Welcome to the final episode of season 3! In this solo episode of the Soul Mama Podcast, I dive deep into maternal burnout and the journey of reclaiming your vitality and sensuality. We explore the challenges of motherhood, from low libido and postpartum sex to the overwhelming guilt of not having it all together. I share insights around tapping into the nurturing power of nature to revitalise your energy, using elements like fire and water, and somatic exercises that reignite your inner passion. I also discuss grounding practices, affirmations and the importance of breathwork in overcoming stress. Tune in for a holistic approach to healing and rejuvenation, and learn about my upcoming "Burnout to Breakthrough" program designed for burnt-out Mamas. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.  Your support is appreciated!   Useful Links  Interested in the next Soul Mama retreat? Interested in working with Nehanda? Read the Full Show notes  Watch on Youtube Follow the conversation on Instagram @soulmamajourney      

In this week's episode I chat to special guest, Kerry Wilde, an acclaimed stylist and founder of the Embodied Soul Style method. We explore the transformative power of clothing for women navigating postpartum transitions and body changes. Kerry dives into the importance of sustainable fashion, self-expression, and curating a wardrobe that aligns with one's true identity. We also delve into personal stories of healing, motherhood, and the emotional impact of letting go of old versions of oneself. Discover how to reclaim your confidence and sense of self through intentional clothing choices and the journey toward embodying your soul style. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.  Your support is appreciated!   Useful Links  Interested in the next Soul Mama retreat? Interested in working with Nehanda? Read the Full Show notes  Watch on Youtube Follow the conversation on Instagram @soulmamajourney Connect with Kerry on Instagram Check out Kerry's current offerings    

Welcome to another episode of The Soul Mama Podcast. Today I am extremely excited to be joined by Layla F. Saad, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and cultural worker for justice. In this conversation Layla and I delve into the multifaceted nature of activism, the challenges of raising black and brown children, and the importance of sustainable and gentle parenting in today's world. From discussing the critical need for age-appropriate conversations about racism and discrimination to navigating historical injustices, we deeply explore balancing activism and motherhood. This episode is a must-listen for any parent looking to empower their children with a sense of cultural pride, accountability, and resilience. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.  Your support is appreciated!   Useful Links  Interested in the next Soul Mama retreat? Interested in working with Nehanda? Read the Full Show notes  Watch on Youtube Follow the conversation on Instagram @soulmamajourney Check out Layla's writing group and website here Connect with Layla on Instagram  

Join us for another enlightening conversation with Trauma Psychotherapist Kim Loliya as we delve deeper into healing the mother wound within black and brown communities. Kim unpacks the impact of intergenerational trauma on mental and physical health, offering insights on addressing unmet needs and breaking free from codependent dynamics. Discover how ancestral trauma affects postpartum sex, libido, and relationships, as we explore the transformative power of recognising and healing the mother wound.   If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.  Your support is appreciated!   Useful Links  Interested in the next Soul Mama retreat? Interested in working with Nehanda? Read the Full Show notes  Watch on Youtube Follow the conversation on Instagram @soulmamajourney Connect with Kim on Instagram    

Today on the Soul Mama Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Kemi Johnson, an experienced birth keeper and advocate for natural childbirth, and conscious motherhood. In this episode, Kemi shares invaluable insights on advocating for home births, the critical role of skilled help in the home, and the challenges faced by women in the maternity healthcare system. Kemi also discusses her work on "Unleash Your VBAC Power," a podcast dedicated to debunking myths around cesarean births and empowering women to birth without intervention. Join us for a powerful conversation that underscores the significance of confidence, self-belief, and a supportive environment in the birthing journey. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.  Your support is appreciated!   Useful Links  Interested in the next Soul Mama retreat? Interested in working with Nehanda? Read the Full Show notes  Watch on Youtube Follow the conversation on Instagram @soulmamajourney Connect with Kemi on Instagram Work with Kemi  

In this enriching episode of the Soul Mama Podcast, we delve into the transformative journey of Nush Cope, as she navigates the challenges and revelations of relocating from London to Senegal to embrace a more supportive community for motherhood. We explore themes of mental and physical wellness, the impact of cultural shifts on motherly duties, and the intimate details of how moving has reshaped Nush’s experiences with motherhood, including delicate topics like low libido and postpartum sex. Join us as we unpack the significance of finding one's tribe, the balance of gender roles in a new cultural setting, and Nush's proactive approach to creating a sustainable lifestyle for her family.  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.  Your support is appreciated!   Useful Links  Interested in the next Soul Mama retreat? Interested in working with Nehanda? Read the Full Show notes  Watch on Youtube Follow the conversation on Instagram @soulmamajourney Connect with Nush on Instagram  

