Mum's The Word

Such an important topic and when you hear the statistics that Joyce shares in this interview its truly so strange that we don’t talk about it more. The Blues, Depression….. We need to talk about it and we also need to know that there ARE solutions. Joyce shares so much wisdom and even better … Listen In The post Joyce Bergsma – More Than Just The Blues appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Bianca Sprague Bio: Sprague is a birth doula and lactation educator and has supported hundreds of families through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods. She feels particularly passionate around maintaining the family’s relationships and mental wellness. As a queer woman she advocates for inclusive language in the birthing space. She lives in Toronto with her spouse, Alana, Listen In The post MUM 084: Bianca Sprague : Birth Trauma Myths appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Dotan Dagan Bio:  Dotan was born in Israel and grew up in the Netherlands. She has been a carer for a decade and has owned a catering company. After becming a mother in 2012 she felt inspired to work with new mothers. Dotan is now an independent postpartum care taker, (kraamverzorgende) which is a recognized profession in the Listen In The post MUM 083: Early Post Partum – Dotan Dagan appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In the first few minutes that I met Kamini, I realised that we speak the same language. Although she is a pregnancy yoga teacher and myself a pregnancy chiropractor, we have the same beliefs and philosophies on birth, the pelvis, sitting, opening. She is so refreshing and I am thrilled to share her wisdom on Listen In The post MUM 082: Kamini Stam – Pelvic Alignment appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Eva Visser Plaza Bio:  Eva Visser Plaza is passionate about guiding women to create ease, purpose and connection in their lives to become authentic inspired creators of their lives. She was not born a coach, guide or mentor. She has done different studies and worked in different work environment. In 2009, while she was working Listen In The post MUM 081: Eva Visser Plaza – Authentic Motherhood appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

I know that you have been waiting for me to an episode on Diastasis Recti and for thoset hat ahven’t I know that you will be grateful with this epsidoe too seeing as you will wnat to echck yourselves for it and it also might answer some unanswered questions about your post -partum body. Becky Listen In The post MUM 080: Becky Spellman : Diastasis Recti appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

A super important topic and it was a joy to hear Joann’a passion for her work adn also her drive in what got her started on her journey to the work that she is doing now. A wealth of knowledge and it was an honour to have her on the show this week Please share far Listen In The post MUM 079: Joanna Krzeslak-Hoogland: Good Gut Health from Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

An episode for all busy parents this week. You will love this mama’s jouney from corporate career to burnout to self taught chef to Dutch Masterchef finalist to cookbook creator. Such a great one. Get listening. I can’t wait for the book and yes I have already pre-ordered. X Kaz Bojana’s Bio Bojana is Serbian, living Listen In The post MUM 078: Bojana Snijders-Nikodijevic : Daily Dinners for Busy Parents appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

So great to have Natalie on the show discussing this vital topi and sharing all about The Baby Sensory Program. We touch on so many aspects in this interview, those that affect new babies and their new parents and why these parents need to put attention to developing their child’s  awareness and experience with the Listen In The post MUM 077: Natalie Van Gelder ” Baby Sensory and The Importance of Play appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Maartje Bruning : Having a Home Birth mindset in a Hospital Environment It was so fun having Maartje o the podcast sharing her wisdom and personal experience on the topic. She is certainly rocking the Birth World bringing her Doula-dom and Doula-ness to the Doula-hood in Amsterdam. Enjoy! x Kaz Maartje’s Bio: Maartje is an Listen In The post MUM 076: Maartje Bruning- Having a Home-birth Mindset in a Hospital Environment appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Its certainly time we had another Doula on the show. Its no secret I think Doulas Rock! I am so thrilled to introduce Mari Gordon this week while we get to hear why she has such a positive fresh approach to birth and life. Enjoy! Kaz  x Mari’s Bio: Mari (Gordon) is a US native who has been living Listen In The post MUM 075: Mari Gordon : What is “Normal” when it Comes to Birth? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

I have complete respect for Grace’s strength, positivity, resilience and her willingness to share her story and change the way our world looks at miscarriage.   What a story she has and I am blessed she did it with the MTW tribe. You Rock Grace!! Kaz x Grace Miano Bio Founder of Goodness Gracious Health, Listen In The post MUM 074: Grace Miano : What having 2 Miscarriages Taught Me appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Inbal shares so much knowledge this episode and drops bombs of gold on us throughout. She brings so much to the Amsterdam Birth community with her impressive experience and credentials list. It was a pleasure to have her on the show sharing her thoughts on how the mind plays a huge role on how we Listen In The post MUM 073: Inbal Sigler : The Power of The Mind over The Body in Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Hi All, Another fab interview is coming your way here on an essential topic that all mothers need to be educated in. I certainly trust that this episode is going to gets loads of downloads and listeners are in for a treat. Gillian brings so much more insight than nitrition on this episode – actually it Listen In The post MUM 072: Gillian Kolkman – Post-Natal Nutrition appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

