EPISODE 14 – FIND YOUR ‘NO FUSS TRIBE’ SHOW NOTES: This week I speak about the importance of finding your ‘NO FUSS TRIBE’. I explain WHAT it is…WHY you deserve it…HOW you can find it…and what a beautiful and amazing life changing part of my life it has become. I have written about this in my book ‘Shining The Light on PND – The Journey From Darkness To Healing From Postnatal Depression’ and I DIVE into it ALL today! https://www.amazon.com.au/Shining-Light-PND-Post-Natal-Depression-ebook/dp/B09RLTHT39/ref=sr_1_2?crid=218M9YTU1QJGI&keywords=namita+mahanama&qid=1663034615&sprefix=namita+mahanama%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-2 (1.13) I dive into the importance of a tribe in ALL times of life…pregnancy, postnatal depression, motherhood in its entirety, fatherhood…parenthood…and in ALL of life’s stages and ages! (2.54) I chat about my reflection (which is 9 of 24 of reflections in my book)…and HOW I came to come to this space of compassion and unconditional love in having a tribe… (4.44) Discuss my pre postnatal stance vs now; my childhood, my ‘GYPSY’ way of living…and exactly what has changed (7.31) I describe the change in the AFTER and how I deal with relationships now vs BEFORE (9.21) My ability to regurgitate and articulate every minute thought that I had to my tribe during my postnatal depression and what that allowed for me. I believe that it is this quality that allowed for my family to help me access the help that I needed (11.35) I chat about the contrast of being so disconnected to the rest of the world in contrast to the verbal barrage of emotions with my tribe and what that allowed (12.52) I declare my gratitude for my family as my ‘NO FUSS TRIBE’ and just how amazing they are, how blessed and lucky I am (16.06) I speak about my Earth Angel Julene and how she allowed this shift in perspective that saved me during that time and how she has allowed me to be unapologetically me; which is the best gift of all! (18.46) I chat about the importance of neighbours, friends, community to REACH IN, because if someone is not well, then it can be extremely hard if not impossible to REACH OUT. It is so important to not look away as the lives of our women matter (19.49) The reality of suicide being the leading cause of death in the first twelve months postpartum in Australia, that PND can affect 1 in 7 women and PNDA can affect 1 in 5 women. (21.17) I speak of the newest R U OK? Campaign with the tagline…’No qualifications needed’ and how I think it is the best single piece of marketing that I have seen! It is a lifesaving campaign because you don’t need to be a trained health professional, have a mental health first aid accreditation to ask that question and to check in…so I love this! (24.57) The beauty of my friend Julene sharing her experience is what allowed me to feel like I was not alone, like I was not ‘crazy’ or the odd one out…she gave me the permission to be open and share how I was feeling (27.08) I chat about how it can be tricky to find a tribe; how I have moved around a lot so I can appreciate that (32.00) What exactly does a ‘NO FUSS TRIBE’ mean or look like? (37.08) One of the pearls to try this week is to think of who IS in your tribe and to send them heartfelt gratitude about all they do and bring for you (38.13) I chat about being in the space of allowing a tribe to come in…to be open and receiving…and knowing that you are so deserving to have one (39.30) I launch into suggestions of where to try and meet your tribe (41.35) I chat about the Gidget Foundation’s Virtual Village and how it is a mediated Facebook group that has other members with PND or PNDA and is a safe space where you can connect to other people in a beautiful space. This is a wonderful resource to access if you need that camaraderie (42.08) Chat to your child health nurse to direct you to a PND specific local group if you are finding challenges in joining other groups and would prefer to be in the company of others who you may relate to more easily (42.48) You can chat with your GP if you feel like you need resources and help…it takes a village to raise a child so I get that! They can help direct you to a social worker or whatever other resources you need to beautifully help raise your family (45.46) It can be challenging to seek everything you need from only one person in your life, whether that is your spouse or partner and how it often is more conducive to have multiple sources of support (47.17) I chat about how you should be discerning with whom you let into your tribe and not chat to everyone because you want to add to it. If they strip you of energy and resources, then they no longer become helpful (47.51) Another pearl to practice this week! xx Namita  

