Mums F**king Matter

For my 30th episode of the podcast, I was inspired (by Zoe Blaskey of 'Motherkind') to share a meditation that I recorded for you. Having done guided meditations for many, many years during my yoga classes and 1:1 sessions I wanted to treat you, my listeners, to this guided relaxation. If you're new to meditation, please don't put any pressure on yourself to feel anything in particular. Whether yo...

Today's guest on the podcast is Jodie Garth; Mother, Artist and Motherhood Coach. Jodie and I met in late 2021 whilst on a (life-changing) course about Matrescence with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz. Jodie and I have both learned, grown and evolved so much through — and since — the 'Mama Rising' course, and I wanted to share Jodie's story here. In this episode we speak about: menstrual cycle awareness, what w...

Have you ever thought much about your posture? About the difference it can make to your aches and pains — and even your mood? In this episode I speak about: the effects of poor posture practicing reverence for your body and allowing greater ease 'superhero pose' and how better posture can go a long way in contributing towards how you feel thinking of your posture when walking, standing, seated, dr...

Welcome to the first episode of 'Mums F**king Matter' with a male guest; a Dad and friend of mine, Mike Dye. Mike is one of my good friends and (especially after my experience with toxic relationships) I've always been in awe and appreciation of how good a partner and Dad he is. Mike and I are obviously not relationship coaches, but it's great to reflect in this honest and open conversation as par...

Have you heard of the sister wound? It's also called the witch wound. In this episode I speak about: the unnecessary judgement and bitchiness between women that can damage us celebrating our 'sisters', our female friends more witnessing the sister wound BS in programmes for young people healing ourselves to be more comfortable in who we are how a supportive sisterhood can be like medicine and I sh...

This is such a fantastic conversation with Angela Sellar; makeup artist, colour and style guide — and expert in elevating women's confidence! As well as the above Angela is a late diagnosed 'ADHD-er' and a Mum of 2. Angela is so talented at what she does and has helped me lots of over the years with her skills. In this episode we speak about: Angela's passion for creativity Angela's experience of...

Do you find parenting hard? Occasionally or perhaps more than you'd like to admit? Don't worry, this isn't me just moaning about my experience and the injustice of today's society for parents. I share some truths that many/all Mums feel but we're encouraged to gaslight ourselves and cover it up. F**k that! You matter. Your feelings matter. And support for your struggles matters. — Why do you think...

Are you playing small? Are you able to stand in your truth and be who you are in the world? If not, you deserve to! And this episode may help. This is one of my favourite topics — and most commonly talked about with clients. In this episode I speak about: spreading out in Savasana, taking up the space on your yoga mat — and beyond growing more comfortable in who you are from self-silencing to bein...

Did you know that you have a right to be mindful of where your precious energy is spent?! This is one of my favourite topics — and most commonly talked about with clients. Here is a link to episode one of my podcast, as I mention: Apple podcasts here and Spotify here . In this episode I speak about: energetic vacuums and radiators not taking on other people's negative projections holding your own...

This conversation with Nat Biviano, Life Coach and founder of 'Spine Tingling Marriage' is so juicy, emotional and insightful. Nat's wisdom and passion is so beautiful and moving to witness. She truly cares about helping women and Mothers and I'm sure you will hear that in this conversation… In this episode we speak about: what it means for Nat to be a woman and a Mother tuning in to our feminine...

Children are not Tamagotchis. They won't just do and say what they're told. They are little humans with feelings and minds of their own. Please note: I am not attempting to be a parenting coach. I am simply exposing what I feel passionate about and I know a lot of others will and do relate to. In this episode I share my perspectives and approach to the ridiculous pressures we can feel as parents i...

I first heard Lucy Rowett talking on a podcast in 2020 and I've loved listening to and learning from what she does ever since! I'm excited to have her on the podcast, talking about all things pleasure, sex and relationships. In this episode we speak about: learning to be comfortable in your body and how HUGE that is knowing the anatomy of your genitalia (you might be surprised how few people know)...

Since 2019 I've had quite a journey with my skin health. Now it's finally better, I wanted to share my experience in case it's helpful for anyone else to hear/learn from. In this episode I speak about: getting help from a naturopathic nutritionist receiving unsolicited advice how I needed to adjust my diet what my body was saying in it's suffering allergies to ingredients in skin products getting...

Do you ever think about how truly amazing the/your body is? With all that it does and has done for you, what you're able to do and feel and create with your body. — Listen in, as I gently invite you to (perhaps) appreciate yourself a little bit more. Please note: This can be an emotional topic. There is no pressure or judgement whatsoever to be or feel any different from where you are now. In this...

In this episode I am talking to the brilliant co-founder of Becoming Mums, Fi McQuay. I absolutely LOVE the work that Fi and her co-founder Beth Allum are doing, supporting Mums in the Berkshire area with the groups that they run and the community they have created. In this episode, Fi and I speak about: anxiety in early motherhood  how 'Becoming Mums' came about the power of community ...

I think a lot of women are put off doing exercise because they get the idea that it needs to be intense to have any benefit. — That it needs to be lifting super heavy weights, running ultra marathons, or spending hours in the gym. Not true!  There are soooo many benefits to moving gently but WISELY. Knowing how to train well — in ways that don’t lead to burnout or cause you to dread the whole...

The sheer magic of music is huge. Right?! I am sometimes surprised why people don’t talk about music more. It is/can be insanely powerful in helping boost our mood or shift energy; whether that be feeling something fully and allowing it to come up or maybe dancing it out. In this episode I speak about: what music do you love? And why? how music can stir us deeply the power of songs from 'kids' fil...

Welcome to my first guest interview on the podcast! I am so excited to share with you my conversation with Zoe Charles, Mums of two boys and Founder of 'The Cheek Of It!' School of Burlesque and Cabaret. I connected with Zoe after hearing about her classes — which I cannot WAIT to participate in. After exchanging a few lovely audio messages, I knew I wanted to invite her onto the podcast. In this...

Are you aware of menstrual cycle awareness (MCA for short)? And if so, do you apply it to your life? In my work with women, I have noticed that MCA is not known about nearly as much as I think it should be. (Boys and men will benefit from knowing about it too.) In this episode I speak about: the work of Lisa Lister how I now work (and rest) in harmony with my cycle avoiding giving from a place of...

There are so many wonderful benefits to doing baby massage with your child. — For all the family, not just your baby. Here I share my passion for this precious tool for calm and connection, that has helped hundreds of parents I've taught, in the hope that it may help you in similar ways. In this episode I speak about: doing baby massage after birth trauma how I started teaching baby massage body a...

The world of food, diets and how you choose to eat/principles you enjoy adopting can be complex and a very loaded topic. How you choose to eat e.g. omnivore, vegan or simply intuitively — regardless of the label it may have — is up to you, and you only. Yet, in today’s society we can be advised/told how to eat left, right and centre. In this episode I share my personal experience, what I have done...

Have you experienced burnout? Or come close to it perhaps? Burnout is a very real thing and something I experienced in June 2023.  We are not taught to slow down, pause and rest. Messages from society say “do more” , “keep on” , “don’t give up” . But sooner or later our body can and will slam on the brakes. In this episode I speak about: my diagnosis why I got burnout, despite being good at s...

What would you do with your free time? So often, we spend ‘free’ time giving to others, ticking things off to-do lists, and completing chores. It is incredibly common for Mums to forget their needs and desires. To a greater or lesser degree, we can *lose ourselves in Motherhood. (*In the long run we can find ourselves too! More on that in another episode.) Therefore, I wish to gently invite you to...

What is your relationship with crying? How does it feel to cry?  Many of us (young and old) have been told not to cry, or that it’s not ok to show emotions in that way. We are often embarrassed or even ashamed to be seen to cry. However, crying is a natural response to some of the things we will experience as human beings. So, I invite you to ponder your relationship with crying and perhaps l...

The period following the birth of a baby (and the birth of a Mother really) is a precious time that needs to be protected and treated with reverence and care. In this episode, I share 3 top things to be aware of and put into practice after having a baby. I speak about: advocating for your needs AND desires (there's a big difference) boundaries* and people pleasing tendencies knowing your capacity...