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In this episode, Charlie gets honest about the parts of motherhood no one prepares you for: the bone-deep exhaustion, the guilt of wanting five minutes alone, and the shock of realising you don't recognise yourself anymore.

What we cover:

* Why loving your kids doesn't automatically refill your cup

* The guilt that comes with wanting space (and why it's completely normal)

* The "identity split" — losing yourself between who you were and who you are now

* How to reconnect with yourself without choosing between being a good mum and being you

Resources mentioned:

* Back to Me — Charlie's 5-week programme: Learn more https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages/p/back-to-me--34toq9xg

* The Identity Audit (included in Back to Me)

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In this deeply personal episode, Charlie shares her experience of four c-sections — two emergency, two elective — and breaks down everything mums need to know about this often misunderstood birth experience.

What You'll Learn:

* Charlie's full birth story across five babies (including why her second birth became traumatic)

* The real difference between emergency and elective c-sections — emotionally and physically

* Why the "easy way out" myth needs to end

* Practical tips for preparing mentally and physically for a c-section

* Recovery essentials every c-section mama needs to know

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Just because you didn't have surgery doesn't mean your body didn't go through something massive. In this episode, Charlie shares her honest experience recovering from her first natural birth — and why the "you should be fine" narrative is harmful.

In this episode, you'll learn:

* Why natural birth still requires serious recovery (and why the "hierarchy of birth" is a myth)

* What's actually normal in postpartum recovery — bleeding, soreness, hormones, and the emotional weight no one warns you about

* The 4 biggest recovery mistakes Charlie made (so you don't have to)

* What actually helps: rest, support, and giving yourself permission to struggle

* The identity shift no one talks about — grieving your old self while loving your new life

Key takeaways:

* Your body grew a human for 9 months, shifted organs, expanded your pelvis, and pushed out a baby — that is not nothing

* You're allowed to say no to visitors, ask for help, and not feel okay

* Recovery isn't just physical — it's about your whole identity shifting, and that takes way more than 6 weeks

Resources mentioned:

* Back to Me — Charlie's program helping moms reconnect with who they are beyond "just mom"

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