Mumposter Syndrome

In this episode of The Mum Poster Syndrome Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Dr Ali Tonks, a child and educational psychologist and holistic sleep coach, for an honest and reassuring conversation about sleep in the context of parenting. Together, they explore the complex and deeply individual nature of children's sleep. Dr Ali explains why sleep isn't just about routines or schedules, but about biology, emotional regulation, attachment, and connection. They discuss the pressure many parents feel to "get sleep right," and how unrealistic expectations - often shaped by social media - can create unnecessary stress and self-doubt. This episode unpacks common misconceptions around sleep associations and "bad habits," offering a more compassionate, trial-and-error approach that prioritises what works for each family. Natasha and Ali also discuss the importance of quality connection, understanding your child's emotional needs, and adapting sleep strategies as children grow or transition into childcare settings. It's a grounding and empowering conversation for any parent navigating broken nights, bedtime battles, or the fear that they're doing it wrong. 🔑 Key Takeaways Children's sleep is influenced by biology, temperament, and emotional connection. Expectations around "perfect" sleep often create unnecessary stress for parents. There are no bad habits — focus on what feels right for your family. Quality connection can significantly support healthy sleep patterns. Trial and error is a normal and necessary part of finding what works. Children can adapt to different sleep associations with different caregivers. Regular routines help, but flexibility is equally important. Social media can distort realistic expectations about children's sleep. Understanding love languages can deepen parent-child connection. Clear communication between partners about sleep responsibilities is essential. 🕒 Chapters 00:46 — Introduction to Parenting and Sleep Challenges 03:44 — What Holistic Sleep Coaching Really Means 06:49 — How Sleep Impacts Emotional Regulation 09:34 — Challenging Expectations Around Children's Sleep 12:51 — Advice for New Parents Navigating Sleep 15:42 — Quality Connection and Love Languages 18:53 — Sleep as Working Parents 21:44 — Practical and Compassionate Sleep Strategies 24:38 — Adapting Sleep Routines for Childcare 27:38 — Final Reflections and Encouragement   💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If life feels full and your nervous system rarely gets a break, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum NeedsDiscover simple nervous system resets you can use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to create lasting calm and balance? Join The Thrive Circle — my supportive community for working mums who want to feel grounded, confident, and more like themselves again.   🌿 Connect with Dr Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk ✨ Connect with Guest: Dr Ali Tonks Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.dralitonks.co.uk Email: hello@dralitonks.co.uk Instagram: @dr.alitonks

In this episode of The MumPoster Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Lyric Montgomery Kinard, a mother of five and creative entrepreneur, for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, identity, and finding yourself again after feeling lost. Lyric shares her experience of early motherhood - including postpartum depression, the pressure of societal expectations, and the grief of giving up her own dreams to meet an ideal of what a "good mother" should look like. She speaks candidly about what it was like to feel unsuited to caregiving, and how unmet expectations fuelled frustration and self-doubt. As the conversation unfolds, Lyric reflects on how creativity and entrepreneurship became a lifeline,  helping her reconnect with herself, reclaim her voice, and build a business in the quilting industry alongside motherhood. Together, Natasha and Lyric explore the importance of community, letting go of perfection, and allowing motherhood to look different than expected. This episode is a powerful reminder that there is no single right way to be a mother, and that individuality, creativity, and connection matter just as much as caregiving. 🔑 Key Takeaways Motherhood can bring a profound loss of identity Postpartum depression is often shaped by pressure and expectations Creativity can be a powerful path back to self Frustration often comes from unmet expectations Community matters more than doing things "right" Letting go creates space for freedom and balance Motherhood doesn't need to fit a traditional mould Knowing your children are loved matters more than perfection Connection with others helps mothers feel less alone It's possible to honour both motherhood and individuality 🕒 Chapters 00:46 — Introduction to Lyric Kinard 02:15 — The Reality of Early Motherhood 05:16 — Feeling Unsuitable for Caregiving 10:46 — Losing Identity and Finding Creativity 18:47 — Building a Support Network 30:45 — Why Community Matters 40:47 — Balancing Motherhood and Business 50:40 — Lessons Learned and Looking Forward 💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If life feels full and your nervous system rarely gets a break, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum NeedsDiscover simple nervous system resets you can use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to create lasting calm and balance? Join The Thrive Circle — my supportive community for working mums who want to feel grounded, confident, and more like themselves again   🌿 Connect with Dr Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk ✨ Connect with Guest: Lyric Kinard Website: https://www.academyforvirtualteaching.com https://www.lyrickinard.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyrickinard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LyricMontgomeryKinard  

