A Podcast of Mothers' stories of childbirth. Weekly interviews with mothers giving their first hand accounts of child birth in Australia. Designed to help educate and inform first time pregnant women, parents wanting to have better subsequent births and birth enthusiasts who love to hear and tell birth stories. An entertaining and heartfelt resource for pregnancy, labour and delivery and postpartum.
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Hi! I'm Heidi, experienced Birth Doula and host of the Birth Story podcast brought to you by Birth Story Media™. I support moms through their fertility and pregnancy journeys and help have trauma free birth stories and labor stories. When moms embrace their pregnant bellies and their pregnancy and await the arrival of their baby or babies they are going to feel many emotions and have many visions about what will happen during child birth. "Is this normal?" "What does a contraction feel like? ...
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Marni Wasserman's journey into motherhood began after going through a natural pregnancy and home birth. She's here to share her experiences and what she is learning along the way as a mom committed to health. Through solo shows and guest interviews you are going to get the best information on mom and baby wellness. Marni will be covering a wide variety of topics including natural fertility, clean diet and necessary supplements, having a positive pregnancy experience, discovering alternative ...
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Giving you the very best supportive information on all things, Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, Motherhood and Parenting with special guests and leading experts. Welcome to The Midwife Pip Podcast. Hosted by Pip, a practicing Midwifery Sister with a wealth of experience in assisting and supporting mothers. On a mission to empower women with evidence-based information we speak to special guests and leading experts to discuss all aspects of: Pregnancy Birth Postpartum Motherhood and Parenting Equ ...
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Your guide to pregnancy and gentle birth. Host Deborah Flowers is both a Registered Nurse and a Certified Professional Midwife at The Farm Community, internationally known as the home of Spiritual Midwifery. Co-host Ibu Robin Lim was recognized as the 2011 CNN Hero of the Year for her work as the founder of the Bumi Sehat Clinic Birth Center and Clinic in Bali, Indonesia. Topics for Season 1 include Choosing a Care Provider, the Safety of Home Birth, Prenatal Care Not Prenatal Scare, and Bir ...
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Midwives from all around the world share work conditions, political landscape, community support, and health metrics where they work as well as some amazing birth stories and clinical updates! If you're someone who cares about maternal child health and wants to see midwifery as the gold standard for normal birth around the globe, join us as we give voice to the revolution!
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Welcome to the Relational Parenting Podcast! I’m Jennifer Hayes – a Parent Coach and 20 year Childcare Veteran. Each week I sit down with my own father (and cohost), Rick Hayes, and discuss the complicated issues that parents face today, as well as some of the oldest questions in the book. From the latest research and the framework of my Relational Parenting Method, we offer thought-provoking solutions to your deepest parenting struggles. Relational Parenting is an evidence and experience ba ...
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Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding
Jenna Wolfe, Certified Lactation Counselor (CBI) and Certified Purejoy Parent Coach
Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding by Jenna Wolfe is dedicated to supporting moms breastfeeding and weaning their older babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and those who are hoping to make it that far and want to set themselves up for success. You wanted to breastfeed for years, not months, but I bet you didn’t expect gymnurstrics, skin crawling with every latch, nipple twiddling, meltdowns, and still having sleepless nights. In this podcast you will find everything you need to extended brea ...
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Can I have natural birth? Is my child growing and developing normally? Is there a natural way to help pain and sickness? Welcome to the Organic Family Stories Podcast where we will help answer ALL of your questions surrounding growing a healthy, happy and thriving in family and SO much more! Alongside your host Dr Kylie, all of the Organic Chiropractors will bring you tips, advice, inspiring stories and fascinating information to help YOU and your family live a life full of joy, love and abu ...
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Rachel Brathen is a bestselling author, podcast host, and serial entrepreneur who inspires millions every day. Now – Rachel offers an even more intimate look into her life and the inspiring journey. Weekly episodes of storytelling and talks from Rachel (sometimes alongside special guests!) dive into topics such as love, trust, finding balance, overcoming adversity and well-being. The light you are seeking is within your own heart. Join Rachel as she helps you uncover it, from her heart to yours.
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Welcome to the Black Village Podcast. The official podcast to the Black Child Legacy Campaign. Black Child Legacy Works to reduce disproportionate African-American child deaths in Sacramento County by providing resources and information for those in the community. The four leading causes of these deaths have been identified as a perinatal condition, infant sleep-related death, child abuse and neglect, and third-party homicides. This series of podcasts will specifically explore the effects of ...
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let's talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.
