Setting the scene for Dear Mama, what led me to create it and a bit about my own journey as a mama.

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I'm so excited to kick off the Dear Mama podcast with this practical and inspiring episode covering all things mindfulness and meditation. 

I'm joined by Cass Dunn, a clinical and coaching psychologist, mindfulness and meditation teacher and a mum of one 13 year old girl. During the episode we chatted about the science of mindfulness meditation (it will blow your mind!), how to get started, common challenges and we even sneak in a little chat about mum guilt and social conditioning. 

Cass has kindly offered all Dear Mama listeners a special offer on her My Mindfulness for Busy People course. It’s an 8-week online course that teaches the theory and practice of mindfulness in a simple, step by step format and in a way that can be done anytime and anywhere. Use the code DEARMAMA (one word) to take $50 off the course fee.

https://programs.cassdunn.com/mbp-instant/

I'd love to hear your take aways from the episode and continue the conversation on Instagram, come say hey over at:

https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/

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You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.

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Free Seasons of Matrescence quiz
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In this solo episode I chat about my own experience with creating a morning ritual and how it has benefited my wellbeing and provide some tangible tips on how you can create your own ritual.

This episode comes with a bonus - a free 'create your own morning ritual' e-book, which you can download when you subscribe to the Dear Mama Project newsletter. Grab your copy here: https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/morning-ritual

During the episode I mention some of my favourite morning yoga stretches on Youtube, here is the link to my fave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pKly2JojMw 

I'd love to hear your take aways from this episode and continue the conversation on Instagram, come say hey at: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/

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You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.

Website:
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Free Discover Matrescence e-book
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Free Seasons of Matrescence quiz
https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

The first in a series of interviews with mums sharing their experiences of becoming a mama. 

In this interview I chat with Steph Pase from @justanothermummyblog. Steph openly shares her experience of new motherhood, social anxiety, drinking culture, post natal depression, changing friendships and working through her own challenges to find new healthy friendships. 

Steph website: https://justanothermummyblog.com

Steph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justanothermummyblog/

PANDA Hotline: 1300 726 306

Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) website: http://cope.org.au

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You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.

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Free Seasons of Matrescence quiz
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In this episode I sit down with Dr Nicole Highet, the Founder and Executive Director of the Centre of Perinatal Excellence, also known as COPE. COPE is a not-for-profit organisation devoted to reducing the impacts of emotional and mental health problems in the pre and postnatal periods.

During the interview we talk about perinatal mental health conditions, statistics around perinatal mental health in Australia, the work COPE are doing to support mums. We then talk in depth about identity loss/ confusion post partum, why it happens and how we can support reconnecting to parts of ourselves again. We end the interview with a chat about mum guilt, and how we can question some of the standards that we are conditioned to believe mothers need to meet. 

Links mentioned during the episode: 

COPE website: https://www.cope.org.au

Free Ready to COPE guide: https://www.cope.org.au/readytocope/

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I'd love to hear your take aways from this episode and continue the conversation on Instagram, come say hey at: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/

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You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.

Website:
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https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com

Free Discover Matrescence e-book
https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescence

Free Seasons of Matrescence quiz
https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In today’s episode I’m chatting with Revie Jane Schulz, wife, mother-of-two, entrepreneur, lifestyle influencer, writer and public speaker.

I was lucky enough to hear her speak on her Purpose tour, where she shared her own journey of working on worthiness and self love out loud. Revie is so dedicated to her message of inspiring women and talking about tough topics, to normalise mental health and the challenges we all face. I really loved having the chance to chat with her and as you’ll see in the podcast she had me crying in the first 5 mins. I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did! 

Revie Jane Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reviejane/

Revie Jane website: https://reviejane.com 

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You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.

Website:
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Free Discover Matrescence e-book
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Free Seasons of Matrescence quiz
https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In this interview I chat with Holly Brunnbauer from @motherhoodmelbourne and @facingmotherhood about her experience with becoming a mama. Holly is so funny, down to earth and open, you're going to be nodding and laughing all episode. We cover not bonding to your baby straight way, what happens to your career, how motherhood can lead to discovering your true passions and values and dealing with complex feelings towards your kids (you always love them, but sometimes you might not like them or enjoy parenting). 

Motherhood Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodmelbourne/

Facing Motherhood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facingmotherhood/ 

Nikki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/

Website: https://www.nikkimccahon.com

PANDA Hotline: 1300 726 306

Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) website: http://cope.org.au

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You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.

Website:
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https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com

Free Discover Matrescence e-book
https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescence

Free Seasons of Matrescence quiz
https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In this episode I chat about our quest for balance and share my personal experience with finding more calm and self-care amongst the inevitable imbalance motherhood brings. 

Topics covered include:

Balance - is reaching for a constant "perfect" balance making us feel worse?

The importance of understanding your values and making choices about where you spend your time and energy

Comparison and sitting with discomfort

Ensuring you are the top priority (or at the very least a top priority) 

This is a big episode, and I'd love to continue the conversation over on Instagram - come say hey I'm https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon/

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If you're enjoying the show, please leave a written review and subscribe so you don't miss and episode! 

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You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.

Website:
https://www.nikkimccahon.com
https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com

Free Discover Matrescence e-book
https://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescence

Free Seasons of Matrescence quiz
https://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz