Spring Back Guide Podcast

Letty Reflects... Busy Toddler Oct 05, 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Busy Toddler instagram sensation Susie Allison.

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Letty Meets... Busy Toddler Oct 05, 2023

This week's Inspiring Back to Work Story is a throwback featuring the instagram sensation @busytoddler Mum of 3, Susie Allison. Susie used to be an Elementary School Teacher, before extortionate childcare costs took her to being a stay at home mum. After starting to film and publish how she was making it through the day with 3 very young children, one nap at a time, her social media ROCKETED... and she's never looked back.

Themes discussed: Infertility, IVF, equal parenting, USA vs UK Healthcare, the cost of birth, c-sections, enjoying parenting!

Recorded in 2021.

Letty Reflects... Mixing Up Motherhood Sep 28, 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my interview with Illy Morrison (aka @mixing.up.motherhood) and her strength and confidence to do things HER way, and her incredible desire to support all other women to do the same. I reflect in particular on the rules and norms in society, and therefore birth, and how Illy really made me think about our need to challenge these.

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Letty Meets... Mixing Up Motherhood Sep 28, 2023

This week's Inspiring Back to Work Story is a throwback featuring the origin story of the brilliant Illy Morrison - aka, @mixing.up.motherhood. Illy is a Midwife, Mum of 2, Birth Trauma and Debrief specialist AND published author (as well as being a huuuuge thought leader on Birth Trauma on instagram).

Themes discussed: Birth trauma, home birth, c-section, self-advocacy, confidence, racism, medical intervention, hypnobirthing, midwifery and birth debriefing.

Recorded in 2021.

Letty Reflects... Elliott Rae Sep 21, 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on the role of Dads in the fight for equality, and in the whole Birthing Process, after my insanely thought provoking chat with the very insightful, thoughtful and inspiring Elliott Rae.

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Letty Meets... Elliott Rae Sep 21, 2023

This week's episode is Elliott Rae, Dad of 1 and one of the UK’s most prominent speakers on fatherhood, masculinity and men’s mental health. He is also the founder of the parenting platform Music Football Fatherhood - or MFF Online. He founded the platform after being diagnosed with PTSD as a new dad after the traumatic birth of his daughter.

Themes discussed: Birth trauma, PTSD, Group B Strep, Masculinity, NICU, Male mental health, new fatherhood and Equal Parental Leave rights.

Recorded in 2022.

Letty Reflects... Cheeky Wipes Sep 14, 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my eye-opening conversation with Founder and CEO of Cheeky Wipes (and Mum of 4), Helen Rankin.

Note: not for little ears as I discuss in detail my own s*x ed class!!

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Letty Meets... Cheeky Wipes Sep 14, 2023

This week's episode is Helen Rankin, Founder & CEO of the sustainable/reusable wipes, nappies + period products... Cheeky Wipes. Helen was born in 1970s conservative Northern Ireland - where pee, poo and s*x were definitely unwelcome discussion. So, I was fascinated to hear how on earth she got from A to Pee (sorry) to create such an incredible brand, with 4 kids under her belt.

Themes discussed: S*x, P*rn, periods! Raising children, abstinence culture, conservatism, divorce, entrepreneurialism, sustainability, environment, breastfeeding (For more on this guest, go to episode Letty Reflects... Cheeky Wipes)

Recorded in 2021.

Letty Reflects... Natal Active Sep 07, 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my brilliant conversation with Founder and CEO of Natal Active (and Mum of 3), Claire Gleave.

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Letty Meets...Natal Active Sep 07, 2023

This week's episode is with Claire Gleave, Founder and CEO of Natal Active and Mum of 3 boys. Natal Active is a pre- and post-natal fitness brand of activewear - borne out of Claire's frustration with the lack of options for very active pregnant and postnatal women. With little knowledge of fashion/textile design and whilst raising 3 kids, she went for it ... and the rest is history (still being made!) with an absolutely epic brand. Her journey to get there is absolutely fascinating.

Themes discussed: Prolapse, birth injury, sexism in health care, maternity discrimination, entrepreneurship, birthing methods,

(For more on this guest, go to episode Letty Reflects... Claire Gleave)

Recorded in 2021.

Letty Reflects... Anna Kent Aug 31, 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my unreal conversation and journey with the marvellous and fascinating: Anna Kent - war zone midwife and mum of 1.

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Letty Meets... Anna Kent Aug 31, 2023

This week's episode is with Anna Kent: Midwife, Mum of 1, and author of outstanding book Frontline Midwife. Anna delivered babies by head torch, in tropical storms, and throughout desperate refugee crises in the third world. Her own journey of recovery from some of these harrowing experiences, towards healing, motherhood and solo parenting, is extraordinary.

