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Your Life Your WayChild Birth: Things We Don't Talk About PART 2 (#38)Pelvic Organ Prolapse! The topic continues with Stephanie Thompson, host of The Lowdown With Bravemumma podcast, and author of The Day My Vagina Broke. In this episode Stephanie will share her experinece and knowledge on risks, preventative measures and how to live with POP. Stephanie Thompson linktr.ee/bravemumma Kathleen McDermott linktr.ee/kathleenmcdermott 5 Day Free ...The Relationship Rescue Summit for Women https://www.kmyourlifeyourway.com/webinar-registration 2023-07-311h 07

Your Life Your WayChild Birth: Things We Don't Talk About Part I with Stephanie Thompson (#37)There is so much joy in pregnancy and child birth but what else goes on that we don't talk about? Stephanie Thompson, Author of The Day My Vagina Broke will share her story with us and I hope we can help those women who might be feeling alone at home suffering. Pelvic organ prolapse is something to talk about! Stephanie Thompson linktr.ee/bravemumma Author of The Day My Vagina Broke Podcast Host of The Lowdown with Bravemumma 2023-07-2251 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma77: The Ultimate Lowdown: Final thoughts and Conclusions for Your Pelvic Health in this Season FinaleDESCRIPTION Welcome to the season finale of The Lowdown with Bravemumma, a community dedicated to supporting and empowering women living with pelvic organ prolapse. It's been an incredible journey this season, and in today's episode, we're going to take a look back at all the insightful conversations we've had. If you missed any of the episodes, consider this your cheat sheet to catch up and find the information you need. Let's do it! NB: You may notice that episode 70 is missing from this list. It was an unintentional oversight and you s...2023-05-3121 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma76: Revolutionising Pessaries: The Future of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment Revealed - Find Out When You Can Try It, an update from REIA HealthDESCRIPTION If you're seeking help living with pelvic organ prolapse to manage your symptoms, look no further than this episode. Join us for this follow-up conversation with Kaitlin Maier from REIA Health. Listen to episode #22 with Kaitlyn for the first interview before this update: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-eu8rn-113304b (The Promotion with Madame Flavour Tea is no longer available, sorry). Sign up for the REIA newsletter for the latest updates on the FDA approval and when you will be able to try this new pessary for you. L...2023-05-2419 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma75: Unlock Your Optimum Pelvic Health - Discover the Surprising Benefits of Pilates for Women’s Health with the Founder of the Pilates ProjectDESCRIPTION If you're seeking effective ways to enhance your pelvic health and reduce your prolapse symptoms, look no further than Pilates. Join us in this enlightening interview with Maghan from The Pilates Project as we delve into the unexpected advantages of Pilates for women facing pelvic organ prolapse. Discover how Pilates can not only bolster your pelvic health but also unlock your overall fitness potential. This podcast conversation will equip you with valuable insights to kickstart your Pilates journey with ZERO equipment and witness the transformative benefits firsthand. From mental well-being to exercise, fitness, and...2023-05-1736 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma74:A Better Way to Support Your Pelvic Health: Lauren Flemming’s Journey with Prolapse and Hem Support WearDESCRIPTION In this episode, we continue the conversation around support garments for women living with pelvic organ prolapse. Our special guest Lauren Flemming is a mumma of two little 'kiddos' and after her personal struggles with prolapse decided to design her own support garment after being unsatisfied with what was available on the market. Lauren shares how she's designed the first support garment that is also your underwear, eliminating the need for multiple layers. Lauren is passionate about helping other women living with prolapse symptoms and will be ready to share her design this coming J...2023-05-1028 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma73: Navigating Your Caesarean Birth: Expert Advice for an Empowered Birth Experience with Midwife and C-section Whisperer Leonie RastasDESCRIPTION In this episode, we continue the conversation around Caesarean Awareness Month with our special guest Leonie Rastas, also known as the C-section whisperer. With her background in midwifery and having six children of her own born via C-section, Leonie is an expert in all things related to C-section birth and recovery. Leonie shares her experience and expertise on topics such as birth trauma, advocating for yourself during a C-section birth, recovering from a C-section, VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section), and more. She also talks about the importance of continuing the conversation around Caesarean awareness...2023-05-0242 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma72: Is Building a Strong Booty the Secret to a Better Functioning Pelvic Floor and Prolapse Management? A Conversation with Hayley WildsmithDESCRIPTION In this week's episode of our podcast, we switch things up a little and bring back Season 1 guest, Hayley Wildsmith from Auckland Hypopressives. She shares her recent experience with pelvic organ prolapse surgery and talks about her latest creation, The Booty Kit, which focuses on glute strength to improve overall health and support core and pelvic floor function. Hayley shares a unique and helpful analogy called the 'jellyfish' technique for better pelvic floor control. This episode is perfect for those who want to learn more about pelvic organ prolapse management, strengthening glutes for proper...2023-04-2657 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma71: Healing from Cesarean Birth and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Expert Tips from SRC Support Garment Founder, Sinead O’DonovanDescription: In this episode, Steph and her guest, Sinead talk about the difficulties and hardships that women who have had cesarean section births can go through, as well as how to recover from them, and the risk factors that can lead to pelvic organ prolapse. Sinead discusses her own struggles with pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy and how those struggles inspired her to develop the SRC support garments. These garments are intended to give support to women who are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. Introduction [00:00:00 - 00:11:03] Sinead discussed her experience with pelvic gi...2023-04-1935 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma70: A Holistic Approach to Managing Your Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Breath-work and Nutrition with Benedicte Siva from Rock with Your POPDescription: In the episode, we discuss the importance of taking a holistic approach to one's health and being mindful of language when discussing pelvic organ prolapse. Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:02:06) In today’s episode, Steph and Benedict discuss Benedict's journey as a Health Coach and mum living with pelvic organ prolapse and how she has used holistic approaches, including breath work and nutrition, to manage her symptoms. Benedict's journey with prolapse and holistic approaches [00:02:50 - 00:05:25] Benedict shares her initial attempts to resolve prolapse, including being told she needed surgery and her deci...2023-04-1245 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma69: Mind-Body Connection and Healing, with Trauma-Informed Care in Women’s Pelvic Health with Dr. Sarah Woodward.Description: Welcome to this week's conversations with to Dr. Sarah Woodward, a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, who works to break the taboo surrounding pelvic organ prolapse by providing women with the community and resources they need to overcome their condition and regain control of their lives. Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:01:49) In this episode, we'll talk about Dr. Sarah's physiotherapy practice and how she helps women who have pelvic organ prolapse by healing more than just their physical symptoms. Others may disregard their experience (00:01:49 - 00:04:00) Dr. Sarah discovered after many ye...2023-04-0534 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma68: The Decision to Not Proceed with Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Insights and Experiences from BravemummaDESCRIPTION Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast, where I'm sharing my personal experience with pelvic organ prolapse and the decision not to have surgery to 'fix' or repair the damage during childbirth. I start by letting you know some of the key medical professionals I've seen, the outcomes of those conversations and where I'm at now, as well as where I'm looking to the future. We're also excited to share The Empowered Motherhood App is supporting our Bravemumma Community by providing 10% off the lifetime of your membership when you use the cod...2023-03-2922 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma67: Is Having Another Baby Possible After being diagnosed with Pelvic Organ Prolapse? with Lyz Evans and Kimmy SmithNB: If you're not looking to have another baby, be sure to listen around 9 minutes in when Lyz shares something so valuable for everyone in this pelvic health space. DESCRIPTION Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast, where we are talking about having another baby after you've been with pelvic organ prolapse. We have the pleasure of speaking with two amazing women, Kimmy Smith and Lyz Evans, who together created the Empowered Motherhood Program. This is a program like no other. It was created over a period of two years wh...2023-03-2130 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma66: Healing Beyond the ’Fixes’: A Conversation with Dr. Bri and Kim Vopni on Pelvic Organ Prolapse and How To Maximise Your Wellbeing JourneyDESCRIPTION Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast, where we are honored to bring you a conversation that is truly impactful. We have the pleasure of speaking with two remarkable women, Dr. Bri and Kim Vopni, who combined have spent over 30 years working with women living with prolapse. Their own experiences living with prolapse have made them the perfect guests for this conversation about healing. As we explore this topic of healing, we dive into the essential difference between fixing prolapse and healing, which we touched upon in our previous episode. 2023-03-1454 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma65: The Power of Healing: Embracing a New Mindset for Accepting Living with Pelvic Organ Prolapse.Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:01:38) Welcome to this episode where we discuss the possibility of healing prolapse naturally. I invite you to approach this conversation with an open mind. I want to share my thoughts and experiences, and I hope you find them helpful. Storytime (00:01:38 - 00:03:52) I want to start by sharing a personal story about a mindset shift that occurred during a family vacation. I didn't expect it to happen, but I observed that my prolapse symptoms were less evident when I was on vacation. This experience left me feeling unsure about the power of t...2023-03-0714 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma64: Revealing the Surprising Results of My Birth Control Pill Experiment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Symptoms & The unexpected twistDescription: This episode has a surprising plot twist that I think everyone in the Bravemumma community can relate to, regardless of their interest in birth control pills. This episode is about empowerment, self-discovery, and healing. So if you're looking for inspiration and support in your own journey, you won't want to miss it. Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:00:28) In today’s episode, we’ll discuss how I tried to alleviate the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse with my doctor's help and I’m going to share what I did, how I did it, and the results. T...2023-02-2809 min

