Happy Mama Movement With Amy Taylor-kabbaz

The beautiful - and confronting - thing about matrescence is it often leads us deep into our own familial story, and how we were mothered.Sometimes, without even knowing it, it can be the portal into looking at our mothers, and our mothers' mother's experience of being a woman and a mother...which, without the proper support and understanding, can feel very overwhelming.But what if we were to see this has a chance to heal our red thread?What if the gift of matrescence included the gift of generational understanding?This is what Ngombo Chansa speaks about in this week's podcast.Ngombo is a mother of two and a professionally trained Postpartum Doula and Zambia's first Mama Rising Coach and facilitator. And in this divine interview - which she recorded back in London as she supported her sister's birth of her first child - she reflects on the process of healing her own family story, and taking that wisdom and commitment back to Zambia to support others.VIEW FULL VIDEO PRESENTATION ON YOUTUBE HERE.---------------

What if we were to view the experience of Matrescence as a spiritual assignment?How would we feel if we knew that all we are going through is actually here to help us grow?Would that make this wild ride any different?Over the years, I have interviewed many different authors and experts about matrescence and motherhood - but rarely have I been so inspired to view this experience as a deeply spiritual one as when I spoke with Kelly Van Zandt.Kelly is the author behind "Powerful Postpartum: Unveiling the Spiritual Depths of Motherhood", bringing together her own spiritual studies with training in Vedic Counselling and postpartum studies. She is also a graduate candidate in Marriage and Family Therapy, which allows her to explore the tender topic of family dynamics and emotional well-being in a beautiful approachable way.And in her own graceful way, somehow inspired me to consider this gift of motherhood in a new way.I know it will do the same for you.Kelly will be releasing her next book, "Your Baby Your Guru,"

Imagine if we could translate the word Matrescence into all the different languages, ensuring that this powerful new understanding of the rite of passage of motherhood is deeply understood by each and every women? Imagine if it was not only translated, but also shared through local cultures and traditions, bringing back a connection between mothers, women and the cycles of life? Just imagine! Today's special "Take The Mic" episode - where we hand my microphone (and platform) over to one of our amazing Mama Rising Coaches - is all about that vision, and more! Carolina Saldarriaga is a certified fertility awareness educator, Mama Rising Facilitator, and the visionary behind 'Tus Reglas'. Even as a pioneer in the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), nothing could fully prepare Carolina for the emotional and practical hurdles of motherhood - that is, until she found out about Matrescence.In this beautiful biographical episode, Carolina passionately advocates for introducing "matrescence" in Spanish, envisioning a fu

Matrescence and the experience of becoming a mother changes us in the most profound ways - and often in the way we most need. Take our guest Sara Pantry's story as an example: A hugely successful woman by anyone's measure, having turned her ambition into action over and over again, leading to her position at LinkedIn as Senior Workplace Leader, specialising in creating exceptional employee experiences and fostering engaging workplaces. Including ensuring women are supported after returning from maternity leave. But two years ago, Sara welcomed her two year old son into this world - and so began the biggest inner shift she has ever faced. What she used to see as her strengths and very foundation of success was shaken up. And who she wanted to be - and what she wanted to do - changed for ever. Sara shares her insights into redefining strength and success, and the work she is now doing within LinkedIn, and as the driving force behind She Thrives—a sanctuary for modern working mothers—and From Me To We, a movemen

Welcome back, Mamas."I love my children deeply and ferociously. I would choose them again. I was born to be their mother. And still, it is hard. And fraught with the pains of being human, of living in a world with physical and energetic limitations." This was the start of the social media post by the phenomenal Leonie Dawson that spurred this interview... and sparked one of the most honest and moving conversations about motherhood, forgiveness, and acceptance. As an entrepreneur, Leonie has generated $14 million in revenue - working just 10 hours a week. Her books have sold around the globe, and she is beacon of honesty in a world that often tries to sell us a perfect picture of success. But Leonie is also a mama who deeply struggled with the early years of motherhood, and through her own deep healing of her family line, and the diagnosis of both Auticism and ADHD, has finally been able to accept herself as a mother - in all the spiky ugly bits. FULL VIDEO PRESENTATION HERE: https://youtu.be/2jYzuzn-6Bg------

