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Join news presenter Davina Smith in a podcast that tells the silent truth of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety (PNDA) loudly, in raw and honest accounts from some of the one in five mothers and one and ten fathers living with it. Paired with expert insights from psychologists and counsellors in the field, this podcast, made in partnership with Gidget Foundation Australia, explores the realities of parenthood, breaks down stigma surrounding perinatal mental health, and gives you the tools on how and when to seek support.
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ROUNDTABLE: Navigating the challenges that can follow a traumatic birth
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Birth Trauma, recovery, and when the birth-plan goes out the window: Sophie Walker’s Story
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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ROUNDTABLE: Balancing Biology, Age, & Mental Health with Dr Leah Hechtman
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Donor Eggs, Divine Signs, and Motherhood at 47: Sheila’s story
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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ROUNDTABLE: Mat Leave, Money Fears & the Financial Survival Guide for New Parents
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Being ‘man enough’ to admit that you’re drowning: Luke’s Story
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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ROUNDTABLE: Breaking Stereotypes and Finding Strength in parenting young
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Young, In Love, & Unexpectedly Pregnant: Georgie & Zac’s Story
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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ROUNDTABLE: Inside the true cost of IVF
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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The Wiggle, The Wait, and the Babies: Caterina’s solo journey through IVF
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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ROUNDTABLE: Cracking the Modern Dad Code with Dr Golly
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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When Fatherhood Unearths Old Wounds: Frank’s Story
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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ROUNDTABLE: How trauma shows up in parenthood – and what helps
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May 27, 2025 |
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Breaking the Cycle: How Dusk Liney Rewrote Motherhood After Childhood Trauma
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May 20, 2025 |
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ROUNDTABLE: Parenting with a disability – unlearning assumptions
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May 13, 2025 |
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Medals to motherhood: Ellie Cole on love, loss and defying limits
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May 06, 2025 |
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Jack & Courtney's plunge into parenthood, support as a non-birthing partner & fatherhood - with Dr Golly
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Ash’s awakening to matrescence, surviving motherhood metamorphosis, and when it’s time to ask for help – with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Pieta’s journey through the unexpected, receiving a prenatal diagnosis, and navigating complex medical decisions – with Dr Golly
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Kylianne’s crusade of pro-lapse prejudice, finding mind-body harmony, and how to succeed as a neurodivergent parent - with Sally Rippin
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Cathy Ngo’s healing of generational wounds, trauma informed care, and when PNDA takes you to your limits - with Amani Haydar
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Alexandra Collier’s embrace of solo-motherhood by choice, and discovering your strength after separation - with Julia Hasche
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May 28, 2024 |
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Silje Andersen-Cooke’s triplet trials, finding joy in the unexpected, and preparing for the cost of parenthood - with Kate Browne
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May 14, 2024 |
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Ellidy Pullin’s legacies of love, navigating IVF, and when motherhood doesn’t stop for grief – with Dr Kath Whitton
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Jami’s story: Birth and culture - the experience of an Aboriginal Mother
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Rebecca’s Story: Finding space to heal after PNDA
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Millies’s story: navigating conception and parenthood as an LGBTQIA+ parent
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Gen’s Story: Postnatal psychosis and starting the conversation
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May 31, 2023 |
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Stephanie’s Story: Reducing isolation and finding support in remote areas
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May 24, 2023 |
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Craig’s Story: Accepting help as a father
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May 17, 2023 |
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Annabel’s story: Reducing the silence surrounding baby loss
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May 10, 2023 |
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Chelsea’s story: When its time to ask for help
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May 02, 2023 |
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1 in 5 Mothers, 1 in 10 Fathers - Trailer
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Apr 14, 2023 |