By Ali Young Has working motherhood in this busy age got you turning yourself in circles? Trying to do all the things for everybody, to keep the family going, your work going, your relationship going, and not lose yourself throughout your journey. We know that working mothers are 28% more likely to suffer …
The Hidden Struggles Of Maternal Mental Health
By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Understanding your own maternal mental health is not easy. Our hormones are all over the place. We are t-i-r-e-d. And life as we know it has completely changed. So when we’re not feeling ourselves, it can be really hard to know whether it’s normal …
The Secret To Self Love And Happiness
By Jen Dugard As mothers we are told that we should take care of ourselves, and ‘fill our cups‘ so that we can be the best mum we can be. Or so that we can continue looking after everyone else. But I want to remind every mama out there, that not …
When Life Feels Too Busy Here Are 5 Easy Ways To Declutter Your Mind
By Roberta Hughes When life is busy, our minds get cluttered with all the thoughts required to manage and stay afloat. These thoughts take up space and energy, often leaving us feeling exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed. So if life is starting to get on top of you and you’re struggling to find moments of peace …
How To Connect With Your Partner And Get Your Mojo Back
By Simone Milasas Do you feel like you have forgotten how to connect with your partner? You’re not the only one. The quality of our intimate relationships beginning in 2020 (and for some of us extending into 2021 and now 2022) has been laid unflinchingly bare thanks to the global pandemic. …
Feeling Overwhelmed? How To Survive Modern Motherhood
By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor So many mothers are feeling overwhelmed at the moment. And can you blame us? We are given high fives for having superhuman abilities, but the truth is we need someone to throw us a lifeline. To help us help ourselves so that we …
What Is Emotional Wellbeing And Why Is It Important?
By Tammi Kirkness, author of The Panic Button Book When we help our child manage their emotional wellbeing it can actually help us with our own anxieties and big emotions. This is because helping a child through emotionally sticky times can act as a mirror to how we cope with that …
11 Signs You Might Have Postnatal Depression And Anxiety
By Cheryl Fingleson Adjusting to parenthood is tough going and it’s natural for parents – both mums and dads – to feel overwhelmed by their new normal. But when the baby blues last longer than a few weeks or so, it’s important to consider whether postnatal depression or anxiety has …
3 Things To Do Everyday To Keep Your Mental Health In Check
By Mikki Fisher, founder of The Red Tent As a mother, sometimes it’s tough to keep your mental health in check. And I wish that somebody had have told me before I birthed my eldest daughter, that I wouldn’t just be birthing my child, but I’d also be birthing a …
Knowing More About Stillbirth Could Save a Baby’s Life
By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Stillbirth. It’s not something any mother expects to go through, so when it happens, the big question is – WHY? Brisbane mum, Holly, is one of the 2200 mothers who sadly have a stillbirth. And she shares the heartbreaking moment she gave birth to …