Best Greer and Libby Podcasts (2025)

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124. When It All Comes Up: The Body, Hunger, Perimenopause and Mothering - with Dr Cristina Cavezza 38:21

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What happens when the emotional, hormonal, and cultural shifts of perimenopause intersect with the daily realities of motherhood? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Cristina Cavezza - clinical psychologist, certified Motherhood Studies practitioner, and mother of twins - for a powerful conversation on the complexities of midlife mothering.Cristina s…

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123. 'When Good Moms Feel Bad': IFS, Motherhood, and the Healing Power of Parts Work with Jessica Tomich Sorci 36:51

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In this episode I’m joined by Jessica Tomich Sorci, LMFT - a Level 3 Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, and the creator of “Mom Parts.” Jessica brings decades of experience in maternal mental health and introduces us to the profound concept of parts work within the context of motherhoo…

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122. When Motherhood Feels Like Too Much AND Not Enough 17:54

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I explore the emotional complexity that motherhood brings in the context of post-Mother’s-Day – and how we can feel both deep love and deep exhaustion, often in the same breath.I speak to the invisible labour mothers carry, the craving to be seen, and the cultural expectations that shape how we think we “should” feel. You'll hear some of my own ref…

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120. In Conversation with Prof Andrea O’Reilly: The Revolutionary Emergence of Motherhood Studies 43:19

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Join us for a groundbreaking conversation with Professor Andrea O'Reilly, the internationally renowned pioneer who founded the field of Motherhood Studies. In this powerful episode, Dr O'Reilly shares her 40-year journey from questioning motherhood's absence in Women's Studies as a pregnant undergraduate to establishing an entire academic disciplin…

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119. Perinatal Suicidality: A Conversation with PANDA CEO Julie Borninkhof and Dr Laura Biggs 56:35

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Content note: perinatal suicidality In this episode Sophie speaks with midwife and Research Fellow Dr Laura Biggs, and CEO of PANDA Australia, Julie Borninkhof about the Making Sense of the Unseen partnership between the Stronger Futures CRE and the Murdoch Children’s REsearch Institute, PANDA Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia, and James C…

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118. My Matrescence Festival Talk & Some Motherhood Studies News 24:07

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I share some updates and some talks I’m giving soon, along with the recording I took of when I was practicing my talk for the Matrescence Festival, organised by Claire Tonti and Lizzy Humber. In the talk I share about where the ‘perfect mother myth’ often starts in our own lives, what it is, how it connects to the broader ‘tank’ of motherhood that …

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117. When a Mother Reclaims her Space: Tehla's Story and a Permission to Pause 39:07

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In this episode, I speak with mother of two and writer Tehla Bower about her book, "A Mother's Space: Permission to Pause." Tehla candidly shares her experience of disconnection after becoming a mother and her journey to shed both external and internal expectations, ultimately drawing on her maternal experience to reclaim space and redefine herself…

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116. Motherhood as Leadership: Transforming Through Matrescence with Babette Lockefeer 31:18

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In this episode with leadership facilitator and founder of Matermorphosis, Babette Lockefeer, we explore the powerful intersection of motherhood and leadership. Drawing from her experience in corporate leadership development and as a mother of three young boys, Babette shares her journey of discovering how matrescence mirrors the path of authentic …

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115. Shaping the Future of Postpartum Care: A Conversation with Julia Jones on Postpartum Education 36:27

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Julia Jones has over 15 years of experience as a postpartum doula, educator, and best-selling author and has trained over 1500 postpartum professionals in over 60 countries through her worldwide leading education training for postpartum professionals. In this episode Julia shares about her entry into the space of postpartum support, differences in …

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How a Footnote Changed Everything: Last Call for The Motherhood Studies Certification, Legacy Edition 30:02

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In this solo episode, I share the story of how an accidental footnote in my sociology degree led me to discover my life's work and create the world's first Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification. Before its evolution in 2025, I'm offering this Legacy Edition of the certification with its foundational curriculum one final time - and at a $1,0…

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113. When Everything Changes: Motherhood, Grief, and Self-Care with Suzy Reading 36:48

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In this episode, I have a personal and powerful conversation with Suzy Reading, a mother of two, an author, Chartered Psychologist and Coach. Suzy shares her profound journey of becoming a mother while simultaneously losing her father, exploring how this experience shaped her understanding of "energetic bankruptcy" and the vital importance of self-…

