Mum's The Word

MUM 49: Damian Kristof : Nutrition, Preconception to Birth and Beyond

Hi All,
It was truly fab to have my dear friend and coolague on the show sharing his wisdom on preconception nutrition and all mums- to be can do before pregnancy to ensure optimal health for themselves and their future baby.
Enjoy!!
Kaz x
Dr Damian Kristof Bio:
I’ve been in the health industry now for more than 20 years in many different capacities. As a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Chiropractor I have enjoyed helping thousands of people regain health and vitality through natural approaches. I am continually excited and delighted by the life changes that people experience when they start to trust in their own ability to heal without excessive intervention.
My path through health has been exciting and varied, and at the same time very challenging and rewarding. I love the ability to interact on a one on one basis daily with my practice members and at the same time, I love the ability to educate and inspire people to change through multi media including Radio (Melbourne’s Triple M), TV (Downsize Me, Inside New Zealand, Brian and Bobby, The Exchange) Podcasting (The Wellness Guys and 100 Not Out) and of course in a seminar setting with The Power Of Food and Crack Your Stress Code events. My belief is that both the nervous system and the gastro-intestinal system are both equally influential in the health and longevity of the individual, this is why I love chiropractic (as it deals with the nervous system) and I developed Forage Cereal (to assist the restoration of impeccable health to the gastrointestinal system).
Having combined the philosophies of both Naturopathic and Chiropractic approaches to healing and well-being – I believe that people learn and achieve the most when there is no interference and there is appropriate supply of goodness to allow the body to thrive.
Dr Damian’s Tips / Resources
Book : Dr Jennifer Barham Floreani  – Well Adjusted Babies
Book : Steve Biddulph  – Raising Boys
Dr Damian Kristof’s links
Website : www.damiankristof.com
facebook : daminakristofpage
Twitter : @damiankristof
Instagram  : @damiankristof
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MUM 48: Karen Tham : Choosing a Home Birth

I absolutely loved this episode! Super relaxed and it was my first time interviewing my guest in person, sitting relaxed on the couch and having a chat. I could get used to it!
Not only do Karen and I have the same name (ok well you all know me as Kaz , true, which is my preferred name but Karen is the name my mum gave me) but we also speak the same language and I am not referring  to the English language if you get what I mean.
We sepak all things birth, natural parenting and loads about what to expect for new mums.
Enjoy!
Kaz  x
Karen Tham Bio:
Karen Tham is a mother of 2 beautiful children – Kaia who is 8 and Christian who is 5.  She is a stay at home mom, chauffeur for 2 and a very talented juggler who manages to co-ordinate her children and husband’s busy schedules while trying to find time to bake cookies and read teen fiction.
Karen has 2 University degrees, a Bachelor of Commerce in Psychology and Marketing and a Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic.  She’s spent most of her life moving and travelling, she has a passion for Interior decor and design and is the Co-host of Inside the Champions Mind.  A podcast she shares with her husband where they discuss mindset and their stories and challenges in Life, Love and Legacy.
Karen’s Deets:
http://thewellnesscouch.com// where She co-hosts the podcast “Inside the Champion’s” mind with her husband Laurence Tham.https://www.facebook.com/karentham
karen@karentham.com
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MUM 047: Amanda Gowland : Healing with GAPS. (Gut And Psychology Syndrome)

Healing with GAPS (Gut And Psychology Syndrome)
Wow!! Mamas are amazing. You will love this share. Amanda is certainly a mama on a mission and I have so much respect for all the work that both her and her partner do in keeping their son halthy and in healing him and restoring his health. What a journey and waht commitment.
This episode is eye opening and educational and also uplifting and inspirational. You will love hearing all about Amamda’d journeya dnshe does it with hunour, grounded-ness and so so much love!!
Enjoy the episode and please do share it around as it is intended to help others who are possibly in need of the same healing protocol.
Enjoy!!
X Kaz
Amanda Gowland Bio
Amanda lives in Amsterdam with her husband and 3-year-old son. She’s from Canada and has been living the Dutch dream for the past twelve years. She has a background in journalism and works in communications for a not-for-profit organisation. Amanda is passionate about many things but her focus for the past two years has been healing her son’s chronic health issues. Her son has been battling with leaky gut (gut dysbiosis) and painful eczema since he began eating solid foods. When no specialist or treatment could offer relief, Amanda turned to the GAPS diet and that’s when the road to healing began.
Amanda’s Tips/Resources
Book : Natasha Campbell McBride : Gut And Psychology Syndrome
FB Group  – GAPS kids
FB Group  – GAPS adults
Certified GAPS consultants
Website Nourishingplot.com
Website : Gaps.me
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MUM 046: Chris Muller : Aware Parenting

We often forget that our parenting skills are constantly a work in progress. Our own cultures  or our childhood experiences and those of our partner all have an impact on how we will raise our children. Whilst there is no one way for everyone, there are certainly some methods that honour the child and the child’s needs more than others. This was a fabulous episode where Chris and I discus the aware parent, based on principles from Aletha Solter’s famous book “the aware baby”.  She certainly has the wisdom and experience to help many parents and offers so much sounds advice on the interview.
Enjoy
X Kaz
Chris Muller Bio:
Chris Muller, MSc, is a passionate Psychologist and Aware Parenting instructor in The Netherlands.  From a young age Chris was interested in the dynamics between parents and children. So what started as a hobby, later became her studies and finally her job. She has helped hundreds of parents gain a deeper understanding of their children through her workshops, course, articles and through 1-on-1 support.
Its her passion to help parents and other caretakers experience more joy and connection with their children and with themselves. Therefore she offers alternatives for time-outs, rewards or sleep training.
Instead she offers a deeper understanding of why our children and babies behave a certain way and offers tools on how we can truly connect with them, so we are able to lighten our parenting struggles.
The methods she uses are practical and light, as well as profound. She helps parents change their struggles into joy, by teaching communication tools and playfulness, but also at times by a transformation in ourselves.
Chris’ Resource Tips
Book : Aletha Solter  “The Aware Baby”
Book : Alice Miller  “The Drama of the Gifted Child”
Chris’ Links and Deets
Dutch Website :www.chrismuller.nl
English Website : www.chrismuller.nl/english
Free Book Guide
Free Book Guide Dutch: http://chrismuller.nl/freeresourceguideforyou/
Free Book Guide English http://chrismuller.nl/contact/boek
Free Intro Consult
English: http://chrismuller.nl/freeconsult
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MUM 045: Julie Tenner : Finding Your Desire

Definitely one of my fave episodes to date. Julie is so eloquent, she shares so deeply, she is so so wise and I feel blessed to be able to bring you this episode. Its a goodie! You will have tingles.
Enjoy!!
X Kaz
Julie Tenner’s Bio
Julie Tenner, The Pleasure Nutritionist and co-founder of Nourishing the Mother and mother of three is a Naturopath, specialising in women’s health, Birth Coach and Mothering Mentor on a mission to reconnect women to their pleasure and nourish so much more than just their bodies.
Frustrated with the paradigm of health and nutrition which sees women berate themselves for breaking their ‘food rules’, Julie’s approach looks beyond the nutrient impact of food to look at our beliefs, conditioning and uncover what it is that truly moves us as women, giving us to permission to receive, nourish and inspire – creating a ripple effect in our families and out into our communities.
When women say “yes” to themselves, they pave the way for those around them. When women awaken their sensuality, when they feel deliciously connected to who they are, when pleasure becomes part of them, not separate to them – they become a beacon for desire and magnificence.
For over a decade Julie has helped women reconnect to their magnificence – because relationships, health, birth and motherhood can be a luscious love affair.
 Julie’s Resources/Tips:
The Queen’s Code by Alison Armstrong
Vagina Naomi Wolfe
The Dark Side of The Light Chasers by Debbie Ford
Aletha Solter Books
Julie’s Contact Deets:
www.nourishingthemother.com.au
Facebook – Nourishing the Mother
IG – nourishinghemother
www.thepleasurenutritionist.com
Facebook – The Pleasing Nutritionist (Facebook banned the word “Pleasure”)
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MUM 044: Mihal Greener : Expat Families Returning Home

