First Time Mum's Chat Podcast

02/12/2022

This week's episode with Dr Diane Speier is now live. In our interview you'll hear Diane talk about.

✅ The 8 keys for thriving in the fourth trimester - the first three months after birth.

✅ The use of energy medicine techniques that offer wonderful ways to take care of yourself, whether it's balancing stress, increasing milk flow or enhancing the bonding process with your little one.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/097. 👀

02/12/2022

I thoroughly enjoyed my chat with Sarah Bilger and learnt some great postpartum nutrition tips, some of which surprised me!

Have a listen and you'll hear Sarah explain:-

✅ Why salads and other raw stuffs such as smoothies are best avoided during your postpartum period.

✅ Why you should prepare meals for yourself that contain as few ingredients as possible.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/096. 👀

10/11/2022

NOW LIVE 😮
In this week's episode of the First Time Mum's Chat podcast, I'm chatting with Sandra Kwesell, a counselor, educator and author.

Sandra talks about her Pillars for Success parenting program and how she helps parents cope with challenging behavior.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/094. 👀

03/11/2022

NOW LIVE 😮

In this week's episode of the First Time Mum's Chat podcast, I'm chatting with Ann-Christin Villegas, an author and mom based in Virginia in the USA.

Ann talks about how she had problems finding information and resources to help her as a new parent and how this led her to write her book to help others moms and expecting women who are in the same situation.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/093. 👀

27/10/2022

In this week's episode of the First Time Mum's Chat podcast, I'm chatting with Judith Lynn of Little Monkey Nutrition, a children's dietitian located in Northern Ireland.

We're talking about what to do when faced with cow's milk allergies and how to manage fussy eaters.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/092. 👀

21/10/2022

This week on First Time Mum's Chat I'm chatting with Amanda Kate, who is a highly trained kinesiologist and transformational coach. I did some training in kinesiology many years ago and it's fantastic for diffusing stress and energy blocks within the body.

You'll hear Amanda talk about how she helps clients and the tools and techniques she's used in her own healing to turn her life around.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/091. 👀

13/10/2022

This week on First Time Mum's Chat I'm talking about ways to help you communicate with your baby and understand their non-verbal cues.

Many of the parents I speak with ask me about this topic, particularly when I'm teaching them how to massage their baby.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/090. 👀

13/10/2022

First Time Mum's Chat is now also on Instagram, yes finally! 😁

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06/10/2022

The transition into motherhood is a challenging time for many moms and there's never a more important time to ensure you look after and nurture yourself. A recurring theme on First Time Mum's Chat has been the lack of information available to moms to help them with their own health and wellbeing during the postpartum period.

This week's guest Allison Lieberman owns a marriage and family therapy practice in California and focuses her energies on helping new moms and new parents transition into motherhood and parenthood.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/089. 👀

29/09/2022

In this week's episode of First Time Mum's Chat I'm talking with Dr Ravi Rajaratnam an author and management consultant. Dr Ravi has spent decades teaching business leaders to reach their full potential and he realised that a common theme that kept popping up was their belief systems, which led back to their childhood.

This led Dr Ravi to write his book, Hardwiring vs. Rewiring and you'll hear him talk about in the episode.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/088. 👀

22/09/2022

Being pregnant and giving birth is a dramatic time for women and taking the time to help your physical postpartum recovery is extremely important. This week's guest Peter Lap made the decision some years ago to specialise as a post-natal exercise expert so he could help women with issues such as diastasis recti, post-natal back-neck pain and posture issues.

You'll hear some excellent tips from Peter on the causes of problems such as diastasis recti and how you can help relieve them.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/087. 👀

15/09/2022

During my many years as a child care educator, I was always fascinated by the Montessori method and how it differs from mainstream childcare and education.

I've always been impressed with how their approach encourages children to learn to be independent and how it makes them more environmentally aware and interested in learning about the environment.

In this episode, I'm exploring the world of Montessori and its philosophy and how it can help with infant development.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/086. 👀

08/09/2022

When it comes to the growth and development of your little one, I think it's safe to say that most mums have a tendency to be oversensitive.

