I Almost Gave Up...But Then This Happened - Nurture Your Zest with Kayleigh Laverick

In this episode, join your host Ashleigh King as she chats with Kayleigh Laverick, the Founder of Mamma Social Co, and Co-host of the Mamma Social Co Podcast🔞 Content trigger warning: Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Sensitive topics covered in this episode include:Suicidal ideation, isolation and loneliness, post natal depression (PND), neurodiversity and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).If you find this topic upsetting and need any additional support, there are some useful contacts available at: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/useful-contacts/ 🌵Kayleigh describes herself as a woman, mother and wife who is so connected to herself, that has grown into someone she is proud of. She’s a fun human to be around, with a bit of a spicy brain, and a free spirit. We think she’s a force of nature and always a good giggle! EPISODE THEMES:🌵Kayleigh’s goal to bring back autonomy in motherhood and combat isolation and loneliness ‘one walk at a time’ 🌵The origins of Mamma Social and the story behind Kayleigh’s walk, following a near-death experience when giving birth to her second child.🌵Navigating ‘mom’ groups and feeling like you didn’t fit in. 🌵Kayleigh’s experience of the shame of post natal depression (PND) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and navigating the NHS mental health system🌵How Mamma Social has grown into a movement 🌵Having the courage to turn down brand deals which don’t align with the mission of the organisation and the value of trusting your intuition.🌵Why you need to keep your identity strong, and stick to your morals, when building an online community. 🌵The pressure on moms to look a certain way, and the way we are marketed to as parents.🌵Navigating friendships and family commitments while raising a little family and growing a business.🌵Kayleigh’s observations about women and the way we can use intimidating behaviour and silence our voice to make other people feel better. 🌵Battling competition as a women and the importance of creating spaces where we can all use our voices.🌵Feeling like you’re ‘too much’ and playing small - being a mirror, to other people🌵Funding for women in business and discrepany in mental load🌵Kayleigh’s experience at school. Having a learning disability and seeing the world in a different way. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, PTSD, Visual Snow Syndrome.🌵Opening doors for other people, when you’re different.🌵Moving from being in the creative industries on stage as a performer to the business world.🌵Boomer parents, therapy and taking up space for self-care.You can find Kayleigh online at:💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleigh-laverick/💻 Website: mammasocialco.com💻 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mamma-social-the-podcast/id1664675406📲 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fEL9VsW8GeFjhP3omFilrWatch the episode over on our YouTube channel, if you like what you see please give us a like, comment and subscribe! It really helps us to grow our channel, and it’s a free way you can support us in bringing your more stories! 🎙️🫶This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 [email protected] www.flamingoheights.co.uk