Steph & Gian Ottavio on life after The Block, birth trauma, IVF & finding purpose

About this episode

Steph and Gian Ottavio discuss their experiences after winning The Block, including their journey to parenthood and the challenges they faced.

This week I sit down with Steph & Gian, winner of The Block season 9 to chat all things life after the block and their journey in becoming parents.   We delve into The Block post show blues, losing our sense of purpose and identity, mental health issues when everything is seemingly ok on the outside. We discuss their journey to falling pregnant, endometriosis, genetic testing and a traumatic life threatening birth and so much more. A big thank you to our episode sponsors Lacevo and Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense.   Lacevo Instagram: @lacevoofficial Website: lacevo.com   Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense Instagram: @babysensorytoddlersenseaunz Website: babysensory.com.au   Instagram Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Follow Steph on Instagram @stephjoottavio Follow Steph & Gian on Instagram @stephandgian   Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!   Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

People in this episode

Host: Leonie Akhidenor

Guests: Steph Ottavio, Gian Ottavio

Topics covered

• life after The Block
• parenting journey
• mental health
• IVF
• birth trauma
• endometriosis

Keywords

• The Block
• birth trauma
• IVF
• mental health
• endometriosis
• parenting
• identity

Sponsors

Lacevo, Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Parenthood, Acast

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