Mindful Mama

Mindful Mama I have certification in perinatal mental health.

This allows me the to assist individuals throughout their pregnancy and post-partum periods to ensure they have the appropriate mental health support in place.

Change can feel like both an ending and a beginning. It can certainly stir up emotions like, fear, grief, uncertainty, a...
07/28/2025

Change can feel like both an ending and a beginning. It can certainly stir up emotions like, fear, grief, uncertainty, and self-doubt… while also opening space for clarity, growth, and new parts of you to grow.

Whether you're:
• Starting or ending a relationship
• Becoming a parent
• Moving, changing careers, or leaving what's familiar
• Saying goodbye to a version of yourself you’ve outgrown

I want this to be a reminder...it’s okay to feel all the feelings.

- You don’t have to “have it all figured out.”
- You can take your time.
- You are allowed to grieve the past and be hopeful for what’s next.
- Growth often comes from the most uncomfortable seasons.

You are not lost in change. You are becoming.

What’s one thing you're learning about yourself through this life transition?


It’s official — Wellaura Counselling is open 💫⁠I’m Amy Rabe (she/her), a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and certified peri...
07/19/2025

It’s official — Wellaura Counselling is open 💫
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I’m Amy Rabe (she/her), a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and certified perinatal mental health therapist based in Brandon, Manitoba. After the last four years of supporting clients and holding space for healing journeys, I’m so proud to now welcome you into my own private practice: Wellaura Counselling.
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What does Wellaura mean? ✨

“Well” stands for inner healing and emotional wellness.
“Aura” reflects your energy, presence, and the essence of who you are.

Together, Wellaura is a space where your healing matters, where body, mind, and spirit are held with compassion.

This name carries the heart of what I offer:
A trauma-informed space for deep, meaningful care.

This is not a goodbye to Mindful Mama she is still very much a part of me. Many of you in this community first came to know me through that name. In many ways, Wellaura is her sister, born from her, growing beside her, and carrying her heart forward.

I’ll continue to offer parts of Mindful Mama because she represents something deeply close to me: the raw, powerful, and emotional journey of motherhood, healing, and reconnection.

Thank you for being here, for growing with me, and for trusting me with your stories. The energy of Mindful Mama lives on  and I can’t wait to walk this next chapter with you through Wellaura Counselling.

With love,
Amy Rabe

I’ve been holding something close…Something meaningful, healing, and straight from my heart.You’ll start to see a few qu...
07/13/2025

I’ve been holding something close…

Something meaningful, healing, and straight from my heart.

You’ll start to see a few quiet changes, and this week, I’ll share the full story.

I can’t wait to show you what’s been unfolding.

Staying quiet for an exciting reason. You may notice things will be a little quieter around here over the next few weeks...
06/24/2025

Staying quiet for an exciting reason. You may notice things will be a little quieter around here over the next few weeks, and it's all for a beautiful reason. I can’t wait to share with you soon.

✨️Big things are unfolding behind the scenes ✨️

Hey you...Yes, YOU! The one holding it all together all the time.The one pushing through even when it feels like everyth...
06/02/2025

Hey you...
Yes, YOU!

The one holding it all together all the time.

The one pushing through even when it feels like everything is pulling you down.

The one doubting herself but still manages to show up.

Keep going... Your softness is your strength. You're so strong in the way you keep getting up, even when things are a mess, chaotic, and tough. You don't need to have everything planned out or figured out. Just keep taking that next step, one breath, one moment at a time.

You have been through a lot, and you are doing great, even if you don't see it.

Pause and notice that hard work. And tag someone who needs this reminder today as well! 💓

 

Considering starting therapy? First off, considering therapy starts with the power of choice and the willingness toward ...
05/26/2025

Considering starting therapy?

First off, considering therapy starts with the power of choice and the willingness toward self-discovery.

Healing begins when we stop waiting for the “right time.” We often tell ourselves it’s not the right time, but what if you embraced taking that step and started choosing one small shift? Not because it’s easy, but because you’re worth the effort.

A few things to ask yourself:

What support do I need right now?

What kind of therapy or therapist feels aligned with where I am?

Am I seeking safety, clarity, accountability, or space to feel?

Where am I still hoping someone else will “fix” it for me?

What’s one small choice I can make this week to care for my future self?

Hot take: “Sleep when the baby sleeps” isn’t always helpful advice. The truth is a rested mom is a better supported mom....
05/21/2025

Hot take: “Sleep when the baby sleeps” isn’t always helpful advice.

The truth is a rested mom is a better supported mom. When you get good sleep, your mood, milk supply, and connection with your baby all improve.

Why your sleep matters just as much as your baby's:

• Tired patents are 3× more likely to make little mistakes around the house.
• Sleep helps your body make hormones that boost milk and lift your mood.
• A well-rested brain is better at picking up your baby’s signals and calming them.

So how do you target and take your sleep seriously.. have you heard of front loading sleep before?

