About Beth Kempton This is Beth second visit to the podcast having being a guest last Christmas. She is back to discuss her new book written during the lockdown. Beth is a curious explorer of the world, and a homebody who loves to travel. She has long been a seeker of beauty and a writer who uses words to wrangle questions about how to live well. Beth is also a nature lover and fledgling gardener who is experimenting with growing her own food. She practices yoga and is a Reiki Master trained in the Japanese tradition in Tokyo.  Beth is a mama of two young girls, a self-help author whose books have been translated into 24 languages, and an award-winning entrepreneur and producer of online courses that have helped thousands of people to find personal, professional and financial freedom. Her mission is to inspire you to find a way to do what you love, celebrate your messy, perfectly imperfect life and find happiness right where you are. Episode highlights We are in these current times together Looking at getting back to health and beyond the news stories Imagining a new world Dealing with uncertainty - Illusory nature of reality - life is never certain but this period is lifting the veil Going inwards during this time How we can take lessons learnt to move forward into living in the world we want How Beth is balancing work and motherhood with the lockdown Relevant links Beth’s website (https://bethkempton.com/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bethkempton/) Beth's new book ‘We Are in This Together’ is out now ebook here (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Are-This-Together-opportunity-adversity-ebook/dp/B086PP7X5G) or audiobook here (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Are-This-Together-Opportunity-Adversity/dp/B086XH3P4D) By buying the book, you can get free access to her new short writing course WORDS HEAL: Writing in times of crisis, which will be running from 8 June. To book on the course, pop your receipt details into the short form HERE (https://dowhatyouloveforlife.com/course/words-heal/)           How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)     Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.        

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Episode #79 Finding your way in times of change

About Anna Mathur Anna is a mum of three and a compassionate, integrative and relationship-focused Psychotherapist living in Surrey. Having worked in a large variety of contexts, from GP surgery to Harley St District practice, Anna now seeing clients from her home with a particular interest in anxiety, depression, self-worth and pre and post natal mental health issues. Anna is however mostly known for her open and honest posts to her hugely popular Instagram account @annamathur. She also recently launched her own podcast called The Therapy Edit podcast – providing 10 minute pep talks to help with various situations, going out twice weekly. Through her website she also offers telephone coaching and downloadable courses through her website for those wanting to discuss their mental wellbeing on a one-to-one basis. Anna has now written her first book called 'Mind Over Mother' which has been published this month. The book is a warm and accessible guide to understanding and addressing anxiety in motherhood, for every mother – based on grounded techniques which changed Anna's life. Episode highlights How Anna is navigating these current times as a working mother Anna’s advice for mothers dealing with anxiety and overwhelm Anna’s mental health journey and how she also sees a therapist herself Anna’s journey with writing her book The power of mantras Relevant links Anna’s website here (https://www.annamathur.com/) Go over to her instagram page here (https://www.instagram.com/annamathur/) Anna’s new book, Mind of Mother, can be purchased here (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0349425426/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BKu4DbY1X9PSM) Please check out her online courses which can be found here (https://www.annamathur.com/courses/) and Anna has kindly offered discount codes so please get in contact with Alison if you are interested.   How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)     Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.      

Episode #78 Anxiety and Overwhelm

About Sara Campin Sara is the founder & creator of a multidisciplinary wellbeing app, specifically designed for mothers to help them find greater connection, compassion and calm in the chaos, pressures and turmoil of modern motherhood. The app is broad library of practical, bite-sized and multidisciplinary self-care tools from a team of leading wellbeing experts, including Mindfulness, Yoga, Yoga Nidra & Psychology. Now available for download for iPhone on Apple’s App Store & Android on Google Play Store. Sara is also a successful coach, following a previous career in management consultancy, working with professionals. Entrepreneurs and parents to help them get unstuck, overcome challenge, make progress towards their most important goals and live their best lives. Please check out her website in the relevant links. Episode highlights Sara’s journey from the corporate world to starting the Nourish App The increased numbers of mothers accessing anxiety and overwhelm resources in the Nourish App Why self care is so important for mothers How Sara balances work and motherhood during the current crisis. What resources are available on the Nourish App for mums and how they can support your motherhood journey How nature has been so important to Sara's self care  during this crisis. What Sara used to love doing before she had kids - this may surprise you! Relevant links The Nourish App website here (https://www.thenourishapp.com/) and Sara’s coaching site (https://www.saracampincoaching.com/) Go over to her instagram page here (https://www.instagram.com/thenourishapp/)   How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)     Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.    

Episode #77 Nourish App - a toolbox for mothers

With so many of us working from home with children at the moment, Alison gives some tips on how you can maximise productivity while not compromising on self care and time with your family. Alison has ran her own business as a home educating mother so has balanced working with motherhood for some time. She hopes you will find some of these suggestions useful and supportive during these current times. Relevant links To aid with hydration whilst at home, check out the hydratem8 bottles here (https://hydratem8.com/) Sign up to my newsletter to receive FREE rest guide and 61 point body rotation here (https://www.alisonbarker.com/free-rest-guide-subscription)   How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   As a little thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am offering a free coaching call to one lucky reviewer each month.  #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)     Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.  

Episode #76 Tips for Working From Home with Kids

This week Alison talks about how to find rhythm in lockdown to create some semblance of order within, your homes whatever may be going on in the outside world. We can really anchor in a sense of rhythm which supports our children, ourselves and the family unit. This can be a time of seeing what works so we can carry this into the new normal which awaits us on the other side. By having rhythm in our days we have a way to weave magic and enchantment into the everyday. Relevant links I am the seed that grew the tree - Poetry nature book here (https://iamtheseed.com/) Ernie’s Zero Waste shop in Norwich website (http://www.ethicalernie.co.uk/) Sign up to my newsletter to receive FREE rest guide and 61 point body rotation here (https://www.alisonbarker.com/free-rest-guide-subscription) Butterfly raising kit for kids here (https://www.insectlore.co.uk/education/)     How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   As a little thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am offering a free coaching call to one lucky reviewer each month.  #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)     Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.

Episode #75 Rhythm During Lockdown

About Sushma Sagar This is the second time Sushma has appeared on the podcast. As a reminder, Sushma is a Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner and Reiki Master Teacher in Usui, Holy Fire III and Karuna® Reiki methods. She has been practising the healing arts since 2002 under teachers with a direct lineage to the founder of Reiki Dr Usui. Sushma launched The Calmery to demystify energy healing and promote it as an everyday wellbeing tool. She teaches reiki and hosts workshops globally, her private clinic is based in Harley Street, London. She features regularly in mainstream press for her work ( Metro, Daily Mail, Evening Standard, Marie Claire, Women’s Health, Elle ) and you can read more about Sushma on the website www.thecalmery.com and social media channels @thecalmery Episode highlights The Divine guidance Sushma experienced around the beginning of ‘lockdown’ Sushma’s view of the life before the virus as the old world which has now gone Looking towards the New Earth and what that may look like Finding gratitude in these current times 3 grounding exercises The power of nature and aligning with nature and the natural rhythm she offers us. The importance of our emotions and feelings in our wellbeing. Guidance on how to process our emotions during this time and how to reach for a better feeling. The changes in our working patterns and the opportunities which the current situation has given us to think and approach it differently. Relevant links Sushma’s website (https://www.thecalmery.com/) and her Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thecalmery/?hl=en) Sushma’s Self Heal at Home event on 26 April here (https://www.thecalmery.com/events/) You can sign up to Sushma’s newsletter here (http://bit.ly/SendMeTheCalmery) Link to Satish Kumar’s talk ‘soil, soul and society’ at 42 Acres here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTEShJ3QSQE)   How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   As a little thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am offering a free coaching call to one lucky reviewer each month.  #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)     Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.    

Episode #74 Calm, Peace and Grounding

This week Alison talks about intuitive movement and how we can use this time when we are at home to listen to what our body needs, rather than seeing exercise as a means by which to punish ourselves. It can serve as another gateway to honour our body and her needs in the moment. Alison talks about how we can tune into our body’s needs in the moment while in these current times. Relevant links Grounding Exercise with Sarah McCrum and David Router - I believe you can sign up to her course Activation for Healing on this dashboard here (https://courses.sarahmccrum.com/users/sign_up)   Link to Aaron Rose’s Instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/aaronxrose/)   Join the Whole Mama Rest Circle FREE for 1 month by clicking here (https://www.alisonbarker.com/rest-circle) before 24 April   How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   As a little thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am offering a free coaching call to one lucky reviewer each month.  #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)     Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.  

