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Welcome back, beautiful mamas, to another inspiring episode of the Happy Mama Movement Podcast. In this episode, we delve into the interconnectedness of our emotions, beliefs, and actions, uncovering the hidden layers that shape our motherhood experience. If you've ever felt that shifting your mindset alone isn't enough or if you're seeking a more holistic approach to thriving in motherhood, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to expand your understanding, ignite your inner spark, and uncover the transformative possibilities that await you.Today, we have a thought-provoking conversation with the brilliant Dr. Fabienne, where we explore the limitations of mindset alone and discover a more holistic approach to making deep profound change in yourself and in your relationships and connection to the world around you. Dr. Fabienne shares her wisdom on the importance of integrating our whole selves—both light and dark—and embracing our emotions as powerful catalysts for growth.Dr. Fabienne also challenges the c

Welcome, Mamas, to another transformative episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today we embark on a profound exploration of the delicate balance between our work vision and our mama vision. In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the complexities that arise when our aspirations and dreams as mothers intersect with our professional ambitions. How do we navigate the sometimes conflicting desires of our work vision and our mama vision? How can we find harmony and fulfillment in both areas of our lives?Joining us is incredible Matrescene coach, Andrea Bombino.She is a expert in empowering mothers to rise and thrive, sharing her wisdom and experience, guiding us on a journey of self-discovery, and redefining success on our own terms. Drawing upon her extensive coaching practice, Andrea offers valuable insights, tools, and strategies to help us embrace our unique work and motherhood identities.Together, we explore the emotional landscape of these parallel visions, acknowledging the joy and fulfi

Welcome back to The Happy Mama Movement, dearest Mamas! Today we have a captivating episode in store for you. In this episode, we'll be exploring the evolving landscape of motherhood in Australia, from the 1950s and 1960s to contemporary society.Dr. Carla Pascoe Lehy has dedicated her work to unraveling the complexities of motherhood throughout history and across generations. Her research delves into the contrasting values, expectations, and experiences of mothers in different eras, shedding light on the transformation of motherhood in Australia.We'll examine how these values have evolved and how they continue to impact the experiences of mothers in contemporary society. From the pressures of conforming to societal norms to the challenges and choices faced by mothers today, we'll explore the diverse and ever-changing nature of motherhood in Australia.Drawing upon her extensive research and interviews with Australian mothers, Dr. Carla Pascoe Lehy provides valuable insights into the shifting paradigms that hav

Welcome, Mamas, to this beautifully sweet episode of the Happy Mama Movement Podcast! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing two remarkable guests, Jessie Ann Elliot and Mary Sotiropoulos, who are not only about to release their enchanting children's book, "The Mum Who Found Her Sparkle," THIS JULY!! But did it by successfully funding it through Kickstarter.This delightful upcoming release, born out of the support and enthusiasm of a community, takes young readers and their parents, on a whimsical journey of self-discovery. "The Mum Who Found Her Sparkle" delicately explores the range of emotions experienced by a mother and portrays her quest to rediscover purpose, identity, and joy. Rooted in the concepts around matrescence, this book looks set to captivate children and parents alike.Join us as we dive into the journey of creating and funding this endeavor, as well as Jessie and Mary's motherhood experiences, the challenges they face, and the incredible community they've built around the book. We'll also

Welcome to another soul-stirring episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast, where we embark on a journey of self-discovery and profound exploration. Today, we have a truly captivating artist gracing our virtual stage. Join me as we delve into the mesmerizing world of Claire Tonti and her transformative musical masterpiece, 'Matrescence.'In this episode, we have the privilege of peering behind the curtains of Claire's creative process, unearthing the raw emotions and profound narratives that birthed this extraordinary album. 'Matrescence' is an ode to the multifaceted journey of womanhood, capturing the essence of growth, resilience, and the beauty that arises from embracing the transformative power of motherhood.With her enchanting melodies and heartfelt lyrics, Claire Tonti takes us on a sonic voyage through the highs and lows of the human experience. Through each carefully crafted note and every word that dances from her lips, we witness the intricate tapestry of emotions that shape her artistic expression

