Adjusting to motherhood: an honest discussion
A new baby often takes centre stage, while its mother’s needs are put aside. Business & confidence coach Gosia Scarrott sheds light on new moms’ conflicting emotions, loss of identity and self-worth, loneliness, and unhelpful beliefs. Speaking from her own experience, she offers practical advice that can help moms rebuild their confidence, embrace their new identity and connect with their heart and soul.
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In ep. 122 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, business & confidence coach and mom Gosia Scarrott touches on:
the many changes involved in the journey of matrescence
maternal ambivalence - unsettling push-and-pull emotions - as experienced by many moms
the liminal space new moms often find themselves in: not feeling like the person they were, but not yet fully embracing their new identity
exploring one’s beliefs as to what a good mother ought to be and do
how the birth of Gosia’s baby changed her personal world
why she started feeling disconnected from her former approach to work
weaver energy versus archer energy
the mode of allowing rather than controlling
the influence of societal narratives
elements impacting a mom’s self-worth
why acknowledging your feelings equals acknowledging your worth
why Gosia prefers to use the term “harmony” instead of “balance”
Gosia’s passion project: the Fire Starter Mum podcast
Gosia’s 3 best tips for new moms.
In this podcast episode Gosia mentions a valuable exercise for moms: journalling on “A good mom is a mom who … “
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About Gosia
Gosia Scarrott is a business and confidence coach, and a mom to Olivia, based in Nailsea in the UK. She is passionate about empowering women to see and believe their worth so they can bring their unique fire to the world and shine!
Website: www.gosiascarrott.com
The Fire Starter Mum podcast is found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Listen to the trailer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer/id1677230445?i=1000604212686
Instagram: @firestartermum or @gosiascarrott
LinkedIn: Gosia Scarrott
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Counselling psychologist Luricka Fick explains what postnatal depression really looks like - and offers guidance for moms and their loved ones.
The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Player FM and Iono.fm – I hope you’ll subscribe!
Original music by Mart-Marie Snyman - this episode features Matinino.
Thumbnail image: Pexels. Models used.
Photograph of Gosia Scarrott: supplied.