Mums F**king Matter

For my 30th episode of the podcast, I was inspired (by Zoe Blaskey of 'Motherkind') to share a meditation that I recorded for you.

Having done guided meditations for many, many years during my yoga classes and 1:1 sessions I wanted to treat you, my listeners, to this guided relaxation.

If you're new to meditation, please don't put any pressure on yourself to feel anything in particular.

Whether you get to listen to this during the craziness of half term or another precious stolen window of time, I invite you to…

• listen
• breath deeply
• and relax a little more

PLEASE NOTE: Do not listen while driving as you may get dozy(!). I've been told my voice is "like a balm" and I do try my best to help you relax to the max ;)

Enjoy!

~ Lucy xx

Themes: Mental Health, Mothering, Relaxation, Breath

At the end, I share a poem written by Danielle Doby.

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Today's guest on the podcast is Jodie Garth; Mother, Artist and Motherhood Coach. Jodie and I met in late 2021 whilst on a (life-changing) course about Matrescence with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz.

Jodie and I have both learned, grown and evolved so much through — and since — the 'Mama Rising' course, and I wanted to share Jodie's story here.

In this episode we speak about:

• menstrual cycle awareness, what we're not taught about our bodies and passing the wisdom on to our children
• the challenges of ADHD and motherhood combined
• healing in hindsight when you find out more about yourself
• matrescence and ADHD
• Jodie's expression as an artist and finding her voice through collage

You can find Jodie and her work on Instagram at @cherishandbloom_art

Themes: ADHD, Motherhood, Parenting, Mental Health, Art

At the end, I share a poem written by Danielle Doby.

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Have you ever thought much about your posture? About the difference it can make to your aches and pains — and even your mood?

In this episode I speak about:

• the effects of poor posture
• practicing reverence for your body and allowing greater ease
• 'superhero pose' and how better posture can go a long way in contributing towards how you feel
• thinking of your posture when walking, standing, seated, driving, holding children, etc.
• the role of exercise to help with posture
• reducing stress wherever possible

Themes: Posture, Fitness, Mental Health, Emotional Health, Parenting

At the end, I share a quote from Regena Thomashauer.

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Welcome to the first episode of 'Mums F**king Matter' with a male guest; a Dad and friend of mine, Mike Dye.

Mike is one of my good friends and (especially after my experience with toxic relationships) I've always been in awe and appreciation of how good a partner and Dad he is.

Mike and I are obviously not relationship coaches, but it's great to reflect in this honest and open conversation as parents and partners to other people, as to what can make things work better.

In this episode we speak about:

• the importance of good communication
• working on 'keeping the spark'
• being a supportive partner and allowing one other space
• making time to be truly present for your children and the difference that can make
• how he has learned to be a better parent
• making time to nourish himself as well as being a partner, a parent and giving to his work

Mike is a (brilliant!) sports therapist and the Founder of New Health Project.

Themes: Relationships, Fatherhood, Parenting, Mental Health

At the end, I share a poem written by Karen McMillan.

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Have you heard of the sister wound? It's also called the witch wound.

In this episode I speak about:

• the unnecessary judgement and bitchiness between women that can damage us
• celebrating our 'sisters', our female friends more
• witnessing the sister wound BS in programmes for young people
• healing ourselves to be more comfortable in who we are
• how a supportive sisterhood can be like medicine
• and I share some fabulous quotes from Gloria Steinem

Themes: the sister wound, women's circles, mental health, parenting

At the end, I share a poem written by Danielle Doby.

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This is such a fantastic conversation with Angela Sellar; makeup artist, colour and style guide — and expert in elevating women's confidence!

As well as the above Angela is a late diagnosed 'ADHD-er' and a Mum of 2. Angela is so talented at what she does and has helped me lots of over the years with her skills.

In this episode we speak about:

• Angela's passion for creativity
• Angela's experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021, the impact of that and what she has learned about herself since
• having ADHD and being a (new) Mum
• Angela's background and training in fashion and makeup
• rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD)
• a brilliant quote from Regena Thomashauer
• my healing, learning & growth that came from working with Angela
• 'dopamine dressing' and why it helps to dress how YOU like
• the work Angela does with women to help them feel unapologetically themselves!

Themes: Makeup, Styling, ADHD, Parenting, Motherhood, Mental Health

At the end, I share a poem written by Penny McKenzie.

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Do you find parenting hard? Occasionally or perhaps more than you'd like to admit?

Don't worry, this isn't me just moaning about my experience and the injustice of today's society for parents.

I share some truths that many/all Mums feel but we're encouraged to gaslight ourselves and cover it up.

F**k that!

You matter. Your feelings matter. And support for your struggles matters. — Why do you think I called the podcast what I did?!

In this episode I speak about:

• loving your child deeply AND motherhood being hard
• the HUGE importance of feeling seen, heard and acknowledged, especially in matrescence and motherhood
• speaking our truth, and why it matters to express sadness and anger
• the many feelings we can go through in a short space of time
• reverence for the BIG work we do as Mums
• processing trauma and seeking help

Themes: Motherhood, Mental Health, Parenting, Matrescence

I mention Emily Nagoski and her book 'Come As You Are'.

At the end, I share a poem written by me.

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Are you playing small? Are you able to stand in your truth and be who you are in the world? If not, you deserve to! And this episode may help.

This is one of my favourite topics — and most commonly talked about with clients.

In this episode I speak about:

• spreading out in Savasana, taking up the space on your yoga mat — and beyond
• growing more comfortable in who you are
• from self-silencing to being calmly assertive
• knowing that anger is valid and natural, whatever your gender
• the beauty and wisdom in growing older
• over-apologising and you are not 'too much'

Themes: Yoga, Motherhood, Mental Health, Parenting, Matrescence

I mention Amy Taylor-Kabbaz.

At the end, I share a poem written by Nikita Gill.

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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 radiators
• not taking on other people's negative projections
• holding your own in who you are, what you do and why
• knowing your approach is valid and expressing resistance to receiving unsolicited advice
• letting go of people pleasing and over apologising
• menstrual cycle awareness (and pre-menstrual TRUTH) and planning your diary to avoid certain things and people
• inner child work
• looking after me and how it helps me and my daughter
• the mother load
• Dr Gabor Maté's research on women and ill health

Themes: Boundaries, Parenting, Motherhood, Mental Health

At the end, I share a poem written by Danielle Doby.

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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 Mother
• tuning in to our feminine nature
• the power of working on ourselves to heal in our relationships
• the Disney dream vs the real life experience
• matrescence and relationships
• how and why our self-worth can be affected in motherhood
• making the implicit explicit and the difference it can make
• Nat's experience in the near break down of her relationship, and working through the messy middle
• the NUMBER 1 problem that comes up time and time again in relationships
• what the feminist movement did that didn't help us

Themes: Parenting, Marriage, Relationships, Motherhood, Mental Health

At the end, I share a poem written by Danielle Doby.

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