By Abigail Rose Burton For me as a special needs mum, the feelings of anger, frustration, loneliness and isolation were definitely part of every admission, even at times every stint at home. Sometimes even more so. I am discovering more and more how that effected me during my son, Matthew’s life. I knew they effected …
By Kat Barlow Life isn’t easy. We ALL have challenges. Some seem insurmountable and others just a temporary blip but all of them will change and mould our thoughts and our actions. But loving and lifting yourself up through adversity will be the greatest gift you can give to your children. Showing our kids that …
Silvana GhoussainPersonal trainer and Author These last few months have really challenged us in ways that we never imagined – testing both our mental and physical strength. Almost overnight everything changed and our regular routines, just stopped. Maybe having kids home all the time and juggling home schooling with work and/or household chores meant you …
How fitness is part of my lifestyle – and how it can be part of yours too Read More »
By Tanya Savva I connected with another special-needs mama last week. Our time together was a powerful reminder of the value and importance of connecting with people who know your story. There’s an instant feeling that we’re fighting in the same battle and we’re there to hold each other through every moment. It’s a no …
By Sarah Hickson My passion for health and wellbeing began in my mid-teens due to my own dealings with anxiety and digestive issues and my growing fascination with the human body. Little did I know back then that the two conditions were intricately linked and influenced by each other and like throwing fuel onto a …
Gut health and mental wellbeing: understanding the connection Read More »
By Dr Kelly Bowers – Clinical Psychologist, YouThrive Integrated Therapy Services Failure to care for ourselves today places us at higher risk of experiencing poor emotional and physical health in the (not so distant) future; including some cancers, heart disease and mental illness, to name a few. Let me introduce you to a new term, …
Warning signs you’re not coping and simple acts of self care to help Read More »
Hey there, mama Would you like to share your story with the Source Mama community? We know how much we all love our kids, but this time we want to put the spotlight on you – we want to know about your own unique journey, the things you’ve learnt, the things you love, the things that …
By Silvana Ghoussain Back in May 2017 my son’s doctor took one look at me and said, “you are heading into a very deep depression”. I knew it and he could see it. At the time, I didn’t understand what was going on with my son’s medical condition and the days and nights had started to become …
Becoming more resilient as I age, let’s just say I’m a work in progress! Sometimes I still feel like that young mum (30 was young, ok!) where some days I could take on the world. Others, well…not so much! Being a mum changed me, but then when my twins were born, I had to change …
Use your smartphone to keep your stress and anxiety in check with these apps to help calm your mind and enhance your wellbeing. REACHOUT WORRY TIME Do you have worries that won’t go away and that impact your everyday life? ReachOut WorryTime interrupts repetitive thinking by letting you set aside your worries until later, encouraging …
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