Ep #134 - CALMCAST Pregnancy and birth during COVID-19 with Nadine Richardson

04/28/20 • 22 min

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The Happy Mama Movement with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz

Pregnancy and childbirth can bring its own special type of worry - so much of what is to come is unknown. In fact, in many ways, preparing for birth is a lot like preparing for motherhood: a daily practice of surrendering the need to know, and trusting your instincts.But pregnancy and birth in the time of isolation, lockdown and infection brings a whole new level of unknown.In this special CALMCAST episode, I speak with Australia's leading birth educator, Nadine Richardson, from SheBirths.In this episode, we speak about what you can do to prepare, no matter what's going on in the world, how to talk to your partner and birthing team, and how to trust yourself as a capable mama-to-be.To explore SheBirths world leading birth education and support, go to SheBirths website, and enter the code happymama10 to receive 10% off the full online program.

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Ep #133: CALMCAST - Intimacy and relationships in isolation with Isiah McKimmie

Over the past few weeks, I have listened to hundreds of mamas' experience of isolation - what is stressing them out, and what they are loving. And one of the worries that is coming up a lot is: relationships and intimacy. When everyone is packed into a home, and the kids are underfoot all day long, how do you connect with your partner? When they are stressed about work, and you're stressed about the kids (and work), is it normal to just put the relationship on the bottom of the to-do list? And what if you and your partner are expecting very different things from each other right now? In this CalmCast episode, I speak with Isiah McKimmie, Couples Therapist and Sexologist about intimacy and relationships in isolation who believes that with the right tools and support, your relationship can emerge stronger than ever.Isiah is currently offering a free day program and support group to help your relationship thrive during this challenging time.You get practical, actionable tools to help you:

Rebuild connection
Diffuse tension
Create intimacy
Bring the fun and playfulness back to your relationship

Each activity takes less than 15 minutes.You’ll get:

Playful, practical exercises each day for 21 days to build intimacy and connection
Live group coaching calls
Expert interviews and advice
Bonus resources and tips

You can join at any time - there’s no specific start date.You’re also welcome to join even if your partner doesn’t want to. You’ll still get benefits by joining the group and implementing the advice alone.You can join for free here.

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Ep #135 - Resisting the rush back to normal with Alisha Lynch

As lockdowns begin to change around the world, and as isolation rules slowly begin to ease, there is a call for us all to return to 'normal' life. But what if the 'normal' we were living isn't what we want anymore? What if, during these weeks of isolation, we've liked slowing down, saying no to all those extra curricular activities?And what if, now we've slowed down, we resist the rush back to normal? In this episode, I speak with one of my favourite business mama in Australia - Alisha Lynch from the Naughty Naturopath Mum. As you'll hear in this episode, Alisha is so much fun. She brings a joy and lightness to health and healing - and life - that is much needed. But she also has seen, through many years of supporting women and mamas, the serious side affects of stress, overwhelm and burn out. She knows all too well how important it is that we let ourselves unhook from the busy-ness, and allow ourselves to move at a different pace. If you'd like to be a part of the 6 month Returning Home membership - an online village and support network to ensure you really do return to the world changed after all of this - join Alisha, me and many others here. We start on the 11th May. And you can get Alisha's special Mother's Day pack, including the bonus self-care cards, click here.

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