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“When You've Met One Person With Autism, You've Met One Person With Autism.” On today's show we chat to Jenna Cohen - co-founder of the not-for-profit disability organisation Flying Fox, and recent founder and director of Honeycomb Access and Design - a firm specialising in advice to the construction industry to ensure that the built environment is accessible for all.  Jenna's Access Consulting expertise is informed by her background in architecture and an extensive knowledge of the disability sector. Jenna consults on the design of events, schools, public transport, hospitals, retail, and commercial developments, including working on the Sydney Opera House and the Arts Centre Melbourne. One of her proudest achievements is co-founding Flying Fox, which in short facilitates social sleep-away programs that have connected over 1500 young people with and without a disability.  Join us as we delve into topics surrounding the disability sector as well as everything you'd want to learn about building inclusive spaces for all.  – Jenna is currently reading The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth by Sophie Walker and Jodi Wilson. She's a big Seinfeld fan and just started watching Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm.    – Find Jenna on her LinkedIn here: Jenna Cohen  Find Flying Fox on Instagram and at  flyingfox.org.au Find Honeycomb on Instagram, LinkedIn and on honeycombaccess.com.au  – Wanting more? Find us on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn as @cleverwomenco  Ps. you can ask us a question or pitch to come on the show by heading to our website: clevermediaco.com  – And please don't forget to support us!  If you liked what you heard, subscribe to our show & leave us a rating and review - we will love you for it

You're going to love this episode with Jodi; mother of four, yoga teacher, postpartum doula and co-author of The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth. Jodi and I chat all about our postpartum book - what we've learnt, the confronting reality of the lack of health services, and how she has reflected on her own postpartum experiences with newfound knowledge and awareness. It's an emotional and informative episode where we discuss how much the health system has changed in the past 16 years, the far-reaching benefits of adequate support, being a young mum, the brain changes in pregnancy and the uncertainty and not-knowing of postpartum. If you want to listen to Jodi's first episode, where she details her four very different vaginal birth experiences and breathing and sound practises for labour, tune into episode 163.  Follow us on Instagram at @australianbirthstories for helpful articles, behind the scenes, and future episodes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Big Ideas Miniseries I chatted with Sophie Walker, founder and host of popular podcast Australian Birth Stories.   Sophie is the mum of 3 who used to record her podcast from the back of her Nissan X Trail during covid. She has amassed 16 million podcast listeners informing and empowering women and their birth support teams and has grown to become a million-dollar birth and pregnancy educational ecosystem.   In late 2022, I had the pleasure of working closely with Sophie to build her presence leveraging the ecosystem of influence to build visibility, a potent network of industry allies and partners, and launch her book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy.   We break down the key steps involved in Sophie's journey, and some of the challenges she had to overcome to keep showing up as a voice of change in her industry.   This episode gives you an insight into the steps to build authority and how Sophie has relentlessly committed to offering her expertise, applied storytelling to advocate for a reduction in birth trauma and reaped the benefits of rattling the cage.   After 7 years hosting the podcast and 6 months PR campaign run by the Odette & Co team, Sophie was selected as one of 52 newsmakers in the Good Weekend, as chosen by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age staff.   If you're keen to understand what it takes to build credibility and want to be a driving force of change in your industry, you'll want to tune in.   If you want to grab a copy of my comprehensive State of Thought Leadership Playbook. If you're dreaming of TED stages, media headlines, or industry recognition, this eBook is your roadmap. Get your copy at www.odetteandco.com.au/playbook    Find Sophie Walker Online https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-walker https://www.instagram.com/australianbirthstories/  https://open.spotify.com/shows    Find Odette Barry Online  https://www.odetteandco.com.au/authority-brand   https://instagram.com/odetteandco   https://instagram.com/hackyourownpr   

In today's episode Georgia shares her two positive birth experiences; her first an induction with epidural, her second a physiological birth seven minutes after she arrived at the hospital. She admits that she'd not a big reader but was determined to finish ‘The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth' and 24 hours after reading the last page her waters broke. She chose Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) at her local public hospital for both pregnancies and second-time around, credits education and active preparation for her positive, empowering birth and postpartum experience.  _____________________ Check out  - our empowering, evidence based online birth education program that will help you confidently prepare for a positive birth experience.

