Claim OwnershipLove Patty Podcast: Genuine Conversations on fertility, family, feminism, and life as a modern female
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We are your hosts, Clare Patricia and Chloe Patricia. Two friends of 28 years who are both dual degree registered nurses. Clare is a Mum of two beautiful children, and Chloe is years deep in the fertility trenches, but fur Mum to beautiful Paddington the Cavoodle.
Love Patty is a safe space for genuine conversations around the important and layered topics of things fertility, family, feminism and life as a Modern female. Join us for raw open conversations, interviews, education, awareness raising and stigma breaking shared experiences.
We hope you will laugh with us, cry with us, and feel less alone on so many important themes that come with being a woman.
Please join us for a safe and supportive space.
*Trigger warning, themes of infertility, pregnancy loss, mental health and trauma.
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This week on Love Patty Podcast, we sit down with Ebony, mum of four, DIY queen, and fearless creative. She proves you don’t need a massive budget (or a professional crew) to build a home you love. From renovating room by room while raising four kids, to learning as she goes (yes, mistakes and all), Ebony shares how women can trust their instincts, back their style, and just start (even when it feels scary). we talk about learning as you go, involving your children in the process, and why embracing your personal style is an act of confidence. Ebony reminds us that perfection isn't the goal, courage is.
We also dive in to the realities of life as a content creator: navigating comparison culture, the highlight reels, the hustle, and how to handle trolls without losing your shine.
This episode is for every woman who’s been waiting for permission to pick up the drill, take up space, and take a chance. If you've ever doubted whether you're capable, creative or brave enough - this episode will remind you that you absolutely are.
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Patty's we know you love a birth story, and Taneeka has kindly shared both her positive vaginal birth's- first with her son and then with her twin girls. This chat is so wholesome for mothers in all phases of life. Neek's talks on making the choice to be a full time SAHM after finding out she was pregnant with the girls. This was a difficult decision, as returning to work after having her son was a 'mind break' ; the identity shift of not "working" for the first time was hard to navigate. Although we all know the hardest and most rewarding "job" in the world is being a Mum, we all feel the guilt of needing to be more. We open up on the jump from 1 to 2/3 kids, and the grief you feel for your first borns; being pulled in so many directions. We chat the growth your heart feels at welcoming more children into your life, the special bonds between siblings, and how we need to lower the expectations on older siblings and remember they are little too. Neek’s speaks on feeling so anxious overwhelmed and mentally flat in her first pregnancy, and how taking time for herself- working out at the gym and listening to other women's stories, made her feel less alone. Her pregnancy and birth with the girls was very healing for her motherhood wound, we also touch on travelling with the children, and the amazing experience of caravan travel with her family. Please share this with any other twin mums, pregnant or postpartum women. You are amazing.
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Ep 54 is the widest chat yet, and we loved every minute of it. Join Chloe, Clare and Ashlee for a big, honest, funny (quite a few giggles!) and deeply heartfelt conversation that covers so many topics! Ashlee is a Mum of four, aged 35 (currently studying this year!) and has been with her husband since she was 17. She opens up about her full fertility journey, with each child conceived differently; natural conception, Clomid, IUI and IVF, all delivered with Dr Drew Moffrey from the Gold Coast. We talk through her birth stories, including two emergency and two planned C-sections, an attempted VBAC, and the realities of post-birth recovery. Ashlee shares her experience living with chronic illness, including late-discovered endometriosis with bowel involvement, multiple laparoscopies, ulcerative colitis, and hyperemesis gravidarum, aka extreme! pregnancy sickness. She speaks honestly about the toll it takes and how she managed it alongside Motherhood. We also dive into post-partum anxiety, extreme intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, the scenarios our brain can play out to us, and the role therapy played in her healing. Ashlee reflects on becoming a Mum for the first time, being the first in her friend group, the intense anxiety she did not recognise until later, and how she struggled to ever leave her babies, even with her husband. Add extreme sleep deprivation and a so-called “colic baby” (later discovered to have intolerances) and it is no wonder that transition from zero to one felt like the hardest of all. One of the most emotional parts of the episode is Ashlee sharing the incredibly nuanced and difficult decision to take frozen embryos out of storage, or as we lovingly call it, snow sleep. It’s a conversation filled with compassion and honesty that so many women will resonate with. Now feeling like much more of a relaxed Mum, Ashlee looks back wishing she could give her first-time mum self a big hug. She speaks about how much she loves her big, fun family, being a stay at home Mum for several years now, and how the journey has brought her and her husband even closer. This episode is a reminder that there is no such thing as perfect mothering.. nor should we pressure outselves to do it all! The sheets do not need washing every week, and if you end up cuddled in bed watching a Disney movie because your baby is not tired at 8pm, that is more than okay. Women feeling seen and heard is what this chat is all about. We loved this conversation. Ps, Ashlee you have been through so much, a warrior and amazing woman, lovingly supporting your big beautiful family! Love the Patty’s Xx
Episode 53 with amazing Mirinda from satya.psychology, a mum of toddler twins boys! psych- and trauma-informed yoga teacher, and walk-and-talk therapist. This conversation sits at the intersection of mental health, holistic wellbeing, and the very real mental load carried by modern mums. The invisible juggling. The constant thinking. The love and resentment, gratitude and grief—all existing at the same time.
We unpack matrescence and birth trauma, the loss (and reshaping) of identity in postpartum, and what it truly means to surrender in motherhood while learning to be comfortable with discomfort. There’s a grounded look at self care—how to voice support, and the honest difference berween “I need a break” and “I need to numb out…avoidance, numbing and actually honouring what you need in that moment, This episode also explores toxic productivity, emotional regulation (why it’s not about staying calm but about learning to feel), and the powerful mind-body approach to therapy. We dive into why walking—side by side, in motion—can gently rewire the nervous system and create space for clarity, regulation, and healing. Also hey positive multi-talking with exercise, talking, fresh air, sunshine and getting the dog or baby for a walk too.
A conversation that honours duality, holds space for grief, and reminds mums that multiple truths can coexist—and that you’re still a good person for feeling them all. We loved tbis multi-faceted chat and cannot wIt to book some walk and talk therapy with satya.psychology!
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Please welcome Kayla Ruston, former founder of The PCOS Bible and Motherhood Leaked podcast, now mum of two and womb wellness coach. Kayla empowers women to reconnect with and reclaim their feminine essence and transform their pain into power. Clare and Kayla have a very long friendship going back to gymnastics when they were 5 years old, living in a share house with first loves, and then entering into motherhood at the same time with our first-born sons. They bonded over tricky transitions into motherhood, loss of identity, and expectations as first-time mums versus the healing second postpartum.
Clare and Kayla both suffered with postnatal anxiety with their first-borns, and they openly talk about how that manifested for each of them and the paths they took to manage this, whilst reflecting on how healthy second births and postpartum can be. Kayla wisely states the importance of nurturing the mother’s spark, as her light guides the path for the whole family unit. If we forget to feed the flame of the mother, then everyone is left in the dark.
We approach how self-care manifests for us, how we reclaim a sense of self in postpartum, and that it is okay to want more than “just being mum.” Clare was able to help Kayla plan her VBAC birth for Ari, her second-born son, and we dive into the tricky mix of woo-woo spirituality, whilst also being comfortable with modern medicine, and how you can have a beautiful birth in a hospital setting.
Kayla had to let go of “success” being a home birth with no interventions, when in fact we need to validate birth in all forms. So much of birth is about the strength of letting go, lowering expectations, and leaning into your intuition — all things important for postpartum. Kayla had a painful posterior labour and had to surrender many prior “ideals” for her birth.
This chat is raw, honest, and healing on all accounts. The perfect reminder to soften and accept our feminine energy and let go of the fast-paced, task-driven, goal-setting masculine side of us. A touch of woo-woo spirituality, balanced with the realness of motherhood.
Love,Patty x
Season 6! — and we’re kicking things off with a cosy, no-filter solo chat with Clare and Chloe. It’s been ages since we’ve sat down for a simple life update, so we’re diving into all the things we’ve been navigating behind the scenes. From the so-called “must-have” baby products we may or may not have cheated on… to the postpartum ovulation pain!! And petiod pain (seriously, WTF is going on?). We touch on post-partum intimacy — and some important, less glamorous bits: colonoscopies, advocating for your own health instead of blaming everything on “mum fatigue,” iron deficiency, and even B6 toxicity (yes, it’s a thing). Clare also opens up about her ADHD diagnosis and her ongoing medication journey, sharing honestly about what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what she’s still figuring out. It’s raw, it’s real,— and it feels good to be back.
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In this deeply personal follow-up episode, Chloe and Clare welcome back the beautiful Lauren — whose story of infertility, PCOS and hope first touched hearts in 2024.When we last heard from Lauren, she was courageously hitting pause on her fertility journey to focus on healing her body, mind and spirit. Today, she returns to share the incredible next chapter — how that pause led her to the right doctor, the right energy, and ultimately… her long-awaited positive pregnancy test. Lauren opens up about the power of slowing down, the impact of finding a female doctor who truly listened, and what she did differently in her third embryo transfer — from acupuncture and PRP therapy to emotional surrender and the gentle reminder that “the only thing in control is the embryo.” She shares the raw, real moments of early pregnancy — from the tears of seeing two lines for the first time, to the fear of a sudden bleed and the relief of learning about hematomas. Lauren also speaks vulnerably about navigating the emotional side of pregnancy after infertility: the hormonal rollercoaster, boundary-setting, mumma bear instincts, and the complex mix of gratitude and guilt that comes with finally being on the other side.Through it all, one thing shines — the unwavering love and support of her husband Craig, and the reminder that the right partner makes even the hardest seasons bearable.
This episode is a full-circle moment — from praying for a period to growing a miracle. Lauren’s story is a testament to hope, surrender, and the power of trusting that everything unfolds in its own divine timing. Whether you’re deep in the trenches of infertility, walking alongside someone who is, or simply believe in the quiet magic of never giving up — this one will move you, uplift you, provide hope to those who need, and remind you that healing often begins in the pause
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Welcome Dr Elize O’Reilly she specialises in paediatric immunology, autoimmune disease and across the full scope of allergic disease including food allergy, eczema, insect and drug allergy. Elize works locally on the Gold Coast and Clare has a personal connection with her as she helped manage George's FPIES allergy. Elize has expertise in managing children where there are concerns that their immune system does not work well, and she appreciates family concerns that have been labeled 'just unsettled baby'. We speak on the 'Red Flags' of food sensitivities in babies and how medical gaslighting exists, albeit with no malcontent. As a mother, Elize understands the worry that your child may have food allergies and how best to approach the introduction of allergy foods. She seeks to improve their quality of life of children with allergies and help families to manage their child’s allergies. She has a special interest in food allergen introduction in infants, and teenagers with allergies and is currently undertaking her Phd. Chloe speaks on her formula journey and we discuss the overwhelm of navigating what to buy and why. Elize gives so much great advice for new mums, mums staring solids or for those who are still navigating childhood eczema, asthma, or allergies. I'm suer we will have her back for a part two. Please share this episode with any friends who may benefit for this support. Love, Patty. Elize O'Reilly: https://leadingsteps.com.au/dr-elize-oreilly Follow us on insta: https://www.instagram.com/lovepattypodcast/?hl=en Share, like and follow us for more interviews on fertility, families and life as a modern female.
*Patty's do not blame us for the shopping that is conducted after, listening to this episode... Welcome Millie and Kat from Käärme Jewels, Millie Founder & CEO started running her hand made necklace business in the spare room of Kat's house, when Kat was very heavily pregnant. Millie, Kat and Clare all worked in emregncy together, we open up about burnout amongst health care professionals. How it presents mentally and physically for each of us and the importance of stepping away and caring for yourself. However, no one could have predicted the cosmic guidance and divine timing of it all. Kat opens up about her tricky postpartum with her beautiful son Otis who had very low sleep needs, food intolerances and was unsettled alot. Millie became another set of hands to hold or more often a body to help babywear Otis so that Kat could have a shower and 5 mins to her self. Kat returned the support, helping to bead and run backend parts of the business, keeping Millie's mind on track. Then 1 year ago when Käärme blew up, Millie asked Kat to be all in, Kat was already heavily involved the business, whilst trying to balance the return to work / daycare juggle and it was not good. The universe answered and Kat left nursing (for now) too join the business full time. This allowed her to mother the way her family needed, whilst working within Käärme. While Millie is the face and ideas of Käärme, Kat wears many hats behind the scenes. Both girls speak on the personal growth they have gone through to keep running the business, and we discuss whilst all three of us have ADHD we are all very different, touching on 'diversity amongst neurodiverse' persons. The energy, creative design and beautiful products coming out of Käärme, it is no surprise the success it is having. Millie ever the optimist, and Kat the clam wise words have the perfect balance in business partners. Millie's advice to anyone who has a dream is to "Shoot your shot" give it a go and be prepared for when it goes big! Another inspiring episode for the Patty's to eat up. Love Patty.
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Welcome Ash CEO and founder of AuntFlo period undies, at age 23 in her parents garage she took the leap to enter into the world of FemTech and give the girls what they want! Stylish, seam free, comfortable period underwear. Gone are the baggy, black, uncomfortable undies we all had to deal with. Clare purchased the seam free pack and was hooked. Ash and Clare chat all things small business, taking the leap to back yourself and how the haters can just get lost. Ash talks on the beautiful community of business women she has meet and linked in with through her entrepreneurial journey and how it can be hard when those around you don't see the vision. Ash and Clare bond on how putting yourself out in the public eye talking about 'ick' topics brings about mixed responses and how better education around the normal functions of the female body is needed. We chat all things, blood clots, discharge, sweating, bladder leakage and of course periods. AuntFlo is dedicated to supporting other organisations that are raising awareness around period poverty and supplying products to women in need. Share the dignity is a charity both Ash and Clare are very passionate about, please support them in whatever way you can. Thank you Ash for sharing your journey. Love Patty, x AuntFlo: https://auntflo.au Share the Dignity: https://www.sharethedignity.org.au
After scoring tickets to Oasis concert in London, Sam (Bianca's husband) said 'if we are going for 1 month why not 8?'.... Bianca is now day 156 of 244 Europe travel with her Husband and their two sons Harry 5 and Patty 3 years old. This is not the "influencer" world of travel, this is for real life the ups the downs, the does and the don't of traveling with young active kids. Clare and Bianca agree "you are entitled too to childfree life, not a childfree world" pushing back against the constant judgment of kids living their lives loud and free. Bianca gives great advice for toys and distractions as she has decided to travel screen free after noticing the boys behaviour was ramping up every time they got TV and Movies. She wants everyone to know that yes it is worth it and you should do it if you can. We talk financing a trip this big, accommodation layouts, eating out, public transport, naps and sleep schedules, fussy eating and the dreaded gastro. This episode is full of help and realistic advice for anyone wanting to travel with kids or planning a trip with kids. Please share your own tips and tricks for travel with kids. Love Patty xx
Patty's its the one we have all been waiting for, Chloe has welcomed her miracle baby boy into the world and we have all travelled on this emotional journey with her. Baby Jack is 8 weeks old, and this episode also marks one year of the Love Patty Podcast! Wow what a year, starting episode one with Chloe's infertility journey, and now we can chat all things postpartum with her. Chloe, Clare and baby Jack chat through Chloe's amazing c-section experience "it was the best day of my life, I‘d do it all again tomorrow". Tom even surprised us all and Chloe was able to have the curtain dropped and watch Jack being brought into this world. Chloe had an extremely positive hospital stay, all the midwives were a great support for her and Tom. Jack needed a few nights in SCN, which Chloe was grateful for all her prenatal expressing. Chloe had a very rough first week at home, with lots of breastfeeding challenges, her milk was slow to come in, Jack was loosing weight and not sleeping and the stress was becoming overwhelming. With the fabulous support of her midwife, she transitioned to formula feeding and she is much happier Mum now. The real MVP being her automated formula "babyccino" machine haha. Jack is thriving, gaining weight and meeting all his milestones. Chloe is so in love with beautiful Jack and the newborn stage, and feels the happiest she has been in her life; finally feeling "whole" after wanting him for so long. Yes the transition into sleep deprivation is hard, but she wouldn't change it for the world. We know you are all going to be swooning over the little baby squeaks and burps you hear through out this ep. Clare was so happy to have Chloe back behind the mic too.
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*Trigger warning* This episode will discuss, NICU experience, postnatal depression in mothers and partners leading to suicidal thoughts. Bleeding in pregnancy, preterm labour and other medical conditions and procedures. Patty's this week's raw and honest chat, is about 2 year old Franklin and his harrowing journey into this world. I speak with Bec in depth about her pregnancy complications, due in part to her bicornuate uterus (meaning it has a heart shape) Franklin was growing in one side and the septum dividing the sides, meant Bec kept developing blood clots on the 'empty side' and experienced bleeding through out her whole 29 weeks of her pregnancy. Bec shares her preterm labour journey, with craziness of bed block, being prepared to drive 3 hours away to another hospital and birth, with no support and no accomodation. Bec was open and shares in my opinion the most honest recap of what being a NICU parent is like and I think this chat was invaluable for the amount of knowledge and insight it has given me. This is a great episode for anyone, who knows someone who has delivered a premie baby. Franklin despite all challenges, was thriving and was able to go home after 10 weeks in hospital! However, it was 2 months post discharge that both Bec and her husband Jimmy, really stopped and broke down. After running in survival mood for so long, the PTSD, anxiety, sleep deprivation and postnatal depression had caught up and Jimmy very bravely told Bec he was having suicidal thoughts. Thankfully with talk therapy, family support and good communication both Bec and Jimmy were able to treat their mental health. I won't say "cure" as mental health is something we always need to take care of, it needs ongoing support and assistance. This episode is a long one, but with so many important topics being discussed I wanted to do them all justice. If you or anyone you know is struggling with postnatal mental health please reach out for support to PANDA: https://www.panda.org.au COPE: https://www.cope.org.au Lifeline:https://www.lifeline.org.au/
You are never alone and we are here for anyone who needs,
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Patty's get ready to build your style, find your vibe and feel great all on a fund friendly budget. Welcome Sarah from 'She's So Seasonal' back in 2019 I saw a gap in the fashion world - stylists weren't highlighting affordable clothes from places like Kmart or Target or teaching us how to style them. It frustrated me that women on a tight budget couldn't look amazing too. So, I decided to make fashion accessible to every woman, regardless of their lifestyle. Sarah and Clare actually start off chatting about how motherhood can change who we are and we can feel lonely and lost in our new roles. Sarah very honestly opened up on the hate and bullying she received when she announced she was pregnant and even lost 20k followers over night. Sarah and Clare discuss postnatal depression and anxiety, seeking treatment and how we want others to know i't can be better!' 'You can feel better!' Clare admits to being a dag and spending way to many hours in her pjs, but Sarah is quick to defend that each season of life is different and feeling good can look like a nice matching leisure wear set. Sarah gives great advice on picking natural fibres, avoiding synectics and dressing for your environment. She has amazing style guides, to help you build outfits from your own wardrobe and how often the answer is not new clothes. Her guides can be used to inspire and build outfits from what you have, but also include links to purchases too. Clare has used them when op shopping to find a bargain. This is a raw honest conversation about motherhood, getting lost and finding your self and style again. We want to see all your new outfits inspired by this chat.
Love, Patty XX
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Isiah McKimmie wears many hats, sexologist, therapist and couples coach. She is passionate about creating intimacy, love and connection with her clients and teaching clinicians how to talk to their patients about sex. Clare and Isiah leave no stone unturned, answering all the Patty's questions about sex and relationships. Isiah spends time normalising the postpartum "roommate" phase and gives great advice on navigating through tricky times. Working on building communication and playfulness back into the relationship and taking the pressure of penetrative sex. Rather focusing on connection and talking about what we want openly and asking for it! We should stop expecting our sexual partners to be mind readers, let's take back the power of intimacy and lay it all out, letting each other know what is one the "menu" per se. Clare opens up about faking orgasms in past relationships, an Isiah speaks on removing orgasms as the goal post for "successful" intimacy. We debunk the myths on postpartum, low labido and postmenopausal sex, we also hear some fun stories from the 'mature' women Isiah see's in her practice and why they are having the best sex of their lives! Isiah generously gives advice on navigating circular arguments and how to stop answering on the defence, we discussed communication types (openers vs closers) and how they are often partnered together. So if you would like to do one thing today that will help your relationship, listen to this podcast and find out more on what we can do to be more for filled in both our intimate and emotional relationships.
