Mum Inspired

Top 5 Healthy Habits // Living with Hashimotos through Pregnancy and Breast FeedingIn today's solo episode I go over one of my mostly highly asked question on Instagram... How do I manage my Hashimotos? Especially through conception, pregnancy and breast feeding!I'm sharing with you my TOP 5 HEALTHY HABITS that i have put in place to manage my autoimmune disease, minimise flare ups and help my body thrive as a woman and through 3 pregnancies.From symptoms of Hashimotos, inflammation in your body, hormone balance to mental health and saying no more often, i talk about what has really worked for me in the 8 years since i was diagnosed. Removing inflammatory foods, taking supplements, ditching HIT workouts, removing chemicals and toxins and being more in tune with the flow of my life are soem of the points I talk about in my chat with you today.I genuinely hope this helps you to implement changes to give your body the best chance to thrive if you too have been diagnosed with Hashimotos or an Autoimmune Disease.I would absolutely LOVE to hear from you if you are looking for someone to connect with on this topic, please reach out!Resources mentioned in this podcast:My Youtube video on Easy Dairy Free SwapsWoman Code by Alisa VittiStill with Sammy InstagramConnect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredCheck out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.com Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey. If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app. Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

Expressing Breast Milk when Breast Feeding isn't an option // Caity from Living the Abundant WayCaity is Mama to Hunter, 9 months old, who was born with a left cleft lip and cleft palette. Caity is the most inspiring and positive woman who genuinely aims to educate Mothers on the choices they have on their own feeding journey. In this episode we focus on Caity's experience with expressing or pumping to be able to feed her baby breast milk via a bottle when latching wasn't an option. The conversation is vulnerable, honest and real and will leave you feeling comforted on your motherhood journey. If you are looking for advice or tips on expressing breast milk then this episode is definitely for you! You will finish listening feeling empowered and educated about expressing being an option, if you didn't consider it before.Top tips from this episode, if you're expressing breast milk, are:Get a Breast Pump BraSet realistic and maintainable goalsUse a deep freezer to store milk for longer - standard freezers will only store for 3 months where as a deep freeze can store for 6 months!Use a Haaka or similar to catch let down off the other boobAsk for help - friends to pick up food, doula to come and help in first few weeks etc.Connect with the Caity from Living the Abundant Way on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/living.the.abundant.way/Resources Mentioned in this episodeNSW Cleft Pals Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/cleftpalsnsw/Connect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredCheck out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.com Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey. If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app. Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

Sleep Training Babies and Toddlers // Easy ways to help your baby self-settle with Courtney from Mama LincIn today's Episode I am talking with Courtney Garland from Mama Linc about all things baby and toddler sleep!Courtney takes us through some of the most challenging sleep related questions about gentle self settling techniques and present parenting to implementing sleep routines and how to cope with sleep regressions.If you're a Mama thinking about healthy sleep habits for you and your family then this episode is definitely for you. Courtney is kind, honest and realistic in her approach. After listening to this podcast you will have soem practical tools and techniques you can put in place to help your little one on the right journey to better sleep.Connect with the Mama Linc | Courtney on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mamalinc/Check out the Mama Link website here: https://mamalinc.com/Connect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredCheck out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.com Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey. If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app. Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

Tips for new school Mums in 2021 // My top 5 tips for starting schoolIn today's solo episode i'll be talking to you about the things I have learned in my 3 years so far having my 7 year old daughter Zara at school. I'll share my take aways so you can action them in the weeks leading up to your little one starting school for the first time.I hope these top 5 tips for starting school will help many new school Mums to be to feel more confident about this phase of life as a mother.From lunchboxes, facebook groups, trusting your teacher to losing expensive uniforms and forgetting about mufti days, these are the lessons I have learned as a school Mum.Connect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredCheck out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.com Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey. If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app. Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

