The Happy Mama Movement with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz

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 meaning of life.May this podcast bring you the same inspiration and aha moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Modern mamahood is filled with a sense of panic: we feel we have to be on top of everything, all of the time, otherwise the wheels will fall off. Our days are so unpredictable, and we are often so stretched, that we feel like we're only just hanging on.But when Amy speaks with mamas the world over, they always tell her the same thing:They want to feel ease, surrender, and presence. They want to let go of the rushing and the focus on 'what's next', and be in the moment.So why is there such a disconnect? And why do we feel we need to control everything?Because, at the heart of it, everything feels out of control - because we're trying to control the uncontrollable.When instead, we need to be focusing on what we CAN control, which is: our own inner self.In this episode, Amy speaks about why we struggle with this, and how we can start to feel that surrender and ease we most desire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many of us want to slow down, be more present, calm and connected. We crave a different life right now, feeling a pull within to make big changes. And then... nothing much changes. Our inner world does not really align to what we're doing in the outer world. But it is this inner and outer disconnected that is causing so much struggle. It's what mamahood - and the transition we all go through as we move through this time in our life - is all about. It's about realising that we want things to be different - and now's our chance. But how? How do we align what we are feeling inside with what we have in reality? Zoe Gameau is a mama, actress, change-agent and curator of the most amazing events. Since mamahood, she has been committed to bringing her values into her world - for herself, and her family. In this episode, she shares how to begin to align with what you most desire, what she learnt through the power of sitting in Circle, and why she now wants to bring this powerful space to all mamas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We keep holding our breath until the we reach the next milestone. As mamas, we often sacrifice ourselves, or put some part of our lives on hold, hoping that when we reach 'that time', we will get the space.Maybe it's starting school. Maybe it's starting to sleep. Maybe it's a certain age.But the thing with matrescence is: it doesn't stop. There is no milestone we reach when finally we get our whole selves back.So what does that mean for us, as women? How do we cope with these transitions and changes, and honour ourselves in amongst it all?In this episode, Amy reflects on the constant seasons of change in motherhood, and how we can navigate it with grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two years ago, at an event I held in Melbourne, one very brave mama stood up from the back row and asked a question that changed her life. It was a true sliding doors moment: when one decision leads to a whole new way of living.Sarah is a mama of three, and is the epitome of what I am trying to bring to light with this podcast and all my work. Through the darkness of post-natal depression, health concerns and isolation, she has found her way back to herself - and beyond. She has created a new self, a woman she is proud of, and is now sharing this with the world.Sarah is the first of my new style of episodes in which I talk to 'everyday mamas' about their transition through matrescence - and I am truly honoured to share her story with you.You can find Sarah's amazing affirmation card company, The Affirmation Farm - a little company dedicated to hope, joy, resilience, mindfulness and positive reinforcement, through the use of affirmation cards which she founded after her commitment to her inner connection and happiness - on Etsy, Facebook and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"What have you shut down to get the family you desired, Amy?"That was the question that stopped my heart. The moment it was asked, I knew the answer: I had shut down a very big part of who I was in the belief that I could not have both. I could not have that and be the mama, partner, sister, daughter, woman I desired to be. They simply were not compatible. We do this a lot. As women, we shut parts of ourselves down in the mistaken belief that we can't be something AND be the mama or woman we need to be right now. But although life is all about compromises - especially when you have small children - shutting down a core part of yourself is never the answer. There has to be a way to honour ALL of you, even in the smallest ways, even in the middle of motherhood. In this episode, I share what happened when I was asked this question recently. And what we can all do about calling back in that part of us we have long given up on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spontaneity, freedom, travel - what's that again?That's what the early years of motherhood can feel like at times. The free spirited part of our solves - the woman who ran with the wolves - can sometimes feel completely missing from our now parenting-focused worlds.But to completely dismiss a whole part of ourselves - a part that we used to thrive on - is to deny a core part of what makes us happier. And whilst motherhood, especially the early years, does require some major rethinking of what living a wild and free life looks like, we must find a way to rewild motherhood in our own