Re-Pinked

This week I'm joined by Ash Scrivener. Ash is a mum of a nearly 5-year-old daughter, works full time, and runs her own mum book clubs on the side (in her spare time - ha!).In this chat, we dive into:​Her perinatal anxiety, birth, and postpartum mental health journey​How her love for books helped bring back her pink​How parenting a neurodivergent child has changed her experience of parenthood - for the better and worse. You can give Ash a follow on Insta @_ashscrivener Love the pod? Share it with a friend. Enjoy! x

Right, straight off the bat I'm gonna acknowledge that I took a little detour in this ep. I paused my quest for identity to instead bask in the joy that is talking about other people's problems. Why? Because I wanted to and friendship is kinda a big deal when you're a mum. And, because, I can?So, I asked you for your friendship dilemmas and YOU GUYS DELIVERED. I got so many messages that I've just selected my favourite 4 to answer in this ep with Niki.Our 4 friendship dilemmas:1. Looking after the sloppy drunk friend2. My friends hate my husband3. What do you do when you're friend is being a downer?4. My mum friends don't teach their kids to shareYep, we're unqualified to give any real advice. But, do we do it anyway? Of course. And you better believe I want to know what you think. Comment, DM, review. DO YOUR THANG!Enjoy! x

When I invited Nikki onto the pod, it was because I wanted to know what it was like for her - a professional acrobat and aerialist - to go through the experience of pregnancy and early postpartum. But, as you'll hear in this chat, Nikki's journey to becoming a mother was far more complex than meets the eye. Just before Nikki found out she was pregnant with her son Mason, she lost her dad to cancer. Navigating pregnancy as an athlete is one thing, but adding in handling crippling grief? It's unimaginable, and Nikki shares some real insights on life and moving forward with me in this conversation.Of course, we also talk about how Nikki maintained her athleticism throughout pregnancy, and what's it's been like to recover and rebuilt postpartum.Be sure to give her a follow on Insta for endless inspiring content @nikkig_aerialistEnjoy x

This week I'm joined by Samoan mum-of-two Teleisi. Teleisi has always been a real beacon of resilience and positivity for me, and it was so insightful to learn more about what she's gone through since having her first child just under three years ago. In this conversation, we cover:Emergency c-sections under general anaestheticsPostpartum depressionNavigating a marriage and a new babyThe power of communityHealing second birthsAnd how we can hold mothers better throughout the transition into motherhoodThere's some tricky stuff in here - particularly around birth - so if you need to speak to someone, please reach out the PANDA National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline at 1300 726 306.Enjoy x

HI FRIENDS!This week I'm joined by none other than the GC SOCIAL MUMMA herself - Tara!Tara is the wonder woman behind the Insta account that brings you all of the best things to do around the Gold Coast with tiny children. As a stay at home mum of two, Tara is a real pro when it comes to finding structure, creating routine, and carving out time to reclaim identity. I learnt a lot from her. In this chat, we cover:Pregnancy whilst in a male-dominated industryThe choice to leave work and stay homeStarting a side hustleHow to manage your romantic relationship as a SAHMPLUS we're lucky enough to get her top GC park and activity recommendations (this is true TOP SECRET GOLD).If you aren't already, be sure to give her a follow @thesocialmummagcEnjoy xx

Welcome back to Niki chats, where I sit down with my mum bestie to have a chat about what's on our minds and take a little breather.In this episode, Niki and I share our win and whinges (as well as some from the community) and take a look back at some of the big topics covered recently on the pod. In this ep, we talk about:Postnatal depressionLetting go of the mental loadWhy we are so weird when it comes to talking about religionAND the hell that is BONGO CAT.This one does have a few swear words, so if there are little ears, maybe just listen on your airpods.Remember: like, follow, and share the pod (I'd really appreciate it). And, if you're REALLY loving it, shoot me a message or leave a comment!Got a story you want to share? Reach out to my via the Insta @repinkedEnjoy! x

