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Have It All"I'm a full-time, stay-at-home, part-time working mum" with Skye | mum of two & freelancerHow do you make it all work — raising little kids, staying connected to yourself, contributing financially, maintaining a relationship…and maybe even renovating a house?This week on Have It All, I’m joined by Skye Ross — a full-time, stay-at-home, part-time working mum (her words, and I love them). Skye and I talk about what it really looks like to balance motherhood, freelance work, and the emotional juggle that happens when you start to question, “Am I doing the right thing?”Skye shares the story of her epic home reno (a total labour of love), how she and...2025-07-0853 min

Peak EnduranceBattling the Elements: Isle of Skye DNF, Scottish Adventures & The Power of Your 'Why'In this episode of the Peak Endurance Coaching Podcast, we bring you updates from our whirlwind trip to Scotland and dive deep into the raw and honest recount of the Isle of Skye Ultra — where Isobel faced brutal conditions and made the tough call to DNF. 🌧️🌪️ With driving rain, gale-force winds, and zero visibility, it was a true test of grit and respect for the mountains.Ron and Isobel unpack what it means to respect a race, how to stay grounded in your ‘why’, and why training in all conditions is essential — not just physically, but mentally too. Whether you'r...2025-05-2846 min

Dream Life LoadingFrom Resistance to Resilience: Change Management 101Join your two favorite self-improvement girlies for an insightful exploration of change management in this week’s episode! With a delightful blend of scientific insights and personal anecdotes, they unpack the concept of change, offering practical strategies to navigate life’s twists and turns with grace and resilience. From embracing the inevitable to thriving in the face of uncertainty, this episode is your guide to embracing change and harnessing its transformative power. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and wisdom on embracing life’s ever-evolving journey! For questions, comments, and/or business inquiries, please contact us at: dr...2024-05-3037 min

Don’t Miss A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Thrilling.The Professor: A Student / Teacher, Ex-Boyfriend's Father, Secret Society Romance by Skye WarrenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/768991to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Professor: A Student / Teacher, Ex-Boyfriend's Father, Secret Society Romance Series: #1 of Tanglewood University Author: Skye Warren Narrator: Alexis Paige Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 50 minutes Release date: April 22, 2024 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren, delivers the sizzling first book in a brand new trilogy, The Professor, a forbidden, student/professor, ex-boyfriend’s dad romance. It was supposed to be one night with a handsome stranger. I never thought I would see him again. Until the first day of class. He’s my new profess...2024-04-226h 50

Stolen SistersCase 26: Autumn PrinceBy early 2019, Autumn Prince was 18 years old with her entire life ahead of her. She was described by her family and friends as a remarkable young woman who had a way of making everyone around her feel special. Known for her kindness and compassion, Autumn cherished spending time with her family and friends. On February 16th, 2019, Autumn visited her mother, Gardina's house on Bannatyne Avenue. She ate and showered there before leaving to spend time with her friends, as she often did. The following evening, on February 17th, between 8 and 9 pm, Prince's boyfriend arrived...2024-03-1709 min

Future OptimistEp. 84 - Skye Blackburn: Why We All Need to Eat BugsSkye Blackburn has made an enormous impact in her native Australia with a truly innovative idea: edible insects: Watch this episode on YouTube All episodes: beattheoftenpath.com She combined a lifelong passion for insects with a degree in food science to create a groundbreaking edible insect company. Today, she’s educated over a million people about the future of food and the importance of adding new sources like insects to our diets. Her products are already in grocery stores and her insect farms are a marvel of AI, solar power, and general awesomeness. Sh...2022-06-2455 min

MothernessMāmā & Milk: Clinical Nutritionist, Gina Urlich / formula vs. breastmilk, gut health, introducing solidsThis mini-series is proudly brought to you in partnership with Haven A2 Protein Toddler Milk Drink. In this episode, I speak with clinical nutritionist and mother of four, Gina Urlich about her own feeding journeys with her babies, as well as how she thinks about formula and breast milk from an expert standpoint. We discuss the differences between the two types of milk, how you can best support your baby’s gut health in their first year of life, and how we can continue to make headway on breaking down the toxicity of formula feeding culture while st...2021-06-2937 min

