In today's episode, one of my closest friend's Sarah Markslag shares her life long dream of becoming a mother but also the journey that came post partum.

Sarah and I also explore the power of ideals, how this is embedded at such a young age and the constant need to fit into today's society.

Sarah refers to a fantastic book that we would both recommend to any mother but also partners so they can appreciate the struggles that can come post birth.

After the Storm Postnatal Depression and the Utter Weirdness of New Motherhood by Emma Jane Unsworth which you can purchase in most bookshops and available also online.

If you experience feelings of post natal blues, depression, psychosis, don't sit on it - talk about it and reach out to your gp who can put the right support in place for you.

There is also a wonderful charity called Shout which is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. simply text 85258. You can find out more here: https://giveusashout.org/about-us/about-shout/

Kirsty McKell, Body Image coach and founder of Befriend your Body, joins me today to share her story. A story rooted in trauma and in self deprication but that has given her the power to become who she is today: an activitist for sexual assault survivors and an enabler for women in need of confidence and positivity. I can only describe this episode as incredibly raw, honest and truly empowering.

This episode is of a sensitive nature. if you are or have been victim of sexual assault please know this can be triggering and we therefore recommend it may be best you do not listen to this episode.

If in need, please visit the rape crisis helpline on https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/. You can call them directly on 0808 500 2222 or start a free chat with them here. To find a centre for support please visit: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/find-a-centre/

The Survivors Trust has 120 member organisations based in the UK & Ireland provide specialist support for women, men and children who have survived rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse. for more information, please visit: ⁠https://thesurvivorstrust.org/support-in-your-area/ is also here to help .

In this episode, Kirsty refers to a Dove campaign which you can view here https://campaignsoftheworld.com/tv/dove-legacy-2/

Follow Kirsty on instagram @kirsty.mckell (Befriend Your Body)

Zoe Tabary is by far one of the most brilliant and insightful people I have ever met. She joins me to put the world to right. We talk about her experience as a tech editor in one of the world leading newsprovider organisations. We cover pay negotations; what it feels like to step up in our jobs and the imposter syndrome that comes with that but also we explore society's influence on women and what we can learn from men. 

In this episode we refer to:

International Womens day https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Sarah Sanford - How to design gender bias out of your workplace

https://www.ted.com/talks/sara_sanford_how_to_design_gender_bias_out_of_your_workplace?language=en

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