Hapū Club

In our season finale, we’re joined by Trudi Browne - Assistant Principal at Burnside Primary and expert in New Entrant learning - to chat all things starting school. Whether your tamaiti is feeling ready or a little nervous, Trudi shares smart, simple ways to support them through this exciting new chapter. https://www.education.govt.nz/parents-and-caregivers/schools-year-0-13/parent-portal/guide-for-the-new-zealand-curriculum-years-0-to-8/first-6-months-at-school/preparing-for-the-first-day-of-schoolhttps://manaake.health.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/starting-school.pdfIf you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Sunday Times Bestselling author and poet Jessica Urlichs has a way of turning the raw, real moments of motherhood into words that resonate across the globe. In this episode, we talk about raising neurodivergent tamariki, finding inspiration in the everyday, and how sharing her story has helped so many others feel seen.If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

This week, I'm joined by broadcaster, digital creator and stay-at-home dad Guy Mansell, who's gearing up for baby number two. We chat about the transition from one kid to two and parenting through mental health challenges.  If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

This week I’m joined by powerhouse māmā Lou Walker. We kōrero about raising tamariki Māori who are proud and connected to their culture, what it means to be "equally yoked", and the wild ride of breastfeeding, co-sleeping and building an empire… all at once.  If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

What happens when New Zealand’s most celebrated Paralympian trades the podium for parenting? In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Dame Sophie Pascoe shares what life looks like beyond elite sport- from the brutal reality of hyperemesis and the quiet decision to keep her son off social media, to the challenges of depression, launching a new business, and redefining her purpose outside of the pool.This episode is sponsored by Jeuneora. Use the discount code HAPU10 for 10% off. If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

This week I'm chatting with Julia Matthews - CEO of Two Islands, mum of three under five, (including twins) and someone who manages to make the juggle look chic.We cover everything from communes to musical beds, pregnancy diets to broken bones and her surprising connection to Apple Cider Vinegar's Belle Gibson. If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Our guest on the Hapū Club Podcast this week is Clint Slight Roberts – Radio Host, Girl Dad, Dog Dad, and Unofficial Vasectomy Spokesman. We chat about poos, feminism, spending too much time on our phones and why milestones are so bittersweet. If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

This week, I’m joined by the one and only K'Lee - singer, presenter, and supermum, who is raising six kids (yes, SIX!) ranging from a 7-month-old to full-blown teenagers. We dive into the real-life juggle of parenting a big whānau, from managing chores like a team sport to setting social media boundaries. K'Lee opens up about raising her daughter Honour, a strong and independent four-year-old who has already braved major health challenges and come out shining. We talk about the power of embracing cultural diversity in a blended whānau, teaching kids to be proud of who they are, and how on earth she manages the logistics of running a household of eight.With her refreshingly positive vibe, humour, and trademark warmth, K'Lee reminds us that parenting doesn’t have to be perfect if it's full of love.If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

What happens when the path to parenthood doesn’t go as planned - and what shifts when it finally does? In this kōrero, Megan opens up about fertility struggles, career pressure and the chaos of early motherhood. From the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive to the reality of returning to mahi before you’re ready, Megan shares her challenges with emotion regulation and dealing with social media trolls. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos, or wondered if anyone else is drowning in laundry - this one’s for you.If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Grace shares her expert insights on everything from pelvic floor basics to postpartum recovery, common issues like prolapse and incontinence, and the role physiotherapy can play at every life stage.We also dive into listener questions—nothing was off-limits! This kōrero is packed with practical advice and empowering info.For more from Grace, follow @fourphysio on socials and keep an eye out for her online course, due for release later this year. If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Dr. Orna McGinn is here to answer all your questions about abortion. For more information, please visit: https://decide.org.nzIf you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Sophie shares her experiences with abortion and why more people need to speak up.If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Courtney Hayford is a Hapū Club listener and mum to two gorgeous girls. We sat down for a wide-ranging kōrero about her experiences with home and hospital birth, going from one to two kids, gentle parenting and so much more. If you have a story you want to share on the podcast, feel free to email me: hapuclub@gmail.com Courtney's references:The Motherhood by Jamila RizviMeal Train: https://www.mealtrain.comDonating Breast Milk in Aotearoa/ New Zealand: https://www.cdhb.health.nz/health-services/human-milkbank/https://www.mothersmilknz.org.nzIf you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

This episode is our most requested yet and could be alternatively titled 'Two Tired Mums Talk About Sleep' but Órla McKennon is more than just a tired mum, she's also a qualified occupational therapist, specialising in sleep support and most importantly, she's here to help. Órla’s references:*Please note we are not endorsing any of these products https://huckleberrycare.com/The Wonder Weeks App: https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/the-wonder-weeks/id529815782Lula Doll:https://lulladoll.com/If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Rebecca Barnard from Nourish Feeding Therapy on what, when and how to feed our kids to foster a lifelong positive relationship with food.Does your child need Feeding Therapy? Take Rebecca's Quiz here: https://nourishtherapy.co.nz/You can read more about the Division of Responsibility in Feeding, here:https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ELLYN-SATTER%E2%80%99S-DIVISION-OF-RESPONSIBILITY-IN-FEEDING.pdfIf you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

LMC & Midwife of 30 years, Di Cooke on choosing a midwife, birthing "failures" & empowering women. If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

TV & radio's Toni Street on surrogacy, balancing career & family, plus the best advice she's ever received. Click here for more information about donating breastmilk:https://www.cdhb.health.nz/health-services/human-milkbank/If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

TV presenter Carolyn Taylor on becoming a mum after being diagnosed with peri menopause & hearing she and her partner had less than a 1% chance of conceiving naturally. If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

All Black Richie Mo'unga opens up about parenthood.If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.

Mother of the Nation Hilary Barry on maintaining a sense of humour, raising teenage boys and "doing it your way."If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a quick review - it helps more parents find us. You can also connect with us on Instagram @hapuclub.