About Us
 

Hi, I’m Holly, the founder of The Carol App, a space built to support mums in ways that I know all too well are needed. You know that saying, "It takes a village to raise a child"? Well, my journey into motherhood showed me just how hard it can be to build that village.

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When I became pregnant with my first child, I was struck by the realisation that I didn’t have the support system I’d imagined. I lost my mum at 17 and didn’t have family nearby in London. If that wasn’t enough, when my son turned one, we faced another heartbreaking loss—my partner’s mother passed away, leaving us feeling even more isolated. The idea of having a “village” wasn’t our reality, and I knew there had to be other mums who were feeling the same way—alone, overwhelmed, and searching for connection.

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That’s when I founded The Carol App. I wanted to create a space where mums like me could find community, share their stories, and support each other in the most honest, real way possible. A place where mums could not only connect with one another but also access expert advice on motherhood, all in one supportive, welcoming place.

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My own struggles navigating motherhood without a support system showed me how crucial community is for a mum’s mental health and wellbeing. But I also learned how important it is for mums to have the tools to manage stress and care for their own nervous systems. My experience with anxiety, grief, and the overwhelming challenges of motherhood led me to dive deep into nervous system regulation. I discovered that the key to thriving as a mum isn’t just about managing our children’s needs—it’s about regulating our own emotional health and nervous system to be the present, authentic and grounded mum we want to be.

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That’s why I’m so passionate about supporting mums through The Carol App. My background as a Qualified Nutritional Health Coach, 200-Hour Yoga Teacher, and Classical Pilates Instructor has shaped the way I approach maternal wellness. Throughout my career I've spent years coaching and guiding other women as a NHS Diabetes Prevention Program Coach and through my private wellness brand, The Health Zoc, helping them find balance through nutrition, mindful movement, and practical tools that nurture their nervous system—because when a mum is regulated, the entire family benefits.

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At Carol, we’ve curated expert-led resources to guide mums through everything from pregnancy and postpartum to baby sleep, feeding, and those early years. But beyond the practical advice, Carol is a community—a place where you can feel seen, understood, and supported. I created Carol so that no mum ever has to feel alone in her journey.

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I’ve been where you are—searching for answers, feeling overwhelmed, and longing for connection. That’s why I’m so committed to helping mums find their own calm, create a support system, and thrive, no matter where they are on their motherhood journey.

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Join me and a community of like-minded mums at The Carol App. Together, we can navigate the highs and lows of motherhood, support each other, and remind ourselves that we’re never alone in this journey.

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