Happy Mama Movement with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.This week’s guest is Sophia Pallas, an astrologer, copywriter, and online business strategist who pivoted her entire career to focus on the ancient practice of astrology after discovering its profound impact on her life.Sophia and I get into the nitty-gritty on:How astrology helped Sophia find clarity and direction during a challenging period in her life.The transformative power of understanding your birth chart in both personal and business decisions.Sophia’s journey through motherhood, divorce, a second marriage, and a new baby.Astrological insights and how they can change our mindset.How astrology can serve as a tool for self-discovery and empowerment.I hope you find this conversation useful, and if you do, please share it widely so mothers everywhere can access the support and information they need to thrive.ABOUT SOPHIA PALLAS: Sophia Pallas is an astrologer, copywriter, and online business strategist. She’s also the host of the award-winning podcast, Cosmic Business BreakthroughⓇ. After spending 15+ years working with brands and entrepreneurs to improve their copy and marketing with traditional strategies, she’s flipped the script. Now, Sophia uses the ancient wisdom of astrology to help her clients dig deep, understand themselves, and crystallize their message for more growth and satisfaction in business.Perpetually curious about the big questions, Sophia started exploring astrology at a young age, but her Capricornian skepticism got in the way. It wasn't until her life and business 'imploded' in 2019 that she was drawn back in and forever changed by what she discovered about herself through astrology. The Gold Coast mum of three has now helped hundreds of online entrepreneurs uncover their unique message and do business in a way that works with their cosmic style.RESOURCES:Sophia’s websiteFollow Sophia on Instagram: @sophiapallas https://www.instagram.com/sophiapallas/Listen to Cosmic Business Breakthrough podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026215Watch Sophia’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sophiapallas for more insights on using the power of astrology in your business.

Welcome to this week’s episode of 'The Happy Mama Movement Podcast'.This week’s guest is Dusk Liney, a trauma-sensitive birth doula and Mama Rising Facilitator.Dusk shares with us:How her personal experience led to the creation of 'Dear Dusk.'The transformative power of understanding matrescence, especially for survivors of trauma.Unique challenges faced by mothers who are survivors of sexual assault.The importance of trauma-sensitive maternal care.Her vision for a culture that honors the resilience of mothers.I hope you find this conversation insightful.If you do, please share it widely so that mothers everywhere can access the support and information they need to thrive.ABOUT Dusk Liney:Dusk Liney is a trauma-sensitive birth doula and a Mama Rising Facilitator, accredited in December 2020. Inspired by her own journey as a survivor of sexual assault, Dusk founded 'Dear Dusk,' a gentle place of companionship for survivors navigating motherhood and matrescence after trauma. Over the past three years, she has supported 25 families through their pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and matrescence journeys, many of whom have experienced complex trauma. Dusk is passionate about creating a culture of trauma-sensitive maternal care that honors the resilience of mothers and brings their unique experiences into the light.RESOURCES:WebsiteDear Dusk

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast.This week’s guest is Dr. Robyn Miller, a medical doctor and founder of The Mental Load Project, who is dedicated to helping mothers share the mental load that leads to exhaustion, resentment, and overwhelm.We talk about:How the mental load affects mothers and their well-being.The social conditioning that leads women to take on invisible, emotional labor.Practical strategies for sharing the mental load with partners.The importance of equality at home in achieving equality in the workplace and society.How to model shared responsibility for our children to promote equality for future generations.I hope you find this conversation insightful, and if you do, please share it widely so that mothers everywhere can access the support and information they need to thrive.ABOUT Dr. Robyn Miller:Dr. Robyn Miller is a medical doctor and the founder of The Mental Load Project. With a focus on helping mothers alleviate the exhaustion, resentment, and overwhelm that comes from carrying the mental load, Robyn is passionate about addressing the invisible, emotional labor that women are socially conditioned to take on. She believes that achieving equality in the workplace and society starts with equality at home, where partners share the mental load equally. By giving partners the space and time to develop the skills needed to manage this invisible labor, Robyn advocates for a more balanced approach that benefits everyone in the family and promotes equality for future generations.RESOURCES:The Mental Load Project WebsiteFollow Dr. Robyn Miller on Instagram

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast.This week’s guests are Sarah de Boer and Samantha Sutherland. Sarah is a Facilitator, Marketer, Matrescence Advocate, and mother of two, who co-founded Beyond the Break to address the barriers women face in the workplace and help organizations meet their gender equity goals. Samantha is a diversity and inclusion expert focusing on gender equity in Australia, aiming to create a world that works for working women and enables every woman to have a fulfilling and joyful career.We talk about:- Their personal experiences with burnout and how it reshaped their careers.- The critical role of understanding matrescence in supporting working mothers.- Practical strategies for balancing motherhood and a demanding career- How organizations can better support mothers through comprehensive programs and systemic changes.I hope you find this conversation insightful. If you do, please share it widely so that mothers everywhere can access the support and information they need to thrive.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT:Sarah de Boer is a Facilitator, Marketer, Matrescence Advocate, and mother of two. With over 20 years of experience in media agencies, advertising, and corporate real estate, her ambitious career took a significant turn after the birth of her first son, leading to burnout from balancing work and care. Seven years later, Sarah co-founded Beyond the Break, an initiative designed to help organizations meet their gender equity goals by addressing the barriers women face in the workplace. This comprehensive learning and development program offers women insights into their unique experiences, equips them with practical tools and executive coaching, and works with managers to drive systemic change within organizations. Sarah is an accredited MamaRising Facilitator and collaborates with Samantha Sutherland to co-create and deliver Beyond the Break.Samantha Sutherland is a diversity and inclusion expert with a focus on gender equity in Australia. Her mission is to create a world that works for working women and enable every woman to have a fulfilling and joyful life and career. Samantha works with organizations to develop company-wide solutions to improve inclusion and provide better outcomes for women and businesses. She has conducted research into the impact of COVID-19 on Australia’s working women and is currently working on a research project titled "Beyond the 9 to 5," which explores the lived experiences of working mothers. Samantha also hosts two podcasts, Women at Work and Equality Talks, and has consulted for clients such as Alinta Energy, Credit Corp, Mars, and several Federal Government Agencies.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RESOURCES:Contact: Sarah de Boer (sarah@sarahdeboer.com)Samantha Sutherland's WebsiteLinkedIn Profile for Samantha SutherlandSamantha's Women at Work Podcast & Equality Talks Podcast

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast.This week’s guest is Zoe Blaskey, a mum of two, qualified transformational coach, and Founder of Motherkind.This week we talk deeply on:How Zoe approaches shifting from guilt and exhaustion to confidence and calm.The impact of societal pressure and judgment on modern motherhood.Insights from the critically acclaimed Motherkind podcast.Practical strategies from her brilliant book 'Motherhood', for overcoming comparison and finding balance.Zoe’s personal journey and mission to support mothers.I hope you find this discussion insightful. If it does connect with you, please share it widely so mothers around the world can access the guidance and resources they need to flourishFULL YOUTUBE PRESENTATION HERE: https://youtu.be/9_E3zql6PgY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT ZOE BLASKEY: Zoe Blaskey is a mum of two, qualified transformational coach, and Founder of Motherkind. Zoe is on a mission to help mothers shift from guilt, exhaustion, and comparison to confidence and calm - despite all the pressure and judgement of the modern world. Zoe hosts the critically acclaimed Motherkind podcast, which is one of the UK's top family podcasts with 5 million downloads and was recently named a ‘Top 10 podcast’ by Apple.RESOURCES:INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoeWEBSITE: www.motherkind.coMOTHERKIND PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/38SHvE9JBV9mfCRKzSjYENGET ZOE'S AMAZING BOOK 'MOTHERKIND' HERE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motherkind-happiest-fulfilled-empowering-podcast/dp/0008650829

