If Only They'd Told Me Podcast

Sometimes as a parent life seems to throw a bit too much at us.  Nat talks to friend and fellow mum in business, Maxine Shea about eczema, renovations & illness. Feeling overwhelmed & coming out the other side.

Natalie Cutler-Welsh interviews Rebecca Armstrong from Shine Hypnosis. They talk about how hypnosis can help with gentle and natural childbirth. Related podcast: VBAC or PBAC? Links: http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/ http://www.shinehypnosis.co.nz/ http://www.pinterest.com/shinehypnosis/ https://www.facebook.com/ShineHypnosis http://www.linkedin.com/profile/pub/rebecca-armstrong/7b/120/979/

In this special episode of If Only They’d Told Me, Matthew Cutler-Welsh takes the microphone and shares a conversation with the founder of Engaged Marriage, Dustin Riechmann.  Dustin and his wife have a great relationship, they’ve designed their lifestyle and have enough income to support that lifestyle. Dustin still works full time at a job he enjoys, but has another couple of businesses on the side. He also just ran his first marathon.  Oh, and they have three kids! But five years ago, things weren’t all that rosy. They were $50,000 in debt. Dustin was overweight. Their relationship was ‘okay’, but they’d kind of ‘settled’ into a pattern. They made a conscious decision to change. Listen in to hear how they intentionally improved their finances, fitness, romance and sex life, and how they can now help others to do the same.  Find out more at:   http://www.engagedmarriage.com/

Nat talks with friend and parent, Sarah Valentine about caring for a child with Type 1 diabetes.

In this episode Jacqui chats to her good friend, Jo about her experiences hiring and managing au pairs as part of her family. Jo gives some great insights and tips on how to get the best out of your au pair and to ensure your au pair fits in and works well within your family environment. http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/

Jenny Hale is a very experienced family coach and presenter, having been at the Parenting Place for fourteen years and a reguar guest on TVNZ's Good Morning show.  Nat talks to her this week about the sensitive child. How to know if you've got one, and what you can do to help your sensitive child.  http://www.theparentingplace.com/ This weeks show if brought you by Vanilla Bloom - Natural Beauty Boutique: http://www.vanillabloom.co.nz/ http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/

Fran Ninow and Jude Mitchell are two inspirational ladies. 10 years ago, with teenage children and one divorce between them, they borrowed money from a friend and started up a small magazine, called Verve. It started from hard work and perseverance..they literally cold-called until they found advertisers. Today, Verve is one of the most glossy and highly regarded local magazines here in New Zealand. Here, Jacqui chats to them both about hard work, perseverance and how, even with children and divorce, women out there can aspire to and achieve anything they want... http://vervemagazine.co.nz/

Mother of 5, Zita Cameron talks to Nat about Infuzed Business Group:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/INfuzed-Business-Group/246620455368655?fref=ts   http://www.infuzednz.com/   This episode of the If Only They'd Told Me Podcast is brought to you by Vanilla Bloom natural beauty boutique, http://www.vanillabloom.co.nz/

When we posted the question of what to do when kids hit on our Facebook page, we were amazed with the number and variety of responses and techniques. In this episode we summarise some of your suggestions and share some top tips for helping kids control their behaviour. 

Nat chats with parents Amanda and Clint about having a baby before getting married.

What are the top 6 podcast episodes from Nat and Jacqui's first 100? Nat & Jacqui celebrate their 100th podcast by featuring tips from 6 most popular episodes, and their personal favourites.  http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com

This episode is the first of a series of Pregnancy-related ailments. In the coming weeks, Jacqui and Nat will be cover serious pregnancy-related problems including preeclampsia, anemia, ectopic pregnancy, gestational diabetes to name a few.  In this episode, Jacqui talks about Extreme Swelling in Pregnancy, otherwise known as ‘Edema’. She covers the symptoms and some tips for prevention and relief and interviews Neralee Heard who became so swollen during her pregnancy that she looked obese. http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com

Ever wonder how to become a blogger?  In this episode Nat talks with blogger newbie Sarah Wilson about her blog ‘Lattes laced with Grace’.    Why blog, how to start and a reading from one of her most popular blogs: "Singleness on Valentine’s Day”.

Nat & Jacqui are in the studio talking about ‘baby showers’. They discuss: Do you or don’t you? Gifts, Games, Catering and the Dad. Related podcasts: Episode 25: Birthday party etiquette   Episode 57: Do’s & Don’ts for visiting a friend with a newborn baby http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com

The 5 Love Languages How do you express and receive ‘love’?  In this episode Nat talks to lifestyle coach Tracy Manu from “Blossom” about the 5 Love Languages. Being aware of the love language of your partner, children and yourself, can have an amazing impact on your life and relationships.  They are: Physical touch words of affirmation gifts acts of service quality time. Related content: 86: Love Yourslef Slim with Lisa & Gina Keeping the Love Alive

Nat & Jacqui candidly chat about 5 areas to consider when getting your child ready to go back to school after the summer holidays! Mental prep, Physical prep, Routine & Responsibility, First day and after school activities. Related podcasts: 30. Parenting tip for getting ready for school 73: Stay at home Dad 77: How to get your kids to help with chores 70: After school activities http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com

Do you Have a book in you? Nat talks about writing a book including: Do you have a book in you? the IOTTM backstory Finding time to write while raising the kids From concept to hard copy  Getting the word out. Check out http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/book

Jacqui talks to Personal Trainer, Nicola Merrilees who specialises in pregnant, post-baby and mummy training. They discuss her top 10 best exercises for getting rid of the ‘mummy tummy’. You can contact Nicola for more information or any questions about training or injuries through her website: http://www.nextlevelpersonaltraining.co.nz/ Or her facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/nextlevelnz Related Espisode: 18 - Exercising while pregnant and with a new baby, http://bit.ly/1bamfX9 Don't forget to visit our Kickstarter page and check out the video: http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/book

With the extended family visiting from Australia during the New Year break, Nat took the opportunity to have a chat with her Mother-in-Law, Cecile Cutler. Among other things, they discuss approving, asking for help, keeping kids in check and dancing in your knickers in the rain.

Just because we have kids now doesn’t mean we can’t have a good time at New Year’s right?   In this episode Nat & Jacqui chat about ideas and traditions for celebrating New Year’s with children. Backyard camping, a favourites feast, crafty corner and a picnic in the park are some of the goodies they discuss. Related blogs & podcasts: New Year New You:  http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/new-year-new-you/ New Years Resolutions Re-visited:  http://www.ifonlytheytoldme.com/nyrr/