The Conscious Early Learning Podcast

In the first episode of season 2, I’m joined by naturopath and nutritionist Alena Winter, whose work centres on nervous system regulation and the holistic foundations of health. Together, we explore how the nervous system shapes the way we think, communicate, and connect, especially when life feels chaotic or overwhelming. We unpack what dysregulation really means, how it shows up in everyday reac...

Season Two of the Conscious Early Learning Podcast is for parents and early childhood educators who are holding a lot, often without a place to put it down. For the parent standing in the kitchen at the end of the day, heart still racing long after the kids are asleep. For the teacher who freezes mid-centre meltdown, smiling on the outside while her nervous system is overwhelmed and making her sto...

Join me in this episode as I share some deep lessons I have had around how to trust and surrender when things do not go to plan. I let you in on some of the challenges I am facing lately and how I have been navigating them by leading from a place of embodying the work that I teach. I haven't shared much of this journey publicly but I do feel like this conversation could support those facing someth...

In this heart-expanding and hilariously honest episode of The Conscious Early Learning Podcast, I’m joined by Nina DeFrancisco, best known as @mindbodynina, a trauma-informed coach, content creator, and founder of the Humans Unplugged community. Nina shares her journey from psychology and social work into full-time coaching, offering nervous system regulation, holistic healing, inner child work, a...

In this heart-opening episode, I’m joined by the incredible Gemma Rose — certified trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, coach, and founder of transformative programmes, retreats, and workshops for sensitive creatives and entrepreneurs. We dive deep into healing through Internal Family Systems (IFS), breathwork, nervous system regulation, co-regulation in parenting, and reconnecting with the inn...

In this energising episode of The Conscious Early Learning Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Rae Trigg: Clinical Exercise Physiologist, transformation expert, and host of the Elite Vitality Podcast. Together, we explore how to move from survival mode to a life bursting with energy, purpose, and joy. As parents and educators, we often find ourselves giving endlessly to others - but Rae shares w...

In this deeply enriching episode of Conscious Early Learning, I sit down with Alexa, a multi-award-winning birth photographer and doula based in Hawke’s Bay. Alexa’s passion for supporting families through one of life’s most transformative experiences shines through as she shares her journey into birth work, the sacred role of a doula, and the deep soul connection she feels with babies before they...

In this episode of the Conscious Early Learning Podcast, we sit down with Danica Joy, a mindfulness and emotional intelligence parenting coach. Danica shares her expertise on how parents and educators can nurture emotional intelligence in children while also developing their own self-regulation skills. We explore the role of energetics in adult-child dynamics, highlighting the importance of notici...

Join us in this powerful episode with registered psychologist Victoria Barendsen, a specialist in childhood trauma and sexual abuse prevention. Victoria shares her wealth of knowledge on teaching body safety to children, empowering parents, and protecting futures. Learn how to seamlessly integrate body safety practices into your daily routines, build open communication with your child, and navigat...

Learn how to create calm, connected relationships with children through mindful practices and self-awareness with insights from Morgan Glover - a birth worker, reiki practitioner, and breastfeeding expert. In this episode of Conscious Early Learning, Morgan shares unique strategies for fostering secure attachments starting before birth, the impact of empowering birth experiences, and how self-care...

In this wisdom-driven conversation, I’m joined by the incredible Avril, a Transformational Leadership Mentor helping soul-led mumpreneurs become unstoppable in both motherhood and business. We dive into the real work of juggling life’s many hats, exploring how nervous system regulation can be the anchor for success, calm, and connection. Avril shares her personal practices for staying grounded thr...

In the final part of our series with Mel from Mahu Wellness, we explore how deeply ingrained limiting beliefs shape the way we parent or teach, often without us even realising it. Mel explains how these beliefs manifest in our caregiving styles, impacting both us and the children we guide. We also delve into the powerful practice of reparenting our inner child - a unique foundation of Mel’s work -...

In part two of my conversation with Mel, we delve into the power of recognising our triggers and the transformative role of mindfulness in healing. Mel shares how identifying and managing emotional triggers can accelerate personal growth and positively impact our relationships - especially with children, whether as parents or educators. We also explore how unresolved childhood wounds shape our app...

In part one of our three-part interview, I sit down with Mel from Mahu Wellness to explore the transformative power of self-regulation and practical tools for managing our stress responses. As an Indigenous Māori woman and a trauma-informed therapist with a background in psychology, body-based therapy, and breathwork, Mel brings a unique and deeply compassionate approach to healing. In this episod...

I had the pleasure of sitting down and having a deep and thought-provoking conversation with who I know to be one of the most embodied self-care queens out there. Milly Ross, founder of Mindbody Alchemy, is a Mindbody Coach with a passion for reconnecting women with their most authentic and empowered essence. She believes when we are deeply connected within ourselves we show up in the world with f...