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/

In this episode I chat to Dr Saloni Surah about her personal experiences with PTSD and birth trauma, her journey of healing, and her work as a coach and EMDR specialist.

Saloni sheds light on how PTSD and birth trauma can show up for mums, and introduces us to some of the powerful tools that have helped her, and that she now uses to support others.

If you'd like to find out more about Saloni's work, you can find her at www.salonisurah.com and on social media at:

• https://www.facebook.com/saloni.surah
• https://instagram.com/salonibook?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==

She has also written a children's book called Flora Investigates: The Case Of The Missing Gold Eggs which you can find on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3rrUY5W

TW: Saloni gives details of her traumatic birth experience in this episode.

Hypnotherapy often comes with a lot of myths and misconceptions - but in reality, it can be a gentle and empowering tool for mums navigating the ups and downs of motherhood.

In this episode of The Relaxed Mama Club, I’m joined by Rachel Kinney from Acorn2Oak Hypnotherapy. Rachel shares her journey into this work, explains what hypnotherapy really is (and what it definitely isn’t!), and talks about why it can be such a supportive practice for new and not-so-new mums alike.

We chat about some of the most common struggles mums face, from anxiety to overwhelm, and Rachel offers simple, practical tips you can start using today to bring more calm and balance into your daily life.

If you’ve ever been curious about hypnotherapy, or you’re looking for new ways to feel supported and less alone on your motherhood journey, this episode is a lovely place to start.

You can find Rachel online at acorn2oakhypnotherapy.co.uk and on Facebook and Instagram @acorn2oak_hypnotherapy_

In this solo episode I tackle 'bounce back' culture, challenging the standards and pressure we place on ourselves as new mums to return to our pre-baby bodies. By instead focusing on reconnecting with our bodies and rebuilding that relationship we have with ourselves, we can recover gently and compassionately on our terms.

Listen to find out how practices such as postnatal yoga can help in this process of moving forward, instead of bouncing back.

In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by family photographer Victoria Phipps, whose soulful, film-based approach to capturing motherhood is all about helping mums feel seen, celebrated, and confident enough to step into the frame.

We explore the emotional side of being photographed as a mum - from body image and confidence to the beauty of being truly witnessed during pregnancy and early motherhood. Victoria also shares the story behind her beautiful Life Giver project, a maternity photography offer that supports Wirral Women & Children’s Aid while helping mums-to-be honour their bodies and their journey.

This episode is a gentle reminder that you deserve to be in the picture, just as you are.

In this episode I chat with Neurodiversity Consultant, Joanne Gibson, about neurodiverse parenting.

Whether you’re navigating parenthood as a neurodivergent mum yourself, raising a neurodivergent little one, or both, this conversation is for you. I know how overwhelming and isolating it can feel trying to parent in a world that’s not always set up with neurodiversity in mind - but you’re not alone.

Joanne is a neuroinclusive advocate and mum with lived experience of both sides of the neurodivergent parenting journey. We talk sensory overload, meltdowns (ours and our kids’!), and how we can embrace our children’s unique needs without losing ourselves along the way.

If you'd like to know more about Joanne's work, you can find her on Facebook and Instagram at @neuroinclusiveconsultant