Life after birth is a podcast hosted by me; mother, psychologist and coach, Yara Heary. This is where I'll talk to women about their complex experiences of bein...
Ruth Whippman on Mothering, Identity, and Reimagining Boyhood in a Complex World
Hi Mamas.This week is a double episode as I wind up the poddy for 2024 and beyond. It has been nothing less than an absolute privilege to share space with all my wonderful guests as they share some of their most intimate truths about what mothering has been like for them.I have been creating this podcast for 2 years now and for the time being it going to be on pause while I shift focus to some other projects happening at Life After Birth Psychology. I do plan to bring the podcast back but I'm not quite sure when. So for now its goodbye.. until some time later. Thank you so much for all the support I have received in the time I've been creating the show so far. Wishing you a wonderful Holiday season! Today, I’m joined by the brilliant Ruth Whippman, author of Boy Mom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. Ruth is a writer, thinker, and mama to three boys.During our chat, Ruth shares her journey from her early days as a mother in the UK to raising three boys in California. We chat candidly about Ruth’s experience with the pressures of societal expectations around motherhood, and how she found her way back to herself through therapy and self-discovery.We chat about:Ruth’s experience navigating postpartum depression and the societal stigma surrounding itHow society’s narratives shape the way women approach and experience motherhoodThe profound loss of selfhood Ruth felt after becoming a mother and how she rediscovered herselfWhy parenting books and one-size-fits-all advice often fall short in the reality of motherhoodThe challenges and joys of raising boys in a world of shifting gender norms and the inspiration behind her book Boy Mom. Connect with RuthFollow Ruth on Instagram @ruthwhippman and visit Ruth’s website at www.ruthwhippman.com.Subscribe to her Substack, I Blame Society, where she dives into motherhood, gender, and masculinity, and don’t miss Ruth’s incredible book, Boy Mom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity.Here is where you can find out more about me (Yara), how to work with me and some resources:Free Inner Critic WorkbookFree Values Aligned Living WorkbookWhy Am I So Angry Workshop*** Waitlist for The Rebirth, Group Coaching for Mamas *** This is my signature 3 months online group coaching container for mothers which covers family of origin, inner child work, nervous system basics, anger, boundaries and much more. Waitlist For Bloom: Perinatal Therapist Membership@lifeafterbirthpsychology www.lifeafterbirth.com.auLooking for support for anger while you mother? To access my Why Am I So Angry Workshop click HERE
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Amanda Ruggeri on Loss and Lessons in Motherhood
Hi Mamas!This week is a double episode as I wind up the poddy for 2024 and beyond. It has been nothing less than an absolute privilege to share space with all my wonderful guests as they share some of their most intimate truths about what mothering has been like for them.I have been creating this podcast for 2 years now and for the time being it going to be on pause while I shift focus to some other projects happening at Life After Birth Psychology. I do plan to bring the podcast back but I'm not quite sure when. So for now its goodbye.. until some time later. Thank you so much for all the support I have received in the time I've been creating the show so far. Wishing you a wonderful Holiday season! In this episode I chat with Amanda Ruggeri, an award-winning journalist with a focus on psychology, parenting, and child development. I love the way Amanda breaks down parenting research into relatable insights, but today she joins us to explore her personal journey into motherhood.In this episode, Amanda opens up about how her non-traditional homeschooling background shaped her worldview, her experience navigating birth and motherhood during COVID, and the lessons she’s learned about patience, connection, and self-discovery.We chat about:Amanda’s reflections on how her upbringing influenced her parenting styleThe challenges of building a support system while parenting far from familyHer journey through loss and how it shaped her perspective on pregnancy and motherhoodHow becoming a mother deepened her empathy and understandingThe importance of fostering a parenting relationship rooted in connection rather than perfectionAmanda’s story is a beautiful reminder of the resilience and strength found in the everyday experiences of motherhood. Connect with Amanda:Find Amanda on Instagram and TikTok, or visit her website at www.amandaruggeri.com.Here is where you can find out more about me (Yara), how to work with me and some resources:Free Inner Critic WorkbookFree Values Aligned Living WorkbookWhy Am I So Angry Workshop*** Waitlist for The Rebirth, Group Coaching for Mamas *** This is my signature 3 months online group coaching container for mothers which covers family of origin, inner child work, nervous system basics, anger, boundaries and much more. Waitlist For Bloom: Perinatal Therapist Membership@lifeafterbirthpsychology www.lifeafterbirth.com.auLooking for support for anger while you mother? To access my Why Am I So Angry Workshop click HERE
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Jayde Couldwell on Embracing Imperfection and Cultivating Resilience and Self Love in Motherhood
