Baby Brain Podcast

By Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka

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An award winning podcast created to share more informative, relatable and real conversations about pregnancy, birth, parenting and life after children. 

A podcast for everyday Mums, by everyday Mums. Sharing our own experiences, interviewing experts and parents like you! Winner of the 2022 Bullseye award at the Australian Podcast Awards. 

Hosted by Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka, we're here to bring you informative and relatable content, with lots of lols along the way! Our aim is to be authentic and fun, but never shy away from the hard conversations. We hold space for parenting in all of its beautiful and challenging forms.

Leave the filter at the door and join us for these raw and real conversations. We interview parenting experts weekly, and share anonymous stories from our listeners every fortnight on our Motherhood Confessions episodes (get in touch via instagram if you'd like to come on and share your story!).

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Episode Date
WTAF: Let’s stop pressuring women to have kids
May 01, 2024
151. Talking to our kids about body image with Eating Disorder Practitioner, Callie Ann
Apr 29, 2024
150. Three Years of Baby Brain! Our Podcast Peaks & Pits
Apr 22, 2024
WTAF: What are our thoughts on botox?
Apr 17, 2024
149. Identifying Sleep Cues with Jen from Sleep Thrive Grow
Apr 15, 2024
148. Staying connected to your partner after kids with Relationship Counsellor Laura Press
Apr 08, 2024
147. Managing kids emotions when introducing a sibling with Psychologist Sahra O’Doherty
Apr 01, 2024
146. Do I need a birth plan? With Childbirth Educator Suzzie Vehrs
Mar 25, 2024
WTAF: Is Peppa Pig a bully!?
Mar 20, 2024
145. Making the return to work, work for you with Lauren, Founder of Bubbadesk
Mar 18, 2024
144. Tackling early rising with Amy Wallace, Founder of Little Dreamers
Mar 11, 2024
WTAF: Hardcore s3x is on the radio now!?
Mar 06, 2024
143. Fourth Trimester Diaries with Hannah and Emma
Mar 04, 2024
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: My Partner was kicked out of my birth due to Covid
Feb 28, 2024
142. Finding the perfect baby name! With naming consultant Michelle Casey
Feb 26, 2024
WTAF: My food bill got trolled online!
Feb 21, 2024
141. "Finding out I was pregnant at 32 weeks" with Gen McLachlan
Feb 19, 2024
140. Purposeful play to reach baby milestones with Dr Emily & Dr Matt
Feb 12, 2024
139. Birthing in a plus size body with Doula Steph O’Brien
Feb 05, 2024
138. The benefits of baby wearing with Brooke, Founder of Baby Wearing Australia
Jan 29, 2024
137. We’re Back! Hello 2024!
Jan 22, 2024
A Christmas Tummy Tuck! With Hannah & Emma
Dec 20, 2023
136. 2023, that's a wrap! With Hannah & Emma
Dec 18, 2023
135. Feeling a loss of identity after kids with Psychologist Sahra O'Doherty
Dec 11, 2023
134. Transitioning to Daycare with Daycare Director Randelle McDonald
Dec 04, 2023
133. Talking to kids about death with Psychologist Carly Dober
Nov 27, 2023
132. Parenting away from your support network with Counsellor Lisa Quinney
Nov 20, 2023
FATHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: Divorce and life as a single dad
Nov 15, 2023
131. What is a Private Midwife? With Midwife Ange McClelland
Nov 13, 2023
130. Fitness in Pregnancy & Postpartum with Coach Ali Round
Nov 06, 2023
129. Running a Small Business as a Mum with Julie Mathers, Owner of Snuggle Hunny
Oct 30, 2023
128. Getting your child's speech "school ready" with Speech Pathologist Hermione Chettle
Oct 23, 2023
127. Tips for fussy eaters! With Paediatric Dietician Olivia Bates
Oct 16, 2023
126. What is Postnatal Depletion? With Naturopath & Nutritionist Shelley Mckenzie
Oct 09, 2023
125. Emma's Birth Story!
Oct 02, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: Whoops, accident baby!
