A Mother's Mind

This episode is the final pep talk in my little four-part series to celebrate A Mother’s Mind Membership becoming a self-paced course (which means you can now join anytime that works for you!) Today I’m chatting about something I know every mum has felt at one time or another … guilt. That heavy, annoying, quiet (or sometimes loud) companion that seems to show up uninvited, especially when we’re d...

This episode is the third pep talk in a little series I’m sharing to celebrate A Mother’s Mind Membership now being a self-paced course you can join anytime. In this one, I talk about something I see all the time in my coaching… when we expect our people to just know what we need, how we’re feeling, or what’s going on in our head. I share how that usually plays out (hello, silent resentment) and a...

We’ve hit week two of the pep talk series, and this one is for you if everything lately just feels… rushed. This episode is a short and powerful reminder that the rush isn’t always about what’s happening around you but also about what your brain is telling you. In this pep talk you will learn: - Why rushing doesn’t come from your to-do list (but from what you’re *thinking*) - How to use feeling ru...

This episode is the first in a special four-part series where I’m sharing real pep talks from inside A Mother’s Mind Membership. These are bite sized, coaching meets meditation audio to support you in the messy middle of your week. Today’s pep talk is all about those spiralling thoughts and the what ifs that just won’t quit. If your mind is feeling noisy, this one’s for you. Inside this pep talk:...

In this episode, I’m sharing why I believe it is possible to learn the skill of switching your brain off (even if it’s just for a moment) and why that belief has been one of the most important mindset shifts in my own motherhood journey. There’s a deeply ingrained story in our culture, that a “good mum” always has a million tabs open in her mind. Always on. Always thinking. Always holding it all....

This episode is about recognising when it’s time to let go of the expectations you’re holding onto too tightly, especially the ones that no longer match your current season of life. I share a real and recent shift in my own expectations around work, what led me to notice something was off, and how changing that one thing has lifted my mental load in big ways. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why e...

This is a short, punchy, powerful reminder of an episode that you need to hear about building confidence for yourself. We so often remind our kids that learning takes time, that it’s okay to make mistakes, that it’s normal to feel unsure before you feel strong… but we forget to extend the same grace to ourselves. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why waiting until you “feel ready” can keep you stuc...

This episode is about the smallest habit that’s changed the way I talk to myself and why it matters more than you think. Over the years I’ve seen how easy it is for mums to fall into a pattern of harsh inner talk… especially when everything feels hard and no one else can see what you’re carrying. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How your internal dialogue shapes how you feel each day - The differe...

In this episode, I share the one rule I’ve now committed to before making any major shift and how it’s helped me find clarity without burning everything down just to get relief. Because when you’re juggling sick kids, work, life admin, and zero breathing space, it’s very easy to want to burn it all down and start fresh. But here’s what I’ve learnt, over and over again: Any decision made from burno...

This episode is about giving ourselves permission to stop chasing outcomes all the time. If your days feel rushed, your mind is noisy, and your calendar never has room for you, I want you to listen to this. Because I’ve been challenging my own thoughts around what it means to be ‘productive’, and I’ve seen how much more capacity and calm shows up when I stop trying to earn my rest or justify my jo...

This episode is a quick one, but a good one. It’s for those moments where you’re stuck in indecision. Feeling vague. Swirling around in your thoughts but not actually making any progress. I’ve been there. So many of my clients have too. So today I’m sharing one question I use again and again with myself, and with the mums I work with, that helps shift the fog and get you back into action. Here’s w...

This episode is about communication and how creating a more intentional “communication landscape” can help you feel more heard, supported and connected in your relationships. Have you ever had one of those moments where you’re trying to explain how you feel… and it’s like talking to a brick wall? It’s frustrating. And exhausting. Especially when the mental load is already sky high and you’re cravi...

This episode is about what happens when life doesn’t go to plan, and how to still get the outcome you want, even if it looks different than you expected. I’m walking you through a real and current situation in my own life (motherhood, work, and support needs with a travelling husband and two toddlers) and what I’m learning about letting go of rigid expectations in favour of resourcefulness, flexib...

