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Donna Moala
Donna Moala is Certified Paediatric Sleep Consultant, wife & mother of 3, supporting families throughout the world with her 1:1 guidance, for them to be able to achieve the miracle of sleep, via in home consults or zoom.
Nurturing, holistic, supportive and NEVER Cry It Out. Working with expectant parents through to children 7 years old. Donna Moala is the founder of Bub2sleep.
Donna is heart driven and passionate about spreading all the positive, biological, evidence based sleep truth, to make sleep support a positive experience and try to empower families to use their parental instinct and understand sleep is not a luxury it is a biological requirement and with love, comfort, support and never having to leave, that their bub can master the miracle of sleep.
Are rising grocery bills putting pressure on your family budget?
In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Carol Ann Kates, award-winning author and grocery shopping expert, to uncover the grocery shopping secrets that can help families save money, reduce food waste, and make every dollar go further.
Drawing on decades of experience as a former grocery store owner, Carol Ann shares practical tips on how to shop smarter, choose the freshest produce, store food correctly, and plan meals that stretch your grocery budget, without sacrificing healthy family meals.
Whether you're a busy mum, looking to cut your grocery bill, or simply want to make smarter shopping decisions during the cost of living crisis, this episode is packed with simple, actionable advice you can start using today.
✨ In this episode, you'll learn:
• How to save money on your weekly grocery shop
• Why seasonal produce is better for your budget
• Grocery shopping habits that waste money
• Simple ways to reduce food waste at home
• How meal planning can help busy families save time and money
If this episode helped you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with another parent who could use these grocery shopping tips.
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Website: https://www.carolannkates.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Carol-Ann-Kates-Kitchen-100069557423361/
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Buy Carol Ann’s Books here: https://www.carolannkates.com/books
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Pregnancy, birth and postpartum can be some of the most transformative and vulnerable seasons of a mother’s life. But no mother was ever meant to do it all alone.
In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Deyana Salib, Midwife, Owner & Director of Pregnancy Practice Perth, for a heartfelt conversation about why mothers need a village before, during and after birth.
Deyana shares her journey as a midwife and the inspiration behind Pregnancy Practice Perth , a community-focused model designed to support women from early pregnancy through birth and into postpartum.
Together, Donna and Deyana talk about:
• Why pregnancy support needs to begin from the moment you find out you’re pregnant
• The importance of continuous midwife-led care throughout pregnancy and birth
• Why postpartum support is just as important as pregnancy and birth preparation
• The mental load, anxiety and loneliness many new mothers experience
• Why mothers need practical help, emotional support and sometimes simply someone to give them a hug
• The importance of building a genuine “village” around mothers
• Birth support, breastfeeding, newborn sleep and the professionals who can help
• Supporting mothers who have experienced miscarriage, infertility or difficult births
• The impact of isolation and the growing need for connection in modern motherhood
• Deyana’s charity I’m With You, supporting vulnerable pregnant and postpartum women
• The role of spirituality, faith, hope and surrendering fear during motherhood
One of the biggest messages from this conversation is simple: you are not failing, you are not meant to do this alone.
Whether you are pregnant, preparing for birth, navigating those early newborn weeks, or supporting a new mum in your life, this episode is a reminder that mothers deserve to be cared for too.
If this episode resonates with you, subscribe to The Parenting Collective Podcast, share it with a mum who needs to hear it, and let us know in the comments: Who is in your village?
Follow Deyana Salib:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deyana-salib-b0a4ab24a/
Website: https://pregnancypracticeperth.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560860396055
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pregnancypracticeperth/
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Why do so many children lose their authentic selves and what can parents do to protect them?
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Alexander Kopelman, social entrepreneur, advocate, whole-being coach, and author of For Real: Helping Children Remain Their Authentic Selves in a Limiting World, to explore how modern parenting can either nurture or unintentionally suppress a child's true identity.
As the founding President and CEO of the Children's Arts Guild, Alexander helped build a nonprofit dedicated to helping children discover, express, and develop their authentic selves through creativity, connection, and personal growth.
Together, Donna and Alexander unpack why children often disconnect from who they truly are, how shame and generational patterns quietly shape our parenting, and why raising emotionally secure children starts with our own self-awareness. They also discuss practical ways parents can respond instead of react, support children through difficult emotions, and create an environment where kids feel safe to be fully themselves.
In this episode, you will learn:
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Why children lose their authentic self
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How generational patterns influence parenting
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The hidden impact of shame on child development
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Why your child's behaviour may be reflecting your own triggers
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How to build emotional safety and stronger parent-child connection
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Practical ways to raise confident, emotionally resilient children
Whether you're parenting a toddler, teenager, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers practical insights to help you foster connection, emotional wellbeing, and authenticity in your family.
Follow Alexander Kopelman:
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-kopelman-701547
Website: http://authenticityworks.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/childrensartsguild
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/childrensartsguild
Buy the book: https://forrealbook.org/
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In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with @Annabel Karmel MBE, the world's best-selling children's cookbook author, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential voices in child nutrition.
Annabel shares the deeply personal story that changed her life forever. After the heartbreaking loss of her baby daughter, Natasha, she transformed unimaginable grief into a mission that has helped millions of families around the world feed their children with confidence. Today, her books have sold more than 5 million copies, and her advice has shaped the way parents approach baby nutrition, toddler meals, fussy eating, and healthy family food.
In this inspiring conversation, Donna and Annabel discuss:
- Annabel's journey from devastating loss to global impact
- The story behind her best-selling children's cookbooks
- Practical tips for raising healthy eaters
- How to manage fussy eaters without mealtime battles
- Baby nutrition and introducing nutritious foods with confidence
- Healthy toddler meals for busy families
- Why food habits developed in early childhood matter
- Building a successful business while raising a family
- Finding purpose through life's greatest challenges
Whether you're navigating starting solids, struggling with a picky eater, looking for healthy toddler meal ideas, or simply wanting to raise confident, healthy kids, this episode is packed with practical parenting wisdom and heartfelt inspiration.
Follow Annabel Karmel MBE:
Website: https://www.annabelkarmel.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annabelkarmeluk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annabelkarmel/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annabelkarmel
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What if raising emotionally resilient children begins with transforming ourselves first?
In this episode of Parenting Collective Podcast, Conscious Parenting Coach Donna Moala explores the power of mindfulness, emotional awareness, and conscious parenting with special guests Mayra Clay, author of The Boy and the Pink Light, and Marc Krusin.
Mayra and Marc are meditation teachers with The Bright Path Ishayas and independent publishers through BookPath, where they share books and tools designed to support emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and conscious living.
Together, Donna, Mayra, and Marc discuss how conscious parenting can help parents:
✨ Understand their child’s emotions instead of simply reacting to behaviour
✨ Build stronger emotional connections with their children
✨ Regulate their own nervous system during challenging parenting moments
✨ Break generational patterns and create healthier family relationships
✨ Support children in developing mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional resilience
Parenting is not about being perfect. It’s about becoming more present, aware, and connected, learning how our own emotions, beliefs, and reactions influence the way we show up for our children.
Through meditation, mindfulness, and conscious awareness, parents can create a calmer home environment and help children feel safe, understood, and emotionally supported.
If you’re a parent wanting to raise confident, emotionally healthy children while growing alongside them, this conversation is for you.
Follow Mayra Clay:
Website: http://mayraclay.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayrasclayb/
Buy The Book: The Boy and the Pink Light - https://a.co/d/008hUWtF
Follow Marc Krusin
Website: https://www.marckrusin.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marckrusin
Follow The Bright Path
Website: http://thebrightpath.com
Exercises on The Pink Light Technique: https://www.thebrightpath.com/en/exercises/#pink-light
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Are you a working parent struggling to balance career, family life, and your own wellbeing?
You are not alone.
In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with workplace and family wellbeing expert Dr Rosina McAlpine to explore the hidden crisis facing working parents today: burnout, stress, mental load, and the impossible pressure to "do it all."
With more families than ever relying on two working parents, many mums and dads are finding themselves overwhelmed by work demands, school commitments, childcare responsibilities, sporting schedules, technology challenges, and the emotional labour of modern parenting.
In this episode, you will learn:
✔ Why modern parenting feels harder than ever
✔ The real causes of parental burnout and stress
✔ Why work-life balance feels impossible for many families
✔ How workplace culture impacts family wellbeing
✔ Practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve family life
✔ What employers can do to better support working parents
✔ How parents can create healthier boundaries between work and home
✔ Why supporting parents benefits workplaces, businesses, and society as a whole
Dr Rosina McAlpine is an internationally recognised researcher, speaker, and founder of Win Win Parenting, helping organisations create family-friendly workplaces that support both employees and business success.
Whether you are a working mum, working dad, business owner, HR leader, manager, or parent navigating the challenges of modern family life, this conversation will give you practical insights, validation, and hope.
👇 We would love to hear from you in the comments:
What is your biggest challenge as a working parent right now?
Follow Dr. Rosina McAlpine
Website: https://www.drrosina.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrosina/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrosina
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrosinamcalpine/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winwinparenting/
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School refusal. Anxiety. Bullying. Neurodiversity. If your child is struggling in traditional school, this conversation may give you hope.
In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Alexander Cork from Crimson Global Academy (CGA) to talk about online schooling, accidental homeschooling, and why more families are exploring flexible education options for children with ADHD, anxiety, school refusal, and other neurodiverse needs.
As a parent and conscious parenting coach, I know how heartbreaking it can be when your child is unhappy at school. We discuss why forcing children through an environment that isn’t working can make things worse, and how alternative education pathways can provide the circuit breaker some families desperately need.
In this conversation, we cover:
✨ Online schooling for neurodiverse children
✨ ADHD, anxiety and school refusal
✨ Bullying and mental health in schools
✨ Why more families are becoming "accidental homeschoolers"
✨ Supporting children with depression and social anxiety
✨ How online education can help gifted and neurodiverse learners
✨ The importance of finding the right educational fit for your child
✨ Why social connection doesn't have to come only from school
If you are a parent navigating school struggles, anxiety, ADHD, autism, bullying, or homeschooling, I hope this episode reminds you that there are options and that you are not alone.