It was super exciting to talk about a topic I am passionate about and also to bring a first to Mum’s The Word, me interviewing 2 people at once! Enjoy the wisdom from Karen and Agnele. x Kaz Agnele and Karen Bio We are two midwives and two mothers and jointly co-founded Nurturing Us. Together Listen In The post MUM 071: Nurturing Us Midwives Karen & Agnele – Epigenetics and Pregnancy appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

I love a feel good story. I’m so thrilled to bring you this empoeering inspiring story from a wonderful big-hearted super mama. She’s got so much love to share and I’m honoured to bring you her story.  Enjoy x Kaz Shay Klomp Beuter’s Bio: Shay Klomp Bueters is passionate about helping people ”break–up with sugar” Listen In The post MUM 070: Shay Klomp-Beuters – A Natural Fertility Success Story appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Susi Hately’s Bio: B.Sc Kinesiology, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist Since 1993, Susi Hately has grown from teaching one or two musicians how to stay pain free while playing their instruments, to becoming a highly credible and reliable source for understanding and successfully using therapeutic yoga to enable people to get out of pain and back to the Listen In The post MUM 069: Susi Hately : Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for C-section & Vaginal Deliveries appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Dr Emily’s Bio:  Dr Emily Kiberd has been a chiropractor in midtown Manhattan for 10 years and the founder of Urban Wellness Clinic, a multi-disciplinary clinic with chiropractors, massage therapy, personal training, nutrition, yoga therapy, and acupuncture. She is obsessed with movement and is fascinated with how the body compensates for injuries. She integrates a Listen In The post MUM 068: Emily Kiberd :C-Section Scar Tissue appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Jessica Donovan Bio: Jessica Donovan is a mama of 2, naturopath and holistic health expert who helps families thrive. She is passionate about educating parents on nourishing their children with real food, helping to boost their health and heal naturally. Jessica combines her extensive naturopathic knowledge with a realistic, empathetic, inspiring and down to earth approach Listen In The post MUM 067: Jessica Donovan- Raising Natural Super Kids appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Definitely one of my fave episodes to date. Julie is so eloquent, she shares so deeply, she is so so wise and I feel blessed to be able to bring you this episode. Its a goodie! You will have tingles. Enjoy!! X Kaz Julie Tenner’s Bio Julie Tenner, The Pleasure Nutritionist and co-founder of Nourishing Listen In The post MUM 066: “Best of” #10- Julie Tenner- Finding Your Desire appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

I totally loved this interview! Maybe I should say that again? I totally loved this interview! Shalome Stone and I both speak the same language which is so evident throughout this episode. It was never not on my mind when I thought to do a “best of” series. Its quite a long one and well Listen In The post MUM 065: “Best of” #9: Shalome Stone : Rockstar Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

You will love this interview from a “parenting expert”. It was eye opening, touching, inspiring , informative and engaging. Thank-you Kirstin!! Kirstin’s  Bio Kirstin Bouse is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with 20-years’ experience in her profession. She is the owner of Life Resolutions Psychology Practices in Morley and Wembley in WA and the creator Listen In The post MUM 064 : “Best of” # 8: Kirstin Bouse- The Conscious Mother appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

From memory this is still absolutely the highest energy interview to date.   Tanya gives it her all and you can tell from about 10 seconds in that this woman is passionate about Birth, her work, Lamaze and spreading her message acrosss the globe. I am thrilled to re-release this episode Tanya’s Bio Tanya Strusberg is Listen In The post MUM 063 : “Best of” # 7 Tanya Strusberg – Lamaze. Not your Mum’s Huffing and Puffing Class appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This has got to be THE episode that I always get first time mums to listen to. No matter what type of birth they are planning, they need to understand the principles that Rhea teaches in this episode.  This episode without doubt belongs in our Best Of series!!  And every woman should know these principles Listen In The post MUM 062: “Best Of” #6 Rhea Dempsey – Reframing Pain appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Birth Plans, Hospital Preferences I was so thrilled to have Pip from Birth Savvy on the cast who is amazingly passionate about birth, outcomes, people knowing their options and asking for what they want. It has been a hugely successful episode in terms of downloads and also in the amount of feedback from mums that Listen In The post MUM 061: “Best Of” # 5 Pip Wynn Owen – Birth Plans. Hospital Preferences appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We certainly couldn’t have a “best of” from the podcast series and not share this popular episode. Possibly a taboo topic for some, yet eye-opening, and enlightening for others I am really excited to hear what you all think of this topic and this option for post natal recovery.  It s a must listen to Listen In The post MUM 060: “Best of” # 4 Natalie Stokell – Placenta Encapsulation and Postnatal Recovery appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Since this episode was released I’ve had so many mums tell me how helpful the information was. Seeing as Mandy is so passionate and is a wealth of knowledge on the topic of fussy foods, dysphagia and fussy eaters this episode just had to be included in the Best of Series. Mandy also shares her Listen In The post MUM 059: “Best of” #3 Mandy Adno – Fussy Eaters, Baby’s First Foods, Gag Reflexes & More appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This week we have one of the very highest downloaded episodes of Mum’s The Word for #2 of “The Best of” series.  I have had so much positive feedback from couples about this episode that I absolutely without doubt have to share it again. Julie Sharon from Balance You  shares with us her wisdom about Listen In The post MUM 058: “Best of” #2 Julie Sharon – Keeping your Relationship Strong After Baby Arrives appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this first of the “Best Of” Series which is a mix of my personal favorites and the top downloaded episodes of all time since  Mum’s The Word  launched back in Dec 2015, I’m lucky enough to interview Jacky Bloemraad de Boer, my midwife for both of my children’s births! She is a woman of Listen In The post MUM 057: “Best of” #1 Jacky Bloemraad de Boer – Keeping Birth Normal with Midwife Led Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

After trying to get Dana on for a while, finally our diaries collided as we got to hear her insight on the sacredness of birth. We talk empowered women, placentas, crossing over tot hat mystical realm in birth and so much more.  I am grateful for the work she does, the insight she has and Listen In The post MUM 056: Dana Lindzon : The Sacredness of Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

It was so great to have Dr Ali on the show sharing her wisdom. We’ve know each other since the ’90’s so we go way back and the episode flowed so easily. We thought it wold be good to discuss the “comparison epidemic” and so here it is. Enjoy the episode. X Kaz Dr Alison Listen In The post MUM 055: Alison Young : Beware of The Compare appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Wow so much wisdom on mothering from this wonderful soul. This was a true interview with heart and it was a real honour to have fellow Wellness Couch Podcaster Bridget Wood. You can find more of her gold on Nourishing The Mother with her co-host Julie Tenner who was also on Mum’s the Word recently Listen In The post MUM 054: Bridget Wood : How to be True to Yourself as a Mother appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Happy 1st Birthday to us, Episode 53 here we are! And such an important topic being discussed here by the fabulous Jules Galloway. It was loads of fun and I’m sure you can relate to so much of what Jules sees in her clients and here she is givein us some strategies and tips to Listen In The post MUM 053: Jules Galloway : Adrenal Fatigue appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This week we have our first interview with a guest on the show for a 2nd time. I just had to get Damian back on the show again to share his teachings around stress and how when ongoing, it can lead to anxiety, insomnia and even depression and more importantly also how we can get Listen In The post MUM 052: Damian Kristof : Stress & cracking the Stress Code. appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Kinta Gitshams’ Bio: Kinta Gitsham an ordinary mum who has had an EXTRA ordinary journey through motherhood. A stay at home mother of 3 gorgeous children; Archie (8), Josie (6) and George (3). She is currently separated from her husband of 10 years Rick since March this year, however they are still an incredible team Listen In The post MUM 51: Kinta Gitsham : Behavioural Disorders – A Recovery Story appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Dr Andrea Huddleston Bio: Dr Andrea Huddleston is an integrative chiropractor, women’s health and natural fertility specialist. With extensive postgraduate studies in women’s health, reproductive medicine, natural fertility, nutritional medicine and wellness coaching and as the co-founder and co-host of The Wellness Women, Dr Andrea is passionate about spreading the message of optimal health and leading Listen In The post MUM 50: Andrea Huddleston : Optimizing Fertility After 30 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Hi All, It was truly fab to have my dear friend and coolague on the show sharing his wisdom on preconception nutrition and all mums- to be can do before pregnancy to ensure optimal health for themselves and their future baby. Enjoy!! Kaz x Dr Damian Kristof Bio: I’ve been in the health industry now Listen In The post MUM 49: Damian Kristof : Nutrition, Preconception to Birth and Beyond appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

