Nourishing the Mother

It’s held up as the pinnacle of perfect mothering in our culture, but is it really? Often, what you’re over functioning on, is related to what is intolerable for you to be.   The more practiced we can be at examining our subconscious motives ahead of time, the less shock we feel when we get angry.   So let’s go on a self-examining journey into the shadow side of the selfless mother.    In this epi...

We all want our children to be pleasant, kind, repair well…and so it’s shocking when we see them as inconsiderate, rude, harsh, or on the receiving end of any of these things. As a parent, when do you step in, and when don’t you? In this episode we discuss: - When you feel like you need to get involved with your child’s social dynamics - When your kid’s social situations are normal, vs a problem -...

The longer you “go without”, the harder it is to get it back. To bring back your intimate vibrancy, and chuck out the ‘roommate vibes’, you need to know what’s blocking you, and why, and what you’re going to do about it. So let’s move beyond obligation, complacency, resentment and neglect, and let’s centre the wellbeing of the self, the relationship and the family unit, to bring back sexual connec...

How do you as a mother embrace the change as your child grows up, but navigate the grief you feel, with grace? This podcast gives you three clear tools and processes to avoid getting stuck when you cling on to particular ages and stages of your child’s development. In this episode we discuss: Shifting your focus on keeping them close A loss of control can feel like a loss of safety The acute aware...

The struggles are different, but are they harder? In the generations gone by, where women were relegated to ‘home duties’, there was a confinement, but also a simplicity. Today, there’s privilege, and also struggle as a result of that privilege. In this conversation we open up some key points for you to consider as you wrestle with this question. In this episode we discuss: Was the intense overwhe...

As we grow in our adulthood and authenticity, inevitably, what also grows is not being liked. Our level of comfort or discomfort involved in not being liked, will determine the level of fulfilment and freedom, or disconnection and futility we feel. So let’s talk about: Your magnetism and what’s working for you Choosing yourself over others versus focusing on being the peacekeeper Balancing your se...

Do you ever think “If I can just get this done…I’ll feel worthy” only you never quite feel enough? What would it be like to separate your list, from your worth? Let’s go there in this conversation. In this episode we discuss: When we look outside for our value, we devalue our work You can make not getting to your list mean something negative, or you can make it mean an investment in your values Mo...

Let’s talk about the swing of resentment and infatuation with our children - which is completely normal! Let this conversation and tools unlock you so you can gain capacity, gratitude and heart-bursting love back again. In this episode we discuss: - What spacious, attuned and respectful communication with our children really looks like - Denying the value of your authentic expression - Acknowledgi...

Let us walk you through a practical process of connecting and holding your power physically, mentally and spiritually so that you can feel deeply connected, authentic and powerful in your own life, irrespective of outside circumstances or people. In this episode we discuss: - How to stay connected with yourself within the pressure of motherhood - The governance you have over your body, rather than...

Most of our listeners are fairly in touch with their own experience of being mothered, and based on that, will lead themselves with one of two choices: 1. Replicate the experience. 2. Do the opposite. Through heartfelt story and potent wisdom, in this episode we give you the insights to lead yourself in heart-connected mothering and grand parenting by opening yourself up to different experiences s...

In this episode we give you 10 easily accessible, easy-to-do ideas on how to break the BS cycles of disconnection and resentment and get back on the connection train that’s taking you to destination ‘the relationship’ you want to live. In this episode we discuss: - What are you an energetic match for? - What do you feel worthy of? - What are you available for? - Asking for what you want - Halting...

The point of this podcast is to leap before you’re ready, and do the thing that makes no sense, even though it’s hard. We want you to have the courage to back your dreams instead of staying in the excruciating agony that is ‘the waiting place’. Don’t focus on perfect, and move forwards with us, through our lessons and learnings that you can implement straight away. In this episode we discuss: - Ju...