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Follow Alexander Cork:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-cork/
Email: a.cork@cga.school
Follow Crimson Global Academy:
Website: https://www.crimsonglobalacademy.school/au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimsonglobalacademy/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CrimsonGlobalAcademy
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What if the same patterns and cycles showing up in your relationships aren’t the problem, but an invitation to understand what is under them and work towards healing.
In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Donna Moala is joined by two incredible women she is fortunate to call both colleagues and dear friends: Lauren Dry, founder of RISE, and Lieve De Lint, psychologist, educator, and head coach based in Belgium.
Together, the three of them support people around the world inside RISE, helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, heal old wounds, strengthen connection, and create healthier patterns for themselves and their families.
In this episode, they explore:
✨ How to break toxic and unconscious relationship patterns
✨ What it means to build a conscious relationship
✨ Nervous system awareness and why it matters in love and parenting
✨ Parts work and understanding the different parts of ourselves
✨ Healing childhood and generational patterns
✨ Showing up with greater awareness, intention, and authenticity
✨ The connection between conscious relationships and conscious parenting
✨ How healing ourselves can transform our marriages, families, and lives
This conversation is filled with wisdom, compassion, and lived experience. Whether you're navigating challenges with your partner, working on yourself, or simply wanting deeper and more connected relationships, this episode offers hope and practical insights for the journey.
If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message! ❤️
Follow Lauren Dry:
Website: https://riseintoregulation.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lauren-Dry-The-Connection-Catalyst-100082896336695/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_dry
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@The.Connection.Catalyst
Learn More About Elevated Day Retreat : https://riseintoregulation.com/elevated-day-retreat
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lievedelint/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lieve.de.lint/
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What happens when two passionate educators combine music, movement, storytelling and play to help kids learn?
In this beautiful conversation, Donna Moala sits down with Sarah and Manny Kechayas, educators, musicians, and the creators behind Pevan & Sarah, to talk about how they went from primary school teaching and working out of their garage to becoming one of Australia’s most loved educational children’s brands.
Together, they share the inspiring story behind Pevan the Tiger, why music and movement are so powerful for children’s learning (especially neurodiverse kids), and how their educational platform is helping teachers and families connect learning with joy.
Donna absolutely loved this conversation, diving into conscious parenting, child development, neurodiversity, emotional connection, and the importance of making learning fun for kids.
Plus, exciting news! Pevan & Sarah are officially coming to ABC Kids and ABC iView, bringing their joyful educational music and content to even more Aussie families.
If you are a parent, educator, teacher, or simply passionate about helping children thrive through play-based learning, this episode is for you.
✨ Topics We Cover:
- Learning through music and movement
- Neurodiversity and education
- Conscious parenting
- Supporting school-aged children
- Educational songs and phonics
- The story behind Pevan the Tiger
- From teachers to children’s entertainers
- ABC Kids & ABC iView launch
🎙️Watch o listen now and discover why so many Aussie kids are falling in love with learning through Pevan & Sarah.
Follow Pevan and Sarah:
Website: https://www.pevanandsarah.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pevanandsarah
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pevanandsarah
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pevansarahmusic2008
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If you are a parent wondering whether @Roblox is safe for kids, this conversation is a must watch.
In this episode, Donna Moala sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Roblox’s Global Head of Parental Advocacy, to unpack Roblox’s biggest child safety update yet, including the launch of Roblox Kids (ages 5–8) and Roblox Select (ages 9–15).
Australia is the FIRST country to receive these new safety features, designed to help parents confidently navigate the digital world with their children.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome Back Elizabeth
00:16 Why Roblox Safety Matters
01:51 May 19 Launch Overview
02:36 Roblox Kids Ages 5-8
03:45 Ratings Chat And Controls
05:01 Roblox Select Ages 9-15
05:56 Digital Conscious Parenting
11:32 Age Checks And Defaults
16:06 Vetting Developers Content
17:53 Community Feedback Next Steps
18:43 Australia First Wrap Up
This is a balanced, honest conversation about raising children in the digital age, without fear, shame, or panic.
Whether you are parenting toddlers, tweens, or teens, this episode will help you better understand:
✔️ Roblox safety
✔️ Screen time boundaries
✔️ Online gaming safety
✔️ Social media and technology for kids
✔️ Conscious digital parenting
🎙 Hosted by Donna Moala
Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Head of Parental Advocacy at @roblox
Listen Part 1: Roblox Safety and Parenting with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1733060/episodes/18961061
🎙️If this conversation helped you, subscribe, share with another parent, and join us as we continue navigating modern parenting together.
Follow Roblox:
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Website: https://www.digitalparentingcoach.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digiparentcoach/
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If your child is hitting, yelling, refusing, or melting down, this conversation will completely shift how you see their behavior.
In Part 2 of this powerful episode, parenting expert Gen Muir, founder of @connectedparentingau joins Donna Moala to break down what’s really going on beneath “bad behaviour” and why boundaries are not about control, but safety.
You’ll learn:
- Why anger is often a “bodyguard” for deeper emotions
- The biggest misconception about gentle parenting
- How to set firm boundaries without punishment
- What to do in real moments of hitting, biting, and escalation
- Why neurodiverse and strong-willed kids need more connection, not less
- Simple language shifts that instantly de-escalate your child
This episode is practical, honest, and deeply reassuring for modern parents trying to do things differently.
Because your child isn’t trying to be difficult.
They are having a hard time.
Follow Gen Muir:
Website: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-muir-31841733/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectedparentinggenmuir
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/
Buy the book: Little People Big Feelings by Gen Muir: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761560743/
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Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you know the kind of parent you want to be, but at the moment, your reactions do not match.
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Connected Parenting founder and expert @GenMuir to unpack what’s really happening beneath challenging behaviour, for both kids and parents.
Together, they explore:
– Why even the most self-aware parents can become dysregulated and even loose their temper
– How your own childhood generational patterns shows up in parenting
– The difference between authoritarian vs authoritative parenting
– What to do when your child is melting down, hitting, or pushing boundaries
– How to stay calm, connected, and in control (even when it’s hard)
– Why connection before correction, is the key to raising resilient kids
Gen shares real-life parenting moments (including her infamous “fork throwing” story), practical tools you can actually use, and a refreshing, honest take, you don’t have to get it right all the time, 30% is enough.
If you have ever felt triggered, overwhelmed, or unsure how to respond to your child’s behaviour, this conversation will leave you feeling understood and equipped.
✨ Because it’s not about being a perfect parent, it’s about being a connected one.
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Parenting today isn’t just busy, it is overwhelming.
In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Georgie Dent, CEO of @theparenthood, to explore why modern parenting feels harder than ever before.
From parenting burnout and mental load to the rising cost of living, lack of support, and unrealistic expectations, this conversation dives deep into the real pressures families are facing right now.
If you are a parent feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or like you are constantly “on” you are not alone. This episode explains why parenting feels this hard and what actually needs to change to better support families.
What you will learn in this episode:
- Why parenting is more stressful in today’s world
- The impact of cost of living on families and parents
- What “mental load” really means in parenting
- How parenting burnout shows up (and why it’s rising)
- Why you can’t fix everything for your children
- The reality of raising kids while working full-time
- Why systemic support for parents matters
Who this is for:
- Overwhelmed mums and dads
- Working parents juggling career and family
- Parents of toddlers, teens, or multiple children
- Anyone feeling burnt out, anxious, or stretched in parenting
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In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Head of Parental Advocacy at @roblox, to unpack one of the biggest concerns modern parents face, keeping kids safe online without fear-based parenting.
With over 15 years in digital safety, Dr. Elizabeth shares what’s really happening behind the scenes at Roblox, from advanced AI moderation and facial age estimation to parental controls designed to empower families, not overwhelm them.
If you have ever worried about:
- Is Roblox safe for kids?
- How do I manage gaming during school holidays?
- What are the best parental controls for online games?
- How can I guide my child without constant monitoring?
This episode is for you.
We dive into:
✨ How Roblox is creating safer, age appropriate gaming experiences
✨ The truth about online safety vs media fear
✨ Practical digital parenting strategies that actually work
✨ Why “connection before correction” matters more than ever
✨ How to build trust so your child comes to you (not hides things)
This is not about banning screens or controlling every move, it’s about becoming a digital guardian your child trusts.
Whether you are parenting young kids, tweens, or teens, this conversation will leave you feeling more confident, informed, and empowered in today’s digital world.
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Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you are exhausted, triggered and trying not to yell.
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala, a Certified Sleep Specialist & Conscious Parenting Coach sits down with Dominique Fletcher (@heldbydominique) a nurturing coach that supports women with overwhelmed souls, to help them explore how nervous system regulation changes everything in parenting.
If you have ever:
• Felt rage bubbling under the surface
• Tried to “fix” everything for your child
• Felt guilty after losing it
• Been stuck in people pleasing or perfectionism
• Wondered why your child triggers you so deeply
This conversation will shift your perspective.
⏱️ Chapter Stamps
00:00 Meet Dominique Fletcher
00:56 Why Nervous System Matters
02:35 Stress and Parenting Regulation
03:31 Dom Joins the Podcast
04:59 Perfectionism and Compassion
08:52 Rest Before Fixing
11:09 Tools Need Consistency
16:00 Body Memory and Triggers
20:58 Modeling Over Fixing
22:19 Giving Kids Space
24:41 Fear of Losing the Bond
25:19 Building a Parenting Circle
25:40 Regulation Tools in Crisis
27:28 Pause and Name the Trigger
28:59 Discharging Anger Safely
31:43 Grounding and Movement Resets
33:25 Somatics and Body Wisdom
35:41 Rupture Repair and Ownership
38:07 Sharing Your Story with Kids
41:49 Offerings and How to Work Together
43:41 Kindness Joy and Closing
This isn’t about being a perfect parent.
It’s about becoming a regulated one.
When you learn to calm your nervous system, you stop parenting from survival mode and start parenting with awareness, connection and compassion.
