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Episode 4: Womanhood and Mental Wellness with Seema Our Extraordinary Stories with Dr Devika Patel

    • Mental Health

Seema De Jorge-Chopra was born and bred in London; she is a mother, a movement coach and a kathak dancer. She is passionate about helping women to connect with their physical & mental health and promotes the benefits of strength training for all. \

In this episode, we take a journey through womanhood. These are the topics we cover:
Birth trauma, C-sections, birth plans, hypnobirthing.Transitioning from womanhood to motherhood.Generational patterns and pressures.Motherhood during the lockdown.Returning to work after giving birth.COVID allows for rest and reflection.The perimenopause and the menopause.Exercise for the menopause.Adapting exercises to your menstrual cycle.The menopause and HRT.Being aware of the different phases in your cycle.Being at peace with your period and changing cultural periods. My personal experience of the oral contraceptive pill.Expectations of roles in parenthood and careers.Gender roles in a marriage.The true essence of YOU.Here are some useful links related to the topics we have discussed. 
Birth better- https://www.makebirthbetter.org
Menopuse-  https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/resources/#factsheets
Exercise for depression: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/exercise-for-depression/ 
Menopause and exercise: https://www.balance-menopause.com/menopause-library/055-exercise-the-menopause-janette-cardy-dr-louise-newson/ 
If you want to connect with Seema, follow the links below:
@seemadejorgechopra
www.seemadejorge-chopra.com

Join our Making Life Happen Workshop:
Sign up to the workshop on Sunday 10th April using this link.
Learn 5 steps to create your 12 month action planCreate meaningful intentionsDiscover the why behind your actionsMake those dreams into your reality.Start living life, for YOU.www.drdevikaandrajiv.com

Seema De Jorge-Chopra was born and bred in London; she is a mother, a movement coach and a kathak dancer. She is passionate about helping women to connect with their physical & mental health and promotes the benefits of strength training for all. \

In this episode, we take a journey through womanhood. These are the topics we cover:
Birth trauma, C-sections, birth plans, hypnobirthing.Transitioning from womanhood to motherhood.Generational patterns and pressures.Motherhood during the lockdown.Returning to work after giving birth.COVID allows for rest and reflection.The perimenopause and the menopause.Exercise for the menopause.Adapting exercises to your menstrual cycle.The menopause and HRT.Being aware of the different phases in your cycle.Being at peace with your period and changing cultural periods. My personal experience of the oral contraceptive pill.Expectations of roles in parenthood and careers.Gender roles in a marriage.The true essence of YOU.Here are some useful links related to the topics we have discussed. 
Birth better- https://www.makebirthbetter.org
Menopuse-  https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/resources/#factsheets
Exercise for depression: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/exercise-for-depression/ 
Menopause and exercise: https://www.balance-menopause.com/menopause-library/055-exercise-the-menopause-janette-cardy-dr-louise-newson/ 
If you want to connect with Seema, follow the links below:
@seemadejorgechopra
www.seemadejorge-chopra.com

Join our Making Life Happen Workshop:
Sign up to the workshop on Sunday 10th April using this link.
Learn 5 steps to create your 12 month action planCreate meaningful intentionsDiscover the why behind your actionsMake those dreams into your reality.Start living life, for YOU.www.drdevikaandrajiv.com

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