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Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate Mulholland

Four Bean Mix - Movember

Season 7

Answering your questions and discussing men's mental health - including our own - Garry, Daniel, Kirk and Dino are back! We start by describing our own mental health, then answer some questions about how we set a good example for our kids and what we make of the term 'toxic masculinity'.


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  • 8. Music therapea Alex talks about her almost magical profession

    01:01:35
    Kate and Mandy chat to Alex, a registered music therapea from Devonport, Tasmania. Alex talks all about her journey through the almost magical profession of music therapy.  Growing up in a musical family, Alex was interested in music and singing, but felt a strong sense that there was more to it than just performing or entertaining people. Spotting a music therapy conference happening in her hometown of Brisbane, she decided to head along to explore it. Little did she know that she was about to experience a sliding doors moment, when on hearing a speech about music therapy practice in the RCH NICU, she realised, “This is what I’m going to do with the rest of my life!”Alex started studying at the University of Queensland, and then following a move to Tasmania, began her music therapy practice, mostly with young children and older people. She shares some beautiful client stories that will make you cry (Mandy sure does!) and delves into the research behind why this particular form of therapy is so powerful - particularly the ‘memory bump’ that occurs between the ages of 10-30, where all the songs you love during this age stay with you and become enduring and resonant memories throughout your life.  Alex also discusses how to access music therapy through NDIS,  why she thinks every Pea should be in a choir, and why you should intentionally use your memory bump music to get you through the hardest parts of your day. Thank you Alex for sharing your absolutely beautiful stories (and your voice!) with us.Check out her business Creative Therapies on Facebook and Instagram and some music therapy resources here. Also, search for ‘Alex Morse -music therapist’ on Spotify Plus:  Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday March 28  - Cloudy,  20 degrees 
  • 7. Natural health Pea Belinda talks about meditation, shiatsu and diabetes

    46:30
    Mandy and Kate chat with Belinda, meditation teacher, shiatsu practitioner and Pea! Belinda is passionate about helping and supporting people on their health journey. She is the founder of Vitaliqi and loves showing people how they can feel better and turn their physical and mental health around naturally.   Belinda’s natural health career was inspired by her experiences of being a Pea mum to a daughter with type 1 diabetes. She found that meditation and shiatsu have helped her better manage challenges and stress, and hold her through the hardest times. Belinda talks about her now 17-year-old daughter’s diagnosis at the age of 4, the hard times and the good times during primary school and the complexities of managing a chronic illness during the teenage years.  Thank you for sharing your story with us Belinda!Check out Belinda’s business Vitaliqi via their website, Facebook and Instagram. Plus:  Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday March 21  - Mostly sunny,  21 degrees 
  • 6. Louise talks about her little bumblebee Isabelle

    54:30
    This week, Mandy (Kate is sick!) chats to Louise, Pea mum to 3-year-old Isabelle who lives with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) or the ‘bubble baby condition’  - a life-threatening genetic condition in which affected babies are unable to fight bacterial, viral or fungal infections.Louise shares her story of Isabelle’s diagnosis thanks to the quick and insightful actions of two supportive paediatricians, and her months-long hospital stay in a positive pressure room, all while the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. Isabelle underwent a lifesaving stem cell transplant at 7 months of age and was able to return home. Isabelle’s condition also led to hearing loss, and she’s also been subsequently diagnosed with autism and global developmental delay. Louise is proud to have successfully advocated for SCID to be added to Australia’s Newborn Bloodspot Screening Panel and has ensured that SCID is now detected, diagnosed and treated shortly after birth in every state in Australia, before a baby can become critically ill or pass away.  Louise also sits on the Board of the Immune Deficiencies Foundation of Australia, supports other families who have a child born with SCID and is an advocate and peer mentor to families living with any immune deficiencies. Thank you for sharing your story with us Louise! Plus:  Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday March 14  - Shower or two, 22 degrees 
  • 5. Kate and Mandy chat about Neighbours Every Day

    41:48
    Mandy and Kate recap their recent trip to Parliament House to celebrate all things neighbours and belonging and connection with the excellent people from Neighbours Every Day - Relationships Australia’s social connection campaign. Neighbours Every Day aims to help create and share belonging across Australia, and build the inclusive communities you want to live in, one relationship at a time.  Kate and Mandy are Neighbours Every Day Ambassadors and flew up to Canberra to celebrate the launch of their national day of action - Neighbour Day on Sunday March 31.  They also chat all about types of neighbour-related stuff  - good neighbours during COVID lockdowns, calling your neighbours if you need them, what happens when you move and don’t have the energy to meet your new neighbours, what our neighbours might think if out peashoots have difficult behaviours etc etcMandy and Kate also give a big shout out to Sam from Neighbours Every Day who is a huge supporter of the Peas - thanks Sam!  Join the annual day of action on March 31! Neighbour Day provides the perfect opportunity to increase social connection in your local areas. You can celebrate in a variety of ways including hosting or supporting events that assist and engage your communities.Register or find an event herePlus:  Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday March 6 - Partly cloudy, 23 degrees 
  • 4. Rachael talks about her gorgeous boy Robbie

    56:40
    Mandy and Kate chat to Rachael, pea mum to a beautiful 5-year-old Robbie, and the Tasmanian representative for Angelman Syndrome Association Australia.Rachael shares the story of her pregnancy, moving to Hobart in preparation for Robbie’s birth, time in the NICU, Robbie’s surgery at only 9 days of age, and his diagnosis of the rare genetic disorder Angelman Syndrome. Rachael talks about adjusting to Robbie’s medical complexities, feeling like the whole world had changed around her, experiencing the hard days of isolation, loneliness and comparison, but receiving some wonderful support from some amazing and insightful friends.   Rachael connected online with other Angelman Syndrome parents and developed new and supportive friendships, leading to her role in the association. The Association provides support, information, education, networking, research promotion and advocacy for people and families affected by the syndrome. We also learn that Robbie is a gentle and beautiful boy, he loves holding hands and touching faces, he’s patient and works incredibly hard at his therapies, he’s a good big brother and and loves music! Thanks for sharing your story with us Rachael! For more information about the Angelman Syndrome Association Australia, visit their website or find them on Facebook and Instagram. You can also follow Robbie’s story on Instagram too.  Plus:  Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday February 29(!) - Cloudy, 25 degrees 
  • Snap Pea 91

    30:34
    Snap Pea 91!Mandy and Kate chat about concerts, and listen to your speak pipes xxx
  • 3. YouTuber Lewis talks about clefts, community and all things Lewlyfe

    53:01
    Kate and Mandy chat to Lewis from northwest Tasmania, a lovely young guy who studies media and communications and runs YouTube channel Lewlyfe.  Lewis is part of the pea community as he was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate.Lewis talks about growing up managing all the challenges of multiple surgeries, speech therapy and regular check ups with a whole range of doctors and specialists. Primary school was not much fun as he went to a sporty school when he wasn’t into sports, but he found his feet and a loving and supportive community at high school, where his friends loved drama and music as much as he did.Lewis also talks about the impact on his mum and dad, their work in supporting other cleft families, and  the support and kindness the whole family received from their church community. Kate and Mandy were also extra impressed to hear the news that Lewis’ dad owns an IGA supermarket, given they’re both very frequent shoppers at their local. Lewis also talks about making the decision to no longer undergo further surgeries, as he’s happy and confident as he is. Lewis is focused on studying, running his YouTube channel and staying involved in his local community.Thanks for sharing your story with us Lewis! Subscribe to Lewis’s YouTube channel Lewlyfe and help him bump up his followers, visit the Lewlyfe website and follow Lewis on Instagram. Visit CleftPals Victoria and Cleft Connect Australia for more information about cleft and palate conditions.  Plus:  Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeBuy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!Leave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday February 22  - HOT, late cool change, windy, 38 degrees
  • 2. The Peas are back for 2020-More

    42:55
    Part two of "The Peas are back for 2024"