The Sisterhood of MummyImperfect Podcast

S2, Ep 144: Small Habits, Big Changes

It's coming to the end of the year and some of us are already making plans for 2023. But it's worth keeping in mind that sometimes it's the smallest changes in habits that can end up having a big impact on our lives.....mentally, physically and even in terms of our careers. In this episode I'm joined by Roma, founder of More Me fashion brand and also a teacher and author. We discuss small changes we made to our lives this year, what worked, what didn't and what we hope to put in place for 2023. We also hear from listeners about small lifestyle changes that have had a positive impact on them. From waking up half an hour earlier in the morning to making a vision board, we hope you find some useful tips in this episode and would love to hear yours. Feel free to drop us a comment.  

S2, Ep 143: Things To Start Doing When You Turn 40

I used to feel really nervous about recording solo episodes. I just recorded this one live on instagram and didn't think twice about it!

It's been a year of challenges and challenging ourselves is one thing that we need to start doing more of when we turn 40. In this episode I go through a list of all thing things I think you should start doing when you turn 40. From changing up your skincare and the way you eat, to learning to say no, I share my own life lessons with you and also read what the listeners/my insta followers sent in. 

Be prepared to take notes/add a pinch of salt! Cos really it's all about what feels right to you. 

S2, Ep 142: Nutrition for Women

"Stop dieting and lose weight" - sounds too good to be true doesn't it? Well it's a theory my guest swears by!

Nutritionist Manisha joins me on the podcast to share her own health journey, talk about foods that women should be eating, how to change the way you eat to change your life, and how to have a healthy menopause/peri-menopause.

S2, Ep 141: Finding My Faith

How does life change when you find/re-discover your faith? Do you have to find a whole new set of friends? Does it affect what you look for in a partner?

My guest this episode is Navrup Kaur is a mum of four, a doula, and the co-founder of www.seekparenting.com. Navrup shares her journey of how she went from party girl to a baptised Sikh.

We discuss how Navrup's family and friends reacted to her newfound interest in Sikhi, how she met the love of her life, how Sikhism saved their marriage, and how she is choosing to raising her children grounded in faith.

S2, Ep 140: Girl Code, Menopause, and Saving Energy

It's the end of the month so The Power Panel has assembled again!

Rummy, Kirat and I discuss female focused news and entertainment stories from the past couple of weeks.

In this episode we discuss how Whitney on Married At First Sight UK "broke girl code". What exactly is girl code and which of us has broken it?

It's menopause month so we discuss our hopes and fears around "the change" and go through the things we can look forward to in menopause.

And since it's getting colder and energy prices are crazy high, we talk money saving tips for keeping warm this winter. 

S2, Ep 139: Boob Check 101

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month so I invited Dr. Nirja Joshi back on the podcast for a boob check 101 and we went live on YouTube.

In this special episode we give you the lowdown on why you should check your boobs, what to do if you find something unusual, how often you should check your breasts and how to do it.

Plus Dr Nirja answers questions from listeners/viewers on breast pain, the pros and cons of underwired bras, breast asymmetry, and breast changes due to contraception. 

Please share this episode with as many women as you can. You could be helping someone out more than you know.

S2, Ep 138: Baby Loss Awareness Week

9-15 October is Baby Loss Awareness Week.

1 in 4 people in the UK experience pregnancy or baby loss and this week is aimed at raising awareness about the key issues affecting those families.

My guest this episode is Jess Mahun and she shares her experiences of miscarriage and still birth, the things that got her through and where other people affected by baby loss can go to for help.

It's a difficult thing to talk about but these experiences need to be heard and we need to be ok talking about them and supporting each other.

https://sands.org.uk/

https://www.tommys.org/

 

 

S2, Ep 137: Menopause Month

October is World Menopause Month...and yes we do need a month dedicated to raising awareness about menopause because we just don't talk about it!

Women in their 40s and 50s are often at the pinnacle of their career and are the anchors of their families. They then have to wade through the mystery surrounding the 'M word' and work out what is happening to their bodies and how to manage this change. 

My guest this episode is Heather Jackson, the co Founder of GenM www.gen-m.com the Menopause partner of brands, and someone who is also going through the peri-menopause. Heather spoke to me about how brands are now trying to do better to serve menopausal women, and where women can go for help and information.

I've also revisited an episode from last year 'The M Word' where Career Coach Manjeet and Make Up Artist Veena talk honestly and openly about their experiences of the menopause.

Share this episode and get in touch if you have anything to say on mummyimperfect@gmail.com

S2, Ep 136: Purpose and Chai - The Path Less Travelled

The path less travelled is often a difficult one. Especially if you're a South Asian female going into the arts and marrying someone your family doesn't approve of!

My guest this episode is L.A. based actress, blogger and content creator Natasha Khawaja, AKA Purpose and Chai.

Natasha shares her experiences of leaving home and struggling to make it as an actress, being disowned by her family for marrying her African American husband, and how healing and therapy is making her stronger.

 

S2, Ep 135: Understanding Social Anxiety

Since the pandemic began, more of us are now experiencing social anxiety. Whether that's overthinking things that you said at a social gathering, avoiding the gatherings altogether, or relying on alcohol to get through social events. But what can we do about it?

My guest this episode is a powerhouse of well-being. Mita Mistry is a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapist & Coach, an Acupuncturist, and. practitioner of many other therapies like cupping and Gua Sha. She's also the author of a new book called ‘How to Understand and Deal With Social Anxiety’.

Mita shares her own childhood struggles with social anxiety and practical steps to manage it.