Grow Yourself Up

  • 93. Ep 93: Matrescence and Growing Up in Motherhood with Lucy Jones (Re-release)

    56:13
    In this episode Cath is joined by author and journalist Lucy Jones. Cath and Lucy discussed Lucy's matrescence journey, her most recent book (Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood), how she makes sense (and continues to) of the huge transition to motherhood, what Lucy finds supportive, how we are all eco systems and some of the realities of mothering at this time in our history.  Lucy Jones is an award-winning journalist and the author of four books including the best-selling book Losing Eden: Why Our Minds Need the Wild (Allen Lane), a Times and Telegraph Book of the Year, and most recently Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood. Her writing on science, health and ecology has been published in BBC Earth, The Sunday Times, GQ, the Daily Telegraph and the New Statesman. Lucy is a mother of 3 and lives in Hampshire in England.If you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it.To sign up for the journal prompts and Nurture.Heal.Grow (on Substack) please head to www.cathcounihan.com or @cathcounihan on Instagram. Follow Cath on social media here:Instagram: @cathcounihanSubstack: Nurture.Heal.GrowFacebook: Cath Counihan
  • 92. Ep 92: Respect, Needs, Divorce and Growing Up in Motherhood with Nicola Rae

    47:35
    Cath was joined by Coach, Trainer and Supervisor Nicola Rae in episode 92. Cath and Nicola talked about Nicola’s path to motherhood, how she came into relationship with her needs, her divorce and how this relates to growing herself and much more. Nicola shared what she focuses on instead of focusing on being liked and how this gives her freedom. Nicola Rae is a Coach Supervisor, Life & Careers Coach, Coach Trainer and experienced Creative Strategist who works with ambitious brands and leaders to help them to fulfil their potential and speak-up and show-up with heart and make a meaningful difference in the world.Nicola is the founder of 'A Life More Inspired' where she combines her 20 year corporate communications/marketing experience with a values-led and compassion-centered coaching methodology rooted in Neuroscience, Positive Psychology and Transactional Analysis.Her uniquely positioned supervision and coaching practice helps move her clients into possibility, overcome challenges and step into a more fulfilling way of working, leading and living.Nicola works with both organisations and individuals and is committed to bringing nuance to the personal growth, wellness and coaching space, so that it is development for the many and not the few.Nicola is trusted by a number of innovative and industry leading brands including being the resident life coach for the global creative agency D&AD, Career Coach for the women’s only private members AllBright and a Coach Trainer for Optimus Coach Academy. In addition to working with Warner Music and Google alongside her thriving private client-led coaching practice.Social media - https://www.instagram.com/nicolaraewickham/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaraewickham/https://nicolarae.substack.com/https://www.alifemoreinspired.com/weekly-letterWays to work with Nicola:As a private client 121. In her coaching subscription, ROOOTED. In her supervision 121 practice which is for coaches and mentors. If you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it. To sign up for the journal prompts and Nurture.Heal.Grow (on Substack) please head to www.cathcounihan.com or @cathcounihan on Instagram. Follow Cath on social media here:Instagram: @cathcounihanSubstack: Nurture.Heal.GrowFacebook: Cath Counihan 
  • 91. Ep 91: Perimenopause, Early Postpartum and Growing Up in Motherhood with Kate Codrington