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We are The Family Room is a podcast for expecting parents and young families to learn, find support, and be real during one of the biggest transitions of your life. Just like our 2 physical locations in Los Angeles, we hope this is a space that makes you feel a little less alone on your parenting journey and a lot like you are doing awesome. From birth to feeding, to newborn care and way beyond, we believe there is not one right way to parent. We provide research-based information, but alway ...
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Sunday Service | Benoni | 09/06/19 —————————————————- Senior Prophet Justice Hara —————————————— The Word and the supernatural ——————————————— By definition the supernatural is anything that takes place above natural understanding and abilities. Life is more spiritual than physical and there are certain forces that operate behind the scene, that can either push you to greater heights or pull you down, you need to differentiate as a believer, these forces from those of a nonbeliever. If we on ...
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Combining science and wellness to help moms and kids thrive. All about parenting, breastfeeding, and non-toxic living.
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In this chilling short-story by a master of the craft, Kurt Vonnegut creates a fictional world of the future where life and death are no longer matters of individual choice or destiny. The title refers to the famous quote from Hamlet, “To be or not to be....” with “0” being pronounced as “naught.” It also refers to the eternal dilemma of life and death that face every human being at some point in their lives. Written in 1962 it is set in some unspecified time in the future, when earth has be ...
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In this podcast Ciera talks to you about bringing out your confidence in all areas of our life. Dream chasing, parenting, body image, health, money, relationships and so much more. Ciera covers it all. Get ready to stay confidently beautiful.
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Mumspire is a podcast for women and mothers who are looking for simple ways to improve physical and emotional health, family dynamics, lifestyle and get relevant nutritional information for women's and children's health. Hosted by nutritionist, herbalist and doula Anna-Maria Boelskov. Episodes offer supportive and educational information with the mission to empower women to feel happier and healthier.
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enVision Together: Going to Our Next Level of Best, is an empowering bi-weekly podcast that inspires listeners to achieve the life of their dreams. On enVision Together: Going to Our Next Level of Best podcast, transparency is the foundation for stimulating discussions from the heart. Dr. Pamela Mshana, host of enVision Together: Going to Our Next Level of Best podcast, is a Christian, mother, speaker, author, coach, and educator (who earned her Ph.D. in Urban Leadership). Her mission is to ...
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When trauma becomes linked to a particular place & doping, boycotts, and gold at the Olympics
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Getting My Life Back From Abusive Marriage with Takiya LaShaune
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Today Takiya La'Shaune, also known as "The Inspirational Beauty Boss" who is a trailblazing woman standing firm on her foundation of faith in Christ is out guest. From hurt to hosting healing retreats and from homeless to housing and helping women, Takiya not only uses her platform in entrepreneurship to further her God-given vision but also shares…
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E157. Natural Ways to Prepare and Encourage Labour
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Natural ways to prepare and encourage labour With Midwife Pip Due date pressure is so unhelpful, in this solo episode I talk you through why putting pressure on a given time to birth can hinder labour, how you can actively prepare to encourage labour and the truth around what really starts labour off… Extra Stuff: Midwife Pips Guide to a Positive B…
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470 | Abby, three vaginal births, gp shared care, public hospital, pain-free birth, physiological birth, breastfeeding
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In this episode Abby shares her third pregnancy and birth story. She opted for shared care with her GP, a decision that really suited her busy family life and offered her continuity of care with someone she trusted. Her third trimester was challenging - she had significant pelvic pain which prevented her from exercising, she moved house and her iro…
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45: "Help! I'm going on a work trip" 3 ways to prep dad & breastfed toddler for their first night alone together
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This week I'm answering a coaching call question from an extended breastfeeding mom: "My toddler often doesn't accept dad at night when she wakes up crying. I am and have always been the preferred parent. I have just found out about a work trip I need to take which will have me away from my 2-year-old overnight for the first time. Typically, I feed…
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Why small talk matters and are your glasses really making your eyes lazier
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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192 Stem cells, placenta cells, cord tissue cells OH MY! How and why to privately bank with ANJA HEALTH CEO, Kathryn Cross
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We will cover Kathryn’s “Founder’s Story” about why she founded Anja Health - after a near-drowning accident, her brother was left with cerebral palsy and umbilical cord blood stem cells could’ve helped save his life. Since they’re mixed race, they were unable to find a match in public banks, which inspired Kathryn to create an affordable private s…
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Ask Rachel: If You Think You’re Enlightened, Spend Time With Family
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It’s time for Ask Rachel on the show! In this episode, Rachel takes four very heartfelt and passionate questions from listeners. How can we change bad family dynamics to invite more vulnerability and closeness into our relationships? What is the best way to repair a relationship after we have made a mistake and are filled with shame? Is it possible…
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Relationships during a cost of living crisis and my friend's cringe-worthy social media feed
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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469 Postpartum | Gen, breastfeeding, unsettled sleep, mother and baby unit, sleep consultant, sleep training, sleep school
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Following on from her birth story in episode 468, Gen shares her significant challenges with baby sleep. Sleep is one of the most political and polarising aspects of parenthood; there’s a plethora of differing opinions and it can get very overwhelming, fast. For Gen and her baby Robbie, a variety of challenges created the perfect storm of unsettled…