way.That's what writer, artist, and mama to two Geordie Bull has has to do. With the arrival of her second baby came a dark time in her life. Juggling two children meant no time to paint or be present with her older daughter, and she felt herself get lost in the dark thoughts and overwhelm. Since then, she has been on her own inner adventure - to 'rewild' motherhood, and herself.You can follow Geordie's rewilding adventure on Instagram. And if you want to see a picture of the tattoo I refer to in this episode, you'll have to follow Happy Mama with Amy on FaceBook or Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On my recent trip to the United States, I spent an afternoon at The Motherhood Center, New York. And as I walked through the door, and saw the support they offered to mamas, I was immediately taken back to the first days of mamahood again: scared, overwhelmed, and desperate for the daily support I received at my local hospital. Years on, I still have days of craving that support. I still feel like, at times, I have no idea what I'm doing and wish I could walk through the doors of a beautiful Centre filled with wise women, get a cup of tea, and listen and learn. Lean on them. Feel safe.In this episode, I talk about the need for ongoing support for all of us as mamas and women, and where we can get it - even now, no matter where you are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I became a mother 11 years ago, there was a very real but at the time imperceptible 'split' within me: on one hand, there was the woman who had big dreams and goals and identified with her purpose in the world, and on the other hand, there was the newborn mother. The nurturer, the carer, the woman who wanted to be there with her child for every single milestone.And it has taken me more than a decade to understand: it is this split that has been the hardest part to reconcile.For years, I searched for role models of women who were doing it both: who were able to honour both sides of that split. I couldn't find any. And so when I came across author, international speaker and success coach Debra Poneman and her story of walking away from an enormous international career to be a mum, I had to speak with her. It was during one of our conversations that she shared with me one of the most life-changing sentences I have ever heard:Your dharma will wait for you.In this episode, you will hear how Debra has honoured her heart over her head, and come back to a career that takes her around the world. This is for all the mamas who have wondered how they can do both - and feel the pull of both parts of themselves.----For over 35 years, Debra Poneman, bestselling author and founder of Yes to Success Seminars, has shared her success system, now used by tens of thousands in every corner of the globe, to create lives filled with abundance, happiness, deep self-love and unshakable inner fulfillment.Known as the mentor to the mentors, Debra’s students have used her teachings to become mega-successful entrepreneurs, renowned transformational leaders, NY Times bestselling authors, millionaires, billionaires—even household names. But Debra’s greatest gift is her deep belief in everyone’s magnificence and ability to convey that belief to activate in her audiences profound and lasting transformation.Now a best selling author and again, a world renowned speaker and seminar leader, Debra has taken the idea of success to a whole new level as she has given birth to The New Success Revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life with little ones is anything but predictable. When our whole world is at the mercy to our children, our environment, and our to-do list, many of us tip into control-mode to try and get through. When we can't control what's happening in our day, we end up trying to control the tiniest things - and burn ourselves out. Over the years, I have come to realise that I have very little control over anything in my life, except one thing: how I react. That's it. And whilst that can feel scary at first (what do you mean I have absolutely no control over how this is going to work out?), it is also quite liberating. So if you are finding yourself tipping into control mode - or it's cousins perfectionism and anxiety - then this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If I could use one word to sum up the struggles and challenges that I have faced over the past 10 years of motherhood, it would be: identity. Who am I now I am a mother? Who am I now so many parts of my independence and freedom have changed? How do I be a partner and a mother when so much of my life was about everything BUT these roles? As I have shared in earlier episodes, I have recently discovered the study of 'matrescence': the transition from women to mother. Since then, I have been on the hunt to understand it more, and how we might move through this change with more grace and ease. Which has brought me to Dr Catherine Birndorf, the co-founder and medical director of The Motherhood Centre, New York. Dr Birndorf is one of the few in the world leading the conversation about motherhood in this way: that we must start looking at what happens to a woman's identity during the early motherhood years if we are to truly honour and support mothers. And if you'd like to join my R E D E F I N E 40 Day Program to look at your identity now you are in the motherhood years, we start 4th November. Sign up here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If we love our children so much, and we love being a mama, why are feelings like resentment, anger and bitterness so quick to rise up? Why, when we commit