Episode 4: Womanhood and Mental Wellness with Seema

Seema De Jorge-Chopra was born and bred in London; she is a mother, a movement coach and a kathak dancer. She is passionate about helping women to connect with their physical & mental health and promotes the benefits of strength training for all. \

In this episode, we take a journey through womanhood. These are the topics we cover:

• Birth trauma, C-sections, birth plans, hypnobirthing.
• Transitioning from womanhood to motherhood.
• Generational patterns and pressures.
• Motherhood during the lockdown.
• Returning to work after giving birth.
• COVID allows for rest and reflection.
• The perimenopause and the menopause.
• Exercise for the menopause.
• Adapting exercises to your menstrual cycle.
• The menopause and HRT.
• Being aware of the different phases in your cycle.
• Being at peace with your period and changing cultural periods. 
• My personal experience of the oral contraceptive pill.
• Expectations of roles in parenthood and careers.
• Gender roles in a marriage.
• The true essence of YOU.

Here are some useful links related to the topics we have discussed. 

Birth better- https://www.makebirthbetter.org

Menopuse-  https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/resources/#factsheets

Exercise for depression: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/exercise-for-depression/ 

Menopause and exercise: https://www.balance-menopause.com/menopause-library/055-exercise-the-menopause-janette-cardy-dr-louise-newson/ 

If you want to connect with Seema, follow the links below:

@seemadejorgechopra
www.seemadejorge-chopra.com

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