Best Rachaels First Week Podcasts (2025)

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World renowned adventure Photographer Dave Morrow stops by for a chat (in his downtime from hiking offbeat locations to shot) 23:09

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Send us a text World renowned adventure Photographer Dave Morrow stops by for a chat (in his downtime from hiking offbeat locations to shot) Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Ocean photographer, Rachael Talibart joins us for this flashback chat. 50:28

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Send us a text Ocean photographer, Rachael Talibart joins us for this flashback chat. Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Rewind: In-Laws and Tricky Relationship Changes After Baby with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish ⁠⁠@drtracyd⁠⁠ 39:55

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Have you ever found yourself navigating a tricky situation with your in-laws? In this conversation, Rachael interviews Dr. Tracy, a psychologist and couples therapist, all about the topic of in-laws and how they can affect relationships with significant others. Dr. Tracy provides lots of tips for communication and speaking up in uncomfortable situa…

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3I/ATLAS, CKM Syndrome, And Mosquitos’ Final Frontier 34:27

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This week on Break It Down: a potential environmental trigger for autism has been identified, interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is doing weird things with its tail, 90% of people are at risk of a newly recognized syndrome, why we know the Denisovans didn’t hook up with the Jomons, as Iceland falls, mosquitos have just one place left on Earth they’ve yet…

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Flash back time with Suellen Sadee Cook. 55:36

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Send us a text Flash back time with Suellen Sadee Cook. Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Rewind: Reimagining Boyhood with Ruth Whippman 51:29

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What does it mean to raise boys in a world where masculinity feels impossible to get right? This week on No One Told Us, Rachael is joined by author and cultural critic Ruth Whippman to talk about her powerful new book, BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. We’re digging deep into the unspoken challenges of parenting boy…

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GURU, Dr Les Walkling joins us for this flashback episode 1:20:27

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Send us a text GURU, Dr Les Walkling joins us for this flashback episode Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Rewind: We Have Good Reason to Be Angry with Yara Heary 42:09

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Did you feel totally unprepared for just how angry you might feel after becoming a mom? You’re not alone. In this episode, Rachael sits down with psychologist Yara Heary to unpack why anger shows up so often in early motherhood and why it’s not something to feel ashamed of. Together, they explore the identity shifts that happen postpartum, the stra…

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A Two-Headed Fossil, 50/50 Spider, And World-First Butt Drag 32:34

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This week on Break It Down: 3I/ATLAS is a 10 billion-year-old time capsule, a world-first fossil captures the moment a rock hyrax dragged its butt 126,000 years ago, a living person received a pig liver transplant for the first time, the “oldest human habit” might not be what it seems, a rare gynandromorph spider is a 50/50 wonder, and what is this…

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Got a creative block? Tony Hewitt has some great advice for clearing, it involves Ai, just not how you think.... 46:46

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Send us a text Got a creative block? Tony Hewitt has some great advice for getting rid of it! (it involves Ai, just not how you think....) Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Rewind: How to Fight for Your Rights at Work with Daphne Delvaux 49:01

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In this episode, Rachael sits down with attorney and women’s rights advocate Daphne Delvaux to uncover what every working parent needs to know about their rights in the workplace. Known as The Mamattorney, Daphne has built her career fighting for fair treatment, equal pay, and family-friendly policies and she’s here to share the essential tools you…

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Tech talk with Howard! This week, the new DJI Mini 5 is out, plus heaps of new tech in Camera gear. 48:34

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Send us a text Tech talk with Howard! This week, the new DJI Mini 5 is out, plus heaps of new tech in Camera gear. Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Mummified Cheetahs, Skin Cells Turn Into Eggs, And Almost Life On Enceladus 38:57

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This week on Break It Down: the second oldest use of the color blue ever has been discovered in Europe dating back 13,000 years, “chemical fossils” suggest the oldest life on Earth may have been sponges 541 million years ago, skin cells have been turned into fertilizable egg cells thanks to some pretty nifty genetics research, the world’s first nat…

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Rewind: Fostering a Secure Attachment with Michelle Charriere 41:39

