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The SuperMum Podcast143: How to Have Another Baby When You've Tried Everything | Gabriela RosaThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. Gabriela Rosa is a mum of two and one of Australia's leading fertility experts. With over 20 years of experience in this field, Gabriela helps couples all over the world overcome fertility issues and miscarriage through her F.E.R.T.I.L.E Method, a specifically-designed framework that looks at all the areas of a couple's life. A system that she even applied to herself to overcome her own fertility woes and fall pregnant with her two children! So if you've been trying t...
2020-02-1751 minThe SuperMum Podcast142: Eat your Way to Wellness | Jessica DeLuiseThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. Jessica DeLuise runs an integrated medical wellness practice that helps people make practical nutrition and lifestyle changes to improve their health and wellbeing. Like me, when it comes to healthy habits around diet and everyday life, Jessica believes in making small tweaks to what you're already doing, so you can set yourself up for success in every area of your life. Because when life gets busy, we always fall back on our habits. So let's make them count. Jessica believes that a...
2020-02-0346 minThe SuperMum Podcast141: The York Journey to Beating Childhood Cancer | Lisa YorkThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. This week I have something a little different for you. This solo episode is not only the last one of this season and of 2018 - it also represents a final chapter in the Yorks' life. In this episode, I - Lisa York - talk about our family's journey of beating childhood cancer, as our third son, Benny, prepares to have his last chemotherapy treatment on the 21st December 2018 in Sydney. An uncut, unedited video version of this episode is also available, so if y...
2020-01-2036 minThe SuperMum Podcast140: Living a Healthier, More Mindful and More Compassionate Life | Clarissa HughesThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. Clarissa Hughes is a Mindfulness Coach, an author, and a speaker. After being forced to leave a corporate job she loved in a large Australian multi-national, Clarissa came face to face with the reality of juggling being a single mum and working for a small business that didn't give her the flexibility she needed at the time. Exhausted, Clarissa eventually cracked under the pressure and burnt out. At a time when she felt like life wasn't much fun, Clarissa stumbled across the concept of...
2020-01-0649 minThe SuperMum Podcast139: How To Be The Mum You Want To Be | Tanya CunninghamThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. Let's Conquer Motherhood member Tanya Cunningham is a mum of 2 boys and a Life Coach based in Canberra. Having struggled in the past with her own sense of identity and with negative self-talk, Tanya now works passionately with mums to equip them and empower them to become the mums they want to be in the season of motherhood they're in. As a coach, Tanya supports mums with some of the practical aspects of their lives as well as with the transformational mindset shifts th...
2019-12-3052 minThe SuperMum Podcast138: Supporting Mums through the Early Stages of Motherhood | Emma SvanbergThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. Dr Emma Svanberg (a.k.a. The Mumologist) is a clinical psychologist specialising in pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Having always been fascinated by mental health, and how our mental and physical health is influenced by our histories and environment, after completing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Emma decided to specialise in the perinatal period and support parents during what is often a delicate time in their lives, when rapid emotional changes and transformation can take place. Emma offers one to one psychol...
2019-12-2352 minThe SuperMum Podcast137: Empowering Mums to Become Successful Consultants | Amy RasdalThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. Fifteen years ago, Amy Rasdal left her corporate job to start her own consulting business. Today, through her brand Billable with Baby, she helps other working mums leave the corporate world and start their own successful consulting businesses. Amy makes it possible for women who love their job and have years of experience and education behind them, to gain the confidence and courage they need to build businesses that work around their families. Because having a baby doesn't mean having to make financial or p...
2019-12-1653 minThe SuperMum Podcast136: How to Get Your Children to Eat Healthy Food | Esther BlumThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietician and author based in Connecticut, where she runs a busy private practice. Over the years, Esther has coached thousands of women to help them eliminate the need for medication, lose stubborn belly fat, reverse chronic illness, and smile when they look in the mirror. She's passionate about helping more people shift the cultural conversation around food so that you can eat more healthily but also teach your children that good food is great fuel for our bodies. Together with her...
2019-12-0949 minThe SuperMum Podcast135: Finding Your Real Purpose in Life | Lore Earley-GoldsteinThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program Lore Earley-Goldstein has a gift. She can read people at soul level. Originally a teacher, Lore re-trained in traditional psychotherapy after realising that something just wasn't adding up for her. Feeling lost, inadequate, and often 'broken', she struggled for a long time - deep down she knew she was meant to be on a different path and do greater work. Eventually, Lore found the courage to release the baggage that no longer served her and to start living according to who she really is, at so...
2019-12-0242 minThe SuperMum Podcast134: Overcoming Burnout to Do Life on Your Own Terms | Jessica FearnleyThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Business Coach and Let's Conquer Motherhood member Jessica Fearnley is a healthy mum of two young boys and runs a successful business around her and her family's needs. But getting to where she is today wasn't always easy. About 8 years ago, and only a few months into her marriage, things came to a head for Jessica. Feeling unwell, exhausted, and completely broken and burnt out after years of working extremely hard and putting pressure on herself, Jessica decided to leave t...
2019-11-2551 minThe SuperMum Podcast133: The Power of Positive Psychology | Stephanie MyerscoughThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Mum-of-two and Let's Conquer Motherhood member Stephanie Myerscough has recently packed her bags and her whole life and moved to Italy with her husband and young children. While she's still busy getting used to a new country, culture, and language and settling her family in, Stephanie is also studying for a post-graduate Master Degree in Applied Positive Psychology, attending lessons between the UK and France. Following the demands of her husband's job, Stephanie and her family have moved h...
2019-11-1850 minThe SuperMum Podcast132: Using Systems in Life and Business to Achieve Freedom | Rhonda MelogyThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Mum-of-4 Rhonda Melogy runs a successful 6-figure business and a busy household. If that wasn’t enough, she also homeschools her four children. Having started her first seasonal business as a side-hustle while she still worked in her corporate job, Rhonda quickly realised she had a choice. She could either run herself into the ground trying to do it all, or she could work with her 'team' (the five other people in her family) and find a way to thrive both...
2019-11-1144 minThe SuperMum Podcast131: Mum's Health: Getting a Good Night's Sleep | Vicki DawsonThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Soon after becoming a mum, Vicki Dawson learnt an important lesson the hard way. Newborn babies don't sleep very well. But in Vicki's case, her son's challenging sleeping patterns continued for a number of years. Needless to say, this left Vicki chronically sleep-deprived and feeling totally exhausted and isolated as a result. Her experience, and the way it affected both her personal and professional life, led to the creation of The Children's Sleep Charity, which offers information and st...
