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The Legal Leaders PodcastDr Maria Pozza on space law, leadership & backing yourselfIn this episode of The Legal Leaders podcast, host Emma Coxhead sits down with Dr Maria Pozza, Director of Gravity Lawyers and New Zealand’s pioneering space law expert. Maria shares her remarkable journey from the UK bar to shaping New Zealand’s space legislation, revealing the pivotal moments, challenges, and mindset shifts that have defined her career.Listeners will discover:How Maria carved out a niche in the little-understood world of space law.The importance of clear communication and storytelling in legal practice.Why in-house lawyers must be their own chee...
2025-09-0248 min
The Legal Leaders PodcastFrom the archives: Megan Gray's on motherhood and gender equality advocacyIn this episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Megan Gray to share Megan’s career journey and how her identity has evolved through life events throughout her career. Megan is a Knowledge Development Lawyer in London and has spent the vast majority of her career specialising in capital markets. Megan explains to us what the motherhood penalty is and how Megan is using her position as a legal leader to advocate for gender equality and her hopes for the future of legal practice.In this episode we discuss:Megan's legal career as a co...
2025-08-1959 min
The Legal Leaders PodcastEfftichia Dower: Unlocking legal career growth through mentorship and adaptabilityIn this episode, Efftichia (Effie) Dower, VP of Legal at M42 joins your host, Emma Coxhead to share her inspiring career story and her insights on the foundational role of mentorship in the legal profession. From her “squiggly” career path that saw her leave and return to the law, to her impactful move from the UK to the UAE, Effie dives deep into the lessons she’s learned about adapting, leading, and fostering growth within her teams.Key topics include:The crucial role mentorship plays in developing confidence and driving career growth.How leaders can effectively mentor...
2025-07-0937 min
The Legal Leaders PodcastDavid Lancelot: The new era of in-house legal professionalsIn this episode, your host Emma Coxhead turns the mic on co-host David Lancelot, CLO & EVP of Advocacy at LawVu. With an impressive legal career at leading companies such as QVC and eBay, David shares his insights on the transformation of the in-house legal profession, the lessons he has learned, and the essential skills needed to thrive.David shares his perspective on the role technology will play in shaping the future of the profession and the importance of community in forging a successful legal career. David highlights that to thrive, a mindset shift is...
2024-09-0349 min
The Legal Leaders PodcastJosh Lute: Balancing client duties, business needs, and personal development at Dutch Bros CoffeeIn this episode, your host Emma Coxhead is joined by Josh Lute, VP Legal - Employment & Franchise Law at Dutch Bros Coffee. Josh shares with the community a pivotal decision in his career which highlights the delicate balance between serving clients, meeting business objectives, and nurturing personal career growth. Josh takes us through the journey of setting up a legal function in a fast growing company and then hiring his boss to take the company to the next level. This conversation emphasizes the importance of setting aside one's ego and recognizing when to seek assistance, take a...
2024-07-0948 min
The Legal Leaders PodcastShaun Plant: Empowering legal teams - insights from 'How to make in-house a powerhouse'In this episode, your host Emma Coxhead sits down with Shaun Plant, Author & Chief Legal Evangelist at LawVu & InView to discuss his new book, "How to make in-house a powerhouse." In this conversation we cover: Shauns career journey from project management specialist to lawyer to in-house lawyer to now author Why Shaun decided to write a book and how he found the writing process What his book is about and how it will change the way in-house legal professionals operate What is the connected legal framework and how does it address the challenges in-house legal professionals are facing...
2024-06-2750 min
The Legal Leaders PodcastDarshana Parekh: DEI as a practice not a policyIn this episode, your host Emma Coxhead is joined by Darshana Parekh, Inclusion Consultant & Legal Counsel in Australia. We take a comprehensive look at Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as more than just a buzzword or policy, but as a multifaceted concept and practice that is something we each need to develop and continue to refine. Darshana explores the importance of setting boundaries as employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance and foster inclusivity. Darshana shares her own experience as a woman and mother in the legal field and why she is...
2024-06-1848 min
The Legal Leaders PodcastSeshani Bala: Switching the mindset to "do less but do better" to thrive in challenging timesIn this episode, your host Emma Coxhead is joined by Seshani Bala, General Counsel at KPMG New Zealand to explore the art of thriving during challenging times by adopting a "do less but do better" mindset. We delve into the power of focusing on quality over quantity and discuss how this shift in mindset can lead to greater success and fulfilment. Seshani shares how her role today would not be possible without embracing technology and the important of staying up to date with technological changes to keep up with the business.
2024-06-0434 min
The Legal Leaders PodcastMichael Guilday: What exactly is the role of in-house lawyers and how do you demonstrate your unique valueIn this episode, your host Emma Coxhead is joined by Michael Guilday, General Counsel & Head of Property at Sydney Fish Market. Michael & Emma discuss what exactly is it that in-house lawyers do and what is the value they bring to the organisation?We delve into the ethical challenges faced by lawyers engaged in non-legal tasks when they wear multiple hats in an in-house environment and explore strategies for maintaining integrity in such roles. We discuss effective ways to demonstrate professionalism and efficiency while upholding ethical standards. Drawing from personal experience, Michael, a Sole Legal Counsel...
2024-05-2146 min
The Legal Leaders PodcastAsim Khan: The development dilemma – how to progress and retain in-house legal teamsIn this podcast episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Asim Khan, International Commercial Counsel in the UK to discuss the development dilemma faced by in-house legal teams. Asim takes us through what the development dilemma is and his perspective on the challenges of progression and retention while highlighting the crucial role of people, process, and technology. We explore the hurdles hindering career advancement within in-house legal teams which stems from a structure similar to that of private practice law firms. Additionally, we examine the difficulties in retaining talent, considering factors such as job satisfaction...
2024-05-0741 min
The Legal Leaders PodcastElisabeth Flett: Building a values aligned careerIn this episode hosted by Emma Coxhead, we delve into Elisabeth Flett's inspiring career journey, highlighting the pivotal career decisions she made to align with her personal values. By sharing her story, Lis hopes to empower listeners, emphasizing that prioritizing alignment with one's values over accumulating impressive entries on a CV is paramount for building a long-term, fulfilling career. Lis shares the different strategies and approaches to leadership she has observed during her career and what parts she has chosen to build into her own style and the lessons she has learnt along the way.
2024-04-3047 min
The Legal Leaders PodcastLauren Zajac: Embracing technology and protecting the business at ExtrahopIn this episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Lauren Zajac, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer at Extrahop. Lauren shares with us her career journey as an in-house lawyer in technology companies and how she knew early on this was where she wanted to be.Lauren shares with us her view on enabling the business to interact with ChatGPT and generative A.I. while safeguarding against cyber attacks. Lauren points out the biggest threats and how you can mitigate risks for the business, as well as the legal landscape you need to consider.Additionally, Lauren shares with...
2024-04-2340 min
The Legal Leaders PodcastMegan Gray: A voice for change – motherhood and gender equality advocacyIn this episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Megan Gray to share Megan’s career journey and how her identity has evolved through life events throughout her career. Megan is a Knowledge Development Lawyer in London and has spent the vast majority of her career specialising in capital markets. Megan explains to us what the motherhood penalty is and how Megan is using her position as a legal leader to advocate for gender equality and her hopes for the future of legal practice.In this episode we discuss: Megan's legal career as a co...
2024-04-0959 min
The Legal Leaders PodcastMatt Maruca: Nurturing a culture of cross-functional legal workIn this episode, Emma Coxhead is joined by Matt Maruca to share Matt’s journey to GC and how becoming a multi-disciplinary lawyer boosted his career. Matt is a legal and communications counsel in Canada with 10 years experience as a General Counsel. He is the only lawyer to complete the prestigious Master of Communications Management gradate program through McMaster and Syracuse Universities. Matt is responsible for first-of-its-kind, in-depth research on the relationship between lawyers and communicators, allowing him to assist and advice legal departments in a variety of sectors.In this conversation we cover: the...