Hi Mamas.Today, I have an incredibly special guest, Jayde Couldwell. You may know her as the co-host of Beyond the Bump and Beyond the Balls, two popular podcasts for mums and dads navigating the ups and downs of parenting. In this powerful conversation, Jayde opens up about her journey through motherhood and the unexpected lessons that have shaped her along the way. From her experience with postnatal depression after her third child, the challenges as a mama of three, and the deep sense of self-discovery she found along the way, Jayde’s story is a reminder of resilience and growth.We chat about:Jayde’s reflection on embracing imperfection through her motherhood journeyHer experience with postnatal depression and the strength she found in reaching out for supportDiscovering her ADHD and how it transformed her approach to self-careHow therapy and personal growth have helped her cultivate a deep sense of self-compassion, and the positive impacts on her approach to parentingThe importance of how her experiences of hardship has only deepened her connection to herself and her familyFollow Jayde on Instagram and while you’re there, check out Beyond the Bump and Beyond the Balls. Looking for Jayde’s podcasts? Tune in to Beyond the Bump Podcast and Beyond the Balls Podcast.Here is where you can find out more about me (Yara), how to work with me and some resources:Why Am I So Angry Workshop*** Waitlist for The Rebirth, Group Coaching for Mamas *** This is my signature 3 months online group coaching container for mothers which covers family of origin, inner child work, nervous system basics, anger, boundaries and much more. @lifeafterbirthpsychology www.lifeafterbirth.com.auFree Inner Critic WorkbookFree Values Aligned Living WorkbookLooking for support for anger while you mother? To access my Why Am I So Angry Workshop click HERE
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When The Going Gets Tough: Being With Our Grief
Hi Mamas.This week I’m talking about grief. The grief that’s in me and I’m guessing may also be in you. We have the grief that comes from our personal lives/mothering, and then there is the grief that comes from knowing about the harm and loss that is occurring in the world around us – and from feeling unable to change that. It’s been a big year of loss and atrocities, and as we approach the holiday season in a post US election moment – I’m REALLY feeling it. So I’m briefly talking about grief this week and then I’m re-sharing a being-with-grief practice that I shared in June of 2023. This practice is to support you in acknowledging, hearing and feeling the parts within you that are holding grief. It is not intended to help you “fix” your grief, because there is nothing to be fixed. We are human after all, and part of being human is grieving. It’s all about being with.I am planning to host a free online gathering for mamas in the next few weeks with the wonderful Kelly Wright who works alongside me. The aim is to explore as a community what it might look like to be with our feelings/parts and how we might do that. If you are interested in joining us, please join my mailing list HERE so you get notified when we’ve organised a date. I hope this episode provides just what you are needing at this time. Go gently with yourself.Here is where you can find out more about me (Yara), how to work with me and some resources:Free Inner Critic WorkbookFree Values Aligned Living WorkbookWhy Am I So Angry Workshop*** Waitlist for The Rebirth, Group Coaching for Mamas *** This is my signature 3 months online group coaching container for mothers which covers family of origin, inner child work, nervous system basics, anger, boundaries and much more. Waitlist For Bloom: Perinatal Therapist Membership@lifeafterbirthpsychology www.lifeafterbirth.com.auLooking for support for anger while you mother? To access my Why Am I So Angry Workshop click HERE
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Bernadette Lack on Healing Through Connection in Motherhood
Hi Mamas. Today, I have the pleasure of talking with Bernadette Lack, the founder of Core and Floor Restore and co-creator of Motheration. In this powerful conversation, Bernadette opens up about her journey through parenting, sharing her heartwarming stories of fostering children and the raw realities of her own motherhood experience. We also discuss the challenges and growth she experienced during her postpartum journey, highlighting how community and connection became her anchor.In this episode, you’ll hear about: Bernadette’s days of fostering children and how it influenced her understanding of parenthoodThe unexpected beauty and challenges in her first months as a motherHow launching Core and Floor Restore helped her find a supportive and life changing communityThe importance of finding safety in feeling all emotions, and parenting from a place of calmHow motherhood has taught Bernadette to embrace every part of her journeyBernadette’s story is an inspiring reminder of the power of connection and self-compassion.You can connect with Bernadette on Instagram @coreandfloorrestore and learn more about how to work with her here.Here is where you can find out more about me (Yara), how to work with me and some resources:Why Am I So Angry Workshop*** Waitlist for The Rebirth, Group Coaching for Mamas *** This is my signature 3 months online group coaching container for mothers which covers family of origin, inner child work, nervous system basics, anger, boundaries and much more. @lifeafterbirthpsychology www.lifeafterbirth.com.auFree Inner Critic WorkbookFree Values Aligned Living Workbook Looking for support for anger while you mother? To access my Why Am I So Angry Workshop click HERE
Life after birth is a podcast hosted by me; mother, psychologist and coach, Yara Heary. This is where I'll talk to women about their complex experiences of being a mother. You'll find me talking to experts but not how you've heard them talk before. I'll be asking them about their experiences behind their expertise - who were they before a mother, how has it changed them, and who have they become.
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