Yeah the Mums Podcast

Episode 12: PAUSE - Contrast Therapy

MAMA LED CONTRAST THERAPY
Jump in to find out how 2 ex-Police Women are using their experience and backgrounds to take the humble 'hot and cold's' to a new, mobile level.
We dive deep into the new wellness phenomenon of contrast therapy. A tool used by athletes to recover their muscles and others to practice their mindfulness and reap unreal physical benefits. If you have ANY wonders about contrast therapy and WHY people do it, this episode is for you!
If you are wanting to try contrast therapy with the girls at PAUSE, find them on Instagram @pausehamilton where they have many opportunities in a multitude of communities to have a go yourself.
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Episode 11: Ngawai Hawera - Southern Steel to NZ Touch

NZ's most talented Mama:
With an impressive list of sporting achievements, Ngawai Hawera is Yeah the Mums Mama of the Moment. With beginnings as a Magic Training Partner in Netball, to an ANZ Debut for the Southern Steel... AND a Waikato Rugby player, Brumbies player, Japan Sevens contracted player as well as moving into NZ Touch and Crossfitting at an Elite level. What can this woman not achieve?!
However, all of these sports come at a cost and mentally there were MANY challenges along the way, whether this was being away from her support system or bouts of Postnatal Depression. Overcoming these experiences took courage and heart and have led her to be the woman she is today. If you or anyone you know needs help, please reach out to the appropriate support systems in your area and within your 'team'.
Jump into this episode and be prepared to be INSPIRED!! I was and I continue to be in awe of all Ngawai works for and achieves. So lets jump in!
 
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Episode 10: Chelsea Semple - NZ Rugby Player

Black Fern's battler meets MOTHERHOOD
Chelsea Semple - nee Alley has a long list of credentials in the New Zealand Rugby landscape, with many wins and experiences to her name (along with pushing for Maternity Leave contracting for professional athletes). NONE of these match becoming a Mum, but what makes it even more epic is the player she become after she became a Mum. With no pressure bigger than keeping a small child alive, she knew that she was unstoppable on a rugby field.
Have a listen to her Motherhood experience (from a tumultuous birth to missed selection and a second pregnancy). And be inspired to conquer your own mountains knowing that nothing is harder than parenting and motherhood.
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Episode 9: Restful Sleepers - Sleep Consultant

SLEEP CONSULTANT WITHOUT THE STRESS?!
Say no more! Jacqueline from Restful Sleepers has jumped into a chat about all things SLEEP! With everything from wake windows, naps and schedules, to going with the flow, working with you and understanding the transitions your child will go through from the age 4 months to 5 years. With an incredible amount of knowledge, Jacqui was able to debunk that every sleep consultant is just there to help your baby to 'cry it out', NEWSFLASH this is not the case. And while there may be some tears in different moments, there are many ways a sleep consultant can individualise and optimise your little ones sleep. She may even help you with your own like she has helped me!
Find Jacqui here at https://www.restfulsleepers.co.nz/ where you can book your consultation today OR grab some of her free resources, to help your family get the Restful Sleep you crave!
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Episode 8: Briar Bertram - NZ Lacrosse

SMASHING THE LACROSSE WORLD CUP QUALIFIER AT 6 MONTHS POSTPARTUM
 
Briar Bertram is one of the most experienced women's Lacrosse players on the field in New Zealand at the moment, and her baby? She isn't even 1 yet! She is agile, fast and stuns goal keepers and is an epic team player. But behind closed doors she dealt with delays in conception, decisions around when to start her family and COVID all muddled in the middle. The outcome? An active Mumma aware of her body, giving it the rest and recovery it deserved before going head first into team trainings, gym sessions and juggling her daughter in amongst the chaos of her active life.
Get to know Briar and her journey through motherhood as a National Lacrosse player, and feed off of her natural positivity to take your own goals head on.
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Episode 7: Anjali Mulari - Ice Fern

NZ ICE HOCKEY PLAYER MEETS POSTPARTUM PERFORMANCE
Anjali Mulari, Ice Ferns Assistant Captain aiming for a Div 2b World Champs victory from April 14 2025 in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Listen here for her experience in finding Ice Hockey in New Zealand, how her fertility journey went with Endometriosis and her pregnancy and postpartum periods as a Mum of 2 and athlete. With a traumatic first birth, this one is an interesting listen. Mum strength knows no bounds!
For more information on the Division 2b World Championships hit the link below
https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2025/wwiib 
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Episode 6: The Refinery Room - Tesla Chair & Tesla Former

TESLA RECOVERY RESOURCES
The Refinery Room are Waikato's home to the Tesla Chair and Tesla Former. As tools for recovery of injuries, prevention and improvement of symptoms of injury or weakness to the pelvic floor and overall strengthening of muscles, these Tesla recovery resources are new technology that can change your LIFE.
Listen in to see how Stace and The Refinery Room helped me on my postpartum journey and how it can help a variety of people live their lives with confidence and strength again.
These resources are available at different businesses throughout New Zealand and the world. A quick google search will help you find your closest one!
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Episode 5: James Semple - Rugby Coach

YEAH THE MUMS: DAD
James is a Dad to Cami, Husband to Ex BlackFern Chelsea Semple and NZ Sevens Assistant Rugby Coach.
James talks about his journey to the 'Black Jersey', how he as a coach, facilitates Mum Athletes to perform and how sport and Dad life grow him as a person. An episode not to be missed!
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Episode 4: Kim Herewini - Ex Blackstick

MOTHERHOOD AFTER HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT
Kim Herewini - Formerly Kim Tanner, played 37 games for the Blacksticks before missing re-selection. Follow her through her journey to get to the black jersey, and her life after high performance sport. 
Kim entered her motherhood journey 2 years ago, with the birth of her beautiful son. This journey has be challenging physically from a birth injury perspective for Kim, but has also allowed her to hook into some of her high performance sporting mentalities, like controlling the controllable's, being resilient and being patient.
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Episode 3: Honey Hireme Smiler Rugby League/7s/Union

MULTI-INTERNATIONAL MOTHER
In this episode I talk to Honey Hireme-Smiler. 
Honey has played Internationally for New Zealand in Rugby League, Rugby 7s and Rugby Union. With MANY knowing her as Honey Bill. Her talent expands through black jerseys but also carries with that legacy, the title of Mother. 
As a Single Mum, Honey achieved a lot on-field but also dealt with things like Mum Guilt, the notorious life juggle and other challenges just like every other Mum. So join me as we hear from Honey 'the MUM'.
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