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MUM 033: Emma Pickett : Making Breastfeeding Work, Accepting The Normal

Not so long ago I shared a post on on the Mum’s The Word facebook page that then was liked a crazy amount of times , like 5192 to be exact!! and then shared onwards 29 times from there. The post can be found here and tt was something that touched me and as a… Continue reading MUM 033: Emma Pickett : Making Breastfeeding Work, Accepting The Normal

RFR 82: Fat adaptation and breaking the U.S. 100-mile record with Zach Bitter

In Episode 82 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by ultra runner Zach Bitter. In 2015, Zach broke the U.S. 100-mile record, running a very tidy 11:40:55. That’s the equivalent of nearly four straight 3:03 marathons AND it was 402 laps on a 400m track! Today on the show Zach and I discuss… Continue reading RFR 82: Fat adaptation and breaking the U.S. 100-mile record with Zach Bitter

SHY 10: Marcus Pearce – Your exceptional life starts here

Meet Marcus Pearce – he wants you to experience what it’s like to have a truly exceptional life. He is all about educating and empowering you to make your own call on what’s healthy and right for you, rather that just going with status quo or with what the media says is good. This bloke… Continue reading SHY 10: Marcus Pearce – Your exceptional life starts here

WAY 08: Mandy Mercuri – Take Hold of Pain

In this episode meet Mandy Mercuri, simply humble and inspiring, her story is one of struggle and triumph in the face of adversity.  Mandy has had more than most to deal with and she has done so with quiet dignity.  Mandy recognised the need to ask for help and accept it and change the way… Continue reading WAY 08: Mandy Mercuri – Take Hold of Pain

RBR 16 – Melissa Spilsted – Hypnobirthing for Caesarean Birth

Melissa Spilsted is a Clinical Hypnotherapist (CHt), Childbirth Educator (BEd, HPCE) and world leader in hypnobirthing education. She is recognised as a pioneer in ‘The Positive Caesarean Birth’, having written the world’s first program in 2011. As the founder and director of the Hypnobirthing AustraliaTM and HypnobubsTMprograms, she is kept busy teaching parents and practitioners… Continue reading RBR 16 – Melissa Spilsted – Hypnobirthing for Caesarean Birth

RBR 15 – Kylie Szabo – Maternal-Assisted Caesarean Birth

Kylie Szabo is the Rockstar Mama of 3 babes. After her first 2 babes were born via unscheduled caesarean birth she knew she wanted a different experience for her third child. Whilst extensively exploring her VBAC options, Kylie also deep-dived into the world of natural and maternal-assisted caesareans, ultimately birthing her daughter via the very first maternal-assisted… Continue reading RBR 15 – Kylie Szabo – Maternal-Assisted Caesarean Birth

RBR 14 – Carlee Wilson – Positive Perspective on Caesarean

As a mama who was studying natural medicine and wanted a drug free natural birth, a caesarean birth was not part of Carlee Wilson’s birth plan. But as her birth journey evolved, Carlee and her husband worked their way through their options and were able to feel positive and supported as their beautiful boy was born.… Continue reading RBR 14 – Carlee Wilson – Positive Perspective on Caesarean

NTM56: The Fourth Trimester

What do a new mother and baby need? How do we best prepare ourselves in this role, and support the women around us to feel nurtured and cared for in this important period? Julie and Bridget explore the biological needs of newborn babies and the ancient tradition of the Blessingway for creating intention and connection… Continue reading NTM56: The Fourth Trimester

WWR 42: Eczema, dermatitis and skin conditions

Can you imagine having such severe eczema that when you move your hands or arms the skin cracks and bleeds or having endless sleepless nights because your skin is itchy? Only to be told that using strong pharmaceutical creams for the rest of your life will be the only thing that you can do to… Continue reading WWR 42: Eczema, dermatitis and skin conditions

UC 189: Peru – Part 1

Lives change when 15 strangers go to a foreign country and do things that they would normally not do at home, like climb to an altitude of 4600 meters and walk all day through the Andes as well as test their ability to sustain such conditions.  Such was the Awaken the Change Within tour of… Continue reading UC 189: Peru – Part 1