Did you know that we all have mental health? Including our children? And that there are ways to spot the signs of changes in mental health in our children? This weeks episode I talk to Tay, an incredible woman who works in Child & Adolescent Mental Health services across a variety of different settings. She shares with us the different experiences that children can have with mental health, at home, at school and how we can best support our children as they navigate different emotions and challenges. Not only this, but Tay has also begun supporting parents with their mental health, as they navigate supporting their children. We as parents can also forget to check in with their ourselves, or support ourselves and as a result, find we also can benefit from resources and guidance. So please give this wonderful topic a listen and see how you can become more aware of mental health within our children and also how you can be supporting yourself too. If you'd like to ask Tay a question or contact her please, the best places to find her is; Website is: https://mysteryandwisdom.podia.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteryandwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysteryandwisdom Also, Tay has recommended the following book - "Helping your child with fears and worries" by Cathy Creswell and "Helping your child with worry and anxiety" by Ann Cox are great books. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ website with support for teens, families, and those working with young people. If you love this episode please give the show a * rating or pay this episode forward to someone you think would benefit. The Discovering Mum mission is always to help and support as many mums as possible by growing the show.

Do you feel like time is a myth? And there is never quite enough hours in the day? Let alone to do the things you want to do for YOU, or your dreams! In this episode I am joined by the lovely Hayley, a business strategist for mums, specialising in Time Management. We dig deep into how she supports mums with creating more time in their lives, more time for themselves and to create progress and achieve goals with their businesses or projects. Hayley shares tips and tricks on how we can start implementing strategies that support us in managing our time better, and finding a balance between all things time, business and babies. We understand how it is possible for us to serve both ourselves and our families through effective and strategic time management that is suited and tailored to your lifestyle. If you love this episode please give the show a * rating or pay this episode forward to someone you think would benefit. The Discovering Mum mission is always to help and support as many mums as possible by growing the show. If you'd love to connect with Hayley or have any questions you can contact her on Instagram @theflexibleworkingstrategist

Breathwork! Have you ever wondered how it can really help you? In this weeks episode we are joined by Clare, a Breathwork, Somatic and Mindset Coach, who shares with us how she found Breathwork and how it changed her life. We go into how something so simple, that we do every day, can increase our self awareness, support us in feeling emotions, heal dis-ease and connect to our bodies. As mums we are constantly moving in and out of fight or flight as we navigate new experiences and challenges in Motherhood, and so by learning how to work with our breath can support us in regulating our nervous systems and coming back to a calm state. So dive straight in and learn how something we always have access to, like our breath, can change your life. If you have any questions or would like to reach out to Clare, her links are here; www.instagram.com/cpwellnesscoach www.facebook.com/cpwellnesscoach https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-pritchard-153aba82/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cpwellnesscoach Access to a free breathe to sleep audio download breathe.cpwellnesscoach.com/breathe-to-sleep Clares breathwork membership; https://membership.cpwellnesscoach.com/breathewithclare-membership

Toxic Gratitude VS Conscious Gratitude - in this weeks episode we dig into the topic of gratitude and how in modern day motherhood we can feel this overwhelming expectation to be grateful for being a mother and feeling bad or guilty for speaking up about struggles, challenges and tough times. And yet, the power of a conscious gratitude practice, specific to our own motherhood seasons, is massive. We can bring such powerful shifts in energy and mindset when we implement gratitude into our lives. It is time to remember how powerful speaking up about the duality of the motherhood is, the highs and the lows, without fear of judgement, because mothers weren't made to stand alone as an island. We can be grateful for being mums, for our children, all at the same time as navigating new situations, challenges and emotions. If you love the show - please give us a * rating and help share this to all of the mums out there. If you would like to connect with me - please drop me a DM on Instagram @discoveringmum If you're interested on how to work with me via 1:1 or via the community membership, please visit www.discoveringmumcoaching.com

