Do you have dysthymia? Have you even heard of it? Not many have, so let’s take a look at what this persistent depressive disorder is, and how it’s affecting mamas. By Harper Steele When it comes to motherhood, there are many challenges and emotions that come along with it. However, …
Self-care for modern mothers is an inside job
Self-care for modern mothers is not just about pampering. Nope, it’s about building inner strength, loving oneself, and fostering resilience. Pretty empowering stuff, don’t you think? By Charlotte Cruz Modern motherhood is nothing short of a juggling act. Balancing work, family, and personal life is a Herculean task that often …
[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 …
What to do when the mental load becomes too heavy at home
Women have shouldered the mental load – the ‘INVISIBLE WORK’ – at home for generations, not knowing there was a name for it. Now there is and now we’re doing something about it. By Nicola Appleton Nope, you’re not imagining it. There’s a gender gap existing right in the heart …
6 reasons why more mess can make you feel more stress
Mess can really make you feel the stress. So when your home is in chaos, your brain can feel like it’s in total chaos, too. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor For me, a messy house equals a messy mind. And I often feel really triggered by the message …
How to break the habit of constantly checking your phone
We all know that nudge at the back of our mind, the constant need to pick up our phone and just scroll… Here’s how to break the habit. By Harper Steele Technology has its perks, no doubt. It keeps us connected, informed, and often entertained. But sometimes, it feels like …
Maternal mental health truths: ‘I never knew motherhood would be like this’
It is World Maternal Mental Health Day, so let’s talk open and honestly about our postpartum and motherhood journeys. Because chances are what you’re feeling, the mother beside you is feeling it, too. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor I never knew motherhood would be like this, would feel like this. …
Permission to be yourself … the pep talk all mums need right now
When your cup is full, you can show up as your best self for yourself. All you need is permission. As Personal Trainer, Jen Dugard, tells us. By Jen Dugard As mothers we are told that we should take care of ourselves, and ‘fill our cups‘ so that we can be …
‘I found out I had breast cancer the same day I found out the gender of my baby’
Jessica Allen chats with Mama Disrupt® about juggling a rare breast cancer diagnosis, pregnancy and new motherhood semi-solo. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor “Holding tightly onto the hand of my three-year-old son I found out I had breast cancer…” Oof. As a mother of a three year old boy, …
The power of writing things down – 5 ways to get into the habit
Let it go, let it go… You’re about to learn how the simple act of writing things down can turn your messy mind around. By Anneka Rose Hey there, busy bee. Are you feeling like your brain’s a bit like a cluttered attic, full of old stuff you don’t need …