S1, Ep9: The Evolution of Mothering with Carol Smyth

In this episode I am joined  by Carol Smyth, who is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), La Leche League Leader, author, and CBT Therapist based in Northern Ireland.Carol shares my passion for the nervous system and neuroscience - weaving both into her educational materials and in her private practice.We chat about:The earliest days of becoming a new mum and how difficult they areWhy breastfeeding is so challenging and requires lots of support  The expectations and pressures mothers feel in today's modern cultureThe shift in the family structure from being in close proximity living in community to living miles apart from grandparents and siblingsHow our brains haven't evolved at the same pace as our modern cultureBiological norms V's social normsWhen we follow our mothering instincts we naturally attune and co-regulate with our babies  How cuddling, rocking, humming, and singing helps settle both our nervous system and the little nervous system's of our babies/young children when they are distressedInviting compassion & repair into our motheringYou can get in touch with Carol via the following channels:https://www.carolsmyth.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/mammae_carolsmythibclc/https://www.facebook.com/mammae.carolsmyth/Support the showThanks for listening!Follow me on Facebook or Instagram.If you'd like to explore how my Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy can support you, please get in touch to book a free consultation.Registration has now opened for our trauma-informed Certified Laughter Yoga Leader training in March. Click here to learn more and register. Warmly,Michelle xx