Maternal Mental Health is a term we hear often, but it isn't always just mums that are affected by post natal mental health, it is extremely common for both parents, to feel effects, and have struggles, as a result of the post partum experience. This week we have the incredible Chelsea Howard joining us, she shares her early postpartum experience, of severe mental health struggles and three months in a mother and baby unit, far from her home. The impact that this time had on her, her husband and also their relationship as a couple and as a family. Chelsea gives us an insight into the tools she uses daily to support her mental health, what resources supported her and her husband, and not only that, but the recovery journey they are both still on today. Mental Health is a journey, and we all have mental health, all just as important as the other. So if you feel as though you require some support with your mental health, whether it is during pregnancy, or post partum, we have linked some incredibly supportive resources below. This is also your reminder; that you are worthy of seeking the support for yourself, at any time, at any stage. If you would also like to reach out to Chelsea, you can connect with her via Instagram @thehowardsfamilylife – where she shares the highs and lows of motherhood, in a very real, honest and authentic way. PANDAS Foundation UK pandasfoundation.org.uk https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/planning-a-pregnancy/planning-a-pregnancy-and-mental-illness/treatments-severe-mental-illness-during-and-after-pregnancy Postnatal depression and perinatal mental health mind.org.uk https://www.instagram.com/perinatalmhpartnership?igsh=MXg3bHV5NHloOHBtZQ== Support for mums and families maternalmentalhealthalliance.org

Feeling exhausted? Depleted? Isolated? Impatient? Decision paralysis? These are all emotions that are so common to experience in Mum Burnout. Yes it's a real thing and it's more common than we realise. This week I share with you my experience of Mum Burnout, the signs, the symptoms and my tools for how to start your journey of feeling better. From acknowledging where you're at, showing yourself kindness and compassion, communication and overcoming the mum guilt alongside asking for what you need to reconnect to you! If you love the episode or the show please leave a * rating so we can share the podcast with more mums who need it! Also if you're interested in joining the Empowering Her Community visit www.discoveringmumcoaching.com/the-ehc for more info!

In this episode Stacey bravely shares her story of becoming a mother, how a late diagnosis of Endometriosis lead to her needing a multiple surgeries and also impacting her fertility. Stacey shares all of the tools and resources that she used to support her physical and mental health whilst going through this and then to support her going through three rounds of IVF. We dig into what Stacey wishes she knew before starting her IVF Journey, from navigating different clinics to positive mindset strategies and moving out of fight or flight in her hardest times. Like so many mums, Stacey experienced post natal depression once her son was born in the midst of the covid pandemic. She shares how she navigated this time and the tools and resources available to others who are struggling with their mental health. *trigger warning suicide and trauma* Please see below links to really helpful resources to support you throughout areas such as fertility in the workplace, Endometriosis, mental health. https://fertilitymattersatwork.com/ https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/what-endometriosis https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/useful-contacts/ https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Do you often forget that you are the creator of your life? Especially in parenting? Feeling like it is easier and expected of you to become part of the societal "norm"? This week we talk to Kelly, a mum to two boys, qualified Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Masseuse. Kelly talks to us about how world schooling has opened up a whole new world and dynamic for her family, giving them the flexibility and freedom to mould how they learn, and the benefits and positives that come with world schooling children. Kelly also travelled the world with her children for many years, living in India for 6 months of the year and running wellness retreats in gorgeous locations. She goes right to the heart of how she connects to herself as a woman and as a mum alongside world schooling, working, travelling and essentially creating a life she loves. Kelly is a gorgeous reminder that your life is yours and to make decisions because they are the ones you want to make, not what others expect us to make! You can connect with Kelly on; Facebook - Join her Ashtanga Yoga Facebook group filled with classes and upcoming retreats; https://www.facebook.com/groups/167163576678579/?ref=share Instagram; @kellyfairy Kelly's Retreats; Wild Solstice Retreat Day; https://facebook.com/events/s/wild-women-retreat-day-with-ke/513854727736051/ Chota Yoga Family Retreat in September; https://www.facebook.com/share/9QfhBiwZBGp3PKxZ/ Goa in November; https://facebook.com/events/s/conscious-empowerment-retreat-/288875924117918/

Do you feel the pressure to be the perfect parent? Or trying to raise the perfect child? In this week's episode I dig deep with parenting coach Jehan on where these expectations are coming from and how to break the cycle as parents, giving ourselves the balance of conscious parenting whilst also showing up as a role model. Whilst also giving ourselves permission to mould our own approach to parenting and choose differently from how we think we should parent or are expected to. Jehan also shares with us the importance of embracing our children's own unique essence whilst guiding them from a place of safety and love. We explore how to understand where our own triggers and emotions might come from when managing certain behaviours with approaches to overcoming those. How to have high standards for your children without the pressure of achieving or perfection. How to transform your reactive responses into proactive problem solving. Where to start on taking back your power in parenting and becoming more conscious. This episode is an honest and knowledge packed journey to support parents in overcoming perfectionism and societal expectations, and to give you the freedom to begin navigating new approaches that best empower you and your children. You can contact Jehan on Instagram @jehan.abhay Or on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theempoweredparentsclub/?ref=share Jehan has also very kindly given us access to her free e guide - https://subscribepage.io/good_enough_mum

Are you lacking energy? Experiencing Brain Fog? These are all common symptoms, especially in mums, of dysregulated blood sugar. This week's episode we dive into the world of blood sugar dysregulation and how to has a knock on effect to our nervous system, how we handle stress, our energy levels, feels of anxiety and even how this shows up in our children too, through their behaviour, how they process their emotions and ability to regulate their own nervous system. As women it is never a one size fits all approach, but Ali talks us through how making small healthy sustainable changes, can have a massive positive impact on all areas of our life for both us as mums and for our children. Ali is a Womens Health Coach, who supports women in building sustainable health habits with a focus on perimenopause, insulin resistance, hormonal imbalances and more. She works with key areas such as diet, nervous system regulation, breathwork and combines all of the physical, mental, emotional and energetic elements for a wholeistic approach. Instagram @wellnesswithali Website www.wellnesswithali.com

Are you ready to step outside of your comfort zone? & learn how to get more comfortable, moving through the discomfort, so that you can do all of the things you have been wanting to? This weeks episode is all about moving through the fears, limiting beliefs and negative self talk that comes up when we want to do something new and different, that is outside of our comfort zone. This episode will give you ways to manage those fears and also give you tools to make stepping outside of your comfort, easier! And why there are actually an endless list of benefits, to consistently stepping outside of your comfort zone! Join me in this week's episode as I talk through the fears that have come up for me the last few weeks as I have taken a huge step out of my comfort zone and what I have learnt, so it can support you too. If you loved this episode and you love the podcast please leave a * rating so that this podcast can reach other mums to support them too. If you'd like to connect with me please follow me on Instagram @discoveringmum or drop me an email at discoveringmumcoaching@gmail.com Website; www.discoveringmumcoaching.com

Navigating the relationship with our bodies post partum can feel tricky, overwhelming and a struggle of identifying with it the way we used to. It can be such a change for us to process. In this episode, at 10 weeks post partum, i dive into my own body image feelings and how i am adapting, managing and learning to love and appreciate my body post partum while I work with my body to transition, healthily back into a place where i feel at home in my body again. I share what I am doing to give myself confidence boosts, embody patience, and rewriting some of the negative narratives that society and the media has imprinted on me as a child, as a woman and now as a mother. So please join me in this very honest episode as I share where I am at and what I am doing in the hope that it will support other mums on their body image and self confidence journeys!

Generational Cycles, Traumas and Healing ourselves as an individual has a profound impact on how we parent and raise our children. Asking ourselves what kind of parent I want to be, how I want to show up for my kids, and what my values are as a parent. What kind of child do I want to raise? & realising that we can take back our power and make the choices we want to, instead of the ones our parents, grandparents, society, community or religion expect us to. In this episode I dig deep into this topic with Quantum Coach & Akashic Healer, Heather Smith, as her mission is to support parents in transcending generational traumas, cycles and expectations. She guides parents on healing their own inner child for clarity and peace in parenting. You can find Heather on Instagram @intuitive_mama_ Her website is www.intuitivemama.com

So many mamas don't realise how important Post Partum physical recovery is… I certainly didn’t! When I connected with Melissa at MOT for Mama's, I was blown away that service existed for mums, whether you're a new mum or your kids are grown up! It is never too late to have a post natal examination to be sure that we do not have any post birth pains or conditions that could be affecting our every day life. From caesarean sections to non-assisted deliveries, scar therapy to pelvic floors, Mummy MOT's have got you covered and we dig deep into the how and why's in this episode! - Mummy MOT directory:  https://www.themummymot.com/for-mums/certified-mummy-mot-practitioners/ - HLP Scar therapy directory:  https://www.hlp-therapy.co.uk/practitioner-finder - C-section recovery course (online): https://csectionuk.com/courses/c-section-recovery-course -Scarban (silicon based scar product for C-section recovery): https://www.scarban.eu/ -Mummy MOT Strength Foundations at ION in Cardiff Follow @motformamas and @rach_s_taylor for more information Incredible accounts to follow for support and education; @the_mummy_mot @hlptherapy @csectionuk @ion_cardiff @motformamas @rach_s_taylor

This episode is with the wonderful Alex Wechelka who is an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and supports mothers in preparing for their breast feeding journey and also providing care, compassion and support to mothers who are already on their breastfeeding journey! We dig deep into the incredible journey that is breastfeeding your baby, how lactation consultants can support you prenatal and provide support and education on how to prepare for breastfeeding before your baby arrives, and also, provide guidance if you are already breastfeeding but finding that something doesn’t feel quite right. We cover off common misconceptions around breastfeeding, why googling answers at 3am is not always helpful and so much useful knowledge to empower you as you have your own unique experience with your babies. You can connect with Alex on Instagram @motherhoodbloomslactation You can also search for Lactation Consultants in your area by visiting the IBCLC website or contacting your midwife for referrals. If you love the podcast and/or this episode please share share share and leave us a ** rating so we can continue supporting more mamas!

I gave birth to my second baby! & today I am sharing my Labour Story with you! I had such a different experience to when I had my first baby, my son, and its so important to share these things for new Mamas, expecting mamas, or anyone who is wondering! This is my raw honest experience of my Labour, contractions, hospital, NHS, my husband, my son meeting his new sibling! The lot!! Please join me over on Insta @discoveringmum Please also give the show a star rating so it can be pushed out to help more mothers!

Fertility, Pregnancy & Womb Health - what an incredible arena to support women on their journeys & Sam does exactly that. She shares with us how she brings awareness, knowledge & support to women on their Fertility journeys and how the Health of our womb plays a massive role in our hormones, preconception, during pregnancy and post partum. This episode dives right into common misconceptions, common struggles women face, helpful tips and how to open the door on your Fertility journey, womb Health and more! You can find Sam on Instagram at @wellnesswomb_

It's time for a little life & pregnancy update! Being 37 weeks pregnant with our second child, this pregnancy has been different to the first! All things symptoms, maternity leave, labour prep and where I am at currently with going from 1 baba to 2! (Other than eternally blessed and grateful!) The book I would recommend every mama to be is Siobhan Miller - Practical Ways to Make Your Birth Better! My Instagram is @discoveringmum My website is www.discoveringmumcoaching.com

Michelle brings us the wonderful insights into her birth trauma journey and how she found Somatic Healing to be the missing link in her healing journey. & how through this modality she processed her emotions in her body in a safe space and it brought her home to herself and allowed her to thrive in her life as an individual and as a mother once again. Michelle shares her wisdom, experience and techniques bringing awareness to this incredible modality and how it can support others in trauma release, including us Mamas around what we may not realise at first, can be birth trauma. Michelle can be found on Instagram @soul_feeling_soul_healing and also via her website www.soulfeelingsoulhealing.co.uk Don't forget to show some love and give the show a rating on Spotify/Apple! All my love, Paige!

We've all been here right?! Wishing we knew more about our babies sleep, patterns, routines, leaps, wake ups and during those broken sleepless nights in the depths of Google looking for some answers! So Sam is here as a qualified sleep specialist, offering parents insight and advice on their babies sleep and sharing incredible tips and insights on how sleep, sleep training and routines have varied over the years and what we can do help our babies and ourselves sleep better! Please check Sam out on Instagram @sleepsolutionswithsam or visit her website www.sleepsolutionswithsam.co.uk