We hear a lot about postnatal depression, but anxiety in motherhood? Not so much. And yet, it's something so many mums face quietly.

In this episode, Dr Renee White opens up about her personal experience with postpartum anxiety. From sleepless nights and constant worry to the moment she realised something wasn’t right, Renee shares how this chapter shaped her journey as a mum and the founder of Fill Your Cup.

She also breaks down the science behind maternal anxiety, what’s going on in your brain and body and offers simple, evidence-informed tools to help you feel calmer and more supported in the chaos of early motherhood.

If you've ever wondered, “Is this normal?” or felt like you're carrying too much, this episode is for you.

You’ll hear about:

• What postpartum anxiety actually looks and feels like, and how it's different from depression
• Renee’s lived experience with anxiety and the ripple effect it had on her family
• What’s happening biologically during postpartum anxiety
• Practical tools to soothe your nervous system
• How to recognise when you need support and where to find it

Links and Resources

📲 Want to chat more about this? Connect with Renee on Instagram: @fillyourcup_

🌐 Learn more about Dr Renee White and explore Fill Your Cup Doula services

🍪 Craving comfort? Try our famous Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies

If this episode brought something up for you, support is available:

• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) — 1300 726 306 or panda.org.au
• Speak with your GP or a perinatal psychologist
• Or reach out to the Fill Your Cup team. We’re here to help.

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You’re not alone in this. Support is out there, and you deserve to feel calm, capable and held.

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast presented by the Fill Your Cup is not a substitute for independent professional advice.

Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.

When it comes to preparing for postpartum, the spotlight often falls on the mum, as it should. But what about dads?

In this episode, Dr Renee White chats with Jason Seeman, fatherhood guide and founder of Raising Fathers, about how we can better prepare and support men through the transition into fatherhood. With a background in rites of passage, community leadership and over a decade of experience in men’s wellbeing, Jason brings practical tools to help partners feel confident, connected and ready for the realities of new parenthood.

This episode is for every mum who wants to feel more supported, seen and understood in postpartum and for those who want their partner to feel that way too.

You’ll hear about:

• Why dads often feel like the “support act” and how to shift that
• The importance of debriefing birth as a couple
• Jason’s CPR model for connection and communication
• Simple ways dads can bond with bub from day one
• How to work together as a team in postpartum

Links and Resources

📲 Want to chat more about this? Connect with Renee on Instagram: @fillyourcup_

🌐 Want to learn more about Dr Renee White and explore Fill Your Cup Doula services

🍪 If you want to gobble up our famous Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies, look no further!

🔗 Explore Jason’s work at raising-fathers.com

📲 Follow on Instagram: @raising_fathers

🎧 If this episode resonated with you, send it to your partner or share it with a fellow mum. The more we support both parents, the stronger the village becomes. 💛

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast presented by the Fill Your Cup is not a substitute for independent professional advice.

Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.

Miscarriage affects one in four pregnancies, yet many mums are left with little support or clarity around what comes next.

In this Check-In Tuesday episode, Dr Renee White unpacks the newly released national guidelines for miscarriage and early pregnancy loss in Australia. Developed by RANZCOG, these are the first of their kind and aim to bring consistency and compassion to miscarriage care.

Renee walks through the key updates from medical definitions to emotional support and shares why this is a long-overdue step toward better care for women and families.

You’ll hear about:

• What the new guidelines cover and how they’ll impact care
• Why changing the definition of recurrent miscarriage matters
• The role of language, empathy and communication in clinical settings
• Why location shouldn’t determine the quality of care mums receive
• What’s still missing and where improvement is needed

Resources and Support

📲 Want to chat more about this? Connect with Renee on Instagram: @fillyourcup_

🌐 Want to learn more about Dr Renee White and explore Fill Your Cup Doula services

🍪If you want to gobble up our famous Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies, look no further!

If this episode brings anything up for you, support is available:

• Red Nose Grief and Loss – 1300 308 307 (24/7)
• PANDA – 1300 726 306
• Bears of Hope – 1300 114 673

🎧 If this episode helped you feel more informed or supported, please share it with a friend or leave a review.

Every mum deserves care that meets her with compassion and clarity.