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Tails and TasselsSeason One Finale: Listener Q&A on Burlesque, Animal Welfare & MoreDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--Hello, hello, kitty cats! It’s the season one finale of Tails and Tassels! 🎉 Thank you for joining me on this journey since our debut in October. In this episode, I’m answering listener questions about how I got into burlesque and animal welfare, sharing exciting updates about upcoming Catbaret and Reali-tease shows, reflecting on what I’ve lear...2025-03-2721 min

Tails and TasselsEl Jong: Insider Tips on Photography, YouTube and the Creative HustleDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--In this week's episode, Gemma sits down with El Jong—a multi-talented photographer, videographer, and YouTube content creator who’s mastered the art of turning passion into a full-blown creative hustle. El Jong dives into his journey from film photography to building an authentic brand behind the lens. He reveals how he strategically...2025-03-201h 14

Tails and TasselsWhat’s New: Podcasting, Burlesque & Life UpdatesDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--🐾 We’re nearing the end of Season 1! This solo episode is an unscripted chat about life, creativity, and what’s next. I’m reflecting on hitting 20 episodes, the behind-the-scenes work of running a podcast, and why I chose to host Tails and Tassels as Gemma Smith instead of my burlesque name, Gemma Stone. Plus, I’m sh...2025-03-1321 min

Tails and TasselsRogue: Magician, Mentalist, and Animal LoverDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--In this week's episode, Gemma sits down with Rogue, a magician, mentalist, and longtime animal lover. You might recognize him from America’s Got Talent or his jaw-dropping performances on the magic circuit. Rogue shares his journey in the world of magic, the creative challenges he faces and how he overcomes them, and his pass...2025-03-0633 min

Tails and TasselsNeysa Lozano: How Theater, Tarot and Cats Shape Her Creative WorldDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--In this week’s Tails and Tassels, Gemma sits down with the multi-talented Neysa Lozano, an actor, avant-garde theater artist, tarot reader, and storyteller. Neysa shares how her love for performance and mysticism intertwine, from her theatrical roots to crafting compelling narratives. She also dives into the inspiration behind her heartfelt storytelling piece at Cat...2025-02-2039 min

Tails and TasselsAmber Lyoness on Burlesque, Choreography & Her New Show, Purr!Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--In this week’s Tails and Tassels, Gemma sits down with the powerhouse Amber Lyoness, the founder of Lyoness Dance Company and creator of the sexy feline-inspired burlesque show Purr. Amber shares her journey from dance to fashion school to discovering her love for burlesque and how she now channels her passion into choreography...2025-02-0637 min

Tails and TasselsHow Cats, Creativity, and Community Collide at the CatbaretDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--Hello, kitty cats! Welcome back to Tails and Tassels! I'm your host, Gemma Smith—animal advocate by day and host of the Catbaret, a cat-themed variety show in NYC by night! In this episode, we're diving into the story of the Catbaret, where cats, creativity, and community collide.Discover how this one-of-a-kin...2025-01-3011 min

Postpartum like a boss74 | Chat series 2024 wrap up - With Kathryn @_motherupOriginally published late December 2024 - In this episode I briefly announce the recent separation of my husband and I. After publishing the episode, I reflected on emotional and logistical aspects of separating and took this episode down for a short time to sort through those things. I am now in a better place with it all, so the episode back up. If you weren't aware of the recent separation, this episode doesn't offer much detail, so if you want to know more please view my instagram posts about it @postpartumlikeaboss. Now back to the original show notes: I...2025-01-271h 08

Tails and TasselsBitsy Brûlée: How to Stay Inspired and Let Your Cat Be Your MuseDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--In this week’s Tails and Tassels, Gemma chats with the multi-talented Bitsy Brûlée, an actor and burlesque artist known for her undeniable love for her very special cat, Screamy. ✨🐾 Bitsy shares how she got started in the world of burlesque, her inspirations behind her art in theater and film, and the specia...2025-01-2344 min

Tails and TasselsDan Trachtenberg: Tips for Creating Cat-Themed ContentDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--In this special expert episode of Tails and Tassels, Gemma welcomes Dan Trachtenberg, producer and host of the Shelter Cats Podcast, which has surpassed an incredible 200,000 downloads in just two seasons! 🎉As one of our expert guests, Dan dives into his journey from blogging about shelter cats to creating a successful...2025-01-0936 min

Postpartum like a boss74 | Chat series 2024 wrap up - with Gemma and Kathryn @_motherupIn our last episode of 2024 my co-host Kathryn @_motherup and I share our reflections on the trials and tribulations of end of year parenting. We chat festive season, beauty standards, debrief the complexities of our first year of primary school parenting and reflect on how much change early years parenthood has brought about in both of our lives in different ways. Finally, we share some thoughts about our visions for 2025 and celebrate making it through another year of this wild, wonderful parenting gig. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session wit...2024-12-291h 08

Tails and TasselsAmanda B: Amplifying Voices Through Community, Creativity, and CatsDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--In this episode, Gemma chats with Amanda B., a musician, podcaster, and creative force behind 6 Degrees of Cats. They explore the significance of investing in artist communities, how embracing your true self can empower creators, and why misunderstood cats (and people) are at the heart of Amanda's work. Plus, she gives a sneak peek into...2024-12-2644 min

Tails and TasselsJennifer Yadav: Balancing a Creative Career & Tips for New Pet ParentsDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--In this episode, Gemma chats with Jennifer Yadav, a multi-talented performer and proud cat mom to three senior kitties. Jennifer shares her journey from theater to television and film, offering invaluable advice for actors on building a sustainable career and tips for artists considering a move to NYC. Plus, she discusses the joys and respon...2024-12-1239 min

Postpartum like a boss73 | ADHD in motherhood - with @adhdwithjohannabIn this episode we are lucky to be joined by Johanna Badenhorst - a therapist, coach, podcast host and mother of two who lives with ADHD. Johanna shares her journey with ADHD and the compassionate, community focused ways she supports other women and mothers who have or suspect they have ADHD. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today Connect with Johanna Instagram - @adhdwithjohannab Disclaimer Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening. 2024-12-1157 min

Tails and TasselsLady Mabuhay: The Art of Burlesque Storytelling & Stage Kittening TipsDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--In this episode, Gemma chats with Lady Mabuhay, a versatile "Jane of all trades" and a dynamic storyteller who brings her creative talents to the NYC burlesque scene. Lady Mabuhay shares her journey, from classical Indian dance training to her transition to burlesque, where she’s been performing for over 8 years. She talks ab...2024-11-2837 min

