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This week is Maternal Mental Health week? Created by the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership each and every day is dedicated to a specific topic around Maternal Mental Health. There’s lots going on on insta and I also recommend you check out the Maternal Mental Health Alliance which will signpost you to loads of helpful organisations and, if you are on instagram head over to the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership. You can also check out an episode of the podcast I recorded with Anya Hayes of the Mother’s Wellness Toolkit.   Over to today’s episode where I’m chatting to Elle Wright of Feathering the Empty Nest about her new book A Bump in the Road. Do check out our previous episode recorded in Summer 2020 when Elle was 7 months pregnant. Elle has since had her daughter Olivia and talks about her experiences of pregnancy and being a mum to her daughter and how it’s been during lockdown.  We also talk about how she plans to talk to Olivia about Teddy and about her hopes to extend her family in the future.  During our chat I refer to an episode of the podcast I recorded with Natalie about stopping at one child and donating any remaining embryos. You can listen to that episode here.  If you are pregnant and parenting after loss please make sure you visit catstrawbridge.com to find out more about the support and community available to you.Every time you listen, subscribe, rate and review the podcast you are helping me reach more and more people and grow the support I can offer them. It really does mean so much to me! Thank you!If you're interested in trying the Mira Fertility Tracker make sure you use the code FINALLYPREGNANT to receive £25 off!See you next week!Cat x@tryingyears

OLD GOLD! In these tricky times of homeschooling and isolation, we thought we would re-release this special podcast on The Supermum Myth. Psychologist Dr Rachel Andrew and Anya Hayes provide reassuring advice to overcome anxiety and celebrate imperfection. There's no such thing as a perfect mum, so why do so many of us keep trying to be one? This episode is all about learning to overcome anxiety, ditch the guilt, and embrace imperfection. Helping us out are psychologist Dr Rachel Andrew and writer Anya Hayes, author of The Supermum Myth. They give us loads of practical tips for becoming a happier mum, and we cover all sorts of topics from childbirth and post-natal depression to nits and brass bands. We round off with a bumper set of Scummy Mummy Confessions. The Supermum Myth is out now. You can follow Dr Rachel on Twitter at @timepsychology. Anya is on Twitter @anyapilates, and Instagram @mothers.wellness.toolkit. We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, rate, review and subscribe! Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode I chat to Shema aka @one_in_seven (https://www.instagram.com/one_in_seven/) who was 17 weeks pregnant at the time. Shema has a condition called Chronic Histiocytic Intervillositis (CHI) which is a rare placenta condition where mum’s immune system mounts a response to the baby causing the placenta to fail. It is an incredibly rare condition affecting only 300 women globally. Shema and her partner moved to donor egg IVF after initial rounds with her own eggs were unsuccessful. They got pregnant following their second donor round but heartbreakingly her condition caused their son Altair to be born sleeping at 21 weeks. Armed with new information about her condition they successfully navigated their second pregnancy and are now parents to Faris who turned one recently.  Then, to their surprise, they found out that they were pregnant naturally – something they had been told had less than a 1% chance of happening. It’s a jam packed episode that I hope you enjoy and get lots from. We touch upon parenting after infertility and loss and the affects on our mental health and whilst we didn’t have the opportunity to go into it further on this episode, please do head over to my episode with the amazing Anya Hayes (https://audioboom.com/posts/7283144-pre-and-post-natal-mental-health-with-anya-hayes)  aka  @Motherswellnesstoolkit (https://www.instagram.com/mothers.wellness.toolkit/) who talks at length about what to look out for and how to support ourselves when pregnant and beyond. Please do subscribe, rate and review this podcast wherever you listen!  If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch too. Much love, Cat  cat@catstrawbridge.com

