Mum As You Are

By Erin Bowe

Mum as you are is a place for self-compassionate reflection to use what you have within you, right now as you are, perfectly imperfect to find your way through motherhood.

I’m Dr Erin Bowe, Clinical ... more

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The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.

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May 01, 2023 70 Which of your 5 senses are you neglecting? AND how does this relate to trauma?
Four times a second your nervous system will ask "Am I SAFE?"
We can find a lot of relief by using practical tools that appeal directly to our 5 senses.
If I asked you - which sense do you think you've been neglecting lately? What might your answer be?
Luckily, one of my favourite writers, Gretchen Rubin has developed a quiz to help you with that very question. You also get suggestions for how to cultivate that sense.
Learn what my neglected sense is and how we can work with the senses in birth, trauma and daily coping

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Get a copy of my birth trauma book: https://amzn.to/3cAuvfu
If you'd like to follow along my slow living journey on my YouTube channel
I also send a weekly email and have old school-style pen pals rather than use social media :)
My Website: https://doctorerin.com.au/
Mental health courses I teach: https://doctorerin.com.au/shop
Inquiries: [email protected]

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12min
April 24, 2023 69 What to do while waiting for therapy
Recently I was reading a book and came across some useful ideas for what to do while you're waiting for therapy or in between appointments. Usually when someone books an appointment there's been a big wave of emotions. Sometimes the emotions subside a bit while life gets in the way, sometimes we block them, sometimes we forget exactly what was happening or what we were thinking in the times when it felt intense. Writing things down to remember when you have your session helps. Having a list of energy light ups and energy dim downs can help too.

Untamed, Glennon Doyle
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Booktopia
Angus & Robertson
Amazon Australia
Amazon US & REST OF THE WORLD
Book Depository for UK/EUROPE
Get a copy of my birth trauma book: https://amzn.to/3cAuvfu
If you'd like to follow along my slow living journey on my YouTube channel
I also send a weekly email and have old school-style pen pals rather than use social media :)
My Website: https://doctorerin.com.au/
Mental health courses I teach: https://doctorerin.com.au/shop
Inquiries: [email protected]

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11min
April 17, 2023 68 Five steps to quit social media
If you want to pause or quit social media it's usually not as simple as just going cold turkey. This is what I wish I knew before I started my social media detox. some practical, measurable steps that will help get you that meaningful change you're looking for. You can find the handy guide to the steps outlined here.

DASS (depression anxiety stress scale) - note this is a screening tool, not a replacement for mental health diagnosis

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Booktopia
Angus & Robertson
Amazon Australia
Amazon US & REST OF THE WORLD
Book Depository for UK/EUROPE
Get a copy of my birth trauma book: https://amzn.to/3cAuvfu
If you'd like to follow along my slow living journey on my YouTube channel
I also send a weekly email and have old school-style pen pals rather than use social media :)
My Website: https://doctorerin.com.au/
Mental health courses I teach: https://doctorerin.com.au/shop
Inquiries: [email protected]
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14min
April 10, 2023 67 The science of judging part 2
This is the second part of a conversation about the science of why parents judge each other. What happens when we attribute fault to someone else based on their character (e.g, they are an idiot), but we assume people will give US the benefit of the doubt when we have our own crisis?
Social Media Detox for Mums now on sale!
Booktopia
Angus & Robertson
Amazon Australia
Amazon US & REST OF THE WORLD
Book Depository for UK/EUROPE
Get a copy of my birth trauma book: https://amzn.to/3cAuvfu
If you'd like to follow along my slow living journey on my YouTube channel
I also send a weekly email and have old school-style pen pals rather than use social media :)
My Website: https://doctorerin.com.au/
Mental health courses I teach: https://doctorerin.com.au/shop
Inquiries: [email protected]
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11min
April 03, 2023 66 The 84 year old feminist book you need to read this Easter
Today I'm sharing one of my favourite Easter books that is such a surprise and a delight.
A book written 84 years ago by a white man from the deep south of the USA. Life is full of surprises.
The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes by Du Bose Heyward is a book that teaches children that you can be anything. That mothers are valued. That children thrive when their mothers are happy and fulfilled. That everyone in a family has a role and can contribute, no matter how small.
You can watch the book being read here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ulp4nPyQ0w
Social Media Detox for Mums now on sale!
Booktopia
Angus & Robertson
Amazon Australia
Amazon US & REST OF THE WORLD
Book Depository for UK/EUROPE
Get a copy of my birth trauma book: https://amzn.to/3cAuvfu
If you'd like to follow along my slow living journey on my YouTube channel
I also send a weekly email and have old school-style pen pals rather than use social media :)
My Website: https://doctorerin.com.au/
Mental health courses I teach: https://doctorerin.com.au/shop
Inquiries: [email protected]

