
Episode 7: Motherhood identity, do you still make out with your partner? Changing your surname after marriage, JLO and hot sauce
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07/28/22 • 26 min
Welcome to another episode of Mother, Unrefined! If you're new around here the aim of this podcast is to make every woman feel less alone on her journey to and through motherhood (however that may look).
DISCLAIMER: we won't be watching our language so be mindful around little ones.
Episode breakdown:
- Make-up brushes - how often do you wash them?
- Kissing your partner - do you still do it? What's normal?
- JLO and Ben Affleck - thoughts on her changing her surname. Did we change our surname?
- Are mother's really recognised for everything they do?
- Identity as a mother - when did we feel the shift and how did we manage?
- Product reviews (Cholula , Leaf blower )
Follow us at @mother_unrefined to find out more! And feel free to have a little stalk sesh... @the__unrefinednutritionist @j.oc__
Welcome to another episode of Mother, Unrefined! If you're new around here the aim of this podcast is to make every woman feel less alone on her journey to and through motherhood (however that may look).
DISCLAIMER: we won't be watching our language so be mindful around little ones.
Episode breakdown:
- Make-up brushes - how often do you wash them?
- Kissing your partner - do you still do it? What's normal?
- JLO and Ben Affleck - thoughts on her changing her surname. Did we change our surname?
- Are mother's really recognised for everything they do?
- Identity as a mother - when did we feel the shift and how did we manage?
- Product reviews (Cholula , Leaf blower )
Follow us at @mother_unrefined to find out more! And feel free to have a little stalk sesh... @the__unrefinednutritionist @j.oc__
Previous Episode

Episode 6: Navigating toddlerhood with Mandy Richardson: brain development, setting boundaries, biting, sharing, risky play, screen time and effective play spaces
Brief summary of episode:
- Mother, Unrefined moments – mum rage and a little father unrefined moment from Jess's husband.
- We speak to Mandy Richardson from Raise Toddlers whose mission is to help you help your toddler, while staying sane!
- Mandy’s journey to founding Raise Toddlers
- What age is a child considered a toddler?
- Are the terrible two’s real?
- Toddler boundaries and communicating with your toddler
- What to do with biters?
- When toddlers say no to EVERYTHING!
- Risky Play. What is it and what are some ways for us to implement it. Letting go of the helicopter parent tag.
- Independent Play. How to best nurture independent play.
- Screen time for kids – the ins and outs and ways to transition out of screentime.
- Play spaces. Optimising your toddlers play space without having to buy new toys for your toddler. Mandy also offers a playroom/ toy storage service as well as options for age-appropriate toys here
- Sharing – when kids start learning the concept of sharing.
Raise toddlers website and membership options here
Follow Raise Toddlers on Instagram here
Follow us at @mother_unrefined to find out more! And feel free to have a little stalk sesh... @the__unrefinednutritionist @j.oc__
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Episode 8: Postpartum depletion with Nutritionist Nicola Scruby - preparing for the fourth trimester, important nutrients postpartum, postpartum depression, supplements, blood tests & postpartum conditions
Welcome to another episode of Mother, Unrefined! If you're new around here the aim of this podcast is to make every woman feel less alone on her journey to and through motherhood (however that may look).
DISCLAIMER: we won't be watching our language so be mindful around little ones.
Episode breakdown:
- Mother, Unrefined moments
- Postpartum depletion - what is it? How do I know if i'm depleted?
- The baby blues, postpartum depression & postpartum depletion - what is the difference and what are the symptoms?
- Important nutrients postpartum
- Supplementation - what is necessary?
- The 6 week check up and should we be getting a postpartum blood test?
- What foods should we be focussing on postpartum?
- Postpartum thyroiditis - what is it and how can we support our thyroid postpartum?
Nicola's book recommendations:
- The postnatal depletion cure by Oscar Serrallach
- Real food in pregnancy by Lily Nichols
- The first 40 days: the essential art of nourishing the new mother
Book an appointment with Nicola at Maia Mother's Clinic
Follow us at @mother_unrefined to find out more! And feel free to have a little stalk sesh... @the__unrefinednutritionist @j.oc__
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