Motherhood Leaked

In this last episode of season 1, Tara and Kayla are comparing car seat wars with toddlers - is it a developmental stage of toddler-hood to not want to get strapped in your car seat, or it is just our kids?!Tara also gives you an update on her pregnancy - bub due any time, trying to remember what labour signs to look for, breech at 38 weeks and insight on the ECV that she chose to have, something she had never heard of before needing one. Please excuse Tara's heavy breathing, bub is stealing all of her air.In this episode:Car Seats and ToddlersParenting ToolsBreech BabyECV - External Cephalic VersionRisks and BenefitsEarly Labour SignsBreath-work and MeditationBirth MapsTara discusses the support she received from breath work specialist Nicola Laye - check out episode 37 to learn more about her work.This episode is sponsored by @bump.southportTo stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked, if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's and if you are liking the podcast leave us a review - we would love to hear from you!Let's chat x

On this week’s episode, Tara and Kayla chat with Marion Rose PHD, Marion is an Author, Podcast Host, Psychospiritual Mentor, Level Two Aware Parenting Instructor and creator of The Marion Method for Psychospiritual Development, Parenting, and Entrepreneurship.Marion is passionate about understanding mothers, children, and babies and helping them heal from stress and trauma, and is particularly passionate about Aletha Solter’s work with Aware Parenting, where she is a regional coordinator and now also has her own method to assist parents. She talks about how early trauma and stress can start, and it’s a lot earlier than you may think.In this episode:· What is Aware Parenting?· Re-parenting ourselves· Core Aspects of aware parenting· Loving limits and boundaries· Attachment parenting· The Marion Method· Healing and releasing stress and trauma· Following the child’s lead· Attachment play· Feeling connectionTo learn more about Marion Rose PHD head to https://marionrose.net/ , you can find her on Instagram @_marion_rose_ or @awareparenting, you can also listen in to her popular podcast 'The Aware Parenting Podcast Marion Rose PHD' on all major podcast platforms.Marion and Lael’s book 'Raising Resilient & Compassionate Children' is available from multiple online bookstores, including Booktopia. All of Aletha Solter’s books that Marion mentions in the podcast can also be found on Booktopia or Amazon.This episode is sponsored by @bump.southportTo stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked, if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's and if you like the podcast leave us a review - we would love to hear from you!Let's chat x

On this week’s episode, Tara and Kayla are talking about how Motherhood changes a multitude of relationships ‘in our lives, not only with your spouse, but family and friends too. It can be a hard change or a positive one but one thing that is certain, nothing remains the same and it’s constantly changing as we as parents grow and change.Tara also updates us all on Beau’s big bed transition and why kids are maybe much more adaptable than us.This episode includes:· Resentment· Not feeling seen· Making fast friends· Disconnection· What being a default parent means· Understanding our needs· Learning to say no· Dropping expectationsThis episode is sponsored by @bump.southportTo stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked, if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's and if you are liking the podcast leave us a review - we would love to hear from you!Let's chat x

On this week's episode Tara and Kayla get to learn what life is like with multiples, three to be exact, with Mum of four - an almost teenager and 2-year-old triplets, Stephanie Forster.We get an insight into what life is like carrying triplets and then managing them once they get home, and in Steph's experience - routine is everything. We chat birth story, babies in the NICU, and getting the shocking diagnosis that little Cora had contracted Meningitis in the hospital.This episode includes:Struggle to fall pregnantTriplet announcementBirth Story and going into labour at almost 30 weeksHigh-Risk PregnancyMeningitisHyperemesis GravidarumManaging tripletsRoutineNICUPlus much, much more....The book Steph refers to when speaking about routine is: The Contented Little Baby Book by Gina Ford, to find out more follow this link: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-new-contented-little-baby-book-gina-ford/book/9780091912697.htmlSteph's pram/wagon that she discusses is from https://pragon.com.au/ and is the Wonderfold Wagon.This episode is sponsored by @bump.southportTo stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked, if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's and if you are liking the podcast leave us a review - we would love to hear from you!Let's chat x

On this week's episode Tara and Kayla welcome Tash Duffin, Tash is an Occupational Therapist trained in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, paediatric feeding, infant and early childhood sleep quality and infant reflux. She is a mother of three vivacious, exuberant children and the founder of Whole Child Co.We dive in deep with Tash this week to discuss oral function or dysfunction from newborns to toddlers, and Tara wants to know if Beau's dummy obsession is doing damage.This episode includes:Optimal Oral FunctionOptimal Oral Rest PostureMouth BreathingSigns of Oral DysfunctionDummies - yay or nay?Bottle and Dummy RecommendationsHow an Assessment with Tash WorksTounge TieInfant RefluxFocus on Children Getting Quality SleepPlus, much, much more....If you have more questions and want to find out more about what Tash does, or to arrange an assessment you can find her at : https://wholechildco.com.au/ or on Instagram @wholechildcoThis episode is sponsored by @bump.southportTo stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked, if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's and if you are liking the podcast leave us a review - we would love to hear from you!Let's chat x

