Anxiety and depression affects up to one in five women, and one in ten men, in the perinatal period (being post birth). A fact provided by PANDA, the Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia Organisation. And a fact that seemingly keeps being kept as a hidden secret from each other, amongst new parents. There seems to be this misconception that it has to be absolutely extreme feelings or a major incident to seek help, and an ongoing dangerous theme that parents who are suffering tell themselves that “we’re fine”, rather than admitting when we are not. Anxiety and depression can have more of a treacle effect rather than an immediate clear change. Where over time through inconsistent sleep, lack of consistent support, or inadequate healthy outlets for reprieve, the anxiety or depression can snowball into larger behavioural changes that effect you, and your family. So we try to understand the domino effect by talking to Megan Cassar, who shares her incredible story of her own perinatal depression that she experienced when having children, that led her to reaching out for help, and her profound career change of working for PANDA and helping others through her own learning experience. PANDA Helpline – 1300 726 306 https://panda.org.au/learn/resources-for-download CREDITS: Rebecca Bull – Creator / Executive Producer / Co-Host Zoe Weir – Co-Creator / Co – Host Sophie Jackson – Producer Social Media – Naughty Nancy Social Media Agency Website / Brand Design – Foster Creative Video Editor – Luke Morgan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bec and Zoe chat about how sexpectations can become the elephant in the room in long term relationships. And how there seems to be a large disconnect between the reality of long term relationships and ones individual inner desire for excitement and passion. So they invite Award Winning Sexologist and Author of ‘The Sex Ed You Never Had”, Chantelle Otten, to talk them through psychology of why this might happen, and practical ways to break the cycle of disconnection, the connection between social media and body confidence, as well as how we need to stop thinking of sex toys as intimidating but really condiments to add to your favourite meal to create excitement again. Chantelle Otten’s Website: https://chantelleotten.com/ Book an appointment at Chantelle Otten’s Clinic: https://chantelleotten.com/services/ For more sexy tips from Chantelle, head to notsuper-woman.com Rebecca Bull – Creator / Executive Producer / Co-Host Zoe Weir – Co-Creator / Co – Host Sophie Jackson – Producer Social Media – Naughty Nancy Social Media Agency Website / Brand Design – Foster Creative Video Editor – Luke Morgan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bec and Zoe agree they grew up in an era that places an unhealthy value on youth and appearance, but they can’t help the internal struggle with their beliefs in valuing the ageing process, versus their desire to compete with what the media and Instagram portray. James Vivian (Dermal Specialist, Owner of James Vivian Skin Clinic and Creator of Viviology Skin Care Range) about skin health versus attempting to maintain youth, and what are the basics women should focus on to manage your skin health, to the more advanced products and treatments and their impacts. James’ Website https://jamesvivian.com.au/ Viviology Skin Care Range https://jamesvivian.com.au/collections/viviology James’ Journal Articles: Troubleshooting 3 common skin woes, at home. https://jamesvivian.com.au/blogs/news/troubleshooting-3-common-skin-woes-at-home Are you Cleansing your skin properly? https://jamesvivian.com.au/blogs/news/are-you-cleansing-your-skin-properly The Importance of In Clinic Treatments https://jamesvivian.com.au/blogs/news/the-importance-of-in-clinic-treatments How your skin ages https://jamesvivian.com.au/blogs/news/how-our-skin-ages James Vivian by Adore Beauty Youtube Tutorials: Blackheads Do’s and Don’ts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8quDVA7SFo Treating Redness: Skincare for Redness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyfFL4AwyT0 James’ Expert Advice on other Podcast Series: Adore Beauty – Getting to know your skin https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-162-getting-to-know-yourskin/id1478211900?i=1000586877824 Adore Beauty – How to deal with pimples https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-127-how-to-deal-with-blindpimples/id1478211900?i=1000554646280 Skin Connection with Gay Wardle - Going Above and Beyond with James Vivian https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-9-going-above-and-beyond-with-jamesvivian/id1559303699?i=1000540083559 Head to our website for more tips from James! CREDITS: Rebecca Bull – Creator / Executive Producer / Co-Host Zoe Weir – Co-Creator / Co – Host Sophie Jackson – Producer Social Media – Naughty Nancy Social Media Agency Website / Brand Design – Foster Creative Video Editor – Luke Morgan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bec and Zoe talk about the monotony of the weekly grind cooking. How food can make memorable moments, but when you don’t have the time to spare to be elaborate, it’s easy to fall into the trap of pumping out quick, yet, nutritionless meals. Sarah Pound has changed that with her online account Wholesomebysarah, by reimagining what is quick and easy, but still delicious and filled with nutrition! Sarah talks about her love of food, the journey her career in the food and events industry has taken her on to date, and how she ended up collating all her experience to become a relatable, achievable, yet aspirational online foodie and Head Nutritionist of 28 By Sam Wood. RESOURCES / LINKS: Sarah’s Website https://www.wholesomebysarah.com.au/ Wholesome By Sarah’s E-Books of Recipes https://www.wholesomebysarah.com.au/ebooks Sarah’s Top Tip Articles: Start the New Year Right – 10 Ways to reduce food wastage! https://www.wholesomebysarah.com.au/blog/start-the-new-year-off-right-10-ways-to-reduce-foodwastenbsp 9 Tips on How to make weeknight dinners easier https://www.wholesomebysarah.com.au/blog/9-tips-of-how-to-make-weeknight-dinners-easier-1 12 Ways to help your child eat more veggies https://www.wholesomebysarah.com.au/blog/12-ways-to-help-your-child-eat-more-veggies A Parents guide to picky eaters https://www.wholesomebysarah.com.au/blog/a-parents-guide-to-picky-eaters Sarah’s 5 Minute Breakfast (that’s Zoe’s favourite quick fix dinner!) https://www.wholesomebysarah.com.au/blog/5-minute-breakfast For more tips from Sarah, check out our website! SHOW CREDITS: Rebecca Bull – Creator / Executive Producer / Co-Host Zoe Weir – Co-Creator / Co – Host Sophie Jackson – Producer Social Media – Naughty Nancy Social Media Agency Website / Brand Design – Foster Creative Video Editor – Luke Morgan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bec and Zoe introduce themselves, who they are, how and why did they get to the point of creating this podcast series and the purpose and goal for the series itself, which is to provide proactive and productive information for women via interviews with professionals, and those that uplift and support women with positive and pragmatic tips and messages in how to navigate womanhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Season One of 'Not Super. Woman.' An explorative interview based podcast hosted by two women, living parallel lives, who are beginning to fathom the enormity of pressure in today's culture to be Superwoman. Utilising advice from those that know, and navigating what it is to be, not super, but a woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.