Top 3 Things to consider when you’re returning to work. Having a baby can be fraught, loving, surprising and sleep-depriving. And just when you’re getting a handle on things (or maybe even before that) you have to go back to work. So how best to handle it? Olivia Bath, Founder of The Women’s Vault shares her top three tips for making the mental transition back to work. Get in touch with us with any questions! hello@andbreathewellbeing.com   Olivia Bath   Returning to work after maternity leave is the second biggest transition you’ll make after becoming a parent. In the weeks leadi ..read more

Being nice is not enough. I thought that as a mixed-race feminist with white privilege, I was doing enough. I thought I was largely non-racist. I’m a nice person. But the events precipitated by George Floyd’s death by Derek Chauvin (a white policeman) in Minneapolis, USA have shown that I was wrong. I acknowledge that, and I’m sorry. I will listen, learn, have tough conversations and live and parent better. I’m an ally-in-training, I hope. I don’t want to centre this on me, but here’s what I will be doing to change the focus of my work and &Breathe to be more positive and inclusive. Pleas ..read more

Staying grounded when you’re being blown away Life is full of surprises, particularly in parenthood! There are the wonderful, rewarding, joyful moments which can take our breath away. But there are also a whole bunch of unexpected twists and turns on the way that can pull the rug out from under us, leaving us feeling emotionally fragile and unstable in our own identities. This is true of POSTNATAL, PARENTHOOD and MENOPAUSE - which is (guess what?) why we care about them! Here are 5 easy steps from Tamsin Williamson, The Parenthood Coach, to help you keep your feet on the ground. More about Ta ..read more

Does mindfulness change your brain? Don’t worry - we mean in a GOOD way. And the answer, is yes! Feeling good is as important to us at &Breathe as getting fit and eating well - in fact it’s all part of the same wellbeing package. Looking after yourself is about both mind and body. So here &B Founder, Clio Wood, explains how mindfulness really can make you less stressed. What’s not to like? Get in touch with us with any questions! hello@andbreathewellbeing.com   &Breathe Founder, Clio (credit Ocean Taylor)  What is neuroplasticity? If you’re a parent, then you’re probab ..read more

Safely return to exercise after having a baby Returning to exercise after birth can be really tricky. There are so many conflicting views; pressures from left, right and centre, not to mention the perceived guilt of spending time on you!  I’m Caroline Bragg, Head PT at &Breathe. I’m going to share with you how we work with the “5 Fs of Postnatal Fitness” (we love alliteration), an approach which ensures you safely return to fitness post-birth. Get in touch with us with any questions! hello@andbreathewellbeing.com FOUNDATION FIRST When it comes to postnatal exercise, there is no set ti ..read more

In tricky times, we all need a little positivity. But how to find it? Clio Wood, &Breathe Founder, gives her top tips. Find your gratitudE List three things daily that you’re grateful for in your own life. This can be big (new job!) or small (managed to get the washing done today!) but they add up to a great deal of goodness to counter the (ugh) news. TIP: Listing is great, telling someone your list is better, writing it down is even more powerful. See our Tortoise blog post ..read more

Tortoise Steps to Happiness with Klaus White Sometimes our self-care mission is hard to live - we’re busy parents after all. So sometimes setting up some good habits can be a game-changer. And how to achieve that? With tortoise steps, of course! Klaus White is the co-founder of The Way of the Tortoise. Previously a teacher and musician before moving into conference management and training, he now balances his love of writing and teaching along with a passion for music. He spends his spare time with his daughter, leads a community choir and would like a little more time to go to the movies ..read more

Self-care Series: Sara Campin At &Breathe, we're extremely passionate about our parental self-care mission. It's so important to make time for yourself in your parenting journey - self-care isn't selfish! After all if you're not at your best, how can you be at your best for those around you? Sara Campin is the founder of Nourish app, a wellbeing app created by mums for mums. Nourish is on a mission to empower us to boost our wellbeing and find more connection, compassion and calm in the crazy chaos, pressures and turmoil of modern motherhood. The app is jam-packed with practical, bite-siz ..read more

Self-care Series: Margaret M. Quinlan At &Breathe, we're extremely passionate about our parental self-care mission. It's so important to make time for yourself in your parenting journey - self-care isn't selfish! After all if you're not at your best, how can you be at your best for those around you? Margaret M. Quinlan is the co-author of You're doing it wrong! Mothering, media, and medical expertise (Johnson & Quinlan, 2019, Rutgers University Press). An associate professor in the department of communication studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Margaret explores ..read more