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8min
March 26, 2023 65 The science of judging part 1
There is research evidence suggesting that women are judged more harshly for their decisions than men.
In The gift of imperfect parenting, Brene Brown says we judge each other so harshly because most of us feel like we are barely holding on. We are afraid of making mistakes, so we perceive anyone who is doing anything differently as criticising our choices.
Leaning into growth and changing behaviours that better reflect and serve your value system is huge. Applying a sense of compassionate self-reflection when it comes to judging ourselves and others is an important part of the conversation.
Judging is an anthropological and safety behaviour. We don’t need to judge our judging (lol) but I think it helps to be mindful of what purpose judging serves. Let's unpack it a little.
Social Media Detox for Mums now on sale!
Booktopia
Angus & Robertson
Amazon Australia
Amazon US & REST OF THE WORLD
Book Depository for UK/EUROPE
Get a copy of my birth trauma book: https://amzn.to/3cAuvfu
If you'd like to follow along my slow living journey on my YouTube channel
I also send a weekly email and have old school-style pen pals rather than use social media :)
My Website: https://doctorerin.com.au/
Mental health courses I teach: https://doctorerin.com.au/shop
Inquiries: [email protected]
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10min
March 19, 2023 64 A mindfulness check in from meet me at mikes
I've been following this blog for years. I tool I've taken from Pip is the idea of taking stock. I like to recommend it because rather than sitting down and getting all stressed about goals you may or may not have met, you just take a quiet few moments to jot down where you’re at and what you’re doing right now.
I’ve found it’s a nice way to sit in the moment, and later look back on the small things we easily forget. Sometimes those small things become the big things :)
For a taking stock list, I just throw out a few verbs and fill in the blanks. Nothing too organised or fancy, just what comes to mind!
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Social Media Detox for Mums now on sale!
Booktopia
Angus & Robertson
Amazon Australia
Amazon US & REST OF THE WORLD
Book Depository for UK/EUROPE
Get a copy of my birth trauma book: https://amzn.to/3cAuvfu
If you'd like to follow along my slow living journey on my YouTube channel
I also send a weekly email and have old school-style pen pals rather than use social media :)
My Website: https://doctorerin.com.au/
Mental health courses I teach: https://doctorerin.com.au/shop
Inquiries: [email protected]
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13min
March 13, 2023 63 Finding fun in the monotony of motherhood
We're told to prioritize self-care, but do we ever really hear about prioritizing fun? I'll share some lessons I've been learning in how to make motherhood more fun

Catherine Price also has a book on the topic called The Power of Fun: Why Fun is the Key to a Happy and Fulfilling Life.
https://amzn.to/3Sc06UR

Want to be a course tester?
Want to be a tester for my brand new 21 day social media detox course? You can try it for $21USD before it goes on sale to the public. Use code 21FOR21 until March 21st
Social Media Detox for Mums now on sale!
Booktopia
Angus & Robertson
Amazon Australia
Amazon US & REST OF THE WORLD
Book Depository for UK/EUROPE
Get a copy of my birth trauma book: https://amzn.to/3cAuvfu
If you'd like to follow along my slow living journey on my YouTube channel
I also send a weekly email and have old school-style pen pals rather than use social media :)
My Website: https://doctorerin.com.au/
Mental health courses I teach: https://doctorerin.com.au/shop
Inquiries: [email protected]
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11min
March 05, 2023 62 five habits that are making your motherhood miserable
When I look back on my early mothering, I'm often wondering "what would I do differently? What was making me miserable then that I now have clarity on?"
I came up with 5 things.
Want to be a course tester?
Want to be a tester for my brand new 21 day social media detox course? You can try it for $21USD before it goes on sale to the public. Use code 21FOR21 until March 21st
Social Media Detox for Mums now on sale!
Booktopia
Angus & Robertson
Amazon Australia
Amazon US & REST OF THE WORLD
Book Depository for UK/EUROPE
Get a copy of my birth trauma book: https://amzn.to/3cAuvfu
If you'd like to follow along my slow living journey on my YouTube channel
I also send a weekly email and have old school-style pen pals rather than use social media :)
My Website: https://doctorerin.com.au/
Mental health courses I teach: https://doctorerin.com.au/shop
Inquiries: [email protected]
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16min
February 26, 2023 61 That Time I was Screamed at Over a Muffin
If you've struggled with motivation and trying to change a behaviour maybe consider that laziness and willpower have nothing to do with it. Maybe you've been trying to make a style of motivation fit when it's a total mismatch to your personality? Today I'll share a tip that has really helped me understand why certain approaches (like bootcamp!) really don't work for my personality type.

Take the 4 Tendencies quiz, and see if you find your 'aha!' moment

You can find Gretchen’s book on the 4 tendencies
https://amzn.to/3YHc8bx

Want to be a course tester?
Want to be a tester for my brand new 21 day social media detox course? You can try it for $21USD before it goes on sale to the public. Use code 21FOR21 until March 21st

Social Media Detox for Mums now on sale!
Booktopia
Angus & Robertson
Amazon Australia
Amazon US & REST OF THE WORLD
Book Depository for UK/EUROPE
Get a copy of my birth trauma book: https://amzn.to/3cAuvfu
If you'd like to follow along my slow living journey on my YouTube channel
I also send a weekly email and have old school-style pen pals rather than use social media :)
My Website: https://doctorerin.com.au/
Mental health courses I teach: https://doctorerin.com.au/shop
Inquiries: [email protected]
...more
10min

FAQs about Mum As You Are:

How many episodes does Mum As You Are have?

The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.