Pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period bring huge physical changes to your body… but so many women are simply told that aches, pains and discomfort are “just part of it.”

In this episode, I’m joined by osteopath Lynn McGauley, who specialises in supporting pregnant women, new mums and babies. We explore what osteopathy actually is, how it works, and how it can offer gentle, practical support during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and even for your baby.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the discomfort you’re feeling is something you just have to live with, or you’re curious about ways to better support your body through this season, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible.

In this episode, we cover:

• What osteopathy is and how it works
• Common aches and pains in pregnancy
• Why pain in pregnancy isn’t something you have to simply put up with
• How osteopathy can support your body in preparation for birth
• Postnatal recovery and what your body really needs after birth
• How osteopathy can support babies (and what a session actually looks like)
• Gentle, practical ways to care for your body day-to-day

This episode is for you if:

• You’re pregnant and experiencing discomfort or pain
• You’re preparing for birth and want to support your body
• You’re navigating postnatal recovery
• You’re curious about holistic support for you or your baby

You can find Lynn and learn more about her work here:

https://primo-osteo.com/

https://www.instagram.com/primo_osteopathy/

https://www.facebook.com/primoosteo/

Raising girls today can feel… a little different.

Many of us didn’t expect the pressure to start quite so early. Conversations around body image, appearance, confidence and comparison are showing up younger and younger, and it can leave us wondering how best to support our daughters through it all.

In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Williams, who runs Womanifest, a wellbeing festival focused on confidence, self-belief and self-worth for women and girls.

Lisa is also a mum to two daughters, including a teenager, and brings both personal insight and professional experience into this conversation.

Together, we explore what girls are really up against, how confidence can quietly get chipped away, and what actually helps, not in theory, but in real life.

This is a gentle, honest conversation for any mum raising a girl and wondering if she’s getting it right.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The pressures facing tween and teen girls today

• Why confidence can feel more fragile for girls now

• Body image, comparison and growing up in a fast-moving world

• The influence of early beauty and skincare culture

• The power of modelling self-worth in everyday life

• Creating spaces where women and girls can build confidence together

  
  

Lisa Williams runs Womanifest, a wellbeing festival centred around confidence, self-belief and self-worth.

With a growing focus on supporting tween and teen girls, Lisa is passionate about creating spaces where girls feel seen, heard and empowered. Alongside her business partner Tracey, she is also working within schools to support girls with confidence, body image and self-esteem.

• Womanifest Festival

• Follow Lisa on Instagram

In this episode, I'm joined by Christa Smith, Mindset Clarity Coach for Women and Belief and Body Code Practitioner from Ignite Your Life Co, for a grounding conversation about cultivating calm in the midst of everyday chaos.

Together, we explore why calm can feel so out of reach for so many mums, even when life looks “fine” on the outside, and why trying harder or thinking more positively often isn’t the answer.

Christa shares her personal journey into this work, the inspiration behind her book A Starter Kit to Joy, and her five-step approach to creating calm in a way that feels realistic, compassionate, and deeply human. We also talk about how stress and beliefs can live in the body, how this impacts the nervous system through motherhood, and how calm and joy can exist alongside messy, challenging days.

This episode is for you if you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or craving a little more steadiness in the middle of it all.

You can find more about Christa's work at www.igniteyourlifeco.com and on Instagram @igniteyourlife.co

Birth is a physical event. And pregnancy is the training window.

In this solo episode, I explore why preparing the body during pregnancy matters, whatever kind of birth you’re planning.

Using the analogy of marathon training, I reframe pregnancy as the time when the body reveals how it manages load, pressure, and change, not because pregnancy causes problems, but because it exposes patterns that already exist.

In this episode, I cover:• why pregnancy doesn’t “break” the body• how lifelong movement patterns show up under increased load• what it really means to prepare the body for birth• why posture, breath, and pelvic mobility matter• how Body Ready Method supports more efficient movement, birth, and recovery

This episode is for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the physical side of birth preparation, without blame, fear, or pressure to “do it perfectly”.

Pregnancy is the training window. Birth is the event.

If this episode resonates, you can find more information about my Body Ready Method offerings at www.therelaxedmamaclub.com

Early motherhood is full of advice, expectations and pressure, and it can be hard to know what really matters.

In this episode of The Relaxed Mama Club, I’m joined by occupational therapist Helen Buteux, known as Becoming a Mummy. Helen combines science, play and real-life experience to support mums through the early months, helping them understand how to support their baby’s brain, body and emotional development, while also caring for their own wellbeing.

