REST - RECOVERY - RUGBY LEAGUE Mya Hill-Moana is 23 year old MACHINE. Showing at a young age that she is capable of putting her body on the line and making big hits in whatever team she plays for . Whether that is for the NRLW Roosters, with a Championship win in 2021 or with the KiwiFerns or Maori Allstars and SOON to be Warriors Wahine. This impactful Mama is setting her sights on the ultimate comeback, into a team in which she has been sharing her experience in throughout her pregnancy and postpartum journey.  Hear her story of being a young Mum, the commitment she has to her sport and her journey so far as a Mum Athlete. This episode is proudly brought to you by Mama and Bell, providing thoughtfully curated gift boxes for Mum and Bub, with a touch of luxury. Get yours today from https://www.mamaandbell.co.nz/ and use the code YEAHTHEMUMS for 15% off your purchase.

A MIDWIFE'S PERSPECTIVE OF PREGNANCY Becca from My Little Kiwi Antenatal is a Mum first and a Midwife second. With years of knowledge and experience she shares the journey of pregnant women under midwifery care and all of the differences that can occur on this beautiful journey into Motherhood. Get to know trimester to trimester what your midwife can do to support you and what you may experience along the way. It truely is an informative space for those who are about to ride into Motherhood, those who are thinking about starting or expanding their families or anyone who wants to know more in this sacred space. Click the link to My Little Kiwi to get to know Becca's Business Baby a little better https://www.mylittlekiwi.co.nz/  This episode is proudly brought to you by CupFull - the perfect postpartum champion in your freezer. With 10-15 smoothies delivered to your freezer, the gals at CupFull ensure that you fill your cup before filling those around you. Use our discount code YEAHTHEMUMSPOD for 20% off your order https://www.cupfull.co.nz/  

DOUBLE OLYMPIAN MEETS MOTHERHOOD From 2 years old Rebecca Petch was on a bike. Fast forward to today, she has achieved Olympian status in BMX in Tokyo before being shoulder tapped to transition into Track Cycling and came home from the Paris Olympics with a Team Sprint Silver Medal. In this episode we chat all about her sporting career and the decision making around starting a family. Her experience with pregnancy so far and her epic goals for the future.  Jump on in to be inspired by Rebecca's adaptability and work rate as not only an athlete but as a person. This episode was proudly brought to you by Bear and Moo. The sustainable solution for all of your family's needs. Use our discount code YEAHTHEMUMS for 10% off your next order or jump onto their website for wonderful baby shower gift options! https://bear-moo.myshopify.com/?ref=drcbhejk 

POSTPARTUM POWERHOUSE! At 20 years old Mia found herself pregnant, going through the depths of impending Motherhood while pulling away from her High Performance sporting support. She worked her way back to rugby by going back to her roots and found herself the following year with a Chiefs Manawa contract and not long after, an interim Black Ferns one... It is fair to say that the strength she has found in herself since having her son SHOWS on the field and this Mama is just getting started. Jump into Mia's journey to becoming a Mum Athlete (and then jump into a nutritious meal with half of the admin with our show sponsors www.meetvince.co.nz) 

MARATHON MAMA Camille French, formerly Camille Buscomb had her sights set on a postpartum comeback of mammoth proportions. Knowing after her 5k and 10k races in Tokyo, that she wanted to start her family, she also set a goal of going to the Olympics in Paris for the Marathon.  This Mama experienced what many Mama's do, the SLOG to exercise after a sudden change of pace once the baby arrives and riding on the excuses of sleep deprivation and overall fatigue. All of this preventing her from being her best physical self. With an EPIC support team to help guide her to remember her own potential, she set out to training. From there, the mentality was overcome and she was pumping out kilometers faster than what I am sure most of us could even IMAGINE running prior to having kids. Cue a successful trip to Spain and she was on her way to being an Olympian all over again! Jump into this episode to see how this Marathon Mama made her dreams come true... and what she has planned next with baby number 2 along for the ride. This episode was proudly brought to you by Weleda and their Weleda Baby Range. Their Calendula Nappy Change Cream and Shampoo and Body Wash are staples in my house. They regularly have sales on these products and along with their website, they are available in many stores throughout New Zealand. Get your natural baby skincare today from https://www.weleda.co.nz/mother--baby?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=796110894&gbraid=0AAAAADO1JYN1-hJqWSFpQICjlzrHtzjDn&gclid=CjwKCAjwravBBhBjEiwAIr30VNM5AzXpehYfCGkMlHcJoBHLokLubHURR4ZkeNvLto8I4I8c8mhCHRoCj18QAvD_BwE 

