As mums, one of the things our kids want from us is our attention. Caitlin Cady shows us how meditation can help, and stop the distractions. By Caitlin Cady Being a distracted mother is the surest way to a shame spiral at the end of the day… hello #mumguilt. I hate feeling …
[Guest Editor] Angela Simson: 7 ways to reduce your stress
There will always be times in life when stress takes over and life seems too hard. Try these tips to get you back on track… By Angela Simson Stress takes over and life almost seems too hard. These can be the times when you turn to old comforts and growth …
[Guest Editor] Jessica Schembri: The power of morning rituals
Need some more pep in your step? Zen mama Jessica Schembri guides us through the power of morning rituals and why you need one. By Jessica Schembri If you’re feeling a bit bleh, I’m here to tell you about the power of morning rituals and why you need one. Yep, …
[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] Sean Szeps: ‘I am a father who is mothering his children’
Sean Szeps is the first to say it – I’m not like other dads. Here, he chats with Mama Disrupt® about being a queer parent, overcoming postnatal depression, and self-care for dads. By Sean Szeps As a same-sex couple, my husband and I had a few options to choose from: …
[Guest Editor] Mikki Fisher: 3 ways to keep your mental health in check
For Mikki Fisher, becoming a mum accelerated her healing journey. She shares three things you can do to keep your mental health in check. By Mikki Fisher, founder of The Red Tent As a mother, sometimes it’s tough to look after your mental health. And I wish that somebody had …
[Guest Editor] Kita Alexander: Making it work
Singer-songwriter Kita Alexander talks motherhood, grief, and how the Australian music industry is making room for mamas. By Mama Disrupt® Singer-songwriter Kita Alexander has been through a lot. The mama of 2 – their names are Vali and Rumi – has been performing since she was just a teenager. She …
[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] Melissa Ambrosini: 5 ways to maximise your minimal sleep
We all know that once you have kids, sleep is pretty much a thing of the past. So, how can you make the most of the Zzzs you do get? Melissa Ambrosini shares her hacks. By Melissa Ambrosini 1. Go dark Make the room as dark as possible with block-out …
[Guest Editor] Maxine Stokes: Bonding through breastfeeding
Mama muse Maxine Stokes shares her breastfeeding journey – from latching on, to letting go. By Maxine Stokes I had no expectations, but I was always so inquisitive and excited to experience the whole breastfeeding journey. I guess I was just up for anything and had a really open mind. That’s …