9. Recovering from post-partum challenges, breastfeeding struggles and finding your voice after becoming a new mom with actor, playwright and voice coachEmanuela Hall

Send us Fan MailFrom Theatre to Motherhood: Rediscovering yourself during Motherhood with Emanuela HallEver wondered how to rediscover your true self during the trials of motherhood? Join us for an enlightening conversation with our special guest, Emanuela Hall, a Catholic speaking coach and story consultant, who transformed her life from a theatre actress to a homeschooling mom of three. Emanuela shares her transformative three-step process from her chapter contribution to  the book "Mama's Gotta Grow," involving guided visualization, creative expression, and the power of storytelling to help mothers discover their newfound identity in their role as a mother. Struggling with the pressures of perfect motherhood? Hear personal postpartum experiences, including the emotional turmoil following an unexpected C-section. We tackle the myth of the perfect birth and the challenges of breastfeeding, highlighting the unrealistic expectations placed on new mothers. By opening up about these often-hidden struggles, we aim to provide a sense of solidarity and understanding, reassuring other mothers that seeking support is crucial for mental health and well-being.Discover the profound impact of storytelling on healing and reconnecting, especially through the lens of motherhood. We discuss the importance of authenticity in sharing personal narratives, the challenges of maintaining integrity in the age of social media, and the vital role of faith and community support. Emanuela also introduces her new podcast "Speaking and Storytelling," designed to help leaders speak with authority from a Christian perspective. This episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and heartfelt stories to empower and uplift mothers everywhere.Emanuela Hall's podcast "The Speaking and Storytelling Podcast: for Christ-led Entreprenurs and Leaders" can be found at this link below or your favourite podcasting platform: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-speaking-and-storytelling-podcast-for-christ/id1744414818Emanuela is on Instagram @emanuelahallConnect with Sheila:- Instagram- X / Twitter- WebsiteSupport the showTo reach Veil + Armour, please visit:https://veilandarmour.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@veilandarmourhttps://www.x.com/@sheilanonatohttps://www.sheilanonato.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/@veilandarmourWhat resonated with you the most about this episode? Feel free to email us and let us know!Email: [email protected] our podcast helped you in some way, or could help someone else, kindly share our podcast with a friend!