EPISODE 13 – SELF LOVE AFFIRMATIONS SHOW NOTES: In today’s episode, I gift to you a beautiful Self-Love Affirmation practice that you can utilise whenever you feel the need to! I launch into the WHY and WHAT it can bring for you…and a time stamp of exactly when the practice begins, so you can skip directly to that part when you want to! (0.28) I discuss the inspiration behind this episode and why I wanted to record this practice that I often do with my boys and myself (0.49) I explain the TWO Guided Meditation albums that I have created with Listening To Smile, that are available on the Whole-istic Healing Co. website and the HOW and WHY I created them. I explain how this affirmation recording is in a similar vein or thread, but the intention that we set for the practice is a little different. If you want to check our any tracks to purchase individually or the entire albums, then you can check the link here; https://wholeistichealingco.com/ (2.17) I explain HOW you can utilise this practice; it could be done alone, with your children, you can use it as a walking meditation or listen to it before you go to sleep (3.56) It is designed to be a practice where the words can be interpreted by WHOEVER is listening to it. The idea is that it will bring meaning and solitude with different messages for different people (7.29) I chat about the 4 PILLARS of Life or ‘Ayu’ in AYURVEDA; namely: -BODY (Sharira) -MIND (Manas) -SOUL (Atma) -SENSES (Indriyas) I speak of how a practice like this can help to bring GROUNDING and MINDFULNESS to these 4 aspects. I also briefly explain the different aspects or qualities of the MIND (Manas), as being: SATWIC, RAJASIC or TAMASIC in nature with the analogy of bodies of water (11.38) I chat about how I will write the exact timestamp of when I begin the practice so you can skip to it! It is at 19.16 by the way! (13.03) I chat about different ideas of when or how you can follow or partake in the practice (19.16) This is the START of the PRACTICE…until 28.10. You can skip directly to this part when you want to do the practice! My genuine hope is that this SELF-LOVE affirmation or meditation recording, is one that you are DRAWN to and utilise as a TOOL or weapon in your artillery when you need it! I know in the world that we live in now, where we are constantly fed thoughts that we may not be enough until we have this, that or the other…or need to change this, that or the other…that utilising a practice like this may be such a beautiful and wonderful thing to help fill that from within. I hope that it is a practice that you resonate with and play often…as a way for you to ONLY remember the bounty that IS within you…the special and wonderful being that you are. This is my gift to you x Namita  

EPISODE 12 – TEN SHORT SHARP MINDFULNESS PRACTICES SHOW NOTES This week I DIVE into; WHAT MINDFULNESS is WHY it is important 10 short sharp practices you can try ANYWHERE! (1.08) I launch into my epic tantrum that lead me TO record this episode as a way to re-think and re-set my equilibrium! (6.30) I explain the terminology in our home of being in the ‘red’ team or ‘green’ team and the importance of personal responsibility in acknowledging HOW we feel and to lean into what we know works for us to return back into the green team (8.06) I run through the stress hormone CORTISOL and how being fuelled on this and operating only from this space is not sustainable (8.34) I speak of some toxic traits that may lead to this all-encompassing state of overwhelm; over committing, saying ‘yes’ and being a people pleaser! (10.30) Dive into mindfulness is best utilised when it is a regular and consistent practice, that becomes a routine and that it DOES NOT need to be a huge ordeal of trekking a mountain to meditate on the Himalayas to be successful! (11.50) I run through the physical symptoms of nervous tension and what they can look like; clenching the jaw, tight shoulders, contracting all muscles including the pelvic floor (13.08) I discuss the ‘busy-ness’ of being a parent and the natural overwhelm that ensues from wearing SO many hats! (14.12) The definition of MINDFULNESS from mindful.org which I very much enjoyed their definition of it! It feels VERY empowering that it IS within us, we just need to practice HOW to access it…a space of being COMPLETE already and not from a space of ‘lack’ or ‘limitation’ or that it is somewhere ‘over there’ (16.11) I go into WHY do we need to practice mindfulness? WHAT are the BENEFITS? (16.48) The Ayurvedic perspective of mindfulness and points/symptoms from this Eastern standpoint (18.51) The Ayurvedic GUNAS of the mind; SATWIC, RAJASIC and TAMASIC…What these mean and what the goal is for our mental states according to Ayurveda and the impact that stimuli, practices and nutrition have on our Gunas (more in another episode on this though!) (23.07) I launch into that I will run through 10 SHORT and SHARP mindful practices that you can practice anywhere…from your car, to standing up… (25.20) Practice 1: Washing dishes strategy (27.30) Practice 2: Body wash with gratitude in the shower from episode 10 with Diana Fischer…You can listen to that here: https://wholeistichealingco.com/podcasts-13/ or watch the video episode on our YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFe9Qfmj4HA (29.10) Practice 3: Sitting for 2 minutes and focus on one breath at a time (31.23) Practice 4: Standing with feet firmly planted on the ground, arms outstretched to the side, with shoulders back, chest open, palms facing up and pinky finger up to the sky and focusing on breath (33.27) Practice 5: Looking at your face in the mirror; a practice to process any residual feelings and emotions that may need to be processed (36.06) Practice 6: Phone hygiene practices and strategies. Looking at my phone and notification ‘pings’ are a huge one for me! (39.15) Practice 7: The exercise my women’s health physio gave me of every 3-4 hours; completely breathing out and LET GO of everything! Shoulders down and back, relax the jaw and the pelvic floor…and let it ALL relax and drop down vs being up and contracted (41.17) Practice 8: I LOVE this one; lying on your back in nature and watching the sky above…the cloud rolling on by, taking in all that you can SEE and HEAR and FEEL on your skin (42.39) Practice 9: Mindfulness practicing IN the car, at the traffic lights, whilst waiting for kiddies activities etc…without being distracted from driving of course! (45.00) Practice 10: The WATERFALL meditation. I read out the meditation that is in my book ‘SHINING THE LIGHT ON PND – The Journey From Darkness To Healing From Postnatal Depression’ which you can get here https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=namita+mahanama&crid=218M9YTU1QJGI&sprefix=namita+mahanama%2Caps%2C199&ref=nb_sb_noss I encourage you to listen to this loud whilst you are in the shower and feel the energetic effect that it has on you and a beautiful meditation you can come back to whenever you need it!   Thank you so much for joining me again on this episode! I hope that you benefit from some of the little goodies and can implement them into your lives x Namita        

EPISODE 11- How can a PHARMACIST HELP ME? SHOW NOTES This week’s episode is ALL about WHAT a PHARMACIST does within their SCOPE of PRACTICE and how they can help you! I believe that we are an underutilised resource within the health care industry and I run through WHAT is possible for us to do…and not just putting a label on a box! I have written a blog article about when to speak to a pharmacist or doctor, which you can read below at; https://wholeistichealingco.com/synergy-and-bringing-together-of-eastern-and-western-paradigms-for-women-2/ I hope you enjoy the episode and feel more confident about what your pharmacist can offer to you and your family! (2.10) I discuss some myths, misconceptions about the role of a pharmacist, as well as discuss the most recent Roy Morgan 2021 finding that has been interesting about being the third highest in ethics and trust behind nurses and doctors, as well as the historical trends (5.02) I discuss some important points about the SCOPE OF PRACTICE of a PHARMACIST (7.11) I chat about the recent viral post and response recently on TikTok from an Australian pharmacist with an online presence (10.08) Discuss the place of medications and products within supermarkets and my concern of safety around this (11.59) I run through the TOP reasons to chat with your pharmacist which you may find interesting! (12.09) 1. When you are pregnant and WHY 2. When you are breastfeeding and WHY (14.52) 3. If treating a child under 12 years of age and WHY (15.40) 4. If taking other medication and WHY (17.24) 5. If you have other medical conditions and WHY (18.42) 6. If over 65 and WHY (19.48) 7. If symptoms last a long time and WHY (21.48) 8. If the medication is NOT working and WHY (24.14) 9. HOW to take something and WHY as well as HOW to STORE the medication and WHY (29.04) I run through some common services run by pharmacies that can be very helpful (31.35) The POISONS LINE and what they do, important tips to consider if poisoning occurs and to save their number on your phone for an emergency…operational 24/7 The Australian phone number for the POISONS HOTLINE: 13 11 26 (41.07) Importance of enhancing health literacy and my passion for doing so (44.43) The PEARL to PRACTICE this week is to introduce yourself to your pharmacist! Get to know them and establish a lovely relationship with them…we are so nice (and humble!)

