What the Mum!

Every child is different. What works on one may not work with another. So, instead of beating yourself up when things don't quite go the same with child number 2 or even number 3. Find comfort in the fact that you're not alone.

My guest today is Joanna Damani who is a Tech VA Specialising in helping Coaches improve their online presence. But she’s also a mum who’s juggled many aspects of being a mum from a single mum to being an older mum.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on Joanna's experience of being a single mum as well as being an older mum.

As mums, we think we have to have it all sorted. We believe that we’re the glue that keeps everything together and if not then we are weak. That is not the case. As mums, we are stronger than we realise. We just need to give ourselves a break once in a while.

My guest today is Rachael Taplin the multi-talented Media Matchmaker. But she’s also a mum who’s spent a lot of time supporting and helping other mums based on her own experiences.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on Rachael’s journey to find the right balance and not sweating the small stuff.

Life doesn't have to pause when we become a mum. Becoming a mum just means we're entering a new chapter of our life and we're free to write the chapter however we want. You just need to dig deep and find the courage from within.

My guest today is Lauren Malone who helps business owners reach their financial dreams and potential by breaking down mindset blocks. But she’s also a mum who’s successfully balancing life. 

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on Lauren's journey of becoming a mum whilst starting her business.

It's easy to forget who you are when you become a mum. Your attention is so sharply focused on being a mum and doing your best that you can lose sight of who you are. But what if you realised that being your unique self allows you the freedom to be the best mum you can be?

My guest today is Claire Doré who helps soul aligned entrepreneurs to awaken to the truth of who they are so they can step fully into their power and live the orgasmic, truly turned on life they desire. But she’s also a mum who has been brave enough to make tough decisions and put herself first.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on Claire's journey from being the mum she thought she should be to the woman she knew she wanted to be.

We just assume we can have a baby, whether that's one, many or somewhere in between. But what if you couldn't? What if having the family you craved was more difficult than you imagined?

My guest today is Naomi Stonier who helps entrepreneurs create more success in their businesses by working on their personal relationships. But she’s also a mum who’s thankful for the daughter that she has.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on Naomi's journey to be a mum of 1.

Being a mum is not easy. Being a mum means facing challenges that no one else has faced. But being a mum comes with a special gift. The gift of unconditional love. So even when you think you don't know what you're doing, remember all that matters is that you love your children.

My guest today is Kate Waterfall Hill who is a personal and professional development coach but she's also a mum who is navigating supporting her children in the best way.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on how best to support our kids as they connect with their true identity.

Becoming a mum is a unique experience for every woman, however, one of the things that seems to be the same is the loss of identity. You go from being an individual to wearing the 'mum' label. But we are so much more than the labels that we wear.

My guest today is Erika Wirth who has recently become a mum having played the role of Stepmum for a number of years.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on retaining our identities as women when we become mums.

As mums, we believe we have to do it all and as a result we keep ourselves at the bottom of this virtual list where everyone else's needs are satisfied and we're just exhausted. But that does not have to be your mum reality.

My guest today is Alison Theaker who enables women to make the right choices to manage their physical and emotional menopause symptoms and helps men to understand what menopause is. But she’s also a mum who is enjoying the next stage of her mum journey.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on how we mother changes as our children grow up as well as letting go of the need to do everything.

Stop living the life you think you should be living and start living the life you want. It's easy to stay safe and follow the route everyone thinks you should follow, however does that mean you're happy?

My guest today is Lillian Ng who helps high-performing entrepreneurs and executives navigate their past losses and failures by turning them into future success. But she’s also a mum who is living a modern life.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on her personal journey and the impact that has had on her being a mum.

We have more control over the way our lives turn out than we realise. Yes, we may find ourselves in situations that are not nice and potentially awkward but it's how we respond to them that will ultimately determine whether it becomes a positive or negative outcome.

My guest today is Kaddy Thomas who is the Founder and Director at Elijah's Hope. But she’s also a mum who has a very inspirational story. She has faced and overcome many challenges throughout her life and I know that her story will motivate you to be more courageous and not take no for an answer.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on her personal journey and the impact that has had on her being a mum.

Being a mum is not a reason to pause life. As mums, we still have hopes and dreams. We can decide to go after them and show our children life is for living or we can decide to stop and hope that this doesn't lead to regret.

My guest today is Terry Winship who is on a one-woman mission to save the world from BORING presentations. In this day and age, death by PowerPoint is just no longer acceptable. But she’s also a mum who decided to make life the adventure it should be by going travelling.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on her big adventure with her daughter.

Challenges will always come our way, however, it's the way in which we deal with them that will determine whether we move forward or not. We always have a choice and when that choice seems difficult it's about being brave enough to do what's necessary.

