We live in a world that talks about support but the hidden messages always point to celebrating the self sufficient person. Sadly this sets us parents up to FAIL! Despite being a time when resources and energy are low, our need for human contact, connection and empathy is at our highest. We’re truly vulnerable. Building a support network before and after my baby came, and making time and effort to invest in those relationships has reaped rewards.

In my coaching capacity there’s so many critical words I hear from women using to describe themselves - and I’ve had enough of it. These women are amazing, powerful beings who don’t need all the weight of these words. So I’m suggesting seven brand new alternative diet plans, and it goes a little something like this…