Wisdom For Working Mums

Have you ever felt resentful towards your partner for all the mental and emotional load you carry as a working mum?   Or do you feel like the she-fault parent in your house?  The default parent carrying the domestic load?  If you have, then the latest episode of Wisdom For Working Mums is for you!   My guest is Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play, the game-changing approach to sharing the mental load, rebalancing your relationship and transforming your life.  It's a real world solution for sharing the domestic and emotional load at home.   After experiencing the pain, frustration and exhaustion of being the she-fault parent in her own home, Eve has channeled her amazing experience in law, organisation management and family mediation into creating Fair Play.  Reese Witherspoon describes Fair Play as a hands-on, real talk guide for navigating the hot-button-issues so many families struggle with.   And 2020 has been the year that has highlighted even further the load that working mums carry  During the pandemic the

This year we’ve seen uncertainty take on a whole new level for most of us.  Not knowing when the pandemic will end and while it’s here the uncertainty of the impact on our daily lives.  We’re all having to navigate uncertainty like never before. How do we gain a foothold when the ground around us seems so unstable. How do we regain our power when it feels like everything is out of control?  In this episode I explore why uncertainty can feel so difficult and the personal strategies we can use for living in uncertain times. You can find further information over on the podcast show page: http://www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/44

As mums there’s probably not a week goes by that we don’t worry about the wellbeing of our children in some way, shape or form. But 2020 has been the year that worrying about our children’s wellbeing has reached a whole new level: How will they cope in lockdown? Are they getting too much screen time? Are they becoming isolated? What if they get the virus? How will they cope with the transition back to school? Are the social distancing rules worrying them? I don’t know about you but at times I’ve felt like I’ve needed more support and resources to navigate some of these worries. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to my guest - Dr Sarah Taylor.  Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in supporting children. She has spent several years extensively researching the combined roles that science, psychology, and physical reflexes have on mental health.  This was borne of a desire to identify the causes behind a well-publicised fact that an increasing number of children today experience anxiety, depre

It's common for the background music of our lives as working mums to be overwhelm.  We're mums for a start, that can be an all consuming job on its own.  But add in a demanding career and a desire to live a full life, then sometimes it can all feel a bit overwhelming. In this episode I share five simple steps to deal with overwhelm. The relentless demand for our time and attention is probably never going to go away - especially if you're an ambitious, achievement orientated working mum - so learning to spot sign of overwhelm and have strategies to overcome it might be the best gift we can give ourselves.....and our families. You can find further information over on the podcast show page: http://www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/42 Come join me on my FREE Live Masterclass 'Banishing Burnout and Restoring Balance as a Working Mum I'll share the tools and strategies to recover, renew and rebalance after an intense year. And feel empowered to cope - no matter what the rest of the year (and beyond) has in store!    

How do we achieve more without burning out?  How can we . save time but still have a positive impact? If you're interested in the answers to these questions then this episode is for you.  I’m talking sanity saving productivity hacks with my guest Laura Parker. Laura has helped me save time in my business with some powerful productivity insights. She’s literally revolutionising how I approach my work with some simple but powerful hacks. So I’m excited to be sharing her wisdom with you today. Laura Parker helps transform the businesses of overworked and overwhelmed female founders by helping them figure out a roadmap to make all of their dreams for their business doable. A natural Monica, Laura is passionate about the power of using automation, the right tech and the right habits to skip burnout and scale with ease. She’s literally a productivity queen! In this episode Laura shares: How to do fewer things but with greater impact How becoming a mum inspired her to take a leap of faith on her entrepreneurial

As working mums if we want to thrive it's vital that we know what our needs are and take intentional action to get them met. Sounds simple doesn't it? But like finding the seam on the sellotape when you haven't used it in a while.  Or finding a matching pair of socks in the laundry.  Or folding a fitted sheet.  Knowing and meeting our needs as mothers can be deceivingly difficult. Our wellbeing is closely tied to having our needs met, so unless we can understand our needs, we'll struggle to truly thrive. In this episode I share: What needs are and the four different types  Why they're so important Why as mothers it can be so difficult to meet our needs Four steps to identifying your needs and getting them met You can find further information over on the podcast show page: http://www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/40  

In this episode I’m exploring the impact becoming a mother has on our careers with Sara Campin. How do we continue to fulfil our career ambitions and maintain our professional identity after having our children without burning out? Sara’s story is fascinating and during this episode she shares how her high-stress corporate career changed after becoming a mum. Her experience of where her career and motherhood collided and the impact this had on her. And how she eventually set up an amazing app called the Nourish app that helps mothers to find compassion, connection and calm. In this episode Sara shares: how she felt a huge pressure to go back to work quickly after her first born how she struggled with the first 6 to 12 months of motherhood with anxiety, sleep deprivation and the pressure of her corporate career  how she struggled to get the balance between her work and motherhood  really honestly how she didn't enjoy motherhood at this stage of her life how she reached out for support after experiencing s

