The Therapy Edit One Thing with Amelia Freer on how to nourish yourself
Jun 24, 2022
Amelia Freer, a Registered Nutritional Therapist and bestselling author, joins to discuss the importance of self-nourishment for mothers. She highlights how neglecting their own nutrition can impact mothers' well-being. Amelia shares simple strategies for making healthy eating easier, like prepping smoothies and syncing meal times with kids. They delve into the connection between food and self-worth, emphasizing mindful eating. Amelia also opens up about her parenting journey, sharing both proud moments and the importance of solitude to recharge.
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Frazzled By Toddler Tantrums
- Amelia admits she feels frazzled managing a four-year-old's tantrums while balancing work and motherhood.
- She describes the hidden adrenaline and stress that linger even after tantrums pass.
Nourish Yourself To Parent Better
- Mothers are as worthy of good nourishment as their children and need consistent fueling to stabilise mood, hormones and energy.
- Nourishing yourself helps you parent better by improving coping, mood stability and daily functioning.
Plan Meals Like You Do For Kids
- Prepare quick, simple meals and plan like you would for your children to ensure you get at least one decent meal a day.
- Use batch prep, leftovers or make your child's meal for everyone to save time and ensure consistency.