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The Working Mums Podcast
Teaching working mums mind & emotional management tools so they enjoy their kids, their job & themselves again without all the shitty mum guilt.
Episodes
75 episodes
Ep #73 - You Tell Your Best Mate to Rest – Now It’s Your Turn
You’d tell your best mate to slow down. You’d reassure her she’s not lazy, not selfish, and that taking a break is absolutely the right thing to do. But when it comes to giving yourself that same permission? Suddenly it feels like you’...
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Ep #72 - 🌞 Your Summer, Your Rules
In this episode, I’m giving you full permission to ditch the pressure and plan a summer that actually works for you. Whether you’re juggling work and kids or just trying to stop the guilt before it starts, this is your invitation...
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Ep #71 - From Rejection to Resilience: Tina Chander’s Journey in Law and Life
This emotionally honest and deeply inspiring episode features Tina Chander, who shares her journey from a modest upbringing in Telford above her family’s corner shop to becoming a respected legal professional. Tina opens up about navigat...
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Ep #70 - Grief Isn’t Just About Death: Redefining Loss with Bonnie Grotjahn
In this beautiful and honest conversation, I sit down with psychotherapist Bonnie Grotjahn to explore the many shapes that grief and loss can take — far beyond bereavement. From health challenges to the end of friendships, from unmet expectatio...
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Ep #69 - You Are Not the Emotional Caretaker of the World
Welcome, welcome, welcome to this week’s episode, where I’m doing things a little differently… and giving you three loving truths to help you let go of what isn’t yours to carry.Because here’s the thing: You are not re...
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Ep #68 - The Relationship That Changes Everything: You and You
If you’re constantly chasing validation from your partner, your boss, your friends, or even your next holiday… this episode is for you.This week, I’m diving into the most important relationship you’ll ever have — the one with yourself.
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Ep #67 - Switching Off Is a Skill (Not a Button)
Taking time off shouldn’t feel like a panic attack waiting to happen—but for so many working mums, it does. In this episode, I share how my own brain spirals before holidays and how I gently (but firmly) coach myself out of...
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EP #66 - What Happens When You Choose to Heal at 79?
At what age do we become too old for personal transformation? According to Richard Hulley, a retired naval officer who began coaching at 79, that limit simply doesn't exist.Richard's journey begins unexpectedly through an NHS diabetes c...
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Ep #65 - Redefining Fitness for Busy Mums with Jess Snape
Jess Snape joins me to shatter fitness industry myths with her refreshing approach to physical wellbeing. With 15 years as a personal trainer specializing in strength and mobility coaching, Jess shares wisdom that feels like a warm hug in a wor...
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Ep #64 - Why Sitting Still Feels Like Torture (It's Not Your Fault)
Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to truly switch off, even when you finally have a moment to yourself? That constant whirring of your mind, the guilt that creeps in, the sudden urge to just check one more thing off your list?Wh...
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Podcast Ep #63 - Coaching vs. Counselling vs. Mentoring
Feeling confused about whether you need a coach, counsellor, or mentor? You're not alone. The boundaries between these support systems often blur, leaving many wondering which path might best serve their growth journey.Counselling and t...
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Ep #62 - Curiosity Creates Connection: How to Be a True Ally for Disabled Colleagues
When was the last time you genuinely asked someone with a disability what they needed to succeed? In this eye-opening conversation, Sarah Petherbridge shares her journey as a profoundly deaf professional navigating workplace challenges with gro...
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Ep #61 - When Life Coaching Meets Divine Guidance
Something a little bit different this week my friends... I was a guest on my friends podcast recently and we had such a lovely conversation that I wanted to share it with you all. What happens when life coaching principles merge wit...
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Ep #60 - Your Child's Brain Is Not Broken: A Fresh Perspective on Dyslexia
What if your child's brilliance is being masked by a reading and writing system that simply doesn't match how their mind works? In this eye-opening conversation with dyslexia expert Lou Barnes, we explore the hidden world of dyslexic thinking a...
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Ep #59 - Beyond the Voice in Your Head: Choosing Who You Really Are
Have you ever considered how powerful the words "I am" can be? Those two simple words, followed by whatever descriptor you've chosen, literally create the blueprint for your personality and behavior.Most of us walk around with limiting ...
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Ep #58 - Screens, Respect, and Crisps: A Teen Parenting Tale
Ever found yourself matching your teenager's emotions during an argument, only to realize you've become the teenager and exactly what you're trying to correct? That moment of clarity hit me this weekend during a recent situation with my 13-year...
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Ep #57 - Self-Care is Not Selfish - A Mother’s Perspective
Self-care is vital for parents, yet often disregarded in the chaos of daily life. Embracing self-care helps in nurturing our families with more energy and patience.Discover the transformative power of self-care and why it’s essential for...
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Ep #56 - Sorry Not Sorry: A Deep Dive into Inappropriate Apologising
How often do you find yourself saying "sorry" for something that isn't your fault.? In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the uncharted territories of what it truly means to say "sorry." We discuss how many of us are conditione...
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Ep #55 - Exploring Who You Are
"I don't know who I am anymore." I've been hearing this a lot lately. What happens when the roles we play and the labels we wear disguise our true selves? We end up wearing a mask and being who others think we 'should' be and it's exhaust...
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Ep #53 - How to improve your relationship with you
How do you currently talk to yourself? Is it with kindness or judgment? Are you constantly seeking reassurance & praise from everyone else instead of giving it to yourself? What if you could transform from feeling like a bouncy...
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Ep #54 - Choosing Love: Finding Peace in Imperfect Relationships
Do you find yourself feeling dislike or hate towards someone, only to wish you didn't have hate in your life? Well, welcome to this latest podcast episode all about unlocking the art of living a love-filled life, released just in time for Valen...
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Ep #52 - Embracing Holistic Healing: Maria's Journey From Cancer to Empowerment
After receiving an unexpected diagnosis of stage three bowel cancer, Maria Honaker's life took a transformative turn. Join us as Maria—a holistic health coach, cancer survivor, and author—shares her courageous journey, from battling misdiagnose...
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Ep #51 - How to stop avoiding you
Do you find yourself trying to avoid time alone? May be you keep yourself busy so you don't have to deal with that voice in your head! What if the voice in your head isn't telling the truth? Join me as we unravel the mysteries of n...
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Ep #50 - Book review - The Magic by Rhonda Byrne
Imagine transforming your life by simply shifting your mindset—sounds intriguing, right? In my latest episode, I explore the profound impact of gratitude with insights from Rhonda Byrne's book "The Magic." Over a 28-day journey, this book offer...
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Ep #49 - Embracing Honesty for Personal Growth and Freedom
What if embracing honesty and integrity could be the key to unlocking personal growth and freedom? Join me as I share my personal story of implementing "Simple Sundays," a day I chose not to cook, and the journey of challenging societal expecta...
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