No Place Like Homb

So often on the journey of motherhood, we find ourselves thinking, “If only I knew then what I know now.”It's a sentiment shared by nearly every parent—even those with years of experience and relevant education. This was certainly true for this week's No Place Like Homb guest, Katie.Katie is now a full-time sleep consultant, following a 25-year career in midwifery and raising four children of her own. In this episode, hosts Larissa and Kath chat with Katie about her personal journey through motherhood.

This week on No Place Like Homb we welcome back our regular host and Homb founder Larissa. After taking some time to recover from surgery, Larissa provides a brief update on her personal situation and along side Kath shares some information on Supported stays at Homb via The Homb Trust.Every parent should have access to postpartum care and support and we're working hard to ensure fair and equitable access to the preventive care model at Homb. Find out more or donate at Homb.com.au/charity

The dominant narrative around postpartum movement often centres on "restoring" the pre-pregnancy body, rather than embracing the natural evolution that occurs after childbirth. This pressure to return to intense exercise too soon can increase the risk of injury or complications—such as pelvic floor dysfunction—especially when the body hasn't had sufficient time to heal.So, when is the right time to start moving your body and safely return to exercise postpartum?In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath speaks with physiotherapist Caroline Johnson about postpartum movement, pelvic health, and how to set realistic goals and timelines for physical recovery and exercise after birth.Find out more via https://beactivephysio.com/

Women frequently report receiving inadequate or incomplete information about procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives in perinatal healthcare, with communication often falling short of what is needed for truly informed consent. Informed decision-making is too often rushed during labour instead of being initiated earlier during antenatal care. Proactive discussions about birth plans, potential interventions, and complications can lay the foundation for more informed and confident choices during labour and birth.In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath speaks with midwife Rachel Wilson to explore some of the most common obstetric terms and abbreviations—when you're likely to hear them, what they mean, and why it's important to understand them.An informed and empowered pregnancy and birth experience can positively shape your postpartum journey and help you thrive in the early stages of parenthood.

When talking about maternity care, Midwifery-led continuity of care models—whether through private midwives or public systems like Midwifery Group Practices (MGP)—are broadly recognised as the evidence-based gold standard for maternity care in Australia. This approach is associated with better outcomes for mothers and babies, including lower intervention rates, higher rates of breastfeeding success, and greater satisfaction with the birthing experience. Yet, only 2.1% of births in Australia involve private midwives. In this episode, No Place Like Homb guest host, Kath speaks with Midwife, Rachel Wilson about Private Midwifery–the gold standard of Maternity care.More details for anyone looking into private midwife services;Home birth Australia, Directory of private midwives offering home birth services; https://www.homebirthaustralia.org/midwives.html#victoriaDoula compiled private midwife directory;https://www.birthed.com.au/private-midwife-directoryThere is also a Facebook group called ‘Find a Homebirth Midwife Australia'.Prospective parents looking for a private midwife who is accredited to provide shared care with a public hospital, can look up their hospital's 'Shared Care Affiliates List.' RWH shared care affiliate list map:https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1TZucAlqervLbPkltX8VVz89wt5pZC-5k&femb=1&ll=-37.88365720000001%2C145.00585099999998&z=10Monash Health shared care affiliate list:https://monashwomens.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Shared-Maternity-Care-Suburban-List.pdf

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath welcomes back Jason Seeman to share more about his early experiences of fatherhood and the inspiration behind creating his organisation, Raising Fathers.We know that 1 in 10 fathers will experience postnatal depression or anxiety—and that fathers are 50% more likely to develop symptoms if the mother is also struggling. Yet, it's still not widely known or understood that fathers and non-birthing partners can be affected by postnatal mental health challenges. It's a topic that isn't spoken about enough.Creating open and honest conversations, while offering meaningful support for new and expectant fathers, is essential—not just for reducing these statistics, but for helping families to truly thrive.Raising Fathers exists to educate and support dads emotionally, mentally, and practically as they navigate the joys and challenges of fatherhood.Find our more via https://www.raising-fathers.com/

Despite research showing that 7–9% of new fathers experience paternal postnatal depression, societal narratives continue to frame postnatal mental health as an exclusively maternal issue. This misconception can leave many fathers unaware that their struggles are valid, reinforcing stigma and discouraging them from seeking the support they need.In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath speaks with Jason Seeman, founder of Raising Fathers, about his personal journey into fatherhood and the pivotal moment he recognised the impact of the profound shift in identity that becoming a parent can bring.