Between Two LipsPelvic Floor Avulsion - A Lifelong Birth InjuryFirst and foremost, Stephanie Thompson is a brave mumma (and wife). Her long journey to becoming a mum is her greatest achievement.Her 'never-die' attitude and resilience to adversity was never going to let cancer or birth trauma stop her from being the 'best' mum she can be.With over 20 years experience in education and leadership, she knows how important advocacy is for making real change. After completing her degree in education, she worked in the classroom of public schools across Sydney for the next decade.Prior to the birth of her babies...2023-02-221h 23

The Lowdown with Bravemumma63: How to Protect Your Pelvic Floor: Understanding the links between Prolapse and Alcohol Consumption.Description Introduction (00:00 - 00:48) In this episode, we explore how alcohol consumption affects prolapse symptoms and how quitting alcohol can make a positive difference. I share my personal experience of dealing with a prolapse diagnosis and how alcohol became my way of coping. The Negative Impact of Alcohol on Prolapse Symptoms (00:48 - 03:17) While alcohol helped to cope with prolapse symptoms in the short term, it had a negative impact on symptoms the next day. Initially, a glass of wine with dinner, but it gradually turned into a bottle or two. Alcohol affected my...2023-02-2015 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma62: Revamp Your Self-Care: A Sneak Peek into Season 3 of The Low Down with Bravemamma for Living with Pelvic Organ Prolapse.Description Introduction (00:00-01:16) Join me, Steph Thompson, on a journey to learn about pelvic organ prolapse as we explore helpful information to support you, the listeners. Drawing from my personal experience with prolapse, I invite experts and guests to share their knowledge on the topic. Changes for Season 3 (01:17-01:58) Season 3 of The Low Down with Bravemumma brings changes, all focused on helping YOU prioritize self-care and self-improvement. Shorter episodes, ranging from 10 to 30 minutes, will make it easier for you to fit valuable information into your busy schedule. In addition...2023-02-2003 min

The Reawakened MomEp: 60 Summit Speaker Series Stephanie ThompsonThe Reawakened Mom Virtual Summit What: A free 3 day event showing you how to love yourself, love parenting at any stage and love your business Who: Mommas who want to love themselves, love parenting at any stage and love their business Where: 100% online so you can show up however you want Yoga pants, no makeup and a messy bun for me. When: February 22nd to 24th: Plus a pre-party on February 21st in FB Group Speakers: 27 Expert speakers in business, parenting and loving self The Reawakened Mom...2023-02-0311 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma61: The 3 best tips to support you living with POP, especially at this time of year 🎁DESCRIPTION Are you wondering how you're going to manage your prolapse during this Festive Season? Here are 3 top tips to help you. If you're new here, a very warm welcome to you! We suggest you go back to episodes #8, #12, and #43. Click the link to join our free private Facebook support group, or search Tips and Tricks for Women Living with POP. LINKS FOR YOU Join the private Tips and Tricks for Women Living with POP Facebook group For more information about 'Who is Bravemumma' check out: @bravemumma on Instagram 2022-12-1509 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma60: The number one thing we all can do today. From one mum to another find out how we can make birth better for all our girls, with Aminata Conteh-BigerDESCRIPTION In today's Season 2 final we have saved one of the most impactful episodes until last for a reason. While we are on a break from the show, we want you to continue the great work of our community by supporting other mummy's around the globe. Without giving too much away, I can promise today will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you think. My favourite quote from this chat: "Motherhood should mark a beginning, not an end". This episode is for you if you want to kno...2022-09-281h 01

