Friday Quickie - Dr Shefali on holding our childrens' joy as sacred

Consider this episode a little SOS for those moments of overwhelm which come OFTEN as a parent. It's the simplest reminder you'll ever hear - but perhaps the most profound.'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :)x ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a background in PR and marketing, Janika has been telling stories for decades. The birth of her second child was both traumatic, and transformative - forcing her and her husband to reassess everything, and choose a different kind of life. She now uses this experience to help others harness the power of their own stories as a catalyst for positive change. I hope you're as inspired by Janika's story as I was, and use it as a starting point to start asking yourselves the right questions about the life you want for yourself and your family!You can listen to Just You, Janika's podcast here, and follow her work at her website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're anything like me, you're going to have at least one moment today where you doubt yourself and your ability as a parent. 'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :)x ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you missed Season 2 Episode 3 with Dr. Shefali - or even if you just listened to it and forgot what we discussed, here's an AMAZING little snippet that has really changed the way I think about how I parent. The idea that our children are born full of joy and wonder, already whole and complete is something we inherently know to be true...so why do we try so hard to improve them? Is it more about US? Eek! Enjoy this Friday quickie x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Being human is not hard because you're doing it wrong it's hard because you're doing it right. You will never change the fact that being human is hard, so you must change your idea that it was every supposed to be easy.” - Glennon Doyle'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :)x ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I still can't believe we've been parents for an entire year, but here we are. In this episode I am joined by my partner in crime and parenthood, Adrian. We answer your (fantastic) questions about our experience over the past year and get honest about some of the tougher moments. I also cry 13 times which will be absolutely unsurprising to anybody that knows me. From sleep to sex to self doubt, it's a roller coaster so strap in baby! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missed my chat with my amazing naturopath Hayley Stockbridge? Here's one of my favourite bits. A deep dive into why so many women (myself included) find themselves experiencing a whole new level of exhaustion around 6-9 months post partum. Hear the entire chat in Season 3 Episode 11. x ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :)x ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :)x ash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 11 we chatted to paediatrician, author, academic and the man behind the world-famous 'snoo' smart sleeper, Dr. Harvey Karp. Haven't got time to listen to the whole chat? Well here's a cheeky little snippet that I found super interesting. Something to keep in your back pocket in case of emergencies! Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.