MothernessMāmā & Milk: Haley Hall / cleft lip & palate baby, exclusive pumping, formula feeding, surgeryThis mini-series is proudly brought to you in partnership with Haven A2 Protein Toddler Milk Drink. Content Warning: This episode discusses anxiety. If this theme is triggering for you, please take care while you’re listening.In this episode, I speak with mother of one, Haley Hall about her motherhood journey with her daughter, Cerys. During her pregnancy, Haley was told that Cerys had a cleft lip and palate so today we discuss what it was like receiving that diagnosis, how their first year has been in terms of breastfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, an...2021-06-2252 min

MothernessMāmā & Milk: Lee-Anne Murray / breast cancer diagnosis, first year of being a mum, fed is bestThis mini-series is proudly brought to you in partnership with Haven A2 Protein Toddler Milk Drink. Content Warning: This episode discusses pregnancy loss. If this theme is triggering for you, please take care while you’re listening.In this episode, I speak with mother of one, Lee-Anne Murray about her first year of motherhood with her son, Hugo. At 31 weeks pregnant with her rainbow baby, after multiple miscarriages, Lee-Anne was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Today, she bravely shares what impact this had on her ability to breastfeed, how she navigated treatment while ad...2021-06-1540 min

Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceThe Modern Witchcraft Guide to Fairies: Your Complete Guide to the Magick of the Fae by Skye AlexanderPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/519322 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Fairies: Your Complete Guide to the Magick of the Fae Author: Skye Alexander Narrator: Wendy Tremont King Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 29 minutes Release date: June 15, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: Interact with magical fairy folk and incorporate them into your own witchcraft practice with this detailed account of the ancient wisdom and traditions of fairies and witchcraft. Fairies have long been a part of witchcraft traditions, especially Celtic and Norse witchcraft...2021-06-1503 min

MothernessMāmā & Milk: Erena Te Paa / breastfeeding challenges, mum guilt, formula feedingThis Māmā & Milk mini-series is proudly brought to you in partnership with Haven A2 Protein Toddler Milk Drink. Content Warning: This episode discusses pregnancy loss and stillbirth. If these themes are triggering for you, please take care while you’re listening.In this episode, I speak with mother, stylist and writer Erena Te Paa about her motherhood journey with her three children. She lost her daughter Penny during pregnancy and went on two have her two sons, Costa and Sol. Today, we focus on her feeding experiences with her boys where she stru...2021-06-0852 min

MothernessExpert: Peaceful Parenting Coach, Annaliese Erin on childhood trauma and reparentingContent warning: This episode discusses childhood trauma and mentions sexual abuse. If any of these themes are triggering for you, please take care while you're listening.This is the final episode of season two and I’m so proud that it’s this one because I feel like this is the kind of conversation that sets the tone for what’s to come for Motherness. Conversations that are deeper and more evolutionary than before.Today’s guest is Annaliese Erin, a peaceful parenting coaching and mum to her two-year-old daughter Alaska Blue. Today she talk...2021-06-041h 01

MothernessExpert: Vedic Meditation teacher Georgia Vavasour / meditation for mumsIn today's episode I'm joined by my Vedic Meditation teacher, Georgia Vavasour. We discuss how the practice works, the science behind this technique, and exactly why it’s so restorative, healing and calming for mums especially. Adaptation energy up, reactivity down. If you’re craving more calm, listening to this episode may be exactly what you need. You’re exactly where you’re meant to be. For a list of upcoming intro talks and Vedic Meditation courses, visit Georgia's website.Follow Georgia Vavsour on Instagram.Follow Skye Ross on Instagram. Follow Motherne...2021-05-2954 min

MothernessJess Urlichs / postnatal anxiety, transition from one to two (one year apart), Highly Sensitive Child, identity in motherhoodWelcome back to another episode of Motherness. I'm sorry it's been a while between episodes but I'm so excited to bring you this interview with writer and mum of two, Jess Urlichs.In this episode, we discuss the transition from one to two after she and her husband had their children, Harry and Holly one year apart. Jess also talks about her experience with postnatal anxiety and intrusive thoughts during her first Fourth Trimester. We talk about what it has been like raising a Highly Sensitive Child and the unlearning she's had to do to parent gently...2021-05-2646 min

MothernessJulia Matthews / working mum, breastfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, daycare transitionThis episode is brought to you by our first Motherness community event, a screening of the documentary Birth Time. This exclusive screening is on April 29 2021 at 8pm at Rialto Cinemas Newmarket, Auckland. Buy your tickets here.Today’s guest is Julia Matthews, a mum of one and a proud business owner of Two Islands. She never really switched off after having her baby, Lenny, but she officially went back to work at two months postpartum and we explore that in detail today. Through the lens of being a working mum, Juls and I discuss her experiences with fe...2021-03-3055 min

