Seven Deadly Sins - Pride

Written By Peta Titter

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

Episode 7: Pride – Redefining Confidence and Self-Worth in Postnatal Motherhood

Join Peta Titter, Founder and CEO of the Women's Health Education Network, and Frances Bilbao, award-winning psychologist, as they explore the nuanced theme of Pride in the context of postnatal motherhood. This episode reevaluates the concept of pride, discussing how it influences new mothers' perceptions of self-worth and the often conflicting feelings associated with pride in their new role.

In This Episode:

  • Challenging Perceptions: Dissect the complex emotions surrounding pride, examining why feeling proud can sometimes be seen as vanity or self-indulgence in new mothers.

  • Celebrating Achievements: Highlight the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the significant accomplishments of childbirth and motherhood, promoting a healthy sense of pride.

  • Balancing Identity: Discuss strategies for new mothers to balance their personal identity with their role as a parent, fostering a positive self-image and confidence.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen:

  • Cultural Relevance: Delve into how societal and cultural norms influence the way new mothers view pride and self-recognition.

  • Supportive Insights: Offer insights and advice on embracing pride in personal achievements without guilt or reservation.

  • Constructive Conversations: Encourage open discussions that help mothers embrace their new identity and achievements in a positive light, supporting mental health and emotional resilience.

This episode invites listeners to rethink the role of Pride in motherhood, promoting a supportive approach to self-esteem and recognition in the challenging but rewarding journey of raising a child.

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.

Rue (Ruta graveolens)

This plant is associate with the Greek goddess of Wisdom, Athena. It protects against the ‘evil eye’, against destructive energy from others. Athena was born fully-grown and wearing splendid armour. She emerged from the head of Zeus, her father. Her magnificence outshone him and everything else around her. She wasn’t afraid of her attributes and was proud of her power. Pride can be liberating, an expression of inner worth. When you want to shine use rue to protect you against those who want to bring you down.

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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