OHbaby! We Got This Podcast—your go-to for real talk, expert advice, and everything parenting (plus a little fun for you too)!
Hosted by Angela Pedersen, founder of OHbaby! magazine, we’re here to empower you with expert interviews, honest product reviews, and lifestyle content that fits your parenting world. From pregnancy to postpartum, baby sleep to toddler tantrums, and everything in between—we cover it all with insight, humor, and heart.
But let’s be real—parenting isn’t just about the kids! We’re diving into the stuff that matters to you too—beauty, food, sex, relationships, and self-care—because happy parents make happy families.
Think of us as your parenting village in podcast form. So, whether you're up at 3 AM with a newborn, juggling toddler chaos, or just looking for a sanity break, we got this—together.
🎧 Subscribe now and let’s navigate parenthood (and life) like pros!
Starting Solids Without the Stress: What Your Baby Really Needs with Gina Urlich
Starting solids is an exciting milestone, but it can also leave even the most prepared mama second-guessing every spoonful.
When is your baby really ready? What should their first food be? Are purées better than baby-led weaning? How can you make sure your baby is getting enough iron, and what should you be looking for on a baby-food label?
In this practical and reassuring episode of the OHbaby! We Got This! podcast, OHbaby! founder Angela Harter talks with clinical nutritionist, mum of four and baby-food founder Gina Urlich about what babies really need when they begin eating solids.
Gina explains the developmental signs that show your baby may be ready for food, why a six-month-old baby needs more iron than an adult man, and why meat can be a brilliant first food. She also shares how early flavour exposure may help create a more adventurous eater and reduce fussy eating later.
You’ll learn:
• The signs that your baby is ready to start solids
• Which nutrients matter most at around six months
• The best iron-rich first foods for babies
• Why savoury flavours deserve a place beside fruit
• How to support your baby’s developing gut health
• The benefits of spoon-feeding and baby-led weaning
• Why a combination of feeding styles can work beautifully
• What to look for on packaged baby-food labels
• How much sugar may be hiding in popular baby foods
• The first meal Gina would give her own baby
If you are approaching the starting-solids stage or already standing in the kitchen wondering whether your baby is eating the “right” things, this is the episode you need.
Listen, save it and share it with another mama. Starting solids does not need to be perfect or complicated. With the right information, you can feed your baby with confidence.
Discover more trusted pregnancy and parenting information:
OHbaby!: https://www.ohbaby.co.nz (https://www.ohbaby.co.nz)
Starting solids advice: https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/baby/feeding/starting-solids (https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/baby/feeding/starting-solids)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohbabymagazine (https://www.instagram.com/ohbabynz)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohbabynz (https://www.facebook.com/ohbabynz)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ohbabymag
11 Mar 2025
Women's wellness reset: Nourish your body, balance hormones and thrive!
The Wellness Reset: Nourish, Thrive, and Empower with Gina Urlich
Are you a busy mum or woman feeling exhausted, burnt out, or struggling to balance your health? Join OHbaby! founder Angela Harter in this empowering episode with clinical nutritionist Gina Urlich, as they explore the keys to women's wellness. From hormone balance, gut health, and nervous system support to practical nutrition tips and daily wellness hacks, this episode is packed with expert advice to help you feel your best.
Topics covered:
- How your menstrual cycle affects energy, mood, and overall health
- The truth about burnout and how to reset your nervous system
- Simple nutrition changes that support hormones and gut health
- Why women are wired to put themselves last—and how to change that
- The best foods, supplements, and lifestyle habits for long-term wellbeing
Visit OHbaby!: www.ohbaby.co.nz
Follow us on Instagram: @ohbabynz
Follow Gina Urlich: @ginanurlich
Book a consultation: www.ginaurlich.co.nz
10 Mar 2025
Belly Oils & Big Dreams - the Pure Mama journey to success
Part of the International women's day podcast series we interview Lara Henderson founder of Pure Mama about her business journey as a mum and entrepreneur.
Lara Henderson started Pure Mama out of a personal need for better pregnancy skincare. Fast-forward a few years, and she’s built a globally recognised brand helping thousands of women care for their skin through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. In this episode, we talk about her journey from idea to international success, the realities of scaling a business, and how she juggles entrepreneurship with motherhood.
✨ What you’ll get from this episode:
• The aha! moment that sparked Pure Mama
• The challenges of taking a brand global
• The balancing act of being a mum and business owner
• Lara’s best advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
Follow us on Instagram: @ohbabynz
Visit our website: www.ohbaby.co.nz
Check out Pure Mama: www.puremama.com
Listen now and get inspired!
SUBSCRIBE to the channel and don't miss a podcast episode
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
224,643
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
4.8 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
69
Social presence
0
YouTube
82
Engagement
68
Contact OHbaby! empowering parents podcast
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of OHbaby! empowering parents podcast?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
