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- Don’t let it become a worry and a burden
How would you cope with becoming a first-time mum abroad?
Would it feel scary, isolating and not something that you'd ever consider?
Or
Would it be exciting, liberating and a bit of an adventure?
Personally, I'm grateful for the fact that I had my family near me. I knew no different.
I'm not sure how I would have coped if things had been different although I do know I would have done my best.
How about you?
Intrigued to know what it's like, then sit back, relax and listen to find out.
On this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Alison Taylor whose experience of motherhood started on an island far far away.
A bit about Alison
Alison is a 72 year old woman who still rolls her sleeves up and stands up for her community, family and health.
She did not always know she wanted to be a mum. In the 1980's it's what we just did. You got married and had children.
Her mum journey has been relatively straight forward although she definitely found the teenage years far more demanding. There has been much joy and also many heartaches too.
Through her work, Alison is championing the need for good health and balance in a vibrant working environment.
Connect with Alison
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisontaylornetworking
www.facebook.com/alisonjataylor
www.alisontaylor.myforever.biz/taylor
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30 min - I wanted a family not just a baby
At what point do you realise that you might not be able to get pregnant?
It didn’t cross my mind. I just assumed I could.
What if you can't?
What if the reason you can’t is because of you?
This episode might just have the answers you’re looking for.
On this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Hils Crisp who is The Business Alchemist and is also a mum.
If you’re wondering what happens when donor eggs are your best option, perimenopause has crept its way into your life and by the way you want to get pregnant, then this is the episode for you.
A bit about Hils
I’m Hils Crisp, The Business Alchemist and I’m a Strategic Business and Marketing Mentor and Uplevel Coach.
I empower and support ambitious soulful women doing transformational work online such as coaches, therapists and health and wellness practitioners, go from confused, overwhelmed, winging it and not making the kind of money they want, to move beyond their inner blocks, uncover and own their soul-aligned niche, step confidently into their expertise, uplevel their business, and get strategic so they can do their best work, be seen as the expert they are, feel more fulfilled, make a bigger impact and achieve their business and income goals.Website: https://hilscrisp.comThe biggest surprise about being a mum is how all-consuming it is, like ‘der’.
My fridge is covered with 'paintings' aka splodges of brown paint that look more like inkblot tests than anything else!The best thing about being a mum is the immense love I feel in my heart and the impromptu cuddles, kisses and displays of love from him (he’s 3!).If you enjoyed this podcast then please like, share and subscribe.
If you want to find out more about how I can help you then check out my website and connect with me on Linkedin and TikTok.
36 min - Bite your tongue, swallow your anxiety and let them do it
No mum wants to see their child suffer and although we don't always immediately know what the answer is, the answer is within us. We just need to trust that deep down we know what to do.
My guest today is Margie Chavasse who helps you to master your health before your health masters you. But she’s also a mum who’s taken the bull by the horns in order to help her child get better and all whilst her husband was in a war zone.
Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on how turning to alternative therapies was what Margie's daughter needed and because of this, she is now helping many others.
You can connect with Margie on LinkedIn or visit her website for more info.
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33 min - Brace yourself and prepare to start over.
Every child is different. What works on one may not work with another. So, instead of beating yourself up when things don't quite go the same with child number 2 or even number 3. Find comfort in the fact that you're not alone.
My guest today is Joanna Damani who is a Tech VA Specialising in helping Coaches improve their online presence. But she’s also a mum who’s juggled many aspects of being a mum from a single mum to being an older mum.Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on Joanna's experience of being a single mum as well as being an older mum.
You can connect with Joanna on LinkedIn and FaceBook.
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If you want to find out more about how I can help you then check out my website and connect with me on Linkedin and TikTok.
35 min - Something has to give, doesn’t it?
As mums, we think we have to have it all sorted. We believe that we’re the glue that keeps everything together and if not then we are weak. That is not the case. As mums, we are stronger than we realise. We just need to give ourselves a break once in a while.
