Baby Brain Podcast

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking about the pressures on women to have kids, especially in our age bracket. We’ve noticed this so much amongst our family and friends and wanted to talk about why we think it’s so important to let women make their own decisions about what they want their family unit to look like. We also chat about recent stats published by She’s on the money podcast, about the financial impact having children has on women, and how DINKS (dual income no kids) are on the rise. Tune in for all the spicy goss! And once you’ve listened, let us know what you think! This week is sponsored by Lingo the Flamingo the grooviest, friendliest non-tox teether around! Lingo is a plant based teether that is made of 100% rubber sourced from Hevea Trees, and painted with natural food dyes making Lingo non-toxic and safe for your little one to munch on all day! Head to lingotheflamingo.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN15 for 15% off. If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s chat we’re joined by the amazing Callie, an Allied Health Professional working in the eating disorder space. Callie chats to us about how we approach body image with our children. We discuss what kind of impact our actions and words about our own bodies can have on our kids, from as early as the age of two. We also chat about what we can do to encourage our children to love themselves and their bodies, and things to avoid saying and doing around our little ones in relation to appearance. Callie is an allied health professional, founder of CA Support and a Mum who works in the Eating Disorder treatment space. She is passionate about all things eating disorders, disordered eating, diet culture, trauma and neurodivergency. She is a passionate advocate for smashing through the damage that the diet culture world can inflict upon families and our little ones, alongside working with those suffering from eating disorders through an individualised lens and with her own lived experience. For more information on Callie, and to tune in to her amazing podcast, check out the links below: www.calsannsupport.com www.pavedwithgoldpodcast.com/ IG: @calsann.support @ca.support @pavedwithgoldpod This week's sponsor: This week is sponsored by Lingo the Flamingo the grooviest, friendliest non-tox teether around! Lingo is a plant based teether that is made of 100% rubber sourced from Hevea Trees, and painted with natural food dyes making Lingo non-toxic and safe for your little one to munch on all day! Lingo is so easy for those little tiny hands to grab onto with Lingos long neck, quirky beak and webbed feet shaped specifically to help soothe your little ones gums. Head to lingotheflamingo.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN15 for 15% off. If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s our birthday!!!! Three years ago little Hannah and little Emma sat in front of their little microphones not knowing if they’d record anything remotely interesting, or if they’d just end up throwing it in the bin. And here we are now with an INCREDIBLE community of parents joining us every week to learn more about parenting, and hopefully have a laugh along the way. In this week’s episode we’re celebrating 3 years of podcasting by reflecting on the ups and downs over the past few years, our best and worst times of the podcast, and answering some listener questions. If you’re an OG listener or if you’re new here, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for joining us, the podcast wouldn’t exist without you. A massive thank you to all of our amazing guests over the past 3 years who have set aside time to make us laugh, cry, and share their wisdom on parenting. And of course a huge thanks to our sponsors who trust us with their brands and support the production of the podcast. You're the best! If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking all about botox!! This is a bit of a controversial topic for a whole range of reasons, but we’ve squeezed in our 2 cents and personal experience in a 20 minute ep! In this episode we talk about our own experience with botox and fillers, some pros and cons, whether we think botox is too normalised in today’s culture, the challenges of others commenting on your appearance and so much more! Tune in for all the spicy goss! And once you’ve listened, let us know what you think! (And also let us know if you can feel your face after botox, we seem to have different views on this, lol!) If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know how important it is to recognise sleep cues in your baby, if you put them down too early they’ll have a short nap, or if you put them down too late they’ll be overtired and might never go to bed! Sleep Cue’s can be really tricky to work out, and also vary from baby to baby. In this week’s episode we’re interviewing the wonderful Jen from Sleep Thrive Grow. Jen tells us all about what sleep cues are, how to identify sleep cues, what to do if your baby doesn’t show tired signs and so much more! Tune in for all the amazing tips on baby sleep! Jen is a sleep consultant with a difference! She specialises in parent self regulation and stress responses around baby sleep and believes that a healthy sleep mindset can support parents move beyond quick fixes creating sleep confidence and long lasting transformations. As no baby-parent combo is the same, she specialises in 1:1 support to find the right tools and approaches for your family