Going out with a bang this season, i decided to invite Mikki Fisher back to further discuss life as a mum, mental health and a little bit of spirituality; we know it's there, we know it's important but it's also good to acknowledge that it looks different for everybody.

You can find more over on instagram @mummyrepublic or via our host @danniirodgers and if you want to hear more from our special guest, you can find Mikki at @themikkifisher2.0 or her business @the.redtent xx

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A few years ago the world became seemingly obsessed with organisation overnight. We all started culling our wardrobes, thanking our old clothes as we turfed them and clearing out all the storage options kmart. Fast forward to now and outside of the hype, all we really want is a practical way to stay on top of the chaos. Because it goes a lot deeper than clutter and a clean house. But with the madness of raising a family, working and living life, is it really that simple? 

A big thank you to special guest Steph Pase, who you can find over on IG @justanothermummyblog and @stephpaseplanners and while you're there don't forget to check out @mummyrepublic and our host @danniirodgers

You can also find more of Steph's templates, tools and products at www.stephpaseplanners.com.au and www.justanothermummyblog.com xx

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They say that it’s a mans world and although in a lot of cases that’s still true, women everywhere are starting to forge their own path when it comes to their goals and desires, throwing away any concern about what is deemed conventional. We’re creating new paths, we’re making waves and we’re doing it whilst making babies. But the question still remains, can you really grow a business whilst growing a family? Let’s have a chat about it.  

A big thank you to special guest Hayley Van de Ven, who you can find over on IG @hayleyvandeven_ and while you're there don't forget to check out @mummyrepublic and our host @danniirodgers xx

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If we’re being honest, I think we’ve all thought about it. Come on, I bet you have at least once. Even Katy Perry said she kissed a girl and she liked it. It’s now a more open topic of conversation and slowly but surely the stigma is reducing, which is fantastic and incredibly needed. But when you’ve been conditioned from a young age that the normal way of life is to be in inverted commas straight, how do you know if you’re actually not? Especially if you’re already married, perhaps have kids…is it really too late to explore? Let’s find out. 

A big thank you to special guest Naomi Hutchings for joining me today, you can find more of Naomi over on instagram @australiansexologist

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We've all heard the term thirty, flirting and thriving but is there really a big difference from 2-9 to 3-0? For a lot of us it seems the answer is yes! Whether it's caring less about what others think, reducing our inner circle or having a lot less tolerance for bullshit, it seems that the introduction to our 30's is a great opportunity to do a cleanse of all habits, old ideals or even old insecurities...

If you're on the gram you can follow along @mummyrepublic and our host @danniirodgers. A special thank you to today's guest @jessikawilson - you can also find Jess' business @bloomstore___ xx

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We all know that there is no such thing as a normal family. With different dynamics in each household and one in 3 marriages ending in divorce, there are quite often other people outside of just your typical mum and dad involved. 

As someone who has been through a separation with a child, navigated the single parent life and then the integration of a step parent, i can attest to the fact that it's not always easy and there is certainly no handbook to guide you. 

But it's equally as difficult from the other side of the fence. Taking on the role of a step parent also has it's challenges and perhaps we need to make sure that we're giving both parties a voice... 

If you're on the gram you can follow along @mummyrepublic and our host @danniirodgers. A special thank you to today's guest Alida from @thesocialatlas xx

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So who has it harder? The stay at home mums or the working mums?

It's a debate that always sparks a great deal of passion from either side of the fence. But in a world where so many women work from home, work part time or are self employed, the categorization is no longer that clear cut. Can we not just agree that both situations have their positives and negatives and irrespective of where you land...parenting in general is hard! xx

If you're on the gram you can follow along @mummyrepublic and our host @danniirodgers. Special thank you to today's guest @missashleigh xx

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Birth...it can be beautiful for some and traumatic for others but in either case and in any case, it's always a hot topic of conversation. Regardless of whether you choose to do it "naturally" in the woods or elect to have a C-Section, the truth is there is no right or wrong. I'm joined today by Dayna, midwife and mother of 4 children (soon to be five) to talk all about just how unique each experience is; not only for different mothers but also for the same mother with different children.

So in 2021 can we please normalise that no birth is "normal"? xx

If you're on the gram you can follow along @mummyrepublic and our host @danniirodgers. Special thank you to today's guest @daynajangles - you can also find Dayna's new business tailored to mummas at @daiisy.est.2020 and her upcoming podcast focused on birth experiences @theoxytocinhour xx

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When it comes to motherhood they say it takes a village; some are lucky enough to have one, some are able to turn friends into family and others are left wondering...where the hell is my village?

in 2021 we're expected to do and to be it all but it can be made a lot more difficult when you're expected to do it on your own. So let's have a chat about how to find and create your own village, whilst trying not to lose yourself in the process xx

If you're on the gram you can follow along @mummyrepublic and our host @danniirodgers. Special thank you to today's guest @nattyfaulks - you can also listen to another episode with Natty in Season 2 xx

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If you watch Netflix or use social media, it's highly likely that you've heard of the new show Sex/Life. It's sparked a great deal of attention thanks to it's raunchy sex scenes, large *cough* assets and hot cast. But it's also become quite the topic between mums, not only due to all of the above but more so because of the underlying themes and the ups and downs experienced by the main character Billie.

Why? Because on some level, a lot of us can relate to that journey of matrescence and trying to find the balance between who you are now as a mum vs who you used to be...even if it's not quite as dramatic as hers.

In either case there is a LOT to unpack here and a lot of questions unanswered after the final episode of season one. So instead of chatting at the park whilst our toddlers play, i dragged in my girlfriend Layne (mama to twin boys) to have a debrief on all of it!!

On the gram? Be sure to check out @mummyrepublic and our host @danniirodgers if you loved the episode be sure to share it with your friends and subscribe for more convos! xx

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I think we're all a little guilty of being the perfect parents...before we have kids of course!

That expectation vs reality can certainly be a shock to the system. Motherhood has a tendancy to have an impact on your world in all the ways; physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually. It can be a complete overhaul of the world as you know it...and sometimes, one you didn't even know you needed.

Davina Rankin and i chat about that motherhood evolution and just how much things have changed since she last made an appearance on the show in Season One.

On the gram? Be sure to check out @mummyrepublic and our host @danniirodgers along with our special guest @davvyxx (including her amazing ventures @empoweredmoo and @welovebrunchco) and if you loved the episode be sure to share it with your friends and subscribe for more convos! xx

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