Parenting Collective
Parenting Collective is a podcast hosted by Donna Moala, a Certified Secure Sleep and Conscious Parenting Coach. Each episode features experts in parenting, health, relationships, and more, offering tools to help parents create calmer homes and stronger connections. The podcast aims to support families worldwide with nurturing, non-cry-it-out methods for children up to 10 years old.
Episodes
EP: 104 How to Reconnect With Your Teenager: Building Stronger Mother-Child Connections
How do we stay connected to our teenagers as they grow up, become more independent, and start pulling away?Parenting teens can feel challenging, but what if strengthening your relationship isn't about trying harder to control their behaviour, but about creating more space for connection?In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Daniela Cooper, founde
EP: 103 How to Raise Money-Smart Kids | Financial Literacy for Children
How do we raise financially confident children in a world where the cost of living keeps rising and owning a home feels increasingly out of reach?In this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Brooke Roberts, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Sharesies, to explore how parents can teach kids about money, build healthy financial habits, and create opportunities for their
Ep: 102 When Your Child Triggers You: Childhood Trauma & Conscious Parenting
How does childhood trauma shape the way we parent? And how can we break generational cycles to build stronger, healthier connections with our children?In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala, conscious parenting coach and secure sleep specialist, sits down with Dr. Kalyani Gopal, Founder and President of the SAFE Coalition for Human Rights and President of the Psychol
Ep: 101 Baby Milestones, Development Created By A Paediatric OT
Are you worried about your baby’s milestones? Googling every little thing and wondering, “Is my baby on track?”In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala chats with Alaskah Hindry, a paediatric Occupational Therapist, mother and founder of Evergrow App, about baby development, developmental milestones and the overwhelm so many parents experience.Alaskah shares why baby m
EP: 100 Losing a Child: A Mother’s Journey Through Grief, Healing & Hope
What happens when a parent loses their child? How do you keep going, navigate grief, and find a way to carry your child’s memory forward?In this deeply moving episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Jess Yugovich, Founder and CEO of The Aliyah Mae Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established following the tragic and unexpected loss of her daughter, Ali
EP: 99 Speech Delays, Mouth Breathing & Early Intervention: What Parents Need to Know
What if the signs your child is struggling with speech, breathing, sleep, or development are easier to miss than you think?In this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Luba Patlakh, a passionate child and family advocate, dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist, Myofunction Therapist, and Founder & Director of Kidology, Inc. Luba is also the host of The G
EP: 98 Kids, Smartphones & Social Media: How to Keep Them Safe Without Fear
Kids, smartphones, social media and AI are changing the world our children are growing up in. But how do we help our kids navigate technology safely without parenting from fear?In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Kirra Pendergast, Founder and Chief Strategist of Safe on Social and Ctrl+Shft, and one of the world's leading voices on digital safety, o
EP: 97 How to Be a Better Dad: The Modern Fatherhood Guide for Ambitious Men
How to be a better dad, become a more intentional father, and balance fatherhood with a successful career — what does modern fatherhood really look like for ambitious men?On this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Jeff Hittner, leadership expert, executive coach, and founder of Ambitious Dads, for an honest conversation about modern fatherhood, parenting f
EP: 96 Stop Trying to Be a Perfect Parent: Play & Connection Matter More
What if being a good parent doesn’t mean being a perfect parent?In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala is joined by Monique Cohen, a Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist and Play Therapist, and author of Planet Parent, for a warm and honest conversation about playful parenting, parent-child connection, emotional regulation and the pressure to get parenting “right.”T
EP: 95 First-time Dad: The Side Men Rarely Talk About
