Listen to Shakira as she chats to Gemma about why being a parent can be empowering – and how she overcame her mental-health battles.

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"Motherhood is empowering"

When Shakira Akabusi’s health put an end to her singing career, she quickly had to grieve her old path and find another.

Now a fitness influencer, podcaster, pre- and postnatal specialist, and mum of 4, she works to break the silence surrounding new motherhood and women’s health.

For her, moving her body is “non-negotiable”, especially when it comes to juggling a busy family life and keeping on top of her mental wellbeing.

With our host, Dr Gemma Newman, Shakira explains how she’s overcome parental expectations and postnatal OCD - showing families everywhere that they can be strong.