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112. The Rebellion and Refuge of Motherhood: Bodies, Boundaries and Power with Amanda Montei 43:15

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In this episode, we're joined by Amanda Montei, the author of "TOUCHED OUT: Motherhood, Misogyny, Consent, & Control." Amanda's work, which spans from The New York Times to ELLE, brings a critical eye to the experiences of motherhood under the weight of societal expectations. We talk about the line between the institution of motherhood and our expe…

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111. The Care Career Conundrum (checklist): The Sociological Roots of Our Struggle 40:12

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*Download your free checklist here: https://drsophiebrock.com/checklist *The Mothers at Work program starts August 26th, 2024. Learn more here: https://drsophiebrock.com/mothersatworkWhat is the Care Career Conundrum, and how does it impact mothers in paid work? How can understanding this concept transform our approach to supporting mothers? Downlo…

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110. Redefining Motherhood: A Conversation with Libby Ward from Diary of an Honest Mom 43:05

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In this conversation, I speak with digital creator, speaker and mental health advocate Libby Ward from Diary of an Honest Mom, whose work has touched millions of women worldwide. I ask Libby about her journey and we talk candidly about some of the challenges that come up in opening honest conversations about modern motherhood. We speak about what i…

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Garden structures 42:14

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We're talking greenhouse, potting sheds, tea houses, fences, pergolas and more in today's episode! These permanent structures can really make or break your garden so it's super important to get them right. We're sharing all the tips and tricks to ensure that you nail these structures so they enhance your space. As always, we share what we've been u…

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Vertical gardening 36:30

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Adding height to your garden is not only an effective tool to get more growing if you're short on space, it can also add structure and depth to your garden. Listen in for all the tips and tricks on how and what to grow vertically.By Greer and Libby

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109. What Play Therapy Can Teach us About Ourselves and Our Children, with Dr Sam Casey 56:16

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In this episode I speak with Dr Sam Casey, an integrative child therapist who specialises in play therapy, trauma informed practice and maternal mental health. Sam shares her journey into play therapy, which started from an interaction when she was working at a childcare centre, and saw her through to gaining a PhD. You’ll come away with interestin…

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Our biggest gardening mistakes 44:05

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This episode we are discussing our biggest gardening mistakes (or learning opportunities) so you don't have to make them! As always we also share what we've been up to in the garden, what we're going to get up to and what we've got our eyes on to buy.By Greer and Libby

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108. Harnessing Neuroplasticity to Transform Our Mothering, with Dr. Jennifer Hacker Pearson 38:32

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In this episode, we speak to the PhD-qualified Neuroscientist, psychotherapist, meditation teacher, maternal mental wellbeing consultant, international speaker, author, and host of the podcast ‘Mama, Unleashed!’, Dr Jennifer Hacker Pearson. Within this conversation we delve into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity, the maternal brain, and how …

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Moon gardens 38:20

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Moon gardens are designed to be enjoyed in the evenings - think big, white, glowing blooms, high scent and silvery foliage. This week we are talking you through some design choices best suited for moon gardens as well as a list of our top plant picks. As always, we share what we've been up to in the garden, what we're going to get up to and what's …

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Best trees to plant in small or urban gardens 41:35

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We love trees and are firm believers that the size of your section shouldn't stop you from enjoying all that leafy greenness. In this episode we are talking about what you need to think about when planning your tree selection, as well as a list of trees recommended for smaller gardens. As always we share what we've been up to in the garden and what…

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107. Liberation from Patriarchal Motherhood? Reflections On Power, Agency & Motherhood Studies 2024 57:21

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*The Motherhood Studies Certification 2024 is open for enrolment until April 19th* What possibilities exist beyond patriarchal motherhood? How can sociological understandings of motherhood liberate our individual experience and contribute to broader social change? These are the sorts of questions I'll reflect on in this episode, considering the tra…

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106. Understanding Ourselves & Our Children as Mapmakers: Parenting for Humans with Dr Emma Svanberg 54:23

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In this episode I speak with Dr. Emma Svanberg, an award-winning clinical psychologist and author of the recently released, "Parenting For Humans." Dr. Emma is the founder of The Psychology Co-operative and co-founder of Make Birth Better CIC. She also facilitates a vibrant parenting community on Facebook called The Village – A Parenting Community …

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105. When Community Sparks Creativity: 'The Mum Who Found Her Sparkle' with Jessie & Mary 46:24

