About this episode

This episode introduces the MAMA podcast, focusing on the intersection of motherhood, alcohol, mental health, and anxiety.

Listen to the Mama podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0341yjbBRIxVgWibnSR92D?si=e4a1b9094a3a40aa Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/introducing-mama-motherhood-alcohol-mental-health-and/id6798043028?i=1000779960427 So… what is MAMA? If you’ve ever found yourself pouring a glass of wine before you’ve even finished unpacking the school bags, if you’ve joked about Wine O’Clock while secretly wondering why your anxiety feels worse the next day, or if you’ve started asking yourself whether alcohol has quietly become part of your parenting journey, then you’ve found the right podcast. MAMA stands for Motherhood, Alcohol, Mental Health and Anxiety. It’s an honest six part podcast series hosted by Victoria Vanstone, mum of three, author and host of the award-winning Sober Awkward podcast. This teaser episode is a little introduction to why MAMA exists and why these conversations matter so much. The full series launches next week alongside the Healthy Mum Healthy Bub program. The two have been designed to work together, giving you both practical support and honest conversation as you explore your own relationship with alcohol. You can work through the Healthy…

People in this episode

Host: Victoria Vanstone

Topics covered

• motherhood
• alcohol
• mental health
• anxiety
• parenting
• support

Keywords

• MAMA
• motherhood
• alcohol
• mental health
• anxiety
• parenting
• Sober Awkward

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MAMA, Healthy Mum Healthy Bub, Sober Awkward, Spotify, Apple

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