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Where Joy Blooms: All things pregnancy, birth and parenthoodEp. 14- Steph's story- A long journey to motherhood. Infertility, border closures and finally a baby girl!For todays episode we spoke to Steph, a FTM from northern NSW.
She talks through her long journey to motherhood. Overcoming all the hurdles life threw their way.. PCOS, increased BMI and fertility issues due to the PCOS, COVID border closures and finally IVF. It is a remarkable story of Steph and Jordan's mental strength and determination to become parents.
We're so happy they got their beautiful little Norah after years of trying and planning.
Hope you all enjoy listening :)
Steph's instagram: @houseofjoy.naturopathy
2024-02-2256 min
Loves StorytimeLittle Miss Chatterbox by Roger HargreavesPart of the Little Miss series. Be prepared to giggle!2024-01-1706 min
Loves StorytimeThere Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Samosa by Asmaa HusseinCheeky kitty spicing up the iftar!2024-01-1711 min
Loves StorytimeHow Winston Delivered Christmas - Chapters 6-104 chapters to try and catch up. Hope you enjoy them!2023-12-1624 min
Loves StorytimeRudolph the red nose reindeer!🎅🏻 🤶🏻Sung by Norah2023-12-1501 min
Loves StorytimeLittle Seeds of Promise by Sana RafiSo I think this story is about a girl who moved to a new house in a different country. And her grama gave her seeds. That girl didn't know what to do with the seeds. She found a way to share and care for the seeds.2023-12-1106 min
Loves StorytimeHere Comes Santa Cat by Deborah UnderwoodI think the story is about a cat who wants to be Santa because he might not get any presents because he was very sad and he was being naughty a lot and you get to see a sign that he was holding, and he was being a lot naughty and only a little bit nice.2023-12-0508 min
Loves StorytimeOld Dog Cora and the Christmas Tree by Consie Powell(If you've recently lost an old dog too, you should probably have a tissue handy. - mommy). A dog was wanting to pull a heavy load but the parents said it was too old to pull it. And next time, the mom said we'll put on your red harness and the dog was happy either way at the very very end.2023-12-0409 min
Loves StorytimeChapter/Day 3 - How Winston Delivered Christmas by Alex T SmithChapter 3 - An envelope out of place2023-12-0404 min
Loves StorytimeHow Winston Delivered Christmas: Chapter 2Advent book, day 22023-12-0304 min
Loves StorytimeHow Winston Delivered Christmas: Chapter 1 with NorahWe’ll be reading one chapter per night until Christmas Day!2023-12-0205 min
Loves StorytimeAdvent Book Day 1 - What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas by Julia DonaldsonDay 1 of Christmas book advent. A not exciting at all (just kidding) story about a little quiet ladybird (ladybug) saving Christmas in a haunted house with a dog ghost!2023-12-0206 min
Loves StorytimeFancy Nancy Bumpy Bus by Jane O’ConnellThis is a story about a fun bus ride that ends with a bit of a surprise.2023-11-2902 min
Loves StorytimeTrudy's Rock Story by Trudy SpillerI think the story is about a girl ahas a problem and she decides to take a rock and tell it her feelings. That's all I want to say.2023-11-2207 min
Loves StorytimeA day at the fire station 💖💝💘💗💓💞💕💌💟♥️❣️💔❤️🔥🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍩🍩🍫🍫🍩🍩🍩🍫🍫.I think this story is about and we're going to tell you what we think the story is about. Okay I hope you like it. I think the stories about a fire station 💖⛽🚉 with some people slipped in their fire trucks, that's all I want to say.2023-11-2211 min
Loves StorytimeAlmost everybody farts by Marty Kelley Illustrated by Marty KelleyThis is what we describe in this book. Norah, 6 I think this book was about almost everybody farts.2023-11-2007 min
Loves StorytimeThe Baddies by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Axel SchefflerThis story's about a witch and a troll and a ghost 👻 and they are trying to scare everybody. Norah(6).2023-11-1607 min
Loves StorytimeThe Princess in Black by Shannon and Dean HaleIn today's book we had a Princess in Black save the day by tying a monster. And Duff had the goats and the monster tried to eat the goats. - Norah (6). We also had Duchess Wigtower find out princess Magnolia's secret. But not find out the real secret. - Curren (7). It looked like the Princess in Black tickled the blue monster into the hole. - Morrison (5).2023-11-1422 min
