S2E9: Sam Keeling - Body Builder & Modified Driver

SHE IS SPEED (and determination and just a bad ass) Samantha Keeling is a Mama that has been through it all. With her body hanging on by a thread she built herself back from the ground up. Hear her story of tough medical misadventures, her disciplined body building era and her now speedy life as a Driver of a Modified. She stays in her lane (only regarding her goals) and is finding herself smashing her own glass ceiling. You won't want to miss this one. All thanks to our fav supporters https://www.weleda.co.nz

Delving into the secret life of a Podcasting Mama...  EVERYTHING Birthdays!! From what I have learned from attending kids parties and how this helped me plan my own son's birthday. To gift giving and everything else that has gone into being a Mum of a 3 year old! All thanks to my besties at Weleda x

IN MOTHERHOOD WE CAN ALL BE CONNECTED THROUGH A THREAD: A RED THREAD https://www.redthread.nz/ Silver Fern and NZ Beach Volleyballer Anna Harrison has taken on the challenge of starting a Charity for Mothers to be Connected Through Movement. Breaking down the barriers movement in Postpartum and taking her understanding of loneliness and accessibility from her own Motherhood journey to support all Mum's in our community. She talks on her journey into and through sport (and not being pigeon-holed into one sport), the challenges small sports face on the big stage, what Motherhood has looked like for her, especially with a strong identity of herself in sport & what starting a Charity from scratch has been like so far. This episode was brought to you by CupFull, filling your cup while you fill everyone elses https://www.cupfull.co.nz/  DC: YEAHTHEMUMSPOD for 20% off your first order!

Delving into the secret life of a Podcasting Mama...  My version of an introduction. With a history of where Yeah the Mums came from (thanks Dad) and the new identity shifts I am experience as a Mum as I navigate my way through rugby from refereeing to coaching and whatever is beyond that. All thanks to my besties at Weleda x

LIVING THE LIFE THAT WAS MEANT FOR HER Anna Taylor has been dealt cards in life that many people could never imagine. From a Cancer diagnosis in her teens, to Cauda Equina in her twenties. She spent her whole life finding solace in the competitive drive of sport and it has become a space, even on the hardest of days, where she chooses to return to.  At school she found competitive swimming, in her teens and twenties she put her soul into rowing - finding herself at a level alongside some of New Zealand's best (without having the opportunity to fully prove this). Now? She has an olympic medal... like she always dreamed of. Yet, this one is from the Paralympics, with so much emotion, life experience and dedication behind it. Anna says that Para sports and the Paralympics are the best because EVERY athlete has a story behind them, jump in this episode to hear the story behind ANNA. All brought to you by CupFull, freezer ready smoothies for busy Mamas. Ensuring that you fill your cup because you're always filling everyone elses. https://www.cupfull.co.nz/  DC: YEAHTHEMUMSPOD for 20% off your first order

HORMONES ALL OVER THE SHOP?? ON THE BRINK OF BURNOUT?? This episode delves into pieces of the Women's Health Puzzle thanks to Doctor Ala Farah. As an Integrative Health Doctor, she took her experience and passion and turned it into a career that works for her. We chat on PCOS, hormones, health, burnout and Motherhood. Knowing that so many more stones can be unturned in this chat know that we covered what we could in the time we had! I think the pod will definitely see her return in the future if you want to know more!!! AND if you are feeling burnt out, have the 'baby blues' or just don't feel right, this episode is a reminder to seek help. Whether that is with Ala or someone else, don't let your health be pushed to the side. This episode was proudly brought to you by Squaties and their Seamless Underwear. Ready to wear under activewear OR anywhere. Get yours today at https://www.squaties.co.nz/?srsltid=AfmBOopFnfvcbSADnYG5YJa4k4CeDcV-rZglL4P1oriBH1s4wX2hI2zW 