EPISODE 10 – PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES ON BODY LOVE WITH DIANA FISCHER   In today’s episode about BODY LOVE, I launch into a beautiful chat with Diana Fischer from ‘Life Coaching with Diana’, where we get into the nitty gritty about body image and self-love.   It’s a juicy episode filled with shared stories of our self-love journey and some great strategies to utilise in your own body gratitude practice.   As a DISCLAIMER for both of these episodes on SELF LOVE and BODY IMAGE; I would advocate to see a trained PSYCHOLOGIST, THERAPIST and GP if you are struggling with an eating disorder or a severe case of body dysmorphic symptoms. This chat is for general purposes only, and I would advocate to seek PROFESSIONAL help from trained clinicians and organisations such as the Butterfly Foundation which helps those with eating disorders for more specific and patient-centred advice;  https://butterfly.org.au/?gclid=CjwKCAjwmJeYBhAwEiwAXlg0AQ33KmhzLmRBvxbHJTgvBWO2W9dv881kkuDno5eg18g9hV8b-lHeThoCXfcQAvD_BwE   Here is a little bit about the beautiful Diana:   Diana is a life coach with a background in hypnotherapy and Psych-K.  She specialises in empowering women to deeply love themselves and live a life that they truly LOVE.   She has overcome her own body image struggles since becoming a mum of 3 using the mindset techniques that she now uses to guide her clients, connecting them to their own inner wisdom.   Diana’s link tree where you will find more details of the work and offerings she provides is: https://linktr.ee/dianafischer_lifecoaching   (3.30) Diana introduces herself and explains herself and her journey (5.15) Diana goes through her journey of birthing her 3 babies and the changes she experienced (6.38) She dives into her ‘episode’ as she calls it and how it came about and how she overcame it (13.23) This then leads to how and why she has come to what she does now (16.42) I apologise here for the background construction noise on my street! They just happened to be banging and clashing at the exact same time I was recording…Murphy’s work at its finest! (17.15) Discuss the INNER CRITIC and how our brain is wired (20.43) I chat about the journey from being single to having children (22.33) The change from pregnancy to post-birth (22.54) The impact of social media,perfectly curated pictures portrayed and whilst it is changing; this concept of ‘bouncing back’ being an unrealistic language and concept for new mothers (26.30) Body image being the ‘tip of the iceberg’ according to Diana (30.06) I ask what would happen if we never addressed our body image issues? (38.20) Diana chats about her ‘Self-Love Community’ on Facebook and how to join by accessing the Linktree listed above if you want to join (41.12) I discuss how I was not able to delve into this body love work until I had recovered from my postnatal depression; so once I was already in my health and vitality was I able to take the next step to THRIVE! It gives my listeners who ARE in the depths of the trenches some perspective, that I was only able to survive during my illness…and venturing into this was not what I actively did at all! I delve into how I am an advocate for Western treatments/modalities for postnatal depression, and as an ADDITION, I would advocate to see a trained PSYCHOLOGIST, THERAPIST and GP if you are struggling with an eating disorder or a severe case of body dysmorphic symptoms. This chat is for general purposes only, and I would advocate to seek PROFESSIONAL help from trained clinicians and even organisations like the Butterfly Foundation which helps those with eating disorders  https://butterfly.org.au/?gclid=CjwKCAjwmJeYBhAwEiwAXlg0AQ33KmhzLmRBvxbHJTgvBWO2W9dv881kkuDno5eg18g9hV8b-lHeThoCXfcQAvD_BwE  (42.13) I ask Diana if there is hope for even the longest standing cases of not feeling self-love or acceptance to one’s body? (42.55) Diana runs through her GRATITUDE practice which is just wonderful! A great MINDFUL MOMENT to practice this week! (45.27) Diana gives a beautiful PEARL TO PRACTICE for those deep in the thick of postnatal depression, anxiety and PNDA; which is a beautiful one to try and call on (48.31) Diana explains that she offers a free 45-minute phone call for anyone who is interested in learning more strategies or to work with her    