Get ready to dive into the world of pregnancy and childbirth with our latest episode of the Cold Coffee, Hot Mess podcast! Olivia and Nadean are joined by the incredible Sophie Walker, host of the Australian Birth Stories podcast and author of The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth. From preparing for pregnancy to understanding the many options available, private vs public and home births vs hospitals, we cover it all. Sophie shares with us her knowledge from over 400 birthing stories and how you can empower your own pregnancy to childbirth journey. Plus, we've got hacks, products you need in your life right now and a whinge we're all feeling at the moment! Get it while it's hot (unlike our coffees!).  Join the Cold Coffee Hot Mess Facebook Group here

Are you considering a major career change? Curious about what it takes to run a successful online business? Join host Beth Ryan in this episode of "Growing" as she takes you behind the scenes of her journey from midwife to business owner. Beth's career transition has been lots of fun but certainly full of challenges, trial and error and lots of learning on the go. In preparation for this episode, Beth turned to her online Instagram community and asked them what they wanted to know about running an online business. Today, she answers those burning questions and provides valuable insights for anyone looking to make a change in their own lives but unsure of where to start. This episode serves as a valuable resource for anyone who is considering becoming their own boss or anyone curious about what it looks like behind the scenes.  To stay connected with Beth and learn more about her courses and resources that can support you on your journey, be sure to follow her on Instagram @birthwithbeth_ and visit her website www.birthwithbeth.com.au. A HUGE thank you to Australian Birth Stories for making today's episode of Growing possible!! This episode of Growing is made possible by one of my favorite resources for expectant parents, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, written by Sophie Walker, the host of the incredible Australian Birth Stories podcast. This beautiful book provides invaluable insight into the Australian maternity care system; what to expect at each stage of your pregnancy journey and various ways to prepare for your birth so that you can feel empowered in your decision making. I love the way Sophie has sprinkled insightful self-care strategies throughout the book, such as mindfulness prompts, relaxation exercises and conversation starters. This book goes far beyond your usual pregnancy manual and perfectly encapsulates the wisdom of Australian birthing parents, partners and pregnancy professionals alike. You can grab a copy of the book from www.australianbirthstories.com. Resource links: Canva Later: Social Media Management Tool Planoly: Social Media Management Tool Rode USB microphone Kajabi Thinkific Squarespace

If you're preparing to give birth, you might have heard the term ‘episiotomy' and be wondering what on earth people are talking about. This episode breaks down what an episiotomy is and what the evidence has to say about use of the procedure in childbirth. A must listen if you're expecting - As always, knowledge is power! This episode of Growing is made possible by one of my favourite resources for expectant parents, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth written by Sophie Walker, the host of the incredible Australian Birth Stories Podcast. This beautiful book provides invaluable insight into the Australian maternity care system, what to expect at each stage of your pregnancy journey and various ways to prepare for your birth so you can feel empowered in your decision-making. I love the way Sophie has sprinkled insightful self-care strategies throughout the book such as mindfulness prompts, relaxation exercises and conversation starters. This book goes far beyond your usual pregnancy manual and perfectly encapsulates the wisdom of  Australian birthing parents, partners and pregnancy professionals alike. You can grab a copy of the book from www.australiabirthstories.com Keen to connect with Beth? Head to her Instagram @birthwithbeth_ or jump over to her website www.birthwithbeth.com.au 