In this episode, special guest host Kath Taylor returns, joined by No Place Like Homb producer Rachel, to share a brief update and acknowledge the noticeable absence of our regular host and Homb Owner/Director, Larissa.Kath reflects on the questions and ongoing feedback she's received since sharing her story in our episode Meet Kath. We also take a moment to revisit our core mission: to spark meaningful conversations, educate and inform, and build connection through shared experience.It's time to challenge the narrative that motherhood should always be easy or joyful.We're committed to breaking down stigma and encouraging new parents to prioritise self-care and seek support—whenever and wherever they need it—without fear of judgment.

The demand for egg donors far exceeds the supply, with Monash IVF Group reporting that 20 times more donors are required to meet current needs. As of May 2024, there were 52 hopeful parents waiting for every available egg donor.Despite its significance, egg donation remains widely misunderstood by the general public.In this week's episode of No Place Like Homb, host Larissa welcomes special guest Jess Newton—a registered nurse, paramedic, and egg donor—to shed light on the egg donation process and its impact.Find out more about becoming an egg donor;https://monashivf.com/services/donor-surrogacy/become-an-egg-donor/

One of the biggest challenges people face during postpartum is managing nutrition. Whether it's understanding which foods support recovery and breastfeeding, finding the time to prepare and eat meals, or knowing how many calories are needed to maintain breastmilk supply—it can feel overwhelming.In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we welcome back nutritionist and naturopath Claire Eden (they/them) to share some simple nutritional information and practical tips for feeding postpartum and making nourishment easier.

No matter how much you plan and prepare for your reproductive journey, unexpected surprises can still arise.The chances of naturally conceiving triplets in your third pregnancy are rare, but it does happen, and that was the case for this week's guest on No Place Like Homb, Nurse, midwife, and mum of five, Josephine Heard.In this episode, Jo sits down with Larissa to share her experience of raising triplets.

Too often in western culture postpartum care is viewed as a luxury with the perception that comprehensive postpartum care is not essential unless medically necessary.Rates of postpartum depression have doubled in the last decade and Australia is facing a postpartum mental health crisis, with high prevalence of perinatal mood disorders and mental health challenges, significant economic costs, and major gaps in support services with little to no acknowledgement or support from government and policy makers.In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa and special guest host, Kath discuss the cost of postpartum care and the true and significant ongoing cost to our society and future generations if we do nothing to address the current mental health crisis we find ourselves in.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Larissa introduces us to Kath Taylor, Homb's Director of Operations and a Registered Nurse.Kath shares her personal journey through pregnancy and childbirth, reflecting on her contrasting postpartum and recovery experiences. She also discusses her wealth of experience in various aspects of healthcare and what drives her passion for advocating for women and families in the postpartum care space.

Research shows that up to 94% of the general population experience unwanted and intrusive thoughts. For new mothers, these thoughts often feature fears related to causing harm to the baby or inadequacies in parenting abilities. Importantly, in most cases these thoughts are recognised as unwanted and distressing - But what happens in cases when these thoughts escalate into more severe anxiety or obsessive compulsive symptoms?In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa welcomes back special guest, Claire Eden to share their personal experience with Perinatal OCD.If you or someone you know needs support, speak to a trusted healthcare professional. You can also find a directory for national helplines via; pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers

In this episode of No Place Homb, Larissa speaks with Doula and Naturopath, Claire Eden. Claire (they/them) is a mum of 2 and has a wealth of experience working in the postpartum space. Reflecting on their own experiences with maternal healthcare, Claire shares their story of family planning, conception, managing Hyperemesis Gravidarum though pregnancy; as well as their experience with home birth and supporting postpartum.You can find out more about Claire and their work via claireeden.com.au/about/

This mini series was created by Ready or Not in partnership with Homb, the postpartum hotel where mothers are mothered. Across three episodes, Ready or Not host, Lucinda McKimm and Homb founder Larissa Leone, interrogate what it means to navigate motherhood and matrescence in modern Australia.  Lu shows so much strength and vulnerability sharing her own experience as a second time mum, talking about all the things mothers may go through that are hard to talk about; moments of sadness, rage, depletion and frustration like you've never known before and what seeking support at Homb looked like. While this series sets to open up the conversation of what the everyday mother goes through, if you think that you might be struggling more than that, there's help available at https://www.cope.org.au/

