Amid The Mess; Health and Happiness for Parents

Ever feel like you're one meltdown away from total chaos—and it's only 8:15am ? In this episode, I chat with emotional skills coach Sally Stockreisser about the real-life tools parents can use to stay grounded when everything feels like too much. From how to stop your emotions from running the show to what to actually say after you’ve lost your cool with your kids, this episode is full of practica...

If you're juggling family chaos, work demands, and the never-ending meal prep shuffle, this episode is your lifeline. Gut health might sound like something you don’t have time to think about—but what if small, realistic shifts could make a huge difference in your energy, digestion, and stress levels? In this episode, you'll learn: The surprising thing you might be doing at every meal that's sabota...

Ever feel like wellness podcasts are made for people with way too much free time? Enter Amid the Mess —a fresh, honest take on health and self-improvement for real, busy humans.  In this introduction episode, meet me (Jolanthe): I’m a science-loving health enthusiast, and mum of two. I share why I’m launching this podcast (hint: it’s not about green juice at 5am), what drives my passion for realis...

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or just stuck in the daily grind of parenting, work, and chaos? This episode is your gentle nudge to reclaim something deceptively simple — walking . Author and researcher Annabel Streets joins us to reveal how different landscapes — from still lakes to wildflower meadows, even graveyards and city streets — can profoundly shift your mood, energy, and stress levels i...