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This is a truly fascinating story—one that offers a rare glimpse into life in one of the most remote corners of Australia. It’s not often that I get the opportunity to speak with someone who has lived as remotely as today’s guest. Claire’s journey is remarkable: after leaving her career in the wine-making regions of Canada, she and her husband made the bold decision to move to Groote Eylandt, a secluded island in the Northern Territory, to start their family.
Life on Groote is both breathtaking and challenging. The landscapes are stunning—untamed wilderness, endless blue horizons, and a deep connection to the land. But with such beauty comes isolation. Most forms of medical care require a flight to the mainland, raising profound questions about how one prepares for birth in such a remote location.
Claire’s story is also one of contrast. Her first baby was conceived and born on Groote, surrounded by its wild, remote beauty. Her second, however, was born in Tasmania—an entirely different environment, yet just as significant in its own way. Both births were beautiful, yet starkly different, highlighting how place, access to care, and personal experience can profoundly shape the journey into motherhood.
This is an incredible testament to the power of intuition, resilience, and trust in one’s body. Claire speaks beautifully about how women are often “forged in the fire” of their experiences, with each challenge shaping the way they navigate future ones. Her reflections on pregnancy and birth offer deep insight into what it means to listen to yourself, embrace uncertainty, and find strength in the unknown.
Stay tuned until the very end—Claire shares some of the most profound and empowering advice I’ve heard on the podcast so far. And if her story resonates with you, you’re in luck! Claire runs Your Brighter Beginnings, offering a suite of resources and support for mothers during pregnancy and postpartum.
This is a conversation you won’t want to miss—one that will transport you to the vast and remote beauty of Groote Eylandt while exploring how the experience of birth can be shaped by the places we call home.
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Welcome to today's episode! If you love scrolling through warm, beautiful corners of the internet, chances are you’ve come across Sara’s world—StoneyCreek Flower Farm. It’s one of those peaceful, inspiring spaces that might even have you planning your own trip to a nursery.
But today, we’re stepping beyond the flowers and into an incredible birth story—one that highlights the challenges of giving birth in a rural town where maternity services can be put on bypass at any time. Sara, a mother of two beautiful boys, Archie and Freddie, experienced this firsthand when she went into labor with Freddie, only to find that the local maternity ward wasn’t available.
If you’re a rural woman navigating a similar reality—where services can suddenly be unavailable, and you’re left wondering how to plan for your own birth—this episode is for you. Sara’s story is powerful, eye-opening, and one that every expecting mother in a rural community needs to hear.
A huge thank you to Sara for sharing her story with such raw, beautiful honesty—layered with the practicality and strength we’ve come to know and love from women of the bush. Your openness and courage in telling this story will no doubt resonate with so many, offering both insight and support to those facing similar challenges. We’re so grateful to have had you on to share this journey.
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In this week’s episode of the podcast, Chloe shares her incredible and eye-opening birthing experience, revealing what happens when maternity services are an hour away. Chloe’s story is one of resilience and courage—she’s been through so much, from the heartbreaking loss of her daughter at 26 weeks, to having her first son 100 kilometers from home, and then delivering in a situation where the nearest maternity ward was no longer an option. In fact, Chloe was told, "Do not come here," leaving her with only two choices: a netball court or the emergency department of a hospital that had recently closed its maternity services. What do you do when your husband is the only one there to catch your baby? Chloe’s journey makes it clear why the fight for accessible rural and regional maternity services is so critical. Chloe, we’re beyond thankful that you shared your story with our Herd community, and we’re honored to provide the platform for you to set the record straight on what really happened.
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When we first sat down with Sophie in Episode One, we were introduced to a woman whose openness, raw emotion, and unwavering honesty set the bar for everything that followed. Sophie's ability to share the highs and lows of her life – from motherhood to running a sheep farm with her husband Ross, to navigating rural life with their son Dougal – touched a chord with so many of you. Her unique combination of grace, humor, and vulnerability made her story unforgettable.
Sophie’s journey, as she so honestly described, included the unexpected surprises of a COVID birth and the battles that came with fertility. She spoke candidly about the emotional toll and the challenges of accessing treatment while living rurally – a reality many women know all too well. Sophie's message was clear: listen to your gut, advocate for yourself, and never be afraid to ask for help.