2019-11-0444 minThe SuperMum Podcast130: Allowing Yourself to Live a More Gentle Life | Emily HodgeThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Newly married, pregnant, and in her twenties, Emily Hodge received a devastating cancer diagnosis that would change the course of her life in many ways. One of which was losing her baby and being unable (so far) to conceive again. That was a few years ago and, after 15 years working as a Health Psychologist in the NHS, Emily used her experience to help others. She's now a successful Life Coach and has helped and supported hundreds of people, in...
2019-10-2851 minThe SuperMum Podcast129: Mums and Career: Returning to Work with Confidence | Janine EsbrandThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. When Janine Esbrand became pregnant with her first son, she started questioning her high-flying career as a busy corporate lawyer. Working late into the night with a nanny looking after her son full time no longer seemed like the perfect solution. After a year off on maternity leave, Janine decided to abandon her dream of becoming a partner in a law firm and get a part-time job as an in-house legal counsel instead. A choice that allowed her to spend t...
2019-10-2144 minThe SuperMum Podcast128: Body Image: Listen to your Body and Learn to Accept it | Renee AvisThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Mum-of-two Renee Avis has the life-altering job of helping women who are struggling with body image, post-partum depression and anxiety, and eating disorders. As a Licensed Professional Counsellor she helps clients recognise their condition, and learn how to accept and love their bodies again. Fulfilling her passion as a therapist, Renee's worked in treatment facilities and private practice for 12 years. She teams up with dieticians to support her patients in their journey from understanding and accepting their struggles to...
2019-10-1443 minThe SuperMum Podcast127: How to Reconnect to You in the Mayhem of Motherhood | Zoe BlaskeyThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. When Zoe Blaskey's daughter was born everything changed. Despite being a trained meditation and yoga teacher and having a strong self-care practice, Zoe abandoned the daily habits that had given her so much inner strength over the years. She found herself overcome by fear and anxiety and, like many mums, started comparing herself to others. With her self-esteem hitting rock bottom, the negative patterns she was once so familiar with made an unwelcome comeback, and her self-critical voice became really loud. Thankfully Zoe...
2019-10-0753 minThe SuperMum Podcast126: How to 'Define You' and Unlock your Own Potential | Fiona MurdenThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Fiona Murden is a psychologist, bestselling author, speaker and mum of two girls. She's passionate about helping others fulfil their own potential and works tirelessly with her clients to encourage them to uncover their strengths and discover what really makes them tick. This is particularly important for you as a mum because you know how easy it is to let motherhood consume you and lose sight of who you are. That's exactly what Fiona experienced eleven years ago, w...
2019-09-3044 minThe SuperMum Podcast125: How to Support your Mental Health with Creativity | Dr Pragya AgarwalThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Dr Pragya Argawal is an academic, designer, writer, business owner, and the busy mum of three girls. Born and raised in India, she moved to the UK as a young single mum to complete her Master's Degree and PhD. Pragya is no-doubt a very accomplished woman, but things haven't always been easy for her. During her academic career, she suffered from stress and burnout, and more recently, after the premature birth of her twins, fought anxiety and depression. Se...
2019-09-2345 minThe SuperMum Podcast124: Birth Trauma: How to Heal a Bad Birth | Melissa Bruijn and Debby GouldThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Soon after Melissa Brujin had her first child, she realised that things weren’t quite right. Struggling to bond with her baby, wracked with anxiety about her abilities as a mum, and experiencing a general loss of confidence, she wondered what was wrong with her. Although she sought help, she couldn't find anything appropriate in her hometown. Thankfully, there was one person she could turn to: her sister-in-law and midwife Debby Gould. With Debby's help, plus the wonderful online support she...
2019-09-1642 minThe SuperMum Podcast123: Happy From the Inside; Rebuild Your Body and Mind | Jackie BowkerThis episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. If you suffer from niggling symptoms and never quite feel in best health, you probably put it down to your busy life, reach for the painkillers, and try to get on with your day as best you can. But did you know that your body is giving you these warning signs and signals that there might be an underlying dysfunction? Your job is to learn to listen to the messages your body is giving you, understand why this is happening, and do something ab...
2019-09-0949 minThe SuperMum Podcast122: Optimise your Health and Wellbeing One Mouthful at a Time | Liz SergeantAs the mum of a small baby and a two year old, Liz Sergeant knows first hand how much of her energy her kids use up. But unlike the rest of us, Liz has a sneaky advantage. She's a registered nutritionist and understands that what you eat not only affects your energy levels, but also your sleep quality, mood, concentration, digestion, body shape and many other health complaints. Liz believes that the foundation of good nutrition and health is based on eating real foods. She also knows that mums lead busy lives, and with so m...
2019-09-0246 minThe SuperMum Podcast121: Transform Yourself to Find Freedom, Joy and Balance | Nicky ClinchAt seven months pregnant, Nicky Clinch is the picture of radiance. Looking at her today, it's hard to believe that during her teens she was gripped by drug addition and suffered with anorexia and bulimia. It took many long years of learning, growing and changing for Nicky to take her difficult past and turn it into a brilliant future. Today she shares her story of how she found her way back to her oriental roots an created a life of freedom, balance and wholeness. Nicky now works as a Transformational Life Coach, Macrobiotic Counsellor and C...
2019-08-2648 minThe SuperMum Podcast120: Mummy Project: A Year of Make Do and Mend | Jen GaleWith kids comes clobber. The toys, the clothes, the special equipment. Bigger car. Bigger house. More storage. It goes on and on. But what would happen if you decided not to buy anything new for a year? I loathe shopping, but even I gasped in shock. What nothing? For a whole year? Impossible. Well not for Jen Gale. In 2012/13 when her two boys were small, she decided to give it a try. Just for fun. It was a bit of a diversion from changing nappies and running around after children all day. Little d...
2019-08-1946 minThe SuperMum Podcast119: Fear-Less; the Art of Using Anxiety to your Advantage | Dr Kate DowDr Kate Dow (PhD) grew up surrounded by anxiety, it was inherent in her home life as a child and seemed to be an integral part of who she was. Not surprising then, that when she became a mum at the age of 35, anxiety hit her hard. It was understandable. Her children were born just 13 months apart and she was caught in a difficult marriage which later fell apart. Kate ended up raising her two children - who are now 18 and 19 - as a single parent and was constantly gripped by anxiety. But Kate didn't...
2019-08-1244 minThe SuperMum Podcast118: Unleash Positive Thinking to Get You on Your Feet Again | Anna Parker-NaplesIt's easy to look at Anna Parker-Naples' hugely successful life and think that some people were born lucky. Many times has she walked the glittering red carpet of Hollywood during her Voice-Acting career. She's also an Award-Winning Audiobook Narrator and has worked with hundreds of best-selling titles and authors. To top it off, she now runs a thriving online business helping mums around the world. Inspiring Mummy Club is an award-winning self-development membership for mums. It provides positivity, support, and personal development tools and techniques to enable mums to reclaim some time for themselves, so they can f...
2019-08-0542 minThe SuperMum Podcast117: 4 Published Books, 2 Small Children and 16 Short Months with Alex Miles Since she was a young girl, Alex Miles always had a passion for writing. Before having children, she worked as a script writer for Neighbours; was a ghost writer for Zac Power, the popular secret-agent series for boys; and published her first book under her own name, Sixty Secrets for a Happy Bride. Alex landed a dream contract for her Starring Olive Black children’s books, being asked to write four in the series. Having small children is all consuming, but at the same time, Alex didn’t want to give up a golden opportunity that she’s been work...
2019-07-2951 minThe SuperMum Podcast116: How to Make Your Work, Work for You | Lucy ParsonsLike many mums, Lucy Parsons didn’t want to return to her full time job as a high school teacher once her children came along. But she also couldn't find a fulfilling part time job that fitted around her kids, aged 8 and 6. So she looked at the online world. As a straight 'A' Cambridge (UK) graduate, Lucy decided to pursue the thing that she was best at in the world; passing exams. But how can being good at passing exams help you create the dream of having a thriving online business, and still be there to pick up...
2019-07-2246 minThe SuperMum Podcast115: How to Love Yourself as Much as You Love Your Kids | Stacey OgdenMotherhood hit Stacey Ogden like a ton of bricks. Her baby was premature and the first months of her life were spent in hospital. Several years later, the attachment she had with her daughter, who is now 7 years old, was so strong that she completely gave up everything in her life for her. The stark reality dawned on Stacey that she was so consumed by motherhood, that she no longer had a life outside being a mum. She realised that this was no good either for herself, or for her daughter, and something had to be done. S...
2019-07-1545 minThe SuperMum Podcast114: Talking About Money and Understanding its Value | Naomi LightMum of 3 and founder of Gumptious, Naomi Light has always had a fascination with psychology. She loves learning about the inner workings of the mind, but it wasn’t until things in her life went horribly wrong did she realise how important the theories she’d learnt would become. When Naomi and her husband found themselves in a failed management buyout of the family business their financial world started to unravel. Worse still they discovered the business was on the verge of collapse and they needed to bail it out of debt and re-build it. The resulting pres...
2019-07-0847 minThe SuperMum Podcast113: How to Be an Organised and Productive Mother Hustler | Brianna BernerBrianna Berner is a professional organizer, productivity coach, and automations specialist. She's also founder of SpikedParenting where she hands busy parents the tools they need to organise their homes and businesses, to be more productive, and, as a result, to have more time for the important things in life. Now, call me a nerd, but this stuff gets me all excited. Why? Because I love knowing that I've gleaned the most I possibly can from those precious pockets of time without the kids. In turn, I can then give myself fully to my family when...
2019-07-0151 minThe SuperMum Podcast112: Communicate with Purpose and Put a Voice to Your Dream | Monica KadeEntering motherhood brings about great change. The life you had before kids no longer exists and sometimes it's hard to figure out who you are in all of this. Sometimes you wonder if your identity has been buried under a pile of dirty laundry. Monica Kade is a communications expert whose work focuses on how you can express who you are and become a better communicator. She's a writer, runs speaker workshops and has interviewed many well known creative minds, entrepreneurs and thought-leaders through her Monica Kade podcast. Monica knows the importance of "letting your...
2019-06-2439 minThe SuperMum Podcast111: Mindfulness and Meditation for Mothers | Rebecca RyanFormer financial services professional and mum of two, Rebecca Ryan is a yoga and meditation teacher and the published author of Mindfulness for Mothers, a book that teaches you how to stay calm and present while caring for your child. My own interest in meditation was completely lost under piles of laundry and screaming babies when I entered the frantic world of motherhood. But having used mindfulness and meditation to overcome a difficult year, I'm once again a raving fan and consider it an integral part of bettering myself as a mum. Rebecca enjoys sharing h...
2019-06-1752 minThe SuperMum Podcast110: Birth Trauma, Miscarriage, Suicide; Handling the Dark Side | Dr Rebecca MooreMotherhood comes with a raft of challenges. I've never been pushed to the limit as much as I have since becoming a mum. I thought I was a pretty tough cookie, but motherhood can hit you like a ton of bricks. The biggest lesson I've learned is the importance of reaching out and asking for help. That's why I invited Dr Rebecca Moore onto my show today. Becca is a mum of two and lives in London, UK. She's a birth trauma expert specialising in perinatal mental health, and works for the NHS as well...
2019-06-1049 minThe SuperMum Podcast109: How to Cope When Your Child Has Learning Differences | Elisheva SchwartzFrom third grade onwards, Elisheva Schwartz struggled at school. The differences in the way she learned didn't match that of the school system and it landed her in trouble. That's not to say she didn't achieve a lot in life because she has. But like a lot of children, she had to find a different way. Mum of two small children, Elisheva become a dyslexia researcher and now hosts the Dyslexia Quest Podcast. With an academic background Cognitive Science and Education, she helps children and their parents fully understand both the strengths and the difficulties of their...
2019-06-0352 minThe SuperMum Podcast108: Understanding Your Emotions and Becoming Authentic | Anna SeewaldIn the late '80's a horrific earthquake flattened Armenia killing thousands of people and leaving a trail of devastation. Anna Seewald was 13 at the time and, although she lost her mother, was left to deal with a world turned upside-down by herself, while the rest of the country tried to do the same. The experience shaped and changed her, and she dedicated her life to helping and serving children. It was only when she became a mother herself did she realise that parents also need help and support so that they may help their children blossom.
2019-05-2743 minThe SuperMum Podcast107: Taking Off the Blinkers and Waking up to Life | Sara BussandriSara Bussandri is an Italian mum of 3 boys aged 9, 6, and 3 and lives in London, UK. Throughout her pregnancies and around maternity leave Sara continued her career as Business Analyst. But by 2016 the heavy pace of holding down a career, raising three boys and running a household took its toll. The stress and overwhelm of being on the hamster wheel of life made her feel like she was in survival mode and consequently felt unfulfilled in all areas of her life. Things had to change, but it took a (literal) bang to her head to jolt her into making the d...
2019-05-2044 minThe SuperMum Podcast106: Caring for Yourself; Let's Get Radical | Kate AlexandraKate Alexandra is a Sydney-based yoga and meditation teacher, the mum of two small children, and a passionate advocate of the importance of nurturing yourself. Her self-care journey began soon after she entered motherhood and came as a result of caring for her very high needs baby. Severely lacking sleep and stressed to the max, she developed post-natal anxiety, severe insomnia and her mental health crumbled. Seeing similar problems with others, Kate founded the Radical Self-Care Project which began life as a humble instagram ‘challenge’ back in December 2015. Today, she hosts her own podcast, has deve...
