When it comes to discussing our bodies, we often get a little…uncomfortable.
Women’s health issues are often seen as off limits. Taboo topics that we just don’t talk about.
It’s time for that to change.
Let’s talk.
Welcome to ‘The Lowdown‘, where we are going to do exactly that - discuss everything from periods, pregnancy, motherhood to menopause.
No topic is off limits.
So, grab a cuppa and join us every Wednesday to get ‘the lowdown‘.
Your healing journey with pelvic organ prolapse - POP
When you've just been diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse you can feel so alone. The journey to heal, to move forward and be the best you can takes some time. The first thing you need to do is surround yourself with the right people who can support you, known as your A-Team.
Find out who needs to be on your team and how to find them.
DESCRIPTION
As a clinical psychologist, executive coach, wife, mum and stand up comedian - Nicola Brown was working through her own lived experience with pregnancy loss, while supporting other women as a fertility counsellor.
Nicola shares her heroic journey about how her and her wife lived through 7 years of trying to become mums and when that special day arrived - it was nothing like they imagined...and more so what was to come next.
Warning: This episode talks about birth trauma, miscarriage and suicide.
This episode is for you if you want to know about;
LINKS FOR YOU
Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code BRAVE20 to receive 20% off your first order.
Where to find Nicola Brown:
Website: https://nicolabrown.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolabrown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsnicolabrown
Helpful links mentioned in the show:
FemFusion: https://www.femfusionfitness.com/
Head Space: https://www.headspace.com/
Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/
https://www.curablehealth.com/
CREDITS
Host - Stephanie Thompson
Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes
Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk
Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose
Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson
DESCRIPTION
When your surgeon says, ‘your pelvic pain is due to a sexually transmitted infection’ (STI), but your gut knows differently - what do you do?
Isabelle Gosling and her mum had to self-advocate for better diagnostic surgery and answers. Isabelle was finally listened to, only to discover she was living with endometriosis and adenomyosis.
This episode is for you if you want to know about;
LINKS FOR YOU
Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code BRAVE20 to receive 20% off your first order.
CREDITS
Host - Stephanie Thompson
Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes
Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk
Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose
Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson
The Lowdown with Bravemumma are trialing a LIVE format with the idea of having conversations about women's health that are unscripted, because as we know sometimes the best things come from those unplanned experiences.
This conversation is for you if you want to know more about:
Links for you:
Co-host Tammy from: Mumma Life Is Now
Lifeline 13 11 14 for 24/7 Crisis Support
Thank you to Tammy for sharing her story LIVE and helping other mumma's living with anxiety and/or depression.
DESCRIPTION
What do childbirth, prolapse, Hypopressives and motherhood all have in common? This amazing woman - Hayley Wildsmith.
This episode is so impactful. After recording I was left feeling surprised by what I learned and inspired to do further research on Hypopressives. Women living with POP and Levator Ani Avulsions are often told there is nothing they can do to ‘fix’ their prolapse. This chat with Hayley may just flip this common opinion on its head?
There was so much to cover in this important conversation. It’s both thought provoking and in depth. With it being so extensive, it’s well worth grabbing a BIG cuppa and listening until the end.
This episode is for you if you want to know more about:
*professional advice from your medical care provider should be sought prior to commencing any programs or exercises to see if it suitable to you and your body.
LINKS FOR YOU
Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code BRAVE20 to receive 20% off your first order.
Auckland Hypopressives is offering our first 50 listeners a special for the General Online Hypopressives course.
Use the code: NZD50 (in capital letters)
CREDITS
Host - Stephanie Thompson
Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes
Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk
Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose
Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson
DESCRIPTION
Bernadette is a trained midwife and has a wealth of knowledge and experience with women's health particularly in the area of women’s pelvic health. Bernadette spent many years working as a midwife around the world with different cultures and in regional remote areas of Australia.
This episode is for you if you want to know more about:
*Language warning: a couple of 'f-bombs' trickled throughout our stories
LINKS FOR YOU
Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code BRAVE20 to receive 20% off your first order.
CREDITS
Host - Stephanie Thompson
Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes
Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk
Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose
Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson
DESCRIPTION
When you’ve interviewed over 250 women and had three very different births of your own, you are more than qualified to talk to us about birth stories.
Sophie Walker is the creator of the Australian Birth Stories Podcast. She has created a platform for women and their partners to listen and become informed about all birthing methods through the lived experiences of others.
In this episode we talk about how Sophie’s passion for helping others began when her first birth did not go to plan and her subsequent pelvic organ prolapse. She knew she wanted this to change for her next birth - and she did. Find out about Sophie’s next exciting project.
This episode is for you if you want to know more about:
*Sophie shares her first birthing experience which was traumatic. It could be triggering for some listeners, you can skip past beyond 6:50mins, or choose to tune in later.
LINKS FOR YOU
Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code BRAVE20 to receive 20% off your first order.
CREDITS
Host - Stephanie Thompson
Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes
Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk
Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose
Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson
DESCRIPTION
September 20th marks World Gynecologic Oncology Day.
Our guest is Kath Mazzella, advocate for change in gynaecological and sexual health asks the question: Why is it that our society still refers to the vulva as the vagina?
Kath is a cervical cancer survivor and following her own difficult journey into the unknown realm of women's gynaecological health and subsequent surgery is passionate about ensuring women and all sectors of society are educated and comfortable with conversations relating to this very important subject.
There is little information relating to cancer or health related issues with the vulva. Shame and embarrassment relating to gynaecological cancers...to this day there are no vulva diagrams.
There is still so much we have to learn about women's health.
This episode is for you if you want to know about;
LINKS FOR YOU
Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code BRAVE20 to receive 20% off your first order.
Websites: World Gynecologic Oncology Day
We would like to give a special thanks to Kath. She kindly agreed to let us share her story today on World GO Day, even though she has been pioneering for change and created 10 September as International Gynaecological Awareness Day (IGAD). www.kathmazzella.com
CREDITS
Host - Stephanie Thompson
Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes
Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk
Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose
Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson
DESCRIPTION
Have you been told you’ll need to have IVF to become a mumma? Has endometriosis affected you and your ability to fall pregnant?
In this episode we have a delightful and enlightening chat with Amy Maree, who’s been through it all when it comes to becoming a mumma. When it takes 8 - IVF transfers and numerous procedures to fall pregnant, Amy thought her birth was going to be the ‘easy’ part...her birth had a different plan.
It doesn’t get any more real than hearing her harrowing journey with this Mummy Blogger, who shares her all in the hope it can help others.
This episode is for you if you want to know about;
LINKS FOR YOU
Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code BRAVE20 to receive 20% off your first order.
Website: www.amymaree.com.au
CREDITS
Host - Stephanie Thompson
Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes
Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk
Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose
Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson
DESCRIPTION
The Vagina Museum...have we got your attention?
Florence Schechter - is the Director of the Vagina Museum located in the United Kingdom and is a space dedicated to everything vagina in an attempt to break down stigmas and raise awareness about everything relating to women's health. The museum is a great source of information provided in a safe environment and encourages open conversation and learning.
This episode is for you if you want to learn more about:
LINKS FOR YOU
Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code BRAVE20 to receive 20% off your first order.
Website: www.vaginamuseum.co.uk
CREDITS
Host - Stephanie Thompson
Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes
Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk
Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose
Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson
DESCRIPTION
Many women living with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can no longer wear a tampon. They just don’t stay in. So what are we meant to do, tampons and pads are just not working?
When Kristy Chong was training for a marathon after the birth of her second child, she noticed urinary incontinence. Not satisfied with the limited options available to manage incontinence, she decided to take matters into her own hands.
This episode is more like a chat from one mum to another. Even though Kristy is a CEO, she’s also a wife and mumma with four children. Find out the inside story of the woman who developed the first Period and Incontinence Underwear in Australia.
This episode is for you if you want to know about;
LINKS FOR YOU
Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use: BRAVE20 to receive 20% off your first order.
A special gift from Modibodi. Use BRAVE15 to receive 15% off your purchase.
Modibodi T&C’s: 15% off products excluding Give a Pair, Maxis, Bundles and Gift Vouchers. Min spend $100.00 Expiry date: 30/9/21
CREDITS
Host - Stephanie Thompson
Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes
Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk
Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose
Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson
DESCRIPTION
We know Pinky McKay as a best selling author, Australia’s most recognised and respected breastfeeding experts - but there is so much more about this amazing woman’s journey.
Today we talk about the fearless nurse who was a natural born leader from a very young age. We learn about how her mischievous nature led her to become an icon for mothers everywhere.
You’ll need a big cuppa for this episode as we dive deep into many aspects of pre and postnatal topics for mumma’s.
This episode is for you if you want to know more about:
LINKS FOR YOU
Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code BRAVE20 to receive 20% off your first order.
FREE first Chapter of Sleeping Like a Baby
https://www.pinkymckay.com/sleeping-like-a-baby/
FREE ebook, Making More Mummy Milk, Naturally
https://www.boobiefoods.com.au
HELP & SUPPORT
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Open 3pm to midnight, 7 days a week
PANDA National Helpline: 1300 726 306
Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 7.30pm
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Open 24/7
CREDITS
Host - Stephanie Thompson
Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes
Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk
Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose
Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson
DESCRIPTION
Hello & Welcome!
The Lowdown with Bravemumma Podcast is here to inspire, educate and talk about all things; periods to pregnancy and motherhood to menopause.
LINKS FOR YOU
Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code BRAVE20 to receive 20% off your first order.
Website: Bravemumma
CREDITS
Host - Stephanie Thompson
Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes
Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk
Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose
Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson
