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Podcast: 1 in 5 mothers, 1 in 10 fathers

1 in 5 mothers, 1 in 10 fathers

Join Nine’s 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 explores the realities of parenthood, breaks down stigma surrounding perinatal mental health, and gives you the tools on how and when to seek support.

Available to stream from the links below or via: LiSTNR, Spotify, Apple.
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May 28, 2025

ROUNDTABLE: How trauma shows up in parenthood – and what helps

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.

If you’ve been impacted by sexual, domestic or family violence, contact FullStop on their website here, or call 1800 FULL STOP.

May 21, 2025

Breaking the Cycle: How Dusk Liney Rewrote Motherhood After Childhood Trauma

Dusk Liney grew up thinking she needed to be ‘fixed’ before she could become a mother. A survivor of childhood sexual assault, she tells Davina how she carried the weight of shame, silence, and fractured trust. She shares the painful paradox of parenting with trauma, the moment she realised motherhood wasn't about perfection, and the radical act of letting love take over.

May 14, 2025

ROUNDTABLE: Parenting with a disability – unlearning assumptions

In this powerful roundtable conversation, host Davina Smith sits down with the CEO & Director of Disability Maternity Care, and Gidget Psychologist Dr Erin Seeto to unpack the challenges of parenting when the world isn’t built for you. Together, they explore the daily adaptations no one warns you about, how to navigate healthcare systems that underestimate parents with a disability, breaking stereotypes, and the joy of raising kids who see ability differently.

Learn more about Disability Maternity care on their website here.

Need support? The team at Gidget Foundation Australia has your back. Head to their website here for more information.

May 7, 2025

Medals to motherhood: Ellie Cole on love, loss and defying limits

Australia’s most decorated Paralympian, Ellie Cole, thought she knew what success felt like. Until, she held her son Felix for the first time. Speaking with host Davina Smith, she opens up about the emotional roller-coaster of IVF and miscarriage, how parenthood and living with a disability have surprising similarities, and how motherhood challenged her identity more than any competition did.

Ellie’s book, ‘Felix and His Fantastic Friends’ is available now on Amazon and any good book store. You can find Ellie on Instagram here.‍

Thanks to Homb for making this episode possible. To learn more about Homb’s services, visit homb.com.au.