Anya Hayes is a Pilates instructor, Mindfulness teacher and author of many pre and postnatal books, including ‘The Supermum Myth’ and ‘Pilates for Pregnancy’. She’s on a mission to empower women with the tools to navigate modern motherhood with pelvic floor and sanity intact. I believe that we all deserve to thrive, not just survive motherhood. Our energies and vitality not only benefit us, but also model good self-care habits for our children to help us all to feel better, feel more alive.   Anya has worked with pregnant and postnatal women for many years Initially she was more focussed on physical strength, but after her own pregnancies and births she changed her approach to be more mindful and address emotional resilience Even a smooth, straightforward birth experience can still feel like a trauma The physical and mental are so linked, especially in early motherhood The impact of depletion Pressing pause, acknowledging the need for rest Worked with Emma Cannon as editor of her ‘Baby-Making Bible’ The vocabulary around birth - praise if you’ve had a drug-free birth and the sense of failure around abdominal birth Needing to be kind to yourself and not judging yourself Slowing down  Not being in control Fundamental inner strength  The ‘bounceback’ gets prioritised instead of real recovery Aesthetic instead of longevity prioritised  Exercise in the first trimester: listen to your body. Fatigue. We’re taught to override what our body is telling us Different for each individual  Trusting your gut What’s nourishing for you and what makes you feel healthy and well? “There’s so much toil going on inside” Our society doesn’t hold rest in high esteem The isolation of being in early pregnancy and feeling like you’re not meant to share The need for open discussion in a safe space Miscarriage is really common, yet it’s not talked about  The trauma of not being able to share and how it stays within you An internal examination with a women’s health physiotherapist Kegel’s exercise emphasises the squeeze, but it’s also important to learn to soften and release - which isn’t easy to fathom The link between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor and using the sensations of the breath to connect with the pelvic floor Linking the pelvic floor with everyday movements such as lifting a bag of washing or toddler, so it isn’t another ‘to-do’ and it’s a functional movement Giving yourself an internal examination with clean hands, place your finger inside your vagina, squeeze effectively and it should feel as if there’s a baby sucking on the finger You can’t strengthen something you can’t connect to- you need the softness and awareness to be able to feel “I’m a living, dynamic, moving being: everything I’m doing is exercise” Every movement in the body influences and is influenced by the pelvic floor Pelvic floor health declines with age, particularly if it isn’t maintained with exercise and awareness Changing the vocabulary around the pelvic floor - e.g gently undulating so it can adapt to our daily life Accessing specialist postnatal care All women who feel safe to do so, should have an internal check postnatally Massage, breathing and movement for scar release Women’s health physiotherapy should be available to all   Gentle pelvic floor awareness and diaphragmatic breathing can be done within 24hours of birth Avoid high-intensity exercise until you’ve had a pelvic floor check Pelvic tilts, spinal mobility and stretching whenever you feel able Reframe exercise to movement  Pelvic floor recovery will also have a strengthening effect on the abdominals Massage for diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles) Alignment and posture have an impact on healing a diastasis, so you have strength for your centre before you put load on it Don’t feel guilty for needing space - it’s never selfish to step back. You can be there more for others if you’ve given yourself space. Resources:   Anya Hayes, Author of ‘The Supermum Myth’ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Supermum-Myth-overcoming-imperfection-mindfulness/dp/1910336343   ‘Pilates for Pregnancy’ https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/pilates-for-pregnancy-9781472951083/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothers.wellness.toolkit/?hl=en   Twitter https://twitter.com/thesupermummyth   https://motherswellnesstoolkit.wordpress.com/

In this episode I am talking pre and post natal mental health with Anya Hayes of Mothers’ Wellness Toolkit. Anya is an author and speaker particularly focused on women’s health and wellness. She is also a Pilates teacher specialising in pregnancy and post-natal, and is training to teach Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) – the NICE-recommended treatment for depression and anxiety. During the conversation Anya recommends Ruby Wax’s book Frazzled (http://www.rubywax.net/frazzled.html) which is a great book on this topic!  As you will hear Anya is a fountain of knowledge and, in addition to this episode of the Finally Pregnant podcast, you can tap into loads more information via her books which include Pregnancy: The Naked Truth, Pilates for Pregnancy and the Supermum Myth – details of these and all of her work can be found on her website (https://motherswellnesstoolkit.wordpress.com/) .  You can also find Anya on instagram @Mothers.Wellness.Toolkit (https://www.instagram.com/mothers.wellness.toolkit/) . I really hope you enjoy listening. Please don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review and share because we need to spread the word.   Look forward to hearing from you!   Cat @tryingyears (https://www.instagram.com/tryingyears/)

