Unlearning the Guilt of Taking Up Space for Yourself

Unlearning the Guilt of Taking Up Space for Yourself

Unlearning the Guilt of Taking Up Space for YourselfRebecca Nagel
Published on: 21/07/2026

Unlearning the belief that self-care is selfish and what two small moments reminded me why filling your own cup actually matters.

WellbeingSelf Care
When Did We Stop Knocking The Tower Down?

When Did We Stop Knocking The Tower Down?

When Did We Stop Knocking The Tower Down?Rebecca Nagel
Published on: 26/05/2026

Kids build, knock it down, and start again without a second thought. Why can't we? A honest look at why we stopped trying.

PersonalConfidence
When Your Soul Finally Relaxes

When Your Soul Finally Relaxes

When Your Soul Finally RelaxesRebecca Nagel
Published on: 04/02/2026

A reflection on one of those impossibly hard weeks of motherhood - hospital visits, infections, endless laundry and the permission to hold both the overwhelm and the gratitude at the same time. Sometimes our souls just need to hear: you're allowed to feel all of it.

MotherhoodMental Health