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RAWR The Podcast

Welcome to “RAWR The Podcast” with Amy & Grecian, where we talk real and raw with Mama’s who have had to fight and be fierce, who have been thrown curveballs and faced adversity. We discuss everything from premature birth and NICU life, to special needs and infant loss…nothing is off topic! We hope that by opening up and being vulnerable we can break down the walls and start to remove some of the shame and stigma associated with these traumatic experiences, while helping other Mama’s feel less alone.

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Episodes

RAWR with Jade: ”We left no stone unturned” - The Story of Toby

7 days ago

RAWR with Jade: ”We left no stone unturned” - The Story of Toby

7 days ago

If there was ever anyone that perfectly represented the RAWR community, it’s Jade! In this episode, Jade shares the story of Toby, who sadly passed away after 204 days in NICU. She opens up about the lead-up to Toby’s premature birth, followed by his long turbulent NICU journey, where she became an expert and advocated hard until the end, leaving no stone unturned. Jade bravely talks us through the day Toby passed, options for after death, and how she fought through all the uncomfortable moments and said yes to the things that were hard. Thankyou Jade for your courage in helping to break the taboo so we can do better in this space. This episode is dedicated to Toby James Phillips 13/01/2021 – 04/08/2021                                    Mentioned in this episode: The PPROM Foundation

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RAWR with Grecian: All things twins, including high risk pregnancy, premature birth, NICU life and beyond!

Monday Jun 20, 2022

RAWR with Grecian: All things twins, including high risk pregnancy, premature birth, NICU life and beyond!

Monday Jun 20, 2022

Amy chats to Grecian about the premature birth of her twins, the push-pull of having two babies in the nursery, how a subsequent baby can bring a sense of healing, and the frustration of fighting for a diagnosis. There’s sooo many relatable ‘nodding along’ moments in this one, we hope you love it! *This episode also includes an update on RAWR moving forward, and announces a special Giveaway!  Mentioned in this episode:  - Raphael Services, St John of God

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RAWR with Scott (Pt 2): The highs & lows of being a special needs Dad

Monday Jun 13, 2022

RAWR with Scott (Pt 2): The highs & lows of being a special needs Dad

Monday Jun 13, 2022

"We don't treat him any differently but we just do stuff differently".  Part 2 of Amy's chat with her husband Scott focuses on the highs and lows of being a special needs Dad. Scott talks about receiving a diagnosis, the toll of a relentless schedule and how he feels as a father supporting his child through medical trauma. Scott gives a beautiful insight into how he wouldn't change anything, and how it's made all of us - especially our two boys - who we are today.   

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RAWR with Scott (Pt 1): Riding the Waves of NICU & Special Care.

Monday Jun 06, 2022

RAWR with Scott (Pt 1): Riding the Waves of NICU & Special Care.

Monday Jun 06, 2022

This week Amy chatted with her husband and biggest supporter Scott (well, Amy chatted, and Scott sat 😆) about riding the waves of NICU and Special Care. We recalled everything from riding the lifts with an esky, to sneakily taking bubs temperature again when it wasn’t quite high enough! Scott gives some insight into being on the ‘other side’ of a traumatic birth and life as a premmie/NICU Dad. Please note: This episode is a little different. It’s less ‘interview’ style and more ‘chatting with a friend’. Scott is an introvert and I knew this would make him more comfortable. Mentioned in this episode: - Blog: My experience of being a NICU Dad  

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RAWR with Nadine: An insight into a lengthy NICU and hospital stay during covid lockdowns, 5 hours away from home and with other children in tow!

Monday May 30, 2022

RAWR with Nadine: An insight into a lengthy NICU and hospital stay during covid lockdowns, 5 hours away from home and with other children in tow!

Monday May 30, 2022

A ’short and sweet’ episode this week introducing Miracle Mumma’s newest team member Nadine to the wider premmie and NICU community! Nadine shares her experience of having a 25-weeker after two full-term babies and has some touching insights into enduring a lengthy NICU and hospital stay during covid, the added isolation of being a long way from home, along with the challenges of having older siblings of a baby in NICU. Mentioned in this episode: - Ronald McDonald House Charities - Miracle Mumma

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RAWR with Kasey & Trent: The toll of enduring child loss and a subsequent high-risk pregnancy and NICU journey

Monday May 16, 2022

RAWR with Kasey & Trent: The toll of enduring child loss and a subsequent high-risk pregnancy and NICU journey