My guest today is Elizabeth Phillips. Her purpose is to help mentor, guide and support both adults and children in their journey to become the very best version of themselves. She's also a mum.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on how she coped with being a single mum at a very early age and the wonderful things she has learnt from her daughter.

Life will not turn out exactly as you planned. There will be curveballs. There will be drama. There will be times when you feel like you just don't know what you're doing. And that is okay. The important thing is to pay attention to what is going on and to then decide what your next step is.

My guest today is Sarah Ariaudo. She is a coach, an author and a public speaker. She's also a mum.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on the pressures of becoming and being a mum and how we navigate our mothering journey.

Has there been a point in your life as a mum where in one moment you realise your child is not exactly who you thought they were?

My guest today is Stephanie Duesing. She is the author of EYELESS MIND: A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen as well as a speaker on neuroplasticity. And yes, she's a mum.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. Stephanie tells us her story of how she came to the realisation that her son has severe cerebral/cortical visual impairment (CVI) and her fight to not only get him the support he needed but also raise awareness of this condition.

Becoming a mum for the first-time is exciting as well as daunting. Navigating first time motherhood mainly through trial and error because each baby is very individual and they do not come with a manual. But what if you gave birth to twins? What if one of your twins had additional needs?

My guest today is Charlie Beswick. She helps mums whose baby has a diagnosis or disability to go from feeling broken to feeling brilliant. And yes, she's a mum.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on the challenges of raising twins and having a child with additional needs. 

Throughout life we will face many challenges. The difference between living life and letting life happen to you is all about how you choose to respond to what's happening. You can decide to be the victim or use your inner power to overcome things.

My guest today is Carly Poyser. She helps women to free themselves from the barriers holding them back so they can grow and succeed. She's also a mum.

Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on how our choices shape our lives and how powerful we can be when we believe in ourselves.

Before we become a mum, we have visions of what being a mum means and how we want to mother our children. But reality doesn't always reflect our wishes.

My guest today is Karen Birchmore who I met recently through networking. Join us as we chat about the joys and challenges of being a mum. In particular, we focus on how becoming a mum leads you down a path of losing your identity, forgetting who you really are and how you can regain a sense of who you are.

Deep down, we know what's best for us. It's just that we don't always listen. We choose to listen to what others think instead of what we think. So, what would happen if you did listen?

My guest today is Lou McArragher who I only met recently. I wanted her to be part of this series because her story is inspiring. She has moved continents. She has become a mum. She has nursed her husband back to health. She has started her own business. And a common thread in her life moving forward was she listened to the positive voice within.

Are you ready to change your life?

You have the power to change the direction of your life whenever you want. 

My guest today is Katie Simms who I had the pleasure of meeting only last year. I wanted her to be part of this series because she is on an amazing adventure. She has taken the brave step to become a digital nomad. And she is not alone, she has the company of her partner and 3 gorgeous children.

What is stopping you?

Deep down we all know the answers to the questions we ask ourselves. We know what is right for us. However, not all of us have the courage to take action. What if you just took one small step at a time?

My guest today is Vicky who I met a couple of years ago through women’s networking. I wanted her to be part of this series because Vicky has experienced a lot of change in her life and she is also an awesome single mum raising 5 children! Through her story you will see that life is what you make it. Restrictions and limitations will only stop you if you let them.

Do you know who you are?

It's easy to forget who you are when you become a mum. We're so focused on raising wonderful challenging little beings that we don't have time for ourselves. No wonder we forget who we are and what we want.

It was great to speak to Jelena who is a fellow kickboxing martial artist. I wanted her to be part of this series because she has a fascinating story, which I think could actually be turned into a film. I am inspired by the person she is especially considering all that she has been through plus she is an awesome mum.

You can connect with Jelena by sending her an email drnolanroll@gmail.com

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Are you too busy to put yourself first?

We can use the excuse that life is too busy to decide what we want it to look like but is that good enough? What would happen if you just took a moment to make a conscious decision on what you wanted? How would that feel? How you benefit? What impact could you make?

I'm so pleased to be speaking to Nemisha who I had the pleasure of working with in 2020/21 and who helped me a lot with my mindset. I wanted her to be part of this series because similar to me she has changed direction. She hasn’t always been a mindset coach. Her body telling her no was enough to make her stop. Through her story you will see that life doesn’t have to be a straight path. The path you’re on will bend, twist and turn and if you let it will take you to where you are meant to be.

As a mum, would you ever press pause even for a second?

I’m really excited and honoured to be speaking to Yvonne Cobb on this episode, especially as it's a first for me. Yvonne is deaf. Yvonne will be using sign language throughout our conversation and will be voiced over by Clare who is a sign language interpreter. This podcast will be available for you to both hear and watch.

I wanted Yvonne to be part of this series because of her change in direction. She is a lady of many talents and like many of us mums came to a crossroads in her life when she became a mum. I wanted her to share her story to show you that it is okay to pause and make a conscious decision on what’s next.

