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In this episode of Her Guide, I am joined by Kirsty Coates, founder of BEETL Skincare®, a natural skincare brand created for families navigating sensitive and eczema-prone skin. What started as a search for answers when her daughter developed eczema has grown into a much-loved brand across Australia and New Zealand, built on generations of botanical knowledge passed down from Kirsty's mother, who is both an Obstetrician and a herbalist. In this episode, we talk about the motherhood journey that inspired BEETL, the ingredients and philosophies behind the products, what parents often misunderstand about eczema and sensitive skin, and what it really looks like to build a business from the ground up while raising young children.
BEETL has kindly offered Her Guide listeners 20% off with the code HERGUIDE20.
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https://beetl.co.nz/
Her Guide is a podcast created to support women and their village through conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the many transitions that shape womanhood. From fertility and motherhood to identity and everything in between, Her Guide is here to inform, reassure, and walk alongside women through every season of life.
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In this episode of Her Guide, I am joined by Stephanie Briggs, founder of The Hope Initiative for CMV, who shares her personal story and helps us better understand Cytomegalovirus, more commonly known as CMV. Despite being one of the most common congenital infections worldwide, CMV awareness remains incredibly low, particularly during pregnancy. In this episode, Steph shares her journey into motherhood, her experience during her second pregnancy with her daughter Charlotte Hope who devastatingly passed away in utero due to the impacts of CMV. We discuss her experience and how it ultimately led her into advocacy and awareness work. We also discuss what CMV actually is, how it's transmitted, why education matters so deeply, and the practical ways families can help reduce risk through awareness and prevention. This episode is being released during CMV Awareness Month, and my hope is that conversations like this help more families feel informed and supported.
Follow Steph & The Hope Initiative for CMV
https://www.instagram.com/hopeinitiativecmv/
https://hopeinitiativeforcmv.com/
https://rednose.org.au/grief-and-loss-support/overview/
https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/
Her Guide is a podcast created to support women and their village through conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the many transitions that shape womanhood. From fertility and motherhood to identity and everything in between, Her Guide is here to inform, reassure, and walk alongside women through every season of life.
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In this episode of Her Guide, I am joined by Lisa Curry, one of Australia's most recognised athletes, wellness advocates and co-founder of Happy Healthy You. After a celebrated career as an Olympic swimmer, Lisa's life and work have continued to evolve through health, business, motherhood, resilience and women's wellbeing. Through her own health and hormone journey, Lisa has become passionate about helping women better understand their bodies and feel supported through the many changes that can come with perimenopause, menopause and beyond.
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https://www.instagram.com/lisacurry/
https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/hhyhappyhealthyyou/
Her Guide is a podcast created to support women and their village through conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the many transitions that shape womanhood. From fertility and motherhood to identity and everything in between, Her Guide is here to inform, reassure, and walk alongside women through every season of life.
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In this episode of Her Guide, we are joined by Katrina McEvoy, an APA Titled Continence and Women's Health Physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience supporting women through pelvic health across different stages of life; including prolapse, incontinence, pelvic pain, and post-surgical recovery. Katrina is also a mother of two young girls and currently consults at The Wellness Boutique and Pindara Private Hospital. This episode focuses on a condition that affects many women, yet is still often misunderstood, under-recognised, and for many, diagnosed far too late - endometriosis. We discuss how women's health physiotherapy can play a significant role in helping women understand pain, pelvic floor function, movement, recovery, and the many ways endometriosis can continue to affect the body over time.
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https://www.instagram.com/physio.with.katrina/
https://www.instagram.com/the.wellness.boutique/
Resources Mentioned
Professor Lorimer Moseley discusses his experience with pain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjes9CuN6Ko
This Unicorn Changed the Way I Poop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbYWhdLO43Q
Her Guide is a podcast created to support women and their village through conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the many transitions that shape womanhood. From fertility and motherhood to identity and everything in between, Her Guide is here to inform, reassure, and walk alongside women through every season of life.
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In this episode of Her Guide, we are joined by Tess Brouwer, one of Australia's leading emotional fitness experts and co-founder of Awake Academy. After building a successful corporate career, including senior leadership roles, Tess experienced a life-changing spinal cord and brain injury that forced her to rebuild both physically and emotionally. Now drawing on positive psychology, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and lived resilience, she helps people strengthen emotional wellbeing, reconnect with themselves, and create lasting change. In this episode, we explore burnout, emotional fitness, resilience, and what it means to care of yourself through the many demands of modern life.
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https://www.instagram.com/tesscbrouwer/
https://www.awakeacademy.com.au/all-episodes
https://www.awakeacademy.com.au/awake-collective-sales
https://thewayhomewithtessbrouwer.substack.com/p/prepping-for-peri
Her Guide is a podcast created to support women and their village through conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the many transitions that shape womanhood. From fertility and motherhood to identity and everything in between, Her Guide is here to inform, reassure, and walk alongside women through every season of life.
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In this episode of Her Guide, we are joined by Bec Thexton, founder of Fleurac Fragrance, and a new mother navigating one of life's most layered seasons: early motherhood while building a business. Bec joins us for a conversation about what it really looks like to build while becoming, adjusting to motherhood, settling into a new identity, and learning how ambition and motherhood can coexist. Born from her own fertility journey and IVF experience, Fleurac was created after Bec began questioning what she was putting on and around her body, including fragrance. That research became the foundation for a clean fragrance brand designed with hormonal health, ingredient awareness, and motherhood in mind. Together, we explore career, ambition, fertility, IVF, motherhood, identity shifts, and what it means to build something new during a season of personal change.
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https://www.instagram.com/fleurac_fragrance/
Her Guide is a podcast created to support women and their village through conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the many transitions that shape womanhood. From fertility and motherhood to identity and everything in between, Her Guide is here to inform, reassure, and walk alongside women through every season of life.
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In this episode of Her Guide, we explore a practical topic many parents begin thinking about as birth approaches: preparing for a newborn. As pregnancy progresses, it is completely normal to feel a mix of excitement, anticipation, and overwhelm when trying to work out what you will actually need once baby arrives. We guide you through what to pack in your hospital bag and the practical ways you can prepare before stepping into this new chapter of parenthood.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
Resources mentioned
My Birth Template - Vaginal Birth
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cd-Fx9j_PA_FDAFApwMfJxikDCNGRgdB/view?usp=sharing
My Birth Template - Elective Caesarean Birth
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zneP_Tumdy-UxX_XwCziwTKKfKqWK1BC/view?usp=sharing
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In this episode of Her Guide, we welcome back Sharnie Dwyer, accredited dietitian and women's health expert, for an important conversation on postpartum nutrition. Postpartum recovery places significant nutritional demands on a woman's body, yet it is often an area where mothers receive very little guidance. In this episode, Sharnie shares evidence-based insight into what is happening in the body nutritionally after birth, the key nutrients required for healing and breastfeeding, and practical ways women can support their energy, recovery, and long-term health during the postpartum period.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
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In this episode of Her Guide, we are joined by Abby Spanner, Co-Director of Creative Minds Therapy and Paediatric Occupational Therapist. Abby supports children and families across all areas of development, helping build the everyday skills needed for independence and confidence. We explore what occupational therapy is, when parents might consider seeking support, and how it can assist with sensory processing, emotional regulation, and everyday developmental skills. Abby also shares practical ways parents can nurture development at home and offers reassurance around what is typical and when extra support may be helpful.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
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https://www.instagram.com/creativeminds_therapy/
https://www.creativemindstherapygc.com.au/
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In this episode of Her Guide, we are joined by journalist, speaker, and founder Talitha Cummins. Talitha shares her journey across the many seasons of womanhood, from building a successful career in journalism and media, to navigating the identity shifts and realities of early motherhood, and now stepping into entrepreneurship as founder of The Cut Jewellery. We explore the emotional and practical transition between career and motherhood, the experience of balancing professional ambition with family life, and the courage it can take to embrace change and step into a new chapter. Talitha also shares the inspiration behind creating her jewellery brand and offers insight into reinvention, growth, and trusting yourself as your life evolves.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
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https://www.instagram.com/thecutjewellery/
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In this episode of Her Guide, we welcome back Adriana Astras, who previously shared her empowering birth story with us. This time, Adriana joins us in her professional role as Co-Director of Creative Minds Therapy to explore paediatric speech and language development. We unpack how children develop communication skills, what is typically expected, and the early signs that may indicate a child could benefit from additional support. Adriana shares guidance for parents, including simple ways to support language development at home, common concerns families experience, and reassurance around the wide range of normal development. An informative and supportive conversation to help parents feel more confident navigating their child’s speech and language journey.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
Follow Adriana
https://www.instagram.com/creativeminds_therapy/
https://www.instagram.com/adrianatheslp/
https://www.creativemindstherapygc.com.au/
Resources Mentioned
https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/167093/red-flags.pdf
https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/common/Uploaded%20files/Communication-swallowing/Speech-development/Communication-Milestone-Poster-2018.pdf
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In this episode of Her Guide, we welcome back Kelly Rigby, Senior Physiotherapist, to explore postpartum recovery beyond the six-week check. We discuss what happens to the body after vaginal and caesarean birth, the factors that can influence recovery, and what physiotherapists assess when supporting women postpartum. We also unpack common myths around pelvic floor health, leaking, prolapse, and returning to exercise, and talk through postpartum conditions many women experience quietly. An important conversation every postpartum woman deserves to hear.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
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https://refinedphysiobykelly.com/
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In this episode of Her Guide, Georgia and Katie explore a topic close to both of their hearts - caesarean section birth. Together, they break down the caesarean process step by step, address common misconceptions, and share honest, practical insights to help parents feel more informed and supported. Katie guides listeners through what to expect whether a caesarean is planned or unplanned, answering the many questions that often arise before, during, and after birth. The purpose of this episode is to inform, reassure, and empower anyone navigating a caesarean birth, reminding parents that a caesarean is a valid and meaningful way to welcome a baby into the world.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
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In this episode of Her Guide, we're joined by Phoebe Perring, co-founder of Balmee Beauty - A thoughtfully created lip care brand grounded in wellness and intention. Phoebe shares her personal journey and the path that led her to co-found Balmee alongside Ali, including the moment that sparked the idea and the gap they identified in the beauty space. We explore how her background in social media and content shaped the way she approached building a brand from the ground up, and the intentional process behind creating Balmee - from ingredient selection through to packaging. Phoebe also opens up about what it was really like launching a product while working full-time and navigating pregnancy, the key lessons she learned along the way, and the realities of building a purpose-led brand that truly aligns with your values. An inspiring conversation about thoughtful beauty, entrepreneurship, and redefining self-care.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
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https://www.instagram.com/phoebeperring/
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In this episode of Her Guide, we're joined by Anna-Lise Brink - mum of three and founder of Bebe Trek - for a conversation about baby sun safety and getting outdoors with confidence. Anna shares what inspired her to create products that make outdoor adventures safer and more manageable for families. We dive into when babies can safely wear sunscreen, how to protect little ones who can't, what "sun-safe clothing" actually means, and simple ways to keep your baby cool, comfortable and shaded. Anna also brings her best outdoor hacks, including what to pack, how to organise it, tips for managing naps and feeding while out and about, and how to feel confident heading out solo with your baby. An empowering episode full of evidence-based advice and realistic tips.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
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https://bebetrek.com.au/
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In this episode of Her Guide, we're joined by Shelly Horton - journalist, TV presenter, women's health advocate, and author of I'm Your Peri Godmother. Shelly shares her personal experience with perimenopause, speaking openly about the symptoms, surprises, and realities of this often misunderstood stage of life, and what ultimately led her to writing her book. We also explore Shelly's decision to be childfree by choice, and why having open, honest conversations around choice and societal expectations is so important. This episode is empowering, informative, and full of reassurance for women navigating perimenopause or seeking to better understand the changes happening in their bodies.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
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https://linktr.ee/shellyhorton
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In this episode of Her Guide, we welcome back Sharon Matthews, paediatric and maternity nurse and founder of Little Dreamers Sharon's Sleep School. After the incredible response to her last episode, Sharon returns to answer even more of your most-asked questions. This conversation dives deeper into the realities of baby and toddler sleep - from navigating toddler sleep challenges to understanding "regressions", and managing the inevitable bumps in the road like teething, sickness, travel, and disrupted routines. Sharon brings her signature clarity and compassion to help you feel more confident navigating whatever the nights (and days) throw your way.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
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In this episode of Her Guide, we welcome back Neonatologist Dr Anand Ramineni for Part 2 of our newborn series. We dive into the nitty gritty, practical questions every new parent has in those early weeks at home - from what's normal (and what's not) to how to navigate common newborn concerns. Dr Anand answers questions on rashes, spit-ups vs vomiting, sleep, birthmarks, hip dysplasia screening, umbilical cord care, cow's milk protein allergy, and more. This is a highly informative episode full of useful questions and answers that every parent or carer will benefit from.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
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https://nestnewborn.com.au/
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In this episode of Her Guide, we're joined by Krystal Lippold, founder of The Endo Essentials. Krystal shares her personal journey - from years of being dismissed to finally receiving a diagnosis - and how that experience inspired her to support and educate others living with endometriosis. Together, we explore what endometriosis really is, why diagnosis often takes so long, and how women can navigate the physical and emotional toll of this condition with knowledge, self-compassion, and support. This is a powerful and validating conversation about self-advocacy, understanding your body, and finding connection through one of the most misunderstood women's health conditions.
Disclaimer
This episode of Her Guide is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or clinical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for guidance specific to your situation, especially if you are experiencing symptoms, seeking a diagnosis, or navigating ongoing health concerns.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
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https://theendoessentials.com/
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https://www.tiktok.com/@theendoessentials/
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In this episode of Her Guide, we're joined by Adriana Broadbent, a beautiful mother who shares how she prepared her body and mind for a positive vaginal birth experience. Adriana opens up about the physical steps she took to feel ready, the practices that helped her stay calm and confident, and how she tuned out the fear-based and often traumatising birth stories that so many of us hear during pregnancy. An empowering reminder that every birth is unique.
Her Guide
This space was born for women and their village who want more than just surface level advice. We dive deep into our own experiences and real conversations about fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating motherhood, or simply seeking honest, compassionate conversations and connection, you belong here.
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