Your year of personal growth and gratitude // What to expect on Mum Inspired in 2021Welcome back to Season 3 of the Mum Inspired podcast in 2021!In today's solo episode I will be giving you a sneak peek at what you can expect for this season. The podcasts will be shorter because I understand most busy Mothers are time poor! We will be chatting about the daunting and emotional phase of starting school, nutrition, sleep and optimising your health. Even more excitingly, i'll be sharing with you conversations with other Mothers about surrendering and investing time in your mental wellbeing as a woman.Make sure you tune in, every week (walking, cleaning, in the shower or bath, hanging out the washing or on your way to work etc.) to enjoy a chat with another Mama friend, just like you.I believe 2021 is going to be OUR YEAR of personal growth and development, being present and grateful the life we live. Everyone is searching for ways to thrive each and every day and I hope by joining the conversation on The Mum Inspired i'll help you to feel connected and motivated to be kind to yourself and take positive actions in all the areas of your life to shine your light.Connect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredCheck out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.com Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey. If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app. Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

Post Birth Realities // An honest conversation with Kris about periods, birthing, relationships and Mum hacksIn todays Episode Kris (from Inside Out with Kris) and I chat all things motherhood and post birth realities. If you feel like having a chat with girlfriends, this episode is for you! Grab a coffee and come and hang with us, nothing is off limits in this conversation.From physical changes to our bodies in pregnancy and birth (like tearing in labour, after birth pains, bleeding and periods while still breast feeding) to emotional and relationship challenges. We talk through our honest experiences as mothers, what has helped us and what we have found hard.Kris shares some wonderful Mum Hacks for busy Mamas and how she manages day in day out life with a newborn, toddler and two school aged children.We talk about self care as Mothers, how it’s very minimal when you have a few young children but how it is so important to try to make time for YOU. When you make time for you, your mindset and energy will be better aligned for the day ahead.Connect with the Kris on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/insideoutwithkrisConnect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredCheck out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.com Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey. If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app. Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

Rebecca Adehill on finding balance as a working Mum // Setting boundaries, being intentional and bringing calm to any situationIn today’s Mum Inspired conversation I chat to the uplifting boss Mama, Rebecca Adehill.Rebecca is a Mother to two babes with her third on the way. She is a successful business owner helping others to launch and grow their own businesses. She is incredibly motivated to genuinely enhance the success of other women in business and in motherhood.We talk through how Rebecca moved to Australia, away from her family in Sweden, how she copes living across the world from her own mother and the challenges this brings.Rebecca shares how hew own experience trying to balance life as a working Mum has led her to know what boundaries to put in place and actions to take to make sure she can be a present Mum while also running a thriving business.This conversation is so inspiring for any Mums who need a pick me up and a reminder that you deserve time to YOU away from being MUM. Motherhood brings with it many challenges but with the right mindset and tools we can make sure we enjoy this season and live fully.Connect with the Rebecca Adehill on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/rebecca_adehillCheck out Rebecca's website for free tools to grow your business here: www.rebeccaadehill.comConnect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredCheck out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.com Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey. If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app. Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

My Breast Feeding to Bottle Feeding with Formula Experience // Mum TipsIn today’s Mum Tips solo episode I talk about my challenges with breastfeeding, ending in the decision to bottle and formula feed my newborn baby from 1 week old.I talk about the emotional struggle of making the decision to bottle feed and how hard this is as a mother, based on the stigma that ‘Breast is Best’. How we, as mothers, should not question our decisions, especially when it comes to helping our babies thrive, which ever feeding choice that may be.I also share what I have learned now having formula fed three babies. I talk through tips I have picked up like how to prepare bottles to get out and about, which bottles and formula I love and how to choose the right formula for your baby.The choice to formula feed your baby is not only based on physical challenges but also mental challenges. I hope this episode brings you comfort to know you are not alone in whatever decision you make for you and your baby. You’re doing an amazing job and should celebrate and be proud of yourself and your journey in motherhood.Products mentioned in this podcast:Little Oak Goats Milk Formula: https://thelittleoakcompany.com/shop/Munchkins Grass Fed Formula: https://grassfedmilk.com.au/Bellamys Organic Formula: https://www.bellamysorganic.com.au/Dr Browns Bottles: https://www.drbrowns.com.au/ Connect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspired Check out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.com Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey. If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app. Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

Mum friends with Belinda // New and changing friendships in motherhood, have confidence to make new friends and let go of toxic relationships.In today's episode I talk open and honestly with my good friend Belinda about the changing nature of friendships once becoming a mother.Belinda shares her experience as a first time Mum and how she pushed herself out of her comfort zone to create new Mum friends. She talks about all the platforms, places and opportunities that led to new friendships.Belinda is such a light and positive energy when it comes to this topic. She will help you feel confident and comforted in making new friends, work on long term friendships or even distance yourself from toxic people.Connect with Belinda Xia on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/belindaxiastudio/Visit Belinda's website here: https://www.belindaxiastudio.com/Connect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredCheck out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.com Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey. If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app. Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

Struggling with Mum Guilt // Mum TipsIn todays Mum Tips episode I'm chatting to you about Mum Guilt.Where does this feeling of mum guilt even come from? How it's most likely FAKE Mum Guilt or a sign of deeper emotions you might be disregarding.I go through practical tips that you can apply to stop the thoughts of Mum Guilt creeping in. Being kind and nurturing to yourself, accepting your emotions and letting yourself feel your true feelings. How to replace the guilty thoughts with factual evidence to reassure you and stop the negative thought patterns that lead to Mum Guilt.Connect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspired Check out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.com Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey. If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app. Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

Elise's story on having a baby in a global pandemic // birthing a baby during COVID-19In today's episode my friend Elise (yes we have the same name!) shares her experience leading up to and after the birth of her third child, during the global pandemic of COVID-19.Elise talks about the anxieties and worries she had in the weeks prior to her daughters birth. She shares the ways that she worked through these to cope with the changes that were happening in hospitals and maternity wards across Australia, in particular, NSW.If you're a mother who will be giving birth during the COVID pandemic, please know that you're not alone. There are so many Mamas going through your exact same thoughts and feelings right now, including me! We are stronger than we know and will get through this together.Connect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspired Check out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.com Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey. If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app. Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

Realistic to-do lists to help you feel productive // Mum TipsIn today's Mum Inspired episode I'm talking you through the way I like to create my daily to-do list to help myself feel productive and accomplished in my daily mumlife.I go over everyday tasks like dropping the kids to school, working, housework and home admin to you time, date nights, appointments and social catch ups with friends and family.As mothers we juggle ALL the balls and have a lot on our to-do lists. Every day doesn't have to be overwhelming but rather, simple and organised to keep you in a positive mindset.Let's celebrate our small wins, tick off our tasks and remind ourselves we are great mothers EVERY DAY!Connect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspired Check out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.com Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey. If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app. Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

Leah Crisell // Being on bed rest in pregnancy, birthing a premature baby at 30 weeks pregnant and realising how capable you are as a mother.In today’s episode I have the honour of bringing you Leah Crisells’ story about having a premature baby at 30 weeks pregnant. Leah was on bed rest in hospital from 20 weeks pregnant, with a young daughter at home.Leah’s journey pushed her to challenge her mindset, learn as much as she could possibly consume about health and wellness and put into practice habits to better the physical and mental health of herself and her baby.Leah talks us through the challenges of being alone in hospital for months, not being able to be with her daughter or husband and the way she got through each day with a positive outlook.Birthing a baby at 30 weeks brought on new challenges like leaving the hospital without her baby, having strict routines to make sure her son could grow and thrive, the exhaustion of hand expressing breastmilk and travelling to and from hospital daily.Leah’s outlook will help you to think bigger and more optimistically in whatever situation you may be walking through as a mother. Her advice and tips will expand your mind to take action and responsibility to better your headspace and be your biggest advocate.Resources mentioned in this podcast:Jo Dispenser YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSTTPGPS-lm0YVb4DMJ3lTAConnect with the Leah Crisell on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/leahcrisellConnect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredCheck out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.comPlease SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey.If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app.Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

Vulnerability is a strength in Motherhood // Mum TipsIn todays shorter, Mum Tips episode I talk about what vulnerability means to me, how powerful it can be along with some tips about how to be vulnerable in your life and how it can impact you positively.Vulnerability can bring you comfort when using it in the right space, with the right people.I hope this provokes deeper thoughts for you about how you’re vulnerable in Motherhood and ways it can actually help you life a fuller, authentic life.Connect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredCheck out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.comGet a copy of Daily Mantras to Ignite your Purpose by Lisa Messenger, The Collective Hub HERE!Please SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey.If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app.Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.

Lauren's tips as a Midwife // Be kind to your pregnant and post-natal body and mindIn today’s episode I chat with my friend Lauren who is a Midwife, Mum of 3 and all round kind, gentle and inspiring woman.Lauren talks about the joys and challenges of working as a midwife. How labour and childbirth can be empowering but also not what we expect or plan for. We also touch on her experience being an essential worker during isolation and the Covid 19 pandemic with three of her own children at home.Practically, Lauren talks us through certain physiological changes that happen in women’s bodies during pregnancy and after birth, like;Pelvic floor and how we can strengthen and protect this during and post pregnancy,Mental health care during pregnancy, not just post natal,Breast vs Bottle debate and how to know if something is not right with breastfeeding and more!Resources mentioned in todays podacst:Gidget Foundation for support with pre and post-natal depression: https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/Body Ice Woman for perennial ice packs post birth: https://www.instagram.com/bodyicewoman/Connect with the Mum Inspired | Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredCheck out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.comPlease SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey.If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app.Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely x

Welcome to Mum Inspired // The podcast to find comfort and connection in motherhoodWelcome to the Mum Inspired Podcast! In todays solo episode I share with you a bit about the idea behind the podcast and what you can expect to hear in the coming seasons.I'll also be chatting a little bit about my recent motherhood journey, finding out our third child has a VSD (ventricular septal defect) and how this ended up being my catalyst to start the podcast.Starting this podcast is a dream come true! I'm thrilled to be able to bring you stories and journeys of real, authentic Mums, just like you. The way women are able to share their stories of challenge and adversity to help others going through similar experiences is absolutely incredible.I hope you find comfort and connection here. Your take aways will be actionable tips and thoughts to live a more intentional and full life in your season of motherhood.Connect with Elise Sheree on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredCheck out the Mum Inspired website here: www.muminspired.comPlease SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey.If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app.Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations.Chat soon lovely xo

Still with Sammy // Empathy in motherhood, having a child undergo emergency, high risk surgery and her purpose driven lifeIn this episode, Sam shares one of her biggest challenges as a new mother. At 18 months old, Her son Cooper was diagnosed with Choledochal Cysts, a life threatening condition, and almost didn’t make it. Cooper and Sam stayed at Sydney Children's’ Hospital, Randwick for months, were in and out of high risk surgeries alongside other health challenges.Sam talks about her lowest moments of despair and loneliness having a baby in hopsital, how to trust your motherly instinct and the guidance of medical professionals. Sam also shares how important it is to accept help and support from the hospital community, family and friends.We talk through practical steps Sam put in place during her months in hospital. These helped look after her mental health so she could be her best self for the challenges and overload of information she was dealing with daily.This experience was a shining light and a period of growth for Sam as a woman and mother. She is inspired to live a purposeful, humble and grateful life and hopes to provide comfort for any Mum going through something like this in their motherhood journey.Connect with Sam on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/stillwithsammyVisit Sam’s website here: www.stillwithsammy.com.auDonate to Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation HEREConnect with Elise Sheree in Instagram here: www.instagram.com/themuminspiredPlease SUBSCRIBE to the Mum Inspired podcast to keep inspired and motivated on your motherhood journey.If you loved this episode please share on your social platforms and leave a 5 star review on your podcast app.Thank you for listening and I’ll see you next week for more inspiring conversations. Chat soon lovely x

Mum Inspired TrailerHere's a sneak peek at what you can expect here on the Mum Inspired Podcast!The Mum Inspired Podcast with Elise Sheree will give you actionable advice to find inspiration in the challenges that Pregnancy, Motherhood and Parenting can bring. Learn the habits, tips and tricks to live a fulfilled, happy Mum Life, every day.Let's be friends on Instagram: www.insatgram.com/muminspiredCheck out my website here: www.muminspired.comI can't wait for you to be inspired to live your best life while in this season of motherhood.Thanks for listening!