The Lowdown with Bravemumma59: Bonus: Why sexual health literacy is important living with pelvic organ prolapse and the practical ways you can get back to your ultimate sexual wellbeing, with Sexologist Chantelle OttenDESCRIPTION Today we are sharing a sneaky bonus episode for Season Two. Initially, this episode was only going to our private Tips & Tricks for Women Living with POP - Facebook group. Then after listening through after production, I was like, how can I not share this with everyone who tunes into this podcast? Because you might find some things in here that are really helpful for you as a parent in terms of how to start conversations about pelvic sexual health with your own children. Our conversation with Psycho-Sexologist, Chantelle Otten i...2022-09-2646 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma58: Three Top Tips to Finding Joy and Becoming the Mum you Desire by Reawakening Your True Inner Self, with podcast host Melissa ClampittDESCRIPTION Today we have invited Melissa to come and share her top tips for feeling the best you can as a mum (and human). Melissa is the host of the Reawakened Mom podcast, which focuses on putting yourself back on that priority list as a mum because she wants to help us feel less alone. As a mum, there were so many things that Melissa shared that I too felt like, wow, I needed that nudge. I needed that reminder. So I hope by the end of this episode, you too get a l...2022-09-211h 07

The Lowdown with Bravemumma57: How to manage pelvic organ prolapse and Lichen Sclerosus as a young woman, with Natashja Simone from ’Living with Prolapse U.K’.DESCRIPTION In today's episode, our guest is one of the first women that we are speaking to who lives with pelvic organ prolapse and has not yet become a mum. That's right, Natashja was only 18 when she discovered that she had prolapse. Now, I don't want to give too much of her story away, but I do just want to let you know when I welcome her to the show you are going to hear me call her Simone and you might think, oh, Steph's losing the plot. She doesn't even have the name of...2022-09-161h 00

The Lowdown with Bravemumma56: Women’s Health Week 2022 - Celebrating, Acknowledging and Talking about why focusing on our health is so important.DESCRIPTION This special episode is to celebrate Jean Hailes - Women's Health Week 2022. We have flipped the mic and invited a new host to interview Steph Thompson - Bravemumma herself. While we know about Steph's journey after becoming a Mumma, today she shares intimate stories about how life can take unexpected turns and work out for the best. We also find out where the Bravemumma community is heading and how you can be part of this amazing safe space for women living with pelvic organ prolapse. This episode is for you if...2022-09-071h 02

The Lowdown with Bravemumma55: No two journeys to motherhood are the same. Find out how Mumma, Brooke and her husband welcomed a baby into their lives via adoption and what it means now for both families*IMPORTANT NOTE This episode has been produced for the best sound quality possible. There were some recording issues which means you may hear a slight humming in the background. Because this episode is so important, we are sharing this interview via video on YouTube upon request. You can DM @bravemumma on Instagram or email stephanie@bravemumma and we will share the link with you. DESCRIPTION Today on the show, we have invited Brooke to share not only her journey to motherhood but that same journey for her husband, her baby, and h...2022-08-311h 04

The Lowdown with Bravemumma54: How Marcia was able to finally recognise that menopause was the cause that changed her in ways she never thought and now she is rewriting her narrative towards health and wellness.DESCRIPTION Today on the show, you are going to be energised by our amazing guest Marcia Lee. Marica is changing her narrative. She's now a host of the 'Cut the BS' podcast, which talks about your health, your choice - to enlighten, educate and elevate in regards to health and wellness. Marcia shares her journey with menopause to help us understand how important it is to be having conversations with our trusted circle much sooner and how to prepare for your medical appointments to ensure the best level of care possible. Thi...2022-08-2447 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma53: LIVE Q&A - What is a Dynamic Disability and how does it impact women living with POP?Today we talk about Dynamic Disability and understanding your own journey better, which could lead to being able to communicate your needs for better support. This is our final LIVE Q&A for Season 2. Our weekly interviews continue each Wednesday. Be sure to tune in next week if you'd like to hear more about menopause. Watch the Invisible Disability short film here: https://youtu.be/CAOsa2PQyKs Request to join the online free support group for women living with prolapse. 2022-08-1912 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma52: You’re not alone...find out what happened when women’s health perinatal physiotherapist - Kath Baquie discovered her own prolapse after childbirth.DESCRIPTION Today on the show, you are going to be hearing from a Women's Health Physiotherapist, Kath Baquie. She is the mum of three daughters and shares her personal journey of discovering pelvic organ prolapse after childbirth. Kath also shares her tips on how to live the best life you can, in spite of prolapse. This episode is for you if you want to know more about: pelvic organ prolapse pre-birth education women's pelvic floor physiotherapy finding ways to live your best life with prolapse online pre and postnatal exercise LINKS FOR YO...2022-08-1746 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma51: LIVE Q&A - A step in the right directionToday we talk about the new policy document to move away from 'Towards Normal Birth' which is what I would say led to my birth trauma and injuries. 'Connecting, Listening and Responding' is the new blueprint for action. While we can't fix or change childbirth overnight, this is positive to see some steps towards better birth. Join the conversation next week: Send your questions to contact@bravemumma and we can answer them each Friday on this short 10-minute LIVE show. Request to join the online free support group for women living with p...2022-08-1215 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma50: How to find what lights you up and feel like an awesome mum at the same time, with Rietta Boksha.DESCRIPTION Today on the show, you are going to be hearing from amazing author and podcast co-host, Rietta Boksha. She is the mum of a wonderful young son and shares her personal reasons why after one baby, she knew her family was complete. Rietta also shares her journey about how she would have liked to have been more supported throughout her difficult pregnancy and beyond. Tune in to hear how Rietta is finding herself once again and finding her right balance. This episode is for you if you want to know mor...2022-08-1046 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma49: Discover the top tips for having an empowering labor and delivery with The Vagina Blogger, April Davis.DESCRIPTION What would you consider to be successful labor and delivery? Because we would all have our different views, thoughts, and opinions about childbirth. I'm guessing that you're here because you probably have more questions about this childbirth space than you've been able to find answers. And while we certainly don't pretend to have all the answers, this is why we invite special guests like April Davis to the show. You may know her from her Vagina Blog. What you may not know is that she also has many, many years in this b...2022-08-0355 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma48: Do you feel your birth was traumatic? Sandy Lowres shares her top tips to avoid trauma in your next birth.DESCRIPTION We are going to continue to recognize and acknowledge birth trauma awareness week. Even though it's a designated one week out of the year, we feel that it's something that can continually be talked about 365 days of the year. Today on the show, you are going to hear from a beautiful woman called Sandy Lowres. She's a podcast host, and has her own magazine for women beyond 40. Sandy talks about all things, menopause, and women's pelvic health. I love that Sandy is able to share her story with so much heart. She al...2022-07-271h 17