to spending time with them, we find ourselves not being the mama we want to be?Because, we are lacking in another part of our life. Balance as a woman requires us to acknowledge that we can't just give ourselves to those we love without some sort of rebalancing in other areas. And it is when all of this is OUT of balance that we snap, get angry, then feel guilty.In this episode, I share how we can stop the resentment rising, and balance ourselves so we are the mamas and women we want to be.What if you could live with this sense of inner balance all of the time? My FREE 5 Days to Real Balance program starts on Monday 22nd October. Sign up here, and join a simple but powerful program to begin to bring real balance back into your life again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can't have it all - that's the belief of writer, mama and creativity mentor Anna Lovind. And after trying to have it all, and witnessing hundreds of mamas do the same, I agree. Anna is a mama who, at her very core, is a creative spirit, but when motherhood and the realities of two small children came along, she felt that she lost who she was. At her core, she didn't know how to be herself within her new family. And so for a time, she couldn't. This episode is a beautiful insight into the importance of fierce priorities - of knowing that we might not be able to have it all, but we can have what we want the most. As long as we are clear on what that is. You can read more of Anna's beautiful reflections on motherhood, creativity and life at her website, or follow her on instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we change and adapt to how we are going to juggle all the roles in our lives right now, so too do the people around us. Sometimes, that change is easy - our relationship grows with us, and our friendships evolve alongside our lives. But often, this is not the case. Our partners can feel ignored and angry about the changes in our relationship and intimacy. Our friendships can feel empty and lonely now our interests have so dramatically changed. And we can feel like we need to apologise, or even hide, how we are changing to keep everything the same. In this episode, I speak about the importance of not holding ourselves back out of fear of what others will say or do. I talk about the fact that where we are right now is the start of a whole new chapter in our life, and that chapter may need new characters and plot lines. And that's OK. We are changing, and the people around us need to know that too. We just need to accept that change within ourselves first, so we can bring in the right people and support for this next chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 what conscious parenting really is. You can read more about Alexandra's amazing work at Luminous Woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an episode with a difference. For ten years, Amy has been exploring what happens when a woman becomes a mother: the transition, the changes, the loss of self and the gain of a new self, and how we can move through it all without burn out or anger. Recently, she's discovered something that brings it all together, and brings the pieces of the puzzle together: Matrescence. The anthropological term to describe the complete transformation a woman goes through when she becomes a mother, and she continues to go through for years to come.This podcast is the recording of a Facebook Live Amy recently held on the topic, which has become her most popular so far. It is a real and honest conversation with other mamas about who we are as mothers and women, and how we can start to redefine ourselves, in our own way.The brand new R E D E F I N E 40 Day Practice - based on matrescence and the need for women to redefine themselves now they are mothers - starts Sunday 16th September. Join here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking back at the start of her motherhood journey, Amy can now see that things might have been very different if someone had told her it was OK she felt completely lost. Not lost about the day-to-day reality of a new baby, but lost within herself. Lost about who she was now, lost in her place in the world. Would it have been different if someone had said to her - "it's OK. You're meant to feel like that. This is a new you, too"?In this episode, Amy looks at how important it is for us to understand the transition we go through as women, and just how long that transition can take. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before mamahood, the world revolves around us. As independent women, with the world at our feet, it’s easy to get wrapped up in our future and our own problems. But mamahood changes that. Our world expands, and our sense of connection to the greater future does too. Suddenly we’re worried about what our children will inherit and we feel more connected to other mothers and children around the world, even if their world is vastly different to ours. But that sense of inheritance can feel heavy. How do we ensure our children’s world is safe and healthy when we are just trying to stay on top of our day-to-day worlds? In this inspiring episode, Amy talks with Kristy Fox, co-founder of She The Change, a global movement that inspires women to be a part of the change in this world, no matter how small their role. And as a mama to three, Kristy knows the challenge of following that call to do more while raising a family. You can learn more about She The Change, and attend their rallies here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marianne Williamson says that when it comes to relationships, women need to feel adored, and men need to feel respected - but most mamas I have spoken to over the years don’t feel adored right now. They feel like they’re the mother, the organiser, the cook and the cleaner. And they’re completely disconnected from their partner. How do we bring passion back into our lives again? How do we even begin to connect with our partners again after focusing on parenting for so long? In this episode, Amy shares how she has navigated back to her relationship in a completely new and empowering way, and the very first steps we can all take to start to feel adored in our own lives again, no matter what state our relationship is right now. For more insights, and step-by-step resources to reunite with your partner in a new way, the brand new short course - R E U N I T E - is now available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's very nice to think that we can think positive thoughts, live more in the flow of life, and everything will still get done. It's lovely to believe that we can find a balance between all the action that is required of us, and the slower life-style we crave. But how do we get all-the-things done? Staying organised is a must for mamas of young children, but so too is learning to switch off our addiction to busyness, and trust the Universe a little more. In this episode, Amy talks to Kelly Pietrangeli, mama, author and organisational guru, about the day-to-day tools to stay in aligned action, but also work with the Laws of Attraction. Part practical, part inspirational, this is the podcast for mamas who want to be on top of things, but are sick of being ruled by their to-do list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes, we make things a lot harder for ourselves than they need to be - harsh, but true. We allow a story - that inner mean mama voice that is always chattering away in the background - to run the show, letting it take us down a spiral of negativity.And sometimes, it means we totally self-sabotage ourselves.Have you ever heard yourself saying big statements like 'This ALWAYS happens!', or 'Why is it ALWAYS like this?' Big, generalisations like this are a sure sign that that little voice inside is running the show again. And it is this voice, and these big statements, that often cause us to react in a negative way.So how do we undo these self-sabotaging ways?In this episode, Amy reflects on her own 'favourite' self-sabotaging story, and how she's trying to change it, one day at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're not getting enough rest - that much is obvious. We prioritise the housework, our emails and social media over sleep, and we worship busy-ness over slow living. Is it any wonder we're so burnt out and disconnected from what's important? But rest is not just a matter of getting more sleep - it's a shift in how we prioritise our lives. And that's takes courage. Karen Brody is a mama, playwright, author of 'Daring to Rest', and creator of the 'Daring to Rest Academy'. It is her life mission to share the phenomenal benefits of yoga nidra: the sleep of the yogi. After seeing first-hand the healing power of this ancient technique, she has been daring men, women and families all over the world to rethink rest.In this episode, Karen shares how yoga nidra works (it's more than that quick nap at the end of a yoga class), how to do it quickly and easily in your busy life, why women struggle so much to prioritise rest, and how feminism has caused us to push beyond our limits. You can read all about her work, and download a yoga nidra meditation to start your rest practice, at her website.And if you're struggling to switch off at the end of the day, you can also try Amy's very popular End of Day meditation here too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As long as I take time every morning to light a candle to my life, it remains my life. But if I hurry into work without that small moment of quiet, then I've already lost myself, and the day."These simple but profound words, from 'Circle of Stones' by Judith Duerk, are at the core of what we are craving as women in this time of our life: a way to honour ourselves before our day, and our life, slips away. We need rituals like this, and without them, resentment, bitterness, anger and overwhelm take their place.So how do we start to light a candle to our life?How do we honour ourselves as women, first and foremost, before the day gets away from us?In this episode, Amy reflects on the power of this simple idea, and how we can all start to bring this into our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a deep-seated belief in this world that we must hustle to get anywhere, and that hard work creates success. It's a belief that is seeing thousands upon thousands of mamas burn out in the attempt to create a life of abundance - while missing out on what they most want. But in the online world of entrepreneurs, there's one shining example of how to do success without the burn out, and that is - Denise Duffield-Thomas. As a mama of three (having had her third child just days after recording this interview!), Denise is showing us that abundance is more than just your bank account balance - it's a belief system. And it's one we can all have.This episode will have you cheering for more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is so much pressure on us as women and mothers. We are expected to juggle so much each day, and no one is acknowledging it. No one is giving is celebrating what we’re doing, or appreciating all it takes. And that’s mostly because we know that everyone else is doing the same.Everyone is in the same boat - doing the best they can each day.But if we don’t start to acknowledge what we do each day, and celebrate it, then the woman next to us won’t feel like she can celebrate what she’s done either. And the fact is, we’re not going to change how the world views motherhood and womanhood unless we change the way we view ourselves first.So how do we stop feeling like we’ve never done enough? How do we start to value who we are, and what we do? In this episode, Amy shares a daily practice that she uses to change the way she feels about all that she does, and acknowledges to herself - “I’ve done enough for now.