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Website: https://dominique-fletcher.mykajabi.com/workwithdom
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⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses teen self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
Teen mental health is in crisis. Many parents feel overwhelmed and unsure how to respond when their teen is struggling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, or intense emotions.
On this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna speaks with licensed therapist and author Katie K. May, who works with high-risk teens and their families.
They explore:
- Why teens self-harm
- The real function of self-destructive behavior
- What “big emotions” actually mean
- How validation calms the nervous system
- The difference between emotion and behavior
- Setting boundaries without losing connection
- Breaking generational parenting patterns
- Becoming a safe place for your teen
If your teen is dealing with depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or suicidal thoughts, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and how to respond in ways that build trust, safety, and resilience.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Why This Matters
01:17 Meet Katie
03:48 Hidden Anxiety
05:19 Fire Feelers
07:43 Decode Behavior
09:36 Validation
10:56 Good-Enough Parenting
12:57 Break Cycles
15:11 Trust the Data
16:47 Self-Harm
17:47 Emotion vs Behavior
18:21 Nature + Nurture
19:34 Invalidation
20:32 Repair
22:06 Boundaries + Connection
24:43 Letting Go
27:23 Parenting Grief
28:16 Resources
If you or your teen is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a suicide prevention hotline in your country.
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⚠️ Trigger Warning:
This episode includes discussion of mental health, depression, suicidal ideation and coming out. Please listen with care.
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with her daughter Eloise for an honest mother–daughter conversation about mental health, sexuality, identity and conscious parenting.
Eloise shares her lived experience with ADHD, anxiety, severe depression, suicidal ideation, and the challenges of growing up feeling different. Together, Donna and Eloise discuss the journey of realising she is gay, coming out during high school, masking, people, pleasing, and the fear of being judged, even within a loving family.
This episode explores:
- Teen mental health and suicidal ideation
- ADHD, anxiety, and depression in adolescents
- Coming out as LGBTQ+ and navigating identity
- The impact of masking and people-pleasing
- How conscious parenting supports connection and healing
- Parental adjustment, grief, and inner work
- Creating safety for children to be their authentic selves
Donna reflects on how parenting through mental health crises required letting go of control, fear, and societal expectations and how conscious parenting helped the family stay connected through the hardest years.
Eloise speaks openly about finding self-acceptance, building supportive friendships, and learning to trust herself after years of hiding who she was.
⏱️ Chapter Stamps
00:00 Introduction to a Pivotal Life Moment
00:30 Struggles with Mental Health
01:05 Realizing and Embracing Sexuality
02:35 Coming Out Stories and Family Reactions
04:46 Navigating Relationships and Acceptance
07:11 Family Dynamics and Support
12:05 Parental Reflections and Adjustments
23:05 Embracing Authenticity and Happiness
23:42 Parental Reflection and Growth
24:13 Navigating Family Dynamics
25:02 Adjusting to New Relationships
29:06 Conscious Parenting Insights
33:54 Advice for LGBTQ+ Youth and Parents
37:43 Reflecting on Personal Growth
42:02 The Importance of Support Systems
45:58 Final Thoughts and Resources
If you are a parent feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to support your child, this episode offers hope, insight, and reassurance, healing is possible.
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Content note:
This episode includes discussions around ADHD, anxiety, mental health, and emetophobia. Please listen with care.
This episode is deeply personal — and one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever recorded.
In Through My Eyes, Through Yours, I sit down with my daughter for an honest mother–daughter conversation about growing up with ADHD, anxiety, and feeling different in a world that doesn’t always understand neurodivergent kids.
We talk openly about the parts of childhood and adolescence that often go unseen:
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Being labelled “the easy child” and the pressure that comes with it
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Staying back in pre-primary and how that shaped confidence
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Growing up neurodivergent and learning to mask to fit in
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ADHD, anxiety, emetophobia, and mental health
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High school, friendships, exclusion, and identity
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Medication, self-advocacy, and removing shame
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What helped, what hurt, and what we wish we’d known sooner
⏱️ Chapter Stamps
00:00 – Why this mother–daughter conversation matters
02:05 – Growing up “the easy child” and what went unseen
05:10 – Staying back in pre-primary and early feelings of being different
08:45 – When ADHD and anxiety started to show up
12:30 – Masking, fitting in, and learning how to cope
16:40 – School, friendships, and the pain of exclusion
21:15 – Emetophobia and anxiety explained
25:50 – Mental health, medication, and removing the shame
30:40 – What helped the most during the hardest years
35:20 – What we wish we had known sooner
39:10 – A message to parents in the thick of it
42:30 – A message to kids and teens who feel different
45:00 – Final reflections: love, resilience, and hope
This isn’t a conversation about perfect parenting.
It’s about listening, learning, repairing, and loving our kids exactly as they are.
If you’re parenting a child who feels different…
If you’re navigating ADHD or anxiety with your child or teen…
Or if you’re a young person who needs to know they’re not broken —
You are not alone. And neither is your child.
💛 There is another side — and this episode speaks to it honestly.
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What if your child’s behaviour isn’t the real problem?
In this powerful conversation, Donna Moala is joined by Dr. Shefali (@doctorshefali), clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Conscious Parenting movement, to explain why behaviour management alone doesn’t work, and what actually creates lasting change in families.
Together, they unpack:
What conscious parenting really means (and what it doesn’t)
Why behaviour is a signal, not the issue
How parents unknowingly project their own childhood wounds
Why connection, not control, builds resilient kids
How to become your child’s outer nervous system
Why it’s never too late to repair or strengthen your relationship with your child
📌 This episode is especially powerful for parents of strong-willed children, teens, and parents who feel like traditional parenting advice just isn’t working anymore.
Dr. Shefali also shares insights from her upcoming work on raising Gen Z and Gen Alpha children in a digitally overwhelmed world, and what parents need to do differently now.
🎤 Dr. Shefali is coming to Australia (Sydney & Melbourne). Details, tickets, and resources are linked below.
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Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or guilty every time you try to say “NO”?
Burnout does not happen overnight, it is built through years of people pleasing, overgiving and ignoring our own needs.
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with mindset coach @annmanifis to unpack the real reason so many women struggle to set boundaries and why learning to say “NO” is essential for emotional wellbeing, leadership and sustainable success.
With over 25 years in the corporate world, Ann shares practical insights on burnout recovery, self worth and how women can stop running on empty without feeling selfish or guilty. This conversation is for working mums, leaders and women who are ready to protect their energy and reclaim their peace.
✨ In this episode, we explore:
Why burnout is so common among women
The emotional roots of people pleasing
How to say “NO” without guilt or fear
Boundaries at work, home and in relationships
Why rest is productive, not lazy
Work-life balance vs. work-life integration
🎧 Whether you are navigating motherhood, leadership, or personal overwhelm, this episode will help you slow down, reconnect to your worth and break the burnout cycle for good.
💡 Learn more about the Leadership Reset Call with Ann Manifis: https://calendly.com/manifisann/leadership_reset_call_with_ann_manifis?month=2025-12
💬 Comment below, what’s one thing you need to say “no” to right now?
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In this episode, I am thrilled to speak to Jenny Brown from the Parent Hope Project @parenthopeproject about why “fixing” our kids doesn’t work and the powerful shift that actually brings calm, connection and hope back into the home. Working with Parents closely to change generational patterns that just are not working.
Parenting a pre-teen / teen with anxiety, big emotions or constant overwhelm can feel frightening, confusing and incredibly lonely.
Together, they unpack:
✨ Why teens spiral into anxiety or big reactions
✨ The hidden patterns that keep families stuck
✨ How parents can support without overcontrolling or rescuing
✨ What to do when your teen shuts down or blows up
✨ The simple changes that help teens grow confidence + resilience
✨ How you can stay grounded when everything feels chaotic
This is the conversation every overwhelmed or worried parent needs. You are not alone. You are not failing. And there is a way forward.
Listen now and take the first step toward a calmer, more connected home. 🤍
You can work 1:1 with Jenny and her team with parent therapy The Family Systems Institute or purchase her books or workshops.
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In this heartfelt chat, Donna sits down with learning specialist Emily Fogg from Wise Owl Education to unpack what life is really like raising and supporting our beautiful neuro-spicy kiddos.
From ADHD and dyslexia to school refusal, big emotions, and the endless battle of bedtime we dive into why our kids struggle, how their brains work, and what actually helps them thrive.
Emily shares her experience as a former teacher who now supports children with reading difficulties, dyslexia, ADHD and more. We talk about the power of decodable books, routine, movement, emotional regulation and how sleep (yes, even for ADHD kids!) affects behaviour, learning and school success.
If you're a tired mum trying to hold it all together, this episode will make you feel seen, supported and a little less alone.
✨ What we cover:
• Neurodivergent kids & big feelings
• ADHD in children (and mums!)
• Dyslexia, reading struggles & learning confidence
• School refusal and emotional overwhelm
• Why sleep changes EVERYTHING
• Practical tools for calmer mornings & smoother bedtimes
• The truth about early learning and foundational skills
• How to support your child without burning yourself out
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:32 Emily's Journey: From Teacher to Business Owner
01:08 Understanding Learning Difficulties
01:42 The Importance of Decodable Books
02:22 Personal Experiences with ADHD
03:49 Challenges and Strategies for Neurodiverse Kids
10:28 Homeschooling vs. Traditional Schooling
11:45 The Critical Early Years of Education
15:46 Parenting Neurodiverse Children
22:07 Morning Routine and TV Rules
22:17 Understanding ADHD and Parenting Strategies
23:14 Reward Charts and Routine for ADHD Kids
24:33 Decodable Books for Learning
27:28 Healthy Eating and Sleep for ADHD
31:39 Tutoring and Educational Support
33:08 Summer Classes and Preventing Learning Loss
35:05 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Learn more about Wise Owl Education and buy the Decodable Books here.
✨ Listen, learn and feel understood — you’re doing better than you think, mumma.
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In this heartfelt conversation, Donna Moala - @parentingcollective, sits down with family psychologist Ashleigh Warner - @raisinghumanskind, to unpack one of the biggest struggles for parents today, what to do in the heat of the moment when our kids lash out, melt down, fight with siblings, or show aggression and how to understand where the source of the matter underneath it all is.
Together, we explore:
✨ Why big emotions show up as aggression or anxiety
✨ How to stop behaviour firmly but compassionately
✨ The importance of leadership, boundaries, and connection
✨ Why modern pressures, screens, separation, busy schedules, overwhelm our kids
✨ Breaking generational patterns without guilt or shame
✨ How parents can shift from “fixing” to truly supporting their child
✨ The real life struggles mums face in a fast, modern world
If you are a mum who wants to feel more confident, calm and connected in your parenting, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & intro to Ashleigh
01:00 – Ashleigh’s story: from behaviourist training to conscious parenting
03:30 – Anxiety, aggression & “big behaviours”
05:10 – The role of parental reflection (without guilt or shame)
08:00 – Sleep, overwhelm & the whole-child approach
10:45 – Separation, daycare & why little brains struggle
13:30 – Why simplicity is powerful for anxious children
15:00 – Heat of the moment: what parents should actually do
17:20 – Getting to the “heart of the matter”
20:00 – Sibling fighting, rivalry & deeper roots
22:15 – Parenting fears & future worries
25:00 – Screens, dopamine & why behaviour intensifies
27:45 – Adjusting parenting styles without judgement
30:00 – Leadership vs gentle scripts: why kids need strong anchors
33:00 – Conscious parenting in different ages & stages
36:00 – School refusal, anxiety & overwhelm
38:30 – Understanding your child’s temperament
40:00 – How parents can work with Ashleigh
41:00 – Closing words
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Hey beautiful Newborn mummas 👋💛
Do you feel like your newborn will never sleep unless they are on you? 😅 You are not alone. In this heartfelt chat, I sit down with beautiful new mum Dani (@danielle_jenkinson17), who went from contact naps, reflux, and sleepless nights, to calm, connected, and blissful sleep, all with nurturing, supportive & gentle support. 🌙
We unpack what is really going on in those early weeks, how to trust your mumma instincts, and why Google is NOT always your best friend at 3am 😉
✨ Watch this episode to learn:
- How to help your baby sleep better with reflux
- What gentle newborn sleep looks like (no harsh methods!)
- How to build secure, connected sleep foundations
- Tips to help YOU rest and feel confident again
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Welcome & Dani’s story
1:32 – The sleepless nights: reflux, crying, and contact naps
4:15 – Why Googling at 3am makes it harder (and what to do instead)
6:40 – The moment things started to change
9:22 – Gentle, responsive sleep support explained
12:05 – Tips for new mums feeling overwhelmed
14:45 – How to build calm, secure sleep foundations
17:10 – Dani’s advice to other new mums
19:00 – Donna’s closing thoughts: you’re not alone 💛
Let’s get you enjoying motherhood (and a hot cuppa ☕) again.
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Donna Moala and bestselling author Kasey Edwards (@kaseyedwardswriter) unpack why your relationship with yourself is the foundation for calm, connected parenting. 💛
Together, they dive deep into how self-love builds confidence, connection, and calm, not just for mums, but for the whole family. You will hear real, evidence-based insights on raising children who genuinely like themselves, and why letting go of perfectionism and people pleasing is one of the greatest gifts you can give your kids. 💛
💬 In this episode:
✨ How your self-worth influences your parenting style
✨ The link between confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being in kids
✨ Moving from control to connection
✨ Letting go of “good girl” conditioning and reclaiming your power
✨ Practical ways to model self-love every day
If you’ve ever felt like you are doing all the right things but still doubt yourself as a mum, this conversation will remind you that being kind to yourself is the most powerful parenting tool you have.
🎧 Tune in, reflect, and rediscover the peace that comes when you parent from self-love, not self-judgment. ✨
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
01:33 Kasey's Parenting Journey
03:02 Raising Girls Who Like Themselves
04:32 Raising Boys Who Like Themselves
06:24 Conscious Parenting and Personal Growth
10:33 Challenges of Parenting Different Personalities
18:55 Social Media and Mental Health
25:16 Social Media Rules for Kids
25:55 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
26:45 Parental Guidance and Social Media
30:05 The Pressure of Academic Achievement
31:12 Conscious Parenting and Discipline
42:16 Emotional Bravery in Boys
44:54 Conclusion and Resources
Learn more about Kasey at kaseyedwards.com.
Interested in buying her books? Visit kidswholikethemselves.com.
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Ever felt stuck in your career after becoming a mum? You’re not alone. In this episode, Donna Moala chats with career counsellor Anna Black (@annablackcareers), who helps women and mid-career professionals rediscover what truly lights them up — and create a work life that fits who they are now.
Together, they dive into:
✨ How motherhood shifts your sense of purpose and priorities
✨ Why “work–life balance” is a myth (and what actually works)
✨ How to confidently change direction without starting over
✨ Making career decisions that align with your values, family, and goals
✨ The power of clarity, confidence, and redefining success on your own terms
⏱️ Episode Menu (Timestamps)
00:00 – Welcome & intro with Donna Moala
02:10 – Meet Anna Black: from mining to career counselling
06:45 – The reality of mid-career burnout and motherhood
10:30 – How motherhood changes your definition of success
15:50 – The myth of work–life balance
21:00 – How to explore career options with clarity
27:20 – Confidence, identity, and the power of reflection
33:00 – Real talk: guilt, self-doubt, and letting go of perfection
38:15 – Steps to redefine success in your 30s, 40s & beyond
44:00 – How to connect with Anna & final thoughts
✨ Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real conversations on motherhood, career transitions, safety culture, and personal growth.💕
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Are you a career mum juggling work, family, and purpose?
In this episode, join me and my very special guest, Amanda Amaral - @gotsafem - as we dive into the inspiring journey from corporate burnout to becoming a business owner and how motherhood sparked a mission to transform workplace safety culture.
You’ll hear powerful insights on:
✅ Balancing career and motherhood in high-pressure industries like mining, oil & gas, and logistics
✅ Overcoming the mental load and challenges of being a working mum
✅ Building a purpose-driven business after leaving corporate life
✅ Transforming workplace safety communication to truly engage frontline teams
✅ Redefining success while staying grounded in family values
If you have ever struggled with work-life balance, FIFO life, or the dream of starting your own business, this episode will encourage and empower you.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction | Parenting Collective Podcast
01:00 – What is GotSafe Media? | Transforming Workplace Safety Communication
03:00 – Safety in Mining & Oil and Gas | Why Culture and Engagement Matter
05:00 – Motherhood & Corporate Burnout | The Struggles of Career Mums
07:00 – Work-Life Balance Challenges | Mental Load, Exhaustion & Support Gaps
09:00 – The Missing Village | Community, Family & Motherhood Today
12:00 – Leaving Corporate Life | Preparing for Business Ownership
14:00 – Career Mum Advice | Finances, Learning & Taking the Leap
16:00 – Daycare & Sick Kids | The Reality for Working Mothers
18:00 – Building GotSafe Media | Mission, Vision & Growth
20:00 – Final Reflections | Motherhood, Purpose & Creating Impact
✨ I’d love to hear from you in the comments:
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Parenting is hard enough, but what happens when you’re navigating a blended family? In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the realities of step-parenting, co-parenting across two homes, raising teens and toddlers with love, boundaries and conscious parenting tools.
Join host Donna Moala as she sits down with Kris Byrnes @insideoutwithkris a mindset coach, mom, and stepmom, to unpack:
✅ How to build strong, loving bonds with stepchildren
✅ The challenges (and joys!) of blended families
✅ Tools for managing big emotions in kids and parents
✅ Why conscious parenting is key to breaking generational cycles
✅ Balancing discipline, sleep routines, and family harmony
✅ Protecting kids in the age of social media
If you’re a parent, stepparent, or caregiver looking for real talk, practical strategies, and heart-centered advice, this episode will leave you feeling supported, inspired, and less alone in the journey.
💬 Share in the comments: What’s your biggest challenge (or win!) as a parent or stepparent?
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On this week's episode, I wanted to dive into talking about toddlers.......
Picture this - It is bedtime in your house, and it feels like a full-blown circus. Does your toddler pull every trick in the book, from needing one more drink, to a last-minute wee, to suddenly discovering they are scared of the dark? Mumma, you are not alone.
In today’s episode, I am diving into why toddler sleep can feel so impossible, the top five challenges of raising toddlers, from tantrums to power struggles, picky eating, bedtime battles, and that never-ending parent guilt and shame and most importantly, how to bring more calm, connection, and rest back into your home.
If you are tired of the nightly meltdowns and ready for practical, loving strategies that actually work, this episode is for you.
Comment below or reach out in my DM's.
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On this week's episode, I am excited to share with you Amber Dawson from @Mummysmoney. As a mum of 4 (twins included) and a Certified Financial Planner, I believe every woman deserves a seat at the financial table, and the confidence to speak up once she’s there. I help women ditch the fear, confusion, and “I’ll deal with it later” mindset around money, and replace it with clarity, capability, and choice.
Through practical tools, plain-English education, and unwavering support, I guide women to take control of their finances so they can live fully, dream boldly, and pass on financial confidence to the next generation.
Reach out in her DM's to find out more.
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On this week's episode I am so excited to share with you the gorgeous Shari from @goldsoultherapy.
We had a real and authentic conversation about how her life has led her into this wellness space of healing others. A solo mother of three and a seasoned entrepreneur, Shari's personal journey through motherhood, divorce and building successful businesses has shaped her compassionate and nurturing approach. She brings a wealth of experience to her practice, providing tailored support to those facing life transitions and seeking emotional clarity. Her focus is on creating a safe, judgement-free space where clients can explore their healing journey with trust and vulnerability.
Shari is a dedicated holistic wellness coach and healer, specializing in guiding towards profound personal transformation. With a wealth of qualifications, including NLP coaching, Reiki, Emotional Clearing, Kinesiology, Spiral Practitioner, Sound healing facilitator, and mindful yoga instructor.
