Seven Deadly Sins - Greed

Written By Peta Titter

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

Episode 5: Greed – Navigating Consumerism and Expectations in Postnatal Motherhood

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 Greed and its implications for new mothers. This episode examines the intense consumer pressures and societal expectations that often overwhelm mothers, urging them to fulfil unrealistic standards of motherhood.

In This Episode:

  • Consumer Pressures: Explore how the market exploits the vulnerabilities of new mothers, pushing them towards excessive spending on baby products.

  • Societal Expectations: Discuss the relentless push for mothers to "have it all" and "do it all," and the guilt and stress these expectations generate.

  • Redefining Needs: Learn strategies for identifying genuine needs versus imposed desires, helping mothers make empowered choices for themselves and their families.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen:

  • Critical Insights: Understand the driving forces behind consumerism in the context of motherhood and how to resist them.

  • Supportive Strategies: Gain practical advice on prioritizing what truly matters, reducing stress, and fostering a healthier family life.

  • Insightful Discussions: Join a dialogue that challenges the norm, encouraging mothers to question and redefine success and fulfillment in their roles.

This episode invites listeners to reflect on the concept of Greed as it relates to modern motherhood, offering a fresh perspective on minimizing stress and maximizing well-being.

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.

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)

Lotus is the flower of the Indian Goddess Lakshmi. She embodies the energy of abundance and prosperity. The lotus symbolises purity, fertility and true beauty. It floats on top of water, its roots travel into the depths symbolising connection to the spiritual. Lakshimi encompasses the fertility of life and growth. She reminds that wealth is always found in the heart.

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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