Welcome to the "what if we were taught.." podcast with your host Kate Martyn. A Midwife and Mum who knows first hand that there is just sooo much more we could offer our future parents to be.. A podcast developed to bring a collective amount of resources, wisdom and knowledge to couples surrounding Pregnancy, Birth, the Postpartum and Parenting.
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Welcome to the "what if we were taught.." podcast with your host Kate Martyn. A Midwife and Mum who knows first hand that there is just sooo much more we could offer our future parents to be.. A podcast developed to bring a collective amount of resources, wisdom and knowledge to couples surrounding Pregnancy, Birth, the Postpartum and Parenting.
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July 14, 2026
Inside the Gold Coast's New Matrescence Birthing Centre
<p class="isSelectedEnd">What if there was another option for birth?</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">In this episode, I sit down with endorsed midwife <strong>Shellanda</strong>, founder of the brand-new <strong>Matrescence Birthing Centre</strong> on the Gold Coast, to explore a fresh model of maternity care that puts women, continuity of care, and physiological birth at the centre.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">We chat about:</p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Why Matrescence was created</li> <li>What makes a birth centre different from hospital care</li> <li>Continuity of midwifery care and informed decision-making</li> <li>Preparing for birth, postpartum and parenthood</li> <li>Why postpartum support deserves just as much attention as birth</li> <li>The future of maternity care in Australia</li> </ul> <p>Whether you're newly pregnant, exploring your birth options, or simply passionate about improving maternity care, this episode is packed with empowering insights.</p> <h3>About Shellanda</h3> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Shellanda is an Endorsed Midwife, mother of two, and the founder of the <strong>Matrescence Birthing Centre</strong> on the Gold Coast. After years of supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, she set out to create a model of care that bridges the gap between home birth and traditional hospital birth.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Driven by a passion for physiological birth, continuity of midwifery care, informed decision-making, and comprehensive postpartum support, Shellanda has brought together a collaborative team of midwives, obstetricians, lactation consultants, women's health physiotherapists, and allied health professionals to support families throughout the transition into parenthood.</p> <p>Her vision is simple yet powerful: to create a maternity service where women are trusted, families are supported, and birth is honoured.</p> <div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p class="p4"><span class="s1"><strong>For full show notes and all links mentioned, visit:</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.thepregnancycollective.com.au/"><span class= "s2">www.thepregnancycollective.com.au</span></a></span></p> <p data-start="3998" data-end="4176" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-start="3998" data-end= "4020">Connect with Kate:</strong><br /> For more pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting conversations, follow along on Instagram and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. 💛</p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">Instagram:</span> <span class= "s1"><strong>@<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/whatifweweretaught/">whatifweweretaught</a></strong> and<strong> </strong></span><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_pregnancy_collective"><span class="s3">@the_pregnancy_collective</span></a></span></p> <p class="p4">Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/thepregnancycollective/">The Pregnancy Collective</a></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1"><strong>Follow Matrescence </strong></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">Instagram —<a title= "matrescencebirthingcentres" href= "https://www.instagram.com/matrescencebirthingcentres/">matrescencebirthingcentres</a></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">Website - <a href= "https://matrescencebirthingcentres.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24012433651&gbraid=0AAAABEJLnGXjUnYeebVIC5pcIQy0RACJZ&gclid=CjwKCAjwmdLSBhANEiwAkREMNz6F-p_XyMNeP-QCwZyoHZE2qatzqAP5xlAtL9XUcaCMk36Yl3f3eRoCei8QAvD_BwE"> https://matrescencebirthingcentres.com</a></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p data-start="3998" data-end="4176" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""> </p> <p data-start="3998" data-end="4176" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span class="s1">Please note: All information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice.</span></p>
June 13, 2026
Low-Tox Living for Pregnancy, Parenthood & Family Health with Alexx Stuart
<p data-start="19" data-end="117">What does "low-tox living" actually mean, and how do you navigate it without becoming overwhelmed?</p> <p data-start="119" data-end="341">In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible <span class="whitespace-normal">Alexx Stuart</span>, founder of Low Tox Life, bestselling author, educator, and one of Australia's leading voices in practical, evidence-based low-tox living.</p> <p data-start="343" data-end="676">Together, we explore how small, realistic changes can support your health, your family, and future generations—without falling into perfectionism or fear. This conversation is especially relevant for those who are pregnant, preparing for conception, raising young children, or simply wanting to create a healthier home and lifestyle.</p> <p data-start="678" data-end="922">Alexx shares her own journey into the low-tox world, breaks down some of the biggest misconceptions around "natural" products and greenwashing, and offers practical strategies to reduce toxic load in a way that feels achievable and sustainable.