Mumposter Syndrome Episode 14 – Mindfulness, Self-Trust & the Power of the Pause with Carolina Gonzalez In this episode of The MumPoster Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Carolina Gonzalez, a mindfulness teacher and self-trust coach, for a grounding conversation about mindfulness in real life - especially for parents carrying a heavy mental and emotional load. Together, they explore what mindfulness actually looks like outside of meditation cushions and quiet rooms, and how small, intentional pauses can help regulate the nervous system, improve communication, and deepen connection with both ourselves and our children. Carolina shares simple, accessible grounding practices that can be woven into busy days without becoming another thing to "do right". This episode also looks at the role of mindful listening, emotional regulation, and boundaries, and why self-compassion is a vital part of parenting and personal growth. It's a gentle reminder that meaningful change doesn't require huge shifts, just a willingness to slow down and notice what's happening within you.   🔑 Key Takeaways Mindfulness is about presence, not perfection Grounding techniques can help calm the nervous system in everyday moments Pausing before responding can transform communication Listening to understand fosters deeper connection Mindfulness can fit into busy lives without adding pressure Boundaries are a key part of self-care Self-compassion supports emotional regulation Small changes can create meaningful shifts in wellbeing Mindfulness helps reconnect us with ourselves Intentional pauses can strengthen relationships   💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If life feels full and your nervous system rarely gets a break, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum NeedsDiscover simple nervous system resets you can use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to create lasting calm and balance? Join The Thrive Circle — my supportive community for working mums who want to feel grounded, confident, and more like themselves again.   🌿 Connect with Dr Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk ✨ Connect with Guest: Carolina Gonzalez Website: www.carolinagonzalezmindfulness.com E-mail: carolina@carolinagonzalezmindfulness.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/carolinagonzalez   🕒 Chapters 00:46 — Introduction to Mindfulness and Self-Trust 03:56 — What Mindfulness Really Is 06:54 — Grounding Techniques for Busy Lives 09:39 — Mindfulness in Parenting and Communication 12:45 — The Power of the Pause 15:52 — Communicating with Children Mindfully 18:53 — Mindfulness in Adult Relationships 21:49 — Boundaries and Self-Care 24:52 — Reconnecting with Yourself 27:31 — Final Reflections

In this episode of The MumPoster Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Emma Goff, a certified fertility awareness educator and miscarriage doula, for an eye-opening conversation about menstrual cycles, fertility awareness, and hormonal health. Together, they explore why so many women grow up without truly understanding their cycles, how hormonal birth control can mask underlying issues rather than regulate them, and why cycle awareness is about far more than fertility alone. Emma shares her deep knowledge of how stress, lifestyle, nutrition, and life stages can impact menstrual health, and why learning to listen to your cycle is a powerful form of self-care. This conversation also looks at the importance of open, honest communication with children about puberty and menstruation. Natasha and Emma discuss how early education can reduce shame, foster body trust, and help both girls and boys grow up with a healthier, more informed relationship to women's bodies. This episode is a compassionate invitation to reconnect with your body, question what you've been taught about menstrual health, and feel empowered to make informed decisions - for yourself and the next generation.   💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're constantly juggling work, family, and the never-ending to-do list, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Ready to create lasting calm and balance? Join The Thrive Circle - my supportive community for working mums who want to feel grounded, confident, and in control again. 🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk ✨ Connect with Guest: Emma Goff Website: https://emmamma.com Email: info@emmamma.com Instagram: @cyclicaldoula 🔑 Key Takeaways Understanding your menstrual cycle is a vital part of overall health. Hormonal birth control may mask symptoms rather than regulate cycles. Stress can significantly disrupt menstrual cycles and hormonal balance. Education about cycles and puberty should start early with children. Open conversations about menstruation help reduce shame and stigma. Recognising cycle-related symptoms can support better health outcomes. Nutrition plays a key role in menstrual and hormonal health. Teaching boys about menstruation fosters empathy and understanding. Menstrual cycles change across different life stages. It's never too late to learn, reconnect, or educate yourself and others. 🕒 Podcast Chapters: 00:46 — Understanding Fertility Awareness and Cycle Tracking 03:47 — Navigating Menstrual Changes Through Life 06:48 — The Impact of Hormonal Birth Control 09:50 — Talking to Children About Menstruation 12:49 — Recognising Signs of Hormonal Imbalance 15:47 — The Effects of Stress on Menstrual Cycles 27:01 — Understanding Stress and Hormones 29:07 — The Menstrual Cycle and Conception 34:31 — Empowerment Through Knowledge of Cycles 37:51 — Communication and Relationships 40:37 — Changing the Narrative for Future Generations 41:20 — Puberty and Early Signs in Girls

In this episode Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Liz Melville, an experienced business coach and breathwork coach, to explore how breathwork can support women who are overwhelmed, anxious, and carrying a heavy mental load. Liz shares why breathwork isn't "just breathe", how many of us breathe dysfunctionally without realising, and the simple shifts that can help regulate the nervous system in everyday life. Together, they discuss practical breath tools for stress, sleep, and decision-making, and why small, accessible practices can make a powerful difference, whether you're running a business, working a 9–5, or navigating family life. What You'll Hear in This Episode  What breathwork actually is (and why it's not "just breathe")  How breathing patterns affect the nervous system, stress, and wellbeing Simple breathing principles: nose breathing, belly breathing, and slowing the breath "Email apnea" and why everyday stress triggers fight-or-flight A practical breath tool for calming overwhelm in real time A helpful breathing technique for getting back to sleep after waking at night Why working with a trauma-informed breathwork practitioner matters How breathwork can build resilience and reduce the risk of burnout over time Liz's message to her younger self about judgement, bullying, and self-acceptance 💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're constantly juggling work, family, and the never-ending to-do list, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Discover simple nervous system resets you can use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to create lasting calm and balance? Join The Thrive Circle - my supportive community for working mums who want to feel grounded, confident, and in control again. 🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk  Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk ✨ Connect with Guest: Liz Melville Website: https://lizmelville.comEmail: liz@lizmelville.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_lizmelville

In this episode of The Mum Poster Syndrome Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Marlene Anderson, a women's health and mindset coach, for an honest conversation about the identity shifts, body changes, and emotional challenges that come with motherhood. Marlene shares her personal journey from being a high-level athlete to navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the realities of becoming a mum. Together, Natasha and Marlene unpack the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers, particularly around "bouncing back," fitness, and body image — and how social media often amplifies these pressures. This episode explores why redefining health and fitness after motherhood is essential, the role of self-care and emotional release in supporting mental health, and why unlearning harmful narratives around productivity, perfection, and appearance is a crucial part of personal growth. It's a compassionate, empowering conversation for any mum learning how to reconnect with herself in this new chapter of life.   💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're constantly juggling work, family, and the never-ending to-do list, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Discover simple nervous system resets you can use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to create lasting calm and balance? Join The Thrive Circle - my supportive community for working mums who want to feel grounded, confident, and in control again. 🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk ✨ Connect with Guest: Marlene Andersson Website: https://the-mighty-moms.mn.co/ Email: andersson.marlene.a@proton.me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightymomscommunity    🔑 Key Takeaways Motherhood often brings a profound identity shift, which can feel disorientating and challenging. Unrealistic societal and social-media expectations add pressure for mums. Self-care is not selfish — it models healthy behaviour for children. Strength training supports long-term physical and mental health for women. Emotional release is an important part of wellbeing and stress regulation. Mothers deserve to prioritise their own health and needs. It's never too late to pivot or redefine what health looks like for you. Letting go of perfection creates more sustainable wellbeing. Kindness and self-compassion are essential during motherhood. What matters most is finding what works for you, not what looks good externally. 🕒 Chapters 00:46 — Motherhood and Identity 03:50 — The Journey of Transformation 06:52 — Navigating Postpartum Changes 09:51 — Societal Expectations and Pressure 12:32 — Breaking the Cycle of Diet Culture 15:25 — The Role of Self-Care in Motherhood 18:20 — Redefining Health and Wellness 21:12 — Embracing the New You 24:27 — Finding Balance in Motherhood 27:38 — Mindset Shifts and Growth 31:42 — Navigating the Chaos of Motherhood 35:48 — Identity Shift: From Athlete to Mother 40:51 — Redefining Fitness Goals as a Mum 46:08 — Emotional Release and Mental Health 50:54 — Parenting Ourselves with Self-Compassion

In this episode of The Mum Poster Syndrome Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Kanika Vasudeva, an energy expansion coach who supports high-functioning women and mothers to create income, visibility, and impact without burning out. Together, they explore what it really means to live and work from energetic alignment, and why so many women feel disconnected from success, money, and visibility despite doing "all the right things." Kanika shares her deeply personal journey of transformation following loss, and how this became a catalyst for profound self-discovery, boundary setting, and authenticity. This conversation unpacks how societal conditioning shapes women's beliefs about success, self-worth, and money, and why reconnecting with your energy, values, and truth is essential for sustainable growth. Natasha and Kanika also discuss the link between energy work and abundance, the importance of examining money shame, and how visibility can become an act of self-expression rather than pressure or performance. This episode is a powerful invitation for women to stop pushing, start aligning, and build lives and businesses that feel expansive rather than exhausting. 💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're constantly juggling work, family, and the never-ending to-do list, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Discover simple nervous system resets you can use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to create lasting calm and balance? Join The Thrive Circle - my supportive community for working mums who want to feel grounded, confident, and in control again.   🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk ✨ Connect with Guest: Kanika Vasudeva Website: https://artoflifecenter.com Email: kanika@artoflifecenter.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanikaenergycoach   🔑 Key Takeaways Kanika supports women to rebalance themselves through energy alignment. Operating from alignment allows creativity and abundance to flow more naturally. Success often feels misaligned due to societal and cultural conditioning. Women are conditioned to prioritise others over themselves, leading to burnout. Personal transformation often begins with clear boundaries. Loss can act as a catalyst for deep growth and self-discovery. Visibility is essential for authentic self-expression, not just business growth. Energy work can expand capacity for joy, creativity, and abundance. Unpacking money beliefs and shame is key to women's empowerment. Investing in yourself creates a ripple effect across life and work. 🕒 Chapters 00:46 — Introduction to Energy Expansion Coaching 03:53 — Finding Aligned Action as a Woman 06:53 — Success, Conditioning & Soul Alignment 09:40 — Authenticity and Self-Discovery 12:31 — Loss as a Catalyst for Transformation 15:47 — Growth, Visibility & Reframing Beliefs 18:15 — Understanding Energy Work 21:22 — Visibility as Self-Expression 29:22 — Boundaries, Saying No & Alignment 36:13 — Money Beliefs, Shame & Empowerment 49:10 — Messages of Love, Worth & Acceptance

In this episode of The Mum Poster Syndrome Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace challenges the idea that working mums should be striving for "balance", and explains why this pursuit so often leads to burnout, guilt, and feelings of inadequacy. Natasha explores how the pressure to be perfectly balanced across work, motherhood, relationships, and self-care is unrealistic and emotionally draining. Instead, she introduces a more sustainable and compassionate alternative: freedom over balance, and progress over perfection. Through practical examples and reflective questions, Natasha shares how managing your energy, rather than your time, can help you feel calmer, more in control, and more aligned with what truly matters in your life. This episode encourages working mums to embrace flexibility, self-compassion, and small intentional changes, without trying to do everything at once.   💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're feeling constantly on edge or emotionally drained, download my free guide:   👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs  Learn practical nervous system resets to help you calm your mind and body when life feels too much. Want ongoing support and tools to find balance?  Join The Thrive Circle, a supportive community for working mums ready to find calm, connection, and confidence again.   🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist  Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk  Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk

In this episode Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Ralu Atomei for an honest conversation about why so many working mums feel like they're failing, both at work and at home. Together, they explore how imposter syndrome, societal expectations, and deeply ingrained beliefs about job security and success shape women's experiences in employment, entrepreneurship, and motherhood. Ralu shares insights from her work supporting women in business, while Natasha brings a psychological lens to how an "employee mindset" can intensify fear, self-doubt, and pressure,  particularly when women are juggling parenting responsibilities. They also discuss the low representation of women in leadership and business, and how systemic barriers often get internalised as personal failure. This conversation invites working mums to question who current definitions of success are designed for, and what it might look like to redefine success in a way that supports both mental health and family life.   💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're feeling constantly on edge or emotionally drained, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Learn practical nervous system resets to help you calm your mind and body when life feels too much. Want ongoing support and tools to find balance? Join The Thrive Circle — a supportive community for working mums ready to find calm, connection, and confidence again.   🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk  Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk   ✨ Connect with Guest: Ralu Atomei Website: https://rebelhealing.net Email: ralu@mentalwellbeingcompany.com Instagram: @rebelhealing  

For many women, becoming a mother during the pandemic wasn't the experience they expected — it was one of isolation, grief, and survival. In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Natasha Wallace speaks with Lauren Van Dyne, creator of Momdemic Diaries, about the emotional rollercoaster of navigating motherhood in the midst of a global crisis. Lauren shares her raw and powerful story of postpartum depression, therapy, and rediscovering herself through one of the hardest years of her life. Together, they explore: The impact of isolation on new mothers' mental health The grief of losing the "ideal" birth and postpartum experience How therapy and self-reflection can support healing and resilience The importance of open conversations about maternal mental health Why every mother's experience is valid — and deserves to be heard This honest conversation reminds every mum that resilience isn't about doing it all — it's about allowing yourself to be supported, seen, and human.   💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're feeling constantly on edge or emotionally drained, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Learn practical nervous system resets to help you calm your mind and body when life feels too much. Want ongoing support and tools to find balance? Join The Thrive Circle — a supportive community for working mums ready to find calm, connection, and confidence again.   🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk  Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk   ✨ Connect with Guest: Lauren Van Dyne Podcast: Momdemic Diaries on Spotify Email: momdemic.diaries@gmail.com Instagram: @momdemic_diaries  

In this episode Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Katherine Wilkinson, a mother of two, entrepreneur, and founder of The Online English Teachers. Katherine supports families with limited English to help their children learn through stories, play, and everyday routines, without pressure or expensive tuition. Katherine shares her journey into home education (not "homeschooling"), explaining why she and her family chose a different educational path for their children and how home education allows learning to be child-centred, flexible, and rooted in real life. Together, Natasha and Katherine explore the realities of balancing motherhood, work, neurodiversity, and mental health, including sensory overload, exhaustion, and the constant juggle of priorities. This honest, relatable conversation highlights that work–life balance isn't fixed, it shifts over time, and that there is no "right" way to parent, educate children, or build a career. Instead, it's about finding what works for your family, your capacity, and your season of life. What You'll Hear in This Episode The difference between home education and homeschooling in the UK Why traditional schooling doesn't suit every child or family How learning through play and real-life experiences supports confidence and life skills Navigating work and motherhood without school hours or childcare breaks Parenting neurodiverse children and managing sensory overload Why flexibility, not perfection, is key to work–life balance Modelling emotional honesty and boundaries for your children How ambition, work, and motherhood can coexist in healthy ways 💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're feeling constantly on edge or emotionally drained, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Learn practical nervous system resets to help you calm your mind and body when life feels too much. Want ongoing support and tools to find balance? Join The Thrive Circle — a supportive community for working mums ready to find calm, connection, and confidence again.   🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk ✨ Connect with Guest: Katherine Wilkinson Instagram: @theonlineenglishteachers Website: https://theoet.com/ Email: Info@theonlineeslteacher.com

