Heart Full, Mind Heavy

In this episode of Heart Full, Mind Heavy , we’re opening up about something many of us face but rarely say out loud: taking medication for our mental health, and the shame that often comes with it. We chat about what it’s really like to start medication, the fear of what others might think, and the quiet guilt that can come even when you know it’s helping. We explore how cultural expectations, mu...

In this episode of Heart Full, Mind Heavy , we’re taking a breath and looking back on the journey so far. We’ve covered mum guilt, business beginnings, friendship heartbreaks, childhood wounds, and the rollercoaster of raising kids with big feelings . We’ve shared tears, laughter, and the moments that made us pause, and today we’re reflecting on what these first seven episodes have taught us about...

In this episode of Heart Full, Mind Heavy , we’re opening up about something so many parents are facing. School anxiety and avoidance in children We talk about what it looks like when big feelings show up in little people: the tummy aches, the tears at the school gate, the explosive mornings, and the quiet withdrawal. This isn’t about “bad behaviour” it’s about fear, overwhelm, and what happens wh...

In this special two-part episode of Heart Full, Mind Heavy , we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to take a leap of faith and land on your feet. Part 1 is all about Debbie’s journey: from the early seeds of an idea to launching her business in 2022, and everything it took to get there. We talk about the fear, the doubt, the grit and the people who helped along the way. This...

In Part 2 of How I Did It (And You Can Too) , we hear from Alex. Only nine days into her business journey and already riding the emotional rollercoaster that comes with stepping into the unknown. In this honest and inspiring chat, Alex shares what finally pushed her to take the leap, the powerful meaning behind her company’s name, and why starting her own business was never just about the money. F...

This week on Heart Full, Mind Heavy , we’re exploring the deep, often unspoken impact of growing up with an absent father. We’re sharing our stories of being the secret child, of waiting for someone who never showed up, and of the emotional gaps left behind when a dad chooses distance. From feelings of abandonment and identity struggles to how it’s shaped the way we love, trust, and even parent. W...

This week on Heart Full, Mind Heavy: North & South Unfiltered , we’re diving into the beautiful, complicated world of female friendships. We’re talking about how the right women in your life can be an absolute lifeline. The ones who hold you up when everything else is falling down. Because sometimes, it’s your girlfriends who “get it” before your partner does, who can finish your sentence, or...

Welcome to the very first episode of Heart Full, Mind Heavy: North & South Unfiltered   where two friends from opposite ends of the UK get real about the mental load of modern motherhood. In this episode, we’re diving straight into the chaos: juggling work, raising kids, running a business and somehow still being expected to drink enough water and “make time for ourselves.” Spoiler alert: it’s...

In this deeply personal episode of Heart Full, Mind Heavy , we open up about the experience of growing up with a mum who struggled with alcohol addiction. We talk about the confusion, the chaos, and the quiet hurts that stick with you long after the bottles are gone. From missed moments and emotional absence to the complicated love you still carry for someone who couldn’t always be who you needed,...

Heart Full, Mind Heavy is the honest, unfiltered mental health podcast for women who are juggling many things including motherhood, work, marriage, identity, and their own messy, beautiful minds. Hosted by two friends - one Northern, one Southern - this series dives into the real-life conversations we wish more people were having. From the emotional weight of mum guilt and the constant struggle to...