Join us for another episode of the Soul Mama Podcast with our special guest Jazreena Harlow, a visionary sound healer and human design reader, as we dive deeply into the transformative realms of motherhood, spirituality, and self-discovery. This episode explores how mothers can harness the power of human design to rejuvenate their sense of self, particularly focusing on postpartum identity, balancing maternal roles, and enhancing relationship dynamics. Jazreena shares invaluable insights on aligning your career with personal passions, helping us understand issues, like low libido and postpartum sex, that mothers frequently navigate. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.  Your support is appreciated!   Useful Links  Interested in the next Soul Mama retreat? Interested in working with Nehanda? Read the Full Show notes  Watch on Youtube Follow the conversation on Instagram @soulmamajourney Connect with Jazreena on Instagram Work with Jazreena

Today, I am thrilled to share a deeply enriching conversation with Chloe Pierre. Chloe is the founder of Thyself, a wellness platform dedicated to serving excluded communities, and the author of "Take Care." Inspired by her personal experiences of navigating life challenges including a breakup, pregnancy, and overcoming an abusive relationship. Chloe's work aims to make wellness inclusive and accessible, particularly for women of colour. Her dedication to exploring spirituality and self-care while breaking toxic relationship patterns establishes her as a beacon of hope and empowerment. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.  Your support is appreciated!   Useful Links  Interested in the next Soul Mama retreat? Interested in working with Nehanda? Read the Full Show notes  Watch on Youtube Follow the conversation on Instagram @soulmamajourney Buy Chloe's book - Take Care @chloepierreldn    

In this week's episode, I am joined by Amanda Baumann, Fertility Coach and founder of Fertility Rising, as we discuss the power of understanding and harnessing the menstrual cycle. We delve into the dangers of using hormonal birth control, the importance of detoxing from the pill, and the journey of reclaiming our power and wisdom. Amanda explains the fertility awareness method and addresses the resistance some women have in committing to tracking their cycles.  We explore how to communicate with partners about fertility awareness and the benefits of deepening intimacy through shared responsibility. This conversation highlights the significance of living in harmony with our cyclical nature as Amanda shares her personal journey of motherhood and the lessons she has learned.  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.  Your support is appreciated!   Useful Links  Interested in the next Soul Mama retreat? Interested in working with Nehanda? Read full show notes  Watch on Youtube Follow the conversation on Instagram @soulmamajourney Fertility Rising Work with Amanda @fertility_rising 

In this episode, we navigate the delicate realm of birth trauma. Joined by Sakina Ballard, a Trustee at the Maternal Mental Health Alliance and Community Lead at Make Birth Better. Sakina currently works clinically and strategically in Perinatal Mental Health at an NHS trust and is also training as a Psychologist. We discuss birth trauma and its impact on women and mothers, as well as the importance of processing birth stories and rewriting them in a way that empowers mothers. We delve into the challenges faced by black and brown women in the medical system and offer insights on how to navigate and advocate for a safe birth experience.    If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.  Your support is appreciated!   Useful Links  Interested in the next Soul Mama retreat? Interested in working with Nehanda? Read the Full Show notes  Watch on Youtube Follow the conversation on Instagram @soulmamajourney Work with Sakina  Connect with Sakina on Instagram  

In this episode, I interview Tamu Thomas, a transformational life coach and former social worker. We discuss the concept of toxic productivity and the need for compensation in social impact work. Tamu also shares insights from her upcoming book, 'Women Who Work Too Much,' which explores the importance of rest and balance. We delve into the generational patterns and inherited beliefs that affect our relationship with work and rest. The conversation highlights the need for healing through the body and community. We also discuss the power of connecting with ancestors and the potential for post-traumatic growth. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.  Your support is appreciated!   Useful Links  Interested in the next Soul Mama retreat? Interested in working with Nehanda? Read the Full Show notes  Watch on Youtube Follow the conversation on Instagram @soulmamajourney Connect with Tamu on Instagram  Buy Tamu's book here   

In this episode, I speak with Alexis Lee. We delve into the complexities of reclaiming sexuality, postpartum sex and intimacy. In our honest conversation, we explore the often unspoken challenges, including the societal pressure to resume sexual activity after childbirth and the journey to rediscover one's changed body and libido. Alexis opens up about how motherhood affected her sexuality and offers insight into addressing shame and trauma.   This is a truthful conversation about the spiritual and emotional evolution of mothers navigating the waters of postpartum sexuality and the importance of holistic healing for conscious motherhood. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review.  Your support is appreciated!   Useful Links  Interested in the next Soul Mama retreat? Interested in working with Nehanda? Read the Full Show notes  Watch on Youtube Follow the conversation on Instagram @soulmamajourney Connect with Alexis on Instagram Work with Alexis    