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Season 5 We are so excited to introduce the Patty's to Cleo, founder of Pass Around The Smile. Patty's you are going to love Cleo, she is a manifesting queen! Clare and Cleo talk about the basics of manifesting, what the law of attraction is and how we can be open and ask loudly for everything we deserve. Pass Around the Smile® was born in 2015 after actress Cleo Massey ~ who you may recognise from H2O: Just Add Water ~ faced the tough realities of the entertainment industry and found herself craving hope and positivity. What began as a small blog has now grown into a movement ~ with Cleo literally “passing around the smile” through her company, which inspires thousands worldwide to step into their power and potential. Cleo has her own podcast where she shares relatable stories and manifestation practices she has created over years of trial, error and growth. With a refreshing and grounded approach, she covers not only the magic of manifestation, self love and self discovery, but also the real challenges of fear, jealousy, guilt and self doubt. Clare and Cleo talk about the transition to motherhood, the unexpected fears and how "self care" doesn't have too be BIG to count. Cleo even draws Clare's oracle cards and gives us all some insights for what's on the horizon for Love Patty. Patty's you will feel the shift in your energy and see life differently after this episode. Whether you’re craving a boost of positive energy, ready to manifest your dreams, or simply seeking guidance through life’s ups and downs, this episode and Cleo's own podcast offers the tools and inspiration you need to create real change. Patty's start vibrating high and Let the magic begin...
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Patty's what a finale for season 4! Welcome Chole nurse, mum of 2, and creative mind behind Blue Beetle Co. Chole and Clare met in PICU 10 years ago, quickly bonding over Harry Potter an their joint ADHD energy. Chole's surprise pregnancy, with her son Frankie was really just the start of the journey, when she accidentally delivered him in the car on the drive to the hospital! Who knew a mazda 2 could go 140km/h! Chole and Clare discuss the challenges of raising chalk and cheese kids and meeting the needs of two very different individuals. One way Chole's family lean into the kids passions is by having a themed dinner party. We are talking all costumes, food and drinks included in this theme. As she said how often as a child do the adults in your life fully submerse themselves in your favourite book, movie or hobby. Speaking of Hobbies did we mention we both have ADHD, and love to start a project... Well Chole is ever the entrepreneur whilst pregnant she started making polymer clay earrings of all the foods she was craving but couldn't eat (iced vovo, doughnuts, paddle pops) and would wear them to work. Soon the request came from other nurses for a pair, then she started an etsy store and then one FB post later of a pair of rainbow lorikeet earrings and BAM, the business exploded! She ended up leaving nursing to make earrings full time, had 8 stockist and was doing 4 drops a year. Every single pair of earrings was hand made by her and the detail was insane. Blue Bettle Co ran for 7 years, and still exist to some capacity. But in true ADHD nature, Chole saw something shiny and has another business on the horizon (watch this space). As well as nursing, creative business manager, mum and wife. Chole is a massive advocate for those suffering in DV and family violence, she volunteers with the charity Dangerous Females and host an annual trivia fundraiser in Townsville each year, the next is in October so get your tickets! Dangerous Females raises money for grassroots organisations working in DV space. Something we at Love Patty are very passionate about, so check them out.
In this episode Chole and Clare chat casually about life as an ADHD female and how it presents for them, but this is by no means a diagnostic run down of criteria. Clare hasn't opened up about her diagnosis prior to this so it was what felt right at the time.
Thank you all for the last 4 seasons, its been such a joy and this ep is ending on a high with so many laughs.
