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FEBRUARY wellbeing

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Hi mobsters, 

For the month of february, in partnership with Xena Life, we are talking Matrescence.

“Matrescence is the physical, emotional, psychological, and social transformation a person undergoes during the transition to motherhood.”

Katherine Hale is a Matrescence Coach for XENA.

have a listen to Katherine’s recording below, for a transformative session designed to support women in early motherhood as they reconnect with themselves.

This session is crafted to help you navigate the profound changes and challenges of early motherhood, providing the guidance and support you need to rediscover your sense of self.

Katherine begins by introducing the concept of matrescence, the transition into motherhood, which encompasses not only the physical changes but also the emotional and psychological shifts that occur. Understanding matrescence is crucial for new mothers, as it helps to normalse the diverse range of experiences and emotions that accompany this life stage.

During the session, Katherine shares valuable insights and practical strategies to help you manage the demands of motherhood while nurturing your own well-being. Through a combination of mindfulness techniques, self-care practices, and reflective exercises, you'll learn how to create a balanced approach to motherhood that honors both your needs and those of your baby.

link here - The secret of staying strong in motherhood

Supporting you through Pregnancy, Postpartum & BEYOND

Xena's female-led team of healthcare and fitness professionals offer exercise and advice from birth prep to recovery, nutrition to cycle tracking, breathwork to scar work and much, much more. 
Join the Xena community, track your progress and build understanding, confidence and resilience of your physical, emotional, cyclical and spiritual wellbeing.
The Xena  platform is here to be a resource for you to return to again and again. Just because your baby was born one year ago or more it doesn't mean it's too late to start from the beginning. 

1 x month’s free trial

We are partnering with Xena to give The MOB community a taster of all Xena has to offer - check out the free videos below that you can integrate into your weekly routine from today.
For the full catalogue of over 400 resources especially designed to help you thrive in motherhood, head to the Xena app.
Download the app for free and start using the freemium content, or 
sign up using the exclusive MOB code for a month's free trial.

code: XENAMOB  

Add the code at Xena checkout to redeem your one month free trial. 

“Feeling good doesn't have to be expensive or out of reach,

you shouldn't have to wait either.

We can thrive through dedication to small simple tricks.

Every effort counts when we’re stacking small, manageable habits.” 

Octavia, Founder.

start here, mobster

Try these two, free, 5 minute videos with Octavia, mobster, mother and founder of Xena.
Like them? Why not try setting yourself the goal of doing one of these a week?
Top Tip - schedule time into your diary. By doing the very action of writing it into your diary, you are  40%  more likely to commit to it! Tell you partner or friend you're doing it, and that likelihood increases to 90%.

5 minute TABATA WITH OCTAVIA

a tABATA IS type of HIIT workout designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and build muscular strength

5 minute full body stretch with octavia

you can read more about the importance of stretching here

HABIT STACK to achieve your goals

If stretching / exercise is something you want to get into the habit of doing regularly (it's so good for us - mentally and physically, go for it!), then choose a time when you're able to attach the exercise to an existing routine you do everyday. This is a great way to build any new habits and achieve your goals. 
For example, you could do the 5 minute stretch straight after you get out of bed in the morning or after you've handed your kids their breakfast (stretch while they eat). 
Top Tip - make life easy for yourself. Put any equipment (ie a yoga mat) or clothes needed for you to do the exercise, out the night before to avoid any procrastination faff in the morning

meet OCTAVIA, founder OF XENA

XENA is my Ikigai.
At the age of 12 I lost my first patch of hair with alopecia. What a ride that would be. 
After nearly 30 years of losing and gaining and then losing my hair again I learnt that it was down to me to decide how I felt, how I showed up, how I coped and moved forwards. 
There were tears, sadness, depression and fear. But there was also a determination not to be defined nor held back by this auto immune disease.
As a physiotherapist of 15 years, I often found my strength lay in empowering my clients to believe their body wasn't broken beyond repair, that they had the capability to heal and move forwards.
Then came motherhood.... another curveball. Different but equally seismic. I was blown away by how little I knew about my body even as a physio.
I am a mother of two little girls, a physiotherapist of 15 years, and the founder of XENA. 
I have curated a fabulous team of professionals to help you get the most from your life. XENA offers an extensive library of 400+ videos, pdfs, and audios, as well as meticulously planned programmes for pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause. Our aim is to cover and support you through every life-defining moment, and if we’ve not got what you’re looking for right now you can guarantee we’re working on it!

we asked octavia what financial security means to her,

here’s what she said:

financial security

financial security

now it’s time to get financailly fit…

when you invest in you, you start to FEEl more MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY ready TO TACKLE BIG THINGS.

big things LIKE your financial confidence, knowledge & skills

creating the head space needed to build a more financially secure future for you and your family.