Arianna says goodbye to her business baby, as she decides to take the difficult but brave and right decision to step away from the business.
In this episode I chat to Ali Pember, a Psychotherapist and Coach specialising in Perinatal Mental Health. Ali works mainly with mothers, encouraging them to trust their own judgement in raising their children, and focuses on dismantling the guilt, shame, stress, and anxiety that is often a product of the 'Perfect Mother Myth' and other forms of social conditioning.
In the episode we talk about:
Links:
Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodenoughmamas/
Ali website: https://www.goodenoughmama.co.uk/
Pachamama on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pachamama.london/
Pachamama website: https://pachamama-london.com/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_pZatOa4h/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
Maternal Ambivalence - the key text on this is 'Torn in Two' by Rozsika Parker
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Torn-Two-Ambivalence-Rozsika-Parker/dp/1844081710
Institution of Motherhood - taken from 'Of Woman Born' by Adrienne Rich
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Woman-Born-Motherhood-Experience-Institution/dp/0393312844
Difference between Shame and Guilt - Brené Brown is a researcher in this area. Here's her definition: https://brenebrown.com/articles/2013/01/15/shame-v-guilt/
In this episode I chat to Sophie Baron, founder of Mamamade, a frozen baby & toddler food delivery company, about how to approach and navigate the weaning journey.
In the episode we talk about:
LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/hellomamamade/
Free weaning consultation call: https://mamamadefood.com/products/weaning-coach-call-am-i-doing-this-right
Cleaning tips: https://mamamadefood.com/blogs/mamamadeblog/top-10-house-cleaning-tips-for-busy-parents
Signs of readiness: https://mamamadefood.com/blogs/mamamadeblog/when-should-i-start-weaning-my-baby
In this episode I chat to sleep practitioner and founder of @TheDreamHouseUK Olivia Mulcahy about sleep and in particular address some of the common questions the Pachamama community have raised around naps!
In the episode we talk about:
https://www.instagram.com/thedreamhouseuk/
https://www.thedreamhousesleep.co.uk/
A discount for the first 10 parents on Olivia’s sleep guides using code PACHAMAMA10. Guides available for the following ages: 3-4 months, 4-12 months, 12-24 months, 2-5 years. Shop the guides here: https://www.thedreamhousesleep.co.uk/shop
Debunking myths on short naps: https://www.pachamama-london.com/blog/short-naps
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/
https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/
In this episode I chat to the co-founder of supplement brand Indi, Helen Snook, and their Chief Scientist Dr Federica Amati about how best to care for our bodies and minds.
In the episode we talk about:
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More about Indi:
https://indisupplements.com (use code pachamama10 to get 10% off your first order)
https://indisupplements.com/blogs/news/debunking-nutrition-myths
More about Dr Fed:
https://www.instagram.com/dr.fed.amati/
More about Pachamama:
In this episode I chat to Zoe Blaskey, transformational coach and host of the #1 supportive family podcast ‘Motherkind’.
If you’re finding things a little tricky at the moment, having a tough day or need to hear how you can show yourself some self-compassion, then this episode is for you! Zoe’s self-awareness and tenderness towards herself in motherhood is extremely powerful and she shares some brilliant tools and ideas on how we can have more compassion for ourselves as busy, tired mamas.
In the episode we talk about:
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More about Zoe:
https://www.motherkind.co/podcast-1
https://www.instagram.com/motherkind_zoe/
More about Pachamama:
In this episode, I speak to father and founder of At Dad’s Table and author of the recently published recipe book How to Grow Your Family, Adam Shaw. Adam is a Leiths trained chef who saw a need to overhaul the way we think about food and to move away from the negative talk around food during pregnancy, early parenthood and early childhood. The episode is full of neat “snack hacks” to help support and sustain yourself and your family throughout pregnancy and early parenthood, as well as how to approach weaning and involve your family at mealtimes, and how to promote confident eaters and eating habits in our little ones.
About Adam Shaw:
Website: https://atdadstable.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/at_dads_table/
Buy Adam’s’ book: “How To Grow Your Family” https://atdadstable.com/my-book/
About Pachamama:
W: https://pachamama-london.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pachamama.london/
Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey.
In this episode I speak to Rhiannon, mama of 2, about juggling newborn life (spent in lockdown) with a toddler at home and a partner who’s working from home, and how she is now navigating returning back to work.
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About Pachamama:
Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey.