Postpartum like a boss72 | When your second child turns out to be quadruplets - with Natalie @kikiandthequadsIn this episode we are lucky to be joined by Natalie @kikiandthequads as she shares her unique transition to second time parenthood as the mother of quadruplets. From the complex logistics to the emotional rollercoaster of raising five children (four of whom are the same age) - Natalie gives us an authentic insight into how she's navigated each stage of quadruplet parenthood. Thank you Natalie for your time and openness, particularly for other multiples parents wanting to gain some context and solidarity for their lived experience. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support Book a 1:1 counselling session wit...2024-11-271h 00

Tails and TasselsFey Tality: Come to the Cat's Eye CabaretDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--In this episode, Gemma chats with Fey Tality, a dynamic aerialist and performer with a background in theater. Fey shares her love for storytelling through her aerial acts, focusing on building characters and weaving narratives into her performances. She also talks about Cat's Eye Cabaret, her monthly variety show that features a new theme each...2024-11-1439 min

Postpartum like a boss71 | How high BMI impacted my transition to parenthood - With @postpartum_with_stephIn this episode we are lucky to be joined by Postpartum Doula and self proclaimed sweary feminist mother of two, Steph. Steph shares both the challenging and healing experiences she had navigating the medical system during pregnancy and birth as a plus size woman. We also chat about Steph's two vastly different postpartum experiences, as well as her work providing postpartum care for other women and creating offerings to improve the experiences of other high BMI women in the perinatal period. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today ...2024-11-1252 min

Postpartum like a boss70 | Navigating the property market with a young family - With Sheridan ConnorIn this episode we are lucky to be joined by my lovely friend Sheridan to talk about how on earth young families are supposed to navigate the property market in Australia right now. Sheridan has a multifaceted background having joined the navy out of school, then studied business/ accounting only to find working for a 'big four' wasn't a career she found fulfilment in. Next throw in a personal training business, a wedding, COVID, purchasing their first (and second) property, employment in banking and having a baby - Sheridan has navigated a lot of change. In this episode Sheridan...2024-10-301h 03

Tails and TasselsTabby Twitch: Performing in Her PrimeDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--In this episode, Gemma chats with Tabby Twitch, the friskiest feline in burlesque. She shares her journey of finding burlesque in the prime of her life and creating Prime, a show that celebrates performers at the height of their powers. With a background in both performing and producing, Tabby talks about her creative process, the empowermen...2024-10-1729 min

Postpartum like a boss69 | A queer parenthood journey - With Jaimie Kelton @thequeerfamilypodcast In this episode we are lucky to be joined by New York based actress, producer, wife, mother of two and host of @thequeerfamilypodcast - Jaimie Kelton. Jaimie speaks about her transition to parenthood with her wife, including touching on many important aspects of family planning that are unique to queer families. As we discuss the challenges Jaimie has experienced in her journey to and within queer parenthood, we talk about the creation of her podcast and the valuable insights she has gained from her guests, who share their own experiences of queer family creation and life. 2024-10-1653 min

Tails and TasselsMaria Bartolotta: Crafting a Solo Show and Life with PatchesDon't Miss the Next Catbaret Show! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually, we’ve got you covered! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com and join us for a night of cat-themed comedy, music and burlesque!--In this episode, Gemma chats with Maria Bartolotta, a talented purr-former who is a regular at the Catbaret, a cat-themed variety show. They explore Maria’s journey in creating her solo show, I've Grown Plenty, Thanks, which recently premiered at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. With over a decade of ve...2024-10-0347 min

Tails and TasselsPussy Leigh: Exploring Cat-Inspired Burlesque and the Cat Lady LifeDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually, we’ve got you covered! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com and join us for a night of cat-themed comedy, music and burlesque!--In this episode, Gemma chats with Pussy Leigh, a talented burlesque purr-former who is a regular at the Catbaret, Gemma's cat-themed variety show in NYC. They explore Pussy's journey in burlesque and developing cat-themed acts both as a solo performer and as part of her duo, Kitten Coven, with...2024-10-0335 min

Tails and TasselsGatita Negra: Slinking Across Stages Coast to Coast + Building Community SpaceDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually, we’ve got you covered! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com and join us for a night of cat-themed comedy, music and burlesque!--In this episode, Gemma chats with Gatita Negra, a dynamic burlesque performer who began her journey in California, has performed internationally, and has now moved back to NYC. They dive into Gatita’s inspiration, creative process, and stage persona, which is deeply rooted in her Puerto Rican heritage. Gati...2024-10-0344 min

Tails and TasselsWelcome to Tails and Tassels: Meet Your Host, GemmaDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!--Hello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels! I'm your host, Gemma Smith—manager at a Kitten Nursery by day and host of the Catbaret, a cat-themed variety show in NYC by night! In this introductory episode, I share my inspiration in creating this podcast, creative and burlesque journey and what YOU can...2024-10-0305 min

Postpartum like a boss68 | The importance of belonging - with @keeping_mum_In this episode we are joined by Jen and Kristelle, founders of @keeping_mum_. Jen & Kristelle come from different career backgrounds but their parenting journeys and shared a love of physical fitness saw them become great friends and business partners. Jen & Kristelle discuss the surprising and challenging experiences they both had in the transition to motherhood with each of their children and how this has informed their unique approach to creating spaces for social belonging in motherhood. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today Connect with Keeping Mum...2024-10-0259 min

Postpartum like a boss67 | Chat series on navigating sickness and difficult parenting moments - With Kathryn @_motherupIn this chat series episode Kathryn and I discuss the ways we maintain our sanity navigating sickness, parenting, work and life with young kids. We also use recent personal examples of tough parenting moments to reflect on our strategies and learnings from this 'figure it out as you go' parenting gig. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today Connect with Kathryn - @_motherup on Instagram Disclaimer Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening. 2024-09-1956 min

Glow JournalJose Bryce Smith | Founder of O&MIn episode 137 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Dimond talks to the founder of O&M, Jose Bryce Smith. When we talk about a founder being “ahead of their time,” Jose Bryce Smith may well be the very best example. Jose co-founded Australia’s first ammonia-free hair salon and launched one of the first ever ammonia and PPD free hair colours, but beyond being a pioneer (something Jose tells me she’s not so sure she’d ever want to do again), Jose’s story is really just one of the best I have ever heard. 2024-09-1753 min

Postpartum like a boss66 | Because I'm not myself, you see - With @arianejbeestonIn this episode I am lucky enough to be joined by Ariane Beeston, author of 'Because I'm Not Myself, You See - A Memoir of Motherhood, Madness and Coming Back From the Brink'. Ariane and I discuss her story including reflecting on her time as a child protection caseworker, as a writer for Fairfax Media, as a dancer and choreographer and as a person who has experienced postpartum psychosis first-hand. Most importantly we discuss how all of these elements of Arian's life are interwoven in her recovery, the writing of her memoir and her current work for The Centre o...2024-08-2859 min

Tails and TasselsSneak Peek: Tails and Tassels Podcast PremiereHello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels! I'm your host, Gemma Smith—manager at a Kitten Nursery by day and host of the Catbaret by night!In this podcast, we’ll dive into the world of burlesque and nightlife performers, exploring their craft, their cats, and how these worlds collide. Expect tips for purr-formers and cat parents, plus bonus episodes with feline experts!We’re launching with three episodes on October 3, with new episodes every other Thursday. Subscribe, rate, and review, and connect with us on Instagram @tailsandtasselspod.Thank...2024-07-1601 min

Postpartum like a boss65 | Mental health, motherhood and multiples - With @dr.rachelbushingIn this episode we are lucky to be joined by Dr Rachel Bushing, mother of three and lead clinical psychologist/ owner of @poppsychologyclinic + @threelittlebirdspsychology. Dr Rach shares her insights on perinatal mental health from 20 years of professional practice as a family/ child focussed psychologist as well as her own journey into motherhood which started with adjusting to the complexities of pregnancy and parenthood with twins. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today Connect with Dr Rach @dr.rachelbushing on Instagram Three Little Birds...2024-07-161h 25

Postpartum like a boss64 | Health and fitness in early parenthood - With @coachjames_rebuildIn this episode we chat with father of two, sports performance coach, nutritionist and owner of Rebuild Health and Fitness - James Batey. James and I chat all things health and fitness in early parenthood, including James' own journey. From playing national representative rugby in Wales to owning performance gyms in Brisbane, hear all about what James has learnt about setting yourself up for health and fitness success in the chaos of early years parenthood. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today Connect with...2024-07-021h 06

Fun Shoot PodcastEpisode 21: Host, Producer and Performer Gemma Smith AKA Gemma StoneOn-camera host, live event producer, emcee, burlesque performer and voice actor, Gemma Stone aka Gemma Smith shares how she seamlessly combines and balances her different passions in a fun and entertaining way! Don’t forget to checkout her cat-themed variety show Catbaret and a reality TV-themed burlesque show Reali-Tease!Discussion photos here: https://www.jongclemente.com/funshoot/2019/6/23/episode-10-theik-smith-part-2-7hgrj-8m93r-3p9xy» FOLLOW Gemma Stone:https://www.instagram.com/gemmastoneburlesque/» FOLLOW Gemma Smith:https://www.instagram.com/gemmasmithnyc/» FOLLOW Reali-Tease:https://www.instagram.com/realiteaseburlesque/...2024-06-2055 min

Postpartum like a boss63 | Surrogacy and early parenthood - with Terri @raisingthejohnss_In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Terri who is a mother of two, emergency response worker and previous owner of kids clothing company Little Bloom Collective. Terri and I discuss her journey into motherhood and the whirlwind experience of being a surrogate for one of her best friends in between having her own two boys. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today Connect with Terri @raisingthejohnss_ on Instagram Surrogacy resources https://www.facebook.com/surrogacyforaustralians/ h...2024-06-191h 17

Postpartum like a boss62 | Living with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) - with Amber-lee @thepowerofbirthIn this episode we are so lucky to be joined by Amber-lee @thepowerofbirth to talk all things HG. Amber-lee is a final year Master of Psychology student who experienced HG in both of her unexpected pregnancies. I love the way Amber-lee so eloquently describes the complexity of living with HG both during and after pregnancy as we chat through HG's biological, psychological and social impacts and the importance of systemic change for those who experience HG. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today Conn...2024-06-061h 09

Postpartum like a boss61 | A coaching approach to guilt in motherhood - with @sarahkate.coachingIn this episode I chat with life and mindset coach Sarah Kate about her tricky transition to parenthood during COVID and how she uses her psych science/ counselling background in her coaching work with mothers. Specifically, Sarah Kate and I focus her unique framework for working with mothers experiencing guilt. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today Connect with Sarah Kate @sarah.katecoaching on Instagram Or via her website https://www.sarahkatecoaching.com/ Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening. 2024-05-2156 min

Postpartum like a boss60 | Matricentric feminism - with Yara Heary @lifeafterbirthpsychologyIn this episode we are joined by Yara Heary, principal psychologist and owner of @lifeafterbirthpsychology. Yara and I spoke about her poignant journey to this work through motherhood, the concept of matricentric feminism and how it applies to our lived experiences as women and mothers. There are so many beautiful reflections in this episode, particularly around the sacredness of connections between women. I'm certain you'll enjoy this one. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma at Three Little Birds today Connect with Yara @lifeafterbirthpsychology on Instagram Or via...2024-05-0747 min

Postpartum like a boss59 | Chat series - Getting un-stuck in 2024 - With Kathryn @_motherupWelcome back to our first episode of 2024! We are so happy to be back with our first chat series episode for the year - all about feeling 'stuck' and working through it. We chat about what we've found challenging recently, how we know when we are getting stuck and what things help us the most (plus the bonus things that most certainly do not help in retrospect but are good for a laugh). A quick reminder I am now available again for face to face counselling for the first time in several months. Booking details ar...2024-04-221h 00

Cooking the Books with Gilly SmithGemma Ogston: The Healing CookbookThis week, as part of a new season for the New Year on how to live, be and do better, Gilly is with plant-based chef and author, Gemma Ogston to talk about how to get well enough to be your best self.Gemma's journey through dis-ease led to a career in addiction counselling and nourishing DJs and 24 hour party people back to health in her temporary home in Barcelona. Her simple guide to wellness in her second book, The Healing Cookbook is about long term health, and has catapulted her to fame on Saturday Kitchen and...2024-01-2531 min

Postpartum like a boss58 | Chat series - On prep for daycare, kindy and school parenting - With Kathryn @_motherupIn the very first episode of my new 'Chat series' on the podcast - I team up with guest co-host Kathryn @_motherup to chat through a big end of year topic for many early years parents - preparing for daycare, kindy (pre-school) or primary school parenthood. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today Connect with Kathryn - @_motherup on Instagram Trigger warnings This episode discusses chronic illness, fertility complications, pregnancy loss, significant perinatal mental health challenges and infant hospitalisation/ illness. Di...2023-12-231h 03

