So many mothers are feeling overwhelmed at the moment. Work, mumming, remembering everything, running everything, being that go-to person. It’s a lot, babe. Patrice Washington shares the secrets to managing the mama juggle. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor We are given high fives for having superhuman abilities, but …
[Guest Editor] Sam Gash: Is the Pursuit of Balance Making you More Stressed?
Everyone talks about work/life balance, but the pursuit of balance is creating undue overwhelm and anxiety, particularly for working mothers. By Sam Gash It’s so important to have grace with yourself. And to understand that at times you need to pull your energies into more singular objectives. Whether that be work, family or …
[Guest Editor] Erika Cramer: 5 ways to boost your confidence
Need to boost your confidence? Erika Cramer, the Confidence Coach, shares what the most confident people in the world do daily, so you too, can radiate confidence. By Erika Cramer Once you know how to boost your confidence, you will unlock so many areas of your life. Your relationships gain depth, …
[Guest Editor] Mindi Palm: Becoming a mother completely changed me
Becoming a mother is a rollercoaster of crazy, much like putting your brain in the blender. So high five if you get out alive. By Mindi Palm Let’s take a moment to quietly reflect on the fact that there’s a little cray cray in each one of us. Sure, lunacy …
[Guest Editor] Dr Libby Weaver: Do I have Rushing Woman’s Syndrome?
Frantic lifestyles are wreaking havoc on our nervous systems. Could you have Rushing Woman’s Syndrome? By Dr Libby Weaver It’s a question I’m asked often, do I have Rushing Woman’s Syndrome? In a world that is becoming increasingly ‘connected’ (just think of the number of times you have looked at …
[Guest Editor] Nicole Ossip: 6 expert tips for surviving the holidays with a newborn
Hey new mama, welcome to holidays with a newborn! It may be a little different to what you’re used to, but just go at your own pace. By Nicole Ossip Surviving the holidays with a newborn can feel like a monumental task, especially for first-time parents. This festive season, it’s time …
[Guest Editor] Tracey Horton: 5 ways to scale back for a stress-free Christmas
Want a stress-free Christmas? Yes please. Mental health expert, Tracey Horton, shares her top sanity saving (and money saving) tips. Tracey Horton It’s been a big year for many families in Australia and now with another interest rate just before Christmas, I think we will see a lot less ‘Ho, …
[Guest Editors] Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith: Managing anxiety during pregnancy
While wonderfully exciting, pregnancy can also be a time when we experience a lot of anxiety. By Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith Overnight, we are responsible for the health of a baby, too, and it can suddenly feel as though there are hundreds of rules and guidelines about what we …
[Guest Editor] Steph Pase: Staying organised
Pre-kids, Steph Pase was just like us – thriving on being in control. But as we know, that becomes pretty much impossible once you become a mother. But she found a way to get her power back, and now she’s sharing her skills with others. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® …
[Guest Editor] Claire Tonti: Birth trauma, miscarriage and matrescence
Claire Tonti, honours us all with her new song, released on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, and her debut album ‘Matrescence’. By Claire Tonti When I went into labour at 30, after what had been a relatively easy pregnancy, I thought I had motherhood figured out. As a primary …