38 | The motherhood, midlife & menopause mix with Nikki Paul, Midwife, Maternal Child Health Nurse, and advocate for families and children

In this episode I asked Nikki Paul, a midwife, maternal child health nurse and advocate for families and children, to join me to explore how to navigate the challenging mix of motherhood, menopause and midlife. Tune in to hear her share: What turns her on About her experience and stand for parents and families. What we need when we're parents in midlife, and going through transitions What we’re not really talking about which we really need to, such as going through menopause. Tips for finding connection as a parent Everyone needs support and can find it - to keep searching until you do. What are the challenges as a (midlife) parent What opens up when you’re vulnerable Tips to support your sex life when you have babies and young children The importance of trusting your instincts and gut How changes in society since we were children can impact us as parents. Self care On whether you can learn about parenting if you’ve got tweens and teens Menopause and what to expect Being a grandmother in your midlife Blended and intergenerational families Podcast info: - Biglife journal- - Ladies, we need to talk - Maggie Dent parental as anything - raising good humans - - concious parenting Books - Steve Biddulph-raising girl/boys plus families - Maggie Dent -Janet Lansbury -Mona Delahooke PhD -Secrets of womens healthy aging - Dr Sheffali - Postnatal Depletion Oscar Seralach -the five love languages of kids/teens/adults Nikki also refers to Gabor Mate, Kaz Cooke Websites The Holly effect Zero to three Happy families Intuitive mamas + leaders w Maria Golding Positive parenting solutions The renegade mama Aware parenting Pinky McKay Meg Nagle-the milk Meg Let's Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids - Stephanie Pinto Plus there are so many more. Connect with Nikki via her facebook page Northern Rivers Lactation Plus https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075916189979