The Soul Mama Podcast Nehanda Truscott-Reid

Today, I am thrilled to share a deeply enriching conversation with Chloe Pierre. Chloe is the founder of Thyself, a wellness platform dedicated to serving excluded communities, and the author of "Take Care."
Inspired by her personal experiences of navigating life challenges including a breakup, pregnancy, and overcoming an abusive relationship. Chloe's work aims to make wellness inclusive and accessible, particularly for women of colour. Her dedication to exploring spirituality and self-care while breaking toxic relationship patterns establishes her as a beacon of hope and empowerment.
 
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In this week's episode, I am joined by Amanda Baumann, Fertility Coach and founder of Fertility Rising, as we discuss the power of understanding and harnessing the menstrual cycle. We delve into the dangers of using hormonal birth control, the importance of detoxing from the pill, and the journey of reclaiming our power and wisdom.
Amanda explains the fertility awareness method and addresses the resistance some women have in committing to tracking their cycles.  We explore how to communicate with partners about fertility awareness and the benefits of deepening intimacy through shared responsibility. This conversation highlights the significance of living in harmony with our cyclical nature as Amanda shares her personal journey of motherhood and the lessons she has learned. 
 
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In this episode, we navigate the delicate realm of birth trauma. Joined by Sakina Ballard, a Trustee at the Maternal Mental Health Alliance and Community Lead at Make Birth Better. Sakina currently works clinically and strategically in Perinatal Mental Health at an NHS trust and is also training as a Psychologist. We discuss birth trauma and its impact on women and mothers, as well as the importance of processing birth stories and rewriting them in a way that empowers mothers. We delve into the challenges faced by black and brown women in the medical system and offer insights on how to navigate and advocate for a safe birth experience. 
 
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In this episode, I interview Tamu Thomas, a transformational life coach and former social worker. We discuss the concept of toxic productivity and the need for compensation in social impact work. Tamu also shares insights from her upcoming book, 'Women Who Work Too Much,' which explores the importance of rest and balance. We delve into the generational patterns and inherited beliefs that affect our relationship with work and rest. The conversation highlights the need for healing through the body and community. We also discuss the power of connecting with ancestors and the potential for post-traumatic growth.
 
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In this episode I speak with Alexis Lee. We delve into the complexities of reclaiming sexuality, postpartum sex and intimacy. In our honest conversation we explore the often unspoken challenges, including the societal pressure to resume sexual activity after childbirth and the journey to rediscover one's changed body and libido. Alexis opens up about how motherhood affected her sexuality and offers insight into addressing shame and trauma.   This is a truthful conversation about the spiritual and emotional evolution of mothers navigating the waters of postpartum sexuality and the importance of holistic healing for conscious motherhood.
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We are at the end of Season 2!
I end with this solo episode where I reflect on what rest is, what it isn't, why its so important, why we find it so hard as women and mothers and some ways we might begin reframing rest as a sacred practice rather than something linked to guilt and shame.
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