2019-05-1350 minThe SuperMum Podcast105: Watch Out! There’s a Monster Mum About | Libby WantLibby Want is the author of Monster Spray Mum, a story book that helps children who are scared of monsters. The book was brought about by her own son’s fears and inspired by his wonderful imagination. And of course, behind every successful mother is a monster of a real-life story. Libby spent years trying to conceive and eventually, after 4 years of emotionally exhausting IVF cycles had two boys, who are now 4 and 2. She celebrated conceiving her children by eating, and with both pregnancies gained roughly 28kg which she subsequently shed, twice. ...
2019-05-0640 minThe SuperMum Podcast104: Reclaim your Body, Energy and Confidence; Two Minutes at a Time | Lizzy WilliamsonWhen you see Lizzy Williamson’s broad, infectious smile beaming out at you from one of her exercise videos, it’s easy to think she’s got it all together. She has. But it wasn’t always that way. When her daughters, now aged 11 and 9, we’re a baby and a toddler, life was very different. She suffered post partum depression, and things got so bad she wanted to harm her baby. The regular manta that whirled around and around in her head was, “I want to die”. As a woman who'd always been positive, upbeat and successful, th...
2019-04-2944 minThe SuperMum Podcast103: Nourish and Flourish with The Self-Care Revolution | Suzy ReadingSelf-care is a concept you hear flying around more and more these days. But as a busy time-poor mum already up to your eyes with to-dos, do you really want or need the extra burden of self care? Absolutely says Suzy Reading, author of The Self-Care Revolution. Suzy is mum to Charlotte and Ted who are 7 and 3. She's a Chartered Psychologist and qualified yoga teacher specialising in wellbeing, and knows first hand that self-care is an essential part of being a successful mum. With all the pressure that falls upon you as a mum, spending...
2019-04-2254 minThe SuperMum Podcast102: Busting The Supermum Myth: Does She Really Exist? | Anya HayesModern motherhood is relentless says mum of two boys, Anya Hayes. Mums are expected to be all things to all people and hold it together without the wheels falling off. But it can be hard to remain peaceful and balanced when your kids sit on your lap while you’re on the loo. Anya is a health and wellbeing writer and editor, and founder of Mothers’ Wellness Toolkit. She's a Pilates teacher who specialises in pregnancy and postnatal and her 4th book, The SuperMum Myth has recently been launched. Today Anya will empower you to stop feeling like a ‘rubbish...
2019-04-151h 00The SuperMum Podcast101: Stepping Off the Corporate Ladder and Keeping Mum Mighty | Sara CampinWhen Sara Campin's daughter and son - now 5 and 2 - came along, Sara fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a mum. But although she’s incredibly grateful for this wonderful gift and loves her kids with so much intensity it hurts, the realities of parenting fell well short of her built up expectations, leaving her with feelings of disappointment and failure. London-based Sara handled the high-stress corporate environment successfully, but motherhood proved to be rather more challenging. She suffered post natal anxiety and depression with both her children and still often feels like she's struggling to hold it all toge...
2019-04-0847 minThe SuperMum Podcast100: Celebrating 100 Episodes of SuperMum | Lisa York & Naomi LightWoo Hoo. I can hardly believe it. I've reached my 100th episode. It's been challenging, intellectually demanding and stressful at times, but also stimulating, fulfilling and rewarding. But before I tell you what's in store with this episode, I want to say a huge thank you to my amazing team of mums who busily work behind the scenes to bring you the podcast each week. You know who you are and I owe so much to you. Thank you. And of course, I need to thank you, my wonderfully devoted listener. Yes you. Thank you so much f...
2019-04-0158 minThe SuperMum Podcast099: Motherhood Life Lessons from an Empty Nester | Jodi SilvermanMy home is noisy. When my four kids burst through the door after school, it's loud. The chatter, the excitement, the bickering. Everyone's talking over everyone else and I can barely hear myself think. But as much as I sometimes wish they had a mute button, what happens when the noise is no longer there? What happens when they're all grown up and leave home? Jodi Silverman is an empty nester. Her daughter and son who are 22 and 19 have gone off to find their way in the world leaving her and her husband at home...
2019-03-2546 minThe SuperMum Podcast098: The Secret to Raising Mentally Strong Kids | Amy MorinMentally strong mums know that, by avoiding negative behaviours such as begrudging other people's success or dwelling on bad experiences, you'll be better equipped to overcome life's difficulties and become the best mum possible. Amy Morin knows this more than most. Amy is a psychotherapist and foster parent who, amongst other life tragedies, became a widow at 23. Although her early adult life looked bleak, she knew she had to take everything she knew academically about mental strength and apply it to her own personal situation. Easier said than done. But, rather than wallow in her ow...
2019-03-1842 minThe SuperMum Podcast097: How to Take a Back-Seat from Life in the Fast Lane | Rachelle GlendonMum life is a rush. Rushing to do the drop off so you can get to work on time. Rushing to get the children's dinner on the table before the hunger-monster rears its ugly head. Rushing to grab some groceries before your time without the kids is up. Rush. Rush. Rush. But what if you could change gear and slow down a little? That's what Brisbane mum Rachelle Glendon did two years ago when her son Max was born. Realizing that she'd spent her life using activity and busyness to curb the emotional pai...
2019-03-1138 minThe SuperMum Podcast096: Making Mum 'Whole' with Occupational Therapy | Sarah HauslerWhen I hear the words Occupational Therapist, I think of someone who helps you recover from injury through a rehabilitation program. It never occurred to me that they could help mums in any other way. But I learned that because Occupational Therapists specialise in seeing the human body as a “whole”, they can help you achieve optimal health and wellbeing which allows you to live your best life. Mum of two, Sarah Hausler is the owner of Bloom Wellbeing and has been an Occupational Therapist for 16 years in Adelaide, Australia. Through her work, and in her personal life, S...
2019-03-0451 minThe SuperMum Podcast095: The Easiest Way to Be a Mindful Parent in a Messy World | Michelle GaleBeing mindful in your day-to-day life as a busy mum can be tricky. You understand, abstractly, how beneficial it is, but taking that final step to put it into action can be a struggle. I get it. I find it incredibly difficult amongst the noise of our home, the busyness of getting through each day, and the wall to wall chores than never subside, to find space to be mindful. That's why I enjoyed my conversation with mindfulness teacher Michelle Gale, the author of the brand new book, “Mindful Parenting in a Messy World” and host of a pod...
2019-02-2551 minThe SuperMum Podcast094: Help Your Teen to Stress Less by Building Healthy Habits | Claire Ketchum Having a teenager in the house can be a challenge to say the least. It's so frustrating watching your teen make poor choices and roll their eyes at your suggestions. The battles to get them to make better choices get constantly ignored, disrupts the balance of your home and jeopardises your relationship with your child. Enter Claire Ketchum. She has two teenagers of her own and has devoted most of her life to living and working with teens. Through her work, Claire knows that teens are far more likely to listen to a teacher, coach or friend, rather than their pare...
2019-02-1844 minThe SuperMum Podcast093: Doing Motherhood and Life on Your Own Terms | Nicky RabyYour hopes, dreams and priorities change once you have children. Your career, that once offered personal validation before becoming a mum, no longer cuts it now children are on the scene. So how do you figure out exactly what you want from life, and more importantly, how can you make it a reality? Actor, writer, speaker and coach, Nicky Raby will help you do just that with some careful planning and down-to-earth advice. In this episode, Nicky talks about how life has changed since having her 21 month old son, and how she juggles the unpredictable world of ac...
2019-02-1143 minThe SuperMum Podcast092: Be Inspired, And Set Your Life On Fire | John O'LearyImagine leaving your home in the morning and returning to find out that your 9 year old son had experimented with fire and blown up your house. The house is burnt out. Your son is fighting for his life in hospital covered in burns on 100% of his body. And you have four other children to care for. That 9 year old boy was John O’Leary. John is now a husband, father of four; three boys and a girl. He's the #1 bestselling author of the book ON FIRE and a highly sought inspirational speaker. In th...
2019-02-0441 minThe SuperMum Podcast091: Navigating The Two Worlds of Your Teenager | Sonya Karras & Sacha Kaluri The world of a teenager is a mystery to me, and since my eldest is only 8, I'm going to keep my head buried in the sand for a few years yet. But if you do have teens in the house, this episode is for you. Australia's most sought-after Motivational Speakers, Sonya Karras and Sacha Kaluri have five children between them and have been working with teenagers in schools and hosting live events for 17 years. They are Australia's leading experts in a wide range of adolescent and family issues, and set up Australian Teenage Expo, the country's largest youth...
2019-01-2852 minThe SuperMum Podcast090: Turn Your Motherhood Challenges into Your Greatest Gifts | Jennifer BronsnickJennifer Bronsnick of The Mindful Family knows what it’s like to struggle in motherhood. Mum of three girls, Jennifer suffered post partum depression when her third daughter was born. But Jennifer had a powerful weapon to slay the beast. A positive mindset. An attitude that told her “I know this isn’t forever” and “What can I learn from this?” Author of ‘Mindful Mommy: 10 Secrets for Healing your Mind, Body and Spirit after Having a Baby’, Jennifer now helps mums turn a challenge into their greatest gift. She believes that the obstacles you face - and boy, mothe...
2019-01-2138 minThe SuperMum Podcast089: One Small Step Leads to One Big Change | Lisa ZawistowskiLisa Zawistowski says that if you don’t have a plan, then you just have to make do with whatever life happens to throw at you. Which is why having a plan is so critical. Happiness and success coach and a master change agent, Lisa is the mum of two teenagers. She's the founder of Small Steps to Big Change where she helps clients do exactly that. Through her three-step Get Clear, Get Real and Get Going process, she helps clients make a big change in their life by taking small but deliberate steps. Lisa believes th...
2019-01-1443 minThe SuperMum Podcast088: You're Not Just 'Mummy', But Who Are You? | Laneic LavalleWhat happens when everything you had in your life has to be given up, and all your hopes and dreams suddenly need to change? That's what happened to Arizona-based Laneic Lavalle. Shortly after her 3 year old son was born, Laneic gave up her 4 year military career as it wasn't compatible with solo parenthood. She hit rock bottom when she realised she was completely overwhelmed by trying to hang on to a career she loved, and at the same time be a great mum to her son. But she found her way through the fog...
2019-01-0736 minThe SuperMum Podcast087: How to Get the Most Out of Motherhood | Ali KatzAli Katz is the very first guest to make a second appearance on my podcast. In Episode 61, Ali wowed us with the concept that if you care for yourself first, you can better care for your family. This was the message of her first book, Hot Mess to Mindful Mom: 40 Ways to Find Balance and Joy in Your Every Day. Ali, who is the mum of two boys aged 12 and 10 and a mindfulness coach and meditation teacher, made such an impact when she first appeared on the podcast that I couldn't resist inviting her back to talk about...
2018-12-3147 minThe SuperMum Podcast086: How to Have More Sex (Even When You Don't Think You Want To) | Isiah McKimmieSex and intimacy is the last thing on your mind now you're a mum. By the time you fall into bed after another exhausting day juggling balls and fulfilling demands, being a goddess between the sheets is probably fairly low on your list of priorities. In today’s podcast you'll understand why things have changed between you and your partner, and gain an insight into why you feel disconnected. But you'll also learn how to reignite the sparkle and start to feel the way you did before children came on the scene. My guest today is Isi...
2018-12-2443 minThe SuperMum Podcast085: What 'Nobody Told Me' When I Became a Mum | Hollie McNishEvery mother has a pre-conceived idea of what pregnancy and parenthood will be like. But often the reality doesn't match the dream and it turns out to be completely different to the fluffy-bunny rabbit world that the media has created. In today’s episode you'll get an insight into the mind of a mum who penned her motherhood experiences into a series of diary entries and modern-day poems. The thoughts and feelings of one mother, captured the hearts and minds of millions of others, who all nodded along in hearty agreement. My guest today is SuperMum, Hollie McNis...
2018-12-1739 minThe SuperMum Podcast084: The Best Ways for Mum to Live in Healthy-Land | Alice BinghamLife is busy and life is stressful, and there are times when your health (understandably) gets neglected. From reaching for another piece of chocolate or finishing the bottle of wine, through to not exercising enough or getting adequate sleep, it's easy to fall into the trap of failing to take care of yourself. Guilty as charged. I've got my hand up to all of those. In today’s podcast, you'll find out how unhealthy habits can affect your health, and what it takes to overcome the bad habits and create new ones that will benefit your bo...
2018-12-1042 minThe SuperMum Podcast083: My Mummy has Breast Cancer | Lisa TurnerFeeling under the weather? Never mind. Sick bug? So what, the kids still need to eat. Unwell? Chin up. Soldier on. We mums battle through injuries, viruses and feeling like dirt, because .... well, we have to. But what happens when you get really sick and suddenly you have to stop rushing around at 100 miles an hour so you can focus on getting better again. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we talk about dealing with a serious illness, the toll it has on your emotional and physical wellbeing, and accepting help when you just can...
2018-12-0336 minThe SuperMum Podcast082: Break Through Your Stress to Feel Patient, Confident and Energised | Giselle MonbiotStress is an everyday part of life in a busy modern world. And I don't know about you, but I think being a mum takes stress to a whole new level. Whether it’s physical stress, emotional stress or stress brought on by overwhelm and exhaustion, I've never felt pressure as intense as I have during the mummy years. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday you'll find out why mums have so much stress to deal with, how your body reacts to stress, and why the 'fight or flight' response has spiralled out of control. But neve...