Sep 27, 2023
124. All About VBACs! With OB Dr Lionel Steinberg
Sep 25, 2023
123. Third Trimester Diaries with Hannah & Emma
Sep 18, 2023
122. Foods to boost your mood with Dietitian Rachel Hazlett
Sep 11, 2023
121. How does Surrogacy work? With Surrogacy Lawyer, Sarah Jefford
Sep 04, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: The workforce isn't made for Mums
Aug 30, 2023
120. Ultimate Mum Hacks to Organise your life! With Caity Robertson
Aug 28, 2023
119. Will my baby ever sleep through the night? With Krista from Baby Sleep School
Aug 21, 2023
118. Keira Rumble on Mum Life, HG pregnancies and IVF
Aug 14, 2023
117. Managing Gestational Diabetes Through Diet with Dietitian Renee Jennings
Aug 07, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: My baby's emergency life saving surgery
Aug 02, 2023
116. Boosting Immunity Naturally with Homeopath Melissa Kupsch
Jul 31, 2023
115. Living in alignment with your menstrual cycle with Claire Baker
Jul 24, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: Navigating joint custody after divorce
Jul 19, 2023
114. Accepting our bodies postpartum with Rose Oates
Jul 17, 2023
113. What is Homeschooling? With Kasey from Homeschooling our Wildflowers
Jul 10, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: Postnatal Depression after a traumatic first birth
Jul 05, 2023
112. Introducing Allergens with Katie Ferraro from Baby Led Wean Team
Jul 03, 2023
111. Eating Disorders in Pregnancy & Postpartum with Callie & Catrina from Lotus ED
Jun 26, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: I'm a single Mother by choice
Jun 21, 2023
110. Second Trimester Diaries! Updates on Emma's Pregnancy
Jun 19, 2023
109. Preparing for your ideal birth with Claire Andrews Founder of Safe Hands Early Parenting
Jun 12, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: I was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer while pregnant
Jun 07, 2023
108. Ghost stories and pregnancy fashion with Em and Hannah
Jun 05, 2023
107. Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor with Rachel Andrew Women's Health Physio
May 29, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: My son has a disability due to a rare genetic condition
May 24, 2023
106. The benefits of screen time for kids with Ash Brandin The Gamer Educator
May 22, 2023
105. HG and severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy with Caitlin Kay-Smith Founder of Hyperemesis Australia
May 15, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: PTSD after birthing at 30 weeks
May 10, 2023
104. Signs of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety with Lisiane Latouche
May 08, 2023
103. How do we raise culturally aware children? With Mundanara Bayles
May 01, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: Gender Disappointment with two sons
Apr 26, 2023
102. Bobby's fight against Leukaemia with Ness Galleghan
Apr 24, 2023
101. Financial Planning for Families with Victoria Devine
Apr 17, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: Single Mum to an Autistic child with ADHD
Apr 12, 2023
100. OMG guys we have 100 episodes!!!
Apr 10, 2023
99. Why is my baby crying? With Doctor Sarah the Paediatrician
Apr 03, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: Intrusive thoughts after an unexplained stillbirth
Mar 29, 2023
98. Understanding Autism with Fiona and Ainslie from Autism Spectrum Australia
Mar 27, 2023
97. Pregnancy Diaries: First Trimester with Emma & Hannah
Mar 20, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: Fertility treatment in a same sex couple during the pandemic
Mar 15, 2023
96. Let's talk about home birth! With Jerusha Sutton, Co-Creator of the Birth Time Documentary
Mar 13, 2023
95. Conception Diaries with Emma & Hannah
Mar 06, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: I was failed by the American medical system.
Mar 01, 2023
94. Tips for transitioning to more kids with Erin from The Birth Trust
Feb 27, 2023
93. Navigating Sleep Regressions with Sleep By Steph!
Feb 20, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: I was on mental health watch for postpartum OCD with compulsions centering around sexual abuse
Feb 15, 2023
92. Mums Gone Wild!! With Baby Brain Bestie Laura Barron
Feb 13, 2023
91. Butt Stuff! Common perianal conditions in pregnancy and postpartum with Dr Jason Kong
Feb 06, 2023
MOTHERHOOD CONFESSIONS: I hate being a Mum and wish I could turn back time
Feb 01, 2023
90. How to Birth Without Fear with Anna the Spiritual Midwife
Jan 30, 2023
89. Reconnecting to your purpose and authentic self with Kellie Moses
Jan 23, 2023
88. Three Kids, HG Pregnancies and Postpartum Body Acceptance with Brittany Noonan
Jan 16, 2023
87. Staff Party with Baby Brain Husbands Matt and Miles
Jan 09, 2023
Mini #5 What to expect in your first week of parenting with Postnatal Expert Lauren Salmon (Ep 14)
Jan 03, 2023
Mini #4 Quickfire questions with Em & Hannah (Ep 71)
Jan 01, 2023
Mini #3 All things Mum fashion with Sneza Jovanovic from Mums Style Diary (Ep 59)
Dec 29, 2022
Mini #2 What to expect in the first 6 weeks postpartum with Midwife Beth Ryan (Ep 70)
Dec 27, 2022
Mini #1 Rediscovering your sexuality as a parent with Sexologist Naomi Hutchings (Ep 60)
Dec 25, 2022
86. WHAT A YEAR!! 2022 Wrap Up with Emma & Hannah
Dec 19, 2022
85. The Role of A Child & Family Health Nurse with Jess Rasho
Dec 12, 2022
84. Navigating The Mental Load of Parenting with Psychologist Johanna Badenhorst
Dec 05, 2022
83. Transitioning Back To Work After Kids with Maika from Mummas Beans
Nov 28, 2022
82. Moving Through Birth Trauma with Birth Mentor & Trauma Specialist Amy Wilson
Nov 21, 2022
81. Bottle Feeding, Formula Feeding & Mix Feeding with Harriet from The Breast Help
Nov 14, 2022
80. Answering Your Anonymous Questions!
Nov 07, 2022
79. What to Expect in The Stages of Labour With Midwife Lauren Brenton
Oct 31, 2022
78. Storing Memories, Milestones and Keepsakes For Your Little Ones
Oct 24, 2022
77. Violet's Gift - Pregnancy Loss and Termination for Medical Reasons with Meagan Donaldson
Oct 17, 2022
76. Establishing Breastfeeding with IBCLC Susie Prout
Oct 10, 2022
75. Our Toddlers Are Crazy!!!
Oct 03, 2022
74. Miscarriage and Body Acceptance with Ariane Sparkles
Sep 26, 2022
73. Exploring Parental Stress and Anxiety with Dr Leon Levitt
Sep 19, 2022
72. Endometriosis and PCOS with OB and Gynaecologist Dr Andrew Zuschmann
Sep 12, 2022
71. Quickfire Questions with Hannah and Emma
Sep 05, 2022
70. What To Expect In Your First 6 Weeks Postpartum With Midwife Beth From Birth With Beth
Aug 29, 2022
69. What to Feed The Kids with Erin Jeries, Founder of Le Puree
Aug 22, 2022
68. Making Mum Friends with Danielle Malone
Aug 15, 2022
67. Introducing MRS MYTKA!!!!!
Aug 08, 2022
66. All Things IVF With OB & Fertility Specialist, Dr Andrew Zuschmann
Aug 01, 2022
65. Tips for Toilet Learning with Mandy from Raise Toddlers
Jul 25, 2022
64. Toddler Eating with Paediatric Dietitian Anna Ritan
Jul 18, 2022
63. Breastfeeding Troubleshooting Part 2 with IBCLC Mel From Cocoon and Cradle
Jul 11, 2022
62. Baby Milestones with Paediatric Physio Nicole
Jul 04, 2022
61. Why Is Parenting So Hard?!? #Mumrant
Jun 27, 2022
60. Sex After Babies and Rediscovering Your Sexuality as a Parent, with Sexologist Naomi Hutchings
Jun 20, 2022
59. All Things Mum Fashion with Sneza Jovanovic from Mums Style Diary
Jun 13, 2022
58. Starting Solids With Dr Kyla
Jun 06, 2022
57. The Spiritual Awakening of Matrescence with Matrescence Coach Kirryn Lee
May 30, 2022
56. Remembering Harper Rose with Jade Redmond
May 23, 2022
55. What Is Self Care? With Emma & Hannah
May 16, 2022
54. Baby & Toddler Speech Development with Speech Pathologist Hermione From House of Speech
May 09, 2022
53. Living Sustainably With A Family With Tina from Conscious Koala
May 02, 2022
52. Mum Life Realness with Twin Mum Majilly
Apr 25, 2022
51. Tackling Toddler Tantrums! With Mandy From Raise Toddlers
Apr 18, 2022
50. Maternal Health In Sierra Leone with Aminata Conteh-Biger
Apr 11, 2022
49. How To Support New Parents
Apr 04, 2022
48. Breastfeeding Troubleshooting Part 1 With Shterna Glick From Melbourne Lactation
Mar 28, 2022
47. Raising Awareness Of Premmie Babies With Amy From Miracle Mumma
Mar 14, 2022
46. Postnatal Nutrition with Dietitian Lana Hirth
Mar 07, 2022
45. Botox, Postpartum Bodies and Mum Life Lols
Feb 28, 2022
44. What To Expect In NICU, With NICU Nurse Maddy
Feb 21, 2022
43. All About Inductions with Midwife Erin from The Birth Trust
Feb 14, 2022
42. Supporting Dads with Liam from the Australian Dads Network
Feb 07, 2022
41. The Fourth Trimester with Doula and Postpartum Professional, De Palmer
Jan 31, 2022
40. Covid In Kids & Babies with Paediatric ICU Nurse Vanessa From Illourabirth
Jan 24, 2022
39. Welcome to 2022! With Hannah & Emma
Jan 17, 2022
38. Hannah's Birth Story & End Of Year Wrap Up!
Dec 13, 2021
37. Preconception & Pregnancy Nutrition with Dietitian Lana Hirth
Dec 06, 2021
36. Homebirth, VBACs & Having 3 Young Kids With Ash From Henrietta The Label
Nov 29, 2021
35. A Holistic Approach To Baby's Health with Chiropractor Vanessa Barry
Nov 22, 2021
34. How To Throw The Best Kids Party With Adelaide From Periwinkle Parties!
Nov 15, 2021
33. Our Breastfeeding Journey with Emma & Hannah
Nov 08, 2021
32. Same Sex Parenting, Sperm Donors & IVF with Two Brisbane Mamas
Nov 01, 2021
31. All About Caesarean Sections with Dr Amani Harris
Oct 25, 2021
30. Luella's Journey with Epilepsy & Infantile Spasms
Oct 18, 2021
29. The Vagus Nerve & How This Affects Babies Health With Dr Carrie Rigoni
Oct 11, 2021
28. Simple Swaps For Low Tox Living with Kate from Low Tox Tribes
Oct 04, 2021
27. How To Prep For A Baby!
Sep 27, 2021
26. Sleep Series 4: Gentle Sleep Techniques with Madi from Sleep Space AU
Sep 20, 2021
25. The Basics of Baby First Aid with Kerri Robinson from Rescue Blue
Sep 13, 2021
24. Hypnobirthing - Preparing For Labour & Birth With Tina From The Birth Collective
Sep 06, 2021
23. Sleep Series 3: Toddler Sleep with Lisa from Cherish Your Sleep
Aug 30, 2021
22. Matrescence And Our Journey Into Motherhood
Aug 23, 2021
21. All Things Fertility! With Dr Amani Harris
Aug 16, 2021
20. The Role of A Doula! And Gentle Birthing Techniques with Gabriela Fearn
Aug 09, 2021
19. What is Baby Brain? With Winnie From Monash University!
Aug 02, 2021
18. Sleep Series 2: Newborn Sleep with Ness Oatley
Jul 26, 2021
17. Your Complete Guide To Pregnancy Care with Midwife In My Pocket, Zoe Robson
Jul 19, 2021
16. Pelvic Floor, Ab Separation & Postnatal Recovery with Women's Health Physio Kath Baquie
Jul 12, 2021
15. Lockdown Life Hacks! Covid Babies & How To Keep Them Entertained In Lockdown!
Jul 05, 2021
14. What To Expect In Your First Week Of Parenting, With Postnatal Expert Lauren Salmon
Jun 28, 2021
13. Expectations & Pressures on Parents
Jun 21, 2021
12. Sleep Series 1: Basics of Infant Sleep & The Role of a Sleep Consultant With Grace From Motherhood Gracefully
Jun 14, 2021
11. Dr Liv - Paediatrics & Children's Health
Jun 07, 2021
10. Coping With Loss - Stillbirth and Edwards Syndrome With The Beautiful Rainey
May 31, 2021
9. Birth with Beth! And All Things Midwifery
May 24, 2021
8. All About Pregnancy With Emma & Hannah!
May 17, 2021
7. Parenting By The Working Dad with Emma's Partner Matt!
May 10, 2021
6. All Things Family Day Care And At-Home Activities For Kids With Jillian Critchley
May 03, 2021
5. What We Wish We Knew Before Having Kids!
Apr 26, 2021
4. Fitness, Self Image And The #Mumlife Juggle With Renee Sahyoun
Apr 19, 2021
3. Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding and All Things Boobies with Kate Visser from Milky Business Lactation
Apr 12, 2021
2. Fatherhood and Being a WFH Dad - We Interview Hannah's Husband Miles
Apr 05, 2021
1. A little Intro to Hannah & Emma
Mar 30, 2021