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For the first time EVER we're taking a mid year break! Don't miss us too much, we'll be back in your ears in 2 weeks time âšïž
This is the perfect time to catch up on any eps you've missed! We'll be quiet on socials too while we spend some time with family, do some of that self care we've been putting off and have a few sneaky margs together đ„°
As always, a huge thanks to YOU! Our amazing listeners and community that have given us so much love and support over the past 3 years. Baby Brain wouldn't exist without you!
We've got some exciting things planned for the second half of this year, we'll be back with more fun content and surprises soon! đ
Love your favourite woo girls, Em & Hannah đŻââïž
Tell us your must-haves!! What couldn't you live without in those early months and years? What do you tell every parent they need?
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And if you haven't already, tune in to this week's ep with from where we chat all about our must-haves for pregnancy and parenting â€ïžâđ„
With so many baby products out there itâs hard to navigate what you actually need, and what is actually useful during pregnancy and those early years! Most of us have seen the golden lists of products and tips that have been circulated through friend groups during pregnancy, and we wanted to create an episode that gives you the low-down on what products you will actually need when having a baby!
Weâre chatting to the amazing Phoebe Simmonds, co-founder of . In this chat we discuss what our top tips are for baby products, what every new mum needs, the products you donât need, and the products to buy before baby arrives vs after baby is here. So many great tips for new Mums, seasoned Mums or those looking for the perfect baby shower gift!Â
Alongside her co-founder, Kate Casey, Phoebe has built a retail destination and community for parents that's supportive, educational and trust-worthy. Phoebe is also a mother to her step-son Tyler (7yrs old) and her son Remy (2 yrs old).
This week is sponsored by our absolute favourite nappy and wipes brand ! The whole comfy koalas range is eco friendly, biodegradable and soft on little baby bums!Â
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Head to comfykoalas.com.au and use the code BB35 for an extra $35 off your first Monthly Box of Eco Nappies & Wipes (or Nappies only). Thatâs $94.95 (+FREE Shipping) for up to 214 nappies with 6 packs of wipes! *New subscribers only
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This week weâre joined by Jacqui Hunt, the Head of Occupational Therapy at Perth Childrenâs Hospital. Jacqui joins us to talk about tips for getting your children back into routine after a break. We focus on the sometimes tricky transition of going back to school after holidays, but the tips in this episode are so helpful for kids of any ages and stages, giving great advice on regulating emotions and tricks to easily settle back into any routines.Â
Jacqui has a huge wealth of knowledge as she is not only a solo parent to 3 young adults, she has also been a foster mum to many children across the years. Working closely with children and their families, Jacqui draws on her professional and personal experiences to support others to engage in activities that they need and/or want to do.
Jacqui Hunt is an occupational therapist with 28 years of experience, having worked in Australia and the UK. Jacqui is passionate about paediatrics and has worked with children of all ages and all abilities, with a strong interest in children who are neurodiverse.Â
Occupational Therapists can offer a range of assessments and therapy for children and families.Â
You can find an occupational therapist in Australia using the âFind an OTâ search function on the Occupational Therapy Australia Website :Â https://www.otaus.com.au/find-an-ot
Our absolute favourite nappy and wipes brand is sponsoring the podcast! The whole comfy koalas range is eco friendly, biodegradable and soft on little baby bums!Â
Comfy Koalas nappies are eco-friendly, plant-based, with absolutely no nasties!! Theyâre kind on delicate little bums and much better for the planet than regular plastic nappies.
To shop our favourite nappy and wipes brand, Head to comfykoalas.com.au and use the code BB35 for an extra $35 off your first Monthly Box of Eco Nappies & Wipes (or Nappies only). Thatâs $94.95 (+FREE Shipping) for up to 214 nappies with 6 packs of wipes! *New subscribers only
On this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, weâre chatting with one of our amazing listeners who has been on the podcast before and spoke about being a âone and doneâ mother who fell pregnant with a second surprise baby. Well, guess what!
Baby number 2 is here, after a very difficult second pregnancy compared to the first suffering from severe vomiting and post partum preeclampsia as well as birth not going as planned she explains the importance of listening to your body and how doing this potentially saved her life!Â
If you have a story you'd like to tell anonymously, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message on instagram .podcast or via email [email protected] We will keep all of your details completely anonymous and confidential.
Our absolute favourite nappy and wipes brand is sponsoring the podcast! The whole comfy koalas range is eco friendly, biodegradable and soft on little baby bums!Â
To shop our favourite nappy and wipes brand, Head to comfykoalas.com.au and use the code BB35 for an extra $35 off your first Monthly Box of Eco Nappies & Wipes (or Nappies only). Thatâs $94.95 (+FREE Shipping) for up to 214 nappies with 6 packs of wipes! *New subscribers only
This week weâre joined by the beautiful Janelle, who shares her story with us on being a Mum of 4, and navigating her daughter Elsieâs diagnoses with Global Development Delay (GDD).Â
Elsie is Janelleâs third child who was diagnosed with GDD when she was 2.5yrs old and has since also been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. Janelle shares on her social platforms a real and raw look into the challenges that raising a neurodiverse child can bring. Janelle has a passion on raising awareness of GDD and providing education on how others can support families in similar circumstances.
