Hi, I’m Aissa—a recovering overthinker, an expectant IVF mum, and mother to a spirited toddler named Awan. I juggle multiple roles as a legal counsel, an NGO founder, and a doctoral student, but like many mums, motherhood has been my most transformative journey. I first turned to mindfulness during a difficult IVF process, struggling with uncertainty and isolation. Later, as a new mum, I felt overwhelmed by postpartum blues, guilt, and the pressure to “do it all.” Even with support, I often felt like I was falling short—at home, at work, and within myself. Mindfulness became my anchor. Through simple daily practices, I learned to step out of survival mode, be present with my daughter, and quiet the self-doubt that once consumed me. It helped me reclaim my sense of self, manage stress, and navigate the chaos of motherhood with more clarity and compassion. Now, as a trained mindfulness facilitator, I’ve completed teacher training programs with the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation and the Mindfulness in Schools Project, UK—two of the most respected institutions in the field. I want to share these tools with other mums because I know how easy it is to put ourselves last. KindMums was born out of this mission: to give mums a safe space to pause, reflect, and find balance, even in the busiest seasons of life.