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Baby Brain Podcast189. Four Years of Baby Brain! With Hannah & EmmaThe day has come for our final episode! Waaaahh! This is goodbye for now, but not forever. It’s been an amazing four years of Baby Brain and we’ve loved every minute of it! In this episode we chat about the past four years of podcasting, our biggest learnings as Mums, and what the future holds for Hannah & Emma! We wanted to say the BIGGEST thank you from the bottom of our heart to our amazing community of listeners who have joined us over the past four years. It’s been such a beautiful journey...2025-03-1041 min
Baby Brain Podcast184. Making work, work! With Lu and Loz from Ready or Not PodcastHave you felt overwhelmed with the juggling act of returning to work as a parent? Wondering how to navigate part time hours, negotiations with your boss, daycare drop offs, meal planning, and finding work that you’re actually passionate about? This week we’re chatting with the incredible Lucinda and Lauren (Lu and Loz) from Ready or Not Podcast, on how to make work, work! In this episode we cover so much on the return to work transition, how to best manage the challenges that can come along with it, and how employers can make their workplaces more...2025-02-031h 14
Baby Brain Podcast183. Hello 2025! We have some news!We’re back from break!! We have some news to share, but we won’t give any spoilers here, tune in to this week’s episode for all the details! In this ep we also discuss how our breaks were, what happened over the crazy festive season, moving houses, moving kids into different rooms and so much more! This week’s sponsor: This week is sponsored by Harlow & Co, providing luxe but oh so practical playmats to compliment your home. Harlow & Co playmats are uniquely designed to fit in with any space, and...2025-01-2735 min
Baby Brain Podcast182. 2024, that’s a wrap!! Peaks and pits with Hannah & EmmaHow is it the end of the year already!? Welcome to our wrap up of 2024! What a BIG year it’s been! Join us in our final ep of the year as we discuss peaks and pits, wrap up a fabulous year of podcasting and Hannah also shares some big news! (Don’t worry it’s not a pregnancy announcement 🤣). As always we need to say a HUGE thank you to all of you, our listeners, our community, who are now our friends! We wouldn’t be here without you, and your support by following the podcast and tuning...2024-12-1636 min
Baby Brain PodcastBONUS EP: Behind the scenes of social media influencers and content creators! With Chip from Blue Chip TalentEver wondered what kind of money content creators make? What talent agencies look for in mum influencers, and the best ways to grow your audience online? This week we have an amazing bonus episode with our friend Chip from Blue Chip Talent, where he spills the tea on all the behind the scenes info on social media influencers and content creators! We discuss social media as a platform, how to create content that resonates with mum audiences, knowing your value, pitching to brands and so much more! This episode is full of useful information for anyone considering...2024-12-1149 min
Baby Brain Podcast181. Regulated and ready for the holiday season! With Paediatric OT, LilyAre you feeling overwhelmed with all the events and presents and neverending to do list for the holiday period? Chances are your kids are too! This week we’re chatting to Lily, a paediatric OT and Founder of Regulated and Ready, to give us tips on how to regulate ourselves and our children over the christmas period. We discuss tactics for managing expectations and emotions when we’re out of the usual routine, tips for taking kids to big events and also advice on gift giving in a way that won’t be overwhelming for our little ones...2024-12-0939 min
Baby Brain PodcastMOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: Navigating pregnancy and early parenthood as a front line workerThis week we have an amazing listener on the podcast who shares her experience navigating pregnancy and early parenthood as a paramedic. We discuss the balancing act of conception, pregnancy and the early days of parenting while working long shifts over days and nights. This lovely listener shares some insights on what it’s like to work as a paramedic, and how she separates work life from parenting life as a front line worker. If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @bab...2024-12-0432 min
Baby Brain Podcast180. What 'baggage' have you brought into parenting? With Claire from Safe Hands ParentingThis week we have the amazing Claire Andrews from Safe Hands Parenting back on the podcast with us to chat about what baggage we’ve brought into parenting. In this episode we break down ideas around childhood trauma and how this can unconsciously impact how we parent our children. Claire takes us through the questions we can ask ourselves, and discussions we can have with our partners or support team to make sure we’re raising our children in the way we want to, without being influenced by things we’d like to leave behind in our own past. ...2024-12-0250 min
Baby Brain Podcast179. Raising Boys and putting an end to the “boy code” with Alita BlanchardThis week we’re chatting to the incredible Alita Blanchard on tips for raising boys. Through testosterone surges, hormonal shifts, processing anger and emotions, raising boys can hold it’s challenges, but Alita gives us some wonderful tips on how to work through these situations and leave our children feeling loved and supported. We discuss different hormonal and emotional stages boys might go through, how anger and aggression might present itself in boys, how to support our boys in working through their emotions rather than suppressing them, and what the “boy code” is, and how we might steer our...2024-11-2555 min
Baby Brain PodcastBONUS EP: Aus Podcast Awards Wrap UpBonus ep!! Last night we attended the Australian Podcast Awards for our nomination for Baby Brain in the parenting category! Sadly we didn't take it home this year, but we had the best time getting all glammed up and hanging with some other amazing podcasters. Tune in to listen to all the goss in our quick 10 minute rundown, recorded at the crack of dawn this morning while we were still a little dusty from last night 🤣See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-2211 min
Baby Brain PodcastMOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: The moment I realised it was more than ‘baby blues’This week is Perinatal Mental Health Week, and we're joined by one of our lovely listeners who tells us her story of experiencing mental health challenges in the perinatal period. This mum thought she was suffering the 'baby blues' - but soon realised it was much more. She tells us about the strain this placed on her marriage, and how she found her way back to hope. If you have a story you'd like to tell anonymously, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message on instagram @babybrain.podcast or via email babybrainpodcast@gmail.com W...2024-11-2031 min
Baby Brain Podcast178. Supporting parents in the perinatal period with PANDA CEO, Julie BorninkhofThis week is perinatal mental health week, and we’re sharing an incredible chat with Julie Borninkhof, CEO of PANDA. Julie talks us through some of the challenges parents face during pregnancy and postpartum, how we can support our friends and family who might be in this situation, and what support services we could access through PANDA. Julie Borninkhof is PANDA CEO and a recognised leader in the primary health sector. Julie is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked across primary and tertiary settings, namely with people from vulnerable and diverse communities. She is passionate abo...2024-11-1835 min
Nana Hannah Bedtime Stories10. Goodnight Oli the OctopusSet inside a cosy sea cave under the deep rumbling ocean, Oli the Octopus helps his Mummy prepare a nursery as they wait for his brothers and sisters to arrive. Oli feels a little nervous about getting some new siblings, but with the help of his special friend, Tommy the Turtle, he’s so excited to meet them.