Episode #73 Intuitive Movement

This week Alison talks about why it is important to celebrate ourselves, particularly in times such as these, where we are really finding our strength and showing up with so much resilience which can go unnoticed.   It is ok (more than ok) to feel good and acknowledge the wins each day - celebrating you for being YOU right here, right now.   Alison walks you through how we can go about celebrating ourselves in a time when it may not feel the obvious thing to do but how it is more important than ever to celebrate you and your unique amazingness. Relevant links Follow link to Episode 44 with Dr Nicole LePera (Holistic Psychologist) here (www.alisonbarker.com/podcast/reparenting-ourselves) Join the Whole Mama Rest Circle FREE for 1 month by clicking here (https://www.alisonbarker.com/rest-circle) before 24 April   How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   As a little thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am offering a free coaching call to one lucky reviewer each month.  #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)     Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.

Episode #72 Celebrating Yourself

This week Alison talks about the difference between intuition and fear. In the current times we are living, there is a lot of noise outside of ourselves - we may not know what is truth. With the current at home retreat/quarantine/self isolation we are being asked to go within and sit with ourselves like, perhaps, never before. We have the choice to use this time as an opportunity to grow and evolve - beginning to use our intuitive capabilities is one way we can start to use this opportunity to grow. But what if you don’t know where to start? Tune in this week for Alison’s guidance. Relevant links My birth story (https://www.alisonbarker.com/birth-story) Join the Whole Mama Rest Circle FREE for 1 month by clicking here (https://www.alisonbarker.com/rest-circle) before 24 April (Monthly Rest Circle for April on Sunday, 5 April at 930 am GMT)   How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   As a little thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am offering a free coaching call to one lucky reviewer each month.  #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)     Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.

Episode #71 Intuition vs Fear

This week Alison talks about self care tips whilst living through this period of being at home with the family. Taking the time to look after yourself whilst on your 'At Home Retreat' Relevant links Whole Mama Rest Circle (https://www.alisonbarker.com/rest-circle) How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   As a little thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am offering a free coaching call to one lucky reviewer each month.  #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)     Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.  

Episode 70 Self care When on a 'At Home Retreat'

This week Alison offers support and tools in these challenging times and offers you a soul prescription to return back to yourself. There is big focus on the outside world at the moment - Alison guides you back to your inner world and reminds you this is where your power is. While fear is coming at us from all angles, Alison wants to give you the tools and mindset support to remain calm in the storm and allow our children to be wired for resilience in times of change. Relevant links Marianne Williamson meditation was posted on 10 March and is worth a listen (https://www.instagram.com/mariannewilliamson/?hl=en) Gabrielle Bernstein (https://www.instagram.com/gabbybernstein/?hl=en) Coronavirus good news (https://www.instagram.com/coronavirusgoodnews/) Julie Bogart Home School Resources (https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/homeschool-advice/) Exploring Nature with Children (https://raisinglittleshoots.com/buy-exploring-nature-with-children/)   How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   As a little thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am offering a free coaching call to one lucky reviewer each month.  #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)     Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.

Episode #69 Finding calm in challenging times

About Robert Poynton Robert lives off grid - literally and metaphorically. His remote, hilltop house is off the electricity grid, so they are solar powered. And the small Spanish town where it is located is well off the beaten track for anyone but rock climbers or bird watchers. Robert is increasingly bringing people there to give them a different perspective. Arenas de San Pedro and the effects of the landscape, features quite prominently in Robert’s latest book, ‘Do - Pause’. (https://thedobook.co/products/do-pause-you-are-not-a-to-do-list) You can see more from Robert at Do Lectures (https://www.thedolectures.com/search?q=Robert+Poynton) or his other book that came from it, ‘Do – Improvise’ (http://thedobook.co/collections/guidebooks/products/do-improvise-less-push-more-pause-better-results-a-new-approach-to-work-and-life) As well as an author, Robert is a designer of learning experiences like ‘The Creative Tapas Experiment' or ‘The Oxford Praxis Forum Reading Retreats'.  (https://www.studioriley.com/learning-from-the-the-oxford-praxis-forums-reading-weekend-avila-spain-september-2013/) Robert believes in playing around with things (and people) rather than trying to control them. The arenas that Robert plays around in include The Do Lectures (http://www.thedolectures.com/) , Schumacher College, (http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/) Oxford University and his own back yard – including Dehesa de La Serna (https://dehesadelaserna.com/) , a family farm where his wife produces organic beef and which Robert uses for many of the events of ‘The Pause Project’(https://www.robertpoynton.com/about-the-pause-project) . Episode highlights What is a pause Tips from Robert as to how we can build pause into our days Busy is the new lazy Robert eloquently discusses how busy can be perceived as lazy Following our intuition and feeling into our body The concept of time as non linear Looking at the phrase ‘never waste a moment’ and other worn phrases The concept of the zen monastery door not touching the ground and why this is so What are you filling spaces with if not allowing yourself to pause The concept of burn out which is where we get to if we don’t pause The polarising opposites of fast and slow and how there can be something in the middle of this which can be opened up if we remain curious. The slow movement and how this doesn’t necessarily feed into the action of pausing How guilt and shame come into pausing How our homes and children can become a series of tasks to be completed without pausing Robert’s advice to start small in building pause into our days but how we shouldn’t look to see it as another thing on our to do lists. Relevant links Robert’s website (https://www.robertpoynton.com/) Purchase Robert’s book Do Pause -You Are Not a To Do List (This is a link to Do Book Co who we understand offer a free audio book with every purchase) (https://thedobook.co/products/do-pause-you-are-not-a-to-do-list) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/robert.poynton/) How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   As a little thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am offering a free coaching call to one lucky reviewer each month.  #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Yoga Nidra Retreat in London on this Saturday, 14 March 2020   Join Alison for her first Whole Mama Yoga Nidra Retreat in London You can read more about the retreat here (https://www.alisonbarker.com/whole-mama-day-retreat-1) Alison is offering a discount to £85 pp (usual price £120) for those that book within the next 24 hours using this link.  (https://alisonbarker.acemlna.com/lt.php?s=39419649037b41b236d6f1bc51bfc8fa&i=42A53A1A281) Spaces are limited so get don't wait around to get into the retreat.     Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)     Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.            

Episode #68 The Power in Pausing

About Dorka Herner Dorka previously worked in TV as an editor and a journalist and hosted her own TV programme and online video series. After her fifth maternity leave Dorka started to work as a therapist using a novel approach called Mirrortherapy. However, first and foremost Dorka is a mother. She has five children - four boys and a girl - ranging in age from 4 to 16 years old. Dorka took three years maternity leave with each child and during this time gained a wealth of invaluable parenting experience. She has combined this with her background in psychology and coaching in Inspired Parenting. Dorka has been inspired by her mother Dr Agnes Geréb, a well-known pioneering gynaecologist-obstetrician, independent midwife and champion women’s rights in childbirth. She was sentenced to two years in prison in Hungary in 2011 for attending home births. After a lengthy unsuccessful legal appeal Agnes was granted clemency by the President of Hungary in 2018 following pressure from the international human rights community. Episode highlights How Dorka made space and time to write her book with 5 children! Co-dependency and how nobody else can make you happy - and it is not our job to make our kids happy. How Dorka feels her way in parenting and trusts her gut feeling as her navigation and compass and how we can learn to do this. Judgments and how we label behaviours in our children and how we can reframe this. Using the term lazyness with our children and how reframing this can have powerful effects on all of us. Anger and how we can find the lessons in any situation. Being in survival mode as a mother and Dorka’s advice to mothers in the trenches Working on opposites in our motherhood journey. Patterns of behaviour and how we can use this as a journey inwards. How we can feel empowered in our motherhood journey. Relevant links Dorka’s Hungarian website Dorka's book Inspired Parenting   How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   As a little thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am offering a free coaching call to one lucky reviewer each month.    #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)   Yoga Nidra Retreat in London on 14 March 2020 Join Alison for her first Whole Mama Yoga Nidra Retreat in London You can read more about the retreat here (https://www.alisonbarker.com/whole-mama-day-retreat-1) Standard Tickets on sale are £120   Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.    