The Lowdown with Bravemumma47: LIVE Q&A - It’s Okay Not to Be Okay - Are you tired of riding this rollercoaster?Today we talk about the healing journey of a pelvic organ prolapse diagnosis and how it's not linear. Join the conversation next week: Send your questions to contact@bravemumma and we can answer them each Friday on this short 10-minute LIVE show. Request to join the online free support group for women living with prolapse. 2022-07-2210 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma46: Can We Talk About This? (Of course we can) Speaking about birth and prolapse with Amber-Lee.Today we are doing something a little bit different. We're switching it up. I'm on the other side of the microphone. Amber Lee from 'The Power of Birth' is interviewing me on her podcast called; Can We Talk About This? It's an amazing show that talks about all things, Women's Health, and the things that you're just too afraid to say out loud. Amber Lee is an amazing host. She actually gets me talking about things that I don't even think I've really mentioned here in the podcast or in the book. 2022-07-201h 14

Can We Talk About This?Episode 29: “The Day My Vagina Broke” with Stephanie ThompsonStephanie Thompson, author of The Day My Vagina Broke – What They Don’t Tell You About Childbirth, had already endured cancer prior to becoming a mum and so entering motherhood, she had very big hopes for her future family, however her birth was not what she expected and changed her life forever. Stephanie suffered a traumatic birth injury that rocked her to the core and she openly talks about her injuries and the impact these injuries have on her life. She also shares her experience having a vaginal birth after Pelvic Organ Prolapse and her healing journey and what the...2022-07-191h 14

The Lowdown with Bravemumma45: How birth trauma survivor, April Hagan has come full circle to live a happy and fulfilling life, despite pelvic organ prolapseDESCRIPTION Today, April Hagen is bringing you her journey that talks about her birth trauma for about a split second. And the reason why I'm sharing this with you is that she talks a lot about what happened next... I think it's important to know how women can work through this trauma space, and seek appropriate, help and support to come out the other side to continue living a fulfilling life. What I think you're going to love the most is that after her experience and despite living with pelvic organ prolapse, she h...2022-07-131h 01

The Lowdown with Bravemumma44: LIVE Q&A - Where to From HereHow it started, where we are now, and where we are going in the future. Hear a little of our backstory and where we want to take you next on this prolapse journey. To celebrate 10K downloads, for the next 10 days you can receive $10 off our new Tips & Tricks for Living with Pelvic Organ Prolapse eBook Buy here: https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mailerpage.io/ Help decide the future directions of our online support group by answering these 10 questions. Survey here: https://subscribepage.io/tipsandtrickssurvey 2022-07-0812 min

The PakMag Parents PodcastEpisode 133 - The Day My Vagina Broke - with Stephanie ThompsonOn this episode Bree are chats to author of ‘The Day My Vagina Broke’ and chief of Bravemumma - Stephanie Thompson about her transition into motherhood and the lessons she’s learnt along the way. Stephanie Thompson: Check out Bravemumma: https://www.bravemumma.com/ Join the Bravemumma community socials Facebook: @bravemumma Instagram: @bravemumma Join the Pakmag Community Facebook Pages PakMag Bree James Instagram PakMag Bree James Youtube PakMag...2022-07-0727 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma43: Are you new to prolapse and feeling lost? Start here with Dr Nidhi SharmaDESCRIPTION I know that you are going to get so much from this episode today. I'm chatting with Dr Nidhi Sharma, who is a pelvic floor physiotherapist from New York. You'll love her honesty, her knowledge of the pelvic floor, and her clear and actionable steps that you can take right now to start feeling better while living with pelvic organ prolapse. You will want to tune in if you've ever considered electrical stimulation devices to treat pelvic organ prolapse. Dr. Sharma also shares her wealth of information via her Instagram reels. And th...2022-07-0642 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma42: LIVE Q&A - Do We Just Have to Resign Ourselves to the Fact We Feel Broken with Prolapse?Today we answer the question from one of our community members about how to live with prolapse now. Join the Tips & Tricks for Women Living with Prolapse Support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforwomenlivingwithpop/ NEW Tips & Tricks for Living with Prolapse eBook https://bravemumma-tipsandtricks.mailerpage.io/ Let us know what you think? Was this helpful? Leave a comment at the bottom of this episode. Join the conversation next week: Send your questions to contact@bravemumma and we can answe...2022-07-0109 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma41: Get Colour and Joy back into your (prolapsed) life with these positive tips from the host of ’Why Mum’s Don’t Jump’ Podcast, Helen LedwickDESCRIPTION Today we connect to chat with fellow podcaster and prolapsed Mumma, Helen Ledwick. She shares her journey with prolapse and how she's been able to move forward by talking with other women and finding connection and community via her podcast 'Why Mum's Don't Jump'. We have a serious chat about how prolapse changed our lives as well as finding parts where we can have a laugh and feel joy again. This episode is for you if you want to know more about: pelvic organ prolapse c-section birth, breach birth, VBAC ...2022-06-291h 01

The Lowdown with Bravemumma40: You no longer have to feel alone with incontinence. Find out when and where to get support to stop leaking.DESCRIPTION We have been blessed to have a Nurse Continence Specialist join us for World Continence Week 2022. Janine is a Nurse Continence Specialist who unpacks what it means to be incontinent and how to move through that journey to becoming continent again. She shares some practical tips on where to start if you’re experiencing any type of leakage and assures us that no leakage is ‘normal’. Common maybe, but not normal. So if this is you, tune in today to hear how and where you can start to get the help yo...2022-06-2247 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma39: Everything you ever wanted to know about prolapse and why we currently can’t repair Levator Ani Avulsions, with specialist surgeon Dr. Ray Hodgson.DESCRIPTION It's exciting to be bringing you something that we've never done before on the show, we're sharing a conversation I had with our very first male guest. I know this is women's health. I know this is our pelvic health space I think after a couple of minutes of listening, you're going to realise why I invited this guest, in particular, to come and talk to us. His name is Dr. Ray Hodgson. He is a gynecologist. Also a specialist pelvic organ prolapse surgeon, here in Australia and also in...2022-06-151h 30

