Happy Thriving Mums | Energy, Confidence & Wellbeing in Motherhood & Perimenopause

It's Day 7 of the 30 Days to Summer Body Confidence Challenge : Hydration Glow-Up If you want to feel your best this summer, it’s not too late to start today! Sign up for the Summer Body Confidence Challenge by joining here: ⁠ https://subscribepage.io/tjN390⁠ You can start the challenge at any point and work through on your timeline- summer, autumn, winter or spring! Feel great in your body an...

Welcome to Day 6 of the 30 Days to Summer Body Confidence Challenge: Dance Like No One’s Watching This 30-day challenge is your invitation to reconnect with your body, boost your energy, and feel amazing in your own skin—without restriction, pressure or perfection. It is 30 days of simple actions that fit easily into mum life and help you feel amazing.  The aim is to help busy women rise from feel...

Feeling exhausted, snappy, or completely over everything—even the stuff you usually enjoy? You might not just be tired. You might be feeling the symptoms of burnout. In this episode, Amanda unpacks what burnout really is (and how it's different from stress), how to spot the early signs, and why so many women feel the pressure rise just before the summer holidays hit. If you're already drea...

Day 5 of the 30 Days to Summer Body Confidence Challenge : Mirror Affirmations: 3 Things You Love About Your Body If you want to feel your best this summer, it’s not too late to start today! Sign up for the Summer Body Confidence Challenge by joining here: You can start the challenge at any point and work through on your timeline- summer, autumn, winter or spring! Feel great in your body and love...

Welcome to Day 4 of the 30 Days to Summer Body Confidence Challenge: Mini Reset: Breathe Deep & Feel the Sunshine This 30-day challenge is your invitation to reconnect with your body, boost your energy, and feel amazing in your own skin—without restriction, pressure or perfection. It is 30 days of simple actions that fit easily into mum life and help you feel amazing.  The aim is to help busy...

Welcome to Day 3 of the 30 Days to Summer Body Confidence Challenge: Eat the Rainbow – Boost Mood with Colourful Nutrition This 30-day challenge is your invitation to reconnect with your body, boost your energy, and feel amazing in your own skin—without restriction, pressure or perfection. It is 30 days of simple actions that fit easily into mum life and help you feel amazing.  The aim is to help...

Welcome to Day 2 of the 30 Days to Summer Body Confidence Challenge! Walk for Clarity, Not Calories – Reconnect with Nature. If you want to feel your best this summer, it’s not too late to start today! Sign up for the Free 30 Days to Summer Body Confidence Challenge by joining here: ⁠ https://subscribepage.io/tjN390⁠ You can start the challenge at any point and work through on your timeline- summe...

Welcome to the 30 Days to Summer Body Confidence Challenge. This 30-day challenge is your invitation to reconnect with your body, boost your energy, and feel amazing in your own skin—without restriction, pressure or perfection. It is 30 days of simple actions that fit easily into mum life and help you feel amazing.  The aim is to help busy women rise from feelings of overwhelm, mum guilt and gener...

Sign up to my 30 Days to Summer Body Confidence Challenge! It's free, designed to fit in with mum life and will help you release the idea your body is not something to be 'fixed' for summer, but celebrated 🥳 30 Days to Summer Body Confidence, sign up here: subscribepage.io/tjN390 In this episode of Happy Thriving Mums , Amanda breaks down: What are movement patterns — and why should b...

In this episode of Happy Thriving Mums , Amanda dives into the pressure many mums feel around fitness, body image, and summer clothes — and how to shift from shame to self-love. You’ll learn how to embrace joyful movement , overcome body confidence struggles , and let go of unrealistic expectations. This episode helps busy mums reconnect and be proud of their bodies in a kind, sustainable way. We...

In this episode I have a great conversation with Jennie Rawling from the Brave Biscuit Studios. Jennie is a professional puppeteer, actor and writer with ten years’ experience of performing in the UK and internationally. Jennie is a mum to 2-year-old Evie and Artistic Director of Cornwall-based puppetry company Brave Biscuit Studios. She runs creative community projects, teaches puppetry skills an...

There is so much advice about health and fitness for women out there. It often seems complicated, unrealistic, and like it just doesn’t fit life as a mum. In this episode, Amanda shares her SNAP Principles—a down-to-earth framework built specifically for busy mums who want to feel stronger, healthier, and happier. Amanda will dive into how Strength, Nourishment, Air, and Play can help you: Build a...

