Raising Healthy Mothers

You finally get a pocket of time to yourself… and then spend the whole thing deciding what to do with it. By the time you've scrolled through WhatsApp, picked up a stray sock, and stood staring at the kettle, the moment's gone. You were desperate for rest... so why didn't it feel restful? This week's episode explores what's really making rest feel impossible, even when you're doing "all the right...

It's 5 o'clock and you're staring at the fridge looking for inspiration. You're out of energy, out of ideas, and dinner still needs to happen. You wanted to cook something nourishing — but now you're wondering what on earth to do with that butternut squash you bought three days ago with good intentions. If dinner has become the hardest part of your day, this episode is for you. This week, I'm expl...

In this episode of Raising Healthy Mothers, I share a story I came across of a mum in her early 40s who was told to go on antidepressants and have CBT when she went to her GP with what she thought was symptoms of perimenopause and was wondering about HRT.  This was a frustrating experience for her, so in this episode I talk about: Why symptoms of perimenopause can start earlier than many expect Wh...

It's Halloween, which means pumpkins, costumes… and a mountain of sweets about to take over your house. If you've ever found yourself hovering over your child's treat bucket wondering, "Should I let them eat it all? Should I ration it? Should I hide it behind the kale?", then this episode is for you. This week, I'm unpacking the big Halloween sugar dilemma – not with guilt or control, but with cal...

This week's episode is a little different — it's an Ask Me Anything. These are the kinds of questions that come up inside my Resets, in The Weekly Table community and with 1:1 clients — the everyday, real-life questions about food, cooking and staying well when life feels full-on. As always, there's a running theme through my answers: it's not about perfection. It's about flexibility, instinct, an...

You probably already know what to do to feel healthier: eat more veg, get enough sleep, move your body, drink some water. But if you're anything like most mums I work with, the hardest part isn't knowing  what to do. It's finding the space and energy to actually do it. In this episode, I'm talking about what happens when you finally put your own needs first, not in a grand, self-care-day kind of w...

This week, we're talking about how to make this winter feel different from last year — no more resigning yourself to catching every bug your kids bring home. It all starts with being prepared. When your kitchen, mindset, and freezer are ready, you can move through winter feeling calm and resilient instead of frazzled and depleted. In this episode, I share: The key difference between powering throu...

The season of snot has officially arrived. Colder days, darker evenings, kids bringing home all the germs… it can feel like one endless cycle of coughs and colds. But you don't need a complete health overhaul or a cupboard full of supplements to get through winter stronger. In this episode, I share my simple 5 S framework for building everyday immune resilience without the faff. Inside you'll hear...

This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I 'm diving into why meeting your own needs isn't selfish; it's essential. Ignoring them leads to depletion: brain fog, mood swings, constant irritation, frequent illness, or just that sense of exhaustion that never quite lifts. When you start to re-fuel yourself with the nutrients, rest and boundaries you've been missing, you shift back into the steady, calm,...

You already know self-care matters. You don't need another lecture on why. What you need is something that actually works in the season of motherhood you're in right now. In this episode, I'm cutting through the excuses and showing you how to prioritise yourself — even when the kids still wake in the night, even when mornings feel chaotic, even when it feels impossible. I'll share: The mistake I m...

Self-care isn't one-size-fits-all, and if you've ever tried to copy someone else's perfect routine only to feel like a failure, this episode is for you. As mums, our seasons change constantly, from newborn fog to toddler chaos to the school years. And on top of that, the seasons of the year – summer holidays, back to school autumn reset and winter hibernation – have their own impact on our energy...

I'm wrapping up Season 14 with something a little different – a roundup of all the episodes of the season – shortened snippets so you get a flavour of what I talked about. It's an hour of listening from the best of the last 3 months! From gut health to mental load, from seasonal eating to small systems that make mum-life feel smoother – this season has followed the ups and downs of my real life, i...

