Wellbeing Podcast Episodes

In this episode of the Pregnancy, Birth, and Recovery podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kiara, a valued member of our FitNest Mama community. Kiara, who is eight weeks postpartum with her second baby, Ellie, shared her experiences and insights from her second pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Kiara’s Second Pregnancy Journey Kiara’s second…

Pregnancy is a period of significant hormonal changes, and for many women, it can also bring to light underlying thyroid issues. In this podcast episode, I talked with Nutritionist and Naturopath Shelley McKenzie as we delve into the impacts of thyroid conditions during pregnancy. How Does Thyroid Affect Pregnancy? The thyroid gland plays a crucial…

Becoming a mother can bring so much joy, however it can also come along with its fair share of new challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining one’s health and fitness. In this solo episode, I share effective strategies for new mothers on how to find time to exercise with a baby. Drawing on my…

Introducing your baby to solid foods is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a daunting task for new parents. In this podcast episode, I chat with Kelly Benton, where we cover everything you need to know about starting solids, including when to start, how to know it’s the right time, and the best…

Postpartum recovery is important for every new mother. If you’ve been feeling off track with your recovery, it might be time to consider an online postnatal core rehab program. Today, I’m discussing five signs that it’s time to join an online postpartum core rehab program. Whether you’re currently pregnant or in the postnatal phase, these…

Navigating the world of pregnancy nutrition can be daunting, especially with so many differing thoughts on what to eat and what to avoid. Understanding the importance of diet during pregnancy and knowing which foods to steer clear of can be beneficial to both the mother’s and the baby’s health. In this podcast episode, I chat…

Pregnancy brings about significant changes to a woman’s body, often resulting in discomfort and various physical challenges. One way to manage these changes and alleviate discomfort is through the use of compression garments. In this podcast episode, where we chat with Sarah Cleaver, who is a physiotherapist and Australasian distributor for Solidea, we explore the various…

Let’s chat pregnancy fitness. Embracing fitness during pregnancy not only supports our body’s health but also prepares us for the demands of childbirth and aids in a smoother postpartum recovery. By investing back into our body, we are setting the stage for a healthier, happier motherhood experience. Looking After Our Body During Pregnancy So many…

If you are a mother who is feeling tired, unmotivated, sore or weak…. and feeling the effects of the motherhood load, this episode is for you. In this episode I provide some real life strategies to help you invest in your self-care with exercise, use exercise as medicine, and thus invest in your physical and…

In this podcast episode, I chatted with Holly, a first time mum, about her journey with IVF with her husband who underwent a gender transition when he was younger. As a result, her husband’s ability to biologically father a child was not an option. However, the couple’s determination led them to a solution: choosing a…