LACTATION BARS BUILT BY A MIDWIFE-NURSE-MUM Renata from Lila Jasmine Nutrition shares her extensive knowledge on the journey that is BREASTFEEDING! From colostrum collecting prenatally, and milk supply coming in, all the holds you can use for your baby to galactagogues and their supply boosting abilities. We talk about it all. I even discuss my decision to wean cold turkey (and why noone else should do this! And how doing this gradually is helpful for your hormones). All of it is important and all of it carries experience, whether this is my own or Renata's in her professional or personal space. Jump in for a listen as you prepare for your own breastfeeding journey, are knee deep in it, are reflecting like me or want to support your partner during a breastfeeding journey. This episode is proudly brought to you by Bear and Moo, your home of sustainable products for Mums and Bubs - and they happen to have almost ALL of the products Renata suggests to support a breastfeeding journey!! Get prepared and save money with our 10% off discount code YEAHTHEMUMS at https://bearandmoo.co.nz/?ref=drcbhejk

RUGBY PLAYER TURNED INTERNATIONAL REFEREE   When one chapter closes, this Mum opened another in a whole new province that ended opening up opportunities she took with open arms. Tiana Ngawati-Anderson is one determined Mama. Carving her way through the refereeing landscape being true to herself and her way of doing things, she found strength in the unthinkable then smashed her own glass ceiling. Now carving up on the World 7's Series, she is unearthing more of what she is capable of. Her humble beginnings in club rugby in Auckland led her (through opportunities for her strength and conditioning coach husband) to BOP where she picked up the whistle, because committing to team trainings was time consuming in the eyes of motherhood. Refereeing means that this Mama can put her work rate to the test in her own time and has proven to be beneficial in achieving her wildest dreams. Jump in and enjoy a longer chat with me and my refereeing pal. As always, I cannot do these episodes without my sidekick sponsors! Check out CupFull, this weeks epic sponsor who are aiming to fill Mum's cups so that they can fill everyone elses (10 pre-prepared smoothies at a time!!). To find out more or to order your own box head to www.cupfull.co.nz and use the code YEAHTHEMUMSPOD for 20% off your first box.

MAMA LED CONTRAST THERAPY Jump in to find out how 2 ex-Police Women are using their experience and backgrounds to take the humble 'hot and cold's' to a new, mobile level. We dive deep into the new wellness phenomenon of contrast therapy. A tool used by athletes to recover their muscles and others to practice their mindfulness and reap unreal physical benefits. If you have ANY wonders about contrast therapy and WHY people do it, this episode is for you! If you are wanting to try contrast therapy with the girls at PAUSE, find them on Instagram @pausehamilton where they have many opportunities in a multitude of communities to have a go yourself. AND this episode wouldn't be possible without our beautiful episode sponsor Mama and Bell. They are thoughtfully curated, NZ sourced products wrapped in a little bit of luxury for the new Mama in your life. Ensuring that they feel seen and special with hand-picked, tried and tested products that take the guess work out of the early days of motherhood. Get yours for a new Mama today from https://www.mamaandbell.co.nz/collections/gift-boxes and use our code YEAHTHEMUMS for a lush 15% off your order! ENJOY!      

