Nourishing The Mother

Following on from our podcast titled ‘Let’s lift the veil on the shame of post-partum healing’, we received a flurry of feedback that let us know that there is a silent shame epidemic for women around birth, injury, trauma and their sexual selves. Over two episodes (this is Part 1) we give voice to the Listen InThe post NTM 356: Post-birth pelvic pain, shame and dysfunction – you are not alone PART 1 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Open up a note on your phone, or grab a pen and journal; this is a guided journalling process to discover for yourself why help is so hard for you. In this episode we will ask you a series of questions to uncover your subconscious motivators on why asking for help is so hard, or Listen InThe post NTM 355: Why can’t I ask for help? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Often as conscious parents we get ‘holding space’ confused with the internal experience of ‘holding on’; sometimes for dear life, swamped in overwhelm. In this episode, following a listener’s question, we clearly discern the difference between the two inner states and outward experiences so you can walk yourself into greater spaciousness in your motherhood. In Listen InThe post NTM 354: Holding versus ‘holding on’ in motherhood appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Following a listener’s email, we discuss the often delicate in-between state between where you are and where you want to be, and how you bring *that* to your partner. We often face rejection, anger, or deep hurt when we bring the truth of what’s not working, so in this episode, let us help you guide Listen InThe post NTM 353: I want change in our relationship, but I’m worried I’ll upset him appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

How much does the home we grew up in, influence the homes we create for our own families? Quite a lot, as we find out with our guest, The Household Advisor Tara Arcobelli. With this awareness, comes the opportunity for our own liberation. In this episode we discuss: • The difference between ‘decluttering’ and holistic Listen InThe post NTM 352: Liberating ourselves from overwhelm and resentment in our homes with Tara Arcobelli appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Grab a tissue box, because Julie pretty much sobs her way through this one. In this episode we get to see just how much the birthing system, and women’s health is marginalised. We’ve previously danced around the topic of Julie’s vaginal prolapse, but in this episode we get raw, honest, nitty gritty and vulnerable in Listen InThe post NTM 351: Let’s lift the veil on the shame of post-partum healing appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

How does a mother of “this many” children relate to her changing body and intimate relationship when she finds herself hung-up on the parts she finds hard to love? In this episode we discuss: • the double-whammy of having kids and grappling with our body aging • comparing ourselves to narrow, learned and curated definitions Listen InThe post NTM 350: Moving past body shame and intimacy struggles after kids appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

When a social media post about the war in Ukraine goes viral, what does that tell us about the collective heart and struggle, present in the world at the moment? In this episode we discuss Bridget’s post and the overwhelming nature of the juxtaposition of privilege against tragedies of war, and how we hold both Listen InThe post NTM 349: You don’t have to have the answers, you just have to be willing to feel into it appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

What’s your relationship with the dance floor? Do you relish the experience, or recoil at all the ways your inner judgements prevent you taking up space? Susana welcomes it all and through her prolific sacred dance journeys, women are called to invoke a more expansive and loving relationship with themselves. Fresh from Bridget’s recent experience, Listen InThe post NTM 348: Sacred dance as medicine for the heart, body and soul with Susana Frioni appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

When we’re feeling out of sync with life, we can begin to spiral into focusing on all of the challenges and all of the ways life is not working, rather than being able to see the bigger picture. When in a challenging cycle, remember you’re likely growing beyond your current identity and reality and into what you’ve been dreaming Listen InThe post NTM 347: when you’re feeling stuck, stagnant and stressed – what transition are you being asked to move through? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Our values (the things we think are most important) will always create how we see the world and how we think our children should be raised. And while we’re in an infatuation phase, our parenting decisions feel the most aligned and ‘right’. But what happens when that void has been filled, that karma has been Listen InThe post NTM 346: Where have you created your own cage in mothering? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, we gently and lovingly nudge you to look at this story in other ways…what might be going on underneath for you? From abandonment wounds to filling our day so completely there’s no time left for feeling, we go to a lot of deep places in this conversation! In this episode we discuss: Listen InThe post NTM 345: Tapped out and touched out; when you’ve got nothing left for relationship appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Big change results in big behaviors – your child’s and yours! In this episode we take you through our three main pillars (with an additional fourth!) for thriving through your child’s transitions. You don’t throw a pancake across the room unless you need to – as we’ll hear from Bridget’s story with her daughter. In Listen InThe post NTM 344: Tears, tantrums and school transitions appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We back up last week’s podcast with 8 more potent points on starting your business right…based on how we’d do it differently if we had our time over! Don’t learn the hard way, learn from our mistakes and growth and fast-track your growth to building the life and work you crave. In this episode we Listen InThe post NTM 343: The things we’d do differently if we were starting our businesses again – PART TWO appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode we share 8 key learnings we wish we’d known about or done earlier in our business journey. We talk about personal experiences, mindset changes, valuing ourselves, our work and holding our vision, especially when no-one else could. In this episode we discuss: 1. Getting a coach / joining a mastermind – do’s, Listen InThe post NTM 342: The things we’d do differently if we were starting our businesses again – PART ONE appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In case you didn’t know it, ‘the New Year slump’, IS a ‘thing’. After the emotional highs and lows of Christmas, we arrive to a New Year where we’re supposed to have all our inspired dreams and desires locked in and ready to go…but what if you don’t?! What if you’re in a slump and Listen InThe post NTM 341: What to do about your New year slump appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We’ve stitched together our 3 top podcasts for the year, to invigorate your holiday listening and bring you all manifest vibes! In this one episode, you will hear: The 3 keys to manifesting The 3 keys to manifesting your family vision Make manifest the space that liberates you! Enjoy your ride into 2021! Love us Listen InThe post NTM 340: Holiday Listening – Our top 3 podcasts on Manifesting! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Are you heading into Christmas feeling the burn of exhaustion, demand, ungrateful and bratty children? Then this is the episode for you! We want to best support you with our top tips and personal stories to create willingness, nourishment and quality experiences for you and your children at Christmas time. In this episode we discuss; Listen InThe post NTM 339: Big feelings in little people at Christmas appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Grab your pen and paper for this one, we’re guiding you through an ative review of 2021 and anchoring your manifestations for 2022! This is your must-have process to propel yourself forward in all the ways you desire in 2022. Let’s look at stagnation, glass ceilings and self sabotage, acknowledging our fears and emotional blocks Listen InThe post NTM 338: Manifest what you seek, with us appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Instead of “F*^k this year, I don’t’ want to”, how do we offer both ourselves and our loved ones acceptance, without needing them, us, or the situation to change? In this episode we discuss making the most out of a really difficult year with difficult choices that can divide families and fracture relationships both for Listen InThe post NTM 337: Navigating a Covid Christmas appeared first on The Wellness Couch.