ABOUT ME

My journey into motherhood was not an easy one. Like so many of those who had babies around the time of Covid. My husband and I were living in South Korea when I fell pregnant with our first child. Not long after I returned home to New Zealand Covid hit while my husband was still living overseas. Unfortunately, this meant that I spent the majority of my pregnancy alone, in lockdowns and isolated. My husband also wasn't able to make it back in time for the birth our son, which ended up being a rather traumatic birth resulting in an emergency c section.

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After being apart for nearly 8 months and bringing our son into the world while a global pandemic was going on, we were thrown into unknown territory. Navigating new parenthood while learning how to be together again made it a difficult shift. Like so many mothers, I was suffering mentally with postpartum depression and anxiety. I had never suffered from any mental health issues previously before becoming a mum. I was always a very social and driven person, and with my husband working away a lot and having given up my career to raise our son, I felt lost and isolated.

 

I suffered in silence with my mental health for two years before talking to anyone about what was going on. Those closest to me knew that I wasn't ok, but it wasn't something I had ever actually admitted. Not even to myself. It wasn't until I got to the point of constant anxiety, regular panic attacks and daily suicidal thoughts, that I finally spoke up. I had hit rock bottom and new that if I was going to survive, I needed to seek help. After my doctor diagnosed me with Postpartum Depression, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Weekly therapy sessions enabled me to learn where my depression was stemming from. I learnt tools and strategies to work through my anxiety and panic attacks. It enabled me to take back control of my life and put steps in place to heal.

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After the birth of our second child, I was determined to re write my story! I was adamant that I wasn't going to suffer from Postpartum Depression for a second time, but I knew that I had to take charge in order to stop that from happening. 

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I ensured that my health, both mentally and physically was my focus more than anything. I emersed myself in the health and wellness space. Educated myself on what my body needed in order to thrive. I nourished my body, moved daily and ensured that I was practicing mindfulness and a positive mindset daily. I was able to get myself from a point of not wanting to live anymore, to the point of being the happiest and healthiest I had ever been. Through nutrition, regular exercise and focusing on my gut health, I was able to lose over 17kgs. Even though my weight was never my focus, it gave me the confidence to feel myself again. I got my spark back.

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I then began sharing my story with others. This was both empowering and confronting. Learning that so many other women had been suffering alongside me was devastating. But it inspired me to want to do more! What is knowledge if it isn't shared? I had spent most of my career before kids, mentoring and educating women. So, it only made sense for me to combine those skills, with the knowledge I had learnt throughout my own journey. 

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I now have the privilege of working with women to help reclaim back their power, find their spark again and learn how to thrive in their roles as mothers.

 

As hard as my journey has been, it has led be to a place of true purpose. I have found my calling in life, and this is what I am meant to be doing. 

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My husband and I now live with our two children in Western Australia. My husband works away half of the year and I raise our children as a stay-at-home mother. My business allows me to fulfill my role as their mother, but also have something for myself. My online coaching, selling health and wellness products and in person workshops give me the flexibility and freedom to live the life of my dreams.

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My journey is far from over, and I am forever learning. But now I am empowered by my struggles, not crippled by them.

And I'm thriving in a life that I have created for myself.

You can too...

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