In this episode we chat about what GDD is, what signs Janelle noticed that led her to get Elsie checked, the balance of raising three other children with a neurodiverse sibling, what everyday life looks like with a child who has GDD, and so much more!
To follow Janelle and learn more about her journey, head to her instagram page:Â Â
Our absolute favourite nappy and wipes brand is sponsoring the podcast! The whole comfy koalas range is eco friendly, biodegradable and soft on little baby bums!Â
To shop our favourite nappy and wipes brand, Head to comfykoalas.com.au and use the code BB35 for an extra $35 off your first Monthly Box of Eco Nappies & Wipes (or Nappies only). Thatâs $94.95 (+FREE Shipping) for up to 214 nappies with 6 packs of wipes! *New subscribers only
"Are we honouring ourselves? Are we honouring our friends and the relationships that we have? Because that's what our children will watch."
Amazing insights from in this week's episode on how important our own interactions and relationships can be in role modelling what our children will think is normal.
Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts âïž
Navigating friendships as a toddler or child can be really tricky, even as adults we often donât get it right! This week we interviewed the amazing Lael Stone, to talk about how we can help our kids with tricky friendships.Â
We discussed some common challenges kids might face when interacting with their friends, signs that they might be having a hard time within their relationships, strategies we can give our children to help them in these situations, and when we should step in as parents.Â
Lael Stone is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and parenting counsellor who has worked with families for over 20 years. Her work as a birth educator, post-natal trauma counsellor, and parenting educator has seen her work with thousands of families consulting about newborns all the way to the teen years.Â
She is the co-creator of Woodline Primary School, an innovative new school based on emotional well-being and connection. Lael was the co-host of The Aware Parenting Podcast and a sought-after public speaker who talks candidly about her experiences and her great passion for creating wellness in adults through connection and communication.
You can find out more about her work at:
http://www.laelstone.com.au/
Follow Lael on instagram Â
This week is sponsored by Lust Minerals. Australia's leading clean beauty brand!
To get your perfect colour match and learn more about the whole Lust range, check them out at lustminerals.com.au or and use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your first order when spending over $50.
On this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, we chat with one of our listeners who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 16.Â
She shares the challenges of planning a pregnancy with the added complexity of needing to go off mediation, and how her experience of pregnancy and early parenting has been while juggling postnatal hormones and bipolar disorder.Â
If you have a story you'd like to tell anonymously, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message on instagram or via email [email protected] We will keep all of your details completely anonymous and confidential.
This week is sponsored by Lust Minerals. Australia's leading clean beauty brand!
To get your perfect colour match and learn more about the whole Lust range, check them out at lustminerals.com.au or and use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your first order when spending over $50.
In this epidemic of loneliness so many of us are experiencing feelings of isolation, especially after having children. In this weekâs episode we chat about what a womenâs circle is, and why these are such an amazing way to form and nurture connections between other women within your community.Â
We are chatting with Rachael Rose, a Doula and womenâs circle facilitator. Rachael is a mother and community maker who lives on the South Coast of NSW. She facilitates women's circles, is the founder of Together, her circle facilitator training, and mentors other mothers in business.
Rachael helps women reclaim their stories, feel more powerful and give less f***s about being perfect! Her teaching style is humorous, engaging, compassionate, and a little sweary (our kind of gal). As a mother of two home-schooled children, Rachael has grown her heart-centered business alongside her family.
Follow rachelÂ
Or head to her website:Â
Together: Women's Circle Facilitator Training https://rachaelrose.com.au/offers/together/
Use code BABYBRAIN at checkout to receive $100 off the course
This week is sponsored by Lust Minerals. Australia's leading clean beauty brand!
To get your perfect colour match and learn more about the whole Lust range, check them out at lustminerals.com.au or and use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your first order when spending over $50.
The amazing Kath and Prue from The Wardrobe Edit join us this week to share their top tips on what staple items you need for an on trend capsule wardrobe, what looks are coming in this winter, what their favourite brands are, how to find cool yet flattering pieces for our every changing postpartum bodies and how a great outfit can totally lift your mood!Â
Prue and Kath are the founders of The Wardrobe Edit, and have both worked with some of the most prominent Australian and international fashion brands. Inspired by a simple desire to help people look and feel great, while making getting dressed easy and enjoyable.
For more info on The Wardrobe Edit, head to:Â
www.thewardrobeedit.com.au
on Instagram
This episode is sponsored by
Use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your first order when spending over $50!
