Sophie Walker, host of Australian Birth Stories is here to talk all things birth, babies and what comes after.

Sophie shares the realities of postpartum recovery (aka “the cliff no one warns you about”), what partners can actually do to support mums in those blurry early weeks, and the time her baby went 10 days without a poo.

Whether you’re expecting baby number one or three, this one’s full of honest advice and a reminder that no one really has it all figured out.

Buy The Complete Guide to Postpartum by Sophie Walker here: https://amzn.asia/d/ebw1XIo

 

BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE 

https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products

Buy our book, which is now available in-store!

https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552 

If you need a shoulder to cry on: 

Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ 

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Sophie Walker, host of Australian Birth Stories&nbsp;is here to talk all things birth, babies and what comes after.
Sophie shares the realities of postpartum recovery (aka &ldquo;the cliff no one warns you about&rdquo;), what partners can actually do to support mums in those blurry early weeks, and the time her baby went 10 days without a poo.
Whether you&rsquo;re expecting baby number one or three, this one&rsquo;s full of honest advice and a reminder that no one really has it all figured out.
Buy The Complete Guide to Postpartum by Sophie Walker here: https://amzn.asia/d/ebw1XIo
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BUY OUR SMELLY T SHIRTS HERE&nbsp;
https://www.twodotingdads.com/category/all-products
Buy our book, which is now available in-store!
<a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552">https://www.penguin.com.au/books/two-doting-dads-9781761346552</a>&nbsp;
If you need a shoulder to cry on:&nbsp;
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads">https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;

Two Doting Dads is a podcast series that follows the parenting escapades of two good mates, Matty J and Ash Wicks. Like all good modern relationships, they met on Instagram and instantly bonded over the fact that they were both sleep-deprived Dads doing their best to dote over their two children. They share a very laid-back style to parenting, they don't pretend to be experts and they celebrate every single parenting mishap (which there are plenty). If you're listening for parenting advice, you've come to the wrong podcast.

Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash

#154 The Postpartum Cliff With Australian Birth Stories Sophie Walker

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 It's a heavy ep today but an important one. 

Ash opens up about his sobriety journey now he's made it to day 100... a milestone he and Matt weren’t sure he’d reach.

Ash stopped drinking simply to have a break - but what it unleashed is something bigger than he could've ever imagined and now he's not sure he can go back. It’s a really honest and, at times, emotional chat. We touch on mental health and some of the struggles he’s faced along the way.

Importantly though, Ash is in a really good headspace right now and this is him reflecting on some of the tougher times. As always, we’re super proud of him and grateful he felt comfortable sharing it with you all.

If this episode makes you feel like you need to talk to someone about any of the topics discussed there is help available at the links below.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

https://www.lifeline.org.au/ 

https://reduceyourrisk.org.au/need-more-support/

https://admhss.mhc.wa.gov.au/get-help/alcohol-and-drug-support-line

https://www.turningpoint.org.au/ 

https://www.fds.org.au/ 

If you need a shoulder to cry on: 

Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  

&nbsp;It's a heavy ep today but an important one.&nbsp;
Ash opens up about his sobriety journey now he's made it to day 100... a milestone he and Matt weren&rsquo;t sure he&rsquo;d reach.
Ash stopped drinking simply to have a break - but what it unleashed is something bigger than he could've ever imagined and now he's not sure he can go back. It&rsquo;s a really honest and, at times, emotional chat. We touch on mental health and some of the struggles he&rsquo;s faced along the way.
Importantly though, Ash is in a really good headspace right now and this is him reflecting on some of the tougher times. As always, we&rsquo;re super proud of him and grateful he felt comfortable sharing it with you all.
If this episode makes you feel like you need to talk to someone about any of the topics discussed there is help available at the links below.
<a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">https://www.beyondblue.org.au/</a>
<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://reduceyourrisk.org.au/need-more-support/">https://reduceyourrisk.org.au/need-more-support/</a>
<a href="https://admhss.mhc.wa.gov.au/get-help/alcohol-and-drug-support-line">https://admhss.mhc.wa.gov.au/get-help/alcohol-and-drug-support-line</a>
<a href="https://www.turningpoint.org.au/">https://www.turningpoint.org.au/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.fds.org.au/">https://www.fds.org.au/</a>&nbsp;
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If you need a shoulder to cry on:&nbsp;
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads">https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a> &nbsp;

#211 Ash's Sobriety & The Moment That Had Us All In Tears

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The guys are lucky they can bring you the pod this week after a near brawl with podcast rivals at a recent awards night.

The boys live to tell the tale AND there's footage of how it all went down - you won't believe who started it!

Plus Ash is unlocking core memories with Oscar lately and it's CUTE AF!

While Matt's recent outing to the zoo uncovered his secret spite for Laura's plans to go wrong.

And the guys answer more of your Doter Dilemmas:
Do your kids have to invite kids to their party that invited them to theirs?
Going from 1 to 2 kids - how hard is it really?!


 

If you need a shoulder to cry on: 

Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  

The guys are lucky they can bring you the pod this week after a near brawl with podcast rivals at a recent awards night.
The boys live to tell the tale AND there's footage of how it all went down - you won't believe who started it!
Plus Ash is unlocking core memories with Oscar lately and it's CUTE AF!
While Matt's recent outing to the zoo uncovered his secret spite for Laura's plans to go wrong.
And the guys answer more of your Doter Dilemmas:
<ul>
<li>Do your kids have to invite kids to their party that invited them to theirs?</li>
<li>Going from 1 to 2 kids - how hard is it really?!
&nbsp;
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If you need a shoulder to cry on:&nbsp;
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads">https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a> &nbsp;
</li>
</ul>

#210 An Awards Night Fight & A Risky Seal Show

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We know author & comedian Tanya Hennessy has been open about her struggles to become a mum, but we didn't know she'd been secretly pining to come on the podcast but couldn't because she wasn't a mum yet.

Well she's put an end to that because after seven years and seven rounds of IVF she's now enjoying motherhood with her beautiful baby Scottie.

Tanya reveals why it's been hard complaining about sleep deprivation when she's been part of the infertility community for so long.

Plus the juggle of being a working mum with a stay-at-home dad and the things you definitely shouldn't say to her if you see her in the street. 

If you need a shoulder to cry on: 

Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads  

We know author &amp; comedian Tanya Hennessy has been open about her struggles to become a mum, but we didn't know she'd been secretly pining to come on the podcast but couldn't because she wasn't a mum yet.
Well she's put an end to that because after seven years and seven rounds of IVF she's now enjoying motherhood with her beautiful baby Scottie.
Tanya reveals why it's been hard complaining about sleep deprivation when she's been part of the infertility community for so long.
Plus the juggle of being a working mum with a stay-at-home dad and the things you definitely shouldn't say to her if you see her in the street.&nbsp;
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If you need a shoulder to cry on:&nbsp;
Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads">https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads</a>&nbsp;
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/">https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads">https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads</a> &nbsp;

#209 Tanya Hennessy - Seven-Year Fertility Journey

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