In Your Own Kin

In this episode Rachael reflects on her parenthood journey, and adventures with her partner Tristan and their two children Eloise and Dion. Oof! This one is such a beauty. Rach weaves such magic with her words, so perfectly capturing the beauty, brutality and huge transformation that comes with the season. Rach covers so much ground in this episode, managing as always to shed light on those aspects of motherhood that so often remain unspoken with such warmth and generosity. We talk about...

In this episode Jordan shares her parenthood journey, and reflects on life with her husband D’Arcy and their daughters Ainsley and Billi. Jordan also happens to be my wonderful sister in law. It was such a delight to sit with Jordan and listen to her story – so much of our time is spent on video calls with the cousins catching up, so to snag this time together felt extra precious. Jordan speaks really openly and honestly about her mental health journey, generously sharing an insight in to...

In this week’s episode Katrina shares her parenthood journey and reflects on adventures with her husband Brendan and their children Reggie and Millie. It was such a delight to hear Kat’s story. Kat speaks with so much warmth and generosity about the joys and challenges of parenthood. I know that like me, you will be nodding along as she speaks about experiencing mum guilt and mum rage. I loved this chat – it is bursting with love and reassurance, and serves as a timely reminder that we all...

In this week’s episode Beth shares her parenthood journey, and reflects on adventures with her partner Tristan, and their daughter Poppy. Beth is a midwife and childbirth educator, and the creator of Power Birth. Beth’s Instagram @birthwithbeth_ is bursting with reliable information and resources to help you navigate pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Beth speaks with such warmth and generosity about her pregnancy, meeting Poppy, and life as a family of three. Beth reflects of the sheer joy...

Hello there! It is so lovely to be back podding with you! Today’s episode is extra special as I am joined by so many amazing guests. It’s been a heck of a two years, hasn’t it? In September, when things were feeling particularly grey, I asked people to share the snippets of magic and joy filling their days. The messages and pictures that have landed in my DM since that call out have been such a beacon of love and light for me. Thank you to you, for being here. Thank you for sending me...

Oof its been a big month... Today the divine Julia is guiding us through a yoga nidra. You may recognise Julia's voice and calming force from Episode 16. This is half an hour just for you. Bravo for finding the time to slip a pocket of rest into your day. Find somewhere cosy and comfy - you might have a yoga mat, you might like to head to your bed or to your couch, or to build yourself a little pillow and blanket nest. Settle right on in. You are doing a freaking amazing job. Julia is...

In this week’s episode Ash shares her parenthood journey and reflects on adventures with her partner Owen and their son Remy. Ash and Owen’s love story has seen them journey across the globe. They were living in New Zealand when they found out that they were pregnant. Ash speaks so beautifully about this time – the sheer excitement, and the unexpected intensity of the need to nest. At 22 weeks, Ash and Owen arrived back in Australia, after deciding to move back to the community they had...

In this week’s episode Beth shares her parenthood journey, and life with her husband Rob and their daughter Emily. In so many ways this episode feels like the love letter all of us need to receive in those hazy first few weeks and months. Beth speaks openly and honestly about feeling inundated with advice and information, the shift that came with tuning out from the noise, the importance of finding what worked for her and her baby, and just how important a kinship support network is. Beth...

In this week’s episode Emily shares her parenthood journey, and adventures with her husband Tom and their children Jimmy and Jack. Emily reflects on life preparenthood. Emily and Tom spoke about the possibility of having children when they were house sitting Emily’s boss’ house. A few beers later and they had made a baby! Emily reflects on her two pregnancies and births. Emily speaks with such warmth and generosity about her postpartum experience – sharing both the wonderous joy and dark...

In this week’s episode Emma shares her parenthood journey, and reflects on life with her partner Ludi and their children Archer and Toa. Emma speaks with such warmth and generosity about parenthood in all of its beautiful, messy, wonderous, hard glory. ‘It is so beautiful, and so hard.’ Emma and Ludi met while living in Samoa. Emma shares their discussions about the possibility of starting a family, and the excitement and shock of finding out she was pregnant just a few weeks later. Emma...

