Spring Back Guide Podcast

Letty Reflects... Mixing Up Motherhood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.