The pause every mum needs - How to finally prioritise yourself

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges mothers face in prioritizing themselves amidst feelings of guilt and exhaustion.

In this episode of IMAGE The Motherload , recorded live last November, Dominique McMullan is joined by Tara Rafter, Rosemary MacCabe, Daniella Moyles and Danielle Garner for a down to earth conversation about why so many mums feel depleted and overlooked in their own lives. They talk honestly about guilt, identity, exhaustion and the pressure to keep going, as well as the small, realistic ways they try to protect their energy and themselves. If you’ve ever felt like you can’t seem to keep yourself on the priority list, this episode is for you. IMAGE The Motherload is powered by Peugeot, and sponsored by Liffey Valley, Revive Active, Avoca and Aptamil Advanced  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dominique McMullan

Guests: Tara Rafter, Rosemary MacCabe, Daniella Moyles, Danielle Garner

Topics covered

• self-care
• motherhood
• mental health
• guilt
• identity
• exhaustion

Keywords

• energy
• prioritization
• mums
• conversation

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Aptamil Advanced Hosted, Peugeot, Liffey Valley, Revive Active, Avoca, Aptamil Advanced

Books & works: The Motherload

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