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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
83 episodes
Ep #81 - Summer mini-series - Your Superpower: Planning Ahead
In the final episode of the Summer Mini-Series, I’m inviting you to use the most powerful tool you've got — your higher brain. This episode is all about the magic of planning ahead. Not just with your diary, but with your mind, your de...
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Ep #80 - Summer mini-series - Who Do You Want to Be? Your “I AM” Identity
Welcome back to the Summer Mini-Series! In this short but powerful episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most transformational coaching tools I use with my clients – your “I AM” statements.This episode is an invitation. Not...
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Ep#79 - Summer mini-series - You Are Not Responsible for Other People’s Emotions
This one’s a biggie.If you’re constantly juggling everyone else’s moods and reactions – your team, your kids, your partner – and feeling like you have to keep everyone calm, happy and okay… I’ve got news for you.You are n...
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Ep #78 - Summer mini-series - Stop the Scroll
Let’s get one thing straight: it’s not that you “don’t have time.” It’s that you're stuck in a cycle of over-scrolling, over-avoiding, and under-feeling. In this punchy, loving-but-direct episode, I’m calling it out and showing you exactly what...
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Ep #77 - Summer mini-series - How to Make Decisions Without the Drama
Welcome back to the Summer Mini-Series – eight short, powerful, no-nonsense podcast episodes created to keep your mindset nourished through the summer months. I wasn’t planning to record anything over the holidays… and then I had an idea. A min...
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Ep #76 - Summer mini-series - The power of sayin 'no'
One of the tiniest words in the English language… and yet saying no feels bloody impossible sometimes.In this bite-sized episode of the summer mini-series, I’m inviting you to take on a life-changing challenge: Say no. ...
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Ep #75 - Summer mini-series - Speak Kindly to yourself
🎙 Episode #75: Start Talking Kindly to Yourself (Summer Mini-Series #2)Welcome to episode 2 of our summer mini-series — bite-sized, no-bullshit episodes created to shift your mindset and set you up for more ease and calm this summ...
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Ep #74 - Summer mini-series - Name Your Brain
In this first bite-sized episode of the Summer Mini-Series, I’m sharing one simple but powerful practice that can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control — even when your mind feels like it’s running the show.We’re talking abo...
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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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