In this episode of Beyond Motherhood, I’m joined by the Aaria Clair, my co-facilitator for the upcoming Awaken Her workshop. Together, we dive into the often-misunderstood world of sensuality and pleasure - beyond the cultural conditioning that tells us it’s wrong, dirty, or only about sex.

Aaria shares her personal story and we explore:

✨ How cultural narratives shape our relationship with sensuality

✨ The over-sexualisation of pleasure and why it keeps women disconnected

✨ What sensuality really means in motherhood

✨ The nourishing practice of breast massage for connection and self-love

🌹 Join us for Awaken Her - a 5-hour immersive women’s circle and workshop devoted to reclaiming your sensuality and pleasure on October 19th in Brisbane. Secure your spot now and step into this powerful experience.

All the juicy details here:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/awaken-her-reclaiming-your-sensuality-and-pleasure-tickets-1671101713209?

About Aaria:

Aaria Clair is a breathworker, sound healer, and ceremonialist devoted to supporting women through thresholds of life. As a birth keeper working in the realm of freebirth, she holds space for undisturbed birth and the reclamation of women’s innate wisdom. Her path is rooted in studies of female embodiment, yoga, and tantric traditions, weaving together breath, body, and ceremony to guide women home to themselves.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaria_clair/ 

Website: https://linktr.ee/aaria_clair 

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In this episode of Beyond Motherhood, I’m joined by the wonderful Sarah Bane, Anxiety Educator and founder of Yogitales, who is passionate about supporting children and teens with their mental health and supporting their parents along the way.

We dive into:

✨ Sarah’s journey into yoga and why she focuses on young people

✨ The shifts we’re seeing in children’s and teens’ mental health

✨ Signs your child’s anxiety may need extra support ✨ Creative ways to make mindfulness accessible and fun for kids

✨ A simple practice parents can start today to help their child’s emotional wellbeing

This conversation is filled with practical tips and gentle reminders that raising mindful kids doesn’t have to be complicated.

About Sarah:

Sarah's own experience with anxiety as a child motivated her to make changes as an adult and learn how to keep her calm while handling all the many responsibilities of being a parent.

Sarah was inspired by her 200-hour yoga teacher training to help her own children experience less stress and anxiety. With her background as a kids yoga instructor, her interest in the human body, and the knowledge that the breath can create a peaceful environment for the body and the mind, she realised there was more to learn. Sarah studied positive psychology with a focus on wellbeing and emotions with the purpose of encouraging a more practical approach to life engagement and assisting in the growth of young people's minds by teaching them valuable skills.

Her goal is to provide as many children she can with coping techniques & strategies needed to deal with anxiety & stress so that nobody has to struggle.

Connect with Sarah:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/yogitales_engagelifemindfully

Website: www.yogitales.au

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What if moving your body wasn’t about burning calories—but about stopping the Mum burnout?In this episode of Beyond Motherhood, we explore how shifting the way you move can help you move out of survival mode and back into yourself. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, snappy, or like you’ve lost yourself in the chaos of motherhood, this conversation is for you.If you’re ready to reconnect with your body and rediscover your confidence, sensuality, and joy, tune in now - and don’t forget to join me for my free masterclass The Power of Pleasure.Access the masterclass here: https://www.moniquebathis.com/the-power-of-pleasure-masterclassConnect with Monique:Instagram: www.instagram.com/moniquebathisFacebook: www.facebook.com/moniquebathisWebsite: www.moniquebathis.com

In this episode of Beyond Motherhood, I’m joined by Kelly Bagshaw to talk about relationships, separation, and dating post-divorce, through the lens of motherhood.

This conversation is real, raw, and deeply supportive for any mum navigating love, loss, and rediscovering herself beyond divorce.

About Kelly:

Kelly is a Holistic Psychotherapist, Coach, Breathwork facilitator & Retreat Host and works with both individuals and couples. Kelly is passionate about helping people break free from old patterns, reconnect with themselves, and create real change. Kelly blends traditional talk therapy with somatic and alternative methods to get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck. Whether you’re navigating a relationship breakdown, stuck in old patterns, or searching for a stronger sense of self, this work goes beyond talking—it’s about feeling, shifting, and truly changing.

Connect with Kelly:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kelly.luisa.bagshaw 

Website: https://www.kellyluisabagshaw.com/ 

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If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of snapping, serving everyone but yourself, and feeling invisible in motherhood, this episode is for you.

We’re unpacking the silent weight so many mums carry - the constant doing, the numbness just to get through the day, and the guilt that creeps in when you even think about joy or pleasure.

This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about coming home to your body, softening into who you are beneath the overwhelm, and finally letting yourself receive. 

And the best part? You don’t have to do it alone.

✨ Join my free masterclass, The Power of Pleasure, and begin your journey back to connection, calm, and aliveness: https://www.moniquebathis.com/the-power-of-pleasure-masterclass

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In this episode of Beyond Motherhood, we’re unpacking why choosing rest feels so bloody uncomfortable, and how that urge to “just do one more thing” is your nervous system stuck in survival mode. I’ll guide you through what’s really going on beneath the surface, why rest is a radical act of self trust and how every time you give yourself permission to soften, you start to rewire your nervous system while also showing your kids that life is not only about productivity... and that rest does NOT need to be earned!

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Let's face it, we've all experienced mum guilt at one point or another. But what if you could give yourself a little more grace and compassion?

On this week's episode, I share a short melodic mantra to support every mama to breathe into and let go of mum guilt, while embracing self compassion in even the toughest of motherhood days.

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In this powerful episode, I dive into why so many mothers feel shut down, numb, or disconnected from their sensuality - and why it’s not your fault. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly “on” for everyone else but feel empty inside, this one’s for you.

Want to take this work deeper?

Check out my FREE masterclass, The Power of Pleasure here: https://www.moniquebathis.com/the-power-of-pleasure-masterclass

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Pleasure may be the last thing on your mind as as busy mama, but it’s something that has been a game changer for me in many ways throughout my motherhood AND self discovery journey the past couple of years. One this week’s episode, we dive into coming home to yourself in motherhood through reclaiming your joy and pleasure. From my own journey as a single mama in rewiring my relationship with pleasure and how, when we start to crumble old beliefs and stop outsourcing our pleasure, we can feel more connected with ourselves.

And if you desire to take this work further, then check out my FREE masterclass, The Power of Pleasure.

Access the masterclass here: https://www.moniquebathis.com/the-power-of-pleasure-masterclass

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From struggling to conceive to now helping other women heal and reconnect with their bodies, this week’s guest, Jacquie Mync, shares her wisdom on conscious conception and the emotional, physical and energetic journey of fertility. We chat about what’s missing in the traditional fertility model, the power of a holistic approach to healing, and how to start connecting with your womb. If you're longing to become a mother but feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your body, then this conversation will deeply resonate.

About Jacquie:

Jacquie Mync is a Certified Holographic Fertility Coach and a mum of 1 (soon to be 2). Jacquie has been coaching women for 9 years; including hundreds of 6 and 7 figure business owners and coaches. 

Certified in 16 healing, wellness, master mindset and health modalities; Jacquie is able to draw from extensive experience and knowledge to give her clients the very best service to assist their journey holistically. 

Coming from a Professional Athlete and PT background; she has been recognised on the Gold Coast for many years for her excellence in fitness; before evolving into spirituality, epigenetics, mindset, Holographics and feminine embodiment. 

Her vision is for all women to own their inner feminine power and to heal and restore themselves and what they are moving through holistically. 

Connect with Jacquie:

Free resources: https://sociatap.com/jacquelinemync/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacquiemync/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550929267959

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