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 are more relaxed and breathing better than ever after having a chat with Nicola Laye. Nicola is a birth and pregnancy specialist, holistic health practitioner, and breathwork coach on a mission to help more women reclaim their power and show up as the best version of themselves.As well as running through a breath experience, Nicola talks in depth about breathing on purpose and how 90 percent of the population is not breathing properly. and what we can do to correct it. We cover breath in pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood, plus so much more.In this episode:Breathing with purposeWhat a breathwork session involvesRegulating ourselves and our childrenThe first and last breath of lifeAdvice for entering an ECV for a breech babyBreath in Pregnancy and why it changes to your backHabit stacking and where to fit breath work inTips for helping your kids with breathworkTo find out more about Nicola and the amazing work she does, head to - https://www.nicolalaye.com/ or on instagram @nicola_laye.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 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 so excited to welcome parenting guru Lael Stone to the show. Lael is an author, speaker, and educator who is always ‘speaking for the heart of the child’ and offers so much insight into parenting and understanding our little humans on another level. Lael's Ted Talk on How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children has amassed over a million views and for good reason.We discuss the term conscious parenting and why raising emotionally intelligent children starts with us and we also dive into what our fears are for the education system in Australia and why this sparked Lael to start her own school, of course with children being at the centre every step of the way.In this episode:Conscious parentingRaising emotionally intelligent childrenHow to react when children lash outWhy understanding our own imprint is so importantBeing curiousFeelings are okWhy our education system is letting our children downPlus, much, much more...To learn more about Lael head to https://laelstone.com.au/about/ or you can find her on Instagram @laelstone. Lael and Marion's book 'Raising Resilient & Compassionate Children' is available from multiple online bookstores, including Booktopia and you can head to @mothernation.au to learn more about her new program 'Holding The Mother'.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 chat with Mum of Two, Midwife and Maternal Health Nurse Caitlin Rounds. Caitlin has been a Midwife for 15 years and is so passionate about all things pregnancy, labour and babies, and we can't wait for you to hear her recount her own home birth stories, including common misconceptions around home birth in Australia, and why she thinks all women deserve continuity of care when pregnant.In this Episode:Home BirthLabourHaving ChoicesEarly MotherhoodContinuity Of CareBecoming a MidwifeHospital Bag EssentialsHolding Emotional Space for our kidsGood Environments for LabourUFO - Upright, Forward & OpenInterventionThe website Caitlin gives a shout out to in this episode is Spinning Babies, and is a great resource for pregnant women - https://www.spinningbabies.com/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 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, Kayla and Tara are discussing infant Sleep, co-sleeping, and breastfeeding with Melissa Hays the founder of Cocoon & Cradle - Melissa offers breastfeeding and sleep support, as well as her signature course Sleep Made Simple: How Breastfeeding Mums Can Get More Sleep Without Sleep Training. She is uniquely qualified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Holistic Sleep Coach, Paediatric Nurse, Midwife, and Mum of 3.There are so many great gems in this episode for both new Mums, seasoned Mums, and Mums to be, as we go into Melissa's favorite breastfeeding positions, discussions on co-sleeping certainly helped put Tara's mind at ease as she was always too scared to co-sleep with Beau. This episode includes:Co-sleepingHigh and Low needs sleep in kidsBreastfeeding positions A holistic approach to sleepOptimizing sleepCreating a safe sleep environmentMyths about sleep and breastfeedingRed flagsPlus much, much more...To get in touch with Melissa you can visit the website: https://www.cocoonandcradle.com/ or visit her Instagram @cocoonandcradle to find out more. The book Melissa references in regard to safe co-sleeping is called Safe Infant Sleep, Expert Answers to Your Cosleeping Questions by James J McKenna and you can find that below:https://www.booktopia.com.au/safe-infant-sleep-james-j-mckenna/book/9781930775763.html#:~:text=lactation%20consultant%20profession-,%22Dr.,their%20individual%20needs%20and%20circumstances.%22Also, the website to help you find a lactation consultant near you - IBCLC head to https://www.lcanz.org/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 welcome business Mumma - Kassie Callaghan, owner and creator of the online store Milk & Poppy.(Listen to the end of the episode to find out about our generous giveaway with Milk & Poppy.)Whilst working as a radiographer Kassie was not finding satisfaction in her role and was always looking for something else, it was really after the birth of her first daughter that she had the realisation that instead of working hard for someone else, maybe she needs to do something for herself and show her daughter that one day she can follow her passion too. It ended up being the humble nappy bag, which was really just a last-minute decision, that really created the Milk & Poppy you see today.In this episode:Trial and ErrorHow an interest in e-commerce led to the online storeStarting a business with no experienceBeing aware and on top of stock levelsThrowing out the rule booksLaunching an online store with a toddler and two day oldThe importance of showing your kids you love what you doBalancing Business and motherhoodExceeding expectationsTrauma - how it can work for usMum guiltCash flow and investmentStar signs and compatibilityPlus much, much moreTo find out more about Kassie and her online business Milk & Poppy, head to - the website https://milkandpoppy.com.au/ or go to Instagram @milk_and_poppy or follow @kassie.callaghan direct to follow her motherhood journey.This is the link to the Parker Play Bag that we discuss as the end of the episode: https://milkandpoppy.com.au/collections/nappy-bags/products/brown-parker-play-bagThis 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

