Giving voice to compassion for new mothers | Michelle Cree, Ashleigh McLellan & Sam Norbury

What happens when a groundbreaking psychological resource is reimagined for the ears and hearts of new mothers?In this heartfelt episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, Dr. Stan Steindl explores the intersection of psychology, creativity, and compassion with three remarkable women: Michelle Cree, author of The Compassionate Mind Approach to Postnatal Depression; Ashleigh McLellan, the driving force behind its transformation into an audiobook; and Sam Norbury, the voice artist who brings Michelle’s words to life.Together, they reflect on the journey of adapting the book into an intimate and accessible audio format—offering support, understanding, and self-compassion to mothers navigating one of life’s most vulnerable transitions. Along the way, they explore the therapeutic foundations of Compassion Focused Therapy, the power of voice, and the importance of intention in creating resources that truly care.Whether you're a mother, a mental health professional, or someone interested in the healing power of compassion, this episode offers insight, warmth, and inspiration.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction to Compassion in a T-Shirt00:34 – Meet the team behind the audiobook02:13 – Michelle Cree's journey and insights10:06 – Ashleigh McLellan’s personal and professional resonance22:38 – The evolution of the audiobook project35:10 – The journey to creating an audiobook36:16 – The practicality of audiobooks for new mums37:45 – The art of voicing a book40:13 – Finding the right tone44:33 – The emotional impact of narration53:35 – The importance of compassion in motherhood01:00:54 – Final thoughts and gratitudeIf you know someone navigating the early days of motherhood, share this episode with them—it might be just the compassionate companion they need.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment—we’d love to hear your thoughts.Hashtags:#PostnatalDepression #CompassionFocusedTherapy #AudiobookCreation #MentalHealthSupport #NewMums #SelfCompassion #CompassionateMotherhood #VoiceMattersLINKS:The Compassionate Mind Approach to Postnatal Depression (Cree, 2015)https://www.amazon.com.au/Compassionate-Mind-Approach-Postnatal-Depression/dp/1780330855If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here: https://www.ausapress.com/p/the-gifts-of-compassion-how-to-understand-and-overcome-suffering/ Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/StanSteindl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_stan_steindl/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-steindl-150a5264/ Website: https://www.stansteindl.com/ YouTube Video URL: https://youtu.be/0wrm-j1lTtw *Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in no way obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!