Is This Normal? Guilt, Intrusive Thoughts and Matrescence with Dr. Bianca Mastromanno
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Bianca Mastromanno, a compassionate and experienced perinatal psychologist who supports women through the emotional transitions of pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood. Together, we explore the mental load of motherhood — from intrusive thoughts and shifting identities to the pressure of societal expectations and the quiet grief of who we once were. Dr. Bianca brings both clinical insight and heartfelt empathy as we unpack what’s “normal,” when to seek support, and how mothers can move through this season with more self-compassion, resilience, and clarity. Whether you’re a new mum or navigating your second or third chapter, this conversation offers reassurance and gentle guidance in a world overflowing with noise.  Dr. Bianca Offers some resources throughout the episode which are: Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood by Lucy Jones Parenting From the Inside Out by Daniel J. Siegel The Good Enough Mother Podcast by Dr. Sophie Brock You can find Bianca online at https://www.drbiancamastromanno.com.au/ or on socials @drbiancamastromanno
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Creating Healthy and Secure Relationships with Your Children with Kate Holm
Kate is the general manager and clinical director of Boob to Food, a business aimed at helping parents navigate their child’s journey from boob to food and beyond. Having had three children of her own, alongside her extensive naturopathic and nutritionist experience, Kate brings a wealth of knowledge to parenting. Her passion in her approach to raising her three children is what drew me to have her on the podcast today. We dive deep into connected parenting, attachment theory, repair, reparenting ourselves while we parent our children and so much more. I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation.  You can find Kate on instagram @kate__holm or @boobtofood  Parenting Resources recommended by Kate: Pop Culture Parenting Podcast Unruffled by Janet Lansbury Podcast 10 Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental Health by Dr Billy Garvey Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children by Lael Stone The Aware Parenting Podcast (particularly the early episodes ft Lael Stone and Marion Rose) Tessa Romero (instagram) Nurtured First (instagram) Anything by Maggie Dent  Parenting Resources recommended by Anna: The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) by Philippa Perry The Danish Way of Parenting by Jessica Joelle Alexander and Iben Dissing Sandahl Diary of a CEO Podcast Episode: Child Attachment Expert Dr Erica Komisar https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vXjbmobEhSX0p0REMkEVo?si=dc924e2ec6c34cc0 Alita Blanchard (Instagram) Raised Good
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Experiencing An Empowering Birth And Postpartum With Courtney Hellyer
Today on the podcast, I chat with Courtney, a birth and postpartum doula who is passionate about guiding women and their families through one of the most beautiful seasons of life. After her own transformational experience with birth, she became dedicated to helping women approach it with confidence, empowerment, and positivity. In our conversation, we talk about releasing fear and anxiety around birth, embracing the journey with trust alongside support, and cherishing those precious first moments and months of motherhood.  You can find courtney on socials @journeytopostpartum or online at www.journeytopostpartum.com
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Connection And Attachment During Your Baby's Sleep With Hannah Clark
This episode is based on talking about sleep, but it's SO much more. Hannah is a mum of two, and certified sleep specialist living in Tasmania. Hannah empowers parents to recognise normal infant sleep behaviour and provides beautiful, what she calls, "kind sleep support" to parents with children aged 0-5. From her own experience, she learnt that traditional sleep training methods were not conducive to honouring what babies truly need to sleep: us, and so went to work on creating a thriving business which helps parents help their children to sleep while honouring brain development, attachment, connection, feeding support and sleep science. I'm delighted to be chatting with Hannah today and I hope you feel empowered to choose what’s best for your family when it comes to sleep.  You can find Hannah on socials @kin.postpartum or at her website www.kinpostartumservices.com.au
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FIFO Work, Juggling Solo Mothering And Surrendering To What Is
Maddy is a busy mum of two, soon to be three. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, Matt, and also leads a local run club for women who love to run slash walk together. Join me for this refreshing chat as Maddy talks about Matt working FIFO, as she spends half her week managing mum life solo, juggling motherhood and work. Maddy shares her experiences with balancing time while Matt is away, her journey through matrescence, and her experience of what life with two little ones is like. You can find Chicks who Run on Instagram @chicks_who_run.
Welcome to the Oh Mumma! Podcast. I am your host Anna Colthorpe, a fellow Mumma with a degree in Psychology, and this show is about embracing Motherhood together. My hope is to help you connect with your inner mothering instincts and build your confidence in a global world overwhelmed by parenting information. Join me as I chat with the experts, Mums, and professionals in their parenting space, and let's navigate Motherhood together.
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