Pollination Mama's Podcast

Alissa Powell from Latch Lactation is a Mother of 2 and IBCLC, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Alissa is a mother of two young children who has experienced many and complex challenges myself in her own lactation journey, which adds to her empathy for the real hurdles and emotions parents face. An Internationally Board Certified (IBCLC) as awarded by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) with a background in practical support as an ABA Counsellor and volunteer (Australian Breastfeeding Association Cert IV Breastfeeding Education [Counselling]. Also a member of the Lactation Consultant Association of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ) and the International Lactation Consultants Association (ILCA). With previous studies in behavioural neuroscience and education, encompassing childhood development and psychology, combines for a unique perspective in supporting parents with holistic evidence based information - informed by scientific research from the fields of anthro

Ashley Winning from The Motherhood Circle believes that when a baby is born so is a mother. She is the creator of the Journey into Motherhood, an online membership area supporting new mothers to be find their calm, confidence & connection in motherhood. You can find many motherhood resources and support on her website www.themotherhoodcircle.com.au We discuss: - How Ashley has worked on and continues to break through the unrealistic pressures of being a magazine picture perfect mum - How staying authentic and true to ourselves is an ongoing journey - The importance of honouring the transition to motherhood whether for the first or fifth time - Navigating relationships with partners, family and friends though it all - Building your village, finding your tribe and support network - Postpartum planning - The online support group The Motherhood Circle that Ashley has created to help you transition with more confidence and ease The Motherhood Circle: Website - Facebook - Instagram Ashley's Offerings: Postpart

Soulla Chamberlain creator of Star Anise Organics, believes in combining the wisdom of ancestral diets with robust science to bring you the cleanest ethically sourced and traditionally prepared food to heal, nourish, satisfy and delight. Currently running the broth bar and larder in Sydney, Soulla of Greek-Cypriot background is a cooking instructor, health coach, author and lifestyle blogger. After experiencing her own health issues Soulla turned to traditional whole foods to rebuild and repair her and her families health. We discuss: - What makes a traditional diet more nutrient dense than the standard western diet - Why certain fats our friend - Nose to tail eating - How Soulla regained thriving health for herself and family - Finding the balance of creating a healthy home and healthy alternatives living in the modern world - Zero waste living Website – Instagram - Facebook Interested in exploring a calling to postpartum care and nurturing the mothers in your community? Newborn Mothers Affiliate link 

Emma is a qualified nutritionist, nutritional therapist and experienced cook using evidence- based nutritional advice, continual education and research to guide people on their own unique nutrition journey. Emma is passionate about the healing power of food from plate to vitality. Having lived in Australia for many years, Emma has now returned to the UK, England author of 2 cookbooks, The Healthy Hormone cookbook and The Bone Broth Bible. We discuss: - Emma’s story from chef to nutritionist and how she has combined these passions - Bone broth 101, nutritional qualities, how to make and use - Eating for vitality, fertility and health! - The synergy of eating an abundance of vegetables and bone broth Website  Facebook  Instagram  Interested in exploring a calling to postpartum care?  Newborn Mothers Affiliate link The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, do not reflect the opinions of this business, any of its parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries

A super interesting and inspiring conversation with Helen Marshall, a certified Primal Health Coach & founder of the grain free food range Primal Alternative.  Helen is also  the host of the Primal Alternative Podcast on the Wellness Couch, the number one ranked health and wellness podcast station in Australia.  A Motivational Speaker on grass roots community centric change, overcoming limiting beliefs and creating an exceptional life. After becoming a mother Helen was faced with a health crisis which included chronic nausea, constipation, insomnia, physical pain, headaches, brain fog, depression, anxiety and phobias, Helen returned to a diet of plants and animals to reclaim her health.  She ditched grains, sugar and seed oils and embraced sunshine, sleep, nature and connection and found thriving health and vibrancy - you can hear it in the podcast! Helen qualified as a Primal Health Coach to let other women know that they were not on their own on their health journey and that they too

Oscar Serrallach is a, father, partner, integrative GP, student of nutritional and environmental medicine and well known author of the book The Postpartum Depletion Cure. In this podcast Oscar shares his passion, experience and wealth of knowledge around Matrescence - the transition into motherhood, postpartum health and how we can optimise mothers health in our communities both in the field of medicine and as we re-build the village. There is something for everyone, mothers, fathers, doula. midwives, health professionals and wider community. We discuss: - Long term health of our mothers - how depletion symptoms can show up many years after birth in physical, mental and emotional health - Postpartum health, hormones and nutrition - The modern context of traditional postpartum care - Postpartum mental health, depression, depletion - the differences, overlaps - Matrescence - the transition from maiden to mother as an upgrade - Patrescence - the transition of men into fathers, partners into parents - The "it tak

Stacey Ramsower from Sacred Body is Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach, Somatic Sex Educator, Body Worker and Innate Postpartum Care professional offering a unique service of wholistic well woman care. Also the host of the Sacred Body Podcast discussing topics of "Food, Birth, Sex and Boundaries". Stacey was actually in the midst of her own early postpartum rest period during the interview so talks about that experience real time! We discuss: - Pleasure, healing and sexuality after birth - Somatic sex education - Innate Postpartum Care - Community care - The transformation into Motherhood - The relationship between food, pleasure and emotions ... and so much more! Connect with Stacey  to find out more about her, service offerings, podcast, courses at: Website Instagram Facebook

Jojo Hogan is an international postpartum doula, mentor, educator and the founder of Slow Postpartum; a worldwide movement that invites us to view the months following birth as a time of profound and potent transformation for a new mother. A time when she deserves to be nurtured, supported and celebrated. With qualifications and many years of experience in teaching and practising yoga, massage, natural therapies and specialised postpartum cooking, Jojo brings a unique mix of education, compassion and life experience to every family she cares for. She takes great joy and satisfaction in creating a Slow Postpartum sanctuary for new mothers and families so that they can find peace, joy and confidence during this special and transformative time of their lives. Jojo lives and breathes a movement in which education and empowerment will lead to better care, understanding and care of new mothers, babies and families worldwide. We had a really fantastic and interesting "Doula Chat" about: - Slow living philosophy an

Janelle Gullan from The Wild Orange Tree is an occupational therapist with a strong interest in women’s health and the ways we experience feminine rites of passage. Her passion is in nurturing and empowering women to listen to their own body so they can navigate conception, pregnancy, birth and ongoing mothering experiences with self-love, confidence and vitality. Janelle believes that our internal cycles and rhythms are a potent road map for these transitions; and the knowledge we have about, and the way we connect to, our pelvic space is another powerful tool for guiding us on our mothering journey. Our body, mind and spirit cannot be separated from each other and the challenges that arise through rite of passage need a holistic approach if we are to find healing and strength for our pelvic, menstrual and emotional wellbeing. Also a practitioner of the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®, Holistic Pelvic Care™ and Holistic Pelvic Energy™ training with Tami Kent. Pregnancy and postpartum body work t

It was such a pleasure to chat with Hilda Labrada Gore otherwise known as Holistic Hilda hosts the hugely popular Wise Traditions podcast. With a background in fitness, Hilda is a health coach and podcasting professional who has dedicated mush energy into researching, learning, living, travelling, listening and discussing health and wellbeing with many diverse health professionals. Hilda is especially passionate about looking to our ancestors and the wisdom of traditional diets. Inspired by the Western A Price foundation philosophy and knowledge. We discuss a wide range of topics relating to the Western A Price principles especially in relation to maternal and childhood health.  This is a great podcast with very important information for anyone seeking to enhance their family and own health. To quote Hilda "Good health does not come in some slick smoothie package or pricey weight loss program. Don't believe the hype! Dietary fads come and go, celery juice anyone? We need something that lasts longer and h

Arlene of Heart and Earth Ceremonies is a first nations woman growing up on Biripai country with ceremony and symbolism. Having seen how ceremony creates powerful moments in time, Arly's vision is to bring more ceremony with meaning into the world so that sacred moments are adequately honoured, and people feel more connectedness and belonging. For the first time on this podcast we are privileged to hear a welcome to country in Gathang language the original language of the country I live on.  Arly shares and we discuss so much: - Why ceremony is so important for personal and cultural wellbeing - Examples of how and where we can bring more ceremony into our lives - Arly's connection to land, language, community and culture and how that informs her work in the world - Ceremony as a rite of passage especially in relation to Motherhood - Arly's work as a marriage celebrant, mother blessings and naming ceremonies You can find out more and follow Arly from Heart and Earth Ceremonies at : Website Instagram Face

Nisha, a holistic and wellbeing practitioner offers perinatal and trauma healing services from her Melbourne base. Passionate about supporting Women to experience their potency through the profound wisdom of their bodies. With a vast array of experience, skill and tools including: - Somatic Experiencing and Practice for trauma healing - Bodywork for Birth - Birth Education - Birth Doula Support - Postnatal Support - Feminine Embodiment Practices We talk about all of the above and more witha . focus on birth trauma and somatic therapies. You can find out more about Nisha at: Website where she has a birth trauma quiz and other fantastic giveaways. Nisha also offers a free intro call to get to know eachother for online services. Facebook Instagram

Clara is a naturopath and health coach specialising in women’s health. For six years she has been helping her clients get to the root cause of their menstrual cycle challenges and support them to heal. Clara has a bachelor’s degree in clinical science and naturopathy from Southern Cross University and has completed post-graduate training in natural fertility education and women’s herbal medicine. We had a super interesting conversation, covering lots of topics including: - Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) as a tool to connect to our body - The impact of stress on our menstrual cycles and why that's important - The current high rates of Endometriosis and how Naturopathy can provide one avenue for treatment  - Herbalism for fertility and health - Herbalism as a form of activism and a connection to our ancestors Clara mentions: - Laya Heckman and her research into Endometriosis - The book Healing Threads by Mary Blythe You can find out more about Clara, her online consults and courses such as the Deep Reset

Kris specialises in Womens healing arts & teaches her patients how to gain an understanding of their biological rhythms within the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Licensed acupuncturist, certified herbalist and practice leader from Institute Integral Qi Gong & Tai Chi. Resident acupuncturist at the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute with the Steamy Chick, Kelli Garza. Kris lives in Santa Barbara with her husband and 2 boys.  We had a really interesting and fun chat about: - The 7 year cycles of a Woman's life - The 3 Golden Opportunities, menarche, postpartum and peri-menopause - Why it is so important to understand, recognise and nurture our selves during the 3 Golden Opportunities - Sacred Vaginal Ecology - Vaginal Steaming & TCM and Korean history - Kris's personal relationship to her Korean and Norwegian/Irish ancestral lineage Find out more about Kris at: Website Instagram Facebook Kris also mentioned the book: 7 Times a Woman by Lea Andrews. Also authors, Kate Northrup and Hea

Judy is an experienced Midwife, teacher of Shamanic Womancraft and Priestess of Avalon workshops. Judy guide sand mentors Women on their soul paths. Teaching the Womens mysteries; the wisdom inherent in in the naturally occurring cycles & how to effectively live in alignment with these for greater ease, flow & meaning.  Judy shared her own beautiful and interesting story and we discussed a lot, the key areas being: - An indepth insight into the Four Seasons Journey, "A healing journey for the individual, made richer for being collective" - The importance of ritual & gathering with other Women in circle - Natural Cycles as a guide for a fulfilling & harmonious life - The Continuum of the Woman's life cycle and rites of passage - Ancestral lineage, deep connection & acknowledgement to both our ancestors land and the land we live upon - Birth as a sacred rite of passage and how birth professionals can honour and hold space for this - reframing the path to Menopause as a positive and empo

The first in a new series of podcasts I will intersperse throughout the year "Doula Chat". You will get to meet a range of Doulas around the world and hear the varied ways Doulas are bringing amazing support to families in the major transition of birth and the sacred postpartum window.  I had my good friend, Rachel Gill, Doula, Yoga Teacher and Writer in to chat about why she became a Doula. We discussed: - Rachels experience of crossing the threshold into Motherhood the challenges and inspirations - Why we became Doulas - Why the world needs Doulas - How our interest in connecting with our ancestry partly guides how we are Doulas in the worlds Rachel lives on the Mid North Coast NSW and you can find out more about Rachel's groups, yoga classes, packages, free meditation course: Website Facebook Instagram

Medicine Woman, teacher, workshop facilitator, shamanic healer, seer, speaker & intuitive with a gift for helping individuals in deep transformation. Beáta weaves many threads together, drawing on her life experience, soul wisdom, ancestral lineage and various studies, eco psychology, counselling, yoga teacher training, shamanic healing, plant medicine to name a few. Beáta lives a full life aligned with purpose and in turn assists others to do the same.  Contributing Author to Shamanism for the New Millennium and featured in soon to be released Documentary, Women of the Heart - The Heroines Journey.  The conversation was so full and we touched on many aspects of Life, Love, Loss and Spirit:  - We jump right into how we met after the loss of our sons at birth, how through immense grief and embracing the Dark Night of the Soul we have found profound gifts through our loss.  - Rite of passage when life and death walk side by side  - Communing with nature as a spiritual practise - Anc

Avalon, a Midwife of transformation, Empowering Sacred Feminine Visionary Leaders to do their soul work, assisting them to reclaim their wisdom, beauty & power, to weave the threads of life together, clarify purpose and share magical gifts with the world.  It's a long but interesting conversation as we take a deep dive and simultaneously soar high to explore: - Avalon shares some of the influential life events that have led her to who she is now - Rites of passage of the feminine from menarche ~ motherhood ~ menopause and how we can optimise these for positive growth, fulfilment and to birth our visions and purpose into the world - Avalon shares her birth journey's, her experience of a truly heart opening ecstatic birth and how that has inspired her path and to change the current popular & negative narrative that Women so often hear. How this can influence the major transition into Motherhood. In turn I share a little of my story that was quite different* and how while it comes with extra challen

Rachelle Garcia Seliga's work is dedicated to midwifing a cultural shift- based upon our innate wisdom, personal authority and the sacredness of Life. Working in the field of traditional midwifery care for the past 15 years, Rachelle's work as a ‘midwife’ embraces the original meaning of this word, which is caretaker of women’s health from ‘womb to tomb.’ ‘Innate’ is that which is natural and inherent. ‘Traditions’ are those teachings that are passed down from one generation to the next. Our innate physiological design offers us a map to health and wellness. We THRIVE when we follow that which has been laid out for us. Traditional medicinal knowledge is stored within our blood memory, within the Earth, Air, Water and Fire. The more we heal ourselves from the destructive programming we have received, the more -access- we have to this knowledge. It is from these understandings that ‘Innate Traditions’ was born. All of Rachelle's work is dedicated to this Remembrance. Rachelle runs a Holistic Well-Woman Care pra