Motherhood has a way of swallowing us whole. As a yoga teacher, mum, and neurodivergent woman, I lost myself in the giving — until I realised self-preservation isn’t selfish. In fact, it’s the only way we can sustainably care for others. This is my story of slowly reconnecting with myself, and why caring for yourself first matters more than ever.

We’re having the wrong conversation about modern parenting. Everyone is focused on children’s needs, but there’s a missing piece that underpins it all: the health and wellbeing of mothers. Without supporting mums first, we’re already starting from a place of lack. This post explores why nurturing mothers is the foundation for raising thriving children.