It was great to have Mihal share her story of relocating her family across the globe. Its not our typical birth or pregnancy topic but certainly one that relates to parenting and many of our international listeners. So many great tips and so much I could relate to.
Enjoy!
X Kaz
Mihal Greener Bio
Mihal is an Australian writer whose work has been published in The Washington Post’s On Parenting, Salon, Daily Life and The Good Weekend. She recently returned home after seven years in the Netherlands. Mihal writes about topical issues and is especially interested in examining cross-cultural approaches to parenting.
Mihal’s Quote
“kids are resilient”
Mihal’s Resources
Book : Knocked up Abroad and Knocked up abroad again (I’m in the sequel which is coming out later in the year)
http://knockedupabroad.eu
Facebook group: I Am a Triangle
https://www.facebook.com/groups/IAmATriangle/
Blogs:
https://wineandcheesedoodles.com
http://kirstyriceonline.com/
Dutch Club Melbourne: http://dutchclubabeltasman.com.au/
The Australian and New Zealand Club of the Netherlands: http://www.anzc.org/
Mihal’s Links/Deets
Twitter @mihalgreener
Her portfolio of work is at http://www.mihalgreener.com
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MUM 043: Gail Bousi : POST-PARTUM RELATIONSHIPS

Post Partum Relationships.
You change when you become a parent.
We know that.
But how will your relationship change?
‘Cos it will.  Know that.
Be prepared as much as you can.
Oh this topic is is so needed. So Important yet crazily often overlooked.
Gail Bousi shares with us some insights on this fabulous episode.
Enjoy!
X Kaz

GAIL BOUSI : BIO
Gail is a Birth Doula and a Postpartum Consultant
With over 20 years of experience working with families, Gail is able to offer a gentle, respectful and nurturing approach to her clients.
She welcomes and supports the unique essence that each individual family has, respecting their religion, culture, values, faith, beliefs and lifestyles.
Gail is passionate about empowering women and their partners during pregnancy, birth and in the postpartum period.
Gail understands that going home with a newborn can be filled with a range of new and unfamiliar emotions & feelings! So, in order to be as well prepared as possible, she offers private in home consultations addressing specific issues and concerns, creating a support plan for the postpartum period. She spends time with the family as a whole, respectfully offering options, ideas and strategies. In most cases this is exactly what the new parents need to help them adjust to the many transitions of parenthood.
Gail is also the link between the new couple and professional services.
Gail’s Quotes
“This too shall Pass”
“Let it Go”
Gail’s Resourses
Website PANDA 
Website SANDS 
Website  COPE 
Website  BellyBelly
Book  Parenting by Heart by Pinky McKay
Book Becoming Us 8 ways to grow a family that thrives by Elly Taylor
Gails Deets/Links
Website  : www.soulsisterdoula.com
Email  : gailbousi@gmail.com
FB: Soul Sister Doula
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MUM 042: Barbara Harper : WATERBIRTH

Yes its true – I have truly been looking forward to sharing this episode more than any other. As a 2x Waterbirther myself and knowing that I would only ever choose to birth in water given the chance again, this topic is dear to my heart. Not that I want all women to birth in water but I certainly want them to have the option available to them shall they want to.
Barbara is the warrior of Waterbirth, she spends her time traveling the globe, educating, lecturing and spreading the message of Waterbirth and all its benefits.
Enjoy the amazing episode and please Share!
x Kaz
Barbara Harper Bio
Barbara Harper is an internationally recognized expert on waterbirth and Gentle Birth. Dedicating her life to changing the way we welcome babies into the world. Over the past four decades, Barbara has worked as an OB and pediatric nurse, home birth midwife, midwifery instructor, doula and doula trainer, and childbirth instructor. She has used her vast experience to develop many unique seminars which she teaches within hospitals, midwifery and medical schools and community groups worldwide
She founded Waterbirth International in 1988, to ensure that waterbirth is an “available option” for all women.
She has authored many journal articles and the highly acclaimed book and DVD, Gentle Birth Choices. Her next book ‘Birth, Bath & Beyond: A Practical Waterbirth Guide for Parents and Providers, will be ready for publication, soon. She lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she is active in her community as a volunteer and as a midwifery and doula mentor and teacher. website is www.waterbirth.org
Barbara’s Quotes
“Water birth is easier for Mums and better for babies”
And Barabara “loves getting Mums’ into hot water!”
Barbara’s Resources
Website – Waterbirth.org
Website —Childbirth Connection.org
Book – Barbara Harper Gentle Birth Choices
Book Diane Garland – Revisiting Waterbirth – An Attitude to Care
Report – Dr. Sarah Buckley : Hormones Physiology Of Childbearing
Barbara’s Links
Book – Barbara Harper Gentle Birth Choices
Website – Waterbirth.org
Email – info@waterbirth.org
Facebook – Waterbirth
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MUM 041: Yuz Rozenblum : Postnatal Depression (it’s ok to not be ok)