I absolutely loved this episode! Super relaxed and it was my first time interviewing my guest in person, sitting relaxed on the couch and having a chat. I could get used to it! Not only do Karen and I have the same name (ok well you all know me as Kaz , true, which is Listen In The post MUM 48: Karen Tham : Choosing a Home Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Healing with GAPS (Gut And Psychology Syndrome) Wow!! Mamas are amazing. You will love this share. Amanda is certainly a mama on a mission and I have so much respect for all the work that both her and her partner do in keeping their son halthy and in healing him and restoring his health. What Listen In The post MUM 047: Amanda Gowland : Healing with GAPS. (Gut And Psychology Syndrome) appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We often forget that our parenting skills are constantly a work in progress. Our own cultures  or our childhood experiences and those of our partner all have an impact on how we will raise our children. Whilst there is no one way for everyone, there are certainly some methods that honour the child and the Listen In The post MUM 046: Chris Muller : Aware Parenting appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Definitely one of my fave episodes to date. Julie is so eloquent, she shares so deeply, she is so so wise and I feel blessed to be able to bring you this episode. Its a goodie! You will have tingles. Enjoy!! X Kaz Julie Tenner’s Bio Julie Tenner, The Pleasure Nutritionist and co-founder of Nourishing Listen In The post MUM 045: Julie Tenner : Finding Your Desire appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

It was great to have Mihal share her story of relocating her family across the globe. Its not our typical birth or pregnancy topic but certainly one that relates to parenting and many of our international listeners. So many great tips and so much I could relate to. Enjoy! X Kaz Mihal Greener Bio Mihal Listen In The post MUM 044: Mihal Greener : Expat Families Returning Home appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Post Partum Relationships. You change when you become a parent. We know that. But how will your relationship change? ‘Cos it will.  Know that. Be prepared as much as you can. Oh this topic is is so needed. So Important yet crazily often overlooked. Gail Bousi shares with us some insights on this fabulous episode. Listen In The post MUM 043: Gail Bousi : POST-PARTUM RELATIONSHIPS appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Yes its true – I have truly been looking forward to sharing this episode more than any other. As a 2x Waterbirther myself and knowing that I would only ever choose to birth in water given the chance again, this topic is dear to my heart. Not that I want all women to birth in Listen In The post MUM 042: Barbara Harper : WATERBIRTH appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This podcast is intended to make others not feel alone and to help them know where they can get help. Please make sure it is shared and fulfils its purpose!! xx Kaz Yuz Rozenblum Bio : I live in Melbourne Australia & am in my late 30’s. I have a degree in Marketing & spent over Listen In The post MUM 041: Yuz Rozenblum : Postnatal Depression (it’s ok to not be ok) appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This week’s episode, we discuss all things reflexology. Sam is more than qualified to be our guest for the episode and she left me, and I’m sure you will be left feeling the same, wanting to be on her treatment bed with your feet up in her hands. Enjoy the episode and please take a Listen In The post MUM 040: Samantha Langridge : Reflexology for Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This is a topic dear to my heart. Hnourign the mother’s wisdom and the mother herself in birth. Our guest this week , as you will hear is more than qualified to speak about this topic. Enjoy the episode!! X Kaz Maha Al Musa’s Bio Maha Al Musa is a leading light in the birth Listen In The post MUM 039: Maha Al Musa : Honouring Mothers In Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Jo Sexton’s Bio Chiropractor and mum of three, Dr. Jo Sexton, lives and works in the picturesque town of Maleny, 1 ½ hours north of Brisbane. When she is not doing the school run or dropping the kids off at soccer/ ballet, she can be found in her practice; Hinterland Chiropractic. At work, she is Listen In The post MUM 038: Jo Sexton : Tongue Tie appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

I totally loved this interview! Shalom Stone and I both speak the same language which is so evident throughout this episode. Its quite a long one and well truth be known it could have been waaaaaaaaaay longer as we were both getting high speaking about our favourite topic!! BIRTH! You are going to truly love Listen In The post MUM 037: Shalome Stone : Rockstar Birth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

SUSANNE GRANT’S BIO When Susanne was pregnant, her past experiences of child abuse put her on a different road of care from her team of midwives. Thanks to the hypnobirthing course she did and learning how to work with her own medical team she had her own positive birth experience in May 2014. This birth Listen In The post MUM 036: Susanne Grant : Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Childbirth appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Lisa Engle’s Bio: Lisa Engle, a mother of 5, is widely known for her passion, dedication and commitment to supporting the expression of potential. She is famous for inspiring patients, especially mothers. With nearly 3 decades of service in the chiropractic profession; integrity, congruence, and “inside out health” is her first language. In turn, she Listen In The post MUM 035: Lisa Engle : The Gentle journey to being an Opti-Mom appeared first on The Wellness Couch.