    43:39
    Cath was joined by Kate Codrington in this episode. Cath and Kate talked about Kate’s path to motherhood, perimenopause in early postpartum, how Kate cares for and supports herself in her life and more. We also talked about breaking free from what the patriarchy says we are allowed and how we can empower ourselves with play, creativity and joy.Kate is a mentor, author, speaker, facilitator, artist and podcaster. The author of 'Second Spring: The Self-Care Guide to Menopause', which is part of the 'menopause cannon' according to the New York Times. Kate mentors people in perimenopause and beyond, 1-2-1 and in groups, and is a nature-based Yoga Nidra meditation guide, and hosts 'Life - An Inside Job' podcast. Kate has been a therapist for more than 30 years and creates multi-level art textile projects. When she’s not doing these things you’ll find her playing in her compost heaps. Her second book, 'The Perimenopause Journal, will be out in September 2024. To find out more about Kate, click the links listed below.Website: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate_codrington/If you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it. To sign up for the journal prompts and Nurture.Heal.Grow (on Substack) please head to www.cathcounihan.com or @cathcounihan on Instagram. Follow Cath on social media here:Instagram: @cathcounihanSubstack: Nurture.Heal.GrowFacebook: Cath Counihan 
  • 90. Ep 90: Building Better Brains, Primitive Reflexes and Growing up in Motherhood with Lorraine Driscoll

    54:11
    In episode 90 Cath was joined by Integrative Educational Therapist and Nutritionist Lorraine Driscoll. Cath and Lorraine talked about PANs/PANDA’s and how Lorraine supported her daughter in her healing. The impact of retained primitive reflexes and how Lorraine’s teaching career informed her move into being a therapist and educator, and much more.Lorraine Driscoll is the founder of the Building Better Brains Learning Clinic. She is an Integrative Educational Therapist and Nutritionist (and former teacher) who is known for her radically different approach to overcoming challenges related to learning and behaviour issues. As a former teacher, she is passionate about addressing the root cause via nutrition, gut health, cognitive therapies and neuro-technologies that strengthen weak areas of the brain. Her goal is to help kids move beyond the limitations of IEP's and tutoring so they can reach their full potential. Contact Info:www.lorrainedriscoll.cominfo@lorrainedriscoll.comInstagram: @building.better.brainsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingbetterbrainsLDIf you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it. To sign up for the journal prompts and Nurture.Heal.Grow (on Substack) please head to www.cathcounihan.com or @cathcounihan on Instagram. Follow Cath on social media here:Instagram: @cathcounihanSubstack: Nurture.Heal.GrowFacebook: Cath Counihan 
  • 89. Ep 89: Guilt and Shame in Parenting: Ask Cath

    24:56
    In episode 89 Cath answers a listener's letter. The content of this episode deals with the question: ‘How can we tend to ourselves when we realise some of our parenting has come from our own pain and trauma?’ How do we deal with the guilt and shame arising from this? What helps this shift?If you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it. To sign up for the journal prompts and Nurture.Heal.Grow (on Substack) please head to www.cathcounihan.com or @cathcounihan on Instagram. Follow Cath on social media here:Instagram: @cathcounihanSubstack: Nurture.Heal.GrowFacebook: Cath Counihan 
  • 88. Ep 88: Learning to Meet Needs is a Practise (re-release)

    18:58
    In episode 88 Cath focuses on our needs and why starting to meet/meeting them can be so complex. Building on earlier episodes on this topic, listen to episodes 1-4 and 26. She makes a suggestion for how you can reframe times when there is self abandonment (needs not being met) to reduce shame. Having our needs met is a huge contributor to being in our own sense of power and agency.If you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it. To sign up for the journal prompts and Nurture.Heal.Grow (on Substack) please head to www.cathcounihan.com or @cathcounihan on Instagram. Follow Cath on social media here:Instagram: @cathcounihanSubstack: Nurture.Heal.GrowFacebook: Cath Counihan 
  • 87. Ep 87: The Fatherwound, Patriarchy and Growing up in Fatherhood with Clint Davis

