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MummaficationMum - Clare BowditchWhat a joy this conversation was. Clare Bowditch and her husband, Marty, brought their children into the world, living in a community of their own making. No back fences. Individual houses. A real modern day village. From there, they fought hard to make choices about their lives which allowed them to continue working and growing in their creative fields.Clare shares what it was like touring with small humans, dealing with anxiety, and how creativity plays such a big part of parenting for her.USEFUL LINKSBooks Clare loves: Self Help...2023-02-1437 min

MummaficationMum - Dana StephensenWelcome back! To start off the 2023 season, I chat with Dana Stephensen - Senior Dancer with the Australian Ballet, and mum to Jasper, 6, and 2 year old twins Lulu and Lottie.Dana is a warrior.She gave birth to her twins in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Her partner, Lachie (of Purple Wiggle fame) was based in Sydney for work, and Dana's son Jasper, lives in Melbourne. This caused geographical challenges in a time when travel was not an easy option. Dana shares the story of how they navigated pregnancy and birth during...2023-01-311h 03

MummaficationMum - Liana QuinlivanA few weeks ago, on International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day, Liana told me her story. And she blew me away.Liana is mum to Dot, and three year old Hazel. Today, she shares, so honestly and beautifully, her story of infant loss. Of having to make the decision to end her pregnancy for genetic reasons, and of her subsequent pregnancy after loss.We also speak about the breakdown of her marriage, and how along with children's father, they now parent better than ever before.Liana is an incredible woman...2022-10-1853 min

MummaficationMum - Catherine MackSoon after having her baby, Catherine started to feel… off. She had outrageous amounts of energy, she rapidly lost weight, and then she started to shake and became increasingly dizzy. Eventually, she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease. Here, she tells her story about that journey, and how she continues to look after and maintain her health with a lifelong condition, and a toddler.She tells me about how developing an autoimmune disease has played in to their decision whether or not to try for a second baby, and where they’re at as a family now. W...2022-09-2035 min

MummaficationParent Educator / Mum - Katie ParkerKatie is a joy to be around. She is real, honest and full of knowledge about how we can better our relationship with ourselves, and then our families. I found talking to her to be incredibly grounding and peaceful.I hope it has the same affect on you.USEFUL LINKSAll things Katie!Women's circles run by Katie? Yes please.Learn more about Katie's friend and my hero, Lael Stone.Listen to the Nourishing The Mother Podcast.Find out about postpartum Doula training.2022-09-0646 min

MummaficationMum - Kristy Jones Part 2Kristy Jones is an amazing woman. If you haven't listened to part 1 of her story, I highly recommend it. You can listen to that here.In today's episode, Kristy talks about what it's like being a solo mum by choice. How she juggles being the breadwinner and only parent. The challenges. The joys. The village she has created for herself and Eadie.KJ is an inspiration, and the family she has created is proof that you can do things your own way, in whatever way works for you, and it can be glorious.2022-08-2339 min

MummaficationExecutive Coach - Ellen HooperWelcome back!After a longer than expected mid-year break (thanks, Covid) we are back!Grab yourself a giant cup of tea or a bucket of wine, and settle in to be schooled by the outstanding Ellen Hooper. Mum, Executive Coach, Fountain of Knowledge, Annabel Crabb enthusiast. Ellen and I talk about careers, the mental load, how damaging gender stereotypes can be for families, and much, MUCH more. She explains how being counter cultural to design the life that works for YOUR family can be challenging, but rewarding....2022-08-091h 08

MummaficationMe - Brodie MattnerToday's episode is a little different... I am the one being asked the questions. In the year that I gave birth to our second child, Juniper, several of my closest girlfriends gave birth to their first babies. Through our conversations, and hearing them grapple with entering their Matrescence, it helped me make sense of what I'd gone through after we had our first child, Marlita, several years earlier.I realised I hadn't spoken to my friends about the identity shift I'd gone through. I hadn't had the words. Why wasn't this spoken about...2022-06-2822 min

MummaficationMum - Kristy JonesWhat. A. Story.Usually when people say "you HAVE to listen to this! It's AMAZING!" I immediately don't want to listen. But I'm not sure how else to say it. You HAVE to listen to this! It's AMAZING!Kristy Jones left New York in a very big hurry, at the beginning of the Covid pandemic, at 31 weeks pregnant. She had made the decision to parent individually from a partner, and she used donor sperm to conceive with IVF. She tells her story with humour, honesty, and a lot of integrity...2022-06-1448 min

MummaficationParents - Leath & BrodieRecently, I was offered a job. My husband, Leath, and I, started discussing how we felt about this, and what it would mean for our family. We decided that if we were going to do it, the best thing for us would be for Leath to resign, and be at home with our girls, and for me to work 4 days a week.This episode, is our discussion about this decision.So, if you’d like to listen to a tired, married couple drink a bottle of wine and discuss who stays home with th...2022-05-3148 min

MummaficationMum - Samantha AllemannIn the very first episode of Mummafication, Nicolette Minster mentions that a woman approached her in the line for IVF drugs... that woman is Samantha Allemann, and in today's episode, Sam generously shares her incredible story.Sam has made a point of being honest and open, in the spirit of making other women feel less alone. She talks about her experience in ways we don't often hear people talk. Her story of long term IVF, and the subsequent postnatal depression and anxiety she experienced, is one of strength.USEFUL LINKSCope...2022-05-1748 min

MummaficationNutritionist - Melissa FinlayMelissa is a wealth of knowledge on periods, hormones, adrenal fatigue - burnout - and why hydration is so important.Mel works predominantly with mums, helping them regulate their cycles and hormones, through supplements and diet. In our chat today, she talks about how we can prep to help ourselves, and why it's so important to nourish our bodies with the right foods. Mel offers her knowledge without judgement, and her choice of food for her desert island made me love her instantly. She is relatable and awesome. An excellent woman to have i...2022-05-0327 min

MummaficationMum - Kate BerryKate Berry brings people together and creates community and connection through her work. She also uses open communication to create connection with her teenage daughters. Kate talks about rediscovering herself as a single parent, how being a mum has shone a light on the parenting she received, and I gush a lot about how much I love her book.Kate is an inspiring and magical woman who does things her way. USEFUL LINKSLearn more about how awesome Kate is.Buy Kate's excellent book!Enjoy some teen...2022-04-1943 min

MummaficationCoach - Cayley BenjaminWe've made it to Episode 20!Cayley Benjamin brings years of coaching knowledge to her work, helping mums navigate the transition into motherhood. In Episode 20 we discuss motherhood as development, setting boundaries, and Cayley introduces me to the idea that moving forward, instead of looking back, is actually an amazing time where you get to decide who you want to be. Cayley is an experienced and wise Motherhood Coach, and she breaks down her advice into small and achievable suggestions.I got up verrrrrrry early to chat to Cayley - she's in Vancouver...2022-04-0534 min

MummaficationMum - Stephanie MarchStephanie March is a foreign correspondent, journalist, researcher and mum to Harriette, 1. Steph's whole life has been problem solving, and her self worth was very closely tied to her career. Since having Harriette, she’s had a shift in priorities, and she's also found all those years of problem solving are paying off in parenting too. In Episode 19, we discuss how her career has prepared her for motherhood, and now, how motherhood is changing how she works within her career. We also talk about how the parenting you receive affects the kind of parent you are. Th...2022-03-1543 min

MummaficationMums - Meg & PhilMeg and Phil took it in turns to carry and birth their babies. Two of their friends are donor dads to their 3 kids. We chat about their birthing experiences, some of the adversity they’ve faced, and why they watched Squid Games with their kids - not the 4 year old.The relationships they nurture with their children and extended family are beautiful and admirable. And they answer my questions - naive and otherwise - with honesty and integrity.USEFUL LINKSFor resources, information and how to support rainbow fa...2022-03-0148 min

MummaficationMum - Penny MoodiePenny Moodie has been living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) since she was around 7 years old. It wasn't until after the birth of her first baby, Benji, that she was diagnosed and started specific treatment.In today's episode, Penny and I chat about what it's been like for her over the last 5 years - becoming a mum, being diagnosed and starting treatment for OCD, lockdowns, 2 more pregnancies, and toddler tantrums.Penny is generous, funny and warm while she opens up about topics that are often taboo, and difficult to talk about. But that's the point, we...2022-02-1544 min

MummaficationMum - Sophie WeissIt's so good to be back! I've missed you!Sophie Weiss is a gem of a woman, and to kick off the season, she shares her beautiful story of conception, miscarriage, juggling her career, and touring the country.I really love hearing how people do things their own way, and this is exactly how Sophie, her husband Drew, and their baby, Chloe, live their life. As Sophie puts it, "there is no Golden Rule" for how to parent, and she is testament to that.Sophie is currently in Frozen, The...2022-02-0138 min

MummaficationDad - Leath MattnerThe first Daddafication episode! I sit down with my husband, Leath, and ask what it's been like for him to have kids. Has he gone through an identity shift? What was it like when one or both of us returned to work? How was it for him when I was really struggling? How does working part time vs full time affect his connection with his (our) kids and what does that mean to him?I plan to do more Daddafication episodes with men I'm not married to, but it was so nice to sit down and...2021-12-2150 min

MummaficationMum - Tamara OudynTamara Oudyn delivers us our evening news, nightly, on the ABC. She instills trust and professionalism. So sitting down with her, in her house, and having a chat about identity, divorce, maternity leave, and podcasting, was a real treat. Tamara talks about the various stages of identity shift she’s encountered since having kids, and how comfortable she is now, in her own skin.USEFUL LINKS:Listen to The Good DivorceSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/mummafication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...2021-12-1433 min

MummaficationRelationship Expert / Author - Elly TaylorRelationship counsellor, expert in parenthood preparation and perinatal relationships, author of Becoming Us: The Couple's Guide to Parenthood. Elly Taylor is a wealth of knowledge and advice on what we can do within our relationship to prepare for having a baby.She also delivers some excellent news, in case you've already got children and you didn't do any relationship preparation... it's never too late. Every new stage of your child's life is a chance for a do-over. To asses what's working or not working within your relationship, and try to change things. An...2021-12-0747 min

MummaficationMum - ElizaEliza is a barrister working within the family law court. Her experience working with families helped shape what she wanted from a partner before she had children. However, nothing could have prepared her to have both her babies during the Covid-19 pandemic. She also had gestational diabetes, two planned caesarean births, and a bitch of a time with breastfeeding, to put it mildly.What I love so much about Eliza's story, is how she describes and talks about the deep connection of motherhood, and the female community she has found since becoming a mum.2021-11-301h 00

MummaficationPeople and Culture / HR / Mum - Renee BarnesRenee Barnes is a mum of 2, and a fountain of HR knowledge. If you're considering, or you have, gone back to work after having kids, this episode will be invaluable. Renee shares her story of being made redundant, and how that spurred her on to start her own business. She then talks about the importance of being able to bring your whole self to work, and where the future of work life integration is heading.Renee's passion and drive is incredibly inspiring.USEFUL LINKSTo check out more...2021-11-2358 min

MummaficationPsychotherapist - Jill GordonPsychotherapist, Jill Gordon, covers a huge range of topics in a short amount of time in episode 10. We discuss everything from hormones and where anxiety and fear comes from as a mum, (and what we can do to help ourselves through it) to the impact our own childhood has on us as parents. Jill shares how societal and evolutionary pressures still impact us today, and the need for us to challenge those pressures. We then go on to chat about how to raise resilient, mentally healthy kids. It sounds like a lot, and it is, but Jill makes it...2021-11-1643 min

MummaficationMum - Kalai McDonaldKalai left the father of her child when her baby was 12 weeks old. We discuss what it was like for her to make that decision, some of the challenges she's come up against, and what she's most proud of.Kalai is an incredible woman who puts herself and her son above all else. An inspiring episode full of strength.USEFUL LINKSIf you need support, White Ribbon has a 24 hour counselling service, and you can call 1800RESPECT. There's more information hereSupport this show http://supporter...2021-11-1050 min

