudly brought to you by Looma Collective — the Aussie brand creating beautiful, practical essentials for little ones (and their parents). From bibs to bedding, everything they make is designed to make everyday moments calmer, comfier, and more sustainable. Explore the full range at looma.com.au Lil’s R&RFollow along on Instagram @looma.collective

    58 分鐘

  7. 10月28日

    E107: Rituals, Rhythms & The Family Home with Courtney Adamo

    This week, we sit down with the wonderful and wise Courtney Adamo — mother of five, writer, and creative who has beautifully navigated motherhood from newborn days through to tweens and teens. This conversation feels like a big, reassuring and warm hug for both Lilly and Beth — and we hope it lands the same way for you. Together we talk about: The rituals and rhythms that shape family life How to create moments of connection and calm amidst the chaos Little traditions that make the everyday feel special and intentional The evolving seasons of motherhood — and how to meet them with grace It’s a grounding, heart-warming chat full of wisdom and gentle reminders that family life doesn’t have to be perfect and that raising little kids is a beautiful but hard season. You can find Courtney on Instagram @courtneyadamo Discover her beautiful new book The Family Home — available here Rommer is officially back — and we’re celebrating! Their beautifully designed, practical mealtime range is made for real family life — from starting solids to snack time on the go. Growing listeners get 20% off when you use code GROWING at checkout. Valid until 31st October (excludes bundles). Shop the full range here Tune in wherever you get your podcast, please share this episode with a friend!

    51 分鐘

  8. 10月21日

    E106: First Trimester Survival Kit

    This week, we put out the call — “What are your growing pains right now?” — and the response was loud and clear: first trimester survival. From nausea that’s simply relentless, to exhaustion that hits like a truck, to the juggle of parenting a toddler while growing another tiny human — we see you, and we (absolutely) feel it too… deep in our bones. There’s no silver bullet (we wish there was), but in this episode we share our go-to tips, small comforts, and mindset shifts that help make this season of survival just that little bit softer. Our biggest takeaway? Be gentle on yourself -  this is not the thriving chapter, and that’s okay. Rommer is officially back, and we couldn’t be more excited! Their beautiful, practical mealtime range has everything from starting-solids essentials to snackware for toddlers - all designed by an Australian brand that gets it. Growing listeners get 20% off - Use code GROWING at checkout. Valid until 31st October (excludes bundles). Shop the full range here If you’re deep in the first-trimester trenches or supporting someone who is, this one’s a warm hug and a reminder to go easy on yourself.

    58 分鐘
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Growing is your handbook for birth, babies and beyond brought to you by midwives and mums Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton. Join us every Wednesday for a solid dose of solidarity as we explore all things motherhood.

資訊

  • 創作者
    Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton
  • 活躍年代
    2022年 - 2025年
  • 集數
    126
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton
  • 節目網站
    Growing

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