MothernessBree Hutchieson / spiritual home birth, breastfeeding through pregnancy, tandem feeding, healingToday's guest is Bree Hutchieson, a māmā of two girls who takes us through her deeply spiritual home birth experience of her second daughter Saffie, after the cascade of interventions in hospital for her first birth of daughter Beau. We discuss her journey of stepping into her power, all that has come her way throughout her journey since her first birth, the emotional landscape of motherhood, the intersection of western medicine and ancestral healing, breastfeeding through pregnancy, tandem feeding, weaning, body image, triggers in parenting and so much more.Follow Bree Hutchieson on Instagram....2021-03-2343 min

MothernessRachel Hawke / 8 years of TTC, 4 rounds of IVF, mosaic embryo, miracle babyThis week's episode of Motherness is proudly sponsored by Little Bambinos, a lovingly curated online store for minis and their mamas. Little Bambinos is offering all Motherness listeners 10% off storewide - enter the code MOTHERNESS at checkout to receive your discount.Content warning: this episode discusses pregnancy loss and infertility. If either of these themes are triggering for you, please take care while you’re listening. Just a reminder that this episode is a personal story and any information shared in this podcast should not be used as a replacement or substitute for professional medical advice.2021-03-021h 50

MothernessEmma Collins / breastfeeding through pregnancy, tandem & extended feeding, panic disorderThis episode of Motherness is proudly sponsored by Just’nCase nursing pads. Just’nCase pads are super-absorbent and leakproof, so they won’t let you down when you let down. Just’nCase is offering all Motherness listeners 15% off storewide. Visit justncase.com and enter the code MOTHERNESS at checkout to receive your discount.Content warning: this episode discusses depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. There’s also a mention about sexual abuse in the context of extended breastfeeding. If any of these themes are triggering for you, please take care while you’re listening. If you’re co...2021-02-231h 30

MothernessGemma Sanders / unexplained secondary infertility, miscarriages, IVFThis week's episode of Motherness is proudly sponsored by Little Bambinos, a lovingly curated online store for minis and their mamas. Little Bambinos is offering all Motherness listeners 10% off storewide - enter the code MOTHERNESS at checkout to receive your discount.Today's episode is with mum of two, Gemma Sanders. she takes us through what it was like to have no complications naturally conceiving her first son, Max, but then she and her husband, Ev experienced unexplained secondary infertility, they had two miscarriages, and eventually chose to undergo IVF to have their second son, Jasper. T...2021-02-1648 min

MothernessGeorgie Sanders / 3 under 3.3, perinatal stroke, PTSD, return to work at 16 weeks postpartumThis week's episode of Motherness is proudly sponsored by Edwards & Co. Edwards & Co is a Kiwi owned and operated family business producing a range of strollers and other incredible baby products.At some point, we’ve all known a mum who when we find out what she’s experienced, we say ‘I had no idea’. Today’s story is a little bit like that – and a fitting reminder that you never truly know what another person might be going through.In this episode, I speak with mum of three daughters, Georgie Sanders about her motherhood journey, fro...2021-02-091h 31

MothernessLucy Ross / lockdown birth, husband with postnatal depression, maternal anxiety, reflux babyContent warning: today’s episode discusses depression, anxiety, and suicide so if any of these topics are triggering for you, please take care while you’re listening. If you’re worried about your own mental health or that of someone you love, visit mentalhealth.org.nz or call 0800 LIFELIFE to seek support. It’s never too late to ask for help. Today‘s episode is with mum of one, Lucy Ross who bravely shares she and her husband’s story where they were both affected by mental health challenges. Lucy's husband, Jono developed postnatal depression, severe anxiety and became su...2021-02-021h 14

MothernessExpert: Mindful Parenting Coach and Counsellor, Shirley Pastiroff of Renew Your MindToday’s guest is counsellor, mindfulness trainer and parent coach, Shirley Pastiroff. I went into this interview with Shirley thinking that mindful parenting was about everything that I’m not as a mother, and I left realising that it’s also about everything that I am. I left knowing that not only are my feelings are valid but they’re healthy. That my triggers are valid but my child hasn’t caused them, the responsibility of managing them is mine and mine alone. And that I am everything I hope to be as a mother – just as I ask my gues...2021-01-261h 18

MothernessKate Holland / fertility journey, IVF, international adoption, post-adoption depressionIn this episode, I speak with mum-of-one, Kate Holland about her journey to becoming a mother to her daughter, Rylee. She and her husband, Jon had a fertility journey through IVF that spanned over eight years before they pursued adoption, first domestically and then internationally. The process of adoption took four years before they brought Rylee home from Thailand. Today, we discuss the details of their story, including how they coped emotionally going through IVF, their first adoption of a boy from Russia falling through, and eventually being matched with Rylee. We chat through what it was l...2021-01-191h 16

MothernessTash Porter / severe reflux (GORD), sleep deprivation, midwife to mum, responsive parentingWelcome to this bonus episode of Motherness. If you’re part of my private Facebook group for the podcast then you’ll know that season two is coming in January but given it’s been slightly longer between seasons than I’d initially planned, I wanted to drop a new episode so you can get a little Motherness fix while you wait!In today’s episode, I speak with midwife and mum of one Tash Porter about her entry to motherhood with her daughter Milly. If you’re a mum, like me, who had a baby who didn...2020-12-201h 09

MothernessHannah Hardy-Jones of The Kite Program / postpartum bipolar disorder, recovery, second child, healing birthThis episode of Motherness is proudly sponsored by Mildred&Co. Mildred&Co is a lovingly curated baby and wedding gift registry and everyday gift store.Trigger warning: this episode details bipolar disorder, mania, depression, anxiety, and other topics around mental illness. If any of these themes are triggering for you, please take care while you're listening. If you're worried about your own mental health or that of someone you love, call 0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354).Today’s guest is Hannah Hardy-Jones, a beautiful māmā and founder of The Kite Program who was diagnosed with postpartum bipolar disorder afte...2020-08-271h 01

MothernessMichaela a'Court / exclusive pumping, return to work at three months, emergency c-section, birth trauma, baby bluesThis episode of Motherness is proudly sponsored by Your Birth Project. Your Birth Project is a New Zealand based online birthing class that encompasses Hypnobirthing and Calmbirthing practices, created by Jordyn Gregory who is the host of the Kiwi Birth Tales podcast. I’m a firm believer that what’s best for you as a māmā is what’s best for your baby. Your needs and your child’s needs aren’t mutually exclusive and today’s guest shares a story that is a perfect illustration of that. Today, Michaela takes us through her traumatic birt...2020-08-1848 min

MothernessAriana Bell / positive journey, easy baby, marriage changes + challenges, maternal loadThis week's episode of Motherness is proudly sponsored by Noopii, a New Zealand and women-owned Social Enterprise company making premium eco-luxe nappies and pants that are non-toxic, chemical-free and made with Manuka Hydrosol - a world first. Use the code MOTHERNESS10 to receive 10% off Noopii storewideBy now you’ve hopefully realised that on Motherness we keep it super real, but real doesn’t always have to mean difficult. In fact, today’s guest, the Ariana Bell is proof that you truly can have a dreamy Fourth Trimester and a positive entry into Motherhood for the fi...2020-08-1152 min

MothernessExpert: Lactation Consultant, Cathy McCormick of HolisticBaby / biting, breast strikes, weaning, returning to work, donor milkThis special bonus episode of Motherness is proudly sponsored by New Edition NZ. Their PUMPD silicone breast pump is the only designed and manufactured breast pump in New Zealand. Made from 100% food-grade silicone, PUMPD is durable, comfortable, and easy to use. Soft and simple, favoured with breasts of all shapes and sizes, it’s designed to work naturally with your let down, with a smoother-than-normal flange which creates a stronger and more comfortable suction. New Edition NZ is currently offering all Motherness listeners 25% off PUMPD and their PUMPD bundles. Enter the code MOTHERNESS25 at check-out to receive your discount....2020-08-071h 10

MothernessExpert: Chiropractor, Katie Pritchard of Advanced Health ChiropracticThis episode of Motherness is proudly sponsored by Advanced Health Chiropractic.Today’s guest, Katie Pritchard is a practicing chiropractor and owner of Advanced Health Chiropractic, nestled in the beautiful West Auckland. Together with husband Ash, and their team including 6 chiropractors, Advanced Health is a wellness-based, family practice which has the pleasure of nurturing whole families from birth onwards. Their sole purpose is to set strong foundations for connected, thriving families so that their community can experience the ripple effects of living an amazing, healthy life.With this in mind, the team is tra...2020-08-0453 min

MothernessAmy Fraser / single mum, traumatic birth, working with a newborn, finding love againThis week's episode of Motherness is proudly sponsored by Noopii, a New Zealand and women-owned Social Enterprise company making premium eco-luxe nappies and pants that are non-toxic, chemical-free and made with Manuka Hydrosol - a world first. Use the code MOTHERNESS10 to receive 10% off Noopii storewide. Today's guest is Amy Fraser, a mum who suddenly became a single mother at five months pregnant and uprooted from New York City to move home to New Zealand to have her son. Today, we talk through that experience in detail and the beginning of he...2020-07-281h 06

MothernessBritt McNabb / miscarriage, lockdown birth & NICU stay, anxiety, milk protein intolerance, mindfulness & meditationIn this episode, I speak with Britt McNabb, a beautiful new mum to her son Aston and a baby who she miscarried in her first pregnancy. Today, we start at the very beginning when she first became a mama to the little one who she miscarried. She bravely opens up about how this affected her at the time, how she reflects on that experience now, and the appreciation it has given her for her new baby, Aston who was born as New Zealand first entered lockdown in March. It wasn’t an easy start for her little family, with le...2020-07-221h 17

MothernessTehani Buchanan / decolonising māmāhood, home birth after cesarean, wet nursingThis week's episode of Motherness is proudly sponsored by Edwards & Co. Edwards & Co is a Kiwi owned and operated family business. They've recently expanded their nursery range with the launch of the SnuzKot Skandi Collection, alongside the already popular SnuzPod Bedside Bassinet. Today’s guest is Tehani Buchanan, a beautiful māmā who was the catalyst for sparking my awareness of decolonising mamahood. To say Tehani’s journey is varied would be quite the understatement but ‘journey’ really is the perfect word – her entry into motherhood began with a traumatic c-se...2020-07-1452 min

MothernessKendall Green / milk sharing, donor milk top ups, SNS, extended breastfeeding, challenging transition from 1 to 2Today’s episode is one of the more thought-provoking ones and intentionally so. I speak with Christchurch mother-of-two, Kendall Green about her complex but beautiful feeding journeys with her daughters. Kendall was one of the first listeners to message me about Motherness and told me from the outset about her passion for advocating for milk sharing. I immediately knew she was someone I had to have on the podcast. Kendall’s experience covers a lot – a homebirth birth turned hospital birth, supply issues, lactation consultants, donor milk top-ups, feeding via an SNS tube, and weaning off top...2020-07-081h 11

MothernessExpert: Postpartum Doula, Ashleigh Borrie of Sacred Beginnings / the fourth trimester, nourishment, supporting mothersThis episode is proudly sponsored by HolisticBaby, a positive support service for mothers and families that is holistic in its approach. They offer antenatal classes, lactation consultancy, coffee groups, free early pregnancy sessions, postnatal wellbeing support, baby sleep consultancy, and an infant first aid & CPR course. Visit holisticbaby.co.nz to book.In this episode, I speak with Auckland-based postpartum doula, Ashleigh Borrie of Sacred Beginnings. Ashleigh's work is all about supporting mothers to have a calm, nurtured and respected fourth trimester whether they are entering motherhood for the first time, or with subsequent babies....2020-06-3033 min

MothernessSuhina Kaur / postpartum confinement, COVID-19 lockdown birth, baby blues, formula feeding, slow bondingIn this episode, I speak with mother-of-one Suhina Kaur about her fourth trimester experience with her six-week-old son, Ari who was born at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland during level 3 of New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown.Suhina is of Indian/Malaysian descent so had planned for postpartum confinement with the help of her parents and in-laws for the first 40 days after birth. She talks through the focus of this time being nourishment and bringing warmth back to her body after birth from both food and self-care. We talk through the challenges and benefits that came with her c...2020-06-231h 02

MothernessExpert: Birth Trauma Support, Carla Sargent of Voice For ParentsToday’s episode is about birth trauma – whether you’ve experienced it first hand, are on your journey of healing, or want to support fellow mothers on theirs – this episode is for all of us. I’m joined by the founder of the non-profit charitable organisation, Voice For Parents. Carla Sargent helps mothers and whanau to heal their hearts after broken births and quite simply, the mahi she does is incredible.I’ve wanted to speak to Carla since the inception of Motherness, knowing that the saying of ‘at least you’ve got a healthy baby’ that we all...2020-06-161h 20