This episode is about dropping the pressure of what mindset work should look like and finding what actually works for you. I walk through the most common mental blocks that stop mums from doing mindset work at all and offer simple, practical alternatives you can start using right away. Whether it’s journaling, voice notes or just making space to think, I’m showing you how to make mindset work acce...

This episode is about the link between what you believe is possible and the capacity you actually feel you have. If you’ve ever told yourself “I’m already at capacity”, this one will gently challenge that and offer you a new way to see what might be available to you. What you’ll learn: - Why the thought “this is just too much” often limits what’s actually possible - What changes when you believe e...

This episode is about what emotional regulation actually looks like in the middle of real life , when your day doesn’t go to plan and your tear ducts have other ideas. In this episode, I’m sharing: - Why emotional regulation isn’t about holding it all together - How to feel your feelings *without* them taking over your day - What a “teary day” taught me about growth, grief, and being a mum - How s...

This episode is short, powerful, and one I want you to keep in your back pocket for every single day. I’m sharing the one mindset tool I use on repeat, especially when I feel flustered, overwhelmed, or like I’m being stretched in a thousand directions. It’s simple, effective, and a total circuit breaker for when your day feels harder than it needs to be. What you’ll learn: - The exact question I a...

Ever get to the end of the day and feel like your brain is just… done ? Like you’ve used up all your words, all your patience, and every last drop of decision making power? You’re not imagining it. That’s decision fatigue and if you’re a mum, it’s very real. That’s not just tiredness, that’s your brain running out of capacity after making hundreds (if not thousands) of micro-decisions all day long...

In this episode, I’m talking about the real pressure so many of us feel, to tidy up the mess, to make things look “presentable,” to smooth out our rough edges when what we really need is permission to be in the thick of it. I recorded this after a weekend spent building a very rustic, very muddy mud kitchen with my kids. It was messy. It didn’t match the perfectly styled cubby house next to it. In...

In this episode, I share the mindset shift that’s helped me shake off that “meh” feeling and reconnect with how much I actually love the life I’ve built. If your brain is whispering, “remember when…” or “I wish things were different,” this one’s for you. You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel more grounded and fulfilled. What you’ll learn: - Why it’s so easy to long for a different version o...

Capacity is one of my absolute favourite things to talk about (and think about). Because it comes up all the time . One of the most common things I hear from the mums I work with is this. I just don’t have the capacity . Not enough energy. Not enough space. Not enough time. Capacity isn’t about doing more. It’s not even about time or energy. It’s about the way you think about those things. In this...

In this episode, I talk about how I may have been opportunities in my every day life to fill my cup, to feel more nourished, to feel more connected, and I wanted to share it with you now. I share how a simple moment on a plane reminded me to take the blinkers off and rejoin the world around me. Motherhood can feel noisy, overstimulating and full. So it makes sense that when we get a moment to ours...

In this episode, I walk through the mindset shifts I’m making as I prepare for a stretch of solo weekends and why I want them to feel lighter, more connected and even… fun. Solo parenting on the weekend can feel heavy. A bit like a bubble life. Like you’re the only one doing the juggle while everyone else is off doing “normal” things with their families. What you’ll learn: - Why solo doesn’t have...

In this episode, I share why choosing to be your loved one’s biggest fan can completely shift how you think, feel and interact with them and how it can make your everyday life feel lighter and more connected. When someone said they were their partner’s biggest fan, it stopped me in my tracks. That one sentence made me reflect on how powerful our thinking is in shaping how we show up in our relatio...

Sometimes, without meaning to, we take on more than we need to.  We step in, organise, and micromanage because it feels easier in the moment. But in doing that, we unknowingly minimise the capability of those around us. In this episode, I share a personal story that made me stop and realise how I was holding onto control at the expense of trusting others.  I walk you through how shifting this mind...