In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Safeena Ahmad. A mum, a teacher, and a Muslim woman, Safeena is someone who I was very eager to talk to. I was curious to know whether her faith impacts her experience of womanhood and motherhood.As someone who's never had much exposure to religious communities, I'm not afraid to admit that my knowledge of the Muslim way of life was extremely limited before this chat with Safeena. So, I approached this one with genuine curiosity - please be kind if (and when) I mess up terminology or seem completely uneducated. I am a big believer in messy conversations being far superior to no conversations at all.In this episode, we cover:The Muslim experience of birth and postpartumHow modesty shapes the Muslim way of lifeHow it feels to be stereotyped and feel so visible everywhere you goHow mothers are cherished within the Muslim communityPlus, Safeena answers my (somewhat direct) questions about gender segregation.I left this chat with such a deep respect for - and greater understanding of - the Muslim way of life, and a profound appreciation for their undeniable honouring of mothers. Speaking to Safeena reminded me how important the role of motherhood is. Big warm and fuzzies.Enjoy xx

It's part 2 with Emma and, let's be real, this is the convo you've been waiting for.In this chat with Emma, we are talking all things FASHION. How to find your style, actionable ways to make your wardrobe work for you instead of against you, and why the hell it's important to care about the way you look in the first place.I loved this chat with Emma, and I hope you do too.If you haven't already, make sure to listen to part 1 of my convo with Emma and give her a follow on Instagram @themumway.Like, share, follow, REPEAT! xx

This week I'm joined by mum style influencer, content creator, and all-round boss woman Emma. Not just the face behind the Insta account @themumway, Emma is also a mum of three little legends and is trying to find the balance just like the rest of us.In part 1 of my chat with Emma, we dive deep into:what it's like to be a content creator as a jobthe transition from academics to business ownershipwhat it feels like when all your births are c-sectionsletting go of 'perfect' parentingEmma was such a joy to chat to that there's a part 2 to our conversation, that will be dropping next week. In that chat, I drill her on how to find your style postpartum and why that's just so important on the quest to getting our pink back.Rate, review, comment, like. DO ALL THE THINGS! XOXO

Guys, I've done it. I've managed to convince (coerce) my husband and baby daddy Jim to join me on the pod. And, to kick things off in style, I asked YOU to send me in your questions just for HIM! I got so many, I had to actually pick and choose a select few!!In this episode, we cover:another hospital visit for Florencedo men experience identity crises, too?parenting with ADHDthe dreaded mental loadfears and aspirations as a dadI'm biased, of course, but I think Jim was pretty bloody insightful and interesting. A legend, perhaps?Be sure to follow the pod and leave me a review. I want to know what you think!And, don't you DARE ask me for the sunscreen content.

Mums of multiples have always left me in awe. Honestly, whenever I think I'm having a hard time juggling it all, I think about the mums with double, triple or quadruple the trouble. In this episode, I am joined by one such superhero, mum of 3 (3-year-old boy, Mason, and 1-year-old twin girls, Ivy and Lily) Tamara Jones.Tamara's journey to motherhood seemed to all be smooth sailing until she was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia in her third trimester. What started as a bit of swelling quickly turned into a late night rush to hospital and emergency Caesarean delivery at 35 weeks. Then, a couple of years down the track, at her first scan with her second pregnancy - and planned second child - Tamara got the shock of her life: there were two babies in there.In this episode, we cover:mourning the 'natural' birth we never gotthe importance of relinquishing controlwhat it's really like to have twinshow missing milestones can quickly turn to something more sinisterPlus, we chat about the unique position of being both the 'biter' and 'bitee's' mother at day care. #twinlifeFollow Tamara on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jones__tamara/Be sure to follow the pod and leave me a review. I want to know what you think!Also, don't forget to send me your win and whinges on Insta!