with 3 programs to access depending on the support level that you need. Her signature Sleep Godmother Program includes 2-3 weeks of tailored support. Use the code BABYBRAIN for a $50 discount until the end of the month! https://www.sleepthrivegrow.com/sleep-godmother-program Jen also has free resources, sleep guides, arms to cot self paced course and a new podcast Thriving Parent-ing that explores the art of thriving in parenthood, while navigating the challenges of raising happy, healthy children and the importance of prioritising your own well-being too. All the details can be found via her website www.sleepthrivegrow.com check out her content @sleep_thrive_grow If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many things change when you have kids, and if you’re in a relationship, there are often new challenges and pressures that come up after your little ones arrive. Staying connected to your partner can be really hard when you’re sleep deprived, over stimulated and managing a whole new mental load. This week we’re chatting to the amazing Relationship Counsellor Laura Press. Laura talks us through tips on how to remain connected after kids, how to deescalate when you’re in the middle of an argument, what level of disconnect is ‘normal’ within a relationship, is it healthy or unhealthy to fight in front of your kids, and so much more! Laura’s professional and tailored approach has helped hundreds of clients achieve their relationship goals, build back trust, deepen their relationship, fight smarter & ultimately get back to loving & enjoying one another. Laura has personally and professionally experienced many facets of relationships from long distance relationships, divorce, infidelity, marriage after divorce to a happy blended family. Connect with Laura at laura@laurapresscounselling.com.au or on socials @laurapresscounselling Free Ebook ‘Turn Your Relationship Back On’ & Resources at https://www.laurapresscounselling.com.au/free-resources Online Course ‘Relationships Turned On’ https://www.laurapresscounselling.com.au/relationships-turned-on Sunshine Coast Hinterland Luxury Retreat ‘Think couple’s counselling meets romantic getaway’ https://www.laurapresscounselling.com.au/retreats Nana Hannah Links: To listen to Hannah’s new bedtime stories podcast for kids, head to the links below! This has worked wonders for us, we hope your kids love it too! If you enjoy it please share the love, rate and review! <3 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75pK4Z9vykhaheDG2Gq8Ws Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nana-hannah-bedtime-stories/id1740030856 Follow on IG: @nanahannahbedtime See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing a new sibling into your family is a huge transition for everyone! And for those of us that have gone through it, we know the transition can be a bit tricky for the older kids. In this episode we’re chatting to psychologist Sahra O’Doherty about how to manage your older children’s emotions when introducing a new sibling. We talk about things to do before the baby arrives to help prepare them, what you can do after the baby arrives to make them feel included and continue the sense of routine, as well as how to identify if your child is struggling with this big change. We also discuss tips for regulating our own emotions during this transition, because let’s be honest, it’s tricky for the parents too! We also delve into what is mindfulness vs mindlessness and how to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. Sahra has been a registered Psychologist for over 12 years, is co-owner of Mindscape Psychology and Allied Health, and is President of Australian Association of Psychologists inc. Sahra is a feminist psychologist and is passionate about issues such as the mental load, gender norms and expectations with kids. To learn more about Sahra, head to www.mindscapepsychology.com.au/meet-the-team or www.aapi.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you have a birth plan going into your birth, or if you’re currently pregnant do you have one prepared? In this week’s ep we’re chatting about what a birth plan is, and if you need to have one heading into your birth. We’re talking to the amazing Suzzie Vehrs - Childbirth Educator, Doula and Founder of She Births Bravely. Suzzie tells us about her own birth experiences, and draws from her experience mentoring women through their birth’s as a Doula. We discuss what to include in your birth plan, who to share it with, and how to communicate it with your birthing team to make sure everyone is on board with your desired birth outcomes. Suzzie has worked with hundreds of families on their journey toward childbirth and parenting. As a mum of two, she is passionate about empowering parents to make informed decisions about their birthing and parenting experiences. Suzzie’s classes are designed to be inclusive, respectful, and supportive of all types of birth choices, including natural childbirth, medicated childbirth, and caesarean birth. To learn more about Suzzie and She Births Bravely, head to the links below: Website: www.shebirthsbravely.