As we pick up with Sophie in this second chapter, we are reminded why her first episode remains a fan favorite. This time, we dive deeper into the complexities of fertility, love, loss, and the unexpected twists that life throws your way. Sophie brings us her characteristic honesty, humor, and wisdom as she discusses the heartache of miscarriages, the unpredictability of pregnancy, and the ongoing battle that fertility presents.
For Sophie, this isn't a "journey" – as she so brilliantly puts it, fertility is a battle. There is nothing fun about it. It's a daily fight filled with tough decisions, emotional setbacks, and, at times, unimaginable grief. Yet, true to her spirit, Sophie shares it all with humor, grace, and the kind of candidness that continues to resonate with listeners.
So, buckle up for a conversation that’s filled with both tears and laughter, a reflection of life with Sophie, Ross, and their incredible family. It’s not always easy, but it’s always real, and that's why we are so grateful to have Sophie back with us once again.
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In this heartfelt podcast episode, I sit down with Raechel, an incredibly talented country singer-songwriter, whose story is as inspiring as her music. Raechel’s journey into the world of songwriting was deeply shaped by her childhood spent performing in her family band, while traveling and living in a caravan across rural Australia. These early years fostered a profound connection to the land, and it’s this connection that permeates her music today.
Raechel is not only a gifted artist but also a dedicated mum, radiating warmth, positivity, and an unshakeable talent. As we delve into her personal story, she opens up about her unique pregnancy and birth experiences. From her first birth in the private system in a big city to her final one—a home birth in a rural community with no local maternity services—Raechel’s journey highlights the incredible resilience and strength of women, especially in rural maternity black spots.
Raechel speaks so beautifully about her last birth, supported by midwives who truly go above and beyond to create innovative and compassionate solutions for women in these under-served areas. She talks openly about the process, the beauty of trusting her intuition, and the empowering experience of leaning into her own power.
The conversation takes a vulnerable turn as Raechel shares her story of miscarriage. With raw honesty, she walks us through her personal experience of miscarrying at home, discussing the emotional and physical challenges she faced, both expected and unexpected. Her openness and honesty about the process offer comfort and understanding to those who may have gone through a similar journey.
This episode is an epic conversation with a woman who feels like your best friend by the end. Raechel’s warmth, honesty, and incredible strength shine through as she shares her personal experiences, her wisdom, and her deep connection to the experiences that shape both her art and her life.
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Welcome to this powerful episode of Her Herd, where we’re joined by the brilliant, witty, and incredibly passionate Kate Brow. Kate’s the kind of rural mum who manages to juggle a high-profile job with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade while running a sheep and cattle farm in rural New South Wales. And she does it all with a sharp sense of humor and the kind of grace that can only come from someone who's walked through the fire—literally and figuratively.
Kate’s story is one of resilience, raw beauty, and incredible strength. In the summer of 2019, while bushfires ravaged her region, she gave birth prematurely to her second daughter at just 35 weeks. If that wasn’t enough, Kate found herself navigating the chaos of postpartum life during the COVID-19 pandemic. She opens up about the trauma of losing her second pregnancy, the intense challenges of a premature birth, and the mental health hurdles that followed. But her story isn’t just about survival—it’s about healing, too. Her third pregnancy was what Kate calls her "healing pregnancy," and it empowered her to rebuild her confidence and reconnect with her own expertise as a mother.
Kate’s journey is one that speaks to the power of leaning into your support network, trusting yourself, and knowing that you are the expert on your own experience. This conversation is full of raw, confronting imagery—from living through the fires and smoke of 2019 to navigating postpartum in the midst of a global pandemic. But it’s also filled with hope, healing, and the kind of insight that only someone as grounded and real as Kate can offer.
Kate, thank you so much for sharing your story with us today. Your bravery and vulnerability are a gift, and we are honored to have you as part of the Her Herd community.
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Welcome back to Part 2 of my interview with Kirsty Bryant.
If you listened to Part 1, you know just how powerful Kirsty's story is. From being the first woman to receive a uterus transplant to navigating her IVF journey, Kirsty has faced challenges most people can’t even imagine. But her story is about so much more than just medical procedures—it’s about love, resilience, and what it truly means to keep fighting for your dreams.
In this episode, we dive deeper into the journey to baby Henry. What happens when you wake up and don’t have a uterus? How do you process the emotions when it seems like everyone around you is getting their period back, while you’re still facing infertility? Kirsty shares the raw, real experiences of secondary infertility and the decision to move forward with a uterus transplant, as well as the IVF process that ultimately led to the birth of Henry.
I also ask her some tough questions—like whether it’s easier to have a hysterectomy when it's a choice, and what the healing process really looks like after such a life-changing decision.
This is the conclusion to an incredible journey. Kirsty, Nick, and their kids Henry and Violet have been through so much, and I’m so grateful they’ve chosen to share their story.
If you missed part 1 go back now and listen!
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Let me introduce you to a very special friend of mine—Kirsty Bryant. You may have heard her name before because, well, she's kind of a big deal. Kirsty made history as the first woman to receive a uterus transplant, but her story goes so much deeper than that. Her journey with her husband Nick and their two beautiful kids is one full of love, strength, and resilience. It’s a story you truly can’t sum up in just a few sentences.
The last time I was in Coffs Harbour, I made sure to spend some quality time with Kirsty, and let me tell you, it was nothing short of incredible. Kirsty was one of the standout speakers at Podcast to Plate, and since that event, I’ve been flooded with questions about her journey. So I decided to do something a little different—a “you can’t ask that” style interview, where I asked all the questions you might be thinking but never quite say out loud.
We laughed, we cried, and we dug into the tough stuff—the things that helped, the things that didn’t, and the things she’d do differently. I spent four hours at Kirsty’s house, and what we covered was so real and raw, I couldn’t wait to share it with you.
This is part 1 of one of my all-time favorite episodes. It was originally slated for episode 4, but I just couldn’t wait any longer to bring it to you. If you've heard Kirsty speak before and found yourself with more questions, this is the episode you won’t want to miss.
Stay tuned.
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In today’s episode, we are joined by Matt, who shares his deeply personal journey through pregnancy after loss, the challenges, and the emotional complexities of navigating grief, hope, and the desire to grow their family. Matt's story is one of resilience, vulnerability, and the deep bond he and his wife share as they rebuild after the loss of their daughter, Wren.
Pregnancy after loss is a beast. It’s not just the emotional toll of grieving a lost child while trying to conceive again—it’s about juggling those emotions with the needs of a toddler, the uncertainty of what others will say, and the fear of going through the heartbreak once more. Matt and his wife knew their path wouldn’t be easy, but they also understood the importance of being on the same page, supporting one another, and prioritizing their mental health as they moved forward.
Matt talks openly about the complexities of trying to conceive while grieving, managing anxiety, and the mental strain of the "what ifs" that constantly loom. He shares how important it was to seek professional support, including therapy and online support groups for fathers, to help him navigate this emotional terrain. Staying active, communicating openly with his wife, and finding solace in simple things like running and meditation were key in helping him cope.
As their pregnancy progressed, Matt’s emotions were a mix of joy and sadness—happy to be pregnant again but heartbroken that Wren wouldn't be here to experience it. The journey was filled with the tension of missing out on milestones with Wren while eagerly awaiting their new baby. He also describes how they navigated the emotional complexities with their 3-year-old daughter, Edie, who asked the difficult question: “Is this baby going to die like Wren?”Their response was to be as honest as possible, without burdening her with their own fears.
Through it all, Matt and his wife were determined to create a plan that would support them both physically and emotionally. They worked with their medical team to ensure their wishes for the birth were met and sought continuous support to help manage their anxiety. The birth of their son, Noah, was a moment of both relief and joy, but it also amplified the grief of losing Wren.
Matt's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the unbreakable bond between partners in the face of unimaginable loss. He offers valuable insights into how to navigate pregnancy after loss, emphasizing the importance of communication, self-care, and seeking the support you need.
As Matt reflects, "Nothing is easy about pregnancy after loss, and it definitely affects both mums and dads, even if us dads don't always find the courage to speak of it." His story of perseverance, love, and loss is one that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of losing a child, and it reminds us that healing is not linear, but with support and open communication, it is possible to move forward and grow your family.
