Your Calm Parenting Path

If you’ve been feeling a little disconnected from yourself lately, this conversation will feel like a gentle exhale. In this episode, Nina sits down with yoga teacher Meg Summers to explore what it really looks like to reconnect with yourself in the middle of busy family life. Together, they reflect on how our needs shift through different seasons of parenting, and how we can begin to come back to...

Sibling fights can feel constant, loud, and completely overwhelming - especially when it seems like they come out of nowhere. In this episode, we take a step back from the moment of conflict and explore what’s often happening before the fight even begins. Because when we start to understand the build-up underneath sibling tension, everything starts to make a little more sense - and we begin to res...

Have you ever looked at your child’s behaviour and thought… I just don’t get it ? With April being Autism Awareness Month , it felt like an important time to have this conversation - not just about behaviour, but about understanding how our children experience the world. In this episode, I’m joined by Steph West, a neurodivergent social coach and founder of Starfish Social Club. Steph not only sha...

If your child’s behaviour sometimes feels confusing, frustrating, or even personal, this episode will help you see it in a different way. We explore how behaviour is often a form of communication, and how understanding what’s happening for your child can gently shift how you respond. You’ll Learn Why your child’s behaviour isn’t about pushing your buttons  How to start seeing behaviour as communic...

If you’ve ever felt like your reaction in a parenting moment was bigger than the situation, this episode will help you understand why. We explore what’s happening underneath those moments- noticing stressors, triggers, and the unmet needs underneath your reactions - and how awareness can gently shift the way you respond. You’ll Learn Why awareness is the first step in changing how you respond The...

Can the way your home looks and feels actually affect your child’s behaviour, mood, and ability to stay calm? In this episode, Nina is joined by designer and Happy Healthy Homes founder Etienny Trindade to explore how your home environment can affect your child’s mood, behaviour, and ability to stay calm You’ll learn simple, practical ways to create a home that supports your child’s wellbeing with...

You lost your temper… again. And now the guilt is sitting heavy in your chest. If you’ve ever walked away after yelling at your child and thought, that’s not how I wanted to handle that , this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about what really matters after yelling, why perfect parenting isn’t the goal, and how learning to repair after yelling can actually build stronger connection with you...

Conflict is an inevitable part of family life. Whether it’s a bedtime battle, a sibling fight, or a disagreement with your child, these moments can leave everyone feeling frustrated and disconnected. But what if one simple question could shift the entire energy of those moments? In this episode, Nina is joined by conscious relationship coach, speaker and bestselling author Annmarie Chereso to expl...

Ever had a reaction to your child that felt bigger than the moment? In this episode, we explore what’s really happening underneath your parenting triggers - and why it’s often not about the shoes, the whining, or the sibling fight at all. You’ll Learn What a parenting trigger actually is (and what’s happening in your brain) The three common roots of parenting triggers  Why awareness - not perfecti...

Ever find yourself comparing your motherhood journey to someone else’s? In this episode, I’m joined by Pam and Zana from the Careers and Cartwheels podcast - and honestly, this conversation felt like a breath of fresh air.  Their honesty, humour and deep respect for each other’s different parenting paths made this such a lovely, grounding chat. Pam navigates a busy career and a blended family of f...

In this episode, Nina shares something vulnerable and real : she’s noticed she hasn’t been as calm as she was mid last year. Over the school holidays, her mindfulness practice slowly slipped, and she felt the impact - more frustration, more reactivity, and less patience. Nina shares what’s been happening behind the scenes, and what she’s gently putting back in place to help her come back to calm....

Co-parenting after separation is often presented as the ideal – but what if it feels impossible? In this episode, Nina is joined by Emma Cannon , mum of three and founder of Higher Swing , to explore an alternative approach: parallel parenting .  Together, they unpack why co-parenting doesn’t always work, how parallel parenting after separation can reduce conflict, and how parents can create calme...

Six weeks of school holidays can feel like a lot - especially when the routines and structures that usually hold everyone steady disappear. In this reflection episode of Your Calm Parenting Path , Nina shares honestly from the middle of the long school holidays - not from the other side of them.  This isn’t about getting it all right or creating perfect holiday memories.  It’s about what genuinely...

Christmas can feel like a pressure cooker of expectations, logistics and emotions. In this episode, Nina gently invites you to let go of perfect Christmas ideals and let go of perfect Christmas checklists, so you can focus on presence, connection and a calmer nervous system instead.   You'll Learn Why the invisible load of Christmas feels so intense. How different families “do” Christmas and...

In this special episode, Nina chats with Tess, a mum-of-two and long-time listener, who shares how she used the calm boundary script from Episode 8 in a moment when her daughter was yelling at her.  It’s a real story about emotional boundaries, staying steady under pressure, and what happens when you choose connection over control - even when it’s hard.   You’ll Learn: How to use calm boundaries w...

In this soothing conversation with Melissa from Melissa Made with Love, we explore how self-care doesn’t have to be another task on your overflowing to-do list. Instead, it can live inside the tiny, everyday rituals you’re already doing - washing your hands, having a shower, putting on moisturiser, or unwinding before bed. Melissa shares how mindful skincare became her sanctuary during motherhood,...

In Part 3 of our Calm Summer Series, Nina sits down with Jess Gannaway, mum of two and founder of The Colour Club Studios in Belmont, WA.  Together they explore how arts and crafts can help kids build autonomy, agency, and confidence, and how parents can gently lean into creativity over perfection - even if they don’t see themselves as “crafty”.   You’ll Learn: Why creativity supports children’s e...

In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path , Nina gently unpacks why school holidays can feel both beautiful and overwhelming - and shares three simple shifts to help you feel more grounded as summer begins.  If you’re craving less chaos and more ease, Calm Summer Series Part 2: Making Holidays Feel Easier will give you practical, compassionate support.   You'll Learn What makes the school h...

Welcome to Part 1 of the Calm Summer Series - a three-part journey to help you feel calmer, lighter, and more prepared for the school holidays. In Part 1, Nina is joined by digital business coach Sarah Thomson , founder of Online Social Butterfly , to explore how parents can juggle work and family during the holidays without losing their calm. Together, they share honest stories, practical tips, a...

What happens when you know the mindful parenting strategies - but you’re simply too tired to use them? This episode is for the days when your tank is empty.  We explore what parental burnout really looks like, how to recognise it, and how to gently support yourself when mindfulness feels out of reach. This follow-up to Episode 27 with Michelle Marks offers three low-effort ways to reconnect with y...

When the house fills with shouting, accusations, and cries of “It’s mine!” , it can feel like you’re trapped in the middle of your children’s chaos. In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path , Nina explores how to respond mindfully when sibling fights erupt - without taking sides, losing your cool, or spending every afternoon playing referee. You’ll discover simple, effective ways to guide your...

Parenting can be heavy - especially when you’re navigating burnout, neurodivergence, or the constant mental load of holding everything together. In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path , Nina sits down with Michelle Marks , a neurodivergent parent raising neurodivergent children, to talk about the unseen emotional toll of motherhood and how mindfulness can help you reconnect with calm, even wh...

In today’s episode, Nina is joined by Nicola McAlister - child development consultant, trainer, and founder of The Regulated Child UK . With over 30 years' experience in education and foster care, Nicola shares how to move from reactive parenting to responsive, attuned support using her simple 5-step self-regulation model.   They dive into practical ways to reframe 'bad behaviour',...

In this honest and supportive episode, Nina explores what it means to experience big, difficult emotions as a parent - and how to respond to them in ways that are kind, mindful, and empowering. Rather than pushing feelings down or getting overwhelmed by them, you’ll learn how to move through them using body-based and compassion-led tools like TIPI and RAIN. Because feeling frustrated or resentful...

Packing a zero waste lunchbox can feel overwhelming - but it doesn’t have to be. In this inspiring conversation, Nina chats with Julia Clifton, owner of 4MyEarth, about practical ways to simplify family routines, cut down on plastic, and create healthier, more sustainable lunchboxes without the stress.   You’ll Learn: The biggest challenges parents face with zero waste lunchboxes Simple swaps that...