CREATING HAPPINESS IN NEW SEASONS Georgia Tong is a Netballer and Magic Stalwart as a defender. She started her career later than most and put herself in front of the right people, knowing her worth and what she was capable of. Holding down multiple jobs and commitments only shows her capacity as a High Performance Athlete... but can lead to burn out and decisions like playing netball in another country while experiencing a miscarriage.  With her brain and herself then becoming her biggest work on, she reached her peak and then chose to walk away. Stepping straight into pregnancy and her impending Postpartum Era. This Hapu Mama continues to work hard in her businesses and Mahi and gets the opportunity to slow down with her baby girl soon. Hear her story all thanks to Weleda's Baby Range, with natural ingredients like Calendula, you can feel confident that your baby's skin is taken care of. Shop the range today at https://www.weleda.co.nz/category/mother--baby-4?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22871260555&gbraid=0AAAAADO1JYOAczW78BWHf1XnPPfGfXtjl&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7IjOBhDyARIsAFzrWQxbWK11Iv5UlQYTGC2XDwlRFjydaQfMbsSBcbRDqpkdFRJVh0TkdNwaAkqHEALw_wcB 

DOULA'ing in Aotearoa with 'Lily the Doula' Take time to deep dive into planning and prepping for birth in New Zealand from a different perspective. One that wraps around you like a warm hug... guiding you towards a path where you feel empowered in your decision making come your baby's birthday. Lily talks on when she meets with you to when she arrives on the day. What she can bring and do for you - before and after your midwife arrives. AND THEN she whips out a camera and helps tell the story of your most powerful moments. Snapping the memories and moments of yours and your baby's first meeting in a way that is so special, whether they are born screaming or still.  It is a wholesome episode that shows you what more there is out there for your while on your pregnancy and birth journey and it was all brought to you by Sneekico. A brand sneaking in fruit and veg to your sweet treats, so you know that your kids (and you) can get in the extra 5+ a day! Get yours today at https://www.sneekico.co.nz/     

From Factory Worker to BlackFern ✨ Motherhood became the ULTIMATE perspective shifter for Awhina, helping her to realise that if she set her mind to it, she could 100% achieve it.  Motherhood showed her what she really wanted and what she was absolutely capable of. Making her journey bigger and better after having her son and now she can take him along for the ride too! Even to places a 5 year old definitely didn't know existed!! With her own childhood full of up's and downs, she got an opportunity to play the sport that would eventually see her achieving greatness in New Zealand's favourite sport. But the sport didn't just give highlights, it gave her some of her lowest too. With a serious neck injury halting her dreams. Nothing would stop her though... with her most recently being a strong player in the RWC in England. Hear her story, feel her determination and thrive off of her inspiration. This is one epic Mum Athlete. This episode is all thanks to @cupfull.nz and their smoothies that fuel you at any time, in no time at all! They are made for Mums, by Mums and have all the nutritional value you need on the go. Use our code YEAHTHEMUMSPOD for 20% of your next order at https://www.cupfull.co.nz/products/support-pack?variant=52581875941651 

BEATING THE PAST TO WIN HER FUTURE Erena Mikaere is young Mama and New Zealand Netballer. With her baby now full sized, grown to almost match her over 6ft height. She has been in this Mum Athlete arena longer than many. Overcoming the odds of an abusive relationship and someone telling her that "this is it for you" after she had her baby. Erena came back - in time - to be better than ever. Reaching milestones like a debut with the Silver Ferns and much more left in her tank to achieve. Get to know Motherhood from Erena's perspective and the unreal support of her family that help her to achieve this. She's a figher, she's honest in who she is and she lives to that everyday. When I grow up, I want to make sure that I know who I am just like she does...  This episode is proudly brought to you by the Weleda Arnica Range, naturally recovering you and your muscles, to show up again and again and again. Shop the range here https://www.weleda.co.nz/natural-remedies?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22861751955&gbraid=0AAAAADO1JYOdVgPCRCs9OfUR2EEE5-xyf&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4eHLBhCzARIsAJ2NZoLfqCFz0-QhsoYCk2ztiapIFh69v5othX4aruKzn2fMAw5mScdnpJIaAoIHEALw_wcB