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The Happy Mama Movement with Amy Taylor-KabbazA collection of stories of matrescence, motherhood, womanhood and change, told by mothers across the globe. Author: Amy Taylor-Kabbaz
Motherhood changes us. As the generation who were told we could do anything and be anything we want to be, accepting the changes that come with motherhood can be very difficult.This podcast is a collection of stories of matrescence, motherhood, womanhood and change, told by our Mama Rising coaches and mothers around the globe. Through our stories and community, we hope that the wisdom of the rite of passage of matrescence spreads far and wide, and that we can begin to change the way we see, value and support ALL mothers everywhere. Because we really need it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Education, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#310 | HOW TO ACTUALLY EMBODY SELF-COMPASSION | WITH BELINDA HAAN
Episode 312
Tuesday, 17 June, 2025
Welcome to this episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today, I’m joined by mindfulness teacher and founder of The Compassion Project, Belinda Haan. With warmth and honesty, Belinda shares how perfectionism and self-doubt marked her early motherhood years—and how compassion, not criticism, became her most powerful tool.We talk about:Unrealistic BeginningsHow the "Huggies ad" version of motherhood left Belinda isolated, ashamed, and exhausted in her early years as a mum.The Deepest RegretWhy self-criticism is often the harshest parenting voice in our heads—and how seeing her daughter clearly helped Belinda rewrite her own narrative.Practising What We PreachHow running honest, real-talk mother’s groups made Belinda realise it was time to embody self-compassion in her own life, not just teach it.Barriers to KindnessThe nervous system realities that make self-compassion difficult—and how to gently meet yourself when you feel most undeserving.Tender, Not PrescriptiveWhy self-compassion isn’t a one-size-fits-all script—and how small, embodied gestures can shift your whole day.This is a conversation full of quiet revelations and radical permission. I hope it reminds you that you are never alone in this—and that kindness, towards yourself, is not something you have to earn. If this resonates, please share it with a mother who needs to hear it too.ABOUT BELINDA HAANBelinda Haan is a mindfulness teacher, creator and humble guide to the full joy, catastrophe and sacredness of life.As an Ambassador of Compassion with Stanford University, she founded The Compassion Project—a heartfelt initiative delivering practical, research-backed tools to reduce suffering and cultivate compassion.Its first resource, The Emotional Support for Mothers Toolkit, provides the missing piece of modern mothering with a practical how-to for nervous system support, emotional self-regulation, resilience and wisdom. Grounded in the day-to-day of parenting, it treats mothers as real people—supporting them to meet all of motherhood with more confidence, ease and self-compassion.A mother of two, Belinda created this work to offer solace, inspiration, and meaningful tools for families everywhere.RESOURCES:Website: The Compassion ProjectInstagram: @thecompassionproject.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
