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May 8, 20242 min read
Finding Connection & Release: The Magic of The Circle for Mums
The constant demands of motherhood, coupled with societal pressures and a shift in social circles, can leave many women feeling adrift. I...
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Apr 9, 20242 min read
From Self-Doubt to Self-Compassion: A Story of Growth
Yesterday, something happened that would have sent me spiralling into self-doubt in the past. I was all set up and ready to run The...
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Mar 20, 20242 min read
A World Without Grown-Ups: A Collage of Imagination and Healing
Inspiration can strike in the most unexpected places, and for me, it came through a friend's and fellow therapists creativity. Seeing...
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Jan 30, 20244 min read
Media Publications about my Mental Health Journey and Maternal Journal
Recently I have been interviewed by two local newspapers about my own struggles with postnatal depression and the new Maternal Journal...
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Jan 16, 20242 min read
Eyes Shut, Heart Open: Doodling Two Opposing Moments in Motherhood
Motherhood, they say, is a rollercoaster. But have you ever stopped to see the twists and turns, the sudden drops and exhilarating...
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Jan 10, 20242 min read
Combating Maternal Loneliness: The Power of Shared Storytelling and Vulnerability
Motherhood's landscape is diverse, encompassing immense joy and fulfilment alongside unexpected pockets of isolation. Research reveals...
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Dec 7, 20238 min read
Loneliness in Parents: Searching for Belonging in a Disconnected World
In this article I am describing
my own experience with loneliness,
statistics, evidence and solutions.
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Nov 30, 20234 min read
Taking Christmas Back - Manage your Anxiety in the lead up to Christmas as a parent
Are you dreading Christmas? The sound of Christmas music makes you tense up, red baubles give you anxiety and the first of December feels...
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Sep 25, 20234 min read
Managing School Holiday Overwhelm
We just came back from a beautiful camping trip to Merimbula in NSW and now I have to get back into the swing of work, household chores...
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Sep 12, 20235 min read
No Surprise to me - Expat Mums are more likely to get Postnatal Depression
I have been reflecting on this question often over the past several years; does the likelihood of getting mental health issues increase...
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Sep 5, 20233 min read
Has Self-Care Become Just Another Chore?
Sometimes I feel like peoples eyes glaze over when I start talking about self-care nowadays. I am talking a lot about self-care and all...
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Aug 18, 20231 min read
Meditate with me!
Enjoy this 5 minute breathing space I created for you and relax. Much Love, Lisa.
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Jun 24, 20234 min read
Why trust is more important than screening tools when supporting new parents - a personal viewpoint
A few years ago I asked my mum-friends "Hey, back when you had your babies, did you fill out those questionnaires honestly during your...
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Jun 5, 20232 min read
How to Overcome the Anxiety of Reaching out for Help
Reaching out for help can be scary. It can be hard to admit that we need help, and it can be even harder to take the first step and reach...
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May 29, 20232 min read
The Importance of Attunement in Relationships and Friendships
Attunement is the ability to connect with someone on an emotional level. It is the ability to understand and respond to their feelings in...
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Mar 2, 20231 min read
Mindfulness Exercise - Leaves on a Stream
This exercise is designed to help you separate form your thoughts. Noticing that you are not your thoughts, but the observer of your...
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Jan 27, 20225 min read
The Book Nook
I will add short reviews to the books I am reading as I go - I hope you enjoy my take on the books. How reading books helps me regulate...
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Jan 27, 20222 min read
How to learn to trust Yourself
Changing and growing and even healing can be daunting. How can you trust your self to make the right decisions and pick the right way?...
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Jan 27, 20221 min read
Gardening for your Soul
The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the...
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