Programs and mentoring for pregnancy and postpartum based on ancient wisdom for a modern woman. I will hold your hand as you navigate motherhood because we're not meant to do it alone.
04/04/2026
Easter š An extra long weekend and an opportunity for core-memory making momentsā¦
ā¦aaaaand a lot of invisible labour. On top of regular parenting, thereās the magic making, memory capturing, the consequences of deviating from routine, and navigating potential sugar crashes.
We go into motherhood expecting wholesome moments to cherish at Easter time, and while we absolutely can have that, no one really talks about how we can also be exhausted and consumed by the mental load of Easter š£ š«
If youāre feeling it, youāre not alone. If this holiday didnāt match your expectations, itās because motherhood is a nuanced experience. Youāre doing well - just remember to focus on what makes you happy, not what makes you perfect.
29/03/2026
As we traverse Matrescence, the transition into āmotherā, we can find ourselves feeling compelled to perform elements of mothering a certain way. Perhaps theyāve been modelled to us, explicitly taught, or absorbed subconsciously through society and culture.
One of the struggles of Matrescence is feeling like parts of this performance donāt serve us and learning to find a balance between obligation and free will; working out how to be the type of mother you are proud of, while still honouring your wants and needs.
This identity work can be muddy as you shed your old identity and step into each evolving phase of motherhood.
But thereās hope! Your new life begins when you can hold boundaries, choose joy, embrace your sense of self, and be honest with your limits.
It boils down to giving yourself permission to choose yourself within the context of motherhood š¤
How do you show up for yourself as a mum?
29/03/2026
Todayās Align Club guided journalling event was a powerful one. We did the fundamental self-work of learning our personal values - not merely as naming words but how we can turn them into actions in our daily lives š
Through guided journalling, paired discussion, coaching, and meditation, we explored the roles that form our identity (and dismissed those that no longer feel authentic), identified the qualities of each role and how weād like to show up, and reflected on how those virtues could manifest in our daily actions and life choices.
We all have values. We live them whether we recognise them or not. It feels good to be familiar with our own and use them as standards and principles in lifeā¦ and our childrenās.
Just as poignantly, we gave ourselves permission to scrap the virtues that donāt feel authentic or sustainable in this season.
The details for the next Align Club event and journal prompts theme will be released later this week. Make sure youāre on my mailing list to not miss any details (the link is in my Align Club highlight) š§
25/03/2026
This isnāt another productivity bro hack.
Dinacharya is an ancient morning routine within the health science philosophy of Ayurveda; the sister science of yoga, designed to optimise health, mental clarity, and alignment with nature.
It has incredible benefits but show me a mum whoās mindfully rubbing hot oil over her body every morningā¦ Iāll wait.
Though unrealistic in its entirety, we can use Dinacharya as a guide, adapt it to our reality in motherhood, and slowly implement more of its principles as family dynamics evolve.
Itās one thing to be pragmatic about your busy lifestyle, but letās not disregard this ancient wisdom or forego self care. Youāre allowed to be an involved mum and prioritise your wellbeing.
18/03/2026
20 minutes to feed two families dinner š
Coming straight from work, school drop off, and the mechanic, I had a brief window before leaving for coffee with my yoga client who just had a baby. I had nothing prepped, just a strong pull to show up with something nourishing because IMO that is the best, simplest way to support a family with a newborn (we all gotta eat!).
Showing up for your village can feel like too much when youāre already stretched caring for your own family.
But I believe belonging to a supportive community comes with the cost of inconvenience, the extra effort, the mental load - sometimes long before you receive.
Today, my values beat my excuses.
I kept dinner simple, used what I had, and made it workā just like I do at home most nights. No perfection, just intention.
Getting clear on my values (and actually living them) is something Iāve built through journalling - and the theme of this monthās Align Club, my guided journalling events. You can join the next one:
Sunday 29 March 9ā9:45am
At Lift HQ, Sandgate
Optional coffee afterwards at āļø
Book via the link in my bio š¦š
17/03/2026
Sunday Family Day š
09/03/2026
Tickets for the next Align Club guided journalling event are now open š«
Gift yourself a cup-filling, soul-nourishing, positive energy-giving morning šššļøāļø
Sunday 29 March, 9-9.45am at .sandgate, followed by an optional group coffee rendezvous at from 10am.
You can also join my yoga class at Lift HQ from 8-9am - itās free for everyone š§š½
Journal prompts will land in your inbox on Monday 23 March š§
Grab a ticket, gather your notepad, and invite a friend for a wholesome morning.
$35 for journalling only or $45 with the coffee sesh add-on š«¶š½ Link to purchase is in my bio.
06/03/2026
From having a space and time carved out for cup-filling time, to connecting with like-minded people, to developing their journalling practice, to finding peace and clarity, and identifying targeted aligned actions to takeā¦ Align Club is having an impact šš¦
05/03/2026
Do you always feel like you never have enough time? Same, sis ā³
Time management has long been my downfall. The struggle compounded when I became a mum.
I felt shame around this, alongside stress, a lack mentality, and feeling like I had to ask permission to use time because it belonged to other responsibilities by default.
I realised that I needed to implement changes so that:
- I have dedicated time for the things that matter to me
- I have a sense of ownership of my time
- I donāt pass stress around time onto my children
My process was to journal about this, to follow specific prompts to understand my relationship with time, how I use it and whether or not that was right for me, and ways I could restructure my time.
Because time is a finite, precious resource, without which we cannot achieve our goals š ā
This was the process we followed in Align Club, a guided journalling event with monthly prompts that follow a specific process to understand ourselves, our current reality, and determine aligned actions to implement for a beautiful, meaningful life šš¦
Make sure youāre on my mailing list (link in my Highlights) to get the details for the next Align Club event, landing in your inbox on Sunday š§
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