Seven Deadly Sins - Gluttony

Written By Peta Titter

Welcome to "The Little Black Dress of Women’s Health: The Seven Deadly Sins Series"

Episode 2: Gluttony – Unpacking Expectations and Commercial Exploitation

Join Peta Titter, Founder and CEO of the Women's Health Education Network, and Frances Bilbao, award-winning psychologist, as they tackle the sin of Gluttony in the context of postnatal motherhood. This episode challenges the intense societal pressures on new mothers to quickly regain their pre-pregnancy bodies and the overwhelming commercialization targeting motherhood.

In This Episode:

  • Breaking Down Body Myths: Dive into the unrealistic expectations for new mothers to "bounce back" physically after childbirth.

  • Critiquing Commercial Pressure: Examine how the market exploits motherhood, from the push to purchase excessive baby products to the idealization of certain parenting styles.

  • Finding Authenticity: Discover ways to prioritize genuine needs and emotional well-being over societal and commercial demands.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Hear:

  • Eye-Opening Insights: Shed light on the pressures that can lead to feelings of inadequacy and overwhelm.

  • Supportive Strategies: Gain practical advice on resisting consumerism and focusing on what truly matters—love and care for your baby.

  • insightful Discussions: Join a conversation that supports mothers in feeling validated, not judged, in their postnatal journey.

Tune in to challenge the norms, understand the pressures, and find support in your journey as a new mother.

Listen now on our website or your favourite streaming service and join the conversation that every mother needs to hear.

Special Thanks:

  • Musical Magic: Hats off to Jill Norton and Tim Jones for the catchy jingle that sets the perfect tone for our series.

  • Symbolic Insight: Danae Thorp from Spellbox, who brought a refreshing twist to our discussions with botanical representations of each sin.

  • Behind the Scenes: A huge shoutout to Cameron Heit and the team at Production Farm Studios for their impeccable production quality.

  • Imagery Excellence: Special thanks to Alex Ennis for his amazing work on the imagery that visually captures the essence of our themes and enriches our content.

Symbolizing the Sins with Nature

In crafting this series, we chose to symbolize each of the sins with specific plants and flowers, adding a unique and meaningful layer to our discussions. Special thanks to Alex Ennis for the exceptional artwork that brings these symbols to life. We also appreciate Diane Thorpe from Spellbox for her expertise in selecting and providing the insightful descriptions for each symbol.

Honeysuckle (Lonicera)

The Goddess Gaia was born from chaos, when there was nothing except the void. One of her plants is honeysuckle said to promote desire and the ‘sweetness of life’. Gaia is in a state of perpetual desire to create life. She is the Earth itself, abundant, fertile, forever healing, nurturing. Gaia is Nature, and motherhood. She is weaver of life itself. When a woman creates life, she is akin to this Goddess. She is called to listen to the heartbeat of Mother Earth, to her own rhymes and needs. She holds the hand of the Goddess on a new path, knowing she in in a sacred place within her mind, heart and body.

Need Immediate Help?

If you or someone you know is struggling during the postnatal period, it's crucial to remember that immediate help is available. Here are steps and resources you can turn to:

  • In Urgent Situations:

    • Hospital Emergency: Visit your nearest hospital emergency department.

    • Ambulance: Dial triple zero (000) for immediate medical assistance.

Support Services:

  • Beyond Blue: Offers guidance for depression and anxiety. Call 1300 224 636.

  • Lifeline: Provides critical support and suicide prevention. Contact 131 114.

  • Women’s Domestic Crisis Service: For domestic violence support, call 1800 015 188.

  • WIRE (Women's Information and Referral Exchange): For information and support, dial 1300 134 130.

  • PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): For perinatal anxiety and depression support, call 1300 726 306.

  • Parent Line: For parent support, reach out to 132 289.

  • Sands: Offers support for miscarriage, stillbirth, and newborn death issues. Contact 1300 072 637.

Remember, you are not alone, and reaching out for help is a step toward healing. Your well-being is important, and support is just a phone call away.

Peta Titter

As highly skilled nurse and PhD candidate, Peta is driven to achieve global transformational change for women’s health. She Founded Women’s Health Education Network (WHEN) in 2017. Peta has over 20 years experience working around the world in nursing and health education, including antenatal, postnatal, continence and intensive care.

Peta was driven to establish WHEN by her passion to ensure women have power to decide how they use and move their bodies, and her experience in providing care across her career. Through this work Peta has sat on a variety of governance committee and national boards, volunteered extensively, founded a groundbreaking local business and continues her research and education in women’s health with the University of Tasmania.

https://www.when.org.au/senior-leadership
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