{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655c1a6378d7ac00111f5cdc/6819395deb146d8e35f0e6ae?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#305 | TAKE THE MIC | WITH CLAIRE HOLLOWAY","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/655c1a6378d7ac00111f5cdc/1746483303578-2baa2b95-dc01-4da8-8770-2229c7787d33.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>A Quiet Moment Together on The Happy Mama Movement Podcast</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this solo episode, we're joined by one of our incredible Mama Rising® Movement Facilitators, Claire Holloway—a devoted guide for women on the journey of matrescence and the founder of <em>The Centre of Bright Beginnings</em>. Claire opens her heart and shares her personal story of becoming a mother, what surprised her, what healed her, and how she now supports others navigating their own bright beginnings.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><strong>Shifting Expectations of Motherhood</strong>: When conception doesn’t come easily, even for those who’ve always been surrounded by babies, it can challenge deeply held beliefs about how motherhood begins.</li><li><strong>The Turning Point</strong>: Sometimes the journey to parenthood starts with slowing down, letting go of structure, and making intentional space—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.</li><li><strong>The Invisible Load of Pain</strong>: Chronic pain and isolation in pregnancy and postpartum can go unseen, yet they shape the entire experience of early motherhood—and highlight the need for better support.</li><li><strong>Finding Language in Matrescence</strong>: Discovering a name for the transformation of motherhood can be a powerful moment of clarity—finally making sense of the shifts across conception, birth, and beyond.</li><li><strong>The Power of The Village</strong>: A supported matrescence is rarely a solo effort—it thrives with the right team in place, whether through professionals, friends, or accessible community resources.</li><li><strong>Yoga as a Lifeline and a Lens</strong>: Yoga becomes more than movement; it can be a deeply personal philosophy that aligns with and supports the rhythms of motherhood.</li><li><strong>A Vision for the Future</strong>: The dream of a collaborative, whole-person perinatal care space—rooted in physical, emotional, and spiritual support—reminds us how powerful community can be for mothers, no matter where they are on their journey.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT CLAIRE HOLLOWAY:</strong></p><p>Claire Holloway is the founder of <em>The Centre of Bright Beginnings</em>, where she supports people throughout the journey of matrescence. She is an experienced yoga practitioner, facilitator, and movement educator with a special interest in perinatal and pelvic health. Her prenatal, postpartum and parenting programs are shaped by her own experience of becoming a mother and her training as a Matrescence Coach, creating deeply supportive spaces for others to navigate their transformation. Claire’s upcoming offering <em>Yoga for Homebirth</em> will launch in early 2025.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Claire:</strong></p><ul><li>https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/</li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/yourbrightbeginning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram – @yourbrightbeginning</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/yourbrightbeginning\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook – </a>https://www.facebook.com/yourbrightbeginning</li></ul>","author_name":"Amy Taylor-Kabbaz"}