Raising A Happier Mother, Anna Mathur
Raising A Happier Mother, Anna Mathur
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Raising A Happier Mother
The empowering guide to motherhood and must-read book for any new mum

Author: Anna Mathur

Narrator: Anna Mathur

Unabridged: 6 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 08/31/2023


Synopsis

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This isn't a parenting book.
This isn't a guide to being a perfect parent (spoiler: they don't exist)
This is a book about you.

We can only anchor, nurture, nourish and instill confidence in our children when we extend the same support to ourselves. After all, how can we effectively tend to our children's needs when our energy reserves are depleted? How can we lead by example and teach our children the importance of healthy self-esteem if we are struggling with these things ourselves? There are a thousand and one ways to parent, and only one way that's authentic for you.

Drawing on her work as a psychotherapist, alongside her own experiences as a mother, Anna shows that caring with our children begins with caring for ourselves, and it's time to replace exhaustion with empowerment. Far from being selfish, self-care is an essential quality of a happier mother good parent. The greatest gift you can give to to yourself and your children, is to give yourself permission to thrive.

©2023 Anna Mathur (P)2023 Penguin Audio

About Anna Mathur

Anna is a mum of three and an experienced Psychotherapist and passionate psycho-educator, with a specialism for working with women. As well as working in a classical therapeutic setting, she shares her personal mental health story @annamathur


Reviews

Goodreads review by Hannah on May 06, 2024

Ended up skipping the 'consequences' chapters as they felt like a list of things to feel bad and worry about. Otherwise really like the idea of articulate your vision, tear it down and build it back up again. Pleased with the prompts addressing different processing styles.......more

Goodreads review by Mary Kate on October 02, 2023

I’m really glad I picked up this book as I went back to work. It wasn’t preachy and gave some practical tips I hope to use on this journey.......more

Goodreads review by Alanna on February 27, 2024

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Goodreads review by Angharad on June 13, 2025

I wasn't enjoying this book at all and was struggling to get through it, until the last 100 pages. Those pages hit me like a bus. When reading the chapters 'Fear and Anxiety', and 'Overwhelm and Exhaustion' I recognised a lot of what was being said in my life. The pages on burnout were very familiar......more

Goodreads review by Edwin on February 19, 2026

Raising A Happier Mother by Anna Mathur focuses on mothers’ emotional well-being rather than rigid parenting ideals. Drawing on her background as a psychotherapist, Mathur highlights the importance of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion in everyday motherhood. Through a warm and......more