CW: this episode contains discussions of postnatal depression, suicide, and drug use. In this episode, I am joined by mum-of-2 Kiera Hopkins.Kiera always dreamed of being a mum. After meeting her soulmate at 16, she always knew the goal was to settle down and have a family of her own. Then, her first baby came along when she was 24 - and things were amazing. Motherhood was everything Kiera expected. That was, until she fell pregnant with her second child, and things started to feel off. All the good feelings Kiera had with her first baby were nowhere to be seen.It wasn't until her husband sat her down, nearly a year later, that Kiera realised just how bad things had become. In this episode, we cover:postnatal depressionwhat it feels like when you've got the 'biter'when your child is diagnosed with ADHD, what next?finding identity after all of itThis one is a little heavy, but oh, so important.Listen with care, but do listen. You can follow Kiera's Instagram here.And, if you're struggling remember there's always help.In Australia, immediate support for postnatal depression is available through PANDA (1300 726 306), Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), and Lifeline (13 11 14). Use them - you deserve to feel happy.All my love. x

Niki chats is BACK! Where I sit down with my mum bestie to have a chat about what's on my mind and take a little breather.Let's hope she can keep me on track to rediscovering my identity, hey? If not, at least we'll have a great time wasting time!In this episode, we cover:Planes, trains and buses - the ultimate arvo out?A trip to emergencyWins and whinges + my fave whinges from you guysAre we all a bit... pissy?And, finally, why Niki needs to embrace her inner Saddle Club girlie.Plus, a WHOLE lot of babble in between. In this ep I mention Call Her Daddy's ep with Michelle Obama. Can recommend for a listen after this.Be sure to FOLLOW THE POD AND SEND IT TO A MUM FRIEND IN THE TRENCHES!Enjoy! x

The day has come, people. We've got a celeb on the pod (and she's got the blue tick to prove it). In this episode, I am joined by food writer and deep thinker Sonya Gellert. Before becoming a mum, Sonya travelled the world reviewing some of the fanciest hotels and restaurants you could ever imagine. She's worked for Escape Magazine, Vogue Living, Taste, and Delicious (just to name a few). So, when her first baby came 2 months early, Sonya's life was turned upside down in the most jarring way imaginable. Motherhood wasn't what she expected, at all. 6 years down the track, Sonya has reclaimed her pink and along the way has learnt some really cool stuff. Some of which she is kind enough to share with me.In this episode, we cover:what happens when your baby is prematuresleep woeshow some children are more challenging than othersmaking time for joyPlus, we chat about how the hell Sonya has just finished writing her first novel: "I started with 20 words and now there's 86000".This one is a ripper. Enjoy! x

Peer support worker, postpartum doula, mum, and bright pink flamingo 🦩 , Sarah Purins, joins me this week to chat all things matrescence.In this episode, we cover:​what the hell is happening to me?!​the time between babies​how becoming a mother is like becoming a space engineer (overnight)​using values to put our identities back together Plus, we chat about how losing our identity postpartum can catch us all off guard.Enjoy! x

Introducing Niki chats: where I sit down with my mum bestie to discuss where I'm at, what I'm learning, and what I'm letting go of. Let's hope she can keep me on track to rediscovering my identity, hey?In this episode, we cover:creating a *structure* for the Niki chats epsthe inconvenience of husband poosrealising that having kids might mean I can't be Prime Minister one day (PSA: don't actually want to be Prime Minister)the fact that happiness is kind of... vague, as a concept; andsaying good-bye to the Big Little Wins season.Plus, there's a WHOLE lot of babble. Enjoy! x

Wow, first ever podcast episode. Here we go. In this episode, you'll meet me: Cassie. I'm a mum-of-two who is feeling a bit lost. Okay, a lot lost. In fact, I'm having a bit of an identity crisis. After having kids, I'm not too sure who I am anymore, and after meeting so many incredible mums going through similar stuff (via my mum group business, Big Little Wins), I thought why not share my journey to reclaiming my identity and invite you all along for the ride. In this episode, I discuss:what the podcast is all about;why the hell I've called it re-pinked;what you can expect from here; PLUSan excruciatingly embarrassing parenting fail. So, let's get our pink back together, hey?

I'm on a journey to rediscover my identity postpartum, wanna come along for the ride?