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we cope with the pressure everyday? When the world is demanding so much of us, what tools are we given to get through as best we can? The truth is - most of us have been handed down unhealthy ways of dealing with pressure. And whether it's alcohol, over-eating, social media, or something else that just drains you even more, it's time we acknowledged as women that we need a new way. We need to learn how to honour rest and what our body is telling us. Talitha Cummins' story is so important to share: after chasing a career in TV journalism for many years, Talitha found her reliance on alcohol was getting out of control. Now as a mama to one (with one on the way), she is here to share with us how she faced her addictions, and found a healthier set of tools to really live a fulfilled life. Yes, this is a story about alcoholism, but it's also a story about all of us, and the tools we use to help us in times of struggle. For more information on the tools you can use in your life, please go to Talitha's website, or Hello Sunday Morning, or the Happy Mama Reconnect Program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A really rough night's sleep, and a super frantic morning, is something most of us have to deal with. As women with so much on our plate, the realities of our lives can sometimes make our whole body fill with anxiety. So how did a recent morning just like this, and the subsequent fall out, help Amy see what she most needed? And how can we pull ourselves back in the moment to stop that free fall into overwhelm? In this brief solo episode, Amy reflects on the tools she used to reconnect to herself in the middle of a panic, and why what we most need is often right in front of us.And if you want to learn more of these short, in the moment tools to get you back to yourself again, the 40 Day Reconnect Program is about to start again (and for the last time) on 24th June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Vanessa Lapointe has an interesting take on the purpose of parenting. Sure, having children is about expanding your family and experiencing unconditional love, but at the core of it, she believes that parenting is here to challenge us - to challenge us to grow, to look at our old belief patterns, and to push us to expand and grow. Looking back, it's obvious that's what parenting is all about. We have a false belief that becoming a mama will be the happiest time in our lives - and hard truth: it's actually one of the least happiest. At least, that's what the research Dr Lapointe shares in this podcast says. However, despite the struggles and challenges, the same research also shows us that it is the most fulfilling time of our lives. So how do we navigate all the deep challenges of raising another human being? In this inspiring episode, Dr Lapointe walks us through an understanding of how our brains work, and how we can be kind towards ourselves as we grow along side our children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's face it - we live in a masculine world. We celebrate strength and endurance, we define success by how quickly we climb the ladder and how busy we are, and we push down any emotions that may be seen as 'weak'. Our society worships busyness and getting on with the job, and so anything that is opposite to that feels like a failure.Including resting, slowing down, being vulnerable, and honouring our intuition over logic. But our denial of these beautiful and important feminine qualities is what is at the heart of so much of our unhappiness, mamas. And it's also the key to our burnout, anxiety and overwhelm. So how do we start to turn the feminine back on in our lives again? How do we start to honour this part of ourselves, and connect back to the women we really are? In this episode, Amy outlines a few simple steps to start your journey back to your feminine self. Even with little ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from one of the most downloaded episodes of all time - Amy's reflection on social media and why we struggle with it so much - here, we talk to Dr Kristy Goodwin about how to take this a little further, and really disconnect to connect. In this episode, Amy shares her experience of taking herself and her children completely offline and 'out bush' for five days, and the effect it had on both her own wellbeing and her children's. How can we continue that feeling once we get home though?Here, Dr Goodwin shares the psychological and physical affects our phones have on us, and how we can transform that effect. Plus, she shares the reality of devices in her home as a mama to two boys. No guilt or overwhelm here, mamas - this is all about balance and understanding.Learn all about how much screen time is OK for your child's age, plus other insights and techniques, at Dr Goodwin's website - https://drkristygoodwin.