S1 Ep1: My Story

2023-06-09

Join me, Jenna Folarin, in this first episode of The Inspiring Mums Podcast where I share my story with you. I'm honest about how tough I found motherhood the first and second time around, what I did to help myself cope better and how I'm doing now as a mum of three. I talk about: 🌟Who I am - as a Coach and a mum of three 🌟Why I wanted to start the Inspiring Mums podcast - one of the reasons being that I love chatting! 🌟How my experience of motherhood led me to retrain as a Coach - I talk about my recovery from post-nata...

Join me, Jenna Folarin, in this first episode of The Inspiring Mums Podcast where I share my story with you.

I'm honest about how tough I found motherhood the first and second time around, what I did to help myself cope better and how I'm doing now as a mum of three.

I talk about:

🌟Who I am - as a Coach and a mum of three

🌟Why I wanted to start the Inspiring Mums podcast - one of the reasons being that I love chatting!

🌟How my experience of motherhood led me to retrain as a Coach - I talk about my recovery from post-natal anxiety

🌟What life looks like for me now - mainly just trying to keep up with the constant juggle!

Quotes from this episode:

"When mums talk to each other, we realise that we are all struggling with the same things." - Jenna Folarin
"I thought that being a good mum meant completely abandoning myself." - Jenna Folarin
"I was doing a good job (as a mum), but I was so hard on myself, constantly criticising myself." - Jenna Folarin
"It's so important that mums have someone to listen to them and hear what they've got to say."- Jenna Folarin
"Mums should be sharing how they really feel, we shouldn't have to hide that we struggle. When we talk to each other, we realise that we are all struggling with the same things."- Jenna Folarin

Resources mentioned in this episode:

MIND - (Mental Health charity) - this is a link to the local MIND offices around the UK
Post-natal anxiety advice and support
I'd love to hear your book recommendations! Email me - jennafolarin@gmail.com
Get your 5 Mini Pep Talks for Overwhelmed Mums here

You can check out the full shownotes here.

About me:

I'm Jenna, a mum of three and a Qualified Coach for Mums. I'm on a mission to help as many mums as possible to feel happier and to live a life that feels good to them.

I listen to overwhelmed and exhausted mums with young kids, talk about what they really want and need in their lives. Together we set goals and take small (totally do-able) steps, that create long-lasting change.

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