Hi everyone and welcome to episode 50 of the Saint Belford podcast. I just want to start off by saying thank you to each and every one of you for tuning in. It’s kind of bittersweet because while I’ve reached a personal milestone - 50 episodes of The Saint Belford podcast - I’ll be pressing pause on the podcast while I’m on maternity leave. This will be the last episode of the season until we kick off season 4 next year around February when I return back to work. To wrap up season 3 of The Saint Belford podcast, I’m going to share five snippets from the most popular episodes of the season ..read more

Practising self-care is not just about the activities and rituals you engage in to recharge your mind and body. What you say no to is just as important. That’s where boundaries come in. Boundaries are a way of clearly communicating your needs and your limits. They highlight what you will and won’t accept. They protect you, set the tone for your relationships and give you the space you need to prioritise your wellbeing. As Jayne Hardy so eloquently put it: Healthy boundaries are the difference between saying “yes” because we feel we ought to and saying “no” because we mean “no”. What you say “y ..read more

Pelvic floor exercises during and after pregnancy: www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au Pelvic Floor Health for Expectant and New Mums (Free ebook) https://continence.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#A0000000KUc9/a/5K0000003Iek/nEDoZ3oU8.RlEab2f0E7RQ_RYNAeSA1rtAjEgDcSf0g Returning to Sport or Exercise after the Birth (Factsheet) https://continence.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#A0000000KUc9/a/5K0000002xD2/dLOYGIJSa6Lk.HQBMWQvJ6ljPOOCk9PDCbUSefU0o8E International Return to Running Postnatal Guidelines  https://absolute.physio/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/returning-to-running-postnatal-guidelines.pdf For more infor ..read more

We can all agree that sleep is important. But, have you ever thought about why getting enough sleep is so important? Why does it matter if we get 6 hours or 8 hours? Why does it matter if we pull an all-nighter every weekend? Let me share some sobering facts that helped shift my perspective on sleep and change my daily habits for good because once you understand the facts, it’s hard to ignore sleep. It’s hard not to recognise that it is a primary pillar of good health and it’s time to retire the antiquated idea that we can sleep when we’re dead ..read more

Tune in for a 5-minute body scan meditation brought to you by Angelina Morino. Angelina Morino is an accredited Hypnobirthing Australia practitioner, meditation teacher, Kids yoga instructor, mumma to one and founder of The Haus Of Health which combines antenatal education and mindset to empower families to have an incredible birthing and postpartum experience. Angie provides support, guidance and education for parents as they journey through pregnancy, birth and beyond. Instagram: @thehausofhealth Email: hello@thehausofhealth.com Website: thehausofhealth.com Use code: 'SAI ..read more

I want this to be a reminder for those who also struggle to rest, even when you’re on holidays. You do not need to make your holiday more productive because REST in itself is productive ..read more

There are many things that stand in the way of our best intentions. You already know the importance of self-care, but understanding the logic and theory doesn’t automatically translate into a solid and consistent self-care practice. You need to feel as though it’s achievable. The problem is, the guilt that surfaces, the self-sabotaging self-talk, the inability to say no - these are all roadblocks that keep us from following through with our best intentions. These are all hurdles we need to cross before we can confidently prioritise our wellbeing. So let’s go through the biggest barriers to sel ..read more

It can be hard to channel kind, compassionate words when you’re tired, so let me plant some seeds for you. These are the messages I need to hear when I’m tired, exhausted and on the brink of burning out ..read more

Take your free personality test: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/personality ..read more

https://www.psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist   It took me years to seek the help I desperately needed. It took me a long time to invest in my mental health, so believe me when I say, I understand the resistance. I understand the fear. I understand the challenges that come with it. I get it because I’ve experienced them too. It can be incredibly intimidating and daunting and confronting. Pouring your heart out to a stranger isn’t easy. Working on yourself isn’t easy, but from my experience, it’s how you access the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s how you shift your lens on life as ..read more