2024-04-0240 min
Bump to MumChallenging traditional motherhood norms: Hannah shares her journey navigating a challenging fourth trimester, mum guilt and career heights. Hello Mama's!In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with the lovely Hannah who is the Mama to 17 month old Mila from Auckland. From a marathon 30-hour labour to overcoming breastfeeding challenges and navigating the postpartum haze, Hannah shares the raw realities of motherhood.In this conversation, Hannah shares with us her decision to take up a new job opportunity and return to work when Mila was 6 months old. A lot of people Hannah would speak to about this would tell her she would dread going back to work, it would be too...
2024-02-2554 minBump to MumGrowing Up Balanced : Rebuilding body image postpartum and cultivating positive body and food relationships for our family.Hello Mama's!I hope you have had an epic summer and 2024 has been good to you this far. I am back with the pod and super excited to be sharing the first episode of the year with you which is with Rachael from The Food Tree. Rachael is a UK-trained registered dietitian specialising in family feeding, feeding disorders, disordered eating and body image. In this episode we talk about:How to heal your own relationship with your bodyHow to cope with the pressure of diet culture How to raise body confident children who have a healthy...
2024-02-131h 19Bump to MumDi from Mama's Meals shares her top tips on starting solids and feeding the family.Hello Mama'sThe festive season is in full swing and I am loving the feeling of getting closer to the end of the year. This is the last episode for the year as I am taking some time to reset, refresh and relax over the festive season. It has been a massive year for me personally and with this podcast and I would love to hear from you as to what you would like to see/hear on the podcast next year. Please message me on IG @bumptomum.podcast with any feedback you have as this really...
2023-12-051h 05Bump to MumAn emergency C-section at 30 weeks; Jess shares her journey with Casey through NICU to now.Hello Mama's,This episode is one that has been requested for a long time and I know there are a lot of Mama's out there that will resonate with this journey.At 30 weeks pregnant after a very smooth pregnancy, Jess experienced some bleeding in the evening and within 2 hours her baby boy Casey was born by a emergency c-section. Jess shares with us her families journey, we cover:what was going through her mind as she came to terms with the fact her baby was going to be born at 30 weekswhat the cause of...
2023-11-2850 minBump to MumThe woman that created the pretty, pink postpartum care that we all know and love, Viva La Vulva. Stevie shares her motherhood and business journey.Hello Mama's!This is a special one, Co- Founder of Viva La Vulva, Stevie has kept a relatively low profile during her career but agreed to speak with me about all things motherhood and business. In this chat we cover:her inspiration to start a business focused on postpartum careher own pregnancy and postpartum journeybreastfeedingsleep and how co-sleeping works for her familythe mental load of motherhoodbeing overstimulatedwhat the work and motherhood juggle looks like for her and what time she took off when her daughter Sunny was bornwhat her favourite Viva La Vulva products are and...
2023-11-091h 08Bump to MumTwin Mama, Olympian, Nutritionist & Blackstick - Samantha Child shares it all. Hey Mama'sI am very excited for you all to hear this week's episode! Samantha Child (formerly Charlton) wears many hats in life; she is an Olympian, Blackstick, Nutritionist, sister, daughter, wife and her most recent role is Mama to twin boys, Freddie & Louie who are 9 months old.Sam is an open book and shares with us: her journey to pregnancyfinding out she was pregnant with twins and how that pregnancy was for herthe birth of her boys which ended in an emergency caesareanrecovery from birth and the early fourth trimester dayswhat life is like as a Mama to twins...
2023-10-231h 03Bump to MumClaire & Gia, finding your groove in motherhood.Hello Mama'sAnyone else wondering how it's October already?! You are going to love this chat. When Claire and I spoke about recording this episode her initial reaction was that she felt she hadn't had any real struggles in motherhood so it wouldn't be very interesting for anyone to listen to as she has had a really positive journey with Gia but that is exactly why I said we should chat! It is equally as important to share a really positive motherhood journey as it is the struggles in other journeys.Claire shares with us...
2023-10-081h 06Bump to MumHow do we not lose our sh** and help our kids understand their big feelings with Renee from Little People Big Emotions.Hello Mama's!This week's episode is one I have wanted to record for a long time so I am very stoked to be sharing it with you. I spoke to Renee from Little People Big Emotions and wow did I learn a lot in this conversation. We talked through:what support and guidance Renee offers familiesher approach to parentingthe mental load of parentinghow do we regulate our emotions?overstimulated/touched out - how can we still show up for our children?how do we set limits with our children?when it all feels like chaos, kids behaviours are making you...
2023-10-011h 10Bump to MumHow do we not lose our sh** and help our kids understand their big feelings with Renee from Little People Big Emotions.Hello Mama's!This week's episode is one I have wanted to record for a long time so I am very stoked to be sharing it with you. I spoke to Renee from Little People Big Emotions and wow did I learn a lot in this conversation. We talked through:what support and guidance Renee offers familiesher approach to parentingthe mental load of parentinghow do we regulate our emotions?overstimulated/touched out - how can we still show up for our children?how do we set limits with our children?when it all feels like chaos, kids...
2023-10-0100 minBump to MumRaising a child with a disability, Olivia shares her journey with her son Hugo.Welcome back to season 3! I am very excited to share this season of the podcast with you which includes more great Mama chats as well as informative episodes with experts in their field. To kick things off, I spoke to Olivia who is a Mama to 3 under 5; Gus, Greta and Hugo. Olivia takes us through her pregnancy with Hugo where at her antenatal scan they discovered Hugo was missing the lower half of his left arm. Olivia shares with us her journey through pregnancy which involved fetal medicine and genetic testing, her birth and her families experience raising a...
2023-09-251h 03Bump to MumWrapping up season 2, Louie's first year and my first year of motherhood as well as a personal update from me on life of late.Hella Mama's!It is here, the season finale for season 2. It has taken me some time to get this recorded and I want to thank you for your patience. It has been a tough time in my family recently as we lost my dear Mother-in-Law suddenly days after Louie's first birthday. In this episode I wrap up Louie's first year of life and my first year of motherhood including:sleep journeyfeeding journeymost challenging seasonwhat I would have done differently and the samepiece of advice or lesson learnt to share with new Mum menavigating griefhow we celebrated Louie's first birthday& much...
2023-09-0144 minBump to MumHow do we keep our little ones safe and look after them when they are unwell? With Shrenika, Paediatric Nurse & first aid educator.Hello Mama's!We are coming to the end of Season 2 and in this weeks episode, I speak to the lovely Shrenika from Little Beat. Shrenika is a Registered Paediatric Nurse who works in Starship Hospital in Auckland and also runs Little Beat which is a baby and child first aid course which she delivers in person and online. Shrenika is also a Mama of 2 so can really relate with parents when it comes to wanting to do everything we can to protect our little ones.In this conversation Shrenika and I talk through:Why...
2023-08-111h 02Bump to MumMeisha shares her motherhood journey - miscarriage, loss of her angel Olive at 3 weeks old and pregnancy after loss.Hello Mama'sTRIGGER WARNING - this episode covers miscarriage and the loss of a baby at 3 weeks old. If this is triggering for you I suggest skipping this episode.On this week's episode, Meisha shares her motherhood journey with us. In 2021 Meisha had a miscarriage in her first trimester, she went on to become pregnant again and gave birth to her beautiful baby girl, Olive in August 2022. Unexpectedly, at 3 weeks old, Olive passed away. Meisha is pregnant again with a little boy due in November 2023.Meisha's motherhood experience is like no other. She...
2023-07-311h 08Bump to Mum3 under 3 & 3 businesses!? Alice Sip lets us into her world as a twin Mama and business owner.Hello Mama's,This weeks episode is with the lovely Alice Sip. Alice is the owner of Flock Events, Kindred Road & Canvas Coworking Space in Hawkes Bay. She is also the Mama to Harriet (3) and twins Millie & Fletcher (14 months).In this chat, Alice shares with us:what her her 4th trimester with Harriet was likefinding out she was pregnant with twinspregnancy & birth of her twins, Millie & Fletcherwhat work has looked like for her during the last 3 years; how her involvement has changed and sacrifices she has had to make
2023-07-241h 03Bump to MumHow do we play with our children? With Josie, Mama of 3 and Early Childhood Educator.Hello Mama's! This is an episode I have wanted to record and share since I started this podcast as it is something personally I feel I have so much to learn about & find so interesting so I am sure there are other Mama's out there feeling the same. Josie is a Mama of 3 girls aged 5.5, 3 and 4 months old. She is an Early Childhood Educator and runs the Instagram account @playbasedpepi where she shares play ideas, parenting survival tips & conversations on topics that people can be nervous to bring up or discuss openly. In this chat, Josie and I talk...
2023-07-091h 09Bump to MumThe true cost of starting your family & how to reduce financial stress with Stephanie Pow, Founder of CrayonHello Mama's!I had the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie Pow, Founder of Crayon and Mama of two girls. Steph has had an incredible career in finance, by age 25, Steph was Australia's #1 hybrids stockbroker at the global investment bank UBS. She completed an MBA from Wharton and an MPA from Harvard as the first finance recipient of the General Sir John Monash Scholarship. She then moved to New Zealand and joined New Zealand success story Vend in strategic and operational leadership roles. While at Vend, Steph welcomed her first child. Steph decided to not return to her...
2023-06-291h 05Bump to MumHannah Barrett updates us on life as a Mama of two & so much more!Hello Mama's!I am very excited to share this weeks episode with you with the lovely Hannah Barrett. I have known Hannah since University when we met in a first year tutorial and since then, A LOT has happened!In this episode Hannah shares with us her motherhood journey and how life is going with her two girls; Billie who is 2.5 years old & Coco who is 5 months old. In this chat we cover:where Hannah is at in her motherhood journey today; parts she is loving and parts she is finding more challenging
2023-06-1955 minBump to MumPreparing for the postpartum season & embracing the change of motherhood with Birth & Postpartum Doula, JessicaHello Mama's!In this weeks episode I speak to Jessica from Birth & Bloom. Jessica is a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Hypnobirthing Educator and Mama of two. Jessica has a holistic approach that honours your mind, body and spirit.In this conversation Jessica and I chat about:postpartum preparation - how we can best prepare for this timehow to embrace the change & challenges of motherhoodwhat Jessica's 5 pillars of postpartum care arehow can we talk more openly about the challenges of motherhood & prepare women without coming across negativehow can we support our friends/family/mama's in the postpartum seasonmeal trainsreturning to work...
2023-06-141h 10Bump to MumRuby's heart - open heart surgery at 12 weeks old, Sarah shares their journey.Hello Mumma's! This weeks episode is with the lovely Sarah who is the Mom to 17 month old Ruby. Trigger warning - in this episode we discuss open heart surgery, hospital stays in NICU, PICU, SCBU & Starship so if this is triggering for you I would suggest skipping this episode.Sarah, her partner Rupert & Ruby have been on a journey many of us cannot even fathom. After battling Hyperemisis Gravidarum "HG" in her pregnancy, at Sarah's 20 week scan it was discovered that there was something wrong with Ruby's heart. After the scans were looked over by her Obstetrician...
2023-06-051h 13Bump to MumSimone Anderson on motherhood, miscarriage and finding joy in the simple things.Welcome back Mumma's!I so enjoyed recording this weeks episode so I am very excited to share it with you all. I got to chat with the lovely Simone Anderson (Forsyth) about her motherhood journey with her two boys Asher, 20 old months and Ryder 4 months old (and of course her fur baby Maddox). TRIGGER WARNING - In this episode Simone shares her experience with going through not 1 but 2 miscarriages so if this is a topic that is triggering to you perhaps skip this episode. In this episode Simone shares:how life is going with 2 under 2...
2023-05-281h 01Bump to MumGina Urlich shares her wisdom on infant nutrition and nourishing our families.Hello lovely Mumma's!This is an episode I have been looking forward to sharing for some time. Gina Urlich is a Clinical Nutrionist specialised in womens health and infant nutrition and the founder of Norish - https://www.norish.co.nz/. In this episode Gina shares her wisdom in this space and we talk through:What was her inspiration for starting NorishWhat the key vitamins and minerals are that we need to ensure our little ones are gettingHow do we incorporate these into meals when they are young & don't...
2023-05-2156 minBump to MumMotherhood - the ups, downs and everything in between with Brianna, Mom of Maeve & Munro.Hello Mumma's!Episode 3 is here and its a goodie, I love getting to hear about all the different motherhood experiences of woman in New Zealand and in this weeks episode I get to share a good friends journey. Brianna & I have been close friends since University and in this conversation, I even found out things I never knew about her journey through motherhood.Brianna is Mom to Maeve, 2.5 years old & Munro who is 4 months old. Brianna shares her journey with us and we cover:how the transition from 1 to 2 went & how Maeve felt about her new brotherpositive birth experiences and...
2023-05-151h 00Bump to MumWhen it doesn't go to plan - working through birth trauma & a difficult fourth trimester with Midwife & Mom, Courtney.Hello Mumma's! This week I am bringing you a special conversation with Courtney who is a Mom to 13 month old Molly and works as a Midwife. Courtney has been surrounded by babies throughout her life and career and has always wanted to be a Mom. She felt incredibly prepared, excited and comfortable during her pregnancy and lead up to her birth but unfortunately, things did not go to plan.In this episode we talk through:a planned home birth that did not go to plan with Courtney giving birth in the hospitalbirth trauma
2023-05-071h 04Bump to MumIm baccckkkk! Q & A with your host Emma and update on life with Louie.Welcome back to Season 2 Mumma's!! After a short break I am back and have some great chats coming your way this season.This weeks episode is an update from me about how life has been recently, what has been happening in Louie & my world and I answer some questions that were sent in by you lovely listeners.I talk about:how solids with Louie are goingmilestoneshow I told Luke I was pregnanthow many. kids we wantleast & most favourite part of being...
2023-05-0335 minBump to MumDad chat! Q&A with my husband Luke on fatherhoodHello Mumma's,Episode 14 is here and it is the season finale! I have loved bringing you each episode and am going to take a couple of weeks to reset & plan for season 2 so will be back in your ears before you know it. If anything, the first season has showed me and reaffirmed to me that there is such a need to speak, learn and share more about postpartum.This weeks episode is one I have wanted to record since I started the podcast back in January this year.....it is with Louie's Dad & my husband Luke. I think it...
2023-04-1750 minBump to MumA sentence is too hard to sum up this chat! All things motherhood, career, 4th trimester & education with Ren, Founder of Lila Jasmine, Midwife & Mom.Hello Mumma's!As the title states, this chat with Ren covers it all! I like to sum it up as just some great Mom chat. Ren shares with us her career journey as a Nurse, Midwife, Founder & Educator and what inspired each of these steps in her career.We talk all things 4th trimester as well as the new workshop that Ren has launched targeted at preparing families for the fourth trimester and postpartum.Ren shares her top tips for motherhood and babies which she has picked up from both her professional experience and as a Mom of three boys...
2023-04-051h 05Bump to MumPeriods, nutrition, motherhood and trusting your body with Sara, Founder of Your MonthlyHello Mumma's!I am beyond excited to share this episode with you! Sara is the Founder of Your Monthly, Dietitian, women's health expert and Mum to a beautiful boy, Toby. Sara works with women to support them in understanding their health, cycle, relationship with food and period experience.I got to know Sara back in 2021 when I needed support with irregular periods and discovered that I had Hypothalamic Ammenhorea. In this conversation, Sara and I talk through what that is and how we worked through this to get my cycle back.Sara breaks down for us what our period...
