And so the tradition of having wonderful conversations with wonderful people continues! Di McHardy (who you probably already follow @_mamas_meals) is just the kindest, coolest, most easy-going lady. I will never get sick of speaking to parents who have seen the need for a new resource and created it themselves. Di has done that this year by self-publishing her cookbook 'Family Cooking'. You can see Di's work at her website, here! Family Cooking would be such a great Christmas present if you're looking for one for someone in your life. I say it in the episode, but I am cooking adverse, and I have loved looking through this book and have done a shop to try out some recipes (watch this space - I'll keep you updated).

This episode was actually just lovely to record. I felt like I was talking to someone I have known for years and years! I am so lucky that this is (kind of) my job. Thank you for your ongoing support. 

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And so the tradition of having wonderful conversations with wonderful people continues! Di McHardy (who you probably already follow @_mamas_meals) is just the kindest, coolest, most easy-going lady. I will never get sick of speaking to parents who have seen the need for a new resource and created it themselves. Di has done that this year by self-publishing her cookbook 'Family Cooking'. You can see Di's work at her website, <a href="https://www.mamasmeals.co.nz/">here!</a> Family Cooking would be such a great Christmas present if you're looking for one for someone in your life. I say it in the episode, but I am cooking adverse, and I have loved looking through this book and have done a shop to try out some recipes (watch this space - I'll keep you updated).
This episode was actually just&nbsp;lovely to record. I felt like I was talking to someone I have known for years and years! I am so lucky that this is (kind of) my job. Thank you for your ongoing support.&nbsp;
PLEASE VOTE FOR US FOR LISTENER'S CHOICE AWARD AT THE NZ PODCAST AWARDS 2025!!! <a href="https://www.nzpodcastawards.com/nominate">Click here!</a>
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Why Do You Parent Like That is a parenting podcast with one set of questions and one million ways to parent. Join host (and ya new bestie!) Abbey Harrison as she interviews a new parent each week and asks them the same five questions. The goal is to hear how wildly different answers to the same questions are depending on who is answering them. As a parent it's easy to feel like everyone is parenting the same way except for you, we're here to show you that that's not true! This pod is all about celebrating and learning from alllll kinds of parenting. We are stoked to have you here!

Why Do You Parent Like That?

Di McHardy (@_mamas_meals) on Resilience, Not Being Type A or B, 2 Under 2, a Postpartum Career Crisis, and the Love of Cooking 

WELL, I'M ALREADY FEELING A PRE-EMPTIVE VULNERABILITY HANGOVER. Be kind with me. Hold me gently. I'm giving you my feelings here, look after them. 

I hope that this episode is one you are interested in, let me know if it is and you'd like more! 

If you are in the early days of parenthood, I see you, you're great, and I'm rooting for you! Take some time to be proud of yourself. 

We have one more bonus episode coming out pre-Chrissy, but this is the last main episode for the year! Feel free to go back and BINGE over the break teeeheeee. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 
Werry Workforce Online Training 
Somatic Body Worker Claire Eccleston

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WELL, I'M ALREADY FEELING A PRE-EMPTIVE VULNERABILITY HANGOVER. Be kind with me. Hold me gently. I'm giving you my feelings here, look after them.&nbsp;
I hope that this episode is one you are interested in, let me know if it is and you'd like more!&nbsp;
If you are in the early days of parenthood, I see you, you're great, and I'm rooting for you! Take some time to be proud of yourself.&nbsp;
We have one more bonus episode coming out pre-Chrissy, but this is the last main episode for the year! Feel free to go back and BINGE over the break teeeheeee.&nbsp;
Resources mentioned in this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.wharaurau.org.nz/all-resources/foundations-in-perinatal-mental-health">Werry Workforce Online Training</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.claireecclestonmidwife.com/">Somatic Body Worker Claire Eccleston</a></li>
</ul>
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SOLO-SODE! Abbey's Reflections on a Year Postpartum, Birth Trauma, Recovery, Growth, One to Two, Refluxy Babies, Starting the Pod, Finding Yourself, and Juggling Balls Jokes

DECEMBER! DECK THE HALLS! LISTEN TO THIS GEM OF A HUMAN BEING! Lydia Tuaiti (@ifoundlydia) is the coolest. She's fun, she's a girls girl, she is reflective, and self-aware, and all-round just the coolest. I am so honoured that she was happy to sit down with me and talk about her experience of parenthood (including stepparenthood). This is a perspective I have wanted to share on the podcast for a long time, but I wanted to make sure I was being careful with all parties involved. Lydia is the most respectful, caring, considered lady and I love the way she talks about her role in her family. You can find her instagram here and her tiktok here! She is one of my favourite follows on the internet, so please go show her some love! Tell her we sent you!

There will be one more main episode, and probably one more Parenting is Political episode, before the end of the year. The rest will be funnnnnny/silly/solo/a bit about me episodes! I hope that you like those episodes too. I guess we'll find out! 

Join the Why Do You Chat Like That FB group here! (Don't forget to answer the membership questions or your request will be declined!!)

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DECEMBER! DECK THE HALLS! LISTEN TO THIS GEM OF A HUMAN BEING! Lydia Tuaiti (@ifoundlydia) is the coolest. She's fun, she's a girls girl, she is reflective, and self-aware, and all-round just the coolest. I am so honoured that she was happy to sit down with me and talk about her experience of parenthood (including stepparenthood). This is a perspective I have wanted to share on the podcast for a long time, but I wanted to make sure I was being careful with all parties involved. Lydia is the most respectful, caring, considered lady and I love the way she talks about her role in her family. You can find her instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ifoundlydia/">here</a> and her tiktok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ifoundlydia?lang=en">here</a>! She is one of my favourite follows on the internet, so please go show her some love! Tell her we sent you!
There will be one more main episode, and probably one more Parenting is Political episode, before the end of the year. The rest will be funnnnnny/silly/solo/a bit about me episodes! I hope that you like those episodes too. I guess we'll find out!&nbsp;
Join the Why Do You Chat Like That FB group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1JPrjBN141/">here!</a> (Don't forget to answer the membership questions or your request will be declined!!)
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Lydia Tuaiti (@ifoundlydia) on Being 'Lydia', Stepping into Stepparenthood, Running for Mental Health, HG, PND, Prioritising Culture, and Actually Breathing Properly

In this Parenting is Political episode, Sophie sits down to kōrero with Dr George Parker (they/them) for a conversation about why representation and inclusion matter in healthcare and social services - for all whānau but especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. 


George talks us through their journey from midwifery, to advocacy mahi with Women's Health Action, and then into academic research as they discovered gaps in the available data. We discuss the difference that safe, inclusive, whānau-centred care can make on people's wellbeing. 


George shares their knowledge and experience so generously and, in our opinion, this should be essential listening for anyone working in the perinatal health and support space.

George also mentions the publishing house Flamingo Rampant, who published their children's book "Bell's Knock Knock Birthday".

If you are a parent of a child aged 18 and under, and identify as LGBTQIA+, please consider filling our the Inclusion Through Difference survey here.

Where to find Sophie/her work: 
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Website
TikTok


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In this Parenting is Political episode, Sophie sits down to kōrero with Dr George Parker (they/them) for a conversation about why representation and inclusion matter in healthcare and social services - for&nbsp;all&nbsp;whānau but especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.&nbsp;
 George talks us through their journey from midwifery, to advocacy mahi with <a href="https://www.womens-health.org.nz/)">Women's Health Action</a>, and then into academic research as they discovered gaps in the available data. We discuss the difference that safe, inclusive, whānau-centred care can make on people's wellbeing.&nbsp;
 George shares their knowledge and experience so generously and, in our opinion, this should be essential listening for anyone working in the perinatal health and support space.
George also mentions the publishing house Flamingo Rampant, who published their children's book "<a href="https://www.flamingorampant.com/books/bells-knock-knock-birthday-by-george-parker-illustrated-by-sam-orchard">Bell's Knock Knock Birthday</a>".
If you are a parent of a child aged 18 and under, and identify as LGBTQIA+, please consider filling our the Inclusion Through Difference survey <a href="https://vuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OPvyWEj8lLTSrc?Q_CHL=qr">here</a>.
Where to find Sophie/her work:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/imperfectparents.nz/?hl=en">Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.imperfectparents.co.nz/">Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@imperfectparents.nz">TikTok</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Follow me on socials, buy my merch, or koha my work!
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<li><a href="https://wdyplt.substack.com/">Substack</a></li>
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Di McHardy (@_mamas_meals) on Resilience, Not Being Type A or B, 2 Under 2, a Postpartum Career Crisis, and the Love of Cooking

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