Hi Mamas.

This week is a double episode as I wind up the poddy for 2024 and beyond. It has been nothing less than an absolute privilege to share space with all my wonderful guests as they share some of their most intimate truths about what mothering has been like for them.

I have been creating this podcast for 2 years now and for the time being it going to be on pause while I shift focus to some other projects happening at Life After Birth Psychology. I do plan to bring the podcast back but I'm not quite sure when. So for now its goodbye.. until some time later. Thank you so much for all the support I have received in the time I've been creating the show so far.

Wishing you a wonderful Holiday season!

Today, I’m joined by the brilliant Ruth Whippman, author of Boy Mom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. Ruth is a writer, thinker, and mama to three boys.

During our chat, Ruth shares her journey from her early days as a mother in the UK to raising three boys in California. We chat candidly about Ruth’s experience with the pressures of societal expectations around motherhood, and how she found her way back to herself through therapy and self-discovery.

We chat about:

• Ruth’s experience navigating postpartum depression and the societal stigma surrounding it
• How society’s narratives shape the way women approach and experience motherhood
• The profound loss of selfhood Ruth felt after becoming a mother and how she rediscovered herself
• Why parenting books and one-size-fits-all advice often fall short in the reality of motherhood
• The challenges and joys of raising boys in a world of shifting gender norms and the inspiration behind her book Boy Mom.

Connect with Ruth
Follow Ruth on Instagram @ruthwhippman and visit Ruth’s website at www.ruthwhippman.com.

Subscribe to her Substack, I Blame Society, where she dives into motherhood, gender, and masculinity, and don’t miss Ruth’s incredible book, Boy Mom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity.

Here is where you can find out more about me (Yara), how to work with me and some resources:

Free Inner Critic Workbook

Free Values Aligned Living Workbook

Why Am I So Angry Workshop

*** Waitlist for The Rebirth, Group Coaching for Mamas *** This is my signature 3 months online group coaching container for mothers which covers family of origin, inner child work, nervous system basics, anger, boundaries and much more.

Waitlist For Bloom: Perinatal Therapist Membership

@lifeafterbirthpsychology

www.lifeafterbirth.com.au

Looking for support for anger while you mother? To access my Why Am I So Angry Workshop click HERE

Hi Mamas!

This week is a double episode as I wind up the poddy for 2024 and beyond. It has been nothing less than an absolute privilege to share space with all my wonderful guests as they share some of their most intimate truths about what mothering has been like for them.

I have been creating this podcast for 2 years now and for the time being it going to be on pause while I shift focus to some other projects happening at Life After Birth Psychology. I do plan to bring the podcast back but I'm not quite sure when. So for now its goodbye.. until some time later. Thank you so much for all the support I have received in the time I've been creating the show so far.

Wishing you a wonderful Holiday season!

In this episode I chat with Amanda Ruggeri, an award-winning journalist with a focus on psychology, parenting, and child development. I love the way Amanda breaks down parenting research into relatable insights, but today she joins us to explore her personal journey into motherhood.

In this episode, Amanda opens up about how her non-traditional homeschooling background shaped her worldview, her experience navigating birth and motherhood during COVID, and the lessons she’s learned about patience, connection, and self-discovery.

We chat about:

• Amanda’s reflections on how her upbringing influenced her parenting style
• The challenges of building a support system while parenting far from family
• Her journey through loss and how it shaped her perspective on pregnancy and motherhood
• How becoming a mother deepened her empathy and understanding
• The importance of fostering a parenting relationship rooted in connection rather than perfection

Amanda’s story is a beautiful reminder of the resilience and strength found in the everyday experiences of motherhood.

Connect with Amanda:
Find Amanda on Instagram and TikTok, or visit her website at www.amandaruggeri.com.

Here is where you can find out more about me (Yara), how to work with me and some resources:

Free Inner Critic Workbook

Free Values Aligned Living Workbook

Why Am I So Angry Workshop

*** Waitlist for The Rebirth, Group Coaching for Mamas *** This is my signature 3 months online group coaching container for mothers which covers family of origin, inner child work, nervous system basics, anger, boundaries and much more.

Waitlist For Bloom: Perinatal Therapist Membership

@lifeafterbirthpsychology

www.lifeafterbirth.com.au

Looking for support for anger while you mother? To access my Why Am I So Angry Workshop click HERE

Hi Mamas.

Today, I have an incredibly special guest, Jayde Couldwell. You may know her as the co-host of Beyond the Bump and Beyond the Balls, two popular podcasts for mums and dads navigating the ups and downs of parenting.

In this powerful conversation, Jayde opens up about her journey through motherhood and the unexpected lessons that have shaped her along the way. From her experience with postnatal depression after her third child, the challenges as a mama of three, and the deep sense of self-discovery she found along the way, Jayde’s story is a reminder of resilience and growth.

We chat about:

• Jayde’s reflection on embracing imperfection through her motherhood journey
• Her experience with postnatal depression and the strength she found in reaching out for support
• Discovering her ADHD and how it transformed her approach to self-care
• How therapy and personal growth have helped her cultivate a deep sense of self-compassion, and the positive impacts on her approach to parenting
• The importance of how her experiences of hardship has only deepened her connection to herself and her family

Follow Jayde on Instagram and while you’re there, check out Beyond the Bump and Beyond the Balls.

Looking for Jayde’s podcasts? Tune in to Beyond the Bump Podcast and Beyond the Balls Podcast.

Here is where you can find out more about me (Yara), how to work with me and some resources:

Why Am I So Angry Workshop

*** Waitlist for The Rebirth, Group Coaching for Mamas *** This is my signature 3 months online group coaching container for mothers which covers family of origin, inner child work, nervous system basics, anger, boundaries and much more.

@lifeafterbirthpsychology

www.lifeafterbirth.com.au

Free Inner Critic Workbook

Free Values Aligned Living Workbook

Looking for support for anger while you mother? To access my Why Am I So Angry Workshop click HERE