Loves StorytimeBarbie in a mermaid tailThis is what was in this book today. I hope you like it. So we have Curren first. Norah (6). Eres fell into a whirlpool and got sucked down into the deepest trench of the ocean. Curren (7). There was a girl who was named Merlia and she was a young surfer. Norah (6). Merlia is half mermaid half human. Morrison, 5.2023-11-1311 min
Loves StorytimeOne by Kathryn OtoshiThis story's about yellow and green and purple and orange and blue. And there's one who is a little bit mean, his name is red. Red is a bully - Norah (6). And red likes to pick on blue. Most of all blue. - Curren (7). One speaks up for the others. - Morrison (5)2023-11-1207 min
Loves StorytimeJust to tell you that we were just popping inIt's about telling you that we were doing our stories on Thursdays, Fridays, Wednesdays and and Saturdays and Sundays2023-11-0600 min
Loves StorytimeDr. DeSoto by William Steig"The story is about a fox that had a tooth ache a doctor came along and he pulled that tooth that's all I want to say". - Norah, 6.52023-11-0609 min
Loves StorytimeThree Little super pigs and the gingerbread man. 'S. Illustrated by Clair Evan.The stories about three Little pigs chasing a gingerbread man and that's it what I want to say.2023-11-0607 min
Loves StorytimeBowerbird by Julia Donaldson illustrated by Catherine RainerThe book is about a small bird with the large heart 💕❤️2023-11-0408 min
Loves StorytimeJulia Donaldson's Book of Names"It's about a book of names and there's a library person. It's Julia Donaldson for real. Actually met all of these people real for real." - Norah2023-10-3109 min
Loves StorytimeMonkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson"The story is about a monkey looking for their mom. And it's a monkey puzzle because they keep getting lost with this poor poor butterfly." - Norah (+mommy)2023-10-3009 min
Loves StorytimeSalat in Secret by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow"The story is about a little kid who doesn't know if he should do it (salat, or prayer) or not at school. Should he tell them (the teacher) or should he not?" - Norah (and Stephanie, mommy)2023-10-2909 min
Loves StorytimeYasmine's Belly Button"The story is about a girl who finds lots of friends at a new school by showing her belly button, because it's something they have I'm common." - Norah and Mommy Stephanie2023-10-2905 min
Loves StorytimePenguin Problems by Jory JohnIt's about a penguin who has 99 problems.2023-01-2706 min
Loves StorytimeThis Book Will Get You to Sleep!Trigger warning. It will do something something to you, but it won't get your child to sleep.2023-01-2607 min
Loves StorytimeAlmost Everybody Farts by Marty KelleyThe title pretty much describes it all. Silly fun. And mom's never fart.2023-01-2603 min
Loves StorytimeErnest by Catherine RaynerA book about how we need to think bigger. Issues usually lie within the environment/society. Too deep? Perhaps....but we don't think so.2023-01-2603 min
Loves StorytimeCave Baby by Julia DonaldsonGo express yourself!2023-01-2605 min
Loves StorytimeFact vs. Opinions vs. RobotsA great little book explaining what a fact vs an opinion is. Hotly undebateable. Thanks to Auggie for reading this one on your podcast first! Happy 2023!2023-01-2610 min
Loves StorytimeWhat The Ladybird Heard Next by Julia DonaldsonRounding out the series and 2022! Tomorrow, we and the Ladybird wake up to a new year.2023-01-2608 min
Loves StorytimeJingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitch SmithA book about the tradition of jingle dancing, as Jenna looks for cone-shaped bells for a dress to wear to her next powwow with her friends. She asks some family members and Grandma Wolfe for some bells, and she helps sew them on to her dress.2023-01-0110 min
Loves StorytimeHappy Narwhaliday: the Mean Green Jelly Bean by Ben Clayton:We sang Mermicorn to the tune of Wish You a Merry Christmas. Be warned! Or enjoy.2022-12-1906 min
Loves StorytimeSuperworm by Julia DonaldsonAnother fun one by Norah's favourite author.2022-12-1607 min
Loves StorytimePowwow Day by Traci SorrellRiver's journey from feeling isolated after an illness to learning the healing power of community.2022-12-1611 min
Loves StorytimePete the Cat Saves Christmas by Eric LitwinThis year's advent reading of this book!2022-12-1607 min
Loves StorytimeMy Bindi by Gita Varadarajan"My Bindi written by Gita Varadarajan is a story about little Divya, who is nervous about wearing a bindi, because she worries that her classmates might make fun of her. This book is about going within to reconnect with oneself, and celebrating uniqueness." - Archana Sreenivasan2022-12-1609 min
Loves StorytimeHelen Keller by Sarah AlbeeThe beautiful and interesting life of Helen Keller and her teachers.2022-12-0713 min
Loves StorytimeHow the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. SeussThis book came up again this year in the advent calendar. Thanks grandma!2022-12-0413 min
Loves StorytimeThe Christmas Pine by Julia DonaldsonListen to the end for the history of the Queen of the Forest.2022-12-0207 min
Loves StorytimeIf I Could Fly Like a Snowflake❄️Sung by Norah, to be performed at the Christmas concert.2022-12-0201 min
Loves StorytimeThe Tooth Fairy's Royal Visit by Peter Bently"The tooth fairy goes to the palace and pops a bubble. And it was yucky when the Queen popped her fake teeth in." - Norah2022-11-1406 min
Loves StorytimeHow To Be A Pirate by Isaac FitzgeraldDedicated to Wolfie! He would love this book about playing pirates together. And "because he has a treehouse!!"2022-11-0909 min
Loves StorytimeThe Ugly Pumpkin by Dave HorowitzWe're back with an autumn book about a sweet squash that thought he was a pumpkin.2022-11-0203 min
Loves StorytimeThe Kissing Hand by Audrey PennThank you Reuben and Marine! A sweet story about Chester the raccoon who is sad about going to school.2022-09-1808 min
Loves StorytimeLego City: Fight This Fire! by Michael Anthony SteeleTwo dedications! Read by Norah and her eldest cousin Wolfie.2022-09-0608 min
Loves StorytimePut Me in the Zoo by Robert LopshireA 1960 classic about finding your place in the world. The kids thought the spots were so funny!2022-09-0612 min
Loves StorytimeWe Dont Eat our Classmates by Ryan T. HigginsA hilarious story about a T-Rex named Penelope and her first day of Kindergarten!2022-09-0607 min
Loves StorytimeDear Dragon by An VrombautNorah thought this book was quite scary last year, but now thinks it's really funny! A funny friendship is formed between a brave princess and the dragon she really wants to invite to her birthday party. Thanks Auntie Mara!2022-08-1206 min
Loves StorytimeReach for the Stars by Emily CalendrelliA beautiful story written for Emily's daughter - but could be the thoughts of any parent. We love Emily's Wonder Lab here!2022-08-1206 min
Loves StorytimeFinders Keepers - DC Superhero GirlsAn 👽 pays a visit to the DC Superheroes 🦸🏼♀️🧜🏻♀️ building.2022-08-1107 min
Loves StorytimeBharatanatyam in Ballet Shoes by Mahak JainA book about bharatanatyam dancers2022-07-2610 min
Loves StorytimeA Gold Star for Zog by Julia DonaldsonAn origin story: how Zog the dragon became part of the flying doctor crew.2022-05-1108 min
Loves StorytimeThe Invisible Leash by Patrice KarstWe lost our sweet second pup, Maggie, last month at 10 years young, quite suddenly. She was an incredibly sweet dog who had a zest for life and a nose (and taste) for home baking. This book has helped us remember that our family’s love for her, and her for us, extends beyond time and space. Warning: mama cries while reading it! But we hope this book helps someone else grieving the loss of their fur family member.2022-05-1114 min
Loves StorytimeTale of the Shadow King by Daniel Haack“It’s part of a series called Prince and Knight. It’s about love.”2022-05-1107 min
Loves StorytimeTyrannosaurus Drip by Julia Donaldson“It’s really funny 😄 . The duck billed dinosaur 🦖 thinks he’s a tyrannosaurus.” - Norah2022-04-2709 min
Loves StorytimeThe Ugly Five by Julia DonaldsonNorah says that all animals are beautiful in their own way.2022-04-1012 min
Loves StorytimeThe Giant Jumperee by Julia DonaldsonBefore I read this with her to podcast, Norah read this with Daddy. She made it sound way scarier than it was…which was not scary at all. Kids are so tricksy at this age! Enjoy!2022-04-1005 min
Loves StorytimeWhat the Jackdaw Saw by Julia DonaldsonThe jackdaw wants all his friends to come to his party, but when he calls out his invitation the animals just touch their heads. Why won't they answer? And what do their actions mean? Luckily a brown owl can help him with the puzzle!
