Pachamama In Conversation

Arianna says goodbye to her business baby, as she decides to take the difficult but brave and right decision to step away from the business.

In this episode I chat to Ali Pember, a Psychotherapist and Coach specialising in Perinatal Mental Health. Ali works mainly with mothers, encouraging them to trust their own judgement in raising their children, and focuses on dismantling the guilt, shame, stress, and anxiety that is often a product of the 'Perfect Mother Myth' and other forms of social conditioning. In the episode we talk about: The difference between motherhood and mothering The meaning and impact of matrescence How to meet your needs as well as the needs of your child Understanding the difference between guilt and shame Links: Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodenoughmamas/ Ali website: https://www.goodenoughmama.co.uk/ Pachamama on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pachamama.london/ Pachamama website: https://pachamama-london.com/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_pZatOa4h/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Maternal Ambivalence - the key text on this is 'Torn in Two' by Rozsika Parker https://www.amazon.co.uk/Torn-Two-Ambivalence-Rozsika-Parker/dp/1844081710 Institution of Motherhood - taken from 'Of Woman Born' by Adrienne Rich https://www.amazon.co.uk/Woman-Born-Motherhood-Experience-Institution/dp/0393312844 Difference between Shame and Guilt - Brené Brown is a researcher in this area. Here's her definition: https://brenebrown.com/articles/2013/01/15/shame-v-guilt/

In this episode I chat to Sophie Baron, founder of Mamamade, a frozen baby & toddler food delivery company, about how to approach and navigate the weaning journey. In the episode we talk about: How and when to start Weaning and feeding schedules Tips for fussy eaters Managing clean up and food waste Weaning whilst on holiday LINKS: https://mamamadefood.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hellomamamade/ Free weaning consultation call: https://mamamadefood.com/products/weaning-coach-call-am-i-doing-this-right Cleaning tips: https://mamamadefood.com/blogs/mamamadeblog/top-10-house-cleaning-tips-for-busy-parents Signs of readiness: https://mamamadefood.com/blogs/mamamadeblog/when-should-i-start-weaning-my-baby

In this episode I chat to sleep practitioner and founder of @TheDreamHouseUK Olivia Mulcahy about sleep and in particular address some of the common questions the Pachamama community have raised around naps! In the episode we talk about: Nap routine ideas and sleep associations Encouraging longer naps Tips on moving to cot naps Managing newborn naps with a toddler at home https://www.instagram.com/thedreamhouseuk/ https://www.thedreamhousesleep.co.uk/ A discount for the first 10 parents on Olivia’s sleep guides using code PACHAMAMA10. Guides available for the following ages: 3-4 months, 4-12 months, 12-24 months, 2-5 years. Shop the guides here: https://www.thedreamhousesleep.co.uk/shop Debunking myths on short naps: https://www.pachamama-london.com/blog/short-naps https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/ https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/

In this episode I chat to the co-founder of supplement brand Indi, Helen Snook, and their Chief Scientist Dr Federica Amati about how best to care for our bodies and minds. In the episode we talk about: What supplements are, how they work and why we need them How our gut impacts our mental health How to support good gut health Nutrition in the first 1000 days from conception to 2 years old The one ingredient that can help improve how we feel If you love what you're listening to, please rate, review and subscribe! More about Indi: https://indisupplements.com (use code pachamama10 to get 10% off your first order) https://indisupplements.com/blogs/news/debunking-nutrition-myths More about Dr Fed: https://www.instagram.com/dr.fed.amati/ More about Pachamama: https://www.pachamama-london.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pachamama.london/

In this episode I chat to Zoe Blaskey, transformational coach and host of the #1 supportive family podcast ‘Motherkind’. If you’re finding things a little tricky at the moment, having a tough day or need to hear how you can show yourself some self-compassion, then this episode is for you! Zoe’s self-awareness and tenderness towards herself in motherhood is extremely powerful and she shares some brilliant tools and ideas on how we can have more compassion for ourselves as busy, tired mamas. In the episode we talk about: The biggest challenges facing mothers How to have compassion for ourselves Reframing challenges as opportunities Breaking shame spirals and negative thought cycles Letting go and surrendering If you love what you're listening to, please rate, review and subscribe! More about Zoe: https://www.motherkind.co/ https://www.motherkind.co/podcast-1 https://www.instagram.com/motherkind_zoe/ More about Pachamama: https://www.pachamama-london.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pachamama.london/

In this episode I chat to Hollie Grant aka @​​thepilatespt and founder of pre and postnatal fitness platform The Bump Plan about health, fitness, birth and motherhood. Whether you’re pregnant or postpartum there’s a lot of practical, take home advice for you. In the episode we talk about: - normalising exercise during pregnancy - ditching aesthetic goals & getting back to movement after birth - birth trauma & our C-section birth stories - C-section recovery If you love what you're listening to, please rate, review and subscribe!  https://pilatespt.co.uk/the-bump-plan/ https://www.instagram.com/thepilatespt/ https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/

In this episode, I speak to father and founder of At Dad’s Table and author of the recently published recipe book How to Grow Your Family, Adam Shaw. Adam is a Leiths trained chef who saw a need to overhaul the way we think about food and to move away from the negative talk around food during pregnancy, early parenthood and early childhood. The episode is full of neat “snack hacks” to help support and sustain yourself and your family throughout pregnancy and early parenthood, as well as how to approach weaning and involve your family at mealtimes, and how to promote confident eaters and eating habits in our little ones. About Adam Shaw: Website: https://atdadstable.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/at_dads_table/ Buy Adam’s’ book: “How To Grow Your Family” https://atdadstable.com/my-book/ About Pachamama: W: https://pachamama-london.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pachamama.london/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/iamapachamama E: [email protected]

Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey. In this episode I speak to Rhiannon, mama of 2, about juggling newborn life (spent in lockdown) with a toddler at home and a partner who’s working from home, and how she is now navigating returning back to work. - About Pachamama: https://pachamama-london.com/ IG: @pachamama.london

Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey. In this episode I speak to Hannah, now mama of 2, who is incredibly passionate about women’s health and the need for a re-education around the antenatal period and birth options - About Pachamama: Web: https://pachamama-london.com/ IG: @pachamama.london