The Happy Mama Movement with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz

It's very common to look at your mindset - your belief systems and values - when it comes to money and business. But have you ever stopped to think about your mindset in the rest of your life? How is what you believe affecting your life, mama? Here, Amy reflects on her own realisations and how we can all start to consciously choose our thoughts and outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While we all know and expect that mamahood will change us in so many ways, often one area of our lives which might be a bit of a shock is how we feel about money after babies come along. Here, best-selling author and money guru Kate Northrup talks about money, mamahood and how to manage them both with love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the story you are carrying in your mind about what your life 'should' look like was causing you to miss how beautiful your life really is? In this episode, Amy answers a listener's email about expectations, and how to really be present with your life as it is right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the birth of her first son, Jacinta Tynan sparked a nation-wide uproar when she wrote a column saying she found new mamahood 'easy'. But another son, single parenthood, and the realities of raising two boisterous boys later - is she still feeling like Mother Zen? She shares her greatest lessons with Amy in this very personal podcast episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There isn't a mama in the world who doesn't wish she didn't snap at her kids. But is expecting perfectionism actually good for our children? If we think about what our greater role is in raising our children, isn't there a very important lesson in NOT getting it right for our kids? Here, Amy reflects on why being real is the best gift you can give your kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is happiness? We spend most of our life trying to chase being 'happy', but what is it really anyway? Most of us spend a lifetime pursuing the illusion of happy, but never realise that it's always available to us, right now. Ali Walker is a PhD, mama to two, and author of the book 'Get Conscious'. Here, she shares with Amy how her studies into consciousness and happiness led her to examine her own happiness, and how motherhood has taught her what her studies could never do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we bounce back after we've lost our cool, or snapped at our loved ones? How do we forgive, return to grace, and be the mama and woman we want to be? This is one of the most popular insights Amy has ever shared - here, she talks about how she moves on from the not-so-great moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mamahood can be such a contrast: a time of the greatest love of your life, and a time when you feel like all your old dreams and goals have been put on hold. How do you marry the two? Here, author and leader in self-inquiry practices Cathryn Monro shares her powerful insights into the divine contrast of motherhood, and how it is in fact the greatest opportunity for true happiness.You can read more about Cathryn's work, and get her amazing book 'Spilt Milk Yoga', at www.cathrynmonro.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there really a way to turn all of the housework, the juggle and the tough bits into something you enjoy? Is it possible to actually delight in the repetitive nature of mamahood? Here, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz reflects on the yogic philosophy of delighting in service - and how that can apply to being a mama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the world is telling us we need to be more and do more, how do we create a slow childhood without totally putting ourselves on hold? Author Helen Hayward shares her insights into thoughtful parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When life is so busy, it's easy to keep putting yourself last, thinking 'I'll get to me, when...'. But what if that 'when' doesn't arrive? Here, Amy talks about how she's learnt to never put her self-care last, and how you can do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once mamahood comes along, we can often feel like we’ve had to put parts of our life ‘on hold’. Career advancement, travel, freedom - it can all feel like it’s slipping away! But here, mama and best-selling author Margie Warrell shares why it really is OK to go slow for now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you know when to pull back? So much of juggling motherhood and life is about balance - but how do you know when it's time to say enough is enough, and pull back from all that the world demands of you? In this episode, Amy reflects on how she's learnt to be OK with pulling back from life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many of the pains in our world can be traced back to one simple concept - perfectionism. The idea that everything has to be 'perfect' to be right. In this episode, author, TedX speaker, maternal mental health advocate and mama Lisa Abramson talks about her own struggles with perfectionism, and how it led her to a psychiatric hospital... and back to herself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you build a nourishing morning ritual for yourself when you've got little ones? Undoubtably one of the most common questions Amy gets in her work with mamas, here she shares what works best for busy mamas craving some routine of their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know that we need to change those constant negative thoughts in our head - but how do you do it exactly? Amy talks to Mummy Mind Detox founder Erin Reghenzani about training your brain to detox those old thought patterns and tune into the bliss of mamahood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When our worlds are run by our to-do lists, how do we switch out of overdrive and busy-ness, and start to prioritise a new way of living? In this episode, Amy reflects on why we are feel so disconnected, and how re-thinking your daily to-do list can change your whole life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we hold the space for everyone around us, when we aren't holding space for ourselves? This is what mama of three, writer and yoga teacher Azriel Re'Shel asks in this episode of the Happy Mama Movement. When the world is asking so much of us, making sure we are nurturing ourselves and our own inner needs is a must. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Amy talks about changing our emotions and our energy - how we often stay stuck even though intellectually, we know that a simple moment out in the sun or a rest with a smoothie might completely change our headspace. She explores some of the thoughts and reasons that she thinks might drive this; how it can be scary to be in a place where we have to accept that we're enough, we're valued, we're loved, when we're so invested in and used to those negative self beliefs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bronnie Ware is an author, songwriter and speaker from Australia. Her inspiring memoir, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, has connected with hearts all over the world, with translations in 27 languages. Bronnie has been interviewed or published by some of the largest publications in the world, including Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Observer, Harvard Business Review and more. Bronnie is also a great advocate for balance, health-loving foods, simple living and waking up to the songs of birds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Amy talks about self-development; a concept we hear about all the time, the idea that we should be showing up as our best selves. That we need to get rid of the parts of ourselves that we don't like, and be a better version of ourselves. She talks about how she believes the truth is the complete opposite - that we are already the person we want and are supposed to be, and all we need to do is peel away the layers of fear and expectation that are obscuring our most authentic selves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The biggest shock to Nathalie Biviano's marriage after kids? The evaporation of emotional intimacy.Her husband is a remarkable father (he rarely misses bathtime). But, being a remarkable father wasn't enough for her. The guy who used to put her on a pedestal....just...disappeared. She desperately missed him.Throw in sleep depreviation, not showering for 3 days, feeling like sh*t... hardly ideal conditions for effective communication. (And she has a degree in Communications!)And then the last straw argument. She curled into fetal position, crying. Feeling so helpless. Because she knew they loved each other, but there was something so fundamentally missing to making them *feel loved* by one another.And then she discovered the solution.Her vulnerable heart couldn't go on; she needed solutions NOW. So she searched and searched. Read and read. Listened and listened. Bought courses, listened to podcasts, borrowed books, attended workshops, became a master student of world experts in the game of love + marriage. Like any good student who was serious about getting good grades, she applied her learnings. And continues to do so, everyday. The results? She saw changes in my husband in about 2 weeks. Not kidding. Nowadays, she feels him looking at her like that, again. And it feels divine.You can connect with Nathalie and find out more about what she does at www.nathaliebiviano.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Amy talks about a common topic in the communities she's created - how the dynamic between you and your partner/co-parent shifts and changes when you have children. She talks about how the cracks in your relationship get blown wide open when you're both suffering from stress, lack of sleep, and all the other challenges of parenthood; what happens when we react from a place of emotion and pain. She talks about how we can get out of the pattern of reaction, and learn to calm down and come back to ourselves, talk it out, and deal with it in a healthier way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria Golding is an Intuitive Motherhood Mentor & Teacher. Using the latest science & body wisdom she helps mothers transform their guilt and disconnection to feeling vibrantly alive & gorgeously wise in motherhood, along with the skills to help their child embody their own unique potentiality.She is the mother of two amazing young men, and has 30 years professional experience (in hospitals, community, schools and private practice) from pregnancy to adolescence.You can connect with Maria at www.mariagolding.