In this episode I dive deep into boundaries.  Our ability to thrive as a working mum is directly related to our ability to set boundaries.  But as women we can find it difficult to know what our boundaries are and how to communicate them.  If you can relate to this then this episode is for you. In this episode I explore: The common reasons that as mums we might find setting boundaries difficult [1:04] What boundaries are [5:20] Why they're so important [5:29] How boundaries make us a better person [7:11] The different types of boundaries [8:29] 5 simple steps to setting boundaries [13:26] Ultimately if we want to have the time, energy and health to enjoy being a working mum then setting boundaries is vital. You can find further information over on the podcast show page:: http://www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/38      

In this episode we’re talking about mental health for working mums. Now, more than ever, working mums' mental health is being challenged. In this episode I interview Jo Love on how we can use social media in a more mentally healthy way. She shares how how her own experience with her mental health took her from a high flying career in law to becoming a mental health advocate. Jo shares with us some simple but powerful strategies to manage our relationship with social media to protect our mental wellbeing In this episode Jo shares: * how her own experience with her mental health took her from a high flying career in law to becoming a mental health advocate * the difference between mental health and mental illness * how she uses therapy for her mental wellness * her insights into the physical, mental and emotional load of parenting * some simple but powerful strategies to manage our relationship with social media You can find episode notes and links at: www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/37  

In this episode I share the 6 steps to safeguard your sanity as a working mum during COVID-19......and beyond! In this episode I share: Why our resilience might be feeling tested at the moment and the impact on our nervous system [5:48] The two things I've been focussing on for my resilience and sanity during COVID-19 [9:22] How important boundaries are if you're an overfunctioner [10:45] Why creating a 'non-guilt agreement' is really useful to ensure you don't get overwhelmed by dysfunctional mother's guilt [12:56] How I've been embracing doing less to actually achieve more and the surprising impact it's had on my business [16:12] Links in this episode: Show notes:http://www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/36 Stay Sane This Summer online course: https://wisdomforworkingmums.mykajabi.com/stay-sane-summer-course

Parenting can have a negative impact on our relationship at the best of times, but parenting in a pandemic is likely putting our relationship under extreme pressure. In this episode I interview relationship therapist Ian Tomlinson.  He helps couples transform their relationships so that each person can get their needs met and create healthy patterns of relating. Thankfully there are strategies that we can call upon to make it through this difficult time with our relationship intact, and maybe even strengthened. During our conversation he shares some simple but powerful strategies to support our relationships during this pandemic and beyond. While this episode was recorded during COVID-19 the insights can be applied at any time to strengthen our relationships In this episode Ian shares: Why the traditional approach to couples therapy doesn’t always work and how his approach is different that when we become parents children fundamentally change our relationships and that 68% of all couples believe that child

It’s likely that at the moment we’re feeling emotions that we’re not used to feeling on a regular basis.  Or they’re more heightened than normal.  Difficult emotions are now part of our reality.  Whilst I’m a big fan of positive psychology, the media often portray it in an unhelpful way.  This toxic positivity can make it really difficult for us to be with our difficult emotions. But if we want to feel resilient at the moment, our emotional intelligence is key.  This is our ability to be aware of our emotions, even the ones that we feel are difficult.  It’s common for us to ignore, deny or avoid our difficult emotions.  When we do this, we become less of ourselves.   We’re less able to bring our whole selves and our whole resourcefulness to this situation.  Because, as counterintuitive as it feels, the more we’re able to be with our difficult emotions in a healthy way the happier and more joyful we actually become. Allowing us to ultimately thrive even in difficult circumstances.    In this episode I share:

If being a working mum has left you feeling exhausted, flat, foggy or frankly fed up then this episode of the Wisdom For Working Mums podcast is for you! Today we’re talking about our hormones. Many of us women experience the havoc that hormones can have on our life. Maybe monthly mood swings, maybe heavy bleeding, PMS, skin breakouts to name but a few symptoms. And you probably have thought that this ‘monthly misery’ is just part of the package as a woman. Because we’ve been taught to think that’s the way it’s supposed to go every month, we tend to put up with these symptoms instead of treating them...unless they develop into more serious conditions that need medical attention. Which is what happened to me. These symptoms not only affect our productivity but our quality of life.....and the quality of life of those close to us. That’s why I can’t wait for us to dive into this episode with my guest Nicki Williams founder of Happy Hormones for Life. In this episode Nicki and I explore: Her journey with her

