Ready to feel like you again?
Motherhood really doesn’t have to feel this hard…
I offer private mentoring for mums at all stages of motherhood – whether youāre newly postpartum, deep in the chaos of early years, or years in and quietly wondering āIs this it?ā
This is for mums who want to feel happy again.
Confident again.
And more like themselvesĀ – not a burnt out version running on guilt and survival mode.
Because motherhood shouldnāt feel like something you just get through.
It should feel like something you live and enjoy.
And it absolutely can be.
Maybe this is where you are right nowā¦
Youāre doing your best, but it never feels like enough.
You care deeply about your children, yet you feel disconnected from who you used to be.
You want to be a calm, present mumā¦ but youāre exhausted, emotional, and stretched thin.
You feel guilty for wanting time and space for yourself.
You wonder how other mums seem to manage it all.
And sometimes you quietly ask yourself:
āWhat happened to me?ā
You donāt want to just survive motherhood.
You want to enjoy it fully – while also feeling like you.
You donāt need fixing – you need space.
Motherhood is beautiful.
But itās also intense, emotional, and full of pressure.
So many mums (including me once) carry guilt, stress, and self doubt like itās just part of the job.
But it doesnāt have to be.
With the right support, motherhood can feel lighter, calmer, and much more fulfilling.
And thatās what I help you create.
Hi, I’m Ivana!
Iām the founder of Mumsjourney, author of Motherhood ā The Unspoken, and an award-winning mentor.
But before any of that, Iām a mum who once felt completely lost in motherhood.
After giving birth to my twins in 2016, I experienced severe postnatal (postpartum) depression.
It was the worst time of my life.
I struggled silently for almost a year… I was smiling on the outside while falling apart on the inside.
But through that journey, I learned something powerful:
Motherhood doesnāt have to (and shouldn’t be) filled with stress, exhaustion, and sacrificing your life.Ā
It should be an extension of your life, not the core of it.
Today, I help mums move out of survival mode and into becoming the mums of their dreams.
Not the mum your mum, sister, cousin, neighbour, uncle, or doctor want you to be…
The mum you want to be.
Through our mentoring, you will become a mum whoā¦
ā¤ļø feels calmer instead of constantly overwhelmed
ā¤ļø trusts herself and her parenting decisions
ā¤ļø stops drowning in guilt and self doubt
ā¤ļø makes herself a priority
ā¤ļø worries less about what other people think
ā¤ļø has more time and energy for herself
ā¤ļø enjoys motherhood instead of just surviving it
Not someday.
Now.
Your investment
Single session: Ā£49
A deep-dive into your current situation.
Perfect for mums who need support with one specific problem “only”, or reassurance.
Ongoing support: Ā£39 per session (monthly commitment)
Minimum 1 x 60-minute call per month.
For mums who want consistent support and someone walking alongside them.
Youāre not doing this alone anymore.
What our work together looks like
This isnāt therapy.
Thereās no judgement.
And thereās no pressure to āfixā yourself.
Instead, youāll get:
āļø A safe space to speak openly
āļøĀ Gentle guidance rooted in real experience
āļø Proven tools you can actually use in daily life
āļø Support to rebuild confidence and self trust
āļøĀ Tools to reconnect with you
Iāll meet you exactly where you are – and guide you forward where you want to be.
But don’t just take my word for it…
“I struggled really badly with each of my 3 daughters. Ivana’s support gave me strength back and allowed me to see things differently. It is also thanks to her I am now a different person, more relaxed, and loving mum. Thank you Ivana for being here for us, mums who are tired and stressed. Thank you for giving us the strength to get up and never give up!”- āØāØāØIvana Barancikova, Mum of 3
āIvana has a deep passion for helping mothers. Having experienced motherhood struggles herself, she goes above and beyond to ensure you’re well supported and able to see hope for the future. If you’re struggling yourself, Ivana is the person to turn to!ā – āØāØāØAnya Bellinger, Mum of 2
āIvanaās passion for empowering mums in all aspects of their life is amazing. Such a warm and knowledgeable woman who makes you feel like anything is possible….. you just have to be prepared to put in the work and trust the tools she teaches you, they are invaluable!! She has supported me in removing Mummy guilt, it was almost instant!! and I am so excited to continue the journey with her. I would recommend her to any Mum who is feeling stuck in their life!ā – Holly Durrant, Mum of 2
āIvana has made a HUGE difference to my outlook in general and especially my mindset. I have suffered for years with feelings of insecurity and feeling that āIām not good enoughā. It seems unbelievable that Ivana can change such firmly entrenched negative beliefs, but I am here to tell you it is true! They are gone! Ivana is amazing and working with her is life-changing. To top it off she is a warm, compassionate, beautiful person who instantly puts you at ease. I canāt recommend her highly enough.ā – Mel Graham, mum of 2
āI started seeing Ivana to help with my postnatal anxiety and to help me move past my traumatic birth. I found Ivana extremely easy to talk to. By the end of our sessions it felt more like being able to confide in a good friend. I felt like she completely understood and empathised with everything I had to tell her and it felt good to know you had someone who you could tell everything to and who would give you advice, support and who wouldn’t judge you. I found her really really helpful.ā – Hannah Sawford, Mum of 1
Ready to begin?
If youāre unsure whether mentoring is right for you, thatās completely okay.
Drop me an email and let’s chat! I’m here to answer all your questions.
Email me at: ivana.poku@mumsjourney.com
You donāt have to reach breaking point before asking for support.
Youāre allowed to want more from motherhood – and to go after it.
With love,
Ivana xx