Postpartum like a boss57 | Exploring isolation in motherhood - With Gemma SmithIn this episode I explore the many ways new and expectant parents might feel isolated in the perinatal period. This includes discussion around isolation: Physically/ geographically From experiences/ hobbies Within relationships Regarding purpose I also share several top mental health and connectivity tips/ things to try when feeling isolated during this time. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support – Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today As discussed in the episode: Insight Timer App COPE groups and resources PANDA helpline and resources Gidget virtual village 2023-11-1344 min

Postpartum like a boss56 | Motherhood on the land - With Steph Trethewy @motherlandaustraliaIn this episode we are lucky to hear from Steph Trethewey. Steph is a mother of two, journalist, author, podcast host and the founder of @motherlandaustralia, a national charity supporting and connecting rural mothers. In this episode Steph and I chat about her: Journalism career pre-children Very challenging first postpartum experience Feelings of isolation that deepened upon moving to rural Tasmania as a new mother Creation of the Motherland podcast and online mother's groups for her own mental health and to help others Journey as Motherland has grown, writing her first book and soon to be hosting the first...2023-10-2359 min

Postpartum like a boss55 | Practical parenting support - With Sarah Bolitho @securefoundationsIn this episode we are lucky to be joined by Sarah Bolitho, a Master's qualified Child & Family Play Therapist, mother of three and founder of @securefoundations. In this episode we chat about: Sarah's work in child protection prior to parenthood and how this interacted with her early parenting experiences Sarah's birth experiences, in particular her difficult first birth and subsequent challenging transition to infant parenthood How Sarah's study of play therapy transformed the way she interacted with parenting challenges Examples of parenting challenges and solutions (with things such as: intergenerational parenting behaviours, reparenting, triggers from/ how to help dif...2023-10-081h 19

Postpartum like a boss54| Strength, fertility challenges and motherhood - With Sally @fitphilosophyauIn this episode we are lucky to be joined by Sally, personal trainer of 17 years, mother of two and the owner of perinatal specific fitness providers @fitphilosophyau. In this episode I chat with Sally all about her: Life as a PT in Europe pre-motherhood Several year fertility journey Pregnancy losses Experience of motherhood after loss Feelings of strength and connection gained from perinatal exercise. Thank you Sally for your willingness to share so openly about a lot of challenging experiences. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support – Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today Conne...2023-09-051h 04

Glow JournalFreda & David Rossidis | Co Founders of Mr. Smith In episode 114 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the co founder and creative director, respectively, of Mr. Smith Hair, David and Freda Rossidis.Freda Rossidis is an industry legend. Freda tells me that being a migrant to Australia, very few of her earliest memories are centred around beauty. She had no idea what she wanted to be when she grew up, she fell into hairdressing, and grew to love it over time. As that passion grew, so too did Freda’s resume, as she directed the hair styling for shows at Australian an...2023-08-0842 min

Postpartum like a boss53 | Feeling comfortable in your skin - With @jodiplumbleyphotographyIn this episode we are lucky enough to be joined by boudoir and branding photographer @jodiplumbleyphotography. In this ep Jodi and I chat all things: - How Jodi's experience of becoming a mother influenced her choice to pursue her passion in photography - How that passion evolved naturally into empowering women through boudoir work - Common reservations about booking a boudoir shoot - What a boudoir shoot is actually like before, during and after (including my experience of working with Jodi) - Tips for feeling more comfortable in your ski...2023-07-3159 min

PerformHappy with Rebecca SmithMaking Conditioning Fun with Gemma Coles EP 295 Today Coach Rebecca is talking with Gemma Coles. She’s the creator of the Shuffle Up Gymnastics game. Together they talk about her game, why she developed it and why fun is the secret to success. Gemma shares her gymnastics coaching background. She’s always loved gymnastics and it’s been a fun part of her life. She had such good memories of her childhood gymnastics experiences she knew she wanted to be involved as a coach. Coach Rebecca and Gemma also discuss coaching styes and why she wanted to coach the way she was coached...2023-07-2223 min

Postpartum like a boss52 | Things we don't talk about - With Leonie Akhidenor @parenthoodpodIn this episode we are super lucky to have Leonie Akhidenor, host of the @parenthoodpod on to chat about the taboo subjects in parenthood - the things we don't talk about! Leonie started her podcast, which aims to take the stigma out of the hard parts of parenthood, in her second postpartum after experiencing pre and postnatal depression with both of her children. In this episode you'll hear all about: - Leonie's differing experiences of pre and postnatal depression, her first ever experiences of diagnosed mental ill-health. - Why Leonie decided to create a podcast wh...2023-07-1652 min

Postpartum like a boss51| How to share the mental load - With Dr Elyse McNeil @sharetothriveIn this episode we are joined by psychologist Dr Elyse McNeil. After noticing the difference in household roles in her own partnership, Dr Elyse set out to learn more from academic literature about how to navigate sharing this better. Upon not finding anything particularly helpful, Elyse embarked on a PhD about mental labour to help others gain awareness and language to navigate sharing the household load more effectively. In this episode you will hear about: What mental labour/ the mental load is Common challenges for partners managing household tasks How to navigate conversations about sharing the mental load w...2023-07-0458 min

Postpartum like a boss50 | Career transitions in motherhood - With Lily Eid @launchmama_In this episode we are joined by Lily Eid @launchmama_, career practitioner for mothers to talk all things career transitions in motherhood. In this episode we cover common: Challenges in career planning for mothers Thoughts or feelings while on parental leave Questions about working motherhood Ways mothers can approach career transitions/ changes to your career pathway Thanks Lily for your insights and assistance navigating this inherently complex topic. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support – Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today – Find out more about Gemma's 1:1 counselling sessions Connect with Lily 2023-06-181h 14

Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E105 Powerlifting Through Paralysis: Arlyn Smith’s StoryPowerlifting Through Paralysis: Arlyn Smith’s Story We've all faced our own mountains, both literal and metaphorical, and learning to embrace the help and love of others can be a powerful tool in overcoming them. In our latest episode, we have the honor of speaking with the incredible Arlyn Smith, powerlifter, author, and survivor of Ataxy. Arlyn shares her journey of self-discovery through accepting the support of her friends, overcoming paralysis, and her unique connection with animals. Arlyn's story reminds us of the importance of self-love, embracing our uniqueness, and the incredible power we hold within ourselves. Th...2023-05-3124 min

Fail Forward with Adnan & DanEP44 - How to Break Free from Chronic Pain with Gemma McFallJoin us for a deeply personal and enlightening discussion with Gemma McFall, a specialist in chronic pain. From living with debilitating back pain, Gemma triumphed over her struggles and now coaches others on how to listen to and decode their chronic pain. Her story offers a profound understanding of how the mind communicates through the body, and intriguingly, how pain can be a surprising catalyst for personal growth.Follow Gemma on Instagram & LinkedIn and book a free assessment session with her here. Follow @failforward.pod on InstagramFollow our hosts @adnanbasrai & @dubai_running_dad o...2023-05-2346 min

Postpartum like a boss49 | Exploring travel with kids - With Gemma Smith & Eleanor GoreIn this episode I chat with one of my mother's group besties Eleanor about all things travel with kids. Eleanor is a mother of three, works for an airline and has done lots of travel (domestic and international) with her husband little ones. We both chat about our travel experiences with kids including how we navigate: - Different holiday types - Packing for holidays - Travelling/ transit - Activities/ typical days on holiday - Our own expectations of holidays with family Resources: 1:1 Counselling support –...2023-05-2256 min

Postpartum like a boss48 | Planning for pregnancy and birth - With Danielle Rhodes @your.sacred.spaceIn this episode I am lucky enough to be joined by the wonderful Danielle Rhodes. Danielle is a hypnobirthing practitioner, mother of two, former corporate businesswoman and 100% someone you want on your team if you're looking to have a positive birth (especially if it's after one you don't feel great about). In this episode Danielle shares: Her two polarising birth experiences Her challenges with postpartum anxiety Key tips on planning for your pregnancy and birth More details about how she assists partners, support people and women to have positive birth experiences Resources: 1:1 Counselling support ...2023-05-071h 13

Postpartum like a boss47 | Exploring maternal anger - With Gemma Smith & Courtney Wilson @nourished_psychologyIn this snapshot episode - I am lucky enough to cohost with fellow Brisbane perinatal mental health professional, Courtney Wilton @nourished_psychology. Courtney and I both share our personal and professional experiences navigating: Feelings about and experiences of anger across the lifespan The (many) triggers for anger in motherhood What to do with anger when it arises Repairing with others after anger Self-compassion in motherhood Resources: 1:1 Counselling support – Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today – Find out more about Gemma’s 1:1 counselling sessions Connect with Courtney On instagram: ...2023-04-2553 min

The Turnaround MindsetThe Power Of She - Interview with Dr Gemma Munro - Transformational TrailblazerGet ready to be inspired, to laugh out loud and to learn what it takes to make long lasting change. Today we speak with the incredible Dr Gemma Munro. Gemma is a thought leader, a transformational facilitator and award-winning speaker, with a PhD in performance psychology. Dr Gemma is a former winner of the Duncan Prize for speaking and a two-time Telstra Businesswoman of the Year finalist. She has spoken to audiences at Google, Amazon, PayPal, Qantas, Vodafone, and the NHS in London. Her keynote at Google headquarters in Silicon Valley was live-streamed to every Google office on t...2023-04-2555 min

ParenthoodTHE VAULT - Help! I'm experiencing gender disappointment and feel guilty with Gemma SmithThis week a mum has called in describing her guilt around feeling disappointed about finding out the sex of her child. So I brought on Gemma Smith who is supporting mums across Australia and mother of 2 who also experienced gender disappointment and is an advocate for speaking up about it, to hash out:🤯 Why we can experience gender disappointment🤯 Why being disappointed about our child's gender doesn't make us ungrateful parents🤯 Where gender disappointment stems from🤯 Crying at restaurantsand so much more…More on...2023-04-2425 min

Postpartum like a boss46 | The power of connection in motherhood - With Talia Wells @everydaymumsIn this episode we are lucky to be joined by one of my favourite humans - Talia Wells, owner of @everydaymums. Inspired by her own experience seeking social connection after moving to Ipswich during her first pregnancy, Talia has created a wonderful space for mothers, partners and young families in the Ipswich area and surrounds to connect. In this episode find out more about how Talia personally navigated: Two completely different pregnancy, birth and postpartum journeys with her two girls Parenting two under two with a higher needs second baby Starting and maintaining a mother-centric business during her s...2023-03-291h 02

Postpartum like a boss45 | Motherhood and endometriosis - with Lauren @motherhoodandendometriosisMarch is Endometriosis awareness month, and in this episode we are joined by the lovely Lauren Tench aka @motherhoodandendometriosis. Lauren shares her experiences navigating: Endometriosis diagnosis as a young woman Pregnancy loss, conception and pregnancy with endometriosis A traumatic birth experience Endometriosis in early motherhood Mental health challenges Sharing her story and creating a community on instagram A big thank you to Lauren for sharing so openly about a number of very tough experiences. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support – Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today – Find out more about Gemma's 1:1 counselling ses...2023-03-1643 min

Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E80 Differently-Abled Wonderwoman Arlyn Smith, shares her struggles and triumphsDifferently-Abled Wonderwoman Arlyn Smith, shares her struggles and triumphs Arlyn Smith is a differently-abled body-builder, weight-lifter, inspirational speaker who, after a suicide attempt gone wrong, transformed her life to now spreading love, light, peace, hope, and inspiration. Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Arlyn's story is found in chapter #12 Buy the anthology in Kindle, Paperback, or Hardcover formats directly on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8xvNs7H Episode’s summary Arlyn Smith is a differently-abled bodybuilder, weightlifter, and inspirational speaker who overcame self-abuse and transformed her life After one of her numerous suicide att...2023-03-0428 min

Postpartum like a boss44 | Motherhood and purpose in a bilingual family - With @dorotheemarosseroIn this episode I am joined by the lovely @dorotheemarossero - Engineer, scientist, yoga teacher and coach. Dorothee shares her experiences: Pre-motherhood growing up in France Studying engineering and science while living and working abroad in the USA, Asia and Europe Her surprise pregnancy and move to Australia with her husband Motherhood as an expat navigating life in a bi-lingual family abroad Reflections on working motherhood, values and experience of mothering after the loss of her own mother How yoga influenced Dorothee's life and her choice to pursue yoga teaching and coaching as a career during her second pos...2023-03-011h 04

Postpartum like a boss43 | Postpartum and motherhood after abortion - With Kelsey and Cassidy @australianabortionstoriesIn this episode we are joined by two wonderful women, Kelsey and Cassidy – hosts of the Australian Abortion Stories podcast. With three abortion experiences between them, as well as Kelsey’s transition to motherhood years after her abortion, we will hear about many common elements of the abortion journey including: - Common experiences in decision making - Emotions in early pregnancy - Logistics and process of having an abortion - Postpartum care (physical/ mental recovery + what an abortion doula is) - Subsequent pregnancies - Transitioning to motherhood after abortion A huge thank you to...2023-02-151h 00