Together, we explore some of the most common myths in early motherhood and talk honestly about the realities behind them. This is a reassuring, grounding conversation for anyone feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or craving a calmer, more realistic approach to life with a baby.

You can find Helen on social media as @becoming.a.mummy and online at www.helenbuteux.com 

In this episode of The Relaxed Mama Club, I’m joined by Laura Teare, hormone and mindset coach, for a deeply honest conversation about hormones, motherhood and learning to work with your body rather than against it.

Laura's work is shaped by over a decade of supporting women with their wellbeing, alongside her own lived experience of PMDD and motherhood.

Laura helps people understand how hormones, mindset, and life stages interact, especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and seasons of change.

In this episode, Laura shares both her professional insight and her personal experiences, including living with hyperemesis gravidarum and PMDD, and how these have shaped her approach to wellbeing and self-trust.

Laura offers reassurance, clarity and practical wisdom, reminding us that awareness is not about control, but about building trust with ourselves over time.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt “not yourself”, struggled to make sense of emotional shifts, or wondered whether what you’re feeling is hormonal, emotional, or a bit of both.

You can connect with Laura and learn more about her work here:

https://www.lauratearejones.com/

instagram.com/Lauratearejones

https://www.facebook.com/laura.teare.5

In this episode I’m joined by the brilliant Gemma Luxton from RejuvaLux, lovingly known as a 'vagician'. After living with leaking from a young age, Gemma eventually discovered non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation and found it completely changed her day-to-day confidence and comfort. Now she supports other women to explore what’s possible for their vaginal health.

In this episode we talk honestly about why so many women put up with leaking or discomfort for years, assuming it’s just part and parcel of motherhood. We explore how cultural messaging, advertising and even family stories have normalised symptoms that can often be improved with the right support.

Together we look at:
• Why leaking is common, but not something you have to live with

• What non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation actually is

• The role of education, physiology and proper care postnatally

• How to advocate for yourself and seek help without embarrassment

You can find out more about Gemma and her work at https://rejuvalux.co.uk/

And on social media: @rejuvalux_https://www.tiktok.com/@gemmathevagicianhttps://www.youtube.com/@RejuvaLux_Official/videos

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Lindsey Ford, trauma coach and founder of Chiron Mind Body, for an open and compassionate conversation about how trauma can show up in motherhood - sometimes in ways we don’t even realise.

We unpack what trauma really is, how it can live in the body, and why it isn’t always about one big event like a difficult birth. Lindsey shares both her professional insights and personal experiences of becoming a mum, and we explore how identity shifts, stress, and even old wounds from the past can resurface during pregnancy and the postnatal period.

Whether you’re a new mum, expecting, or supporting others through this season of life, this conversation is a reminder that your experiences matter, and that healing is always possible.

In this episode, we explore:

• What trauma really means (and what it isn’t)

• How trauma can manifest as physical symptoms or anxiety

• Why the perinatal period can bring old emotions or experiences to the surface

• The mind-body link in trauma healing

• How techniques such as EFT and BLAST can support recovery

Connect with Lindsey:

www.chiron-mind-body.co.uk

www.facebook.com/chironholistichealingwww.instagram.com/chironholistichealing

In this episode I’m joined by the wonderful Jemma Munford, sleep coach from Blissed Out Babies. She shares some common sleep struggles that come up in the toddler years, and some simple, practical steps you can try at home. She also has some tips for parents of younger babies, and most importantly, lots of reassurance that you’re not doing anything wrong if sleep isn’t perfect in your house right now.

Taming Toddler Sleep is Jemma's signature support programme for children aged 1-3 years old. She works with families to improve all toddler sleep problems, and is so confident in the framework that she guarantees they will get better sleep or she will work with them for free until they do.

You can find Jemma at www.blissedoutbabies.co.uk and on social media at @blissedoutbabies, and if you're interested in joining her sleep programme, you can book using the link below.

https://louiselynch--blissedoutbabies.thrivecart.com/the-taming-toddler-sleep-programme/

In this episode I speak with Anastasia Shubareva-Epshtein, founder and CEO of the FemTech app Carea. Our conversation delves into Anastasia's personal journey through IVF and pregnancy loss, the inspiration behind creating Carea, and the importance of focusing on mothers' mental health during pregnancy and postpartum.

You can download the Carea app here: https://careaapp.onelink.me/I5Vw/2if8npr9

And find out more about it, and it's founder at www.careaapp.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/careaapp/