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25.01.2022 Tomorrow on Motherland Felicity opens up about her journey into motherhood which has been drama filled from the beginning. She travelled to her friend's baby shower, only to unexpectedly go into labour and give birth to her first daughter that same night. There is so much more to her story, and at the centre of it all, incredible resilience despite everything her family has been through. Tune in tomorrow on iTunes or Spotify!... @felicity.blore See more
24.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone! 2020 has pushed me and challenged me in countless ways. And while motherhood has only intensified the hard times, it's made the good times bloody good. Thanks for supporting this little show of mine. Becoming a mum changed everything for me, but somehow it also helped me reconnect with 'me'. I've lived and breathed journalism and storytelling for years, and life on the land brought me back to it.... Thank you for trusting me with your stories each week. Rural mums are incredible. I know these holidays are hard for many families who can't be together thanks to covid. But I hope wherever you are and whatever you're doing, you're lucky enough to hold those dearest to you. I know I am. My world right here #merrychristmas #motherlandaustralia #ruralmums #ruralchristmas
23.01.2022 As a mum, this Christmas reminded me of a few things. It's not about the presents, it's about being present. It's not about a tidy house, your Christmas Day outfit, or putting on the perfect feast. Those things are overrated.... It's about embracing the mess and mayhem, and focusing on the sound of your kids laughing. I've never seen Elliot so happy. This Christmas, as an exhausted newborn mum, I got the best gift of all. A village. Grandparents, cousins, uncles and aunties who played with Elliot, watched over him, and took him off our hands so we could soak it all in. Life on the land can be so lonely. Over the past 18 months we've not had family around. There have been no Sunday lunches, no babysitters, no sound of Elliot playing and fighting with his cousins, and quite simply, no reprieve. It's very hard to live in the moment and appreciate the present when you're constantly in the trenches. So thank you to our family. Thank you to every single one of you who played with our boy, took him for walks, fed him, entertained him, and enjoyed him. It's the first time I've truly been able to sit back for an extended period of time and just watch him. Appreciate him. For so much of motherhood, you're 'in it'. Unable to stick your head up and look around and see how good you've got it. This year, I was able to. I'll miss our village #motherlandaustralia #honestmotherhood #christmas #merrychristmas #ruralmum #ruralmotherhood #rurallife #twoundertwo
21.01.2022 BONUS EPISODE! I'm so excited to release a special episode this Thursday with the beautiful Nikki McCahon - founder & host of the Dear Mama Project, one of my favourite podcasts Nikki is a mum and a matrescence educator. Her work supporting and coaching women through their motherhood journey is incredibly powerful. ... In Episode 52 of Motherland, Courtney Walker and I touched on the word matrescence... something I am very passionate about. It's the secret sauce that has helped me navigate my own struggles as a new mum. So what is it? Why is it so important, and how can you embrace it? Nikki helps unravel it all. Sneak peek out tomorrow!
21.01.2022 Tomorrow on Motherland In a split second, Toni Nolan's life was almost taken away. After a serious car accident involving a truck, she spent three months in hospital recovering from horrific injuries. At the time, the thought of life on the land raising three gorgeous kids seemed like an unattainable dream, and she struggled to believe it could happen. But it did! Fast forward to today, and her story of survival and her motherhood journey is inspiring. Tune in tomorrow on iTunes and Spotify
20.01.2022 Monday on Motherland For the last episode of 2020, I catch up with writer and photographer Annabelle Hickson. The mum of three recently launched GALAH, a beautiful magazine which shines a light on regional Australia. Annabelle grew up in suburban Sydney, and now lives on a Pecan farm in Tenterfield, NSW. As a former journalist for The Australian , giving up her dream job and swapping the city for the country was an enormous change on its own. But throw in rural motherhood, and her world was turned upside down more than she ever imagined! Sneak peek of our catch up out tomorrow
19.01.2022 PODCAST NOMINATIONS & SPONSORSHIP Thank you to everyone who has nominated a rural mum for the podcast to date. I absolutely love the variety of stories Motherland has had the privilege of sharing through this community, and I hope you do too! With baby number 2 fast approaching, I am now finalising a rather hectic recording schedule over the coming weeks which will ensure the show goes on when bub arrives SO... if you'd like to nominate a mum for the podcast, OR if you have a business and you're interesting in potentially sponsoring an episode and gaining some more exposure, head to www.motherlandaustralia.com.au/contact Steph
19.01.2022 Monday on Motherland! Meet rural mum Felicity Blore from Victoria... a survivor in so many ways. The mum of two had a terrifying near death experience after a car accident during the 2011 Queensland floods. When it comes to motherhood, both her girls made a very dramatic entrance into the world, and there's been hurdle after hurdle since. Felicity has also battled crippling postnatal depression, postnatal anxiety and OCD. She's an incredible woman with an incredible story.... Sneak peek out tomorrow! @felicity.blore See more
19.01.2022 BODY IMAGE. I've never 'loved' my body, but I've never hated it either. To be honest, I've not thought about it much in recent years. I've felt more confident since I hit 30, and I have a beautiful husband who has always loved every single inch of me no matter what Plus, let's face it, life's too short to obsess over cellulite, those extra few kilos, or perfecting that bikini photo, because #priorities ... But motherhood can completely cripple your confidence. Your body image can take a hit after birth, breastfeeding, and beyond. We often don't associate sexiness with pregnancy, and when your head is stuck down the toilet, who can blame us? But to me, there is nothing more beautiful than a body that is carrying a baby. It shouldn't be hidden away. This is my last pregnancy, and I've fallen completely in love with my body for the first time in my life. I've never been one to show it off, but I'm proud of it, and this time, I've chosen to ignore all my 'flaws'. This body has carried my three babies. It's birthed one, lost one and soon it will welcome our little rainbow. I still can't believe what our bodies are capable of, and that should be celebrated. So here's a shameless photo of me posing with it, because I'm going to miss my bump, and I know I'll look back at this photo one day with a big smile. There may be some people who find it 'inappropriate'. But I say, f@#k it!
17.01.2022 Am I posting this for sympathy? Absolutely. Nothing like a stomach bug to throw a spanner in the works at almost 39 weeks pregnant. Thanks Elliot Non stop vomiting all afternoon and evening has landed me here. Checking our baby is ok and putting me on some IV fluids. I've been so upset and DREADING that I'm going to go into labour while I'm unwell. But, I have to choose between being negative, or just focusing on the end. My baby will be here soon. And that's all that mat...ters. Elliot's labour was a gruelling 77 hours, so I'm trying to remind myself (between vomits) that if I can get through that, I can get through this. But I'd LOVE it if he/she could hold off just a couple more days at least See more
17.01.2022 My first. My little man. My everything. I miss you already I know my heart will expand soon, but it doesn't mean I can't miss you. Miss just us two. You made me a mum. You have transformed me in ways no other human or sibling could ever do. You have pushed me, tested me, broken me, fulfilled me, and given me more joy than I ever thought possible. You are the reason Motherland exists. The little project that saved me.... I'm heartbroken I won't be able to give you all of me soon, but so incredibly happy you'll have a little mate who I'll love just as fiercely. But when I feel those big kicks inside me now, it excites me and terrifies me. It reminds me of you. Those sleepless nights, and the inconsolable crying for hours on end we endured for so long. The freedom I lost overnight and still mourn. I'm not quite sure how I'm going to juggle the two of you. There's no maternity leave this time, and I know utter exhaustion awaits me, but that's okay. I'll do the best I can. I'll try to be kinder and more patient with myself and both of you. I completely and utterly adore you. So please forgive me if I squeeze you extra tight, hold you a little longer, and in general just act like a total hormonal nutcase, who cries at the drop of a hat. I'm scared. Overwhelmed. Excited. And so in love with you. You will always be my first See more
16.01.2022 Four days in. We're alive You all said it would be tough, and it is. I won't be sugarcoating my journey with #twoundertwo. Those closest to me know that I don't enjoy the newborn phase at all. I feel trapped with a baby strapped to me 24/7, I dread the nights, I miss my freedom, and even more so I miss my husband as we navigate this new time for us. I am incredibly grateful and incredibly blessed to have beautiful little Evie. She is everything. I'm so proud of our little f...amily and I can't wait to see her and Elliot grow up together on the farm. But this time around I've promised to give myself permission to feel all the feels. The ups and the downs. There is so much pressure on new mums to feel a certain way because motherhood is the biggest blessing, and we feel guilty if we don't enjoy the ride all the time. But I'll be keeping it very real on here, despite the cute photos. Motherhood is a different journey for all of us, and there is no right or wrong way to feel #motherland #honestmotherhood #twoundertwo #newborn
15.01.2022 3 years since the happiest day of my life This is the love that matters most to me. The one that requires the most nurturing. The one motherhood has tested time after time. But somehow, we always find a way back to each other. Back to that deep connection and passion that brought us together in the first place. I've done a lot of work on myself the past year. I've gone deep into matrescense, and even researched fatherhood which is rarely talked about. Motherhood changes y...ou and some of us crave our old selves back, our old lives. And that's okay. I realise now that there is an undeniable connection between my marriage and my mental state. Sam and I have always been solid. But when we are connected, truly connected, and make time for each other amongst the chaos, and put US first (even for a moment ) I'm a much, much happier Steph and mum. This isn't the case for everyone, this is just my story. But it does makes me sad that so much of the discussion around motherhood neglects the very relationship often responsible for it. It's not something that's even discussed on the podcast and perhaps this needs to change? Before kids, I had 5 years of indescribable, can't live without you love. And it's still there. It just needs to be put on top of the priority list sometimes, and not shoved to the bottom. It's bloody hard. But we don't want a mediocre love story. And so we'll keep fighting to keep it extraordinary... kids and all. See more
15.01.2022 Miscarriage This photo still breaks my heart. My little boy holding our positive pregnancy test. Our baby that would never be. Just before Christmas last year, I happily skipped into a routine scan alone, only to drag myself out in tears after being told there was no longer a heartbeat. I'd had a 'missed miscarriage'. There were no warning signs, no symptoms, no bleeding. Our baby was gone and I still had morning sickness just the day before. It was cruel. ... Miscarriage is still a taboo topic. It's not talked about enough, and when it is, it's just mentioned in passing. We're constantly told miscarriage is 'so common', but I feel like many of us downplay the trauma. Why? So here is my story, and here's what I wish I'd known could happen. Perhaps it will help someone. I wish I knew the whole ordeal would last hours, and the aftermath, weeks. I wish I'd known how painful it could be. I wish I'd known my uterus would contract and it would feel just like I was in labour. I wish I was more prepared for what 'passing' my baby actually meant. Not just the bleeding, but the thick clumps of tissue and my baby leaving my body as I sat on the toilet sobbing. I wish I knew that similar to child birth, the bleeding would last weeks. A constant reminder of what I'd lost. I wish I hadn't felt like I just needed to 'get on with things' so soon after. I recorded a Motherland podcast a few hours after I found out we'd lost our baby. I didn't want to 'let down' that mum. Steph, WTF? I wish there was more support and more education around miscarriage to prepare us. That baby would have been two months old now. And while I've cried, grieved and healed, I will never forget. There are other women who are going through this right now, and many others who will experience this in the future. My experience has tested me throughout this current pregnancy. The anxiety is real. The constant worry that something will go wrong is always there. But what it has given me is a huge amount of empathy for any woman who has ever lost a baby. It does not matter how early on or how how far along your loss was. It's your loss. You're entitled to every ounce of pain you feel
15.01.2022 Thank you for all the lovely messages asking how I'm going with Evie. Here's a snapshot so far! The scratch on her face is from her big brother. We're off to a flying start in that department Evie has been easy so far, it's Elliot we're struggling with. His emotional outbursts and clinginess (to Sam) are next level. I know it will pass, but it hurts seeing him so out of sorts. I miss him.... Physically my recovery has been amazing compared to Elliot. Their births were worlds apart, and Evie's experience was very healing for me. I'm feeling good, apart from sleep deprived! Baby blues have hit in some shape or form. While I have my parents here to help, I'm really struggling with Sam going straight back to work doing 12+ hour days on the farm. We've not had a chance to bond as a family of four at all and I really really miss him. The nights are lonely. God I forgot how lonely they could be with a newborn! I'm still perplexed as to how I'm going to juggle work amongst all the chaos, but I'll worry about that when my parents leave. I could not do this without my parents support. It has eased so much stress for us. The experience so far has just cemented how much mums benefit from a village. Yes we CAN do it alone, but at what expense? I can't believe I'm a mum of two! Evie is our last. I feel really happy and at peace moving forward knowing that our baby making days are behind us. So that's me 6 days in. Happy to answer any questions. Now, back to breastfeeding and editing Monday's episode!!! #motherland #ruralmum #honestmotherhood #newborn #matrescence
14.01.2022 M A T R E S C E N C E It's a powerful word I discovered one year ago. It's OUR word. It can help us navigate our way through all the ups and downs of motherhood. Nikki McCahon from the Dear Mama Project is a matrescence mentor and educator. I absolutely loved our chat which goes deep into her own motherhood journey, before delving into how understanding matrescence can be used as an incredible tool for growth, self love and rediscovery. Tune in tomorrow on iTunes and Spotify
13.01.2022 Tomorrow on Motherland Rural mum Jo Morgan-French opens up about life in the army and motherhood. Despite all she's done in her life (including competing in the Olympic trials for a certain sport!), she says dairy farming is still the hardest job she'll ever do! Her story is an important reminder of how different we all are. Not all mums are made the same. We all have different goals and different values. That's what makes these stories so interesting, and Jo's is a cracker! Tune in tomorrow on iTunes or Spotify
13.01.2022 Tomorrow on Motherland Hear Benita Bensch's very real and raw account of her battle with infertility, and then the ups and downs of motherhood. Benita was consumed by her challenge to conceive. For four years she fought for the family she'd always dreamed of. She then navigated her way through an anxiety-ridden pregnancy and later, a surprise set of twins. Her story is a powerful one! Tune in tomorrow on iTunes or Spotify
12.01.2022 People aren't mucking around when they say the days are long but the years are short How it's possible to want to wish away the time, but also hit pause at the same time is a motherhood puzzle I'll never solve. Elliot will be two is January. And my God he knows how to push all our buttons. Tantrums. Frustration. Throwing. Hitting. It's all happening. But then there are the moments he takes my breath away. The cuddles. The kisses. The way he wraps his arms around me in the s...hower. How quickly his brain is developing. The new words he's learning daily. He is both the biggest pain in my arse, as well as the most divine creature I've ever known What's been your favourite and least favourite age so far?
11.01.2022 Monday on Motherland Rural mum Benita Bensch from Queensland shares her incredible motherhood journey. From a four year battle to conceive, to being in the throes of having four under under... Benita's story is packed full of ups and downs. Her battle with infertility was so difficult and so dark, she kept an intimate journal which she later turned into a bestselling book. It also inspired her to launch her own business to support other women through various challenges incl...uding pregnancy loss and infertility. Sneak peek of our chat out tomorrow @benitabensch @the_artoftrying See more
10.01.2022 My milk came in this morning I'd forgotten how painful and full on it could all be! With Elliot, I ended up with an oversupply early on. I almost gave up feeding but thanks to a lactation consultant, we got through it and I had a beautiful breastfeeding journey until he was 14 months old. Coincidentally, today's episode is supported by Caroline Maxwell from Mumma.Be. Caroline is a rural Mum of four, a Lactation Consultant, Midwife, and Child and Family Health nurse. ... She provides in person care to rural women in central west NSW and virtually to women anywhere in the world! Her work is so important, and she can also help with things like sleep and settling. You can find her online at www.mumma-be.com #motherlandaustralia #ruralmotherhood #postnatalsupport #lactationconsultant #breastfeeding #sponsored
10.01.2022 Tomorrow on Motherland What a woman to finish off an exciting year for this podcast! Annabelle Hickson is an incredibly talented writer and photographer. As a former journalist from the big smoke, she thrives when she's in the zone, chasing dreams and doing something for herself. Motherhood on the land tested all of that, but she came out stronger and happier, because she followed her gut. The result? Her new baby.... GALAH ... Tune in tomorrow on iTunes or Spotify See more
09.01.2022 Monday on Motherland Meet rural mum Phoebe Neuendorf from Queensland. For this Brisbane born beauty, her love affair with the land began when she swiped right on Tinder and met her match! Her and her husband have a beautiful one year old boy Angus who has achondroplasia; the most common form of dwarfism. October is Dwarfism Awareness Month and Phoebe is very passionate about educating more people about the condition, and how it's impacted her motherhood journey. Her st...ory is full of positivity! Stay tuned... sneak peek of our chat out tomorrow! @phoebe_neuendorf See more
08.01.2022 The last trimester. The final time Feeling all kinds of ups and downs. I know what my body's about to go through. A triathlon on steroids. I know the sleep deprivation and exhaustion that awaits. I know our family unit will be changed forever. ... I know my alone time with Sam will be halved again. What I don't know is how I will cope with all the above. I don't know who this little person inside me is. I don't know our birth journey or our story yet. I don't know if it will be easier or harder than it was with Elliot. That first year nearly broke me. But here we are. My belly is getter bigger. Those kicks are getting stronger. And while I'm no where near ready for him/her and completely terrified, I know one thing. I just want them here. Safe. Healthy. In my arms. The rest I know I can figure out
07.01.2022 Tomorrow on Motherland The beautifully honest and vulnerable Elizabeth Rosser shares her experience navigating motherhood on the land. She talks about her battle with post natal depression and the intense loneliness and isolation she has felt over the years. Throw in three moves to three different states and her family has had quite the adventure! Tune in tomorrow on iTunes and Spotify
06.01.2022 Monday on Motherland Meet rural mum and dairy farmer Jo Morgan-French from North West Tasmania! Jo spent 11 years in the army with several overseas deployments including to Iraq and Afghanistan. She spent six months away from her first child when he was just nine months old, and her story is an incredibly powerful one that smashes through many female stereotypes. Hear about her life on farm juggling three kids, and how the army prepared her for motherhood! Sneak peek out tomorrow!
03.01.2022 Monday on Motherland Meet rural mum Elizabeth Rosser who lives on a beef property in Western Australia. She opens up deeply about her personal battle transitioning to motherhood and PND. Most rural mums I chat to feel settled in their lives, on their properties and in their communities. But for Elizabeth, her husband's work has seen them live in three different states the last few years, and their most recent move to WA was smack bang in the middle of a global pandemic. So... much change! She's real, raw and a beautiful person. Sneak peek out tomorrow @a_rural_mum #motherlandaustralia #ruralmums #motherland #motherhood #mumtribe #community #ruralmotherhood #ruralmotherhood #lifeontheland #ruralaustralia #ladiesontheland #matrescence #kidsontheland #countrylife #mumlife #stories #ausag #honestmotherhood #yourstoriesmatter #mumsmatter
03.01.2022 Fertility is a very personal journey. For some, starting a family is easy, but for others, it's a journey full of heartbreak. It's a topic I've been asked to tackle more often on the podcast. So, I'm thrilled to have connected with @benitabensch. Benita is a rural mum in Queensland who struggled with fertility for years, and it nearly broke her. She's leaned on her first hand experience to help other women through her Mindset Mentorship Program which offers personalised co...aching and a supportive community for rural women struggling to conceive. She's also written an incredible book! The Art of Trying is an authentic account of her journey to conceive, and includes her personal journal entries. It delves into infertility, fertility treatments, pregnancy loss, endometriosis and mental health. She's offering 15% off for Motherland listeners if you use the code Motherland15. Head to www.theartoftrying.com.au #sponsored #fertility #ruralmums
03.01.2022 E V E And then there was you baby girl. Evelyn Aleksandra Trethewey arrived yesterday morning. She was born calmy in the water, straight into my arms...the most incredible experience of my life. Evie is the final piece. Our rainbow baby.
01.01.2022 That feeling when you realise it's Christmas tomorrow and you still have shopping to do and presents to wrap Evie's a beauty isn't she
