Parenting Beyond Birth, with Sophie Burch

<p>In this week's conversation I talk to Sophie Burch about taking care of our mental and relationship health before and after birth.</p> <p>Sophie Burch aka The Mamma Coach is on a mission to put mental wellbeing more on the map in pregnancy, birth and parenting.  She has 14 years as a mother to 4 boys (including twins), as a perinatal therapist and coach, and a birth trauma and PND survivor.  Her experience has shaped who she is and awakened her to a life of compassion and deep empathy for everyone from pre-conception through parenting to menopause.  Her approach is simple: to allow people to feel held and heard, safe and worthy of love and self-acceptance.</p> <p>We talk about:</p> <p> 4:10 Sophie’s own story and mental health struggles</p> <p>9:15 The birth of Sophie’s twins</p> <p>13:36 The ripple effect of taking care of your mental health</p> <p>15:55 Teaching practitioners as well as parents</p> <p>19:40 Working within our current pre and post-natal systems</p> <p>20:34 The experience of fatherhood</p> <p>22:07 Post-natal depression in fathers</p> <p>25:00 The pressures of the patriarchy</p> <p>27:15 Nurturing ourselves</p> <p>30:34 The challenges of parenthood for over-achievers</p> <p>31:36 Intrusive thoughts</p> <p>32:03 Loss of identity</p> <p>33:35 Expectations and perfectionism</p> <p>34:50 Recognising that you are struggling  </p> <p>35:48 The effect of parenting on couples’ relationships</p> <p>38:08 The importance of a compassionate relationship while parenting</p> <p>39:40 Resentment and unrealistic expectations</p> <p>43:40 Preparing for stormy seas together</p> <p>46:26 Modelling compassion to our children</p> <p>48:39 the Nourish app</p> <p>50:29 How Sophie pauses</p> <p>51:50 Visualisation</p> <p>53:10 Play - dancing and bouncing</p> <p>55:18 Sophie’s takeaway for you</p> <p> </p> <p><a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lasting-Connection-Developing-Compassion-Yourself/dp/1472144279/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5G1A3OMZGL3L&dchild=1&keywords=the+lastin