My last guest of 2019 is Lael Stone - a Birth, Parenting and Sexuality Educator. This woman is a Mama of many talents and an hour does not suffice with telling her story. Lael is one of the women behind About Birth - Australia's leading online birth education program that covers birth, pregnancy and having a baby. Lael also works with parents through workshops and one-on-one around all aspects of parenting with a focus on creating deeper connections in their family relationships. This helpful nature continues on with Lael co-hosting the Aware parenting podcast. Lael is also well sought after by schools to deliver her curriculum program for teenage girls called The Connection Program. She also does what many of us fear and chats with teenagers about sex. And she tells a cracking story about facing a whole year level of teenage boys. And now Lael is also embarking on an incredible project. She is currently building a primary school to help change the current education paradigm. Woodline Primary is a small school set on a 20-acre farm in the beautiful Geelong hinterland. You'll hear all about this in the episode. Having Lael as a guest gave me an opportunity to ask her questions that I know plague many of us. A common theme that's come up when speaking with the Motherhood Melbourne community is birth trauma and the effects it has on us as Mum. I've experienced it myself (twice) and it was the reason I started Motherhood Melbourne. Lael kindly shares some strategies we can use to recover from birth trauma and also ways that we can create a positive birth experience. As a bit of a sexpert, I couldn't help but ask Lael for tips around healthy conversations with kids about sexuality. We also talk about the aware parenting philosophy and how it can help you feel more connected with your kids. Tuning in? Share this episode on your Insta stories with a screen shot. Tag @motherhoodmelbourne & @laelstone Let's meet Lael! ______________________ If you're keen as beans for more info about the podcast, my guest or myself, jump over to motherhoodmelbourne.com.au. Season 3 is kindly supported by my podcast partner Bliss Early Learning - an Australian owned, premium provider in the child care and preschool space.