Is this your Family Mealtime Reality: Different Meals, Different Needs, Same Table? Struggling with mealtimes in your home? You're not alone! In this episode, I'm diving into the real-life juggle of feeding a family—whether you’re planning ahead like a pro or winging it with what’s left in the fridge. I’ll talk about common mealtime challenges, different approaches families take, and how t...

This week’s interview episode is with Sarah White. Sarah is a branding and visibility mentor for business owners who absolutely love what they do, but don’t love shouting about it!  Sarah helps her clients to embrace their unique value while navigating the discomfort that they feel about self-promotion. She works with business owners to create a tailored strategy that aligns with their values, amp...

In this episode, Amanda talks about making fitness fun, doable, and something the whole family can enjoy! Whether you’ve got toddlers or teens, you’ll walk away with practical ideas for getting everyone moving — no gym memberships or perfect schedules required. Let’s turn movement into connection, laughter, and energy that lasts. During this episode, Amanda discusses: Why movement matters more tha...

Are you setting the right example for your kids? In this episode, Amanda dives into what it really means to be a positive role model as a parent — from building healthy habits to showing up with the kind of energy, kindness, and balance we hope our children will carry into their own lives. Amanda shares honest reflections, simple shifts that make a big difference, and realistic ways to lead by exa...

In this episode I talk with Helen Munro. Helen is the Founder of Cultivating Creative. Within her business, Helen provides marketing support to small businesses and charities working closely with clients, to uncover the challenges they face. She then provides bespoke solutions to help them achieve the success they desire. Within this conversation we talk about: The challenges Helen faces being a m...

There is a lot of nutrition info out there about what you should and shouldn’t eat. In this episode, Amanda debunks 5 nutrition myths to help you make informed choices about what you eat to feel at your best and take on the world. The 5 myths debunked in this episode: 1. Natural means healthy 2. Carbs are bad for you 3. I ate like this in my 20s and should be able to do the same now 4. Fats are ba...

In this episode, Amanda talks about the importance of maintaining your mental health as a mum. We all know the term ‘Mental Health’ but knowing what it actually means and how we can do our best to protect it is so important. We all have moments in our lives that can feel a bit overwhelming and stressful. Today’s episode dives into simple things we can do which can be a game changer for our mental...

This Episode is with Rebecca Woollam. Rebecca has so many strings to her bow! She is a former NHS Health Visitor turned Nursery Owner and Parent Empowerment Coach. She also helps families book travel as an independent travel agent whilst empowering and mentoring others to the same! Rebecca’s experience and passion lies in supporting and educating parents to be the best version of themselves. Empow...

Before you became a mum what did you think it would be like? Sometimes in life the expectations don't quite match the reality! As a mum we know there are lovely times and there are also challenges. Being proactive in looking after our own well being, health and fitness is key in navigating all areas of being a parent. In this episode, Amanda discusses: How the expectations of motherhood versus...

In this episode, Amanda talks about how mums have super powers to rival that of any super heroes! In fact they have a whole array of super powers, many of which they do amazing things with every single day. Whether it’s navigating a tantrum, multitasking or just trying to get through a day of parenting without mum guilt whilst drinking a hot cup of tea, this episode celebrates the gravitas that mu...

This interview episode is with Dr Cristina Cavezza. Cristina is a clinical psychologist and coach with over 15 years’ experience helping women manage their emotions better so that they are less likely to turn to food for comfort. She runs an online group coaching program for women in the (peri)menopausal years (aged 35+) who want help managing their eating habits. As a mother of twins and a busine...

In this episode, Amanda talks about how what we eat can affect our mood and mental clarity. Being a mum can be hard and if the day isn’t going quite as planned there can be the opportunity to be a bit snappy and find things a bit of a struggle. By making some simple adjustments to our diets or just by refocussing on key things to help us eat a bit better, we can help give our mood a boost and help...

In this episode I talk with Mary Maguire. Mary is the founder of the company Brasathome. A bra fitting service that comes to your door (or your place of choosing) to help you find your perfect bra. Mary is an award winning expert with 18 years experience who guarantees that finding the perfect bra will give you confidence, improve your posture, make you look slimmer and even enhance your photos! ...