Nurture Hub is a podcast for women who are planning a pregnancy, who are pregnant & for new mums looking for support, mentoring and connection. Host Shari Lyon from Belly2Birth will share her passion for supporting women and partners to achieve a positive birth experience with expert guests in the pregnancy and birth world along with women who to share their birthing experiences this podcast is a beacon of light for new and expecting mothers and parents to be.
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In Episode 106 of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, Shari Lyon interviews the incredible Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence Based Birth® and author of “Babies Are Not Pizzas: They’re Born, Not Delivered.” In this insightful conversation, Dr. Dekker shares her expertise on how to interpret evidence-based research and evaluate risk to m…
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This episode is one not to be missed. If you are looking for a positive birth story then please listen to this episode where I interview mum Laetitia about how doing the Belly2Birth Journey to Birth Hypnobirthing Program helped her last a 47-hour posterior labour. In the end, she dilated so fast after having some synthetic prostaglandins on her cer…
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In this episode of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, Shari Lyon dives deep into the different medical pain relief options available to birthing parents. Understanding your options is key to making empowered decisions that align with your birth preferences. We’ll explore: Sterile water injections – What they are, how they work, and their be…
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In this special episode, we’re revisiting one of our most popular and most downloaded episodes featuring the incredible Dr. Rachel Reed. Dr. Reed is a renowned midwife, researcher, and author with over 25 years of experience in birth work. She is a passionate advocate for women’s autonomy in childbirth and the natural physiological process of birth…
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In Episode 102 of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, Shari Lyon addresses a sensitive yet vital topic: birth trauma. For many women and their partners, birth may not go as planned, leaving them with lingering feelings of shock, fear, and sadness. But what exactly is birth trauma, and how can it impact both the body and the mind? Join Shari …
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In Episode 101 of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, Shari Lyon dives deep into the world of hypnobirthing, clearing up common myths and misconceptions surrounding this powerful childbirth preparation technique. Have you ever wondered if hypnobirthing is all about “hypnosis” or whether it’s only for natural births? Are you curious about whe…
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OMG Mamas can you believe it we did it!! this is the 100th episode of the podcast!! So for that reason I have invited Nicola Laye to come back for this episode to celebrate and to catch up with her and hear what she is now doing since stepping away from the podcast earlier this year. Thank you to all of you who have been listening to the podcast ov…
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In this episode of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy and Birth podcast, I dive into the profound impact that words and language have on pregnancy and birth experiences. We explore how common medical terms like “failure to progress,” “inadequate pelvis,” and “incompetent cervix” can undermine confidence and create fear, while positive language can empower, …
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This episode is a special resource for you to use to condition your mind and body for birth whilst you are in the shower. This is a beautiful track to listen to through speakers whilst you are having your morning shower that brings in breathwork and visualisations and connects you to your body and your baby. I hope you enjoy this special resource e…
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In this inspiring episode of the Nurture Hub podcast, Shari Lyon sits down with Nikki, a Hypnobirthing mum, to share her positive and empowered induction birth story. Nikki opens up about her experience navigating the various suggestions made by her healthcare providers, and how she confidently spoke up for her birth preferences, ensuring that her …
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Holly is a mum of four boys, including a set of twins. She birthed her twins one of whom was breech and delivered vaginally through induction of labour where most mums in Australia are advised and pushed into a caesarean birth, she did this by advocating for herself and what she wanted for my birth experience. She is also a survivor of hyperemesis …
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Dr.Sarah Buckley is a New-Zealand-trained GP/family physician with qualifications in GP-obstetrics and family planning. She is the mother of four home-born children, and currently combines motherhood with her work as a writer on pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Sarah's work critiques current practices in pregnancy, birth, and parenting from the wid…
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"There is a phase in labour, appropriately called transition, where a woman will meet her breaking point. She'll feel as though she just can't go on, and she is right. The maiden in her is not strong enough for the task at hand. It's during this time the maiden dies so that the woman can be reborn as a mother, with her child. A new, more capable ve…
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Our mess turned into our message! We are Dane and Nadine Muller and we are a couple that has powerfully transformed and traversed through a multitude of life’s challenges personally, professionally and as a married couple. Instead of waiving the white flag like society believes at times is the best option, we decided to fight - for each other, our …
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In this transformative episode of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, I delve into the profound energetic experience of giving birth. Join me as I explore how birth is not just a physical event but one of the most significant energetic journeys a woman will ever undertake. Discover how embracing the energetic aspects of birth can empower you…
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The importance of self-love as women with SHAUNA WHITLEY ♥️ Women’s facilitator. ♥️ Master NLP Practitioner. ♥️Master Emotional Change Technique Practitioner. Shauna’s passion and purpose is guiding woman back to wholeness, by guiding them through processes and techniques to release their past, integrate negative emotions and clear their container …
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EP 90: Dr. Stuart Fischbein on Breech and Twin Birth Skills being lost in Australia’s Maternity System
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Stuart J. Fischbein MD is a community-based obstetrician and an Associate of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, published author of the book “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom” and peer-reviewed papers Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births and Breech birth at h…
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Elizabeth Anne Walker, visionary and Founder of EAWTC is transforming the way people (including myself) experience life through her groundbreaking personal development company. As Australia's top integrated NLP trainer and past Midwife, she's shared stages with renowned leaders like Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, and worked alongsi…