Modern motherhood is relentless says mum of two boys, Anya Hayes. Mums are expected to be all things to all people and hold it together without the wheels falling off. But it can be hard to remain peaceful and balanced when your kids sit on your lap while you're on the loo.   Anya is a health and wellbeing writer and editor, and founder of Mothers' Wellness Toolkit. She's a Pilates teacher who specialises in pregnancy and postnatal and her 4th book, The SuperMum Myth has recently been launched. Today Anya will empower you to stop feeling like a ‘rubbish mum', by breaking down the unrealistic expectation of what it means to be a perfect mum. We address some of the big 'Mum Gremlins' like guilt, anxiety and self sabotage and talk about solutions to uproot negative emotions and thought patterns for good. Anya knows that the best mum is the good-enough mum and teaches you to embrace your wonderful imperfection, so you'll start to see yourself in a kinder light. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/102 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today

I’m joined by mum of two, Pilates master and author of The Supermum myth Anya Hayes. Whether your a pregnant lady, new mum or beyond the early days we have all be struck down by the c word - Comparison It sure can be a pain in the a*se and Anya is here to help women turn around negative thought patterns and learn to stop comparing themselves to others, and end the berating of oneself for not living up to the unrealistic and frankly quite ridiculous notion that we as a society have created of the Supermum.

Hey loves!  I'm excited to bring you today's show as I'm talking to Anya Hayes who is, amongst other things, author of the fantastic book The SuperMum Myth.  Anya and I dig into so many great topics, such as Mum Guilt, Perfectionism, Self Doubt, Imposter Syndrome, the list goes on. But here's what's interesting: Anya helps women with postnatal health and wellbeing and I help women to create success on their terms.  On the surface, our work might not sound like it has a ton in common. But what struck me most from our conversation was just how pervasive these themes are for us as mothers AND business owners and I was reminded once again of how important it is for us to take a holistic view of our lives and businesses because they DO all blend together.  And when we commit to taking care of our health and wellbeing, whether mentally, physically or both, that can have a beautiful impact across our lives, not just in the one area we might have intended. So, let's do it, let's dig into Mum Guilt, Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome and more! Let's let go of those things that aren't serving us and choose a new, more supportive narrative.   IN THIS EPISODE Anya talks about her multi-hyphen career and how tragedy and redundancy contributed to her taking leaps into working doing the things that make her feel most alive Cori and Anya discuss imposter syndrome and how it can sometimes be hard for us to own our achievements Anya digs into the topic of striving to be “Perfect Mum”; where the pressure comes from and how to embrace imperfection instead Cori and Anya talk about the importance of providing mothers with tools and strategies that support their mindset and wellbeing which can actually be used realistically within that busy Mum life Anya shares her tips for deciphering true guilt from Mum Guilt and her methods for tackling guilt in a practical way.   SHOW NOTES: Anya is a Pilates instructor, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) teacher and author specialising in pre and postnatal health and wellness. Anya is on a mission to empower women with the tools to navigate through the motherhood labyrinth with pelvic floor and sanity intact. She's the co-author of The Supermum Myth: Overcome anxiety, ditch guilt and embrace imperfection. Her new book, Pilates for Pregnancy, is out now. Postnatal Pilates publishes with Bloomsbury next year.   Find out about Anya's Mama MIND-BODY Program here: https://www.wellnesstoolkit.co.uk/   Where to follow Anya: Blog: https://motherswellnesstoolkit.wordpress.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/mothers.wellness.toolkit Twitter: http://twitter.com/thesupermummyth   Cori and Anya refer to: The Multi-hyphen method book*: https://amzn.to/2V2zQhc *Affiliate link Join Cori's FREE Facebook Group, Limitless Mothers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/limitlessmothers/