It can take years to process what we went through in pregnancy and early motherhood. ⁠⁠Especially if we didn't understand it at the time, or had a safe space to share. ⁠⁠As Rachael Rose shares this week, it's been seven years since she was incredibly ill with hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnancy... ⁠⁠and she's still trying to process it. ⁠⁠But seven years on, it's also why she now does the work that she does - creating Women's Circles and training others to do the same. ⁠Rachael is a doula, trained facilitator, Women's Circle leader and creator of 'Together: Women's Circle Facilitator Training Program'. ⁠Because as she shares: we need these spaces to heal. But we also really need these spaces to share our stories. ⁠⁠⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIND OUT MORE ABOUT RACHAEL:Follow on instagram. Or read more about her work. Hosted on Acast

Welcome to "TAKE THE MIC" - a brand new style podcast episode! Every month I will be handing my microphone over to one of our phenomenal Mama Rising coaches somewhere in the world to host my podcast and share their story. This isn't me interviewing them - this is them HOSTING the show! They introduce themselves, share their story of Matrescence and motherhood, and the experiences of mothers in their region. They are the host, the expert, and the leader. And I couldn't be more excited to share this with you! Our first Take the Mic is Fabiola Balanos, Co-founder of the first consultancy company dedicated to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Wellbeing in Costa Rica.Fabiola shares with us not only her own experience of becoming a mother and trying to balance her new identity with her passion for human resources, but also how she wants to support and change the&n

Welcome to another episode of "The Happy Mama Movement Podcast."⁠As human beings, we seem to approach motherhood in a very unique (and strange) way. If you look around at other species, and at nature itself, you see an acceptance of the cycles of death and destruction, and the raw and messy beauty of new life. It’s bloody and it’s messy. There’s rage and there’s pain. And the systems and ecosystems around the process know that - and honour it. That’s what Lucy Jones discovered when she began to explore how metamorphosis of motherhood, both in her own experience and in science and nature. And what she found was FASCINATING. Listen to my chat with Lucy about her new book: ‘Matrescence: on the metamorphosis of pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood’ in this week’s podcast… ⁠WATCH THE FULL AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATION HERE: https://youtu.be/Wk_xtDQ9LQ8---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome, beautiful souls, to this exciting episode of the Happy Mama Movement Podcast. This week, we have the privilege of unraveling some of the incredible tapestry of a woman not fit for the norm. Stephanie Trethewey is a woman of many talents, a pioneer in rural motherhood, and a driving force in sustainable agriculture.Stephanie's journey began in the fast-paced world of TV journalism, where she spent over seven years crafting stories for some of the nation's most prominent news programs, including the Today Show and A Current Affair. But life took a profound turn when Stephanie, armed with courage and a baby in tow, made the move to rural Tasmania in 2019.The challenges of navigating motherhood on a farm, coupled with the stark reality of isolation, became Stephanie's catalyst for change. In response, she birthed Motherland—a sanctuary for rural women nationwide. Through its online community, podcast, and innovative Motherland Village program, Stephanie has woven a supportive network, creating bridges of

For years, I have been asked: but what about the Dads?Do the non-birthing partners go through a similar identity shift?Is there something called Patrescence?And... how can I talk to my partner about this, and understand what they are going through too?Welcome to our special Matrescence Partner Podcast series!In this series, I have spoken with three different experts about the experience of becoming a parent, watching your partner experience matrescence, and how parenting changes the partner.And here we are, the third and final episode of the Matrescence Partner Seires.Today, we're delving into a tender and often overlooked aspect of the postpartum journey—the experience of fathers. I am honored to introduce a remarkable expert in this field, the empathetic Dr. Oscar Serrallach.Dr. Serrallach, a distinguished medical doctor, has dedicated his work to understanding and supporting families during the postpartum period. His expertise extends beyond the conventional, and today, we'll explore the essential role fat

Welcome to "The Happy Mama Movement Podcast." As your companion on this heartwarming journey through the tapestry of parenthood, I invite you to continue with me for our Matrescence Partner Podcast series, delving into the incredible journey fathers embark on during matrescence.For years, I have been asked: but what about the Dads?Do the non-birthing partners go through a similar identity shift?Is there something called Patrescence?And... how can I talk to my partner about this, and understand what they are going through too?Welcome to our special Matrescence Partner Podcast series!In this series, I have spoken with three different experts about the experience of becoming a parent, watching your partner experience matrescence, and how parenting changes the partner.In our second episode, I'm thrilled to introduce Dr. Sonal Patel—a neonatologist, pediatrician, and the heart behind four boys. Graduating in 2003 from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Patel's journey led her to Denver Health in 2009,

Welcome, beautiful souls, to a heart-opening episode of "The Happy Mama Movement Podcast."For years, I have been asked: but what about the Dads?Do the non-birthing partners go through a similar identity shift?Is there something called Patrescence?And... how can I talk to my partner about this, and understand what they are going through too?Welcome to our special Matrescence Partner Series!In this series, I have spoken with three different experts about the experience of becoming a parent, watching your partner experience matrescence, and how parenting changes the partner.Today, we embark on a deeply insightful conversation with a trailblazer in the realm of fatherhood—Steven Kennedy, the Founder of Birthing Dads Australia.In this episode, we peel back the layers of societal expectations surrounding fatherhood and dive into the transformative journey that awaits dads during the birth of their children. Steven, with his wealth of experience and passion, has been on a mission to redefine the role of fathers duri

Our world tells us we need to be productive, no matter what. From a very young age, we are taught to ignore our bodies and what they are trying to tell us, and keep on going. Learning how to UNDO that habit is one of the greatest challenges of motherhood and womanhood! In this episode, Amy shares her recent experience of retreating to heal - and how uncomfortable that has been at times. 'Am I letting everyone down?''What if everything falls apart if I pull back?' 'What will people think of me?' But in the end, it was the advice of her father many years ago that reminded her: there's no shame in retreating when you need it.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIND THIS EPISODE IN ALL ITS VISUAL GLORY RIGHT HERE: https://youtu.be/Vcl1yUtoiig------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please visit my website: https://www.amytaylorkabbaz.com and: https://mamarising.net/ to submit questions for Mama Q, our new Q&A podcast se

Welcome, lovely mamas, to another nourishing episode of "The Happy Mama Movement Podcast." Today we're diving deep into a conversation that may very well transform the way you see yourself, your body, and your journey through motherhood.In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with the remarkable Hollie Swanton. Hollie is a Women's Health Occupational Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Mama Rising Facilitator. Hollie provides integrated mind-body support to women across the lifespan, with a special interest in the perinatal period, as they embark on navigating potent changes to their body, emotions, senses, environment (internally and externally), roles and routines.Hollie supports women to track their nervous system, feelings and sensations in their bodies internally, so they can use meaningful action and agency in their lives externally. Together, we explore the profound relationship between motherhood, self-identity, and the physical vessel we inhabit. Hollie's insights are a beacon of light, reminding u

Welcome, beautiful souls, to another enlightening episode of "The Happy Mama Movement Podcast." Today we're going to dive into a topic that's close to my heart and, I'm sure, to the hearts of many of our listeners.You see,we have this incredible ability to see time through a different lens. We're masterful at prioritizing, and we've come to understand that quality often trumps quantity. We've embraced the art of flexibility, learned the fine balance of setting boundaries, and are wizards at time management.But here's the real magic - these skills, these treasures we've unearthed on our motherhood journey, they're not just for our role as moms. They're invaluable in our careers and businesses too. In fact, I'd venture to say that being a mother makes us extraordinary in the professional world.So, in today's conversation, we're going to explore how we, as mothers, value time differently and how that unique perspective enriches our professional lives. We'll talk about setting meaningful goals, leveraging support