Her approach blends ancient wisdom with modern techniques, guiding you towards profound personal growth and emotional clarity.
Reach out to Shari on any of her platforms to find out more.
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On this week's episode I am thrilled to have my very special guest Edwina from @edwinataylorwellbeing.
She is an amazing Holistic Fertility and IVF specialist located here in Perth. She is also a Counsellor & Healer, Womb Massage therapist and she runs epic women's circles.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Let us know your thoughts.
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On today's episode, I am so excited to share with you the gorgeous. Sharné Lategan from @growandexpandwiths. Sharne, was a top level lawyer for years but felt the pull to change her life DRAMATICALLY and become a Personal Growth and Energetics Coach who guides women to claim, create, and step into their highest, most fulfilled, and happiest lives and businesses.
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On this week's episode I am excited to share with you @shelleymckenzie_naturpath, Shelley has been in the health industry for over 15 years. She is a Mum of 3, Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath and cohost of The No BS Motherhood Podcast .
We have an awesome chat about Shelley's journey with Hashimoto's which is an autoimmune disease and how she has been able to live a normal life and how much good nutrition has played a huge part in that.
Her journey began when she was 24 years old and experienced a sudden health storm within her body. She was diagnosed with a condition called Hashimotos, an autoimmune disease. From here she made it her mission to learn about nutrition and how she could overcome and manage this diagnoses by using the ‘food is medicine’ principles.
She now pairs her degrees with her own personal health and motherhood experiences to help her clients live a happy, healthy and well balanced life.
Comment below with any questions. Or DM Shelley or myself for anything.
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This week on the podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Kim Kent @kimkent___, Perth-based money coach and founder of the Wealthy As F*ck program. Kim is known for helping women heal their relationship with money and shift from a scarcity mindset to one rooted in trust, confidence, and financial empowerment.
She has such a grounded, empowering way of talking about money, and I knew I had to get her on to speak about something we don’t often think about: how the way we talk about money shapes our kids’ lifelong relationship with it.
Comment below with any questions. Or DM Kim or myself for anything.
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So excited to share with you for the 2nd time, Jess @jess_wilson_nutrition
She is an exceptional Nutrition coach and today we chatted about all things Pre & Post Pregnancy Nutrition, she offers a deeply personalized approach. As Every body is unique, and that’s a gift!
She provides comprehensive lab testing and creates customized wellness plans to support everything from nutrition, gut health and hormone balance to stress management, performance, and more.
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On this weeks episode I am trilled to have Áine @babyrefluxlady join me all the way from "sunny" England.
Áine Homer is a globally recognized holistic infant reflux expert, best known as The Baby Reflux Lady. With a background in engineering and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Áine shifted her career focus after navigating her own children's challenges with reflux, tongue tie, allergies, and food intolerances.
She now dedicates her expertise to helping parents worldwide resolve their babies' reflux by identifying and addressing its root causes. Áine's evidence-based, compassionate approach empowers parents to achieve lifelong health for their children. She also leads the way in professional training with The Diploma in Infant Reflux, equipping practitioners with the skills to transform families' lives through holistic care.
And relevant information…
website: https://www.thebabyrefluxlady.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyrefluxlady
The free symptoms tracker is available on my website
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On this week's Episode I am excited to share with you Will and Stephanie Slater, they are the co-founders of Asklé, a women’s healthcare company focused on prescription, pharmacy grade nutritional medicine.
Through their own lived experience with the struggle of Stephanie's health after their first born. Together, they built Asklé to address the unique health challenges women face in the healthcare system, offering solutions that empower women to take control of their well-being.
Through their combined efforts, Will and Stephanie aim to provide women with the tools they need to thrive in a system that often overlooks their needs.
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Hello gorgeous Mumma's
On this week's episode I am thrilled to share with your Jess Mulhall @jessthemidwife, Jess is a dedicated midwife, IBCLC Lactation Consultant, HypnoBirthing and antenatal educator, and Australia’s first Birth Trauma Resolution Therapist.
Jess provides compassionate guidance through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, especially for those healing from birth trauma. Offering both in-person care in Melbourne and online support worldwide, Jess is committed to ensuring that every family feels informed, prepared, and nurtured on their parenting journey.
With a focus on helping families feel prepared and empowered, Jess offers a comprehensive breastfeeding package that includes her unique All-In-One Antenatal Expressing Kit, designed to support colostrum collection before birth.
I hope you enjoy our converstaion as much as I did.
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On this week's episode I am thrilled to have Dana from @Sleep Sense. She is the founder and CEO and the OG of paediatric sleep. Over 8 years ago I was very grateful to have found her and commenced my training to become a Sleep Sense Consultant and the rest is history.....
Dana began her private practice in Vancouver, Canada in 2003. After struggling with her own child's sleep, she drew on her dual degrees in Psychology and Education to create The Sleep Sense ™ Program, a complete sleep resource for parents which has sold almost 130,000 copies in more than 30 countries.
She has been a featured speaker at major parenting trade shows, a frequent guest on radio and television programs, and her work has been highlighted on Good Morning America, CNN, Today's Parent, WebMD and The Washington Post, She has personally trained a global network of over 350 Certified Sleep Sense™ who help tired families around the World.
We had a wonderful conversation about all things sleep and how things have changed so drastically over the last 10 years.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.
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On this weeks episode of "The Parenting Collective," I am delighted to share with you my incredible international guest @rachelweinstock, Rachel is an educator with over 20 years experience, a Bullying Transformational Coach for Pre-Teens and Teens as well as a Anti-Bullying Speaker & Advocate.
Gosh I wished I had found Rachel years ago, to help me as a mumma, when our girls were getting bullied at times. She has an amazing kit for parents that support them on how to approach the school, what to write & say and how to protect your child from more bullying.
She is also the author of the best selling book “Be Who You Needed”, a book that is designed to be a guide for parents, educators, and caring adults who want to help young people transform their emotional well-being, self-confidence and happiness.
Rachel’s mission is to create a world where every child feels happy, confident, and empowered, and her approach to working with young people is deeply impactful because of her lived experience of being bullied as a child and teenager.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.
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On this week's episode I am super thrileed to share with you Laura @laurapresscounselling through her personal journey of overcoming significant challenges in her own marriage led her to counselling.
After experiencing infidelity and navigating the complexities of a blended family, she realised the power of relationship education and emotional support.
This life experience, combined with her educational background, shaped her unique approach to couples counselling—one that blends professional knowledge with lived experience. Laura is Channel 7’s The Morning Show and ABC Radio resident relationship expert.
She has some wonderful free resources click here to download FREE RESOURCES.
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I am excited to share with you today Belinda and Alex who are Paediatric Occupational Therapists and co founders of @theindependencehub; an online platform with resources that make toilet training simple for children and their caregivers.
After seeing the benefit of personalised toilet stories when supporting hundreds of children with toileting in their clinical experience, they’ve created a incredible platform where parents can make their child a photo-personalised e-book, animated video and visual cue cards about using the toilet, that ignites confidence and empowers independence, making toilet training a little easier and maybe even a little fun.
LINKS-
Website: https://theindependencehub.com.au/
Make your child their own toilet story: https://theindependencehub.com.au/toilet-training-toolkit/
Instagram: @theindependencehub
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On this week's episode I am excited to share with you Kiah @declutterwithkiah her passion is to bring zen to your space and make your space work harder for you.
“A clean house makes for a clean mind,”.
Whether it’s tackling office chaos, sorting out your wardrobe, or labelling those food containers, getting your home to feel like a haven.
Kiah is the person for you.
Hope you enjoy our.chat as much as we did.
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On this weeks episode I an excited to share with you @shelleymckenzie_naturpath, Shelley has been in the health industry for over 15 years. She is a Mum of 3, Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath and cohost of The No BS Motherhood Podcast
We have an awesome chat on the importance of healthy nutrition for both us as parents and our kiddo's. And the CHALLENGEs of being able to achieve that, with causing extra stress for mumma and with fussy eater's, Shelley shares lots of tricks of the trade to get the nutrition in. Making it as easy as possible.
Her journey began when she 24 years old and experience a sudden health storm within her body. She was diagnosed with a condition called Hashimotos, an autoimmune disease. From here she made it her mission to learn about nutrition and how she could overcome and manage this diagnoses by using the ‘food is medicine’ principles.
She now pairs her degrees with her own personal health and motherhood experiences to help her clients live a happy, healthy and well balanced life.
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On this week's episode I am very excited to share with you Nicola @nicola_laye_ she is a renowned Women's Breathe Coach with over 20 years of experience, specialising in supporting women through pregnancy, childbirth and into life as a mother.
Helping women overcome stress and anxiety and have some incredible tools to help regulate our mumma lives.
Breathwork is aimed at enhancing mood, reducing stress and promoting health and well-being. Her approach is not just about coping strategies, it is about transformative empowerment.
Located in the Gold Coast, Australia, but works with families internationally.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.
Please comment and ask any questions you may have.
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On this week's episode, I am thrilled to have Tania Johnson one of the founders at @theinstituteofchildpsychology she is a registered Psychologist & Play Therapist to celebrate and talk about their incredible book "The Parenting Handbook". All things you need to know about conscious, connected parenting.
Tania specialises in play therapy and parent coaching. She works primarily from an attachment based perspective.
During our chat we discuss different styles of parenting, Reactive parenting, understanding generational trauma, patterns and how to heal our wounds, reframing discipline and much more.
Head over to @instituteofchildpsych to purchase the book and follow for incredible information and knowledge around connected parenting.
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On this week's episode I am excited to be sharing Dr Andrew Leech (FRACGP, MBBS, BSC, DCH) the founder and director of @The Garden Family Medical Centre here in Perth both Murdoch and Piara Waters.
We had some great conversations around what he is seeing in his clinic with our kiddos. The increase of children presenting with neurodiverse symptoms such as ADHD & Autism etc. And how challenging it is to be able to get the support our families need around their children's health.
