• 1. Welcome
    Jul 25 2024

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    Welcome to Nodcast, a brand new podcast brought to you by Registered Nurses, Sleep Consultants and Mums Karen and Kat. A podcast targeted to mums, dads and anyone else wanting to know more about our biggest PASSION – baby sleep!

    In our first episode of Nodcast, get to know us and hear about what you can expect if you tune in.

    Follow us on Instagram @nodcastthepodcast to keep up to date with new episodes and to ask us any burning questions.

    https://www.cope.org.au/ and https://panda.org.au/about/about-panda have some great resources regarding perinatal mental health.

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    32 mins
  • 8 Self care
    Jul 18 2024

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    Hello hello. Today we talk about another one of our passions. Parent self care. We love the statement you can't fill a cup from an empty jug. We discuss how important it is to keep your jug full and give some ideas on how to do this.

    If you are struggling with your mental health https://panda.org.au/ and https://www.cope.org.au/ have some wonderful resources.

    If you'd like to help us get this resource out to those who need us please follow our show and feel free to give us a review. This is the best way for our words to be spread.

    You can also follow us on Instagram @nodcastthepodcast

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    34 mins
  • 7. Gadgets
    Jul 11 2024

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    Hi ya. This week we look at all the gadgets. Ok not all of them that would take forever as there are so many available. We pick some of the key ones and look at how they may help or hinder in the parenting journey. We believe everyone should do what's right for them but give some thought points for parents when they look at the range of choices they have in baby gadget land.

    If you are struggling with your mental health https://panda.org.au/ and https://www.cope.org.au/ have some wonderful resources.

    If you’d like to help us get this resource out to those who need us please follow our show and feel free to give us a review. This is the best way for our words to be spread.


    You can also follow us on Instagram @nodcastthepodcast



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    34 mins
  • 6. Advice advice - it's everywhere
    Jul 5 2024

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    Howdy friends this week we delve into some of the less helpful advice you are given and look at ways you may be able to deal with this. We discuss how to pick your sources when theres so many ‘experts’ in your realm. As always our advice is general but we hope it helps.


    If you are struggling with your mental health https://panda.org.au/ and https://www.cope.org.au/ have some wonderful resources.


    If you’d like to help us get this resource out to those who need us please follow our show and feel free to give us a review. This is the best way for our words to be spread.


    You can also follow us on Instagram @nodcastthepodcast


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    35 mins
  • 5. Maternal and Child Health Nurse
    Jun 10 2024

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    Welcome to Nodcast, a podcast brought to you by Registered Nurses, Sleep Consultants and Mums Karen and Kat. A podcast targeted to mums, dads and anyone else wanting to know more about our biggest PASSION – baby sleep!

    This episode Karen talks to Maternal and Child Health Nurse Alex. This weeks chat is not just about sleep but other topics that Alex specialises in that we thought would be useful for parents to know. Alex has been working in this area for 12 years and provides some great insight to this aspect of a new parents journey.

    Follow us on Instagram @nodcastthepodcast to keep up to date with new episodes and to ask us any burning questions.

    We are loving sharing this information with you and would love if you could subscribe and give us a review so others can find what we know is a valuable resource.

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    29 mins
  • 4. Some interesting terms we hear
    May 17 2024

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    Welcome to Nodcast, a podcast brought to you by Registered Nurses, Sleep Consultants and Mums Karen and Kat. A podcast targeted to mums, dads and anyone else wanting to know more about our biggest PASSION – baby sleep!

    In this episode of we discuss some terms that have become popular in our favourite space - baby sleep. We discuss what they are and why some may not be so helpful.


    Some extra reading on baby colic and purple crying if you so desire

    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/colic#how-to-help-a-crying-baby

    https://dontshake.org/purple-crying

    Follow us on Instagram @nodcastthepodcast to keep up to date with new episodes and to ask us any baby sleep questions.


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    36 mins
  • 3. What do sleep consultants do
    May 5 2024

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    Welcome to Nodcast, a brand new podcast brought to you by Registered Nurses, Sleep Consultants and Mums Karen and Kat. A podcast targeted to mums, dads and anyone else wanting to know more about our biggest PASSION – baby sleep!

    In our third episode of Nodcast we finish off our chat on ‘sleep training’ and shed some light on what we ACTUALLY do in our work as Sleep Consultants vs common misconceptions. We emphasise that sleep consulting is not a one-size-fits-all solution but rather a partnership between consultant and the family and why it’s important to find someone you connect with.

    Follow us on Instagram @nodcastthepodcast to keep up to date with new episodes and to ask us any burning questions.


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    21 mins
  • 2. What is sleep training
    Apr 20 2024

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    Welcome to Nodcast, a brand new podcast brought to you by Registered Nurses, Sleep Consultants and Mums Karen and Kat. A podcast targeted to mums, dads and anyone else wanting to know more about our biggest PASSION – baby sleep!

    In our second episode of Nodcast, we unpack the words ‘sleep training’ and discuss what we really think about the term drawing on our expertise as nurses and sleep consultants who have helped loads of families get some sleep. We delve into the potential risks associated with following rigid sleep training methods found online and discuss the importance of prioritising a family’s individual needs when providing sleep advice.

    Follow us on Instagram @nodcastthepodcast to keep up to date with new episodes and to ask us any burning questions.


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    30 mins