On this week’s episode Tara and Kayla are excited to introduce Georgie Collinson, who is an Anxiety Mindset Coach, RTT Hypnotherapist, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Author and Podcast Host, she is ‘passionate about helping busy women master their anxious minds’ and we find out some steps to take to do just that, in this episode.Georgie is such a breath of fresh air, and she certainly reminds us to take a few extra breaths too, she discusses her popular ‘Anxiety Reset Method’, which is the title of her first book and the heart of her anxiety mindset coaching.In this episode:· The difference between general worry and anxiety· The anxiety reset method· Figuring out the root cause of anxiety· Taking a mind, body, and soul approach· Anxiety in motherhood· High Functioning anxiety – what is it?· Causes and can you move beyond and heal anxiety?· The subconscious mind· Plus, much, much moreTo learn more about Georgie and The Anxiety Reset Method head to - https://georgiecollinson.com/ , you can purchase her book via her website or follow her for more great advice on Instagram @georgiethenaturopath, or listen to The Anxiety Reset podcast on all of your favourite podcast platforms.To stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked, if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's and if you are liking the podcast leave us a review - we would love to hear from you!This episode is sponsored by @bump.southportLet’s chat x

Beware - Spoilers ahead for the TV series Parental Guidance.On this week's episode, Tara and Kayla take a deep dive into Channel Nines' second season of Parental Guidance and try and wrap their heads around all of the random parenting 'styles' that they have come up with. You do not have to have watched the show to get into this - at times, controversial conversation, it raises some really interesting questions about parenting.Throw in that competitive Aussie spirit, judgment, some clever editing, and random, at times traumatic challenges, and you have yourself some addictive reality TV. Tara admits the editing tricked her in the first episode but in the second episode, it's revealed that everything is not as it seems when gentle parenting is put up next to Outback Parenting... like that is even a style!?In this episode:Creating villains and victims with clever editing.To smack or not to smack?Gentle ParentingOutback ParentingLighthouse ParentingJudging other parentsHow editing can trick usBehaviorist approachGenerational traumaTesting boundariesAware parentingOnline SafetyTara and Kayla also share the exciting news that they are now sponsored by @bump.southport , they are very excited to be working with Bec at Bump Southport, she has built a wonderful community that we are proud to support. To stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked - if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's and if you are liking the podcast leave us a review - we would love to hear from you!Let's chat! x

On this week's episode, Kayla and Tara settle their giggles from the intro to have an in-depth chat about breastfeeding and sleep with Lactation Consultant Shona Cassels, IBCLC. If you have a newborn, infant, or toddler - and you have questions about breastfeeding or sleep, then this episode is a must-listen. Shona has so much insight and knowledge and discusses how her own motherhood journey colours the way she works with women, before and after birth. Kayla talks about how Shona was her saviour after the birth of Elliott and after listening to Shona speak you will soon see why. This episode includes:Sleep pressureWake windows and unique babiesNaps and the body clockTips for newborns and trying to figure out the night from dayHow often should babies feed?Feeding to sleepDummies - yay or nay?Milk supply issues Why the first 6 weeks are so importantWeaning - how and when is a good time?Expressing colostrum Plus, much, much more!To get in touch with Shona head to https://www.shonacasselsibclc.com.au/ or follow her on Instagram @shonaibclc or Facebook. The Australian Breastfeeding Association is such a great resource for women as discussed, they have a helpline 1800 686 268, or visit their website for more information - https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/The book Kayla mentions that Shona suggested for her is - The Discontented Little Baby Book by Pamela Douglas.To stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked, if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's and if you are liking the podcast leave us a review - we would love to hear from you!Let's chat! x

On this week’s episode, Tara and Kayla are back as a duo and catching up on life over the last few weeks, they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly because unfortunately, life isn't always sunshine and lollipops, sometimes it's shitty and hard.There is a trigger warning with this week’s episode for discussions around mental health and suicide, so please proceed with caution if you are feeling a little vulnerable this week and reach out for help if you need to talk to someone.Kayla talks about her newly landscaped garden thanks to Aldi sales and the purchase of Kinetic and Cotton sand, they also ask the world's most pressing questions such as - where is Marie Kondo and why has she 'gone off the rails'?This episode includes:Surviving the hard timesKinetic Sand Tara's pregnancy updateHow 'clean' is your houseWhat happened to Marie Kondo?Mum guilt and just guilt in generalTV shows and incorrect moviesSickness and the onion trickNavigating lifeSaying YES to helpBrenton bursting through the door and making his podcast debutThere are many tangents in this episode and also many things most podcasters would edit out, but when we say we are raw and real, well, we take that seriously, and sometimes, especially as a mother life gets in the way and we certainly bring that into our podcast, so enjoy.To stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked, if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's and if you are liking the podcast leave us a review - we would love to hear from you!Let's chat! xIf any part of this episode has affected you contact - Lifeline 13 11 14RIP Brodie Jacqueline x

This week Kayla and Tara celebrate their 20th episode and introduce their first guest Alison Jeffery - Women's Health Physiotherapist to discuss all things pelvic floor. This episode is so informative, not only for mothers or mothers-to-be but women in general.Alison opens up about being a busy working Mum and answers some questions from the Motherhood Leaked family regarding internal/external exams, misconceptions about the pelvic floor, and what a standard consult looks like, for anyone out there who may be nervous about making an appointment.This episode includes:Pelvic floor examsLeakageStandard consultsInternal exams VS Internal examsWhat is a pessary?Things to look out for when you are pregnantConstipationPainful intercourseThe importance of breathingExercise in pregnancyIs it important to pay attention to your pelvic floor after a c-section?Plus much, much more!To find out more information about Alison and the amazing work she does head over and follow her Instagram pages - @chevronislandladies & @chevronislandphysio or head to the website - https://www.chevronislandphysio.com.au/ to book an appointment.To stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked, if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's and if you are liking the podcast leave us a review - we would love to hear from you!Let's chat! x

On this week's episode, Tara and Kayla discuss second-trimester nipple pain, how we feel about the boy's getting closer to the terrible two's and why we think they know it, and why sometimes you need to follow your kid's lead - even if that means eating guacamole and chips at 9 pm on a weeknight. Oh yes, and sleep deprivation.Before you are triggered by the term 'lazy parenting', give this episode a listen and see why there are reasons it is actually being seen as a positive parenting label and one that Tara was keen to delve into.This episode includes:Parenting stylesLazy Parenting / Gentle ParentingAware Parenting / Conscious ParentingHow parenting has changed over the yearsConsequences for actionsSetting boundariesShowing kids how to regulate their emotionsSensory activities and why we feel pressure to do themYes spacesGiving your child responsibility, plus much more!The Instagram page Tara talks about is @biglittlefeelings and they also have a website www.biglittlefeelings.com and they have some great information for parents. Kayla chats this week also about Aware parenting, there are a few different Instagram pages you could follow including - Marion Rose @awareparenting. To stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked, if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's and if you are liking the podcast leave us a review - we would love to hear from you!Let's chat! x

This week Tara and Kayla dive into the label that is 'good Mum' - what constitutes a good Mum or what is perceived to make a good Mum? Is it making fancy bento box lunches or creating daily sensory activities or are we putting too much pressure on our ourselves to keep up with other peoples idea of what a good Mum is. Also, are you a Crunchy Mum, Silky Mum or a Scrunchy Mum? We are learning new labels every day.In this episode:Mum guilt, Mum guilt, Mum guiltWhat makes a good MumSleep deprivation First midwife appointmentSneaking to the movies after daycare drop offNever ending bike ridesEaster - to chocolate or not to chocolateHow our upbringing affects our idea of Motherhood Needing to fill your cupFood restrictions Mum labelsTo stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked, if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's and if you are liking the podcast leave us a review - we would love to hear from you!Let's chat! x

This week Tara and Kayla follow on from last week's podcast where Kayla shared her journey with PCOS, they deep dive into how Kayla regulated her cycle naturally by working on her body and mind and how that led to her conceiving after two cycles.In this episode:Conceiving with PCOSRegulating your cycle with PCOSFollowing your intuitionGetting second opinionsFertile windowsTracking your cyclePCOS and foodSymptothermal Method...........plus much more!To learn more about Kayla’s PCOS story, purchase or download the e-books mentioned in this episode, or to book a consult, head to @itskayla_jade on Instagram or you can head to her website - https://thepcosbible.com/fertility-freebie/Kayla also mentioned @fertilitycharting for assisting with the process of tracking your ovulation.To stay up to date with all things Motherhood Leaked, head over to Instagram and follow us @motherhood.leaked, if you have any questions, feel free to slide on into our DM's.Let's chat! x