Your Calm Parenting Path
Welcome to Your Calm Parenting Path—guiding you toward a more peaceful, connected, and confident approach to parenting.
Motherhood wasn’t supposed to feel this hard. If you’re tired of yelling, overwhelmed by the mental load, and wondering why you can’t just enjoy time with your kids like other mums seem to, you’re not alone. You love your children fiercely, but somewhere between school drop-offs, tantrums, and endless to-do lists, you’ve lost a piece of yourself.
I’m Nina, a mindful parenting coach and mum who gets it. I’ve been where you are—stuck, frustrated, and exhausted by constant feelings of inadequacy and overwhelm.
This podcast is for mums like you—women who want to parent with more patience, less stress, and a whole lot more joy. It’s about making small shifts that create a big impact, helping you build the parenting life you’ve always wanted.
In short, practical episodes, you'll discover actionable tips for calmer parenting, expert insights from those who work with children, real stories from parents who've made meaningful changes, and inspiration to reconnect with yourself while showing up as the mum you want to be.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by daily struggles or simply looking for a more mindful approach, each episode offers practical tools and insights to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected with your children.
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Your Calm Parenting Path
24. What’s the Secret to Stress-Free Sustainable Lunches?
Packing a zero waste lunchbox can feel overwhelming - but it doesn’t have to be. In this inspiring conversation, Nina chats with Julia Clifton, owner of 4MyEarth, about practical ways to simplify family routines, cut down on plastic, and create healthier, more sustainable lunchboxes without the stress.
You’ll Learn:
- The biggest challenges parents face with zero waste lunchboxes
- Simple swaps that reduce single-use plastic and save money
- Why planning ahead makes mornings smoother and more sustainable
- Practical tips for lunches kids will actually enjoy
- How small, consistent shifts can create a big impact for your family and the planet
Why This Episode Matters
Lunchboxes are part of everyday family life, yet they’re often a source of stress - and a surprising contributor to household waste. This episode shows you how reducing waste doesn’t mean adding pressure. Instead, by adopting easy swaps and using tools like Julia's Sustainable Kitchen Planner, you can lighten the load, save money, and raise children who value sustainability.
Take Home Action
Choose just one swap to try this week - whether it’s using a reusable food cover, freezing sandwiches ahead of time, or decanting snacks into reusable bags. Notice how this small change makes your mornings calmer and your lunchbox a little more eco-friendly.
Take the Next Step
Ready to make your family routines feel lighter and more sustainable? Explore mindful parenting coaching with Nina to learn how small shifts can transform daily stress points into opportunities for connection. Book your free 20-minute Clarity Chat here.
Links and Resources
- Visit the 4MyEarth website - use code MINDFUL for 15% off full-priced items
- Grab your 4MyEarth Sustainable Kitchen Planner
- Follow Julia and 4MyEarth on Instagram
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- Website: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au
- Email: nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au
About the Hosts
Nina Visic is a mindful parenting coach, mindfulness coach, and mum to three energetic boys. Through her business Mindful Parenting Lifestyle and her podcast Your Calm Parenting Path, Nina helps parents shift from overwhelm and reactivity to confidence and connection. She believes that small, mindful changes - whether in parenting routines, emotional regulation, or even creating a zero waste lunchbox - can have a big impact on family life and wellbeing.
Julia Clifton is the owner of 4MyEarth, a family-run Australian business making practical reusables to replace single-use plastic. A mum to two almost-adult boys, Julia has built her business around family life with the aim of making sustainable living simple, affordable, and stress-free. Her products, from food covers to reusable snack bags and kitchen planners, are designed to make zero waste lunchboxes an achievable reality for busy families.