Mum's The Word

MUM 025: Linda Morrison : From Stuck to Unstuck

A true breath of fresh air. And a real raw interview where Linda shares her story, her two very different birth stories and also where she is today and what she is doing to help women and mums.  T’was a real pleasure to have her on Mum’s The Word. Enjoy!
Linda’ Bio
Linda Morrison the author of the #1 International best seller ‘Live Love Exercise. The Ultimate Weightloss Guide For Women over 40’, feels everyone deserves to feel strong, healthy and full of vitality.
A busy coach and Mum of 2 teenagers has been a transformational coach since uni days.
I love helping people achieve great self-esteem, coupled with a strong results based transformation in their body of health. I have the knack of helping people – whether they are women, men or busy families – find focus, feel great about themselves and move forward in their lives.
Quote
“the health tone of the family sits with the mother”
“ we rise by helping or empowering others”
Linda’s Resources
 
Book: Dr Jennifer Barham-Floerani- Well Adjusted Babies
Linda’s Links
Website : http://www.lindamorrison.com.au
Email : linda@lindamorrison.com.au
Utube channel : https://www.youtube.com/user/lindajmorrison
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MUM 024: Nicole Moore : Birth into Being – Limbic Imprint Recoding

Such an interesting discussion was had on this episode. Nicole shared all about the work of Elena Tonetti, famous filmmaker, and also her transformational work in the world of Limbic Imprint Recoding. Such an interesting conversation and I look forward to your feedback.
Enjoy!!
Nicole Bio 
Nicole is a seeker, storyteller, empath, artist, oxytocin enthusiast, birth passionista & provocateur.  She lives in a world of sustainable, curious co-creation and most enjoys sharing unique transformative experiences, in a field of safety & connection.  Nicole brings many arts to her work with groups & individuals via Birth into Being – spiritual preparation for conception, birth, and conscious evolution.

Nicole’s Resources
Movie : Elena Tonetti : Birth as We Know It
Book : Sarah Buckley – Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering
Book : Kathleen D. Singh The Grace in Dying

Nicole’s links
www.birthintobeing.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/Birthintobeing.aust/
https://www.facebook.com/consciousconceptioninfo
 
Also, don’t miss this transformative process workshop coming to Melb, late May.
” Address core beliefs acquired at birth and in early life.  Generate trust in Birth. ”
https://www.facebook.com/events/1685785791663214/

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MUM 023: Katrina Zaslavsky : Exploring Myths About Natural Birth

It was a treat to have Katrina on the podcast this week.
We touched on so many good poonts and its an issue close to my heart.
Enjoy the Episode.
Katrina’s Bio
Katrina Zaslavsky is an inspired author of A Modern Woman’s Guide to a Natural Empowering Birth and voice for women. A former public health professional turned Mum on a Mission, she’s making positive waves as founder of Birth Goddess, part of the “Positive Birth Revolution” & empowering women for motherhood.
Katrina’s Quotes from the Episode
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate but we are powerful beyond measure…..As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others”
“Life Begins Outside of Your Comfort Zone”
Katrina’s Tips and Resources
Katrina’s Contacts and Links
Reclaim Your Birth Power Workshop – Saturday 11th June 2016 at Sacred Mist, Malvern VIC
About the Book A Modern Woman’s Guide to a Natural Empowering Birth
About Birth Goddess Cards
About Empowering Birth Magazine
Receive FREE blog series: Birth Goddess in the Making + 2 complimentary issues of Empowering Birth Magazine!
Browse Online store for empowering birth products
Empowering birth community on facebook
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MUM 022: Edwina Murphy-Drumer : Insights from a Naturopath Mum

It was so lovely to have Edwina share her insights. A mum of 4 a Naturopath and a recent graduate of The Changing Habits Course, Edwina had so much to share on our interview.
Edwina’s Bio
Prior to starting Eudaimonia, I spent 15 years as a mother to four beautiful kids, 7 of those years being a solo gig. But to take a leap even further back, I had only recently graduated as a Naturopath when my first bub arrived. Needless to say I didn’t get much of a chance to grow my business as a naturopath because inside the next three and a half years I managed to pop out another two mighty fine human specimens. Number four came along four years later …. sheesh that was a big gap!! However all these lovely little people certainly proved to be mighty fine human guinea pigs in my endeavour to produce flourishing humans.
Throughout this time, despite all my knowledge and best efforts I struggled to flourish. I was at times 20 kgs overweight, and constantly tired. Whilst this certainly bothered me, I always had a great excuse ….. Big build (Ha) ……. Mother of four ….. Single mother …… normal life challenges …… ra ra ra ……
I knew there had to be a solution.
I became determined to find it.
Excitingly, two things happened. (1) Knight in shining armour! (2) An inspiring woman!
(1) Knight in shining armour! Short version of an absolute fairytale……. I was totally set up by mutual friends to meet a lovely South African man whilst he holidayed in Australia. Had 3 days together. Fell madly in love. Man left country. Skype went into melt down. 1 year later Man came back. This woman HAPPY! Oh yeah baby! Happy = Healthy
(2) I tapped into the awesome inspiration that is Cyndi O’Meara. It was through her that I eventually stumbled upon her 4 Phase Fat Elimination Diet….. finally I was equipped with a tool to help me work out what foods really worked for me and what didn’t. Finally my health took a massive leap in a positive direction.
In February of 2015 Cyndi released the Changing Habits Education Course, and you can bet that I was numero uno in line to sign up. This was the golden ticket I needed, in order to re-engage my confidence, and to share my passion for Nutritional Medicine with the world. So head down bum up, I worked my but off and was super thrilled in December of 2015, to be one of only 15 Inaugural Graduate from this wonderful course.
So it was with a combination of life experience and dedicated study that I started Eudaimonia as an avenue to share my passion with those that want it.
Edwina’s Tips and Resources
Natasha Campbell McBride (Book) Gut and Psychology Syndrome
Terry Wahl’s Protocol (Website) Terry Wahls
Movie MicroBirth
Cyndi O’Meara (Website) Changing Habits
Cyndi O’Meara (Book) Changing Habits Changing Lives
Edwina’s Links
Website : Eudomonia
Email : edwina@eudaimonia.com.au
Facebook page : eudaimonia101
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MUM 021: Tanya Strusberg : Lamaze. Not your Mum’s Huffing and Puffing class.

“Not your Mum’s Huffing and Puffing Class”
The highest energy guest to date on Mum’s The Word. And we both could have kept talking forever. What a delight Tanya Strusberg was to have on the podcast talking about Lamaze and so much more!
Tanya’s Bio
Tanya Strusberg is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) and founder of BirthWell BirthRight an independent childbirth education practice based in Melbourne. In 2015, Tanya was inducted as an FACCE (Fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators) in recognition of her significant contribution to childbirth education. Through her internationally accredited Lamaze Educator Training program, she is very excited to be training a new generation of Australian Lamaze educators.
Last, but absolutely not least, she is also the mum of two beautiful children, her son Liev and daughter Amalia.
Tanya’s Tips / Links
Lamaze.org (for parents)
Evidence Based Birth
Childbirth Connnection
Sarah Buckley

Tanya’s Contact Details
Website : BirthWell BirthRight
Email : info@birthwellbirthright.com
Facebook : birthwellbirthright
Instagram: birthwellbirthright
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MUM 020: Rhea Dempsey : Reframing Pain

What a thrill to have Rhea Dempsey on the show for our 20th episode!
A blessing to the birth world and a woman of such wisdom.
I am so happy to share this important message from Rhea and I love her chosen quote..
“you don’t have to like it to do it brilliantly”  from a fellow birth worker.
Rhea’s Bio
Rhea Dempsey is a highly respected childbirth educator, author, speaker, counselor and birth attendant with experience at over 1000 births. With adult daughters and grandchildren of her own, Rhea’s understanding of birth has been gained over four decades of working with pregnant women, their partners, support people, midwives and medical practitioners, in home and hospital settings.
Enjoy!
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MUM 019 : Anna Chisholm – The Nourished Mother Post-Partum

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MUM 018: Alison Burton : Hypnobirthing

Well you asked for it and here it is, an episode on Mum’s The Word
on Hypnobirthing!!
My guest was in the first training of hypnobirthers in Australia and had made herself a name in the field. It was a pleasure to interview her!!
Alison Burton has the following Qualifications
Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy
Degree of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Kinergetics practitioner
Accredited HypnoBirthing Practitioner
SleepTalk for Children Coach
Alison’s Bio
Alison has a keen interest in all aspects of natural health and wellbeing, energy medicine, human consciousness and bringing more common sense and kindness to the planet.
Alison’s interest in energy healing is often incorporated in her work through the use of Reiki, Kinergetics and acupressure techniques including Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
She has three adult children and 2 adorable grandchildren.
Alison lives Melbourne Eastern suburbs and runs a Natural Health Centre with 15 practitioners, an extensive range of classes including HypnoBirthing, she is one of Melbourne’s leading Hypnotherapists and owner of Simply Natural Therapies and a retail shop.
Quote from the episode.
My dream is that every woman everywhere will know the joy of a truly safe, comfortable and satisfying birthing for herself and her baby.
Marie F Mongan
 