In this week's episode Rafferty shares their parenthood journey. Raff's story is raw and so powerful, it was such an honour to listen to their journey so far. Raff reflects on life pre parenthood 'I had spent a lot of time trying to fit in. I was quite isolated, even though I was surrounded by people…’ Raff was extremely unwell during their first pregnancy with undiagnosed hyperemesis gravidarum ‘none of it was happening consciously, it was just survival mode from the very beginning.’...

In this week's episode Teagan shares her parenthood journey and life with her husband Aaron and their son Xavier. Teagan talks about life pre parenthood, and the decision to start a family. Teagan was very excited and shocked to discover that she was pregnant only weeks after having her Mirena removed on their six month wedding anniversary. 'It was a shocking surprise for both of us, but obviously a very welcome one. It took us a little bit to get our heads around.' Teagan felt quite...

In this week's episode Alice shares her parenthood journey and reflects on life with her husband Dave and their son Hugo. Alice found out she was pregnant after a dinner with a friend. 'I had sort of convinced myself that I was pregnant, but I was like nah I am just being silly.' On the way home from dinner Alice picked up a test and couldn't resist the temptation when she was home. Alice reflects on seeing the positive result 'it was very exciting, neither of us could really believe...

In this week's episode I share some updates from my family, some exciting kin news and discounts, and invite you to get grounded. You can find all of my offerings over at kinbycharlotte.com and via my insta @kinbycharlotte I offer in home and online packages - because every family deserves to be nourished and nurtured. I also offer online planning sessions - because when it comes to parenthood, the best laid plan is the one that grows with you. I hope you enjoy this week's show. Go gently,...

In this week's episode Julia shares her parenthood journey, and reflects on life with Cam and their sons Emmett and Sonny. Julia speaks with such warmth and generosity. Julia reflects on the sparkly moments - meeting her babes, navigating life as a family of four, and her commitment to sharing her love of life long learning in her children. Julia also shares the moments of her journey that have been grey - experiencing two miscarriages, a loss that she described as completely...

In this week's episode Liz shares her parenthood journey, and life with her husband Leigh and their daughter Sienna. On a weekend away in Red Hill, Liz had an inkling that she might be pregnant. Liz reflects on navigating this transition, sharing the beautiful words of her GP "that whilst the pregnancy wasn't planned it was welcomed." Liz speaks so beautifully her first scan, and this being a big turning point in helping her imagine this new little soul. "It wasn't that I didn't want this...

In this week's episode Lauren shares her parenthood journey. Lauren reflects on life with her husband Tyson, and their twin daughters Poppy and Layla. At their dating scan, Lauren and Tyson were told that they were having twins. Poppy and Layla are MCDA (monochorionic diamniotic) twins, which means they each had their own amniotic sacs, and shared a placenta. "It had become a running joke... Tyson kept saying imagine if there are two and I was like honey, let's not even throw that in to...

In this week's episode Jess shares her parenting journey. Jess lives in New Zealand on the South Island "in the deep south" with her husband Jamie, their son Archie and two dogs Macey and Mo. Jess and Jamie got married at a surprise ceremony on New Year's Eve in 2015. Following their honeymoon they moved to New Zealand. Jess reflects on the newlywed bubble and the massive shift in their life and priorities in the first year of marriage. "It was my first reckoning - wow we have actually done...

This is part 2 of Jess' beautiful story. At 36 weeks Jess' midwife flagged mild polyhydramnios - an increased volume of amniotic fluid. Jess felt really supported by her midwife, who walked her through what this might mean, and reassured her that this could be monitored "and that we didn't have to have this define any of our choices right now, or in labour yet." Jess reflects on her relationship with her midwife, and having her Mum, Nan and sister at home with her, and the power in being...

In this week's episode we are joined by the divine Peta. Peta shares her parenthood journey, and adventures with her husband Sam and their three gorgeous children Kiasi, Eva and Mika. Peta and Sam had had many conversations about their dreams of starting a family. Following a a dinner with friends where they announced their pregnancy, Peta and Sam decided to take the leap and try to fall pregnant at the same time. They were both completely ecstatic to discover they were pregnant the next...