The Imperfect Mum

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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Learning to be a Good Enough Mum- Accepting we cant control everything.

6 years and 2 kids and I dont know how many clients down one thing I can safely say I see again and again that sucks away our joy is trying to control and micromanage everything our children do. It makes sense when you become a Mum you feel completely out of control so the obvious thing to try and control is our kids. Their sleep, diet, schedules and behaviour can become the benchmark of whether we are succeeding or failing in life. This episode is about letting go and accepting children like ad...

Jan 29, 2024•16 min

Helping vs enabling what Christmas has brought up in the Therapy room.

This week I'm talking about enabling behaviour. It's going to be one of those topics you might want to switch off from because the thing about therapy is it's not always comfortable, but the reality is nothing amazing happens in our comfort zone. Enabling is about avoiding the uncomfortable avoiding that difficult conversation and doing what we can to keep the peace. This means accepting the short-term gain but will inevitably lead to long-term pain and before you say no I dont do that listen. W...

Jan 22, 2024•13 min

Why I love January

I'm back after a bit of a Hiatus (loss in motivation/Christmas overwhelm). And what better day for my first episode of 2024 than Blue Monday? Ive decided to make all the new episodes 15 minutes so you can squeeze them in when you get them in during a quiet car ride, if you get the chance to make dinner in peace or when you're working out or going for a walk. This week is my top tips to reframe January as I have learned to love January. I used to dread this cold dark month and now it's one of my ...

Jan 15, 2024•15 min

Sleep, letting go and being present with Jem

This week I chat with Jem from Blissed out Babies sleep coach and author of The better sleep blueprint book . We talk about our own sleep journeys and how letting go of expectations is a big part of being a Happy Mum. Follow Jem on Instagram @blissedoutbabies To find out more about working with Natasha click here. Follow Natasha @theattachment_therapist...

Dec 05, 2023•49 min

Setting goals to keep yourself emotionally healthy.

This episode is going to give you some tips on things you can do to help yourself to feel happier and healthier. I am so passionate about setting goals as part of creating a Happy life. This episode is about helping you feel more in control of your mental health. Anxiety doesn't have to be something we accept, comparison doesn't have to just be a downside of motherhood Feeling isolated and lonely isn't just your reality now. and this episode will help you set some goals to start changing that. O...

Oct 16, 2023•45 min

Learning to be your authentic self with Faye Ceyhan

This week I talk to Faye Ceyhan who I honestly believe is one of the most interesting people Ive ever met. She is a hypnobirthing teacher turned business coach who is obsessed with all things magical. We chat about parenting, our own journeys to learning to love who we are and the lives we have created & shamanic drums. Faye has so many tips on managing self-doubt and you will never meet another Faye. Annoyingly the last 20 mins didn't record so she will have to come back again soon. Follow ...

Oct 09, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7

All the things I wish I knew before I became a parent.....

I recorded this a few weeks ago after my Birthday turning 37. I used my Birthday and that feeling that I am far too close to 40 to look back at everything I'm grateful for and everything Ive learnt in my client work and on my own Motherhood journey I wish someone had told me before I became a Mum. Share this with any Mums who are in the thick of it or who are about to become Mums. I hope this gives you some hope on the hard days. If you are struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel Th...

Sep 18, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Claire Hill self belief coach- "There is no losing its only winning and learning."

In this episode, I talk to Claire Hill Self belief coach and my new mindset bestie who actually motivated me to start this podcast. This week we discuss tips and tricks Claire learnt from being a maths teacher to help you feel more productive and start believing you are capable of anything. Being a Mum doesn't have to mean our dreams are put on the back burner and Claire has such inspiring energy which is so helpful when self-doubt starts creeping in. Claire is a trauma-informed coach who uses h...

Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min

Why Boundaries are the key to Happy healthy Relationships.

Boundaries is one of my favourite things to talk about and something I have just converted in the Happy Mum course and was so excited to share on the podcast. Often when we hear boundaries we think of parenting but actually we need healthy boundaries in every area of our lives. Creating healthy boundaries is such a huge part of self-care and feeling valued. It's the first step I would advise any burnout Mum to look into and having healthy boundaries are probably the biggest reason I love being a...

Aug 08, 2023•32 min

Perfectionism and anxiety.

Welcome to the Happy Mum Life Podcast: Embrace Imperfections & Find Joy in Parenthood This week's episode of Happy Mum is a bit of a brain dump into the realities of parenthood and embracing the beauty of imperfection. As parents, we often face overwhelming anxiety due to societal expectations of perfectionism. In this episode I explore how perfectionism can lead to significant anxiety, especially as life gets busier after becoming a parent. But here's the secret – you don't have to be perfe...

Jul 30, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Why raising secure kids starts with reparenting yourself.

Join me on a heartfelt and personal episode of the Happy Mum Life podcast, where I share my journey to creating a secure attachment style with my children. We often hear about the importance of helping our children feel safe and loved to foster a secure attachment, but the truth is, the real work begins with us—the parents. This episode is all about embracing imperfections and finding happiness as a Mum. It's not about being perfect; it's about being the happiest Mum possible. When we radiate po...

Jul 13, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Raising Happy children- Why my happiness is so important

Happiness isn't a destination and we are all on this crazy journey of Motherhood together. This episode is about how meeting my husband was the first time I realised I had any control over my happiness. Why reading the secret is the reason I became a therapist and why Im so passionate about supporting Mums. Things Ive learnt on my self-development journey. Why I'm not willing to accept mediocrity in any area of my life and my biggest goal as a Mum, raising happy confident children. "You can't ch...

Jun 26, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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