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 radiatorsnot taking on other people's negative projectionsholding your own in who you are, what you do and whyknowing your approach is valid and expressing resistance to receiving unsolicited adviceletting go of people pleasing and over apologisingmenstrual cycle awareness (and pre-menstrual TRUTH) and planning your diary to avoid certain things and peopleinner child worklooking after me and how it helps me and my daughterthe mother loadDr Gabor Maté's research on women and ill healthThemes: Boundaries, Parenting, Motherhood, Mental HealthAt the end, I share a poem written by Danielle Doby.Did you enjoy this episode? Want to learn more about working with me? Why not book in for a commitment free 30-minute connection call here?For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

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 Mothertuning in to our feminine naturethe power of working on ourselves to heal in our relationshipsthe Disney dream vs the real life experiencematrescence and relationshipshow and why our self-worth can be affected in motherhoodmaking the implicit explicit and the difference it can makeNat's experience in the near break down of her relationship, and working through the messy middlethe NUMBER 1 problem that comes up time and time again in relationshipswhat the feminist movement did that didn't help usThemes: Parenting, Marriage, Relationships, Motherhood, Mental HealthAt the end, I share a poem written by Danielle Doby.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Want to learn more about working with me? Why not book in for a commitment free 30-minute connection call here?For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

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 in this day and age, in the hope that it may bring you some relief (and a giggle or two).In this episode I speak about:the pressure on Mumswhat society expects of parents and childrenmy approach to said pressure ;)Themes: Parenting, Motherhood, Mental HealthAt the end, I share a poem written by Karen McMillan.Did you enjoy this episode? Want to learn more about working with me? Why not book in for a commitment free 30-minute connection call here?For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

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 isknowing the anatomy of your genitalia (you might be surprised how few people know)letting go of sexual shamepurity culture and faith deconstructionknowing your wants, needs and boundaries (in the bedroom or not)subconscious behaviour that can play out in relationshipsLucy's course on sexual communicationLucy's top books on self-pleasure, sex and desireThemes: Sex, Intimacy, Pleasure, Healing, RelationshipsYou can find more information on Lucy and all the fabulous things she offers here.At the end, I share a poem written by Danielle Doby.Did you enjoy this episode? Want to learn more about working with me? Why not book in for a commitment free 30-minute connection call here?For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

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 nutritionistreceiving unsolicited advicehow I needed to adjust my dietwhat my body was saying in it's sufferingallergies to ingredients in skin productsgetting help from the wrong personhow we're potentially conditioned to feel like we 'should' look flawlessthe deep upset that my skin problems caused meThemes: Nutrition, Gut Health, Naturopathy, Mental HealthI mention Ebony Jane Nutrition. I also mention Shea Butter Cottage. At the end, I share a poem written by me.Did you enjoy this episode? Want to learn more about working with me? Why not book in for a commitment free 30-minute connection call here?For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

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 episode I speak about:the wisdom our body holds and conveys'listening' hands and loving touchthe significance of our feetbreath work and yoga as powerful tools to tune inwardswhen our organs show warning signswe're "not a sum of broken parts"*decent posture and moving wiselyThemes: Mental Health, Physical Health, Yoga, Breath*I mention Glennon Doyle.At the end, I share a poem written by Selina Denton.Did you enjoy this episode? Want to learn more about working with me? Why not book in for a commitment free 30-minute connection call here?For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

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 aboutthe power of community holding space for storiesbeing given unsolicited advicethe sanctuary of non-judgemental groupsThemes: Motherhood, Mental Health, Postnatal SupportTo find out more about Becoming Mums, see here.We mention Pregnant Then Screwed. At the end I read something by Caitlin Moran.For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

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 thing — can be a game changer.I warmly welcome you to a way of moving that may suit your mind and body a f**k load better 😋. In this episode I speak about:how ‘fitness’ doesn’t need to be hardchanging our wording to be less punishingthe negative effects of intense training when stressed and/or tiredthings to watch out for in your postnatal bodyhow I train differently since becoming a Mumfinding enjoyment and PLEASURE in how you choose to moveworking with the breath in yoga and exerciseThemes: Fitness, Mental Health, Physical Health, Postnatal ExerciseAt the end, I share a poem written by Safire Rose. Did you enjoy this episode? Want to make progress with your health? Why not book in for a commitment free 30-minute connection call here?For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

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 deeplythe power of songs from 'kids' filmsignoring people who try to cuss your choicesthe electric experience live music can belyrics and languageSusan Cain's work on 'bittersweetness' and allowing ourselves to feel Themes: Music, Emotions, Healing, Mental Health, Physical HealthAt the end, I share a poem written by Cleo Wade. For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

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 episode we speak about:Zoe's background, what led her to create 'The Cheek Of It' and her passion for working with and holding space for womenchallenging disempowering beliefs through burlesque and performance as a rite of passagethe practice of taking up space, enjoying our body and the ripple effect of that on other womenZoe's experience of birth trauma, finding help and healing her relationship with her bodymotherhood, rejecting the claim "You can have it all" and witnessing the magic of our children as they areThemes: Dance, Burlesque, Drama, Motherhood, Birth Trauma, Mental Health, Physical HealthTo find out more about Zoe and her fabulous offerings, see here on 'The Cheek Of It!' website.At the end (34 minutes in), I share a poem written by today's guest, Zoe Charles. For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.