Aug 14, 2023 | Life Coaching
“There is a perceived notion that the mother has to be “everything”, and as a result many mothers suffer in silence.” Dr Oscar Serrallach The monster of mother guilt A big part of my work involves supporting mothers as they reconcile their needs and...
Nov 8, 2022 | Life Coaching, Uncategorized
This is a poem by Barbara K. Basset called Angela’s word. A powerful description of a woman’s experience recognising and overcoming the good girl syndrome. When Angela was very young,Age two or three or so,Her mother and her fatherTaught her never to say...
Aug 3, 2022 | Life Coaching
Maternal burnout can develop when motherhood keeps asking more of you than you have the support or breathing room to give. Making sense of that experience means looking at the responsibilities and expectations shaping your mothering, and whether your own needs have a...
Mar 15, 2022 | Life Coaching
Many of us think that returning to work after maternity leave is like coming back to work after a long holiday. Yes, we may have forgotten our logins, our brains may be a bit foggy, and we may be spending too much time showing off pretty pictures to anyone who cares...
Sep 22, 2021 | Holistic Wellbeing, Life Coaching
Our energy is one of our most precious resources, and the good news is that it can be renewed, like the battery in our phone. We often choose to wait for our energy to be totally depleted before we consider recharging. Which eventually leads to stress and burnout. The...
Apr 27, 2021 | Holistic Wellbeing, Life Coaching
Becoming a mother is an important rite of passage in the life of a woman. Preparing for motherhood and your postpartum experience can make a huge difference to your stress levels, mood and relationships during the first days, weeks and months with a newborn. It’s...
