
Early parenthood support
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Individual and couples counselling
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Postpartum like a boss podcast
Early parenthood support
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Individual and couples counselling
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Postpartum like a boss podcast
Helping you confidently navigate the highs, lows and genuine WTFs
of early parenthood.
Perinatal counselling
Experiencing challenging thoughts, feelings or situations while pregnant or as a new parent?
Find out more about my individual counselling sessions – medicare rebates available.
Podcast
Welcome to Postpartum like a boss – where we talk all things early parenthood.
Join Gemma for unfiltered chats with parents about the often polarising transition to parenthood.
Collaboration
Looking to engage a speaker for your next event? Need a podcast guest or written collaborator?
As a an early parenthood mental health advocate, Master’s trained Accredited Social Worker, mother of two, entrepreneur and ex-HR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion specialist – I cover a range of topics focusing on positive parental mental health outcomes.

Hi, I’m Gemma Smith
I’m Gemma Smith. A few hats I wear (but actually don’t because…Mum bun…)
- Mother of two under six
- Accredited Social Worker
- Former HR professional
- Recovering perfectionist
Qualifications I have (which, ironically, I mainly did for the hats) include:
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- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Bachelor of Creative Arts
- Diploma of Business Management
- Diploma of Yoga Teaching
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My long story short is: I lived a fast life, constantly pushing myself well beyond my limits while striving for success (and adrenal fatigue apparently!). Then, I had my first baby and the rest is a complicated, messy, profound and joyful history, which has led me to this work, and to you.
What people are saying about my work…
I have found Gemma to really help with my ability to self reflect and reconsider things in a way that I hadn’t previously considered. I have invited Gemma to make a guest appearance at multiple of my motherhood workshops. Gemma is incredibly relatable and engaging, and all my clients have thorouhgly enjoyed her insights and wisdom.
Following the birth of baby number three, I came across Gemma on Instagram and found everything she had been sharing really resonated with me and was helping me rethink & reflect on my own experiences in life and motherhood.
I decided to make an appointment for an in person counselling session with Gemma and what a wonderful fit it has been for the season of life I am in. Every visit feels like a much needed chat that I didn’t even know I needed.
My time with Gemma has been filled with understanding, laughter, tears (mine not hers) and the space to gain clarity & perspective on so many different feelings and situations I am navigating in motherhood.
Thank you Gemma for the work you do ♥️
Gemma is an incredibly authentic, compassionate, and inspiring women dedicated to supporting others through life’s transitions. What I admire most about her is the way she shares her motherhood journey with such honesty and heart, offering deeply relatable and empowering perspectives. Her holistic approach to mental health and life resonates profoundly making her work truly impactful. I wholeheartedly recommend her offerings – whether it’s her podcasts, speaking or other contributions. Gemma’s insights are a gift to anyone navigating the complexities of parenthood and beyond.
I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for the time you put into creating informative and relatable content about motherhood! I have found the @postpartumlikeaboss Instagram page to be so helpful during the two years since I had my first child. I hadn’t heard of the term ‘matrescence’ until I read it here and heard it on our podcast and from there I really felt I could be more gentle with myself as I was learning to be a mum. Your ‘how to survive’ posts about different apects of motherhood are invaluable, bite-sized pieces of wisdom! Your Insta vs reality posts are also so appreciated because as we know, social media can represent only one side of the story at times so the fact that you keep it real and honest is incredibly valuable for Mummas like me. So thank you, thank you, thank you!
I have referred so many people, friends and mothers in groups online to your page to find the solidarity they need, normalisation of everyday parenting struggles and resources you have recommended. It helps to have qualified people like yourself online so if you’re referring people you know the advice is legitimate and an avenue to explore if they end up needing extra support. It also allows people to follow a professional’s page for a while before reaching out and/ or being able to make some positive changes based on what information they can access from their own homes in their own time.
I have appreciated your little moments of real honesty and tips, they have been like mini/ free/ easy to access psych sessions during a busy and sleep deprived time as a full time stay at home mum (previously a social worker) of two young toddlers.
I follow your page and find the content on the reality parenting really helpful and comforting, especially in relation to holidays and dispelling the myth that it gets easier as they get older (some things do, somethings don’t). I also have two boys slightly younger than yours and can relate to many of your posts. Thank you!
Thank you so much for everything you have given me, and allowed me to give myself, since we met. Your support has meant absolutely everything to me, and I know is a huge part of why I’m enjoying this journey so much.
Hey Gemma – I love the pod (I found you through our gym community). I’m a new mum and it’s so hard. The podcast and instagram content normalises motherhood, makes me feel seen and heard. Love what you do – thank you!
Gemma has been the support I didn’t know I needed during my postpartum period. Having gone through it twice herself, Gemma is so knowledgeable and it has been so nice to be able to have a friendly ear to listen to my endless questions and thoughts that I often felt like I was burdening my friends and family with.
It really is just like having a chat with a close friend. I have also appreciated her follow-up messages with links and information about things we have spoken about. Gemma is great at picking up on little things that I didn’t know I needed to know.
Gemma was absolutely fantastic and provided us with an invaluable experience and vital information to prepare us for postpartum.
We thought we had most things covered but our session opened up questions we didn’t know we had and some conversations we needed to have together as well as a range of “to-do” items to ensure we were prepared for this life-changing experience.
Gemma was easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. We felt very comfortable asking any questions and she gave us some fantastic suggestions.
Thank you Gemma for your support.

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