222 {Steph Trethewey} Motherhood, loneliness and identity loss

Motherhood can be absolutely exhausting and devastating, especially if you feel like you have no support. That was Stephanie Trethewey’s experience before she founded a life changing charity.In 2019, she swapped city life for rural Tassie, navigating the highs and lows of rural motherhood. Her struggles with postnatal depression and isolation inspired her to create Motherland; a national charity changing lives through services that reduce isolation and improve mental health outcomes for rural women.As the Founder & CEO of Motherland and the 2024 Australian of the Year for Tasmania, Steph is a voice of vulnerability, connection, and hope for women on the land.In 2022, Stephanie was named the national winner of the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award and in 2023, she celebrated the release of her debut book, MotherlandIn this episode she shares:Why elite sport taught her discipline, grit and resilience from a young age.How leaving a successful journalism career behind to move to a remote farm changed everything.The identity shift of becoming a mum while feeling isolated and without a village.What her mental health struggles looked like behind closed doors.How asking for help became the turning point in her recovery.Why she believes you can turn your pain into purpose.How creating Motherland has helped thousands of rural mums feel less alone.Why success now looks more like balance, family and contentment than hustle.Key Quotes"I felt very untethered and out of control.""I really believe that you can turn your pain into purpose."More about StephFollow Motherland on Facebook, Instagram, via their website and listen to the podcast.You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: [email protected] check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.