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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.
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Saturday Aug 15, 2020
Gentle Motherhood - This is why. It's all for you.
Saturday Aug 15, 2020
Saturday Aug 15, 2020
Mothers like you with unresolved trauma and constant motherhood challenges start their inner healing journey in the Gentle Motherhood membership supported every month, so that they become the best mothers they’ve always wanted to be.
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Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Laura shares her history of an Eating Disorder through the pressures of her Classical Ballet practice and how it had an effect on her mental health. She found Yoga to be an effective tool and now shares this passion with other mothers.
Facebook group:
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YouTube:
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Facebook Page:
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Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/laurabaumann_yoga/
Free 5 Step Guide to Stress-Free Mornings for Mompreneurs:
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Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Episode 16: Breastfeeding and Mental Health with Susie Prout IBCLC
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Susie Prout is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She shares her experience with postnatal anxiety and we talk about how being informed and supported is best in our breastfeeding journeys to reach our goals as stopping before we plan can have a detrimental effect on our mental health.
Susie Prout Lactation - Perth and Virtual Consultations
Instagram @susieproutlactation
http://www.susieproutlactation.com
The Australian Breastfeeding Podcast
You can join The Breastfeeding Co-Operative Australia private support group here
Happy World Breastfeeding Week everyone!
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Episode 15: Self-Care With Tiny Habits One Week At A Time with Alka Chopra
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Alka shares with us her knowledge on self-care, and embracing the 6 pillars of wellness - physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual & occupational.
@alkachoprard - for IG & Pinterest; You Tube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIbvOkrwq_avTtf8vQPy5Gg?view_as=subscriber

Saturday Jul 18, 2020
Saturday Jul 18, 2020
Aparna and I talk about the importance of mindful breathing and the benefits of sensory activities for adults.
http://www.beautyinparenting.com/
Instagram: @beautyinparenting FB page facebook.com/beautyinparenting
Free e-guide download with 4 breathing exercises and essential oil pairings (Calm & Clarity Guide):
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Saturday Jul 11, 2020
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
Eric tells his story of his traumatic childhood and shares his wisdom and experience with changing his mindset. We talk about ways to create positive changes in our lives.
https://www.facebook.com/Eric-Slivoskey-112771310450406/
https://twitter.com/EricSlivoskey

Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Jacquie and I discuss our motherhood experiences comparing what we thought it would be like to what it is, the unexpected joys of motherhood, how becoming parents changed our relationships, motherhood challenges, and sharing our toolkit of resources that have helped us.

Sunday Jun 28, 2020

Saturday Jun 20, 2020
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
Krista talks about the positive effects that music has on the brain, concerns over the long term effects of isolation on our children, and shares her experience with postpartum depression and what she has done for her mental health.

Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Rosemary Clark from @love.the.way.you.parent talks about the Language of Listening®, a needs-based parenting model, and how we can apply this in motherhood.