This podcast is intended to make others not feel alone and to help them know where they can get help. Please make sure it is shared and fulfils its purpose!!
xx Kaz
Yuz Rozenblum Bio :
I live in Melbourne Australia & am in my late 30’s. I have a degree in Marketing & spent over ten years in the advertising industry at various agencies working in account management & now contract as a social media manager. I’ve been married for nine years to a wonderful man (& father) who’s a game developer & a mother to mother to two children, Orli aged eight (in a few weeks) & Flynn who’s five.
Both of our Orli was born, I suffered with severe PND/PPD that saw me being admitted to a parent infant psych facility (nuthouse) when she was eight weeks old & we stayed there for three weeks. Orli & I spent the first year of her life in therapy & at weekly attendances at the nuthouse.
My husband & I decided to have another baby when Orli was about 20 months & I ended up having a medically complicated pregnancy where our baby had an 20% chance of survival. I had a bi-partite placenta, placenta previa & vasa previa & gave birth who presented back at hospital being ‘failure to thrive’. We were readmitted to hospital & we remained there for nine weeks where he was diagnosed with Laryngomalacia (floppy airway at the level of the Larynx) & reflux which he’s still being treated for over five years later.
Motherhood & parenthood has not only challenged me but also rewarded me with some wonderful friends & a non-judgmental & understanding ‘village’.
I hope my story helps mothers out there know that PND is not forever; help is out there & you will get through this.
Yuz’s Quotes:
“It’s ok to not be ok”
“this is not forever”
Yuz’s Resources & references as mentioned in the interview:
Closed Facebook Groups (you can request to join here):
Having a baby after a PPMADPPDChatPostpartum Anxiety
Website : Post Partum Progress
Facebook Group  PostpartumProgress
PANDA: http://www.panda.org.au
All of these pages & groups have extensive resources, links, documents & the most incredible support.
Yuz’s links:
Yuz’s personal blog: www.notjustaboutwee.com
Facebook
Twitter
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MUM 040: Samantha Langridge : Reflexology for Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth

This week’s episode, we discuss all things reflexology. Sam is more than qualified to be our guest for the episode and she left me, and I’m sure you will be left feeling the same, wanting to be on her treatment bed with your feet up in her hands.
Enjoy the episode and please take a minute to rate and review the podcast here as it will help women join the community and to find the message of Mum’s The Word.
We also have our facebook page for more articles on all things birth, conception, pregnancy and early parenting found  here.
xx Kaz
Samantha Langridge Bio
Samantha Langridge is a passionate and dedicated Reflexologist, Having worked as a full time professional reflexologist since graduating in 1999.
Currently working at vitalessence in Centre road Bentleigh, Samantha also shares her knowledge and passion with others through teaching in the community, mentoring reflexology students and working in aged care and corporate settings. Although in general practice, Samantha has a special interest in women’s health, fertility and pregnancy and has worked supporting many women through peri menopause and menopause. She has also had many years of experience working successfully to improve the health of clients with chronic bowel conditions, neurological conditions and foot issues such as plantar fasciitis and peripheral neuropathy as a result of chemotherapy.
Samantha has had many years of experience working within the Reflexology Association of Australia serving as a founding director of the national body, organising a very successful National conference, and holding many positions, both nationally and on a state level including Victorian branch chair.
In the last 17 years Samantha has also attended over 25 different Post Graduate Reflexology courses and seminars and is constantly adding to her knowledge and skills to further help her clients.
For those of you unaware of Reflexology it is a natural therapy that involves mapping all parts of the body onto reflex points on the hands and feet. Through a reflexology session Samantha will gently massage these reflex points in specific ways to induce an overwhelming sense of relaxation that will effect the whole person- in mind, body and spirit, helping the body to return to its natural state of balance.
Samantha’s quote
“Self care for women is not an indulgence- it is a necessity to support your own health and wellbeing and that of your family.”
Qualifications
International Institute of Reflexology certificate 1998 – Australian School of Reflexology & Relaxation
Advanced Pracititoner certificate 1999 – Australian School of Reflexology & Relaxation
Diploma of Clinical Reflexology 2009 – Australian College of Chi Reflexology
HLT51707 Diploma of Reflexology 2011 – Australian School of Reflexology & Relaxation
Samantha’s resources
Bubhub.com.au
Dr Gowri Motha- Obstetrician & reflexologist   http://www.gentlebirthmethod.com/
Reflexology Association of Australia- http://www.reflexology.org.au
Reflexology books by Nicola Hall
Samantha’s links
Website- http://pressurepointreflexology.com.au/
Facebook- pressure point reflexology
Email info@pressurepointreflexology.com.au
Mobile 0412 018 969
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MUM 039: Maha Al Musa : Honouring Mothers In Birth