Female Voices: Life and Loss129: Pregnancy ends with stillbirth after two years of infertility with Gemma SmithGemma Smith from the UK shared about her infertility journey and the loss of her baby at 38 weeks pregnant. She shared the heartache of losing her daughter, Angel after struggling for over two years to become pregnant. Gemma shared that the baby died, due to the umbilical cord not attaching correctly to the placenta. She shared very passionately about changing how pregnant women are dismissed when they go to the hospital with concerns. Things that Gemma shared that are different in the UK. · Women need to try to become pregnant for two years be...2023-02-0955 min

Postpartum like a boss42 | Work. Mama. Life - With @dr.aliyoungIn this episode we are joined by the talented @dr.aliyoung. Ali is a mother of two who has been a practicing Chiropractor for 20 years and is the author of the book 'Work. Mama. Life'. Dr Ali's passion is helping working mothers creating strategies to find health, decrease stress and fins themselves again in working parenthood. In this episode you'll hear about: - How Dr Ali navigated her own transition to working motherhood including; living rurally and internationally while building her own Chiropractic practice, having a second child and working longer-term with her pelvic floor injuries - D...2023-02-0350 min

Ready or NotWhy you don't have to love every second of mothering to love motherhood with perinatal counsellor & mother Gemma Smith[CW: episode discusses postnatal depression and pregnancy and postpartum struggles]Gemma Smith is a perinatal counsellor and a mother of two. She’s also a recovering perfectionist who was rocked by the intensity of new parenthood.She did all the prep you can imagine a perfectionist doing - she hired a birth doula, did pregnancy pilates, birth classes, yoga for labour and birth, hours of reading and the list goes on… but, none of it really helped, because what she really needed was just to be able to talk to someone about the whole experience.2023-01-231h 10

Postpartum like a boss41 | Natural fertility in motherhood - With Maddy @natural.fertility.collectiveIn our first episode of 2023 we are lucky enough to speak about our fertility and women's health journey as mothers with Maddy - registered nurse, trained natural fertility educator and owner of @natural.fertility.collective. Maddy is the queen of evidence-based natural fertility information and in this episode you'll hear about: - How Maddy made family planning choices around her experiences of Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) in pregnancy x3 - How you can best navigate choices around contraception in postpartum - How to give yourself the best chance of conceiving a subsequent child ...2023-01-1849 min

Postpartum like a boss40 | Exploring boundary setting - With Gemma SmithIn our final snapshot episode of 2022, I take some time to explore the concept of boundary setting. Boundaries are particularly relevant during the perinatal period and, very often, during the festive season. So in this episode I will take you through: What boundaries actually are Why boundaries are important Signs you might need to set boundaries with someone A simple boundary setting process for you to try How to revisit boundaries as required This is also the final episode of Postpartum like a boss for the year - a special thank you to my wonderful guests and t...2022-12-2035 min

Pregnancy with Physio Laura123. Busting the perfect mother myth 💕 Perinatal Mental Health Series Ep 2 w/ Gemma SmithEpisode 2 // Perinatal Mental Health Series To kick off this second episode in the Perinatal Mental Health podcast series I chat with the amazing Gemma Smith about supporting your mental health through the post-partum period.In this episode I chat with @together.perinatal about: Gemma’s own story from a perfectionist-type-A personality to motherhood Navigating not enjoying pregnancy and motherhood The perfect mother myth Acknowledging what your mothering values are, not what society tells you they should be Best tips to prepare yourself for post-partum Importance of connection and community to mental health I’d love to...2022-12-1958 min

Postpartum like a boss39 | Binge drinking, motherhood & sobriety - With Vic @drunkmummysobermummyIn this episode we are joined by Victoria Vanstone: Host of @soberawkward – A comedy podcast about two ex-party animals navigating parenting and socialising without their old buddy booze. She’s also an author and the CEO of www.cuppa.community, the free social network for the sober and sober curious. Vic describes herself as an all-round professional party pooper. She was forced to address her drinking habit after having children in her mid 30’s and eventually, after suffering from hangover induced anxiety for years, decided to reach out and get therapy. Vic started writing about addiction and parenting on the day...2022-12-0655 min

Postpartum like a boss38 | The mood of maternal health - With Jess @wethemoodeIn this episode we are lucky enough to be joined by Jess Rosenberg - mother, social worker, maternal health advocate and founder of moode. Noticing fertility was feeling very one-dimensional, Jess decided to challenge that by offering an inclusive and honest insight to the reproductive health conversation - as well as formulating and crafting her first vitamins- The Prenatal by moode. In this episode Jess shares her experiences of the transition to motherhood (x3) and within her career - including how she navigated: - Pre-conception anxiety and information sourcing - Sickness and fear early in h...2022-11-221h 03

Postpartum like a boss37 | Motherhood in the media - With @samanthaheathwoodIn this episode we are joined by Seven Network Journalist, newsreader, event speaker/MC, ambassador for @beyonddv and mother of two Samanatha Heathwood. Samantha openly shares about her journey into motherhood as someone in the media, where she navigated: - Her unexpected first pregnancy - Contract negotiations as one of the first news presenters to require maternity consideration - Returning to work at just eight weeks postpartum - Interstate moves and the juggle of night/weekend work - Separation from her husband and subsequent single working parenthood of t...2022-11-0851 min

The Content ByteTrue crime podcast script writing, with Gemma Harris True crime podcasts are hugely popular - but who's behind the scenes creating the episodes we can't help but go back for again and again? Meet Gemma Harris, a podcast scriptwriter who specialises in true crime. In this fascinating episode, we talk to Gemma about: + her criminology degree and psychology and how helpful it is to her in her work + how she finds work as a true crime podcast scriptwriter + the polarising question of whether true crime podcasts are exploitative + her podcast script-writing process + the cases she's researched and written about that she'll never...2022-10-2635 min

Postpartum like a boss36 | Exploring gender disappointment - With Gemma SmithIn our sixth snapshot episode, I take some time to unpack the concept of 'gender disappointment'. Not widely/ publicly spoken about until more recent years, gender disappointment is fast becoming something many people in the perinatal period identify with. Identifying with gender disappointment is often accompanied by shame or guilt, so in order to help you process how you feel about your relationship to gender disappointment this episode explores: What gender disappointment is Who gender disappointment impacts and how The three big themes of gender disappointment - Replication + Repair + Reflection How sociology (and gender essentialism) can help us unde...2022-10-1832 min