Alison’s Tips/Resources
Website:  www.hypnobirthing.com.au
Website:  www.hypnobirthinginternational.com.au
Book: Marie Mongan, HypnoBirthing A Celebration of Life
Book Frédérick Leboyer M.D. “Birth without Violence”
Book Dorothy Briggs “Your Child’s Self Esteem”

Alison’s Contact Details and more
Facebook Page: Simply Natural Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenting
HypnoBirthing CD by Alison Burton:  Purchase Online
Website: www.simplynaturaltherapies.com.au
Website: www.alisonburton.com
Email: alison@simplynaturaltherapies.com.au
Phone: 61 3 9842 7033
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MUM 017: Emily Jones : My Birth Wishes

MY BIRTH WISHES
Emily Jones – Bio
Emily is a HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator, HypnoMothering Educator, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, Infant Massage Instructor, Fertility Support Educator, mother to two beautiful souls, wife to another, friend to all & peaceful birth seeker. She is passionate about Calm Beginnings, from Conception, Birth & Beyond. It was through a beautiful entrance into the world that was so peaceful & empowering that it compelled Emily to share this amazing gift with other families. From this birth her business Acacia Wellness was born & like her family has grown into something special. After speaking to hundreds of women approaching birth filled with fear & anxiety, Emily identified that communication was often at the crux of these feelings. Emily’s My Birth Wishes app is a trusted birthing companion & the must have app for all pregnant families worldwide.
 
Emily’s Empowering Quote
“When you change the way you view birth, the way you birth will change.” ~Marie Mongan, Hypnobirthing
Emily’s Resource Tips
Book : Pinky McKay  “Sleeping Like a Baby“
Book : Pinky McKay  “Parenting by Heart“
Book  : Marie Mongan ” Hypnobirthing The Mongan Method“
Website : Ask Dr Sears
Emily’s Links/Contact Deets
www.acaciawellness.com.au
www.mybirthwishes.com
 
www.facebook.com/acaciawellness
www.facebook.com/mybirthwishes
 www.instragram/acaciawellness
www.instagram/mybirthwishes
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MUM 016: Emily Morgan :Single Parenting By choice

Single Parenting By Choice With Emily Morgan
Not often discussed in open forums but definitely a growing trend these days so I was thrilled to interview Emily for the podcast to have her share her perspective on choosing to be and becoming a solo parent and all the triumphs and challenges.  On the episode Emily spoke about having rock solid confidence in yourself and so much more.
Emily’s Bio
Emily M Morgan is a single mother by choice to two gorgeous children, Ellie and Harry. After achieving her life’s biggest ambition – to become a mum – she discovered that single mothering by choice, even with a good income and friendship base, is not quite as easy as she had imagined. Emily quit her job, sold her house and moved back across the country to her mother’s house where she has built up a happy, boisterous, multi-generational household full of love and chaos. Emily now works from home providing support and information to parents and carers from her website,www.parentresourcecentre.com and through her podcast for informed parents, Parents in the Know (www.parentsintheknow.com.au).
Emily’s Resource Tips
Maggie Dent: A writer and speaker on calmness and positivity
Book:  Steve Biddulph Raising Boys and Raising Girls
Book : Mem Fox  Reading Magic – how to help your child to love books
Emily’s Links/Contact Deets
www.parentresourcecentre.com
http://parentresourcecentre.com/parents-in-the-know-podcast/
or on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/parents-in-the-know-podcast/id1023198888?mt=2
Facebook : The Parent Resource Centre
Facebook Group : Parents in the Know
Email : info@parentresourcecentre.com
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MUM 015: Jacey Pryma : Kids and Chiropractic

EPISODE 015
(with Jacey Pryma)
 
HAVING CHILDREN CHECKED BY A CHIROPRACTOR
It’s a question I get asked all the time. Why would a baby need to be checked by a chiropractor? And in this episode we discuss this and so much more on the topic of kids and chiropractic.

And although we are discussing in depth the work that I do, I am playing the curious mum in this episode and I ask Jacey all the questions that you also probably have.

So a very important message dear to my heart this week and I am thrilled to share this message with you and have Jacey my colleague in Chiropractic as a guest on the show.

ENJOY this week’s episode and once again, thanks for listening!!
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JACEYS’S BIO
As a chiropractic entrepreneur Jacey Pryma is on a mission to see as many kids as possible live a full and vibrant life with chiropractic care central to that transformation. She is a program developer, software developer, teaching seminars around Australia and New Zealand and works with chiropractors around the globe through her program called Well Kids.
Dr. Jacey is a massive fan of Disney and prides herself on making every visit to her office a magical experience for kids and parents alike, sprinkling a little pixie dust over everything she does. Today we will learn a little about her, what she’s up to and the amazing advice she has for new mums with brand new little bubbas.
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Jacey’s Tips/Resources
Website: http://www.wellkids.com.au
Book: Dr Jennifer Barham-Floreani Well Adjusted Babies
Website : Well Adjusted
Website The Wellness Couch Podcast channel
Podcast ; The Wellness Guys
Jacey’s Contact Details
Website – http://www.wellkids.com.au
email : drjacey@wellkids.com.au
website : drjacey.com,au

Quotes
“to live would be an awfully big adventure”

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MUM 014: Pip Wynn Owen : Birth Plans, Hospital Preferences

Birth Plans, Hospital Preferences
I was thrilled to have Pip from Birth Savvy on Episode 14 who is so
passionate about birth, outcomes, people knowing their options
and asking for what they want.
So very often discussed but never is there really a what to avoid or
a where to look…. here are some tips to consider for your birth
plan. Why you need one… why its ok to call it a plan and what
might never be accepted if it was in one.
So as you can imagine this week is a very important message that
all mums to be would love to hear. One to certainly be shared
many times!! So please do share this episode and it’s
links/resources with those pregnant women around you especially
those nearing the end of their pregnancy.
And Have you subscribed yet to Mum’s The Word to get all the
episodes delivered to your phone as soon as they are released
each Friday? You can do so here on iTunes.
ENJOY this week’s Episode HERE and thanks for listening!!
PIP’S BIO
Pip is a childbirth educator, midwife and mother of four who is a
passionate advocate of empowering parents to create better births.
Over a decade ago Pip was charged with the antenatal classes
program and teaching at a large private hospital. Working as a
midwife at the time, Pip decided to enrol in formal childbirth
education study through Birth International. The study dramatically
changed her understanding and approach to prenatal education.
With the birth of her fourth child, her first with an obstetrician in the
private hospital, Pip realised the real need to create an
independent childbirth education service, operating externally and
alongside the system. She launched “Birth Savvy – Ask for What
You Want” in early 2013 which promotes Better Birthing through
education. Workshops are held throughout WA and focus on
helping parents get the birthing experience they deserve through
increasing their confidence and knowledge and promoting an
equal partnership with their obstetricians.
Since the inauguration of “Birth Savvy”, Pip has discovered the
complimentary practice of hypnobirthing, and has since qualified
as a Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner.
Through her passion for improving birth experiences for couples
Pip has become a sort after commentator on maternity issues and
makes regular appearances on National Radio and TV. She has
also been asked to written opinion pieces for national newspapers.
She has also contributed to magazines and online blogs, such as
Practical Parenting, Empowering Birth and
www.onyamagazine.com
Pip was also awarded the National Hypnobirthing Australia
Practitioner of Excellence 2014/2105
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Pip’s Tips/Resources
Website : sarahwickham.com Dr Sarah Wickham
Book: Sarah Buckley ; Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering
Pip’s Contact Details
Website – http://www.birthsavvy.com.au
Facebook Page: Birth Savvy
email : pip@birthsavvy.com.au
Quotes
“Birth is not only about making babies, birth is about making
mothers, strong, competent, capable mothers who trust
themselves and know their inner strengths. “Barbara Katz
Rothman
“enjoy the pregnancy, its such a special time, you are growing a
human being”
“don’t stress about the birth. Its just one day, enjoy your
pregnancy, the birth is just a small part”
Have you already given Mum’s The Word a rating and a review on
iTunes yet? I’d be so grateful to get the message out further and
reviews are a great way to do this!! Thanks so much if you have
and if not, please do so to help me share “the word” even more.
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