MummaficationMum - HannaH FindlayHannaH was hit with one thing after the other from pre-conception, through her pregnancy and then postpartum. The common thread throughout, was that her expectations were vastly different from the reality she found herself in. This took a massive toll on her mental health. Through her instagram account, an upcoming book, and this episode, HannaH speaks openly and beautifully about her experience of matrescence.Having kids changed HannaH's whole way of thinking - about herself and the world. She speaks so beautifully and honestly about it. She's an absolute gem of a lady.2021-11-0244 min

MummaficationPostpartum Doula - Brandi JordanBrandi Jordan is an infant sleep specialist, lactation consultant, newborn care specialist and postpartum doula to the stars. She has worked with Mandy Moore, Julia Stiles, and Megan Fox, amongst many more.Yes, we speak about famous people. But most of all, Brandi enlightens and educates me on race, culture, and how that affects women's birth and postpartum experiences in various parts of the world. She shares her own experiences of this, and how it varied for her depending on where she gave birth.An incredible and varied episode.2021-10-2651 min

MummaficationMum - Felly DThis episode is for any parent who's gone back to work. For any parent who gave birth during Covid. For any parent who has a best friend.In 2020, my best friend, Fel, and I, gave birth to our babies on the same day, in the same hospital. We were in the middle of stage 4 Covid lockdown in Melbourne. It was my second baby, but it was Fel’s first. She generously and honestly shares what it was like for her navigating the world of new parenthood whilst being completely isolated from friends and family....2021-10-191h 02

MummaficationMum - Christie Whelan BrowneAfter 3 rounds of IVF, Christie felt pressure to enjoy every aspect of mothering. But she also feels it’s important that we’re honest - and no matter how much we love our babies, motherhood is not always enjoyable. Christie shares how having baby Duke has shaken her confidence and changed her relationship with her own body, amongst many other surprising aspects of becoming a mum.Christie Whelan Browne has graced our stages and screens with her talent, wit and voice for many years, and in this episode, she speaks with me, at her kitchen table, whil...2021-10-1237 min

MummaficationPsychologist - Betty ChetcutiBetty Chetcuti is a director at the Australian Association of Psychologists, and a psychologist with over 30 years experience. When she became a mother herself, she realised she needed to apply some of the techniques she was using as a psychologist, to being a mother. From here she embarked on research into executive stress and job satisfaction, and applied her findings to create a program to help new mums navigate the colossal changes they’re faced with when they first become mothers.Betty shares some simple techniques on how to handle external opinion and fr...2021-10-0545 min

MummaficationMum - Beth StephensBeth Stephens is one half of the band, the Teeny Tiny Stevies. If you have kids, or even if you don’t, do yourself a favour and listen to their beautiful and helpful music.Beth and her sister Byll, wrote and played wonderful music for adults, in The Little Stevies. After Byll had her first baby, they branched out in to kids music, with the Teeny Tiny Stevies. Beth tells us the story of how and why the Teeny Tiny Stevies were created. We then chat about being a mum when your work doesn't follow set ho...2021-09-2844 min

MummaficationMum - Nicolette MinsterComedian and writer Nicolette Minster is hilarious, honest and generous as she shares her story of postnatal depression and anxiety. When I interviewed Nic, I was unaware that she had experienced PND, so I felt honoured that she was so open and told her story with such vulnerability. She talks about her journey with IVF, tells us the things she can look back on and laugh at now (mistaking her urethra for her cervix), and how she feels after receiving help. We laugh, and cry, as Nic tells her story of motherhood so fa...2021-09-2143 min

MummaficationMum - Elle BullenElle Bullen is one of Australia's top advertising creatives. A powerhouse.When she was 35 years old, and 6 months pregnant with her second child, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In this episode, she shares how this experience has changed her as a person, a mum, and how she lives her life.Elle is outrageously strong, and her drink of choice, if stuck on a desert island, would be party punch.It was an honour to hear her story.USEFUL LINKSLet's all...2021-09-2149 min

MummaficationTrailerWelcome to Mummafication. I'm your host, Brodie Mattner.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/mummafication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-1403 min