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Kylie Stewart is a psychic medium and energy healer with a profound dedication to guiding women through their spiritual and healing journeys. Specialising in womb work and connecting with spirit babies, Kylie offers a unique and deeply transformative experience for her clients. With years of practice and a compassionate approach, she helps women na…
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Episode 87: Why Syntocinon is NOT Oxytocin In this eye-opening episode of the Nurture Hub Podcast, I dive deep into the crucial distinction between Syntocinon and Oxytocin. Many expecting parents are unaware of the significant differences between these two substances, and understanding them can profoundly impact your birthing experience. What You'l…
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In this episode I invite one of my clients Kaitlin to come and share her journey to birth and how they navigated the experience using the Hypnobirthing techniques she learned when doing a face-to-face childbirth education course with me on the Gold Coast. If you would like to join one of my upcoming Hypnobirthing courses on the Gold Coast in Austra…
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EP 85: The Positive Birth Blueprint - 4 Key Factors to Help You Prepare for a Positive and Empowered Birth
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Every woman deserves to feel empowered and positive about her birth experience. Whether you're planning a natural birth, a medicated birth, or a cesarean, and that's why I want to share with you my Positive Birth Blueprint...these four key factors will help you prepare for a birth that leaves you feeling strong and satisfied. If you are feeling rea…
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Welcome to Episode 84 of the Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast! In this enlightening episode, host Shari Lyon from Belly2Birth dives deep into the different transitions we face in life, especially during pregnancy and motherhood. Transitions can be both exciting and daunting, often bringing up fears and anxieties that we may not expect. Shari s…
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In this episode Nicola & I open ourselves up to you all and what we have been up to this year and we have some big and vulnerable news we want to share with you all and where we are now taking the podcast moving forward.
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We just love having some inspiring things to add to our podcast and we loved interviewing Jess from The Collectively Organised We talked about how to prepare the home for the arrival of Babies and beyond. Shari & I both shared how much we wished we had, had a Jess in our lives before birth.. what an amazing Baby Shower Gift Jess has recently releas…
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Are you ready to embark on a beautiful journey towards motherhood? We invite you to join us for an inspiring half-day retreat at the enchanting Numala Rainforest Retreat in Bonogin on the Gold Coast, taking place on Sunday, November 19th, 2024, from 8 am to 12 pm. At the Nurture Hub - Half Day Pregnancy Retreat, you'll experience a magical blend of…
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In this episode we have a couple Kerri & Tom come onto the podcast to share their journey of pregnancy & birth. It was so beautiful to listen to them both and how they were very conscious of the decisions they made every step of the way from getting their mind and bodies ready to call in their daughter to the journey of pregnancy and how they suppo…
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Dr Hazel Keedle, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer of Midwifery at The School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University. Hazel has more than two decades of experience as a clinician in nursing and midwifery, educator and researcher. Hazel’s research interests are vaginal birth after caesarean, birth trauma and maternity experiences explored prima…
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This episode we interview new mama Monique. Monique is mama to beautiful baby boy who is 4 months old. Through chatting with Monique we talk about her experience about early miscarriage and we too share our own experiences off loss and how different each experience is. Monique shared that from the loss of her first baby which happened the week she …
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Welcome our episode today, focusing on the power of decisions during pregnancy and birth. Today, we delve into the crucial role of conversations with your partners, family, OB/GYNs and midwives in shaping your birthing experience. As a Mother, the decisions you make during this journey can profoundly impact your childbirth process. From discussing …
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Shari & I love hearing & sharing women's Birth Story's and over the remainder of this year we will be welcoming beautiful women all wanting to share their experiences along the journey of pregnancy into birth. Todays beautiful guest is Akasha, 28 years old Mum to Freya who arrived into water on 22 November 2022 on the Gold Coast. Akasha is a regist…
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We meet beautiful Kirryn in todays episode. Kirryn is an Energy Coach, Matrescence Mentor, co-parent to two little gals and recovering people pleaser. Kirryn is on a mission to support other mothers to stop living to please others and start living for their magnificent selves. Matrescence throws us into a whirlwind of self doubt, grief, disconnect,…
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We recently held our first Nurture Hub Pregnancy Retreat and we wanted to share our reflections from this day.. We would love to bring this experience online... Its coming soon :) Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medica…
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Nicole is a mama a midwife. Having worked in both the public and private hospital environments, Nicole recently made the move into private practice. She now works in a continuity model of care, across all aspects of pregnancy and postpartum care, including home birth and supporting women who choose to birth in hospital. Nicole believes in family ce…
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Meet the founder of Fitnest Mama, Katherine Baquie, a proud mama of 3, perinatal physiotherapist and podcast host. She has over 16 years of professional experience guiding mamas through their pregnancy fitness journeys and postnatal rehab, and she specialises in pelvic floor rehabilitation. With these credentials, it’s not hard to see why mamas are…
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We are excited to share this beautiful Pregnancy & Birth journey with Amanda Jane Mckay. Amanda is a Destiny Mapping Facilitator, a Mumma to Artemis & Phoenix, wife to Rhys. I loved every moment supporting Amanda through this journey of pregnancy into x2 births both completely different, I feel that we often overlook the simple in birth... your bre…
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We have been really wanting to talk to the journey of IVF and Conception and we feel this topic gets hidden away and not enough exposure and so many women who listen here will have been on the IVF journey or experienced difficulties with fertility in some way… So we wanted to bring in a light, someone who has tried a different way.. We are excited …
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Pregnancy is an exciting and overwhelming time, putting in the practice before birth will help ensure that you are well-prepared and ready to welcome your little one into the world. We meet many women who come to us looking for support through their 2nd pregnancies and are wanting to change how they approach the birth through more education and lea…
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EP:68 Understanding how we protect ourselves through birth in the Flight, Flight, Freeze or FAWN response.
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This is one episode that we hope all women who are pregnant listen to... because this is such an ear-opening discussion about how we as women & birthing people protect ourselves through pregnancy, labour, and birth. In this episode, we invited Dr. Erin Bowe back onto the podcast. Dr. Erin Bowe is a Clinical & Perinatal Psychologist, Course Creator,…
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We are so pleased to welcome Katie to the podcast, sit back and soak up this amazing conversation.. (its mind opening) Katie is an experienced doula and hypnobirthing educator, she consciously conceived and hypnobirthed her two boys into the world with tremendous love, focus and strength and it was their transformational births that inspired her to…
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We are really back, ready to make some amazing podcasts for you this year Welcome 2023!!! We have missed you and we are ready to open great conversations around the clients we are coaching and connecting with in real time and by opening these conversations we hope it brings empowerment, reassurance, questions and actions you can take so you’re not …
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We are closing up this year 2022 with a huge thank you for listening and apart of this journey In your planning, birthing and entering motherhood. We will be back in 2023 with some amazing guests and wisdom to share. We are grateful everyday for your support. Have a beautiful Christmas and New Year Love Nicola & Shari If you are looking to work wit…
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This journey into motherhood is a transformational experience and the people who we choose to support us on this journey should make us feel amazing and support and uplift us each step of the way. Choosing a medical caregiver is one of the most important decisions you will make when preparing for your birth we have even shared a whole podcast inter…
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In our western culture, we grow constantly hearing how 'Painful' birth is and so many women even before they are pregnant have a huge fear of birth. If we only were taught from a young age just how powerful we are as women and that contractions are a purposeful and powerful sensation then our whole perception of birth could change. In this solo epi…
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We have been thinking about this episode for a while now, from our last episode “The First Shower” we have realised that many women focus on the birth but are not given education on how to prepare for the immediate postpartum care, what to pack in your bag, and how to look after your body straight after birth. Some of the topics can sometimes be a …
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This is a solo episode today, this year is flying fast.. We really wanted to sink into this first moment of being alone in the shower after birth What that can feel like and how you navigate your emotional, physical and spiritualness. Its a sacred moment, however it can feel very big.. so we wanted to give you that feeling of okay this moment, how …
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We are excited to introduce Steph, a Midwife in the UK before moving to the sunny Gold Coast in 2003. With a passion for education and improving birth outcomes, Steph is on a mission to help all women achieve the empowering positive birth experience that they deserve. She supports women to know that they have an innate ability to birth, and that go…
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Welcome back beautiful mamas and partners today on the podcast we chat with 2 of the creators of the Birth Time Documentary. Jo Hunter & Jerusha Sutton. These women have embarked on a mission to find out why an increasing number of women are emerging from their births physically and emotionally traumatised. Their discoveries have led them to join t…
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Welcome back beautiful mama to another episode of the Nurture Hub Podcast. In this episode, we invite Dr.Elise Flipo, A Holistic Chiropractor who is the founder of Wellness Within Studio. Elise supports your family from fertility into birth & beyond. The Wellness Within Studio believe that chiropractic care is for everyone from babies to boomers. T…
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Welcome back beautiful mama to another episode of the Nurture Hub Podcast. In this episode, we invite Melissa Hays from Cocoon & Cradle to share with us some insight into a holistic approach to Sleep. Melissa is a Gold Coast-based Midwife, Lactation Consultant and Sleep Specialist who provides services for mums & mums-to-be who want holistic and ev…
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