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] 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] 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 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 …
[Guest Editor] Dr Chelsea Jackson Roberts: Yoga for active pregnancy
For Peloton yoga and meditation teacher Dr Chelsea Jackson Roberts, an active pregnancy is less about sweat and more about surrender. By Gemma Dawkins For some of us, having an active pregnancy just means all those sprints to the bathroom in the first trimester. Every pregnancy – and every mama …
[Guest Editors] Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith: Different types of anxiety
Did you know there are many types of anxiety? If this is you, know you are not alone. Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith break it down. By Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith Anxiety is like throwing all logical probability out of the window and multiplying something with a 0.0001 …
[Guest Editor] Leah Patara: Why you need a birth doula
Leah Patara is a birth doula, conscious conception meditation teacher, and creator of sacred spaces. She is also the founder of the Womb Room Collective. Here she explains the difference a doula can make. By Leah Patara A birth doula becomes a mother’s confidant, guide, and biggest cheerleader. The support …