So many mothers are feeling overwhelmed at the moment. Work, mumming, remembering everything, running everything, being that go-to person. It’s a lot, babe. Patrice Washington shares the secrets to managing the mama juggle. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor We are given high fives for having superhuman abilities, but …
6 simple steps to a more creative life
Think you aren’t creative? Everyone has a little creativity inside them. Here are 6 great ways to inject magic into your everyday. By Mama Disrupt® Ask anyone if they have any creative pursuits and you usually get one of two responses: ‘Yes, I love… [insert enthusiastic conversation about hobby here]’, …
[Guest Editor] Mindi Palm: Becoming a mother completely changed me
Becoming a mother is a rollercoaster of crazy, much like putting your brain in the blender. So high five if you get out alive. By Mindi Palm Let’s take a moment to quietly reflect on the fact that there’s a little cray cray in each one of us. Sure, lunacy …
[Guest Editor] Dr Libby Weaver: 6 gut health habits to help you feel good
Gut health is important because it is how we absorb the goodness from our food, which is essential for #life. So try these daily habits. By Dr Libby Weaver Let’s talk about daily habits and gut health. I know it may not be the sexiest thing to talk about, but …
How resetting your circadian cycle can have you feeling like a new person
You know what’s super fascinating? The circadian cycle. Resetting it can boost your health and wellbeing [yes, you can even do this when you have little kids]. By Ava Wilde First things, first. WTF is the circadian cycle? Also known as your internal body clock, it basically controls your sleep-wake …
[Guest Editor] Olympian Eloise Wellings: Boost Your Energy levels With These Hacks
The juggle is real! In between work responsibilities, training and being a mama, keeping up energy levels is a must if we have a hope in hell of keeping up with life’s demands. By Eloise Wellings, Olympian and philanthropist How to get the most out of your daily routine and boost …
[Guest Editor] Dr Libby Weaver: Do I have Rushing Woman’s Syndrome?
Frantic lifestyles are wreaking havoc on our nervous systems. Could you have Rushing Woman’s Syndrome? By Dr Libby Weaver It’s a question I’m asked often, do I have Rushing Woman’s Syndrome? In a world that is becoming increasingly ‘connected’ (just think of the number of times you have looked at …
Mama truth: “I want to stop drinking. I think I need help.”
By Victoria Vanstone I heard the baby crying again. But I didn’t get up. I stayed, hiding in my bedroom. He needed me, but I couldn’t do it. I was too hungover to look after my baby. Again. I don’t remember getting home. The last thing I recall was seeing both …
Breaking the perfect mum myth: 4 reasons to embrace imperfection
The truth behind the perfect mum myth, empowering tips for real-life motherhood and why striving for perfection is unrealistic. By Dr Hayley Watson, Clinical Psychologist On social media we see only the positive sides of people’s lives, and it’s easy to get down on ourselves about how we measure up. And …
5 ways to boost your mental health this Spring
Spring is a chance to reset your body, mind and soul. Teresa Cutter [The Healthy Chef] shares her top tips to boost your wellbeing. By Teresa Cutter This year has not been easy (are they ever?!), and almost everyone’s mental wellness has taken a hit – you’re probably feeling like …