Motherhood changes everything - your identity, your priorities, and sometimes even your voice. In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Dr. Natasha Wallace sits down with Lucy Wylde, a self-advocacy coach who helps women reclaim their power and speak their truth. Lucy shares her own journey through matrescence (the transition to motherhood), how she learned to set boundaries, and how movement and burlesque became tools for healing, self-expression, and confidence. Together, they explore: Why self-advocacy is essential for emotional wellbeing and empowerment The link between people-pleasing and losing your sense of self in motherhood How to navigate grief for your pre-motherhood identity The healing power of movement, expression, and community What it really means to embrace matrescence as a journey of growth This episode is a powerful reminder that you are allowed to take up space, speak your truth, and prioritise yourself, not just as a mum, but as a woman. 💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums Feeling pulled in every direction? Download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Discover quick, practical nervous system resets to help you stay grounded when life feels too much. Want deeper support and real change? Join The Thrive Circle — a supportive space for working mums ready to find calm, confidence, and balance again. 🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk ✨ Connect with Guest: Lucy Wylde Website: www.lucywyldecoaching.comEmail: lucy@lucywyldecoaching.com Instagram: @lucywyldecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/lucywyldecoaching

🔑 Takeaways: December often feels overwhelming due to extra pressures and emotional labour. Setting boundaries helps protect your time, energy, and mental health. Decide what matters before the holiday rush begins. Your capacity is a boundary — and it's okay to say no. Using a pause phrase can help prevent automatic yeses. A "good enough Christmas" reduces pressure and guilt. Children remember connection, not perfection. Modelling boundaries teaches your children about self-care. Small boundaries create big changes in well-being. A free Christmas Boundaries Guide is available for extra support.   💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums Download my free guise 'The Working Mums Guide To Christmas Boundaries' to help you protect your time, energy, and wellbeing this Christmas. 👉 Holiday Boundaries Guide  Feeling pulled in every direction? Download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Discover quick, practical nervous system resets to help you stay grounded when life feels too much. Want deeper support and real change? Join The Thrive Circle — a supportive space for working mums ready to find calm, confidence, and balance again. 🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk

We've all heard it, the idea that women can "have it all." But what if that very expectation is what's leaving so many mothers feeling like they're failing? In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Natasha Wallace sits down with Dr. Rachel Evans, psychologist and hypnotherapist, to talk about the messy, beautiful, and often exhausting intersection of motherhood and career. Together, they explore what it really means to balance work, parenting, and self-care, and why it's time to let go of perfection and redefine what "having it all" looks like. You'll hear insights on: How societal expectations fuel stress, guilt, and self-doubt for working mums Why self-care isn't one-size-fits-all, and how to make it work for you Navigating mental health challenges like anxiety and identity loss after motherhood The importance of flexibility and validating your own emotions Why it's okay to change direction and find balance on your own terms This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that you don't need to do it all, you just need to do what's right for you. 💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're constantly juggling work, family, and the never-ending to-do list, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Discover simple nervous system resets you can use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to create lasting calm and balance? Join The Thrive Circle - my supportive community for working mums who want to feel grounded, confident, and in control again.   🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk   ✨ Connect with Guest: Dr. Rachel Evans Website: eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk Email: rachel@rachelevansphd.co.uk Instagram: @rachel.evans.phd Facebook: facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd LinkedIn: Dr. Rachel Evans