Welcome to episode 6 of Three Sixty Conversations.  Today I am having a nourishing conversion with Anya Hayes aka @mothers.wellness.toolkit about postpartum wellness, taking time to notice how you are feeling and the trap of comparison!  Anya also shares some gems on caring for your pelvic floor and how ‘moments of pure happiness’ can be an anchor during times of emotional challenge. (01:22:57).   Anya is a pilates teacher who specialises in pregnancy and postpartum    .  She is also a published author with 4 books under her belt and a 5th book coming out in September 2018.  Anya started her blog Mothers Wellness Toolkit after a hugely traumatic birth experience with her first child.   Anya is a huge advocate for women’s health and focuses on pregnancy and post birth wellness as there is a huge gap in the was women are supported once they have given birth.  She has joined forces with a multi disciplinary team of women to form the Pelvic Floor Patrol (01:10:00) to campaign for change in postnatal care.  Anya shares her passion for women’s wellness and pelvic floor health with content on her instagram page, check out her pelvic floor instagram stories and thank me later!   The first Three Sixty urban day retreat well take place in London on Sunday 9th September 2018.  The day will be dedicated to caring for your mind, body and soul with workshops facilitated by experts including Anya!!!  The aim of the day is to provide a restorative space and practical tools to integrate the ethos of the retreat with daily life.  I am so excited as to bring this to life as I am very passionate about supporting us (myself included) to find ways of integrate wellness into daily life.  If you would like more details sign up to my wellness mailing list here.  I promise no spam #GDPR.   Enjoy!   — Please do like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen.  Your feedback is greatly appreciated.   Please check out the Three Sixty website and online store!  The first offering in the online store is my first capsule collection inspired by the phrase ‘Keep It Simple’.  This six piece collection features jumpsuits and dresses that simplify getting dressed, giving you more time to focus on setting intentions, staying grounded and lighting up your day.

How often do you have moments where you feel like you’re trying to juggle it all – motherhood, work, friends – and failing? You look around and see other people seemingly doing a great job, totally nailing life! Well, this is the Supermum Myth and author Anya Hayes reckons while we all have Supermum moments in life, no one actually is a supermum.I’m so pleased to have mum of two and maternal wellness champion, Anya on this episode of the podcast – she’s a real breath of fresh air and has lots of nuggets of wisdom about how to navigate motherhood without beating ourselves up too much.Anya’s book – The Supermum Myth – is available in all good bookshops and Amazon and you can follow her on Instagram and Twitter.Music: Epidemic Sound See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anya is a Pilates teacher, writer and speaker focusing on perinatal physical and mental health. Anya trained as a Pilates teacher before becoming a mum, after a sudden bereavement forced her to assess what life really means and prompted her to choose a "passion-led" portfolio career over her full-time editorial role in book publishing. Anya is on a mission to empower women with the tools to travel smoothly through motherhood mayhem, with pelvic floor and sanity intact.She's the author of four books: My Pilates Guru; A Little Course in Pilates; Pregnancy: the Naked Truth and The Supermum Myth: Overcome anxiety, ditch guilt and embrace imperfection. (All these books were magically written by pixies while she was sleep deprived and juggling babies.) Her fifth book, Pilates for Pregnancy comes out in September.She has two boys, Maurice 6, and Freddie, 3, who make the freelance mum-juggle totally worth while. Most of the time. A freelance mum doing the self-employed mum krypton factor every day!WebsiteInstagramTwitterWork with NickyFollow @nickyraby

Anya Hayes is a health and wellbeing writer and speaker, and Pilates teacher specialising in pregnancy and post-natal. She is also the author of four books: My Pilates Guru, A Little Course in Pilates Pregnancy, The Naked Truth and her latest book, The Supermum Myth: Overcome anxiety, ditch guilt and embrace imperfection. On her blog - Mothers' Wellness Toolkit - Anya shares her parenting journey, inspiration and loads of great tools on how to navigate the challenges of motherhood - check it out here motherswellnesstoolkit.wordpress.com and her Instagram, @mothers.wellness.toolkit. I really enjoyed our chat, Anya and I could have chatted for hours – there was so much I wanted to talk to her about. She's hugely inspiration and down to earth at the same time. I think we'll definitely be recording another episode soon. What we cover in the episode: - The danger of expectations for both birth and motherhood - 3 simple tools for staying calm during a toddler meltdown - Control - why we crave it and what happens we lose it - Listening to our instincts and not giving our power away - Technology and social media - how to manage it mindfully I came away from my chat with Anya with an even deeper appreciation of how challenging motherhood, and in particular, early motherhood is. It reaffirmed to me the importance of having tools in our toolkit to enable us to really enjoy those early days and the journey rather than being in survival mode all the time. I really hope you enjoy our chat and if you did please leave a review on iTunes and join in the conversation on Instagram @motherkind.co.