Hi mamas. Join me as I speak with Renee Cachia, experienced psychologist and founder of Inner Bloom Psychology Practice. Renee is committed to improving the lives of families by empowering parents with psychoeducation and creating environments for young people to thrive from the inside out. She is a mum to her 2-year-old daughter and, at the time of recording this episode, was pregnant with her second child.  In this conversation, we hear about Renee’s journey as a mother; her experience of reinventing herself, and the importance of identifying, and then advocating, for your needs. This is something so many of us find difficult due social and cultural expectations which often position mothers as “needless women” who exist only to care and nurture those around them. We also discuss: -       Renee’s experience of having a pandemic baby and the challenges that she navigated during a period of the unknown.  -       The importance of self-compassion in mothering, and reframing ‘self-care’ as mothering the mother within us.  -       Leaning into the tenderness of the matrescence process -       And the why understanding your own values is key to mothering on your terms.  We also share some mantras and mindset shifts that have helped us change our perspective and help regulate our nervous system in times of dysregulation.  Here is where you can find out more about me (Yara), how to work with me and some resources:Why Am I So Angry Workshop*** Waitlist for The Rebirth, Group Coaching for Mamas *** This is my signature 3 months online group coaching container for mothers which covers family of origin, inner child work, nervous system basics, anger, boundaries and much more. @lifeafterbirthpsychology  www.lifeafterbirth.com.auFree Inner Critic WorkbookFree Values Aligned Living Workbook  Find out more about Renee and access her resources in these places:https://www.innerpractice.com.au/ Renee on Instagram