This week it’s just the two of us again, taking a moment to decompress after a run of amazing guests. We realised how much we missed simply chatting with each other, even though we literally film every week. Between parenting, recording, and keeping up with life, it felt good to sit down and just be together for a bit.We talk about the comfort of returning to our own rhythm and how parenting traditions look different for everyone. We share what Día de los Muertos means to us and how culture and memory show up in our everyday lives. We also dive into the beauty of small businesses, self belief, and the exciting things we’re working on behind the scenes.It’s one of those feel good, honest episodes that reminds us why we started this podcast in the first place. Just two neurodivergent mums reflecting, laughing, and reconnecting while dreaming about what’s next.
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Mel, Bec’s step-mum and one of the most selfless women we’ve ever met. Mel stepped into a family with three daughters who weren’t biologically hers and loved them with her whole heart. She showed up every single day, guided them through life, and truly became a mum in every way that matters.Even after her relationship with Bec’s dad ended, Mel never disappeared. Instead, she formed a beautiful friendship with Bec’s mum that grew stronger over time. When Bec’s mum became unwell and was diagnosed with cancer, Mel was there again, caring for her through her final days and hours with so much love and compassion.This episode is about the power of chosen family, the strength of women who keep showing up, and the kind of love that doesn’t need a title to be real.
In this week’s episode, we sit down with the powerhouse that is Carlie Towns - a visually impaired mother living with Retinitis Pigmentosa, who joined us on her 48th birthday to reflect on her life, her purpose, and the journey that’s still unfolding.Carlie is celebrating five years of sobriety, and her story is one of pure courage, grit, and heart. She’s a life coach, a woman training to climb Mount Everest, and someone who continues to push boundaries most people wouldn’t even dream of. Her mission? To be the same kind of pioneer for others that her father once was for their community.We talk about what it’s like navigating motherhood and identity with a degenerative eye condition, how her relationship with sobriety has transformed her life, and what it truly means to redefine possibility when the world tells you otherwise.This chat is emotional, raw, funny, and deeply inspiring - a reminder that you don’t have to see the whole path ahead to keep climbing your mountain. 💜
In Part 2 of our chat with Dana, we explore life after those first traumatic days in special care. Dana opens up about navigating her son’s developmental delays and the moment they discovered he had hip dysplasia. She shares what it was like supporting him through 13 months in a brace, and how that journey reshaped her perspective as a mum.We also revisit the light at the end of the tunnel. The deeply healing experience of her second birth. For Dana, this chapter was not just about welcoming another baby but about reclaiming her power, her trust in her body, and her confidence as a mother.This part of Dana’s story is tender, vulnerable, and ultimately hopeful. It is a reminder of the strength parents find in the hardest moments.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dana_meganelsie
In this two-part conversation, we sit down with Dana, a proud IVF mum of two, to unpack her powerful journey through fertility, birth, and healing.Part 1 dives into the emotional highs and lows of IVF. Dana shares the reality of hyperstimulation after egg retrieval, the rollercoaster of fertility treatments, and what it’s like to ride out the uncertainty with hope in your heart.We then move into her transition to motherhood, from feeling deeply empowered during birth to facing the terrifying reality of her son being born not breathing. He was rushed to special care for three days, with doctors fearing possible brain damage - an experience that left deep scars.Finally, Dana reflects on how her second birth brought the healing she never knew she needed, reshaping her story of motherhood and resilience.This episode is raw, honest, and full of strength. If you’ve walked the path of IVF, birth trauma, or healing after loss, Dana’s story will remind you that you are not alone.Dana's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dana_meganelsie
In this ep, Bec and Izzy get super real and write letters to their younger selves. It’s all about the advice, comfort, and hype they wish they’d had growing up queer, neurodivergent, and eventually becoming mums.They laugh, get a little teary, and reflect on how their friendship has carried them through so many of those big life moments. From identity struggles to motherhood wins, they share the words they needed back then and how those lessons still shape them now.It’s raw, warm, and a little emotional — basically like sitting in on a deep chat with your besties.
In this episode, Izzy and Bec sit down with Bec’s niece, Raquel, to share a story that is both heartbreaking and powerful. After a traumatic birth, Raquel’s journey took another unexpected turn when her baby boy was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome at just three weeks old.Raquel opens up about the shock of those early days, the weight of processing trauma while learning to parent, and the strength she’s found in the midst of it all. Together, we talk about navigating fear, leaning on support networks, and finding moments of joy and hope even in the hardest seasons of motherhood.This is a conversation about resilience, love, and the power of sharing our stories.✨ Follow us on socials:Instagram: @thewiredmamadiariesTikTok: @thewiredmamadiaries🎧 Listen here:Spotify: The Wired Mama DiariesApple Podcasts: The Wired Mama Diaries✨ Connect with us ✨Instagram: @thewiredmamadiariesTikTok: @thewiredmamadiariesYouTube: The Wired Mama Diaries
This week we’re diving into some big and beautiful conversations. We talk about what it really means to believe in our kids and how those little words like “we can do hard things” can shape their confidence and resilience. We also shine a light on the small mum-owned businesses in our community and the power of backing ourselves as both mums and entrepreneurs.Alongside that, we get personal about weight loss and health goals, and how they intersect with motherhood, identity, and self-love. Plus, we’ve got some exciting new guests joining the pod soon, so we give you a little sneak peek at what’s to come.It’s heartfelt, real, and filled with encouragement for mums navigating life, business, and growth.✨ Connect with us ✨Instagram: @thewiredmamadiariesTikTok: @thewiredmamadiariesYouTube: The Wired Mama Diaries
The couch has arrived and it honestly feels like the podcast glow-up we’ve been waiting for. It’s comfy, it’s cozy, and it’s ready for all the new guests we’re so excited to bring on. But before we dive into those future chats, we thought we’d slow down and get real with you.In this episode, we open up about our own diagnosis stories. From the first little “hmm, something feels different” moments, to the deep dives into research, the doctor visits, the tears, the relief, and the huge sense of clarity that came with finally having words for what was going on in our brains. We talk about what it was like for us personally, how it shaped our lives as women and as mums, and the ways it’s still an ongoing journey of self-understanding.This one’s raw, honest, and sprinkled with those “same, bestie” moments that we know so many of you will relate to. Whether you’re on your own path to figuring things out, already living with a diagnosis, or just curious to hear some unfiltered stories, we hope you feel seen, heard, and maybe even a little comforted as you listen.
This week we’re switching gears and keeping things light after a couple of heavier episodes. Izzy and Bec sit down for some pure fun as they play games, compare hot takes, and dive into some truly random “would you rather” scenarios. Expect plenty of laughs, a little chaos, and maybe even some surprisingly deep thoughts sneaking their way in between the silliness. If you’ve been needing something easygoing and uplifting to pop in your ears, this episode is the perfect reset. ------------Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewiredmamadiaries Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
In part two of this special series, Izzy and Bec continue their deep dive into postpartum depression, sharing the sides of their stories that often stay hidden. This episode leans into the raw details: the hardest days, the emotions that felt impossible to explain, and the way motherhood can look so different from what you imagine. We also talk about the importance of support systems, finding language for what you are going through, and how we’re both still learning to navigate life after postpartum depression.This isn’t just about sharing our pain - it’s about shining a light on the realities so many parents face in silence. If you’ve ever felt alone in your postpartum journey, we hope these conversations remind you that your feelings are valid, you are not broken, and help is out there.If you need support, please reach out:Gidget Foundation Australia: www.gidgetfoundation.org.auPANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): www.panda.org.auCOPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence): www.cope.org.au------------Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewiredmamadiaries Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Back in our second week of filming, we sat down and recorded an episode all about postpartum depression. It was emotional, vulnerable and something we were both proud of. Sadly, due to some technical difficulties, that recording never made it to air. We knew this was a conversation we couldn’t just let go, so we came back to the table and decided to re-record it properly.Now, in this special two-part series, Izzy and Bec share their own personal experiences with postpartum depression. We open up about the moments that shook us, the thoughts and feelings we didn’t see coming, and the little things that helped us find our way back to ourselves. We talk about the reality behind the smiling photos, the quiet struggles that no one can see, and the emotional rollercoaster that so many parents silently ride.This is a raw, honest and completely unfiltered conversation. Whether you have been through postpartum depression yourself, are currently navigating it, or love someone who is, our hope is that these episodes help you feel less alone and remind you that there is support and understanding out there for you. Need support? You're not alone.🫶 Australia-Based Support1. PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)Website: panda.org.auFree helpline: 1300 726 306 (Mon–Sat)They specialise in PND/PPA, offer counselling, peer support, and info for parents and partners.2. Gidget Foundation AustraliaWebsite: gidgetfoundation.org.auFree perinatal psychological support through Medicare, both in-person and telehealth. So lovely and trauma-informed.3. COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence)Website: cope.org.auResources, fact sheets, planning tools, and a directory of mental health services for pregnancy and parenting.4. Tresillian or KaritaneWebsites: tresillian.org.au & karitane.com.auOffer parenting support, sleep/settling help, AND emotional wellbeing checks for new parents.-------------Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewiredmamadiaries Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
In this raw and powerful episode, we dive deep into Jodie’s journey with postpartum anxiety - a journey that went unnoticed for years. Jodie opens up about the emotional and physical toll that PPA took on her, even though she didn’t realize what was happening. For a long time, her anxiety showed up in ways she couldn’t pinpoint, like sleepwalking and constantly checking on her 8-year-old daughter to make sure she was okay at night. Jodie shares the impact this had on her family, the confusion she faced, and how she eventually recognized and confronted postpartum anxiety.We also discuss how these symptoms are often overlooked or misunderstood, highlighting how postpartum anxiety can manifest differently for each person. This episode is about self-discovery, healing, and understanding mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling with PPA, this episode could help uncover a hidden battle many are facing. Need support? You're not alone.🫶 Australia-Based Support1. PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)Website: panda.org.auFree helpline: 1300 726 306 (Mon–Sat)They specialise in PND/PPA, offer counselling, peer support, and info for parents and partners.2. Gidget Foundation AustraliaWebsite: gidgetfoundation.org.auFree perinatal psychological support through Medicare, both in-person and telehealth. So lovely and trauma-informed.3. COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence)Website: cope.org.auResources, fact sheets, planning tools, and a directory of mental health services for pregnancy and parenting.4. Tresillian or KaritaneWebsites: tresillian.org.au & karitane.com.auOffer parenting support, sleep/settling help, AND emotional wellbeing checks for new parents.-------------Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewiredmamadiaries Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
In this episode, Bec and Izzy spill all the tea on some major medical updates that could completely shift the way we live our lives (like, no joke). We’re talking real talk, real feelings, and real change. Plus, Izzy’s driving journey is finally turning a corner - literally. She’s behind the wheel and things are getting way more empowering.We also go full chaotic bestie energy over the latest Netflix shows and movies we’ve been watching (and judging). From cringe to iconic, we’re not holding back. Anddd… exciting news - we’ve got new guests lined up! Think big hearts, big stories, and even bigger convos.So grab a snack, pop on your noise-cancelling headphones, and let’s get into it.Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewiredmamadiaries Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
In this second part of Tarsh’s story, things get even heavier. After disclosing what had been happening to her, Tarsh takes us through what came next - how the grooming continued even after the authorities were involved, and how deeply entangled she remained in her father’s manipulation. She talks about the trauma of his suicide, the impossible grief that followed, and the way it all shaped her sense of self.But her story doesn’t end there. Tarsh also shares how, years later, she entered a relationship hoping for love and safety… only to face a new kind of abuse. It’s a painful, powerful continuation of her journey, told in her own words.Please listen with care. This episode includes discussion of child sexual abuse, suicide, and domestic abuse. If you need support, we’ve linked resources in the bio. You’re not alone.Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of childhood s*xual ab*se, grooming, domestic violence, and trauma. Please listen with care and take breaks as needed.💛 Need support? You’re not alone. If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, domestic violence or needs a safe space to talk — here are some trusted, trauma-informed support services in Australia:1800RESPECT (24/7 DV & sexual assault support)📞 1800 737 732 | 💬 Online chathttps://www.1800respect.org.au/Lifeline Australia (24/7 crisis support)📞 13 11 14 | https://www.lifeline.org.au/Kids Helpline (for young people aged 5–25)📞 1800 55 1800 | https://kidshelpline.com.au/Act for Kids (therapy & support for at-risk kids and families)https://www.actforkids.com.au/Bravehearts (child sexual abuse prevention & support)https://bravehearts.org.au/Raising Children Network (info + helplines for families)https://raisingchildren.net.au/grown-ups/services-support/services-families/child-sexual-abuse-helplines-and-servicesQLife (LGBTQIA+ peer support service)📞 1800 184 527 | 💬 Online chathttps://qlife.org.au/Services Australia: Family & Domestic Violence Supporthttps://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/family-and-domestic-violenceNational Office for Child Safetyhttps://www.childsafety.gov.au/get-supportDepartment of Social Services – Child Protectionhttps://www.dss.gov.au/child-protection-------------Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewiredmamadiaries Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
In this two-part series, Bec sits down with Tarsh - a survivor, a mother, and a woman whose story deserves to be heard.
In Part 1, Tarsh shares her early years: growing up without her biological dad, navigating a violent home with her first stepfather, and eventually reconnecting with her father at age 12.
What started as a hopeful reconnection became something far more devastating.By age 15, Tarsh was living in Tasmania with her father - and experiencing regular s*xual ab*se at his hands.
This episode explores the complexity of grooming, the impact of childhood trauma, and the deep failures of the systems meant to keep kids safe.
Tarsh's honesty is powerful, and her story is one that sheds light on experiences so many live through in silence.
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of childhood s*xual ab*se, grooming, domestic violence, and trauma.
Please listen with care and take breaks as needed.
💛 Need support? You’re not alone. If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, domestic violence or needs a safe space to talk — here are some trusted, trauma-informed support services in Australia:
1800RESPECT (24/7 DV & sexual assault support)
📞 1800 737 732 | 💬 Online chathttps://www.1800respect.org.au/
Lifeline Australia (24/7 crisis support)
📞 13 11 14 | https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Kids Helpline (for young people aged 5–25)
📞 1800 55 1800 | https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Act for Kids (therapy & support for at-risk kids and families)https://www.actforkids.com.au/
Bravehearts (child sexual abuse prevention & support) https://bravehearts.org.au/
Raising Children Network (info + helplines for families)https://raisingchildren.net.au/grown-ups/services-support/services-families/child-sexual-abuse-helplines-and-services
QLife (LGBTQIA+ peer support service)
📞 1800 184 527 | 💬 Online chat https://qlife.org.au/
Services Australia: Family & Domestic Violence Support
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/family-and-domestic-violence
National Office for Child Safetyhttps://www.childsafety.gov.au/get-support
Department of Social Services – Child Protection
https://www.dss.gov.au/child-protection
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In this episode, we kick things off by revisiting our last convo with Simone and reflecting on the big feelings it brought up. We talk about how we each handle negative responses and the different ways our triggers show up, especially as neurodivergent mums. Then we get a bit deep and chat about how our fears have evolved over time and what growth has looked like for us.Izzy shares her honest journey toward becoming a confident driver and working towards passing her test, including the mental blocks she has to work through. It’s raw, real, and super encouraging if you’re in that phase of pushing through something scary.We close out the episode with a reminder we wish more mums heard: your story is important. You don’t have to be loud, polished or perfect to be powerful. If you’ve lived it, you’re more than qualified to tell it.Come hang out with us, reflect, laugh, maybe cry a little... it’s all welcome here.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewiredmamadiaries/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574927147156
In this powerful and tender episode, I sit down with Simone - a devoted mum, advocate, and sister to Bec - to share the story of her daughter, Khadija.
Khadija was born in October 2023 via IVF and was diagnosed shortly after birth with SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency), a rare and life-threatening condition. Over the next year, Khadija underwent intense medical treatment, including a bone marrow transplant. In November 2024, at just over a year old, she sadly passed away.
Simone speaks openly about navigating a complex medical system, parenting through fear and hope, and the deep grief of losing a child. We talk about SCID, how early diagnosis works, what treatment looks like, and the support families need - not just during medical care, but if the worst happens.
This episode is about love, legacy, and the strength it takes to speak the unspeakable.
Content Warning: This episode discusses child loss, SCID, medical trauma, and grief. Please listen with care.
💛 Australian Support (Free & Trauma-Informed)
🕊️ Red Nose Grief and Loss
rednosegriefandloss.org.au
24/7 grief line: 1300 308 307
Support for families after baby or child loss — includes counselling, peer groups, and online resources.
🧸 Bears of Hope
bearsofhope.org.au
Support for pregnancy and infant loss. They offer counselling, online groups, care packages, and remembrance services.
💬 Sands (now part of Red Nose)
rednosegriefandloss.org.au/support
Peer support, helpline, and real stories from other parents. Safe space to talk to someone who’s been through it.
🌿 The Compassionate Friends Australia
thecompassionatefriends.org.au
Support for parents grieving the death of a child of any age. They’ve got state-based chapters and groups.
In this episode, Izzy opens up about her unique and powerful journey through family, identity, and fertility. She was the first baby legally recognised as born through surrogacy in New South Wales, Australia, and grew up knowing she was donor conceived. As an adult, Izzy went through IUI using donor sperm to start her own queer family and has since chosen to donate her eggs to help others do the same.
Her story is full of heart, resilience, and a deep belief in all the ways families are created.
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In this episode, we delve into the raw and sometimes painful realities of late ADHD diagnoses. We share our personal stories, including the years of being misunderstood, the internalised shame, and the emotional weight of finally getting answers. But it doesn’t stop there. We also unpack what autistic masking has looked like in our lives - the ways we’ve learned to hide, perform, and shape-shift just to fit into a world that wasn’t built for us.This conversation gets real about the trauma of it all, but also the relief that comes with unmasking. These days, we’re learning to take up space without apology. We chat about the ways we still mask (because survival), but also how much we’ve started to shed that pressure and how freeing that’s been.If you’ve ever questioned how much of you is really you, this one might hit close to home.🎧 Listen to the full pod on Spotify, Apple & everywhere else.👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe & hit the bell if you vibe with us!Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewiredmamadiaries/Listen on Spotify: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWiredMamaDiariesListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-wired-mama-diaries-podcast/id1815204200