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A sweet history of Australia and the right nutrients for kids
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Squatting as a response to the housing crisis and the power of exercise
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ep 87 - Three Things You Didn't Know About Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
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Today on the podcast we are talking all about acupuncture and herbal medicine with Dr. Beck Hoehn. Acupuncture can help with things from pain management to illness and infertility. Living in Los Angeles, acupuncture feels very accessible and prevalent in our communities, yet there are somethings you may still be surprised to learn! Dr. Hoehn is a n…
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Psychedelic assisted therapy and how to inspire change
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E156. Do these things to improve you babies mental health
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How you can influence your baby’s mental health and development With Dr Amanda Gummer amanda@goodplayguide Building close relationships and bonding as a new parent reduces the likelihood of mental health difficulties throughout your child’s life. The newborn time is a critical period of social and emotional development and new research highlights m…
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44 - HELP! My toddler is struggling to listen first thing in the morning (and a quick personal update!)
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**SUBMIT YOUR Q FOR ME TO ANSWER IN FUTURE EPISODES** In this week's episode of Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding, I'm answering a question I received from a student in Own Your Breastfeeding Story. "How can I encourage my 2 year old to settle down when he is on the bed with us? We cosleep and most of the time especially in the morning when he wa…
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468 | Gen, infertility, miscarriage, IVF, hyperstimulation, private obstetrician, induction, epidural, vacuum-assisted birth, episiotomy
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Gen shares every aspect of her fertility, pregnancy and birth experience in this honest and hilarious episode. She tried to conceive for two years and experienced a devastating miscarriage before deciding to start IVF with her husband, Michael. Gen is a type-A personality and admits she loved the structure of fertility treatment. She opted for priv…
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Enjoying your own company and keeping your friendships
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Whether you're an introvert or extrovert, everyone can find benefits in solitude, and aloneness doesn't have to equal loneliness. How can you enjoy your own company and build habits around quality solo time? And are we too quick to cull our friends in the name of self care? We look at how to maintain healthy friendships.…
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This past week brought with it the solar eclipse - and a lot of chaos! But that’s exactly what a solar eclipse is meant to do. It shakes things up and breaks down old structures that are ready to crumble. In today’s episode, Rachel unpacks the craziness of it all. After a bit of story telling, she then dives into the patriarchal idea of success. Is…
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What does a good life mean? And my friends are breaking up with me.
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What are the elements of a so-called 'good life' and what helps you live one? And is it possible to salvage a relationship with your friend when they decide to break up with you?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The growing ethical investing movement and the healing power of strength
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There is a growing movement in the world of finance and advocacy, arguing that making money and doing good don't have to be mutually exclusive. What makes an investment ethical? How do you ensure the companies you're investing in actually do what they say? And how much might you need to participate in this growing marketplace? And how can you start…
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Learning to drive after 30 and how to knit a human
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The percentage of drivers passing their probationary license test after 30 is increasing in Australia. But whether it’s finding an understanding teacher, starting on quieter roads, or seeking the help of a psychologist, people eventually find ways to get their licence. What holds some people back and what helps to push them to master the art of dri…
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Ep 86 - Building a Life Around Nature: Daniela's Story
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Nature can be restorative and healing. On this episode, Karen chats with her friend Daniela Ray about her decision to move out of Los Angeles to connect with nature and where that decision has led her -- from homeschooling her two children, to running a nature school, becoming an herbalist, and starting her own business, Growing Up Rooted. Daniela …
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How do women experience pain and a program that's been turning lives around
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Research into women's pain shows that it tends to be more common and sometimes more intense, but when women report it, they can often be dismissed, misdiagnosed, or receive different treatment to men experiencing pain. And Backtrack is an organisation that aims to help at-risk youth turn their lives around - as the program itself turns 18, how has …
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“Living Life On Purpose,” with Payton Minzenmayer
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Payton Minzenmayer is the author of, A Story On Purpose, and on today’s episode he provides five principles for personal transformation.By Pamela Mshana
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E155. Do these things to keep your baby healthy
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How to help your newborn baby’s health With Dr Lillie Parker Before you know it, your baby is here and then your mind quickly switches to consider how to look after your new baby as well as possible. A key part of this is learning what is and is not normal so you can seek support as early as possible to help keep your baby healthy. I am really look…
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Living like a toddler and finding community in an independent library
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The best model for the good life might not be the CEO but the tiny person playing with blocks and screaming for another episode of Bluey. What can we learn from a toddler's unencumbered approach to life? And more tiny, independent libraries are popping up, each with unique collections. The people starting these libraries say it's a great way of bui…
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Family Chaos: What If The Most Beautiful Time Of Our Life Is Happening Right Now?
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In this week’s episode, Rachel is talking to you from the mountains of Sweden where she is on ski trip with her family and best friends. With adults being outnumbered by children on this trip, it’s safe to say it has been the most chaotic, intense, crazy, but also beautiful, week of their lives. Rachel shares some hilarious stories before diving de…
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How to handle a secret crush and a difficult mother-daughter conversation
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What are the consequences of one-sided love, and how can we move on from it? And in Ask Aunty, can you have a constructive conversation with your adult daughter about the clothes she's choosing to wear?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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467 | Gemma Fraternal Twins, MGP, Sunshine Coast Hospital, CMV
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In episode 467 Gemma shares her unexpected pregnancy with twins. She shares the emotional rollercoaster of disbelief and excitement and the impact of the twins on her planned model of care for the pregnancy. Gemma went through the Midwifery Group Program at Sunshine Coast University Hospital, expressing gratitude for the exceptional care provided b…
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Respecting our own grief and are conspiracy theories on the rise?
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How can we use rituals, memorials, and other grief practices to give ourselves room to heal, when we lose a pet? And it can feel like the number of conspiracy theories and conspiracy theorists is rising astronomically, but new research suggests it's not that clear cut.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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052: Life Update + Sneak Peek at Upcoming Episodes
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In this episode, I want to give you a little glimpse into my life and update what has happened over the last few months. With sickness, injuries, birthdays, postponing our family vacation to Disney World, and starting a new online course my life has been hectic and very stressful. I wanted to take a moment to bring you up to speed and to let you kn…
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Online sports betting and charting a new path in life
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Has online gambling become too central to sports in Australia? Or is a bit of a flutter just a fun part of the game? And, when Qin Qin realised that the path she was on wasn't actually bringing her a lot of joy, she decided to go off-script.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ep 85 - How Where You Grow Up Shapes You and Your Parenting: Bill's Story
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Where we decide to raise our children is a fascinating topic, as many families today are raising their children in different places than their own childhood. Karen explores this topic with Bill Sy, a dad in our community and team member at The Family Room. Karen met Bill almost ten years ago at playgroup in San Marino. Through chatting, she learned…
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Navigating the child support system and a cadetship that's changing lives
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The formula that helps calculate how much child support parents are paid is being reviewed, over concerns that it no longer reflects the true costs of raising a child. And a cadetship program that has been working with people who have lived in social housing to help them gain qualifications and long-term employment.…
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Bonding with your baby With Annie Ramsay-Stagg Bonding with your new baby is an important part of your baby’s development and wellbeing as well as yours as a new mum but it doesn’t mean it always happens naturally or easily. The reassuring thing is there are ways you can help support it. This week I am joined by Annie Ramsay-Stagg who is a Local Ca…
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466 | Dee, two vaginal births, induction, TENS Machine, miscarriage, continuity of care
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In episode 466 Dee shares her emotional and challenging pregnancy journeys. She was shocked to learn she’d conceived quickly but her elation soon turned to grief when she miscarried; an experience that was long and traumatic. For her subsequent pregnancy she details the isolation and uncertainty that comes with fragmented care which exacerbated her…
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Living your best life, how to blend a family
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It can feel sometimes like you're on a treadmill, getting through the routine of regular tasks. But what if you could bring more meaning into your daily life? Plus how to be a good step parent, and make a successful blended family.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The home, the children, the entire world - everywhere you look, you will see women holding things. Inspired by Maira Salman, today’s episode is a dedication to the mental load that we carry day in and day out as women and as mothers. It begins with a moment to check in and breathe before Rachel dives in, giving you a snippet of her brain and the se…
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The changing nature of the mother-daughter relationship
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Mothers can be the centre of your world when you're a child, but that relationship has twists and turns over the life span. Author Susan Johnson talks about her mother and we hear your stories as well. Plus how to handle an awkward comment from your child about your friendship with another parent.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ep 047: The FUN Habit in Parenting and in Life with Dr. Mike Rucker
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Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington P…
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