The 'Garden' is a unique clinic that aims to revolutionise primary healthcare utilising new and innovative approaches for children and their parents. This focuses on using longer consultations. This has successfully been implemented as the pelvic pain clinic, which is one of 22 clinics around Australia selected by the federal government to increase accessibility for patients with chronic pelvic pain. This has been expanded to the extended care consultations for kids and teens which deals with complex paediatric presentations.
Andrew was awarded the RACGP WA GP of the year in 2023 on the back of significant advocacy work in child and adolescent mental health in WA through campaigning new models of care through media and the state health department. He has represented General Practice at state and federal government parliamentary enquiries to discuss the importance of improving access to mental health care for children and their families.
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Donna
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On this weeks' episode I am thrilled to have @kristimcvee. Kristi spent over 14 years fighting child sexual abuse and now utilises her experienc as a police officer to teach all she knows about Child Abuse Prevention to students, parents and teachers.
Empowering teachers, parents, children with protective behaviours education and abuse awareness.
Kristi is also an author of "Operation KidSafe" Click here to purchase.
I hope you find our conversation helpful and resourceful. Please reach out if you have any questions.
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On this weeks episode I am super excited to share with you Sonja Pototzki-Raymond MSc she is the founder of The Search Republic , Google Search Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Fertility Advocate.
We have an open discussion around her Fertility and IVF journey with her gorgoues daughter Saige and currently pregnant with another little princess.
With 19 years of global marketing and advertising experience, including working for many high-profile international brands - Guinness, Jameson, Nestle, L'Oreal, Special K, and Benefit Cosmetics, to name a few, Sonja is renowned for accelerating growth and transforming businesses using ethical, effective, and sustainable Google Search strategies.
Let me know your thoughts.
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Donna
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On this week's episode I am super excited to introduce you to Jaimee and chat about all things about children's teeth and facial growth, I was particularly interested in discussing dummy use, thumb sucking, mouth breathing and much much more, Jaimee is a Orofacial Myologist and Dental Hygienist with a passion for children's facial growth.
After almost 13 years of working in orthodontics, Jaimee now focuses exclusively on orofacial myology, helping people of all ages to use their oral and facial muscles correctly, so they can eat, sleep, breathe, speak, grow and feel well.
You can find Jaimee @happyfacesom
Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.
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Produced by Sophie Jackson (@soundstreetworld)
I was so excited to have Amy as a guest this week. I met Amy 2 years ago at a Women in business event in Sydney, she has a remarkable story that I wanted to share with you all.
Amy is aTraumatic Brain Injury Survivor, she almost had her life taken away from her when she had a Quadbike accident September 2013. Amyu
Amy ended up breaking 38 bones, ruptured numerous internal organs, and ended up with a Traumatic Brain Injury. Spending over two weeks in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 2 months in the Surgical Wards and over a year in the rehabilitation ward.
Through all of her rehabilitation she was determined to become a mum and went on to have 2 amazing boys.
She is also an incredible inspiration Key Note Speaker, Author and Co-author.
I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as we did. Amy is such a beautiful, positive human.
Please follow her @amyaquilini.aquoonline
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I am thrilled to have Emma from @motivemums as a guest today to chat about all things exercise and exercise after having a baby, she is a wealth of knowledge on when and what to do.
Emma is a mother of 2 boys and is very passionate about helping pregnant and postpartum women to exercise safely and effectively. Emma is a certified MumSafe Trainer and partners with Women's Health Physiotherapist to help new mums.
Go and follow her @motivemums or on facebook Motivate Mums or go to her website www.motivatemums
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On this weeks episode I am thrilled to chat to Sara all about how to heal our sexual relationship with our partners after giving birth. Such an important topic, that we don't often discuss.
Sara Stone is a renowned couples sex and relationship coach, educator, and somatic therapist. With a focus on healing relationship wounds and fostering deeper sexual fulfilment.
Sara runs transformative events and programs. She specialises in supporting couples and new parents to reignite intimacy and empowers mothers to reclaim their libido, feel sexy, and embrace their sensuality.
Through her expertise and compassionate approach, Sara helps clients heal, connect authentically, and experience greater sexual satisfaction.
Please click here to go follow her @TheSaraStone.
Or to her website www.sarastone.org
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TRIGGER WARNING - TOPICS DISCUSSED IS MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE
On this weeks episode I am hounoured to have Lachlan O'Donoghue from @20_talk as my guest, Lachlan is the co-founder of a Perth mental health charity, @20_talk.
The charity was born in 2017 after his friendship group lost two close mates to suicice within 2 months. 20Talk aims to be a well-being platform for young adults to engage in mental health and wellbeing education in a way that makes sense to them. Lachlan manages the training arm of the charity.
This topic today is close to my heart through our own personal journey with our daughter, through her own mental health battle's during high school and at times being suicidal. We are wanting to share our story, so if someone who listen's may know, a sister, brother, cousin, friend or family member who is struggling, that you are not alone and there is so much support out there.
I wanted to share Lachlan to my listeners, as mental health and suicide is often always a difficult topic to discuss, but in this current day and age the suicide rate is increasing at a rapid rate, and to be able to create awareness around prevention and support rather than the devastation of a loss is incredibly important.
20_talk's purpose is to meet young people where they are at, offer an ear and where applicable challenge them to grow.
If you aren't already following me on insta head over to @bub2sleep for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.
I also have a nurturing, safe, non judgemental space over at Bub2sleep Motherhood Membership, come join us in there, to have unlimited questions answered, weekly live Q&A's and monthly experts in their field https://bub2sleep.com.au/motherhood-membership
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Donna - Bub2sleep
Produced by Sophie Jackson (@soundstreetworld)
On this weeks episode I am super excited to share with you Emily from @consciousmothersgroup we have an awesome discusion about my other passion in life, conscious, connected parenting!
It is such an incredible method to understand our triggers as parents and how the way we were raised, directly effects the way we parent.
My gorgeous guest Emily is a mama of three to two boys and a girl, with a passion for conscious, gentle and respectful parenting.
She is a qualifed early childhood educator, but has stepped away from the system and moved towards a conscious, natural and un-schooling approach to education which led to the co- creation of We Are Nature Network.
Emily loves working with families who are ready to embrace a conscious parenting style and break the parenting cycle!
Instagram @consciousmothersgroup
Head to Emily's website We are Nature Network
Much Love 💚
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On this week's episode I am excited to share with you Kirsty @kirsty_kohlhagen
Kirsty is a Women’s Holistic Coach, specializing in Meditation, Spirituality and mindset. Making Meditation easy for you to look within and deeply connect to yourself so that you feel truly amazing to shine bright ✨
Through her own personal journey of loss, PND and self-discovery she now works with women navigating their own overwhelm of juggling many hats of life through simple practices that support calm and deep connection.
Through Meditations, her 3 month program Soulful Embrace ~ Awaken your Essence and 1:1 Coaching, you are sure to receive so much support, love and encouragement on your journey with her.
You can download a free Meditation too, Click here to download free meditation
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On this weeks episode I am super duper excited about my first "international" guest, we dive deep into what it means to be a connected, conscious parent. Parenting is tough that is for sure, and we all need as much support and love as possible to be the best parents we can be for our children. Talking about boundaries, discipline without damage and Parenting Right from the start.
Dr. Vanessa Lapointe @Drvanessalapointe a mum, parenting educator, best-selling author, international speaker.
She holds a doctoral degree in psychology, and practiced as a psychologist for nearly 20 years, before devoting her full-time energy to connecting with parents and other “big people” around the globe in 2023.
Founder of The North Star Developmental Clinic, Dr. Vanessa has long been supporting families and children in her developmental clinic alongside her team and has previous experience in community mental health and the school system. Dr. Vanessa is known for bringing a sense of nurturing understanding and humanity to all of her work. Her passion is in walking alongside parents, teachers, care providers, and other big people to really see the world through the child’s eyes. She believes that if we can do this, we are beautifully positioned to grow up our children in the best possible way.
I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did.
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Produced by Sophie Jackson (@soundstreetworld)
On this weeks episode very excited to share with you Lacey @imyourgotogirl. Lacey is a Stylist and Image coach through her business "Your Go To Girl" Lacey is the all in one solution for helping Mumma's regain their confidence.
Through the power of personal style and self-connection, Lacey has helped thousands of women all across the world regain their confidence for the past 11 years.
Lacey is a highly sought after social media influencer, content creator, confidence coach and keynote speaker. She is the host of the "Showing Up In Style" podcast and you can find her on social media @imyourgotogirl
Be sure to tune into her content on Instagram to find relatable content as she shows up authentically every day with a bunch of free content for you to access.
Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Much Love
Donna
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This week I am very excited to share with you Nikki Chamberlain @nikkicoaching
Nikki is a health and mindset coach for women who have tried everything to maintain a weight they desire, but more importantly, Nikki helps change beliefs around self-worth, supports and educates to sustain amazing results.
Please follow Nikki @nikkicoaching and DM her for any questions you may have. Her page is super informative.
Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.
Much Love
Donna xo
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Produced by Sophie Jackson (@soundstreetworld)
On this weeks episode, I am super excited to share with you Sarah from @themummanest .
My 2 passions if life is amazing sleep, and anything parenting support.
In this episode we dive into conscious motherhood, trying to be kind to ourselves as mothers, finding our way back to our passion and purpose and how by being able to understand what triggers us in our day to day parenting, that there are tools that we can use to manage them a little easier, without so much overwhelm and guilt.
Sarah is a mum of three, & Founder of The Mumma Nest.
After a traumatic birth with her third child her entire world pivoted & she chose to use the challenge as an opportunity to heal herself, explore alternate methodologies & bridge the gap between systemic norms between birth & clinical care.
The Mumma Nest is a space for mother's navigating personal & business life, who want to feel empowered as a mother & woman, transform themselves & unlock consciousness to live aligned with who they desire to become.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, we are sure there will be a Part 2, as there is just so much to talk about and share with all the mumma's out there.
Reach out to Sarah for your free clarity call. Link below.