Australia has an incredible public health system, but there are still challenges for many Australians when it comes to getting access to the right kind of pregnancy and birth support. Jodi Wilson co-authored The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth. As part of her research for the book Jodi looked into disadvantaged communities. She explains how some women are missing out on the support they need. For more information on Jodi Wilson check out her website https://www.practisingsimplicity.com/ and you can find The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-complete-australian-guide-to-pregnancy-and-birth-sophie-walker/book/9781922616036.html?dsa=s1-east&gclid=CjwKCAjw5dqgBhBNEiwA7PryaBvo9WfDc-ZxVG3OpLsdayq0LIxALyFxbypXOGyX_6yTdDxgaQ772BoC59cQAvD_BwE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breastfeeding  Unless you have been up close when a friend or family member has been breastfeeding, we don't see most women's reality in the first stages. We usually see women breastfeeding comfortably at a cafe or a park but it takes awhile to get to that point. What we don't see is women at home, crying with their shirt completely off with milk coming off one side and a crying baby trying to latch on the other. Sophie Walker is working to change that and educate women.  Sophie Walker is the author of The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth and host of the podcast Australian Birth Stories. Sophie has a Masters in Public Health and is passionate about encouraging pregnant women and their support people to actively prepare for birth and postpartum. Find out more about Sophie at: https://australianbirthstories.com    Everything We Learnt From Having A Personal Colour Analysis A ONCE-OFF EXPERIENCE TO DISCOVER YOUR COLOURS FOR LIFE. Colour Analysis Studio works with you to discover your colour palette. Jo & Hannah had a Colour Analysis which identified their personal palette by examining your their characteristics (undertone, intensity and value).    PWDKWN: Jo: Loving Tan 2hr Express Mousse Ultra Dark 200ml Hannah: Lanolips Banana Balm Lip Sheen 3-in-1     Whether you're on the hunt for skincare advice, wanting to share your best beauty tips, or are just looking for someone to indulge in a cringey convo with, the Beauty IQ FB Community has got ya covered! Join our FB group today.   Want to listen to Beauty IQ Uncensored while you shop? Download the Adore Beauty App today.    Hosts: Joanna Fleming & Hannah Furst Guests: Sophie Walker, Giulia Milizia & Alessandra Ottonello Disclaimer: https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/disclaimer.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Birth Stories' Sophie Walker joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk all things birth; from having a birth wish instead of a birth plan, to the topics that are still taboo when is comes to pregnancy.  This episode does discuss infant loss and birth trauma, so please listen with care. You can purchase The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth here.  You can listen to Mel's episode of Australian Birth Stories here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm joined by the creator and host of Australian Birth Stories podcast, Sophie Walker. Sophie is a mum to 3 beautiful boys and the voice and brains behind one of the countries most successful podcast shows. With over 11 million downloads, Sophie along with her guests shares stories of pregnancy and birth in order to inform, empower and shine light on an array of diverse stories of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. This month, Sophie and co-author Jodie have released their very own book, The Complete Australian guide to pregnancy and birth. A 400 + page book that documents knowledge, research into different forms of birth, birth care, pregnancy as well as sharing stories to empower and inspire you along the way. Today we chat about Sophie's incredible career, her parenting philosophies, and how she juggles a booming business with motherhood Get a copy of Sophie's new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth: HERE Listen to Australian Birth Stories podcast: HERE Follow Australian Birth Stories instagram: HERE Follow your host, Madelyn: HERE Keep up to date with new episodes: HERE Get your free downloadable healthy mindset guides today: HERE Shop Bubba Bump's range: HERE

Today I'm joined by the creator and host of Australian Birth Stories podcast, Sophie Walker. Sophie is a mum to 3 beautiful boys and the voice and brains behind one of the countries most successful podcast shows. With over 11 million downloads, Sophie along with her guests shares stories of pregnancy and birth in order to inform, empower and shine light on an array of diverse stories of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. This month, Sophie and co-author Jodie have released their very own book, The Complete Australian guide to pregnancy and birth. A 400 + page book that documents knowledge, research into different forms of birth, birth care, pregnancy as well as sharing stories to empower and inspire you along the way. Today we chat about Sophie's incredible career, her parenting philosophies, and how she juggles a booming business with motherhoodGet a copy of Sophie's new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth: HEREListen to Australian Birth Stories podcast: HEREFollow Australian Birth Stories instagram: HEREFollow your host, Madelyn: HEREKeep up to date with new episodes: HEREGet your free downloadable healthy mindset guides today: HEREShop Bubba Bump's range: HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back lovely yayborhood and happy International Women's Day! I couldn't think of a better guest to celebrate all that is wonderful and womanly than the incredible Sophie Walker from Australian Birth Stories. I suspect that many of you listeners are also among the literal millions in the Australian Birth Stories community but, in case you aren't just yet, it is one of Australia's most successful shows sharing honest stories of women navigating the journey to motherhood – a space where conversations, education and a safe place to share had long been missing. I always find it so alarming how little women often understand about their bodies and Sophie herself was originally inspired to create her community by her second birth experience during which she felt unable to make informed decisions and left with significant physical and emotional trauma. She has since shared over 350 diverse stories of pregnancy, birth and postpartum covering every scenario you could think of helping so many people feel more informed and empowered to have a positive birth experience. Once you dive into the wide world of childbirth, there is SO much to uncover and learn but of course there are 350 episodes and counting that you can tune into for those juicy details as well as Sophie's brand new BOOK – the Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth – which you'll also hear about in this episode. Here, I wanted to find out who Sophie is and what led her from a Masters in Public Health with no background in media to one of Australia's most successful podcasts. I hope you enjoy as much as I did! GET SOPHIE'S BOOK HERE + Announcements on Insta at @spoonful_of_sarah + Join our Facebook community here + Subscribe to not miss out on the next instalment of YAY!