Monday May 16, 2022

This episode is a special one! We are joined by the incredibly inspiring and much-loved members of the premmie, NICU and loss community, Kasey & Trent Brooks. We chat about the toll of enduring child loss and a subsequent high-risk pregnancy, along with grief, men's mental health (the realities of being a NICU Dad) and what the future holds. We hope you love it!  Mentioned in this episode: - Bodhi and Friends@bodhi_andfriends  

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RAWR with Tara (Pt 2): The impact, repercussions and ongoing challenges of a diagnosis

Monday May 09, 2022

RAWR with Tara (Pt 2): The impact, repercussions and ongoing challenges of a diagnosis

Monday May 09, 2022

We welcome Tara back to the pod (from ep. 12) to talk about the impact, repercussions and ongoing challenges of a disability diagnosis. We touch on the feelings of both anger and relief that can come with a diagnosis, how we struggle to advocate for ourselves, our natural desire to protect and shield others, and the challenges of good ol’ social media. We know so many of you will relate!  You can read more about Tara & Jude's story here:  Blog: Heart of a Warrior Instagram: @lionheart_mumma 

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For Willow: The grace of holding space

Thursday Apr 28, 2022

For Willow: The grace of holding space

Thursday Apr 28, 2022

This episode is dedicated to Willow Mae Bone.29/4/20 - 28/4/21.Forever in our hearts and shining brightly in the sky. This week we honour the memory of Willow. Amy invites Kate from 'Milkshakes for Marleigh' and Emma from 'The Carers Club' to talk about holding space for grief and honouring special dates and anniversaries, while remembering Willow and holding Emma, Dylan and Hazel close to our hearts. Please note: this is a raw and unfiltered chat about infant loss and bereavement and may be triggering.  Mentioned in this episode: - Milkshakes for Marleigh- The Carers Club- Audio: 'Winter Bear' by Coby Grant- Audio: 'And if you can't' by Sydney Hatcher of Carmen's Miracle Makers "Run darling, run as fast as the stream flows. And if you can't, I'll run for you." - Sydney Hatcher  

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RAWR with Tara (Pt 1): Jude’s brave fight with GBS sepsis, meningitis and open heart surgery.

Tuesday Apr 19, 2022

RAWR with Tara (Pt 1): Jude’s brave fight with GBS sepsis, meningitis and open heart surgery.

Tuesday Apr 19, 2022

In this week's episode, Tara shares the journey of her warrior Jude, who fell devastatingly ill at just a few weeks of age. Their lives as they knew it were sent into complete turmoil and nothing could have prepared them for the challenges and devastation they were faced with, including sepsis, seizures, meningitis, brain damage and a congenital heart defect requiring open heart surgery. This story is quite heart-wrenching but also gives so much hope. In Tara’s words, its a journey of love, pain, strength, resilience and everything in-between. We just know it’s a story the world needs to hear. Mentioned in this episode:  - Heart of a Warrior (Tara's Blog)- HeartKids- Ronald McDonald House Charities- Miracle Mumma

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’RAWR Real Talk’ with Emma & Amy: It’s ok to take a break

Monday Apr 11, 2022

’RAWR Real Talk’ with Emma & Amy: It’s ok to take a break

Monday Apr 11, 2022

In our first 'RAWR Real Talk' episode we go back to the basics and have a casual chat about life - the good, the bad and the ugly. Emma talks about her recent break from the pod, sharing her truths and vulnerabilities about how despite society's expectations, grief doesn't get easier a year on. And Amy talks us through where they're at with Jack and how his increased awareness and insight of his medical procedures has been difficult for the family.  Mentioned in this episode:  Nurturing Gnomes@travelingwithgrief Moving forward we aim to do a 'RAWR Real Talk' every month about life in general, where we're at emotionally, and what's happening behind the scenes. We hope you feel comfort knowing that you're not alone in the moments that others don't see.   

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About RAWR

Welcome to “RAWR The Podcast” with Amy and Grecian, where we talk real and raw with Mama’s who have had to fight and be fierce, who have been thrown curveballs and faced adversity.

We discuss everything from premature birth and NICU life, to special needs and infant loss. We don’t share your average Mama stories, and this isn’t your average podcast. RAWR is unrefined and breaks through the bullshit of navigating guilt, grief and trauma.

We hope that by opening up and being vulnerable we can break down the walls and start to remove some of the shame and stigma associated with these traumatic experiences, while helping other Mama’s feel less alone.

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