Know You Matter | Conversations with The Blondes Restoration

This week Lauren talks about the fact that this year she is the least stressed she has ever been (shocked? Us too) Wy? Because she’s let go of all the stuff she thinks she has to do.  Wild, we know. But when you spend Christmas trying to make it perfect “because of the kids” or because it’ll help keep the peace, let’s be honest the only person missing out is you.  Choosing to honour that little vo...

Have you ever found yourself half way through an argument only to realise, maybe what you’re arguing about is coming from somewhere unexpected? This week Lauren let’s us in on a little snippet of her relationship and how her own inner critic comes out in her conversations.  If you find yourself wondering ‘Why do I always hurt?’ and questioning how your loved ones truly feel about you, this is the...

Join us for the silliest episode yet, we needed a break and we reckon you do too! Today we really put our relationship to the test as we answer questions about our favourite colours, takeaway orders, TV shows, celebrities we'd invite to dinner, and even delve into school subjects we loved and hated.  The episode is filled with laughter (well, cackling), personal anecdotes (because when do we e...

Choosing a primary school should be simple (right?). But what if it cracks open your past, your fears, and your deepest hopes for your child’s future? Existential crisis anyone? In this episode, Lauren shares the surprisingly emotional rollercoaster of choosing a primary school for her almost-4-year-old, and how the process made her re-examine her own story of transition, safety, and self-trust. ...

In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to become your own home. Whether you’re new to nervous system work or have been on a long self-healing journey, this conversation brings together our experiences as a mother-daughter team navigating life, leadership, and restoration, from two different angles, but always circling the same fire. We explore Jacqueline’s signature program The...

There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and if you’ve found yourself getting quieter, more unsure, more hesitant to say what you really think... you’re not alone. In this episode, Jacqueline opens up about her own recent experience of going silent. Not because she doesn’t care, but because fear crept in: fear of getting it wrong, fear of backlash, fear of becoming a target. But silence when...

We’re back from our holidays and kicking off with a big one. In this episode, we’re talking about nervous system regulation, but not the way you’ve been sold it. Because if you’ve ever been told that the goal is to always stay calm , stay quiet , or stay centred , we want to gently (and loudly) call BS. That narrative is 100% rooted in white supremacy, patriarchy, and control, and it’s keeping a l...

Ever hit a point where you finally could carve out time for yourself… but had no idea what to do with it? This episode is for you. Whether you’re a parent, a partner, a carer, or just a deeply supportive human who tends to pour into everyone else first — this conversation is all about what it means to start pouring back into yourself. We talk about: Why so many of us have no idea what we love anym...

Ever feel like there’s only one right answer? Or if something isn’t perfect, it must be a total failure? Same. Been there. Lived there. Rented a flat and everything. In this episode, Lauren and Jacqueline get into black-and-white thinking — what it is, why so many of us default to it, and how it’s actually a survival strategy our brain uses to feel safe. Expect reflections on: why certainty can fe...

This episode wasn’t planned. But the second we sat down in the studio, we knew it was the one we needed to share. In this conversation, Lauren introduces a simple but powerful analogy about privilege - one she’s used for years to explain that privilege doesn’t mean your life hasn’t been hard. It doesn’t mean your pain isn’t valid. It just means the size of the glass you’re holding might be differe...

This week’s episode is a bit of a slower one, a softer one. One we hope you’ll save for a quiet walk or a cosy drive — when you’re ready to feel a little more like yourself again. After a family funeral, Lauren (that’s me) let her six-year-old self take the wheel for the day. It wasn’t planned and it wasn’t aesthetic. It just… happened. And it led to a deeper conversation between me and Jacqueline...

If you're the kind of person who finds it tough to come to the end of things... - The weekends away with your besties that get your teary every time - The work trainings that fire you up, only to leave you back where you started the next day - Even saying goodbye to Summer Then this little podcast is for you ❤️ today, we are chatting about the very REAL difficulties we experience in transition...

In our LEAST PLANNED episode yet, the Blondes explore what it really means to be part of a community, and not just for the connection. Because what do we miss, when we don't spend time with people who see things we never even notice? We are talking about the AMAZING humans bringing us to life and how we sometimes don't even see them coming. But MORE than that, yes, more, we are looking at the powe...

This one’s big. And emotional. And a little bit feral (as always!) In this week’s episode, we’re talking about who we pretend to be, and who we really are underneath it all.  From attachment vs authenticity (thanks Gabor Maté) to the difference between fitting in and belonging (hi Brene Brown), we’re pulling apart the masks we’ve learned to wear, honestly throughout our whole lives. There are laug...

Would you live with your parents? No, really, would you share a house with your adult kids? Would it be magical... or a meltdown waiting to happen? In this episode of Know You Matter , Lauren and Jacqueline reveal the big dream , buying a home together for the five of them.  Yes, five. Yes, on purpose. Yes, they’ve thought it through (mostly). We’re chatting:  - Why shared living might be the most...

If you’ve ever felt like a fraud... Like one day someone’s going to “find out” you’re not as smart, qualified or capable as they think you are... This one’s for you. In this episode of Know You Matter , we’re diving headfirst into the chaos that is imposter syndrome — and we’re doing it with our usual mix of deep truth, big laughs, and real-life perspective. From questioning every item on your CV...

This week Lauren talks about why she's currently exploring being sober, after years of using alcohol to 'mask' and what's really made the change for her. We would like to give a warning straight off the bat for the emotional whiplash, we can't help how quickly we switch from laughing like hyenas to deep conversations, it's just who we are... We'd also like to officially...

Well hello! Welcome to the episode that starts out attempting to answer the question 'What the f*ck does Lauren do anyway?' and quickly becomes one of our most empowering episodes yet. We dive head first into the fear of being visible as small business owners, especially ones building a business online, and the risks of showing up as you are. We ask whether what you say matches up with who you rea...

⚠️ Content warning: This episode contains honest conversation around body dysmorphia, body image, and weight. Please take care when listening. In this (slightly longer) episode, we’re opening up about body image, self-worth, and the pressure to “love” our bodies when sometimes we’re just trying to exist in them. From a throwaway reel that triggered old shame to the very real impact of a lifetime o...

In this episode, Lauren throws a surprisingly big question at Jacqueline “What would your eight-year-old self think of your life right now?” Cue a deep (and occasionally hilarious) dive into childhood dreams, missed space missions, neurodivergence, and some dodgy maths from Jacqueline. We unpack the wild ideas our younger selves had, writing books, climbing Kilimanjaro, swimming with dolphins, and...

This one’s a bit of a ride (emotionally and conversationally – you’ve been warned 😂). We kick off questioning Lauren’s sudden Geordie accent and whether the term “small business” is secretly holding us back… but quickly dive into something much deeper: 👉 Why women’s pain is so often silenced, ignored, or gaslit 👉 Our personal experiences with endometriosis , autoimmune conditions , and celiac d...

We are back and are kicking this one off feral and unfiltered (and yes, Lauren did her makeup because we’re on YouTube now 🎥) but underneath the chaos, we’re diving into something big: 👉 What happens when a boss makes you feel like sh*t? 👉 Why do those moments stick with us for years ? 👉 And how come the meanest voice of all... is often the one in your own head? This one’s for you if: You’ve e...

This one starts with a laugh (as usual) and ends with a truth bomb, why is it so bloody hard to give ourselves permission to stop? Lauren’s running on no sleep, Jacqueline’s trying to keep her on track, and somewhere in the middle we unpack the weird emotional hangover of growing up with limited sick days, gold stars for pushing through, and needing someone else to say, “Yes, you’re allowed to res...

Let’s talk about the thing most people avoid at all costs 🥁 drum roll please! 🥁 emotional discomfort In this raw, funny, and painfully relatable episode, Lauren and Jacqueline dive into what it actually means to “sit with discomfort” and why it’s the key to knowing what you want, setting boundaries, and feeling like you matter. From parenting fails and cupboard-slamming moments, to pick-me-girl...

Ever wondered what it’s really like to run a business with your mum (or your daughter)? In this candid, funny, and sometimes emotional episode, we answer the one question we get asked more than any other: “How do you make it work?” We dive into: The early “honeymoon” days of starting The Blondes The messy middle, where different working styles clashed How the DISC model helped us understand (and r...