What does it really feel like to become a dad for the first time?On this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Zachary Perez, first-time father, screenwriter and author of Becoming Dad, for an honest and deeply relatable conversation about the side of parenthood men don’t always talk about.Zachary became a dad at 41 and began documenting his journey through pregna
EP: 94 Stop Chasing Grades. Instead Help Your Child Find Their Passion & Purpose
What if your child’s path to success has very little to do with getting straight A’s?In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with @Margot Machol Bisnow, author of Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams, 99 Stories from Families Who Did, to explore what it really takes to raise confident, resilient and fulfilled children.Margot spe
EP: 93 SCHOOL: Mainstream v’s Homeschooling - How to Choose What’s Right for Your Child
Choosing the right education path for your child can feel like one of the biggest parenting decisions you'll ever make. Should you choose mainstream school, homeschooling, or another alternative education option? And how do you know which path truly suits your child and your family?In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Emma Gentle, an Emotional Intelligence &
EP: 92 Grocery Shopping Secrets - Save Your Family Hundreds
Are rising grocery bills putting pressure on your family budget? In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Carol Ann Kates, award-winning author and grocery shopping expert, to uncover the grocery shopping secrets that can help families save money, reduce food waste, and make every dollar go further.Drawing on decades of experience as a former grocery store ow
EP: 91 Newborn Mothers Need a Village: Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Support
Pregnancy, birth and postpartum can be some of the most transformative and vulnerable seasons of a mother’s life. But no mother was ever meant to do it all alone.In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Deyana Salib, Midwife, Owner & Director of Pregnancy Practice Perth, for a heartfelt conversation about why mothers need a village before, during and
EP: 90 How Can Parents Help Their Kids NOT To Lose Their Authentic Self
Why do so many children lose their authentic selves and what can parents do to protect them?In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Alexander Kopelman, social entrepreneur, advocate, whole-being coach, and author of For Real: Helping Children Remain Their Authentic Selves in a Limiting World, to explore how modern parenting can either nurture or uni
EP: 89 Annabel Karmel on Turning Tragedy into the World's Most Trusted Family Food Brand
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with @Annabel Karmel MBE, the world's best-selling children's cookbook author, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential voices in child nutrition.Annabel shares the deeply personal story that changed her life forever. After the heartbreaking loss of her baby daughter, Natasha, she transformed un
EP: 88 Raise Emotionally Stronger Children with Conscious Parents
What if raising emotionally resilient children begins with transforming ourselves first?In this episode of Parenting Collective Podcast, Conscious Parenting Coach Donna Moala explores the power of mindfulness, emotional awareness, and conscious parenting with special guests Mayra Clay, author of The Boy and the Pink Light, and Marc Krusin.Mayra and Marc are meditation teachers with The Bright Path
EP: 87 The Hidden Crisis Facing Working Parents Today | Work, Burnout & Family Balance
Are you a working parent struggling to balance career, family life, and your own wellbeing?You are not alone.In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with workplace and family wellbeing expert Dr Rosina McAlpine to explore the hidden crisis facing working parents today: burnout, stress, mental load, and the impossible pressure to "do it all."With more fa
EP: 86 When Traditional School Stops Working: Accidental Homeschooling
School refusal. Anxiety. Bullying. Neurodiversity. If your child is struggling in traditional school, this conversation may give you hope.In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Alexander Cork from Crimson Global Academy (CGA) to talk about online schooling, accidental homeschooling, and why more families are exploring flexible education options for children with ADHD,
EP: 85 Breaking Toxic Patterns & Build A Connected Relationship | Lauren, Lieve & Donna
What if the same patterns and cycles showing up in your relationships aren’t the problem, but an invitation to understand what is under them and work towards healing.In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Donna Moala is joined by two incredible women she is fortunate to call both colleagues and dear friends: Lauren Dry, founder of RISE, and Lieve De Lint, psychologist, educator, and head coa
EP: 84 Changing Learning for Aussie Kids: Manny & Sarah, the Creators Behind Pevan & Sarah
What happens when two passionate educators combine music, movement, storytelling and play to help kids learn?In this beautiful conversation, Donna Moala sits down with Sarah and Manny Kechayas, educators, musicians, and the creators behind Pevan & Sarah, to talk about how they went from primary school teaching and working out of their garage to becoming one of Australia’s most loved educationa
EP: 83 Roblox’s New Safety Features for Kids Explained | What Parents Need to Know
If you are a parent wondering whether @Roblox is safe for kids, this conversation is a must watch.In this episode, Donna Moala sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Roblox’s Global Head of Parental Advocacy, to unpack Roblox’s biggest child safety update yet, including the launch of Roblox Kids (ages 5–8) and Roblox Select (ages 9–15).Australia is the FIRST country to receive these new safety f
EP: 82 When your Child Hits, Yells or Melts Down, What To Do | Real Parenting Tools
If your child is hitting, yelling, refusing, or melting down, this conversation will completely shift how you see their behavior.In Part 2 of this powerful episode, parenting expert Gen Muir, founder of @connectedparentingau joins Donna Moala to break down what’s really going on beneath “bad behaviour” and why boundaries are not about control, but safety.You’ll learn:Why anger is often a “bodyguar
EP: 81 Big Feelings, Boundaries and Better Parenting - What No One Told Us
Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you know the kind of parent you want to be, but at the moment, your reactions do not match.In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Connected Parenting founder and expert @GenMuir to unpack what’s really happening beneath challenging behaviour, for both kids and parents.Together, they explore:– Why eve
EP: 80 Better Maternity Leave, Family Friendly Work Places with Parent Advocate - Georgie Dent
Parenting today isn’t just busy, it is overwhelming.In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Georgie Dent, CEO of @theparenthood, to explore why modern parenting feels harder than ever before.From parenting burnout and mental load to the rising cost of living, lack of support, and unrealistic expectations, this conversation dives deep into the real pres
EP: 79 Roblox Safety and Parenting with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Head of Parental Advocacy at @roblox, to unpack one of the biggest concerns modern parents face, keeping kids safe online without fear-based parenting.With over 15 years in digital safety, Dr. Elizabeth shares what’s really happening behind the scenes at Roblox, from advanced AI moderation
EP: 78 Calm Your Nervous System When Parenting Through Chaos
Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you are exhausted, triggered and trying not to yell.In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala, a Certified Sleep Specialist & Conscious Parenting Coach sits down with Dominique Fletcher (@heldbydominique) a nurturing coach that supports women with overwhelmed souls, to help them explore how nervous system reg
EP: 77 Parenting Teens Through Mental Health Challenges
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses teen self-harm and suicidal thoughts.Teen mental health is in crisis. Many parents feel overwhelmed and unsure how to respond when their teen is struggling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, or intense emotions.On this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna speaks with licensed therapist and author Katie K. May, who works with high-ri
EP: 76 What It Was Like Feeling Different - Mum & Daughter’s Convo Part 2
⚠️ Trigger Warning:This episode includes discussion of mental health, depression, suicidal ideation and coming out. Please listen with care.In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with her daughter Eloise for an honest mother–daughter conversation about mental health, sexuality, identity and conscious parenting.Eloise shares her lived experience wit
EP: 75 A Real, Authentic Conversation With Mum and Daughter Part 1
**Content note:**This episode includes discussions around ADHD, anxiety, mental health, and emetophobia. Please listen with care.This episode is deeply personal — and one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever recorded.In Through My Eyes, Through Yours, I sit down with my daughter for an honest mother–daughter conversation about growing up with ADHD, anxiety, and feeling different in a wor
EP: 74 Dr. Shefali on Conscious Parenting: Why Your Child’s Behaviour Is Not the Real Problem
What if your child’s behaviour isn’t the real problem?In this powerful conversation, Donna Moala is joined by Dr. Shefali (@doctorshefali), clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Conscious Parenting movement, to explain why behaviour management alone doesn’t work, and what actually creates lasting change in families.Together, they unpack:What conscious parenti
EP: 73 Breaking the Burnout Cycle: The Truth About Saying No
Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or guilty every time you try to say “NO”?Burnout does not happen overnight, it is built through years of people pleasing, overgiving and ignoring our own needs.In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with mindset coach @annmanifis to unpack the real reason so many women struggle to set boundaries and why learning
EP: 72 Parenting Children with Anxiety or Big Emotions: Here’s the Hope You have Been Searching For
In this episode, I am thrilled to speak to Jenny Brown from the Parent Hope Project @parenthopeproject about why “fixing” our kids doesn’t work and the powerful shift that actually brings calm, connection and hope back into the home. Working with Parents closely to change generational patterns that just are not working. Parenting a pre-teen / teen with anxiety, big emotions or constant overwhelm
EP: 71 School Refusal, Neurodivergent Kiddos - How To Get Them To Love Reading
In this heartfelt chat, Donna sits down with learning specialist Emily Fogg from Wise Owl Education to unpack what life is really like raising and supporting our beautiful neuro-spicy kiddos.From ADHD and dyslexia to school refusal, big emotions, and the endless battle of bedtime we dive into why our kids struggle, how their brains work, and what actually helps them thrive.Emily shares her experi
EP: 70 Real Talk on Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids & How To Parent Them
In this heartfelt conversation, Donna Moala - @parentingcollective, sits down with family psychologist Ashleigh Warner - @raisinghumanskind, to unpack one of the biggest struggles for parents today, what to do in the heat of the moment when our kids lash out, melt down, fight with siblings, or show aggression and how to understand where the source of the matter underneath it all is.Together, we ex
EP: 69 Empowering New Mums: Finding Sleep Solutions
Hey beautiful Newborn mummas 👋💛Do you feel like your newborn will never sleep unless they are on you? 😅 You are not alone. In this heartfelt chat, I sit down with beautiful new mum Dani (@danielle_jenkinson17), who went from contact naps, reflux, and sleepless nights, to calm, connected, and blissful sleep, all with nurturing, supportive & gentle support. 🌙We unpack what is really going on in
EP: 68 Raising Girls And Boys Who Like Themselves l Kasey Edwards, Bestselling Author
Donna Moala and bestselling author Kasey Edwards (@kaseyedwardswriter) unpack why your relationship with yourself is the foundation for calm, connected parenting. 💛Together, they dive deep into how self-love builds confidence, connection, and calm, not just for mums, but for the whole family. You will hear real, evidence-based insights on raising children who genuinely like themselves, and why let
EP: 67 Redefining Success: How to Find Fulfillment in Your Career After Motherhood
Ever felt stuck in your career after becoming a mum? You’re not alone. In this episode, Donna Moala chats with career counsellor Anna Black (www.strategiccc.com.au), who helps women and mid-career professionals rediscover what truly lights them up — and create a work life that fits who they are now.Together, they dive into:✨ How motherhood shifts your sense of purpose and priorities✨ Why “work–lif
EP: 66 ✨ From Corporate Burnout to Business Owner: A Journey Through Motherhood & Safety Culture ✨
Are you a career mum juggling work, family, and purpose? In this episode, join me and my very special guest, Amanda Amaral - @gotsafem - as we dive into the inspiring journey from corporate burnout to becoming a business owner and how motherhood sparked a mission to transform workplace safety culture.You’ll hear powerful insights on:✅ Balancing career and motherhood in high-pressure industries lik
EP: 65 Step-Parenting with Love: Navigating Blended Families & Conscious Parenting
Parenting is hard enough, but what happens when you’re navigating a blended family? In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the realities of step-parenting, co-parenting across two homes, raising teens and toddlers with love, boundaries and conscious parenting tools.Join host Donna Moala as she sits down with Kris Byrnes @insideoutwithkris a mindset coach, mom, and stepmom, to unpack:✅ How to
EP: 64 Toddler Taming - HELP!!!!
On this week's episode, I wanted to dive into talking about toddlers.......Picture this - It is bedtime in your house, and it feels like a full-blown circus. Does your toddler pull every trick in the book, from needing one more drink, to a last-minute wee, to suddenly discovering they are scared of the dark? Mumma, you are not alone.In today’s episode, I am diving into why toddler sleep can f
EP: 63 Every Woman Deserves A Seat at The Financial Table
On this week's episode, I am excited to share with you Amber Dawson from @Mummysmoney. As a mum of 4 (twins included) and a Certified Financial Planner, I believe every woman deserves a seat at the financial table, and the confidence to speak up once she’s there. I help women ditch the fear, confusion, and “I’ll deal with it later” mindset around money, and replace it with clarity, capabili
EP: 62 Trauma To Healing and More with Shari Ingleton
On this week's episode I am so excited to share with you the gorgeous Shari from @goldsoultherapy.We had a real and authentic conversation about how her life has led her into this wellness space of healing others. A solo mother of three and a seasoned entrepreneur, Shari's personal journey through motherhood, divorce and building successful businesses has shaped her compassionate and n
EP: 61 Holistic Fertility and IVF Specialist - Edwina Taylor
On this week's episode I am thrilled to have my very special guest Edwina from @edwinataylorwellbeing.She is an amazing Holistic Fertility and IVF specialist located here in Perth. She is also a Counsellor & Healer, Womb Massage therapist and she runs epic women's circles.I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Let us know your thoughts.I would appreciate it greatly if you
EP: 60 From High level Lawyer to Breathwork & Energetics Coach
On today's episode, I am so excited to share with you the gorgeous. Sharné Lategan from @growandexpandwiths. Sharne, was a top level lawyer for years but felt the pull to change her life DRAMATICALLY and become a Personal Growth and Energetics Coach who guides women to claim, create, and step into their highest, most fulfilled, and happiest lives and businesses. I would appreciate it greatly
EP: 59 Part 2 Talking all things Hashitmoto Autoimmune Disease - Shelley Mckenzie
On this week's episode I am excited to share with you @shelleymckenzie_naturpath, Shelley has been in the health industry for over 15 years. She is a Mum of 3, Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath and cohost of The No BS Motherhood Podcast .We have an awesome chat about Shelley's journey with Hashimoto's which is an autoimmune disease and how she has been able to live a normal life
EP: 58 Setting Up Health Money Patterns with our Children
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Kim Kent @kimkent___, Perth-based money coach and founder of the Wealthy As F*ck program. Kim is known for helping women heal their relationship with money and shift from a scarcity mindset to one rooted in trust, confidence, and financial empowerment. She has such a grounded, empowering way of talking about money, and I knew I had to get he
EP: 57 BEST Pre-Post Pregnancy Nutrition - Jess Wilson
So excited to share with you for the 2nd time, Jess @jess_wilson_nutritionShe is an exceptional Nutrition coach and today we chatted about all things Pre & Post Pregnancy Nutrition, she offers a deeply personalized approach. As Every body is unique, and that’s a gift! She provides comprehensive lab testing and creates customized wellness plans to support everything from nutrition, gut health a
EP: 56 Baby Reflux Leading Expert - Áine Homer
On this weeks episode I am trilled to have Áine @babyrefluxlady join me all the way from "sunny" England.Áine Homer is a globally recognized holistic infant reflux expert, best known as The Baby Reflux Lady. With a background in engineering and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Áine shifted her career focus after navigating her own children's challenges with reflux, tongue tie, allergie
EP: 55 Wanting your Health to THRIVE - Askle Prescription Supplements
On this week's Episode I am excited to share with you Will and Stephanie Slater, they are the co-founders of Asklé, a women’s healthcare company focused on prescription, pharmacy grade nutritional medicine. Through their own lived experience with the struggle of Stephanie's health after their first born. Together, they built Asklé to address the unique health challenges women face in th
EP: 54 Birth Trauma Resolution Therapist - Jess Mulhall
Hello gorgeous Mumma'sOn this week's episode I am thrilled to share with your Jess Mulhall @jessthemidwife, Jess is a dedicated midwife, IBCLC Lactation Consultant, HypnoBirthing and antenatal educator, and Australia’s first Birth Trauma Resolution Therapist. Jess provides compassionate guidance through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, especially for those healing from birth trauma. Offerin
EP: 53 The OG of Sleep with Dana Obleman
On this week's episode I am thrilled to have Dana from @Sleep Sense. She is the founder and CEO and the OG of paediatric sleep. Over 8 years ago I was very grateful to have found her and commenced my training to become a Sleep Sense Consultant and the rest is history.....Dana began her private practice in Vancouver, Canada in 2003. After struggling with her own child's sleep, she drew
EP: 52 Anti-bullying Advocate - Rachel Weinstock
On this weeks episode of "The Parenting Collective," I am delighted to share with you my incredible international guest @rachelweinstock, Rachel is an educator with over 20 years experience, a Bullying Transformational Coach for Pre-Teens and Teens as well as a Anti-Bullying Speaker & Advocate. Gosh I wished I had found Rachel years ago, to help me as a mumma, when our girls were get
EP: 51 Marriage Challenges & Counselling with Laura Press
On this week's episode I am super thrileed to share with you Laura @laurapresscounselling through her personal journey of overcoming significant challenges in her own marriage led her to counselling. After experiencing infidelity and navigating the complexities of a blended family, she realised the power of relationship education and emotional support. This life experience, combined with her
EP: 50 Toilet Training Tactics With Alex & Bel
I am excited to share with you today Belinda and Alex who are Paediatric Occupational Therapists and co founders of @theindependencehub; an online platform with resources that make toilet training simple for children and their caregivers.After seeing the benefit of personalised toilet stories when supporting hundreds of children with toileting in their clinical experience, they’ve created a incred
EP: 49 Declutter Your Home With Kiah
On this week's episode I am excited to share with you Kiah @declutterwithkiah her passion is to bring zen to your space and make your space work harder for you. “A clean house makes for a clean mind,”. Whether it’s tackling office chaos, sorting out your wardrobe, or labelling those food containers, getting your home to feel like a haven. Kiah is the person for you.Hope you enjoy our.chat as
EP: 48 Healthy Nutrition for the WHOLE Family - Made simple with Shelley Mckenzie
On this weeks episode I an excited to share with you @shelleymckenzie_naturpath, Shelley has been in the health industry for over 15 years. She is a Mum of 3, Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath and cohost of The No BS Motherhood Podcast We have an awesome chat on the importance of healthy nutrition for both us as parents and our kiddo's. And the CHALLENGEs of being able to achieve that, wi
EP: 47 Renowned Women's Breathe Coach - Nicola Laye
On this week's episode I am very excited to share with you Nicola @nicola_laye_ she is a renowned Women's Breathe Coach with over 20 years of experience, specialising in supporting women through pregnancy, childbirth and into life as a mother. Helping women overcome stress and anxiety and have some incredible tools to help regulate our mumma lives.Breathwork is aimed at enhancing mood,
EP: 46 Tania Johnson - The Parenting Handbook - Conscious Parenting
On this week's episode, I am thrilled to have Tania Johnson one of the founders at @theinstituteofchildpsychology she is a registered Psychologist & Play Therapist to celebrate and talk about their incredible book "The Parenting Handbook". All things you need to know about conscious, connected parenting.Tania specialises in play therapy and parent coaching. She works primarily
EP: 55 Doctor Andrew Leech - Talking all things Children's Health
On this week's episode I am excited to be sharing Dr Andrew Leech (FRACGP, MBBS, BSC, DCH) the founder and director of @The Garden Family Medical Centre here in Perth both Murdoch and Piara Waters.We had some great conversations around what he is seeing in his clinic with our kiddos. The increase of children presenting with neurodiverse symptoms such as ADHD & Autism etc. And how chal
EP: 44 Child Abuse Prevention things we need to hear!! with Kristi Mcvee
On this weeks' episode I am thrilled to have @kristimcvee. Kristi spent over 14 years fighting child sexual abuse and now utilises her experienc as a police officer to teach all she knows about Child Abuse Prevention to students, parents and teachers.Empowering teachers, parents, children with protective behaviours education and abuse awareness.Kristi is also an author of "Operation Kid
EP: 43 FERTILITY HOPE & JOY - Sonja Pototzki-Raymond
On this weeks episode I am super excited to share with you Sonja Pototzki-Raymond MSc she is the founder of The Search Republic , Google Search Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Fertility Advocate. We have an open discussion around her Fertility and IVF journey with her gorgoues daughter Saige and currently pregnant with another little princess.With 19 years of global marketing and advertising experien
EP: 42 Jaimee - Happy Faces
On this week's episode I am super excited to introduce you to Jaimee and chat about all things about children's teeth and facial growth, I was particularly interested in discussing dummy use, thumb sucking, mouth breathing and much much more, Jaimee is a Orofacial Myologist and Dental Hygienist with a passion for children's facial growth. After almost 13 years of working in orthodo
EP: 41 Traumatic Brain Survivor & Mumma
I was so excited to have Amy as a guest this week. I met Amy 2 years ago at a Women in business event in Sydney, she has a remarkable story that I wanted to share with you all.Amy is aTraumatic Brain Injury Survivor, she almost had her life taken away from her when she had a Quadbike accident September 2013. AmyuAmy ended up breaking 38 bones, ruptured numerous internal organs, and ended up with a
EP: 40 Exercise after birth Emma Bunting
I am thrilled to have Emma from @motivemums as a guest today to chat about all things exercise and exercise after having a baby, she is a wealth of knowledge on when and what to do.Emma is a mother of 2 boys and is very passionate about helping pregnant and postpartum women to exercise safely and effectively. Emma is a certified MumSafe Trainer and partners with Women's Health Physiotherapis
EP: 39 Lets talk about Sex with Sara Stone
On this weeks episode I am thrilled to chat to Sara all about how to heal our sexual relationship with our partners after giving birth. Such an important topic, that we don't often discuss. Sara Stone is a renowned couples sex and relationship coach, educator, and somatic therapist. With a focus on healing relationship wounds and fostering deeper sexual fulfilment.Sara runs transformative ev
EP: 38 Mental health and wellness for Young adults
TRIGGER WARNING - TOPICS DISCUSSED IS MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDEOn this weeks episode I am hounoured to have Lachlan O'Donoghue from @20_talk as my guest, Lachlan is the co-founder of a Perth mental health charity, @20_talk. The charity was born in 2017 after his friendship group lost two close mates to suicice within 2 months. 20Talk aims to be a well-being platform for young adults to engage
EP: 37 What is Conscious, Connected Parenting?
On this weeks episode I am super excited to share with you Emily from @consciousmothersgroup we have an awesome discusion about my other passion in life, conscious, connected parenting! It is such an incredible method to understand our triggers as parents and how the way we were raised, directly effects the way we parent. My gorgeous guest Emily is a mama of three to two boys and a girl, with a p
EP: 36 Do you need some peace & calm in your Mumma life?
On this week's episode I am excited to share with you Kirsty @kirsty_kohlhagenKirsty is a Women’s Holistic Coach, specializing in Meditation, Spirituality and mindset. Making Meditation easy for you to look within and deeply connect to yourself so that you feel truly amazing to shine bright ✨Through her own personal journey of loss, PND and self-discovery she now works with women navigating t
EP: 35 How to Parent RIGHT from the start
On this weeks episode I am super duper excited about my first "international" guest, we dive deep into what it means to be a connected, conscious parent. Parenting is tough that is for sure, and we all need as much support and love as possible to be the best parents we can be for our children. Talking about boundaries, discipline without damage and Parenting Right from the start.Dr. V
EP: 34 Needing to regain your confidence?
