Pregnancy, Birth And Beyond

Mothers in Business - the first years is the topic of our show today, we are excited to have two gorgeous mothers from our local community here in the Northern Rivers of NSW, Meggie Danielson & Alona Rosenberg of WeMove studio in Mullumbimby and many more adventures! We are looking into the life of mothers over a series of 6 shows in the coming year and this episode here is our first. We wanted to look at the joys and challenges of being a mother and small business owner servicing the local community. We’re also in the business of celebrating women and acknowledging the unique needs & desires mothers have for themselves, their families and communities here at PBB. Wonderful today, both our guests migrated to Australia and have chosen our beautiful shire as the place to raise their children.This episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond podcast was produced, written and presented by Annalee Atia. It first aired Live on 99.9 BayFM (Byron Bay, Australia) on Monday 23rd April, 2018. Interviewees: Meggie Da

Our guest Vanessa Wood is mother to two beautiful boys, she is a practicing Naturopath of 10 years, and a shamanic craftswoman who oversees and participates in several Women’s circles and has been a magnificent flash-mob 80’s dancer with the famed Cassettes. There has been a resurgence of women’s agency and the value of women individually and as part of society. We have been watching as this unfolds, unfurls and sometimes becomes undone. We have been watching it in the media, around the world in different countries and in our own lives, with our women friends, women in our family and women around us in the community. We have been watching it unravel with in us, too. It can feel uncomfortable, empowering, inspiring dangerous.. Women have been silent in so many many ways for so many centuries. In fact, Dr Amanda Furman who wrote and presented a groundbreaking 4-part series on the history of women called - The Ascent of Woman delves deeply into the place of women in society over the course of written history. Sh

Through his own experiences as a father, Dr John (Jack) Travis came to see how the normalised disconnection and separation of babies from their parents (eg through forced sleep schedules, isolation in cots) rather than recognising a baby's needs for closeness has created generations of families that struggle to keep together. Jack calls a father's negative reactions after the arrival of a baby "Male Postpartum Abandonment Syndrome" and shares many ideas and resources for healing.NOTE: Guest mic issues are fixed in 2nd half of this episode.Interviewers: Sean Tonnet, Sally CusackDr John Travis:* Connected Couples, Thriving Families: www.connectedandthriving.org* Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children, www.aTLC.org* Meryn Callander, "Why Dads Leave", www.whydadsleave.com * John Travis, "MPAS In a Nutshell", www.tinyurl.com/MPASNutshellResources recommended by Jack:* Jed Diamond, "The Irritable Male Syndrome" , www.theirritablemale.com* James Prescott's Somato-Sensory Affectional Deprivational Syndrome (

The power imbalances in today's masculinity overwhelmingly impact women, but they also fail boys and men in so many ways, leading to intractable loneliness and 'wordless rage', as described by author Tim Winton. Tim's latest book The Shepherd's Hut traces the change the main character young Jaxie makes as he breaks away from toxicity to something different by being exposed to different ways to being a man. Tim's hope for all boys and men is they too can break away and find their way to peace, which for him was found in surfing, relationships and learning to express himself. Interviewed by Luke Addinsall and Sally Cusack.Copyright 2018PBB Media, Sally CusackCredits:Guest: Tim Winton, Author of The Shepherd's HutProducer: Sally CusackCo-interviewer: Luke AddinsallOther references:* Dr John Travis, co-founder of the Alliance for the Transforming the Lives of Children* David Leser, journalist "Men, Women and the Whole Damn Thing" https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/the-great-sexual-reckoning-how-did-we-get-here--

De-stigmatising mental health and supporting stronger familiesThe celebrations and challenges of raising children can be a rich, diverse journey for all of us. Even when we are feeling mentally strong, there are moments when life, relationships and parenting is a bumpy road. For 1 in 10 people, living with a personality disorder and parenting can add a tremendous strain to our family experiences and bonds. An umbrella term for more commonly referred to conditions like borderline, narcissism, obsessive compulsive, avoidant and schizotypal, personality disorder can cause significant distress and impairment for the person and families. In this episode, I'll be traversing the mindscape of personality disorders, wellness, parenting and relationships with Dr Michelle Townsend; a Research Fellow at the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute and Project Air Strategy for Personality Disorders at the University of Wollongong. Shining a light on a rarely recognised area of parenting, this show will help de-m

