EP 159 | Mindset Mini Series – Ep 5

In this episode, I’m talking about something I’ve been noticing more and more lately...how incredibly inspiring the people around us can be when we actually slow down enough to notice it.Starting school with my firstborn has opened up this whole new world of people, friendships, connection and energy. And recently I realised I had been clocking all of these little inspiration bubbles without really connecting them togetherWhen I started intentionally looking for what inspires me about the people around me, suddenly I could see it everywhere.In this episode, you’ll learn:- How to intentionally notice the people in your life who inspire you- What to look for beyond the obvious achievements and big life goals- Why you don’t need to action everything that inspires you for it to still add something to your life- How changing the filter you’re looking through can help you notice more energy, uniqueness and inspiration in your everyday lifeThis episode is your reminder to look around you.You might be surprised by just how much inspiration is already sitting right in front of you.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most powerful tools we have when it comes to lightening our mental load and deepening our relationships...communication.Recently, I completely ignored some of the things I already know about how Jarrad and I communicate best and tried to have a big, emotional conversation while we were both tired and lying in bed. Unsurprisingly, it didn’t quite land the way I wanted it to.It reminded me just how important it is to understand your own communication landscape and the communication hurdles that can show up between you and the people in your support team.Because good communication isn’t just about what you say. It’s also about when you say it, how you say it, what the other person might be bringing into the conversation and how you can set both of you up to actually hear each other.In this episode, you’ll learn:- What a communication landscape is and why understanding yours can completely change a conversation- How to recognise the communication hurdles that regularly show up between you and your support team- Why timing, environment and emotional state matter when you’re having important conversations- How naming the elephant in the room upfront can help reduce defensiveness and misunderstanding- How understanding the person you’re communicating with can help you feel more heard, supported and connectedThe more you understand how you and the people closest to you communicate best, the easier it becomes to have the conversations that matter without adding even more frustration, emotion and mental load to the mix.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

In this episode, I’m talking about something that started with a completely random song title and turned into such a powerful practice for me...writing myself a love letter.I spend so much time telling the people in my life why I love them, why I’m proud of them and all the wonderful things I see in them. But I realised I wasn’t always giving myself that same love, encouragement and acknowledgement.And while it might feel a little cringey or uncomfortable at first, this simple practice has completely shifted the way I speak to myself and how much I rely on validation from the world around me.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why your inner talk can slowly become more judgy and less supportive without you even noticing- How writing yourself a love letter can help you reconnect with kindness, compassion and appreciation for yourself- Why it can feel easier to shower everyone else with love than to give that same love to yourself- How to move through the discomfort of saying wonderful things about yourself- Why creating that validation internally can change how much you seek it externallyYou can be the person who reminds yourself, over and over again, why you are proud of who you are, why you love the way you show up in this world and why you deserve to feel really great about yourself.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

In this episode, I’m talking about what to do when you find yourself in a funk and your brain seems to be defaulting to the negative.We all have periods where the good thoughts feel harder to access. You might notice yourself finding the but in everything, focusing on what isn’t working, or struggling to see the good that you know is still there.This isn’t about toxic positivity or forcing yourself to turn every hard thought into a happy one. Sometimes we need to sit in the hard emotions and let them be there.But there are also times when we need to intentionally create the space to let the good thoughts back in.In this episode, you’ll learn:- How to notice when your brain is defaulting to the negative- Why letting the good thoughts in sometimes needs to be an intentional choice- How changing your environment can help circuit break a funk- What to do when you notice yourself constantly thinking “yeah, but…”- How to create a moment where you intentionally focus on what is good- Why accessing the good doesn’t mean avoiding or dismissing the hardThis episode is your reminder that you can be in a funk and still create space for the good.Sometimes you just need to change up the environment, slow down and intentionally remind your brain that the good thoughts are allowed in too.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

