Mummy Republic Podcast
by Danielle Rodgers
Welcome to modern motherhood; where you're required to be everything, to everyone, all the time. We wouldn't have it any other way but let's be honest, it's hard work. So let's talk about it. All of it. In the raw with no filter. With topics ranging from pregnancy to miscarriages, anxiety to body image and everything in between, join your host Dannii and listen in on a chat with between friends. Each episode welcomes a new guest and a new topic to delve deeper around the ins and outs of not only motherhood but life in general. The ups, the downs, the struggles, the highlights, the reality; because you're not alone, we're all in this together. You're listening to Mummy Republic: Welcome to the whirlwind xx When she's not on here you can find Dannii: Over on Instagram - @danniirodgers @mummyrepublic Facebook - Mummy Republic Blog - www.mummyrepublic.com.au See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' hr
Episodes
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So i guess mental health looks a little different on everybody... (With Special Guest Mikki Fisher)
Going out with a bang this season, i decided to invite Mikki Fisher back to further discuss life as a mum, mental health and a little bit of spirituality; we know it's there, we know it's important but it's also good to acknowledge that it looks different for everybody. You can find more over on...
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Can Organisation Really Exist with Kids? (With special guest Steph Pase)
A few years ago the world became seemingly obsessed with organisation overnight. We all started culling our wardrobes, thanking our old clothes as we turfed them and clearing out all the storage options kmart. Fast forward to now and outside of the hype, all we really want is a practical way to...
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Can you really grow a business and a family at the same time? (with Hayley Van de Ven)
They say that it’s a mans world and although in a lot of cases that’s still true, women everywhere are starting to forge their own path when it comes to their goals and desires, throwing away any concern about what is deemed conventional. We’re creating new paths, we’re making waves and we’re…
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So if i kissed a girl...would i like it? (with Naomi Hutchings)
If we’re being honest, I think we’ve all thought about it. Come on, I bet you have at least once. Even Katy Perry said she kissed a girl and she liked it. It’s now a more open topic of conversation and slowly but surely the stigma is reducing, which is fantastic and incredibly needed. But when...
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Thirty, Flirty & No Longer Available for BS (With Special Guest Jessika Wilson)
We've all heard the term thirty, flirting and thriving but is there really a big difference from 2-9 to 3-0? For a lot of us it seems the answer is yes! Whether it's caring less about what others think, reducing our inner circle or having a lot less tolerance for bullshit, it seems that the...
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What's it really like being a step-parent? (With Special Guest Alida Skimmings)
We all know that there is no such thing as a normal family. With different dynamics in each household and one in 3 marriages ending in divorce, there are quite often other people outside of just your typical mum and dad involved. As someone who has been through a separation with a child…
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SAHM vs Working mums...can we just agree that all parenting is hard? (With Special Guest Ashleigh McLeod)
So who has it harder? The stay at home mums or the working mums? It's a debate that always sparks a great deal of passion from either side of the fence. But in a world where so many women work from home, work part time or are self employed, the categorization is no longer that clear cut. Can we…
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Can we normalise that no birth is normal? (With Special guest Dayna Jangles)
Birth...it can be beautiful for some and traumatic for others but in either case and in any case, it's always a hot topic of conversation. Regardless of whether you choose to do it "naturally" in the woods or elect to have a C-Section, the truth is there is no right or wrong. I'm joined today by...
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Excuse me, where the hell is my village? (With special guest Natty Faulks)
When it comes to motherhood they say it takes a village; some are lucky enough to have one, some are able to turn friends into family and others are left wondering...where the hell is my village? in 2021 we're expected to do and to be it all but it can be made a lot more difficult when you're...
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Sex/Life on Netflix; We need to Debrief
If you watch Netflix or use social media, it's highly likely that you've heard of the new show Sex/Life. It's sparked a great deal of attention thanks to it's raunchy sex scenes, large *cough* assets and hot cast. But it's also become quite the topic between mums, not only due to all of the above...
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So this is Motherhood huh.... (with Davina Rankin)
I think we're all a little guilty of being the perfect parents...before we have kids of course! That expectation vs reality can certainly be a shock to the system. Motherhood has a tendancy to have an impact on your world in all the ways; physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually. It can be…
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On behalf of Mums...Please Stop (with Krystle Brant)
Ah motherhood, it's a beautiful and magical time but it doesn't come without a lot of opinions, feedback and advice - love that for us. Today i'm joined by the wonderful Krystle Brant to chat all about the feedback you get along the journey of motherhood; whether you're trying to conceive, during...
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Postpartum Pieces; Postnatal & Perinatal Anxiety
Welcome to the new sub series Postpartum Pieces; short, educational episodes with qualified professionals, designed to make your postpartum journey that little bit easier... This week we discuss Postnatal and Perinatal Anxiety. Often an overlooked topic that is not as commonly known as Postnatal...
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Kim Hope; Worry Your Pretty Head About Money
Money is a topic that even in 2020 is still considered somewhat taboo and sadly for a lot of female's it's not something they have a great deal of education on. For some time there has been a mentality that we shouldn't worry our pretty little heads about it but long gone are the days where the...
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Postpartum Pieces; Returning to Exercise
Welcome to the new sub series Postpartum Pieces; short, educational episodes with qualified professionals, designed to make your postpartum journey that little bit easier... This week we talk about the ins and outs of returning to exercise postpartum. We discuss ab separation, pelvic floor health...
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Nikki McCahon; Dear Mama
Motherhood comes with a whole lot of ups and downs and sometimes our own transition inspires us to help others with theirs; that's certainly the case for Nikki MCCachon. She talks us through her experience with post partum depression, which she believes was further driven by a lack of community…
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Postpartum Pieces; The Modern Midwife
Welcome to the new sub series Postpartum Pieces; short, educational episodes with qualified professionals, designed to make your postpartum journey that little bit easier... This week we talk about the modern Midwife and their perspective on postpartum guidance. We discuss expectations,...
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Kate Nolen; Speaking up for Silent Disabilities
When we think about a child with a disability, we automatically assume that it's physical. Something we can visually see and identify; but many times it's not. It's the unseen and unheard disabilities that we tend not to discuss and as a mother trying to navigate this space, it can be very...
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Postpartum Pieces; Let's Talk Breastfeeding
Welcome to the new sub series Postpartum Pieces; short, educational episodes with qualified professionals, designed to make your postpartum journey that little bit easier... This week we talk about all things breastfeeding. What it really looks like, how everyone's experience can differ and...
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Bron Delaivuna; Inside IVF
Our generation is blessed with the support of medical advancements and when it comes to making a baby, IVF is no exception. But unless you've gone through the process yourself, it can be easy to misunderstand the gravity and intensity of such an experience. Bron Delaivuna opens up about her IVF...
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Postpartum Pieces; Boob to Food
Welcome to the new sub series Postpartum Pieces; short, educational episodes with qualified professionals, designed to make your postpartum journey that little bit easier... This week we talk about the transition from Boob to Food; where to start, how to do it (both spoon fed and baby led…
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Danielle Reed; Holding on through High Risk Pregnancy
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains content relating to high risk pregnancy and birth trauma This episode is slightly different, the tables are turned on me, your host, in an effort to put my money where my mouth is and share the same level of vulnerability as my guests. In fact, it's the…
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Postpartum Pieces; Birth Trauma
Welcome to the new sub series Postpartum Pieces; short, educational episodes with qualified professionals, designed to make your postpartum journey that little bit easier... This week we talk about Birth Trauma; what it is, what it might look like for you and where to start when it comes to…
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Amy Gerard; 3 under 4
Parenting is a whirlwind and can sometimes be an absolute shitshow, which is why voices like Amy Gerard's are so important. Sharing the reality of what motherhood is really like with three young kids, she is a breath of fresh air when it comes to stepping away from the comparison trap. Amy speaks...
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Postpartum Pieces; Post Natal Depletion
Welcome to the new sub series Postpartum Pieces; short, educational episodes with qualified professionals, designed to make your postpartum journey that little bit easier... This week we talk about Post Natal Depletion; what it is, how you can identify it and what to do if you believe you or...