This episode we feature life on the front lines of midwifery. My guest Ti Harrison has been a midwife for the past 27 years and has worked across all models of care and around the world. Ti recently performed at the Vagina Conversations 2018, Byron Bay. Ti shares her monologue and we discuss further different aspects of this well crafted written piece. Warning some aspects of this episodes contains sensitive content. We are talking about women's bodies and in-particular about women's vaginas. Topics: Vagina Birth trauma Consent Vagina examinations MidwiferyProducer & host: Lara MartinGuest: Ti Harrison

Many parents or carers of teens and tweens are painfully aware how quickly their young child who bounded with energy, confidence and enthusiasm can flip. Like a switch has been clicked their child suddenly is unrecognisable. Dr Arne Rubinstein is an expert on adolescent development and passionate advocate for supporting young people to transition to young men, with a toolbox of skills. Interviewee: Dr Arne Rubinstein, Founder, The Making of Menand The Rites of Passage Institutethemakingofmen.com/Copyright 2018PBB Media, Kimberley Lipschuswww.kimberleylipschus.comFirst aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay, Australia on 26 February 2018.

Author Isobelle Carmody shares her experiences of imbuing her journey as a mother with creativity, bringing her daughter Adelaide every step of the way. Isobelle relished the time she had during Adelaide's childhood to re-explore the world through a child’s eyes, allowing her to access ever more characters and worlds to write about.Presenter and Producer: Sally CusackCopyright 2018 PBB Media, Sally CusackFirst aired on 99.9 BayFM on 5 March 2018.www.isobellecarmody.net"The Ice Maze" Music by adelaidethegirl on Soundcloud

A pregnant person or couple have many expectations about their birth, their baby, and parenthood. They dream into what it will be like to give birth, what they’re baby will be like, and what parenthood will turn into for them. In this episode Kimberley Lipschus chats with new parents Sophie Eadie and Chris Magick, and with baby Harlow. What was the reality of life with a baby, versus their expectations before giving birth? Copyright 2018 PBB Media, Kimberley Lipschuskimberleylipschus.comFirst aired on 99.9 BayFM in February 2018Photo by jens johnsson on Unsplash

In this episode we meet Kate Speedy, who embarked on a massive journey of transformation when she discovered her father was to transition to being female. This was 20 years ago when Kate was just 19, and living in a world that held very different views to the one now where we are all transitioning to greater understanding of the diversity of gender identity.More information, go to: http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/my-father-helenand: http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/our-first-show-on-gender-sexual-diversityPhoto by paul morris on UnsplashCopyright 2018 Kimberley LipschusPBB MediaPresenter and producer: Kimberley Lipschuswww.kimberleylipschus.com

Grace Lee shares her three very different birth stories in three different countries, from caesarean section to VBAC to water birth in home-like setting. Grace's husband Ritchie is a student midwife, having made a huge career change a couple of years ago out of the US Navy. You can hear my first interview with Ritchie here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/ritchie-student-midwifeAired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 28 August 2017 and the Community Radio Network on 1 September 2017.Presenter: Sally CusackThanks to the Lee Family for so generously sharing their experiences.Further information and references:Specialised counselling to recover from birth trauma: www.birthtalk.orghttp://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/grace-unleashedhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD000012.pub4/abstract (Impacts of environment on birth)

“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.”― Jack KerouacThis episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond we climb that mountain with our guest Taneal Cadou-blake who has recently returned to her home town of Byron Bay in Australia, after three and a half years of travel and living abroad with her family. Taneal, her husband Lalo and their four youngest children packed up all their belongings, took the plunge and set off abroad on a family adventure. Topics covered: Travel with family; Home school; Living minimally; Shoe string budget travel. Host: Lara Martin and Sally Cusack.

