By Yakira Giger Are you ok? My automatic reply is always “Yes, I’m fine.” *Smile and wave, smile and wave…* But why? Why do we feel so CONCERNED about voicing the way we REALLY feel? When in fact, what we really want to say is: “Actually, no – I’m not. I …
‘How I recovered from postnatal anxiety and depression… twice’
By Kelly, PANDA Champion When I was 20 weeks pregnant I lost my job and unfortunately, it didn’t end well. The next 20 weeks I had at home and while I should have been enjoying watching movies all day, I hated the financial pressures. So I tried to look for …
The 7 signs of mama burnout
Every mama has one of ‘those’ days, when you feel stressed out and exhausted AF. You know, when you’ve been up half the night, the to-do list is out of control, the house is a freaking mess, a work deadline is looming, and the kids have just tipped glitter all …
6 ways to strengthen your body
By Alicia Jovceski from Vision Personal Training Did regular exercise take a backseat during the colder months? Join the club! The time has come to embrace your inner FIERCENESS. These six lifestyle changes will make all the difference. 1 // Want to work out? Make it the first thing you …
Jules Sebastian’s secret smoothie recipe
By Jules Sebastian As a busy working mama of two small children, Hudson and Archer, I need something that is fast, easy and simple to slot into the morning chaos… and this smoothie is the perfect solution! // Ingredients Your choice of milk, full cream, coconut, almond – up to …
6 daily habits to feel good
By Dr Libby Weaver Gut health may not be the sexiest thing to talk about, but let me tell you, it is important. Because it is through our digestive system that we absorb all of the GOODNESS from our food, a process that is essential for #life. Yet today, many …
8 simple steps to health + happiness
By Dr Samantha Clarke Mamahood is incredible but all consuming, and often we put ourselves last, with our own health shoved to the back of the queue… it’s the making of one frazzled mama! If you are feeling tired and overwhelmed, chances are you have neglected yourself. But the good …
Mama Motivation: CHONTEL DUNCAN
Fitness guru, former Miss Universe contestant and mama of one, Chontel Duncan, is on a mission to help mamas find their fitness mojo. Known as the ultimate ‘transformation specialist’, Chontel is the founder of HIIT Australia and reveals why looking after your mind, body and soul as a mama should …
5-minute smoothie recipes for time-poor mamas
By Jayta Szpitalak We all know that breakfast as the most important meal of the day, but let’s face it, mornings in most households are more than a little cray cray. Whether you’ve been up half the night tending to little ones or are chasing kids out the door, it’s …
5 ways to be an active, happy and healthy mama
By Jen Dugard Life is suddenly very different when you become a mama, and every journey is different. There is no right or wrong way of doing things and it’s important to allow yourself to find your own way. Here are 5 tips to staying healthy and happy as a …