S7 E6: Healing Generations with Marilou Coombe

Imperfect Mommying: Better Parenting through Self-Healing with Alysia Lyons

In this episode, Marilou Coombe, a mother of two boys, whose incredible journey from Lebanon to Australia shaped her passion for helping children and families, joins us. Marilou shares her story of overcoming postnatal depression, the challenges of motherhood, and how she found her calling in supporting children and teens through yoga, mindfulness, and emotional development.Marilou's insights touch on the powerful connection between a mother’s self-healing and her children’s growth. She dives into her work with teenagers, guiding them through issues like anxiety, self-harm, and identity development, while also emphasizing the importance of community, mentorship, and not carrying generational traumas into our children’s lives.We explore how mothers hold the key to shifting family dynamics and offer invaluable advice on recognizing that by healing ourselves, we ultimately help our children thrive. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that will leave you inspired to take your own healing journey and empower your family.Marilou Coombe is a dedicated coach, mentor, and author specializing in the holistic development of youth. Her diverse roles as a yoga instructor, workshop facilitator, retreat planner, and youth worker allow her to address challenges from multiple perspectives. She is also a proud mother of two vibrant boys, whose energy continually inspires both her personal and professional growth.With an academic background in Psychology and numerous certifications, Marilou has acquired extensive knowledge. However, motherhood presented challenges that required a more intuitive approach. Through deep reflection on her values, beliefs, and experiences, she embarked on a holistic journey, exploring the balance between the mind, body, and soul.Her commitment to supporting youth coaches emerged from these experiences. Recognizing the profound impact of empowering youth with self-belief, she has dedicated herself to helping coaches nurture and develop young athletes. Leading by example for her children and striving to be her best self in every endeavor has guided her mission.In response, she created the Empowered Youth Coaches Academy, a space designed to cultivate an environment where youth coaches can thrive. This academy provides the tools and resources needed to foster their growth and effectiveness, ultimately strengthening the development of the youth they mentor. Connect with me: linktr.ee/momsupportcorner