These Mums WriteBreaking the silence on vagina breaking: Stephanie Thompson shares how her non-fiction book is launching a women's health revolutionDo you have a story about a struggle you have overcome that you want to share with others to help those facing the same challenge? Does non-fiction writing appeal to you as a way to get your story heard? Stephanie Thompson is a mum from Australia who sustained a pelvic organ prolapse injury during childbirth that prevented her from going back to a job she loved. After trying to live with the condition for three years, she finally got so frustrated she decided to write a book about it. That book marked the b...2022-06-1342 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma38: LIVE Q&A - Should I Join a Prolapse Forum?Today we answer this question from one of our community members, along with some tips and tricks to help manage online support groups. Let us know what you think? Was this helpful? Leave a comment at the bottom of this episode. Join the conversation next week: Send your questions to contact@bravemumma and we can answer them each Friday on this short 10-minute LIVE show. Request to join the online free support group for women living with prolapse. 2022-06-1012 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma37: How To Manage the Complexities of a Prolapse Journey, with Tor PalfreyDESCRIPTION In this conversation, you will hear the true and raw emotions that can come with traumatic birth and living with pelvic organ prolapse. Tor has a way of sharing her story that helps us feel less alone. She's been through many phases of a prolapse journey, including feeling better in time for a second birth than having her prolapse return with fecal incontinence, which lead to surgery. We’ve invited Tor to come back and continue this conversation because there is so much more to it. This episode really only scratches the sur...2022-06-0855 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma36: LIVE Q&A - Will My Prolapse Go Away On It’s Own?Will My Prolapse Go Away? Today we answer this question, along with some tips and tricks to help with prolapse symptoms. Let us know what you think? Was this helpful? Leave a comment on this episode. Send your questions to contact@bravemumma and we can answer them each Friday on this short 10-minute LIVE show. Check out our friend Jackie from These Moms Write: www.instagram.com/jackieamsden/ Request to join the online free support group for women living with prolapse. 2022-06-0310 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma35: Your Ultimate Pelvic Wellness Guide for Life, with Kim ViponiDESCRIPTION We have coaching for learning, fitness, and life, but have you ever heard of a coach for your vagina? Today we talk with the Vagina Coach - Kim Viponi, who has been working in this pelvic health space for over 20 years. She has helped thousands of women (including herself) learn how to do pelvic floor exercises, ditch the incontinence pads, eliminate their prolapse symptoms and get back to living life to the fullest! Together we unpack some of the hard stuff, including prolapse surgery, sex and prolapse, and how to start the co...2022-06-0151 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma34: Top Tips To Feeling Better with Prolapse And Intimacy ~ Vanessa TarfonDESCRIPTION This is what I love most about podcasting because we can have our little earbuds in our ears and no one has a clue what we are actually listening to. Today we are chatting with Vanessa Tarfon, a qualified sex and intimacy therapist. If you are living with pelvic organ prolapse and/or incontinence and find it difficult to have a conversation about sex with a partner, Vanessa is going to teach you how to connect with yourself first (because that's so important). Then to be able to connect with your partner in ways y...2022-05-2556 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma33: How To Parent Your Children To Set Them Up For Life, with Nellie Harden DESCRIPTION I know, I get it. Using the words 'how to parent' in the heading could possibly put you off. We all feel like we’re constantly being told how to do things. But this one is different. Hear me out… While I do my best and have some experience working with kids (20 years in education), there are so many elements of parenting that I have no clue what I'm doing. And I'm not talking about the cleaning, cooking, or washing on repeat. It's the moments when I do...2022-05-1854 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma32: 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Feel Empowered, with Physio LauraDESCRIPTION What is empowerment anyway? What does it look like? And how can you start to feel empowered today? Join us for this conversation with Women's Health Physiotherapist, Laura Callea (also known as Physio Laura), as we dive deep into what it means to feel (really) empowered. Stick around until the very end to see if you can start to implement the three things suggested in the reflections of this episode. You can share your wins with us over on Instagram @bravemumma This episode is for you if...2022-05-111h 11

The Lowdown with Bravemumma31: Trailer for Season 2 - Are you ready?DESCRIPTION Welcome back to 'The Lowdown with Bravemumma' podcast. If you are new here - hello - we are glad you found this safe and supportive community. For our season 1 listeners, it's lovely to have you back. This episode is for you if you want to know more about: what this podcast is about how season 2 can continue to help you where to find support right now you can subscribe or follow this podcast and have a new episode sent to you each Wednesday LINKS FOR YO...2022-05-0708 min

How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real PodcastThe Day My Vagina Broke with Stephanie ThompsonToday we talked with author and fellow podcast host Stephanie Thompson. Steph walks us through her birthing experiences, what she has had to deal with since and the amazing community she has created, The Brave Mumma. If you are looking to feel inspired and lifted this is the podcast for you! You can find both Steph's amazing podcast: The Lowdown with Bravemumma and her honest book: The Day My Vagina Broke, in the links below. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lowdown-with-bravemumma/id1583166245 https://www.amazon.com/Day-My-Vagina-Broke-childbirth-ebook/dp/B0813YLG4X/ref=sr...2022-03-181h 16

The Reawakened MomEp. 14: Pelvic Health starts as a kid...True or False with Stephanie ThompsonWARNING! Stephanie talks about her tramatic childbirth at the beginning of this episode. This could trigger some of you listening. Please know you can always skip this episode or go ahead to around 35 minutes. This episode is so powerful and a conversation that we need to talk about as women! I am joined on the show today with Stephanie Thompson. She is the author of The Day My Vagina Broke and chief Bravemumma. In 2015, she suffered a traumatic childbirth injury that changed her body and life forever. Stephanie is now on a mission to share h...2022-02-281h 21

Make Life Fun15. The Author Of Your Life. Stephanie ThompsonToday we have Stephanie Thompson, she is one brave momma, wife and author. Extract from Stephanie's website: Hi there, I’m Stephanie, author of The Day My Vagina Broke and chief Bravemumma. In 2015, I suffered a traumatic childbirth injury that changed my body and my life forever. I’m now on a mission to share my story and start conversations about how we view childbirth. I want to do everything that I can to stop anything like this from happening to my daughter Elsie. I live with my loving husband, our two...2022-02-1700 min

The Good Girl Confessional#60 (Part 2) Stephanie Thompson | The Day My Vagina Broke | Author, Founder of Bravemumma.com | Birth Trauma AdvocateTrigger Warning: This podcast contains information about Birth Trauma and may be distressing for some. Please use discretion. If you haven't heard Part 1 of this podcast, we encourage you to go back and listen. --Sandy chats with Stephanie Thompson, author of The Day My Vagina Broke and the founder of Bravemumma. In 2015, Stephanie suffered a traumatic childbirth injury her life and her body forever. Stephanie talks openly and honestly about her lived experience of birth trauma, a subject that should be talked about openly, but is often considered taboo. In Part 2 of this...2022-01-0953 min

The Good Girl Confessional#60 (Part 1) Stephanie Thompson | The Day My Vagina Broke | Founder Bravemumma.com | Birth Trauma AdvocateTrigger Warning: This podcast contains information about Birth Trauma and may be distressing for some. Please use discretion.--Welcome to the first podcast episode of 2022. Sandy chats with Stephanie Thompson, author of The Day My Vagina Broke and the founder of Bravemumma. In 2015, Stephanie suffered a traumatic childbirth injury her life and her body forever. Stephanie talks openly and honestly about her lived experience of birth trauma, a subject that should be talked about openly, but is often considered taboo. Stephanie is now on a mission to share her story and start conversations...2022-01-0353 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma30: Finding the Funny Side of her POP with Comedian and Women‘s Health Physiotherapist - Elaine Miller.DESCRIPTION ~ Season Final ~ Join the discussion with Elaine Miller, Pelvic Physiotherapist, mother, and award winning comedian. Elaine experienced pelvic organ prolapse and stress incontinence following the birth of her children and was shocked about the lack of literature, resources and understanding of these very common health issues. Elaine is a breath of fresh air in her approach to all things relating to women's health and uses comedy as an educational tool in breaking down barriers for open and frank discussions. Sadly, many women tend to ignore symptoms of incontinence...2021-12-291h 09

The Lowdown with Bravemumma29: Finding Passion and Purpose Living with Prolapse with Kimberly Smith.DESCRIPTION Kimmy Smith, exercise and yoga lover with expertise in the area of exercise throughout pregnancy and postnatal. Kim was an elite athlete with the Australian Netball Squad prior to having children and was also a Corporate Lawyer. Kim moved on from both representative netball and the corporate law world to concentrate on her passion for health and fitness. Kim has always maintained health and wellness through exercise however following the birth of her daughters realised there was little information available relating to birth injuries and how to improve your overall pelvic floor...2021-12-221h 05

The Lowdown with Bravemumma28: Ways to exercise and be healthy with prolapse - with Mish Wright* Share this episode with your exercise and fitness professional * DESCRIPTION A must listen to podcast with Mish Wright, change practitioner in the field of women's fitness, exercise and overall health. In acknowledging the importance of maintaining physical fitness and mental health through exercise it is also vital to understand that the 'one size fits all' philosophy does not apply to most women. Women of all stages of life have engaged in some level of fitness and exercise. But have we been left feeling deflated due to inability to continue due to problems with in...2021-12-151h 14

The Lowdown with Bravemumma27: How To Know When it‘s Time for POP Surgery? with Sarah Prime - (Part 1)How do you know it’s time to have POP surgery? This is a two part series with Sarah Prime, who talks in depth about her decision to have prolapse surgery. Sarah tells us why as a ‘younger’ woman she could no longer live a life like this. Sarah has done her research and has some top tips for the best chance of a positive outcome to navigate her new norm. Women living with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) are often presented with three options to manage daily life. Physiotherapy Pessaries Surgery (4. Live with it the best w...2021-12-0851 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma26: How ‘Health Literacy‘ can Help Your Prolapse, with Dr Elizabeth SkinnerDESCRIPTION When an Intensive Care Nurse and Midwife has personal experience with birth trauma, she decides to ‘think outside the box’ and become a change-maker. In our conversation with Dr Elizabeth Skinner, we dive deep into how women with prolapse go on to have another baby, or even be intimate again with their partners to become pregnant. Find out how ‘health literacy’ can assist with making the changes we need to see in this birthing and prolapse space. You may be surprised to find out how the birthing culture of ‘natural’ birth method actually came...2021-12-011h 05

The Lowdown with Bravemumma25: Quick Tips & Tricks for Living with POP - The best clothes to wear with POP.How To Find The Clothes to Fit with Pelvic Organ Prolapse Many women living with POP, finding the right clothes to fit comfortably all day can be difficult. This episode could be helpful for you if you want to find out more about how to choose an outfit and shoes to help you feel more comfortable throughout the day. If you have your own tip or trick when choosing an outfit with POP and would like to share it, leave a comment below or reach out via DM on Instagram @bravemumma LINKS FOR Y...2021-11-2612 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma24: How to best support your birthing partner with Lucy BloomDESCRIPTION Lucy Bloom is an award-winning leader and speaker, with an epic birth story of her own. Her book 'Cheers to Childbirth' is a birthing guide for dads and birthing partners. This episode explores the 'dream' image of what we expect our journey to motherhood to be. From having all the 'ducks in a row' before being pregnant, to birthing and trying to live two lives as both mum and professional. By the end of this episode we hope to have planted a seed for women and their birthing partners to learn all t...2021-11-2458 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma23: Quick Tips & Tricks for Living with POP - HouseworkHow To Manage Daily Housework with Pelvic Organ Prolapse Many women leave their first diagnosis appointment with so much new information, but often they feel there was nothing to help them to guide their daily lives. Sometimes this comes later on the road to recovery. For those who would like to fast track and get some tips now, this episode might be helpful for you. If you have your own tip or trick for managing housework with POP and would like to share it, leave a comment below or reach out via DM on Instagram @brav...2021-11-1918 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma22: Finding a solution to your prolapse - a newly designed pessary with Kaitlin Maier.DESCRIPTION Are you one of those 50% of women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse (POP) looking for solutions to manage this condition through the use of pessaries? This conversation with Kaitlin Maier from REIA Health looks at this newly improved design and utilisation of pessaries for women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse (POP). REIA are hoping to achieve open availability of pessary for all women experiencing POP, worldwide distribution, with little to no practitioner intervention (following initial consultation) to enable women in remote locations self use of the pessary. This episode is...2021-11-1742 min

Energy Groove Catch Up#FEMINISTFRIDAYS - with Sarah Liberty - Friday 12.11.21This week we have a guest who is going to tell us about the day her vagina broke, and her quest to empower women to talk about childbirth and motherhood. Her name is Stephanie Thompson, and she is an author and the woman behind Bravemumma.com, a site that aims to question the way we view and talk about childbirth.2021-11-1247 min

#FeministFridays#FeministFridays with Sarah Liberty and Stephanie Thompson - on the day her vagina broke, and having brave conversations about childbirthStephanie Thompson is an author and the woman behind Bravemumma.com, a site that aims to question the way we talk about childbirth. In this raw and inspiring interview, Stephanie speaks to Sarah about her traumatic experience giving birth to her first child, and about her mission to encourage everyone to have genuine, empowering conversations about childbirth.2021-11-1247 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma21: Help! I‘m a New Parent and Feel So Lost, with Claire Young (The Illawarra Early Parenting Centre)DESCRIPTION Transitioning to parenthood can be complex, overwhelming and exhausting. Where do new parents go when they don’t know what they’re doing? (Truth - none of us really know what we're doing). Some new parents turn to friends or family members, Dr Google or mothers group - to find their village. But what happens when the village is non-existent or you can’t hear through all the noise of too many villages? The Illawarra Early Parenting Centre is the place to find your village and get support as you transition to parenth...2021-11-1022 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma20: Quick Tips & Tricks - How to have a baby with POPHow To Have Another Baby Following a Pelvic Organ Prolapse Diagnosis This is the number #1 question I'm asked by women living with prolapse. Having lived through this very experience, I understand your fears and worries about falling pregnant, carrying for 9 months and birthing another baby with prolapse. I hope this personal recount helps you get to a place where you are able to; build your A Team, ask questions and become confident in your decision to move forward with another baby (or not). There is so much more to this conversation, like how to...2021-11-0922 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma19: How to navigate the legal system after birth trauma, with Hayley Collins.DESCRIPTION If you have sustained injuries through childbirth, this discussion with Associate Hayley Collins - serves to be informative regarding the litigation process in receiving not only acknowledgement of the injuries incurred but also compensation. For the average person the area of law is unknown and there is a general lack of understanding regarding the different titles and levels of law professionals i.e differences between lawyer, solicitors, associates, barrister QC etc and each of their area of expertise. So when women find themselves wanting to explore options for taking on a claim following injuries a...2021-11-0554 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma18: Quick Tips & Tricks - Easy Meal PrepHow To Prepare Daily Dinners With Ease Just like the laundry, cooking and feeding your family are just one of those things you can not avoid - unless you're married to a chef, maybe? So right now we're going to share the top tips to help you get through the 365+ meals you prepare each year. For women living with pelvic organ prolapse, cooking and standing in the afternoon/night can be hard. The POP symptoms generally are at their worst after being mostly vertical all day long. LINKS & CODES FOR YOU: 2021-11-0418 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma17: Pelvic Organ Prolapse 101 - with Sherrie Palm (Part 2)DESCRIPTION In this Part 2 - Sherrie Palm shares her journey from her own POP diagnosis, mesh surgery and recovery to becoming an Author, Founder and CEO of Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support. In this episode, we dive deep into the types of pelvic organ prolapse, causes and treatments for POP, plus Levator Avulsions. This episode is for you if you want to know about; pelvic organ prolapse 101 5 types of pelvic organ prolapse Levator Ani Avulsions causes or contributors to developing POP join the APOPS support group for women with over 19K+ members...2021-11-031h 12