We all have stories to relate of parents we know or have seen being hugely over protective.

However, no one knows your little one like you do, so it's important to seek professional help if you feel something is amiss with their natural development. Always trust that gut feeling!

In this episode, I'm talking with Theresa Inman, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist and author of the book How Can I Help My Child Communicate.

You'll hear Theresa and I talk about why it's so important for early intervention and to get them diagnosed early during the crucial birth to aged three window and much more.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/085. 👀

01/09/2022

As a baby massage instructor, I'm always striving to impart to new parents the importance and massive benefits of massaging and touching their little one.

Their birth journey is a dramatic one and this is of course far more challenging when they are born prematurely. They are likely to face time in the NICU and being poked and prodded with endless tests.

This week's guest Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander is no stranger to this world, as a neonatal and early intervention, occupational therapist.

You'll hear Tracey and I talk about the importance of touch and why it is even more important with babies born prematurely and much more.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/084. 👀

25/08/2022

This week, I'm thrilled to have the opportunity of chatting with Sue Atkins. Sue is an internationally recognised parenting expert, broadcaster, speaker and author.

Sue has written numerous books and regularly appears on the award-winning flagship ITV show "This Morning", Good Morning Britain and Sky News as well as being the parenting expert for many BBC Radio stations around the UK. She is also the parenting expert for Disney Family and is the host of "The Sue Atkins Parenting Show".

I can't wait to tap into Sue's wealth of knowledge and experience!

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/083. 👀

18/08/2022

As a parent, it's easy to worry when your little one's verbal development seems slow or delayed. As a childcare educator and baby massage instructor, it's second nature for me to look for and interpret their non-verbal cues.

Learning to read your little one's non-verbal communication is something I highly recommend to all parents and in this week's episode, you'll hear me speaking with Louise Day, who is a speech and language therapist. Louise works with children under 5, often who are non-speaking, so she has lots of tips and insights to offer.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/082. 👀

11/08/2022

Bringing a little one into the world and raising them is a big thing, right! Well it's even harder when you don't have your mom in your life to help you.

Going through this challenging time of your life is tough on your own and this week's guest, mom coach/clinical psychologist Melissa Reilly knows all about this from her own experience.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/081. 👀

04/08/2022

Bringing children into the world and raising them is often a stressful time for you as a parent, so why make it harder on yourself by projecting your expectations and demanding perfect kids. Whilst it’s important to provide that guiding hand, you also need to let kids be kids and allow your kids to make their way in the world, warts and all!

This week’s guest Lisa Sugarman is a mother of two, a parenting author, columnist and radio show host. You'll hear Lisa and I talk about why trying to be perfect parents and protect your kids from everything will prevent them from reaching their full potential and why you need to ensure your children can handle life, take care of themselves and speak for themselves.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/080. 👀

28/07/2022

It's a really big deal to bring another human into the world and something that needs to be planned with your partner. After all, it's essential that you are both in the best of health and in the right mindset.

This week's guest Dr Jane Levesque is a naturopathic doctor who specializes in fertility, helping her clients to plan and think ahead. Her second pregnancy ended in a miscarriage so she's been through the feelings of loss, confusion, feeling broken and asking why me?

You'll find what Dr. Jane has to say about pregnancy and fertility fascinating.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/079. 👀

21/07/2022

A lot of the moms I speak with who suffer from postpartum depression and anxiety feel very alone, overwhelmed and they feel unsupported by society. This week's guest Suzanne Yatim Aslam had a hard time with her two children and went through some very dark times and didn't get help when she needed it.

Suzanne has written a book called Post Pardon Me which is written in the form of journal entries and it's an opportunity to get inside her head. She addresses the thoughts that so many mothers have but are too scared to say out aloud.

If you're struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety, then don't miss this episode.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/078. 👀

14/07/2022

The last couple of years has been a challenging time for us all, right! Many of us have needed to find new ways to keep ourselves engaged and busy whilst stuck at home for long periods.

