Wisdom For Working Mums

You probably know this story very well. It's a 2000-year-old story. It's the story of the birth of Jesus BUT I bet you've never heard it quite like this before. In this special bonus episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Bridget Supple who has written a book told from the perspective of the midwife who attended to Mary when she gave birth to Jesus. It's a fictional story called the Birthkeeper of...

I don't know about you but I'm always looking for life hacks. Those little strategies and tips that can make my life easier and save me time and energy. My guest Toni-Ann Mayembe from Real Happy Mom is here to share her Sunday routine that takes the stress and overwhelm out of being a working mum. Toni-Ann is a full-time dentist, a reservist in the Navy, and the blogger and podcaster at Real Happy...

Despite gains in political, economic and social freedoms over the last few decades for women, we've seen a significant reduction in female happiness.  A stark gender happiness gap is emerging and it's not looking good for women. In this episode, I'm exploring the concept of the Paradox of Declining Female Happiness.  Including: * What is the Paradox of Declining Female Happiness? * What are the po...

Ever felt guilty as a working mum? Like you're somehow failing? Feel like you're not living up to the idea in your mind of the kind of mother you ought to be? Then my latest podcast episode is for you. My guest is Motherhood Studies Sociologist and mother Dr Sophie Brock from Australia. Sophie provides an analysis of Motherhood in our culture, exploring the ways individual experiences of mothers a...

In this episode, I'm exploring the topic of an often underused and underestimated word. It's only a small word but it can have a mighty impact on your life. That word is no. This podcast launches in November and I'm celebrating this month as No-Vember A time to celebrate saying no to the people, places and things that drain your energy or don't serve you in the life you want to be living. Come joi...

In my latest podcast, I'm exploring a really important issue. This is a topic that affects women no matter what their age, status, culture, religion or race. But it's an issue that is often misunderstood and that is the issue of domestic abuse. How would you know if a colleague, friend or family member was a victim? How would you know if you were a victim? Because sadly many women aren't aware tha...

Today, we're talking about a subject close to my heart and I know close to the heart of so many other women. It's a subject that still has a degree of taboo, secrecy and shame attached to it. Sadly, so many of us have navigated this journey feeling alone or isolated. That's the topic of infertility and miscarriage. I experienced secondary infertility and was told that I might never have another ch...

Do you find the abrupt switching between your roles of being a professional and a parent difficult? You're not alone.   The research shows that role overload is a real issue for women as we often have to move between many roles with competing demands. In this episode I share a small but mighty habit that can transform our daily lives as working mothers. It's the concept of using micro transitions....

Do you know if you have healthy helping habits? Too many women have learnt unhealthy helping habits. In my latest podcast episode I'm exploring the concept of over-helping. I share how you can keep your helping in a healthy zone to avoid burnout. Including the seven habits of healthy and productive helping. We only have a limited amount of energy to expend and if you're leaking all of yours in ser...

Heartbreaking, heartwarming and inspiring! Roisin Pelan was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 34 weeks pregnant. And a few years later doctors confirmed it was incurable. Since this life-altering news, Ro has defied everyone's expectations. Her story is not only heartbreaking, heartwarming and inspiring but it's an incredibly important one to listen to. Roisin is an incredible mother, a be...

How do you succeed in your career without sacrificing in your personal life? In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful insight into how can have more impact but in a more sustainable way. Using your personal power rather than just your willpower. I'll help you unlock your Zone of Genius so you can progress with personal power in your career. You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworki...

We know that world-class performers get the privilege of working with world-class psychologists. These psychologists work alongside them to support them to be at their best and achieve world-class success. Ever wondered what these people learn from their performance psychologists? Well, you're in for a treat! My guest in this episode is Katie Warriner. Katie is one of my favourite people in this w...

We know burnout is on the rise for working mothers.  In fact, the data is pretty damning.  Sadly too many women are on the road to burnout or are just a breath away from it.  But most of them don't even realise it. All too often it takes hitting the brick burnout wall for us to realise.  By that time it's too late. So how can we actually stop burnout before it starts?   My guest is here to tell us...

She went from stay-at-home mum of 25 years to successful business owner in just 5 years! It's easy to lose yourself in motherhood and fall into the unhelpful narrative that being a mother disadvantages you in your career and in business.  But today's guest is here to prove the motherhood advantage - that the skills we pick up in motherhood allow us to become exceptional business leaders.   Today I...

What about the dads? Recent research shows that 1 in 10 new dads will experience some symptoms of post-natal depression and 39% of expectant dads are concerned about their mental health. The mental health of men is still overlooked with suicide remaining the biggest killer of men under the age of 45, and 12.5% of men in the UK suffering from depression and anxiety.  New dads are particularly vulne...

I pulled the ripcord on my career.  It was only years later that I realised what influenced me to leave a highly lucrative career that I was succeeding in. I didn't like what I saw when I looked up. What I mean by that is that I couldn't see female leaders that represented how I envisaged my life to be. In this episode, I share the personal impact of not having positive working mother role models....

Ever found yourself wanting more out of life? More family time? More focus on your wellbeing? More time for your hobbies? More fulfilment?  Do you find yourself asking should I step back to something less stressful? Should I find a company with a different culture? Should I take a career break? If you find yourself pinballing between focusing on your career or leaving your job to try and navigate...

Do you ever feel like you're rushing through your life? Running from one thing to the next? You're not alone.    There's a rise in what's known as Rushing Woman's Syndrome. Never before have women been in such a hurry to do so many things and be there for so many people Luckily my latest podcast guest is here to tell us all about it and what we can do to save ourselves from falling into Rushing Wo...

There's a growing movement happening both individually and collectively  - can you feel it? A sense that 'this is not working anymore?'  Our working practices and cultures  They're not sustainable.  They're not fair  There is systemic oppression, injustice and societal inequities   Maybe you've felt it too? Maybe you're feeling it right now? We don't want to keep propping up systems that aren't wo...

In this episode, I talk with Olympic athlete Michelle Griffith Robinson about her journey with movement. Starting with a story of how her own mum was the catalyst for her becoming an Olympian by prioritising her own wellbeing. Michelle represented Great Britain for two decades as a Triple Jumper. Now, retired from elite sport, and a mother to three, Michelle has a new perspective about her body, h...

Want to flourish as a working mum? To find the freedom to do it on your own terms and thrive? In this latest episode, I'm sharing How To Find The Freedom To Flourish As A Working Mum. I'm sharing my 5 step approach to finding the freedom to flourish and I have a special gift just for you that will help you implement what I'm sharing. Grab the free The Freedom To Flourish Support Kit here: www.wisd...

Motherhood or maternal bias is believed to be the strongest form of gender bias. Motherhood triggers false assumptions that women are less committed to their careers and even less competent. It's not only damaging if you're a working mother but also if you're a leader in an organisation where these unconscious biases are being lived out. So in this episode, we're going to be exploring what materna...

One of the things that I struggled to understand when I hit burnout was how! How did this happen? I got fiercely curious about it. How could I stop it from happening again if I don't know how I ended up there. I had a great husband, wonderful kids, a house, a great job. I had everything I wanted right? Except I had nothing for me! I didn't allow myself any time or space outside of being a parent,...

In this episode, I'm exploring the concept of knowing when to grit and when to quit to support you to succeed and thrive as a working mum. I share three powerful questions you can ask yourself to decide if gritting or quitting is the best thing for you in that moment. Ultimately helping you to thrive as a working mum.     You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/76/ ...

Every found yourself comparing yourself to other mothers and feeling like you're falling short? In this episode, I'm sharing insights into the Ancient Greeks and modern psychology in the context of motherhood and they're guaranteed to open up a whole new way of thinking for you. I'm going to be sharing how to discover your mothering style so that you can free yourself up to do this working mother...