Australia’s most decorated Paralympian, Ellie Cole, thought she knew what success felt like. Until, she held her son Felix for the first time. Speaking with host Davina Smith, she opens up about the emotional roller-coaster of IVF and miscarriage, how parenthood and living with a disability have surprising similarities, and how motherhood challenged her identity more than any competition did.

Ellie’s book, ‘Felix and His Fantastic Friends’ is available now on Amazonand any good book store.

You can find Ellie on Instagram here.

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From reality television to talking about the reality of parenthood, Jack Millar & Courtney Stubbs share their experience from navigating a challenging pregnancy to embracing life as parents. They share their struggles with Courtney's adjustment disorder and how Jack felt helpless in easing her pain. Discover how dads can truly support their partners, tackle the guilt of returning to work, and strengthen their relationship through tough conversations. Later, Paediatrician Dr Golly joins Dr Erin Seeto, Clinical Psychologist at Gidget Foundation Australia to discuss fatherhood, the unique challenges fathers and non-birthing partners face and mental health. Plus, Dr Golly shares his top tip for sleep success. The secret ingredient? Dads and non-birthing partners.

Thanks to Nourishing Bubs for making this episode possible. Discover more of their range at nourishingbubs.com or follow them on Instagram @nourishingbubs.

To hear more from Dr. Golly, visit his Instagram @DrGolly or head to his website drgolly.com for links to his podcast, sleep programs, and more.

If you want to keep up with Jack & Courtney, you can find them on instagram. @_courtneystubbs and @jackomillar.

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CREDITS 

Hosts: Davina Smith
Producer: Kelsey Menzies
Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone
Managing Producer: Todd Stevens

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A silver lining in a devastating miscarriage gave Ash the courage to explore the newfound maternal parts of herself. With coaching, she discovered matrescence—the emotional, biological, and physical changes experienced by women as they become mothers. In a candid chat with Davina Smith, Ash shares how this knowledge empowered her to face anxieties with compassion and accept further support when needed. Later, Davina is joined by matrescence expert and podcast host Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, as well as Gidget Clinical Team Lead Katie Peterson, to discuss the origins of the word matrescence, what you can expect as you go through this complete metamorphosis of body and self, and how to know if the emotions you're feeling are a normal part of matrescence or if they require extra mental health support.

Thanks to Peaches Pilates for making this episode possible. Discount code expires Sep 30th 24, available for new subscribers online. Head to peachespilates.com.

Keep up with Ash’s journey on her Instagram @therealashbonner.

If you would like to hear more from Amy, head to her Instagram @amytaylorkabbaz, or website amytaylorkabbaz.com where you can find her programs and episodes of her podcast – Happy Mama Movement.

Find support, read real stories, or become part of the Gidget collective by visiting our website, gidgetfoundation.org.au. You can also find us on instagram.

CREDITS 

Hosts: Davina Smith
Producer: Kelsey Menzies
Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone
Managing Producer: Todd Stevens

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.