We are at the end of Season 2! I end with this solo episode where I reflect on what rest is, what it isn't, why its so important, why we find it so hard as women and mothers and some ways we might begin reframing rest as a sacred practice rather than something linked to guilt and shame. Full shownotes at www.soulmamajourney.com/podcast Follow me on instagram @soulmamacoach  

Part 2 of my conversation with QUEEN AFUA, Master Holistic Healer and Herbalist, Polarity Practitioner, and a lay midwife. She is the author of seven bestselling wellness books, including SACRED WOMAN known as the “Woman’s Bible” by readers around the world, for Queen’s guidance and wisdom on self-healing, holistic wellness, and spiritual practices.  In the second part of our conversation Queen and I discuss how Mothers can heal, their hearts, their bodies, their relationships and what extra wisdom lies in the two new chapters in this 20th edition of The Sacred Woman Book. Full show notes on www.soulmamajourney.com/podcast Follow me to comment on this episode @soulmamacoach.

QUEEN AFUA is a Master Holistic Healer and Herbalist, Polarity Practitioner, and a lay midwife. She is the author of seven bestselling wellness books, including SACRED WOMAN known as the “Woman’s Bible” by readers around the world, for Queen’s guidance and wisdom on self-healing, holistic wellness, and spiritual practices.  As part of the 20thAnniversary Edition this year, Queen and I discuss what I took to write this book and what it means to be a sacred woman today. Full show notes on www.soulmamajourney.com/podcast Follow me to comment on this episode @soulmmacoach.

Part 2 of my conversation with Alex Elle, author & wellness consultant, and mother of three. Alex assists others in finding their voices through storytelling, poetry, and narrative writing rooted in truth without shame. Her mission is to build community & self-care practices through literature & language. She is the author of multiple books and journals, most recently After the Rain, Today I Affirm: A Journal That Nurtures Self-Care. She also hosts the hey, girl. podcast.   In the second part of our conversation, we speak about  how writing became Alex’s therapy and how it transformed her life, her relationships and the way she showed up for others and herself. I trust you will get so much from this conversation. For show notes visit www.soulmamajourney.com/podcast Follow me on instagram xx

Alex Elle is an author & wellness consultant, and mother of three. Writing came into her life by way of therapy and the exploration of healing through journaling. Alex assists others in finding their voices through storytelling, poetry, and narrative writing rooted in truth without shame. Her mission is to build community & self-care practices through literature & language. She is the author of multiple books and journals, most recently After the Rain, Today I Affirm: A Journal That Nurtures Self-Care. She also hosts the hey, girl. podcast. In this first part of our conversation, Alex shares about what it was like to experience single motherhood as a young woman and then to experience a 2 year infertility and IVF journey before going on to conceive her two younger daughters. Full shownotes on www.soulmamajourney.com/podcast And on instagram @soulmamacoach

Part 2 of my conversation with Mimi Young, a witch, a shamanic intuitive, spirit communicator, and founder of Ceremonie, an esoteric brand focusing on education, Shamanic Readings, and plant medicines for skin and aura. Mimi's purpose is to help people connect with their spirits. She does this by integrating core shamanism, plant spirit healing, dream symbol interpretation, and Chinese esoterics in a deeply healing way. Though possessing psychic gifts her whole life, Mimi stepped into this work when she had a profound shamanic experience while on bedrest for 5 months during her pregnancy with her second child. She sees her experience as a way to bridge modern living with ancestral living, to be in full relationship with the seen and unseen worlds, and to break the stale moulds of existing structures that no longer serve us. Check www.soulmamajourney.com/podcast for full show notes. Follow me on Instagram @soulmamacoach

Mimi Young is a witch, a shamanic intuitive, spirit communicator, and founder of Ceremonie, an esoteric brand focusing on education, Shamanic Readings, and plant medicines for skin and aura. Mimi's purpose is to help people connect with their spirits. She does this by integrating core shamanism, plant spirit healing, dream symbol interpretation, and Chinese esoterics in a deeply healing way. Though possessing psychic gifts her whole life, Mimi stepped into this work when she had a profound shamanic experience while on bedrest for 5 months during her pregnancy with her second child. She sees her experience as a way to bridge modern living with ancestral living, to be in full relationship with the seen and unseen worlds, and to break the stale moulds of existing structures that no longer serve us. Check www.soulmamajourney.com/podcast for full show notes. Follow me on Instagram @soulmamacoach

Donna Lancaster is a healer, facilitator and cofounder of The Bridge Retreat which has recently been featured in the documentary film Loved. In this second part of the conversation, we go deeper into the ways that wounding can happen in the parent child relationship. Donna speaks about her own experience of mothering and the motherhood journey of her now adult daughter. Check full show notes on www.soulmamajourney.com/podcast Follow me on instagram @soulmamacoach