This book about friendship and sign language was created by Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson with a group of deaf children in a workshop organised by the not-for-profit organisation Life & Deaf which helps deaf children to explore their identities through poetry, film, performance and art.2022-02-2106 min
Loves StorytimeThe Cook and the King by Julia DonaldsonGet ready for an onslaught of books by Julia Donaldson - I let Norah go nuts ordering them from the library. Good thing they're so funny!2022-02-2105 min
Loves StorytimeLunar New Year by Hannah ElliotLate post, wishing everyone a happy and healthy year of the tiger 🐅2022-02-2108 min
Loves StorytimeSulwe by Lupita Nyong’oNorah loves the beautiful illustrations and story of this little girl who learns to love her midnight-coloured skin.2022-01-2608 min
Loves StorytimeA Little Bit Brave by Nicola KinnearA little bunny learns how to be brave and ends up saving his friend in a very nice way.2022-01-2407 min
Loves StorytimeZog and the Flying Doctors by Julia DonaldsonThat clumsy loveable dragon is back! And if being a magical mythical creature isn't enough, he is part of a team of doctors who help to save the ailing king. Who doesn't truly deserve his brilliant niece. Enjoy! And thanks Poh Poh (aka mom)! We love and miss you.2022-01-0907 min
Loves StorytimeOld Macdonald Had a Phone by Jeanne WillisFirst podcast of 2022 and Norah chose a book she wanted me to sing to. Fantastic. Those who can read this description have been warned. I also found out that Jeanne Willis actually made a YouTube video of her singing her book, so feel free to play that instead: https://youtu.be/neWgJV5DjdM I swear everything sounds better with a British accent...and actual singing talent. But, oh well, YOLO as the farm animals with smartphones would probably say. Over to you, Kira.2022-01-0505 min
Loves StorytimeMr. Willoby’s Christmas Tree by Robert BarryDay 18 and what a cute and funny story about and excessively large tree making many creatures big and small, very happy.2021-12-2607 min
Loves StorytimeThe Night Before Christmas by Clement C. MooreA classic for the Eve of Christmas! Could it really be anything else? Day 24 of our calendar. We hope you enjoyed our series!2021-12-2606 min
Loves StorytimeMerry Christmas, Peppa!Day 18 of our Christmas book advent calendar. Peppa goes to the hospital to check out her bumped arm, and learns that Father Christmas tries to visit all little children no matter where they are.2021-12-2605 min
Loves StorytimeToot & Puddle - I’ll Be Home for Christmas byDay 14 of our advent book calendar! Daddy and Norah read an endearing book about two friends, one stuck in the UK, who just want to see each other for Christmas.2021-12-1908 min
Loves StorytimeSneezy the Snowman by Maureen WrightWe’re falling behind with publishing! We hope you enjoy this humourous story about a snowman who has trouble finding the right ambient temperature to stay solid. Too hot, too cold - kinda sounds like Mommy most days.2021-12-1900 min
Loves StorytimeHow Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas? By Jane Yolanda &Mark TeagueIt was a long day so by 13th book we meant the 12th. The first half is Norah’s adorable interpretation of the book. We hope you have a roaring good night!2021-12-1303 min
Loves StorytimeThe Not So Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah DiesenA worried little fish learns that gifts are better when they are from his heart.2021-12-1308 min
Loves StorytimeLittle Blue Truck’s Christmas by Alice SchertleLBT is at it again: spreading cheer to all his animal friends by delivering their Christmas trees! Thank you Val, Frey’s and Lucas for the book!2021-12-1004 min
Loves StorytimeMerry Christmas, Curious George by Margret and H. A. Rey’sOur favourite little monkey spreading cheer through his curiosity, at a local children’s hospital.2021-12-1009 min
Loves StorytimeHow the Grinch Stole Christmas by. Dr. SeussNorah claims to have read this one “1000x at daycare”. Yes, she is still 4.5yo. Highly improbable. Hope you enjoy this classic, and our 5th advent calendar book.2021-12-0612 min
Loves StorytimeLittle Miss Christmas by Roger HargreavesDay 4 of our Advent series. Little Miss Christmas has worked for almost a year wrapping presents for Christmas break and takes a vacations. She leaves Santa and her brother in charge of the last few. Dedicated to the hard-working partners of this world who shouldn't let anyone, including Santa, get away from only working 24h in a calendar year.2021-12-0506 min
