With new motherhood often comes a changing sense of identity. Here are some simple suggestions to prioritise self-care and reconnect with yourself in just a few easy steps. By Lauren Verona As women, we go through many transitions in our life span. But none as pivotal as the shift into …
Why we feel parental guilt and 6 ways to stop it
Parental guilt. More of us are feeling it. But when you know what kids need to thrive, you realise there’s no need to sweat the small stuff! By Chrissie Davies Parental guilt. There is no doubt that mounting pressure on modern-day parents has led to an increased feeling of guilt. And it …
Why being a mother isn’t always easy
Author and mum-of-three Emma Heaphy shares a real and raw account of motherhood. Being a mother isn’t always easy, but we wouldn’t change it. By Emma Heaphy Being a mother isn’t always easy, But I wouldn’t change it. Not a single thing. Not the tired. Not the relentlessness. Not the …
[Guest Editor] Cass Deller: Life with young kids is really hard
Each season of motherhood has its challenges. Surface Designer and mum, Cass Deller, shares how life is for her, with two young kids who need her all. the. time. By Cass Deller, Surface Pattern Designer + Mama of 2 My kids are seven and three. And I will honestly say that …
[Guest Editor] Denise Vasi: ‘I Didn’t Expect to Fall in Love With Motherhood’
Denise Vasi was made for motherhood. Or should I say, Maed for motherhood? Having forged a successful career as a model and actress, everything changed when she became a mama. It was as if her body, mind and soul were reborn. Everything realigned. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor …
In a Funk? Here’s how to Feel Like Yourself Again
Feeling a bit bleh? I get it. It’s been a LOOONG couple of years and 2020/2021/2022 [WTF!] has thrown us more than its fair share of curveballs. This means many of our routines have been tossed in the bin, especially working from home. By Fran Dargaville, Functional Nutritionist Anyone who has …
How to Practise Self Love and Take Care of Yourself First
I love that the word ‘self love’, or ‘selfish’ is no longer being used as a negative in my mind. Being selfish, in a way that doesn’t take away from others, is crucial to me and my happiness. By Angela Simson But I wasn’t always like this. I used to people …
[Guest Editor] Revie Jane: From Breakdown to Breakthrough
By Revie Jane Motherhood: it’s been one of the most profound and joyful experiences of my life but, like many, it has come with challenges and uncertainty. From the start, I felt enormous pressure to meet not only my own expectations of what it means to be a good mum, …
Mama, R U OK? It’s OK to not be OK
By Yakira Giger R U OK? My automatic reply is always “Yes, I’m fine.” *Smile and wave, smile and wave…* But why? Why do we feel so CONCERNED about voicing the way we REALLY feel? When in fact, what we really want to say is: “Actually, no – I’m not. I …
[Guest Editor] Jamila Rizvi: Competitive Child Rearing Shouldn’t be a Thing
Jamila Rizvi may have written the book on motherhood [literally], but that doesn’t mean it was easy for her. Here she tells Mama Disrupt® about how her transition into mama land wasn’t the smoothest ride, and why competition has no place here. By Kerrie Simon-Lawrence Welcome To …