Facing your ugly self is the hardest part of the self-love and growth journey. The shame and embarrassment that comes with the memories of your former self can be detrimental to any progress you make. I want to encourage you to push through because the best parts and growth are on the other side of that pain. I found it is easier to focus on healing when I can speak to someone, forgive someone or do other things. When I need to forgive myself or work through my problems, it is harder to move on and embrace the growth. Your progress is evident in your thoughts and actions. Once you find grace ..read more

My latest milestone on my self-love journey has been the realization of grace. As I figure everything out, I am making room to fit everything in and get a balance. The one thing that I do not have time for is the drama of others. I have realized that since I do not have my ducks in a row, I neither have the time nor the right to judge others for what they are doing. Episodes Mentioned: Small Changes I have made on my Self-Love journey - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49783549 The Struggle to Self Love- https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49339146 Sliding Scale of Priority- https://www.sprea ..read more

As I walk my journey toward a positive body image, I am making slight changes to how I treat and see myself. My latest changes are small, but I feel amazing. I have seen a domino effect in other areas of my life, and it is awesome! Our children base their view of the world on how we interact with it. I am realizing this more and more the older Emma gets. She copies some of the silliest things that I do. If I teach her a positive and respectful view of herself and the world and nothing else, that is okay. great Episodes mentions: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49339146 Connect with me: Ins ..read more

The decision to have another child is a big one. It is life-changing and permanent. You are making a decision not just for yourself but for your child too. Am I ready for all that comes with being a mom again? Youtube Channel mentioned: youtube.com/c/EMBERSASH. Let's connect: Instagram -instagram.com/duvet_mamma/ Email - duvetmamma@jmeinstitute.co.za ..read more

In the last few weeks, I noticed a scary reality - we are raising a nation of victims. I know this may be harsh, but I feel we are no longer taking responsibility for our actions. We forget that the next generation is watching us and that if we want them to apologise, we need to show them how to. What makes things worse are the memes and video clips that we use as stories to gain attention from those who do not know the truth. We seek affirmation from strangers and not those in our lives. When was the last time that you apologised first? Are we comfortable with our children acting as we are ..read more

I strongly support women who know what they want. It's fantastic when women can make decisions quickly, even if it doesn't always match what society expects from us. I I'm tired of the idea that women who can't or don't want to have children are somehow less valuable. Women have a much bigger purpose than just having kids. Please remember this - your purpose and the ability to have children are not connected. You are just as valuable whether or not you have kids. #motherhood #women #podcasting #momlife Let's connect Instagram - www.instagram.com/duvet_mamma ..read more

The mindset work is the hardest part of lasting change. In the past three weeks, I have been battling negative self-talk despite the journey of self-love I am on. What does this stem from? How did I allow it to get out of hand like this? I address these issues as well as the work that I have done. As a Christian, I realise that I do not have the right to break myself down while believing that I am whole in Christ. I need to make a stand, and this is where I draw the battle lines. Related Episodes: Living Prepared: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/48712945 Protectigng you peace: https://www.s ..read more

The question that I keep asking myself is - when did the prices get this high? No matter how I try to rationalise, I remain confused and frustrated. As a mother, wife and homemaker, I am working to ensure that my family's needs are met despite the increased cost of living. But it is proving to be a challenge. I intended this episode to highlight the costs of living with a chronic illness, but I have realised we are all fighting to stay alive. Everything is has increased in price to create a domino effect for further increases. I try to have a free conversation about the issue at hand, and f ..read more

The harder I work on myself, the more false beliefs reveal themselves. This week I talk about some of the embedded views I work through on my journey to self-improvement. I talk about how I am fighting against comments I received as a child. It is hard work to break through the self-image and learned behaviour. When living with a chronic illness, your new limits feed into your beliefs. As a mother and wife, I decided to model the mindset and the work for my home. To establish a culture of positive self-image for my family and to question the beliefs that we hold. I would love to hear from ..read more

It has been a challenging week, and in this episode, I want to talk about the real-life of a mother with chronic illness. I had a stomach bug, and that led me to a flare. I was in bed for longer than I WANTED to be. As much as I believe in being prepared, this past week has made me realise that you cannot prepare yourself for the emotional side of your 'downtime'. This episode is unscripted. I talk about the reality of being a mother with chronic illness. I am taking the Duvet Mamma podcast in a new direction, and this episode is the first on this new journey. I want to talk more about the ..read more