Loves StorytimeSounds Like Christmas by Robert MunichGeorgia and Lincoln decorate their Christmas tree, competing to put on bigger and noisier things! Dedicated to Norah’s old daycare friend Francine. Day 3 of our advent book calendar.2021-12-0305 min
Loves StorytimeGoat’s Coat by Tom PercivalA kind little goat gains new friends.2021-12-0306 min
Loves StorytimeThelma the Unicorn by Aaron BlabeyThis is a very special book given to us by Auntie Jocey, and it belonged to her daughter! It's a great story about loving who you are.2021-12-0206 min
Loves StorytimePete the Cat by Eric Litwin, art by James DeanGood morning! We hope you enjoy our first advent book podcast! Yesterday was a Christmas Cheerios book so we didn't think crunching cereal would make great audio.2021-12-0205 min
Loves StorytimeBoxitects written and illustrated by Kim SmithAuggie, Curren and Mo - we think you'd love this book and we'd love to use the instructions at the end, to build something with you!2021-11-2608 min
Loves StorytimeThe Girl and the Dinosaur by Hollie HughesA beautiful book that stretches both our imaginations!2021-11-2621 min
Loves StorytimeHooray for Hat! By Brian WonA sweet story about cheering up friends with funny hats!2021-11-2404 min
Loves StorytimeWhy I Love My Daddy by kids, Illustrated by David HowarthDedicated to Norah’s gung gung in Toronto! We are late to publish but his birthday was last week and we recorded this for him that night. We love you!2021-11-2202 min
Loves StorytimeThe Go-Away Bird - by Julia DonaldsonThere's a theme here - we clearly love J.D. Enjoy! The illustrations are so beautiful.2021-11-1107 min
Loves StorytimeThe Smeds and the Smoos - by Julia DonaldsonNorah and Steph (mommy) read (and discuss, feel free to fast forward) this cute story at bedtime. "Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk! The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories. There's even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate!" - Axel Scheffler2021-11-1010 min
Loves StorytimeWhat the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside, by Julia Donaldson & Lydia MonksBook #4 in the “What the Ladybird Heard” series, chosen by Norah and read by Chris at bedtime. This night marks the end of Daylight Savings Time a.k.a. the actual longest day of the year if you’re a parent. Enjoy, and for the love of Reese’s, finally good night.2021-11-0807 min
Loves StorytimeWhat the Ladybird Heard on Holiday by Julia DonaldsonNorah and mommy (Stephanie)'s first podcast!2021-11-0708 min
Guy Macquart Mixes and PodcastsLND RADIO & NOUMI BERN - NIGHT TRAIN EP05 Mix by Guy MacquartLND RADIO & NOUMI BERN - NIGHT TRAIN EP05 Mix by Guy Macquart
Tracklist
1 Jane (Steph Seroussi Family Remix) - Geyster
2 Ain't Got It Till It's Done - janet jackson Edit
3 The Wind Will Carry Us (Original Mix) - Daniel Zuur
4 Shkoon - Ramallah
5 Breath & Stop (Remix) - Q-Tip
6 Johnny Cash - Hurt (Guy Macquart Rework) Long version (Guy Macquart rework)
7 Party Down - Magoo - (DoctorSoul Reaching Hiigh Re - Therapy)
8 Norah Jones - Don't Know Why - ( remix)
9 Hey Stranger (Original Mix) - Session Victim
10 What...2020-04-022h 00
The Dust Off048 – “Some More Of That D”"EuroTrip" (2004) teen comedy. It's a bingo card of lazy European stereotypes this episode, as Steph, Em, and Norah wade through Matt Damon's breakup revenge fantasy. One of our hosts discovers white wine, another recedes into dark memories of 13-year-old girl-dom, and yet one more just really, really wants every character in the movie to fail. Tune in to hear Emily's very special connection to this "Rube Goldberg of plots", and the hosts' fondness for "not telling Scotty things".2018-04-0600 min
The Dust Off045 – “Goodnight Mr. Van Dykes…”“To Grandmother’s House We Go” (1992). Hark! Is that the cackling of little elves I hear? Why no, it’s the Olsen twins! Emily and Norah (sadly Steph has been struck down by the flu) tackle the first film to feature everyone’s favourite freckle-faced duo. It’s festive fun for the whole family! Also, I can’t stop using alliteration! Tune in!2017-12-2200 min
The Dust Off042 – “600% More Boobs”"The Mummy" (1999). Steph, Emily, and Norah have taken their rightful place as the hosts of the Dust Off, and they're kicking off their tenure with this classic Brendan Fraser vehicle! Poor casting choices are pondered, grudges are unearthed, and a reality where "The Mummy - Featuring Daniel Day Lewis" is dreamt of fondly. All this and more as a new era of The Dust Off begins!2017-10-2000 min