The Flourishing Mama

A community mothers’ group facilitated by a perinatal psychologist and a myotherapist/Pilates practitioner, bringing a whole-woman lens to motherhood and mother-centered care.

The Flourishing Mama is a space for mothers to connect in community, deepen their understanding of themselves and motherhood, and feel supported in both their emotional and physical wellbeing as they navigate this season of life together.

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Our Vision

To create a space where:

  • Mothers feel deeply seen, heard, and validated in their experience of motherhood

  • The complexity of motherhood is named, normalised and honoured with honesty and compassion

  • Women are supported to reconnect with themselves - emotionally and physically

  • Meaningful friendships and genuine support networks can grow through shared experience and community

  • Mothers leave feeling more grounded, resourced, connected, and supported in themselves and their mothering journey

About

  • The Flourishing Mama is a mothers’ group that places the mother at the centre of care.

    Created as a space for connection, reflection, and support, it offers mothers the opportunity to come together in community with other like-minded women navigating the many transmotherhood.

    Through guided conversations, body-based education and gentle psychoeducation, mothers are supported to better understand and nurture their emotional and physical wellbeing during the postpartum period.

  • Mothers within the first 12 months of birthing and at any stage of motherhood (first-time and experienced mamas are welcome here).

    This group is for:

    • women who want to feel, seen, heard, and supported as individuals, not just caregivers.

    • mothers who are craving deeper connection and more honest conversations.

    • women who want to invest in their wellbeing, identity. and mothering experience.

  • The Flourishing Mama is delivered over 6, consecutive weeks of 90-minute, in person sessions.

    Each week will include a psychoeducation or body-based education topic facilitated by Rach or Ash, with opportunity to share, reflect and connect in an intimate, small-group setting.

    There will also be plenty of time to mingle and socialise with mamas and their bubs witTea, coffee and light snacks will be provided.

  • $300 for the full six-week program. Payment will not be taken until minimum group numbers are met. Once the group is confirmed, a payment link will be emailed to you.

Meet Your Facilitators

Rachael Iudica

Rachael is a perinatal psychologist, founder of The Mama Well and mama of two. She supports women through the emotional, psychological, and identity transitions of motherhood, with a special interest in matrescence, maternal mental health, attachment, and the realities of modern mothering. Rachael brings evidence‑based insight alongside deep compassion for the lived experience of mothers.

Ashleigh Christie

Ashleigh is a myotherapist and Pilates practitioner, founder of Flourish Myotherapy and Pilates and mama of two. She works with women across pregnancy and postpartum, supporting recovery, body connection, nervous system regulation, pelvic health, and scar care. Ashleigh’s approach is grounded, practical, and deeply mother‑centered, helping women feel at home in their bodies again

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2026 Intake

Round One

Dates: 4th June - 9th July

Time: 10:30am-12pm

Location: 106 Strathaird Drive, Narre Warren South VIC 3805

Investment: $300 total for the full 6 week program

Availability: 12 spots

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Round Two

  • Thursday, 30th July - 3rd September

  • 10:30-12pm

  • Strathaird Family and Community Centre

    106 Strathaird Drive, Narre Warren South VIC 3805

Round Three

  • Thursday, 15th October - 19th November

  • 10:30-12pm

  • Strathaird Family and Community Centre

    106 Strathaird Drive, Narre Warren South VIC 3805

FAQs

  • Absolutely! Our sessions are family-friendly, with space to feed, change and play while you connect and learn.

  • We understand that life with little ones can be unpredictable. If you're unable to attend a session, you'll receive a pass to the same session for the following term.

  • Sharing is always optional. You're welcome to simply listen, reflect, and take what you need.

  • A paid group allows us to keep the group intentionally small; hold a space that is safe, consistent, and deeply supportive; create a high-quality, facilitated experience; and attract mothers who are ready to invest in themselves. This helps build a true village, not just a weekly catch-up.