By Dr Samantha Clarke Mamahood is incredible but all consuming, and often we put ourselves last, with our own health shoved to the back of the queue… it’s the making of one frazzled mama! If you are feeling tired and overwhelmed, chances are you have neglected yourself. But the good …
Mama Motivation: CHONTEL DUNCAN
Fitness guru, former Miss Universe contestant and mama of one, Chontel Duncan, is on a mission to help mamas find their fitness mojo. Known as the ultimate ‘transformation specialist’, Chontel is the founder of HIIT Australia and reveals why looking after your mind, body and soul as a mama should …
6 easy ways to go from frazzled to fierce
By Emily Crawford Kids. They love to party all night. And then they love to party all day too… where do they get the energy? If your bambinos are running you ragged and you feel like a chewed up old shoe, we have some insider secrets to have you feeling …
5 ways to be an active, happy and healthy mama
By Jen Dugard Life is suddenly very different when you become a mama, and every journey is different. There is no right or wrong way of doing things and it’s important to allow yourself to find your own way. Here are 5 tips to staying healthy and happy as a …
Unlock your Summer glow
By Nicole Fuge We’re feeling all of the #bodypositive vibes here at MD with our NAKED TRUTH issue, and it seems you are too – we love! With Spring in full swing, Summer will be hot on our heels before we know it (it’s three months to Christmas!!!), so we …
Health hacks to boost your energy levels
By Eloise Wellings, Olympian, philanthropist and mama The juggle is real! In between my work responsibilities, training and being a mama, keeping up my energy levels is a must if I have a hope in hell of keeping up with life’s demands. How to get the most out of your …
How to achieve work/life balance without losing your cool
By Julia Christie As mamas, we face new challenges every day, but one recurring hurdle, is work / life balance. Just when I find myself in the right mindset and settle down in my work space, the mama guilt kicks in and I think I should be spending time with …
How to practise self-care during pregnancy
By Ruby Matley Pregnancy is the perfect time to give yourself a little lovin’ and care and take time for you, mama – because let’s be honest, pregnancy can wear you down… especially if you’re riding the waves of nausea and fatigue! So now is a perfect time to be …
It’s time to spring clean your ‘life admin’
By Caroline Guillemain-Brunne It’s Spring baby! Which means sun, sand… and spring cleaning! But before you start deep cleaning your oven, think about taking on some of those life admin tasks you’ve been putting off. It’ll help reduce your mental load, save time and money, and help improve your overall …
5 ways to practice self-care
By Lizzie Bland Hey mama, it’s a well-known fact that you have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others (you can’t pour from an empty cup!)… the hard part is actually practicing this and prioritising yourself, especially if you have a newborn soaking up all …