In this episode, I’m talking about shame, how it can show up so intensely in our bodies, and what we can do to stop it from quietly growing in the background.After making an intentional decision that changed the revenue in my business, I experienced a huge wave of shame. I noticed how quickly I connected those numbers to my worth, my success and my ability to “do it all”.Shame loves secrecy. But when we can find the courage to share it with people who love us, understand us and meet us with empathy, it starts to lose its grip.In this episode, you’ll learn:- What shame can feel like in your body and the thoughts it can create- How shame can become tangled up with your identity, worth and idea of success- What it means to build shame resilience through repeated practice- How to separate your worth from the external result that triggered the shameYou are allowed to feel it, talk about it and move through it without letting it define who you are.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

In this episode of the Mindset Mini Series, Ishares one of the most impactful mindset tools I has used. This episode brings everything together with a powerful reminder that personal growth does not have to be complicatedWhen life feels heavy, chaotic, or overwhelming, our brains often default to making things harder than they need to be. In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why overwhelm often causes you to overcomplicate situations- The tendency many mums have to make personal growth feel “all or nothing”- How simplifying your thinking can create more clarity and capacity- The two questions I returns to whenever I feel stuck, overwhelmed, or mentally clutteredYou don’t need to work on your mindset perfectly to make meaningful progress.Small shifts, thoughtful reflection, and a willingness to simplify can create profound changes over time.If this mini-series has helped you create more awareness, simplicity, and self-compassion in your motherhood journey, please share the podcast with another mum who might need it too.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

In this episode, we’re focusing on a skill that many mums find surprisingly difficult:Asking for support.As women and mothers, we often carry an unspoken belief that we should be able to do it all ourselves. We convince ourselves that asking for help is inconvenient, unnecessary, or somehow a sign that we’re not coping. But what if support was never meant to be a last resort?In this episode, you’ll learn- Why you may struggle to ask for help- The hidden stories and beliefs that stop you accessing support- How accepting help can actually deepen connection and strengthen relationships- How to identify your personal signs that it’s time to ask for support- The difference between seeking help proactively versus waiting until you’re overwhelmedResources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

The conversations we have with ourselves every day shape how we feel, how we show up, and how we move through motherhood. And often, without even realising it, our inner voice can become far harsher than we would ever be with someone we love.In this episode, you will reflect on: - Why your inner talk has such a significant impact on your mindset- How self-criticism quietly chips away at self-trust and confidence- The question that instantly helps you gain perspective- How to begin noticing your current thought patterns without judgment- Why awareness is the first step to creating kinder, more supportive self-talk- How small moments of intentional rewiring create lasting mindset shifts over timeThis week’s reflective focus is not about changing everything overnight. It’s simply about noticing.Because the relationship you have with yourself matters, and creating a kinder inner dialogue is one of the most powerful mindset shifts you can make.Enjoy!Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

In this second episode of the Mindset Mini Series, I’m inviting you to focus on one simple but powerful question throughout your week. Because so often as moms, we look at our lives and either minimise our role in creating the beautiful parts… or we feel powerless to shift the parts that don’t feel aligned.This episode is about stepping back into the driver’s seat of your own life.In this episode, I explore:- Why recognising your contribution to your life is so empowering- How giving yourself credit builds confidence and self-trust- The importance of acknowledging the courage behind your decisions- How this mindset shifts you out of “life is happening to me” thinking- Why recognising your contribution also gives you the power to create changeThis week’s episode allows you to notice the ways you have shaped your relationships, your home, your family, your growth and your community… and to remind yourself that you are not just along for the ride.You are creating your life every day.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

In this first episode of the Mindset Mini Series, I’m inviting you to slow down and focus on just one powerful reflective question for the week ahead.Because when life feels full and your mental load feels heavy, personal growth can easily become another thing on the to-do list. So instead of overwhelming you with more information, this mini series is designed to give you one simple mindset focus each week. Something to gently reflect on as you move through your everyday life.In this episode, I explore:- Why so many of us instinctively “box up” our emotions- The difference between emotional avoidance and emotional resilience- How vulnerability can strengthen connection within your family- Why letting your children see appropriate emotional honesty matters- The subtle ways we edit our rawness without even realising itEnjoy!Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks