Perinatal Stories Australia

About Perinatal Stories Australia

A podcast dedicated to holding space for the untold stories of motherhood and mental illness in Australia. Through providing a listening ear to the lived experiences of struggle and healing in pregnancy and motherhood, this podcast aims to reduce stigma around mental health, to inform listeners about support services available, and to inspire those on their own healing journey. Share your story via the website perinatalstoriesaustralia.com and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @perinatalstoriesaustralia for more storytelling and validating maternal mental health content. This podcast is not a substitute for therapy and no medical advice is provided. Reach out to your medical professional should you have any concerns.

Publisher

perinatalstoriesaustralia

Category

health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Nov 2022

Latest episode

6 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Jul 2025

   47 | Rachel - pregnancy, depression, anxiety, medication, psychiatry, talk therapy, community mental health team

   Rachel, a paramedic, shares her personal experience with hyperemesis gravidarum, antenatal depression, and anxiety during pregnancy, highlighting the importance of mental health care and support, in this interview.

2. 

   1 Jun 2025

   46 | Lisa - depression, PTSD, rage, insomnia, talk therapy, EMDR, IFS, meditation, neurofeedback, Maternal Journal

   Lisa shares her experiences with perinatal depression, PTSD, and isolation after immigrating and not feeling seen or heard by healthcare providers, highlighting the importance of connection and appropriate mental health support like IFS and EMDR.

3. 

   18 May 2025

   45 | Amber-Lee - PTSD, anxiety, depression, rage, birth trauma, talk therapy, helplines, group therapy, breathwork, EMDR, Women's Circles

   When Amber-Lee found herself unexpectedly pregnant, she knew life was about to change - but nothing could have prepared her for the profound impact that a complicated pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period would have on her mental health. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Amber-Lee from @thepowerofbirth and host of Can We Talk About This? who candidly shares her personal experience of perinatal mental ill health with unflinching honesty. From two unexpected pregnancies to the debilitating effects of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), birth trauma, PTSD, rage, depression, and anxiety - no part of her experience is off limits. Through both humour and grace, Amber-Lee touches on: The shock and emotional weight of unexpected pregnancies The physical and psychological toll of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) Navigating birth trauma and injury as a new mother How postpartum PTSD and rage can manifest - and why we need to talk about them The importance of normalising maternal ambivalence The struggle of being ‘the strong one’ while silently suffering What healing looks like and why talking about perinatal mental health matters Wherever you are on your journey, Amber-Lee’s story reminds us that it’s not your fault, your experience matters, recovery is possible, and you’re allowed to laugh to cope. These conversations matter. So let’s keep talking about it. Please note, this episode discusses the lived experience of an unexpected and unwanted pregnancy. Go gently. EPISODE SPONSOR This episode of Perinatal Stories Australia is proudly sponsored by Mums Matter Psychology—because your mental health matters. Frances and her expert team of psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists are passionate about providing affordable, high-quality mental health care for pregnant women and parents with children up to 4 years old. Through Medicare bulk-billed therapy sessions—up to 20 at no cost to you—they make support accessible to everyone. If you’re in Victoria, visit one of their welcoming clinic locations. Outside Victoria? Their nationwide Telehealth services bring care to your fingertips. Mums Matter Psychology also offers a range of online therapy groups and webinars, providing additional ways to access support and connect with others on a similar journey. Ready to take the next step? Visit mumsmatterpsychology.com to learn more and book your appointment today. FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @perinatalstoriesaustralia for more maternal mental health stories, education, advocacy, and community. PLEASE leave a review or rating on your favourite apps or consider buying me a coffee (well, preferably a tea!) :) VISIT the website perinatalstoriesaustralia.com to share your story or to see more content from the podcast guests. MADE WITH LOVE by Rebecca (host, founder, storyteller) x

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

30 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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Books guests

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