Hapū Club

Sunday Times Bestselling author and poet Jessica Urlichs has a way of turning the raw, real moments of motherhood into words that resonate across the globe. In this episode, we talk about raising neurodivergent tamariki, finding inspiration in the everyday, and how sharing her story has helped so many others feel seen.

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This week I’m joined by powerhouse māmā Lou Walker. We kōrero about raising tamariki Māori who are proud and connected to their culture, what it means to be "equally yoked", and the wild ride of breastfeeding, co-sleeping and building an empire… all at once.  

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What happens when New Zealand’s most celebrated Paralympian trades the podium for parenting? In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Dame Sophie Pascoe shares what life looks like beyond elite sport- from the brutal reality of hyperemesis and the quiet decision to keep her son off social media, to the challenges of depression, launching a new business, and redefining her purpose outside of the pool.

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This week I'm chatting with Julia Matthews - CEO of Two Islands, mum of three under five, (including twins) and someone who manages to make the juggle look chic.

We cover everything from communes to musical beds, pregnancy diets to broken bones and her surprising connection to Apple Cider Vinegar's Belle Gibson. 

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This week, I’m joined by the one and only K'Lee - singer, presenter, and supermum, who is raising six kids (yes, SIX!) ranging from a 7-month-old to full-blown teenagers. We dive into the real-life juggle of parenting a big whānau, from managing chores like a team sport to setting social media boundaries. 

K'Lee opens up about raising her daughter Honour, a strong and independent four-year-old who has already bra...

What happens when the path to parenthood doesn’t go as planned - and what shifts when it finally does? 

In this kōrero, Megan opens up about fertility struggles, career pressure and the chaos of early motherhood. From the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive to the reality of returning to mahi before you’re ready, Megan shares her challenges with emotion regulation and dealing with social media trolls. 

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Grace shares her expert insights on everything from pelvic floor basics to postpartum recovery, common issues like prolapse and incontinence, and the role physiotherapy can play at every life stage.

We also dive into listener questions—nothing was off-limits! This kōrero is packed with practical advice and empowering info.

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Courtney Hayford is a Hapū Club listener and mum to two gorgeous girls. We sat down for a wide-ranging kōrero about her experiences with home and hospital birth, going from one to two kids, gentle parenting and so much more. 

If you have a story you want to share on the podcast, feel free to email me: hapuclub@gmail.com 

Courtney's references:

The Motherhood by Jamila Rizvi

Meal Train: https://www.mealtrain.com

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This episode is our most requested yet and could be alternatively titled 'Two Tired Mums Talk About Sleep' but Órla McKennon is more than just a tired mum, she's also a qualified occupational therapist, specialising in sleep support and most importantly, she's here to help. 

Órla’s references:

*Please note we are not endorsing any of these products 

https://huckleberrycare.com/

The Wonder Weeks App: 

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Rebecca Barnard from Nourish Feeding Therapy on what, when and how to feed our kids to foster a lifelong positive relationship with food.

Does your child need Feeding Therapy? Take Rebecca's Quiz here:
 https://nourishtherapy.co.nz/

You can read more about the Division of Responsibility in Feeding, here:
https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ELLYN-SATTER%E2%80%99S-DIVISION-OF...

TV & radio's Toni Street on surrogacy, balancing career & family, plus the best advice she's ever received. 

Click here for more information about donating breastmilk:
https://www.cdhb.health.nz/health-services/human-milkbank/

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