This is a topic dear to my heart. Hnourign the mother’s wisdom and the mother herself in birth. Our guest this week , as you will hear is more than qualified to speak about this topic. Enjoy the episode!!
X Kaz
Maha Al Musa’s Bio
Maha Al Musa is a leading light in the birth world as a spiritual birth visionary and birth activist. She has 20 years’ experience working with pregnant and birthing women and is the creator and founder of EmbodyBirth™ – BellydanceBirth® – The Al Musa Method® also described as Mindful Movement To Awaken Birth Wisdom since 1997. Maha was the winner of the 2011 One World National Birth Hero Award, is a breastfeeding advocate, doula, mother of three and birth consultant for both pregnant women and birth professionals. She offers her inspiring somatic Teacher Training worldwide that honours the language of the feminine.
Maha is also an international speaker and passionate about Human Rights in Childbirth. She has presented at numerous birth conferences, events and seminars within Australia and internationally.
In her breastfeeding advocacy Maha has graced the cover of two Australian magazines Woman’s Day Nov 2012/2015 and Take 5 Magazine January 2014 as well as appearing on Sunrise TV Australia, A Current Affair, and Mornings Show Australia. She has been interviewed by many online and published magazines as well as appearing in three documentaries in 2015, including Discovery Channel, RTL German TV and Inside Story Australia.
She is the author of the award winning world first book “Dance Of The Womb”, endorsed by Dr Michel Odent, Sheila Kitzinger and Dr Sarah Buckley. She is the producer of the DVD “Dance Of The Womb”, endorsed by NACE (Australia) and the Australian Doula College.
Maha speaks the language of the feminine for birth and beyond. She has boldly stood in the light throughout the world for women and babies to be seen and heard with reverence for this human spiritual rite of passage. Through her birth work she encourages women with their babies to align with the innate birth intelligence that resides within themselves and trust in its guidance.
Maha sees a clear vision that when we respect women and babies in birth we can truly elevate Love Consciousness on this planet in order for peace, harmony, compassion and connection to prevail.
Maha’s Quotes
“May you dance to the rhythm of the music, as you give birth to the rhythm of your body and the rhythm of Life”
“the living book is within, read her”
Maha’s Tips:
Book:  Mia Kalef “The Secret Life of babies”
Book: David Chamberlain “Windows to the Womb”
Michel O’dent’s Website http://www.primalhealthresearch.com
Sheila Kitzinger’s Website http://www.sheilakitzinger.com
Book : Ina May  “Spiritual Midwifery”
Maha’s Details:
Website – www.mahaalmusa.com
Email – info@mahaalmusa.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mahaalmusabirthvisionary/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/bellybirth
Instagram – @mahaalmusa
Skype – mahaalmusa
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MUM 038: Jo Sexton : Tongue Tie

Jo Sexton’s Bio
Chiropractor and mum of three, Dr. Jo Sexton, lives and works in the picturesque town of Maleny, 1 ½ hours north of Brisbane. When she is not doing the school run or dropping the kids off at soccer/ ballet, she can be found in her practice; Hinterland Chiropractic.
At work, she is a passionate advocate of breastfeeding and has a particular interest in helping those babies and children with tongue tie. Through personal experience she became aware of the impact of tongue tie on babies, their parents (especially the mum’s!) and their families and how difficult it can be to navigate that journey.
In her spare time, (HA!) she serves on the board of SOTOA and runs seminars that aim to increase the knowledge of Tongue Tie and its impact amongst Health Professionals.
Jo’s Tips
Facebook Page: Australasian Society for Tongue and Lip Ties: professional page
Book:  Tongue Tie: From Confusion to Clarity by Carmen Fernando
Book: Tongue Tie- Morphogenesis, Impact, Assessment and Treatment by Alison Hazelbaker
Bobby Ghaheri facebook page : Bobby Ghaheri MD
Facebook page, professional: Ankyloglossia bodyworkers
Facebook page: tongue and lip tie support australia
Jo’s Contact Deets
Practice :  Hinterland Chiropractic
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