MothernessShani McGee / formula feeding benefits + judgement, slow bonding, uterine prolapse, pessary, anxietyIn this episode, I speak with mother-of-one Shani McGee about her entry to motherhood and Fourth Trimester with her daughter Harper.Shani takes us through her ventouse delivery and subsequent days at Birthcare where she felt great physically but her anxiety began to take hold. We cover her breastfeeding journey which seemed easy at first but resulted in Harper not gaining weight so Shani decided to transition to formula feeding, of which we discuss the things she loved about it, as well as the challenges such as judgment from others. Shani openly speaks of her...2020-06-1050 min

MothernessAnna Miles / gentle parenting, anxiety, co-sleeping, sleep deprivation, low supply, mum friendsIn today’s episode, I speak with a beautiful mum-of-one, Anna Miles. Going into this interview, I had no idea that Anna had anxiety – she’s the sort of mum who makes it look beautiful and effortless – which by the way, isn’t a bad thing. She radiates positivity and she’s loved for it. But I am truly grateful for how she opens up in this episode about the toll her anxiety took on her entry to motherhood and I know those of you who do or have struggled with mental health will appreciate it too. Today, we tal...2020-05-281h 00

MothernessFrancesca Lunjevich / postnatal depression & anxiety, recovery, slow bonding, breastfeeding, strong marriageIn this episode, I speak with a mum of one, Francesca Lunjevich about her Fourth Trimester with her son, Leo, and her journey with postnatal depression and anxiety. We cover Fran's 'textbook' birth at Auckland hospital, how she didn't feel an instant bond with her son, and how that experience played out over the coming days and weeks as her anxiety began to take hold. Fran then details when she realised that her mental health and emotions were more than the standard postpartum baby blues, taking us through her diagnosis and r...2020-05-2249 min

MothernessMaddie Brosnan / 22 year age gap, baby wearing, meditation + exercise, whenua to whenua, positive relationship + prioritising intimacyIn today's episode, I speak with mother-of-two and yoga teacher Maddie Brosnan. We focus on her most recent Fourth Trimester experience with her eight-month-old daughter, Āio, but we touch on her journey with her 22-year-old son, Neihana as well. The age gap between her babies is a fascinating component in itself - 22 years. Maddie’s perspective on motherhood, despite entering it for a second time and with the wisdom of life experience, is still fresh like that of a first time māmā and we talk at length about her deliberate decision to approach it this w...2020-05-1351 min

MothernessKelsey Tatton-Brown / HELLP syndrome, code red c-section, slow bonding, postpartum emotions, false COVID-19 diagnosisIn this episode, I speak with Kelsey Tatton-Brown, a beautiful listener who has recently moved through her first Fourth Trimester experience and offered to share her unique story with us all. Kelsey speaks of her HELLP Syndrome diagnosis following her code red emergency c-section where her son Boston was delivered while she was under a general anaesthetic. We talk about their first moments, her breastfeeding and pumping experience, her approach to sleep, how having a newborn and such a traumatic birth has affected her relationship, and a recent trip to the hospital for a UTI where Boston w...2020-05-0751 min

MothernessNic Winslade of Virgin Mum / reflux, rectal prolapse, miscarriage, postnatal depletion, one-to-two transition, slow bonding, formula & breastfeedingIn this episode, I speak with Nic Winslade, who is known on Instagram as Virgin Mum. Nic is a mother-of-two to son Marlo and daughter Blair, and today we chat through both of her Fourth Trimester experiences, including her birth stories, postpartum, all the lessons she learned along the way, and the wisdom that comes with being a second-time mum. We cover her reflux experience with son Marlo, her thoughts about society’s sleep expectations for newborns, the transition from one-to-two, her contrasting breastfeeding journeys, and her trying physical recovery with a rectal prolapse which she recounts wit...2020-04-291h 32

MothernessExpert: Sex Therapist & Relationship Counsellor, Jo Robertson / postpartum sex, low libido, intimacy, relationship advice, expectations, advice for partners/dadsIn today's episode, I speak with sex therapist and relationship counsellor Jo Robertson - (MSc Sex Therapy, PGDip Counselling) about all things sex and relationships during the Fourth Trimester and beyond. Jo has worked in her profession for many years and specialises in postpartum. She is a mum to three beautiful boys so she knows first hand of the challenges couples can face after having a baby. Jo is also the co-director of Practical Parenting Antenatal classes with midwife friend, Grace Nixon.Today, we chat about having sex for the first time after birth, intimacy...2020-04-221h 13