</p> <hr data-start="924" data-end="927" /> <h2 data-section-id="bosvxa" data-start="929" data-end="962">In This Episode We Chat About:</h2> <ul data-start="964" data-end="1622"> <li data-section-id="fpynoz" data-start="964" data-end="1020">What low-tox living really means (and what it doesn't)</li> <li data-section-id="1spcpc8" data-start="1021" data-end="1073">Why perfectionism can be more harmful than helpful</li> <li data-section-id="ttqw7n" data-start="1074" data-end="1134"> Greenwashing and how to identify misleading product claims</li> <li data-section-id="1pmhtc8" data-start="1135" data-end="1193">The hidden impact of synthetic fragrances and phthalates</li> <li data-section-id="1alve6u" data-start="1194" data-end="1259"> Simple swaps for personal care, cleaning products, and the home</li> <li data-section-id="1nwchf2" data-start="1260" data-end="1327"> EMFs, baby monitors, Wi-Fi, and practical ways to reduce exposure</li> <li data-section-id="1vnlmxk" data-start="1328" data-end="1380"> Mold, humidity, and why indoor air quality matters</li> <li data-section-id="yxkk1a" data-start="1381" data-end="1464">Food quality, produce vs. processed foods, and feeding children without overwhelm</li> <li data-section-id="1j1zrcl" data-start="1465" data-end="1543">How small changes can create a powerful ripple effect for future generations</li> <li data-section-id="dvaiow" data-start="1544" data-end="1622">Why mindset and mental wellbeing are an essential part of any health journey</li> </ul> <hr data-start="1624" data-end="1627" /> <h2 data-section-id="12x8ln9" data-start="1629" data-end="1650"> About Alexx Stuart</h2> <p data-start="1652" data-end="1865"><span class= "whitespace-normal">Alexx Stuart</span> is the founder of Low Tox Life, a global education platform helping people make informed choices about food, personal care products, household items, and environmental health.</p> <p data-start="1867" data-end="2166">After beginning her own health journey in 2010, Alexx became passionate about uncovering the lack of transparency within the food, personal care, and cleaning industries. Since then, she has built a trusted community focused on practical, positive, and evidence-based approaches to healthier living.</p> <p data-start="2168" data-end="2418">She is the author of the bestselling books <a href="https://amzn.to/4gjd2GB">Low Tox Life</a> and <a href= "https://amzn.to/4ordNzj">Low Tox Life Food</a>, host of the popular Low Tox Life Podcast, and creator of a range of affordable courses that help families make meaningful changes without the confusion or overwhelm.</p> <hr data-start="2420" data-end="2423" /> <h2 data-section-id="qe8jvp" data-start="2425" data-end="2468">Want to Dive Deeper into Low-Tox Living?</h2> <p data-start="2470" data-end="2588">If this conversation resonated with you, you'll find links below to <a href= "https://amzn.to/4vKTz68">Alexx's books,</a> courses, and educational resources.</p> <p data-start="2590" data-end="2900">Whether you're just getting started or wanting to deepen your knowledge, Alexx has done the research for you. Her courses—including <a href= "https://www.lowtoxlifecourses.com/a/2147811468/dxd856ER">Go Low Tox</a>, <a href= "https://www.lowtoxlifecourses.com/a/2147811469/dxd856ER">Low Tox Kids</a>, <a href= "https://www.lowtoxlifecourses.com/a/2147811466/dxd856ER">Preconception Ninja</a>, <a href= "https://www.lowtoxlifecourses.com/a/2147811465/dxd856ER">Inflammation Ninja</a>, <a href= "https://www.lowtoxlifecourses.com/a/2147811467/dxd856ER">Thrive,</a> and <a href= "https://www.lowtoxlifecourses.com/a/2147811470/dxd856ER">Real Food Rockstars</a>—provide step-by-step guidance grounded in evidence and real-world practicality.</p> <p data-start="2902" data-end="3062">They are affordable, easy to follow, and designed to help you make confident, informed decisions without needing to spend hours researching everything yourself.</p> <p data-start="3064" data-end="3311">By purchasing through the links below, you'll also be directly supporting this podcast at no additional cost to you. Every purchase helps me continue bringing these important conversations to families, and I'm incredibly grateful for your support.</p> <p data-start="3064" data-end="3311"> <strong>Books</strong>- check out her Low Tox Life book <a href="https://amzn.to/4vKTz68">HERE</a> and her Low Tox Life Food <a href="https://amzn.to/49X8jqc">HERE</a></p> <p data-start="3064" data-end="3311"> </p> <hr data-start="3313" data-end="3316" /> <h2 data-section-id="1ytdhpm" data-start="3318" data-end="3337">🎉 Book Giveaway</h2> <p data-start="3339" data-end="3474">If you're listening to this episode shortly after release, I'm giving away a FREE hard copy of Alexx's bestselling book Low Tox Life.</p> <p data-start="3476" data-end="3664">Head over to my Instagram page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatifweweretaught/">HERE</a> for details on how to enter. The giveaway will only be running for the next few days, so don't miss your chance to get your hands on this fantastic resource.</p> <p data-start="3666" data-end="3861">And even if you're listening later, make sure you follow along—I regularly run book giveaways and special offers as a way of supporting authors and sharing valuable resources with this community.</p> <hr data-start="3863" data-end="3866" /> <div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p class="p4"><span class="s1"><strong>For full show notes and all links mentioned, visit:</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.thepregnancycollective.com.au/"><span class= "s2">www.thepregnancycollective.com.au</span></a></span></p> <p data-start="3998" data-end="4176" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-start="3998" data-end= "4020">Connect with Kate:</strong><br /> For more pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting conversations, follow along on Instagram and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. 💛</p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">Instagram:</span> <span class= "s1"><strong>@<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/whatifweweretaught/">whatifweweretaught</a></strong> and<strong> </strong></span><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_pregnancy_collective"><span class="s3">@the_pregnancy_collective</span></a></span></p> <p class="p4">Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/thepregnancycollective/">The Pregnancy Collective</a></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1"><strong>Follow Alexx </strong></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">Instagram —<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/lowtoxlife/">@lowtoxlife</a></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">Website —<a href= "https://www.lowtoxlife.com/">www.lowtoxlife.com</a></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p data-start="3998" data-end="4176" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""> </p> <p data-start="3998" data-end="4176" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span class="s1">Please note: All information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice.</span></p>
March 17, 2026
Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy, Postpartum & Babies with Dr Rachael Davie
<div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p>In this episode, I'm joined by chiropractor Dr Rachael Davie to explore the role of chiropractic care in pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum recovery, and infant wellbeing.</p> <p>Rachael specialises in perinatal and paediatric chiropractic care, and together we unpack many of the myths and misconceptions that still surround chiropractic work — particularly when it comes to pregnant women and babies.</p> <p>We discuss the different techniques used in chiropractic care (including gentle, low-force approaches), how bodywork can support pelvic alignment during pregnancy, and why this may help create optimal conditions for birth.</p> <p>We also explore the importance of collaborative care — including working alongside physiotherapists, lactation consultants, and other practitioners to support families throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.</p> <p>A large part of this conversation focuses on the role of chiropractic care in babies, particularly those experiencing feeding challenges, tension patterns, or difficulties related to tongue ties. Rachel shares how gentle bodywork can support babies by addressing fascial tension, improving movement patterns, and supporting the nervous system.</p> <p>This episode is a fascinating look at the role of bodywork in the perinatal period and offers a deeper understanding of how gentle structural support may benefit both mothers and babies.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>In This Episode We Discuss</strong></span></p> <p>• What chiropractic care actually involves<br /> • Common myths and misconceptions about chiropractic treatment<br /> • The different chiropractic techniques used in pregnancy and paediatrics<br /> • Why pelvic alignment and symmetry may support birth physiology<br /> • The role of bodywork in supporting optimal fetal positioning<br /> • Pregnancy-related discomforts such as pelvic pain, sciatica and round ligament pain • Why collaborative care between practitioners is so important<br /> • The role of pelvic floor physiotherapy in pregnancy<br /> • Postpartum recovery and nervous system regulation<br /> • How posture and feeding positions impact the postpartum body<br /> • Gentle chiropractic care for babies<br /> • Feeding challenges, tongue ties and body tension in infants<br /> • The connection between the mouth, neck and nervous system<br /> • Why early bodywork may support breastfeeding and infant comfort<br /> • Primitive reflexes and early neurodevelopment in babies</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Dr Rachael Davie is a chiropractor and RMIT graduate, holding a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chiropractic. She has undertaken extensive postgraduate training, including a Diplomate in Paediatric Neurodevelopment, and further studies in Sacro-Occipital Technique, the Activator Method, cranial work and intra-oral fascia releasing, primitive reflex and tone assessment, and Applied Kinesiology.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Dr Rachael Davie</strong></span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Dr Davie has a strong clinical interest in paediatrics and neurodevelopment, with a focus on cranial care, oral tie assessment, and collaborative work with orofacial myologists. She also performs neurodevelopmental assessments for school-aged children.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Alongside her paediatric focus, Dr Davie works closely with women during pregnancy and in postpartum care, and has additional interests in TMJ dysfunction and sports chiropractic care.</p> <p>Through her work, Dr Davie is passionate about supporting nervous system health and helping patients of all ages achieve optimal function and development.</p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1"><strong>For full show notes and all links mentioned, visit:</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.thepregnancycollective.com.au/"><span class= "s2">www.thepregnancycollective.com.au</span></a></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1"><strong>Follow me on ;</strong></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">Instagram:</span> <span class= "s1"><strong>@<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/whatifweweretaught/">whatifweweretaught</a></strong> and<strong> </strong></span><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_pregnancy_collective"><span class="s3">@the_pregnancy_collective</span></a></span></p> <p class="p4">Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/thepregnancycollective/">The Pregnancy Collective</a></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1"><strong>Follow Dr Rachael Davie</strong></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">Instagram — <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/solacebodyworkgc/">@solacebodyworkgc</a> </span></p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">Website —<a href= "https://www.solacebodywork.com.au/">Solacebodywork</a></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">Please note: All information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice.</span></p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page" title="Page 2"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div>
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