So what is Front-Loading Sleep?
It’s about protecting one longer block of sleep each night (around 4–5 hours), usually early in the night:
• Try to get that longer stretch before 1–2 a.m.
• Let your partner or support person handle baby care during that time
• Use earplugs, eye masks, and white noise to stay asleep
• After that block, accept shorter chunks of sleep through the night
• If possible, take a mid-morning nap while someone else watches the baby

Every home runs on a different schedule this can be adjusted so both parents take turns getting deeper sleep.

Your rest matters. You’re not “lazy” for needing it. You’re human, and your physical health needs to be prioritized.

You can find more information from the sources below regarding maternal sleep.
Sources:
• Insana et al. – Sleep and Safety-Related Behavior in Postpartum Mothers
• Montgomery-Downs et al. – Normative Longitudinal Maternal Sleep: The First 4 Postpartum Months
• Tikotzky – Postpartum Maternal Sleep, Depressive Symptoms, and Mother–Infant Bonding

This Mother's Day, I whole heartly hold space for every path of motherhood, from longing hearts and silent griefto the r...
05/11/2025

This Mother's Day, I whole heartly hold space for every path of motherhood, from longing hearts and silent grief
to the rollercoster of parenting and the wisdom carried across generations.

You are not alone. Your journey matters. You are a mother.

I am honoring all mothering stories today and always sending love ❤️

From my heart - Mindfulmama

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World Maternal Mental Health Day was this past Wednesday on May 7th. My heart truly goes to each and every women out the...
05/11/2025

World Maternal Mental Health Day was this past Wednesday on May 7th. My heart truly goes to each and every women out there.

• To the woman hoping, month after month. I see you.
• To the one who carries grief from a loss no one else saw. I see you.
• To the one exhausted in the trenches of postpartum. I see you .
• To those navigating IVF, birth trauma, anxiety, depression, or identity shifts. I see you.

You are not broken.
You are not weak.
And you are not alone.

This is Maternal Mental Health.
This is why we raise our voices
Together. There is strength in speaking out.
There is power in knowing help exists.
We come together for better access, better care, and a world where maternal mental health is no longer an afterthought.

 
     

When I feel anxious… I tend to ____. This simple prompt can hold so much truth.Sometimes we freeze. Sometimes we over-fu...
04/25/2025

When I feel anxious… I tend to ____.

This simple prompt can hold so much truth.
Sometimes we freeze. Sometimes we over-function.  Sometimes we shut down. Sometimes we try to control everything.

Bringing awareness to your patterns is the first step toward shifting them.

You don’t have to judge yourself, just notice. That skill in noticing can become a moment of compassion, of pause, of choice, taking person power back over the anxious moment.

In this moment I want you to try this:

Finish the sentence for yourself:

“When I feel anxious, I tend to…”

Then gently ask: Is this helping me feel safe, or is it a part of me trying to protect something deeper?

Remember we always have choices, and we can build our understanding and awareness?  Let that be your anchor when things get tough.

 

Let's be clear: Pausing to rest does not mean you're giving up or being lazy. How about pausing because you're honoring ...
04/14/2025

Let's be clear: Pausing to rest does not mean you're giving up or being lazy. How about pausing because you're honoring and listening to what your body and heart need and may be communicating to you? But we have a funny way of ignoring and pushing warning signs away. Rest isn't a weakness. It's sacred. It's strong. It's wise.

A thought for you coming in to a new week how do you know when it’s time to pause?

Warning Signs It’s Time to Pause:

You’re snapping at people you care about

You feel emotionally numb or disconnected

The thought of one more task feels overwhelming

You’re having trouble sleeping, even when you're exhausted

Your body feels tense, achy, or wired

You feel guilt for resting but can’t focus when working

Small things feel like big problems

You’ve stopped doing things that usually bring you joy

Your mind is racing but your motivation is low

You find yourself thinking, “I just need to get through this week…”

It's okay to pause and rest. ✨️

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to distract yourself, push through, or say, “I’m fine”, even when you're not? When ...
03/19/2025

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to distract yourself, push through, or say, “I’m fine”, even when you're not? When uncomfortable emotions arise.

Feeling our emotions fully can feel impossible at times. We know emotions are part of being human, yet we have a strong urge to resist them. We avoid, suppress, or even them numb out.  Maybe we tell ourselves it's not safe or it's unacceptable to feel certain emotions.

Here’s what makes emotions so hard to process:

✨We fear what emotions will bring. If we start feeling, will we ever stop? I commonly will hear this statement.
✨ We were taught to suppress. Many of us grew up in a generation of "be seen not heard" there was little conversation about what you were feeling as a kid.
✨ Our nervous system protects us. Avoidance, dissociation, and numbing are ways our brain keeps us “safe” from discomfort. This is why it's so important to build tolerance to the discomfort and repair the nervous system.
✨ We judge ourselves for struggling.  Often instead of compassion, we criticize ourselves for not handling things “better.”
But the truth and reality is our emotions don’t go away just because we ignore them. They  start to show up in different ways such as anxiety, overthinking, irritability, perfectionism, exhaustion, and that just feels so draining.

Healing doesn’t mean “fixing” emotions or never having triggers again, It means learning to hold space for them without fear, without shame and most importantly trusting yourself and respecting the most important relationship...  the one with yourself 🩷

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