The Unfiltered Mumma Blog

It's time we speak our truth and share an unfiltered perspective on mumlife.
As an advocate for equality and inclusion, you will find the FIERCE in some of these articles as I challenge updated systems and ways of working that keep us stuck in an egotistical world.

5 Tips for Mental Health Self Care Nov 18, 2022

It goes without saying that Mum’s are time poor, and on top of that there are huge physical and emotional changes that are experienced for you (and those around you). Routines go out the window, everything is dictated by your baby, infant or child. 

If things become a struggle, a...

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Why standing up against fear has made me a better friend/mum/partner belief confidence expertise influence ownership personal power trust Nov 16, 2022

On the road to riches, there are many setbacks. It’s the same when setting out to achieve our dreams; we will eventually come face to face with our fears. 

It’s also widely acknowledged that the greater our goals, the bigger our fears will be. 

Fear can be a powerful...

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How standing in your power can influence those around you Nov 10, 2022

Everyone’s got an edge these days; there are influencers everywhere and most of them embrace their personal power. 

Personal power, that is your own individual power, is possible for everyone. It’s not about authority over people, or positional power such as hierarchical power at...

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Tammy kicks mental health stigma in the butt featured article Sep 29, 2022

With October being Mental Health Awareness Month, Killcare Heights resident Tammy Hewitt says it is an important time to tackle the stigma that still surrounds access to mental health services.

Hewitt was faced with her own challenges when she saw a deterioration of her mental health following...

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How to Keep Yourself Accountable for Facing Fears Each Day fears kick fear in the butt Sep 27, 2022

I started the 100 days of kicking fear-in-the-butt campaign after being caught in the depths of a downward spiral in my mental health. I lost my confidence and self-worth, and the simple act of leaving the home proved to be a challenge. But I decided to face my fears head-on, in a very public...

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Is it possible to feel both calm and overwhelmed in the same breath? | Mumma Life is now calm duality overwhelm Sep 13, 2022

Before we dive into this topic, I wanted to share my personal experience with this energy of being overwhelmed and calm at the same time, especially as I am sitting in the energy of the full moon.

 

For me, this duality of emotions is not something that I have previously felt until more...

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Free falling- The inspirational story of mental health triumph from the heart of Kristine Wells mental health rock bottom experiences we all have a story to share Sep 08, 2022

** Trigger warning ** References to suicide ideation. 

 

The below story has been written and shared by Kristine Wells herself.

 

This blog is merely providing a safe platform to hold the essence of this story so that it lives on and continues to change the lives of those today and...

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'I've never cried so much in my life': Mum's mental health struggle while isolated from her daughter featured article Sep 05, 2022

Mental health struggles can sneak up on you, lurking behind a busy life filled with responsibilities.

NSW Central Coast mum Tammy Hewitt was emmeshed in the corporate world when she began to feel the "crazy" lifestyle wasn't making her happy.

"I'd spent almost 20 years working my way up the...

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Signs fear is controlling you | Mumma Life is now anxiety fear stress Sep 04, 2022

Are you feeling like fear has taken over your life?

 

Here are some signs that may point to the fact. If you're feeling overwhelmed by fear, it's time to take back control and start living with more confidence and love.

 

Fear can be a powerful emotion, and when it takes over our lives,...

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Why saying no is one of the greatest gifts! | Mumma Life is now boundaries people pleasing saying no self worth self-care Aug 24, 2022

When did you last say yes, when in fact you wanted to say no?

 

How often does this occur?

 

 

How does it make you feel when you say yes to something that doesn't feel right for you?

 

 

Now imagine if you had said no.

 

 

What would have been the result?

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