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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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Your body just did something miraculous — so why do we spend so much time hating it?

In this episode, Charlie gets real about postpartum body image: the impossible "bounce back" expectations we're sold, what actually affects your body's recovery (spoiler: it's not willpower), and how to start being kinder to yourself when the mirror feels like the enemy.

If you've ever stood in front of your reflection and not recognised the woman looking back — this one's for you.

You will Learn:

* The lie we've been sold about "bouncing back" after baby

* Expectations vs reality: why your body isn't "failing" you

* The 4 things that actually impact postpartum recovery (hormones, sleep, nutrition & movement)

* Why being kind to yourself is harder than any workout — and how to start

* 5 practical steps to rebuild your relationship with your body

* A reminder of what your body has been through — and why it deserves your respect

🔔 Back to Me is coming at the end of May 2026 to help moms with exactly this. Follow @charliesparentingpages on Instagram to be the first to know.

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You can love being a mum and still need space to breathe.

In this episode, Charlie dives into something that could genuinely change your entire experience of motherhood: boundaries.

Not the aggressive, wall-building kind. The gentle, honest, "this is what I need" kind.

We're talking about why we don't set them (hello guilt, people-pleasing, and fear), why we desperately need them, and exactly how to start — without the crushing guilt that makes you want to take it all back five minutes later.

If you've ever said yes when you meant no, let someone hold your baby when every fibre of you wanted to say "not right now," or answered the door to visitors when you hadn't eaten all day — this one's for you

🔔 Something new is coming at the end of May to help moms with exactly this. Follow @charliesparentingpages on Instagram to be the first to know.

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Following last week's deep dive into losing yourself in motherhood, this episode lifts the energy with real, doable self-care — not the "book a spa day" kind, but the small-but-mighty moments that keep the "you" in motherhood.

What We Cover:

* Why self-care feels impossible for moms (and what happens when we skip it)

* What self-care actually looks like — for me, it's my hair and makeup routine

* Permission to prioritise yourself without guilt

* 8 affirmations to carry with you on hard days

* 5 practical action steps you can start this week

* A sneak peek at something launching end of May

🔔 Something new is coming at the end of May to help moms with exactly this. Follow @charliesparentingpages on Instagram to be the first to know.

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You were one person your whole life — with dreams, opinions, passions, and a sense of who you were. Then you became a mum… and suddenly, you don't know how to connect the two anymore.

In this episode, Charlie opens up about losing yourself in motherhood — even when becoming a mum was part of the dream. She explores:

→ Why something still feels missing, even when you're living what you always wanted

→ How motherhood asks us to give constantly from the moment baby arrives — and why no one teaches us how to refill the cup

→ Why you're allowed to make space for your needs too (and how to actually do it)

→ Small shifts that helped Charlie regain herself after 5 babies

→ A mindset shift that changed everything

Charlie also shares the mistakes she made along the way — and what she learned from them. Because she's been putting it all together to help you find an easier path: one where you can enjoy motherhood AND love yourself again.

🔔 Something new is coming at the end of May to help mums with exactly this. Follow @charliesparentingpages on Instagram to be the first to know.

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Charlie dives deep into one of the most Googled topics in motherhood: sleep. From what newborn sleep actually looks like (spoiler: it's not what you expect) to the 4-month sleep regression, she shares what she learned across five babies. This episode covers sleep safety essentials, practical survival tips for exhausted mums, and how to cope when you're running on empty — without the judgement.

What You'll Learn

* What newborn sleep really looks like and why your baby isn't broken

* How to help with day-night confusion in the early weeks

* The key sleep safety guidelines every parent needs to know

* Why mum sleep matters and practical ways to protect it

* What the 4-month sleep regression actually is (and how to survive it)

* Seven actionable tips for sleep-deprived mums

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