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In this podcast episode, I explain why you may find it hard to rest if you have experienced trauma, particularly if the trauma occurred in your early life. I explore with you three reasons why you may struggle to rest and suggest a strategy I use myself when my own inner critic voices get in […]

In this podcast episode, I talk more about postpartum anxiety and how it affects your thoughts, emotions, body and behaviour. Around 15% of new mums experience a significant anxiety problem during pregnancy and up to the first year postnatally. So if you can relate, you’re not alone. I delve into how anxiety is something we

In this podcast episode, Joyella shares her journey through new motherhood, deeply influenced by her own experiences of being parented and her childhood trauma. She recounts the challenges of being raised by a young, single mother with limited support and how this has shaped her approach to parenting her two-year-old son differently. We talked about

Today I chat with Siti about the complexities of childhood trauma. She shares personal experiences and reflections on how various forms of childhood trauma, including emotional neglect, criticism, and lack of acceptance, have impacted her life into adulthood. We delve into the nuanced ways trauma manifests in behaviours, relationships, and self-perception, discussing the fear of

Today’s episode is all about the concept of ‘mum rage,’ which is characterised by intense, often inexplicable anger experienced by mothers. I unpack the two typical primary reasons behind mum rage: unmet needs and triggers of past experiences. Unmet needs can stem from the demands of childcare, work, and household management, leading to feelings of

Today I want to talk about the complexities of navigating Mother’s Day for people who have experienced childhood trauma, specifically abuse or neglect from their mothers. My hope for you is that this episode will give you the confidence to engage with Mother’s Day the way you need to, challenging societal expectations and the pressure

When I had my children I had no idea what ‘The Fourth Trimester’ was but learning about it has been so important for me and my clients. And I hope it will be as affirming for you too. The fourth trimester, which is first three months post-pregnancy, is such a significant time for mother and

Welcome to the latest episode of the Hold the Mother podcast. I’m Laura Hans, your host and perinatal psychotherapist, and today we’re diving into the world of maternal mental health. In this episode, I’m really excited to chat with you about something super important – how we can tackle those toxic thoughts that often creep

This week, I delve into the concept of self compassion in motherhood and why it’s so important in building resilience, reducing anxiety and depression and, ultimately, helping children model self compassion for themselves. As ever, I share personal experiences and insights, along with practical tips on how self compassion can be cultivated and maintained. Episode

In this episode of ‘Hold the Mother’, I discuss what to consider when therapy isn’t working. I explore signs of ineffective therapy, reasons it might not be working, and what you can do about it. I emphasise the importance of finding the right type of therapy, the appropriate mode of delivery, and a therapist that you