EPISODE 9 - BODY IMAGE PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES This week’s episode is the FIRST of a two-part series on BODY LOVE and BODY IMAGE. It is a topic close to my heart! I dive into what it means for me…what I believe may contribute to the way in which we see ourselves. PART 2 next week, Diana Fischer from Life Coaching will be joining me! She is beautiful soul who I met in Perth and wrote about her work I did with her, when she was Body Positive Mama and have written about her in my book ‘Shining The Light on PND’. I look forward to her joining us next week and sharing ALL of her wisdom and insights on BODY LOVE, BODY IMAGE yes…but SO SO much more! Super excited! I hope you enjoy this episode and take some beautiful take-home messages that resonate with you! (1.18) I run through all that this episode is about. (2.54) I discuss how in this current space and time place that we are in, that I have so much more loving kindness and compassion to myself! (3.40) I go deep into my inner child conversation. (4.14) I ask myself ‘How would my inner child want to be spoken?’ (6.38) I jump into how we are ALL unique and try as we might to change; we are all unique and the world needs us that way! (7.28) I speak about my boys, and what I want THEIR narrative to be about themselves…and their inner monologue…what do I want them to say to themselves? (8.54) What do I want instilled into my boys? (10.00) I go through a personal experience that left an imprint in year 2/3 at school when I was called ‘Mrs Brown’. (10.59) I go through my own personal journey of body change and how that affected me. (11.59) I go through my pregnancy and how my body changed yet again; and then again during my PND. (13.37) The constant factor of CHANGE for women in their body; and how that may be a contributing factor. (15.58) MY FAVOURITE ‘PRAGYA APARADHA’ principle in Ayurveda…and how it pertains to body image and self-love…I get passionate here guys! (18.47) I go through my experiences with coaching and what I have learned from it (19.21) The INFERIORITY COMPLEX vs SUPERIORITY COMPLEX principle that I was taught at a young age about in the Bhagvad Gita and how this can relate to our body image and the way in which we see ourselves. (21.09) I talk about the ‘PORTAL OF PAIN’ Principle by the amazing Doctor Shefali…and how this rang so true for me! I speak SOOOO much about her and how her work and teachings made SUCH a HUGE impact on my life and my understanding of my own journey! (23.05) Summary of the episode. (25.29) This week’s MINDFUL MOMENT to practice and to SIT and OBSERVE what comes up about BODY IMAGE…I ask certain questions to help in your introspection…and hope that it gives clarity on WHAT and HOW you feel about your body…and also WHERE you feel they stemmed from!  

EPISODE 8 – SHOW NOTES What IS infant massage and WHY is it SO important In this week’s episode, I dive into what a beautiful modality infant massage is and what role it plays in all of MOTHERHOOD! I especially dive into what an important and pivotal part of postnatal depression this modality and practice could play. It is NOT a ‘crash course’ into how to massage your baby! IT IS however, a beautiful explanation into ALL of the benefits, what it can bring to your baby and the person who is doing the massage…and where you can go to get more information about it! (2.08) I run through why infant massage is such a beautiful modality and how it is that I stumbled across it. (2.48) I met the wonderful Heidi McLoughlin from IMIS, and became certified as a PMC (Paediatric Massage Consultant) and a CIMI (Certified Infant Massage Instructor. If anything about learning how to become an instructor or finding a practitioner that runs classes face-to-face, then please do contact Heidi from IMIS, as she is the best point of contact if you want to know more about HOW to learn either of these things! Heidi McLoughlin Infant Massage Information Service (IMIS) [email protected] www.babymassage.net.au 1300 558 608 (4.14) I discuss the disconnection as the saddest part of PND that truly breaks my heart; yet, how beautiful this practice of massage is in helping to bring the aspects of connection to the mother and her child. (7.21) I discuss my passion about using my PMC qualifications to share the importance of this modality to my fellow health professionals, as I feel it is one more branch or ‘tool’ to be utilised in our toolbox for supporting patients and families going through their postnatal depression journey. (11.20) Discuss how massage needs to be done by a primary caregiver, vs a transient carer that comes and goes such as an Aunt or family friend. The importance is to establish a trusting relationship with the aspect of touch, so it is very important to honour this. (12.19) I go through specific benefits of infant massage! All of this research and points have all come from my learnings with IMIS (details above) and I have shared these in my book ‘Shining The Light on PND – The Journey From Darkness To Healing From Postnatal Depression’. https://www.amazon.com.au/Shining-Light-PND-Post-Natal-Depression/dp/0228862957/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1IJPLP73YH6Y3&keywords=shining+the+light+on+pnd&qid=1658885184&sprefix=shining+the+light+on+%2Caps%2C236&sr=8-4 -relaxation of the skeletal muscle -increasing blood blow and the lymphatic system -reduced anxiety and improved alertness -reduced stress hormone (cortisol) in both the parent and child -strengthens the immune system -positively effects mood and emotions -improves sleep through melatonin and serotonin regulation -assists with pain relief when there is discomfort due to the effects on endorphins -helps with sinus and chest congestion -enhanced bonding and attachment; a hugely important one for me -increased self-confidence and self-esteem; which again is hugely important!   (16.14) I go through the practical points to consider when massaging…again not a crash course into how to do it! (18.19) Safety considerations; this is vital and crucial information to take very seriously if you do choose to use this modality within your home. (19.40) I talk about how you potentially could continue this massaging practice until they are much older. (21.42) To find the most conducive time to do this practice. (22.29) Points about wearing jewellery, short nails, warm hands and a nice room environment (23.41) Take the phone off the hook or put it on silent, low lights and a warm room are all helpful ways to create ambience and the respect that this practice deserves. (24.04) The topic of scent and pheromones. (25.43) TO NEVER massage before a bath; huge safety issue. (26.28) Discussion about oil choice, allergy warning and instructions of this whole area. (29.09) A short (not exhaustive or full list) of contraindications (when you would and should not massage your baby) (30.52) Discuss how there is a specific wind, colic and constipation sequence that is taught in the classes; again not an explanation of how or what the sequences are. (33.14) The PEARL to PRACTICE this week; is to do some self-Abhyanga (oil massage) on yourself! I run through what to do and the WHY and would love to hear how you get on!

EPISODE 7 – SHOW NOTES This week I dive into what the BIGGEST fears I had when I had postnatal depression. What held me back? Why? This has been recorded to help others navigate through understanding what fears may be held by women going through this…and what may help to bring them through their fears. (2.35) Discuss the BLOG that I wrote about this very topic and my fears https://wholeistichealingco.com/what-were-my-biggest-fears-when-i-had-pnd/ (3.19) Fears are SO normal and natural. They are our self-preservation and self-protection (4.37) The first fear was NOT knowing WHAT was going on with me (6.34) Another fear was feeling I would be STUCK this way FOREVER…and it scared me silly! (8.08) The principle that my fears were based on the UNKNOWN (8.33) Another fear was if I spoke up that I actually had NO idea what the consequences would be or what would happen to me (11.13) The Fear that nothing would actually work to fix me and make me better (12.39) I had the fear of not knowing HOW my body would react when I weaned off my medication (14.47) The fear of what people would THINK of me; HOW I would be labelled or what perceptions would change and go in detail (20.19) Explain the idea of SURRENDER, LETTING GO of CONTROL, FAITH and TRUST (22.00) I went into my PRESENT day fears (26.14) The PEARL to PRACTICE this week is to spend some time thinking of what YOUR fears are…and to think WHY they have their hold on you…WHERE do they stem from…HOW do they serve you…and how would you overcome them IF there was NO obstacle standing in your way…This exercise is designed to help you get to the bottom of HOW you are feeling…WHY and what you POTENTIALLY could DO about it…and I hope it gives you the encouragement and push towards breaking through it!!

EPISODE 6 - SHOW NOTES Will I EVER feel CONENCTION to my baby…myself…my partner…and life ever again with PNDA and PND? This week I dive into the most CRUEL aspect or symptom of postnatal depression…and that is the DISCONNECTION that can come with it. I explain what it is and how it may look like…in an attempt to NORMALISE it and broaden our understanding that it IS the condition that causes one to feel this way. It is a brutally raw and honest episode…covering aspects that we need to talk more openly about! (1.56) Setting the intention of this week’s episode (4.03) Delving into how CRUEL this aspect of the condition is (4.33) Discuss my book ‘Shining The Light on PND – The Journey from Darkness To Healing From Postnatal Depression’  Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/Shining-Light-PND-Post-Natal-Depression/dp/0228862957/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GC7KH17LKSP1&keywords=shining+the+light+on+pnd&qid=1656994516&sprefix=shining+the+light+on+pn%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-1 (7.48) Explain how connected and beautiful my pregnancies were (9.39) The change to the disconnection and how that came to be about (11.20) I go through what it can look like (13.55) Delve into the contrast between the two (15.34) Speak about the importance of family and support people in getting you through this chapter in your life (22.17) Understanding the HUGE void in the current arena and WHY I HAD to do something and take action in creating tools to help this disconnection aspect (23.18) Explain how I came about my children’s book ‘My Mummy After Our Baby – A Journey of Hope and Healing’ Link - https://www.amazon.com.au/My-Mummy-After-Our-Baby/dp/0228862930/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TY9FT9NFPVRZ&keywords=my+mummy+after+our+baby&qid=1656994733&sprefix=my+mummy+after+our+baby%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1 (25.46) I discuss how I came about the guided meditation albums with the special frequency music and WHY it plays a crucial role and part in this disconnection aspect. Link – Guided Meditation album: https://wholeistichealingco.bandcamp.com/album/guided-meditations-sound-healing-tracks Sleep Album link: https://wholeistichealingco.bandcamp.com/album/sleep-guided-meditation-sound-healing-and-affirmations (29.32) The main summary of the episode (32.36) The MINDFUL MOMENT to practice this week is to focus for 3 minutes on the RISE and the FALL of your chest as you breathe deeply IN and OUT of your nose. Bringing focus and attention to the PRANA; the life-force energy within your body I have written this blog article also on the Whole-istic Healing Co. website; https://wholeistichealingco.com/will-i-ever-feel-connection-to-my-baby-myself-partnerlife-ever-again/

EPISODE 5 – The INS AND OUTS of Postnatal Depression (PND) Show Notes This week I dive into the INS and OUTS of postnatal depression, as a way to highlight the KEY features that women and their families would want to know…and also should know about it! I am placing a TRIGGER WARNING potentiality for some of the content; so please be mindful of how you feel as you are listening. Exact time-frames listed below. It is a resource that I would implore ALL expectant and new parents to listen to…to help unveil this condition and to ANSWER all of the questions and REMOVE all of the uncertainties of PND and PNDA. (1.06) I go through WHY I am so passionate about this work and being a mental health advocate; ESPECIALLY in the perinatal arena (3.39) I explain what I will cover in this episode (3.59) What is postnatal depression (PND) and PNDA? (5.07) Discuss Dr Oscar Serrallach’s book ‘The Postnatal Depletion Cure’ and explain how I write about him in my book as an excellent resource (6.36) I explain how symptoms can range from person to person (7.30) Facts and Statistics about PND (7.46) 1 in 7 women have PND, 1 in 5 women have PNDA and 1 in 10 men have PND (8.55) Trigger warning potentiality; anyone with suicidal ideations, if finding this statistic triggering…to PLEASE skip past until 11.42 (11.42) Trigger warning end (12.00) Listening to stories and other people experiencing it can be so helpful. I discuss how I am a Gidget Angel and to visit www.gidgetfoundation.org.au to read and watch other Gidget Angel stories; as listening to others experiences can be so empowering in knowing that you are not alone and is a wonderful resource The link to my GIDGET ANGEL story is here: https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/our-stories/namitas-story/ (13.19) What are the SIGNS and SYMPTOMS? (19.31) How is it DIAGNOSED? (19.52) Important factor is the TWO week timeframe as a key differentiating factor to observe (20.51) Discuss the EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) questionnaire (23.57) What are the CAUSES or PREDISPOSING FACTORS? (29.15) What is the BEST thing to do if yourself, your partner, friend or family member has PND? (32.09) Recovery IS possible (35.58) Information for the partner if they are listening to this episode (37.44) The PEARL to PRACTICE this week; is to sit with your eyes closed…take 5 diaphragmatic breaths and then ask yourself ‘how am I feeling today?’…then observe what comes up for you Some BLOG articles that I have written on the Whole-istic Healing Co. platform that may be of interest in this regard… What is postnatal depression and what the HECK is going on with me? https://wholeistichealingco.com/what-is-post-natal-depression-pndand-what-the-heck-is-going-on-with-me-2/   How is postnatal depression diagnosed? https://wholeistichealingco.com/how-is-post-natal-depression-pnd-diagnosed/   What are the CAUSES of post-natal depression and why me? https://wholeistichealingco.com/1217-2/