In this episode, Catherine shares her two very different birth experiences. Her first baby didn't engage and at 41+4, she opted for an induction. After a long labour and an epidural, she wasn't progressing and felt it best to have a caesarean. While her postpartum was beautiful, she navigated feelings of failure and a significant lack of self-confidence. Following two devastating missed miscarriages, Catherine conceived again and opted for private midwifery care. Informed, prepared and surrounded by a supportive and protective birth team, she experienced an empowering Homebirth After Caesarean (HBAC). ___________ Have you heard the news? My new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, is now available for purchase. This book covers everything you need as you journey through pregnancy and prepare for a positive birth experience. --> Get yours  today. I hope you love it.

Welcome to Boob to Food the Podcast! Each week we will be bringing you practical wisdom, expert advice and inspiring stories from other families as they navigate the rollercoaster of parenting.In our first episode we introduce you to your hosts - Luka McCabe - founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3Kate Holm - naturopath, nutritionist,  clinical director of Boob to Food and mum of 2 (with a third on the way!)Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Today's episode was brought to you by Australian Birth Stories - Australian Birth Stories is a podcast hosted by the beautiful Sophie Walker, sharing honest, inspiring stories from other women navigating their journey into motherhood. Sophie, along with Jodi Wilson have also recently released their incredible new book The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth - everything you need as you journey through pregnancy and prepare for a positive birth experience. Head to australianbirthstories.com for the latest episodes and to purchase your copy today.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Sophie Walker Australian Birth Stories Nearly 300,000 women give birth in Australia each year and one third of them describe their birth experience as traumatic.“I wish someone had told me!' is the most common phrase for women after they give birth for the first time.Sophie's ground-breaking new book The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth is out this month.Author of “Australian Birth Stories” Sophie is a mum of 3 with a Masters in Public Health. In 2017 Sophie Walker launched her business from the back of her Nissan X Trail. In 5 years it's grown to a million dollar empire. Since the podcast launched, it's had over 10 million total downloads (episodes now clock upwards of 30,000 downloads) and has shared over 350 women's birthing stories including Turia Pitt, Zoe Foster-Blake, Ash London, Steph Claire Smith and Emma Isaacs. It has a waitlist of 5000 women who want to share their stories. And, 146,000 mothers, mothers-to-be, and midwives now form Sophie's online community.Endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives, the podcast is nationally recognised as an education tool and is used as certified professional development for student midwives across Australia.Sophie's motivation comes from personal experience – her first birth was traumatic; a long labour and forceps-assisted birth resulted in a postpartum hemorrhage and pelvic floor trauma. When she fell pregnant for the second time, she was fiercely determined to do things differently. She listened to every birth podcast, watched every birth documentary, read every book and armed herself with birth skills. Her second birth was positive, empowering and redemptive and it became the first ever episode on the podcast. A new generation of mothers are desperate for stories of conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding. After years of pandemic isolation and with one-third of Australian women describing their birth experience as traumatic, pregnant mothers and those trying to conceive are hungry for tips, tricks and first hand accounts of birth. They want to know how to prepare, what their options are and how they can navigate the challenge of labour with birth skills. And they want to learn from the wisdom of women's birth stories. For Sophie, education is the secret weapon against birth trauma. She believes every woman has the right to a positive birth experience.Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-ive-learnt/id153556330Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQjCspxcrSi4yw2YugxBkBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1365850

Sophie Walker is best known as the founder of Australian Birth Stories, a podcast and platform which supports and encourages pregnant women to get educated and actively prepare for birth.A mum of three with a master's degree in public health and a passion for empowering women on their journey into motherhood, Sophie, and the equally fabulous Jodi Wilson, writer, prenatal yoga teacher and founder of Practising Simplicity, have just birthed their first book together The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth.However, Sophie also has a fascinating business story. For starters, she built her million-dollar empire from the back of her Nissan X-Trail, and now does 6-figure deals, managing a podcast with more than 10 million downloads.In this episode we're going to dive into Sophie's story, the business of podcasting, and why empowering female communities through storytelling can change lives.Connect with Sophie on Instagram or visit the website. Learn more about The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and BirthThis episode is brought to you by Flossi Creative.Support the showThis episode is brought to you by Flossi Creative and Business Money Formula, join the waitlist NOW!Want 30 Ways to Save Money in your Business? Download the guide here.Need a business finance coach or want to get your pricing sorted? Book a Strategy Call NOW.Join the conversation Connect with Justine:InstagramFacebookLinkedInWebsiteDiscover the Secrets of Successful Business Facebook page Follow Justine on Instagram @flossifiles or @secretsofsuccessfulbusiness Host: Justine McLean – Flossi CreativeProducer: Leah Stanistreet ...

Amanda King is an Aussie who fell in love with a kiwi while on a sailing trip around Croatia. She now lives on a sheep and beef farm on the south island of New Zealand. The transition to life on the land was a rollercoaster for the former city girl. But it was the next chapter in her life that proved the hardest. Amanda and her husband tried to have a baby for three years, before turning to IVF. Their first round was a success and Amanda discovered she was pregnant with twins. But at 17 weeks, she got the heartbreaking news that her babies had Edwards Syndrome and wouldn't survive. She was then faced with a heart wrenching decision of what to do next, and decided to end the pregnancy which was incredibly traumatic. It took six rounds of IVF to create the family she has now. This is her story.Introducing the Merry People Bobbi kids gumboot! Cute, fun, sturdy and long lasting, the kids boot is perfect for all their daily adventures. With a brand new black colour (the perfect black school shoe), the kids range is now available in 7 colours. Head to merrypeople.com to get your hands on a pair.'The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth' is your trusted companion as you make the transition to motherhood. It will educate you about all facets of pregnancy and birth so you'll never have to say: “I wish I'd known.” Grab your copy: www.australianbirthstories.com/bookhttps://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

Why would somebody want to follow you or subscribe to your emails? What is in it for them? In today's episode, Fiona chats with Sophie Walker of Australian Birth Stories about her journey, and her newly launched book with Jodi Wilson, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth. Tune in!

#653 Starting from nothing and working hard to build a business is relatable. But what happens when you finally "make it?" My returning guest, Sophie Walker of the Australian Birth Stories podcast, is the perfect example of someone who has built a brand from scratch and turned it into a vast empire. We last spoke in episode 432. Her show has since amassed over ten million downloads, and sponsors are lining up to support her work! She was one of our star students in Power-Up Podcasting, so I'm not surprised. But the responsibility of running a brand that's changing lives and the massive financial decisions involved can weigh anyone down. Join Sophie and me for this incredible conversation about podcasting, business growth, work-life balance, and building a team with a shared vision. We also discuss Sophie's first book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, and much more. Listen in and enjoy! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session653.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our 165th episode of Beyond the Bump, we have Sophie Walker on the pod. Sophie is a fellow podcast host, @australianbithstories, and we chat to her a little bit about podcasting, a little bit about birth and most excitingly her NEW book!!! What is Australian Birth Stories all about? What led to it? And how long has it been around for? How many applications has Sophie received for Australian Birth Stories? And how does she choose which story to air? How have people's openness to talking about their birth stories changed over the years? How does Sophie find talking about birth all the time? Given that birth stories can be quite a controversial topic at times. Has Sophie ever recorded an episode that she then decided not to publish? Pros and cons of having a co-host versus working solo. How does Sophie juggle it all? Sophie has spoken to 100s of women about their births – what are the top three things that she recommends someone should do while they're pregnant to prepare for birth? Did Sophie ever experience gender disappointment having birthed three boys? Now that Sophie has spoken to so many women on Australian Birth Stories, would she go back and do things differently for her births? What can listeners expect from Sophie's new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth? And SO MUCH MORE!!!   Important links: Head to australianbirthstories.com to pre-order Sophie's new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth Memorable episodes on Australian Birth Stories: Episode 180: Natalia Baechtold Episode 163: Jodi Wilson     Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.    This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by Australian Birth Stories: Let's talk podcasts! Aren't we currently doing one? Yes, but believe it or not there is always room for other podcasts for our listeners to enjoy other than ours and that's why we are going to let our listeners know (if they don't already) about Australian birth stories! Yes, Australian Birth stories is hosted by the beautiful Sophie Walker and we have been fans since the start. It's a podcast that shares a series honest stories from women navigating their journey into motherhood. From the heartache to infertility, the joy and overwhelm of pregnancy, the challenge and elation of birth and the tentative first weeks of postpartum Sophie interviews women Australia wide so we can better understand that every mother's journey is different and no two birth stories are the same. And if you are wanting a little more, Sophie along with Jodi Wilson have recently launched their incredible new book which shares the wisdom of women and their birth stories, so that you can make informed and empowered decisions. The complete Australian guide to pregnancy and birth also draws on the expertise of dozens of doctors, midwives and other health specialists to offer the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about pregnancy, labour, birth and early postpartum in Australia. The perfect gift for a mother to be! Sophie also has created educational programs for pregnancy and motherhood, and mother to 3 boys under 8 and so much more. If you would like to Listen to the Australian Birth stories podcast you can find it available on all podcast apps. For everything else you can head to www.australianbirthstories.com We thank you Sophie for what you are doing and hope everyone enjoys!

