Once a parent, always a parent with Claire Andrews

This week’s episode of I’ll Ask My Sister features the first guest, Claire Andrews, who joins Mads and Ellen in the second half to answer this week’s listener question. Claire is a midwife turned maternal child health nurse, a mum of two, and the founder of Safe Hands Parenting. If all that wasn’t enough she runs a podcast called The Moment, which Ellen has been a guest on. 

 

This week’s question: 

In January, I sadly had a stillborn baby, so had 6 months off work to heal and grieve. I’ve recently gone back to work and am 17 weeks pregnant. Before my stillborn son, Sebastian I loved my job and my colleagues but finding it very stressful being back and knowing I’m only going to be around for another 2.5 months before going on leave again. Feeling like my priorities have shifted but want work to be a positive space for me and want to make an impact over this short time without sacrificing my mental health! Would love some Williams wisdom! 

 

Discover:

• How to accept the complexity of navigating life after a significant loss and allow yourself space for healing.
• Creating a routine of regular daily practices can help maintain emotional balance and foster a sense of control during difficult times.
• Why practicing self-compassion and allowing for emotional fluctuation are essential in managing grief and personal growth.
• It’s okay to receive support from your workplace and community rather than always being the giver.
• How sharing your personal experiences with colleagues can foster empathy and growth within the workplace. 
• Most importantly, you should extend grace to oneself; navigating grief takes time, and each day may bring different challenges.

This week’s question comes from Grace who is a three-five sacral generator from Perth. Discover your human design here: www.myhumandesign.com

 

I’ll Ask My Sister is the advice podcast where the cosmic meets the corporate. Sisters Ellen Hooper, Executive Coach in Melbourne and Mads Williams, Human Design Coach in London bring the insights of human design and astrology to your career and business struggles, and vice versa.

 

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