We know you will giggle too,
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*TW* DV themes and coercive control are discussed in this episode* Welcome Annabelle (AB) award wining radio host, sport enthusiast and charity champion! This episode covers so many topics! AB is the first Aussie Female to win the ACRA Best Sports Presenter and Top rated radio program in one week, to then receive the phone call her show was being cut and was made redundant 2 months into maternity leave with her first child Dolly. Clare and AB discuss the pros of paternity leave, and the complexities of navigating returning to work as a Mum. AB then had to move for her new job, going back to work at 5 months postpartum, juggling pumping whilst interviewing on her radio show. AB loves her job and states working in live sport is a carrier highlight; she bleeds maroon and is a massive footy fan. AB has worked with the red's, broncos, dolphins, titans, and sadly had to let her daughter support south Sydney. For AB "motherhood has made everything better in life" and with the support of her husband she is able to continue her amazing charity work and support Women’s placement in the sporting commentary. Clare asks AB how she navigates trolls and negativity; being in the public eye and having a voice you are always at risk. AB shares her wisdom, and often comes to a place of peace: but you cannot please them all. AB kindly shares her fertility journey, including shedding light on the inequities of IVF and fertility services for regional and remote women, with couples having to wait months just to start cycles. AB also very bravely discusses a letter she wrote to her parents 15yrs after they saved her from a DV relationship. She opens up on being contacted by 4 other women who have dated this same man after her, and have experienced violence from him. In Australia it is against the law for women to inform another that their partner is violent or has a history of DV themes. The UK have Clare's Law (also known at the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme – DVDS) which is named after Clare Wood, who tragically lost her life to domestic violence. The law provides individuals with the right to access vital police information about a partner's history of abuse. AB has petitioned to get this law passed in Australia and wants everyone to know it is never too early or too late to get out of an unsafe relationship. Another heightened topic (as AB's Husband is returning to work soon) AB and Clare discuss the complexities and emotions felt by all parents who have to place their children in care. This is such a super charged topic, it’s hard to discuss in such a short space. Honestly the themes were so varied in this episode, we feel there is something for everyone this week, enjoy! Love Patty's
Welcome to ep 38, where Chloe and Clare chat Chloe’s elective c section prep, excitement of giving birth soon, midwifery prep, antenatal expressing, books read and what’s in my hospital bags. We chat the differences in masculine and feminine energy when it comes to ‘nesting’. We also cannot believe 1 year ago this coming weekend Chloe had her fallopian tube out for an ectopic pregnancy on Emma’s 1st birthday- to now Emma being 2, love Patty nearly 1! And Chloe planning on delivering her son all in the same week- how time flies and what can happen in a year! Clare also sheds light on exploring different schooling and education models for George, those that can foster specific child needs in smaller classrooms, where mainstream academic schooling may not be the best choice for each child in your family. We enjoyed this casual chat xx
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Patty's please welcome Clare's Mum, Michelle; she is often referred to as MarMar on the podcast. Michelle has come to share her wisdom and experiences on raising two young kids mostly solo. Her husband Tony was FIFO, and as marine engineer he would be at sea on large ships for 6 months at a time, where contact was limited to just a phone call when he reached port. Michelle fell pregnant with her son Jackson, where Tony was then away for the final 6 months of her pregnancy. Tony was home for Jackson’s birth, and then had to leave for sea again 11 weeks later, seeing his son next when he was 9 months old. Michelle talks about the fantastic village of friends she had around her, how they would all catch up and hang out together with the kids. Nothing fancy, no pressure or judgement, no sleep schedules, no organic meals, no store brought coffee's or wake windows to worry about. Michelle was a big believer in doing things together, talking on how they would all help each other, particularly once going back to work and were juggling school pick ups, drop offs and holidays. Michelle agrees that our generation seems to have it harder for many reasons with raising our kids, and feels so very blessed to be a grandma (MarMar); to be able to help and support her grandkids. She speaks on the unbelievable love that you feel for them, the joy in spoiling them, whilst also getting a full nights sleep! Clare, Chloe and Michelle have a deeply personal and very nostalgic chat, with so many pearls of wisdom for Mums of all ages. We do not touch on Michelle's cancer diagnosis, this is a battle she is still fighting and we are so very lucky to have her for every breath that we do. I Love You Mum! Thank you for everything you do for me, Love Clare Patricia. Xx
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