NZ's most talented Mama: With an impressive list of sporting achievements, Ngawai Hawera is Yeah the Mums Mama of the Moment. With beginnings as a Magic Training Partner in Netball, to an ANZ Debut for the Southern Steel... AND a Waikato Rugby player, Brumbies player, Japan Sevens contracted player as well as moving into NZ Touch and Crossfitting at an Elite level. What can this woman not achieve?! However, all of these sports come at a cost and mentally there were MANY challenges along the way, whether this was being away from her support system or bouts of Postnatal Depression. Overcoming these experiences took courage and heart and have led her to be the woman she is today. If you or anyone you know needs help, please reach out to the appropriate support systems in your area and within your 'team'. Jump into this episode and be prepared to be INSPIRED!! I was and I continue to be in awe of all Ngawai works for and achieves. So lets jump in!   This episode was proudly brought to you by BEAR AND MOO! Your home of reusable, sustainable solutions for your family, use our code YEAHTHEMUMS for 10% off your next order https://bearandmoo.co.nz/?ref=drcbhejk

Black Fern's battler meets MOTHERHOOD Chelsea Semple - nee Alley has a long list of credentials in the New Zealand Rugby landscape, with many wins and experiences to her name (along with pushing for Maternity Leave contracting for professional athletes). NONE of these match becoming a Mum, but what makes it even more epic is the player she become after she became a Mum. With no pressure bigger than keeping a small child alive, she knew that she was unstoppable on a rugby field. Have a listen to her Motherhood experience (from a tumultuous birth to missed selection and a second pregnancy). And be inspired to conquer your own mountains knowing that nothing is harder than parenting and motherhood. This episode was proudly brought to you by the Weleda Baby Range, get your hands on products that naturally care for your baby's delicate and sensitive skin today (or, if you have a teething baby like me, jump into their top teir teething dust!) https://www.weleda.co.nz/mother--baby?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=796110894&gbraid=0AAAAADO1JYN1-hJqWSFpQICjlzrHtzjDn&gclid=CjwKCAjwravBBhBjEiwAIr30VNM5AzXpehYfCGkMlHcJoBHLokLubHURR4ZkeNvLto8I4I8c8mhCHRoCj18QAvD_BwE 

SLEEP CONSULTANT WITHOUT THE STRESS?! Say no more! Jacqueline from Restful Sleepers has jumped into a chat about all things SLEEP! With everything from wake windows, naps and schedules, to going with the flow, working with you and understanding the transitions your child will go through from the age 4 months to 5 years. With an incredible amount of knowledge, Jacqui was able to debunk that every sleep consultant is just there to help your baby to 'cry it out', NEWSFLASH this is not the case. And while there may be some tears in different moments, there are many ways a sleep consultant can individualise and optimise your little ones sleep. She may even help you with your own like she has helped me! Find Jacqui here at https://www.restfulsleepers.co.nz/ where you can book your consultation today OR grab some of her free resources, to help your family get the Restful Sleep you crave! This episode was brought to you by Bear and Moo, your home of sustainable solutions for your family. From cloth nappies to reusable pads, kids togs, toys and lunch boxes OR books ready for your new bed time routine. Use the code YEAHTHEMUMS today for 10% off your next order at https://bearandmoo.co.nz/?ref=drcbhejk 

SMASHING THE LACROSSE WORLD CUP QUALIFIER AT 6 MONTHS POSTPARTUM   Briar Bertram is one of the most experienced women's Lacrosse players on the field in New Zealand at the moment, and her baby? She isn't even 1 yet! She is agile, fast and stuns goal keepers and is an epic team player. But behind closed doors she dealt with delays in conception, decisions around when to start her family and COVID all muddled in the middle. The outcome? An active Mumma aware of her body, giving it the rest and recovery it deserved before going head first into team trainings, gym sessions and juggling her daughter in amongst the chaos of her active life. Get to know Briar and her journey through motherhood as a National Lacrosse player, and feed off of her natural positivity to take your own goals head on. This episode was proudly brought to you by Topsy Turvy and their Swedish Ladder. Helping your kids to become active and strong like their Mummas. Use code YEAHTHEMUMSNZ for 15% off your next order. Link below: https://topsyturvy.co.nz/ 

NZ ICE HOCKEY PLAYER MEETS POSTPARTUM PERFORMANCE Anjali Mulari, Ice Ferns Assistant Captain aiming for a Div 2b World Champs victory from April 14 2025 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Listen here for her experience in finding Ice Hockey in New Zealand, how her fertility journey went with Endometriosis and her pregnancy and postpartum periods as a Mum of 2 and athlete. With a traumatic first birth, this one is an interesting listen. Mum strength knows no bounds! For more information on the Division 2b World Championships hit the link below https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2025/wwiib  This episode was proudly brought to you by Bear and Moo, providing reusable, sustainable solutions for your family. Click the link to shop and dont forget to use the code: YEAHTHEMUMS for 10% off your order https://bearandmoo.co.nz/?ref=drcbhejk 

TESLA RECOVERY RESOURCES The Refinery Room are Waikato's home to the Tesla Chair and Tesla Former. As tools for recovery of injuries, prevention and improvement of symptoms of injury or weakness to the pelvic floor and overall strengthening of muscles, these Tesla recovery resources are new technology that can change your LIFE. Listen in to see how Stace and The Refinery Room helped me on my postpartum journey and how it can help a variety of people live their lives with confidence and strength again. These resources are available at different businesses throughout New Zealand and the world. A quick google search will help you find your closest one! This episode is PROUDLY brought to you by Chanelle WIlson Mortgages, your Nationwide Mortgage Broker that takes the stress out of owning your own home. Check outhttps://www.chanellewilsonmortgages.co.nz/ today!

YEAH THE MUMS: DAD James is a Dad to Cami, Husband to Ex BlackFern Chelsea Semple and NZ Sevens Assistant Rugby Coach. James talks about his journey to the 'Black Jersey', how he as a coach, facilitates Mum Athletes to perform and how sport and Dad life grow him as a person. An episode not to be missed! This episode is proudly brought to you by Topsy Turvy and their Multi-use Arch. Let your child run wild and get yours today from https://topsyturvy.co.nz/ and use our code: YEAHTHEMUMSNZ for 15% off any arch or ladder.

MOTHERHOOD AFTER HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT Kim Herewini - Formerly Kim Tanner, played 37 games for the Blacksticks before missing re-selection. Follow her through her journey to get to the black jersey, and her life after high performance sport.  Kim entered her motherhood journey 2 years ago, with the birth of her beautiful son. This journey has be challenging physically from a birth injury perspective for Kim, but has also allowed her to hook into some of her high performance sporting mentalities, like controlling the controllable's, being resilient and being patient. This episode is PROUDLY brought to you by Chanelle WIlson Mortgages, your Nationwide Mortgage Broker that takes the stress out of owning your own home. Check outhttps://www.chanellewilsonmortgages.co.nz/ today!

MULTI-INTERNATIONAL MOTHER In this episode I talk to Honey Hireme-Smiler.  Honey has played Internationally for New Zealand in Rugby League, Rugby 7s and Rugby Union. With MANY knowing her as Honey Bill. Her talent expands through black jerseys but also carries with that legacy, the title of Mother.  As a Single Mum, Honey achieved a lot on-field but also dealt with things like Mum Guilt, the notorious life juggle and other challenges just like every other Mum. So join me as we hear from Honey 'the MUM'. This episode is PROUDLY brought to you by The Refinery Room, your home of the innovative TESLAformer and TESLAchair. Check out https://www.refineryroom.co.nz/ for more information!

17W PREGNANT AT FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2024 In this episode I talk with Olivia Chance, New Zealand Football Fern. We chat about her experience as a Football player, from watching Men play as a child to becoming a role-model within the Women's game. She also talks openly about her motherhood journey from conception and loss, to playing in the World Cup while injured AND pregnant, as well as her birth and postpartum journey so far. An inspiration for females, Mums and Football players alike!   This episode is brought to you by Topsy Turvy NZ Use code: YEAHTHEMUMSNZ for 15% off any orders for arches and ladders from their website https://topsyturvy.co.nz/  

ADVOCATING FOR YOURSELF In this episode I talk to Kat Rogers, a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist based in the Waikato (New Zealand). Kat is a firm believer in people having the power and understanding to advocate for themselves, especially during their motherhood journey. Together, we cover topics from pelvic health education and her background, to what working alongside a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist is like as a holistic experience for people in stages from pregnancy and birth to postpartum and beyond.   Use our Bear and Moo code: YEAHTHEMUMS for 10% off your next order https://bearandmoo.co.nz  Like and subscribe for more content like this!

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