MothernessSarah Murray / loss of a parent, grief, sleep training, breastfeeding, SCBU, premature baby, mum guiltIn this episode, I speak with my beautiful friend and mother of two, Sarah Murray. Sarah recalls her fast, natural birth with her son Rafferty and the love bubble she was in when he first arrived. She then goes on to share how she navigated the coming weeks with her father unwell from a long battle with cancer, and his eventual passing when her son was just under four weeks old. Sarah reflects on what it was like juggling all of the trials that come with having a newborn baby, alongside her grief and sadness from the loss of...2020-04-141h 20

MothernessSkye Ross / nipple trauma, oversupply, postpartum body, cluster feeding, dummy, witching hourIn this episode, I'm the one being interviewed! I asked Lucy Slight (from episode one) to host a conversation with me about my Fourth Trimester experience with my daughter, Albie.We begin by talking about my long labour experience which lasted three days and how I still had a positive hypnobirth despite choosing to have pain relief. We detail my physical recovery, and in that, how I reconciled my feelings about my postpartum body during and beyond the Fourth Trimester. We also talk about my struggles with breastfeeding and the challenges my daughter and I...2020-04-0954 min

MothernessVictoria White / two under two, formula feeding, c-section infection, mum guilt, unexpected pregnancyIn this episode, I speak to my friend Victoria White, mum to Maxim and Luka. Vic has been through a lot - she and her husband, Mace went through IVF to conceive their son Maxim who was born via emergency c-section at Auckland hospital after a long labour. Following this, she developed a wound infection and she openly details her experience of this for us. She speaks about how her postpartum recovery affected her physically and mentally and she also speaks frankly about her breastfeeding struggles which she experienced with both of her babies. In this, she talks...2020-04-021h 10

MothernessExpert (Part One): Lactation Consultant, Cathy McCormick of HolisticBaby / establishing breastfeeding, benefits, cluster feeding, low supplyIn today’s episode I speak with the lovely Cathy McCormick of HolisticBaby about all things breastfeeding. Cathy is a mother-of-three, a qualified nurse, a midwife of 26 years, and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Our conversation is thorough and long, so you’ll see I’ve released it in two parts, but both episodes are available now so you don’t have to wait to hear all of Cathy’s wisdom, tips, and advice. In this first part, we talk about what mothers can expect from the first few days and weeks when breastfeeding in terms of...2020-03-2649 min

MothernessExpert (Part Two): Lactation Consultant, Cathy McCormick of HolisticBaby / nipple pain, tongue ties, spilly babies, introducing a bottleIn today’s episode, I speak with the lovely Cathy McCormick of HolisticBaby about all things breastfeeding. Cathy is a mother-of-three, qualified nurse, midwife of 26 years, and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. If you haven’t listened to the first half of our conversation yet, I highly recommend going back and listening to that episode first, before starting this one.In this second part, we talk about nipple pain and Cathy gives a great analogy for what’s normal and also guides us on when you should ask for help from your midwife or a lacta...2020-03-2633 min

Futility ClosetDeath at the Lane Cove River On New Year's Day 1963, two bodies were discovered on an Australian riverbank. Though their identities were quickly determined, weeks of intensive investigation failed to uncover a cause or motive for their deaths. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll tell the story of the Bogle-Chandler case, which riveted Australia for years. We'll also revisit the Rosenhan study and puzzle over a revealing lighthouse. Intro: Alphonse Allais' 1897 Funeral March for the Obsequies of a Deaf Man is silent. In 1975 muralist Richard Haas proposed restoring the shadows of...2020-03-1631 min

MothernessExpert: Pelvic Health Physio, Caitlin Day of The Vagina Physio / vaginal birth and c-section recovery, painful sex, leakage, prolapse, abdominal separationIn today’s episode, I speak with the incredibly knowledgeable Caitlin Day, mum of one and a qualified women's, men's and pelvic health physio. She goes by The Vagina Physio on Instagram so that says it all really - we talk about vaginas.. a lot. But we also go over c-section recovery, sex after birth, returning to exercise and above all else, what ideal postnatal recovery looks like. Therefore, we also cover what lies outside of that as pelvic floor issues, such as prolapse, vaginal tightness, abdominal separation, and discomfort during sex. We go into detail about pessaries too. 2020-03-1254 min

MothernessMeg Raynor / premature twins, NICU, c-section recovery, breastfeeding holiday, bonding, matrescenceIn this episode, I speak with Meg Raynor, mum to twin boys Cooper and Theo. Meg openly details her experience with having an emergency c-section when her waters unexpectedly broke at her chiropractor appointment at 31 weeks pregnant. Due to her gestation, she was sent by ambulance to Waikato hospital as she couldn't birth at Tauranga Hospital for the boys were too early. She shares what it was like having her babies spend two weeks in NICU at Waikato hospital and another six weeks at SCBU in Tauranga Hospital, including what it was like day-in and day-out...2020-03-0355 min

MothernessExpert: Sleep Consultant, Lucy Burns of The Sleep Scout / newborn cycles, dummies, swaddle transition, 4-month regression, sleeping throughIn this episode, I speak with qualified sleep consultant and mother of one, Lucy Burns of The Sleep Scout. Known as a 'gentle' sleep consultant, I quiz Lucy on the science of newborn sleep and what normal sleep patterns look like for babies in the Fourth Trimester. We cover what it means to have a gentle approach, and when she believes it is a good time is to consider sleep training. The thing I love about Lucy is that she's firm in her opinion that there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to sleep...2020-02-2744 min

MothernessJess Britten / bed sharing, postpartum emotions, positive breastfeeding journey, physical recoveryThis episode is proudly sponsored by Little Bambinos, a lovingly curated online store for minis and their mamas. Use code MOTHERNESS at checkout to receive 10% off storewide. Visit littlebambinos.co.nz to shop. In this episode, I speak with Jess Britten, mum to 15-month old daughter Stevie. Jess shares her positive birth experience, where she had Stevie in the water at Parnell Birthcare. She then goes on to detail the first days with her newborn and how she recovered physically from birth - nothing is left unsaid in this episode, we chat about easing the pain of...2020-02-2049 min

MothernessMandy Duncan / formula + breastfed babies, co-sleeping, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriageIn this episode, I speak with mum of three, Mandy Duncan about her newborn journeys with each of her children. Mandy talks about her first long labour which ended in an emergency c-section and her desire to have elective c-sections for her subsequent births - both times Mandy was already in labour having contractions but chose to proceed with the c-section. She speaks of her struggles with breastfeeding her first two children due to a lack of education and support around what was normal but goes on to share how she breastfed her third baby for a year. As...2020-02-1143 min

MothernessLucy Slight / unsettled baby, lactation consultant, witching hour, bonding & postpartum emotionsIn this episode, I speak to mum of one, Lucy Slight about her newborn journey with her now 6-month-old daughter Tui. Lucy talks us through her long labour and ventouse delivery of Tui and speaks positively of the nights she spent at Auckland's Waitakere Hospital following her birth where they established breastfeeding thanks to the help of midwives. She then goes on to talk about how Tui was a small baby who was slow to gain weight and how Lucy was encouraged to pump and give expressed breastmilk top ups before she saw a lactation consultant...2020-02-0452 min

MothernessIntroduction to Motherness with Skye RossHi, I'm Skye Ross, a mum to my almost one-year-old daughter, Albie and I live on Auckland's North Shore with my partner Mark.This trailer episode is an introduction to Motherness and our first season, The Fourth Trimester where I'll be interviewing modern mothers with varying stories and experiences of the newborn period, as well as professional experts. I invite you to join me as I sit down for conversations that are diverse, mindful and above all, exceptionally honest, covering topics related to raising newborn babies and navigating motherhood...2020-02-0404 min

Concert PipelineEp. 116 - Skye & Ross (of Morcheeba)Concert Pipeline's 116th episode featuring Skye & Ross (of Morcheeba).2016-09-061h 20

Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & FolkloreLeven Thumps and the Whispered Secret by Obert SkyePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/43305to listen full audiobooks. Title: Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret Series: #2 of Leven Thumps Author: Obert Skye Narrator: E. B. Stevens Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 18 minutes Release date: October 16, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.17 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 3.67 of Total 3 Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore Publisher's Summary: Welcome to Foo -- a fantastic realm that allows mankind to hope, imagine, and dream. 'There are many kinds of secrets, but all secrets are much more interesting if whispered. And if that whispered secret is a haunting, life-altering one that has to hunt you down, t...2006-10-1611h 18

Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & FolkloreLeven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo by Obert SkyePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/42952to listen full audiobooks. Title: Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo Series: #1 of Leven Thumps Author: Obert Skye Narrator: E. B. Stevens Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 16 minutes Release date: October 16, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 4.33 of Total 3 Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore Publisher's Summary: Fourteen-year-old Leven Thumps lives a wretched life in Burnt Culvert, Oklahoma. But his life is about to change and his destiny be fulfilled as he learns about a secret gateway that bridges two worlds -- the real world and Foo, a place created at the b...2006-10-1610h 16