The Lowdown with Bravemumma16: Quick Tips & Tricks - LaundryTop Tips for managing Laundry Day with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) Laundry is something we just can't avoid. Living with POP, the simple things like laundry can feel like an enormous task that may contribute to your POP symptoms to feeling more noticeable. LINKS FOR YOU: Watch this clip to demonstrate these tips mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CR5enRTDPWF/ Free Download - How To Build Your A-Team. 2021-10-2913 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma15: LIVE Hour Of Power & Women‘s Health with Sharny KieserThe Lowdown with Bravemumma monthly LIVE format is to share conversations about women's health that are unscripted, because as we know sometimes the best things come from those unplanned experiences. This conversation is for you if you want to know more about: postnatal anxiety and depression postnatal exercise and fitness jade eggs pelvic organ prolapse pelvic floor dysfunction/function healing with the power of the mind judgmental mummas healing your whole-self LINKS FOR YOU: Bravemumma Co-host Sharny: https://www.sharnyandjulius.fit/home-page Podcast episode about how to talk to your c...2021-10-281h 14

The Lowdown with Bravemumma14. What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse? with Sherrie Palm (Part 1)DESCRIPTION How does one woman accidentally become the 'Pioneer of POP'? A self-confessed fitness fanatic, Sherrie Palm shares her journey from her own POP diagnosis, mesh surgery and recovery to becoming an Author, Founder and CEO of Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support. As a woman who's had lived with pelvic organ prolapse, Sherrie Palm has such a wealth of knowledge and first hand experience in this POP space that we needed two episodes. In this first episode we introduce the reasons why the numbers are so high and yet it’s still taking...2021-10-2752 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma13: Quick Tips & Tricks - How to Build Your A-TeamYour healing journey with pelvic organ prolapse - POP When you've just been diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse you can feel so alone. The journey to heal, to move forward and be the best you can takes some time. The first thing you need to do is surround yourself with the right people who can support you, known as your A-Team. Find out who needs to be on your team and how to find them. These tips can be yours to download free - HERE 2021-10-2118 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma12: How to Start Your Healing Journey with Pelvic Organ Prolapse, with Psychologist Nicola Brown.DESCRIPTION As a clinical psychologist, executive coach, wife, mum and stand up comedian - Nicola Brown was working through her own lived experience with pregnancy loss, while supporting other women as a fertility counsellor. Nicola shares her heroic journey about how her and her wife lived through 7 years of trying to become mums and when that special day arrived - it was nothing like they imagined...and more so what was to come next. Warning: This episode talks about birth trauma, miscarriage and suicide. This episode is for you if you wan...2021-10-201h 10

The Lowdown with Bravemumma11: What are the signs you have might have endometriosis? And what to do next...with Let’s Talk Period podcast host Isabella Gosling.DESCRIPTION When your surgeon says, ‘your pelvic pain is due to a sexually transmitted infection’ (STI), but your gut knows differently - what do you do? Isabelle Gosling and her mum had to self-advocate for better diagnostic surgery and answers. Isabelle was finally listened to, only to discover she was living with endometriosis and adenomyosis. This episode is for you if you want to know about; painful periods endometriosis adenomyosis chronic illness how to have open conversations with your daughter advocating for better pelvic health support pelvic surgery and Laparoscopy infertility and IVF how to...2021-10-131h 05

The Lowdown with Bravemumma10: World Mental Health Day - LIVE Hour of Power & Women‘s Health with Tammy Lee from Mumma Life Is NowThe Lowdown with Bravemumma are trialing a LIVE format with the idea of having conversations about women's health that are unscripted, because as we know sometimes the best things come from those unplanned experiences. This conversation is for you if you want to know more about: perinatal and postnatal anxiety adjustment to motherhood and parenthood perfectionism, OCD and control in parenthood SIDS how to work through information overload some signs to look out for when caring for someone with mental health needs sleep deprivation Mum's and Bubs mental health support unit how becoming a village can help you...2021-10-101h 14

The Lowdown with Bravemumma9: What are Hypopressives? And how they can help your pelvic organ prolapse symptoms, with certified trainer Hayley Wildsmith.DESCRIPTION What do childbirth, prolapse, Hypopressives and motherhood all have in common? This amazing woman - Hayley Wildsmith. This episode is so impactful. After recording I was left feeling surprised by what I learned and inspired to do further research on Hypopressives. Women living with POP and Levator Ani Avulsions are often told there is nothing they can do to ‘fix’ their prolapse. This chat with Hayley may just flip this common opinion on its head? There was so much to cover in this important conversation. It’s both thought provoking and in depth. Wi...2021-10-061h 23

The Lowdown with Bravemumma8: How to Restore Your Pelvic Floor with pelvic guru Bernadette LackDESCRIPTION Bernadette is a trained midwife and has a wealth of knowledge and experience with women's health particularly in the area of women’s pelvic health. Bernadette spent many years working as a midwife around the world with different cultures and in regional remote areas of Australia. This episode is for you if you want to know more about: Pelvic floor dysfunction Pelvic organ prolapse and avulsion Women's Health Holistic approach to pelvic health Pregnancy programs Epic health and birthing Caesarean birth Vaginal birth Incontinence Pelvic floor functions during daily activities and during childbirth Impor...2021-09-291h 14

