Hello, we have some updates in today’s episode! Raising two children stretches you in every way, and in Chels’ experience is not ‘getting easier’ as they get older. We also touch on our hormones and cycles post kids, with a shout out to a free, online Hormone masterclass happening tomorrow night (details below!). Finally, we share what’s helping us find some pockets of peace in this season. Things we mention:Caitlin, the @unmaskednaturopath is running a free and online Hormone Reset Masterclass for Neurodivergent Women (June 24th at 7pm AEST). The @calmandconnect cards, kindly gifted to us by Dr Chloe O’Brien, women's health osteopath. 52 cards for gentle nervous system support. Use GURUPOD20 for 20% off until Dec 31 2025. Join our Growing community on instagram @growingupraisinguspodcast to see photos of our weekly guests, behind the scenes moments, and keep up to date with episode releases.This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Taungurung, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that sovereignty of the lands on which this podcast was recorded was never ceded and pay our respects to the original storytellers of this land.
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How do I align my career with my motherhood? With Lily, Career & Leadership Expert
In this episode, we are joined by Lily from Leid by Design @leidbydesign (previously known as Launch Mama). Lily is a mother to two, and a certified Career and Corporate Psychology Practitioner.Lily joins us on the podcast to answer the question of how we can better align our careers with our motherhood identities and demands. The intersection between career and motherhood is such a complex, multifaceted one and looks different for us all. We talk:imposter syndrome, and common challenges parents face when they return to work;Ikigai, identity shifts, and how to make sense of any new career goals or priorities How to make practical changes that work in this season of motherhood This episode is part of our How Do I series, a segment of the pod where we unpack questions that have been on our minds. This series has been designed to answer your targeted questions, and leave you with practical takeaways. You can find Lily @leidbydesign. She offers Leadership coaching and workshops; Career discovery and development coaching; Cycle syncing support to improve wellbeing in the workplace; and Human Design & Astrology readings. Please know: Lily has recently rebranded to Leid by Design, and in this episode we refer to the previous name of Launch Mama. Where you hear Launch Mama - think Leid by Design.Join our Growing community on instagram @growingupraisinguspodcast to see photos of our weekly guests, behind the scenes moments, and keep up to date with episode releases.This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Taungurung, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that sovereignty of the lands on which this podcast was recorded was never ceded and pay our respects to the original storytellers of this land.
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Why are dads getting all the praise for parenting?
How long do you have? In all seriousness, we love dads, and millennial dads are absolutely raising the bar on what it looks like to be a father. This chat is about society, and why dads seem to get praised for their parenting while mums are just… plain old parenting (and complaining about it on their hot mum walks, IYKYK). Our listeners had a lot to say on this one when we opened the polls up – 96% of you thought that dads do get more praise for parenting. Is it because of deeply entrenched traditional gender roles? Is it a general lack of care for mothers and motherhood? Is it mums being cast as the ‘default’ parent who are *just” doing what’s expected of them? Is it stereotyped language around dad’s being ‘hands on’ or ‘babysitting’ their own kids? Listen and hear from us, as well as you, our listeners, as we break this one down together. Studies/articles mentioned in this chat:Grattan Institute Research on parenting dynamics in early years. UN Data 2023 on Unpaid Domestic Work in Australia and NZ. Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey 2022 on housework division.Australian Survey of Social Attitudes 2022 on Traditional Gender Norms. University of Queensland study on gender pay gap and parenting roles. Join our Growing community on instagram @growingupraisinguspodcast to see photos of our weekly guests, behind the scenes moments, and keep up to date with episode releases.This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Taungurung, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that sovereignty of the lands on which this podcast was recorded was never ceded and pay our respects to the original storytellers of this land.
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Giving birth at 24 weeks: Hayley’s story with her micro-preemie son
Wow, this episode is so powerful and so precious. Hayley joins us on the podcast to share her story with Harry, her beautiful son who is now 4 years old and absolutely thriving.Hayley and her partner, Jordan, welcomed their boy into the world at just 24 weeks old, weighing a tiny 700 grams. Harry spent the first 16 weeks of his life in the NICU after being born so prematurely, miraculously coming home on his due date. Hayley talks us through her entire story, from her joy at falling pregnant, to being hospitalised for premature labour and the anxiety-filled weeks that followed while medical staff tried to stop her labour progressing. She shares her birth with Harry, and the complications that arose for them both.Hayley talks vulnerably on the day-to-day NICU experience with a micro-preemie - the milestones of Harry opening his eyes for the first time, buying his first clothes and blankets, and also the challenges of waiting for his lungs to mature, navigating pumping and feeding, and sitting by his cot without being able to cuddle him. Finally, Hayley and Jordan were able to bring Harry home and Hayley shares what these first few weeks and months looked like as they adapted to life outside of the hospital, and what has changed over the years as Harry continues to thrive. This is such a beautiful episode, about a beautiful family. Hayley speaks so openly of an experience that so few walk, and we are so grateful for her sharing her’s and Harry’s story. Links Hayley mentioned in the episode:Life’s Little Treasures FoundationMiracle Babies FoundationJoin our Growing community on instagram @growingupraisinguspodcast to see photos of our weekly guests, behind the scenes moments, and keep up to date with episode releases.This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Taungurung, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that sovereignty of the lands on which this podcast was recorded was never ceded and pay our respects to the original storytellers of this land.
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How do I build my ‘village’ when I don’t have one? With Alice AKA The Modern Doula
Ideally, we’d be raising our children in community – with others from different generations, backgrounds and skill-sets. Somebody to entertain the older kids, somebody to focus on feeding, to plan the day, to tend to the mothers in early postpartum, to hold sleeping babies, to help with laundry. In reality, most of us are doing all of this tending by ourselves, and mostly in isolation. In this episode, Alice (@themodern.doula) joins the podcast to chat about all things modern day village. Alice is a doula and mother to two, so perfectly positioned to share how we can create (and contribute to) meaningful support systems in motherhood when they may not be available or close by. This episode is part of our How Do I series, a segment of the pod where we unpack questions that have been on our minds. This series has been designed to answer your targeted questions, and leave you with practical takeaways. Join our Growing community on instagram @growingupraisinguspodcast to see photos of our weekly guests, behind the scenes moments, and keep up to date with episode releases.This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Taungurung, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that sovereignty of the lands on which this podcast was recorded was never ceded and pay our respects to the original storytellers of this land.
A podcast redefining the narratives of parenthood as we raise ourselves alongside our little people. Hosted by Chelsea and Emma, two newish mums.
A podcast for, by, and about mothers who are shifting the narrative of what it means to parent in 2025.
You can expect powerful stories from parents, useful guidance from experts, and connection from our growing community.
Matresence, identity, reparenting, mental health, and diverse experiences of parenthood.
New episodes released on Mondays. Photos of guests, behind the scenes, and everyday life on our instagram @growingupraisinguspodcast
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