The Irish Mummy Podcast | Work Life Balance

Today, we talk about our number one fear for our children. This, essentially, is the loss of personal values and individuality that comes through conformity. We discuss how social media exacerbates the problem, pressuring people to think a certain way and discouraging nonconformity. We talk about the dangers of censorship and the value of freedom to share and debate ideas. We share the things we a...

Today, we talk the do’s and don’ts of running a business from home. We explain why being professional, loving what you do, focusing on what you provide rather than your profit, never showing desperation, upscaling your skills, and networking are always successful strategies. We talk about what separates a business from a hobby, such as financial structure, time management, goals and commitment, an...

In today’s episode, we talk about how seeking help and advice for yourself outside of your home may be one of the best things you can do to help your home. We share examples and experiences -- the first was a nutritional plan Rosie was able to find and follow that made an incredible difference in her health, figure, attitude, and lifestyle. Other examples include hypnotherapy, physical therapy, an...

Today’s episode is a discussion of how to integrate a new baby into your family. Adam and Rosie share their experience with their second child, and their efforts to help their first child to continue to feel loved and included. We discuss how family dynamics can change with each new child, and things you can do to help those changes be positive. We talk about the importance of simplifying your dai...

Some of the final preparations for brith are making sure you have everything you need to make the birthing process most comfortable. We keep everything in a bag so we are always ready to tote it when the time comes. Some of these things that I use to help me feel comfortable may not be exactly what helps you feel comfortable, but we hope it will give you ideas for your own experience. We talk abou...

This lockdown has made many of the time obligations that we had become nonessential. It has helped us realize how much time we were wasting and what is actually most important. Sometimes we even forget how to use time best with our children and keep them busy rather than invest time with them. In this episode we talk about how to prioritize our life better and how to learn from the lockdown. Join...

The responsibility of raising children is at times daunting. You don’t want to lead them in a direction that will hurt them in the long run and there are constant decisions that can affect their future. However, making decisions based on fear isn’t the answer as well. In this episode we talk about how to overcome this fear and make decisions that will be best for our children. We also talk about w...

When going through pregnancy, there are so many things to do to prepare and often it is hard to keep track of everything. Often we only think about the physical items that we need to prepare, but there is so much we need to do to mentally and emotionally prepare. We talk about the mindset that we need when getting close to giving birth and how each person in the relationship can support this. Intr...

Too often the world and constant comparison tries to tell us what we should value, what actually defines someone’s worth. Sometimes people will say, “I’m just a Mom.” Others may say, “she is capable of more than being a mother.” This is teaching people that being a mother just isn’t enough. I am a mother and a business owner, but the business only serves to compliment motherhood. In this episode w...

A lot of times we define ourselves only by comparison. Who we are is mostly dependent on who others are around us. This can take many different forms like trying to fit in, openly rebelling, or being afraid of missing out.. In this episode we talk about how trying to fit in can eventually lead to isolation. We talk about how to be independent and make choices based on what is best for you and not...

What holds us back from accomplishing more? It often is fear. Fear can prevent us from becoming and accomplishing what is typically within our reach. We recently made some large goals for our family within a short period of time and we are learning to deal with these fears as well. We talk about this, why we make goals, how to not compare and what else may prevent us from reaching our goals. Join...

On this episode of the Irish Mummy, we talk about burnout. Everyone experiences it and especially with children, it is inevitable. Oftentimes we don’t recognize that our burnout could be self inflicted. Maybe a subtle mindset shift or taking the time that you really need to prevent burnout from happening again. Your kids need all of you so join us as we talk about how to recognize burnout in yours...

We make rules for our children or boundaries with others to prevent hurt or after observing challenges and often it's easy to remember these rules when it involves others. However, when we make rules for ourselves it can at times be a little tricky to stay as consistent. In this episode we talk about what rules we have made for ourselves, when we have broken them and the impact it has on our kids...

Often when we are not progressing, we tell ourselves stories that make us powerless, or justify our poor performances. These are coping mechanisms that we used to prevent hurt. However, if we truly want to progress, we must learn to let go of these stories and accept where we can improve. In this episode we talk about some of the stories we have told ourselves, how to overcome them, and how to be...

We often think of body image and issues with food as something that only women struggle with. This is untrue. Whatever our circumstance is, it may be beneficial to take a look at what our relationship is with food. Different things like stress, judgement, or insecurities may affect it. In this episode we dive into all of this and more. Relationship with Food 1:10 How Stress Affects Us 4:12 Judgeme...

In this episode of The Irish Mummy, we have the chance to interview Kirk and Kristen Jowers. Kirk and Kristen have lived amazingly busy lives, including schooling a Harvard Law School, working alongside a U.S. presidential campaign, and raising children. Even among all of this, they have made time to have a great family who loves to spend time together. We talk about prioritizing your family, how...

Whether you have been homeschooling all of your kids or you were recently forced to homeschool, we are all in the same position asking ourselves: How can I make sure my children learn? How can I help them stay focused? How can I do the work I need to accomplish while trying to homeschool my children? We talk about all of these questions and how to keep your kids motivated. Don’t be scared of it. I...

Emotions are one the toughest things to teach a child. Many people grow up never talking about their emotions and as a result they don’t have a language set to describe what they may be feeling. Then, often they don’t know how to deal with them later on in life. We do a second part to the episode talking about using this time during lock-down to discuss emotions and understanding what your kids ne...

COVID-19 is affecting not only the physical health of the world, but the emotional health of all those in lock-down. Many are feeling a bit of cabin fever and as a result, tensions get high, people feel a need to have more space, and communication must improve. In today’s episode we talk about some ideas of how to get some head space, how to have an open dialogue with your spouse and children, and...

Because of COVID-19, many people have been forced to work from home for the first time. On top of this, people have had to learn how to watch their kids while working simultaneously. Doing these two things at once can prove to be extremely difficult. In this episode of The Irish Mummy, we talk about how to work from home successfully. We have been doing this for years and had our fair share of fai...

Using Isolation to Connect | Healing Relationships During COVID19 In this episode, we talk about using the time we have with our children in isolation for good. We may feel trapped or not able to use our typical stress relievers during this time. Oftentimes, we use stress relievers to avoid situations or forget about what causes the stresses. Perhaps this is a great time to discuss our stressors a...

On this episode of The Irish Mummy, we talk about pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Things may feel out of control during this difficult time and adding pregnancy on top of it all can feel overwhelming. Your body is changing, you are trying to preparing for birth, and trying to bring another life into this world safely. In today's episode we talk about how to still feel empowered during this...

On this episode of Irish Mummy, we sort out what financial freedom really looks like. Especially in the public eye, people often think that financial freedom is equated to how large your check is. This is wrong. We delve into this and get to the root of what it really is and discuss delayed gratification, limits and management, and spending habits. What is financial freedom? 0:39 Limits and Manage...

In light of COVID19 we have had some good opportunities to think about preparation. However, this topic is not limited to financial crises as many are thinking about currently. With any emergency, time becomes extremely precious and every minute counts. We go into time management, food planning, and the one most think about financial preparation. We hope this will help you during this trying time....

In this episode of The Irish Mummy, we are talking about helping our children understand their emotions and what role we have in nurturing them. Especially because of COVID-19 and having our kids home from school we have had more time to talk through things with our kids. We have talked through what they are feeling and helped them process their emotions. Bringing Things to the Surface :15 Recogni...