Mums F**king Matter

Children are not Tamagotchis. They won't just do and say what they're told. They are little humans with feelings and minds of their own.

Please note: I am not attempting to be a parenting coach. I am simply exposing what I feel passionate about and I know a lot of others will and do relate to.

In this episode I share my perspectives and approach to the ridiculous pressures we can feel as parents in this day and age, in the hope that it may bring you some relief (and a giggle or two).

In this episode I speak about:

• the pressure on Mums
• what society expects of parents and children
• my approach to said pressure ;)

Themes: Parenting, Motherhood, Mental Health

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

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I first heard Lucy Rowett talking on a podcast in 2020 and I've loved listening to and learning from what she does ever since! I'm excited to have her on the podcast, talking about all things pleasure, sex and relationships.

In this episode we speak about:

• learning to be comfortable in your body and how HUGE that is
• knowing the anatomy of your genitalia (you might be surprised how few people know)
• letting go of sexual shame
• purity culture and faith deconstruction
• knowing your wants, needs and boundaries (in the bedroom or not)
• subconscious behaviour that can play out in relationships
• Lucy's course on sexual communication
• Lucy's top books on self-pleasure, sex and desire

Themes: Sex, Intimacy, Pleasure, Healing, Relationships

You can find more information on Lucy and all the fabulous things she offers here.

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

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Since 2019 I've had quite a journey with my skin health. Now it's finally better, I wanted to share my experience in case it's helpful for anyone else to hear/learn from.

In this episode I speak about:

• getting help from a naturopathic nutritionist
• receiving unsolicited advice
• how I needed to adjust my diet
• what my body was saying in it's suffering
• allergies to ingredients in skin products
• getting help from the wrong person
• how we're potentially conditioned to feel like we 'should' look flawless
• the deep upset that my skin problems caused me

Themes: Nutrition, Gut Health, Naturopathy, Mental Health

I mention Ebony Jane Nutrition. I also mention Shea Butter Cottage.

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

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Do you ever think about how truly amazing the/your body is? With all that it does and has done for you, what you're able to do and feel and create with your body. — Listen in, as I gently invite you to (perhaps) appreciate yourself a little bit more.

Please note: This can be an emotional topic. There is no pressure or judgement whatsoever to be or feel any different from where you are now.

In this episode I speak about:

• the wisdom our body holds and conveys
• 'listening' hands and loving touch
• the significance of our feet
• breath work and yoga as powerful tools to tune inwards
• when our organs show warning signs
• we're "not a sum of broken parts"*
• decent posture and moving wisely

Themes: Mental Health, Physical Health, Yoga, Breath

*I mention Glennon Doyle.

At the end, I share a poem written by Selina Denton.

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In this episode I am talking to the brilliant co-founder of Becoming Mums, Fi McQuay. I absolutely LOVE the work that Fi and her co-founder Beth Allum are doing, supporting Mums in the Berkshire area with the groups that they run and the community they have created.

In this episode, Fi and I speak about:

• anxiety in early motherhood 
• how 'Becoming Mums' came about
• the power of community 
• holding space for stories
• being given unsolicited advice
• the sanctuary of non-judgemental groups

Themes: Motherhood, Mental Health, Postnatal Support

To find out more about Becoming Mums, see here.

We mention Pregnant Then Screwed.

At the end I read something by Caitlin Moran.

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I think a lot of women are put off doing exercise because they get the idea that it needs to be intense to have any benefit. — That it needs to be lifting super heavy weights, running ultra marathons, or spending hours in the gym. Not true! 

There are soooo many benefits to moving gently but WISELY. Knowing how to train well — in ways that don’t lead to burnout or cause you to dread the whole thing — can be a game changer.

I warmly welcome you to a way of moving that may suit your mind and body a f**k load better 😋.

In this episode I speak about:

• how ‘fitness’ doesn’t need to be hard
• changing our wording to be less punishing
• the negative effects of intense training when stressed and/or tired
• things to watch out for in your postnatal body
• how I train differently since becoming a Mum
• finding enjoyment and PLEASURE in how you choose to move
• working with the breath in yoga and exercise

Themes: Fitness, Mental Health, Physical Health, Postnatal Exercise

At the end, I share a poem written by Safire Rose.

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The sheer magic of music is huge. Right?! I am sometimes surprised why people don’t talk about music more. It is/can be insanely powerful in helping boost our mood or shift energy; whether that be feeling something fully and allowing it to come up or maybe dancing it out.

In this episode I speak about:

• what music do you love? And why?
• how music can stir us deeply
• the power of songs from 'kids' films
• ignoring people who try to cuss your choices
• the electric experience live music can be
• lyrics and language
• Susan Cain's work on 'bittersweetness' and allowing ourselves to feel

Themes: Music, Emotions, Healing, Mental Health, Physical Health

At the end, I share a poem written by Cleo Wade.

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Welcome to my first guest interview on the podcast! I am so excited to share with you my conversation with Zoe Charles, Mums of two boys and Founder of 'The Cheek Of It!' School of Burlesque and Cabaret.

I connected with Zoe after hearing about her classes — which I cannot WAIT to participate in. After exchanging a few lovely audio messages, I knew I wanted to invite her onto the podcast.

In this episode we speak about:

• Zoe's background, what led her to create 'The Cheek Of It' and her passion for working with and holding space for women
• challenging disempowering beliefs through burlesque and performance as a rite of passage
• the practice of taking up space, enjoying our body and the ripple effect of that on other women
• Zoe's experience of birth trauma, finding help and healing her relationship with her body
• motherhood, rejecting the claim "You can have it all" and witnessing the magic of our children as they are

Themes: Dance, Burlesque, Drama, Motherhood, Birth Trauma, Mental Health, Physical Health

To find out more about Zoe and her fabulous offerings, see here on 'The Cheek Of It!' website.

At the end (34 minutes in), I share a poem written by today's guest, Zoe Charles.

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Are you aware of menstrual cycle awareness (MCA for short)? And if so, do you apply it to your life?

In my work with women, I have noticed that MCA is not known about nearly as much as I think it should be. (Boys and men will benefit from knowing about it too.)

In this episode I speak about:

• the work of Lisa Lister
• how I now work (and rest) in harmony with my cycle
• avoiding giving from a place of resentment with MCA
• gently informing and educating my daughter
• cyclical wisdom for when you’re no longer bleeding
• discomfort during ovulation
• advocating for ourselves to find out more
• PMT = premenstrual truth — it's not 'just' being hormonal
• a brilliant podcast to listen to (see below)

Themes: The Menstrual Cycle, Periods, Mental Health, Physical Health

I mention Lisa Lister and her book ‘Love Your Lady Landscape’ as well as 'Wild Power' by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer (this is the book I forget the name of).

'28ish Days Later' is the podcast with India Rakusen that I reference.

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

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There are so many wonderful benefits to doing baby massage with your child. — For all the family, not just your baby.

Here I share my passion for this precious tool for calm and connection, that has helped hundreds of parents I've taught, in the hope that it may help you in similar ways.

In this episode I speak about:

• doing baby massage after birth trauma
• how I started teaching baby massage
• body awareness from a young age
• the value in slowing down in a busy world
• positive hormones that are released
• using massage for a deeper connection
• the ripple effect on the family
• how loving touch is nourishing for babies — and us
• using massage with my daughter, years after her being a baby

Themes: Baby Massage, Mental Health, Physical Health, Birth Recovery

At the end, I share a poem by Phyllis K. Davis.

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