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Rachael chats with birth-to-five mental health specialist Michelle Charriere about what it really takes to build (and repair) a secure attachment with your child. They cover the four attachment styles, why repair matters more than perfection, and how to choose childcare that supports connection...plus real talk on daycare and sleep training without…

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Here how it all started this is the very first episode of Lightminded! Back on May 16 2019 two lads set out to produce their first podcast and Lightminded was born! Enjoy. 23:09

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Send us a text Here how it all started this is the very first episode of Lightminded! Back on May 16 2019 two lads set out to produce their first podcast and Lightminded was born! Enjoy. Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=en…

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Rewind: Maintaining Intimacy After Kids with Vanessa & Xander Marin 36:30

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Maintaining Intimacy After Kids with Vanessa & Xander Marin Parenthood changes a lot, including your relationship. In this episode, Rachael sits down with New York Times bestselling authors (and real-life couple) Vanessa and Xander Marin to talk about keeping intimacy alive after kids, the infamous “roommate phase,” and why honest conversations abo…

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Neanderthal Noises, Dome-Headed Dinosaurs, And Mystery Larvae 34:26

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This week on Break It Down: Homo habilis might not have been the apex predator we thought it was, the oldest and most complete pachycephalosaur reveals why they were so weirdly dome-headed, we’ve been able to track an asteroid’s full life story for the first time, nobody knows what these mysterious larvae grow up to be, humans are in the middle of …

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A FLASHBACK: With WA Storm photographer Jordan Cantelo 49:43

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Send us a text A FLASHBACK: With WA Storm photographer Jordan Cantelo Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Rewind: Bridging Separation at Bedtime with Dr. Gordon Neufeld 42:06

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Bridging Separation at Bedtime with Dr. Gordon Neufeld ⁠@neufeldinstitute⁠ This week Rachael has a very special guest, Dr. Gordon Neufeld, to discuss the importance of attachment and the challenges parents face when it comes to bedtime and sleep. Dr. Neufeld is a renowned authority on child development and you will learn so much in this powerful ep…

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Into birding? We chat with one of the worlds best! Georgina Steytler, however she's not too great at recognizing bird calls :) 57:55

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Send us a text Into birding? We chat with one of the worlds best! Georgina Steytler, however she's not too great at recognizing bird calls :) Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Rewind: Challenging Our Individualistic Culture with Erin Spahr 38:31

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Challenging Our Individualistic Culture with Erin Spahr ⁠@feminist.mom.therapist⁠ In this episode, Rachael interviews Erin Spahr, a licensed therapist, mother, and maternal mental health advocate. They discuss the intersection of feminism and motherhood, the lack of support and systemic oppression faced by women and parents, and the harmful effects…

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No big deal, just a 3x National Portrait Prize finalist! Join us for a chat with Nic Duncan a Denmark based portrait master! 41:45

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Send us a text No big deal, just a 3x National Portrait Prize finalist! Join us for a chat with Nic Duncan a Denmark based portrait master! https://www.instagram.com/nic_duncan_photographer/ Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=en…

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Tropical Mammoths, Dazzling Brain Map, And Perfectly Preserved Pterosaurs 42:06

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This week on Break It Down: Queen ants are throwing the rules of reproduction out of the window by producing offspring of two different species, for the first time ever we have a complete map of brain activity and boy is it pretty, a new lineage of tropical mammoths have been discovered in Mexico, 150 million-year-old baby pterosaurs have been perf…

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Rewind: Feeding Toddlers: Finding Joy in Family Meals with Nita and Jessica of 40:11

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Feeding Toddlers: Finding Joy in Family Meals with Nita and Jessica of ⁠@happyhealthyeaters⁠ Have you ever struggled with picky eating or stressful mealtimes? This is so common- feeding toddlers can be very challenging! In this episode, Rachael speaks with Jessica and Nita, co-founders of Happy Healthy Eaters, ALL about feeding toddlers to make mea…

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Glowing Plants, Punk Ankylosaur, And Has The Wow! Signal Been Solved? 43:55

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This week on Break It Down: Think you know Earth? Think again; a new campaign is trying to overturn the highly erroneous map we were all taught in school. A new injection can make succulents glow pretty much any color you like, and better yet, they’re rechargeable. An intriguing new theory to explain the legendary Wow! Signal makes a convincing cas…