2018-11-2642 minThe SuperMum Podcast081: Get UnSTUCK; 5 Simple Steps to Emotional Well-Being | Shira Taylor Gura‘Stuck in a rut’ is a well worn phrase. There are times when we all feel stuck, whether it's with your parenting choices, your work, or your partner. But first realising you are stuck, and then knowing how to get out of it, isn’t easy. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday you'll find out how to get unSTUCK and turn your difficulties into a source for energy and positive change. With a simple methodology to unblock the things that are holding you back, you'll enrich your family time, your work and every other area of your life....
2018-11-1943 minThe SuperMum Podcast080: How to Become Unstoppable as a Boss Mom, and a Family Mom | Dana MalstaffRunning a business in tandem with bring up a family is hard work. Some days you'll feel like you're making slow progress and failing in all areas. Other days you'll feel like an unstoppable train of productivity when everything goes your way. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we'll be talking about the similarities between nurturing your businesses and nurturing your children. The two can go hand-in-hand, and done right can leave you feeling happy, successful and guilt free. My guest today is SuperMum, Dana Malstaff. Dana set up Boss Mom - a comm...
2018-11-1249 minThe SuperMum Podcast079: Why Thriving Mums are More Likely to Have Thriving Children | Clare CrewYour natural mothering instinct usually means you put your childrens' needs before your own. But sometimes that can be to your - and their - detriment. Looking after yourself first helps you to be a better parent and a more positive role model to your children. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we'll be talking about the huge impact that your own physical and mental wellbeing has on the way you parent. I for one know that on the days where I've got my head together and feel calm, happy and rested, I'm a far better mum...
2018-11-0545 minThe SuperMum Podcast078: Goodbye High Five Friday it's Time for Something New | Lisa YorkThis is the final episode in the High Five Friday series. But don’t despair because I’m not going away any time soon. I’m just turning my attention to more impressive things so I can carry on serving you in a much better way. Don't worry, you'll still get a weekly podcast. Every week on Mum-to-Mum Monday I’ll carry on interviewing successful mums like I always have, so I can share their stories and wisdom with you. I’ve got some amazing women lined up for the coming weeks and beyond. But with High Fiv...
2018-10-2608 minThe SuperMum Podcast077: Adoption, Foster Care, and Growing up with Two Mums | Jesse Toksvig-StewartI was born into a traditional, 2.4-children-style family where Dad went out to work and Mum stayed at home. And I've mirrored that 'normal' set-up now I have a family of my own. Mum plus dad equals children. Simple. But because of that, it's easy to be blinkered to other family structure. 40 years later, blended, same sex, solo parent and adoptive families are equally celebrated. In today's episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we'll be talking about unconventional families. Growing up in a same sex family with two mums; bucking the trend of the traditional 1980's expectation; adopting children...
2018-10-1543 minThe SuperMum Podcast076: Avoid Muddling Through by Keeping Your Eye on the Goal | Michelle DawsonIn his book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey wrote, "Begin with the End in Mind means to begin each day, task, or project with a clear vision of your desired direction and destination, and then continue by flexing your proactive muscles to make things happen". Having a clear vision for the future applies to all areas of your life, parenting is no exception. The mothering 'project' might be long, but having a goal for what you want to achieve with your children gives you clarity from the barrage of demands, the tedium of g...
2018-10-0510 minThe SuperMum Podcast075: From a Humble Blog to a Thriving Family Empire | Abby Lawson'Mummy bloggers' are taking the world by storm. It's been inescapable over the last few years. Not surprising really. Blogging's made for mums since it can be done around the craziness of family life. Some mums set out to conquer the blogging world, others ended up there entirely by accident. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we'll be talking about starting a blog. How you can successfully build a blog from the ground up, and still be a Mum at the same time. My guest today is SuperMum, Abby Lawson. Abby lives in...
2018-09-2447 minThe SuperMum Podcast074: The Exact Success Pathway to Becoming the Best Possible MumDon’t fall into the trap of thinking life will be better when your children’s behaviour improves. Or when your husband is more helpful around the house. Or when things calm down at work. Why? Because once you’ve sorted it out, they’ll always, always, always be something equally annoying to replace it. Instead, realise this. Success comes from within. It’s a mind thing, and it starts with you. Today on High Five Friday, I talk about the exact success pathway you should follow to have the life you want...
2018-09-1408 minThe SuperMum Podcast073: The 3 Cornerstones to Creating a Body to Be Proud Of | Kimmy SmithBeing a mum doesn't mean you can't be strong, fit and healthy. It just means you achieve the goal in a different way by carving out the time and resources around the demands of your family. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we'll be talking about how to be a fit and healthy mum. And how taking a holistic approach to nutrition, mindset and exercise can lead you to having a better body, a healthier life and a calmer mind. My guest today is SuperMum, Kimmy Smith. Kimmy has two daughters, Allegra an...
2018-09-0348 minThe SuperMum Podcast072: A Helping Hand on Your Journey Through Motherhood | Lisa YorkEvery week, twice a week, I bring you bursts of mummy wisdom. I love that you go away feeling inspired and renewed and full of hope that your life as a mum will be improved. But how long does that inspiration last? Until the kids start squabbling again? Until you're frantically trying to get dinner on the table before everyones blood sugar crashes? Until you fall over the line at the end of another hectic day with a heavy heart knowing that you get to do it all again tomorrow? But you know...
2018-08-2410 minThe SuperMum Podcast071: Finding your Sweet Spot; the Place of Ease and Flow | Christine CarterMums are busy. With never-ending days and constant demands on your time it can be easy to wade into the territory of overwhelm. Finding your 'Sweet Spot' can be tricky, but the scientific evidence is out there. That's right, it's possible to find a place of ease and flow, where your daily life feels natural and free. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we'll be talking about how to find the illusive 'Sweet Spot'. Taken from sports terminology, The Sweet Spot took over 3 years of research, studying the neuroscience, psychology, and sociology of productivity, performance, and posi...
2018-08-1347 minThe SuperMum Podcast070: A Moment of Reflection; A Gift for You | Olivia Horne Sometimes in life, you meet someone whose philosophy to life you immediately resonate with. Olivia Horne was one of those people. When I spoke with her in Episode 45, she talked with such passion, truth and insight that I found myself swallowing hard. That was before I listened to her guided meditations on YouTube, which completely blew me away. You’ll hear about my emotional reaction to Olivia’s meditations on today’s episode, but off the back of our conversation, Olivia agreed to record a mummy meditation, especially for SuperMum listeners. You...
2018-08-0307 minThe SuperMum Podcast069: How to Nurture with Love, and Appreciate your Own Significant Story | Ruby GwenAdmit it. Before you set out on your parenting journey, you had a firm idea of the type of parent you’d be. But there are times that, with crying babies, wilful toddlers and argumentative schoolies, living up to that dream makes you feel like you’ve failed the ‘perfect parent’ test. Big time. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we’ll be addressing what it means to be a mindful parent, how to include your children in your everyday thoughts and tasks, and the way to enjoy the experience of these intense years alongside your kids.
2018-07-2345 minThe SuperMum Podcast068: Is it OK to Wish it Away? | Lisa York A few weeks after my first child was born, my sister-in-law told me to savour these newborn moments because they won’t last forever I distinctly remember looking down at my crying baby and through bloodshot eyes, thinking, GOOD! I wanted this phase to be over. But she was right. In the blink of an eye, that screaming baby is now almost half way through his childhood. Yikes. I quickly came to realise that motherhood will inevitably be full of hills and valleys. I didn’t want to wish the whol...
2018-07-1311 minThe SuperMum Podcast067: Edit your Life, the Key to Minimalist Parenting | Christine KohMinimalism can seem like a ridiculous dream when you’re up to your eyes in kiddy paraphernalia. But Editing Your Life doesn’t mean having a spartan home or a frugal lifestyle. It’s about understanding your family’s core values and priorities so you can make wise choices about what gets to stay, and what has to go. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday you’ll find out how to pare down your life to create space for the things that really matter. The activities you actually want to do, the information you want to consume...
2018-07-0246 minThe SuperMum Podcast066: Stop 'Doing' and Start 'Being' (At Least for a While) | Michelle DawsonI love the term ‘hanging out’. I’d not really heard it much before I moved to Australia ten years ago. But here it’s part of the everyday language. Hanging out means just ‘being’. Spending time doing whatever takes your fancy. No agenda, no plans, nowhere to be. Just hanging out. I love it because when someone in Australia asks what you’ve been up to, you can answer, ‘hanging out’. Which is much more socially acceptable than saying I’ve been idling around the house in my pyjamas, drinking tea and watching kids TV. Because i...
2018-06-2210 minThe SuperMum Podcast065: Marriage; Should I Stay or Should I go? | Holly Christie I divorced my first husband in my late twenties. My parents ‘stuck it out’ for 28 long and painful years for the sake of us kids. And now I’m blissfully happy in an extremely loving and fulfilling marriage with a man who feels the same way. So when it comes to the question of ‘should I stay or should I go’, I’m torn. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we’ll be discussing the huge decision of stepping away from a broken marriage and becoming a solo parent. My guest today is SuperMum, Holly Christie.
2018-06-1148 minThe SuperMum Podcast064: What I Learned from Childhood about the Importance of Embracing Change | Lisa York I don’t think I’ve ever reflected on my own childhood as much as I have since becoming a mum myself. I expect you feel the same. Your childhood experiences shape and mould the things you do as a mum. You’ve bought your rituals from a time when you were a kid yourself into your own family today. All the fun stuff. Like having pizza and a movie on a Friday night. But there are also the things that you’ve decided never to do with your own brood. Because you don’t wa...
2018-06-0110 minThe SuperMum Podcast063: What to Do When the Passion for the Career You Once Loved, Dies | Monica FroeseBefore becoming a parent, you had your life pretty-much sorted. That included forging a career you loved and worked hard to excel in. You assumed your baby would just slot effortlessly into life as you knew it. Why wouldn’t you? After all, you’re completely in control of the world you built. Right? In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we’ll be talking about what happens when your children come along, and with them the realisation that you suddenly hate your career. The life goals and achievements you used to be so passionate about just don’t seem to...
2018-05-2147 minThe SuperMum Podcast062: Stop Frantically Doing Quick-Fixes, Here's a Better Way | Victoria Kate If I told you to get back into your lighthouse, you’d probably think I was being rude. But what if that’s the best place for you? Using a lighthouse as a metaphor, Life Coach Victoria Kate explains why coming out of your lighthouse doesn’t help anyone. Not yourself. Not your children. Not your family or your friends. Nope. The best place for you is back inside. Because that’s where you serve everyone best. This week on High Five Friday, Victoria and I tell you about the importance of stayi...
2018-05-1107 minThe SuperMum Podcast061: How to Transform Yourself from a Hot Mess to Mindful Mom | Ali KatzWhen you set out on your parenting journey you never planned on being a ‘Hot Mess’. However, there are days when that’s how you end up. I know. I’ve had those days too. But the great news is, it’s possible to change that. Tell me what you’d rather be. A Hot Mess or a Mindful Mum? In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we’ll be discussing how you can shift your experience as a mum by changing the way you deal with all that life throws at you. And it’s done through the use of mindful...
2018-04-3045 minThe SuperMum Podcast060: 3 Alternative Secrets to Happiness that You Might Not Have Thought Of | Lisa YorkHave you ever been on your dream holiday but felt tired and irritable while you were there? Are you wearing those beautiful shoes that you’ve been longing for, but still have an empty feeling in the pit of your stomach? Have you finally got the promotion that you’ve been working long and hard for, only to be sat at your desk feeling unfulfilled? And you ask yourself, “Why can’t I just be happy?” Well, perhaps it’s because you’ve fallen into the trap of associating happiness with something tang...
2018-04-2009 minThe SuperMum Podcast059: Having it all; Career, Kids and Contentment | Sarah ArgenalHaving a successful career takes energy, drive and determination. Long hours, a heavy work load and the pressure to say yes to everything can be overwhelming. But when you become a parent and throw children into the mix, combining work and parenthood can start to really swamp you. But you don’t want to give either up. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday you’ll discover a way through that fog. Because it’s possible to be committed, not only to your family, but to keeping your career alive. My guest today is SuperMum, Sarah Ar...
2018-04-0949 minThe SuperMum Podcast058: Why Great Decisions Create Exceptional Mums | Michelle DawsonThe decisions we make shape our destiny. Powerful statement, I know. But it’s true. Whether good or bad, and whether you like it or not, the decisions you make have a massive influence over the way our life turns out. But even knowing that, why do some people continue to make poor decisions day in, day out? Surely they just need a bit more self control. Or do they? This week on High Five Friday, Michelle Dawson explores why we make the decisions we do, and how we ca...
2018-03-3009 minThe SuperMum Podcast057: The Mummy Professor: Gaining Knowledge and 'Winging It' | Alexis 'Lekki' Frazier-WoodIt will comfort you to know, that having a PhD in Child Development doesn’t necessarily mean you feel like an expert when it comes to raising your own children. The decisions and choices you make for your children are just as tough, with or without prior knowledge. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we’ll be discussing what it’s like for an English woman to raise children in America; how traditional roles can be turned on their heads; and how a career researching child development can influence parenting techniques. My guest today is Super...