The Lowdown with Bravemumma7: Why YOUR Birth Story matters, with Sophie Walker from Australian Birth Stories PodcastDESCRIPTION When you’ve interviewed over 250 women and had three very different births of your own, you are more than qualified to talk to us about birth stories. Sophie Walker is the creator of the Australian Birth Stories Podcast. She has created a platform for women and their partners to listen and become informed about all birthing methods through the lived experiences of others. In this episode we talk about how Sophie’s passion for helping others began when her first birth did not go to plan and her subsequent pelvic organ prolapse. She kne...2021-09-2247 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma6: What...? Your Vulva Is Not Your Vagina! Kath Mazzella tells us why it’s to important to know the difference.DESCRIPTION September 20th marks World Gynecologic Oncology Day. Our guest is Kath Mazzella, advocate for change in gynaecological and sexual health asks the question: Why is it that our society still refers to the vulva as the vagina? Kath is a cervical cancer survivor and following her own difficult journey into the unknown realm of women's gynaecological health and subsequent surgery is passionate about ensuring women and all sectors of society are educated and comfortable with conversations relating to this very important subject. There is little information relating to cancer or hea...2021-09-2039 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma5: Have you been told you’ll need to have IVF to become a mumma? Mummy Blogger & Fertility warrior Amy Maree shares her top tips.DESCRIPTION Have you been told you’ll need to have IVF to become a mumma? Has endometriosis affected you and your ability to fall pregnant? In this episode, we have a delightful and enlightening chat with Amy Maree, who’s been through it all when it comes to becoming a mumma. When it takes 8 - IVF transfers and numerous procedures to fall pregnant, Amy thought her birth was going to be the ‘easy’ part...her birth had a different plan. It doesn’t get any more real than hearing her harrowing journey with this Mummy Bl...2021-09-151h 06

The Lowdown with Bravemumma4: Busting The ‘Muffs‘ About Your Vagina with the worlds first Vagina Museum.DESCRIPTION The Vagina Museum...have we got your attention? Florence Schechter - is the Director of the Vagina Museum located in the United Kingdom and is a space dedicated to everything vagina in an attempt to break down stigmas and raise awareness about everything relating to women's health. The museum is a great source of information provided in a safe environment and encourages open conversation and learning. This episode is for you if you want to learn more about: vagina and vulva ways we can shift societal norms and barriers to female s...2021-09-0831 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma3: It‘s Not All Bleak...Modibodi Helps You, When You Leak.DESCRIPTION Many women living with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can no longer wear a tampon. They just don’t stay in. So what are we meant to do, tampons and pads are just not working? When Kristy Chong was training for a marathon after the birth of her second child, she noticed urinary incontinence. Not satisfied with the limited options available to manage incontinence, she decided to take matters into her own hands. This episode is more like a chat from one mum to another. Even though Kristy is a CEO, she’s also a...2021-09-0831 min

The Lowdown with Bravemumma2: How To Find Your Village with Pinky McKayDESCRIPTION We know Pinky McKay as a best selling author, Australia’s most recognised and respected breastfeeding experts - but there is so much more about this amazing woman’s journey. Today we talk about the fearless nurse who was a natural born leader from a very young age. We learn about how her mischievous nature led her to become an icon for mothers everywhere. You’ll need a big cuppa for this episode as we dive deep into many aspects of pre and postnatal topics for mumma’s. This episode is for you...2021-09-081h 30

The Lowdown with Bravemumma1: TrailerDESCRIPTION Hello & Welcome! The Lowdown with Bravemumma Podcast is here to inspire, educate and talk about all things; periods to pregnancy and motherhood to menopause. LINKS FOR YOU Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code BRAVE20 to receive 20% off your first order. Website: Bravemumma CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 2021-08-2603 min

Me After YouHope: Yes, You Are Still YouIf you're expecting, a new mum, or wrangling a toddler, we have all the best resources for new parents in our free newsletter here. This is the final episode of this season of Me After You and we wanted to leave you with a sense of hope. We find hope in the comfort of our shared fears and failures, in the shared joys and tiny wins. Hope for what comes next, for both you and your child. In this episode, you’ll be hearing from Marcia Leone about how she embraced pregnancy after misc...2020-09-2231 min

Me After YouSelf Care: You Remember That, Right?If you're expecting, a new mum, or wrangling a toddler, we have all the best resources for new parents in our free newsletter here. What does self-care look like, now you’re a parent? Who has time for meditation, massage and naps when they can't even get a solid six hours sleep at night? On this episode, you’ll be hearing from mums describing what self-care means to them, including:- Ashe Davenport on how other people's expectations made it difficult for her to feel like she was allowed to prioritise herself once she became...2020-09-0121 min

Me After YouWork: Nine To Five Just Became 24/7If you're expecting, a new mum, or wrangling a toddler, we have all the best resources for new parents in our free newsletter here. When you become a mum, every career choice suddenly comes under scrutiny. All of a sudden, it can feel like you owe everyone an explanation for why you’re a stay at home mum, or still in love with your job, or just slogging it out, trying to make ends meet. Like lots of things in motherhood, it seems there’s no right way to do it. In this episod...2020-08-1130 min

Me After YouRomance: What's Romance?If you're expecting, a new mum, or wrangling a toddler, we have all the best resources for new parents in our free newsletter here. Love, romance, relationships... Once a baby comes along, even those with the most rock-solid relationships can find it hard to maintain connection, and yet, romance can manifest in many different ways. In this episode, you’ll hear from Alex Nation about how she navigated a messy split and how she came out to her son, Elijah. Actress Teresa Palmer, on how she makes her marriage work long-distance between Adelaide and H...2020-08-0436 min

Me After YouYour Body: Everything has changedIf you're expecting, a new mum, or wrangling a toddler, we have all the best resources for new parents in our free newsletter here. Ahhh Bodies. It often feels like they are the subject of public debate. From the post-baby body bounceback, the stretch marks, the dark nipples and all the things our bodies undergo when a fully-formed human is born. In this episode, you’ll be hearing from comedian Veronica Milsom who realised how confronting it can be when your body changes. Actress Teresa Palmer, who says pregnancy helped “heal” her disordered relation...2020-07-2830 min

The BLABB podcastE15: Talking about vaginal prolapse from birth trauma and her amazingly new published bookFirst and foremost, Stephanie Thompson is an awesome and brave mumma (and wife). Her long journey to becoming a mum is her greatest achievement. Her ‘never-die’ attitude and resilience to adversity was just not going to let cancer or birth trauma stop her from trying to be the ‘best’ mum she can be. With over 15 years’ experience working as an educator and leader, she knows how important advocacy is for making real change. After completing her degree in education, she worked as a critical responder in Child Protection for a few years before heading into the classrooms of public schools ac...2019-11-2255 min