Postpartum like a boss35 | Motherhood and sexual liberation - With Tamica Wilder aka @theorgasmicmamaIn this power-packed episode I chat with Somatic Sexologist Tamica Wilder aka @theorgasmicmama about sexuality, intimacy, eroticism, sensuality and identity in motherhood. Far from your average postpartum discussion about how to navigate sex after birth, this episode gets reeeaaal. Drawing from Tamica's personal and professional experiences you will hear all about: - Navigating your identity, self-expression, sexuality and relationships as a mother - Somatic (bodily) empowerment, sexual trauma and other reasons mothers might choose to work with a sexologist - How prevailing narratives of womanhood, parenthood and partnership entwine with the individual experiences of...2022-10-0430 min

Postpartum like a boss34 | Postpartum mental health and infertility - With @soph__skipperIn this episode we are joined by the lovely @soph__skipper. Soph is an event planner and motherhood blogger passionate about sharing her personal struggles with postpartum mental health and infertility. Using her platform, Soph is also an ambassador for @cope.org.au and @behers.org.au. Listen to my chat with Soph to find out how she navigated: - A gruelling four year unexplained infertility journey in her twenties - The impacts of infertility on her friendships (and how you can support others on this journey) - Finding support through infertility on soc...2022-09-201h 03

Postpartum like a boss33 | The care/career conundrum - with @drsophiebrockIn this episode we are joined by one of my favourite professionals in the motherhood realm, Motherhood Studies Sociologist Dr Sophie Brock. Dr Sophie and I explore and unpack what Dr Sophie has conceptualised as the 'Care/Career Conundrum', which relates to the bind mothers often find ourselves in trying to simultaneously meet the polarising socially idealised states of both the perfect 'mother' and 'worker'. If you're navigating leaving, returning to or making changes to your career, this discussion is not to be missed! In this episode you will hear from Dr Sophie about: - The Care/C...2022-09-0657 min

Postpartum like a boss32 | Exploring why "ideal" parenting feels so hard - With Gemma SmithIn my fifth snapshot episode, I share some answers to the big question on parenting, which is - why does it feel so hard when we try and do it "right"?! To answer this, I explore the following; What even is the current social “ideal” parenting philosophy? How does it work? Is it actually possible to achieve this ideal? Why does striving for an "ideal" philosophy feel so hard in practice? Within this, I cover two key topics for your reflection which are; Attachment theory, what it is and what the four main attachment styles are - exp...2022-08-2443 min

Postpartum like a boss31 | The meaning of Red Nose Day - With Sara Grant"One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through, and it will be someone else’s survival guide" - Brené Brown Trigger warning - This episode and its description contain in-depth content regarding termination for medical reasons, newborn death and broad discussion about perinatal loss. In this episode we are joined by the lovely Sara Grant, Red Nose Bereavement Support Worker and mother of two living daughters, Holley and Belle, and two angel babies, son Jesse and daughter Bo. In memory of Jesse and Bo, and to highlight the lif...2022-08-111h 01

Postpartum like a boss30 | Navigating adversity in motherhood - With @danniirodgersTrigger warning - this episode contains strong themes related to medical complications in pregnancy, NICU and miscarriage. In this episode we are joined by the absolute ray of sunshine that is @danniirodgers, founder of @mummyrepublic. With a background in high-level corporate finance, Dannii had an unexpectedly tricky transition into motherhood when her long-term relationship came to an end shortly after the birth of her first child. Dannii would also later face medical complications in her second pregnancy that would change the course of her life forever. In this episode you'll hear how Dannii navigated: - Ju...2022-07-2658 min

Postpartum like a boss29 | A journey to evidence-based sleep - With Georgina @georginamaysleepIn this episode we are joined by Georgina @geroginamaysleep, an evidence-based sleep educator specialising in helping parents with very wakeful babies and toddlers. Georgina has a corporate business and marketing background and entered the 'sleep world' after her own experience trying to find and navigate conflicting sleep information when parenting her own very wakeful son. In this episode you'll hear all about how Georgina utilised her research and business skillsets gathering and presenting evidence-based information: - During her long conception journey through an endometriosis diagnosis - To find a solution to her son's frequent waking...2022-07-1256 min

Postpartum like a boss26 | Exploring why motherhood can be so triggering - with Gemma SmithIn our fourth snapshot episode, Gemma shares new insights on how and why trauma shows up in the perinatal period from one of the presentations at the National Perinatal Mental Health Conference she recently attended. You'll hear about: What trauma is Where trauma comes from How trauma shows up in the perinatal period Practical tips for working with trauma How Gemma works with trauma Please read my full disclaimer before listening. Trigger warnings This episode contains a number of deeply triggering items due to discussing where trauma comes from and how it is trigg...2022-05-2428 min

Postpartum like a boss25 | Exploring WTF is up with friendship in postpartum - with Gemma SmithIn our third snapshot episode, Gemma chats the good, the bad and the ugly of navigating friendships in the postpartum period. You'll hear about: Common elements of friendship Why your perception of friendship matters Turning points in friendships When/ how to call it quits on a friendship and What you can do for better friendships in postpartum. Gemma also shares a personal story of a friendship breakup she had with a friend of six years in 2021, whilst on maternity leave during her second postpartum. Please read my full disclaimer before listening. Res...2022-05-1135 min

Bookshelf BoyfriendsGemma SmithJoin us as we sit down with new author Gemma Smith, and discuss her debut book Take the Risk. Our Links:http://www.instagram.com/bookshelfboyfriendspodcasthttp://www.facebook.com/bookshelfboyfriendsGemma Smith Link: https://www.facebook.com/gemmasmithwriteshttps://bit.ly/38EcpVobit.ly/GemmaSmithTThttps://bit.ly/2GEitkwhttps://bit.ly/3tuSAauhttp://bit.ly/GemmaSmithBookBub--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bookshelf-boyfriends/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bookshelf-boyfriends/su...2022-04-121h 22

Postpartum like a boss22 | Exploring postpartum relationships - With Gemma SmithIn our second snapshot episode, your host Gemma Smith covers a big ticket postpartum topic - postpartum relationships. While it's no secret that having a baby adds pressure to a relationship - Gemma shares some of the expectations, realities, socio-cultural/ historical considerations, key skills and resources for better understanding and maintaining healthy postpartum relationships. Resources: - The Gottman Institute is the world leading institute for research-based approaches to successful relationships. They have a huge variety of paid and free resources available here: https://www.gottman.com/ (If you seek couples therapy, it is good t...2022-03-3035 min