In this episode I speak to Hannah, now mama of 2, who is incredibly passionate about women’s health and the need for a re-education around the antenatal period and birth options
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About Pachamama:
In this episode, I speak to inner child expert and psychodynamic coach for mums, Lavinia Brown about how our past as adults can unconsciously impact our present and parenting styles. We unpack what our inner child is, and how we can start to recognise our past coming into play in our present. We touch on self-care practises and Lavinia shares her tips and tools that Mamas can incorporate in daily life to start to recognise the healing inner child process. It can be uncomfortable and messy, but ultimately leads to a more fulfilled and balanced life.
About Lavinia Brown:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laviniabrowncoaching/
Website: https://www.laviniabrown.com/
About Pachamama:
W: https://pachamama-london.com/
IG: @pachamama.london
FB: @iamapachamama
Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey.
In this episode I speak to Giulia, mama of 2 and she offers a really honest account of her experience of her fourth trimester. We touch on:
If you want to share your story with us, get in touch: hello@pachamama-london.com
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About Pachamama:
Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey.
In this episode I speak to Diama-Mae P, mama of 1. We touch on:
Podcasts that Diana-Mae recommends:
Word by Megan Lane Rose: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/word-the-podcast/id1504169971
LaLaLetMeExplain: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lalalaletmeexplain/id1441978528
Relationash!ts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-relationsh-t-show/id1258425412
If you want to share your story with us, get in touch: hello@pachamama-london.com
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About Pachamama:
https://pachamama-london.com/
IG: @pachamama.london
FB: @iamapachamama
In this episode, I speak to nutritionist Rebecca Stevens, who recently published her research in nutrition in postnatal women. I get the lowdown on what can happen to a woman’s nutrition postnatally, and how we can best prepare prenatally to support a healthy diet once baby arrives. We also talk through some top tips on how to hack your meal to make it the most nutritionally balanced and jam-packed without taking up too much time!
About Rebecca Stevens:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nourishnurturenutrition/
Website: https://www.nourishandnurturenutrition.com/
About Pachamama:
W: https://pachamama-london.com/
IG: @pachamama.london
FB: @iamapachamama
Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey.
In this episode I speak to Emma M, mama of 4. We touch on:
If you want to share your story with us, get in touch: hello@pachamama-london.com
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About Pachamama:
https://pachamama-london.com/
IG: @pachamama.london
FB: @iamapachamama
Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey.
In this episode I speak to Aparna T, Mama of 2. We touch on:
If you want to share your story with us, get in touch: hello@pachamama-london.com
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About Pachamama:
https://pachamama-london.com/
IG: @pachamama.london
FB: @iamapachamama
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About Zizu Cosmetics:
In this episode, I speak to Priscilla 'Cilla' Appeaning, Founder of The Stepmum Club - a platform that helps tackle the stigma around step parents’ role and support parents in their transition to help blended families thrive. We talk about the misconceptions behind the ‘wicked stepmother’ image, some of the common challenges when it comes to step-parenting, such as not wanting to bond with step kids, unsupportive partners and disagreeable birth mums. We touch on how best to tackle discipline issues when it comes to step-children and how we can best support children thrive in a blended family set up.
About The Stepmum Club
IG: @thestepmumsclub
FB: Facebook group
Newsletter sign up
About Pachamama:
W: https://pachamama-london.com/
FB: @iamapachamama
Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where we speak to members of the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey.
In this episode I speak to Katrina C, mama of 2. We touch on:
If you want to share your story with us, get in touch: hello@pachamama-london.com
About Pachamama:
https://pachamama-london.com/
IG: @pachamama.london
FB: @iamapachamama
In this week’s episode, I speak to Jo Middleton, Founder of the award-winning blog ‘Slummy Single Mummy’, who is also part of the team at FROLO - the single parent community app. Jo shares her journey into motherhood - being pregnant at 16 whilst picking up her GCSE award - and how family support really helped her through it. She shares the best and most challenging bits about being a single parent, and what, as a society we can do better to support the single parenting community.
About Jo:
W: https://slummysinglemummy.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/slummysinglemummy/?hl=en
FROLO: https://www.frolo.com/
About Pachamama:
W: https://pachamama-london.com/
IG: @pachamama.london
FB: @iamapachamama
E: hello@pachamama-london.com
The first in our new 'mini series' called MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood, where I speak to members of the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey.
In this episode I speak to Lucy DC, Mama of 1 based in Sydney, Australia. We touch on:
- what motherhood has taught her
- lack of family support
- how she decided on her nanny
- difference in care in UK vs Oz
- transitioning back into work and managing the guilt that comes with it
If you want to share your story with us, get in touch: hello@pachamama-london.com
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About Pachamama:
FB: @iamapachamama
