Healthy-Ish podcast: Why we need to stop comparing ourselves to other mums

Why we need to stop comparing ourselves to other mums

Comparison culture is rife, especially in motherhood and it can do a number on your self-esteem. So, how do you stop comparing yourself? Author and journalist Melissa Wilson discusses her experience and shares some top advice. 



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To hear today's full interview, where she discusses whether motherhood is good for women’s mental wellbeing...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.

For more on Mel’s book Parenting in Progress (HarperCollins, $34.99) see here. You can catch her @melwilson_journo. 



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Comparison culture is rife, especially in motherhood and it can do a number on your self-esteem. So, how do you stop comparing yourself? Author and journalist Melissa Wilson discusses her experience and shares some top advice. 
 
WANT MORE FROM MELISSA?
To hear today's full interview, where she discusses whether motherhood is good for women’s mental wellbeing...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
For more on Mel’s book Parenting in Progress (HarperCollins, $34.99) see <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460763766/parenting-in-progress/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460763766/parenting-in-progress/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1715039624915000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1nP8nVnu7bGdB2HSkCjB40">here</a>. You can catch her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melwilson_journo/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/melwilson_journo/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1715039624915000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1f2Guo1qQ-INrZiCX7gH5U">@melwilson_journo</a>. 
 
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Online: Head to <a href="https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1715039624915000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3EJeemJVHoFsVxjlm4XC8R">bodyandsoul.com.au</a> for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.
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In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

Hosted by Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo, this podcast will help you make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul.

Hosted by Felicity Harley, the Healthy-ish podcast will give you the tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. Featuring guest interviews with the likes of Osher Günsberg, Michelle Bridges and Turia Pitt, as well as expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, these bite-sized episodes will arm you with the knowledge and practical advice to get back the balance. We know we can't eat, think, act and move perfectly, 100% of the time, so instead we're aiming to be healthy...ish. Join us, every morning, from Monday to Friday.  For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

Everyday tips for your mind, body and soul

Healthy-ish

Hosted by Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo, the Healthy-ish podcast will give you the tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. Featuring guest interviews with the likes of Osher Günsberg, Michelle Bridges and Turia Pitt, as well as expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, these bite-sized episodes will arm you with the knowledge and practical advice to get back the balance. We know we can't eat, think, act and move perfectly, 100% of the time, so instead we're aiming to be healthy...ish. Join us, every morning, from Monday to Friday. 


For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

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