Sally speaks with Chris Teale, Craniosacral therapist (and physiotherapist) about the osteopathic therapy known as craniosacral therapy (CST), how it works physically, and how it also takes into account a person's emotional state. CST does not involve hard manipulations of bone structures, it focuses on the fluid structures in the spinal column and surrounding the brain, as well as the positioning of the cranial plates. Patients report an extreme relaxation response to this treatment, but it can lead to emotional releases that result in physical realignment and healing.We can benefit from CST at any age, as our cranial plates never fuse, but babies and pregnant and birthing parents in particular can benefit in many was such as turning breech babies and babies with colic and reflux.We also hear from Kimberley Lipschus about her extensive experience with using CST for many issues, such as fertility, pregnancy discomfort and positioning of the foetus for birth, as well as post birth recovery and even ADHD.NOTE

From birth, many boys are taught that to be a man you have to be competitive and emotionally tough and that vulnerability is a women's domain. How we socialise our children around privilege and entitlement impacts our society tremendously. Even in the most emotionally resourced families, boys and girls often see gender inequality constantly feeding into their subconscious through media, movies and books. This is the basis for what is referred to as male privilege. In this episode, we explore what it mean to be raising children in this culture. Sean Tonnet speaks with Luke Addinsall: therapist, consultant, facilitator and specialist in Mens Issues, whose work with men and families is changing our view on Masculinity and fathering.List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned) 1. Manhood - Steve Biddulph https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-new-manhood/id1293479152?mt=2 2. Tony Porter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td1PbsV6B80 3. Jackson Katz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTvSfeCRxe8First air

Many women do not receive appropriate care when in labour, making birth more difficult and painful. They then rarely get the opportunity afterwards to debrief with their carer about the events. This can lead to misunderstandings that they can pass onto pregnant women, in turn making them frightened and more likely to experience a difficult birth. Prof. Hannah Dahlen interprets some birth stories to help dispel some common myths on birth. References: * Birthtalk.org* Positivebirthmovement.orgFirst aired on 99.9 BayFM on 22 January 2018Presenter: Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media 2018Sally Cusack

“we are living on this planet as if we had another one to go to” Terri Swearingen If we all make small changes, big things can happen. This episode our guest Jannine shares with us ways families can make small yet meaningful change for both greater quality of life and for the betterment of our planet. Raising kids is, lets face it, a huge ecological footprint on the planet, but it doesn't have to be all bad. With your purchasing power and a minimalist approach to parenting life with little ones can be earth friendly. We will be going over simple and practical changes you can start making today. My guest is Jannine Barron founder of Natures Child, a progressive earth based business for the past 18 years. Jannine is a self described entrepreneur activist and mother of two.++++++++++Produced and presented by Lara MartinCopyright 2017 PBB Media and Lara Martin

“The future will belong to the nature-smart—those individuals, families, businesses, and political leaders who develop a deeper understanding of the transformative power of the natural world and who balance the virtual with the real. The more high-tech we become, the more nature we need.” - Richard Louv, author "The Last Child in the Woods".Sally's interview with Rohan Stewart from Brunswick Bush School (www.brunsbushschool.com.au) about the importance of nature connection and the weekly opportunity their school provides for children in the community to develop a closer connection with their natural environment, as well as bush survival skills.Refs: Jon Young, "The Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature"Richard Louv, "The Last Child in the Woods"Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 26 October 2015Produced and presented by Sally Cusack.Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2015.www.pbbmedia.org

Tune in to hear about Bumi Sehat and Robin Lim's book 'Placenta the Forgotten Chakra'. Aired live on bayfm 99.9 Byron Bay Community radio station in 2013.Produced and Presented by Taneal BlakeCopyright PBB Media and Taneal Blake 2013www,pbbmedia.orgReproduced by Lara Martin for BayFM and CRN broadcast in January 2018

Sally's interview with Dr Lawrence Cohen, parent, child psychologist and author of titles including "Playful Parenting" and "The Opposite of Worry" on:* how the playful parenting approach helps children work through their anxieties and fears, * the main challenges for kids and parents today and more.First broadcast on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 26 September 2016 and the Community Radio Network (Australia) on 29 December 2017.More info on Dr L Cohen here: http://playfulparenting.com/Dr Cohen's major influences include:Patti Wipfler: http://www.handinhandparenting.org/and Michael White: http://dulwichcentre.com.au/michael-white-archive/Additional interview content available through our Patreon account at: https://www.patreon.com/pbbmedia"How parents can get the support they need to be the parents they want to be through listening partnerships."Produced and presented by Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2017www.pbbmedia.org

In honour of Christmas day 2013 on the Pregnancy Birth & Beyond show we featured the visionary story of Mary birthing Jesus. An untold story of Christmas spoken and written by Taneal Blake. BayFM presenter introducing and closing the episode is Ros Elliot.First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Christmas Day 2013.Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash