Tag Archives: motherhood

✨ Baby brain is real — even when you’re a pharmacist and a mum! ✨

Postpartum, I couldn’t even remember my vitamins. 😅 Between sleepless nights, feeding on demand and carrying the mental load of a tiny human, my own health became an afterthought.

We talk about baby milestones, but who checks in on mum’s mental load, mood and recovery? 💛

You’re not failing. You’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and doing your very best. And that counts.

👉 If you’re juggling a thousand tabs in your brain every day and still forgetting about yourself, this story is for you.

You matter too. 💛 Read on for real talk from someone who’s been there.

January is supposed to feel like a fresh start, but if you’re at home most days this school holiday, trying to keep busy before the year really kicks into drive, it can feel anything but. 😅 Discover how decluttering your home, mind, and heart can bring calm, focus, and more joy with your kids.

✨ Motherhood is a journey, not just a moment. From sleepless nights to the emotional shifts that follow birth, preparing for postpartum can transform your experience. Discover how to navigate the first weeks with confidence, care, and self-love. Your wellbeing matters too, mama ❤️

📖 Read more to prepare for the birth of YOU.

🤰✨ Pregnancy is full of incredible changes, and your body is doing amazing things! From hormones that support your baby’s growth to preparing your body for childbirth and breastfeeding, understanding these changes can empower you every step of the way. 💛

Discover the fascinating world of pregnancy hormones and how they impact your body — including the all-important pelvic floor. Knowledge is power, and every parent deserves it! 🌸

Read more here 👇

Motherhood stirs a whirlwind of emotions—love, joy, exhaustion… and anger. But what if anger wasn’t something to fear, but a powerful force to guide us?

This Liberian fairy tale reveals how anger can protect, empower, and even nourish. It’s a story of strength, boundaries, and reclaiming your voice. If you’ve ever felt the fire of motherhood rage inside you, this one’s for you. 🔥

What is your definition of courage? What does it mean to be strong? There was a time when I could only see courage in grandiose acts, those that involved saving lives or at least doing something radically bold and risky…. Continue Reading >

By Krissy Regan The Wellness Poet   Balance and Compromise, two words that take on a whole new meaning as a parent.  I will talk about this from a Mum’s perspective as I feel well qualified to write about this… Continue Reading >

Alyce Wood trained with the National team in the Kayak until she was 33 weeks pregnant – and she could have kept training if only she could fit in the boat! Alyce continued dry land training until the morning she… Continue Reading >

For Keesja Gofers, mum guilt is real! In many ways, being a professional athlete and a mum don’t work in sync. As an athlete, you prioritise your recovery, your sleep, and your nutrition; but when you bring a little person… Continue Reading >

A few years ago, one of my mentors, Brandi MacDonald — a social worker and trauma-informed counsellor who works with chiropractors — wrote an article about how chiropractors were getting burnout in the healing profession. It sparked something within me,… Continue Reading >