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In this episode, you’ll hear from Jessie Ann Elliot and Mary Sotiropoulos who share their personal journeys through early motherhood and postpartum in building community, finding their power, and collaborating together to birth a book into the world. Jessie and Mary met through a mother-membership I facilitated called Liberated Motherhood. They sha…

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How to ensure a bumper winter harvest 43:26

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This episode is full of tips and tricks to ensure your winter garden is super productive and gives you a bounty of delicious veg! As always, we share what we've been up to in the garden and what our plans are for the next couple of weeks.By Greer and Libby

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A little update from Sophie 7:03

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I share a brief life update of what's been present for me over the last few months, talk about transitions, honouring the stage we're in, taking our time, and orient to what will come this year for The Good Enough Mother podcast.This is the free training I mention in the episode: https://drsophiebrock.com/patriarchalmotherhoodHere is a link to join…

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Autumn jobs 52:56

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This episode is all about those autumn jobs that will be keeping us busy over the next couple of months - and the list is long!! It's one of the best times to be in the garden and with so much to do it's good to stay on track with a list. As always we talk about what we've been up to in the garden, what we're going to get up to and what we are plan…

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2024 Garden Trends 52:37

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This week we are talking about the design trends that are slated to be big in 2024. We've got edimentals, goth gardens, bright colours, hortirfuturism, gravel gardens, wildlife friendly gardens and peach palettes. As always we share what we've been up to in the garden and what our garden plans are for the next few weeks. If there's anything you're …

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Ask us anything! 47:00

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We're back baby! This episode was due to be recorded at the end of 2023, but life happens! We were asked questions by listeners and here are the answers. We talk about everything from gardening with kids, Twilight (the franchise, not the time of day), pashing in greenhouses, poor performing lavender and a bunch more stuff.…

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Christmas gift guide 54:12

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This week we are sharing our top finds for gifting to the gardeners in your lives! Or for you to pass on to loved ones to get for you! All the gift ideas are in the links below. As always we talk about what we've been up to in our gardens and what we're going to get up to. https://www.littlegemseeds.co.nz/ https://www.floragrow.co.nz/shop/plant-gro…

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Central Otago gardens we visited 51:52

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This week we are talking about our trip down south to Central Otago and the beautiful gardens we saw while there! We visited three gardens, that were all so different from each other and all uniquely stunning. As always we talk about what we've been up to in the garden and what we're going to get up to at this busy time of year for gardeners! For m…

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104. The Science of Baby Brain: Social & Biological Influences on Mothers with Dr Sarah McKay 58:16

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In this episode I speak with neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay about her latest book: Baby Brain - The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better). This conversation aims to debunk some of the myths about ‘baby brain’ that exist in our culture, and we discuss the discrepancies between…

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Interview: Paula the Pegasus Bay Gardener 46:25

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This week we are talking to Paula who is a gardener at Pegasus Bay Winery and she's hear to share some of her wealth of knowledge with us and tell us all about the gardens at Pegasus Bay. You can follow Paula at https://www.instagram.com/thepegasusbaygardener/By Greer and Libby

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103. How to Dismantle Patriarchal Motherhood? 8 Reflections 34:37

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The Motherhood Studies Certification 2024 is currently open for early enrolment, and in the context of launching next year's round of the course, I'm reflecting on some of the ways I think we can start to dismantle patriarchal motherhood that focuses on systems rather than individuals. I share some thoughts and reflections on what some structural a…

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102. Using Compassion To Navigate Challenges In Motherhood With Zoe Blaskey 43:56

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In this episode I am joined by Zoe Blaskey, founder of Motherkind and host of The Motherkind Podcast. Zoe is a transformational coach and a mother of two who knows firsthand the complexities of modern motherhood. Her journey into motherhood inspired her to create the Motherkind movement and podcast, where she shares wisdom from world-leading expert…

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Microforests 46:09

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This week we are diving into the wonderful world of microforests! More achievable than you might think and they have amazing benefits for the environment! As always, we are talking about what we've been up to, what we're going to get up to and what plants we are going to buy. Miyawaki paper from 1999 https://www.facebook.com/MicroforestNelson Cante…

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Resilient gardening part two - how to plan for/mitigate flooding 46:10

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This week we are diving into planting that can help flood prone areas on both suburban and rural sections. Top tips include planting a rain garden, riparian planting and grading lawns and hard surfaces away from your structures. Resources used today are: Rain Gardens – Naturally Resilient Communities (nrcsolutions.org) Trees for erosion control - N…

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101. Breaking the Rules, Living in Our Values: A Conversation with Tracy Gillett of Raised Good 49:30

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This conversation is with Tracy Gillett, passionate advocate of natural parenting and creator of the award-winning blog and community Raised Good. Tracy was a veterinarian for many years before starting Raised Good and we talk about how this orientation led her into diving into the science of parenting and finding ways to make it accessible for par…

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Invitation into Free Training - Private Podcast Episode 2:36

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I've created a free resource for mother-supporting professionals and those working in motherhood-support to learn what patriarchal motherhood is, and why understanding the social structure of motherhood is critical for mother-supporting professionals.Discover 10 ways that patriarchal motherhood can show up in your clients, through a training offere…

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Resilient Gardening 43:54

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This week we are giving a general overview of what resilient gardening is, as well as some practices to take into your own gardening in a changing climate.By Greer and Libby

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100. What is the Essence of 'Good Enough'? Bridging Child and Adult Psychology with Dr Tanya Cotler 50:36

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In this episode, we dive into the concept of the "good enough mother" from the perspective of Dr Tanya Cotler, who is a Clinical Psychologist, author, and speaker specializing in reproductive mental health, infant mental health, and parent-child attachment. Tanya has studied the work of Winnicott (who is the creator of the concept of ‘the good enou…

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Interview: Cassie from Flourish Events 42:15

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This episode we are talking to Cassie from Flourish Events. Cassie has a flower farm in North Canterbury and she is a big advocate for using humates in her beds. Humate is an organic material rich in carbon, humic acid and fulvic acid and will absolutely super charge your soil! We also talk to Cassie about her farm, how she preps her beds, what she…

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99. Embracing Challenges Beyond The ‘Early Years’ of Motherhood with Amy Taylor Kabbaz 37:00

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In this episode, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz and I delve into the intricacies, beauty and challenges of mothering ‘beyond the early years’, and share parts of our own personal mothering journeys to demonstrate the ongoing nature of matrescence. Amy's insights from her lived experience and work as a matrescence activist, cast a light on the imperative need fo…

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Your timeline for spring jobs 43:24

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It's about to ramp up into the busy period for al us gardeners and sometimes it can be hard to keep straight what to do and when so this episode is all about it! We would love to hear from you about your garden plans for the coming season so get in touch @weliketogarden on Instagram!By Greer and Libby

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98. Birth, Trauma, and Maternity Reform: Alecia Staines on Her Decade of Advocacy 53:59

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*Please note that this podcast discusses obstetric violence, rape, and trauma. ** If you would like to lodge a submission to the Birth Trauma Inquiry via The Maternity Consumer Network, head here: https://form.jotform.com/231841360678864To lodge directly, head here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/lodge-a-submission.asp…

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Interview with Ruth Vercoe from Grow.Nuture.Nourish 47:18

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This week we sit down with Ruth, a fellow Christchurch gardener, to talk about how to successfully succession plant, how to compost and prep your garden for the coming season, as well as tips and tricks like getting your leeks to grow better and how to have a harmonious "organic-ish" garden. Ruth is on Instagram @grow.nuture.nourish and is on Secre…

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97. Nurturing the Next Generation: A Revolution in Infant Mental Health with Dr Greer Kirshenbaum 51:46

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In this episode I speak with Dr Greer Kirshenbaum - a neuroscientist, doula, educator, and author of her newly released book: "The Nurture Revolution: Grow Your Baby's Brain and Transform Their Mental Health through the Art of Nurtured Parenting.”Greer shares with us revolutionary science about the power of nurturing in infancy - which is defined a…

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Winter pruning 45:34

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It's that time! This week we take you through what to prune, when and how. Pruning is one of those super satisfying garden jobs and we hope you enjoy! We both have a long list of jobs for the garden for this weekend and share what we're going to get up to.By Greer and Libby

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Matariki 37:53

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This week's episode is all about our very unique holiday, Matariki! We have learned that it can be a special time in the garden, marking the transition to the new gardening year down here in New Zealand and we hope you enjoy celebrating Matariki on your plot of land. For a good video on how to spot the Matariki star cluster, there is a good video h…

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Design differences in big and small gardens 41:53

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This week we are talking about the differences you might need to account for when gardening in different sized gardens. It can be tricksy to adapt if you've gone from small to large or vice versa! As always we talk about what we've been up to in the garden and what our gardening plans are.By Greer and Libby

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