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Amy talks about the importance of finding the space and courage to be your most authentic self - without fear of judgement, rejection or ridicule. She talks about how she used to hide the side of her that was interested and invested in religion and spirituality, and how she was able to overcome that to stand strong in and speak her truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jasmin Lesniak is the founder of Motherground; she has a background in health and wellbeing as well as expertise in running women’s retreats and special events. She is a qualified Counsellor with a strong interest in holistic health and wellbeing.“I was needing some time out; somewhere to go for a couple of days where I could re-ground and centre myself, most importantly somewhere I could go with my new baby. Nothing existed. So I decided to create it.Every aspect of a Motherground Retreat has been gently and thoughtfully designed with new mum’s wants and needs in mind. Motherground retreats are something that every mother should be able to experience and enjoy”.Jasmin’s hope for all new mums is that they can allow themselves the gift of time and space to relax, re-connect and find their balance so they can tune in to their innate wisdom and strength of their Motherground.You can connect with Jasmin at http://www.motherground.com.au/our-team/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Amy talks about self-care for mamas. Not the kind of self-care that makes for a good list in a magazine or Buzzfeed article (like getting a massage, or making yourself a cup of tea); real compassion and care towards yourself, every day, no matter where you're at on your motherhood journey.You can connect with Amy and find more tips and advice for true self-care and compassion at happymama.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bridget Jarrad created the original Midnight Mums Facebook group in July 2012, six weeks after her first child was born. Initially the group catered to a small group of friends - all feeding & tending to newborns in the wee hours. Word spread and the group rapidly gained attention from mums across South Australia and Victoria, snowballing into over 10,000 members in less than 18 months from interstate and around the globe (with numbers currently standing at around 50,000). Midnight Mums is now a private social networking group for all new and expectant mums in which to support each other during pregnancy and those early years of their little ones’ lives. They say it takes a village to raise a child and that’s exactly what Midnight Mums is: a village of mums – supporting mums. You can connect with Bridget at www.midnightmums.com.auhttp://midnightmums.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, Amy talks about letting go of the idea that we can and should do everything and be everything, for everyone. She talks about where these beliefs come from, the cost of the "success" that those beliefs can bring you, and how we can move past the addiction to busy-ness and our belief that we have to be superwomen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jodie combines positive psychology, spirituality and practical experience to guide and mentor parents to get to the true heart of parenting. She helps parents to use their own insight and inner wisdom to carve out their own family life. With her assistance, they overcome problem behaviours, daily stresses and hassles, and they find a calm confidence to their parenting.Jodie is the author of four parenting books, and the creator of an online masterclass for parents who want to raise their children with their whole head, heart and soul.She’s led inspirational speaking events and workshops at major conferences, child care centres, early learning centres, schools, in major organisations, in government departments, and even in shopping centres. She has been a brand ambassador for The Good Guys, Officeworks, Fisher Price, QV Skincare, and the Australian Toy Association. She was also lead consultant on a national early childhood project, Engaging Families in the Early Childhood Development Story with the Australian Federal Government.Jodie is editorial advisor for Pregnancy & Birth and Mother & Baby magazines, a columnist for Essential Baby, SA Kids, and Woolworths Baby & Toddler Club, and a regular commentator in the media about parenting issues.She has created a community of 10,000 intuitive parents, and continues to uplift and inspire parents worldwide with her warmth, vision, and insight.She is also mum to two children who inspire her everyday.You can connect with Jodie at jodiebenveniste.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Amy talks about where the Happy Mama movement began, and what it's really about. She talks about the unexpected curveballs that coloured her first few months of motherhood, and how breaking allowed her to let in the light. She speaks about the three things she believes all mamas need to feel connected, find out who they really are and see their own value without external validation.You can connect with Amy at www.happymama.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We are all inherently creative, and as mamas, connecting with something more than just the day-to-day chores of motherhood is a key part to our happiness. In the very first episode of the Happy Mama Movement, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz talks to the creative goddess behind The Fifth Element Life, Hay House Author and Mama Sarah Wilder about connecting with your creativity while raising your family Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.