This week's guest, Aruna Lepore used the opportunity to embark on a journey as a writer and published her first book and it's already winning awards.

You'll hear Aruna speak about her journey and how her kids supported and encouraged her 100% in her efforts.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/077. 👀

07/07/2022

I'm often asked by moms for ways to help their little one's sleep and I've interviewed a number of wonderful ladies on the podcast who've shared their expertise on this. In this week's episode I talk about how baby massage techniques can help your little one sleep better.

I share some techniques you can easily incorporate into your daily schedule and I've also put together a video where I demonstrate them.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/076. 👀

30/06/2022

This week on First Time Mum's Chat I'm speaking with Christina Whelan about the importance of movement.

Christina helps women who are pregnant and/or postpartum to regain core control and to aid recovery.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/075. 👀

23/06/2022

Colic is a condition that many moms often ask me for help with. This is one of the motivators I had for becoming a baby massage instructor since it broke my heart seeing so many babies suffering.

Did you know there are easy to learn baby massage techniques which you can introduce into your daily routines which parents have had good results with to help their little one's colic.

This led me to put together the Colicky Baby 101 mini course and it's a self paced course delivered via video and written materials. I've designed it so you can learn the necessary techniques quickly and easily and get started in as little as an hour!

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/074. 👀

15/06/2022

In this week's episode of First Time Mum's Chat I'm speaking with mother of four, Seannon Jones.

Seannon' introduction to parenting was somewhat of a baptism of fire when she had a newborn, a 1 year old, a 2 year old and a 3 year old that was just about to turn 4! 😉

You'll hear some great tips and insights from her on how she managed which will be of benefit to parents, whether they have one child or ten!

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/073. 👀

08/06/2022

Regularly when I'm out and about I see parents chatting with their family and friends whilst their toddler sits mesmerized watching cartoons and other content on their Ipad or Iphone.

As a childcare educator over many years and being of an age where I recall life without smartphones and yes, even computers ;-) , I've often wondered how this effects their future behavior and development.

This week's guest, Melissa Lowry, is a school principal in Atlanta and has seen it all over her many years of experience in the education sector. I had a great chat with Melissa and it was interesting to hear about how things look from the coalface and to hear her thoughts and recommendations to parents.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/072 👀

01/06/2022

Introducing children to science when they are just toddlers or preschoolers is not something that many of us think of. Many of the mums I speak with expect it to be costly, complicated and even dangerous!

Science can be an easy and fun activity for kids to do and you can get started when they are just toddlers.

This week's guest, Dr Stephanie Ryan, Ph.D. is a chemist, author and mum who helps young kids explore the fascinating world around them. Dr. Stephanie has taught science to all age groups, helping toddlers learn about their world.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/071 👀

25/05/2022

Designing a nursery for your little one is something that is an afterthought for many parents.

After all, you're going to be really busy once your little one has arrived, so there's no better time to start planning something that works for both parent and baby than now.

You won't want to miss the tips and insights that this week's guest Naomi Coe shares on baby nursery ideas. Naomi is an interior designer, who specialises in nurseries and the author of Your Perfect Nursery and really knows her stuff.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/070 👀

18/05/2022

There's no better time to examine your belief systems than when you become a mum or are pregnant. After all, the belief systems that you take on board about pregnancy, birth, motherhood and your ability to cope is a lot to overcome in just 9 months!

You won't want to miss the wealth of information and insights shared by this week's guest Ria Oliver from the Maternal Wellbeing Foundation. You'll hear Ria talk about ways to enjoy your motherhood journey without anxiety, overwhelm or fear holding you back.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/069 👀

12/05/2022

Feelings and emotions such as anxiety, stress, overwhelm or burnout are no stranger to many of the mums I speak with.

In this week's episode of First Time Mum's Chat I spoke with who is a certified emotional health coach, mum and postnatal depression and anxiety survivor.
I really like her approach and she's into helping people identify and deal with the underlying subconscious thoughts that trigger their responses and reactions.

Listen to the full thing here - https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/068 👀