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Hosted by Crystal Hardstaff, a counsellor and parenting educator, this podcast is here to support you through the emotional ups and downs of perinatal mental health, parenting, and self-identity. This space is for real, honest conversations about the challenges of early parenthood, raising children, and prioritising your mental wellbeing. Whether you’re navigating the newborn stage, toddlerhood, older years, or balancing the journey of motherhood with your personal identity, you’ll find meaningful insights, relatable personal stories, and practical tools to help you feel more empowered. Topics range from parenting education to mental health topics. Join me as we explore how to nurture your mental health, cultivate connection, and raise confident, resilient children, all while honouring the person you are beyond your role as a parent.
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Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Ever felt like if one more person touches you, you might just explode? That’s being touched out—but it’s not just about exhaustion. It’s the crushing weight of constant physical contact, relentless mental load, and a world that refuses to support mothers.
In this episode, we dive into:
- Why mothers experience sensory and emotional overload.
- The unequal distribution of household and parenting labour.
- How the lack of real community support leaves mothers drowning.
- Why self-care isn’t the solution to systemic neglect—and what actually needs to change.
Motherhood shouldn’t mean sacrificing your body, mind, and autonomy. Let’s talk about how to demand better, set boundaries, and create real support systems.
Have you ever felt touched out? What helped you?
Read my Blog post https://thegentlecounsellor.com/touched-out-motherhood/
Book online Counselling with me https://thegentlecounsellor.com/counselling-services/
Follow me! https://instagram.com/thegentlecounsellor
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