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Surviving Family Time in the Holiday Season
Published: 21/12/2018
For many families, time spent together in the festive season can actually trigger old patterns of behaviour that lead to stress and discomfort. These old patterns are seen by some as manifestations of the “shadows” in our personality, and that if left unexamined can lead to repeated stress.
Sally speaks with Dr John Travis in this show about how looking into our shadows we receive the opportunity to transform ourselves and our relationships.
Dr John Travis's previous interview from 2018: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/dr-john-travis-on-transforming-relations
Some resources mentioned:
A popular one in this area is NVC - Non-violent Communication developed by Marshall Rosenberg.
Byron Katie - turning the judgements you have for your family onto yourself
The Mankind Project helps men deal with their shadows. There a similar program for women,
Susan Campbell author of The 5 Minute Relationship Repair offers tools for eating your shadow.
Lifeline.org.au and Beyondblue.org.au and PANDA.org.au. Lifeline ph: 13 11 14
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First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 10 December 2018.
Produced and presented by Sally Cusack
Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sally Cusack
www.pbbmedia.org
Sally speaks with Dr John Travis in this show about how looking into our shadows we receive the opportunity to transform ourselves and our relationships.
Dr John Travis's previous interview from 2018: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/dr-john-travis-on-transforming-relations
Some resources mentioned:
A popular one in this area is NVC - Non-violent Communication developed by Marshall Rosenberg.
Byron Katie - turning the judgements you have for your family onto yourself
The Mankind Project helps men deal with their shadows. There a similar program for women,
Susan Campbell author of The 5 Minute Relationship Repair offers tools for eating your shadow.
Lifeline.org.au and Beyondblue.org.au and PANDA.org.au. Lifeline ph: 13 11 14
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First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 10 December 2018.
Produced and presented by Sally Cusack
Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sally Cusack
www.pbbmedia.org
Festive Season Inductions of Labour: The risks, your rights and tools to help
Published: 30/11/2018
Special festive season episode in response to issue raised by Shari Lyon Hypnobirthing educator from Gold Coast, Qld.
Guests:
Shari Lyon, Belly 2 Birth Hypnobirthing
Professor John Newnham, The Whole Nine Months
Dr Sarah Buckley (recorded at the Midwifery Today Conference in 2014)
References: Why Induction Matters by Dr Rachel Reed
Further help:
12 Questions to ask your Ob from birthsavvy.com.au
Induction Matters with Dr Rachel Reed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/induction-matters-with-dr-rachel-reed
A Baby on the Way, in particular episode 3: www.pbbmedia.org/ababyontheway.html
Podcast with Dr Sarah Buckley: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/iwd2015-drsarahbuckley-birth-hormones
Using "chance" rather than "risk" can also remove the fear from decision making: https://www.birthsavvy.com.au/stillbirth-risk/
Producer and presenter: Sally Cusack
Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sally Cusack
www.pbbmedia.org
Guests:
Shari Lyon, Belly 2 Birth Hypnobirthing
Professor John Newnham, The Whole Nine Months
Dr Sarah Buckley (recorded at the Midwifery Today Conference in 2014)
References: Why Induction Matters by Dr Rachel Reed
Further help:
12 Questions to ask your Ob from birthsavvy.com.au
Induction Matters with Dr Rachel Reed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/induction-matters-with-dr-rachel-reed
A Baby on the Way, in particular episode 3: www.pbbmedia.org/ababyontheway.html
Podcast with Dr Sarah Buckley: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/iwd2015-drsarahbuckley-birth-hormones
Using "chance" rather than "risk" can also remove the fear from decision making: https://www.birthsavvy.com.au/stillbirth-risk/
Producer and presenter: Sally Cusack
Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sally Cusack
www.pbbmedia.org
How Infant Massage and Baby Wearing help your Baby Learn
Published: 30/11/2018
Esther Perez and Adrienne Megan Lester speak with Sally about the benefits of infant massage and baby wearing - for bonding, enhancing communication and optimising infant development. Also discussed is guidelines for finding a safe carrier for your baby. Did you know there are no safety standards for baby carriers in Australia? You can still get a safe and optimal carrier, but it is important to seek guidance for this, and not from a retailer. Adrienne explains in this episode.
