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The Little Book of Calm for New Mums

Grounding words for the highs, the lows and the moments in between
by Anna Mathur

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Narrator Anna Mathur

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Length 3 hours 3 minutes
Language English
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The Little Book of Calm for New Mums will share advice and support on issues that new mothers face, from A for Anger, to I for Insomnia, providing an empowering pep talk for those days when new mothers need it most.

Psychotherapist and mother of three, Anna Mathur, will support readers through the rollercoaster of feelings that come with being a new mum and provide expert advice based on her own professional and personal experiences. Whether you need some quick grounding, a note of compassion, or you want to untangle a feeling, flick to a page for a quick, uplifting moment of much-needed support.

There are quick takeaway mantras and action tips for those tight on time, and further reading should you want to explore topics more deeply. This comprehensive A-Z covers everything from baby blues and anxiety to guilt, insomnia, stress, your inner critic and maintaining friendships.

© Anna Mathur 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Self-ImprovementFamily & RelationshipsNonfiction

Anna Mathur is a psychotherapist and bestselling author. She's passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room and sharing her personal and professional experiences to support mums through motherhood. She shares supportive insights on Instagram (@annamathur), via online courses and through her incredibly popular podcast 'The Therapy Edit'. Anna's podcast has now released almost 150 episodes and received over 2 million downloads, with guests including Fearne Cotton, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Anna Whitehouse, Holly Tucker, Giovanna Fletcher, Liz Earle, Jo Tutchener Sharp, Anna Williamson, Ashley James, Louise Pentland, Sarra Hoy and more. Anna has appeared on Woman's Hour, Good Morning Britain, Sky News, Steph's Packed Lunch and Katie Piper's Breakfast Show, as well as coveted podcasts including Happy Mum Happy Baby, Dirty Mother Pukka, The Scummy Mummies Podcast, The Midult and Deliciously Ella. Anna regularly features in titles including The Telegraph, The Independent, Grazia, Marie Claire, The Sun, Closer, Stylist and Mother & Baby.

Anna Mathur is a psychotherapist and bestselling author. She's passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room and sharing her personal and professional experiences to support mums through motherhood. She shares supportive insights on Instagram (@annamathur), via online courses and through her incredibly popular podcast 'The Therapy Edit'. Anna's podcast has now released almost 150 episodes and received over 2 million downloads, with guests including Fearne Cotton, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Anna Whitehouse, Holly Tucker, Giovanna Fletcher, Liz Earle, Jo Tutchener Sharp, Anna Williamson, Ashley James, Louise Pentland, Sarra Hoy and more. Anna has appeared on Woman's Hour, Good Morning Britain, Sky News, Steph's Packed Lunch and Katie Piper's Breakfast Show, as well as coveted podcasts including Happy Mum Happy Baby, Dirty Mother Pukka, The Scummy Mummies Podcast, The Midult and Deliciously Ella. Anna regularly features in titles including The Telegraph, The Independent, Grazia, Marie Claire, The Sun, Closer, Stylist and Mother & Baby.

Audiobook details

Author
Narrator Anna Mathur
ISBN 9780241580868
Length 3 hours 3 minutes
Language English
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date
Edition Unabridged
Genres Self-Improvement, Family & Relationships & Nonfiction
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Reviews

'A beautiful and informative companion of a book that'll help keep you grounded and present in the moments that often feel overwhelming. I found myself noting uplifting quotes I know will come in useful as mantras when needed. Anna has always been, and continues to be, a woman I take so much wisdom from. Her compassion and guidance for a mother's mental health is invaluable' 'This lovely book offers little gems of support, helping us to be in the moment and reminding us to direct some of our maternal love to ourselves. Anna Mathur's empathy and wise insight makes this an essential read for new mums' 'Like having a reassuring chat with a wise friend, Anna's kind and grounding words provide the perfect companion for new mums making sense of their vast - and at times, conflicting! - feelings' 'A tender, real and uplifting book' 'This book is going to be a lifeline for new mums. Anna has an incredible gift of offering not only her professional expertise but also love, perspective and compassion - often in just one sentence. This book is a much needed gift to the world' 'A comforting and reassuring book to help you navigate those tricky early years' 'Anna's Little Book of Calm for New Mums feels like such a reassuring and necessary companion for motherhood. Broken down into the feelings and emotions that are sometimes hard to decipher when we're in the throes of parenting, Anna has such a wonderful way of bringing comfort, clarity and insight to many of the overwhelming challenges new mums can find themselves up against. The book is accessible and written with the wisdom of an expert but the love and compassion of a friend, and I think that's what makes it such a valuable resource on the rollercoaster of motherhood' 'Such a brilliant idea for a book. Anna's punchy chapters are like bite sized pep talks which make it incredibly accessible and unbelievably comforting for overwhelmed new mums. Like getting the most brilliant advice from your wisest and warmest friend. I wish I'd had this book when I had newborn' 'Anna's a consistent source of relatable, practical and reassuring advice when it comes to navigating the mental health challenges of motherhood. Packed with soothing words to validate the messy emotions that come with being a mum, along with useful quick tips to help bring calm to the chaos, this book is a gem of support. A must-have for every bookshelf and baby-change bag!' Expand reviews