Welcome, Mamas, to The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. I am absolutely thrilled to introduce our incredible guest today. Welcome, Sallyanne Hartnell, a true beacon of strength and wisdom when it comes to healing from divorce while embracing the beautiful chaos of Matrescence.Sallyanne is not only a relationship & divorce coach, a blogger & podcaster. She helps her clients answer the big questions they’re asking about their relationship, shift unhealthy relationship patterns, decide whether to stay or leave, & divorce with less drama. She is also a dedicated advocate for empowering women during their motherhood journey. Her profound insights and compassionate approach have helped countless mothers find healing, resilience, and joy on their paths.In this challenging episode, we delve into the transformative topic of healing from divorce while embracing the powerful journey of Matrescence. Sallyanne shares her invaluable expertise, providing practical tools, heartfelt guidance, and empowering perspectiv

Dearest MamasToday, I want to talk to you about the incredible power of a happy list. It's a concept that impacts my life profoundly, and I believe it can do the same for you. So, grab a cup of tea, find a cozy spot, and let's dive into this wonderful practice together.A happy list is a sacred collection of things, experiences, and thoughts that bring you joy, gratitude, and happiness. It's a reminder of the beautiful and positive aspects of your life, a snapshot of the moments that make your heart sing. When you create and engage with a happy list, you invite more happiness and positivity into your life.The first thing that makes a happy list so powerful is its ability to shift your focus to the positive. We live in a world where negativity can easily overwhelm us—stress, challenges, and hardships are a part of life. But with a happy list, we intentionally redirect our attention away from those negative aspects and train our minds to dwell on the things that bring us happiness. By consciously shifting our mi

Welcome, all you beautiful mamas.We are the future ancestors and the future elders. We, as women and as mothers, are the ones to weave our wisdom through to the next generations... but only if we heal ourselves first. This was the call to action I felt as I read Annabelle Sharman's @liveinoneness book "The Future Ancestors"... and felt again when I interviewed her for this week's podcast.What if we thought of ourselves in this way? What would change? How will we come together to nurture and protect this land? And what legacy will we leave behind? Annabelle Sharman is a proud Mutti Mutti woman who honours her ancestral cultural heritage through her work as a multi-disciplinary artist and healer. A certified social worker, reiki master, and holistic counselor—today her work is located at the intersections of art, culture, community, health, and wellbeing. At the core of Annabelle’s methodology is the YUMA Spirit Cloth Healing Process, a unique merging of therapeutic practices, cultural knowledge, storytelling,

Welcome all Mamas, from all walks of life.This is a very special episode this week with two power-house mamas, who really embody the true depth of the feminine and the strength and capacity of womanhood.This week my guests are Zaiba Hasan and Uzma Jafri, two Muslim mothers, born and raised in the US. But as children of immigrants, they are also intimately familiar with the struggles faced by second-culture families. With eight kids between them and a combined 25+ years of parenting experience, Zaiba and Uzma share perspectives, resources, and mutual support, helping their fellow American Muslim moms to connect, work together, find solutions, and thrive.As well as being awakened women in their own right and spiritually driven to educate and fight for justice, they are also business owners and the hosts of their very own podcast, 'Mommying While Muslim', a weekly podcast about the challenges and opportunities encountered by Muslim parents raising children in the United States today. From their kitchen tables, a

Greetings, beautiful Mamas, and welcome back to another episode of MAMAQ. Today, we're tackling a question that often leaves many mothers puzzled and seeking guidance. It's a tricky one, but we're up for the challenge.In this episode, we'll be taking a closer look at mamas living with teenagers, through the lens of matrescence. As you probably already know, matrescence is the term used to describe the transformative journey that women go through after becoming mothers. It's a process that involves significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes that continue throughout a woman's life.Similarly, adolescence is a time of transformation from youth to maturity, and it too can be informed by the principles of matrescence. Drawing on my many years of research, experience, and teaching, I believe we can shed some light on this complex topic.Especially because i have joining me on this episode is my special guest, Linda Anderson. Linda is an experienced Mama Rising coach and matrescence guru who will be an