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We already have so much on our plate each day, the idea of adding in more is often too much to handle. Add in more that is all about getting more rest, more time off, more self-care? Impossible. At least that's what we tell ourselves, right?Here's the thing - our self-care, happiness and connection is our responsibility. Harsh, but true. We can not keep waiting for something to happen, or something to stop happening, for us to finally prioritise ourselves. It doesn't work like that - I should know. I kept pushing myself to the bottom of my priority list, and it cost me. My health, and my happiness.In this podcast episode, I talk about how we can start to accept the responsibility of our own happiness and health right now, no more excuses. I also look at a simple mind shift that switches your understanding of the importance of things like sleep, exercise, food and meditation, and how you can start doing more of this straight away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine at 41 weeks pregnant, about to become a first-time mama, you are suddenly whisked in for tests after tests for a lump you've discovered in your breast. And imagine just hours later, you're told you have aggressive breast cancer, and treatment must start immediately if you are to survive. It's a harrowing thought, but for journalist, author and mama of two Sally Obermeder, this was her reality. For the first months of mamahood, Sally had to find the strength, resilience and faith to keep going - through chemo and radiation treatments, a double mastectomy, all of the horrible side effects and the fear that she might not live to see her daughter turn one. And she did - a real example of grit.Six years on, and Sally is now cancer free, and a busy working mama with two daughters. Here, she talks to Amy about how she never stopped believing, and what second time mamahood has taught her - including how it helped her heal even more.In this episode, we discuss:How to work together as a family, and how important it is for our children to learn this early onHow Sally found herself over-compensating for the tough first year of her first daughter’s life by trying to be super mum with her second - and what it taught herHow to keep believing, when all the odds are against youThe definition of strength and grit, and the importance of being in the moment, no matter whatWhat Sally told herself in her darkest moments to keep on goingWhat cancer and mamahood has taught her the mostHow she now balances a hugely successful television career, her own online fashion and lifestyle business, her frozen smoothie products, and her familyHer daily rituals to keep her healthy and full of energy, even with two little ones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Why can't I just allow myself to sit down and relax? Why do I always feel like I need to be doing more?" This was a question from a Happy Mama recently, and it prompted Amy to look at our addiction to busyness, and why we find it so hard to allow ourselves to just stop, and do nothing. Looking at what we believe about ourselves, and how we can begin to switch off that over-achieving part of our brain, Amy shares some simple steps to begin to slowdown - without the guilt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you trust life, if life seems to keep throwing you challenges? How do you believe in the bigger picture when the present feels so overwhelming? These are the questions author, journalist and mama Amy Molloy has spent most of her life seeking the answers to. After facing her own traumatic life events early in life, including being widowed in her early 20s, Amy has spent many years exploring resilience and faith: how do you believe that the world is a nice place, even after pain and loss? This episode is a beautiful exploration of keeping the faith, no matter what - something we all need as mamas and women in today's world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the ultimate love/hate relationship of modern times, isn't it? Our love of being connected, and our hate of being always connected. Hundreds of mamas have shared with me their struggles with social media: they feel addicted, they know it takes them away from their family, they don't know how to switch off. So how do we mindfully use this amazing tool without completely losing ourselves in it? How do we role model social media and our phones to our kids? Any why is it so hard, anyway? In this episode, Amy outlines the real reason you might find social media so addictive, and how to gently begin to recognise what it really means in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if that awful anxious feeling inside your chest was actually a messenger - trying to get your attention, and tell you something important? As so many of us continue to feel the rising stress of day-to-day life, learning how to befriend your anxiety and not let it rule your life is paramount to our happiness. Katie Dean knows how to do this. After having to face her own dark moments, this single mama to two boys and author of 'Becoming Brave', she shares with Amy how to turn our anxious fears into our greatest teachers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would happen if we viewed everything - and I mean everything - in our lives as a gift? How would it feel to know that everything is working out for you, all of the time, no matter how tough it feels in the moment? This has been a life-changing shift in focus for Amy - and in this episode, she reflects on how to begin to have faith that all is working out for you, all of the time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before children, we can be consumed with our