Have you heard of Matrescence? If the answer is No and you are feeling stuck overwhelmed and like you've lost who you are in Motherhood this is the Podcast for ...
How Your Childhood Shapes Your Parenting (and How to Break Free from Perfectionism)
How much of your parenting is shaped by your own childhood? In this episode, I dive into how perfectionism shows up in motherhood, why self-compassion is essential, and how letting go of guilt can help you feel more present and connected with your children.Takeaways:We carry the weight of our childhood experiences into parenting.Self-compassion is key to avoiding burnout.Modeling imperfection helps children build resilience.Open conversations about feelings strengthen parent-child connections.Presence matters more than perfection.Finding balance means releasing guilt and unrealistic expectations.Mistakes in parenting can lead to valuable lessons for children.Joyful family rituals create lasting connections.The 80-20 rule can help manage expectations and reduce overwhelm.Listen now and take the first step toward a calmer, more confident motherhood. 🎧Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections00:59 The Imperfect Motherhood Journey02:46 Finding Balance in Parenting Styles04:33 The Weight of Parenting Expectations07:15 Childhood Influences on Parenting Styles09:42 The Pressure to Overcompensate12:48 Finding Balance in Parenting15:28 Accepting Imperfection in Parenting18:21 Tools for Letting Go of Perfectionism20:30 Navigating Parenting Challenges23:15 Creating Joyful Rituals and Self-Compassion26:26 Modeling Imperfection and Realism in Parenting29:51 The Myth of the Perfect Parent31:57 Mum Reset: Finding Support and Accountability
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Understanding Perimenopause with Tracy - Founder of Move 2 Mend Therapy
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am joined by Tracy from Move 2 Mend Therapy.Tracy is a Menopause Wellness Coach & in this episode we discuss the difference between perimenopause & menopause and the symptoms you can look out for. We also chat about going from disconnection to self connection during perimenopause and menopause and things you can put in place to support you during this stage of life.You can find Tracy on Instagram @move2mendtherapy & check out how you can work with her here.Subscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational ideas and tools to help this season feel like the best one yet. You can also find me on Instagram here; @natashanyeketherapy & @the.imperfectmum If you loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com
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My Journey - Pessimist to Optimist
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I get vulnerable & share my personal story.I discuss becoming a counsellor, studying whilst navigating motherhood for the first time and how my passion for supporting other Mums started.Subscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational ideas and tools to help this season feel like the best one yet. You can also find me on Instagram here; @natashanyeketherapy & @the.imperfectmum If you loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com
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How To Get Comfortable Being Yourself with Sabrina Hall, NLP Therapist & Coach
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am joined by Sabrina Hall who is a NLP Therapist & Coach.I absolutely loved chatting with Sabrina. We discussed what NLP is, Sabrina’s story and how she went from shy & introverted to supporting others with their confidence. We chat all things personal development, self mastery, how to stop comparison and the power of ChatGPT.You can find Sabrina on Instagram @sabrinahallofficial & her website is www.sabrina-hall.comSubscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational ideas and tools to help this season feel like the best one yet. You can also find me on Instagram here; @natashanyeketherapy & @the.imperfectmum If you loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com
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Cyclical Living with Kasi Reid, Founder of Flo and Thrive
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am joined by Kasi Reid, founder of Flo and Thrive.Kasi empowers women on cyclical living and we discuss her experience with PMDD, the different phases of our menstrual cycle and what to eat when.We also chat about treating yourself with compassion and giving yourself permission during certain parts of your cycle.You can find out more about Kasi & Flo and Thrive via her Instagram here; @floandthriveSubscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational ideas and tools to help this season feel like the best one yet. You can also find me on Instagram here; @natashanyeketherapy & @the.imperfectmum If you loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com
Have you heard of Matrescence? If the answer is No and you are feeling stuck overwhelmed and like you've lost who you are in Motherhood this is the Podcast for you. I'm Natasha a Mum and Therapist and my goal as a Mother is to show my kids that happiness isn't just a myth you read about in fairy tales. I'm on a journey to normalise the transition we go through as Mothers and help you not just survive it but create lives that feel even better than they did before you became a parent.
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