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The More Than Mothering Podcast is hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor discussing all things parenting, motherhood, and mental health. This podcast is going to explore your identity as an individual, who you are beyond motherhood, and women empowerment. Episodes will share parenting education and reflect on how our experience is more than that by looking at the bigger picture and the full story of mothering. Topics may include parenting, identity, passions, and trauma.
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Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
I went Live on Instagram with Tiffany to talk about the duality of motherhood. Here is the replay on Instagram. We can love it and we can find it hard. We can enjoy playing with our children and dislike pretend play. We can wish for our children to sleep through the night and miss the cuddles when they do. We can be snappy some days and be working to be more gentle. There is so much we can be as Mothers, this journey isn’t linear. There is space for the positive and negative. So what can we do? Accepting this, being compassionate with ourselves will allow the space for the duality of motherhood.
Tiffany @inspire.learn.teach
The annual Mums' Mental Health Summit is coming to you October 8-9! Mark your calendars for ticket sales to become available in early April. I can't wait to meet you!
To book a Counselling session with Crystal click here.
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Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
In today's episode, we're going to be talking about what it means to be a cycle breaker, and what does this mean for our children. For many of us who are making a conscious decision to parent differently to the way that we were parented and raised, we can feel like we're going against the grain. If you were not modelled to parent in this gentle parenting way, you need a lot of information and support. It's really hard to parent in this way, it's definitely not the easy way out. And when we come to realize this and acknowledge our struggles, and what we find really hard, we realize it is because we are the first ones to do something differently.
To book a Counselling session with Crystal click here. To book Coaching click here.
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Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Did you know that the way you were parented impacts you? In this episode, we are adding to this conversation by talking about the four attachment styles which is something I am really passionate about. Remember, it's never too late to form a secure attachment. If you would like to learn more about the attachment styles, I have a course on my website 'Understanding Your Attachment Style: explaining patterns in triggers, behaviours, and relationships' that you can access here.
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Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
If I were to ask you if you believe the way you were parented or raised has impacted you in a positive or negative way, what would you say? It is likely that every person I ask would give me a different answer. There may be some similarities in emotions felt, family dynamics, or cherished holidays. But each one will hold unique details that ultimately contribute to how you were shaped into who you are today. This is a big topic and today's episode will focus on how different parenting styles impacts you.
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Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Welcome to the More Than Mothering Podcast. I am your host Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor where I specialise in maternal mental health and gentle parenting. Let me ask you a question. Are you tired? If you are a mum listening to this, then your answer is probably YES. Ok, here’s another one. How is your energy level right now? A bit lacking, feel like the toddler is sucking it right out of you? Yep. Been there. Let’s talk about energy states for women, because I have some insights I would like to share with you that I often share with counselling clients in session, and they find this information really helpful.
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Click here for the freebie on energy states. Remember to tag me @thegentlecounsellor
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Welcome to the More Than Mothering Podcast. I am your host Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor where I specialise in maternal mental health and gentle parenting. You may have noticed that this podcast has a new name as it was formerly The Gentle Counsellor podcast. There are a few reasons I decided to rename it with the main points being that I want listeners to know what this podcast is about from the title, and I feel more than mothering does a good job at explaining this or at the very least sparks some intrigue on what it means. Let’s chat about the reason behind calling it more than mothering.
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Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This is a replay from the Live Aussie Mums' Mental Health Virtual Event hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor.
Click here for more info on this event and to access other recordings including transcriptions www.thegentlecounsellor.com/freebies
Crystal Hardstaff: The Unnoticed Grief & Loss @thegentlecounsellor ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Crystal is a registered Counsellor with a background in Child Development, Education and Psychology. She is passionate about supporting mothers through their inner healing and parenting journeys.
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This is a replay from the Live Aussie Mums' Mental Health Virtual Event hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor.
Click here for more info on this event and to access other recordings including transcriptions www.thegentlecounsellor.com/freebies
Jen Gallagher: Mental health and single motherhood @singleparentingsolutions
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This is a replay from the Live Aussie Mums' Mental Health Virtual Event hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor.
Click here for more info on this event and to access other recordings including transcriptions www.thegentlecounsellor.com/freebies
Sascha Kowalenko: Why Good Enough Parenting is Perfect @thesilverliningcollective ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Sascha is a Clinical Psychologist and her vision is to provide a collection of services to the community that holistically support the needs of families so they can grow up strong and resilient parents and children.
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
This is a replay from the Live Aussie Mums' Mental Health Virtual Event hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor.
Click here for more info on this event and to access other recordings including transcriptions www.thegentlecounsellor.com/freebies
Dr Robyn Miller: The Mental Load @mentalloadproject
Robyn is a mother, wife, medical doctor and founder of The Mental Load Project, an online community dedicated to recognising and rebalancing all the invisible work that goes into running a household.