This mini series was created by Ready or Not in partnership with Homb, the postpartum hotel where mothers are mothered. Across three episodes, Ready or Not host, Lucinda McKimm and Homb founder Larissa Leone, interrogate what it means to navigate motherhood and matrescence in modern Australia.  Lu shows so much strength and vulnerability sharing her own experience as a second time mum, talking about all the things mothers may go through that are hard to talk about; moments of sadness, rage, depletion and frustration like you've never known before and what seeking support at Homb looked like. While this series sets to open up the conversation of what the everyday mother goes through, if you think that you might be struggling more than that, there's help available at https://www.cope.org.au/

Part 1 - Treading water This mini series was created by Ready or Not in partnership with Homb, the postpartum hotel where mothers are mothered. Across three episodes, Ready or Not host, Lucinda McKimm and Homb founder Larissa Leone, interrogate what it means to navigate motherhood and matrescence in modern Australia.  Lu shows so much strength and vulnerability sharing her own experience as a second time mum, talking about all the things mothers may go through that are hard to talk about; moments of sadness, rage, depletion and frustration like you've never known before and what seeking support at Homb looked like. While this series sets to open up the conversation of what the everyday mother goes through, if you think that you might be struggling more than that, there's help available at https://www.cope.org.au/

"There comes a time when we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they're falling in."
– Desmond Tutu This powerful quote from Desmond Tutu captures the essence of the work Amy O'Brien is doing to support women and mothers. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Amy joins Larissa and special guest host, Robynne to explore how this philosophy shapes the model of care in her practice, Reverence Story. https://www.junospecialists.au/ https://www.reverencestory.com/

The Australia's Mothers and Babies Report 2022 has recently been released, and we're diving into the stats on labour induction. In Australia, 33% of births now involve induction—up from 25% in 2010. In this episode of No Place Like Home, Larissa sits down with special guest hosts, Jaz Flowers and Kath Taylor, to discuss their personal experiences with induction; Also sharing some insightful comments from our Instagram community, and exploring how this common but complex birth experience can impact your postpartum experience. You can find a directory for national helplines via; pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers

Paediatric People, located in Elsternwick, Melbourne is pioneering a collaborative healthcare model in paediatrics, providing holistic care to children and their families. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Hosts Larissa and Kath welcome back Dr Victoria Mckay, Founder of Paediatric People, to speak about her work in private practice and some of the common challenges families are presented with in early childhood development. Find out more at paediatricpeople.com.au

Does your qualification and training as a paediatrician set you up with the tools for parenthood? Or does your experience of parenthood make you a better doctor? Hosts Larissa and Kath unpack this question and more on this episode of No Place Like Homb with special Guest Dr Victoria Mckay. Find out more about Victoria's work via paediatricpeople.com.au

Babies form around 1 million new neural connections (synapses) every second during their early years—more than at any other time in life. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa speaks with Robynne Klyne about her ongoing education in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health. They discuss how the quality of your baby's experiences and interactions play a crucial role in shaping brain development and how positive caregiver interactions, such as talking, reading, and playing, foster the development of strong neural connections and secure attachment. Find out more about Robynne's work and qualifications via newbiesandbewbies.com.au

Healthcare professionals have a unique understanding of maternity care, including both its challenges and joys. But how does this experience shape the stories of young midwives as they embark on their own motherhood journeys? In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Larissa welcomes special guest Robynne Klyne—Nurse, Midwife, and IBCLC—to discuss her personal journey through motherhood and her experiences with maternal healthcare. Find out more about Robynne's work and qualifications via newbiesandbewbies.com.au

Your pregnancy and birth experience have a profound impact on your postpartum recovery, as well as your ongoing mental health and wellbeing. In this episode, expert guest Dr. Perri Dyson, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, joins hosts Larissa and Kath to discuss a critical issue highlighted in the recent NSW government report on birth trauma. While the report is extensive, we'll focus on one key theme: informed consent. This is an important topic for us at Homb—our mission is to reduce the incidence of postnatal depression and anxiety (PNDA), and we know that women who experience traumatic births are at higher risk for both postnatal depression (PPD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In fact, 1 in 4 women report experiencing PTSD symptoms after birth, and 1 in 16 meet the full criteria for PTSD. In this episode, we unpack some of the key recommendations from the report aimed at reducing birth trauma and its long-term impact. https://ogcg.com.au/dr-perri-dyson/

With a record number of babies born in Australia as a result of IVF treatment, why does infertility remain such a taboo topic in our society? In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Claire chat with Joanna from @IVF_Mumma_tribe on Instagram, diving into the ups and downs of her fertility journey. https://www.drlynnburmeister.com.au/

Societal pressures and the unrealistic expectations we often put on ourselves to be a 'Good Mother' can create undue stress and lead to feelings of inadequacy and guilt. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa and special guest host Jaz Flowers, discuss the social narrative that exists online perpetuating the idea that motherhood is entirely instinctual or easy for everyone. Motherhood is a learning process, every mother's experience is unique and it's okay to ask for help and support.

Navigating new parenthood is challenging enough, but add twins into the mix, and it's a whole new level of complexity! In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we're excited to welcome back special guest Caterina Mete, AKA The Red Wiggle. She joins us to share her experience preparing for the arrival of twins, as well as the unique challenges and joys of raising multiples. https://www.amba.org.au/ https://www.thingsfortwins.com.au/ https://twinznursingpillow.com/products/twin-z-pillow https://www.thewomens.org.au/patients-visitors/clinics-and-services/pregnancy-birth/pregnancy-care-options/multiple-birth-clinic

Growing up, we're often exposed to the idealised fairytale version of starting a family: you meet your soulmate, fall in love, get married, and have kids. But it's 2024, and as adults, we understand that these fairytales often set unrealistic expectations for what family life actually looks like for most people. The truth is, there are countless wonderful stories of parenthood that don't fit the conventional mould. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Claire chat with Caterina Mete, AKA The Red Wiggle, about her unique motherhood journey and the empowering choice to parent solo.

A little while ago, we asked our insta family… Why do we find it so difficult to ask for help and what were your biggest barriers to getting the support you needed in postpartum? You had a lot to say! But there were a few common themes that we discuss in this episode with Larissa and special guest host Jaz Flowers to launch our Summer Series of No Place Like Homb. World toughest job - https://youtu.be/KAHYyQE7uiw?si=bLuYxgXfsEGabLWA

Do you know what it means to be trauma aware? In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we welcome back Dusk Liney to chat more about her work, not only supporting survivors of complex trauma through the transition into motherhood, but also providing specialised training in trauma aware care to practitioners. Throughout the journey that is matrescence, a lack of clear communication and understanding from healthcare practitioners can lead to distress and re-traumatisation for survivors of complex trauma and can have long-lasting impact on postpartum recovery. Providing support that honours each individuals story and responds to their specific needs can create an environment where survivors have an opportunity to thrive. *Please note that we bring this episode to you with a trigger warning. We advise listener discretion and have provided links for resources and support services in our show notes. Find out more via ⁠duskliney.com⁠ Share and connect via ⁠deardusk.com⁠ Sexual Assault Services Victoria (formerly CASA Forum)sasvic.org.au⁠ NASASV (National association of services against sexual violence)nasasv.org.au/support-directory⁠ When Survivors Give Birth - Bookpennysimkin.com/shop/when-survivors-give-birth⁠ You can also find a directory for national helplines via;⁠pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers

'Matrescence' is defined as the process of becoming a mother. It's a word that describes the monumental physical, emotional and psychological changes that a person goes through in the process of becoming a mother. This transition can be challenging for anyone, but for survivors of sexual assault or complex trauma, these experiences may bring up unique and deeply personal challenges. That certainly was the case for this weeks guest, Dusk Liney. Dusk joins us on No Place Like Homb to discuss her personal experience of pregnancy, birth and postpartum as a survivor of childhood sexual assault and complex PTSD. *Please note that we bring this episode to you with a trigger waning. We advise listener discretion and have provided links for resources and support services in our show notes. Find out more via duskliney.com Share and connect via deardusk.com Sexual Assault Services Victoria (formerly CASA Forum)sasvic.org.au⁠ NASASV (National association of services against sexual violence)nasasv.org.au/support-directory⁠ When Survivors Give Birth - Bookpennysimkin.com/shop/when-survivors-give-birth⁠ You can also find a directory for national helplines via;⁠pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers

Two Osteos and a pregnant lady walk into a clinic… This week on No Place Like Homb, we welcome back Dr Daniela Aiello to talk about her dedication to understanding the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and postpartum. The inspiration that drove her and co-founders Ash, and Emma to create their brand Continuall - compression for motherhood. Continuall creates innovative, wearable, and supportive garments to support you on the mother of all journeys. Find out more via ⁠continuallwear.com.au⁠

No matter how educated we are and how much we think we know, sometimes the experiences you are met with through Matrescence and early motherhood can catch you off guard. This week on No Place Like Homb, we chat with Dr Daniela Aiello about her 20 year career in Osteopathy, caring for new mothers and her own experience in pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we're thrilled to welcome back Midwife, Kelli Zakharoff. Hosts Larissa and Jess speak with Kelli about all of the joys and challenges of her career in midwifery and the major life experiences that formed the inspiration for her new book, Midwife Crisis. You can get your hands on a copy of Kelli's new book, Midwife Crisis via linktr.ee/kellizak

This week on No Place Like home, hosts Larissa and Jess welcome Kelli Zakharoff, a registered midwife with over 20 years experience working in public and private hospitals as well as private practice. Kelli shares her experience as young mum being confronted with the prospect of loosing her baby, before facing life threatening complications herself and how this unfortunate series of events lead to her following a career path that she was destined to go down.

Understanding what is ‘normal' when it comes to caring for your baby can be challenging - everything is new, you're navigating uncharted territory and the internet is full of myths, outdated information and old wives tales. On this episode of No Place Like Homb, we chat with Nicole Gleeson, Paediatric Nurse and Founder of Rhythm First Aid, to share information based on years of experience and evidence based research, busting the myths, unpacking the facts, alleviating fears and hopefully inspiring you to book in for that first aid course! https://rhythmfirstaid.com.au/

On this episode of No Place like Homb, Hosts Larissa and Jess welcome Nicole Gleeson, Paediatric Nurse and Founder of Rhythm First Aid, to discuss her personal postpartum experience. Nicole's story highlights how empowering postpartum can be with the right education, support and preparation. Find out more about Nicole's work; https://rhythmfirstaid.com.au/

The postpartum period is marked by significant and dramatic hormonal, physical, social, and psychological changes that collectively influence a woman's recovery and adaptation to motherhood. Understanding these changes is crucial for both the mother's physical and mental health and the well-being of her newborn. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we welcome back Dr Edna Lekgabe, to help us understand the symptoms of perinatal mood disorders and what treatment may look like when intervention is required. Find out more drednalekgabe.com.au If you or someone you know needs support, speak to a trusted healthcare professional. You can also find a directory for national helplines via; pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers

What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist? What is the role of Psychiatry in the perinatal period? When is the right time to seek psychological support? On this episode of No Place Like Homb, we welcome Dr Edna Lekgabe, Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatrist, to discuss mental health in the perinatal period and the importance of preventative care. Find out more drednalekgabe.com.auIf you need support, speak to a trusted healthcare professional. You can also find a directory for national helplines via; pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers

You know that incessant, never ending and exhausting ‘to do' list in your head that comes with managing your work, relationship, household and family? This is The Mental Load and the load gets heavier and more complicated when you add babies and children to the list. So, how do we manage The Mental Load? That is the million dollar question that No Place like Homb hosts Larissa and Jess are discussing in this weeks episode. https://www.fairplaylife.com/the-cards

Hyperemesis gravidarum refers to intractable nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, leading to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, weight loss and volume depletion with severe and debilitating physical and mental impacts. There is no consensus on specific diagnostic criteria and often symptoms are dismissed or minimised due to a lack of knowledge and understanding from peers and health professionals. On this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Jess welcome back Yanika Flynn to discuss her work in advocacy, education and support for survivors through Hyperemesis Australia. Yanika is working hard to help raise awareness and support Hyperemesis Australia. Every time you purchase from her online store, biglittlethings.store they donate 5% of profits to provide much needed funds to Hyperemesis Australia. The podcast, You, Me & HG is a great resource for any sufferer & survivors with HG. Check it out via youmeandhg.com For resources and more information, visit; https://www.hyperemesisaustralia.org.au/ You can find a directory for national helplines via; pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers You can also seek support via; https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/ https://panda.org.au/

Have you heard of Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)? Between 2% and 10% of pregnancies are diagnosed with HG and still very little is known or understood about the condition. This week on No Place Like Homb, we welcome special guest Yanika Flynn, founder of Big Little Things and Board member at Hyperemesis Australia, to speak with hosts Larissa and Jess about her own experience with HG and how living with HG through pregnancy impacted her postpartum recovery. Yanika is working hard to help raise awareness and support Hyperemesis Australia. Every time you purchase from her online store, biglittlethings.store they donate 5% of profits to provide much needed funds to Hyperemesis Australia. The podcast, You, Me & HG is a great resource for any sufferer & survivors with HG. Check it out via youmeandhg.com https://www.mamabirth.au/ https://www.hyperemesisaustralia.org.au/

Happy Birthday to us! Our podcast, No Place Like Homb has been around for 12 months and what a year it has been! We're so grateful to everyone who has taken the time to listen, share and engage with our content. We've loved speaking with all of our incredible guests and sharing their stories and knowledge with you. In this episode hosts Larissa and Jess revisit our purpose, to educate and inform and ultimately changing the way that we think about and approach postpartum care in Australia. All While working towards achieving our vision to ensure that every mother is held so profoundly that instances of Postnatal Anxiety and depression cease to exist. Join us at the postpartum conference; https://www.wellsupportedmotherscollective.xyz/professional-conferences

With 97% of births in Australia taking place in hospitals, we asked the question; Did you consider a home birth? What are the key factors that are influencing our birthing preferences? Our audience had a lot to say on the topic and in today's episode of No Place like Homb, hosts Larissa and Jess discuss your responses and consider how our birthing preferences and external influences can have a deep impact on your postpartum recovery.

Our vision for Homb is to inspire a movement, a tidal wave of support for new mothers, highlighting the essential need for support, rest and nourishment in postpartum. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Jess discuss the pressure put on women to ‘bounce back' after giving birth as well as what little currently exists in western culture to combat the persistent numbers of new mothers struggling to navigate symptoms of postnatal depression and anxiety, with the few services that are available focusing on treatment rather than prevention. Our hope is to change the narrative, start a conversation and encourage a culture shift that values self care and acknowledges the monumental physical, psychological and emotional changes that occur and the care required for women to thrive in the journey to motherhood.

This week on No Place Like Homb, Hosts Larissa and Jess welcome back Mariya to discuss how her experience as a first time mum influenced her choices for the birth of her second child, and inspired her to support others through birth and postpartum. Mariya is a qualified paramedic, birth trauma counsellor and co founder of Village Blossom - trauma informed perinatal support.

One of the key findings from the recently released NSW Birth Trauma report was that there needs to be greater emphasis put on educating prospective parents about all aspects of pregnancy and childbirth. With a lack of clear communication, understanding and recognition of trauma informed care contributing to higher rates of birth trauma and subsequent symptoms of postnatal anxiety and depression. In this episode, No Place Like Homb hosts Larissa and speak with Mariya about her personal birth experience. Mariya is a qualified paramedic, birth trauma counsellor and co founder of Village Blossom - trauma informed perinatal support.

How do you fill from an empty cup? We know about the monumental changes that a person goes through in becoming a mother, we've spoken about it so many times on this podcast. It changes you and challenges your sense of self and sometimes forces you to find strength you didn't know you had. What if, at a time when you're already going through this massive life event, you suffered an unimaginable loss? In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we welcome special guest Imren Bayram, Doula and founder of Awakening Postpartum to speak with Hosts Larissa and Jess about her experiences mothering through grief.

Well hello there, it's time for mum chat - Part 2! This week on No Place Like Homb, we welcome back the incomparable Jaz Flowers to continue the conversation about her postpartum journey and ongoing recovery.

Well hello there, it's time for mum chat! You may know Jaz Flowers as a powerhouse in musical theatre, more recently from her pregnancy fashion on TikTok or you may be one of the many thousands of mums reaching out on social media to say thank you for your refreshing honesty and sharing your own postpartum struggles. This week on No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Jess chat with Jaz about her pregnancy, birth and the network of support she's created, unexpectedly, through sharing her experiences on social media.