When your baby is born premature, the stress and challenges of childbirth and motherhood are amplified. Here are 5 things you need to know. By Mama Disrupt® Having a preemie baby can be really scary – seeing your baby fighting for its life in the neonatal intensive care unit, with all …
Are you feeling stressed? Feel more zen with these 4 tips
The mental load is heavy and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So if you’re feeling stressed it’s time to declutter your body, mind and soul. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor It’s only the start of the year, but I know I’m not the only one who feels like their soul …
5 ways to sleep your way to better mental health
We are so tired and so stressed that we’re struggling to sleep well. And as Stephanie Centofanti, Psychology Academic at UniSA Online explains, it’s a vicious cycle deteriorating our mental wellbeing. By Stephanie Centofanti If this is you, it’s time to break the cycle. But how? What is the answer to …
Why you should love yourself more and stop caring what others think
This is your little reminder to connect with who you are. Love yourself and cut the bullsh*t. It’s time to stop trying to fit in and embrace you. ALL of you. By Carlii Lyon Remember the popular group at school? There are only two possible memories you can have – …
3 ways to help your child overcome eco-anxiety
Dr Sally Gillespie explains ECO-ANXIETY and shows us what we can all do to help our little ones overcome it. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Eco-anxiety, have you heard of it? Neither had I, so I asked Dr Sally Gillespie to bring me up to speed on this new term and …
7 simple morning rituals to change your life
Oprah Winfrey has one, even Richard Branson has one … morning rituals are the key to surviving stress and keeping sanity intact. By Mama Disrupt® While these icons are clearly running global businesses – surviving a typical mama day and trying to juggle our own hopes and goals, is not much different …
Finding connection: 5 ways to ease loneliness as a new mum
If you’re wondering why motherhood feels so lonely, here are some ways you can break the cycle and ease loneliness as a new mum. By Dr Nicole Highet When you have a baby, you’re often left wondering why it’s so lonely being a new mum. And that can come as a BIG shock. …
Rise and shine: Expert tips to wake up feeling inspired every day
Can you really wake up every morning so inspired that you jump out of bed and can’t wait for the day ahead to get started? Yes, you can. By Natalie Bascur Inspiration. That word always makes me think of those Instagram posts, you know, the ones with ‘quotes of the …
3 essential ways to look after yourself while caring for others
Self-care is all about loving on your body, mind and soul – giving it the attention it deserves. But when you’re looking after tiny humans, it can be hard to find time to look after yourself. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Self-care means different things to different people. Since becoming …
Proven strategies for better communication with your partner during pregnancy
It’s important to maintain strong, open and clear communication with your partner during your pregnancy. Here’s how to communicate better. By Gabrielle Nancarrow Wanting to know how to communicate better with your partner during pregnancy? It’s important to maintain strong, open and clear communication with your partner during your pregnancy. And make …