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shebirthsbravely Instagram: @shebirthsbravely If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking about the recent controversy around Peppa Pig! If you have no idea what we’re talking about, Peppa Pig has been in the media recently being accused of being a bully, a brat and fat shaming her Dad. In this episode we chat about whether we think kids shows should include these topics to help children know how to work through those situations in real life, or if it’s encouraging our kids to feel like it’s ok to be rude or mean to their friends and family. We chat about our own kids and whether we think our kids are absorbing shows in a healthy way, or a concerning way. Tune in for all the spicy goss! And once you’ve listened, head to our Instagram and let us know what you think! If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Returning to work after kids can be a very stressful transition, made more difficult with huge waitlists for daycare centres and the cost of living. In this week’s episode we’re discussing different ways you can make the return to work more flexible, and better suited to your family and situation. We’re joined by the amazing Lauren, a mum of 2 and Founder of BubbaDesk – Australia’s pioneering coworking space with onsite childcare, located across NSW. Lauren talks us through her first transition back to work which caused her to stop breastfeeding before she was ready to, and left her feeling unsupported by the company she was working with. Lauren gives us tips on different things to consider before this big transition, and options you can take with your employer to discuss more flexible working arrangements. Lauren also talks us through what her business Bubbadesk offers parents - with dedicated children’s areas managed by experienced nannies at a 4:1 care ratio, and a separate coworking space with 27” monitors, private call rooms, and a gym. BubbaDesk is reinventing the way parents return to work with a holistic space tailored to supporting families and facilitating a happy work life balance. To learn more about Lauren and Bubbadesk, check out the links below: Instagram: @bubbadesk @laurentopazperrett https://bubbadesk.com/ If you’d like to register your interest in one of the Bubbadesk spaces, follow this link: https://bubbadesk.com/register-interest/ If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all been through that phase where your baby suddenly decides 5am is wake up time. So why does this happen and what can we do about it?? Send help!! This week we’re chatting to the amazing and hilarious Amy Wallace, an internationally certified sleep consultant, Founder of Little Dreamers and co-founder of Beyond Sleep School. In this episode we cover: what early rising is, why does early rising happen, what factors can lead to early rising, how to break the habit and tips for a good night’s sleep! Amy has an early rising ebook and has generously discounted the fee for our amazing listeners! Head to her site through the links below and use the code BABYBRAIN for 20% off. Amy supports families 1:1 worldwide, with both in-home and online sleep packages. You can check out her services, hear from families she's coached and find supportive guides on her website www.littledreamers.co.nz You can also find Amy on Instagram @little.dreamers.nz or Facebook (littledreamersnz) where she provides heaps of information, tips, advice and general parenting chitchat as well as weekly Q&A's. If you’re keen to become a sleep consultant, Beyond Sleep School educates and certifies Family Sleep and Wellness Coaches (aka sleep consultants) and is an internationally recognized training provider through IICT. For more information head to www.beyondsleepschool.com If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking about the controversial song “one of your girls” by the Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp. Em recently heard this played in the top 50 which sparked our curiosity on what kind of impact sexualised music and content is having on our kids. In this episode we discuss how mainstream media has become so sexualised, what we think is appropriate and what crosses the line, if it’s ok to normalise violence during sex (without kink shaming), how we plan to speak to our kids about sex and so much more! Tune in for all the spicy goss! Disclaimer: we are not psychologists or sexologists, this is just us sharing our opinions and personal experience on the topic. If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the fourth trimester diaries! We’re just a couple of months late, but who has the time to talk about the fourth trimester while they’re in it? In this episode Emma talks us through how her fourth trimester has been with Casey. We discuss feeding, sleep, routines, adjusting to having two kids, mental health and what’s been the most useful ways others have supported her during this time. Sending lots of love and coffee to anyone else in this season of their life right now! If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, we chat with one of our British listeners about her experience having her partner removed from her birth due to covid. We discuss how this impacted her birth experience as a whole, after having her support person abruptly removed mid way through her induction, and how terrible this was for her partner after doing birth preparation courses then having to watch on his phone from home while his son was born. If you have a story you'd like to tell anonymously, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message on instagram @babybrain.podcast or via email babybrainpodcast@gmail.com We will keep all of your details completely anonymous and confidential. If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choosing your baby’s name can be a daunting process, and tricky if you can’t find something both parents agree on! So what are some helpful tips on how to find that perfect name for your beautiful little one? We’ve got all the answers and more in this week’s episode with the amazing Michelle Casey! Michelle is a naming consultant, Mum of three, and the Founder of Grow Little Wildflower. Through her business Michelle helps everyday Mama's from around the world choose the most perfect forever name for their little wildflower! In this episode we discuss what the most popular baby names were in Australia in 2023. We also chat about what steps to go through to find your perfect name, how to match sibling names and how to find an amazing middle name! To learn more about Michelle, follow her on instagram @growlittlewildflower or head to her website www.growlittlewildflower.com If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to our first episode in the WTAF series! Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! What better way to launch our new series than to gasbag about our own recent controversy - Hannah’s reel on her food bill! For anyone who didn’t see the reel, Hannah shared what she spends on food per week (which is wild lets be honest) and the post got LOTS of feedback, went a little bit viral and started attracting some aggressive comments from randos on the internet. We chat about the context behind the post and why we ultimately decided to take it down. We also chat about the ethics around what we should post on social media, whether it’s ok to delete comments, whether it’s ok to delete posts and what is healthy criticism vs online bullying. Tune in for all the spicy goss, and please don’t troll this ep, we love you!! If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is one incredible story! This week we’re chatting to the beautiful Gen about her hidden pregnancy (also known as a cryptic pregnancy). Gen talks us through her journey of discovering she was pregnant at 32 weeks, then after a series of unexpected events giving birth to her beautiful baby boy only a few days later. Gen is a 32 year old Mama, primary school teacher, and beach enthusiast who loves to be around her friends and family. Gen shares her journey of coming to terms with the unexpected pregnancy and launching into life as a single Mum with only a few days notice. Gen tell us if she’s learnt anything from the past year, it’s that you are stronger than you think and capable of handling more than you know. This is such an incredible and heartwarming story, we know you’ll all love! Thank you so much Gen for sharing with us. If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode we’re discussing all things baby milestones, and how we can incorporate purposeful play to help our children reach their physical milestones. We’re chatting with the amazing Dr Emily and Dr Matt from Kin Active Kids, who have joined us all the way from Texas! We discuss what the major baby milestones are, what age range we can expect our kids to meet these, what kind of activities we can focus on to help with their development and what to do if you’re worried! To learn more about KinActive Kids, Dr Emily and Dr Matt, head to the below: www.kinactivekids.com/ @kinactive_kids on instagram (Dr Emily) @dr_otto_dc on instagram (Dr Matt) If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re chatting to the amazing Steph O’Brien on her experience of pregnancy and birthing in a plus size body. Steph shares with us the challenges she faced in the medical system due to her BMI, and her journey advocating for herself to have the type of birth she wanted. This is such a beautiful chat and an insight into what birthing can be like for women who are plus size, and what we can do to support them in achieving their birth outcomes. Steph is a Postpartum Doula living and working on Waddawurung Country in Geelong. She is incredibly passionate about looking after women and birthing people after their baby is born, as well as plus size pregnancy and birth. She's a mama, a wife, a gift-giver, a hugger, witty with a heart of gold (and a little bit sweary!). Steph has also generously given our listeners a discount to her course “BMI is Bullshit”. See below for more details! Instagram: @postpartum_with_steph Web: www.postpartumwithsteph.com BMI is Bullshit course: https://www.postpartumwithsteph.com/bmi-is-bullshit-workshop Discount code for course: BABYBRAIN20 for a $20 discount (discount won't expire) If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For all those parents that want their babies close but also need to get sh!t done, this episode is for you! It’s no secret we’re both HUGE fans of baby wearing, but we wanted to dive a bit deeper into the benefits baby wearing provides to you and your baby, as well as the safety considerations when you pop bub into a carrier. This week we’re chatting to the amazing Brooke Maree, all about how to baby wear like a boss! Brooke is one of Australia's leading Babywearing Educators helping parents and professionals to understand babywearing safety and best practice. Her work through the Australian Babywearing Association & Kangatraining Australia aims to improve outcomes and accessibility for all parents and babies across Australia so they enjoy the endless benefits of carrying infants and children. For more info on Brooke, follow the below links: IG: @brookemaree.babywearing https://babywearingaustralia.com.au/ www.kangatraining.com.au www.facebook.com.au/kangatrainingau www.instagram.com.au/kangatrainingau If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.