Monthly musings, inspiration and support for an empowered motherhood
I Loved Being a Mama—So Why Couldn’t I Love Myself?
Loving motherhood came easily, but loving myself? That was a challenge. This Valentine’s Day, I’m sharing my journey of rediscovering who I am beyond being a mum, and how you can do the same. You deserve to love yourself too.
Career vs. Motherhood: Feeling Like the Intern Again?
You spent years building your career. Now, motherhood’s making you feel like you’re the intern again. Sound familiar?
It’s frustrating when everything you’ve worked for feels like it’s getting lost in the chaos of motherhood. The juggling, the guilt, the sense of being stretched too thin.
Download my free guide to help you reclaim your identity and find your footing again - on YOUR terms.
How to Stress Less and Enjoy a Calmer, More Connected Christmas
Does the festive season feel more like a marathon than a magical time of year? Between work deadlines, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to create the perfect Christmas, it’s easy to feel completely overwhelmed. If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone – and it doesn’t have to be this way. Let me share a few simple tips to help you find calm, enjoy connection, and make this holiday season feel good for you too.
Mama, It’s Time to Prioritise Yourself: How to Reclaim Your Well-Being in Motherhood
As a mum, it’s easy to put yourself last. Discover why prioritising your well-being is essential for you and your family, and learn small steps to feel grounded, present, and more like yourself again.
Five Things Every Mum Feels (But Hardly Ever Says Out Loud)
Ever feel like you’re the only mama in the group chat, at work, or in your circle who just can’t quite get her sh*t together? You’re definitely not alone. So many mums I work with feel this way, caught in the whirlwind of matrescence—that ongoing, rarely talked-about transition into motherhood.
Here are five of the most common challenges mamas face during this season of life. If any of these hit home for you, know that it’s okay to feel this way—and there is another way forward. 💛
It’s not “just” motherhood
That overwhelming feeling you can’t quite put into words? It’s not all in your head. You’re not alone, and you certainly don’t have to ride this out on your own.
The Wobbly Years of Motherhood
Motherhood is a journey filled with twists, turns, and surprises—many of which we aren’t always prepared for. We talk a lot about those first few months of being a new mama, but what about when you’re no longer "new" and yet everything still feels, well, a bit wobbly?
Stuck in a spiral moment
When we’re in the middle of a spiral moment, whether in motherhood, our careers or just life in general, that contraction we experience - the bit where we convince ourselves we’re going backwards, the bit where we judge ourselves for being stuck or for not knowing better this time – that is what propels us forwards.
4 Traps keeping you from thriving as a mama
Do you ever wonder if being a mama should be this tough?
No matter how hard you try, that nagging feeling of not measuring up creeps in, and the frustration, guilt, and exhaustion seem to linger far more than you’d like.
I’ve got a secret to tell you… It’s not you, and it’s not the kids, either.
What is matrescence coaching?
So, what actually is matrescence coaching all about?
Here are a few myth busters to shed a little more light on what it is, and what it isn't.
Finding YOU again in Motherhood
In the whirlwind of motherhood, have you ever paused to wonder, “Who even am I now that I’m a mama?”
Whether you’re navigating those intense early stages or finally coming up for air, this question often lingers, quietly demanding attention.
4 things I learned from my week off Social Media
Let's talk social media - the ultimate double-edged sword, don’t you think? As a solopreneur and mama juggling the worlds of business and motherhood online, I’ve certainly felt the highs and lows of this digital dance.
Well, after feeling like I was slipping into a bit of a digital abyss, I decided to hit pause. Here’s what happened.
Two things can be true
Motherhood is full of contradictions. You can love your child fiercely and still find it relentless. You can be grateful for this season and miss the freedom of your old life. It’s called maternal ambivalence, and it’s completely normal. Let’s talk about it.
Motherhood’s Great Expectations
Modern motherhood’s great expectations are leaving women feeling broken when they experience something else - shock, fear, doubt, anger, grief, loneliness, resentment - alongside the mandated joy and wonder.
Why I set intentions not resolutions
Are you someone who always sets New Year's resolutions but eventually finds it hard to keep them? Do you end up feeling disappointed and guilty because you couldn't achieve them? I understand how you feel. Traditional resolutions can often make us focus on what we think we should be doing instead of what truly matters to us.
Feel like you’re underachieving in motherhood? This might be why
Growing up, we were told that we could be anything we wanted to be if we set our minds to it. We grew accustomed to setting goals and then going out to smash them.
However, then we became mothers, and everything changed. Here are some reasons why the transition into motherhood can feel so uncomfortable for women who are used to achieving.
Ghosted: when three-quarters of mamas feel invisible, isn’t it time we admitted we have a problem?
A recent campaign by the motherhood app Peanut revealed that 72% of UK mothers feel invisible, and a whopping 93% feel underappreciated, unacknowledged, or unseen.
These stats highlight the alarming reality of modern-day motherhood, and it’s high time we acknowledge that we have a problem.
Embracing imperfection: the empowering truth you need to hear
How many times do you question whether you are good enough?
Do you ever feel like you're constantly striving to do more, give more, and be more? Not just as a mother, but across all the many roles you play in your life. But let's be honest, does enough ever really feel like enough?
Finding fulfilment on the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood
Feeling unsatisfied with motherhood is a familiar experience for a lot of women. The demands of juggling work, parenting and our own needs can leave us feeling stretched to our limits, so it's understandable to question if there's more to this journey than mere survival sometimes.
Three burning questions every mum faces as maternity leave ends
For many mamas, returning to paid work after mat leave, whether it’s for the first time or not, can feel overwhelming. So many mixed emotions fly around: excitement, nervousness, sadness, relief, guilt… And that’s before we consider the logistics of childcare and that a full night’s sleep is likely still a fantasy.
To help make the transition smoother, here are the top three common concerns and some helpful tips.