Each Nana Hannah story begins with a short, child-friendly guided meditation, which leads into a soothing story focusing on the character’s adventure, then their wind down and bedtime routine.
When each character is tucked up into bed sl...2024-11-1546 min
Baby Brain Podcast177. The Power of Two! Lisa Messenger & Sarah Megginson’s surrogacy journeyThis week we’re joined by the beautiful Lisa Messenger and Sarah Megginson who share their story of friendship, connection and surrogacy. Lisa speaks about her infertility journey, how Sarah had offered to be a surrogate, what that process involved and how they navigated it all together as best friends! We hear all about the pregnancy and birth of the beautiful baby Hugo, and what life looks like now as a modern family. Lisa Messenger is the vibrant, game-changing founder and CEO of The Messenger Group, and founder and editor-in-chief of Collective Hub™. Lisa has authored over forty...2024-11-1150 min
Baby Brain Podcast176. Nailing Naps! With Kristy Griffiths The Sleep TeacherWe all know how important naps are, and it can seem like rocket science at times trying to figure out ideal wake windows, perfect nap environments and helping our bubs to self settle. This week we’re chatting with the amazing Kristy Griffiths, better known as the Sleep Teacher! Kristy talks us through why naps are so important, how to plan for the perfect nap schedule, tips for non-contact naps and settling in the cot, signs our little ones need to drop a nap and so much more! Kristy Griffiths is a certified child and in...2024-11-0452 min
Baby Brain PodcastWTAF: Is it rude to celebrate your wins?WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! This week we’re talking about an IG post Hannah saw recently, about people reflecting on their wins. We discuss whether it’s good to be showcasing all the positives in your life, or if it can be a little bit insensitive in the current economic environment. Should we have to hide our achievements incase they make other people upset, or should we be able to post what we like? This one was a bit o...2024-10-3016 min
Baby Brain Podcast175. Quickfire questions with Kayla Brannan!This week we’re chatting to the amazing, fun and hilarious Kayla Brannan! We asked Kayla’s followers what burning questions they have for her, and put them into a quick fire ep! This was loose and hilarious, (just the way we like it) with many lols in between! Here are the questions we asked Kayla in this episode: Age, sex, location? What was childbirth like for you? Do you have any plans for another baby? How did you meet Matt, and how would you describe your marriage? Has having Frankie had an impact on your sex l...2024-10-2852 min
Baby Brain Podcast174. How to set boundaries with Gen Muir from Connected ParentingThis week we’re chatting with the amazing Gen Muir on how to set boundaries with our children! We discuss what a boundary is, what age it might be appropriate to set these, the best way to communicate boundaries and enforce them, as well as how to work through situations where our kids push against boundaries. Gen Muir is an Obstetric Social Worker, Parent Educator, author, LEGO DUPLO ambassador and mum to four boys. With a deep passion for early childhood development, she is dedicated to supporting families, caregivers, and educators during the crucial early years. T...2024-10-2158 min
Baby Brain Podcast173. Protecting our kids from bullying with Rachel WeinstockThis week we have the amazing Rachel Weinstock on the podcast to discuss all things bullying. We talk about what signs to look out for in our children, some strategies to use if your child is being bullied, how to approach this with their educators, what to do if your child is the bully, and so much more! This was one of our favourite episodes, and even if your child isn’t school age yet, Rachel shares some wonderful insights and tips that can be used to encourage respectful play and interactions at all ages. Rachel Weinstock is...2024-10-141h 12
Baby Brain Podcast172. Dealing with ‘defiance’ with Mandy from Raise ToddlersMandy Richardson is back!! We’re so excited to chat with Mandy again on the podcast (for the third time!) to talk all about dealing with ‘defiance’ or counterwill in our kids. Mandy gives us some great tips and insights on what to do in these situations, and also talks us through why this behaviour is normal and age appropriate. Mandy is a toddler development specialist and the Director of Raise Toddlers. She loves decoding toddler behaviours for parents and helping shed light on practical ways to support their toddlers, while staying sane themselves! To lear...2024-10-0753 min
Baby Brain PodcastMOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: Navigating a diagnosis of clubfootOn this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, we’re chatting with one of our amazing listeners who shares her experience with her son’s diagnosis of clubfoot. During pregnancy she was made aware that her son would have a clubfoot, and since birth she and her partner have navigated medical appointments, casts, surgeries and more to help their little bub develop and grow in order to walk. About 1 in every 1,000 babies is diagnosed with this lifelong condition, and this Mum wanted to share her experience to make the journey easier for others. If you ha...2024-10-0226 min
Baby Brain Podcast171. Online Bullying, Plastic Surgery and juggling 3 kids! With Elisha BThis week we’re chatting with the beautiful Elisha B who shares her experience being bullied online about the size of her pregnancy bump. We also chat about Elisha’s recent trip to Turkey for a breast lift, implants and liposuction, as well as the juggle of working multiple jobs, having three kids and being an online influencer! We loved this chat, it was like catching up with friends! Elisha is a mum to 2 boys and a princess, ages 3,5,7. Elisha works full time and has her side hustle of working with brands across IG and Tiktok. She’s on a...2024-09-3053 minNana Hannah Bedtime Stories9. Goodnight Fiadh the FairySet in a little fairy village amongst the branches of a large oak tree, Fiadh and her brother Finn go on an exciting adventure to find the stardust lake. They meet some magical forest friends along the way who help direct them where to go, and enjoy the stunning beauty of the lake when they find it.
Each Nana Hannah story begins with a short, child-friendly guided meditation, which leads into a soothing story focusing on the character’s adventure, then their wind down and bedtime routine.
When each character is tucked up into bed slee...2024-09-2746 min
Baby Brain Podcast170. Finding your career passion as a Mum with Life Coach Sarah CremonaThis week we’re chatting all things career development and finding your passion in work after kids! We’re interviewing the amazing Sarah Cremona, a Somatic Mentor & Life Coach for Mum's, and The Founder of ‘The Mumma Nest’. In this episode we discuss our own personal journeys in losing passion with work after kids, and techniques on how to decide what it is your passionate about, and how to build a career around it. Sarah is a mum of 3, Amazon Best Selling Author, facilitator & global award winner. Following the traumatic birth of her third child she hit ro...2024-09-2342 min
Baby Brain Podcast169. Oral and Airway Health in Children with Dr Shereen LimThis week we’re chatting with the amazing Dr Shereen Lim about oral and airway health in children! We discuss what it means if you have a ‘mouth breather’, the impact of dummies and thumb sucking on airway health, snoring in children and what this means, oral and tongue development in kids and so much more! Dr Shereen Lim is a Perth based dentist with a post graduate diploma in dental sleep medicine from the University of Western Australia. She has been involved in the team management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea since 2011. Dr Lim is...2024-09-1643 min
Baby Brain Podcast168. Overnight toilet training & bedwetting - what’s normal? With The Independence HubThis week we’re chatting all things toilet training, focussing on overnights and bed wetting! We’re talking to the lovely Bel and Alex, founders of The Independence Hub, who answer our questions on what age you should toilet train overnight, what some of the readiness signs are, and what you can do if your child is bed wetting. This episode has some great insights and resources on toilet training overnight, as well as toilet training tips in general! Belinda and Alex are two paediatric Occupational Therapists and co founders of The Independence Hub; an online...2024-09-0942 min
Baby Brain PodcastWTAF: Are we shaming women for taking care of themselves?WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! This week we’re sharing an IG reel that sparked a discussion on body image. The reel shows a woman’s funeral where she’s being remembered only for how she looks. We discuss whether this kind of content is shaming women for taking care of themselves and valuing their appearance, or whether it’s a healthy reminder that body image isn’t everything. Hannah and Emma both had differing opinions on the reel which ma...2024-09-0416 min
Baby Brain Podcast167. The art of Vaginal Gymnastics! With Bel Di Lorenzo author of The Gohddess MethodHave you ever heard of Vaginal Gymnastics or Pompoir? It’s a little known skill of being able to control the muscles of your vaginal wall to increase sexual pleasure, do some pretty amazing tricks in the bedroom, increase libido and strengthen your pelvic floor! This week we’re joined by the amazing Bel Dilorenzo who has written a book on Vaginal Gymnastics and has online courses, teaching you how to hone in the skill. This is such a fun and informative episode and we can’t wait to get started on our gymnastics training! Bel Di L...2024-09-0255 min
Baby Brain PodcastMOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: Navigating Birth & Pregnancy with Medical PTSDOn this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, we’re chatting with one of our lovely listeners who shares her experience navigating pregnancy and birth with medical PTSD. This listener talks us through how she had some traumatic experiences in the medical system when she was younger, and strategies she needed to implement in order to go back into the system during her pregnancy and birth, and sadly some miscarriages prior. This is such a great chat to raise awareness for other women who might not be comfortable in the medical system, and how to navigate this...2024-08-2827 min
Baby Brain Podcast166. What is the gut microbiome & why is it so imporant? With Leah Hechtman (PhD)This week we’re chatting to none other than Emma’s amazing Naturopath Leah Hechtman (PhD), on what the gut microbiome is and how it can affect fertility and conception. In this amazingly informative episode, Leah talks us through how the gut microbiome can impact not only conception, but your children’s development during pregnancy. We talk about ways to optimise your gut microbiome and some signs to look out for that it might not be balanced. Dr Leah Hechtman (PhD) is a globally respected naturopathic clinician, a revered lecturer and a sought-after keynote speaker. Driven b...2024-08-2645 min
Baby Brain Podcast165. How to be more present with your kids! With Psychologist Johanna BadenhorstWith so many things on our mental plate it can feel so hard to be present with your kids! We know how beneficial it is to spend quality time with your little ones and engage with them, so this week we chat to the amazing Psychologist Johanna Badenhorst on tips for being more present with our children! Johanna talks about why connection is important, some signs your children might be feeling a bit disconnected, and how we can make time in our busy lives to be more present with our kids. Johanna Badenhorst is a De...2024-08-1945 minNana Hannah Bedtime Stories8. Goodnight Hazel the UnicornSet under the large pine trees of the vast magical forest, Hazel the Unicorn and her best friend Eden travel around the mountaintops looking for colorful flowers to make the perfect bouquet! They meet lots of friends along the way, and are able to make one special butterfly very happy with a magical unicorn wish!
Each Nana Hannah story begins with a short, child-friendly guided meditation, which leads into a soothing story focusing on the character’s adventure, then their wind down and bedtime routine.
When each character is tucked up into bed sleeping, the epi...2024-08-1346 min
Baby Brain Podcast164. Feeling Sexually Empowered as Parents! With Sexologist Jessica WadeTime to spice up your life with our latest episode on sexual empowerment for parents! In this week’s ep we chat to the amazing Dr Jess Wade about all things sex and self pleasure, and how to get back into the swing of things if you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck in a rut. We know sex can often be the first thing to go if you’re feeling overwhelmed and touched out, but Jess shares some amazing tips on how to bring the spice back into your life if you’re feeling like it’s gone s...2024-08-1237 min
Baby Brain Podcast163. Protecting yourself from financial abuse with Julie-Anne EllemHaving babies and going on maternity leave can put women in a financially vulnerable position, especially if we need to become dependent on someone else’s income. This week we’re having an important discussion on what financial abuse is, how to identity if it’s happening in your relationship and how we can set ourselves up to avoid financially abusive situations. We’re chatting with Julie-Anne (Jewlz) Ellem, a Chartered Accountant and Business Coach. Jewlz gives us some great tips on setting ourselves up for financial independence, and how to work within a family unit without falling i...2024-08-0553 min
Baby Brain Podcast162. How does nutrition affect sleep? With Nutritionist & Naturopath Shelley McKenzieThis week we have the amazing Shelley back on the podcast to discuss how our little one’s diets can affect their sleep, and even their moods! We chat about what foods promote a good night’s rest, what foods to avoid, what to give your kids in the lead up to bed time and so much more! Shelley Mckenzie has been in the health industry for over 15 years. She is a Mum of 3 and practices online as a clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath. Her journey began when she was 24 years old and was diagnosed with a condition call...2024-07-2944 min
Baby Brain Podcast161. Nailing Sleep Routines with Georgie Beuth, Founder of Dream Team SleepSleep routines can be one of the hardest things to get down-pat, and every baby is so different! From timings, food, light, sound, temperature, environment, it can sometimes feel impossible! This week we have the lovely and hilarious Georgie Beuth on to give us her top tips on nailing sleep routines with your little ones. This ep will leave you feeling informed and excited to implement some great routines and hopefully get some more sleep! Georgie Beuth is a Registered Nurse & Midwife, Sensitive Paediatric Sleep Consultant & Mother of 2! Georgie advocates for educating and empowering women...2024-07-2253 min
Baby Brain PodcastBONUS EP Answering your spicy anonymous questions!We’re together in person for Emma’s birthday weekend, we’ve thrown back a few margaritas and all filters are off while we answer your anonymous questions! It seems like some of our listeners have very filthy minds, so disclaimer, if you’re related to us maybe give this one a miss, lol! If you’re in the mood for a bit of a laugh, strap yourselves in for 20 minutes of raw, tipsy confessions from your co-hosts Em & Hannah. This week's sponsor: Our absolute favourite nappy and wipes brand is sponsoring the podcast! Th...2024-07-1721 min
Baby Brain Podcast160. Navigating relationship ups and downs, with Relationship Coach Leonie AkhidenorWe’re back baby!! And this episode is a BANGER! We’re chatting about how our relationships change after having kids, and how to get through the ups and downs, and keep things interesting and intimate with your partner throughout parenting. We’ve got the amazing Leonie Akhidenor on this week, who is the host of the Parenthood Podcast, exploring the challenges parents face during the early years of parenting. Leonie is also a property developer, relationship coach and mother of two boys based in Melbourne. Her goal in life is for people to feel less alone in thei...2024-07-1539 min
Baby Brain Podcast159. What baby products do you actually need? With Phoebe, Co-Founder of The MemoWith so many baby products out there it’s hard to navigate what you actually need, and what is actually useful during pregnancy and those early years! Most of us have seen the golden lists of products and tips that have been circulated through friend groups during pregnancy, and we wanted to create an episode that gives you the low-down on what products you will actually need when having a baby! We’re chatting to the amazing Phoebe Simmonds, co-founder of the Memo. In this chat we discuss what our top tips are for baby products, what ever...2024-06-2456 minNana Hannah Bedtime Stories7. Goodnight Parker the PirateSet on a large pirate ship sailing the glistening seas, Parker the Pirate and his first mate Rocco find a treasure map that no pirate has dared to follow before. Parker and Rocco are always up for an adventure, so they set sail across the ocean and are amazed at what they find!
Each Nana Hannah story begins with a short, child-friendly guided meditation, which leads into a soothing story focusing on the character’s adventure, then their wind down and bedtime routine.
When each character is tucked up into bed sleeping, the episode fades into...2024-06-2244 min
Baby Brain Podcast158. Helping kids return to routine with OT Jacqui HuntThis week we’re joined by Jacqui Hunt, the Head of Occupational Therapy at Perth Children’s Hospital. Jacqui joins us to talk about tips for getting your children back into routine after a break. We focus on the sometimes tricky transition of going back to school after holidays, but the tips in this episode are so helpful for kids of any ages and stages, giving great advice on regulating emotions and tricks to easily settle back into any routines. Jacqui has a huge wealth of knowledge as she is not only a solo parent to 3 young adult...2024-06-1751 min
Baby Brain PodcastMOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: Postpartum preeclampsia could have killed meOn this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, we’re chatting with one of our amazing listeners who has been on the podcast before and spoke about being a ‘one and done’ mother who fell pregnant with a second surprise baby. Well, guess what! Baby number 2 is here, after a very difficult second pregnancy compared to the first suffering from severe vomiting and post partum preeclampsia as well as birth not going as planned she explains the importance of listening to your body and how doing this potentially saved her life! To listen to our original episode...2024-06-1240 min
Baby Brain Podcast157. Raising awareness of Global Development Delay with Janelle SpiesThis week we’re joined by the beautiful Janelle, who shares her story with us on being a Mum of 4, and navigating her daughter Elsie’s diagnoses with Global Development Delay (GDD). Elsie is Janelle’s third child who was diagnosed with GDD when she was 2.5yrs old and has since also been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. Janelle shares on her social platforms a real and raw look into the challenges that raising a neurodiverse child can bring. Janelle has a passion on raising awareness of GDD and providing education on how others can support familie...2024-06-1047 min
Baby Brain Podcast156. Helping kids with tricky friendships with Lael StoneNavigating friendships as a toddler or child can be really tricky, even as adults we often don’t get it right! This week we interviewed the amazing Lael Stone, to talk about how we can help our kids with tricky friendships. We discussed some common challenges kids might face when interacting with their friends, signs that they might be having a hard time within their relationships, strategies we can give our children to help them in these situations, and when we should step in as parents. Lael Stone is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and...2024-06-0357 minNana Hannah Bedtime Stories6. Goodnight Blake the BallerinaBlake the Ballerina loves to dance! And today is a special day, because her Mummy is taking her to see some real life dancers! Blake practices her pirouettes outside in her big back garden, and copies the movements and dances of the many animals around her. When she goes to see the dancers, all of her hard work and practice pays off and she has a big performance of her own!
Each Nana Hannah story begins with a short, child-friendly guided meditation, which leads into a soothing story focusing on the character’s adventure, then their wind dow...2024-06-0344 min
Baby Brain PodcastMOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: Navigating pregnancy & parenting with bipolar disorderOn this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, we chat with one of our listeners who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 16. She shares the challenges of planning a pregnancy with the added complexity of needing to go off mediation, and how her experience of pregnancy and early parenting has been while juggling postnatal hormones and bipolar disorder. If you have a story you'd like to tell anonymously, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message on instagram @babybrain.podcast or via email babybrainpodcast@gmail.com We will keep all of yo...2024-05-2924 min
Baby Brain Podcast155. Why we need women's circles! With Rachael RoseIn this epidemic of loneliness so many of us are experiencing feelings of isolation, especially after having children. In this week’s episode we chat about what a women’s circle is, and why these are such an amazing way to form and nurture connections between other women within your community. We are chatting with Rachael Rose, a Doula and women’s circle facilitator. Rachael is a mother and community maker who lives on the South Coast of NSW. She facilitates women's circles, is the founder of Together, her circle facilitator training, and mentors other mothers in busines...2024-05-2751 minNana Hannah Bedtime StoriesRESET - Guided Meditation for kidsThis guided meditation is designed to help your little ones reset and relax. If you need a quick 10 minute calm down after some big feelings, before a nap or just as a nice at-home activity, pop this on for the kids and make yourself a cup of tea! Or join in if you’re feeling like you need a reset too!
This kid friendly guided meditation includes breathwork, bringing awareness to each part of the body and child centered gratitude affirmations which should leave your little one feeling happy and relaxed.
If you or your lit...2024-05-2711 min
Baby Brain Podcast154. How to make a killer capsule wardrobe with Kath & Prue from The Wardrobe EditAs busy Mums, we often find ourselves rushing out the door without putting much thought into our own outfits. So this week we spoke to the experts about how to plan a killer capsule wardrobe that will make every "throw-on" outfit look stylish and considered! The amazing Kath and Prue from The Wardrobe Edit join us to share their top tips on what staple items you need for an on trend capsule wardrobe, what looks are coming in this winter, what their favourite brands are, how to find cool yet flattering pieces for our every changing postpartum...2024-05-2058 min
Baby Brain PodcastWTAF: Is sleep training cruel?WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode we’re talking about a topic that has no doubt affected us all as parents - sleep!! We chat about our own experiences with our children’s sleep and if we did or didn’t sleep train our kids. We talk about the posts we’ve seen on instagram that could be detrimental to parent’s mental health, especially if they are already sleep deprived and on edge. We chat about w...2024-05-1524 min
Baby Brain Podcast153. Talking to children about sex, respect & consent with Sexual Health Nurse Vanessa HamiltonIn this week’s episode we’re having an incredibly important conversation with Vanessa Hamilton on how we discuss sex, sexuality, respect and consent with our children. We talk about why it is important to have age appropriate conversations and to start them much earlier than most parents realise. We also chat about how to approach these talks even if you may be feeling uncomfortable about it, and how informing our children about sex, consent and pleasure in an age appropriate way can help them develop healthy relationships later in life with themselves and others. **Conten...2024-05-131h 01
Baby Brain Podcast152. Teaching toddlers to tidy up! With decluttering pro, KiahHow can we make tidying up fun, and something our kids will want to get involved in? In this week’s ep we’re chatting with decluttering pro Kiah on teaching toddlers and kids to tidy up! We discuss the importance of organisation and packing away routines, some tips for making cleaning and tidying fun, how you can incorporate games into tidying up, and setting up your family with a great tidying routine to encourage a calming organised space for everyone to enjoy! Kiah is the Founder of Declutter with Kiah - 16 years in the making...2024-05-0540 min
Baby Brain PodcastWTAF: Let’s stop pressuring women to have kidsWTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking about the pressures on women to have kids, especially in our age bracket. We’ve noticed this so much amongst our family and friends and wanted to talk about why we think it’s so important to let women make their own decisions about what they want their family unit to look like. We also chat about recent stats published by She’s on the money...2024-05-0119 minNana Hannah Bedtime Stories5. Goodnight Eli the DinosaurSet in a prehistoric rocky jungle, Eli the Diplodocus is on the hunt for some delicious leaves for his dinner. While he wanders around the Dinosaur jungle, Eli finds the perfect tree, but isn’t quite tall enough to reach the leaves. Then he meets his new friend, Jackson the pterodactyl who helps Eli find his delicious leaves and joins the family for dinner.
Each Nana Hannah story begins with a short, child-friendly guided meditation, which leads into a soothing story focusing on the character’s adventure, then their wind down and bedtime routine.
When each c...2024-04-3044 min
Baby Brain Podcast151. Talking to our kids about body image with Eating Disorder Practitioner, Callie AnnIn this week’s chat we’re joined by the amazing Callie, an Allied Health Professional working in the eating disorder space. Callie chats to us about how we approach body image with our children. We discuss what kind of impact our actions and words about our own bodies can have on our kids, from as early as the age of two. We also chat about what we can do to encourage our children to love themselves and their bodies, and things to avoid saying and doing around our little ones in relation to appearance. Callie...2024-04-2957 min
Baby Brain Podcast150. Three Years of Baby Brain! Our Podcast Peaks & PitsIt’s our birthday!!!! Three years ago little Hannah and little Emma sat in front of their little microphones not knowing if they’d record anything remotely interesting, or if they’d just end up throwing it in the bin. And here we are now with an INCREDIBLE community of parents joining us every week to learn more about parenting, and hopefully have a laugh along the way. In this week’s episode we’re celebrating 3 years of podcasting by reflecting on the ups and downs over the past few years, our best and worst times of the podcast...2024-04-2239 minNana Hannah Bedtime Stories4. Goodnight Sadie the StarSet in the glowing night sky, Sadie the Star is glimmering with Mummy Star, and her best friend the moon. Tonight, Sadie wants to be a shooting star and explore the wonders of the universe. Only the strongest and brightest stars are able to shoot across the night sky, but Sadie knows she can do it.
Each Nana Hannah story begins with a short, child-friendly guided meditation, which leads into a soothing story focusing on the character’s adventure, then their wind down and bedtime routine.
When each character is tucked up into bed sleeping, the e...2024-04-1843 min
Baby Brain PodcastWTAF: What are our thoughts on botox?WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking all about botox!! This is a bit of a controversial topic for a whole range of reasons, but we’ve squeezed in our 2 cents and personal experience in a 20 minute ep! In this episode we talk about our own experience with botox and fillers, some pros and cons, whether we think botox is too normalised in today’s culture, the challenges of others commenting...2024-04-1724 min
Baby Brain Podcast149. Identifying Sleep Cues with Jen from Sleep Thrive GrowWe all know how important it is to recognise sleep cues in your baby, if you put them down too early they’ll have a short nap, or if you put them down too late they’ll be overtired and might never go to bed! Sleep Cue’s can be really tricky to work out, and also vary from baby to baby. In this week’s episode we’re interviewing the wonderful Jen from Sleep Thrive Grow. Jen tells us all about what sleep cues are, how to identify sleep cues, what to do if your baby doesn’t sho...2024-04-1558 minNana Hannah Bedtime Stories3. Goodnight Lenny the LionSet in the vast grasslands, Lenny the Lion wakes up from a rest and realises his sister Lottie isn’t there! This story follows Lenny as he journeys through the grasslands, rock caves and watering hole, chatting to some friendly animals to find his sister Lottie.
Each Nana Hannah story begins with a short, child-friendly guided meditation, which leads into a soothing story focusing on the character’s adventure, then their wind down and bedtime routine.
When each character is tucked up into bed sleeping, the episode fades into calm meditation music with nature sounds, and fi...2024-04-1243 min
Baby Brain Podcast148. Staying connected to your partner after kids with Relationship Counsellor Laura PressSo many things change when you have kids, and if you’re in a relationship, there are often new challenges and pressures that come up after your little ones arrive. Staying connected to your partner can be really hard when you’re sleep deprived, over stimulated and managing a whole new mental load. This week we’re chatting to the amazing Relationship Counsellor Laura Press. Laura talks us through tips on how to remain connected after kids, how to deescalate when you’re in the middle of an argument, what level of disconnect is ‘normal’ within a relationship...2024-04-0846 minNana Hannah Bedtime Stories2. Goodnight Bella the ButterflySet in the lush canopy of the rainforest, Bella the Butterfly emerges from her chrysalis, excited to explore the beauty around her. During Bella’s adventure, she meets a friendly bluebird, and they search the rainforest together for a tasty fig tree.
Each Nana Hannah story begins with a short, child-friendly guided meditation, which leads into a soothing story focusing on the character’s adventure, then their wind down and bedtime routine.
When each character is tucked up into bed sleeping, the episode fades into calm meditation music with nature sounds, and finally fades into white...2024-04-0843 minNana Hannah Bedtime Stories1. Goodnight Tommy the TurtleSet in the calming blue ocean, Tommy the Turtle meets his best friend Mr Whale. They explore the ocean together in search of the perfect, soft seaweed to make a cosy sea bed.
Each Nana Hannah episode begins with a short, child-friendly guided meditation, which leads into a soothing story focusing on the character’s adventure, then their wind down and bedtime routine.
When each character is tucked up into bed sleeping, the episode fades into calm meditation music with nature sounds, and finally fades into white noise, helping your little ones drift off to slee...2024-04-0744 min
Baby Brain Podcast143. Fourth Trimester Diaries with Hannah and EmmaWelcome to the fourth trimester diaries! We’re just a couple of months late, but who has the time to talk about the fourth trimester while they’re in it? In this episode Emma talks us through how her fourth trimester has been with Casey. We discuss feeding, sleep, routines, adjusting to having two kids, mental health and what’s been the most useful ways others have supported her during this time. Sending lots of love and coffee to anyone else in this season of their life right now! If you want to keep up...2024-03-0432 min
Baby Brain PodcastWTAF: My food bill got trolled online!Welcome to our first episode in the WTAF series! Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! What better way to launch our new series than to gasbag about our own recent controversy - Hannah’s reel on her food bill! For anyone who didn’t see the reel, Hannah shared what she spends on food per week (which is wild lets be honest) and the post got LOTS of feedback, went a little bit viral and started attracting some aggressive comments from randos on the...2024-02-2126 min
Baby Brain Podcast137. We’re Back! Hello 2024!We’re back baby! And our first ep of the year is a SPICY one! Tune in to find out about our holidays, why Hannah had the worst Christmas ever, sleep deprivation, pregnancy kinks, getting walked in on for the first time, sexy cooking influencers and so much more! We’re so excited to be back in your ears, and thank you, as always for being a part of our village. Happy new year everyone!! If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials 2024-01-2243 min
Baby Brain PodcastA Christmas Tummy Tuck! With Hannah & EmmaWe've added a sneaky bonus episode before we sign off for the year and this is one you don't want to miss! Confused about the ep name? Tune in for all the goss! We're chatting all things tummy tucks and might be sharing some personal experiences along the way. And this is actually our last episode of the year so happy holidays everyone, WE LOVE YOU!!! If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socialsInstagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcastFaceb...2023-12-2047 min
Baby Brain Podcast136. 2023, that's a wrap! With Hannah & EmmaOh my goodness how is it already the end of 2023? Where did that year go!?!? For our final episode of 2023 it's just us chatting all about the year that was. We go through our peak and pit of the year, what our Christmas plans are and what our favorite episodes of 2023 were! A HUGE thank you to every one of our beautiful listeners. We're feeling so lucky to be able to share this podcast with you and grow our community together. You're the reason we do this and we really hope you've gotten some great info and t...2023-12-1833 min
Baby Brain Podcast123. Third Trimester Diaries with Hannah & EmmaHello and welcome to the much anticipated third trimester diaries!! In this episode we're sharing little snippets we've recorded over the course of Emma's third trimester updating us on how she's been feeling, all the birth prep that's been going on and so much more! We discuss iron infusions, reflux, all those super uncomfortable aches that come along with being heavily pregnant. We also talk about Emma's journey with her private midwife and what she's doing to prepare for a home birth. We discuss Emma's amazing Mother's Blessing ceremony and why we thing every expecting M...2023-09-181h 06
Baby Brain Podcast108. Ghost stories and pregnancy fashion with Em and HannahJoin us for a catch up episode while we talk sh!t about some very random topics! We're sharing some outrageous ghost stories and talking all things pregnancy fashion! We're looking at current trends and sharing our thoughts, what we wore (and are wearing) during pregnancy and some new looks that we definitely couldn't pull off! Emma gives us a toddler sleep update and Hannah's hosting a teenage birthday party with 30 kids, what could go wrong right? Join us for some spooky tales and of course lots of lols! If you want to keep up...2023-06-0550 min
Baby Brain Podcast100. OMG guys we have 100 episodes!!!100 episodes?? Whaaaatt?? Join us in the excitement this week while we catch up together and chat about how far our little poddy has come!! 100 episodes and two years of Baby Brain, who would have thought!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for joining us on this journey. We share a few life updates, like Miles finally getting the snip, Emma back in reno mode and some fun animal facts we've picked up from kids books (the main content we now consume). But the biggest lol is Hannah's story on why she was recently blocked by he...2023-04-1039 min
Baby Brain Podcast99. Why is my baby crying? With Doctor Sarah the PaediatricianIt can sometimes be really difficult to work out what your little bub needs when they're not at an age to communicate it themselves. Hearing your baby cry can also be very triggering and stressful, especially if it goes on for a while! In this week's episode we interview the amazing Doctor Sarah, a Paediatrician who chats to us about reasons why our babies might be crying. We discuss things like colic, reflux and gas, what level of crying is "normal" and what different cues to look out for to try and determine the cause. We...2023-04-0358 min
Baby Brain Podcast97. Pregnancy Diaries: First Trimester with Emma & HannahFirst trimester pregnancy diaries is here!! Woohoooo!! In this week's episode we're sharing snippets from the past few months of Emma chatting about her first trimester with baby number 2. AND also a sneaky gender reveal! Tune in to find out if Em's cooking an eggplant or a peach. Spoiler alert, the first trimester was a bit of a rough time with lots of sickness and being incredibly tired while still having to chase after a toddler, work full time, podcast, clean, cook, shop, keep up a social life, do all the farm things, and what was that c...2023-03-201h 12
Baby Brain Podcast95. Conception Diaries with Emma & HannahSURPRISE!! One of us is trying to conceive... can you guess who?? In this week's episode we're sharing a compilation of little snippets we've been recording since last year. We're talking all things conception, ovulation, pregnancy tests, the horrible two week wait, and so much more! The conception period is something that is usually kept quite private, but we wanted to share in the hopes that this might make other people feel supported and seen while trying for a baby. We hope these conversations can become more common, and we hope you find t...2023-03-0659 min
Baby Brain Podcast94. Tips for transitioning to more kids with Erin from The Birth TrustMidwife Erin is back to talk all things growing pains and transitioning to more kids! Erin is an amazing Midwife and the Founder of The Birth Trust, providing childbirth education online and face to face. And on top of all this Erin is a Mum of 4 children!! What a weapon! In this episode we talk about tips on these big transitions and how to best prepare yourself and your family for a new addition. We cover: Tips for getting your child or children ready to welcome another sibling Handling pregnancy while having to chase after a...2023-02-2755 min
Baby Brain Podcast93. Navigating Sleep Regressions with Sleep By Steph!Was your child an amazing sleeper then all of a sudden BAM you're up all hours of the night? Did you finally have a good routine in place then it all turned to shit?? We feel you! This week we're getting to the bottom of these dreaded "regressions"!! We have the incredible Steph Gouin from Sleep by Steph on with us to discuss what a "regression" really is, what causes these sleep disturbances, how you can best navigate these periods and setting yourself up with the best foundations and environments for everyone in the house to have...2023-02-2059 min
Baby Brain Podcast92. Mums Gone Wild!! With Baby Brain Bestie Laura BarronWhat happens when you shove three drunk Mum's into a wardrobe on new years??? THIS! This is what happens. This week we're chatting to Emma's bestie (who is now Baby Brain Bestie) Laura Barron about all things Mum life and her experience of parenting. We don't need to tell you this episode is a huge lol, just listen to the first few minutes when we stitch up Laura by making her do vocal exercises before we start the interview 🤣🤣 We have some drinks, we bitch about our husbands, we bitch about our kids, we set some v...2023-02-1357 min
Baby Brain Podcast91. Butt Stuff! Common perianal conditions in pregnancy and postpartum with Dr Jason KongThis week we're chatting all things butt stuff! Let's be honest, our little old behinds go through a bit during pregnancy and postpartum, but it's not often spoken about. In this episode we interview Dr Jason Kong from Downthere Healthcare to discuss common perianal conditions including haemorrhoids, anal fissures, prolapse, anal itching, anal sex and so much more! Jason shares his own personal experiences with us and gives us some great tips on dealing with these common issues. There seems to be a lot of shame associated with these medical conditions, so we want to...2023-02-0649 min
Baby Brain Podcast90. How to Birth Without Fear with Anna the Spiritual MidwifeDoes the idea of birth make you anxious? Did you feel nervous going into your birth, or are you currently pregnant wanting to meet your baby but scared about how your birth might be? In this week's episode we discuss how to birth without fear! We know birth can be a scary concept (let's be honest, we thought it was too!) but how can we change our perception to enter into this transformational rite of passage in an open and excited way? We chat with Anna the Spiritual Midwife who shares her incredible wisdom on...2023-01-301h 03
Baby Brain Podcast89. Reconnecting to your purpose and authentic self with Kellie MosesIn this week's episode we have the honour of chatting with the beautiful Kellie Moses, better known as Soul Healing with Kellie. We have an incredible chat about reconnecting to our sense of purpose, our feminine and ourselves after having babies. We discuss some common blockages or limiting beliefs that we may carry around with us preventing us from reaching our goals and desires. Kellie talks us through the process of womb spiral, womb clearing and reiki. We also do an amazing guided breath-work session towards the end of the episode - don't mind us br...2023-01-231h 19
Baby Brain Podcast88. Three Kids, HG Pregnancies and Postpartum Body Acceptance with Brittany NoonanThis week we have the fabulous Brittany Noonan joining us on the podcast to share her parenting journey and her best advice and tips on managing the crazy mum life juggle!We talk all about the transition from 1 to 2, then 2 to 3, and how Britt loves having a large family. We also discuss postpartum body image and how to be more accepting of the beautiful bodies that created our children. We get Britt's tips and insights from having three pregnancies with HG and how she redefined her sense of self after having children. If you want t...2023-01-1643 min
Baby Brain PodcastMini #4 Quickfire questions with Em & Hannah (Ep 71)Welcome to Baby Brain Mini's! We're serving you some of the best clips from our favourite episodes. Check out these bite sized conversations, and if you like what you're hearing, click through to the full episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/KTUY2k8aWvb Welcome to the ep with spicy spicy questions and hot juicy goss! If you don't want to hear about sex drugs and rock and roll (pre babies of course) then maybe give this one a miss. 🤣 In this week's episode we're doing a bit of...2023-01-0106 min
Baby Brain Podcast86. WHAT A YEAR!! 2022 Wrap Up with Emma & HannahJoin us this week for our last episode of 2022!! Omg!! Where did the year go? We're sharing some of our funniest babybrain memories from the year and doing a recap on the year that was. Hannah has some very hilarious and very embarrassing stories from the Podcast Awards. Not sure if everyone is aware that we won a podcast award this year? Our million instagram stories and posts may have given it away 🤣 We explore the hot topic of swingers and realise just how vanilla we are. But can anyone tell us where we can sel...2022-12-1947 min
Baby Brain Podcast80. Answering Your Anonymous Questions!In this week's spicy spicy juicy juicy episode we're answering all of your anonymous questions!! Thank you to our amazing listeners for loading us up with with some cute and interesting questions to answer. We're chatting about first kisses, celebrity crushes, worst parenting advice we've ever gotten, lesbian relationships and so much more! This week we're running our end of year Christmas giveaway with some amazing products from some of our favourite sponsors throughout the year! The giveaway includes products from: Sleep Girl - @thesleepygirl_au Popic - @popicau Hannah Hellyer...2022-11-0746 min
Baby Brain Podcast75. Our Toddlers Are Crazy!!!Who else has a toddler? Who is about to have a toddler or can relate to when their kids were toddlers? Do you feel completely outmanned by these tiny little dictators? Do they make you laugh, scream and cry all at once? Get this episode in your ears for all the relatable content. This week Em and Hannah are sharing war stories about the crazy life of being a toddler Mum. Why do they have tantrums every 5 minutes? What's with the demon voices? And the elaborate routines that have to be exactly right or they will lose...2022-10-0358 min
Baby Brain Podcast71. Quickfire Questions with Hannah and EmmaWelcome to the ep with spicy spicy questions and hot juicy goss! If you don't want to hear about sex drugs and rock and roll (pre babies of course) then maybe give this one a miss. 😂 In this week's episode we're doing a bit of a "get to know us better" exercise by playing a round of quick fire questions. Emma and Hannah answer 20 questions each (that they haven't heard before) and have 1 minute to answer each question on the spot. This episode is full of lols, some very spicy content, cute memories and raw refl...2022-09-051h 18
Baby Brain Podcast68. Making Mum Friends with Danielle MaloneJoin us this week as we chat all things Mother's Groups and making Mum friends with the amazing Danielle Malone! Danielle is a local Sutherland Shire Mum who started a Mother's Group of her own in the peak of covid and lockdowns. She quickly turned a small meet up into a group of over a hundred Mum's coming together weekly to support each other through the early days of parenthood. We have an amazing chat to Danielle where she shares her tips on making Mum friends and fun activities to do with your Mother's Group...2022-08-1545 min