Matt’s advice on navigating pregnancy after loss:
Prioritize mental health through counseling, therapy, and support groups.Stay physically active—whether through exercise, running, or something that helps you reset.Communicate openly with your partner and medical team to ensure your needs are met.Take time off work to be present at consultations and scans—never feel like you should miss a moment.Embrace self-care strategies, like meditation or relaxation techniques, to manage anxiety.Matt’s story is one of hope, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, there is room for new life, love, and joy. His commitment to honoring Wren’s memory while celebrating Noah’s arrival is a beautiful testament to the power of love and resilience in the face of loss.
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Welcome to a very special episode of The Herd podcast! Today’s episode is unlike anything you’ve heard before, as I sit down with my brother, Tim. Tim and his wife, Sammy, have always faced life's challenges with their trademark "get on with it" attitude, and this conversation is no different. While we’ve always been open with one another, this episode offers a level of candidness and insight that only a sibling bond can provide.
In this episode, we dive into Tim's journey with cystic fibrosis (CF) and how it has shaped his life. From early health challenges to the surprising discovery of male factor infertility, Tim and Sammy have tackled each hurdle with determination and resilience. Tim’s approach is one of practicality and grit—there’s no self-pity, just a commitment to pressing forward. He shares openly about his health, what it means to live with CF, and how it has impacted his fertility, all while maintaining a sense of humor and a refusal to let anything hold him back.
Tim’s story is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience that can come from confronting life’s toughest challenges head-on. His approach to his health is refreshingly blunt—no drama, just the facts and a steady resolve to move forward. For Tim and Sammy, it’s not about the cards they’ve been dealt, but how they play them.
A Personal Note: As Tim’s sister, this conversation was incredibly eye-opening for me. Even though I’ve known him my whole life, I found myself learning things about him—his journey, his attitude, and his resilience—that I hadn’t fully understood before. Tim’s generosity in sharing such candid details of his experience is truly appreciated. I’m grateful to him for his openness, which gave me a deeper insight into his world and allowed me to see things from a perspective I hadn’t considered.
Thank you, Tim, for being so generous with your story. Your honesty is not only inspiring but also a gift to those who may be navigating similar challenges. I’m proud to be your sister and to have shared this conversation with you.
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Ryan’s story is one of deep vulnerability and honesty, and his unique perspective as a husband and father adds a layer to the conversation that we don't often hear from men. He shares the highs and lows of their IVF journey, the emotional toll of multiple miscarriages, and the weight of grief that can often go unspoken in male experiences of infertility.
From the moment Ryan and Ellin learned of Ellin’s PCOS diagnosis, they knew the road ahead might not be easy, but nothing could fully prepare them for the heartache they’d face. After multiple rounds of ovulation induction and IVF, they were blessed with their son, Vance—but their journey didn’t stop there. The rollercoaster ride continued, with painful losses and unexpected turns that tested their strength as a couple.
In this episode, Ryan also shares a powerful moment that stands out for him: the small but meaningful details like naming their embryos "Glow", "Bloom", "Aura", and "Spark"—a tribute to the potential lives that briefly flickered on the ultrasound screen.
What makes Ryan’s story even more special is the unburdened honesty with which he speaks about grief, loss, and the balancing act between accepting the family they have while still yearning for more. It’s a raw, unfiltered conversation about hope, healing, and the emotional complexities of building a family through IVF.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s been touched by infertility, loss, or just wants a deeper understanding of the emotional journey that many men experience but often don’t talk about. Ryan's openness is a reminder that there’s no one right way to process grief, and that sharing our stories can help others feel less alone.
A huge thank you to Ryan for his vulnerability and for allowing us to share his and Ellin’s journey with all of you.
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Meet Katie Francis: a community champion, advocate, and all-around superstar!
Since founding Bloss Riverina in 2018, Katie has been instrumental in expanding support for families navigating grief after pregnancy loss. Growing up in Downside, a charming regional town near Wagga Wagga, she embraced a lively childhood filled with farm life and mischief. Now, she shares her life in Coolamon, NSW, with her partner Damien and their kids, Thomas and Piper.
Katie’s path took a heartbreaking turn in 2016 with the stillbirth of their daughter, Lara. This profound loss ignited a fire within her to support others facing similar struggles. Feeling isolated during their grief, Katie and Damien connected with a group of brave individuals who understood their pain. Together, they founded Bloss Riverina, dedicated to helping families cope with the emotional turmoil of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and neonatal loss.