Postpartum like a boss20 | Exploring Matrescence - with Gemma SmithThis is the first of a series of short episodes I will be creating to provide an accessible overview of key concepts relevant to optimising perinatal mental health. In this episode, I discuss Matrescence - which can broadly be defined as "the physical, emotional, hormonal and social transition into motherhood" (much like the transition we go through earlier in life as we transition from child to adult during adolescence.) This episode has a focus on the real basics of matrescence related to understanding physiological change, sociocultural and historical context of motherhood as well as maternal men...2022-03-0224 min

Primal Aspects Podcast22) Gemma Parmar-Exploring the healing power of tantraGemma represents the powerful energy that is the divine feminine. Through many different modalities she has gone deep into self exploration. As you will hear in this episode we talk a lot about tantra, one of Gemma's primary forms of spiritual work. 2021-11-021h 11

Postpartum like a boss08 | Not alone in lossMy unofficial twin, long time BFF and successful career woman (Assistant Director in the Australian Federal public sector) , Corrina Linton-Smith shares a whole lot of serious stuff (with equally as many LOLs) with us in this episode. We quite literally laugh and cry as we chat (in retrospect and with reverence) about Corrina navigating unexpected pregnancy, miscarriage, 'young' parenthood, birth, medical concerns in her second pregnancy and so much more along the way to her becoming the mother to her two boys (now aged five and seven). Corrina's top tips for doing 'Postpartum like a bo...2021-10-2057 min

The Morning JuiceEP 5. Tackling Early Postpartum Like A Boss - with Gemma SmithI sit down with Postpartum Doula and Host of "Postpartum Like A Boss" Podcast, Gemma Smith, to talk about the inner struggles of early postpartum. From feeling proud and happy, to feeling confused and anxious all in the same day, Gemma touches on how we can better manage these emotions as well as the complexities of postpartum depression. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/iB1uUDjB8jAMorning Juice Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorningjuicepodcast/Gemma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/together.pnp/2021-10-1237 min

Raising WildlingsS2E35: Snakes, Phobia and Ecology with Snake Catcher Gemma SmithSend us a textIn this episode, we’re chatting with conservationist, budding ecologist and snake catcher, Gemma Smith, about all things snakes. How to keep yourself and your children safe around snakes, what to do on the very chance you get bitten by a snake, the importance of snakes to our environment and for those who are scared of snakes, some tips on how to work on your fear and not pass it onto your children.👉 Gemma sharesHer story of how she got into snake catchingSome of the signs we can be...2021-09-061h 12

Postpartum like a bossWelcomeIn this welcome episode, podcast host Gemma Smith shares her postpartum story which emphasises the importance of connection in the postpartum period. To find out more about Gemma, the services she offers through her business Together Pregnancy and Postpartum and to review her full disclaimer, head to: www.togetherpnp.com.au. Trigger warnings for this episode include: - Ease of conception - Potential pre-term labour - Birth trauma - Infant hospitalisation 2021-08-1734 min

Outside the Lines: A QAGOMA Kids Podcast About ArtGemma SmithUnlock every episode, ad-free, on this podcast and more with Kinderling Premium. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or kinderlingkids.com/premiumHow do you make colours? Gemma Smith is one of Australia’s most acclaimed abstract artists working today. Her artworks reveal a fascination, and obsession, with colour and how it can change, trick, and move you. In this episode of Outside the Lines, we head to Gemma’s studio where she shares how colours are made, and how she uses colours in special ways to play tricks on your eyes. Colours are...2020-11-1707 min

The BiG Scuba PodcastGemma Smith INTRO Ian and Gemma chat to Gemma Smith. She is a UK female scuba dive role model ; a technical diver ,caver diver ,Elite Instructor ,PADI Ambassadiver ,expedition leader ,and the first woman ever to dive at the world famous Antikythera Shipwreck... she has achieved more in her diving career than most will in their lives and has been a constant inspiration to all. After a horrific car accident she has recovered with the support of the diving community and now currently based Grand Cayman. She has also been working on the Oceanus Trust ,a non profit orgnaisation formed to show both...2020-10-221h 02

The Smart Community PodcastUsing data to enable change and foster inclusivity, with Aileen Gemma SmithIn this episode of the Smart Community Podcast, I have a fascinating conversation with Aileen Gemma Smith the CEO at Vizalytics Technology Incorporated. Aileen Gemma tells us a bit about her very varied background from English Literature to Allied Health to data analytics, and how she became interested in the Smart City and Community space. We discuss why it's so important to understand the needs of all users so we can better deliver services to our community, and how data can help do us do this. Aileen Gemma also tells us how she sees Australia embracing Smart Concepts and some...2019-07-2138 min

Art Guide Australia PodcastPodcast: Gemma Smith on the persuasion of colourColour is simultaneously the most apparent and most complex part of Gemma Smith’s practice. The artist, who has a penchant for abstraction, creates paintings that capture dialogues and interactions between colours. Smith doesn’t paint with colour; she persuades colour. In this podcast she discusses her explorations into colour and form, her process in the studio, her penchant towards abstraction, and what she has learnt about painting from almost two decades of explorations into colour, space and form. See more at Art Guide online: https://artguide.com.au/podcast-gemma-smith-on-the-persuasion-of-colour Podcast produced by Tiar...2019-05-0923 min

Practical NLP PodcastNLP For Kids And Starting An NLP-Based Business With Gemma Bailey: Practical NLP Podcast 81This week's guest is the inspirational Gemma Bailey! Gemma is an NLP trainer and director of NLP4Kids - a company which specialises in bringing NLP to children, their families and schools to help them with mild to moderate mental health and emotional challenges. With a background in childcare Gemma has translated NLP into child friendly language for delivery by over 20 NLP4Kids practitioners who are working throughout the UK and soon to be overseas too. Among other things, Gemma talks about how she got NLP4Kids started, why parents and teachers need NLP skills too, and she talks us...2017-08-0247 min

Practical NLPNLP For Kids And Starting An NLP-Based Business With Gemma Bailey: Practical NLP Podcast 81This week's guest is the inspirational Gemma Bailey! Gemma is an NLP trainer and director of NLP4Kids - a company which specialises in bringing NLP to children, their families and schools to help them with mild to moderate mental health and emotional challenges. With a background in childcare Gemma has translated NLP into child friendly language for delivery by over 20 NLP4Kids practitioners who are working throughout the UK and soon to be overseas too. Among other things, Gemma talks about how she got NLP4Kids started, why parents and teachers need NLP skills too, and she talks us...2017-08-0247 min