In this weekâs episode weâre talking about a topic that has no doubt affected us all as parents - sleep!! We chat about our own experiences with our childrenâs sleep and if we did or didnât sleep train our kids.Â
We talk about the posts weâve seen on instagram that could be detrimental to parentâs mental health, especially if they are already sleep deprived and on edge. We chat about why we feel informed choices without associated guilt are so important, and doing whatever is best for you and your family.Â
Tune in for all the spicy goss! And once youâve listened, let us know what you think!Â
This week is sponsored by Lust Minerals. Australia's leading clean beauty brand!
To get your perfect colour match and learn more about the whole Lust range, check them out at lustminerals.com.au or and use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your first order when spending over $50.
This week we talk about why it is important to have age appropriate conversations about s*x, consent and respect, and to start them much earlier than most parents realise. We also chat about how to approach these talks even if you may be feeling uncomfortable about it, and how informing our children about s*x, consent and pleasure in an age appropriate way can help them develop healthy relationships later in life with themselves and others.Â
Vanessa Hamilton is a renowned s*xuality, respect and consent educator. She is the founder of education business; Talking The Talk Healthy Sexuality Education. Follow Vanessa on instagramÂ
**Content warning** In this episode we discuss topics that arenât appropriate for little ears. We also raise some statistics and conversations around children and abuse that may be upsetting for some people, so please skip this episode if you arenât feeling up to it.Â
This week is sponsored by Lust Minerals. Australia's leading clean beauty brand!
To get your perfect colour match and learn more about the whole Lust range, check them out at lustminerals.com.au or and use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your first order when spending over $50.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!! đžđș
To all the amazing fierce selfless brave intelligent gorgeous Mums in our village. We're so lucky to know you!!
Special mention to all the other maternal figures in our lives, the family we chose, the ride or die women who help us raise and nurture our children, or who have raised and nurtured us.
Our thoughts are with anyone who finds today difficult, who is waiting to become a mum, missing a mum or feels a bit triggered by mothers day. Sending so much love to you all đș
How can we make tidying up fun, and something our kids will want to get involved in? In this weekâs ep weâre chatting with decluttering pro Kiah on teaching toddlers and kids to tidy up!Â
We discuss the importance of organisation and packing away routines, some tips for making cleaning and tidying fun, how you can incorporate games into tidying up, and setting up your family with a great tidying routine to encourage a calming organised space for everyone to enjoy!Â
Kiah is the Founder of Declutter with Kiah - 16 years in the making, where Kiah has not only organised her own home amidst family chaos, but the homes of professionals, corporates and those that live with disability. Kiah helps families bring that zen to their space!
Head to Kiahâs website: www.declutterwithkiah.services or follow Â
This week is sponsored by Lingo the Flamingo the grooviest, friendliest non-tox teether around!Â
Lingo is a plant based teether that is made of 100% rubber sourced from Hevea Trees, and painted with natural food dyes making Lingo non-toxic and safe for your little one to munch on all day!Â
Head to lingotheflamingo.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN15 for 15% off.
In this weekâs episode of WTAF weâre talking about the pressures on women to have kids, especially in our age bracket. Weâve noticed this so much amongst our family and friends and wanted to talk about why we think itâs so important to let women make their own decisions about what they want their family unit to look like.Â
We also chat about recent stats published by about the financial impact having children has on women, and how D***S (dual income no kids) are on the rise.
Tune in for all the spicy goss! And once youâve listened, let us know what you think!
In this weekâs chat weâre joined by the amazing Callie from .support to chat about how we approach body image with our children. We discuss what kind of impact our actions and words about our own bodies can have on our kids, from as early as the age of two.Â
We also chat about what we can do to encourage our children to love themselves and their bodies, and things to avoid saying and doing around our little ones in relation to appearance.Â
For more information on Callie, and to tune in to her amazing podcast, check out the links below:
www.calsannsupport.com
www.pavedwithgoldpodcast.com/
support
This week is sponsored by Lingo the Flamingo the grooviest, friendliest non-tox teether around!Â
Head to lingotheflamingo.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN15 for 15% off and check them out on IG
Itâs our birthday!!!! Three years ago little Hannah and little Emma sat in front of their little microphones not knowing if theyâd record anything remotely interesting, or if theyâd 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 weekâs episode weâre 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 youâre an OG listener or if youâre new here, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for joining us, the podcast wouldnât 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.
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
New ep of WTAF is live now and we're talking all things botox!!
This is a bit of a spicy topic for a whole range of reasons, but weâve squeezed in our 2 cents and personal experience in a quick 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 todayâs culture, the challenges of others commenting on your appearance and so much more!