Baby Brain Podcast55. What Is Self Care? With Emma & HannahThis week you're stuck with just us and we're talking all things self care! We chat about what self care can be, some ideas on how to integrate self care into your routine and the importance of taking a moment for yourself to recharge. We're certainly not experts on this topic and our self care isn't where we'd like it to be, so this is a very open and honest chat about how parenting can make it really hard to allow for time for yourself. We talk about what we actually consider to be self care and...2022-05-1643 min
Baby Brain Podcast49. How To Support New ParentsHave you ever been stuck on what to buy a new parent, or how to support them in those first few weeks? Look no further! We have all the info you need jam packed into this one fun episode! This week we discuss the best ways to support new parents, including gift ideas, vouchers and services that are SUPER useful, dos and don'ts of visiting a new baby and so much more! This episode is handy for any support people, friends and family of new parents, and also new parents themselves to give you some i...2022-04-041h 08
Baby Brain Podcast39. Welcome to 2022! With Hannah & EmmaHappy new year lovely listeners!! Welcome to our first episode of 2022! This week in a very unscripted chat we're sharing some holiday lols and catching up on bubba updates. Have you ever heard botox and haunted houses coming up in the same conversation? Well strap yourselves in, we're sure this episode will give you some giggles! Welcome back to our amazing listeners and a big warm welcome to anyone new to the baby brain podcast. We're looking forward to another great year together! This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to...2022-01-1747 min
Baby Brain Podcast38. Hannah's Birth Story & End Of Year Wrap Up!It's our last episode of the year! That went fast!! Join us this week as we discuss our first year of podcasting, our favourite episodes and so much more! We've also recently welcomed a new member to the Baby Brain crew - little Hazel! Hannah shares with us her birth story detailing her experience of having a second c section. If you're planning on having a c section or are just interested in the process, this is a great listen! Before we sign off for the year we wanted to say a HUGE thank you t...2021-12-1347 min
Baby Brain Podcast36. Homebirth, VBACs & Having 3 Young Kids With Ash From Henrietta The LabelPrepare yourself for lots of lols and a whole lot of #mumlife realness in this week's episode where we chat to the amazing Ash Lynch, Founder of Henrietta The Label. Ash is one of Hannah's closest friends and has such a wealth of personal experiences with birth and raising little ones. Ash has three children aged 6, 4 and 2, and shares with us her very different birth experiences including a vaginal birth, a breech baby resulting in caesarean and a homebirth VBAC. Ash is also the Founder of Henrietta The Label, a beautiful small business of handcrafted c...2021-11-2955 min
Baby Brain Podcast33. Our Breastfeeding Journey with Emma & HannahThis week we're talking all about breastfeeding! We've had a few requests to discuss topics such as weaning, establishing feeding and product recommendations so we've sat down to share our personal breastfeeding journeys. We know that breastfeeding can be a triggering topic, and is an incredibly difficult thing to do at times. We both believe you should do whatever feels right for you and your family, whether that be breastfeeding or formula feeding - fed is best! In this chat we discuss our personal experience with breastfeeding, how we found it, the challenges we faced, ou...2021-11-081h 06
Baby Brain Podcast22. Matrescence And Our Journey Into MotherhoodThis week you're stuck with just us! We explore the concept of matrescence, what this means to us and what our experience was of becoming mothers. Matrescence, similar to adolescence, describes a period of great change when a woman becomes a mother. These changes include physical, emotional, hormonal and psychological shifts which most women experience after having a baby. Both Emma and Hannah share how they felt in those early days of motherhood, and discuss the different challenges, pressures and expectations put on mothers during such a vulnerable time. This is an honest a...2021-08-231h 00
Baby Brain Podcast15. Lockdown Life Hacks! Covid Babies & How To Keep Them Entertained In Lockdown!Sydney is having another covid outbreak and has been throw into a snap lockdown, meaning we're all stuck indoors with our kids! Aaaahhhhh! In this episode Emma & Hannah discuss having babies in a pandemic and how this has changed or impacted their parenting experience. We also discuss restrictions that some Sydney hospitals have put in place for maternity care and birthing, and how this might impact mums and families. Last but not least, we give you our top tips for indoor activities with babies and kids in lockdown! This is a mixture of...2021-07-051h 14
Baby Brain Podcast13. Expectations & Pressures on ParentsWe've all fallen victim to the massive expectations and pressures put on new parents, and have probably at some point felt judged for our parenting decisions. This week Emma and Hannah discuss a few of these expectations, how they feel about them, and provide what will hopefully be some words to help you feel more accepted as a parent or support person. In this episode we discuss some hot parenting topics like boob vs bottle, sleep training vs gentle sleep techniques, getting back into the workforce, sex after babies, meeting milestones and more! T...2021-06-211h 01
Baby Brain Podcast8. All About Pregnancy With Emma & Hannah!This week we talk all things pregnancy, and also make one BIG announcement! Tune in for all the goss. We discuss our experience with pregnancy including the ups and downs, symptoms, scans and the excitement of bringing a little bub into the world. We also discuss our top tips for pregnant women including the best pregnancy products that we found to work wonders. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen.We don't know...2021-05-171h 22
Baby Brain Podcast5. What We Wish We Knew Before Having Kids!Join us on this week's episode of Baby Brain where Hannah and Emma discuss all the things they wish they knew before having kids, including what they miss and how kids have changed not only their lives but also their relationships. We also answer some questions that came in from our lovely listeners, including our future plans, travel, weird things our babies do and how we've found having babies with pets. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to...2021-04-261h 08
Baby Brain Podcast2. Fatherhood and Being a WFH Dad - We Interview Hannah's Husband MilesEmma calls him the hero without a cape, Hannah calls him her Husband, he calls himself just another Mum. This week we chat with Hannah's husband Miles on all things fatherhood, co-parenting and being a working-from-home Dad. He tells us about his birth experience and what advice he has for new Dads. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and...2021-04-0537 min
Baby Brain Podcast1. A little Intro to Hannah & EmmaIn our very first episode we do a quick introduction into who we are, a bit of background about our little ones and talk about why we're starting a podcast. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. Over the next few episodes we'll be interviewing the experts, and everyday parents just like you to soak up as much information on parenting, babies and children as we can. We don't know what we're doing but let's wor...2021-03-3037 min