When you think of the fourth trimester, you picture endless newborn snugs. But for our warrior mama Gen, postpartum psychosis shook up her beautiful beginnings. By Mama Disrupt® The newborn bubble should be a blissful time of bonding and falling in love with your baby – but postpartum psychosis blindsided …
How to rewire your thinking for true happiness
What if we told you that you could rewire your thinking patterns to invite pure, unadulterated happiness into your life? Yes, YOU CAN, and we’re here to show you how. By Charlotte Cruz The first step in your happiness journey is to understand your current mindset. Are your thoughts generally …
How to identify mum burnout
Sometimes, as mums, we are faced with a wave of exhaustion that doesn’t just involve our body but seeps into our very being. Yep, we’re talking about mum burnout. By Ava Wilde How can you tell if you’re caught in the whirlwind of this mum burnout? Firstly, you’re likely to …
Feeling overwhelmed? Try these 3 simple steps to declutter your mind
Jo Burgess, mama and creator of Life Sorted App, offers an easy 3-step process to help you declutter your mind so you can be more productive. By Jo Burgess A cluttered mind makes you unproductive, indecisive and stuck in your own way. Getting rid of mental clutter is just as important …
Lights out, love in: The mental wellness boost of candles
Say hello to the unsung heroes of mental wellness: candles. Yes, darling, your favourite home décor item can do more than just add ambience, they can also kindle your peace of mind. By Harper Steele Beyond just their aesthetic allure, candles have the power to create an oasis of calm …
Perfect mum myth busted! 4 strategies to accept you as you are
Dr Hayley Watson shares four simple strategies to help you put the power of your life back into your hands. Let’s bust the perfect mum 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 …
Not feeling yourself? Here are 11 signs you might have PND
When baby blues last longer than a few weeks, it’s important to know if postnatal depression or anxiety has set in. It’s not you, it’s PND. By Cheryl Fingleson Adjusting to parenthood is tough going and it’s natural for parents – both mums and dads – to feel overwhelmed by …
Why you might be suffering from mum rage
Wondering what exactly happens in our brains during intense moments? Let’s delve a little deeper into the fascinating world of neuroscience and mum rage to understand it better. By Harper Steele We’ve all been there, right? The laundry pile is at Everest heights, the sink is overflowing with dirty dishes, …
Our fav mental health apps to help you tackle ADHD
We know that managing ADHD can be a challenge, so we’ve put together a list of awesome mental health apps to give you a helping hand. By Mama Disrupt® Looking for a ‘lil bit of help when it comes to managing your ADHD? These gems provide support, organisation, and self-care …
Impostor syndrome: How to live with it and use it to your advantage
Let’s take a close look at what imposter syndrome is and talk through some helpful ways to manage it [and thrive]. By Carlii Lyon Mamas like Natalie Portman, Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep have all admitted they have it. So what exactly is impostor syndrome? It’s that little voice inside your head …