Today, on the podcast, I speak with a delightful mother named Morgana.

Morgana is the mother of three children, currently aged 7, 5, 3.

I first met Morgana when she was pregnant with her first baby as she came to see me for pregnancy massages and stayed connected throughout all three of her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences.

Morgana speaks about the wobbly early days, and why having someone their to just focus their attention on you, as the mother, is vital.

She talks to both the joy and the overwhelm and offers a great tool for when things get too much!

I love that Morgana shares that she is 'proud of herself' as she has witnessed her own 'growing up' through and with her children and how she is finally able to see herself in or own wholeness and pursue some of her passions, outside of motherhood.

Over the twenty years that I have been working with women, there have been countless mothers I have supported that have also taught me so much, by witnessing their dedication, courage and tenderness for their families. There are also those that leave a special place in my heart, Morgana is one.

Enjoy!

I really believe that the catalyst for growth and transformation is when women and mothers own their experiences, process them thoroughly, do the inner work of healing and share their stories with other mothers.

And this is exactly what my intention was for this podcast.

So, today in this solo episode, and in a number of follow up episodes, I will share my own motherhood story, my journey through matrescence and how it all unfolded. If you’re resonating with the content, make sure you listen to the follow-ups episodes as part of this series.

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https://www.motherhoodwithketurah.com.au/

My conversation today is with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Winnie Wu.

Winnie and I are doing a series of chats relating to fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.

In part one we talk about what could be a hindrance to a couple falling pregnant, and how a Woman's Health Physiotherapist can help even before a woman is pregnant.

Other topics include:

• Possible reasons for painful sexual intercourse
• Pelvic girdle pain, including pubic, sacro-iliac, and side hip pain, and why this pain is common, but not normal
• How to exercise during pregnancy
• What exactly is the pelvic floor and how to do those exercises properly
• Perineal Massage as a way to prepare for birth
• The various programs and services that Winnie's team can offer to couples at any stage of their journey

I'd encourage you to watch the Youtube version of this episode as Winnie offers a visual explanation of the pelvic organs, bones and surrounding tissue by use of her model pelvis.

Please reach out to Winnie, or myself, if you have any questions around the content of this episode.

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Show notes:

https://www.papayaclinic.com.au/

https://www.movementlaboratory.com.au/

The Embrace Program:

https://www.papayaclinic.com.au/pregnancy-postpartum

Visual explanations:

https://www.papayaclinic.com.au/patient-resources

https://www.instagram.com/papayaclinic/

https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodwithketurah/

Today, I speak with Kimberley, a mother of a spirited 19 month daughter.

We share a candid, yet light-hearted, conversation about the realities of bringing life into the world. There are many nuggets to take away from this conversation, such as shunning the term 'bouncing back' in favour of acknowledging the 'upgrade' you gain in your new role as a mother and that our children are not blank canvasses, they are born as whole people, with innate wisdom and character.

Kimberley highlights to importance of self-care practices as not being selfish, but essential as a mother-child unit. When the mother is looking after herself, she is not taking away from her child, she is giving back.

Kimberley also touches on her corporate work, AND Vedic Meditation, something she practices daily and teaches on a individual and group level. You can feel Kimberley's warmth and sincerity in her 'village' approach to motherhood.

Enjoy the episode!

https://www.kimberleychanmeditation.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/ms_kimberley_/

Today, I have a conversation with Jessica Zallums, a mother of three who plays a leading role in the Wildly Empowered Collective, a group of motivated women who are driven to be the best version of themselves.

She is the host of the podcast named Wildly Empowered Women with so much sass and value for the modern woman.

Jess is passionate about mentoring women to live a more energised and fulfilling life by letting go of limiting beliefs and social norms, find their voice, embody their femininity and intuition, step into her power and earn her worth, with ease & pleasure.

She has gone from working in a stressful, PR role, to replacing her corporate income within a year, collapsing timelines & growing her financial worth many times over, retiring her husband from a high-paying corporate job to live her family dream, without the pressure of commuting, deadlines and energy-sapping performance targets.

The vehicle she now uses to reach her goals high ticket network marketing with a 50-year old Japanese company called Enagic selling leading technology health products.

I have affiliated with these life-changing health products and I am proud to say that Jess is my sponsor and mentor.

This is an inspiring episode and an exciting opportunity for any woman who is looking for a way to wean herself from her current employment, a mother who doesn't want to return to her 9-5 role only to miss out on so much of her child's life, health professionals who would like to supplement their income, and any human really that is tired of working for someone else, contributing to another's goals & wealth, and is ready to make every step of this process one brick closer to building their own home, or castle.

If you would like more information about any of the topics we discuss, or have questions, please reach out. Curiosity doesn't cost you anything.