Our bodies are the source and creator of motherhood.They are the vessel for the gifts of our children.But what happens when our body doesn't follow the 'plan' of pregnancy and birth?What happens when you feel your body let you down, or is now changed forever?Dr Rebecca Ray is one of the most beautiful and insightful writers on instagram at the moment - and is known for her radical self-acceptance work.But in this interview on her journey into and through motherhood, she opens up like never before - sharing her struggles with her body during fertility treatment, then pregnancy and then post-birth.And in the process, breaks down the expectation that we should 'love' our bodies, and instead invites us to radically reimagine our relationship with the body that made us mothers.For the complete list of instagram accounts Dr Ray suggests to follow for body confidence and acceptance, go to the podcast notes at amytaylorkabbaz.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------FIND O

In our current world, we have been undervaluing what it means to be a woman and a mother. But in many ancient traditions and teachings, the mother is celebrated and revered for her power to create and sustain life. In my search for a better understanding of who I was becoming, and why I struggled so much to value this current season of my life, Kundalini yoga has been one of those ancient teachings that has guided me to a new understanding. Alexandra Di Cecco has been a Kundalini yoga teacher since before she was a mama. She has been teaching and guiding women through pregnancy, birth and beyond for nearly 15 years, and her dedication to inspiring women to live a more conscious and grace-filled life is truly contagious. Just listen to the way she talks about what it means to be a mother - it will change how you feel forever. In this episode, I spoke to Alexandra about the Kundalini teachings, but also about how we can live with less anger and more grace, how we can switch off the 'superwoman addiction', and w

Hey there Mamas.We all know that we need to change those constant negative thoughts in our heads, - but how do you do it exactly? Here is another episode from the past, with Mummy Mind Detox founder Erin Reghenzani talking about training your brain to detox those old thought patterns and tune into the bliss of mamahood. This is just a taste our fabulous conversation from way back in 2017, but the full episode can be found HERE: https://programs.amytaylorkabbaz.com/blog/ep-17-detoxing-your-negative-thoughts-with-erin-reghenzani[TIMESTAMPS][00:00] - Acknowledgements[00:40] - Intro[02:00] - Detoxing your Negative Thoughts[02:43] - Pressuring yourself[04:00] - Connect to positivity [05:25] - Limiting Beleifs [06:23] - Aware of Sabotage[07:49] - Triggers[09:49] - Stop the Spiral[10:44] - Time Flys[11:34] - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an exciting time. We’re having conversations about what it means to be a woman, a mother, an equal, all over the world. New barriers are being broken. It’s revolutionary.But as we change the conversation around motherhood, I am often asked ‘What about the dads?’ And my answer is usually - yes, there are big changes for men when they become Dads, but that’s not my passion. Someone else can pick that up and run with it. And I hope they do.Well, mamas… I’ve found him.Damian Waters, or Muddy as he is known to almost everyone, is the man behind The Wingman Collective.And as I began to read his insights into being a wingman to his amazing wife, I saw something that is very very rare - but very very exciting.Here was a man who recognized the ‘old system’ that he had been brought up in. And here was a man who was willing to work on himself and those old beliefs, and make some significant changes in order to let his wife rise too.This interview is profound.Damian was nervous - this was his first-ever podcast -

Hello there my beautiful friends.It starts small - an affirmation card, a podcast, a meditation in a yoga class. Sometimes, it can be a green smoothie and a commitment to move your body. It doesn't really matter what the entry point is - because once you're on your way, you're on your way. There's no turning back.That's the process of self-discovery.Motherhood can be such a catalyst for this: a chance to look at yourself in a new light. You want to get healthy for your kids, or you want to stop yelling and do it differently than your own mother did. And so begins a beautiful relationship with yourself.Sophie Melville is another Happy Mama who has fallen in love with this process. Starting with her first child, she began to question what she loved, what she wanted to do, and who she wanted to be. And since then (and two more babies later), she marvels at where she is.As an artist, Sophie has found her creativity and outlet, but through self-discovery, meditation and commitment to herself, she has found a new m