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: The difference between motherhood and mothering The meaning and impact of matrescence How to meet your needs as well as the needs of your child Understanding the difference between guilt and shame 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: How and when to start Weaning and feeding schedules Tips for fussy eaters Managing clean up and food waste Weaning whilst on holiday LINKS: https://mamamadefood.com/ 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: Nap routine ideas and sleep associations Encouraging longer naps Tips on moving to cot naps Managing newborn naps with a toddler at home 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: What supplements are, how they work and why we need them How our gut impacts our mental health How to support good gut health Nutrition in the first 1000 days from conception to 2 years old The one ingredient that can help improve how we feel If you love what you're listening to, please rate, review and subscribe! 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: https://www.pachamama-london.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pachamama.london/
In this episode I chat to Hollie Grant aka @thepilatespt and founder of pre and postnatal fitness platform The Bump Plan about health, fitness, birth and motherhood. Whether you’re pregnant or postpartum there’s a lot of practical, take home advice for you. In the episode we talk about: - normalising exercise during pregnancy - ditching aesthetic goals & getting back to movement after birth - birth trauma & our C-section birth stories - C-section recovery If you love what you're listening to, please rate, review and subscribe! https://pilatespt.co.uk/the-bump-plan/ https://www.instagram.com/thepilatespt/ https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/
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/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/iamapachamama E: hello@pachamama-london.com
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 - About Pachamama: Web: https://pachamama-london.com/ IG: @pachamama.london
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 E: hello@pachamama-london.com
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: The realities of her fourth trimester experience and why we don’t talk about it How her experiences of the fourth trimester differed after each child The bodily changes that she experienced post birth The pressures of comparison with other new mothers and how honest you can be with other mothers about the realities of childbirth and motherhood Her advice for anyone about to transition into their fourth trimester 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
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: Stepping into the new role of motherhood & accepting help How her own family dynamic impacts her journey as a mother Her relationship with her husband and making time for each other Embracing mindfulness and the power of positive thinking 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 - 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 E: hello@pachamama-london.com
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: Home-educating her 5 children (for the last few years) Her experience of postnatal depression The dynamic between her kids with an 14 year old age gap between her eldest and youngest 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
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: Preparing her toddler for the arrival of her newborn The guilt she felt as a mother for delivering a baby per-term and how she’s overcome that Arriving at the hospital alone during the peak of the pandemic What her children and being a mother has taught her 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 - About Zizu Cosmetics: https://www.instagram.com/zizuorganic/
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/ IG: @pachamama.london FB: @iamapachamama E: hello@pachamama-london.com
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: Mindful parenting and what that means to Katrina The balance between showing your kids that emotions are healthy, vs showing them too much emotion Discussing race and racial issues with your children 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 - About Pachamama: https://pachamama-london.com/ IG: @pachamama.london FB: @iamapachamama
In this week’s episode, I speak to educational child and community psychologist, Teresa Wheeler about the possible impact the Coronavirus pandemic is having on social interactions and communications of babies born in lockdown. The good news is - the skills that babies learn whilst interacting with other children - like learning to share or wait their turn, are skills they can learn at home with their parents. We talk about how and when babies develop their social interactions, and Teresa suggests some games that can aid development. We also touch on attachment theory and transitioning into the workplace or play-school drop offs, as well as the importance of emotion coaching and describing and dealing with emotions for not only our little ones, but also ourselves. About Teresa: linkedin.com/in/teresa-wheeler-a8b3893a About Pachamama: https://pachamama-london.com/ IG: @pachamama.london FB: @iamapachamama E: hello@pachamama-london.com
In this week’s episode, I speak to extended family member Kat about a big part of her family’s story - her son’s illness. Her son, Felix, was diagnosed with infant leukemia at 7 months old and was told he only had two hours to live. Spoiler alert: it has a happy ending. A poignant, heartrending story, but one that is incredibly powerful and inspirational, Kat is phenomenal. A pillar of strength and solidarity for her family during their darkest time. But it has come at a price of her own sanity and mental health, she says. With what she’s experienced, Kat is very familiar with all things immune systems, virus and contagion control, and we bring her learning’s to present today by talking about UK healthcare systems, the importance of cleanliness and people’s understanding of COVID. There are links to children’s cancer charities and support groups in the episode’s show notes for anyone looking for support or who wants to donate, including St Jude Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee where Felix was treated. Children’s Cancer Charities & Organisations: https://www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/ https://www.cclg.org.uk/ https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/ https://www.littleprincesses.org.uk/ http://www.kidscancercharity.org/ https://www.stjude.org/ About Pachamama: https://pachamama-london.com/ IG: @pachamama.london FB: @iamapachamama E: hello@pachamama-london.com