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Mothergroup The Podcast, 82 episodes.

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Carla Part Two: Pregnancy After Loss, Transabdominal Cerclage, Anxiety, Superstitions, Relationship Breakdown and Rebuilding, Signs and Knowing When You Are 'Done'

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Carla Part One: Incompetent Cervix Diagnosis, Early Onset of Labour, Late-Term Pregnancy Loss, Chorioamnionitis, Renal Failure, Infant Loss, Coping Strategies and Mothers Intuition

3

Megan: Postnatal Mental Health, Trying to do 'Everything Right', Breastfeeding Challenges, Judgment in Motherhood, Media, School Readiness, Friendship and Synchronicities

4

T'Keyah: Motherhood Post Abusive Relationship, Mental Health Impacts, Expected Consent in Birth, Perinatal Anxiety, Mothering Girls, A Healing Homebirth, Strength and Silver Linings

5

Ashley Part Two: Hospital Readmission, Hydrocephalus, Infant Neurosurgery, Medical Negligence Case, Grief, Marriage, and so much Beauty

6

Ashley Part One: Nosocomial Infection, Bacterial Meningitis, Readmission to NICU, Twins, Separation, Seizures, Cerebral Palsy, Neuroplasticity and Finding Hope

7

Madeline: Mothering with Neurodivergence, Ectopic Pregnancy Loss, Grief, Anger, Family Violence + Intervention Order, Endometriosis, Mother Baby Unit and Trusting in Universal Guidance

8

Emma: Hormone Positive Breast Cancer Recurrence and a Positive Pregnancy Test, Dating, Suicidal Ideation, Synchronicities Surrender and Silver Linings

9

Shannon: Second Baby, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Triggers, Bonding, Induction, Raising an Autistic Daughter and So Much Magic

10

Ellie Part Two: Postnatal Depression and Anxiety, Rage, Suicidal Ideation, Pregnancy Termination, Mothering a Medically Complex Child and So Much Love

11

Ellie Part One: Hirschsprung Disease and Congenital Heart Diagnoses, PPH, Induced Coma, NICU, PICU, Air Transfer, Surgery, Spirituality and Transition to Home

12

Keshia Tognazzini: Feelings Around The 'Freebirth Society Scam' Guardian Investigation, Four Fabulous Freebirths, Media Witch-Hunts, Trolls and Taking Radical Responsibility

13

Alyce: Twin To Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Micro-Preemies, Infant Loss, High School Transition, Autism Diagnosis, Deafness, and Finding a Miracle Babies Community

14

Anna: Twins Born Unresponsive, Extended CPR, Cooling Protocol Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy, NICU, Unexplained Infertility and Trusting In The Universe

15

Bella Brennan: Mothering with Grief, Spirituality after Loss, Tall Poppy, Fearlessness and Finding Tim in the Stars

16

My Story Repost: Three Babies and The Moment Everything Changed

17

Anonymous One Repost: Suicidal Ideation, Intrusive Thoughts, Breastfeeding Challenges, Leaning on Faith

18

Mel: Two Babies, Postnatal Depression, VBAC, Perfectionism, Social Media in Motherhood and the Beauty of Being Yourself

19

Julia: Overwhelm, Isolation, Two Under Two, Witching Hour, Family Dynamics, Dairy Farming, Releasing Toxic Gratitude and Finding Flow

20

Zoe Part Two: Breast Cancer Postpartum, BRCA Gene, Chemotherapy, Remission, Taking Sophia Home, Tracheostomy Care, and the Creation of Medical Mums Australia

21

Zoe Part One: Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Anxiety, Polyhydramnios, Initial Unknown Newborn Diagnosis, NICU, Piper Transfer, Prayer, Intuition

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Kit: Paediatric Leukemia Diagnosis, Interstate Move, Treatment Protocols, Blessings, and You Can Still Tell Me Your Problems

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Keshia: Postnatal Depression and Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation, Neurodivergence, Mother's Group, One and Done, and It Just Keeps Getting Better

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Sam: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Diagnosis In Utero, IVF, Newborn Surgery, NICU, PICU, ECMO and Believing In Miracles

25

Tori Bowman Johnson: Feeling You Should Be Doing 'More', School and Kindy Transition, Creativity, Friendship and Go Light That Candle

26

Kate: Eight Year Fertility Journey, IVF, Pregnancy Loss, Cycles, Strength and a Perfect Mosaic Embryo

27

Bronte Day Part Two: High Risk Pregnancy, Cervical Stitch, Anger, Second NICU Stay, Two Under Two, Prayer

28

Bronte Day Part One: Micro-Preemie, Caesarean under General Anaesthetic, Viability, NICU, Sepsis, Relief

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Courtney: When Your Baby is Diagnosed with Brain Cancer, Surgeries, ICU, Trials and Some Good News

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Abbey: Three Babies, Pregnancy After Loss, Stillbirth, Betrayal, Rituals and Routines, Signs from Hunter

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Selin: Treacher Collins Syndrome, Shock, Intrusive Thoughts, Navigating School Transition and So Much Love

32

Lu Reeves: Multiple Sclerosis, Pregnancy after Diagnosis, Single Motherhood, Finding Fun and So Much More

33

Sarah Mannagh: Postpartum Psychosis, Breastfeeding Difficulties, Paranoid Delusions, Anxiety, Divine Timing

34

Gabby: Three Pregnancies, Placental Insufficiency, Stillbirth, Guilt, Grief and Connection to Faith

35

Jessie Part Two: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Pregnancy, Late Term Termination for Medical Reasons

36

Jessie Part One: Public and Private Mother-Baby Units, Perinatal Depression, Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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Kayley: Prolonged Sleep Deprivation, Perinatal Anxiety, Identity, Instincts

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Georgia: Postpartum Mental Health, Breastfeeding Difficulties, Postpartum Infection, Suicidal Ideation, Intuition

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Amie: Mothering after growing up in a HK Orphanage. Spirituality, healing from Fibromyalgia, Relationship Changes and more

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Sammy: VBAC, Postpartum Haemorrhage, Intubation, Air Transfer, ICU Stay, Relationships, Support

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Catalina: Navigating Grief and Loss in Pregnancy and Motherhood, Two Babies, Therapy, Dreams

42

Claire: Chronic Pelvic Pain, Long Conception Journey, Remote Community, Isolation, VBAC, Yoga, Bowen Therapy

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Anonymous One: Suicidal Ideation, Postnatal Depression, Breastfeeding Challenges, Intrusive Thoughts, Morning Routine, Faith

44

Shannon: Intrusive Thoughts, Newborn Bonding, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Angel Numbers and More

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Hayley: Perinatal Depression, Body Image, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Control and So Much More

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Sharnee: NICU Stay and Newborn Surgery, Blocked Bowel Baby, Reflux, Postnatal Depletion/Exhaustion, Grief, Bonding, Rage

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Yana: Relationship Breakdown Postpartum , Co-Parenting, Isolation, Exhaustion, Mental Load, A New Path and Career

48

Caitlin: Sleep Deprivation, Mother Baby Unit, Anxiety, Pregnancy Loss

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Hollie Azzopardi: Breastfeeding Difficulties, Spirituality in Motherhood, Complex PTSD, NS Regulation and So Much More

50

Jordy: Poppy and Rosie. An Angel Baby and a Rainbow Baby

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Anna: Perinatal Mental Health, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Pregnancy Loss, Navigating Relationships

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Ashleigh: When You Feel Like You Are Parenting The 'Problem Child'

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Gen: Surprise Pregnancy at 43, Denial, Finding Identity Again

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Keshia Tognazzini: Triggers, Tantra, Tradwives, Talking About Hard Things and So Much More

55

Ashlee: Three Years On Since 'Doomsday Everyday'. A Glimmer of Hope

56

Claire Andrews: Two Babies, A Taylor Swift Birth, PTSD, Intrusive Thoughts, Helping Mums Thrive

57

Relaunch! My Story Extended: Postnatal Mental Health, Perfectionism, Third Baby, Conflict

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Do I have Postnatal Depression? Or what on earth is going on here? 2025 Teaser

59

Alison's story: postnatal depression + anxiety, inpatient early parenting unit, low iron, baby with reflux and finding hope again

60

Joy's story: multiple pregnancy losses, postnatal anxiety, wakeful baby and what if it all works out

61

Rebecca's story: OCD, PP anxiety, inpatient MBU stay, PTSD and creating a platform to honour our stories

62

Breastfeeding: how to support yourself + validating grief if it didn't work out, with WH PT guru Melinda Cooper

63

But are you really OK? How to turn your darkest experience into your greatest purpose with Chelsea Pottenger

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What does Postnatal Anxiety feel like for you? How are you doing now? And so much more with previous guests Sophie, Ashlee, Abbi and Heidi

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Why 92% of couples report increased conflict first year after baby, how to stay connected and when you may need more help, with Relationships Counsellor Elly Taylor

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Renee's story: Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, PND, PTSD, learning to put yourself first and find joy again

67

Sandy's story: genetic condition, unassisted birth

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Journalist Virginia Tapscott's story: labels and judgement in the motherhood space, inner confidence and the myth of the "Stay At Home Mum"

69

Dr. Serrallach on Postnatal Depletion, why anxiety and depression is so common, tools to create resilience, taking care of mums better and so much more

70

Emily's story: Recurrent pregnancy loss/miscarriage, IVF, and learning to be kind to your body

71

Healing from POP (and your associated and valid heartbreak), yes you can return to exercise, you are not broken and so much more. Expert episode with the incredible Dr. Bri.

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Abbi's story: Postnatal anxiety, attempted VBAC, uterine rupture, postpartum infection, birth trauma and the magic of the right medication

73

Emma's story: pregnancy loss/miscarriage, GDM, Hypnobirth and when scheduling baby-making just isn't fun anymore

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Zoe Blaskey's story: triggers and transformation in motherhood, creator of Motherkind, healing generational trauma, difficulties in early postpartum and our greatest resistance is our greatest opportunity

75

Ashlee's story: Postpartum thyroiditis, unexplained weight loss, insomnia, anxiety, difficulties breastfeeding and gratitude for a new perspective

76

Justine's story: preparing to birth at 16 weeks, diagnosis of neural tube defect, rainbow baby home birth, creator of "Birth Book" and messages from Gigi

77

Heidi Sze: author "Nurturing Your New Life", breech birth, pregnancy loss, OCD and making friends with Amy

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(Physio) Laura's story: VBAC-2, unassisted home birth, "The Pregnancy Posse" founder and following your intuition

79

Ashe's story: memoir writer of "Sad Mum Lady", induction, difficulties breastfeeding and in early postpartum, a healing pregnancy and every new mum deserves a party

80

B's story ("Core and Floor Restore"legend): Healing chronic incontinence, birth trauma, self blame, self worth and you can be your own best friend

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Jessica's story: Postnatal depression, Crohn's disease and some well behaving sperm

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Sophie's story: Postnatal anxiety, genetic condition and instagram can sometimes be your friend