Ep. 7: Jess Urlichs on Messy Motherhood, Creative Writing and Parenting a Highly Sensitive Child

In today's episode we chat to Jess Urlichs. Jess is a beautiful mama and author whose words reach far and wide as she shares her vulnerable, heartfelt words through her Instagram account as well as her poetry books. Jess' words have resonated with so many and bring communities together in the real, raw, honest accounts of motherhood. Jess Urlichs is a poet and children's book author based in New Zealand. Aside from looking after her 3 and 4 year old (with one on the way) Jess found a passion for writing and sharing about the highs and lows on early motherhood. In turn Jess self published an early motherhood poetry collection which has sold over 50,000 copies worldwide and created a beautiful and honest community on instagram of like minded mums who are here for the messy beautiful truth of motherhood. We chat about: Having babies a year apart Parenting a highly sensitive child Creative writing and where she is most inspired Ambivalence in motherhood and sharing vulnerability Her family’s sleep journey Drawing on mindfulness in the hard nights Her advice for mothers seeking a space for their own creativity Here’s where you can find Jess: Instagram: @jessurlichs_writer www.jessicaurlichs.com Follow me on Instagram: @mamamatters.au For more about me and what I do, check out my website: www.mamamatters.com.au Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any other Mama Chatters goodness coming up. Thanks for being here, Mama x