own ideas of success and happiness. The world we live in can be very masculine, and the way 'forward' is often a masculine road. But motherhood changes all of that, and no-one knows that better than the hugely successful new mama Peta Kelly. A self-made millionaire by her mid-20s, Peta is now a mama to a beautiful little girl, and in this journey, has been awakened to the deep connection to the feminine, mother earth and a greater purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the greatest struggles for mamas at the moment is the belief that when we return to work, we need to pretend we are not mothers. To be successful, we have to be just like everyone else, and just like we were before kids. And if we aren't, we'll be judged. But how do we change that? Here, Amy shares recent research she's done on this area, and how we might start to break the silence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine you're a go-getting, ambitious woman, having completed all the 'right' studies and followed the 'right' path. You were ticking all the boxes. But then, something started to stir inside you, saying 'is this really it?' And once mamahood came along, that stirring turned into a calling. This is what happened for my two guests - Anna and Lindy from LovePoweredCo. Their story of work, mamahood and making a difference in the world is one that will make you think differently about it all too, and their affirmation cards for children will inspire you to think about what you're teaching your little ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you break the cycle of negativity and overwhelm on those tough days? In other words, how do you turn your day around? In this episode, Amy looks at why we often avoid doing those things we know will help us feel better, and keep ourselves STUCK in a bad mood. Using the teachings of Abraham Hicks, she looks at why it's so much harder than just 'changing your thoughts', and what she has found really works on those negative days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first episode of 2018, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz interviews her very first male guest on her podcast - father of six, positive psychology expert and author Justin Coulson. Moving beyond parenting skills, this is all about how to show up as the best you can and value your role as a mother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many of us are craving a more simple life: a home filled with joy and love, a day filled with connection. As women, this is what we most need too. But how do we do it? How can we create a home that feels like a sanctuary? In this episode, Amy speaks with organisation and space clearing expert - and mama - Helen Joy Butler about how to create a sacred home, and life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when we start to change, and with that, everything else starts to change too? What do we do when our friendships and relationships start to feel different, and we're not sure how to navigate it all? In this short but powerful episode, Amy talks directly to the growing pains of growth - when your world starts to change, and all that you knew begins to change with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whilst there's a lot out there about the 'how' of declutter, what if we started to look at the why? When you spend a weekend cleaning it all out and then it's all back the very next week, what is really going on? In this episode, Amy speaks with author of 'What your Clutter is Trying to Tell You' Kerri Richardson about the real reason you struggle to slowdown, simplify and clear out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When your Inner Mean Mama Voice is constantly telling you negative things, it's easy to spiral down into the negative. But what if there was a different way to look at it? What if, in the lead up to Christmas, you changed the way you looked at all you had to do, and turned it around? Here, Amy shares how she's putting this into practice this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzy Williamson knows the darkness of post-natal depression. As the mama of two little girls, she was so consumed by PND that she found herself contemplating ending her life. But with the most amazing resilience and support, she found her way back to true wellness - two minutes at a time. This is one of the most emotional and inspiring stories we've shared, and a must listen for every single mama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If we're not careful, we can end of chasing a life that isn't our own. That's what Melissa Camara Wilkins, mama to six and creator of the free mini-course 'Find Yourself' discovered when she was a new mama: she was so busy doing what she thought she 'should' be doing, she had totally lost her real self. Here, she shares with Amy how she found her way back, and how we can all do that same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode #32, we looked at how our mindset is the key to how we experience motherhood, womenhood and life. In this follow up episode, Amy outlines how, once you start to understand your current mindset, you can begin to reset it - and change your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Good knows all too well what it means to dig deep and find your inner strength. As a single mama, she's had to navigate the world of parenthood while also figuring out who she is now she's on her own. But this episode is about more than just single mamahood - it's about resilience, self-exploration and finding your tribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.