Welcome to Barley Balanced—the podcast that’s mostly healthy… with a side of chaos!
We’re your hosts, Katherine Hay & Shelley McKenzie. Both qualified Nutritionist and Mothers and around here, we’re all about finding that sweet spot between green smoothies and wine nights, kids' lunchboxes and grown-up dreams, wellness hacks and real-life mess.
Whether you’re knee-deep in motherhood, navigating hormones, or just trying to remember where you left your coffee—this is your space. Expect real talk, expert tips, belly laughs, and the occasional overshare.
So grab your matcha… or your margarita
Five Kids, Two Sets of Twins & a Jaw Dropping Birth Story with Leila Armour (Part 1)
This week we’re joined by the gorgeous Leila Armour from Village for Mumma. In Part 1, Leila takes us through her second twin pregnancy and the incredible birth of her second set of twins. One baby born at home, the other born in hospital... in a completely different state. Yep, you read that right.
We chat about what that pregnancy was really like, how it all unfolded on the day, and how Leila held it together through the most unexpected birth plot twist we’ve ever heard.
Grab a cuppa and settle in, and make sure you’re following so you don’t miss Part 2.
Connect with Leila:
https://villageformama.com/ (https://villageformama.com/)
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7 Oct 2026
Goldie's Solids Journey: The Shortcuts Katherine Swears By
Starting solids can feel like a full time job you never applied for.
This week Katherine is sharing exactly how Goldie's food introduction is going so far, and spoiler, she's not making everything from scratch. We chat about the convenient options she's leaning on, how she saves time without compromising on nutrition, and why choosing easy doesn't make you any less of a great mum.
If you're time poor, a bit overwhelmed, or just want permission to make life simpler, this one's for you.
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30 Sept 2026
Katherines Recent Pregnancy Loss - Trigger Warning
Trigger warning: this episode discusses pregnancy loss.
This one is close to our hearts. Katherine recently lost a pregnancy and today she's sharing all of it, openly and honestly. The grief. The relief, and how confusing it is to feel both at once. How Goldie started rejecting the breast almost the moment it happened. And the trauma from her long fertility journey that she never really got the space to process until now.
There's no neat bow on this conversation. It's raw and it's real, and if you've been through loss yourself, we hope it helps you feel a little less alone. Be gentle with yourself while you listen, and it's completely ok to save this one for another day.
If you need support, Pink Elephants and Red Nose Grief and Loss are there for you.
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