My mission is to raise awareness of Matrescence the life-changing transformation we go through when we become Mums and to make going to Therapy when you're struggling as normal as going to the doctors when you're sick.
My recommendations.
Recomended Books
Common sense is not always common action and so while some of the ideas in the book might seem 'obvious', if you're not already doing it, then you likely need to hear it again.
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Grace provides practical advice for helping you focus when you're finding it hard to get stuff done, and for stepping back when you're on the edge of burnout,
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Im currently reading this for the second time. It's a 28 day gratitude process and has certainly made isolating with Covid dare I say it, enjoyable. I am seeing every benefit of all the time I have at the start of the year to get organised.
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A beautiful book for someone who wants a better understanding of why being a new parent is so hard but doesn't have time to read. Full of amazing illustrations. link
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How not to Hate your husband After kids.
This book is so well written it feels like she literally steps in your home and your mind and has a Birdseye view on your relationship. link
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I am also a couples therapist so if you have any questions book in a call.
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If you want to have a better understanding of why your partner now seems so annoying and how to change it read this.
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I love Jemma and I do some work alongside her sleep course.- Jemma is not a "sleep trainer" but I am not anti sleep training because sleep deprivation is so strong linked to poor mental health but if you are looking for
· An evidence-based guide to baby sleep.
· What might be blocking your sleep progress.
· Gentle and responsive strategies for supporting independent sleep.
· A realistic guide of what to expect from 3 months to 2 years.
· A simple symptom checker to identify the solution for common sleep problems like frequent night waking, bedtime battles, false starts, and early waking. Link
Matrescenc
Now this is my top recommendation for all Mums and I think midwifes should be giving it out on our first appointment. This book will prepare you for Motherhood it will normalise everything you've been going through and it will give you hope that yes life is hard now but with the right support you will get to the magical bit. link
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My favourite Podcast
Law of attraction changed my life
I'm a huge fan of the law of attraction and the power of gratitude so this has to be my number 1 recommendation. If you really want to do some self-development she even has a book club.
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The most interesting and insightful who used to be a monk and now has a podcast with guests like Gwyneth Paltrow and Khloe Kardashian. If you want to learn how to be less stressed this is the place to go.
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Diary of a CEO.
It started as a business podcast but it's much more self-development now. My favourite episodes are Charlamane, Jimmy Carr, Rebel Wilson, Esther Perel, Ashley Walters....I could go on for days Im a superfan and a walk and podcast is my self care.
Useful Websites & social media.
Postnatal depression awareness and support.
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Fun and informative mental health videos and tips. Her book Why has nobody told me this is amazing.
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A parenting community created by Grazia Magazine- Showcasing the struggles for working Mum's and lots more interesting posts and articles about parenting.
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If anyone is struggling with baby and toddler sleep shes my go to. She has an amazing membership and is my go to for when things are getting tough.
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Roxie is a self development coach and speaker and author of the Book Manifest and Manifest for kids. I love Roxies energy and how she really explains why manifesting isn't just woowoo. If you want to find out more she just been on the Exhibit A podcast and that 1 episode has changed my life.