References:
INFANT MASSAGE -
* Vimala McClure https://www.iaim.net/vimala-mcclure-the-early-years-part-1-of-7/
* http://babyinmind.org.au
* Esther Perez: eperezcapebyronmedical.com.au
BABY WEARING -
* Adrienne Megan Lester: babysteps2betterhealth.com.au
* babywearing information sources:
Australia:
Babywearing Consultations – NON-SALES ADVICE
https://babysteps2betterhealth.com.au/babywearing.html
The Babywearing Practice (stocking ONLY standardised carriers & wraps)
http://thebabywearingpractice.com.au
Brooke Maree – qualified independent consultant/retail stockist (most appear to be standardised, please check with her if purchasing)
https://brookemaree.com.au
Manduca – only carrier sold in Australian shops that meets international safety standards to Adrienne's knowledge
https://manduca.com.au/pages/about-manduca-carriers-and-slings
UK
New Parent Support
https://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Messager%20Babywearing%20slings%20pull%20out_0.pdf
School of Babywearing
http://www.schoolofbabywearing.com/babywearing/babywearing-guide/
European safety standards:
https://www.en-standard.eu/csn-en-13209-2-child-use-and-care-articles-baby-carriers-safety-requirements-and-test-methods-part-2-soft-carrier-2/
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First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 19 November 2018.
Produced and presented by Sally Cusack
Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sally Cusack
www.pbbmedia.org
References:
INFANT MASSAGE -
* Vimala McClure https://www.iaim.net/vimala-mcclure-the-early-years-part-1-of-7/
* http://babyinmind.org.au
* Esther Perez: eperezcapebyronmedical.com.au
BABY WEARING -
* Adrienne Megan Lester: babysteps2betterhealth.com.au
* babywearing information sources:
Australia:
Babywearing Consultations – NON-SALES ADVICE
https://babysteps2betterhealth.com.au/babywearing.html
The Babywearing Practice (stocking ONLY standardised carriers & wraps)
http://thebabywearingpractice.com.au
Brooke Maree – qualified independent consultant/retail stockist (most appear to be standardised, please check with her if purchasing)
https://brookemaree.com.au
Manduca – only carrier sold in Australian shops that meets international safety standards to Adrienne's knowledge
https://manduca.com.au/pages/about-manduca-carriers-and-slings
UK
New Parent Support
https://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Messager%20Babywearing%20slings%20pull%20out_0.pdf
School of Babywearing
http://www.schoolofbabywearing.com/babywearing/babywearing-guide/
European safety standards:
https://www.en-standard.eu/csn-en-13209-2-child-use-and-care-articles-baby-carriers-safety-requirements-and-test-methods-part-2-soft-carrier-2/
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First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 19 November 2018.
Produced and presented by Sally Cusack
Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sally Cusack
www.pbbmedia.org
Is Vaginal Birth after Caesarean an Option for me?
Published: 09/11/2018
More than one third of Australian birthing parents undergo a caesarean section for the birth of their babies, and most of those happen to first time parents. So what are the options for future pregnancies? Is a second caesarean the only way, or are there risks with that too? How risky is vaginal birth after caesarean?
Sally speaks with midwife and Griffith Univ PhD student Bethan Townsend about Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC), the risks and recommendations to help achieve it.
Kimberley Lipschus also shares her experience of VBAC pregnancy and birth.
Thank you to Kimberley and Bethan for this episode!
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 5 November 2018.
Produced and Presented by Sally Cusack
Copyright 2018 Sally Cusack, PBB Media
www.pbbmedia.org
PHOTO CREDIT: Rana Rankin, Breathe Photography, shared with permission. NOTE: This is NOT Kimberley.
Sally speaks with midwife and Griffith Univ PhD student Bethan Townsend about Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC), the risks and recommendations to help achieve it.
Kimberley Lipschus also shares her experience of VBAC pregnancy and birth.
Thank you to Kimberley and Bethan for this episode!
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 5 November 2018.
Produced and Presented by Sally Cusack
Copyright 2018 Sally Cusack, PBB Media
www.pbbmedia.org
PHOTO CREDIT: Rana Rankin, Breathe Photography, shared with permission. NOTE: This is NOT Kimberley.
Speaking up for Human Rights with Eddie Ayers and Gillian Triggs
Published: 11/10/2018
A two part episode starting with an interview with ABC Radio broadcaster Eddie Ayers about what he recommends to parents who think they may have a transgender child (one suggestion is to give the child an instrument and indulge in the healing power of music), as well as language re. being transgender.
Followed by an interview with former President of the Human Rights Commission of Australia about our women's rights in birth and their need for greater confidence in this arena.
REFERENCES:
* Gopi Lev in https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/our-first-show-on-gender-sexual-diversit, in particular from about 18 mins in.
* http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/our-first-show-on-gender-sexual-diversity
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* Bri Lee is author of Eggshell Skull
* More on informed consent at:
- Episode 3: "Informed Consent: Your rights in birth" at http://www.pbbmedia.org/ababyontheway.html
- Our free 4 part podcast series "A Close Look at Informed Consent" featuring Dr Bec Jenkinson, available on signup to our newsletter at www.pbbmedia.org
Thanks to the Byron Writers' Festival for the opportunity to speak with Eddie Ayers and Gillian Triggs.
Producer and presenter: Sally Cusack
Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sally Cusack
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 1 October 2018.
Followed by an interview with former President of the Human Rights Commission of Australia about our women's rights in birth and their need for greater confidence in this arena.
REFERENCES:
* Gopi Lev in https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/our-first-show-on-gender-sexual-diversit, in particular from about 18 mins in.
* http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/our-first-show-on-gender-sexual-diversity
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* Bri Lee is author of Eggshell Skull
* More on informed consent at:
- Episode 3: "Informed Consent: Your rights in birth" at http://www.pbbmedia.org/ababyontheway.html
- Our free 4 part podcast series "A Close Look at Informed Consent" featuring Dr Bec Jenkinson, available on signup to our newsletter at www.pbbmedia.org
Thanks to the Byron Writers' Festival for the opportunity to speak with Eddie Ayers and Gillian Triggs.
Producer and presenter: Sally Cusack
Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sally Cusack
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 1 October 2018.
The Diamonds in the Darkness: When Birth doesn't go to Plan
Published: 07/09/2018
Sally speaks with Krishna Reville, mother of two boys, about her lessons learned from both of her births that were vastly different to the natural, uncomplicated births she had dreamed of. She also speaks about the importance of being aware of all types of births that can happen, to cope better if plans change suddenly. She also highlights the importance of ensuring the stories pregnant women hear are from people who have had the chance to process their experiences and articulate their lessons learned.
References: "A Life's Work", Rachel Cusk
More info on "matrescence": http://www.pbbmedia.org/matrescence.html
Support for birth trauma: www.panda.org.au, www.birthtalk.org
Related blogpost: http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/surviving-nicu-by-krishna-reville
First aired on 99.9 BayFM on Monday 3 September 2018.
Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sally Cusack
www.pbbmedia.org
Presenter and producer: Sally Cusack
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This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.
FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional code of NATURAL. Head to www.weleda.com.au.
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References: "A Life's Work", Rachel Cusk
More info on "matrescence": http://www.pbbmedia.org/matrescence.html
Support for birth trauma: www.panda.org.au, www.birthtalk.org
Related blogpost: http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/surviving-nicu-by-krishna-reville
First aired on 99.9 BayFM on Monday 3 September 2018.
Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sally Cusack
www.pbbmedia.org
Presenter and producer: Sally Cusack
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This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.
FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional code of NATURAL. Head to www.weleda.com.au.
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The Hidden Gifts of Menstruation
Published: 16/08/2018
Karin Gisler shares her perspectives on menstruation, a process that visits women for about 1/7th of her life during her fertile years.
For about 4 days in every month across approximately 40 years women menstruate. That’s around 1/7th of every woman’s life through those years. Yet for most women, they cover up the process and 'soldier on' with all their usual commitments, in spite of their body wanting to rest and take time out.
Karin Gisler shares her perspectives about the importance of paying respect to this process, and in doing so, develop an understanding of the inner workings of a woman's body each month. For Karin, her menstrual cycle is an invaluable "health barometer". Karin also sees the importance of fathers and male partners taking the time to learn more about the menstrual cycle and how it impacts relationships. Finally she shares tips for families who are preparing for a daughter who is approaching menarche.
More to explore in Karin's blog post here: http://www.primalwisdom.com.au/blog/the-hidden-gifts-of-menstruation
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This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.
FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional code of NATURAL. Head to www.weleda.com.au.
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First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 13 August 2018.
Presenter and producer: Sally Cusack
Guest: Karin Lucia Gisler - www.primalwisdom.com.au
Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2018
www.pbbmedia.org
For about 4 days in every month across approximately 40 years women menstruate. That’s around 1/7th of every woman’s life through those years. Yet for most women, they cover up the process and 'soldier on' with all their usual commitments, in spite of their body wanting to rest and take time out.
Karin Gisler shares her perspectives about the importance of paying respect to this process, and in doing so, develop an understanding of the inner workings of a woman's body each month. For Karin, her menstrual cycle is an invaluable "health barometer". Karin also sees the importance of fathers and male partners taking the time to learn more about the menstrual cycle and how it impacts relationships. Finally she shares tips for families who are preparing for a daughter who is approaching menarche.
More to explore in Karin's blog post here: http://www.primalwisdom.com.au/blog/the-hidden-gifts-of-menstruation
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This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.
FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional code of NATURAL. Head to www.weleda.com.au.
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First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 13 August 2018.
Presenter and producer: Sally Cusack
Guest: Karin Lucia Gisler - www.primalwisdom.com.au
Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2018
www.pbbmedia.org
Kids and Dogs: Anna's Best Tips for Safety
Published: 26/07/2018
A dog can be a wonderful addition to a family - a child can hold extremely deep feelings for for their dog that they’ll always remember. And with 4.8 million pet dogs in Australia, there's a lot of opportunities for that to happen. Yet many dogs are in fact anxious and don't like much human interaction, and many of us don't understand the basics of dog behaviour, putting us, in particular our kids, at risk of being bitten.
