Episode Details

In this episode of Motherwhelm Bites, I sit down with Lisa Quinny and Lauren Beatty to talk about loneliness in motherhood, maternal mental health, and the importance of finding connection.

Loneliness is one of the most common yet least talked about experiences of motherhood. Together, we explore how maternal loneliness can take us by surprise, why it's possible to feel lonely even when we're surrounded by people, and the practical ways we can begin to rebuild connection with ourselves and others.

This conversation came together unexpectedly. Lisa from Walk with Lisa and Lauren from Tend Psychology had planned to host an Instagram Live on this important topic, but when technical difficulties got in the way, I was grateful to be able to use The Motherwhelm as a platform to bring the conversation to life.

Whether you're a new mum, feeling isolated after having a baby, or simply longing for deeper connection in motherhood, I hope this episode reminds you that you're far from alone.

• The Republic of Motherhood – Liz Berry

• I'll Show Myself Out – Jessi Klein

• The Grand Shattering – Sarah Manguso

• Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood – Lucy Jones

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• walkwithlisa.com.au

• @tendpsychology

• tendpsychology.com.au

• @gidgetfoundation

• gidgetfoundation.org.au

• @pandanational

• panda.org.au

• @lifelineaustralia

• Lifeline Australia (13 11 14)

• lifeline.org.au

• @maternaljrnl

• maternaljournal.org

Topics discussed: loneliness in motherhood, maternal loneliness, postpartum isolation, maternal mental health, making mum friends, finding your village, motherhood community, connection, matrescence, perinatal mental health, Maternal Journal.

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