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
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
This week Grecian chats to her husband Justin about his experience as a father of a child with additional needs. Justin gives an honest and profound insight into navigating the everyday realities of Riley’s diagnosis of cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, epilepsy, and possible autism/sensory processing disorder. Together, Justin and Grecian reflect on the challenges of twin and sibling comparisons, missed milestones, the frustrations of fighting for answers and the contrast of expectation versus reality. WHAT. A. TEAM!
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Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Please join us for Grecian's very first episode as co-host!!
We talk about the isolating, heart-breaking and downright frustrating realities of navigating winter with a vulnerable child. This episode has everything from the anxiety of everyday outings and fear of the common cold, to the impact of isolation (guilt, anyone?) and being made to feel over-cautious or unreasonable. If you cringe when you hear people say 'you just need to build up their immune system', then this one is for you!
Mentioned in this episode: - Miracle Mumma Blog: Premmie isolation during winter is no joke!- 'Running for Premature Babies' Kids Fun Run
Monday Jul 04, 2022
Monday Jul 04, 2022
This week Amy chats with her very own Mumma Bear, Robyn, about being both a Mum and a Nanna who has closely experienced all the hardships alongside her daughter over the past 8-ish years. Robyn provides a valuable insight into the profound impact that infertility, NICU and special needs can have on our loved ones and our biggest supporters. She describes the heavy weight of the worry, how she feels double the pain, and the daily heartache she has endured while watching her children and grandchildren withstand continuous suffering and adversity.
This episode contains constant high-pitched laughs, constant use of the word ‘shit’, and even a snort!! Don’t miss it!
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
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
Monday Jun 20, 2022
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
Monday Jun 13, 2022
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.
Monday Jun 06, 2022
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
Monday May 30, 2022
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
Monday May 16, 2022
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
Monday May 09, 2022
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
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.