By Rebecca Hooton “I spent 17 years running in heels,” says Bronwyn McCahon. “I wear a lot of sneakers these days.” The former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan is chatting to me about her new life doing the daily school runs with her three children Harper, 8, Grace, 6, and Theo, 4. …
The Top 5 Survival Tips for Mamahood
By Phoebe Burgess 1 // BUILD YOUR NETWORK Pre-baby, being an independent fully functioning self-sufficient young woman making it in the adult world all on my fabulous lonesome was a top priority. Post-baby, I learnt very quickly being able to ask for help when I needed it was just as …
‘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 …
11 Sweet Steps to Adulting Successfully
By Natalie Bascur ‘The secret to having it all, is knowing you already do.’ One of the most profound observations made about becoming an adult is the realisation that nobody really knows what they’re doing. Yep, we all look at friends who seemingly have the perfect job, the perfect kids and …
All Hail the Queen – Constance Hall
As far as trailblazers go, they don’t get much more fiery than Constance Hall. She burst onto our radar a few years back, blogging about honest motherhood in a manner that had us mamas nodding in unison. Who was this woman who dared to speak the truth, who said the …
6 Ways to Strengthen your Goddess Mama Bod
By Alicia Jovceski from Vision Personal Training Did regular exercise take a backseat during the festive season? 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 …
Busting the ‘Perfect Mama’ Myth
By Dr Hayley Watson, Clinical Psychologist We live in a world full of “perfect” images. On social media we see only the positive sides of people’s lives, and it’s easy to get down on ourselves about how we measure up. And there is nowhere this occurs more than in parenting. …
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, 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 be a …
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 …