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Making A Mother

Making A Mother

By: Mayfair Clements
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 Welcome to The Making a Mother Podcast - where faith meets new motherhood reality. I'm Mayfair Clements, Christian mom & life coach helping you navigate the fourth trimester and beyond with grace. When mothers are supported, families thrive. Here you'll find faith-based encouragement, practical postpartum tips, honest conversations about anxiety & identity, plus simple ways to bring peace home. Every episode helps you make time for God, regain motherhood confidence, and feel more rested & resilient. Join moms choosing grace over perfection. New episodes Fridays - you matter too, mama.Mayfair Clements Parenting & Families Relationships
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  • Postpartum Exhaustion: 6 Survival Tips for New Moms After Sleepless Nights

    Postpartum Exhaustion: 6 Survival Tips for New Moms After Sleepless Nights
    Aug 22 2025

    Take the FREE mama reset quiz: https://www.makingamother.net/quiz

    Had a rough night with your newborn? You're not alone, mama. Sleep deprivation is one of the hardest parts of postpartum life, and it can feel overwhelming when you're running on zero sleep.

    In this episode, I'm sharing 6 practical survival tips that helped me get through those exhausting newborn days - real strategies from one mama to another.


    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    ⇢ How to manage postpartum sleep deprivation effectively

    ⇢Practical tips for new mom exhaustion that actually work

    ⇢ Why lowering your expectations helps your recovery

    ⇢ Smart nutrition strategies for tired moms

    ⇢ How to reset your day after a sleepless night

    ⇢Faith-based encouragement for overwhelmed moms


    Episode Timestamps

    (00:00) Intro: Rough night with baby? You're not alone
    (02:42) How sleep deprivation affects us in postpartum
    (04:47) Tip 1: Lower the bar & give yourself grace
    (06:20) Tip 2: Get out of bed even when you're exhausted
    (09:44) Tip 3: Eat a high-protein breakfast for sustained energy
    (14:35) Tip 4: Limit caffeine strategically (and why it matters)
    (17:19) Tip 5: Get outside and reset your nervous system
    (20:25) Tip 6: The most important tip of all
    (22:07) Final encouragement for exhausted new moms


    Connect with Mayfair:

    Instagram: @MayfairClements
    Website: https://www.makingamother.net
    Business Inquiries: https://www.makingamother.net/contact


    Resources:

    ⇢ The Making A Mother Devotional: https://www.makingamother.net/waitlist

    ⇢ Digital Weekly Planner: https://www.makingamother.net/planner

    ⇢ Amazon Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theclements

    ⇢ Lovevery Developmental Toys: https://lovevery.pxf.io/zNgdae

    ⇢ Ritual Vitamin Supplements: https://ritual.sjv.io/nLkd1o


    About your host:

    Mayfair Clements is the founder of Making a Mother, a certified life coach, writer, and speaker passionate about walking alongside women through matrescence - the often overlooked transition into motherhood.

    After training as a lawyer at one of the UK's top law schools, Mayfair discovered her true calling when she became a mother herself. Seeing how invisible and unsupported mothers can become, she created Making a Mother as a platform to support women through one of life's most profound transitions.

    Through honest storytelling, workshops, and practical guidance, Mayfair helps mothers find rhythm in the chaos, rest for their souls, and reminders of who they are - especially during the challenging postpartum season.

    Note:

    This podcast contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, there's no extra cost to you, but I may receive a small commission. I only recommend products we've personally used or come highly recommended.
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    23 mins
  • 5 Things You Can Stop Worrying About as a New Mom Postpartum

    5 Things You Can Stop Worrying About as a New Mom Postpartum
    Aug 15 2025
    Take the FREE Mama Reset Quiz:⁠https://www.makingamother.net/quiz⁠5 Things You Can Stop Worrying About as a New MomFeeling overwhelmed as a new mom? You’re likely worrying about things that don’t actually matter during postpartum. In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 things you can stop stressing about right now — based on my experience coaching hundreds of new moms through matrescence.If you’ve been trying to do it all, meet unrealistic expectations, or wondering if you're "getting it wrong," this episode will help you let go of the pressure and focus on what truly matters in your fourth trimester recovery.Perfect for new moms, first-time moms, or any mother struggling with postpartum anxiety, perfectionism, or mental overload.What You’ll Learn:⇢5 common postpartum worries you can release⇢How to prioritize recovery over performance⇢ Why perfectionism hurts more than it helps⇢Biblical encouragement for overwhelmed mothers⇢ What to focus on instead during early motherhoodMentioned in This Episode:⇢ MealTrain (arrange meals postpartum): https://www.mealtrain.com/⇢ My postpartum favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theclements Stay Connected:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mayfairclementsThe Devotional Waitlist → https://www.makingamother.net/waitlistWeekly Digital Planner for Moms → https://www.makingamother.net/planner Episode Timestamps:(00:00) Intro: Postpartum regrets(02:41) Thing 1: Starting new ventures postpartum(05:51) Thing 2: Losing baby weight(08:28) Thing 3: Managing outside opinions(11:59) Thing 4: Hosting visitors too soon(15:27) Thing 5: Looking “put together” all the time(18:33) Encouragement & next steps Shop My Favorites:Amazon Storefront → https://www.amazon.com/shop/theclementsLovevery Toys → https://lovevery.pxf.io/zNgdaeRitual Supplements → https://ritual.sjv.io/nLkd1o📩 Contact & Resources:Business Inquiries → https://www.makingamother.net/contactWebsite → https://www.makingamother.netAbout Mayfair:I’m Mayfair Clements — writer, speaker, certified life coach, and founder of Making a Mother. My work is rooted in helping women navigate matrescence — the massive transformation that comes with becoming a mother.I left my career in law to advocate for moms who often feel invisible in the postpartum season. Through storytelling, resources, and honest encouragement, I help women find rhythm in the chaos, rest for their souls, and reminders of who they are — and Whose they are. Disclaimer:Some links above are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may receive a small commission — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend what I truly use and love.
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    20 mins
  • 7 Simple Daily Habits That Will Transform Your Postpartum Period | The Fourth Trimester

    7 Simple Daily Habits That Will Transform Your Postpartum Period | The Fourth Trimester
    Aug 4 2025
    Take the FREE Mama Reset Quiz:⁠https://www.makingamother.net/quiz⁠7 Daily Habits That Helped Me Stop Feeling So Overwhelmed as a New MomIn this episode, I’m sharing the 7 simple daily habits that radically transformed my own postpartum experience and have supported hundreds of new moms I’ve coached through matrescence.These habits aren’t about adding more pressure to your already full plate. They’re small, soul-nourishing shifts designed to support your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being — especially on the days when you feel like you're barely surviving.💡 What You’ll Learn:7 research-backed, gentle habits to support postpartum recoveryNatural ways to manage postpartum anxiety and overwhelmSimple, sustainable routines that actually help when you're exhaustedFaith-centered approaches to motherhood and healing in the fourth trimester//TIMESTAMPS(00:00) Postpartum Anxiety Relief Introduction (02:04) Habit 1: Get Fresh Air Daily for Mental Health(04:55) Habit 2: Warm Drinks for Mindful Self-Care (07:59) Habit 3: Postpartum Supplements for Recovery(09:41) Habit 4: Share daily wins (12:45) Habit 5: Prayer and Faith for Postpartum Healing(15:34) Habit 6: Partner Connection During Fourth Trimester(17:43) Habit 7: Warm Showers for Postpartum Self-Care(19:59) Next steps for postpartum recovery 🔗 Mentioned in This Episode:Take the FREE Mama Reset Quiz:https://www.makingamother.net/quizThe First 40 Days (postpartum nutrition): https://a.co/d/0NSnKfXMother’s Milk Tea: https://a.co/d/2x35NWJRitual Postnatal Vitamins: https://a.co/d/3C6vY0WVitabiotics Postnatal (UK-based): https://a.co/d/6Jw6ItZBaby Swing: https://a.co/d/fpmOpJB💛 Stay Connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayfairclementsJoin the Devotional Waitlist: https://www.makingamother.net/waitlistDigital Weekly Planner for Moms: https://www.makingamother.net/planner🛍️ Shop My Favorites:Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theclementsLovevery Toys: https://lovevery.pxf.io/zNgdaeRitual Supplements: https://ritual.sjv.io/nLkd1o🙋‍♀️ About Mayfair:I’m Mayfair Clements — writer, speaker, life coach, and founder of Making a Mother. I left the world of law to advocate for mothers like you, walking through the most overlooked transformation in womanhood: matrescence. Through my writing, workshops, and devotional content, I’m here to support your postpartum journey with practical tools and deep soul care.📩 Contact & More:Website: https://www.makingamother.netContact: https://www.makingamother.net/contact🤍 Disclaimer:Some links above are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only ever recommend products I personally use or trust.
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    21 mins
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