2023-03-261h 10Bump to Mum2 under 2? This one is for you! Beckie shares her experience raising two girls with a 20 month age gapHello Mummas! Age gaps between babies is a conversation that I always hear coming up and everyone has their perspective on what is an ideal gap. In this episode, Beckie shares her experience raising two girls with a 20 month age gap.Beckie shares what this has looked like for them, highs and lows, tandem feeding and her most enjoyable season of motherhood as well as her most challenging.We also talk about Beckie's decision to leave her job as a NICU nurse to be a stay at home Mum and how her family has made this work for them. I...
2023-03-211h 01Bump to MumFounder of Dear Mumma Maternity, Alicia shares the inspiration behind her maternity range & motherhood experience.Hello Mummas! I am back from our first family holiday overseas to Byron Bay in Australia and excited to be sharing episode 10 with you. I got to chat with Alicia, the Founder of Dear Mumma Maternity about the inspiration for her maternity range, how she has created a functional yet beautiful range and her own motherhood experience.Alicia also shares what other ranges they will be launching and some tips/tricks for dressing the bump which was something I personally found difficult!Alicia has been kind enough to share a discount code for all the...
2023-03-1429 minBump to MumSleep! We all want more of it and it can be so consuming. Lucy from The Sleep Scout takes us through her approach to sleep and how she supports families.Hello my lovely Mumma's! Thank you for tuning in again, I can't quite believe we are at episode 9 already & that when this episode is released it will be March,,, where is the year going!In this episode I speak with Lucy who is a Nurse and certified infant and child sleep consultant. Lucy runs her own business The Sleep Scout where she works with families across NZ providing personalised sleep coaching plans. Lucy is a mother of two boys and it was her motherhood experience with her first which inspired her to become a certified sleep consultant.
2023-02-2855 minBump to MumLets talk all things pelvic health, number two's and exercise in pregnancy and postpartum with Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Emily.Hello Mummas! I hope the title of this episode caught your attention..this week I am sharing a chat with Emily who is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and pre and postnatal exercise specialist who owns Project Physio NZ. Emily takes us through all things pelvic floor- where it is and what it does, how it changes during pregnancy and postpartum and how we can look after it. We talk through exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, recovery from birth, exercises we can do to look after our pelvic floor, how ensuring we have healthy bowels will help look...
2023-02-2048 minBump to MumSetting your child up for a positive food relationship with Occupational Therapist & Paediatric Feeding Specialist Rebecca Episode 7 is here and this one really blew my mind! Rebecca is an Occupational Therapist, Paediatric Feeding Specialist and Director of Nourish Feeding Therapy in Christchurch. Rebecca and I cover a lot in this hour, everything from:starting solids - baby led weaning vs pureeswhat the current guidance and research is on how we should approach food with our childrenchoking and allergensmeal time behavioursfussy eatingshould we hide vegetables in secret pasta sauces?!signs that it may be more than fussy...
2023-02-141h 03Bump to MumTalking all things breastfeeding, bottle feeding & pumping with Lactation Consultant & NICU nurse, Kate from Little Bird LactationHello Mummas! Episode 6 is here and you are going to love this chat with Kate. Kate is a NICU nurse, Lactation Consultant and runs her own business, Little Bird Lactation were she offers in-home and virtual consultations as well as breastfeeding products. Kate also shares a lot of information, tips & tricks for Mumma's on her Instagram account which you can check out here.Kate breaks down for us what actually happens to our boobs when we become pregnant, how they produce colostrum and then milk once our baby is born. We cover:tips to prepare...
2023-02-071h 19Bump to MumThe postpartum season, how do you prepare, care for yourself & adjust with Postpartum Doula, Sarah from RoutachmentWelcome back Mumma's! In the fifth episode I speak with Sarah who is a Postpartum Doula and an expert in all things postpartum. I know I say this about every conversation but I really did LOVE this chat and its one I hope every Mum/Mum to be out there will listen to as Sarah speaks the truth and has some gold nuggets of advice. Sarah shares with us what a Postpartum Doula is, the services she provides to families and some common themes she sees in the postpartum period for women & their wider family. Sarah also takes us...
2023-01-311h 04Bump to MumFounder of myscar and mum of 3, Lara shares her caesarean experience and why it inspired her to start myscarHello Mummas! In episode 4, I speak with Lara who is a mum of 3 beautiful babies; Arthur, Piper & Leo and the founder of myscar. Lara shares with us her caesarean experience with her first baby Arthur and why this experience inspired her to start myscar.Myscar is the golden solution to your caesarean scar recovery. Lara has spent years researching and testing and in December 2022 launched her product onto the market. Myscar are 100% medical grade silicon strips. The gold standard, non-invasive option for treating and improving caesarean scars. Lara is incredibly passionate about caesarean recovery and removing the...
2023-01-2856 minBump to MumShedding light on a challenging fourth trimester with mental health struggles & a baby that wouldn't sleep with Caylin DicksonHello Mumma's (and Dad's), I am back with episode 3!In episode 3 Caylin shares her experience with mental health struggles following the birth of her first baby, Claire. Caylin had severe postpartum anxiety in her fourth trimester, a baby that wouldn't sleep and had to parent solo for many weeks due to the nature of her husbands career. Caylin talks us through this challenging time, her diagnosis and recovery. Caylin's hope is that by sharing her experience, it will shed a light on what is many parents reality in the fourth trimester and that it can...
2023-01-251h 04Bump to MumAll things motherhood - newborn, toddler & running a business with Anna BarlowIn the 2nd episode I get to speak with the lovely Anna Barlow about her motherhood journey to date. Anna is a mum of two, Hugo who is 2 years old and Lucia who is 5 months old. We cover everything from her fourth trimester, breastfeeding struggles and success, transitioning from 1 to 2, recovery from birth, toddler biting, most and least enjoyable season of motherhood to date, sleep training, running a growing business and so much more.Anna is the owner of Momstore, an online store of eco-conscious essentials for both Mother and Babe. Everything you need and nothing you...
2023-01-1750 min
Bump to MumWelcome to Bump to Mum, Get to know your host.Welcome to Bump to Mum! Emma will introduce herself to you, share a bit about what to expect with upcoming episodes and also where she is at in her motherhood journey at the moment.I am so excited to be bringing this podcast to you and hope that it will give you a sense of community, laughter, answers and comfort in your own motherhood journey.Link to my birth story here - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/emma-louie-low-bmi-no-ovulation-spontaneous-pregnancy/id1439450873?i=1000577975671Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Your feedback is...
2023-01-0231 min
The Emma Guns ShowHabit | Staying Informed UPDATEFollowing the episode on Staying Informed from a couple of weeks ago so many of you got in touch with amazing news resources and they were so good that I had to share...Amazon Echo.Sign up to The Spoon daily newsletter.Sign up to This Much I Know News and follow them on instagram @thismuchiknow.news by Emily Sheffield.Sign up to Morning Brew newsletter.Sign up to Katie Couric's Wake Up Call newsletter.Sign up to The Skimm daily newsletters and follow @theskimm on instagram.
2019-09-0412 min
The Fringe of It#36 The Great Big Fringe Of It Yearly Round Up2018- what a year you have been! WE GAVE BIRTH TO A PODCAST! And to celebrate this roller coaster of a year we present you with a (not so) concise roundup of the last 10 months, in true The Fringe of It style (with lots of thank you's thrown in for good measure). Thank you for being the absolute best listeners and sticking by as we figure this podcast malarkey out- it's been ruddy brilliant having you. HAPPY NEW YEAR!And the highlight's of the year go to:FILM:Filmstars Don’t...
2018-12-3145 min