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The legend himself joins us for a chat at PhotoLive, Tony Hewitt! 37:14

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Send us a text The legend himself joins us for a chat at PhotoLive, Tony Hewitt! Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Rewind: Managing Sensory Overwhelm in Parenthood with Larissa Geleris 39:24

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Disclaimer: This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please seek immediate care from your physician if you have any concerns about your health. This week, Rachael sits down with occupational therapist Larissa Geleris of @steadyparents to explore a topic that hits home for so many parent…

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Shaman Training Cave, Uranus's New Moon, And A Bright Orange Shark 35:10

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This week on Break It Down: Tracks left in ancient rock suggest fish crawled out of the seas 10 million years earlier than we thought, a 140,000-year-old child’s skull is the earliest evidence Neanderthals and Homo sapiens got it on yet, a bright orange nurse shark makes history as the first example of xanthism in this species and in the Caribbean …

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Leica Akademie street guru Jesse Marlow shares some of his street photography tips! 10:33

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Send us a text Leica Akademie street guru Jesse Marlow shares some of his street photography tips! Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Rewind: Helping Kids Learn to Read (And Love It) with Miss Beth from Big City Readers 41:33

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In this episode, Rachael sits down with literacy expert and beloved educator Beth Gaskill, known by her community as Miss Beth, to talk all about how children learn to read. From the science of reading (yep, it’s a science!) to why fun is essential in the process, this episode is packed with practical strategies for parents who want to support thei…

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We caught up with Benny Pranata from the Indonesian Catholic Community of Perth who are auctyioing an image Benny shot at Photolive 2025, lovely gentleman! 10:20

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Send us a text We caught up with Benny Pranata from the Indonesian Catholic Community of Perth who are auctyioing an image Benny shot at Photolive 2025, lovely gentleman! Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=en…

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Photolive 2025 is a massive success! Howard Frank from Camera Electronic talks us through the logistics of setting this up every year. 8:58

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Send us a text Photolive is a massive success! Howard Frank from Camera Electronic talks us through the logistics of setting this up every year. Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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These guys actually saved my life! Kalinda Atkinson and Craig Parker from AUSTRALIAN legends Rode, join us for a chat about their new tech at Photolive in Perth. Two words, 'Call Me'. 17:34

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Send us a text These guys actually saved my life! Kalinda Atkinson and Craig Parker from AUSTRALIAN legends Rode, join us for a chat about their new tech at Photolive in Perth. Two words, 'Call Me'..... Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl…

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How important are archival prints? Double trouble! We're joined by Paul Maietta and Alex Cearns at PHOTOLIVE. 29:49

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Send us a text How important are archival prints? Double trouble! We're joined by Paul Maietta and Alex Cearns at PHOTOLIVE. Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Orange Crocodiles, New Human Species, And Death By Meteorite 39:06

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This week on Break It Down: The discovery of some fossilized human teeth reveals the oldest known members of our genus weren’t alone; their neighbors were a species we’ve never found before. A world-first study reveals that sex reversal is surprisingly common in wild Australian birds. A law of abbreviation that mysteriously fits all human languages…

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Rewind: Independent Play: Practical Strategies for Simplifying Play with Lizzie Assa 44:32

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Should parents play with their children? Or should children only play independently? Independent Play is such a polarizing topic! That’s why this week, Rachael and Lizzie Assa, founder of the Workspace for Children, talk all about the importance of play for children and how parents can foster the desire for a healthy balance between playing with ch…

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Today we talk to a LEGEND of the WA craft, Andrew J Clarke, he'll also be at PhotoLive! 47:14

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Send us a text Today we talk to a LEGEND of the WA craft, Andrew J Clarke, he'll also be at PhotoLive! Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Dancing Cockatoos, Spider Schlongs, And Will I Be Hit By An Asteroid? 35:16

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This week on Break It Down: cockatoos have added 17 new dance moves to their official tally, we may finally know where the ancient “hobbit” humans came from, four new species of tarantulas have been discovered with one key difference to other species, science has the answer as to whether you're more likely to be killed by an asteroid or an elephant…

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Her images are that good, you almost want to purchase someone else's wedding photography! Natasja Kremers joins us to discuss how she achieves her look. 47:23

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Send us a text Wedding artist Natasja Kremers joins us to discuss her Leica film background and her unique approach to photographing a persons most important day. https://kremers.com.au/ Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=en…

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Rewind: Choosing the Right Daycare and Tips for Transitioning with Elise Disher 41:32

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This week we're speaking with with Elise Disher, M. Ed all about choosing the right daycare and how to transition your child in as seamlessly as possible. Childcare is such an important topic for parents and we know it can be fraught with worry! Here's what Rachael and Elise discuss inside the episode: Why building relationships and attachment with…

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From Rugby League, to Firefighting and rescue and now mentoring photography, Russell Ord joins Howard Frank and I for an honest chat, great bloke! 53:11

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Send us a text From Rugby League, to Firefighting and rescue and now mentoring photography for the Desert Light Foundation, Russell Ord joins Howard Frank and I for an honest chat, great bloke! A gentle reminder too, Photolive is on at the Perth Novatel Langley on Sunday August 17, be there! Support the show Support the people that support us camer…

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Episode 100: Behind the Mic (and the Madness): A Candid Q&A with Rachael & Marley 41:11

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Episode 100: Behind the Mic (and the Madness): A Candid Q&A with Rachael & Marley In this very special 100th episode of No One Told Us, Rachael is joined by her most frequent (and most requested) guest, her husband, Marley —for an unfiltered, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation about parenting, partnership, and what it really looks like behind th…

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Andrei Duman joins and chats about working with Tony Hawk 1:13:30

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Send us a text Andrei Duman joins and chats about working with Tony Hawk Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Episode 99: Inside the Mother Brain: How Parenthood Rewires Us with Chelsea Conaboy 35:15

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Episode 99: Inside the Mother Brain: How Parenthood Rewires Us with Chelsea Conaboy In this episode, Rachael sits down with journalist and author Chelsea Conaboy to explore what really happens to the brain during pregnancy and postpartum. Drawing from her groundbreaking book Mother Brain, Chelsea unpacks the myth of maternal instinct and shares wha…

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Rachael Talbot - Fine art coastal photographer stops by for a chat! 50:27

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Send us a text Rachael Talbot - Fine art coastal photographer stops by for a chat! Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Episode 98: Nutrition, Misinformation & Modern Motherhood with Dr. Jessica Nurick 46:13

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Episode 98: Nutrition, Misinformation & Modern Motherhood with Dr. Jessica Nurick In this episode, Rachael sits down with nutrition scientist and registered dietitian Dr. Jessica Nurick to unpack the confusing world of nutrition, wellness, and parenting. From pregnancy food rules to the fear-based messaging around seed oils and formula, Dr. Nurick …

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Moa De-Extinction, Fashionable Chimps, And Robot Surgery – No Human Required 42:33

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This week on Break It Down: just a week after the discovery of our third-ever interstellar visitor we may know where it came from, ancient enamel provides a snapshot into the lives of prehistoric rhinos, the moa becomes the fifth species targeted for de-extinction, a robot performs gallbladder surgery – no human required, chimps start a new fashion…

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Allen Koppe ACS joins the chat. 57:54

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Send us a text Allen Koppe ACS joins the chat. Support the show Support the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.au Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=enBy Light Minded

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Episode 97: Parenting Hacks, Playful Discipline & Toddler Tantrums with Chelsea Anderson 35:28

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Episode 97: Parenting Hacks, Playful Discipline & Toddler Tantrums with Chelsea Anderson In this episode, Rachael sits down with parenting content creator and former babysitter Chelsea Anderson to talk all things tantrums, transitions, and the power of play. Chelsea shares her journey from marketing and babysitting to becoming a go-to voice for pra…

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Interstellar Object, Cheesy Nightmares, And Smooching Orcas 34:38

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This week on Break It Down: We’ve just seen our third-ever interstellar object whizzing though the Solar System, eating cheese really might give you nightmares (but so might dessert), cavers are rewarded with a treasure trove of blind, mummified invertebrates including the only known cave-adapted wasp, the Neanderthal fat factory is just a deliciou…