Hello again, beautiful Mamas. I am thrilled to introduce you to another amazing guest who will undoubtedly inspire us all. Wendy Jackson is a true force to be reckoned with - a midwife with more than 30 years of experience, a yoga teacher, a space holder, and a Mama Rising Coach. She has dedicated her life to helping women bring new life into the world, and her passion for her work shines through in everything she does.Today, Wendy will be sharing some glimpses into her upcoming book, as well as her reflections on her decades-long journey as a midwife. Wendy is an expert in her field, having delivered countless babies and supporting mothers through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. However, her journey has not been without its struggles. Wendy has had personal experience with the heartbreak of stillbirth, coming very close to it herself but for a miracle. Tragically, she has also supported other mamas through the unbearable process more than once throughout her career. While these experienc

Welcome back, Mamas.We have another wonderful guest joining us this week. She is the author of a brilliant new book, 'Mother Brain: How Neuro-science is rewriting the Story of Parenthood' which has received great reviews and has been stirring up the conversation on the transition to being a parent and what is really going on inside us during this monumental period.Yes, this week, I am thrilled to have the brilliant journalist, Chelsea Conaboy. As an award-winning writer, lecturer, and reporter, Chelsea has established herself as a true expert in the field of journalism. With her work covering an impressive range of topics, from healthcare to social justice issues, her writing reflects a deep understanding and delves into nuances of the human experience. With a talent for uncovering the untold stories that matter, Chelsea's work has made a lasting impact on both the industry and the communities she covers. With her new book, recently released, she joins us today on the podcast to share her insights and perspec

Welcome Mamas.While the demands of motherhood and other responsibilities can be overwhelming at times, taking time for simple pleasures can help you stay grounded and maintain a positive mindset. and to remember that the enjoyment of these simple pleasures is not a luxury, but a necessity for your mental, emotional, and physical health. Incorporating these small moments of joy into your daily routine really can make a big difference in your overall well-being.With this in mind, i introduce you to the beautiful guest joining me on this week's podcast: Regan Figg. A self-professed pleasure seeker in all the right ways.Regan's book, A Mother’s Pleasure is a modern guide to summoning your sensuality and weaving pleasure into the very fabric of your life. She also hosts The Pleasure Collective podcast.After being diagnosed with Post Natal Depression after the birth of her son, she had trouble coping with what was happening to her body. Even after 15 years of yoga practice and teaching, and practicin

Welcome Back, Mamas!Why would a podcast about Matrescence and the experience of becoming a mother interview the author of a book about women WITHOUT kids? Because, as you'll hear in this fascinating conversation with author Ruby Warrington, as women, we are all facing the same questions and assumptions of who we should be and how we should live. A woman is SUPPOSED to want to be a mother, and love every minute of it. A woman is SUPPOSED to follow a certain path and rules set by society. A woman's reproductive status is a matter of open conversation and judgment. This interview - and Ruby's phenomenal book - stirred in me an even greater commitment to breaking down ALL of the gendered-assumptions we have about mothering and woman... whether we are mothers or not. And it also provided a powerful and important insight into the experience of women WITHOUT kids - whether by choice or by circumstance.[Time Stamps][0:00] - Acknowledgements[0:41] - Intro[2:23] - Mothers Without Kids[3:41]- A Book For Anybody[6:34] -

Welcome back, Mama's.We have something special and incredibly inspiring to celebrate and acknowledge this year's International Women's Day'.A power-house of grace and steadfastness. The ever wonderful, Yemi Penn, is my guest this week and brings her passion and insight to us with such eloquence and gusto.Yemi Penn is a Global Thought Leader and Ph.D. Candidate on the transformation of trauma, looking at non-western and alternative ways of healing. She fuses her engineering profession with her creative research to evoke radical change in communities and organizations. Her first documentary ‘Did I choose my trauma?’ was a finalist in the 2021 Sony Film Festival (Australia & New Zealand) short film category. She has since been invited to speak on the TEDx Ocala, Florida stage where she invites the collective to make the choice to transform their trauma as opposed to transfer it.Join us today, as Yemi and I dive deep into the trauma of identity and belonging, a crisis of the ages, but with it comes blessings

