KIM HARTWELL | Motherhood Breathwork & Healing

2 years ago I was in the depths of severe PND. 1 year ago my husband got signed off for burn out from his corporate job of 20 years (and never went back) Today we’re living a life that we’ve always dreamed of. We’ve never felt more aligned or more ALIVE. Our journey wasn’t easy. These were some of the hardest moments of our lives. But those struggles became the catalyst for something far greater. Through the darkness, we turned inward. Using breathwork, nervous system regulation, movement, and reflection, we uncovered and moved through fears, insecurities, and limiting beliefs that had held us back for so long. We let go of old patterns—people-pleasing, perfectionism, seeking validation—and began to trust ourselves again. We confronted deep-rooted doubts, past trauma, and emotional wounds, and we gave ourselves the grace to heal. We learned to set boundaries, release emotional blockages, and dream again. As we started to realign with what we truly needed and wanted, we realised that our true freedom lay in leaving behind what no longer served us. We packed four suitcases and moved from the UK to Bali, stepping into a life of aliveness, where we could finally live on our own terms. If you’re struggling right now, know this: the darkness can be the very thing that leads you to your light. It’s in the hardest moments that we find our greatest growth. Trust in yourself, take that leap, and know that on the other side is the life you’ve always dreamed of. You are worthy of a life of aliveness. 🌱✨

Let me tell you the REAL transformation that happened in getting from photo A to B, let me colour the shades between the black + white we’ve been conditioned to believe…. Here lies a woman that… ❤️‍🩹 Went to hell and back with her mental health, she was down and very nearly out, but 2 years on she started to feel her light begin to shine again. ❤️‍🩹 She lost who she thought she was, grappled on to whatever felt safe and known when every single part of her life had been rocked, shattered and changed over night. ❤️‍🩹 The society that said, “yes you have to be an incredible ever present mum”, but also “yes you should be 100% in work”. One that said “no…slow paced motherhood is not accepted here”. ❤️‍🩹 She knee jerked back into the fitness world she knew and relied on it to feel safe and comfortable in her own mind and body. Many times at the cost of her own sanity and physical wellbeing. ❤️‍🩹 She over busied herself and ran like the wind away from any blank space in her calendar for fear of what might REALLY show up in those times. ❤️‍🩹 She avoided the very mindful practices that she knew would ground her and recenter her back to her authentic self. ❤️‍🩹 She resisted grieving the old life for fear of what the new one might look like. She didn’t know who that was or whether she was ready to meet her quite yet. ❤️‍🩹 She let others perception of “what a good mum should be” and her inner perfectionist bully her into going against her birth given instinct to be exactly the Mum she needed to be for her daughter. ❤️‍🩹 She drowns (and often still continues to drown) in Mum guilt and shame for what she is or isn’t doing in her motherhood journey. She was simply SURVIVING. I look back with so much sadness and compassion knowing that I didn’t know any other way of being. I was lost. I’m still on that journey, a process of letting go of the old and surrendering into the new to allow me to THRIVE + not just survive, but it’s taken time, rest, nourishment + deep inner work that I never knew possible. If you’re in the same space I promise you it does get better + you’re growing more than you ever knew possible. Hold tight 🫶🏼 @iamhumum

Just 18 months ago I was in the depths of PND to the point of feeling suicidal 😓 ⏭️ Today I’ve never felt more aligned or connected to who I am living the life I’ve always dreamed of✨ SO many factors at play but these are a few of my learnings + the things I SO wish I’d known before it got so bad👆🏼I PROMISED myself if I ever made it out alive; I’d make it my mission to help Mums to heal themselves and get out of survival mode. And here we are….🫶🏼 TODAY marks the launch of my BURN OUT to BALANCED Mumma - 7 Day Nervous System Reset course 🎉 I’ve put my heart, soul, learnings and expertise from coaching +10 years in the wellness industry + working 1000’s of hours with clients as a yoga teacher and breathwork facilitator into this course 🙏🏼 It has EVERYTHING I wish I knew to combat burn out as a Mum 🙌🏻 It has everything YOU need to start making real ACTIONABLE steps to transform your life! 💫 Go from barely surviving to feeling like you’re thriving again!   This 7 day course is short and accessible for Mums with little time but a need for big change! ✨If you feel like you’re reaching burn out, like you’re barely surviving with little to no connection to yourself. This is for you. ✨If you feel lost and often stuck. Like you’re completely overwhelmed and out of alignment with the Mum (and human) you want to be. ✨This is for you if you feel like your inner light is dimming to the point of going out. ✨If you feel like you need guidance through this monumental life shift. ✨You want long term tools + knowledge vs a short term fix + a self paced way to learn. ✨You’re ready to transform your life and get into your THRIVING era.   📖 7 x 10-20 min short but impactful Nervous System tutorials ✏️7 days of Journal prompts to reflect on + integrate your learnings ⏰ 5 x Time efficient Breathwork 🫁, Yoga🧘🏼‍♀️+ Meditation🙏🏼 practices that will transform your life! ➡️ JOIN now using the link in my BIO👆🏼 📩 DM me the word BALANCED and I’ll send you a special launch week discount code! 👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏾 SHARE to an overwhelmed Mumma that needs this!

I’m so excited to share this week’s podcast episode with @kimhartwell with you all 🫶🏼 🎙️ Comment PODCAST to get the link sent directly to your inbox ♥️ I chat to Kim about regulating our nervous system in motherhood - trust me, you’re going to take so many insights from this conversation that you can implement today! We also chat about slowing down as mums and Kim’s new life in Bali with her family! You’re going to love this conversation! Enjoyyyy 🫶🏼 #podcast #podcaster #podcastformums #mumssupportingmums #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystemhealing #newmums #busymums #mumlife

Be kind to yourself ❤️ Your nervous system is out of balance, you are burnt out, your body doesn’t have the capacity to regulate . We can help you, breathe with us and support your nervous system to calm down so it can regulate and function properly 🤎

Don’t give up….the unthinkable magic lies ahead of you ❤️ The version of you who’s dog tired, questioning everything, who feels completely overwhelmed and disconnected. Lost wondering if it ever gets easier… you have no idea how good it’s going to get. 2 years ago my jaw would have dropped to the floor if you told me in my darkest PND that we’d be living the family life of our dreams in Bali. I was about to give up before it got so so good. The peace, the freedom, the love - you can’t see it yet, but I PROMISE it’s coming. Hold on✨✨✨

10 books that changes my motherhood forever! 📖⚡️ I also have SO many more I could add to this. How about you guys what would you add? Let’s get a list together and I’ll send it out to those interested! 🤓

Mum guilt will have you drowning before you even think to reach for a life raft. I get it—I used to say “I’m fine” even when I was anything but. Asking for help felt like admitting defeat, like I should be able to handle it all. But here’s the truth: You are not meant to do this alone. Asking for help isn’t a weakness; it’s a radical act of strength and self-respect. If you struggle to ask for help, here’s how to start: ✨ Reframe it: You’re not asking for a luxury, you’re asking for a need. Rest, support, and space to breathe aren’t indulgences—they’re necessities. ✨ Be specific: Instead of saying “I need help”, try “Can you hold the baby for an hour so I can sleep?” People want to support you; make it easier for them to do so. ✨ Challenge the guilt: The belief that you should be able to do it all is a lie. You are not failing—you are human. And humans thrive in community, not isolation. ✨ Start small: If it feels uncomfortable, begin with tiny asks—a friend dropping off a meal, your partner taking over bedtime. The more you do it, the easier it gets. ✨ Remember this: You are worthy of care, too. Your needs don’t disappear because you became a mother. When you ask for help, you’re not just supporting yourself—you’re creating a healthier, happier home for everyone. 👉🏼Tag a mumma who needs this reminder. Drop a ❤️ if you’re committing to asking for help when you need it.

So this is 37 🥹❤️ I think it’s my favourite one yet 🎂 Bday mem dump coz I wanna remember this one for a long time to come✨✨✨ 10 things that made my heart soar 🫶🏼 🚀 1️⃣Flowers picked at the florist by indie 🌻 2️⃣Indie discovering her new favourite song “here comes the sun” and from the 1st time she heard it putting her little hands in a sun shape singing her heart out ☀️ 3️⃣catching a party wave on my new surf board with my hubby shouting “Kimbo” and us riding all the way close to the shore together 🌊🌊🌊👫 4️⃣Watching jazz 🎷 + having roast dinner discussing how much we love our new life + are proud of the decisions we made to get here. Finally fully feeling aligned and authentic 💫 5️⃣Sipping coconuts 🥥 on the beach after reflexology with my Bali bffs @daniellewills @phoebegreenacre 6️⃣Indie learning to paddle in the pool with my new board + getting super excited about the prospect of coming surfing with us one day 🏄🏼‍♀️🏄🏼‍♀️ 7️⃣Gua sha facials, mani pedis + poolside girl time feeling spoiled by my girl @phoebegreenacre 💋 8️⃣Dave aging me by a year buying 3 8 candles, Indie telling me relentlessly I’m going to be 8, + Dave switching last minute for the 7 😅🤣🍰 9️⃣Ice dips + cold nips 🙊 @sunday.mood 🥶 1️⃣0️⃣Homemade cards, gifts + so much love from our friends + family near + far 🤍 Grateful I get to ride another lap around the sun on this magical little place called Earth 🌎💫

