Dropping The Mask Of Motherhood
On Saturday I ran a mini-retreat for 11 mothers. What struck me most was the shared feeling of having to keep it together; of not being...
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THOUGHTS & REFLECTIONS
Welcome to our blog, where we share personal insights and relevant psychological research, as well as featuring guest blogs from mothers and other professionals working in the field. We hope you enjoy it!
- Sep 18
- 1 min
You Are Good Enough
I've been reflecting on how our insecurities can be amplified when we become mothers. Suddenly, we are not just comparing ourselves as...
- Sep 15
- 1 min
The Power Of Connection
Last night I hosted a vision boarding workshop at my home with 6 mothers. It took a little time for everyone to feel comfortable sharing...
- Sep 12
- 1 min
A Reminder To Go Gently This Autumn
A reminder to go gently with yourself this Autumn. Read on for why/how... "Go Gently" was my mantra for this year. As I sit here at the...
- Jul 14
- 2 min
I'm a Certified Motherhood Studies Practitioner!
I’m so excited to share that I am now a certified Motherhood Studies practitioner! What a journey it’s been… After completing my MSc in...
- Jul 10
- 2 min
Navigating the Guilt and Shame Trap: Insights from Mothers
I've been having such rich conversations with mothers about their experience of guilt and shame. It is clear the social conditioning we...
- Jul 5
- 2 min
5 Sanity-Saving Summer Solutions
In a recent poll I conducted, almost 60% of mothers admitted to being apprehensive about, or downright dreading, the school summer...
- Jan 9
- 1 min
Going Gently Into The New Year
In our western, capitalist society we are fed the message that we 'should' always be doing, creating, building momentum and pushing...
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
How Can Mothers Flourish At Work?
A Government-commissioned project in 2018* looking at family-friendly policies and women's progression in the workplace found that fewer...
- Jun 15, 2022
- 2 min
Your Transition To Flourishing Motherhood Starts NOW!
Becoming a mother changes and challenges women in many ways. It’s easy to feel out of control, and at the mercy of our emotions and the...
- Apr 20, 2022
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It's Time to Flourish!
Now that Easter is behind us and Spring has officially sprung, it feels like the right time to announce something exciting: This...
- Feb 25, 2022
- 1 min
Free Yourself From Guilt & Shame
Ever wondered why you feel so much guilt and shame as part of your motherhood experience? Have you considered that it might be less to...
- Jan 21, 2022
- 1 min
It's Back!
A few of you have asked when my online group coaching will be back up and running. Well, I'm delighted to announce the return of the...
- Jan 18, 2022
- 1 min
Why You Need to Ditch the "Shoulds"!
On nursery days I often feel anxious because I don't want to waste a second of the time I have. My mind is buzzing with things I SHOULD...
- Jan 6, 2022
- 1 min
Get Back to You in 2022
Happy New Year Mamas! To get 2022 off to a positive start I've compiled a short, seven day programme of positive psychology-inspired...
- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
5 Tips for a Positive Start to 2022
In many ways 2021 has been as tough as 2020, with the shockwaves of Covid_19 continuing to impact everyone’s daily lives, undermining our...
- Aug 21, 2021
- 1 min
Choose to See the Good
Positive Psychology differs from mainstream Psychology because it assumes a fundamental level of wellness, rather than illness. Instead...
- Aug 18, 2021
- 1 min
Not All Mothers Wear Capes
The past weeks and months have been challenging to say the least. According to the Journal of Psychiatric Research 61% of mums who have...
- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
Welcome to The Coaching & Connection Cafe
I'm excited to be starting a new regular 'drop-in' Coaching and Connection Cafe session, aimed at supporting stressed-out mums to achieve...
- Feb 2, 2021
- 2 min
New Year, Same Challenges?
Even before Covid_19 came along, mothers were feeling the strain of having to be all things to all people; pushing their own needs...
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