Welcome to the Postpartum like a boss podcast
Postpartum like a boss is a podcast by Accredited Social Worker and mother of two Gemma Smith, in unfiltered conversation with parents about the inevitable highs, lows and genuine WTF moments of the transition to parenthood.
I’m your host, Gemma Smith and some of the hats I wear (but actually don’t because..mum bun…) include:
- Principal of Together Pregnancy and Postpartum Pty Ltd
- Accredited Social Worker
- Mother of two under six
- Former HR professional
Qualifications I have, (which, ironically, I mainly did for the hats) include:
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Bachelor of Creative Arts
- Diploma of Business Management
- Diploma of Yoga Teaching
- Newborn Mothers postpartum professional course
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 complicated, messy, profound and joyful history, which has led me to this work, and to create this podcast.
I am lucky enough to record this podcast where I call home, on Quandamooka country (bayside Brisbane), and acknowledge the longstanding traditions of storytelling and rich oral history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Accessibility: As this is a self-funded podcast transcripts of any episode are not listed on the website but are available upon request to gemma@togetherpnp.com.au.
Postpartum like a boss was created because a vital element of achieving a positive postpartum is connection to others – and what better way to connect than through sharing our stories?
Postpartum like a boss is for you if you:
- are thinking about, or actively trying for a baby
- are pregnant and or/ a partner support person
- have recently given birth or become a parent
- are returning to work or have young children
- are a birth-worker, friend or family member supporting others from pregnancy to postpartum
- are someone who doesn’t mind a good laugh and a good cry at the same time…
Here’s what listeners are saying is the best thing about Postpartum like a boss…
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22 | Exploring postpartum relationships – with Gemma Smith
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21 | Birth matters – with Kathryn @bellybirthandbubs
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20 | Exploring Matrescence – with Gemma Smith
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19 | Using your intuition – With Amelia Anderson
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18 | Working out what works – with Monique Morgan
18 | Working out what works - with Monique Morgan RELEASED FEB 02, 2022 We are so lucky in this episode to be joined by perinatal fitness specialist and Mums in business advocate Monique Morgan. Monique runs @fitphilosophyau providing amazing perinatal group fitness...
17 | Finding yourself in motherhood – With Linda Fruits
17 | Finding yourself in motherhood - With Linda Fruits @fruitsofmotherhood RELEASED JAN 11, 2022 Our guest this week is Linda Fruits, best known for her hugely popular @fruitsofmotherhood Instagram blog which aims to normalise "the sweet, sour and sometimes rotten...
16 | Understanding fatherhood
16 | Understanding fatherhood RELEASED JAN 11, 2022 This week we are joined by Gary Keys. Gary is a father of three, successful professional (with credentials in business, strategic leadership, NLP, fitness and coaching) and owner of @mantnatal - an organisation...
15 | Making lemonade – With Cheryl
15 | Making lemonade - With Cheryl @mums_who_brunch RELEASED JAN 04, 2022 In our first episode of 2022 we're joined by Cheryl - best known for her amazing blog @mums_who_brunch, a directory of all the best child friendly cafes and activities in South East Queensland....
14 | Online support
14 | Online support RELEASED DEC 08, 2021 The lovely Jade Tolhurst joins us to talk about starting her personal blog @postpartum.jade during her experience facing postpartum depression after the birth of her first child. While the blog began with her reaching out for...
13 | Investing in postpartum – With Kathryn Millhouse
13 | Investing in postpartum - With Kathryn Millhouse RELEASED NOV 24, 2021 In this episode we hear from Kathryn Millhouse @_motherup about her transition from large-scale corporate finance and health economics into motherhood, which left her feeling blind-sighted as...
12 | The fourth trimester – With Dr.Lisa
12 | The fourth trimester - With Dr.Lisa RELEASED NOV 17, 2021 Dr. Lisa, Postdoctoral Research Fellow and owner of @playnourishthrive openly shares the ins and outs of her challenging first pregnancy to postpartum journey including her postpartum depression diagnosis....
Trigger warnings
Postpartum like a boss episodes cover topics associated with pregnancy, birth and postpartum. It is therefore likely that episodes will cover topics that may trigger some listeners such as, but not limited to; fertility issues, IVF, pregnancy loss, late term or infant loss, traumatic birth experiences, gender disappointment, relationship breakdowns and postpartum depression/ anxiety/ psychosis. Every effort will be made to have appropriate trigger warnings in the show notes of each episode.
Disclaimer
Our aim is to deliver an engaging and entertaining Podcast. Any opinion expressed or information provided never replaces qualified medical care and advice. We are not general medical practitioners. Do not act on any information without first seeking professional medical advice. Please review my full disclaimer* prior to listening to Postpartum like a boss episodes.
I acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this country on which they never ceded sovereignty. I recognise their deep and continuing connection to the land and waters, particularly in relation to birthing practices, which have existed here since time immemorial. I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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