This episode is sponsored by @bump.southport.On this week's episode, Tara and Kayla go back in time and discuss the weaning process, starting solids, and food adventures with toddlers, from puree to baby-led weaning, and tips to get your toddler to eat.Tara talks about the transition from milk to formula and getting her boobs back, and Kayla goes in depth about Elliott's food allergy struggles, including finding safe foods and being cautious of what the chickens are eating.In this episode:Baby-led weaningIntroducing formulaSigns bub is ready for solidsStarting solidsGetting your boobs backAustralian Breast Feeding AssociationFirst foods, and current go-to'sTips and tricks we use to get our toddlers to eatPressure free feedingChoking vs gaggingUnderstanding your baby's pooPlus much, much more!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/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

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

In this weeks episode Tara and Kayla sit down with Mum and online business owner Morgann Anderson who is co-founder of Dear Mama Store. On a playdate Morgann and Melissa noticed a gap in the market when it came to pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood and wanted to create a one stop shop where you could stock up on all of your needs, without having to hop from website to website.Morgann talks openly about starting a business from scratch with no experience and how they soon learnt by doing and by asking for help from others around them who owned their own businesses. In this episode;Starting an online businessAsking for helpMothers group meetingsBalancing motherhood and businessWhere to beginTop sellers and Mama must havesWorking with friends and how that looks IRLBalancing cash flow and stock levelsPregnancy the second time aroundMum hacksTo find out more about Dear Mama Store you can check out their beautiful website https://dearmamastore.com/ or head to Instagram @dear.mama.store to start shopping. 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

This week Tara and Kayla are excited to welcome Bec Parish - Mumma to an almost one-year-old and Bump Southport owner and director to chat all things business and motherhood. Bec decided to jump into business when her daughter Pippa was only 4 months old when she found a gap in the fitness market for pregnant and post-partum women, she has since worked tirelessly to create a calm and inclusive training space not only for Mums or mums-to-be but women who want to feel empowered and train at a female gym where community is key. On this episode:Building a business with a 4-month-oldWhat inspired Bec to start a gymTara's glucose testBuilding a community Pouch WineWhat makes Bump different from other gymsLack of options and places to goBec's birth story and birth fearsBreastfeeding strugglesJuggling business and motherhoodTo get in touch with Bec and find out more about Bump head to @bump.southport on Instagram or visit the website https://www.bumphealth.com.au/southport - or give Bec a call - 0436 022 211 - the location of this beautiful space is Southport Park Village, Shop 1/2 B/175 Ferry Rd, Southport QLD 4215.If you are on the hunt for the wine in the pouch that Kayla talks about in the intro head to https://www.winenotthebrand.com/ 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

On this week’s episode, Kayla and Tara are excited to welcome their second guest, they sit down with registered psychologist and mother of two Melissa Wotton to chat about a multitude of child behaviors, tantrums, and transitions, plus much more.Kayla also gives us a Mum hack that she came across online that has been tried and tested and is helping her to have some quiet time, and Tara now has a 2-year-old in the house and talks about how her homemade cake almost broke her relationship.On this episode:· Holding emotional space· Transitioning from one baby to two, how to assist in the process· How influenced we are by the people around us· Building and strengthening the parent/guardian connection· Big emotions and big shifts· Psychology programs· Fussy eating· Brain development· Waitlists and where to find help· Online programs· Red flags to keep an eye out forMelissa also talks about being aware of boundaries, naming feelings, and what to do if your child hits you or someone else, so much great advice packed into this little episode - she also mentions Triple P online – a fantastic free-to-access service if you are struggling to find somewhere to start, here is the link: https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/qld-en/free-parenting-courses/triple-p-online-under-12/#au-parents-register-nowKayla refers to an Instagram account called @unconditonal_parenting, by Blimie Heller, a parenting coach that gives some great advice about building relationships with your children based on respect and trust.Daniel Siegal shows us what Melissa was talking about in this youtube video about the hand model of the brain, if you are a visual person, this is for you - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm9CIJ74OxwTo learn more about what Melissa does, head over to the Instagram page @familyinteractionprogram or the website - https://www.familyinteractionprogram.com.au/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 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 talk about how the full moon affected them and their little people, they catch up after a week away from each other - so much can happen in a week.Tara discusses second-trimester pregnancy symptoms - can morning sickness return? Also, heartburn is back baby, but does Kayla have a hack that can help and does it really involve lollies? Kayla chats about her transition back into exercising and why it has felt like a spark is returning.This episode includes:Heartburn remediesFull moon feelsFirst night away from toddlerFinding your spark again in MotherhoodReturning to exercisePelvic Floor SpecialistsEarly Wake UpsPregnancy MassageThe clock that Tara and Kayla mention in this episode (but couldn't name) is the Tommee Tipee Groclock - available at Baby Bunting - it is referred to as a sleep trainer clock and there are other brands that do similar things.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