You Still Matter: Self-Care, Self-Advocacy & the Myth of the Selfless Mum

What happens when becoming a mother collides with grief, depletion,
and the pressure to be everything for everyone? In this deeply
honest conversation, chartered psychologist and author Suzy shares
how the birth of her first child coincided with her father’s
terminal illness - a period she describes as “energetic
bankruptcy.” From that collision of life events came a powerful
realisation: “My depression served no one. My replenishment served
everyone.” Together, we explore: Why motherhood feels so relentless
The “pandemic of not enoughness” affecting women Why resentment is
often unvoiced disappointment The difference between selfishness
and self-advocacy Why self-care alone isn’t enough - we must also
learn to receive This episode is a permission slip for every mother
who feels flat, disconnected, guilty for needing time, or unsure
who she is anymore. Because you can be a loving mum and an
autonomous human being. And you still matter.