As working mums resilience is an important part of managing the juggle.  But in the current pandemic our ability to develop and maintain our resilience is critical.  We're having to combine our work and motherhood in often impossible ways without our village and normal strategies available to support us in the juggle. If you're feeling unsettled by the uncertainty and change around the COVID-19 pandemic and you're wondering how you're going to keep calm and carry on as this situation continues then this podcast is for you. In this episode I share: A definition of resilience and why it's important [3.56] A insight into our resilience zone and the science behind it [5:43] A four stage process for resilience and what you can do to adapt, recover and thrive in adversity [9.04] How your mind respond in a crisis, the impact this has and what you can do to manage this [11.07] How you can influence your resilience and why strategies you may have relied on in the past may not be appropriate now [15:07] Links

What do  the Duchess of Cambridge (AKA Kate Middleton) , Victoria Beckham, Serena Williams and Holly Willoughby have in common? If you guessed “they all experience mother’s guilt” then you’d be spot on! And it’s not surprising really as it’s claimed that nearly 90% of mums experience it.  In my latest episode of the Wisdom For Working Mums’ podcast show I’m talking all about mothers guilt.  What it is. Why we get it. And the difference between functional (helpful) and dysfunctional (unhelpful) mother’s guilt. I’m sharing the science and psychology behind guilt and what we can do to finally free ourselves from the unhelpful aspects of it.  Come join me in pulling back the curtain on this invisible force of motherhood so that it no longer unhelpfully controls you.   I’m sharing some of the tools and strategies to finally free yourself from mother’s guilt to thrive as a working mum. In this episode I share: Why our brains are wired for us to experience guilt more when we have children [3:20] How our strategies

It’s no secret that the way we’ve battled to keep up with the men, in what is still essentially a man’s world, has taken its toll on us as women. We’ve been trying so hard to make it work – but it’s left us stressed, overwhelmed and nearing burnout. You’ve probably heard me say many times now that I genuinely believe that women are going to help solve the answer to many of our world’s problems.  But unfortunately many of us are burning out trying to do that.  Because too many of us are trying to make our way in this world from a male paradigm.  I know I was.  And it wasn’t until I became a mother - being in the ultimate feminine space -  that I was forced to come to terms with my own paradigm. Today’s guest is Susie Heath who is an expert in helping women to fully embrace their feminine strengths.  She helps women to learn to step in and reclaim their feminine energy. Helping them to feel happier, more fulfilled, more energised and more connected with their feminine strength and potency. In this episode Susie

If you’re an achievement-oriented working mum who wants to thrive without sacrificing your own well-being, this episode is going to be for you! I’m talking about doing less to actually achieve more.  Sounds great doesn’t it!  It’s even more awesome because my guest is Kate Northrup who is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, and mother of two.  Kate has built a multimedia 7 figure digital empire with her husband, Mike Watts, that reaches hundreds of thousands globally whilst raising their young daughters.  Kate & Mike are committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. In this episode we talk about Kate’s revolutionary approach - Do Less - how to have enough time and energy for what matters most.  She shares with us how to get what we want in our work and life without sacrificing what matters most. In this episode Kate shares: How when she was pregnant with her first child she was forced to dramatically cut her work hours but after a y

In this special bonus episode I'm going to share a simple but powerful way to welcome in this new year and new decade. But don't worry if you're not listening at the beginning of the new year this will come in hand any time.   Creating a meaningful and fulfilled life doesn't just happen spontaneously.  But as busy working mums we don't often get the gift of time to consciously create it.  Today I'm going to share with you three simple questions to help you reflect on your past and take the wisdom forward into this new year (and decade) to help you to thrive. 

Most of us working mums know that to thrive in our busy lives we need to focus on our health and wellbeing.  But trying to live a healthy life can leave us feeling stressed; we’re already struggling for time and energy so how can we integrate healthy eating, exercise and self-care in our already hectic lives? If you feel like this, then today’s guest has the answers for us.  In this episode I’m joined by Laura Butler who is a health coach and lifestyle intervention consultant.  She helps ambitious busy women overcome overwhelm, burnout and crisis.  Helping them to restore balance and confidence in their bodies, health and lives. Laura is a busy working mum too, so is in the trenches with us juggling a successful and demanding career with motherhood. In this episode not only does Laura share her wisdom on what it takes to feel healthy, vibrant and energetic, but she also shares health habits that are easy, fun and sustainable.

If you're a mum that often feels like you’ve got too much going on.  That you’re constantly thinking, worrying, planning and doing.  If your mind feels like your browser that’s got 101 tabs open.  If you feel like you’re spinning too many plates and your mind could explode with all things running through it, then this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about meditation but before you might think  “that meditation stuff is great for people who have time” take a listen to my guest Jo Royle.  Jo teaches an effortless approach to meditation and it changed my life - I hope it does yours too.