On this weeks episode very excited to share with you Lacey @imyourgotogirl. Lacey is a Stylist and Image coach through her business "Your Go To Girl" Lacey is the all in one solution for helping Mumma's regain their confidence. Through the power of personal style and self-connection, Lacey has helped thousands of women all across the world regain their confidence for the past 11 ye
EP: 33 Are you sick of feeling in a health Rut?
This week I am very excited to share with you Nikki Chamberlain @nikkiccoachingNikki is a health and mindset coach for women who have tried everything to maintain a weight they desire, but more importantly, Nikki helps change beliefs around self-worth, supports and educates to sustain amazing results.Please follow Nikki @nikkiccoaching and DM her for any questions you may have. Her page is super
EP: 32 The Mumma Nest
On this weeks episode, I am super excited to share with you Sarah from @themummanest . My 2 passions if life is amazing sleep, and anything parenting support. In this episode we dive into conscious motherhood, trying to be kind to ourselves as mothers, finding our way back to our passion and purpose and how by being able to understand what triggers us in our day to day parenting, that there ar
EP: 31 Nourish Yourself Better Mumma
On this week's podcast I am super excited to chat with Jess Wilson @jess_wilson_nutrition.Jess is a Functional Nutritionist, Gut Health and Hormone Practitioner and All-Round Wellness Coach. She also a busy mum, ocean lover and a runner... who loves to live a vibrant life. She supports and guides women to live their best happy life, worth living, in the healthiest way and feel their optimum.
EP: 30 Can all babies learn how to sleep well?
On this week's episode I talk about how our babies/infants/toddlers and children can master the miracle of sleep.It doesn't have to be scary or negative, we don't even have to leave the room, we can nurture and support our babies to sleep well.There is so much unregulated and flooded information out there in regards to parenting and particularly sleep, everyone is just so overwhelm
EP: 29 What Life Is Like With A Baby
On this week's episode I am excited to share with you Lucy Newton https://www.instagram.com/whatlifeslikewithababy/, Lucy is a mum of 2 and a Registered Nurse. Lucy has created this incredible online course for expectant mumma's or mumma's with a newborn, as first time mumma's we are busy planning our pregnancy and birth but don't really plan for our post partum..This
EP: 28 My Mummy Loves Fudge - Media Whiz Nikolina
On this weeks podcast I am super excited to have Nikolina from @heynikolinak ,she is a mum (AKA slave) to her 2 little boys both under 2, she is also a media whiz. She is a writer and editor for 9Honey Parenting, as well as a spokesperson on Nine's Today Show and Today Extra. Alongside that Nikolina also dabbles in Travel Writing, and is a guest presenter on Getaway. She spends the 10 minutes
EP: 27 Aston Simmonds - From considering divorce to healing their marriage
On this weeks episode I am super excited to chat to Aston Simmonds @aston_simmonds , Aston is a Relationship Coach helping women to deeply communicate and connect with their partner and recreate their relationship after having kids. Three years ago Aston was having a really hard time in her own relationship and questioned divorce for the first time ever. This sent her on a journey to discover how
EP: 26 Have you heard of the Vagus Nerve?
On this weeks' episode I am so excited to be talking to Dr Carrie Rigoni, she is a chiropractor who works with mums and babies. She loves talking about all things vagus nerve. She is based here in Perth and is passionate about supporting mums through periods of dysregulation and helping mums understand what they can do to support their baby's vagal tone too.Follow Dr Carrie @drcarrier
EP: 25 DO YOU FEEL ANXIETY AS A MUM?
I am so excited to have Lou Fitz the founder of The Anxiety Project as my guest. We have such a real, authentic chat about all things "anxiety". Lou shares her stories around her journey with anxiety, especially when she became a mumma.We both talk openly about how anxiety has affected our lives at times.Lou's passion around supporting mumma's/women with anxiety and all the to