Links:
Book ‘Women Leading the Way’: https://www.themummanest.com/womenleadingthewaypreorder
Grab your free emotions workbook here: https://www.themummanest.com/motherhoodemotions
Membership here: https://www.themummanest.com/membership
Free Clarity Call here: https://calendly.com/themummanest/30min?back=1&month=2023-05
Join closed facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/786188725766246
Much Love
Donna
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Produced by Sophie Jackson (@soundstreetworld)
On this week's podcast I am super excited to chat with Jess Wilson @jess_wilson_nutrition.
Jess is a Functional Nutritionist, Gut Health and Hormone Practitioner and All-Round Wellness Coach. She also a busy mum, ocean lover and a runner... who loves to live a vibrant life.
She supports and guides women to live their best happy life, worth living, in the healthiest way and feel their optimum.
I have been working with her over the last few months to heal my gut and improve my overall health, and it has been incredible.
Check out her page for all her yummy recipes and programs or book a 1:1 with Jess, you won't regret it.
Hope you enjoy our chat.
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Produced by Sophie Jackson (@soundstreetworld)
On this week's episode I talk about how our babies/infants/toddlers and children can master the miracle of sleep.
It doesn't have to be scary or negative, we don't even have to leave the room, we can nurture and support our babies to sleep well.
There is so much unregulated and flooded information out there in regards to parenting and particularly sleep, everyone is just so overwhelmed and confused and still not getting some sleep.
Please reach out and ask any questions you may have after you have listened. DM me over at instagram.
Hope you enjoy.
Much Love
Donna xoxo
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On this week's episode I am excited to share with you Lucy Newton https://www.instagram.com/whatlifeslikewithababy/, Lucy is a mum of 2 and a Registered Nurse.
Lucy has created this incredible online course for expectant mumma's or mumma's with a newborn, as first time mumma's we are busy planning our pregnancy and birth but don't really plan for our post partum..
This course is a one stop course preparing you for the realities having a new baby brings, not to overwhelm you, but empower you and reduce any anxiety about bringing baby home.
Oh my gosh how I would have LOVED something like this before I had Eloise.
Contact Lucy at https://www.instagram.com/ukmum_in_newzealand/ or go straight to her page https://www.instagram.com/whatlifeslikewithababy/ to get started with her 1st time mumma online course.
If you aren't already following me on insta head over to @bub2sleep for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.
I also have a nurturing, safe, non judgemental space over at Bub2sleep Motherhood Membership, come join us in there, to have unlimited questions answered, weekly live Q&A's and monthly experts in their field https://bub2sleep.com.au/motherhood-membership
Much Love
Donna - Bub2sleep
Produced by Sophie Jackson (@soundstreetworld)
On this weeks podcast I am super excited to have Nikolina from @heynikolinak ,she is a mum (AKA slave) to her 2 little boys both under 2, she is also a media whiz.
She is a writer and editor for 9Honey Parenting, as well as a spokesperson on Nine's Today Show and Today Extra.
Alongside that Nikolina also dabbles in Travel Writing, and is a guest presenter on Getaway. She spends the 10 minutes she gets to herself a day entertaining her thousands of followers online through her hilarious 'mum reels'. Oh and looking after her other little boy Leo... (second child things).
While trying her hardest to keep her career afloat during maternity leave, Nikolina came up with the idea of ‘My Mummy Loves Fudge’.
My Mummy Loves Fudge is a fun book for both mum and child to read. It reminds the child how much their mummy is there for them throughout the day and night, and it gives mum a chance to giggle while she reads along. Parents are sick of the same old stories about letters, numbers, love and cuddles. It’s time for something a little cheekier. We deserve it.
Follow Nikolina @heynikolinak. Click on link to follow and order on pre-sale her gorgeous book.
If you aren't already following me on insta head over to @bub2sleep for all my top tips and advice around children's sleep and all things parenting. I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.
Much Love
Donna - Bub2sleep
If you aren't already following me on insta head over to @bub2sleep for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.
I also have a nurturing, safe, non judgemental space over at Bub2sleep Motherhood Membership, come join us in there, to have unlimited questions answered, weekly live Q&A's and monthly experts in their field https://bub2sleep.com.au/motherhood-membership
Much Love
Donna - Bub2sleep
Produced by Sophie Jackson (@soundstreetworld)
On this weeks episode I am super excited to chat to Aston Simmonds @aston_simmonds , Aston is a Relationship Coach helping women to deeply communicate and connect with their partner and recreate their relationship after having kids.
Three years ago Aston was having a really hard time in her own relationship and questioned divorce for the first time ever. This sent her on a journey to discover how to become the best version of herself, how to support each other, communicate effectively and connect on a deeper level.
Aston supports women all over the world through her incredibly popular online programs. Through her books, online courses and workshops Aston & her husband Adam have helped hundreds of women and couples transform their most intimate relationships.
Aston is passionate about all things relationships, parenting, psychology, personal development, spiritual growth and doing the inner work to become the best version of herself.
You can get free access to Aston’s 5 Day Relationship Challenge here; https://the5dayrelationshipchallenge.com.
To connect with Aston head to her website; https://astonsimmonds.com or follow her on Instagram; https://instagram.com/aston_simmonds & Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/coachastonsimmonds
If you aren't already following me on insta head over to @bub2sleep for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.
I also have a nurturing, safe, non judgemental space over at Bub2sleep Motherhood Membership, come join us in there, to have unlimited questions answered, weekly live Q&A's and monthly experts in their field https://bub2sleep.com.au/motherhood-membership
Much Love
Donna - Bub2sleep
Produced by Sophie Jackson (@soundstreetworld)
On this weeks' episode I am so excited to be talking to Dr Carrie Rigoni, she is a chiropractor who works with mums and babies.
She loves talking about all things vagus nerve.
She is based here in Perth and is passionate about supporting mums through periods of dysregulation and helping mums understand what they can do to support their baby's vagal tone too.
Follow Dr Carrie @drcarrierigoni for all her education of the power of the vagus nerve, she also offers group coaching for families Mother and Children Group Coaching.
If you aren't already following me on insta head over to @bub2sleep for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.
I also have a nurturing, safe, non judgemental space over at Bub2sleep Motherhood Membership, come join us in there, to have unlimited questions answered, weekly live Q&A's and monthly experts in their field https://bub2sleep.com.au/motherhood-membership
Much Love
Donna - Bub2sleep
Produced by Sophie Jackson (@soundstreetworld)
I am so excited to have Lou Fitz the founder of The Anxiety Project as my guest. We have such a real, authentic chat about all things "anxiety". Lou shares her stories around her journey with anxiety, especially when she became a mumma.
We both talk openly about how anxiety has affected our lives at times.
Lou's passion around supporting mumma's/women with anxiety and all the tools, tips and tricks to thrive whilst living with anxiety. To help you move OUT of anxiety and INTO Confidence.
Follow Lou @TheAnxietyProject. And reach out to her for any support, she is a powerhouse.
Lou also has an awesome Podcast "Getting Vulnerable"
Listen Here "Getting Vulnerable"
If you aren't already following me on insta head over to @bub2sleep for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.
I also have a nurturing, safe, non judgemental space over at Bub2sleep Motherhood Membership, come join us in there, to have unlimited questions answered, weekly live Q&A's and monthly experts in their field https://bub2sleep.com.au/motherhood-membership
Much Love
Donna - Bub2sleep
Produced by Sophie Jackson (@soundstreetworld)
I am so thrilled to have Sarah as a guest on today's episode.
Sarah is an Occupational Therapist who is based in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
In addition to her career as an OT Sarah is also a Neuroprotective Developmental Care, Practitioner and Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator, offering parents support in providing cue-based care.
Her work in Matrescence is informed by her certification as a Seasons of Matrecence Guide, understanding fully the word "matrescence".
Supporting mothers throughout Australia.
Sarah is the face behind and the operator of @SarahashtonOT.
Sarah helps caregivers in feeling more satisfied and less overwhelmed by supporting them to do the things they need to and want to do by addressing both internal (personal) and external (environmental) strengths and barriers.
Come and follow me at @bub2sleep for all my top tips and advice around children's sleep. I offer a free 15 minute phone consult to run through all your questions.
Much Love
Donna - Bub2sleep
On this week's Episode I am so excited to share with you Jeanette the founder of @startingsolidsaustralia, she is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian.
Jeanette created Starting Solids Australia through her own frustration, confusion and misinformation over social media, so she wanted to create an easily accessible, safe, non-judgemental place for parents.
Her website and social media pages are filled with her top tips, recipes, support groups and her 1:1. Check her out @startingsolidsaustralia.
Subscribe or follow to get notified when I post a new EP!
Contact me on insta @bub2sleep, DM I love getting all your questions.
Come join my Bub2sleep Membership, https://bub2sleep.com.au/membership for daily/weekly love from me chatting about all things sleep and parenting xox
So excited to share with you this week Sharon from @thefunctionalfamily.
Sharon is passionate about helping families with ADHD. Sharon talks about her day to day experience being a mumma of children with ADHD.
She has 13 years of research and training so she can support parents who have children with ADHD.
Sharon's company "The Functional Family" has assisted over 20,000 families, she has created online support groups, blogs 1:1 coaching and an incredible 6 week online program for ADHD and families.
Hope you enjoy our great conversation around diagnoses and what we can do to support ourselves and our children, to have the best life ever.
Find Sharon on the gram @thefunctionalfamily.
Subscribe or follow to get notified when I post a new ep!!!!!
Contact me on insta @bub2sleep, DM I love getting all your questions. Especially all things sleep.
Much Love
Donna
On this week's episode, super excited to be speaking to Vanessa from @refluxrescue about all things babies and reflux, it is an illusive topic that is discussed so much, babies with reflux really suffer greatly and for parents it is just so challenging knowing how to support their babies when they are in pain.
Vanessa is a mum whose son suffered with silent reflux and food intolerances and realised there was a big gap in the way the medical system treats babies (and their parents) with reflux, this motivated her to change career paths and study to become a Certified Infant Reflux Specialist,
Follow Vanessa for all things reflux @refluxrescue for incredible support and information.