Katie is also a fierce advocate for women in business, actively participating in Business Network International (BNI) and the NSW Rural Women’s Network. She continuously seeks to enhance support services for families in regional areas, shining a light on the challenges they face during tragic times.
Through her work with Bloss, Katie has become a beacon of hope for families in grief, tirelessly advocating for meaningful change and support. Her journey is a powerful reminder of resilience, compassion, and the profound impact one person can have on their community.
You can join Katie, and the Bloss Riverina team on Sunday the 13th of October for their remembrance walk. Check out their website: https://blossriverina.com/
Katie is also one of our incredible speakers at podcast to plate. You can still grab a ticket here for our Wagga event
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Tori is often described as a ray of sunshine, and that couldn’t be more spot-on. Her infectious smile and the genuine joy she radiates when she greets you are just the surface of her true magic. What really sets Tori apart is the way she makes everyone around her feel—it's her superpower.
Today, we’re diving into a side of Tori that you might not know as well. She’s not only an exceptional teacher and intuition coach but also a devoted mum. The story we’re about to explore is one you might not have heard before. It’s a glimpse into the trials and triumphs that come with building a family. Tori is opening up about the behind-the-scenes moments—the ones that shape us as women, as families, and as communities. She’ll be talking not just about pregnancy and birth, but also about the often-overlooked postpartum experience.
If you think you’ve heard it all, think again. Get ready to be truly inspired by Tori’s incredible journey. We’re deeply grateful for her willingness to share her story with us, and we’re so thankful for her openness and courage. Welcome to the herd, Tori. We’re excited to have you here.
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Kimmie is the @ruraldietician - but that’s just one of many hats she wears on any given day.
Kimmie is a mum of four, three of which she has living in her home.
Kimmie takes us through her journey of how her beautiful family has come to be. Kimmie is warm and kind. She is vulnerable with her story but has summoned a strength, “her Pippa power” to bring this story to life. Honestly I can’t do this women justice in words so I’m just going to simply say;
On the eve of pippa’s birthday we give you Kimmie and her beautiful families story.
Kimmie thank you, I can’t put into words how much this story moved me. Sometimes we are privy to conversations that make us a better human, a kinder person, a better friend and this is one of those. Thank you for entrusting me tell this to our community.
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When I first looked at the unedited version of this episode, I was sure it was two episodes, but as I listened, I just could not find a point in which I could cut it in half. As you listen, you you will begin to understand, that what happened in Acacia first two births, really sets you up to understand what happened with her beautiful baby girl Sadie.
Acacia is a mum, wife, and schoolteacher. Married to Todd and mum of Henry, Paddy, and now Sadie, Acacia was no stranger to pre-term labour. In fact, she had, had pre-term labour with both Henry and Paddy. So, when beautiful Sadie decided she was ready at 32-week, Acacia, and Todd thought “we’ve got this”. Acacia notes that she spent so much time in that last week of pregnancy (once she knew Sadie arrival was immanent) reading miracle babies, she thought “32-week babies do really well”. What laid ahead was two trips to Canberra, a NETS retrieval, many weeks in the NICU, hard conversations, resuscitation, ventilations, and a special care stay. Just when Acacia and Todd finally settled at home, with their baby Sadie and were reunited with their boys, Acacia herself became unwell, and then so did Sadie.
You will hold your breath has Acacia recounts this remarkable rural story.
Acacia tells this incredible story with such candid honesty, she is warm, and funny. She had me in tears throughout our time together but also in stitches of laughter. Acacia talks about find a strength she didn’t know she had, and how her and Todd as a team were each other’s strength when the other needed to crumble.
Acacia thank you so much for sharing this incredible story with our community, we are forever grateful.
Acacia talks about the remarkable people that saved Sadie and supported her family during their time of need. If you work in the Canberra NICU, Wagga Special care, support families at Ronald McDonald house, are midwife in the Riverina, or fly those incredible retrieval flights with the NETS team – this one is for you!
