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Hosted by Crystal Hardstaff, a counsellor and parenting educator, this podcast is here to support you through the emotional ups and downs of perinatal mental health, parenting, and self-identity. This space is for real, honest conversations about the challenges of early parenthood, raising children, and prioritising your mental wellbeing. Whether you’re navigating the newborn stage, toddlerhood, older years, or balancing the journey of motherhood with your personal identity, you’ll find meaningful insights, relatable personal stories, and practical tools to help you feel more empowered. Topics range from parenting education to mental health topics. Join me as we explore how to nurture your mental health, cultivate connection, and raise confident, resilient children, all while honouring the person you are beyond your role as a parent.
Episodes

Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This is a replay from the Live Aussie Mums' Mental Health Virtual Event hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor.
Click here for more info on this event and to access other recordings including transcriptions www.thegentlecounsellor.com/freebies
Jen Gallagher: Mental health and single motherhood @singleparentingsolutions

Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This is a replay from the Live Aussie Mums' Mental Health Virtual Event hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor.
Click here for more info on this event and to access other recordings including transcriptions www.thegentlecounsellor.com/freebies
Sascha Kowalenko: Why Good Enough Parenting is Perfect @thesilverliningcollective ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Sascha is a Clinical Psychologist and her vision is to provide a collection of services to the community that holistically support the needs of families so they can grow up strong and resilient parents and children.

Sunday Oct 24, 2021
The Mental Load with Dr Robyn Miller from @mentalloadproject
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This is a replay from the Live Aussie Mums' Mental Health Virtual Event hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor.
Click here for more info on this event and to access other recordings including transcriptions www.thegentlecounsellor.com/freebies
Dr Robyn Miller: The Mental Load @mentalloadproject
Robyn is a mother, wife, medical doctor and founder of The Mental Load Project, an online community dedicated to recognising and rebalancing all the invisible work that goes into running a household.

Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Surviving Toddlerhood with Tiffany from @inspire.learn.teach
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021

Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Supporting Highly Sensitive Kids with Jacquie Ward from @the_brave_space_ ⠀⠀
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This is a replay from the Live Aussie Mums' Mental Health Virtual Event hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor.
Click here for more info on this event and to access other recordings including transcriptions www.thegentlecounsellor.com/freebies
Jacquie Ward: Supporting Highly Sensitive Kids @the_brave_space_ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Jacquie Ward is a Provisional Psychologist. She is the Founder of The Brave Space; an online support hub for parents raising children who need a little extra support.

Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This is a replay from the Live Aussie Mums' Mental Health Virtual Event hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor.
Click here for more info on this event and to access other recordings including transcriptions www.thegentlecounsellor.com/freebies
Krissy Ropiha: Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food @her.nourished ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Krissy is a qualified expert in family nutrition and psychology. She is on a mission to empower mothers to navigate mealtimes with confidence. After struggling with and healing her own relationship with food, Krissy’s mission is to help busy mums navigate motherhood and mealtimes, kindly tackling fussy eating without judgement; fostering a healthy relationship with food for life.

Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021

Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This is a replay from the Live Aussie Mums' Mental Health Virtual Event hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor.
Click here for more info on this event and to access other recordings including transcriptions www.thegentlecounsellor.com/freebies
Debbie Jay: Tongue Ties and Mental Health @themamacircle.debbiejay ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Debbie is a Breastfeeding & Tongue-tie Doula, supporting mothers in the first year after birth, and throughout their entire breastfeeding journey. She works online with mothers across Australia, supporting them to overcome breastfeeding difficulties & through the journey of tongue-tie release, no matter the age of the child.

Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Change Your To-Do and Beat Overwhelm with Tash Guthrie from @tash_guthrie
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This is a replay from the Live Aussie Mums' Mental Health Virtual Event hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor.
Click here for more info on this event and to access other recordings including transcriptions www.thegentlecounsellor.com/freebies
Tash Guthrie: Change Your To-Do and Beat Overwhelm @tash_guthrie ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Tash is a time management mentor and productivity coach, and the visionary behind The Time Creator planner, podcast, community and membership. Tash’s mantra is ‘plan hard, live easy’ and this is reflected in her strategies for creating a purpose-driven, fulfilled life free from complication, stress and overwhelm.

Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This is a replay from the Live Aussie Mums' Mental Health Virtual Event hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor.
Click here for more info on this event and to access other recordings including transcriptions www.thegentlecounsellor.com/freebies
Nikki McCahon: Matrescence: the developmental process of becoming a mother @nikkimccahon ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Nikki McCahon is a matrescence educator, women’s life cycle guide, host of the Dear Mama podcast and mother of one charming and cheeky five-year-old. Nikki helps mothers who feel confused and overwhelmed by the transition into motherhood, reframe their experiences as an opportunity for expansion, transformation, and personal growth.