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In the hustle and bustle of raising kids, it’s all too easy to lose ourselves in the grind and forget the joy that motherhood can bring. There’s good news though: if you’re willing to look for it, there’s SO much magic to be found. And this episode is all about rediscovering that joy and making the most of each day as a mama — even on those days where you’re tired, touched out, and just NOT feeling it.

Tune in to learn: the critical importance of self care, why hitting the pillow earlier might just be the best parenting hack ever, how nourishing your body can create a cascade of positivity in your day, how setting up some gentle routines can help the whole family thrive, creative ways to connect with other mothers, why nature is the best medicine for mamas and kids alike, and why deleting the word ‘perfect’ from your vocabulary can be the most liberating thing you do as a mother.

So press play now and get ready for a mega dose of inspiration — not just to become a more present, patient and playful mama, but a happier one too!

In this episode we chat about:

• The critical importance of filling your own cup (and why self-care is not selfish) (3:45)
• Using meditation to boost your mental well-being and create more mindfulness (11:29)
• How consistent daily rhythms can enhance stability and harmony in your family life (17:53)
• Dismantling the myth of the ‘perfect mother’. (For real, EVERY mama needs to hear this!) (25:36)
• Use this *genius* reframe when you’re struggling to come up with ideas for activities (30:16)
• How to craft a nurturing family culture that fosters growth, love, and mutual respect (33:31)
• How to call in a group of likeminded mama friends (and why this can be such a game-changer) (36:50)
• How I use music to shift the energy and change the vibration in our home (41:32)
• The gentle but effective parenting technique that can eliminate tantrums (52:22)
• Try this 10-minute night time habit to transform your experience the next morning (56:24)
• Why involving your kids in your day is not only fun, it’s an amazing opportunity for bonding and divine connection (60:30)

Episode resources:

• Wholy Mama (Join here)
• Time Magic (Book)
• Mastering Your Mean Girl (Book)
• Open Wide (Book)
• Comparisonitis (Book)
• Self Love Menu (Get it here)
• Mindfulness for Kids in 10 Minutes a Day: Simple Exercises to Feel Calm, Focused, and Happy (Book)
• Voxer (Get it)
• Grow by Nick Broadhurst (Listen here)
• Nick’s Spotify (Listen here)
• Conscious Parenting & Healing Your Inner Child with Dr Shefali (Podcast)
• Change Your Brain, Change Your Life with Dr Daniel Siegel (Podcast)
• How to consciously parent with love with Dr Tina Bryson (Podcast)
• Conscious Conception, Pregnancy, Empowered Birth, Blissful Postpartum & Conscious Parenting (Podcast)
• Gentle Parenting, Reclaiming The Wonder Of Motherhood & Raising Secure, Well-Adjusted Kids with Tracy Gillett (Podcast)
• Conscious Parenting & Living A Zen Life with Hollywood Actress Teresa Palmer (Podcast)
• Living Fearlessly, Self-Love & Conscious Parenting with Celebrity Chef Pete Evans (Podcast)
• Spiritual Awakening, Parenting, Love and Creativity with Ben Lee (Podcast)
• Mastering The Art of Soulful Step-Parenting & Creating Loving Boundaries with Alyssa Nobriga (Podcast)
• Ancient Wisdom, Modern Parenting & Finding Freedom with Don Miguel Ruiz Jr (Podcast)
• Starting Solids, Must Have Baby Products, Our Parenting Philosophy & The Best Parenting Hacks with Nick Broadhurst (Podcast)
• Conscious Parenting 101 (And The Truth About Being A Stepmumma) (Article)
• Life Update, Weaning, Manifesting our dream home & Current Daily Routine (Podcast)
• Introducing Your Baby to Solids, Purées Vs Baby Led Weaning, The Best Supplements for Infants with Luka McCabe (Podcast)
• Essential Oils (Buy)
• Once Upon App (Website)
• My Fave Parenting Books (Books)
• Supercharge All Your Relationships With This One Tool (Article)

Thank you so much for listening. I’m so honored that you’re here and would be SO grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple podcasts, that way we can inspire and educate even more people together.

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