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Clare Hockings is a name you might have heard before, that’s because her, and her love, Farmer Brad met on the little-known Australia tv show Farmer Wants and Wife. Now I can’t speak for Brad, but I have had a chance to have a good chat to Clare, and I have to say the way she met Brad is really the least interesting thing about her. Clare is one hell of a tough rural women, to me she comes across as an the approachable, dependable, down to earth, fun, rural mum, and friend we all hope to be and all hope to have.
Clare takes us through her pregnancy with her first beautiful baby boy Roy (like seriously, the kid is as cute as a button). Early days were tough for Clare, as she had just moved to the farm, but due to show obligations had to lay low. She was pregnant already and madly in love with her farmer when the show aired, and what followed was a tough time. See Clare (like many the people that go on reality tv) had to endure the onslaught of comments online from people, while tackling a new relationship, town, and the first trimester, it was a lot. When I listen to Clare talk about this time, what is clear to me is that her and Brad are a real team, they are rock solid, and it is the old tripod of leaning into each other and supporting each other that got her through that time. The way Clare speaks about Brad, his love, support, and ability to laugh anything off was the key ingredients that really got her through.
Clare’s story touches on some incredibly important discussion points for rural women like; access to continuity of care, particularly when there are medical complications, supports for rural remote women, inductions of labour, and birth trauma. Clare articulates so well the shock of coming home and running straight into harvest.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-suraya-shannon-reef-and-wren
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When I caught up with Tiarna from @helloblossomsbouquets she was in her third trimester with her fourth baby, a baby girl who she was so excited to welcome. Tiarna is the creative genius behind the incredible blooms you can find in @transwestfuels, and just before your brain goes there THESE ARE NOT SERVO FLOWERS, they are like the most beautiful fresh market flowers you can get. Tiarna’s journey with PCOS, Endo, and fertility has had a lot of twist and turns. When I enquired as to her journey and how many children, she replied promptly with the responds that; “I essentially brought two and got two for free”.
I had such a long chat with Tiarni, I was so incredibly engaged by her, she made me laugh, but also at times had me holding my breath. Tiarni journey started before she was married, having received information in her late teens, after having heavy painful periods, she knew she was going to need some support to get pregnant. After quite a few years of struggling and being ignored, she finally found her IVF specialist and together with the help of her husband was able to achieve her first baby on their first transfer. She then fell pregnant with her second baby quickly, VERY quickly. After battling an illness in the first trimester she went to her first scan to find out that her baby did not have a heartbeat. Tiarni talks with such honesty about the physical and emotional battle of round IVF, particularly in the context of miscarriage. Tiarni talks so beautifully about the real let down of approaching your babies due date after miscarriage, doing back-to-back rounds of IVF, and feeling like nothing is working. She tells the most hilarious story, about breaking the golden rule of IVF which will have you in fits of laughter also.
Tiarni touches on how you plan for a baby that you hadn’t planned for, how do you negotiate differing perspective of what your family might look like with your partner and come back together stronger. How do you even deliver that information (hot tip: it’s a text). It is such an interesting conversation to come from trying so hard for a baby to being surprised and shocked to be pregnant. How do you reconcile that? I am not lying when I say you will be hanging on to this story for every turn. There is so many laugh-out-loud moment, from this relatable down-to-earth rural mum. I can see Tiarni around a bomb fire with her friends, with a wine in fits of laughter. Tiarni thank you so much for doing this interview, we are so thankful to have you as part of the Herd. X
You can find Tiarni @helloblossombouquets
https://helloblossombouquets.com
or at any of the incredible @transwestfuel @transwestnorthstores
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Ash’s opening line to me was that she loves babies, and by the end of our conversation.
together, I had no doubt about that. Ash lives with her husband and high school sweetheart in (as she described it) sunny gunny Gunnedah NSW, together they have three beautiful babies.
Ash has had three unique and beautiful births, Ash story includes a positive induction, and GP shared care in a rural public setting. Ash notes that while it took her and husband a while to achieve their dream of a baby, once pregnant it was a fantastic ride. Ash describes the process of birthing Elouise as a dream and a very positive experience. Her doctor noted it was textbook. What followed was a miscarriage, and then a lot of changes on the maternity care front in her hometown which resulted in less options for her, which lead Ash with the question what happens when birth occurs outside of the normal 9 to 5pm workday?
A teacher by trade, and now also a sleep consultant, Ash was motivated to share her story to discuss particularly postpartum support. Ash is so candid with our listeners; she talks us through the awakening that her second born brought her literally and figuratively. Describing her first born as a unicorn, she was not quite prepared for what her second born was going to dish their family. This started her passion for learning about sleep, trying to hack her own way through and essentially becoming her own creative solution, she now is that for other rural families. Ash not only birthed her son but his sleep needs inspired her to birth TSC The Sleep Coach.
Ash thank you for sharing your story and for the work you do.
If you would like to reach out to Ash, you can find her at TSC The Sleep Coach.
During Ash story we talk about the arrive study, you can find this study here:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/arrive/
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Cait is a primary teacher, wife to Charlie and mum to her incredible little boy Clancy. Clancy does things his way. Literally! – you will understand exactly what I mean when you listen. By the end of this interview, you will also be saying “that’s so Clancy”.
When I first met Cait, she said to me “nothing is off limits, I love birth, I love babies and I am a chronic over sharer”. This is one of the best chats, Cait tells her families story so beautifully, I literally hung on every word, every twist, every turn, and man it’s a story!
Cait and her husband Charlie started trying for a baby shortly after they were married, Cait had in the back of her mind that it might be a little tricky having been diagnosed with Endo & PCOS. Little did she know what her beautiful boy had in store for her. Cait story includes Endo, fertility treatments, threatened miscarriage, pre-term labour, an empowering vaginal birth, a retained placenta, then many surgeries and a 10-week NICU stay. She takes us through how to prepare for birth before you have packed the bag. We talk how do you prepare for the statistics they throw at you when you have a prem baby, what is it like to stay for long lengths of time in hospital, how do you mentally manage when your discharged and your baby is not, and how to trust and develop your own skills as a parent and a mum when your baby has been in the NICU for such a long time. Cait and her family’s story is incredible, and one that cannot be missed.
If you love Cait’s story as much as we do, you are so incredibly lucky! Cait is one of our panellists for podcast to plate in Wagga Wagga, sharing all her incredible knowledge and lived experience. Cait we are blessed with your generosity to share your family’s story, and to continue to give of your time to support rural women and families. Thank you so much.
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Welcome to season 3!
We couldn’t think of a better person to kick off season three during bereaved parents’ month than Rochelle from @
Rochelle is a mum, wife and incredible rural women deeply embedded in her community. She knows grief and loss more than most people.
Rochelle candidly shares her journey of staring her family. She discusses the loss of Edward, the journey to her son Jock and what it is like to return to pregnancy after loss. Rochelle is so open with this community about how you can support someone who has experienced baby loss. What NOT to say and HOW you can do the SIMPLEST things that offer such comfort and support to families whose baby has passed. Rochelle shares some scary statistics, like did you know that there are more babies lost each year in Australia than the road toll. I felt like this was my own personal education session, I learnt more from Rochelle in our chat than I have from some PD I have done over the years! I left this conversation deeply impacted, Rochelle imparted so much knowledge on myself that I will carry with me forever.
Rochelle’s mission and Edwards legacy is the baby loss mentor, and she drives bereavement care in the bush. I was really taken back when she spoke of her work, and the way in which she supports, and nurtures loss families as her way of continuing to parent Edward.
Rochelle not only support families who have had a loss navigate this extremely difficult time, but she is also on a mission to educate workplaces, and community on how they can support friends and family whose babies have passed away.
Rochelle and I take a deep dive on how as a society in general we don’t always deal with grief and death all that well, and how you can create space to allow friends to talk about ALL their children, both living and passed.
Rochelle was nominated and a finalist in the NSW Regional Women of the year awards, and I am not bloody surprised. Rochelle was also an Agri futures finalist in 2023. Her list of awards and acknowledgments are long and are a true indication of the incredible work she is doing. Rochelle is everything that I love about living rurally, she is the true definition of a creative solution in community and the work that she does will continue to be deeply impactful to rural people. Thank you, Rochelle, for everything you do.
You can find Rochelle Here: https://www.thebabylossmentor.com.au
You can find her blog post “motherhood to the power of baby loss” here: https://www.thebabylossmentor.com.au/resources/motherhood-to-the-power-of-baby-loss
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