    01:01:09
    In episode 87 of Grow Yourself Up Cath was joined by Clint Davis. Cath and Clint talked about culture and patriarchy, how Clint parents differently to how he was patented and how he continues to grow himself up in fatherhood. Cath and Clint talked about Clint’s book and how the conversations you have with your kids when they are young provide an important basis for later communication and much more.Clint Davis is an Army veteran, ordained minister, and licensed professional counselor trained in trauma and addiction. Clint is a speaker and hosts the 'Asking Why' podcast. He is also the author of 'Building Better Bridges', a guidebook to having difficult conversations that can save our children.Clint has a large team of mental health professionals that work together to make a difference in their communities.Resources for Clint Davis CounselingTEDx Talk:  https://youtu.be/k5bxxen5cAoInstagram: @clintdaviscounselingFacebook: @clintdaviscounselingYoutube: https://www.youtube.comWebsite: www.clintdaviscounseling.comEmail: Clintdaviscounseling@gmail.comBBB: www.buildingbetterbridgesbook.comAmazon: (Building Better Bridges) https://a.co/d/bbkF1FLAsking Why Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/asking-why/id1527892108If you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it. To sign up for the journal prompts and Nurture.Heal.Grow (on Substack) please head to www.cathcounihan.com or @cathcounihan on Instagram. Follow Cath on social media here:Instagram: @cathcounihanSubstack: Nurture.Heal.GrowFacebook: Cath Counihan
  • 86. Ep 86: Being a Changemaker, Fawning and Growing Up in Motherhood with Kemi Omijeh

    54:15
    In episode 86 Cath was joined by Psychotherapist, Speaker and Clinical Supervisor Kemi Omijeh. Cath and Kemi talked about Kemi's journey to motherhood, how her own parenting differs from the parenting she received and how she centres her children and supports them in getting their needs met. Kemi talked about being a changemaker in workplaces which are predominantly white and how exhausting that is, fawning, people pleasing and much more about Kemi continues to grow herself up and be her authentic self wherever she goes. Kemi Omijeh is a registered psychotherapist and clinical supervisor working with children and families for over 15 years. She is also a trainer and speaker with her specialist subjects being cultural competence, racial identity, racial trauma and antiracist practices in education.Kemi champions inclusive mental health for children and young people and states that support for young people should include a consideration of the child’s context, culture and identity. Kemi believes in preventing the onset of significant mental health difficulties in children and young people by fostering an environment that is child centred and fosters connection and belonging. She works with organisations to support them to develop antiracist practices and a trauma informed approach. Kemi passionately believes that good mental health is the foundation for success across all areas of life. She has a special passion for and extensive experience working in schools, and with families.Kemi is a Black woman in a leadership position and has both lived experience and psychological understanding of the impact of navigating a predominantly white workspace. As a result, is passionate about providing awareness and tools to support and advance Black women in leadership roles without sacrificing their mental health and wellbeing.Kemi’s passion is normalising talking about mental health and ensuring we are all investing in our mental health as we would our physical health.She has been featured on BBC Bitesize, Huffpost UK and The Irish Times, and was the Resident Therapist for the BBC Docuseries 'Mimi On a Mission'. She has worked with many organisations including the NHS, Anna Freud Centre and Kings College. Connect with Kemi Omijeh belowWeb: kemiomijeh.com/Instagram: therapy_with_kemiTwitter: therapy_with_kemiLinkedIn: Kemi OIf you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it. To sign up for the journal prompts and Nurture.Heal.Grow (on Substack) please head to www.cathcounihan.com or @cathcounihan on Instagram. Follow Cath on social media here:Instagram: @cathcounihanSubstack: Nurture.Heal.GrowFacebook: Cath Counihan
  • 85. Ep 85: Making Sense of Our Own Experience: Culture, Generational Trauma and Parenting Practises

    23:53
    In this episode Cath answers a question she receives a lot which is some version of 'why do I identify so much with your content when I did not think I had childhood trauma'. Cath speaks to this through the lens of culture, what we learnt as children would keep us safe, generational trauma and parenting practises to explain why this might be the case. If you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it.To sign up for the journal prompts and Nurture.Heal.Grow (on Substack) please head to www.cathcounihan.com or @cathcounihan on Instagram. Follow Cath on social media here:Instagram: @cathcounihanSubstack: Nurture.Heal.GrowFacebook: Cath Counihan
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