Barely Balanced

Ooo this is such a special one 🥹🎙️
After walking alongside Katherine through her extended fertility journey, navigating endometriosis, pregnancy, and all the in-between moments… today we finally get to hear the part we’ve all been waiting for — her birth story.
And trust us — you’ll want to settle in for this. It’s raw, it’s real, it’s emotional, and of course… there’s plenty of laughter too. The kind that only comes after you’ve been through it. There are tears, there are goosebumps, and there are moments that will stay with you long after the episode ends.
If you’ve followed Katherine’s journey, this will feel like the final chapter of a story you’ve been invested in for so long. And if you’re on your own path to motherhood — whether trying to conceive, pregnant, or somewhere in between — this episode will hold you in the most beautiful way.
This is more than a birth story. It’s a story of resilience, trust, surrender, and the wild, transformative power of becoming a mum. 🤍

An episode you truly don’t want to miss.
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This week we’re joined by the brilliant Solaine Douglas, Nutritionist and women’s health expert, for a deep dive into gestational diabetes — what it actually is, why it happens, and how women can support their bodies through it.
We unpack the new reference ranges now being used in Australia, what they mean for testing, and why more women than ever are being diagnosed.
Together, we chat about:
✨ What gestational diabetes really means for you and your baby
✨ Why blood sugar balance matters long before the test
✨ The new Australian guidelines — explained simply
✨ Nutrition strategies that actually help
✨ Why diagnosis isn’t a failure — and what to do next
Whether you're currently pregnant, planning to be, or supporting someone who is — this episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and far less anxious about the GTT.

This episode is proudly sponsored by:
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This week, Katherine and Shelley dive into all things labour prep — what’s worth doing, what’s backed by evidence, and what might just be another pregnancy myth.
Katherine shares exactly what she’s doing to prepare her body for birth (and why), while the girls unpack some of the most common tips and tricks floating around the internet.
They chat about:
- Raspberry leaf tea — when to start and what it really does
- Medjool dates and how they can support a smoother labour
- Evening primrose oil — helpful or hype?
- Acupuncture and colostrum harvesting
- The benefits of sex (yep, you read that right)
...and so much more!
It’s an open, honest, and slightly cheeky chat designed to help you feel informed, empowered, and ready for birth.

Show sponsors:
This episode is proudly brought to you by Comfy Koalas, our go-to low-tox nappy and wipe brand. If you haven’t tried their subscription boxes yet, they’re a total game changer — no more running out of nappies mid-week! You can get $35 off your first box with the code BARELYBALANCED, which pretty much means two free bags of nappies.

This episode is brought to you by Chief Nutrition — the brand we’re a little bit obsessed with. Their clean, high-protein snacks are made from real food, nothing fake or processed, and they actually taste amazing. Whether it’s their beef bars, collagen bars, or liver capsules — we’re huge fans. Use the code BARELYBALANCED for 20% off your order.

Today, Katherine and Shelley have a real and honest catch-up — and things get personal. Shelley opens up about her feelings around wanting a fourth child, the tug-of-war between heart and logic, and what life has really been like with three kids under three.
They dive into:
- The pros and cons of expanding their family
- The emotional thought process behind the “maybe baby” conversation
- The realities (and chaos) of having three little ones so close together
- Why Shelley and her husband decided on a vasectomy — and how that decision feels now
It’s a raw, relatable chat for any parent who’s ever wondered if their family is complete… or if there might be room for one more.

This episode is proudly sponsored by:
✨ This episode is brought to you by Chief Nutrition — the brand we’re a little bit obsessed with. Their clean, high-protein snacks are made from real food, nothing fake or processed, and they actually taste amazing. Whether it’s their beef bars, collagen bars, or liver capsules — we’re huge fans. Use the code BARELYBALANCED for 20% off your order.

Today we’re joined by the incredible Nicola Laye — a breathwork coach who specialises in guiding women to reconnect with their bodies and find calm through the power of breath.
This session is completely pregnancy-safe and perfect for the woman who’s feeling overwhelmed, scattered in her thoughts, or simply craving a moment of stillness.
Take this time for you — to pause, slow down, and calm your nervous system.
Allow Nicola’s gentle guidance to help you drop back into your body and breathe a little easier.
Save this episode so you can revisit it whenever life feels a little full — and gift yourself a few moments to simply breathe.