What do you do when you’ve been told you likely have 6-12 months to live? You put your affairs in order. But according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2016 approximately half of all deaths were unexpected deaths (heart disease, strokes, dementia, injury/accident). And yet, many of ... read more
Because I Got This!
That didn't go to plan. "Your son has cancer!" But he was on the water slide yesterday? My first thought when the doctor told me about Ollie's diagnosis. My following thoughts went as follows: 1. Well that's not fair he only recently tried to take his life, 2. OMG how am I going to get ... read more
Reflections from Mama Camp 2017 – Mindful Mama
Mama camp is the only place on earth that holds women in a supported community that is necessary to be ALL we can be. I came away from this years camp feeling unconditional love brimming in my heart like never before. I made connections that i know will last a lifetime. I danced liked no ... read more
Mama Guilt
Mama guilt. It’s the worst. I’m learning that it takes a significant amount of intentional thinking and some very deliberate actions to reject it. There are days when I feel this ridiculous guilt – completely misplaced, unconstructive guilt – for things like not going to parks every day or sewing ... read more
Nurture the Nurturer
Several years ago, I had hit rock bottom. I found myself depressed, heavily medicated and spending days at a time in bed. My marriage, friendships and career were suffering and I had abandoned all my dreams. I was lacking life direction, purpose and meaning. This I believe was the result of ... read more
The Bump In The Road
It’s inevitable that everyday has a bump in the road. Some days are filled with potholes, others are a smooth highway. Motherhood is amazing, rewarding and wildly stressful! Even if you think you know how your day will unfold, inevitably there is always change. How we respond to the change or ... read more
