Episode 17: Now unapologetically herself, my guest, Madi, 30, shares on the tough gig of early motherhood and making conscious choices.

This week's guest on Susan Dunlop's Coffee and Contemplation with Women is Madi, a tricenarian, 30, from Noosa, Queensland. Madi's Favourite Quote: (1) as a teen “this too shall pass”; and (2) now “growth requires accountability” Madi's Favourite Song: Piano Man, Billy Joel – always brings happiness and happy memories. Madi shares the identity crisis experienced when becoming a new mum and how important it is to “let yourself feel what you need to feel, when you need to feel it – and don’t be ashamed about it”.  As an adult, mum and teacher, Madi is happy with society’s shift in better managing mental health issues at school. As a teen, Madi experienced undiagnosed depression and an ‘old school’ treatment of being sent away to boarding school in the city and enrolled in anger management classes, run by the school’s ancient nuns. Now flying solo to raise 2 toddler daughters, Madi is clear about making conscious choices relating to use of her time vs getting caught up in guilt. Now studying a degree in psychology remotely, and with a degree in early childhood education behind her, Madi has a dream to work in child psychology. Enjoy!