Much Love
Donna xoxo
So excited to have Natashia Telfer @juggling_mumma as a guest, Natashia is a Canberra based mum, wife, businesswoman and best selling author.
She has an incredible story of strength and adversity, being a cancer survivor at the age of 19, a kindness advocate, IVF mumma, perpetual ball dropper, chaos co-ordinator and silver lining seeker.
Loved chatting with her today, hope you love it too.
Much Love
Donna
On this weeks podcast I am very excited to invite Sean from the @thefatheringproject.
Sean is a father of three, grandfather to two and a husband of one.
His passion is seeing social change, and spreading the message about the importance of fathers and father figures in a child’s life, and their significant impact on development and wellbeing.
As the founder of the organisation 4 Fathers, Sean joined The Fathering Project in 2016 to assist in the establishment of the organisation and its programs across NSW.
Sean now works as the Partnerships and Community Relations Manager and is responsible for the expansion of the programs throughout Australia to reach as many fathers and families through its delivery in Schools, Corporates and other Organisations.
I loved chatting to Sean about the importance and father and father figures in our children's life. Hope you enjoy.
Much Love
Donna Moala
On this week's podcast I am super excited to share with you Dominique Fletcher, she is a Women's Nurturing Coach http://www.instagram.com/dominiquefletcher_
She is as her title says, the most incredible Nurturer.
I have been working 1:1 with her over the last few months , she has been able to support me through some stormy times, whilst parenting teenager's.
Really nurturing and guiding me, so I can understand why I do and say the things I do, why I feel the way I feel, giving me the tools to heal and grow.
So I can try to be the best mum I possibly can for my beautiful girls.
If we can heal ourselves then we can truly be the best parent's possible.
Hope you enjoy Dominique, as much as I enjoy spending time with her.
Much Love
Donna Moala
On this week's poddy, I am very excited to share with you Genevieve from @connectedparentingau.
She is a parent Educator & Obstetric Social Worker.
We chat all about connected & attachment parenting.
What it means and how these technique's can support you during your parenting journey.
It may not be what you thought attachment parenting was, it certainly was different to what I always thought it was.
Gen is a parent to 4 boy's, so she has had and having plenty of great life experience using all these technique's.
Much Love
Donna
On this week's Poddy I am so excited to share the gorgeous Brooke Vulinovich, founder of @socialclubcommunity.
She is an Insta Business Coach Extraordinaire.
Full of passion and energy and know's everything you need to know about Instagram and growing your business.
Brooke and her husband Dom were client's of mine when their 6m old little man Karlo, started not loving sleep.
He came out their angel baby, slept all the time and all was going well till all that changed over night.
Karlo started waking many times and night and wasn't loving his day naps.
Brooke was able to get back to her business she loved pretty quickly when she was getting sleep, when things changed, work was a little harder to do because being a mumma always comes first.
Today we chat about being an entrepreneur business mumma !
Hope you enjoy.
Much love
Donna
On this week's podcast I am excited to share with you Demi, Demi is Paediatric Physiotherapist and founder of @thebabyphysio.
We run through what a Paediatric Physio can do to support you and your family, discuss all the different Gross Motor Skill developments that our babies will go through in their first year - 2 years of life.
Also, what we can do as parents/caregivers to support them during these huge developmental leaps, with of course lots of love and practice.
We also discuss how often these developmental leaps can impact sleep and what we can do to support them to master their new skills and get back to sleeping well.
Demi has just released a new e-book, titled "Nurture your Newborn" A guide on fostering your baby's development.
Much Love
Donna xo
On this week's podcast I am so excited to share with you Justine Zappa @justinezappa, she is a mumma of 3 and an author of her beautiful book, titled 'Birth Book - Bringing Belief back to birth.'
It is an interactive guide to birth with belief, trust and instinct.
Justine has created the book, through all of her life experience around pregnancy, birth, loss and beyond.
If you are wanting to purchase one of her books, head to her instragram @justinezappa.
Hope you enjoy xoxo
Produced by Sophie Jackson (@soundstreetworld)
On this week's Podcast I talk to the lovely Dee & Cherly from @bundleandme.
They are both Midwives and Lactation Consultants who run a Pregnancy & Postpartum service here in Perth Western Australia, and also work Australia wide via Telehealth.
They work closely with a great team of GP's, obstetricians and other experts in this field.
Today we are chatting about all they do to support expectant families, during pregnancy, birth and 6 weeks post-partum.
We also chat to Cheryl about Breastfeeding, what to expect in the first month, the support they can give around mothers choice's, we are all for whatever a mum chooses to do, breastfeed or bottle feed.
Hope you enjoy. Much Love Donna xo
On today's podcast I speak to the lovely Emilia who is the founder of @motherbear.postpartum, she is a postpartum doula and doula business coach.
I asked Emilia to run through what it is that a postpartum doula can do to support families with a Newborn and beyond.
Hope you enjoy.
Much Love
Produced by Sophie Jackson (@soundstreetworld)
On this week's podcast I am so excited to have the lovely Georgie from the @the_womens_collective.
She is a business woman, content creator and Instagram guru.
After splitting from her wife in 2020 before they had children, she decided to commence the journey of becoming a mum all by herself.
Today we talk about her wonderful experience, from the conception journey through to birth and all the ups and downs in between.
Hope you enjoy.
Much Love Donna
Produced by Sophie Jackson (soundstreet.com.au)
This week's podcast is Part 2 with Vicki Pellow, a young adult cancer survivor, an advocacy Coach and a mumma.
She talks about her experience with IVF and what it felt like for her once she became a mother, the huge identity shift's that we have after we have given birth, her struggle with Post Natal Depression and much much more.
Much Love
Produced by Sound Street
I am so excited to share with you the lovely Vicky Pellowe, this is Part 1 of a 2 part series, where she shares her story of being a young adult cancer survivor, the choices she had to make around her future after Chemo and what she needed to do if she had a chance of becoming a mumma later on in life if she survived.
Vicky is an advocacy coach, supporting anyone who has been through adversity and looking for how to live life after a life changing event has occurred.
Hope you enjoy.
Please follow her @vickypellowe.
Much Love
On this week's episode I am talking to Jess from @rescueblue_littleaid about the importance of learning first aid for you and your family.
Rescue Blue is a Paediatric First Aid Provider and everything is taught by Paramedic's.
They are extremely passionate about educating and empowering parents to have the skills to be able to deal with life threatening experience or medical emergency.
Follow them on @rescueblue_littleaid, where you can book in for any of the Little Aid workshops.
Or you can find out more at www.rescueblue.com.au,
So on this weeks podcast I am talking to the lovely Mandy from @raisetodders about all things toddler’s, she is a Todder Development Specialist!
She is an expert in her field, we could have chatted all day, she is a wealth of knowledge on how to tackle everything from toddler tantrum’s, to easing mumma's stress around all the boundary pushing and toddlers yearning for their independence.
Mandy has an incredible program for parents to support them through this journey of Todderhood, you can find out more about this incredible program at www.raisetoddlers.com.au.
On this episode I am very excited to be able to chat with Brooke Turner from Balance Fitness and Nutrition. Brooke is a Pre & Post Natal Specialist in fitness and nutrition.
Brooke is a mum of three and her newest addition to the family is a newborn. We chat about all things women nutrition and exercise, what to do exercise wise during pregnancy and when and how to start exercising again after birth. Also chatting about how important good nutrition is and how to be kind to yourself through all these times.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
I am sooooo excited to share this episode with you all, I have united with 2 other top sleep experts here in Australia, Steph Gouin from Sleep by Steph, and Maryanne Sayers from Baby Sleep Matters.
We are all very like minded women/mothers and sleep speciliasts and we are very passionate about trying to spread the truth and positivity around baby sleep.
There is just too much negative and false information being spread around via social media platforms and the internet, that we now are going to be so driven to have a voice for all those tired mumma’s out there that are exhausted and feel like they have no where to turn.
We all support our families one on one with full guidance, you never have to leave your baby and you will always respond to their needs, and they can still learn the biological, miracle skill of sleep.
Hope you enjoy xoxo
So excited for me to be able to share Tina from @the.birth.collective with you all. Tina is a Hypnobirthing practitioner, she is based in Sydney and is able to support families world wide. On this episode we talk about pregnancy, birth, and the usual feelings of fear and negativity around how you will bring your baby into the world. Tina shares her 2 completely different birth experiences. She explains how hypnobirthing is not just for alternative famlies, it can be used for any type of birthing experience, caesarian included.
Follow her @the.birth.collective or find her at www.thebirthcollective.com.au
Much Love
Donna Moala
Today I talk about all things regressions and the anxiety around parenting apps.
I commonly see posts & messages about certain Apps telling parents that in the future their baby is expected to experience regressions and challenging times.
I don't want mum's sitting around anxiously waiting for the next regression or tough time to hit, because you worry about it and it may not even come.
Let's embrace the NOW and enjoy the times when things are going well.
We don't actually know what is going to happen in the future and "worrying about it won't change a thing".
Every baby is so individual, lets all try to go with the flow xoxoxox
On the first episode, host Donna Moala talks about her journey to motherhood and what drove her to become a certified sleep consultant.
To see more of Donna, follow her on instagram: @bub2sleep
PRODUCTION BY: Sophie Jackson - Sound Street (www.soundstreet.com.au)
Episode one coming soon!!
Welcome to the Baby Sleep Sessions, this is the show where I talk about all things sleep for you and your family. Myth busting, all the hot topics like catnapping, early morning waking, regression, night waking and lots lots more, I will also give you tools and tips for all ages and Sharing with you my ups and down around parenting life and sleep.
I will bring you conversation’s with interesting, inspiring and intelligent people who are experts in their fields to further support and guide you through your parenting journey.
I really want to make this a one stop shop for you all. There is just so much confusing and conflicting sleep information out there , which is actually sending parents crazy with worry and anxiety.
There is certainly not one secret around sleep but I am happy to share all of mine.
Much love,
Donna x
Find me:
Instagram: @bub2sleep
Website: www.bub2sleep.com.au
Produced by: Sophie Jackson (soundstreet.com.au)