Jess is offering a clarity & strategy call for FREE TO THE FIRST FIVE THAT BOOK:

https://calendly.com/jessicazalums/enagicbusinesscall?month=2024-10

• Discuss your goals/vision around work/family/life/income
• Learn the strategy to earning high ticket commissions with Enagic
• Get a detailed look at the compensation plan
• Be amazed by the support, training, resources, and automated systems offered

Jessica Zallums:

https://www.instagram.com/jessicazalums/

The Wildly Empowered Women Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2ksOvNmmweWNoQ9kGB7Rv9?si=9611d7f4d22443fc

The Wildly Empowered Women Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewildlyempoweredcollective

https://enagic-australia.com/

Keturah Stoltenberg:

https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodwithketurah/

https://www.motherhoodwithketurah.com.au/enagic-kangen-water-filter

In this solo episode, I explore the following themes.

• Love at first sight and when do you actually become a mother
• Perfectionism in motherhood and what our children are asking of us
• The myths and expectations of what it means to be a good mother
• Examples of the unrealistic expectations and how mothers internalise them
• Guilt and shame
• Living in our whole humanness and how this benefits our children
• Being gentle with ourselves and pushing back against mother matrydom
• How play and creativity is what our children are calling out for

I would love to hear your thoughts and reflections after listening to this episode

If you would like to see more from me, and/or work with me, reach out at

https://www.motherhoodwithketurah.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodwithketurah/

In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Leonie, a pregnancy loss, bereavement and end- of-life doula. Leonie offers support to families who have experienced the loss of a child, however young, due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or at any time of life.

Leonie's own experience of loss inspires her compassionate and intuitive manner to offer families 'permission to feel' in their own way, and at their own pace, embrace memories and love, understand grief and normalise their emotions.

Leonie says, "As a Loss Doula and peer, I offer reassurance, support, and resources. I'm here to walk alongside you, holding space with empathy and understanding, during this difficult time".

This episode is released on October 15, being Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day as my way of bringing awareness, remembrance and recognition to families who have loved and lost a child, and to bring light to the support available at such a sensitive time.

All my genuine love to those who have loved, and continue to love, a family member that is no longer here. There is no expiry date for grief, so if listening to this episode has raised big or unresolved feelings, or in need of further support, please do not hesitate to reach out to myself, or Leonie, and be sure to make contact with the organisations and resources in the show notes.

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Leonie Lindenbergh:

https://lovethroughloss.au/

https://www.instagram.com/love_through_loss_doula/

Resources:

https://www.sands.org.au

https://rednosegriefandloss.org.au/

https://www.bearsofhope.org.au/

https://stillbirthfoundation.org.au/

https://www.babylossproject.com/

https://heartfelt.org.au/ (volunteer photographers)

https://pinkymckay.com/co-sleeping-sids-and-a-grieving-family/

TONKINS MODEL OF GRIEF

Today, I have the privilege of welcoming three beautiful Postpartum Doulas onto the podcast who are going to share with us wisdom & understanding around Postpartum and their very own special offerings in Postpartum care.

As Postpartum Doulas, we understand the importance & value of care and education, but we also know that Postpartum is a personal and intimate experience and that a woman needs to feel safe and comfortable with those that she invites into this space.

So, I thought it would be helpful to interview a range of doula approaches to helping women at this unique & special time, so that if you are curious about postpartum care or seeking a postpartum doula, you will have insight in knowing what to ask to find the right fit.

Welcome to the podcast ladies. Let’s dive in.

full youtube presentation here: https://youtu.be/Bei_sSlo30I

Olivia, Ysaline, Damaris

Olivia:

Olivia is a traditionally trained postpartum doula from Sydney. Her other qualifications are as a registered nurse and a holistic health coach specialising in nutrition and hormonal health.

Her mission is to help elevate your health and recovery after you have your baby, using the ancient wisdom practice of Ayurveda. Ayurvedic postpartum care has been tried and tested for thousands of years and has brought health and vitality to many new mamas. and Olivia is here to educate and help implement this beautiful wisdom, when supporting mamas, so that they can continue to have health and vitality for many years to come.

Olivia works with mamas in different ways, through in-home postpartum support, online postpartum education and planning, closing of the bones ceremony and holding seasonal mama circles.

Special sauce: Ayurvedic Postpartum support, Closing of the Bones ceremony.

https://www.instagram.com/backtonourishingmamas/

https://backtonourishingmamas.com/homepage

Ysaline:

Ysaline is a Doula & Life Coach. Born and raised in France, she is now happily living in Sydney with her family, dedicated to empowering mothers and nurturing a sense of belonging.

Creating a nurturing environment is essential for the well-being of the entire family from conception to postpartum and beyond, she provides tailored support.

Ysaline's role as a doula and life coach extends beyond the prenatal and postpartum periods, offering continuous support throughout the parenthood journey.

With a natural affinity for mothers and babies, her journey began with a dream of becoming a midwife. After a decade-long career in business, she followed her heart back to her true calling.

https://www.instagram.com/mamamour.ysa/

Special sauce: Rebozo massage and care

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-J67gWzf9D/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

Damaris Lee:

Damaris is a Postpartum Doula in Sydney with a background as a private midwife in Germany. After moving to Australia, she founded Mum's Oasis to enhance the care mothers receive after birth. She offers an online postpartum education course, as well as pregnancy and postpartum massage and in-home postpartum care. With over eight years of experience, her mission is to help families create a nurturing environment that supports birth recovery, mental well-being, and strong parent-child connections.

Special sauce: