33 | The Motherwhelm with Yara | Reparenting, Self-Compassion & Internal Family Systems

In this episode of The Motherwhelm, I sit down with Yara Heary, psychologist, mother, and host of the Life After Birth podcast, to talk about reparenting, self-compassion, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and letting go of the perfect mother myth.Drawing on both her professional expertise and her own experience of motherhood, Yara explores the profound intersection between healing ourselves and raising our children. Together, we discuss reparenting, the pressure to live up to the perfect mother myth, and how cultivating self-compassion can transform not only our parenting, but our relationship with ourselves.Yara also shares practical tools—including breathwork and principles from Internal Family Systems (IFS)—to help regulate the nervous system, respond to difficult emotions with curiosity, and create lasting change. This is a thoughtful, encouraging conversation about breaking old patterns, embracing imperfection, and finding confidence in your own way of mothering.If you're interested in reparenting, Internal Family Systems, self-compassion, or you're learning to release unrealistic expectations of yourself as a mother, I hope this conversation leaves you feeling lighter, more hopeful, and deeply understood.Connect with YaraInstagram: @lifeafterbirthpsychologyWebsite: lifeafterbirth.com.auTopics discussed: reparenting, Internal Family Systems, IFS, self-compassion, perfect mother myth, motherhood identity, nervous system regulation, breathwork, emotional wellbeing, psychology, maternal mental health, breaking generational patterns.