Episode 30: On Balance

In this episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast, I discuss the significance of creating balance and finding rest amid the demands of early parenthood and daily life. Emphasising the need for intentional self-care, I suggest taking short, mindful breaks to recharge and highlight the benefits of practices like yoga nidra. The podcast encourages listeners to share rest with partners and take time away from devices to fully engage with their surroundings and improve overall well-being.

In this episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast, I discuss the significance of creating balance and finding rest amid the demands of early parenthood and daily life. Emphasising the need for intentional self-care, I suggest taking short, mindful breaks to recharge and highlight the benefits of practices like yoga nidra. The podcast encourages listeners to share rest with partners and take time away from devices to fully engage with their surroundings and improve overall well-being.





In this episode of the podcast I talk about:

  • Achieving balance and rest amidst the demands of parenthood and daily tasks.
  • The importance of intentional self-care and taking time for oneself.
  • Taking short, mindful breaks throughout the day to recharge.
  •  Practices like yoga nidra are recommended for deep relaxation and restoration.
  • Sharing rest with partners is emphasized to ensure both have time for self-care.
  • Disconnecting from devices to fully engage with nature and surroundings for better mental health.

Sound bites from this episode:

“I can really relate to the juggle of all the things and feeling time poor and struggling to fit in each and everything on your to do list, juggling all the plates.”

“Think of it as each and every day having at least a little snippet of time for you.”

“It’s okay to say, actually, for right now, I’m just gonna unplug. I’m just gonna leave my phone in the car or at home, or I’m gonna put it on silent.”

“Long term, if we don’t get off this conveyor belt of do do, do do do, we get sick. And that’s because the body says I can’t do any more and you’re not giving me the rest I need.”

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