Postpartum like a boss

Jan 27 2025 75 ep. 55 mins 2
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Talking all things early parenthood. Postpartum like a boss is brought to you by Gemma Smith, in unfiltered conversation with parents about the inevitable highs, lows and genuine WTFs of the transition to parenthood.

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74 | Chat series 2024 wrap up - With Kathryn @_motherup

Jan 27 2025 68 mins  
Originally published late December 2024 - In this episode I briefly announce the recent separation of my husband and I. After publishing the episode, I reflected on emotional and logistical aspects of separating and took this episode down for a short time to sort through those things. I am now in a better place with it all, so the episode back up. If you weren't aware of the recent

73 | ADHD in motherhood - with @adhdwithjohannab

Dec 10 2024 57 mins  
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Johanna Badenhorst - a therapist, coach, podcast host and mother of two who lives with ADHD. Johanna shares her journey with ADHD and the compassionate, community focused ways she supports other women and mothers who have or suspect they have ADHD. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today

72 | When your second child turns out to be quadruplets - with Natalie @kikiandthequads

Nov 26 2024 60 mins  
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Natalie @kikiandthequads as she shares her unique transition to second time parenthood as the mother of quadruplets. From the complex logistics to the emotional rollercoaster of raising five children (four of whom are the same age) - Natalie gives us an authentic insight into how she's navigated each stage of quadruplet parenthood. Thank

71 | How high BMI impacted my transition to parenthood - With @postpartum_with_steph

Nov 11 2024 52 mins  
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Postpartum Doula and self proclaimed sweary feminist mother of two, Steph. Steph shares both the challenging and healing experiences she had navigating the medical system during pregnancy and birth as a plus size woman. We also chat about Steph's two vastly different postpartum experiences, as well as her work providing postpartum care f

70 | Navigating the property market with a young family - With Sheridan Connor

Oct 29 2024 63 mins  
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by my lovely friend Sheridan to talk about how on earth young families are supposed to navigate the property market in Australia right now. Sheridan has a multifaceted background having joined the navy out of school, then studied business/ accounting only to find working for a 'big four' wasn't a career she found fulfilment in. Next throw i

69 | A queer parenthood journey - With Jaimie Kelton @thequeerfamilypodcast

Oct 16 2024 53 mins  
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by New York based actress, producer, wife, mother of two and host of @thequeerfamilypodcast - Jaimie Kelton. Jaimie speaks about her transition to parenthood with her wife, including touching on many important aspects of family planning that are unique to queer families. As we discuss the challenges Jaimie has experienced in her journey to

68 | The importance of belonging - with @keeping_mum_

Oct 01 2024 59 mins  
In this episode we are joined by Jen and Kristelle, founders of @keeping_mum_. Jen & Kristelle come from different career backgrounds but their parenting journeys and shared a love of physical fitness saw them become great friends and business partners. Jen & Kristelle discuss the surprising and challenging experiences they both had in the transition to motherhood with each of thei

67 | Chat series on navigating sickness and difficult parenting moments - With Kathryn @_motherup

Sep 19 2024 56 mins  
In this chat series episode Kathryn and I discuss the ways we maintain our sanity navigating sickness, parenting, work and life with young kids. We also use recent personal examples of tough parenting moments to reflect on our strategies and learnings from this 'figure it out as you go' parenting gig. Resources: 1:1 Counselling support - Book a 1:1 counselling session with Ge

66 | Because I'm not myself, you see - With @arianejbeeston

Aug 28 2024 59 mins  
In this episode I am lucky enough to be joined by Ariane Beeston, author of 'Because I'm Not Myself, You See - A Memoir of Motherhood, Madness and Coming Back From the Brink'. Ariane and I discuss her story including reflecting on her time as a child protection caseworker, as a writer for Fairfax Media, as a dancer and choreographer and as a person who has experienced postpartum ps

65 | Mental health, motherhood and multiples - With @dr.rachelbushing

Jul 15 2024 85 mins  
In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Dr Rachel Bushing, mother of three and lead clinical psychologist/ owner of @poppsychologyclinic + @threelittlebirdspsychology. Dr Rach shares her insights on perinatal mental health from 20 years of professional practice as a family/ child focussed psychologist as well as her own journey into motherhood which started with adjusting to t