For the longest time, I believed that being a “good mum” meant losing myself completely in the process. I thought:
 🥺 Wanting time for myself was selfish.
🥺 Taking a break meant I wasn’t dedicated enough.
🥺 Pursuing my own passions or career meant I was putting my kids second. So, I kept pushing. Ignoring my exhaustion. Pouring from an empty cup. Feeling disconnected from myself but unsure how to change it. But here’s the truth I wish I had learned sooner: The grass isn’t greener on the other side—it’s greener where you water it.And that includes watering yourself. Motherhood isn’t meant to feel like survival mode. Your body, your nervous system, you—are not designed to run on stress and depletion. But most of us do, because we were never taught how to truly support ourselves through the intensity of motherhood. And that’s exactly why I created my workshop ➡️Motherhood x The Nervous System⬅️ a space to help mothers heal, regulate, and reconnect with themselves so they can parent from a place of calm, not burnout. ✨ If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in “always on” mode, this is for you.
✨ If guilt sneaks in whenever you try to take care of yourself, this is for you.
✨ If you’re ready to finally feel grounded, balanced, and alive again, this is for you. Because a regulated, supported mum isn’t just good for you—it’s a gift to your family too. Drop a ❤️ in the comments if this resonates, or check out the link in my bio to JOIN ME in my online workshop Motherhood x The Nervous System Thursday 6th Feb 12.30pm GMT (8.30pm Bali) 🌱

Ever feel like you’re entirely lost in motherhood? I used to believe that being a “good mum” meant putting everyone else first—my baby, my family, the endless to-do list. I thought my needs didn’t matter, or worse, that they were selfish. Every time I craved a moment to myself—a walk, a coffee, or time to dream about the career I put on hold—the guilt would creep in. I’d think, What kind of mother wants space from her baby? Shouldn’t I just be grateful? But here’s what I’ve learned: motherhood isn’t about erasing yourself. You don’t stop being a person with needs, dreams, and an identity just because you’ve become a mum. It’s taken me time to realise that constantly sacrificing my well-being doesn’t make me a better mum. It just makes me exhausted. And that exhaustion? Indie feels it too. I’ve stopped buying into the myth of the selfless mother—the one who’s endlessly giving, always available, and never prioritising herself. Instead, I’ve started flipping the script. Taking time for myself isn’t selfish; it’s necessary. Because when you feel grounded, nourished, and whole—you parent from a place of strength, not depletion. And that’s exactly what I’ll be sharing in my live workshop: ✨ How to stop feeling lost in motherhood & reconnect with yourself
✨ How your nervous system impacts how you feel daily (without the jargon!)
✨ Simple, doable practices to feel more grounded & resilient—even in the chaos 📅 Thursday, 6th Feb
⏰ 12:30 PM GMT (8:30 PM BALI)
📍 Live on Zoom Mumma, this is for YOU. Because when you take care of yourself, you’re not just surviving motherhood—you’re thriving in it. Link in my bio / stories to sign up 😘 Tell me Mumma do you feel like you’ve lost your identity in motherhood

As a first time Mum, I was completely overwhelmed by the stark reality of how little support exists for mothers during the profound transition from maiden to motherhood. The sad fact is, we live in a society that doesn’t know where to start with supporting us through this huge life shift. We’re quickly directed to the nearest Dr’s clinic without any real regard for what’s actually going on in terms of our every day wellbeing. Here’s some of the things that ACTUALLY really helped me when I was going through the PND mill (and just as a Mumma in general)…. 🌸 My friends and family consistently checked in with me—even when I wasn’t great at replying. A simple “Thinking of you” reminded me I wasn’t alone. 🍽️ They proactively thought about what I needed but was too scared to ask for—like making snacks, tidying up, or just letting me nap or breathe without guilt. 💤 They gave me space to rest without making me feel selfish for needing it. 👭 They made sure I didn’t feel like I wasn’t worth their energy, spending time with me even when it meant chaotic visits with the baby around. 🍵 They helped me feel seen in the mess, showing up with tea, hugs, and validation, without trying to fix anything. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 They created a safe emotional space for me to be honest about my struggles, reminding me it was okay to not be okay. 🌿 They encouraged me to reconnect with myself beyond motherhood—whether through a walk, a quiet moment, or quality time without the baby. 💬 They listened without judgment or advice, offering their presence instead of solutions. 💖 When I felt like a failure, they gently reminded me my struggles didn’t define me, helping me reframe those negative thoughts. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 Mummas anything you would add? Let’s lift each other up. Friend and family of mummas in need 🔄 SHARE + spread this love far and wide 🥺 Mummas NEED this. Mummas NEED you to show up for them with your kindness and compassion 🙏🏼