2018-03-1941 minThe SuperMum Podcast056: What I'd Say to Judgemental Strangers, If I Had the Nerve | Lisa YorkHas a random stranger ever come up to you and told you off about what you’re doing (or not doing) with your child? There’s nothing I find more irritating. Stranger: “Excuse me dear, it’s a very cold day. Don’t you think he should have his socks on”. You: “You don’t say. That’s why I’ve put them back on 15 times already and finally gave up about a minute before you arrived” (said in thought bubble). It’s happened to me just a few times in my 7 years as a parent...
2018-03-0907 minThe SuperMum Podcast055: Why Are You Doing What You're Doing? | Joss HobsonIt’s easy to limit yourself to something short of your true potential. That’s because as mums, we have a huge amount of pressure with everything else that life throws at us. But although we have to fight longer and harder, that shouldn’t stop us achieving the things we want. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we’ll be discussing our individual glass ceilings, the importance of speaking to ourselves with love, and what the heck Theta Healing is. My guest today is SuperMum, Joss Hobson. Joss, who lives in New Zealan...
2018-02-2640 minThe SuperMum Podcast054: Who am I? Finding Your Lost Identity | Lauren WillsMotherhood, as you know, is a hugely transitional time. And in the fog of raising kids, it’s possible to completely loose the sense of who you are in all of this. But exhale, because research shows that this is completely normal. And it’s OK. Because it’s all part of an evolving process. You won’t feel lost forever. This week on High Five Friday, I ask mum of two Lauren Wills, who is a PhD candidate studying the well-being of pre-school mothers, to explain how and why our identity changes when we...
2018-02-1607 minThe SuperMum Podcast053: Navigating the Complexities of Your Clan and Your Career | Fay WallisLife isn’t always straightforward. Blended families are now common-place. Women have careers to juggle as well as the kids. There’s so much to think about and so much to juggle that it’s hard to know what to focus on first. In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we’ll be discussing blended families, forging a career you love and how to stay on top of work and home. My guest today is SuperMum, Fay Wallis. Fay lives in Greater London, with her husband, Ian and their sons who are 10 and 5 years. Fay...
2018-02-0548 minThe SuperMum Podcast052: A Complete Mummy Reboot in Just 24 Hours | Lisa YorkLet’s just say …. You love your job You enjoy every moment with your kids You can’t bear to be away from your husband And you want to spend all weekend washing clothes and ironing shirts. Let’s just say. Even in perfect-land, taking time out to reboot is really good for the soul. And for the rest of us who aren’t living in that bubble, it’s even more important. This week on High Five Friday, Lisa York talks about how to press...
2018-01-2608 minThe SuperMum Podcast051: Change your Food, Change your Mood, Change your Life | Bel SmithDo you feel under pressure to feed your children healthily when all they want are sweets and chocolate? Do you feel bewildered by food labels that appear to be healthy but you’re not quite sure? In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday you’ll discover about a passion so strong, it became a life changer. My guest today is SuperMum, Bel Smith. Bel is a Health and Wellness coach and lives a life on the road with her husband, Israel, ten year old daughter and six year old son. Last year they made t...
2018-01-1553 minThe SuperMum Podcast050: An Easy Way to Prime Yourself to Face the Day | Michelle DawsonAristotle said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore is not an act, but a habit.” True words. But creating new habits isn’t easy for a rushed-off-your-feet mum. But then, can you afford NOT to have daily rituals? If mum of three busy boys aged 5, 3 and 6 months can find time to prime herself each morning for the day ahead, then so can you. This week on High Five Friday, Michelle Dawson talks about the incredible power of a daily morning ritual to set you up for the day. You...
2018-01-0509 minThe SuperMum Podcast049: Empower Yourself So You Can Empower Your Children | Christine WattsWhen you look in the mirror, what do you see? A confident, strong and empowered woman, or a tired and frazzled wreck? In today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday you’ll learn that, how you view yourself as a women and as a mother, is a strong reflection to your children upon which they base their own behaviours. My guest today is SuperMum, Christine Watts. Christine and her husband live in rural Victoria, Australia, and have three daughters in their twenties. She’s an experienced teacher who has taught all age groups, and was a...
2017-12-2538 minThe SuperMum Podcast048: Struggling to Find Someone to Turn To? Try Yourself | Lisa YorkYou’ve probably had moments where you hit rock bottom. I know I have. You feel that if one more thing goes wrong, you’ll surely snap. And that’s all part of the job description when you’re a mum. But who do you turn to? Your husband. Your best friend. Your mum. Your sister. Of course. They’re there to support you. But A key person you can turn to, is you. This week on High Five Friday, I talk about being your own best friend and...
2017-12-1507 minThe SuperMum Podcast044: Screen time; Friend or Foe? | Lisa YorkWe all know that too much screen time isn’t good for our children. I’m talking video games, watching TV, using the computer or tapping away on a tablet. Give them a device your children turn into tech-zombies. But boy, suddenly the house becomes an oasis of calm and quiet. And you let out a huge sigh of relief. Swiftly followed by an extra-large helping of mum-guilt that their tech usage has spiralled completely out of control. But is all that screen gazing ever a good thing? This week...
2017-11-0311 minThe SuperMum Podcast041: How to Make a Virtue Out of Uncertainty | Victoria LabalmeIn today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday, you’ll learn how to ‘Risk Forward™’. Motherhood can be a time of great uncertainty and it’s hard to figure out the best way forward. You’re often left without direction as to the right path to choose. Turns out, that’s a good thing. My guest today is Victoria Labalme. Victoria, who has four adult step-children and lives with her husband in New York, is a Strategic Performance Coach and Performing Artist. She’s an accomplished keynote and TEDx speaker, and has been in professional show business for over...
2017-10-0249 minThe SuperMum Podcast025: A Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal | Renée TrudeauIn today’s episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday we’ll be finding out how to re-balance our busy lives as mums with the use of self-care. It’s so very important, because when a woman feels alive and whole and connected to her essence, she’s unstoppable. My guest today is SuperMum, Renée Trudeau. Renée lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and teenage son and is an internationally-recognised life balance coach and speaker. She’ also the president of Career Strategists, an award-winning coaching and consulting firm and her corporate clients include Fortune 500 companies such as Dell...
2017-04-1745 minThe SuperMum Podcast001: Secrets of a SuperMum | Lisa YorkIn this very first episode of Mum-to-Mum Monday, you’ll find out about the life of an ordinary mum, thick in the trenches of motherhood and dealing with the highs and lows that come with the job title of mum. My ‘guest’ today is SuperMum, Lisa York. Yep, that’s me! English born, I live in Canberra, Australia with my husband Bernard, sons Fred (6), Alex (5) and Benny (4) and daughter Elizabeth (2). My husbands Navy job takes us all over the world and we moved to Australia in January 2016 after living in London for three years. Next, who know...
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