Sally speaks with nationally accredited canine trainer, Anna Tasker. As a mother of two boys, Anna is keen to instill an awareness of social responsibility in the next generation of dog owners. Anna also shares her insights into dog behaviour so we can improve our relationship with this most loyal of human friends.
After listening to this episode, you may have a better understanding of how the dog in this photo will be feeling. (Note the closed mouth, wide eyes, leaning slightly away from the child...).
www.pawpower.com.au
Anna also mentions the Story Dogs programme for kids learning to read: storydogs.org.au
Producer and presenter Sally Cusack
Copyright: PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2018
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 23 July 2018.
Image by Picsea from Unsplash.com.
Further reading/viewing:
https://ppgaustralia.net.au/DominanceTheoryPositionStatement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDDZ17DImoo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46ND3suK1y8
Sally speaks with nationally accredited canine trainer, Anna Tasker. As a mother of two boys, Anna is keen to instill an awareness of social responsibility in the next generation of dog owners. Anna also shares her insights into dog behaviour so we can improve our relationship with this most loyal of human friends.
After listening to this episode, you may have a better understanding of how the dog in this photo will be feeling. (Note the closed mouth, wide eyes, leaning slightly away from the child...).
www.pawpower.com.au
Anna also mentions the Story Dogs programme for kids learning to read: storydogs.org.au
Producer and presenter Sally Cusack
Copyright: PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2018
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 23 July 2018.
Image by Picsea from Unsplash.com.
Further reading/viewing:
https://ppgaustralia.net.au/DominanceTheoryPositionStatement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDDZ17DImoo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46ND3suK1y8
Reaching into Pain and Finding Inner Strength with Rhea Dempsey
Published: 20/07/2018
Rhea Dempsey is one Australia’s best known childbirth educators and author of "Birth with Confidence, Savvy choices for normal birth". Now writing her second book, she is also a speaker, counselor and birth attendant at more than 1000 births in her 40 year career. She is also mother to three adult daughters, and a grandmother.
Rhea is an independent and straight talking voice who speaks plainly to expectant couples about what to expect in terms of the physiological process - she doesn’t pull punches in saying it’s generally a painful experience, but hastens to explain the hormonal systems that have a pain relieving effect. She also spells out the realities of birthing in our health system and how to work with that system to get optimal results from it.
Rhea Dempsey: www.birthingwisdom.com.au
Rhea referenced Dr Sarah Buckley's research: https://sarahbuckley.com/hormonal-physiology-of-childbearing-report/
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This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.
FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional code of NATURAL. Head to weleda.com.au.
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Produced and presented by Sally Cusack
Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2018
www.pbbmedia.org
Rhea is an independent and straight talking voice who speaks plainly to expectant couples about what to expect in terms of the physiological process - she doesn’t pull punches in saying it’s generally a painful experience, but hastens to explain the hormonal systems that have a pain relieving effect. She also spells out the realities of birthing in our health system and how to work with that system to get optimal results from it.
Rhea Dempsey: www.birthingwisdom.com.au
Rhea referenced Dr Sarah Buckley's research: https://sarahbuckley.com/hormonal-physiology-of-childbearing-report/
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This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.
FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional code of NATURAL. Head to weleda.com.au.
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Produced and presented by Sally Cusack
Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2018
www.pbbmedia.org
Saving the planet by nurturing our kids' creativity
Published: 04/07/2018
Jane Hanckel is a mother, author and co-founder of Inspired Education about how we as parents can foster our children's development to meet the immense challenges of our times. Jane quotes the World Economic Forum's (2016) findings that the qualities we need to nurture in our children are creativity, collaboration and emotional intelligence and that the current education system does not do that. Instead, there are things we as parents can do at home to keep these innate aspects of our humanity alive, through unstructured play, time in nature, nourishing food and family relationships. Jane also cites research that has found that our investment in time and energy in fostering these qualities sets our children's health up for life.
Jane Hanckel, co-founder: www.inspirededucation.com.au
Presenter: Sally Cusack
First aired on BayFM Byron Bay on 2 July 2018.
Copyright: PBB Media, Sally Cusack 2018
References:
* Bruno Bettelheim "The Good Enough Parent"
* Fewer Toys Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29190457
* Gonski Report (importance of tailoring education to individuals): https://www.education.gov.au/review-achieve-educational-excellence-australian-schools
* NASA study by George Land and Beth Jarman about the impacts of education on our creativity: https://research-repository.griffith.edu.au/bitstream/handle/10072/7880/33187_1.pdf?sequence
Other references:
* Nancy Carlsson-Paige "Taking Back Childhood"
* Professor James Heckman on importance of support for children and their parents in the early years for lifelong health: https://heckmanequation.org/resource/research-summary-abecedarian-health/
* Nature Play NSW, Qld and other Australian states
Image: Greg Rakozy on Unsplash.com
Jane Hanckel, co-founder: www.inspirededucation.com.au
Presenter: Sally Cusack
First aired on BayFM Byron Bay on 2 July 2018.