I have something very exciting for you today... a brand new style of podcast that I have been ITCHING to share with you for months! It's called: Mama Q, and it's a conversation between myself and one of our Mama Rising Coaching trainers in which we answer YOUR questions! I love this for 2 reasons: 1. I want this space to feel like somewhere you can come for support and insights.Yes, I will keep bringing you interviews with authors, experts and mamas around the world, so you can hear their stories and be inspired. But, I also want it to be a place where you are heard too - your questions, your voices and your experiences are important. They matter. They need to be heard. 2. You get to meet our three Mama Rising Coaching Trainers! This is important because not only do you get to meet the team of coaches who train and support all our new coaches, but you also get to hear the many and varied ways a question can be answered. There is no ONE expert when it comes to motherhood and womanhood. There is no ONE answer t

Welcome back, Mamas.This world is very often telling us that our value comes from our achievements, the grades we get, the awards we receive, the attention we get, and the level of income we provide.We have been raised this way, believing this is right and this is how it should be. Status, merit, and praise through this measure of success and validation. Validation through, annual KPIs or a pay rise to assure us of 'a job well done'.Its this external validation that often gives us our sense of self. If we are not acknowledged by the people and systems we are encased in, who are we then, and what then of our essential worth and value? Considering this, where do we stand as we enter motherhood? When we are used to having this type of external validation out in the world, in our jobs, the transition to motherhood can lead us to expect this validation we were used to to then come from our partner to retain that sense of value for all our efforts. This week I spent some time with Nathalie Biviano who swapped suits

Welcome back, Mamas. For many mothers who really feel the creative impulse, the act of making art is not only a means of preservation but also a form of self-expression and a way to explore their own identity, not to mention a way to make a living.Having children is a transformative experience that can inspire new perspectives and ways of seeing the world. This can lead to a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the world, and a desire to capture and share these insights through the arts; photography, film, music, the written word, or dance. In fact, ALL WE DO is a creative act.We are all intuitively creative beings who need to create and express ourselves in some form. One question dominates my mind though; why is it, that mothers are overlooked in the artistic field?Enter Rachel Larsen Weaver. An artist-educator and photographer joyfully living on the Maryland beaches of the Chesapeake Bay. A mother to five and creator of moments, her enthusiasm for details and self-love are infectious, infus

Welcome Mamas!!!Today I have a special BONUS Podcast Episode for you.This episode is a sincere introduction to the Philosophy and practices behind Matrescence.It is a breakdown of the need to educate and assist mothers who are not being supported or valued in a way that recognizes their essential and irreplaceable role. The Mama Rising Facilitator Training is a strong step forward on the path to re-educating and establishing new protocols and requirements for Mothers of all nations, classes, and creeds. We must have this in order to serve our role to the highest degree. Mamas and Women everywhere.Take a moment today. Grab a drink. Put your feet up. Grab a pen and paper. And commit to having a think about how YOU factor into this change. [Time stamps][0:00] - Acknowledgements[2:20]- Matrescence and the Revolution of Motherhood[8:52] - Mothers need to fix this?![11:16]- Into and through Motherhood[12:46] - MATRESCENCE[15:18] -This Word Changed Everything[19:48] - A Different Way[22:10] - The Mama Rising Way[25:

Welcome Mamas to this week's Happy Mama Movement Podcast episode.After years of building a successful business around assisting and educating women to better understand themselves and the world we live in, one questions that I am often asked is around the theme of better preparing for what's to come.Most of us have read 'the books', been to 'the workshops' and 'the seminars', taken 'the classes', attended 'the webinars', and routinely practiced various techniques...But, has any of this significantly made us less anxious and prepared to fearlessly face the unknown? Can we ever actually prepare ourselves for an unforeseeable future? Can we ever know enough? Can we ever practice enough? Can we ever have enough foresight to maneuver, without taking enumerable falls, the stumbling blocks in our lives?It seems no matter how hard we try, none of us are removed from the world of things and the uncompromising change that buffets us to and fro' all of our days. So what is there left for us to do?In this solo episode, I