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast.This week’s "TAKE THE MIC" guest is Jodie Abraham, a Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Coach, a certified Mama Rising Facilitator, and a Women’s Health and Hormones Coach.Jodie shares with us:Her personal journey and experiences as a mother.Her experience with Postnatal Depressionways to thrive through transformative experiences.what Flourish Wellbeing offers mamas just like you.We hope you get something out of this week's episode. Check the links below to get in touch with Jodie.Please share it widely so mothers everywhere can access the support and information they need to thrive.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT JODIE:Jodie is a beacon of support for mothers, offering deep knowledge and compassion as a Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Coach, a certified Mama Rising Facilitator, and Women’s Health and Hormones Coach. She is a trusted guide for women navigating the profound journey of motherhood, health, and wellness. Jodie’s approach combines non-judgmental support with a keen understanding of the challenges mothers face, including her own experiences with postnatal depletion and depression. As a mother of two girls, she is driven to passionately equip mothers with practical and empowering strategies to enhance their well-being, ensuring they flourish during motherhood’s transformative experiences.RESOURCES:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FlourishwellbeinghcINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/Flourishwellbeing_/WEBSITE: https://flourishwellbeing.com.au/

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast.This week’s guest is Courtney Whittle, a motherhood support facilitator and the founder of The Georges River Motherhood Network.We explore:Courtney’s journey in overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety.How to concept of Matrescence changed everything for her and what she sees is possible for othersHow Courtney founded The Georges River Motherhood Network and it's big missionThe gaps in support services for new mothers and how to fill themThe importance of community and support for maternal mental healthHer vision for a new way and a new funding system for new parentsABOUT COURTNEY:Courtney Whittle is a motherhood support facilitator and the founder of The Georges River Motherhood Network. After overcoming her own experience with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety as a second-time mum, Courtney identified a gap in support and education services available to mothers. Eager to uncover a more profound understanding into why she had developed this common postpartum mood disorder, Courtney came across the term matrescence and she knew she’d found the answer. Now, through her work with The Georges River Motherhood Network, Courtney focuses on providing the type of service she wishes she had access to in her time of need by filling the gap in support services on offer to new mothers.RESOURCES:COURTNEY'S WEBSITE: The Georges River Motherhood NetworkINSTAGRAM: @georgesriver_motherhoodnetworkFACEBOOK: Georges River Motherhood NetworkJOIN THE MOTHERS GROUP PROGRAM: https://thegrmnetwork.com.au/mothersgroup/

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast.This week’s guest is Gabrielle, the mother of three beautiful children, an author, a doula, and the founder of Gather, a space and community for women in Melbourne, Australia.We talk about:How we can support families through conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.The importance of creating and nurturing community spaces for women.Insights from Gabrielle’s journey as an author and doula.The challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood and professional passions.How we can make a positive impact on women’s lives.I hope you find this conversation useful, and if you do, please share it widely so mothers everywhere can access the support and information they need to thrive.ABOUT GABRIELLE: Gabrielle is the mother of three beautiful children, an author, a doula, and the founder of Gather, a space and community for women in Melbourne, Australia. She is passionate about supporting families through the life-changing conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum chapters and holding space for women as they find their footing on this rocky and wonderful road we call motherhood. In 2018 she opened 'Gather' in Melbourne’s inner-west, and in 2020 her first book, "The Birth Space," was published, followed by her second book, "The Motherhood Space," in 2023.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEE THE FULL YOUTUBE VISUAL PRESENTATION HERE: https://youtu.be/b3TWKbI_TqQ-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RESOURCES:GABRIELLE'S WEBSITE: www.gabriellenancarrow.com/INSTAGRAM: @gatherwomenspaceBUY GABRIELLE'S BOOKS:The Birth SpaceThe Motherhood Space