EmpowerMama CIC

27/10/2026

✨Meet Nadine, one of our Non Executive Directors ✨

“ For me, joining EmpowerMama was initially about supporting a friend, but it’s also something I genuinely believe in. As a teacher, I’ve learned first-hand how important the early developmental stages are for both mother and baby, and how much those early experiences can shape wellbeing and development.

I think mental wellbeing is so important, but it’s not always talked about as openly as it should be. There can be so much focus on the physical side of pregnancy and caring for a baby that the emotional side can sometimes get overlooked. Having a safe space where women feel listened to, understood and supported, without judgement, is so valuable.

What I love about EmpowerMama is its focus on wellbeing, connection and making sure women feel supported rather than having to navigate everything on their own. I think we often hear the phrase “it takes a village”, but I’ve come to believe it takes a community. A community where people look out for one another, feel comfortable asking for help and know they’re not alone.

That’s what makes being part of EmpowerMama so meaningful to me, and I’m really happy to support something that’s helping to build that. 💗”

26/10/2026

Feedback like this is why we do what we do!

We absolutely love hearing how our workshops are making a difference to mums.

Motherhood can be overwhelming, and sometimes we all need a little space to pause, reflect and feel supported. Knowing that our workshops are helping mums feel understood, build confidence and take something positive away with them means so much to us.

Thank you to every mum who comes along, shares their experiences and helps create such a supportive space.

✨ Only 3 places left! ✨

Our next workshop is on 19th November: Developing Self-Compassion in Motherhood.

Come and spend some time focusing on YOU, learning to be kinder to yourself and letting go of the pressure to be a perfect mum.

📩 DM us to book your place!

23/10/2026

ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT!

Do you give yourself a hard time as a mum? 💭

“I should have handled that better.”
“I’m not doing enough.”

If this sounds familiar, this FREE Self-Compassion Workshop is for you. 🩷

Join us for 2 hours to understand self-compassion and learn simple strategies to be kinder to yourself through the challenges of motherhood.

🎁 Every attendee gets a FREE self-compassion pack!

📅 19th November | 10am–12pm
📍 Lifeline Community Action, Newton Aycliffe

A morning for you. Because you matter too.

📧 Email [email protected] or DM us to book your free place.

21/10/2026

Why I created EmpowerMama 🤍

EmpowerMama was born from my own journey into motherhood.

When I became a mum, I experienced just how overwhelming this new chapter can be. Alongside the love, there was anxiety, the pressure of societal expectations and the feeling that we’re somehow meant to navigate it all. I also became aware of a real gap in support for mothers — support that recognises us as individuals, not just our role as mums.

Having my first baby during Covid really brought home how important connection is. I saw how much we need other mums around us — people who understand, who listen without judgement and remind us that we’re not alone.

As a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist and mum of two, I wanted to bring together my professional knowledge and personal experience to create something meaningful.

And so, EmpowerMama grew into a space offering workshops, supportive groups and an online course to help mums feel more connected, understood and empowered.

My hope is that every mum who connects with EmpowerMama feels a little less alone, a little more supported, and reminded that her wellbeing matters, too.

Because motherhood was never meant to be done alone. 🤍

20/10/2026

We love getting feedback like this and seeing our online course making a difference to mums out there 🤍

ᴬᵈ This morning I’ve been working on some personal development, starting off with well-being. I’ve just completed a new online course called “You are not failing, you are overwhelmed” by EmpowerMama CIC

I’ve been completing this over the last few months as and when I felt was a good time and I’ve just done bits at a time. My sister has too.

We have both found his course very helpful. Collectively, here’s what we really liked about this course ⤵️

💜Real life situations that are relatable for mothers when dealing with stress and overwhelm.

💜It’s easy to follow with different bite size sections ~ There are video clips alongside text and study references, so if you aren’t feeling reading all the research you can just watch the clip to understand. The videos are read in a lovely calm tone with lots of visual examples.

💜Some interesting sections on why are brain and nervous system acts the way it does (so we know we are completely normal and human!) as well as ways we can help ourselves with certain things like;
💛The mental/motherhood load
💛The window of tolerance

💜There’s lots of practical and quick every day skills for helping to calm your nervous system to help deal with stress and feelings of overwhelm. We loved that they are easy to implement in most situations.

💜If you like to complete worksheets to refer back to then there are optional downloads. I didn’t do this as I’m a visual learner and wrote little notes in my notepad.

We 💯 recommend it to mums (or anyone with a lot of responsibility but references focused on parenting) who feel overwhelmed at times and want healthier ways to cope. It is a good reminder that we are just human 🫶

TOP TIP- Don’t do this course at a time when you are very overwhelmed: it is meant to give an understanding of why overwhelm happens and useful everyday tips to use when in the moment, so it’s good to do when at your calmest so you can implement what you have learnt (I made this mistake at the start). This course does not replace professional medical support but rather to use alongside it.

We LOVE that 100% of the profits from this course go back into EmpowerMama CIC to provide more support for mums. For such a small cost this can benefit yourself and many others with the amazing work they do.

Disclaimer: I was given a discount to help promote this course with honest feedback.

DISCOUNT ~ If you would like to try this course I also have a 10% off code. Enter code EMPOWERMAMACLUB at checkout. 💜

19/10/2026

🍁 Only 1 place remains for our FREE Maternal Wellbeing Group – Starting November 🍁

Motherhood can be wonderful, but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, and challenging at times. Our 7-week Maternal Wellbeing Group is designed to support mothers of children under 3, providing a warm, welcoming space to connect, reflect, and thrive.

Facilitated by a Clinical Psychologist, this group combines evidence-based psychological approaches with compassionate peer support to help you navigate the realities of motherhood.

Each week we’ll explore a different topic to support your wellbeing and confidence in motherhood, including:

💛 Managing overwhelm and stress
💛 Developing self-compassion
💛 Rediscovering your identity beyond motherhood
💛 Building emotional resilience
💛 Strengthening your support network
💛 And more…

Children under 3 are welcome to attend with you, or you can come along on your own—whatever feels most comfortable and supportive for you.

📍 The Hearth, Bishop Auckland Market Place
📅 12th and 19th November
📅 3rd and 10th December
📅 7th, 14th and 21st January
⏰ 1:15pm – 2:45pm

This is a friendly, non-judgemental space where you can connect with other mums, share experiences, learn practical wellbeing strategies, and take time to focus on yourself.

✨ Supported by funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.

⚠️ Places are limited and tend to fill quickly.

📩 DM us or email [email protected] to secure your place.

16/10/2026

What if feeling overwhelmed in motherhood isn’t a sign you’re failing — but a sign your brain and body are trying to tell you something?

Every mum experiences overwhelm. But understanding why it happens can help you manage it differently.

You Are Not Failing. You Are Overwhelmed. is an online course developed by a Clinical Psychologist, giving you practical tools to understand overwhelm and feel calmer and more in control.

✨ Understand why overwhelm happens
✨ Learn what’s happening in your brain and nervous system
✨ Discover practical strategies to manage it

Short videos, bite-sized information and downloadable worksheets, all available to complete at your own pace.

Motherhood will have overwhelming moments — but you can learn how to navigate them.

✨ Start today - Link in Bio - Course

14/10/2026

🎃 TRICK OR TREAT: MOTHERHOOD EDITION 👻

🍬 THE TRICKS: The societal pressures, unrealistic expectations and traditional roles that make motherhood harder than it needs to be.

🍭 THE TREATS: The love, joy, connection and little moments that make motherhood so special. ❤️

Motherhood can be both beautiful and challenging. Let’s celebrate the treats whilst challenging the tricks. 💗