Evenings used to be the most chaotic, exhausting, stressful part of my day — hungry, grumpy kids, a cluttered kitchen, no idea what to cook and a general sense of being completely overwhelmed. In this episode, I'm sharing the real-life systems I've (accidentally) set up over time to make evenings feel calmer and easier, and me feel way less resentful. From clearing the kitchen before cooking, to s...

What do you eat when you're exhausted, touched out, and just don't feel hungry… but you know your body needs something? Whether you're recovering from illness, living with long-term fatigue, or simply can't face another meal, this episode is here to guide you through simple, low-effort ways to nourish yourself when eating feels like a chore. I share practical food ideas, nutrient essentials for he...

Do you ever feel like you're eating everythign exactly right but it's not making any difference? This week I'm taking you behind the scenes of a real 1:1 coaching check-in with a client I've been working with for six weeks. She's a mum of two, on maternity leave, juggling broken sleep and the mental load of parenting – and like so many mums, she came to me feeling exhausted, depleted and stuck. We...

In this week's episode of Raising Healthy Mothers, I talk about the importance of taking time to reflect and reset mid-year. With July here, it's a great opportunity to look back on the first half of the year and consider how you've been showing up for your health and wellbeing. I share my own struggles with feeling hard on myself and offer a compassionate approach to reflecting on your goals – fo...

In this episode of Raising Healthy Mothers, I'm diving into one of my favourite topics: seasonal eating, and why it matters so much, especially in motherhood. We've officially left the Hungry Gap and our shops are bursting with seasonal, local produce again. I share why seasonal eating goes far beyond better flavour and nutrients (though yes, sun-warmed tomatoes do taste better). From stories of m...

You're the organiser, the planner, the one who keeps the wheels turning: for your kids, your home, maybe your work too. From the outside, it looks like you've got it all under control. But inside you feel like something's missing. In this episode, we talk about the quiet unravelling that happens when you've been holding everything (and everyone) for too long. We explore why the version of life you...

The last few days have been full on — sick kids, poor sleep, hard news, and now I'm running on empty. So this episode is short, honest and a little reminder that even on the hardest days, we can still make tiny choices to look after ourselves. I'm sharing what I've been doing to feel more human today — nothing fancy, just small acts of care that are helping me not spiral into guilt, overwhelm or b...

This week on Raising Healthy Mothers, we're going deeper than probiotics and fibre. I'm talking about how your gut health affects everything, from your immune system to your hormones, your mood, your energy, even your skin. This episode is adapted from the intro lesson to my Spring Gut Reset , and it's a brilliant place to start if you're wondering why gut health matters so much, especially in the...

Do you often feel snappy, irritable, wired but tired? Do you just assume it's motherhood, or that you're perimenopausal? Or maybe you blame it on the fact that you can't find the time for journalling or mindfulness or whatever you're supposed to do to manage your stress. As a nutritional therapist  I think many of those things could be a factor, but there's also something else going on under the s...

You've probably heard that gut health is important, but do you know what your good gut bacteria are actually craving? In today's episode of Raising Healthy Mothers, we're talking about prebiotics, the food that feeds your friendly gut bugs. And yes, cold potatoes are one of them! I'll be sharing: Why feeding your good bacteria matters (and how they help crowd out the less helpful ones) The differe...

Do you often experience bloating, indigestion or discomfort in your gut but just brush it off as 'normal'? Or perhaps you're too busy to pay attention to those signs your body is sending? Your gut is trying to tell you something, and it's important to start listening. In today's episode of Raising Healthy Mothers, I'm diving into the importance of taking notice of these gut symptoms and what they...

If you're the type of mum who hates meal planning and feels like it's just another chore on your never-ending to-do list, then you're my kind of person. Because that is definitely how I've felt about meal planning! But I do also love the idea of meal planning and feeling more prepared about what's coming up for dinner this week. In this episode of Raising Healthy Mothers, I'm my no-fuss, non-time...