Tune in for the spicy goss then come back and tell us your thoughts on botox below! đ
We all know how important it is to recognise sleep cues in your baby, if you put them down too early theyâll have a short nap, or if you put them down too late theyâll be overtired and might never go to bed! Sleep Cueâs can be really tricky to work out, and also vary from baby to baby.
In this weekâs episode weâre 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 doesnât 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.
Jen's 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
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
So many things change when you have kids, and if youâre 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 youâre sleep deprived, over stimulated and managing a whole new mental load.
This week weâre chatting to the amazing Relationship Counsellor Laura Press. Laura talks us through tips on how to remain connected after kids, how to deescalate when youâre in the middle of an argument, what level of disconnect is ânormalâ within a relationship, is it healthy or unhealthy to fight in front of your kids, and so much more!
Lauraâs 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.
Follow Lauran on socials and check out the show notes for the episode for links to free resources.
This week is sponsored by Moolk, the clothing brand made for motherhood.
Designed and owned by Aussie mums, Moolk has a range of clothing options from everyday basics that can be paired with anything, to gorgeous flowing skirts and dresses to make you feel that extra bit special.
All Moolk clothing is breastfeeding friendly without all the awkward hidden shelving bras, and no uncomfortable zips for breast access. The pieces are all thoughtfully designed to make beautiful additions to your wardrobe that you will love wearing on repeat even after your breastfeeding days are over.
Head to www.moolkshop.com.au or check them out on instagram . Use the code BABYBRAIN15 for 15% off until the end of April.
HELLO!! đ We've got a few new faces around here so thought we'd do a little intro post on who we are and why we started this podcast â€ïž
We've been friends for over 10 years now, and by some cosmic magic we got pregnant at exactly the same time with our first babes and had the same due date! (We now have two bubbas each!)
From there our beautiful close friendship grew as we went through each week of pregnancy together, celebrating scans and milestones and then birthed our babies in the peak of covid lockdowns. To make up for no mothers groups during covid we messaged daily and met weekly to take the babies for walks. We tried our best to navigate this new life stage of motherhood together, without much support and absolutely no f!cking idea what we were doing!
When the babies were just over a year we started Baby Brain to share invaluable parenting info and our own experiences, and to create a community with other everyday parents who were in the thick of it too.
Our goal has always been to be authentic in our parenting experience, to share important information from professionals as well as stories from other everyday Mums. We always aim to inject fun, relatability and enthusiasm in our episodes while never steering away from the hard conversations. We want to represent parenting in all of its beautiful and challenging forms. đ
We LOVE doing the podcast and feel so honoured that you're all a part of our community. So thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being here!
Our biggest hope is that we can make you feel more seen and supported, while giving you a good laugh along the way! đ„°
WE HAVE A NEW LOGO!!! đ„đ„
We're SO excited to launch our new logo and brand! After almost 3 years of babybrain we thought it was time for a little update, and wanted a killer logo that reflected our woo girl energy! đ€Ł
HUGE thank you to our in house tech guy, designer, provider of microphones, ultimate hype man & for designing our logos and helping with the re brand.
And of course a massive shout out to our photographer queen for taking these amazing pics.
âšïž Here's what we'll be serving you each month âšïž
đ„ Weekly eps - informative chats interviewing experts on various parenting topics released each Tuesday
đ„ WTAF - Controversial topics in bite sized portions! Released fortnightly on a Thursday
đ„ Motherhood Confessions - real stories delivered anonymously from our community, sharing their truths of parenting. Live monthly on a Thursday!
As always thank you SO much to our community and our listeners for tuning in and keeping the dream alive! We love you all so much!!
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 weâre chatting to psychologist Sahra OâDoherty about how to manage your older childrenâs 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 letâs be honest, itâs 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
This week is sponsored by Moolk, the clothing brand made for motherhood. Designed and owned by Aussie mums, Moolk has a range of clothing options from everyday basics that can be paired with anything, to gorgeous flowing skirts and dresses to make you feel that extra bit special.
Head to www.moolkshop.com.au or check them out on instagram . Use the code BABYBRAIN15 for 15% off until the end of April.
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 weâre chatting to psychologist Sahra OâDoherty about how to manage your older childrenâs 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 letâs be honest, itâs 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
This week is sponsored by Moolk, the clothing brand made for motherhood. Designed and owned by Aussie mums, Moolk has a range of clothing options from everyday basics that can be paired with anything, to gorgeous flowing skirts and dresses to make you feel that extra bit special.
Head to www.moolkshop.com.au or check them out on instagram . Use the code BABYBRAIN15 for 15% off until the end of April.
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In this weeks episode with @dr_kyla we touch on what the 9 Allergens are that you need to be aware of when introducing solids to your baby. We discuss how to introduce allergens as well as introducing foods in general and how to make it not scary but fun and enjoyable! Take a listen to this episode (Ep. 58) - we promise it's amazing!!
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