Finding Her Sparkle with Ami Rankin

Did you know that 91% of women feel like they've lost themselves in motherhood? If you're one of them, this episode is the explanation you've been waiting for. In this first episode of the Who Am I Now? series, I introduce the concept of Matrescence — the psychological, neurological and identity transformation every woman goes through when she becomes a Mother. Just like adolescence ha...

You walk in the door. The bins weren't taken out, the kitchen's still a mess - within minutes you're in the same argument you've had a hundred times before. Going around in circles, both of you feeling attacked, nobody actually saying what they mean. Sound familiar? This episode is going to change how you communicate in your relationship. If you've ever wondered why you and you...

Are you the one everyone leans on right now? The stable one. The strong one. The one holding it all together, but quietly running on empty? In this episode, Ami answers 2 real listener questions that so many of you will recognise immediately: - I'm feeling overwhelmed because I feel like I'm the only stable one right now — everyone else around me is up and down. - I'm feeling overwhelm...

Nobody taught us how to talk about our feelings. And now we're raising tiny humans who feel ALL the things — and have zero ability to explain why. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I've been teaching my kids (ages 5 and 3) emotional intelligence from the ground up — and the surprising feedback I got from Ollie's teacher and paediatrician about just how far it's come. You...

If you’ve been calling yourself lazy, unmotivated, or undisciplined lately, this episode is your reminder that you’re probably not lazy at all - your nervous system is overloaded, you’re overstimulated and are running on survival mode. We will break down the difference between laziness and burnout, explain what happens in the brain when you’re under chronic stress and explore how overstimulation c...

If you’re the default parent and feel stuck, exhausted, numb or overwhelmed - this episode is for you. In this episode we explore what functional freeze really is, how it shows up in motherhood and why so many mums fall into this state when they carry the mental and emotional load of being the default parent. You’ll learn: What the default parent role is and how you got here What functional freeze...

If you're feeling busy, overwhelmed, burnt out or constantly on edge this episode is for you. I break down what actually happens in your nervous system during busy seasons of life and why feeling stressed, scattered or exhausted doesn’t mean you’re failing. You’ll learn about the three states we move through as humans: suffering, surviving and thriving - how to recognise which one you’re in and wh...

In this episode I discusses the challenges of parenting, particularly when trying to manage childrens' big emotions! We talk about the importance of emotional intelligence both for parents and children and I share practical tools and resources to help navigate the difficult moments. The main topic points are: Emotional intelligence is important for parents AND children Tantrums are often a ref...

Do you ever catch yourself saying ‘ I’m just anxious all the time’ or ‘I’m like this because I have ADHD’ ?  In this episode of Finding Her Sparkle we're busting the myth that your labels; whether it’s anxiety, depression, ADHD or even your star sign define you. As a certified wellbeing and emotional intelligence coach (and someone living with ADHD), I’m diving deep into how these labels can s...

Are you feeling flat, unmotivated, or disconnected from your routine lately? You’re not alone — this episode explores how seasonal changes, especially during winter, can impact our energy, emotions, and habits as mothers. I’ll guide you through what’s really happening in your brain and body during winter (hello, Seasonal Affective Disorder), why it’s totally normal to feel “off,” and how to stop f...

If you’ve ever had a scary thought and instantly questioned, “What is wrong with me?”, this episode is for you. In today’s deep dive, we’re talking about intrusive thoughts , mum anxiety , and the overwhelm that comes with the mental load — especially when you're juggling toddlers, stress, and not enough sleep. We explore why these thoughts happen (especially postpartum), how our brains shift...

If you have been comparing you and your habits or goals when you’re in a hard chapter of life to you and your habits and goals when you are totally thriving and motivated then this episode is for you. This is your Monday pep talk to help you stop the comparison and beating yourself up. Learn how you can still be achieving your goals and healthy habits, even if they don’t look or feel like they nor...

This episode will run you through tips and mindset changes to bring in over the Holiday Season (or any time you’re feeling overly busy) to help you to feel less overwhelmed and more present. Recommendation: Man On The Inside on Netflix

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, this episode is for you! Here are the 5 easiest mindset tools that I use literally every week. These 5 tools are going to help you to feel like it’s possible to start your self development journey in a way that feels easily achievable. This week’s recommendation: Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth

What if I told you that it’s actually not someone else’s fault when you feel triggered? This episode will help you to go deeper to realise WHY you feel triggered sometimes and what you can actually do about it. Recommendation: Sabbi The Label

Mamas if you've been feeling overwhelmed, stressed and burnt out this one is for you. Use a mindset tool live with me and think about 6 different ways you can reduce your Mental Load, stress and overwhelm so you're on your way to feeling like being a 'chill mum' is actually possible! LINKS: Recommendation: Witness: William Tyrrel podcast MamaMia podcast episode: Little Treats MamaMia podcast: The...

We’re in the middle of a cost of living crisis, but that doesn’t mean your mental health has to be forgotten about as well. This episode runs you through free ways that you can still be focusing on your mindset, mental health and wellbeing in a way that feels easy and achievable, even if life is busy!

So you want to be feeling pUmPeD and MoTiVaTeD ‘like everyone else is’ but you’ve felt flat and like you’re stuck in a funk instead? Well, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about some easy ways that you can change your mindset and be kinder to yourself while you’re on your way to feeling more motivated! Mentioned in this episode: New Year Meditation Goal Setting & 5 Why's episode Can Comparison...

Mums, I get it. Sticking to your intentions and healthy habits can feel really hard and REALLY frustrating when you have kids. The missed naps, cat napping, daycare and school sicknesses, tantrums and curve balls - IT’S A LOT. But let’s talk today about your mindset around this, and five ways that you can move through it to feel more empowered, and like a healthier, happier version of yourself. We...

This episode is all about the mindset and thinking patterns we can get stuck in when working towards our health and fitness goals. If you notice that you feel anxious or disappointed in yourself if you slip up a little while focusing on your health, this episode is for you. Today’s recommendation is the Transform Program by Fitaz and you can enter 10AMI at checkout for 10% off site wide: https://f...

Hello lovely listeners, welcome back! In today’s episode I’ll be running you through a sneak peek of a workshop I created and ran exclusively for our clients at BU Happiness College all about Self Worth. We will talk about how you can notice if your self worth is low, societies expectations, labels and 6 ways to start to improve your sense of self today. Plus todays recommendation - The Fourth Win...

This episode talks about a realisation that I had over the weekend - I used to have so much spare time pre-kids! And I used to love prioritising myself and doing things for me. But what happens when you become a Mum and that changes in an instant? Let's talk about identity, a quote that will help you shift your thoughts and how to start with small steps to prioritise you again. Identity podcas...

This episode is a big life update, because it’s been a long hiatus in between episodes! I talk more in depth about my PND diagnosis and decision to begin mediation, things I’ve been really enjoying lately, books, relationships and the transition from 1 to 2 kids

Hello! Welcome back! It’s been a while and I took some much needed time for me while we transitioned from a family of 3 to a family of 4, but I’m so excited to be back in your ears and talking all things mindset. In this episode let’s talk about intentional self care and what it is. What it looks like for you, and how you can feel less stressed and overwhelmed just by changing your mindset.

This episode of the Mum Rage Series talks about the huge shifts that happen when you become a Mother. Everything from how you see yourself, how you spend your time, how you look at yourself and your values and beliefs. It’s a big (and overwhelming) thing, so we start small in this episode. Because Mum Life is overwhelming enough, right?! Today’s recommendations: Episode 14 of Mother, Unrefined pod...