The Imperfect Mum

The Imperfect Mum

By Natasha NyekeParentingKids & Family
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The Imperfect Mum episodes

  • Matrescence

    On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am chatting all about Matrescence. 

    I cover everything from gender roles, the difference between a to do and ta da list and how nobody talks about matrescence when you are pregnant (and they really should!). 

    Also I discuss how our own adverse childhood experiences can affect us when we become mothers, how our relationships evolve when you have children and some facts about sweat after childbirth that you may not know.

    If you loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com

    Subscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational ideas and tools to help this season feel like the best one yet and you can find me on Instagram here; @theimperfect_therapist 


    36 min
  • Anxious Mum to Calm Mum

    On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am talking all about how to go from Anxious Mum to Calm Mum.

    On the episode I discuss everything from why being a calm Mum is so important to me, how to buy your calm, how to calm your nervous system and the importance of a loving gaze with your children.

    I also share my top tools to become & remain a calm Mum along with the importance of connection with your kids which leads to more calm in yours & their life.

    If you loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com

    Subscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational ideas and tools to help this season feel like the best one yet and you can find me on Instagram here; @theimperfect_therapist 


    35 min
  • Prioritising Self Care as a Busy Mum with Self Care Expert, Emma Benyon

    On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am joined by Self Care Expert & Motherhood Coach, Emma Benyon.

    On the episode we discuss how to invite your kids into your own self care practice, the importance of moving your body & all about how Emma became a self care expert whilst navigating being a new Mum.

    Emma also shares her experience with post natal depression, how she recognised this in herself early on & shares all her incredible tips on prioritising self care as a busy Mum.

    If you loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com

    Subscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational ideas and tools to help this season feel like the best one yet and you can find me on Instagram here; @theimperfect_therapist 

    You can find Emma on Instagram @emmabenyon.coach & you can find out more about her, her coaching & monthly circles via her website; www.emmabenyoncoaching.co.uk

    46 min
  • Relationships After Kids

    On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am talking all about Relationships After Kids. On the episode I share my top tips including a Sunday team meeting, sticking to plans with your partner, navigating parenting & equality and the importance of complimenting one another.

    If you loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com

    Subscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational ideas and tools to help this season feel like the best one yet and you can find me on Instagram here; @theimperfect_therapist 

    26 min
  • How to Manage Intrusive Thoughts as a Mum

    On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am chatting all about Intrusive Thoughts. We dive into how they control so many of our decisions, what they are and why we have them. 

    I also share tools to manage your own intrusive thoughts, how I have personally suffered from intrusive thoughts and what I did to overcome them.

    If you've loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com.

    Subscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational ideas and tools to help this season feel like the best one yet and you can find me on Instagram here; @theimperfect_therapist 


    26 min
  • Travelling with Children - Sophie, Founder of Just Go Family Travel

    On the podcast this week I am joined by Independent Travel Agent & Founder of Just Go Family Travel, my best friend Sophie. In this episode discuss flying with our kids when they were as young as four months old, changing your mindset around flying with your children, dealing with accidents abroad and Sophie shares her top tips on ensuring you, as the parent also enjoy your holiday!

    If you've loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com.

    Subscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational ideas and tools to help this season feel like the best one yet.

    You can find me on Instagram @theimperfect_therapist & you can find Sophie at @just_go_familytravel 

    46 min
  • Parent Relationships & Reparenting Yourself - Harriet, Founder of Unfollowing Mum

    On the podcast this week I chat to Harriet Shearsmith who has an amazing podcast, Unfollowing Mum. Harriet is a Mum of 3 and is now estranged from her own Mother. We discuss how relationships with parents can change when you have children, reparenting yourself & accepting we all make mistakes and the importance of repair.

    If you've loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com.

    Subscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational ideas and tools to help this season feel like the best one yet.

    You can find me on Instagram @theimperfect_therapist
    & you can find Harriet at @unfollowing_mum

    54 min
  • How I found myself again after becoming a Mum- Zoe Founder of Move Thru

    This week I have a guest Zoe founder of Move Through a parent company that helps Mum’s revive their relationships and socialise & she shares her method to grow your relationships and feel like you again in the first few years of being a Mum. We talked about the resentment that men can go back to normal life and the shock of how much life changes when you become a Mum and she gave me the best tip on how to make the most of nap times.

    If you've loved this episode, please subscribe and share—it helps me to help even more mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at  www.natashanyeke.com.

    Subscribe to my mailing list for inspirational ideas and tools to help this season feel like the best one yet. link

    You can find me on Instagram @theimperfect_therapist
    & Zoe link

    45 min
  • Managing Anxiety and Finding Joy

    This week on the podcast, I talk about stepping out of your comfort zone. Recently, I've been doing a lot of that, and it's given me a fresh new perspective on what anxiety feels like and why we get so stuck.

    As anxiety grows, our world gets smaller and smaller as we fear bad things will happen if we step out of our comfort zone. I share all my tips and tricks to start making baby steps towards a life filled with more joy and less fear.

    If you've loved this episode, please subscribe and share—it helps me to help even more mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at  www.natashanyeke.com.

    Subscribe to my mailing list for inspirational ideas and tools to help this season feel like the best one yet. link

    You can find me on Instagram @theimperfect_therapist


    44 min
  • Magical Summer: Tips and Tools to Reduce Overwhelm and Embrace Joy

    "I don't remember Summer holidays as a time of joy or laughter. I remember my Mum being really stressed, juggling so much and putting us in whatever club had space. Like many, my Mum found having young children really challenging. As a Mum who is determined to break cycles, I know that’s not how I want to feel, nor how I want my children to feel—as burdens who make my life hard.

    Let’s be honest, we are going to be stretched thinner over Summer. One thing I know for sure is that Summer will make me even more grateful for how fortunate my kids are to have such an amazing school and free education. But with the right support and strategies, my goal is to create a Summer that not only my kids love but I do too. I hate that post that says we only have 18 Summers, but we do, and I want my kids to remember me as a Mum who was fun, laughed a lot, and just loved being their Mum.

    Join me as I share a few tips on how I'm going to make that happen. Tune in for practical strategies, fun ideas, and heartfelt insights to create a magical Summer that your whole family will cherish."

    Follow @theimperfect_therapist on Instagram for tips and tools to manage anxiety, feel less overwhelmed and more present.

    My magical Summer mastermind starts Thursday 11th July email [email protected] to save your space.

    18 min

About The Imperfect Mum

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Have you heard of Matrescence? If the answer is No and you are feeling stuck overwhelmed and like you've lost who you are in Motherhood this is the Podcast for you. 

I'm Natasha a…