You’re Not Alone: Normalizing Motherhood’s Highs and Lows

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Mama Time

CharlotteRavelid

22 episodes

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Welcome to Mama Time, where we dive deep into all things wellness to support you on your journey of pregnancy and motherhood Your host, Charlotte, is a fellow mama of three, a pre &postnatal yoga teacher and is on a mission to empower mothers like you to feel your best by sharing simple tools and practices to help you come back to yourself through the different stages and seasons of motherhood. While you’re busy looking after everyone else, we want to remind you that you are worthy and deserving of making yourself a priority too so that you can be the woman and mother you’re here to be.

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You’re Not Alone: Normalizing Motherhood’s Highs and Lows

Mama Time

40 minutes 19 seconds

10 months ago

You’re Not Alone: Normalizing Motherhood’s Highs and Lows

Motherhood is often painted as a joyful and fulfilling experience, but the reality can be far more complex. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah from Perinatal Minds, a registered mental health nurse with a passion for supporting moms through the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

Sarah opens up about her personal journey to motherhood, including her initial reluctance to have children and the unexpected challenges she faced along the way. She shares candid insights into the mental health struggles many mothers experience, the importance of self-care, and the power of building a strong support network.

We also discuss practical tools for managing stress and anxiety, grounding techniques for emotional regulation, and why it’s okay to have difficult days. Whether you're a new mom, an expecting parent, or someone supporting the mothers in your life, this conversation is full of valuable insights and encouragement.

Key Takeaways
✔️ Motherhood can bring unexpected challenges and emotions.
✔️ Open conversations about mental health are essential for moms
✔️ Self-care is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.
✔️ Grounding techniques can help manage stress and anxiety.
✔️ A strong support system can make all the difference.
✔️ Being honest with yourself and others can help navigate motherhood more smoothly

Chapters
📍 00:00 – Journey to Motherhood: A Personal Reflection
📍 05:06 – Navigating the Transition: From One to Two
📍 07:02 – The Unspoken Struggles of Motherhood
📍 09:53 – Mental Health in the Perinatal Period
📍 12:39 – The Gaps in Maternal Care
📍 15:20 – From Clinical Work to Community Support
📍 20:22 – Navigating Parenting Challenges
📍 24:43 – Tools for Self-Care and Mindfulness
📍 30:12 – Grounding Techniques for Emotional Regulation
📍 34:46 – Creating Accessible Mental Health Resources
📍 39:23 – Final Thoughts on Wellbeing and Nature

To connect with Sarah and see more of her incredible work, you can find her on instagram HERE or follow her @perinatalminds

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