Themes discussed: War, International Aid, PTSD, sexual violence, divorce, solo parenting and the universal need for dignity in the birthing process.

(For more on this guest, go to episode Letty Reflects... Anna Kent)

Recorded in 2022.

Letty Meets... Laura Wright Aug 17, 2023

This week's episode is with none other than Laura Wright, classical mezzo-soprano singer and mum to 2 little girls. We recorded when her first was just 10 months old.

Themes discussed: postnatal depression, judgment in motherhood, social media, industry standards, lack of representation of mothers/motherhood in films and music.

(For more on this guest, go to episode Letty Reflects... Laura Wright)

Recorded in 2020.

Letty Reflects... Laura Wright Aug 17, 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my really beautiful conversation with Laura Wright, mezzo-soprano singer and Mum of 2.

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Letty Reflects... Clare Bourne Aug 10, 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on the brilliant firecracker and pelvic physiotherapist Clare Bourne.

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Letty Meets... Clare Bourne Aug 10, 2023

This week's episode is a throwback.

Clare Bourne is a brilliant, pelvic physiotherapist (not to mention: instagram sensation), Mum of 2, and one of my brilliant physical health partners for the Spring Back Guide.

Themes discussed: hypothalamic amenorrhea (a severe stress response that results in your periods shutting down), medical querying, being creative at work, following your passion, and her mission to dispel pelvic floor myths and bring accessible postnatal physical care to all women.

(For more on this guest, go to episode Letty Reflects... Clare Bourne)

Recorded in 2022.

Letty Reflects...Kicks Count Aug 03, 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on the incredibly emotional and also important episode with Elizabeth Christmas-Hutton, CEO of the fantastic UK Charity Kicks Count, raising awareness of baby movements to prevent stillbirth.

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Letty Meets... Kicks Count Aug 03, 2023

This week's episode is a throwback, and one of my most important and emotional to date. Letty meets the awe-inspiring Elizabeth Christmas-Hutton, CEO of Kicks Count - the UK's leading charity raising awareness of baby movements and the prevention of stillbirth. I have this wonderful charity to thank for my child surviving.

This episode is dedicated to Toby Christmas-Hutton.

Themes discussed: baby loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, anxiety, following your passion, and when your job is your mission.

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(For more on this guest, go to episode Letty Reflects...Kicks Count)

Recorded in 2022.

Letty Reflects... Couples Counseling For Parents Jul 27, 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on the brilliant Couples Counseling For Parents: Dr Stephen and Erin Mitchell, licensed family therapists, parents to 3 children and instagram sensation, and also now one of my amazing Partners for the Spring Back Guide.

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Letty Meets... Couples Counseling For Parents Jul 27, 2023

This week, Letty meets the brilliant Couples Counseling For Parents: Dr Stephen and Erin Mitchell, licensed family therapists, parents to 3 children and instagram sensation, and also now one of my amazing Partners for the Spring Back Guide.

Themes discussed: relationships, relationship growth, pregnancy loss, parent loss, entrepreneurship, therapy, counselling

(For more on this guest, go to episode Letty Reflects...Couples Counseling For Parents)

Recorded in 2022.

Letty Reflects... Mary Daniels Jul 20, 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, I reflect on my throwback 2020 interview with Mary Daniels: Ted Talk Speaker, Published Author, Purpose Coach, Mum of 1 (and until recently, stepmum of 3) - and now one of my amazing Partners for the Spring Back Guide.

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Letty Meets... Mary Daniels Jul 20, 2023

This week, it's a throwback. Letty meets Mary Daniels: Ted Talk Speaker, Published Author, Purpose Coach, Mum of 1 (and until recently, stepmum of 3) now one of my amazing Partners for the Spring Back Guide.

Themes discussed: finding your purpose, positivity, gratitude and how to find it, abusive relationships, s*xual violence, suicide, postnatal depression and postnatal psychosis.

(For more on this guest, go to episode Letty Reflects...Mary Daniels)

Recorded in Dec 2020.

Letty Meets ... Rebecca Anderton-Davies Jul 12, 2023

This week, Letty meets Rebecca Anderton-Davies: Yoga Queen, Investment Banker, Published Author of Shifting the Dials, and Mum of 2.

Themes discussed: sticking with the same job, covid pregnancy, post-birth trauma, hypnobirthing, work life bliss, what 'balance' is, 1st vs 2nd births, importance of women in the birth space, and trailblazing!

(For more on this guest, go to episode Letty Reflects...Rebecca Anderton-Davies)

Letty Reflects... Rebecca Anderton-Davies Jul 12, 2023

On this week's Letty Reflects, Letty discusses her interview with Rebecca Anderton-Davies: Yoga Queen, Investment Banker, Published Author and Mum of 2.

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