Episode #67 The inner journey of parenting with Dorka Herner

This is Part #6 of the series of episodes on Why Women’s Health is Suffering and What You Can Do About It. This week Alison is looking at a lack of harmony with the Divine Feminine. Alison talks about the qualities associated with the masculine and feminine energies. She goes onto discuss how approaching motherhood where, at our core, we are not in harmony with our divine feminine energy, can lead to feelings of stress and overwhelm. She gives some ideas of how we can honour the divine feminine in our motherhood journeys.   Previous Podcasts in the series - Why Women's Health is suffering and what we can do about it (click on the link below to listen) Part 1 - We don't value ourselves (https://www.alisonbarker.com/podcast/episode60) Part 2 - Overwhelm and trying to do-all-the-things (https://www.alisonbarker.com/podcast/episode61) Part 3 - Our deep need for sisterhood (https://www.alisonbarker.com/podcast/episode62) Part 4 - Not listening to the whispers of our body (https://www.alisonbarker.com/podcast/episode-63-not-listening-to-whispers-why-womens-health-is-suffering-part-4) Part 5 - Giving our power away (https://www.alisonbarker.com/podcast/episode65)   How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   As a little thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am offering a free coaching call to one lucky reviewer each month.    #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)   Yoga Nidra Retreat in London on 14 March 2020 Join Alison for her first Whole Mama Yoga Nidra Retreat in London You can read more about the retreat here (https://www.alisonbarker.com/whole-mama-day-retreat-1) Standard Tickets on sale are £120   Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.    

Episode #66 Lack of harmony with our divine feminine

This is Part #5 of the series of episodes on Why Women’s Health is Suffering and What You Can Do About It. This week Alison is looking at how we give our power away. Alison’s talks about how we need to protect our energy and that involves not giving our power away to others. Alison talks us about ways in which we give our power away and how we can reclaim our power in motherhood. Relevant links Book Recommendation: Give Birth Like a Feminist by Milli Hill (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N62K127/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1) Previous Podcasts in the series - Why Women's Health is suffering and what we can do about it (click on the link below to listen) Part 1 - We don't value ourselves (https://www.alisonbarker.com/podcast/episode60) Part 2 - Overwhelm and trying to do-all-the-things (https://www.alisonbarker.com/podcast/episode61) Part 3 - Our deep need for sisterhood (https://www.alisonbarker.com/podcast/episode62) Part 4 - Not listening to the whispers of our body (https://www.alisonbarker.com/podcast/episode-63-not-listening-to-whispers-why-womens-health-is-suffering-part-4) How to subscribe and review If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends, please! And please go to iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mothering-the-mother-podcast/id1446253273) and SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-598342093) to rate/review/subscribe to the show. it really helps to get the Podcast out there and before more people and it also makes my heart sing when I read reviews - I do read every single review and am so grateful - thank you.   As a little thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am offering a free coaching call to one lucky reviewer each month.    #motheringthemother Please do share the Podcast on social media if you enjoyed the episode – I am so grateful for all of you who share the podcast with your community and followers - let's try and reach new mamas so I can serve more people. You can you use the hashtag #motheringthemother which makes it easier for me to find you. I appreciate you all so much. Mothering the Mother Facebook group and Instagram Join my community on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alison_barker_/), join over 200 other mamas on the Facebook group the Mothering the Mother (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/)   Yoga Nidra Retreat in London on 14 March 2020 Join Alison for her first Whole Mama Yoga Nidra Retreat in London You can read more about the retreat here (https://www.alisonbarker.com/whole-mama-day-retreat-1) Standard Tickets on sale are £120   Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.    

Episode #65 Giving Our Power Away - Why Women's health is Suffering and What We Can Do About It - Part 5

Welcome to Mothering the Mother podcast hosted by Registered Nutritional Therapist, blogger and mother, Alison Barker. Matrescence - the process of becoming a mother, is a deeply transformative experience that is not typically acknowledged as a rite of passage in our western culture. This transformation begins from pre-conception through to the postnatal period, and beyond.  Some think it may last a lifetime. Many mothers long for the village in which to raise their children. In this podcast you will hear from mothers, leading experts and those involved in the field of mother-care and women's wellness. It will be a community to connect with, nourish and support mothers to bring about change mother to mother family to family. For more information you can find Alison at www.alisonbarker.com or on Instagram @alison_barker_ or join the Facebook Group Mothering the Mother.

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