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Fifty Shades of Motherhood
Maybe I'm Just Not Good Enough to Be A Mum
Sponsored by https://ondemand.mybump2baby.com/OnDemandParents
The conversation revolves around the challenges of balancing work and motherhood. Carla and Lifestyle and Mindset Coach Anna Darlington share their personal experiences and discuss the guilt, identity loss, and societal pressures that come with being a working mum.
They emphasise the importance of finding balance, accepting imperfections, and prioritising self-care. The conversation also touches on the need to ignore external judgments and focus on what works best for oneself and their family.
The conversation revolves around the challenges and struggles of motherhood, including feelings of failure, postnatal depression, and miscarriages. The importance of self-care and mindfulness is emphasised, as is the need to identify and pursue personal goals and aspirations. The guest, Anna Darlington, offers coaching services to help mothers navigate these challenges and find fulfilment in their personal and professional lives.
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58:03||Season 5, Ep. 1FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy Back in 2018, her wedding was cancelled by her ex of almost 10 years just weeks before the big day, leaving her brokenhearted, confused and a single mum!This episode is guaranteed to make you laugh and potentially cry along with Rachel - So be warned.Rachel Is a dating expert and certified self-esteem coach! Host of Healing with Teeling podcast and writer of The Single Mums Guide to Life blog!She began her self-development journey starting with doing an online course to help me regain her confidence and become empowered, which led her to certify as a life coach.Now she helps other women like her who were broken-hearted, left holding the baby (so to speak) and confused to become their best selves, regain their confidence and love themselves unconditionally. Their newfound self-worth leads them into new healthy, happy relationships!Listen now for all this and so much more.Here are her links so you can connect with her:Breaking the Cycle of Bad Dates FREE MasterclassBe You Blueprint Course DetailsInstagramWebsite2. Abuse During Pregnancy
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