Ep. 208 - Why a breakdown can be a breakthrough with Laura Belbin

***TRIGGER WARNING: We talk in detail about a mental health breakdown, sexual abuse and trauma. So please be cautious and be mindful with your own limits. There is also some swearing incase little ears are around.***

Hey everyone and welcome back to Motherkind. The show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood (and life) with more acceptance, ease, joy and purpose.

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I’m really excited to share this episode with you. It is with Laura Belbin. With over 1.5 million social media followers, you might know her by Knee Deep in Life.

Her first book called Knee deep in life was a Sunday Times bestseller. I didn’t know Laura before this chat. When I was sent her new book, No shame - how to stop the guilt from someone who learned the hard way, that title go my attention. I read it and I knew that I had to have her on the podcast.

You will learn: 

• why you can't escape the past until you face it

• what EDMR therapy is and how it can be transformational

• how to break generational cycles, even if you think 'that's just the way I am'

• how to free yourself from shame for good

It is a brilliant episode about resilience, strength and healing. I took so much from it and I hope you do too.

As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there.

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ABOUT LAURA BELBIN

Laura Belbin is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, auntie – and the woman you avoid eye contact with in the playground. With over 1.5 million followers across her social channels, she is also the woman behind the smash-hit blog Knee Deep in Life. Completely unfiltered and totally laid bare, she shares images of herself emulating out-of-this-world picture-perfect photographs sourced off Google (you know the type: Kim K in a sexy cut-out dress with a champagne bottle resting on her perfectly round bum) but totally imperfectly. Her online community is made up of like-minded people who want to laugh and celebrate their lumps, bumps and imperfections.

Instagram @knee_deep_in_life

Facebook @KneeDeepInLife

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