Copyright: PBB Media, Sally Cusack 2018
References:
* Bruno Bettelheim "The Good Enough Parent"
* Fewer Toys Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29190457
* Gonski Report (importance of tailoring education to individuals): https://www.education.gov.au/review-achieve-educational-excellence-australian-schools
* NASA study by George Land and Beth Jarman about the impacts of education on our creativity: https://research-repository.griffith.edu.au/bitstream/handle/10072/7880/33187_1.pdf?sequence
Other references:
* Nancy Carlsson-Paige "Taking Back Childhood"
* Professor James Heckman on importance of support for children and their parents in the early years for lifelong health: https://heckmanequation.org/resource/research-summary-abecedarian-health/
* Nature Play NSW, Qld and other Australian states
Image: Greg Rakozy on Unsplash.com
The Overlooked Phase of Matrescence with Dr Oscar Serrallach
Published: 15/06/2018
Dr Oscar Serralach speaks about the little recognised phase of life called "Matrescence". This period is the stage of becoming a mother and like adolescence the person undergoing it cannot go back to their former life. Also like adolescence, it needs support, but as it lacks even a widely known name, few women get the support they need to take up the full opportunities this transition brings. Oscar also speaks about the syndrome of Postnatal Depletion that develops as a result of unsupported matrescence.
References:
www.oscarserrallach.com
www.pbbmedia.org/matrescence-support.html
matrescence.com
Our blogpost on this episode with more references:
http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/were-you-supported-during-your-matrescence
Produced and presented by Sally Cusack.
Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2018
www.pbbmedia.org
References:
www.oscarserrallach.com
www.pbbmedia.org/matrescence-support.html
matrescence.com
Our blogpost on this episode with more references:
http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/were-you-supported-during-your-matrescence
Produced and presented by Sally Cusack.
Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2018
www.pbbmedia.org
Rites of Passage: Becoming a Grandmother with Raine, Kath and Linda
Published: 08/06/2018
Becoming a grandmother is its own rite of passage from motherhood to grandmotherhood, yet this transition is seldom discussed and not always smooth. It can bring up unresolved aspects of a woman's relationship with her adult children, and herself.
However as Raine Sharpe, grandmother for 20 years says, it also presents an enormous opportunity for personal growth that can be brought into the new relationships she must navigate - with herself, her children, the family circle, and wider society. This in turn brings a grandmother into a fuller, more realised version of herself with wisdom we can all benefit from.
Kath Hellmann and Linda Collerson also share their new experiences of grandmotherhood. Kath is an expectant grandmother, pondering her upcoming transition, and Linda is a brand new grandmother, whose early experiences have not been quite what she anticipated.
Raine Sharpe is writing a book on Becoming a Grandmother. If you would like to participate or would like more information, email: raines@australis.net
Presenter: Sally Cusack
First aired on BayFM Byron Bay on 14 May 2018.
Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2018
However as Raine Sharpe, grandmother for 20 years says, it also presents an enormous opportunity for personal growth that can be brought into the new relationships she must navigate - with herself, her children, the family circle, and wider society. This in turn brings a grandmother into a fuller, more realised version of herself with wisdom we can all benefit from.
Kath Hellmann and Linda Collerson also share their new experiences of grandmotherhood. Kath is an expectant grandmother, pondering her upcoming transition, and Linda is a brand new grandmother, whose early experiences have not been quite what she anticipated.
Raine Sharpe is writing a book on Becoming a Grandmother. If you would like to participate or would like more information, email: raines@australis.net
Presenter: Sally Cusack
First aired on BayFM Byron Bay on 14 May 2018.
Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2018
The Consumer's role in Planning Maternity Healthcare Services
Published: 01/06/2018
Are you a healthcare services consumer? Specifically - have you accessed any form of maternity healthcare services in the last few years?
On Friday May 25th 2018, Sally Cusack & I spent the day up at Tweed Heads, attending a Consultation workshop as part of the governments plans to develop a National Strategic Approach to Maternity Services. The consultation was hosted by the Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council (AHMAC). The expected outcome for the NSAMS project is a document to guide national maternity services policy.
Along with about 20 other people we debated and discussed, listened and contributed to the conversation. What should maternity services look like in the future? What are the main frameworks and who are the key stakeholders? What’s missing from the current system and how do we go about attaining a system that delivers better outcomes for mothers, their babies, their families and those that work within these systems?
I have the beautiful Sally Cusack in the studio, join us as we discuss all this and more on this special episode of Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond.
Further reading on overdiagnosis raised by Sally: https://www.smh.com.au/healthcare/overdiagnosis-is-harming-patients-and-action-is-required-says-chief-medical-officer-20181014-p509jx.html
Produced and presented by Annalee Atia
Copyright PBB Media and Annalee Atia 2018.
www.pbbmedia.org
On Friday May 25th 2018, Sally Cusack & I spent the day up at Tweed Heads, attending a Consultation workshop as part of the governments plans to develop a National Strategic Approach to Maternity Services. The consultation was hosted by the Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council (AHMAC). The expected outcome for the NSAMS project is a document to guide national maternity services policy.
Along with about 20 other people we debated and discussed, listened and contributed to the conversation. What should maternity services look like in the future? What are the main frameworks and who are the key stakeholders? What’s missing from the current system and how do we go about attaining a system that delivers better outcomes for mothers, their babies, their families and those that work within these systems?
I have the beautiful Sally Cusack in the studio, join us as we discuss all this and more on this special episode of Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond.
Further reading on overdiagnosis raised by Sally: https://www.smh.com.au/healthcare/overdiagnosis-is-harming-patients-and-action-is-required-says-chief-medical-officer-20181014-p509jx.html
Produced and presented by Annalee Atia
Copyright PBB Media and Annalee Atia 2018.
www.pbbmedia.org
Dr John Travis on transforming relationships when baby comes
Published: 06/04/2018
Through his own experiences as a father, Dr John (Jack) Travis came to see how the normalised disconnection and separation of babies from their parents (eg through forced sleep schedules, isolation in cots) rather than recognising a baby's needs for closeness has created generations of families that struggle to keep together. Jack calls a father's negative reactions after the arrival of a baby "Male Postpartum Abandonment Syndrome" and shares many ideas and resources for healing.
NOTE: Guest mic issues are fixed in 2nd half of this episode.
Interviewers: Sean Tonnet, Sally Cusack
Dr John Travis:
* Connected Couples, Thriving Families: www.connectedandthriving.org
* Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children, www.aTLC.org
* Meryn Callander, "Why Dads Leave", www.whydadsleave.com
* John Travis, "MPAS In a Nutshell", www.tinyurl.com/MPASNutshell
Resources recommended by Jack:
* Jed Diamond, "The Irritable Male Syndrome" , www.theirritablemale.com
* James Prescott's Somato-Sensory Affectional Deprivational Syndrome (SSAD) (caused by not treating babies like mammals), www.tinyurl.com/jwtPrescott
* School of Life videos by Alain de Botton: https://www.youtube.com/user/schooloflifechannel/videos, "Why you'll marry the wrong person" https://tinyurl.com/whyNYT or https://tinyurl.com/whySMH
* Jean Liedloff, "The Continuum Concept", www.tinyurl.com/Callander
* Elly Taylor, "Becoming Us", www.ellytaylor.com
* Mankind Project www.mkpau.org
* Byron Katie www.byronkatie.com
* Susan Campbell and John Grey "The 5 Minute Relationship Repair" www.tinyurl.com/Campbell5Min
"Honesty Salons" www.susancampbell.com
https://healingcouplesretreats.com/five-minute-relationship-repair/ - Honesty Salon
* Pam Leo, "Connection Parenting" ("Let's raise children who don't have to recover from their childhood") www.connectionparenting.com
* Shadow Work: www.scottjeffrey.com/shadow-work
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on Monday 2 April 2018.
Copyright 2018 PBB Media, Sally Cusack, Sean Tonnet
NOTE: Guest mic issues are fixed in 2nd half of this episode.
Interviewers: Sean Tonnet, Sally Cusack
Dr John Travis:
* Connected Couples, Thriving Families: www.connectedandthriving.org
* Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children, www.aTLC.org
* Meryn Callander, "Why Dads Leave", www.whydadsleave.com
* John Travis, "MPAS In a Nutshell", www.tinyurl.com/MPASNutshell
Resources recommended by Jack:
* Jed Diamond, "The Irritable Male Syndrome" , www.theirritablemale.com
* James Prescott's Somato-Sensory Affectional Deprivational Syndrome (SSAD) (caused by not treating babies like mammals), www.tinyurl.com/jwtPrescott
* School of Life videos by Alain de Botton: https://www.youtube.com/user/schooloflifechannel/videos, "Why you'll marry the wrong person" https://tinyurl.com/whyNYT or https://tinyurl.com/whySMH
* Jean Liedloff, "The Continuum Concept", www.tinyurl.com/Callander
* Elly Taylor, "Becoming Us", www.ellytaylor.com
* Mankind Project www.mkpau.org
* Byron Katie www.byronkatie.com
* Susan Campbell and John Grey "The 5 Minute Relationship Repair" www.tinyurl.com/Campbell5Min
"Honesty Salons" www.susancampbell.com
https://healingcouplesretreats.com/five-minute-relationship-repair/ - Honesty Salon
* Pam Leo, "Connection Parenting" ("Let's raise children who don't have to recover from their childhood") www.connectionparenting.com
* Shadow Work: www.scottjeffrey.com/shadow-work
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on Monday 2 April 2018.
Copyright 2018 PBB Media, Sally Cusack, Sean Tonnet
Tim Winton on keeping our boys tender and connected
Published: 30/03/2018
The power imbalances in today's masculinity overwhelmingly impact women, but they also fail boys and men in so many ways, leading to intractable loneliness and 'wordless rage', as described by author Tim Winton. Tim's latest book The Shepherd's Hut traces the change the main character young Jaxie makes as he breaks away from toxicity to something different by being exposed to different ways to being a man. Tim's hope for all boys and men is they too can break away and find their way to peace, which for him was found in surfing, relationships and learning to express himself.
Interviewed by Luke Addinsall and Sally Cusack.
Copyright 2018
PBB Media, Sally Cusack
Credits:
Guest: Tim Winton, Author of The Shepherd's Hut
Producer: Sally Cusack
Co-interviewer: Luke Addinsall
Other references:
* Dr John Travis, co-founder of the Alliance for the Transforming the Lives of Children
* David Leser, journalist "Men, Women and the Whole Damn Thing" https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/the-great-sexual-reckoning-how-did-we-get-here--and-what-happens-now-20180124-h0npcc.html
* Jackson Katz, www.jacksonkatz.com
Luke Addinsall also features in this podcast on male privilege: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/pbb05022018lukeaddinsallmalepriviledge-1
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 26 March 2018. Interview recorded at BayFM on 20 March 2018.
Interviewed by Luke Addinsall and Sally Cusack.
Copyright 2018
PBB Media, Sally Cusack
Credits:
Guest: Tim Winton, Author of The Shepherd's Hut
Producer: Sally Cusack
Co-interviewer: Luke Addinsall
Other references:
* Dr John Travis, co-founder of the Alliance for the Transforming the Lives of Children
* David Leser, journalist "Men, Women and the Whole Damn Thing" https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/the-great-sexual-reckoning-how-did-we-get-here--and-what-happens-now-20180124-h0npcc.html
* Jackson Katz, www.jacksonkatz.com
Luke Addinsall also features in this podcast on male privilege: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/pbb05022018lukeaddinsallmalepriviledge-1
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 26 March 2018. Interview recorded at BayFM on 20 March 2018.
Embedding Creativity into Parenthood with Isobelle Carmody
Published: 08/03/2018
Author Isobelle Carmody shares her experiences of imbuing her journey as a mother with creativity, bringing her daughter Adelaide every step of the way. Isobelle relished the time she had during Adelaide's childhood to re-explore the world through a child’s eyes, allowing her to access ever more characters and worlds to write about.
Presenter and Producer: Sally Cusack
Copyright 2018 PBB Media, Sally Cusack
First aired on 99.9 BayFM on 5 March 2018.
www.isobellecarmody.net
"The Ice Maze" Music by adelaidethegirl on Soundcloud
Presenter and Producer: Sally Cusack
Copyright 2018 PBB Media, Sally Cusack
First aired on 99.9 BayFM on 5 March 2018.
www.isobellecarmody.net
"The Ice Maze" Music by adelaidethegirl on Soundcloud
Grace Unleashed: Birthing differently this time
Published: 28/02/2018
Grace Lee shares her three very different birth stories in three different countries, from caesarean section to VBAC to water birth in home-like setting. Grace's husband Ritchie is a student midwife, having made a huge career change a couple of years ago out of the US Navy.
You can hear my first interview with Ritchie here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/ritchie-student-midwife
Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 28 August 2017 and the Community Radio Network on 1 September 2017.
Presenter: Sally Cusack
Thanks to the Lee Family for so generously sharing their experiences.
Further information and references:
Specialised counselling to recover from birth trauma: www.birthtalk.org
http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/grace-unleashed
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD000012.pub4/abstract (Impacts of environment on birth)
You can hear my first interview with Ritchie here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/ritchie-student-midwife
Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 28 August 2017 and the Community Radio Network on 1 September 2017.
Presenter: Sally Cusack
Thanks to the Lee Family for so generously sharing their experiences.
Further information and references:
Specialised counselling to recover from birth trauma: www.birthtalk.org
http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/grace-unleashed
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD000012.pub4/abstract (Impacts of environment on birth)
Life like a modern day gypsy family; travel adventure
Published: 22/02/2018
“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.”― Jack Kerouac
This episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond we climb that mountain with our guest Taneal Cadou-blake who has recently returned to her home town of Byron Bay in Australia, after three and a half years of travel and living abroad with her family. Taneal, her husband Lalo and their four youngest children packed up all their belongings, took the plunge and set off abroad on a family adventure.
Topics covered:
Travel with family;
Home school;
Living minimally;
Shoe string budget travel.
Host: Lara Martin and Sally Cusack.
This episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond we climb that mountain with our guest Taneal Cadou-blake who has recently returned to her home town of Byron Bay in Australia, after three and a half years of travel and living abroad with her family. Taneal, her husband Lalo and their four youngest children packed up all their belongings, took the plunge and set off abroad on a family adventure.
Topics covered:
Travel with family;
Home school;
Living minimally;
Shoe string budget travel.
Host: Lara Martin and Sally Cusack.
Craniosacral Therapy: Healing with heart for babies, for life
Published: 15/02/2018
Sally speaks with Chris Teale, Craniosacral therapist (and physiotherapist) about the osteopathic therapy known as craniosacral therapy (CST), how it works physically, and how it also takes into account a person's emotional state. CST does not involve hard manipulations of bone structures, it focuses on the fluid structures in the spinal column and surrounding the brain, as well as the positioning of the cranial plates. Patients report an extreme relaxation response to this treatment, but it can lead to emotional releases that result in physical realignment and healing.
We can benefit from CST at any age, as our cranial plates never fuse, but babies and pregnant and birthing parents in particular can benefit in many was such as turning breech babies and babies with colic and reflux.
We also hear from Kimberley Lipschus about her extensive experience with using CST for many issues, such as fertility, pregnancy discomfort and positioning of the foetus for birth, as well as post birth recovery and even ADHD.
NOTE: Anatomical training (such as physiotherapy) is not mandatory for therapists to call themselves Craniosacral therapists. One way to find a craniosacral therapist with anatomical training is to visit the Upledger Institute of Australia. CST differs to the chiropractic technique of Craniopathy.
Copyright 2018
PBB Media, Sally Cusack
Presenter and producer: Sally Cusack
Guests: Chris Teale, http://www.christealephysiotherapy.com/, and
Kimberley Lipschus, kimberleylipschus.com
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 12 February 2018.
Image credit: http://www.christealephysiotherapy.com/
We can benefit from CST at any age, as our cranial plates never fuse, but babies and pregnant and birthing parents in particular can benefit in many was such as turning breech babies and babies with colic and reflux.
We also hear from Kimberley Lipschus about her extensive experience with using CST for many issues, such as fertility, pregnancy discomfort and positioning of the foetus for birth, as well as post birth recovery and even ADHD.
NOTE: Anatomical training (such as physiotherapy) is not mandatory for therapists to call themselves Craniosacral therapists. One way to find a craniosacral therapist with anatomical training is to visit the Upledger Institute of Australia. CST differs to the chiropractic technique of Craniopathy.
Copyright 2018
PBB Media, Sally Cusack
Presenter and producer: Sally Cusack
Guests: Chris Teale, http://www.christealephysiotherapy.com/, and
Kimberley Lipschus, kimberleylipschus.com
First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 12 February 2018.
Image credit: http://www.christealephysiotherapy.com/
Birth stories: Reading between the lines with Hannah Dahlen
Published: 25/01/2018
Many women do not receive appropriate care when in labour, making birth more difficult and painful. They then rarely get the opportunity afterwards to debrief with their carer about the events. This can lead to misunderstandings that they can pass onto pregnant women, in turn making them frightened and more likely to experience a difficult birth. Prof. Hannah Dahlen interprets some birth stories to help dispel some common myths on birth.
References:
* Birthtalk.org
* Positivebirthmovement.org
First aired on 99.9 BayFM on 22 January 2018
Presenter: Sally Cusack
Copyright PBB Media 2018
Sally Cusack
References:
* Birthtalk.org
* Positivebirthmovement.org
First aired on 99.9 BayFM on 22 January 2018
Presenter: Sally Cusack
Copyright PBB Media 2018
Sally Cusack
Reconnecting our kids - and ourselves - with nature
Published: 14/01/2018
“The future will belong to the nature-smart—those individuals, families, businesses, and political leaders who develop a deeper understanding of the transformative power of the natural world and who balance the virtual with the real. The more high-tech we become, the more nature we need.” - Richard Louv, author "The Last Child in the Woods".
Sally's interview with Rohan Stewart from Brunswick Bush School (www.brunsbushschool.com.au) about the importance of nature connection and the weekly opportunity their school provides for children in the community to develop a closer connection with their natural environment, as well as bush survival skills.
Refs: Jon Young, "The Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature"
Richard Louv, "The Last Child in the Woods"
Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 26 October 2015
Produced and presented by Sally Cusack.
Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2015.
www.pbbmedia.org
Sally's interview with Rohan Stewart from Brunswick Bush School (www.brunsbushschool.com.au) about the importance of nature connection and the weekly opportunity their school provides for children in the community to develop a closer connection with their natural environment, as well as bush survival skills.
Refs: Jon Young, "The Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature"
Richard Louv, "The Last Child in the Woods"
Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 26 October 2015
Produced and presented by Sally Cusack.
Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2015.
www.pbbmedia.org