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Self Care EditWhy self care is important as a mum, with Emma CottamIn this episode of Season 2, Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats all about why self care is important as a mum and shares some practical tips to help mums take time for themselves. To see more of Emma, Isabella and Us., the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums and coaching sessions and workshops head to: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IsabellaandUs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/isabella_and_us/ Website - https://isabellaandus.com2023-06-1608 min
Raising Healthy Mothers{8.6} Words of Motherhood: A Conversation on Journalling with Emma Cottam of Isabella and UsToday on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm welcoming Emma Cottam of Isabella and Us back onto the show. We last spoke on the podcast in October 2020 - we were deep into the first 6 months of the pandemic and looking ahead to a second lockdown. It was GRIM times indeed! I decided to invite her back because she's recently started offering help establishing journalling practice, and this is something I've been working on - and struggling with! - recently so it seemed really great timing. In our chat we talked about... What journalling is and h...2023-06-0750 min
Self Care EditHow to start to listen to your Intuition, with Emma CottamIn this sixth episode of Season 2, Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. shares all about how to start to listen to your Intuition as a mum and how this can support you in motherhood and beyond. To see more of Emma, Isabella and Us., the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums and coaching sessions and workshops head to: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IsabellaandUs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/isabella_and_us/ Website - https://isabellaandus.com2023-06-0208 min
Self Care EditPrompts to help you pause & reflect, with Emma CottamIn this fifth episode of Season 2, Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. shares some prompts to help you pause and reflect. Emma shares just how important it is to reconnect with what you want and gift yourself some time to just be, to just sit, pause, and reflect on what is working for you right now, what isn’t working for you and what do you need more of right now. To see more of Emma, Isabella and Us., the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums and coaching sessions and workshops head to: Facebook - ht...2023-05-1208 min
Self Care EditJournaling is your Superpower, with Emma CottamIn this fourth episode of Season 2, Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats all about how journaling can be your superpower. She shares about how journalling can help you listen in to your intuition and how this can support you in having a greater awareness of what is going on for you and what you may need. To see more of Emma, Isabella and Us., the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums and coaching sessions and workshops head to: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IsabellaandUs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/isabella...2023-03-2510 min
Self Care EditSelf Care for Spring with Emma CottamIn this third episode of Season 2, Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats all about Self care practices for Spring, sharing some supportive and nourshing self care practices for this season to help you bloom. To see more of Emma, Isabella and Us., the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums and coaching sessions and workshops head to: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IsabellaandUs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/isabella_and_us/ Website - https://isabellaandus.com2023-03-1110 min
Self Care EditMagical Motherhood with Emma CottamIn this second episode of Season 2, Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats all about the Magic in Motherhood, as part of the Practical Magic Activation Deck by Kate Taylor launch. Emma talks all about the magic in and beyond motherhood, self care and finding joy in moments of motherhood. To see more of Emma, Isabella and Us., the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums and coaching sessions and workshops head to: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IsabellaandUs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/isabella_and_us/ Website - https...2023-02-1814 min
Beyond ParentingBeing Judged & Forgotten with Emma CottamIn this episode, delayed due to life simply getting overloaded, something had to take a back seat. I am so pleased to bring to you Emma Cottam, who shares her story as a working mum and finding her way through those early years of parenthood, and navigating the judgement of other people, and getting beyond being a “shouty parent”.Emma Cottam is the Founder of Isabella and Us. and the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums. She is a licensed Practical Magic™ Coach and Facilitator, Certified mBIT Coach, NLP Coach, writer and creative. She is on a mission to hel...2022-10-1935 min
The Bubbling AdventureEp. 53: Helping mums re-awaken their magic with Emma CottamToday, Emma tells us how to re-awaken your magic as a mum! She is a full time teacher, a mother, as well as an entrepreneur with her positive wellbeing magazine for mums. As usual, you can find all the information is in the description.Having a baby is a big shift in life and it is hard for many many women to settle in their new routine and know what advice to follow.We discuss how to balance different activities and organising the week, self doubt and guilt, finding authenticity, emotions self-regulation, and the importance...2021-12-0229 min
Self Care EditJourney to Now with Emma CottamIn this first episode of Season 2, Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats all about her journey of self discovery, awakening your magic and more of what she hopes to talk about in Season 2. To see more of Emma, Isabella and Us., the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums and coaching sessions and workshops head to: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IsabellaandUs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/isabella_and_us/ Website - https://isabellaandus.com2021-10-2908 min
Reclaiming MUMBattling maternal mental health with Emma CottamIn this week’s episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Emma Cottam. Emma, is a speaker, writer, and founder of Isabella and Us. She is the editor of the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, an independent magazine for mums, and the host of the Positive Wellbeing Podcast for Mums, a podcast talking openly and honestly about motherhood, wellbeing, and self-care. She is also passionate about helping to raise awareness of maternal mental health through her #winningasamummy® campaign. We dive into overcoming maternal mental health struggles, setting boundaries, The Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, and much...2021-06-2137 min
Self Care EditSelf Care Reminder with Emma CottamIn this episode, the final episode of Season One Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats all about self care and shares a reminder of planning in time for self care. To see more of Emma, Isabella and Us. and Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums head to: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IsabellaandUs Instagram - https://isabellaandus.com Website - https://isabellaandus.com2021-04-0305 min
Self Care EditBeing Visible with Natalie TriceIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Natalie Trice chats all about being visible, as a mum and when running a business. Natalie Trice is a Career and Confidence Coach and PR Mentor. See more of Natalie over at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalietricevisibilityduchess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRSchoolUK/ Website: www.natalietrice.co.uk2021-03-2026 min
Self Care EditCreating Inner Confidence & Self Love with Anna CampkinIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Anna Campkin all about Creating Inner Confidence and Self Love. Anna is a life coach, working with individuals and businesses. Her passion is helping people and businesses unlock their potential and grow, whilst giving them tools to survive along their journey. See more of Anna over at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna.campkin.coaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annacampkincoaching Website: https://www.annacampkincoaching.co.uk/2021-03-0624 min
Self Care EditThe Gut-Brain Connection with Annie BreenIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Annie Breen all about the Gut-Brain Connection Annie Breen is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, NLP Practitioner, and Energy Coach who helps exhausted mothers. See more of Annie over at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annie_breen_nutrition/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimisingwellness/ Website: https://anniebreennutrition.co.uk/2021-02-2021 min
Self Care EditEstablishing Balance & Boundaries as a Freelancer and a Mum with Sarah TownsendIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Sarah Townsend all about Establishing Balance & Boundaries as a Freelancer and a Mum. Sarah Townsend is a marketing copywriter and bestselling author of the book 'Survival Skills for Freelancers' and has spent 20+ years as a freelance marketing copywriter. See more of Sarah over at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecopywritersday/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtownsendeditorial Website: https://www.sarahtownsendeditorial.co.uk/2021-02-0625 min
Self Care EditHow to Show Up & Be Brave in Parenting with Terri and Sanela, Grounded Parents GroupIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Terri and Sanela from Grounded Parents Group chat all about How to Show Up & Be Brave in Parenting, using the metaphor of the ‘arena’. Terri and Sanela met as coaches, became friends and bonded as parents. They created Grounded Parents Group in 2018 as an act of rebellion seeing how difficult it is for parents to find a space for their own self development. See more of Terri and Sanela over at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grounded_parents_group/ Facebo...2021-01-2329 min
Self Care EditGratitude and Affirmations with Sarah LynasIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Sarah Lynas all about Gratitude and Affirmations and how you can use these in your routine, and how and why this can help you and your children. Sarah Lynas is a coach, specialising now in self-belief for women. See more of Sarah over at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahlynas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahlynas1976/ Website: www.sarahlynas.co.uk2021-01-0923 min
Self Care EditHonest Motherhood with Rebecca Oxtoby, author of Mum’s the WordIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Rebecca Oxtoby, author of Mum’s the Word talks all about Honest Motherhood. Rebecca shares all about her journey to becoming a mum. Rebecca is the author of the hilarious, and brutally honest, parenting book Mum’s the Word. See more of Rebecca over at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookmumstheword/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookmumstheword Website: https://www.bookmumstheword.co.uk2020-12-2635 min
Self Care EditSelf Care with Karen Cannon, founder of 365 Pearls of WisdomAs part of a series of episodes on Self Care, Emma Cottam, chats with Karen Cannon, founder of 365 Pearls of Wisdom, talks about Self Care. Karen shares her top three non-negoiable self care practices and what she does to nourish her body and mind. You can see more of Karen over at: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/365PearlsofWisdom/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/365pearlsofwisdom/ Website - https://365pofw.blogspot.com2020-12-1918 min
Self Care EditSelf Care with Sophie Burch, founder of The Mamma CoachAs part of a series of episodes on Self Care, Emma Cottam, chats Sophie Burch, founder of The Mamma Coach talks about Self Care. Sophie shares her top three non-negoiable self care practices and what she does to nourish her body and mind. You can see more of Sophie over at: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themammacoach Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themammacoach/ Website - https://www.themammacoach.com2020-12-1237 min
Self Care EditHow working on understanding our emotions can help to improve family wellbeing with Amanda AshyIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Amanda Ashy, a clinical nutritionist, mindfulness teacher, and yoga instructor all about how working on understanding our emotions can help to improve family wellbeing. See more of Amanda over at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_ashy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandaashywellbeing Website: https://www.amandaashyboyd.com/ 2020-12-0520 min
Self Care EditSelf Care with Sara Campin, Founder of The Nourish AppAs part of a series of episodes on Self Care, Emma Cottam, chats with Sara Campin, Founder of The Nourish App talks about Self Care. Sara shares her top three non-negoiable self care practices and what she does to nourish her body and mind. You can see more of Sara over at: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheNourishApp/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenourishapp/ Website - https://www.thenourishapp.com2020-11-2826 min
Self Care EditPelvic Floor Health with Grace Lillywhite, Founder of Centred MumsIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Grace Lillywhite, Founder of Centred Mums about the importance of Pelvic Floor Health. See more of Grace over at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centredmumspilates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centredmums Website: www.centredmums.com Bio: Grace Lilywhite runs Centred Mums; exciting and innovative pregnancy and postnatal wellbeing programmes based in St.Albans and online designed to support women throughout their motherhood journey. Her sole intention is to spread the word to all women that...2020-11-2128 min
Self Care EditMental Health and the 3R Formula with Hannah Sturland, founder of Connected HealthIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Hannah Sturland, founder of Connected Health about Mental Health and the 3R Formula. Hannah shares her own experience of anxiety, depression and subsequent breakdown and how the 3R process can be used to help recover from a mental health blip and stay well. See more of Hannah over at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthewavespod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betweenthewavespod/ Website: https://www.betweenthewaves.co.uk/ Website: www.connectedhealth.org.uk Bio: Ha...2020-11-1441 min
A Mother's SpaceIsabella & Us | The Story with Emma CottamThis week I’m speaking with Emma Cottam, photography teacher, podcaster, and Owner and Founder of @isabella_and_us a mum-focused online gift shop. Emma is a mother and wife who is passionate about raising awareness of maternal mental health and encouraging mums to make time for themselves. Emma is also the Editor of the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, a quarterly publication all about self-care, wellbeing and motherhood. In this episode, we speak about the importance of taking time to nourish and look after yourself in ways that are suited to you, while seeking out the sup...2020-11-131h 04
Self Care EditThe importance of self care with Helen TurnerIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Helen Turner all about the importance of self care, both physically and mentally and how there is an alternative to the corporate grind. See more of Helen at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hls1011/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helen.s.turner2020-11-0720 min
BusimamaEp8 with Emma Cottam of Isabella & UsIn this episode we talk to Emma Cottam; founder of Isabella & Us. We discuss everything from her experience of PND, juggling work, motherhood and her business and her desire to help and reassure parents in a similar position.2020-11-0500 min
Self Care EditCreating a Business Whilst on Maternity Leave with Danni McCabe, Founder of Mama TribeIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Danni McCabe, Founder of Mama Tribe chats all about Creating a Business Whilst on Maternity Leave. You can see more of Danni over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mamatribeuk/ https://www.instagram.com/mamatribe.danni/ Website - https://www.mamatribe.uk2020-10-3119 min
Self Care EditCreative Self Care, with Karen Canon, Founder of 365 Pearls of WisdomIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Karen Canon, Founder of 365 Pearls of Wisdom all about Creative Self Care and the benefit being creative can have on our lives. See more of Karen at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/365pearlsofwisdom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/365PearlsofWisdom/notifications/ Website: https://365pofw.blogspot.com2020-10-2419 min
Self Care EditOverwhelm and how to deal with it, with Lucille Whiting, Founder of Sophia AlexanderIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Lucille Whiting, Founder of Sophia Alexander talks about overwhelm and how to deal with it. Lucille shares some of her own experiences and tools she uses to help with overwhelm. See more of Lucille at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaalexanderjewellery/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldfingerprintjewellery/ Website: https://sophia-alexander.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/goldfingerprint2020-10-1717 min
Raising Healthy MothersPositive Wellbeing for Mums with Emma Cottam of Isabella and UsToday I talk to Emma Cottam of Isabella and Us and founder of the Positive Wellbeing Magazine and Podcast. Emma wears many hats - she’s a speaker, writer, editor, designer and photographer. She started her business, Isabella and Us, when her daughter was just4 weeks old and then founded the Positive Wellbeing Zine and Podcast for Mums nine months later. We talked about: How she came to start a business within 4 weeks of giving birth Why positive wellbeing for mums is needed How being creative gave her an outlet away from being a mum that she really needed Why buyin...2020-10-1434 min
Self Care EditLess exhausted and more rested as a mum, with Tasha D'CruzIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Tasha D'Cruz, a nutritionist specialising in maternal health, talks about being less exhausted and more rested as a mum See more of Tasha at: Website: www.tashadcruz.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tashadcryz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tashadcruznutrition2020-10-1030 min
Self Care EditBurnout with Cassie Mather-ReidIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Cassie Mather-Reid all about burnout, sharing her experience and the tools she uses to help. See more of Cassie over at: Website - www.cassiematherreid.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CassieMatherReidCoaching/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassie_mather_reid/2020-10-0322 min
Self Care EditCalm Mamas Club, with Gemma Capocci, Founder of Calm Mamas ClubIn this episode, Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us. talks to Gemma Capocci, Founder of Calm Mamas Club all about her small business and why she started it. You can see more of Gemma over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/calmmamasclub/ Website - https://calmmamasclub.co.uk2020-09-2619 min
Self Care EditAdapting with Natalia Sanders Founder of Clear DeskIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Natalia Sanders Founder of Clear Desk about adapting. See more of Natalia over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cleardeskcontent/ Website - https://nataliasanders.com/2020-09-1926 min
Self Care EditTender: The Imperfect Art of Caring with Penny WincerIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Penny Wincer about her book Tender: The Imperfect Art of Caring. See more of Penny over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pennywincer/ Website - https://www.pennywincerwrites.com/2020-09-1223 min
Self Care EditMatrescence with Naomie Ella, Founder of Motherhood TransitionsIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Naomie Ella, Founder of Motherhood Transitions about Matrescence. See more of Naomie over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/naomie_ella/ Website - https://naomieella.com/2020-09-0521 min
Self Care EditImportance of Preparing for Beyond Birth with Sophie Burch, Founder of The Mamma CoachIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Sophie Burch, Founder of The Mamma Coach about the Importance of Preparing for Beyond Birth. See more of Sophie over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themammacoach/ Website - https://themammacoach.com/2020-08-2937 min
Self Care EditHypnobirthing Twins, with Helen Kelynack Founder of Mind and Body HypnotherapyIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Helen Kelynack, Founder of Mind and Body Hypnotherapy about Hypnobirthing Twins. See more of Helen over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bodyandmindhypnotherapy/ Website - https://www.bodyandmindhypnotherapy.co.uk2020-08-2234 min
Self Care EditOne Year Special Anniversary episode with Kelly Neale, Founder of Powerful Plus Size PregnancyKelly Neale, Founder of Powerful Plus Size Pregnancy chats with Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us. in a special episode to mark one year of Positive Wellbeing Podcast for Mums. See more of Kelly over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulplussizepregnancy/ Website - https://powerfulplussizepregnancy.co.uk/2020-08-1535 min
Self Care EditSupporting your emotional wellbeing with Essential Oils with Jennie Read, Founder of Redemption HealthIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Jennie Read, Founder of Redemption Health about supporting your emotional wellbeing with Essential Oils. See more of Jennie over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/redemption.health/ Website - https://www.redemptionhealth.co.uk2020-08-0822 min
Self Care EditBeing True To You with Alison Ford, Founder of Simply ThriveIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Alison Ford, Founder of Simply Thrive all about Being True To You. You can see more of Alison over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simply_thrive_wellbeing/ Website - http://www.simplythrivewellbeing.com2020-08-0123 min
Self Care EditSelf Care Practices with Suzy ReadingIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Suzy Reading all about Self Care Practices. You can see more of Suzy over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/suzyreading/ Website - https://www.suzyreading.co.uk2020-07-2518 min
Self Care EditCreativity and You with Claire Venus, Founder of Creatively ConsciousIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Claire Venus, Founder of Creatively Conscious about Creativity and You. You can see more of Claire over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/creatively.conscious/ Website - https://creativelyconscious.co.uk2020-07-1820 min
Self Care EditHow our childhood beliefs influence our lives with Kathy Sanderson, Founder of Healing From WithinIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Kathy Sanderson, Founder of Healing From Within about how our childhood beliefs influence our lives. See more of Kathy at: Free guide to learning to love yourself: www.healingfromwithin.co.uk/guide Website - www.healingfromwithin.co.uk Facebook - www.facebook.com/healingfromwithinuk 2020-07-1121 min
Self Care EditLockdown Life with Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us.In this short bonus episode Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us. chats all about lockdown life and her and her families experience of lockdown. Emma shares her mental health struggles during this time and how they bought a house during lockdown. You can see more of Emma over at: Website - https://isabellaandus.com Instagram - http://instagram.com/isabella_and_us2020-07-0918 min
Self Care EditUsing Herbs to help stress levels with Pamela Spence, Founder of Pamela Spence Medical HerbalistIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Pamela Spence, Founder of Pamela Spence Medical Herbalist all about Using Herbs to help stress levels. See more of Pamela at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pamelaspenceherbalist/ Website - http://pamelaspence.co.uk2020-07-0431 min
Self Care EditBirth Prep with Faye Southey, Founder of Mama Dot Gang and The V HiveIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Faye Southey, Founder of Mama Dot Gang and The V Hive all about birth prep. See more of Faye over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mamadotgang/ Website - https://www.mamadotgang.com2020-06-2729 min
Self Care EditAlcohol as a Coping Mechanism with Gayle Macdonald, Founder of Sober BlissIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Gayle Macdonald, Founder of Sober Bliss about Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism. See more of Gayle over at: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sober_bliss/ Website - https://sober-bliss.com/2020-06-2020 min
Self Care EditBabble Talks with Ruth Bennett, Co-Founder of Babble TalksIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Ruth Bennett, Co-Founder of Babble Talks and why it's events are helping new mums. See more of Ruth over at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/babbletalks/ Website - https://www.babbletalks.com2020-06-1336 min
Self Care EditNourish App with Sara Campin, Founder of the Nourish AppIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Sara Campin, Founder of the Nourish App all about the Nourish App and its benefits.2020-06-0622 min
Self Care EditFreedom of the Soul and Energy Management with Natasha Price, Energy Therapist and Wellness ConsultantIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Natasha Price, Energy Therapist and Wellness Consultant about her book Freedom of the Soul and Energy Management. 2020-05-3029 min
Self Care EditCathy Wassell, Founder of Socially Contented and Teen Calm chats about being a parent of a child with additional needsIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Cathy Wassell, Founder of Socially Contented and Teen Calm about being a parent of a child with additional needs. 2020-05-2321 min
Self Care EditResilience and Mother's Guilt with Nicky Lowe, Founder of Wisdom for Working MumsIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Nicky Lowe, Founder of Wisdom for Working Mums about Resilience and Mother's Guilt.2020-05-1631 min
Self Care Edit#winningasamummy campaign with Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us.In this episode, Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us. talks all about the #winningasamummy campaign which launches on 10th May 2020. Motherhood is tough and it can be difficult to know what we are doing is right. Yep that dreaded mum guilt. From my own experiences and speaking to other mummies focusing on the positives can massively help. Focusing on the negative can have a detrimental effect on our wellbeing. I want mummies to try and focus on what they have achieved in a day or a week rather than what they haven’t! It doe...2020-05-0905 min
Self Care EditNavigating Parenthood Together with Chris and Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us.In this episode, Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us. chats with Chris Cottam, her husband about Navigating Parenthood Together. 2020-05-0219 minSelf Care EditMaking Time for Each Other with Chris and Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us.In this episode, Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us. chats with Chris Cottam, her husband about making time for each other.2020-04-2520 min
The Postnatal PodcastThe Lockdown Sessions: 5. Emma Cottam: Self Care and COVID-19Today I’m chatting with Emma Cottam. Founder of Isabella & Us, creator of The Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums and host of the Positive Wellbeing Podcast for Mums.
This is another shorter episode focusing on what pregnant and new mums can do during the current health crisis to reduce any anxieties or worries they have about COVID-19.
Emma talks about her own experiences with perinatal mental health issues.
She also talks about the importance of taking care of yourself during these difficult times. Emma says this is important now, more than ever. Even if it is taking 5 minutes a day to...2020-04-1900 minSelf Care EditLiving with Someone with PND with Chris and Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us.In this episode, Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us. chats with Chris Cottam, her husband about living with someone with PND. They discuss Emma's PND diagnosis and how they worked together to help her recovery.2020-04-1837 minSelf Care EditBecoming Dad with Chris and Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and UsIn this episode, Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us. chats with Chris Cottam, her husband about becoming dad.2020-04-1126 min
Self Care EditWhat is a Doula with Kelly Neale, Founder of Plus Size and PregnantIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Kelly Neale, Founder of Plus Size and Pregnant all about what a Doula is. 2020-04-0441 min
Self Care EditPositive Wellbeing Zine for Mums with Emma Cottam, Founder of Isabella and Us.In this episode, Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats all about the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, why she created it and how she hopes it will help other mums. You can see more of Emma over at Isabella and Us. on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and over on the website www.isabellaandus.com2020-03-2813 min
The Postnatal Podcast2. Emma Cottam: Overcoming postnatal depression | Wellbeing for mums | Asking for help | Ditching the mummy guilt.About Emma
This week on the podcast we have Emma Cottam. Emma runs Isabella & Us, she produces the positive wellbeing zine for mums and the positive wellbeing podcast for mums. Emma has a daughter, Isabella, and also works full time as a teacher.
In this episode we talk about Emma’s experiences with postnatal depression, how Emma wishes she had rested more after birth and also how Emma set up the wellbeing zine for mums as she felt there was not enough out there to support mums wellbeing.
Episode highlights:-
– Emma didn't do any planning for during pregnancy for how she...2020-03-2600 min
Self Care EditBusiness Mum with Carla Lett, Founder of My Bump 2 BabyIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Carla Lett, Founder of My Bump 2 Baby all about being a business mum. 2020-03-2126 min
Self Care EditEssential Oils with Jenni Read, Founder of Redemption HealthIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Jenni Read, Founder of Redemption Health chats all about Essential oils and how they changed her life. 2020-03-1429 min
Self Care EditMy BitBaby with Rachael Curran, founder of My BitBabyIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Rachael Curran, founder of My BitBaby all about my My BitBaby. 2020-03-0715 min
Self Care EditThe Importance of Your Mum Tribe with Dina Maktabi, Founder of Kesington MumIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Dina Maktabi, Founder of Kesington Mum all about the Importance of Your Mum Tribe.2020-02-2924 min
Self Care EditBeing in the Photo with Antonina Mamzenko, founder of Antonina Mamzenko PhotographyIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Antonina Mamzenko, founder of Antonina Mamzenko Photography all about Being in the Photo as a mum.2020-02-2228 min
Self Care EditSeeing the Good in Every Day with Karin Joyce, Founder of Imperfectly HappyIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Karin Joyce, Founder of Imperfectly Happy all about Seeing the Good in Every Day. 2020-02-1535 min
Self Care EditPostnatal Nutrition with Rebecca Stevens, found of Nourish and Nurture NutritionIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Rebecca Stevens, found of Nourish and Nurture Nutrition all about Postnatal Nutrition.2020-02-0835 min
Self Care EditMindfullness with Amy Polly, founder of The MamaKind ClubIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Amy Polly, founder of The MamaKind Club all about Mindfullness and how we can use it in our everyday life as mums. 2020-02-0123 min
Self Care EditBaby Blues and PND with Dr Emma Gladwinfield, GP and founder of Mums Matter RossendaleIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Emma Gladwinfield, GP and founder of Mums Matter Rossendale all about the difference between Baby Blues and PND. 2020-01-2520 min
Self Care EditReconnecting to Yourself, Zoe Blaskey, founder of MotherkindIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, chats to Zoe Blaskey, founder of Motherkind, all about Reconnecting to Yourself as a Mum. This episode is sponsored by the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, a quarterly print publication, about motherhood, self care and wellbeing. 2020-01-1829 min
Self Care EditPost-natal Depression with Miriam Greaves, founder of Parent TribeIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Miriam Greaves, founder of Parent Tribe about her experience of Post-natal Depression and maternal mental health. This episode is sponsored by the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, a quarterly print publication, about motherhood, self care and wellbeing. 2020-01-1136 min
Self Care EditHynobirthing with Megan Rossiter, Founder of Birth EDIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Megan Rossiter, Founder of Birth ED all about Hynobirthing.2020-01-0440 min
Self Care EditWinning as a Mummy with Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us.In this episode, Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats all about her Winning as a Mummy Campaign and why celebrating your parenting wins is important. 2019-12-2813 min
Self Care EditThe Importance of Self Care at Christmas with Carly Keighley, Founder of Find Your Feel Good with CarlyIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Carly Keighley, Founder of Find Your Feel Good with Carly about the Importance of Self Care at Christmas. 2019-12-2130 min
Self Care EditSelf Care at Christmas with Suzannah Butcher, founder of CalmpreneurIn this episode, Emma Cottam, chats to Suzannah Butcher, founder of Calmpreneur all about Self Care at Christmas. 2019-12-1427 min
Self Care EditSurviving the family sh**t storm at Christmas with Sue Tappenden, founder of Headspace for ChangeIn this episode Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats to Sue Tappenden, founder of Headspace for Change all about Surviving the family sh**t storm at Christmas.2019-12-0737 min
Self Care EditSelf Care with Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us.In this episode, Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats self care.2019-11-3017 min
Self Care EditLosing our identity with Sara Vickery-Bragg, founder of Seventeen MinutesIn this episode, Emma Cottam, chats to Sara Vickery-Bragg, founder of Seventeen Minutes all about losing our identity.2019-11-2325 min
Self Care EditAffirmations with Beki Beer, founder of Believe in MeIn this episode, Emma Cottam, chats with Beki Beer, founder of Believe in Me all about affirmations. 2019-11-1617 min
Self Care EditPostnatal Planning with Kelly Neale, founder of Plus Size and PregnantIn this episode, Emma Cottam, chats to Kelly Neale, founder of Plus Size and Pregnant about postnatal planning and support. 2019-11-0946 min
Self Care EditConfidence with Caroline Thompson, founder of Caroline Thompson CoachingIn this episode, Emma Cottam, chats to Caroline Thompson, founder of Caroline Thompson Coaching all about confidence as a mum and being brave enough to be you. 2019-11-0237 min
Self Care EditWork at home Mum with Laura Smith, founder of Hex NexIn this episode, Emma Cottam, chats to Laura Smith, founder of Hex Nex, all about being a work at home mum and shares her tips for running a business from home around little ones.2019-10-2623 min
Self Care EditPODCAST LIVE with Kelly Neale, founder of Plus Size and PregnantIn this episode, Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. chats with Kelly Neale, founder of Plus Size and Pregnant. This recording is from the Podcast LIVE event from Pregnancy and Parenthood Show in Blackpool on 13th October 2019.2019-10-1925 min
Self Care EditSocial Media and Self Care with Jo Love, founder of Lobella LovesIn this episode, Emma Cottam, chats to Jo Love, founder of Lobella Loves and an award winning mental health advocate, all about social media and self care. 2019-10-1240 min
Self Care EditEmma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. shares her story of PNDIn this episode, Emma Cottam, founder of Isabella and Us. shares her story of PND. Please note that this episode may upset or trigger something, please do seek help or support from a GP if you feel you need it. 2019-10-1038 min
Self Care EditRe-usable Period Pads with Lauren Derrett, founder of Wear 'em OutIn this episode, Emma Cottam, chats to Lauren Derrett, founder of Wear 'em Out talks about re-usable period pads. 2019-10-0527 min
Self Care EditWhat I learnt from nearly hitting burnoutIn this episode, Emma Cottam, founder and owner of Isabella and Us. and creator and editor of the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums chats about what she learnt from nearly hitting burnout.2019-10-0322 min
Self Care EditPlus Size Pregnancy with Kelly Neale, founder of Plus Size and PregnantIn this episode, Emma Cottam, talks to Kelly Neale, founder of Plus Size and Pregnant, all about plus size pregnancy, language and research around plus size pregnant women being more likely to suffer from a mental health issue. 2019-09-2826 min
Self Care EditIVF with Stacey Williamson-Michie from Awesome Mama IllustrationIn this episode, Emma Cottam, chats to Stacey Williamson-Michie from Awesome Mama Illustration about her journey with IVF and her struggles with fertility. 2019-09-2127 min
Self Care EditTea and Self Care with Bethan from HotTea MamaIn this episode, Emma Cottam, chats to Bethan Thomas from HotTea Mama about self care and how having a cup of tea can be an amazing element to self care. 2019-09-1428 min
Self Care EditWhat the first year of motherhood taught meIn this episode, Emma Cottam, shares what the first year of motherhood taught her and shares five things that she learnt after having her daughter Isabella in December 2017. 2019-09-0721 min
Self Care EditMy StoryIn this episode, Emma Cottam, owner and founder of Isabella and Us. and creator and editor of the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, shares her story and why she started her business. 2019-08-3113 min
Self Care EditDating after Kids with John and Kate from a Year of DatesIn this episode, Emma Cottam, chats to John and Kate from a Year of Dates all about dating after kids, with some top tips and ideas for dates. 2019-08-3118 min
Self Care EditTracking your cycles with Naomi GaleIn this episode, Emma Cottam, chats to Naomi Gale (from @thisisnaomigale) all about tracking your cycle and periods.2019-08-3130 min
Self Care EditPositive Wellbeing Podcast for Mums - Season 1 Tailer 2In this short trailer Emma Cottam, owner and founder of Isabella and Us. and creator and editor of the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, talks about her new podcast launching on 31st August 2019. 2019-08-0601 min
Self Care EditPositive Wellbeing Podcast for Mums - Season 1 TailerIn this short trailer Emma Cottam, owner and founder of Isabella and Us. and creator and editor of the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, talks about her new podcast launching on 31st August 2019. 2019-07-1700 min