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64. Magic begins with the mother with Jess Arachchi
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Motherhood is a wild ride - beautiful, messy, and transformative. In this episode, we welcome back Jess, a Motherhood and Family Therapist and the heart behind the HAPPY Home Movement. Whether you’re a mum or dreaming of becoming one, this conversation is for you.
Jess shares simple, low-cost ways to nourish yourself as a mother, practical tools to navigate mum guilt, and how to handle big emotions (both yours and your child's). Most importantly, she reminds us: you are not alone.
In this episode:
✨ The power of self-nourishment and why it’s not selfish
✨ Two simple tools to make motherhood easier
✨ Letting go of mum guilt and finding joy
✨ Preparing for motherhood and embracing the journey
"The moment I didn’t feel alone was the moment I could move forward."
Tune in and rediscover the magic in motherhood.
Previous episodes with Jess:
Episode 18 - Parent-Child Relationships
Episode 40 - Vipassana