In this deeply personal episode of Mum Poster Syndrome, Dr. Natasha Wallace, a clinical psychologist and mum, opens up about her own journey through stress, burnout, and postnatal depression. Despite her professional expertise in mental health and stress management, Natasha reveals how the realities of motherhood and work-life balance can challenge even those trained to cope. She shares her experience of birth trauma, overwhelm, and the invisible pressures that so many mothers face while trying to "do it all." Through raw honesty and reflection, Natasha discusses the disconnect between knowing what to do and actually being able to do it when you're stretched thin, sleep-deprived, and emotionally drained. This episode is a reminder that emotional well-being isn't about perfection, it's about compassion, awareness, and finding small, realistic ways to support yourself when life feels heavy. Whether you're a mum, a professional, or someone trying to juggle it all, you'll find comfort, validation, and gentle encouragement to prioritise yourself and let go of impossible standards. 💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're a working mum feeling like you're in the thick of it, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs It's packed with quick, simple nervous system resets to use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to go beyond quick fixes and make lasting changes? Join The Thrive Circle — my supportive space for working mums who want to find calm, balance, and confidence without burning out. Connect with Me Instagram & TikTok: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk If you're enjoying The Mumposter Syndrome Podcast, please hit subscribe and leave a review on your favourite podcast app, it really helps more working mums find the support they need.  

In the inaugural episode of the Mum Poster Syndrome podcast, Dr. Natasha Wallace shares her personal experiences with postnatal depression and burnout, highlighting the overwhelming expectations placed on working mothers. She discusses the mental load that comes with juggling work and family responsibilities, emphasizing that feelings of failure are often a result of unrealistic societal standards rather than personal shortcomings. Dr. Wallace encourages listeners to practice self-compassion and seek support, while also providing practical tools to help manage the chaos of motherhood. 💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're a working mum feeling like you're in the thick of it, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs It's packed with quick, simple nervous system resets to use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to go beyond quick fixes and make lasting changes? Join The Thrive Circle — my supportive space for working mums who want to find calm, balance, and confidence without burning out. Connect with Me Instagram & TikTok: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk If you're enjoying The Mumposter Syndrome Podcast, please hit subscribe and leave a review on your favourite podcast app, it really helps more working mums find the support they need.  

In this conversation, Dr. Natasha Wallace speaks with Catherine Lightfoot, a coach specialising in supporting women with ADHD who are navigating maternity leave and fertility challenges. Catherine shares her personal journey through IVF, the importance of support systems, and the impact of ADHD on parenting. They discuss the challenges of transitioning to motherhood, the significance of trusting one's instincts, and the need for community support. Catherine emphasises the importance of self-advocacy and offers advice for new mothers, highlighting the emotional complexities of motherhood and the societal pressures women face.   💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're a working mum feeling like you're in the thick of it, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs It's packed with quick, simple nervous system resets to use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to go beyond quick fixes and make lasting changes? Join The Thrive Circle — my supportive space for working mums who want to find calm, balance, and confidence without burning out. Connect with Me Instagram & TikTok: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk If you're enjoying The Mumposter Syndrome Podcast, please hit subscribe and leave a review on your favourite podcast app, it really helps more working mums find the support they need.  

In this conversation, Dr. Natasha Wallace and Chloe Evans discuss the importance of postnatal care, particularly focusing on pelvic health. Chloe shares her personal journey into pelvic health physiotherapy after her own experiences with postnatal care. They explore the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, the societal expectations placed on mothers, and the often-overlooked aspects of maternal health. Chloe provides practical tips for improving pelvic health and emphasizes the importance of ongoing exercises to maintain pelvic floor strength, regardless of how long it has been since childbirth. In this conversation, Chloe, a pelvic health physiotherapist, discusses the often unspoken challenges of postpartum recovery, including physical and mental health issues. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help, normalizing the struggles that many mothers face, and the need for individualized care. The discussion also touches on the balance between work and motherhood, and the significance of self-compassion during this transformative period.   💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're a working mum feeling like you're in the thick of it, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs It's packed with quick, simple nervous system resets to use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to go beyond quick fixes and make lasting changes? Join The Thrive Circle — my supportive space for working mums who want to find calm, balance, and confidence without burning out. Connect with Me Instagram & TikTok: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk If you're enjoying The Mumposter Syndrome Podcast, please hit subscribe and leave a review on your favourite podcast app, it really helps more working mums find the support they need.