Sabina Sulovsky, a health and performance coach, shares her personal journey of overcoming mental and physical challenges as a mother and business owner. She discusses her traumatic birth experience and the subsequent battle with postnatal depression. Sabina emphasizes the importance of seeking support and taking time to heal. She encourages new mothers to embrace their own unique style of motherhood and not compare themselves to others. Sabina also highlights the need for self-care and finding a balance between societal expectations and personal well-being. In this conversation, Sabina Sulovsky and Shaun discuss the challenges of motherhood and the importance of trusting oneself. They explore the impact of expectations, the connection between the mind and gut, and the need for self-love and self-care. Sabina shares her personal journey as a mother and how she has learned to prioritize herself and her well-being. They emphasize the importance of setting a positive example for children and the ripple effect it can have on their lives. The conversation concludes with Sabina offering guidance and support for those who may be struggling.

Takeaways

• Seeking support is crucial for new mothers dealing with postnatal depression or other challenges.
• Embrace your own unique style of motherhood and don't compare yourself to others.
• Take time to heal and prioritize self-care.
• Find a balance between societal expectations and personal well-being. Trusting oneself is essential in motherhood and in life. It is important to listen to your intuition and trust your own decisions.
• Expectations can lead to stress and anxiety. Being aware of your expectations and managing them can help reduce their impact.
• Self-love and self-care are crucial for personal well-being and setting a positive example for children.
• The mind-gut connection is a scientific basis for understanding the importance of intuition and trusting oneself.
• Receiving help and support can be a game changer and can positively impact the trajectory of your life.

Sound Bites

• "Mums can be whoever they want to be."
• "Take your time and focus on the progress you're making."
• "Loneliness and isolation can contribute to depression."
• "I just couldn't at that point."
• "If it's not for you, then be okay with it."
• "You can't still disregard the other stuff that goes on."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Sabina Sulovsky 
03:14 The Traumatic Birth Experience and Postnatal Depression
09:01 Embracing a New Identity as a Mother
15:31 Seeking Support and Prioritizing Self-Care
25:32 Trusting Yourself and Managing Expectations
29:08 The Mind-Gut Connection
32:24 Setting a Positive Example for Children
36:37 The Evolution of Motherhood
38:48 Contributing and Empowering Others
44:08 Advice for New Mothers

Connect with Sabina:
https://sabinasulovsky.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabina-sulovsky/
https://www.instagram.com/mindbodybysabina/
https://www.facebook.com/ChatWithSabina