Tag: motherhood

TPS 267: Happy Families

This week Brett and George welcome Justin Coulson from Happy Families to the show to talk about relationships and parenting. After a successful radio career Justin decided it was time to head back to school to learn about relationships and parenting when he was confronted by his behaviour towards his own child. He now teaches… Continue reading TPS 267: Happy Families

TNN 38: Being A New Mum

An honest and open chat about Mel’s first few months of being a new mother! Mel chats about the experience of becoming a Mum, the preparation before and after, the pressure on women around having a baby, breastfeeding, anxiety and much more. A must listen for any new mums or expecting mums, or anyone interested… Continue reading TNN 38: Being A New Mum

NTM 140: Making Selfishness Okay in Motherhood

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Reflections on being a mother of four – Julie’s insights

What does it mean to be at ‘capacity’? What are the biggest challenges, integrations and inspirations in Julie’s world as baby Gwen turns 3 months old? In this episode we have an honest and vulnerable conversation about intimate relationship and early motherhood, dismantling stories and beliefs, and softening into the flow and joy of motherhood… Continue reading Reflections on being a mother of four – Julie’s insights

When the fantasy of motherhood comes crashing down around you

We’ve all been here at one or many points in our motherhood journey, whether from the idealised fantasy around what life would look like as a new mother, or self-righteous in our beliefs – when we subscribe to a fantasy, we’re unconsciously building a nightmare, and that nightmare can be treacherous in our lives, wreaking… Continue reading When the fantasy of motherhood comes crashing down around you

Joyce Bergsma – More Than Just The Blues

Such an important topic and when you hear the statistics that Joyce shares in this interview its truly so strange that we don’t talk about it more. The Blues, Depression….. We need to talk about it and we also need to know that there ARE solutions. Joyce shares so much wisdom and even better …… Continue reading Joyce Bergsma – More Than Just The Blues

MUM 084: Bianca Sprague : Birth Trauma Myths

Bianca Sprague Bio: Sprague is a birth doula and lactation educator and has supported hundreds of families through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods. She feels particularly passionate around maintaining the family’s relationships and mental wellness. As a queer woman she advocates for inclusive language in the birthing space. She lives in Toronto with her spouse, Alana,… Continue reading MUM 084: Bianca Sprague : Birth Trauma Myths

MUM 083: Early Post Partum – Dotan Dagan

Dotan Dagan Bio:  Dotan was born in Israel and grew up in the Netherlands. She has been a carer for a decade and has owned a catering company. After becming a mother in 2012 she felt inspired to work with new mothers. Dotan is now an independent postpartum care taker, (kraamverzorgende) which is a recognized profession in the… Continue reading MUM 083: Early Post Partum – Dotan Dagan

MUM 082: Kamini Stam – Pelvic Alignment

In the first few minutes that I met Kamini, I realised that we speak the same language. Although she is a pregnancy yoga teacher and myself a pregnancy chiropractor, we have the same beliefs and philosophies on birth, the pelvis, sitting, opening. She is so refreshing and I am thrilled to share her wisdom on… Continue reading MUM 082: Kamini Stam – Pelvic Alignment

MUM 081: Eva Visser Plaza – Authentic Motherhood

Eva Visser Plaza Bio:  Eva Visser Plaza is passionate about guiding women to create ease, purpose and connection in their lives to become authentic inspired creators of their lives. She was not born a coach, guide or mentor. She has done different studies and worked in different work environment. In 2009, while she was working… Continue reading MUM 081: Eva Visser Plaza – Authentic Motherhood