Medals to motherhood: Ellie Cole on love, loss and defying limits
Australia’s most decorated Paralympian, Ellie Cole, thought she knew what success felt like. Until, she held her son Felix for the first time. Speaking with host Davina Smith, she opens up about the emotional roller-coaster of IVF and miscarriage, how parenthood and living with a disability have surprising similarities, and how motherhood challenged her identity more than any competition did. Ellie’s book, ‘Felix and His Fantastic Friends’ is available now on Amazonand any good book store. You can find Ellie on Instagram here. Thanks to Homb for making this episode possible. To learn more about Homb’s services, visit homb.com.au. Need support? Head to the Gidget Foundation Australia website for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jack & Courtney's plunge into parenthood, support as a non-birthing partner & fatherhood - with Dr Golly
From reality television to talking about the reality of parenthood, Jack Millar & Courtney Stubbs share their experience from navigating a challenging pregnancy to embracing life as parents. They share their struggles with Courtney's adjustment disorder and how Jack felt helpless in easing her pain. Discover how dads can truly support their partners, tackle the guilt of returning to work, and strengthen their relationship through tough conversations. Later, Paediatrician Dr Golly joins Dr Erin Seeto, Clinical Psychologist at Gidget Foundation Australia to discuss fatherhood, the unique challenges fathers and non-birthing partners face and mental health. Plus, Dr Golly shares his top tip for sleep success. The secret ingredient? Dads and non-birthing partners. Thanks to Nourishing Bubs for making this episode possible. Discover more of their range at nourishingbubs.com or follow them on Instagram @nourishingbubs. To hear more from Dr. Golly, visit his Instagram @DrGolly or head to his website drgolly.com for links to his podcast, sleep programs, and more. If you want to keep up with Jack & Courtney, you can find them on instagram. @_courtneystubbs and @jackomillar. Find support, read real stories, or become part of the Gidget collective by visiting our website, gidgetfoundation.org.au. You can also find us on instagram. CREDITS Hosts: Davina SmithProducer: Kelsey Menzies Audio Imager: Kelli FoulstoneManaging Producer: Todd Stevens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ash’s awakening to matrescence, surviving motherhood metamorphosis, and when it’s time to ask for help – with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz
A silver lining in a devastating miscarriage gave Ash the courage to explore the newfound maternal parts of herself. With coaching, she discovered matrescence—the emotional, biological, and physical changes experienced by women as they become mothers. In a candid chat with Davina Smith, Ash shares how this knowledge empowered her to face anxieties with compassion and accept further support when needed. Later, Davina is joined by matrescence expert and podcast host Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, as well as Gidget Clinical Team Lead Katie Peterson, to discuss the origins of the word matrescence, what you can expect as you go through this complete metamorphosis of body and self, and how to know if the emotions you're feeling are a normal part of matrescence or if they require extra mental health support. Thanks to Peaches Pilates for making this episode possible. Discount code expires Sep 30th 24, available for new subscribers online. Head to peachespilates.com. Keep up with Ash’s journey on her Instagram @therealashbonner. If you would like to hear more from Amy, head to her Instagram @amytaylorkabbaz, or website amytaylorkabbaz.com where you can find her programs and episodes of her podcast – Happy Mama Movement. Find support, read real stories, or become part of the Gidget collective by visiting our website, gidgetfoundation.org.au. You can also find us on instagram. CREDITS Hosts: Davina SmithProducer: Kelsey Menzies Audio Imager: Kelli FoulstoneManaging Producer: Todd Stevens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pieta’s journey through the unexpected, receiving a prenatal diagnosis, and navigating complex medical decisions – with Dr Golly
Going into her 31-week scan, Pieta was expecting the usual – a jelly-covered belly and the thrill of seeing her baby grow. But what started as a routine scan ended with Pieta facing one of the most challenging decisions of her life. One in 22 babies has a ‘major congenital anomaly’, and in this episode, Pieta shares her own experience navigating uncertain medical information, the mental toll of grappling with difficult decisions, and the importance of care beyond the diagnosis. Later, Dr. Golly, paediatrician and Gidget Ambassador, joins host Davina Smith and Gidget Clinical Psychologist Erin Seeto for a roundtable discussion on the types and purposes of pregnancy screenings available to parents, discussing strategies to protect your mental health when navigating complex medical information. Plus, Dr. Golly shares his own experience with unexpected diagnoses, sparking a conversation around the value of sharing the mental load and finding trusted sources of truth. Thanks to Peaches Pilates for making this episode possible. Discount code expires Sep 30th 24, available for new subscribers online. Head to peachespilates.com. If you would like to hear more from Pieta, head to the Through the Unexpected website here. You can find Dr Golly on instagram @drgolly, or head to his website to find his sleep programs, podcast and more. Dr Golly has provided a special discount code for today’s listeners to use on his Sleep Programs. Use the coupon code “gidget20” upon checkout at drgolly.com and you will receive $20 off all sleep programs. Code expires 31.10.24. Find support, read real stories, or become part of the Gidget collective by visiting our website, gidgetfoundation.org.au. You can also find us on instagram. CREDITS Hosts: Davina SmithProducer: Kelsey Menzies Audio Imager: Kelli FoulstoneManaging Producer: Todd Stevens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kylianne’s crusade of pro-lapse prejudice, finding mind-body harmony, and how to succeed as a neurodivergent parent - with Sally Rippin
After years of battling mental health struggles, Kylianne received an unexpected prescription: movement. Embracing physical activity for pure joy rather than aesthetics marked the beginning of her healing and a new career, ultimately making her business ‘Movement for Mental Health’ the largest third-party fundraiser for the Gidget Foundation. Before this incredible feat however, the onset of prolapse after the birth of her first child threatened to unravel the progress herself and her greatest mental health ally – movement – had achieved. In this heartfelt conversation with host Davina Smith, Kylianne shares her journey of resilience and determination to change the narrative. She reveals how helping others became a pathway to her own healing and how the overwhelming chaos she felt welcoming a second child led to her ADHD diagnosis. The discussion deepens with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Lisa Morgan from Gidget and Sally Rippin, author of 'Wild Things’ in a roundtable discussion later in the episode. Together, they explore the complexities of parenting as a neurodivergent individual and offer strategies to create a happy home when your child also receives a diagnosis. Find Kylianne on Instagram @kylianne_moveformentalhealth or head to her website moveformentalhealth.com to learn more about her fundraisers & workshops. You can also find Sally on Instagram @sallyrippinauthor, or head to her website sallyrippin.com to get a copy of her book ‘Wild Things’. Find support, read real stories, or become part of the Gidget collective by visiting our website, gidgetfoundation.org.au. You can also find us on instagram. CREDITS Hosts: Davina SmithProducer: Kelsey Menzies Audio Imager: Kelli FoulstoneManaging Producer: Todd Stevens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join news presenter Davina Smith in a podcast that tells the silent truth of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety (PNDA) loudly, in raw and honest accounts from some of the one in five mothers and one and ten fathers living with it. Paired with expert insights from psychologists and counsellors in the field, this podcast, made in partnership with Gidget Foundation Australia, explores the realities of parenthood, breaks down stigma surrounding perinatal mental health, and gives you the tools on how and when to seek support.
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