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Adelle Ferguson; Surviving Sexual Abuse
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains content relating to child abuse, sexual abuse and stillbirth In Australia, approximately 18% of women and 4.7% of men report having suffered sexual abuse before the age of 15 with majority of the abuse happening in or close to the family (based on 2019...
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Postpartum Pieces; The Sleep Teacher
Welcome to the new sub series Postpartum Pieces; short, educational episodes with qualified professionals, designed to make your postpartum journey that little bit easier... This week we talk about Infant Sleep; postive and negative associations, how to set yourself and your baby up for success…
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Mikki Fisher; Foul Mouthed Hype Girl
Everyone needs a hype girl right? Absolutely. But sometimes we need more than that. Sometimes we need to hear the hard truth, the type of words that spill out of someone's mouth and into your soul. The type of person who doesn't hold back because she wants what's best for you, even if you're not...
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Postpartum Pieces; Pregnancy & Postpartum Body Image
Welcome to the new sub series Postpartum Pieces; short, educational episodes with qualified professionals, designed to make your postpartum journey that little bit easier... This week we talk about the Pregnancy and Postpartum Body Image, focusing on the emotional and mental toll it can take...
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Phoebe Shields; Mum Rage
Motherhood is notorious for bringing out a whole other side of you...but sometimes it can show you parts you didn't even know existed or necessarily want to see. I sit down with Phoebe Shields to talk about mum rage; to further understand what it is, why it happens and why you should give…
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Postpartum Pieces; The Fourth Trimester
Welcome to the new sub series Postpartum Pieces; short, educational episodes with qualified professionals, designed to make your postpartum journey that little bit easier... This week we talk about the Fourth Trimester, focusing on what life is really like with a newborn in the early days. I'm...
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Whitney Barber; Learning to Listen
It's amazing all the things in life we take for granted. It isn't until you go through something or meet someone who's path is different to yours that you realise just how much. Whitney Barber has been profoundly deaf since birth and with that has experienced a great deal of ups and downs. Taking...
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Postpartum Pieces; Paediatric First Aid
Welcome to the new sub series Postpartum Pieces; short, educational episodes with qualified professionals, designed to make your postpartum journey that little bit easier... This week we talk Paediatric First Aid, focusing on burns and drowning - how to avoid it and what to do in the event of an...
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Courtney McCarty; Making Time for Mama
It's easy to lose yourself in Motherhood. To not make time for yourself, to put yourself last, to find yourself on a whole new journey - maybe one you had no idea you needed to be on. I sit down with mum of two Courtney McCarty to discuss how motherhood has changed things for her; physically,...
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Julia Mawande; Multicultural Marriage and Motherhood
When it comes to embracing certain cultures, it seems like we've come a long way but are there still challenges when it comes to two different cultures coming together in marriage? Absolutely. Julia Mawande opens up about her experience as an immigrant to Australia, how her Italian background...
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Natty Faulks; Working from Home with Kids
For many modern day mamas we strive to do and have it all and our career's are no exception. A lot of mum's see working from home as the pinnacle because it allows you to both succeed in your own right whilst spending time with your children. But is it really that simple? Natty Faulks talks us...
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Naomi Hutchings; Let's Talk About Sex
Sex. We all do it but do we all talk about? And when we do, are we asking those questions we really want the answers to? Probably not enough. I sit down with Naomi Hutchings, qualified sexologist, to chat about all things sex. From what happens to our sex lives during pregnancy, the transition to...
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Jess Sermak; Breaking the Cycle
WARNING: This episode does touch on the topic of Suicide which may be considered sensitive content to some listeners. Please note some details of Jess' story have been excluded due to legal purposes. Jess Sermak was at a high point in her life; she had her dream job, had just travelled overseas…
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Claudia Natasha; The Explant Journey
We're lucky in today's society that we have started to normalise and be open about an array of topics that used to be considered taboo, one of which being plastic surgery. Things like botox or fillers were once well kept secrets and yet now one can pop out and have these done in their lunch break...
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Mikhailla; Love After Loss - Part 2
In season 1 I sat down with the lovely Mikhailla who shared her devastating story of loss; losing her newborn son Foxx within days of his birth due to Group B Strep. Fast forward to today and she has just welcomed another beautiful boy into the world but it certainly hasn't come without it's own...
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Sophie Anne Ryan; The Motherhood Mindset
The journey to motherhood is one that encompasses many emotions and challenges. It redefines who you are as a person and requires both a mental and physical shift into a whole new world and for many; one they were not prepared for. Sophie Ryan joins me to discuss how we can help mother's be...
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Amie Solomon; Born with Wings
WARNING: This episode contains content relating to pregnancy loss and may be sensitive to some listeners. There was a moment in time where Amie Solomon appeared to have it all. She had just competed on Australia's Ninja Warrior, married the love of her life and shortly after, found out she was...
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Laura Bentley; Blended families to Budgeting hacks
Being a mother doesn't come with a manual and there is certainly no step by step guide that talks you through how you can assist your children when your circumstances change nor does it help you with the financial ramifications of expanding your family. Laura Bentley joins me to talk openly about...
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Season 1 Sign Off; Featuring Peyton
Well it's been one hell of a season. We've covered oh so much about motherhood, life and everything in between but I feel like we've only just scratched the surface. Signing off for the year and giving you a little insight into our world with a Q&A featuring my beautiful 7 year old daughter...
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Jessiika Wilson; Transitioning from 2 to 3 and Tummy Tucks
It's a question that a lot of mothers ask themselves; should I have another baby? With physical, emotional and financial implications, the answer is never easy but Jessiika Wilson opens up about her motherhood journey and the steps she took when it came time to think about expanding her family.…
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Blue Chip Talent; Insights into Influencing
The world of social media is somewhat of a minefield. A few years ago the term influencer didn't exist, let alone influencer marketing. So what really goes on behind the scenes? Is it just about free stuff and getting invited to cool events?Ryan Chipperfield from Bluechip Talent lifts the lid on...
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Mark Buckley-Davidson; Same Sex Surrogacy
For most of us, making the decision to have a child is a big decision and often takes a lot of planning and discussion. But for same sex couples, that decision becomes even bigger with questions like - how do we go about doing it? Where do we even start?Mark Buckley-Davidson joins me to lift the...
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Emmy O'Neill; Combating Chronic Illness
Living in a modern day society surrounded by consumerism, it's easy to lose perspective of the things that are really important, like our health. But when you have a chronic illness, you don't get that luxury and for Emmy O'Neill it's something that impacts her everyday life. Emmy opens up about...
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Nadine Muller: Premmie Journey & the Power of Positivity
Motherhood, pregnancy and birth are prime examples of how things don't always go to plan and sometimes that's for good reason. Nadine Muller opens up about her birth experience and let's us in on what life is really like with a premature baby, after her second son was born much earlier than...
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Vanessa Haldane; Delving into Domestic Violence
Sadly 1 in 3 women in Australia alone have experienced domestic violence. It's an issue that is prominent in most societies and the reality is that it doesn't discriminate. Regardless of your socio-economic status, your age, your religion, your gender; there are no boundaries when it comes to who...
About this show
Welcome to modern motherhood; where you're required to be everything, to everyone, all the time. We wouldn't have it any other way but let's be honest, it's hard work. So let's talk about it. All of it. In the raw with no filter. With topics ranging from pregnancy to miscarriages, anxiety to body image and everything in between, join your host Dannii and listen in on a chat with between friends. Each episode welcomes a new guest and a new topic to delve deeper around the ins and outs of not only motherhood but life in general. The ups, the downs, the struggles, the highlights, the reality; because you're not alone, we're all in this together. You're listening to Mummy Republic: Welcome to the whirlwind xx When she's not on here you can find Dannii: Over on Instagram - @danniirodgers @mummyrepublic Facebook - Mummy Republic Blog - www.mummyrepublic.com.au
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Hosted by
Danielle Rodgers