In this episode I chat to Mel Wilson who shares her two birth experiences alongside her challenging postpartum periods. Her first birth was an emergency caesarean under general anaesthetic which left her with lots of unanswered questions. She talks in detail about the lack of connection she experienced with her firstborn and the subsequent dismay and guilt she carried throughout postpartum. She opted for a planned caesarean with her second baby despite being persistently encouraged to attempt a VBAC. When her baby was five months old her marriage broke down and she shares the overwhelm and silver linings of being a working single mother with two little ones.   It's here! My new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, is available for purchase now. This book covers everything you need as you journey through pregnancy and prepare for a positive birth experience. --> Get yours today. I hope you love it.

Christine Elliot has been married for 32 years, and she has three adult children, one of them is Jackie- founder of Rural Women's Day, and my friend. She nominated her mum Christine for the podcast, and two minutes into recording, I knew exactly why. Christine's story is pretty incredible. She's one of eight children and grew up in a strict catholic family. Her childhood wasn't always easy, in fact it was very toxic at times. Christine has loved and lost so much. Heartbreakingly, she lost twins and struggled to cope, especially with her husband away shearing for 11 months of the year. And in more recent years Christine and her family went through a lot of trauma dealing with succession planning that ended in heartbreak. It's been one hell of a ride. This is her story. Whether you're on the farm, heading into town or on the sidelines watching the footy - you need to check out Merry People. These unisex boots are now available up to size 45 and the Billie clog (the perfect slip-on slip-off shoe) has launched in five colours. Head to merrypeople.com. 'The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth' book is your trusted companion as you make the transition to motherhood. It will educate you about all facets of pregnancy and birth so you'll never have to say: “I wish I'd known.”Grab your copy: www.australianbirthstories.com/bookhttps://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

Host of the Australian Birth Stories podcast Sophie Walker takes over the show today to chat with Jodi Wilson around their brand new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth! The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth: https://bit.ly/3Jmu3z8  WARNING: this podcast contains adult themes.   WANT TO KNOW MORE?   Follow Australian Birth Stories | Website: https://australianbirthstories.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/australianbirthstories/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Australianbirthstories/  Podcast: https://australianbirthstories.com/podcasts/    ENJOY THIS EPISODE? Subscribe to YouTube | https://bit.ly/3GLDvJl Check out our Editorial | https://bit.ly/3myzL1U Twitter | https://twitter.com/booktopia Facebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/booktopiatellmewhattoread    CREDITS  Guests: Sophie Walker & Jodi Wilson Producer: Nick Wasiliev Published on: 2 February 2023 Season: 3 Episode: 2 © 2023 BooktopiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Sophie Walker started the podcast Australian Birth Stories, she never could have imagined how successful it would become. Over 10 million downloads and a huge online community later, Walker has now co-written a book: The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth.  The book is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide full of heart and common sense for women and their partners.  https://australianbirthstories.com/shop/the-complete-australian-guide-to-pregnancy-and-birth/     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special bonus episode, Jodi and I chat all about our new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth. It's available in all bookstores and department stores from January 31st and today we take you behind the scenes of the writing process where we laugh, cry and discuss the enormous responsibility we felt as writers. We were determined to create an educational, informative, encouraging and kind companion to pregnancy and birth and this is how we did it….

You can listen to Madelyn's first birth experience in episode 151 but today she takes us through her surprise second pregnancy and the emotional turmoil of feeling disconnected from her baby. Her labour was powerful,  intense and positive but the real challenge began in postpartum where she juggled a toddler, an unsettled newborn and her own dark thoughts. Madelyn details her most vulnerable moments with acute honesty and takes us through the choices she made to acknowledge her challenges and prioritise her mental health in motherhood.     Tomorrow, my new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, is published! It covers everything you need as you journey through pregnancy and prepare for a positive birth experience. --> Order it  now.

Sophie Walker is the creator and host of the hugely successful Australian Birth Stories podcast. The poddy has more than 11 million downloads, and 350 episodes of women sharing their birth experience - and not just the blissful bits.Sophie's podcast community has become a sort of virtual birthing village - especially during covid lockdowns. “I wish I had known!” or “Why didn't someone tell me!” are phrases often uttered by women after they give birth for the first time, but Sophie's aim is to share the wisdom and the stories, so that others can make informed and empowered decisions as they prepare for their new stage of motherhood.And now, along with the help of brilliant author Jodi Wilson, the pair has written and released The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth.The book weaves through stories from the podcast but also draws on the expertise of perinatal experts and is medically reviewed by a series of doctors. It covers the first/second/and third trimester > labor and birth > and early post-partum. It also doesn't shy away from challenging topics which can often be glazed over.Sophie's created the book she wishes she could've had. SHOW NOTESBUY THE BOOK: The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birthhttps://www.booktopia.com.au/the-complete-australian-guide-to-pregnancy-and-birth-sophie-walker/book/9781922616036.html?source=pla&gclid=CjwKCAiArNOeBhAHEiwAze_nKIoxRsRWJZSc64Gyt3WXVk31qouQXKH3svptRZ48sVnx07XKln-cDBoC-2sQAvD_BwEWEBSITE: https://australianbirthstories.com/podcasts/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/australianbirthstories/We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast, the Darug people. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the showWe love that you're listening! Thank you.'And We're Rolling' is produced by Habari Productions and Stephanie Hunt Media. You can find more words of wisdom on our website stephaniehuntmedia.com and join us on substack at rollingwithstephaniehunt.substack.com and on our socials at @stephaniehuntmedia.We truly appreciate you.

In today's episode I chat to Alethea about her first pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. Armed with knowledge from the podcast and The Birth Class, she experienced an empowering and positive birth with the support of midwives and a student doula. Despite her birth experience, she admits that the whirlwind of postpartum has been incredibly challenging. Her physical recovery from an episiotomy and bruised coccyx has been hard and resulted in a readmission to the hospital. While there, a midwife encouraged her to reach out to PANDA and her GP for a mental health plan and she has since been diagnosed with postnatal depression.  Just 1 week left until my new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, is published. It covers everything you need as you journey through pregnancy and prepare for a positive birth experience. --> Pre-order it  now.

In this episode I chat to Ariel from @blissbirth about her two birth experiences. A passionate advocate for TENS machines (she now has 1000 in circulation through her business), she explains how popular they are and how they help women navigate labour to achieve the births they want. In her first pregnancy she opted for continuity of care with her beloved midwife who advocated for her every step of the way. After a very long posterior labour, Ariel birthed her baby boy vaginally and despite a rocky start to breastfeeding, the nipple shield really worked for her. In her second birth she was introduced to the TENS machine and used it throughout to achieve a joyous physiological birth.   Just 2 weeks left until my new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, is published. It covers everything you need as you journey through pregnancy and prepare for a positive birth experience. --> Pre-order it  now.

In this beautiful episode Mel compares her emergency caesarean with her homebirth after caesarean (HBAC) and sees the beauty, hope and healing in both experiences. She admits that she would never trade her birth journeys for the world, despite the trauma she experienced as a result of an induced labour and the cascade of intervention. Determined to do things differently for her second birth, she informed herself, advocated for what she wanted and had continuity of care with a private midwife alongside the physical and emotional support of a doula. She also embraced psychological support to process her birth trauma which she describes as a gift to herself as a woman and a mother.    Just days left until my new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, is published. It covers everything you need as you journey through pregnancy and prepare for a positive birth experience. --> Pre-order it  now.

In episode 362 Jessica describes her two very different vaginal birth experiences. After a gestational diabetes diagnosis, induction was advised in line with hospital policy and Jess experienced the cascade of intervention including epidural, vacuum-assisted birth and episiotomy. For her second birth she had a lot of conversations about avoiding induction with her obstetrician, she did her research, got informed and embraced the lessons shared in The Birth Class. She went into spontaneous labour and experienced a physiological birth which left her feeling incredible. Jess' story is a beautiful example of how powerful birth education really is. Just weeks left until my new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, is published. It covers everything you need as you journey through pregnancy and prepare for a positive birth experience. --> Pre-order it  now.

In episode 361 Alicia explains the overwhelm of not knowing where to go for information or guidance when she first discovered she was pregnant. She opted for midwifery care in the public hospital system and despite her fears around labour and birth, she laboured at home and in the hospital using breathing and sound practises and subsequently experienced a low-intervention birth. Shortly after her baby girl was born Alicia had a postpartum haemorrhage and she admits she still feels traumatised from the experience. She is very honest about her anxiety and overwhelm in the fourth trimester and the way it has affected her transition into motherhood.  Only a few weeks left until my new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, is published. It covers everything you need as you journey through pregnancy and prepare for a positive birth experience. --> Pre-order it  now.

In this episode Shehani takes us through her first pregnancy and birth. She chose continuity of care with a private obstetrician and embraced the opportunity to have a student midwife who was a welcomed familiar face in the birthing suite. After a night of early labour at home, Shehani was admitted to hospital and agreed to have her waters broken before she opted for an epidural. She used the mirror to help guide her pushing and she placed her baby girl on her belly and watched her crawl up to the breast before she latched for the first time. A devout podcast listener and fan of The Birth Class, Shehani admits that she felt confident going into labour and considers her birth experience to be really positive.    Not long now until my new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, is published. It covers everything you need as you journey through pregnancy and prepare for a positive birth experience. --> Pre-order it  now.

In today's episode I chat to Matilda who is a midwife in Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) and a first-time mum to baby Roma. When she and her wife, Al, started talking about having a baby, they presumed Matilda would carry the pregnancy using Al's egg and anonymous donor sperm. However, Al's brother agreed to donate his sperm so they began their conception journey doing home insemination. After five months with no success, they opted to go through an IVF clinic and started with IUI before moving onto IVF. Matilda talks at length about her expectations of labour through a midwifery lens and the reality of contractions, birthing and breastfeeding. This is a beautiful, inspiring episode that details an intuitive and positive physiological water birth. I'm counting down the weeks till my new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, is published. It covers everything you need as you journey through pregnancy and prepare for a positive birth experience. --> Pre-order it  now.  

Perhaps it's coming through a global pandemic, or the rising cost of living, or the passing of the great leader and monarch Queen Elizabeth II. All of the above and more, probably - so it's no wonder that it can feel like the world is in a bit of a spin at the moment.Well this week's episode will hopefully help. It's all about taking a deep breath and pausing to find clarity and also joy in the simple things. It's about practising simplicity. And the easy, small steps you can take and brave choices you can make for a life less distracted. Jodi Wilson is an author, photographer and mother of four who has not only written the book, but has made her own life-changing decision to flip everything about the way her family lives.In the midst of the rush and the race of everyday life and saving for a house deposit in a soaring property market, in a suburb she didn't really feel connected to, Jodi felt frustrated and complacent. She felt unmotivated, uninspired and frankly quite angry. She knew something big had to change.It was a gamble, but Jodi and her husband, sold most of their belongings, spent their hard-earned house deposit on a car and a caravan, and packed up their four kids, to travel Australia.I love this chat with Jodi - who now happily lives with her family near the beach in Tasmania. There's no nagging or preaching. Instead Jodi gently reminds us about the value in owning less, reconnecting with nature, respecting those dreams tucked away inside … brewing, and observing tiny moments of joy that prove we don't need a lot to live well. Enjoy.SHOW NOTESJodi's website: practisingsimplicity.comJodi's instagram: @practisingsimplicityBuy Jodi's book 'Practising Simplicity'.Pre order 'The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth'We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast, the Darug people. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.