How do you allow for more choice and more freedom, whilst also balancing family rules and boundaries? From sleepovers to language use, to the individual freedoms kids want as they grow, how do you hand over responsibility to your children, whilst navigating with a compass that feels safe and nurturing for you. In this episode we discuss: Holding on or handing over responsilbity to your children as...

You’ve learnt into acceptance through part 1, which creates more spaciousness, so let’s go deeper into how *not* to burn your energy through fighting or collapsing into your current shitshow. In this episode we explore: Acceptance is a mindset shift Acceptance is a perception shift How to shift your perception and mindset The fruits of abundance are often heralded by intensity How to shift your pe...

Whether you’re 3 months postpartum and your world is upside down, or you don’t know how you’ll do more intensity with more children, ‘life’ just feels hard and chaotic alongside self-growth, relationship, work and kids…this episode is for you! Fighting or collapsing in a period of intensity just burns your energy - so how do you move towards acceptance so you can find moments of peace and pockets...

What do our kids need to feel connected to themselves, and easeful in different environment…and what do we need? We have to reconcile that we are inaccurate interpreters of our child, and the situation we find tricky, due to our own wounds. So how do we cultivate flexibility in our parenting, build connection with caregivers and foster secure attachment? Let’s explore together. In this episode we...

We want you to enjoy your January, versus having a consistent, low-level activation & focus on what’s looming. It’s possible to set yourself up for back to school not to feel ‘too much’ and like you’ve confidently got this. You’re just a few steps away, so let’s get started. In this episode we discuss: Identifying where your anxiety is coming from Auditing where you got flustered this year, an...

The sting, stings, when there’s something in it for you, but gosh it hurts, doesn’t it?! How do we hold our space bubble as our children’s vocabulary grows and their complaints feel deeply personal? Let’s kit you up through practical steps and personal story. In this episode we discuss: - The sting doesn’t leave unless we enter it - Recognising when your ego is in a bruised state - Our triggers ar...

As a woman who lived her life from her womb and honoured the changes in her female body and vagina, who could never imagine never having a period…how is Julie after major pelvic surgery? In this honest and open conversation, we ask all the questions and go all the places so you can make your own informed journey. To explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, v...

The wobble is really normal…and it happens over and over again. You’re not wrong, you’re not doing anything wrong when you feel wobbly and uncertain in your parenting. Now let’s give you three steps for creating a sense of peace within you! In this episode we discuss: Finding your own plan for holding yourself steady within a wobble If you don’t make your wobble okay, you spin in anxiety Overfunct...

Five years on from our first episode on this topic (episode 180) we revisit where our families are at and how we view the concept of lying and Santa. We hope this conversation closes some loops, opens some others, and gives you great conversation starters to decide how you want to do this with your family. In this this episode we discuss: Being the keeper of the magic The responsibility that comes...

It’s a season when increasing intensity in your outer world can have you feeling increasing intensity in your inner world, and you can quickly become overstimulated and overwhelmed. How do you create a calm and spacious Christmas without saying ’No’ to everything? It starts with being really kind to yourself and your nervous system, so let us walk you through it. In this episode we discuss: Recogn...

Parenting neurodivergent children is a constant process of acknowledging ourselves and learning to see ourselves within a culture that fusses solely on that child. We can find ourselves cycling in grief, despair, despondency and complete exhaustion, so this podcast is more a conversation highlighting that your struggle is real AND you need supporting too. In this episode we discuss: The collective...

Sibling conflict can feel really hard to hold, which it is - until you learn to move beyond the victim/perpetrator mindset. Understanding how to create harmony with something that feels intense in your body, begins with understanding why it’s hard. In this episode we discuss: Our first experiences of growing up with someone like us Learning through siblings; sameness, difference, pain and connecti...

Mother guilt is often synonymous with motherhood. But have you ever stopped to wonder why it’s here, and why it has such a grip on you?  In this episode we’re going to walk you through getting self-curious on why you’re doing it, and what you’re using it for.  In this episode we discuss: - The eternal game of ‘whack-a-mole’ with guilt - Getting curious with why you carry guilt - Getting curious wi...