Why a breakdown can be a breakthrough with Laura Belbin

About this episode

***TRIGGER WARNING: We talk in detail about a mental health breakdown, sexual abuse and trauma. So please be cautious and be mindful of your own limits. There is also some swearing in case little ears are around.*** Hey everyone and welcome back to Motherkind. The show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood (and life) with more acceptance, ease, joy and purpose. And if you do love the podcast, can you do me a favour and hit subscribe because it really does help. I’m really excited to share this episode with you. It is with Laura Belbin. With over 1.5 million social media followers, you might know her by Knee Deep in Life. Her first book called Knee deep in life was a Sunday Times bestseller. When I was sent her new book, No shame - how to stop the guilt from someone who learned the hard way, that title go my attention. I read it and I knew that I had to have her on the podcast. You will learn:  why you can't escape the past until you face it what EDMR therapy is and how it can be transformational how to break generational cycles, even if you think 'that's just the way I am' how to free yourself from shame for good It is a brilliant episode about resilience, strength and healing. I took so much from it and I hope you do too. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14th OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT LAURA BELBIN Laura Belbin is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, auntie – and the woman you avoid eye contact with in the playground. With over 1.5 million followers across her social channels, she is also the woman behind the smash-hit blog Knee Deep in Life. Completely unfiltered and totally laid bare, she shares images of herself emulating out-of-this-world picture-perfect photographs sourced off Google (you know the type: Kim K in a sexy cut-out dress with a champagne bottle resting on her perfectly round bum) but totally imperfectly. Her online community is made up of like-minded people who want to laugh and celebrate their lumps, bumps and imperfections. Instagram @knee_deep_in_life Facebook @KneeDeepInLife MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices