The Saint Belford Podcast

With 2025 just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to sit down and reflect on the habits and rituals I've embraced this year so that I can share the ones that are here to stay for 2025. Interestingly, of the 8 I'll be talking about today, only 3 were intentional goals I set earlier in the year.

If you're already feeling drained and wondering how you'll get through December, this episode is for you. Let's dive into 3 unexpected self-care rituals that can help you recharge, refill your cup, and boost your overall wellbeing.

From simple daily habits to mindset shifts, these practical tips will help you recharge, reduce stress, and feel more energised—so you can not only survive, but truly thrive in your parenting journey. Tune in for 5 actionable, guilt-free strategies to prioritise your wellbeing while raising little ones.

In today's episode, I'm going to share one of my biggest habit fails of all time and how one simple adjustment turned everything around and I know it can do the same for you!

I recently put up a question box asking you all what habits you wanted to build this year, and lots of you expressed desire to build a daily meditation habit, so in today's episode, I want to talk about how you can use the Habit Curator in Curation to create a meditation habit that actually sticks. https://www.saintbelford.com.au/55

It's Saint Belfords 7th birthday! To celebrate, we're answering your questions in this bonus Q&A episode. Enjoy!

When life gets busy, it's easy to neglect your wellbeing. It's easy to push your needs aside in favour of conquering your to-do list. We're so worried about disappointing others that we often convince ourselves there's no time for self-care. We convince ourselves that rest is not an option, our needs can wait, and everything on our to-do list is urgent and must get done today. Sound familiar? I ha...

From the occasional walk to a non-negotiable daily walking routine—let me walk you through how I did it. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, boost your mood, or just add a little more movement into your day, this episode is packed with actionable tips and personal insights that can help you build this transformative habit. Download the last 4 months of Curation 2024 Planner for free: h...

Let's tackle the challenge of sticking to essential but often boring habits—like flossing, doing dishes, or sticking with daily rehab exercises. In this episode, we'll explore three key obstacles that frequently arise with these repetitive routines and share practical strategies to help you overcome them.

Hi everyone and welcome to episode 50 of the Saint Belford podcast. I just want to start off by saying thank you to each and every one of you for tuning in. It's kind of bittersweet because while I've reached a personal milestone - 50 episodes of The Saint Belford podcast - I'll be pressing pause on the podcast while I'm on maternity leave. This will be the last episode of the season until we kick...

Last Thursday, I tripped and fell at 34 weeks pregnant. 36 hours later, my husband Tom and I were driving home in peak hour Melbourne traffic, when suddenly, a Ute slammed into the back of our SUV.  My logical brain quickly swooped in and told me we're all okay so there's no reason to be sad. But I was sad. I was devastated. I was depleted. I was genuinely scared of what might happen next. I felt...

Practising self-care is not just about the activities and rituals you engage in to recharge your mind and body. What you say no to is just as important. That's where boundaries come in. Boundaries are a way of clearly communicating your needs and your limits. They highlight what you will and won't accept. They protect you, set the tone for your relationships and give you the space you need to prio...

Pelvic floor exercises during and after pregnancy: www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au Pelvic Floor Health for Expectant and New Mums (Free ebook) https://continence.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#A0000000KUc9/a/5K0000003Iek/nEDoZ3oU8.RlEab2f0E7RQ_RYNAeSA1rtAjEgDcSf0g Returning to Sport or Exercise after the Birth (Factsheet) https://continence.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#A0000000KUc9/a/5K0000002xD2/dLOYGIJSa6Lk....

We can all agree that sleep is important. But, have you ever thought about why  getting enough sleep is so important? Why does it matter if we get 6 hours or 8 hours? Why does it matter if we pull an all-nighter every weekend? Let me share some sobering facts that helped shift my perspective on sleep and change my daily habits for good because once you understand the facts, it's hard to ignore sle...

Tune in for a 5-minute body scan meditation brought to you by Angelina Morino. Angelina Morino is an accredited Hypnobirthing Australia practitioner, meditation teacher, Kids yoga instructor, mumma to one and founder of The Haus Of Health which combines antenatal education and mindset to empower families to have an incredible birthing and postpartum experience. Angie provides support, guidance and...

I want this to be a reminder for those who also struggle to rest, even when you're on holidays. You do not need to make your holiday more productive because REST in itself is productive.

There are many things that stand in the way of our best intentions. You already know the importance of self-care, but understanding the logic and theory doesn't automatically translate into a solid and consistent self-care practice. You need to feel as though it's achievable. The problem is, the guilt that surfaces, the self-sabotaging self-talk, the inability to say no - these are all roadblocks...

It can be hard to channel kind, compassionate words when you're tired, so let me plant some seeds for you. These are the messages I need to hear when I'm tired, exhausted and on the brink of burning out.

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https://www. psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist   It took me years to seek the help I desperately needed. It took me a long time to invest in my mental health, so believe me when I say, I understand the resistance. I understand the fear. I understand the challenges that come with it. I get it because I've experienced them too. It can be incredibly intimidating and daunting and confronting. Pour...

I am no mental health expert so I want to preface this episode by saying that if you are struggling with your mental health in any way shape or form, please know there is a whole network of support out there to help you on your journey. You are not alone in what you are experiencing and there is always light at the end of the tunnel even you can't see it right now, it's there. Take it from someone...

Ever purchased a planner and stopped using it by the last week of January? Believe me when I say, you are not alone. You can take a little comfort knowing that it's actually pretty common. So, what do you do when the "new year" enthusiasm starts to fade away? Start implementing these simple tips to ensure you stay organised and empowered all year round.

This will be the last episode of the season until we kick off season 3 on 12 January 2023. To wrap up season 2 of The Saint Belford podcast, I'm going to share five snippets from the most popular episodes of the season.

Download and print our 2022 Reflection Exercise: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2170/8175/files/Saint_Belford_End_of_Year_Reflection.pdf This is the same reflection exercise you'll find on the last few pages of Curation 2022.

How to write and leverage the power of affirmations: https://www.saintbelford.com.au/blogs/blog/how-to-leverage-the-power-of-affirmations These are the words and messages I desperately needed to hear when I was pregnant with my first but even now that I'm pregnant with my second, I still need these reminders to shift my mindset and protect my mental wellbeing. So I genuinely hope what I'm about to...