My guest today is Rachael Taplin the multi-talented Media Matchmaker. But she’s also a mum who’s spent a lot of time supporting and helping other mums based on her own experiences.
Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on Rachael’s journey to find the right balance and not sweating the small stuff.
You can connect with Rachael on LinkedIn and find out more about what she does by visiting her website.
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If you want to find out more about how I can help you then check out my website and connect with me on Linkedin and TikTok.
34 min - The signs were saying go for it
Life doesn't have to pause when we become a mum. Becoming a mum just means we're entering a new chapter of our life and we're free to write the chapter however we want. You just need to dig deep and find the courage from within.
My guest today is Lauren Malone who helps business owners reach their financial dreams and potential by breaking down mindset blocks. But she’s also a mum who’s successfully balancing life.
Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on Lauren's journey of becoming a mum whilst starting her business.
You can connect with Lauren on Facebook and Instagram.
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If you want to find out more about how I can help you then check out my website and connect with me on Linkedin and TikTok.
32 min - I thought I had to fix everything
It's easy to forget who you are when you become a mum. Your attention is so sharply focused on being a mum and doing your best that you can lose sight of who you are. But what if you realised that being your unique self allows you the freedom to be the best mum you can be?
My guest today is Claire Doré who helps soul aligned entrepreneurs to awaken to the truth of who they are so they can step fully into their power and live the orgasmic, truly turned on life they desire. But she’s also a mum who has been brave enough to make tough decisions and put herself first.
Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on Claire's journey from being the mum she thought she should be to the woman she knew she wanted to be.
You can connect with Claire on Facebook and Instagram.
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If you want to find out more about how I can help you then check out my website and connect with me on Linkedin and TikTok.
30 min - I was completely ill-equipped to deal with infertility
We just assume we can have a baby, whether that's one, many or somewhere in between. But what if you couldn't? What if having the family you craved was more difficult than you imagined?
My guest today is Naomi Stonier who helps entrepreneurs create more success in their businesses by working on their personal relationships. But she’s also a mum who’s thankful for the daughter that she has.Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on Naomi's journey to be a mum of 1.
You can connect with Naomi on Linkedin and Facebook.
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If you want to find out more about how I can help you then check out my website and connect with me on Linkedin and TikTok.
30 min - All that matters is that you love your children
Being a mum is not easy. Being a mum means facing challenges that no one else has faced. But being a mum comes with a special gift. The gift of unconditional love. So even when you think you don't know what you're doing, remember all that matters is that you love your children.
My guest today is Kate Waterfall Hill who is a personal and professional development coach but she's also a mum who is navigating supporting her children in the best way.
Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on how best to support our kids as they connect with their true identity.
You can connect with Kate on Linkedin and TikTok or visit her website to find out more.
If you enjoyed this podcast then please like, share and subscribe.
If you want to find out more about how I can help you then check out my website and connect with me on Linkedin and TikTok.
38 min - You don't have to lose yourself when you become a mum
Becoming a mum is a unique experience for every woman, however, one of the things that seems to be the same is the loss of identity. You go from being an individual to wearing the 'mum' label. But we are so much more than the labels that we wear.
My guest today is Erika Wirth who has recently become a mum having played the role of Stepmum for a number of years.Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on retaining our identities as women when we become mums.
You can connect with Erika on Instagram or visit her website to find out more.
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If you want to find out more about how I can help you then check out my website and connect with me on Linkedin and TikTok.
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About What the Mum!
From the publisher's feed
Being a mum is hard. It doesn't come with a manual. Just because we're mum it doesn't mean we have all the answers. We are doing the best we can with what we know, and at times yes we are just making it up.
It's simple, this podcast features mums sharing their story of mumdom (PS starts at series 11)
I help mums to regain their confidence, reconnect with who they are and silence their inner critic so they can be the best they can be || Author || Speaker || Podcaster