What happens when parenthood triggers your deepest wounds? In this vulnerable and vital roundtable conversation, host Davina Smith unpacks the complex journey of becoming a parent as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. With guests Tara Hunter from FullStop Australia, alongside Gidget Psychologist Dr Martina Zangger, they explore the invisible triggers of parenthood, breaking generational cycles, and moving from fear to empowerment.

For perinatal mental health support, Head to the Gidget Foundation Australia website for more information.

‘Gidget Foundation Australia’ has created a series of books called ‘Bunny Books’ to reach out to those that may be suffering. Available through booktopia here.

1800 FULL STOP
Free, 24/7, trauma-specialist counselling is available for anyone in Australia impacted by sexual, domestic and family violence. Call 1800 FULL STOP (1800 385 578) or webchat at fullstop.org.au 


NSW Sexual Violence Helpline 
Free, 24/7 trauma-specialist counselling is available for anyone in NSW impacted by sexual violence. Call 1800 424 017 or webchat at fullstop.org.au 
Note: all Full Stop Australia's services are available for victim-survivors, their loved ones and support networks, frontline workers and people receiving disclosures. 

 

 

What happens when parenthood triggers your deepest wounds? In this vulnerable and vital roundtable conversation, host Davina Smith unpacks the complex journey of becoming a parent as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. With guests Tara Hunter from FullStop Australia, alongside Gidget Psychologist Dr Martina Zangger, they explore the invisible triggers of parenthood, breaking generational cycles, and moving from fear to empowerment.
For perinatal mental health support, Head to the Gidget Foundation Australia <a href="https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/" data-outlook-id="13460c5e-17ba-49b5-b803-f918ae52167d">website</a> for more information.
&lsquo;Gidget Foundation Australia&rsquo; has created a series of books called &lsquo;Bunny Books&rsquo; to reach out to those that may be suffering. Available through booktopia <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/gidget-foundation-bunny-books-gidget-foundation-australia/book/9780648246046.html?srsltid=AfmBOoommjVUDNdBHn1QOJ-cq0WzxfNjAdaMi6TCDj6zT5pl3tYt5Sw1" data-outlook-id="96e8cfb1-fb22-4e3e-9794-c88d515edab5">here.</a>
1800 FULL STOP Free, 24/7, trauma-specialist counselling is available for anyone in Australia impacted by sexual, domestic and family violence. Call 1800 FULL STOP (1800 385 578) or webchat at fullstop.org.au&nbsp;
 NSW Sexual Violence Helpline&nbsp; Free, 24/7 trauma-specialist counselling is available for anyone in NSW impacted by sexual violence. Call 1800 424 017 or webchat at fullstop.org.au&nbsp; Note: all Full Stop Australia's services are available for victim-survivors, their loved ones and support networks, frontline workers and people receiving disclosures.&nbsp;
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Join news presenter Davina Smith in a podcast that tells the silent truth of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety (PNDA) loudly, in raw and honest accounts from some of the one in five mothers and one and ten fathers living with it. Paired with expert insights from psychologists and counsellors in the field, this podcast, made in partnership with Gidget Foundation Australia, explores the realities of parenthood, breaks down stigma surrounding perinatal mental health, and gives you the tools on how and when to seek support.  

Join news presenter Davina Smith in a podcast that tells the silent truth of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety (PNDA) loudly, in raw and honest accounts from some of the one in five mothers and one and ten fathers living with it. Paired with expert insights from psychologists and counsellors in the field, this podcast, made in partnership with Gidget Foundation Australia, explores the realities of parenthood, breaks down stigma surrounding perinatal mental health, and gives you the tools on how and when to seek support.

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