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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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Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Are attachment styles set in stone? Do you have to be a perfect parent to raise a securely attached child? In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest misconceptions about attachment theory and what people often get wrong. We’ll explore why attachment is fluid and can change over time, how avoidant attachment isn’t about not needing people but rather a learned response to emotional neglect, and why anxious attachment isn’t just “needy” but rooted in a deep fear of abandonment. We’ll also dive into how healing happens, from co-regulation and self-regulation strategies to therapy tools that help move toward earned secure attachment. Whether you’ve struggled with anxious, avoidant, or disorganised attachment, this episode offers practical insights and actionable steps to support your journey toward deeper, healthier connections.
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