During this podcast series, I’ll be covering specific themes like 'Are you friends with your inner critic?' 'Multitasking doesn’t work' and 'Why failing is good'. My special guest for this series is my inner critic, Vera. She is a lovely old lady who just wants to keep me safe.

This episode is Is life a balancing act?

As a mum, we're always doing the mummy juggle. We get so much practice we even become experts. But at what cost? And is it really something to be proud of?

The thing is, juggling is exhausting and stops you from featuring in your life. It becomes more about your family and satisfying their needs. Rather than focusing on yours.

Besides, when you do have the time you probably don’t have the energy and so you don’t bother.

Life is for living and that's why it's about balancing and not juggling.

Take a listen and I'll tell you how.

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During this podcast series, I’ll be covering specific themes like 'Are you friends with your inner critic?' 'Multitasking doesn’t work' and 'Why failing is good'. My special guest for this series is my inner critic, Vera. She is a lovely old lady who just wants to keep me safe.

This episode is Why is there never enough time?

I love being busy. Getting involved with lots of projects. Organising lots of things. But being busy isn’t necessarily a good thing. Especially when it feels like there is no time.

It's up to us how we use our time. It may not feel like it but we do have a choice. You really do not have to do everything!

Now it's up to you to decide how you want to spend your time.

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During this podcast series, I’ll be covering specific themes like 'Are you friends with your inner critic?' 'Multitasking doesn’t work' and 'Why failing is good'. My special guest for this series is my inner critic, Vera. She is a lovely old lady who just wants to keep me safe.

This episode is Failure is not a swearword

When I worked in the corporate world, making a mistake and failing was not an option. I felt like I had to be two steps ahead of my peers. Have the ability to read the minds of my seniors. And be the shield between my team and our leaders. Failure was not acceptable.

I look back at my time now, with wiser eyes and having experienced the world on my terms, realising how limiting that environment was. Yes, I accept the part I played. But I also acknowledge that it was part of the culture and not just my imagined reality.

The only time failing doesn’t serve us is if we don’t learn from it and, more importantly, then don’t do something with that learning. 

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During this podcast series, I’ll be covering specific themes like 'Are you friends with your inner critic?' 'Multitasking doesn’t work' and 'Why failing is good'. My special guest for this series is my inner critic, Vera. She is a lovely old lady who just wants to keep me safe.

This episode is Is what you’re thinking right?

Are you okay with where you are right now?

Is it where you thought you’d be?

Have you taken responsibility for where you are now?

There are times in life, when we feel that we’re not where we should be. But we are where we are because of just one person. That is ourselves.

It's the thoughts that sabotage us and stop us from getting to where we want to go.

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During this podcast series, I’ll be covering specific themes like 'Are you friends with your inner critic?' 'Multitasking doesn’t work' and 'Why failing is good'. My special guest for this series is my inner critic, Vera. She is a lovely old lady who just wants to keep me safe.

This episode is Multitasking is nothing to be proud of

We’re busy busy busy, trying to do 101 things. We’re so busy we try and do things simultaneously, so that we can tick more things off our ‘to-do’ list, which seems never ending.

What if we stopped being so busy?

What if we focused on what was important?

What if we tried to do one thing at one time?

Wouldn’t life feel calmer? Wouldn’t we be happier? Wouldn’t we be living in the here and now?

The answer to being less busy is not multitasking.

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During this podcast series, I’ll be covering specific themes like 'Are you friends with your inner critic?' 'Multitasking doesn’t work' and 'Why failing is good'. My special guest for this series is my inner critic, Vera. She is a lovely old lady who just wants to keep me safe.

This episode is Are you friends with your inner critic?

We spend so much time in our own heads. Listening to that voice that is trying to keep us safe but also stopping us from moving forward.

It’s that inner critic that is neither good nor bad but not necessarily helpful either. Vera, my inner voice, is just trying to stop me from making a mistake, making a fool of myself or getting hurt. But that means she is stopping me from fully experiencing life.

I've found the best thing is to become friends with her so I can better understand myself and decide what is best for me.

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This podcast series is all about managing our wellbeing in this modern life. Life, today, feels busier and more hectic than it did 20 years ago plus it's really noisy. That's why it's so important to make sure we're taking care of ourselves. During this podcast series I will be interviewing 6 women who are experts in their field and know a thing or two about wellbeing.

My guest today is Charlotte Lauren. Charlotte is a holistic therapist and mentor who helps women to reduce stress levels, focus on their self-care and reconnect to their intuition.

This podcast series is all about managing our wellbeing in this modern life. Life, today, feels busier and more hectic than it did 20 years ago plus it's really noisy. That's why it's so important to make sure we're taking care of ourselves. During this podcast series I will be interviewing 6 women who are experts in their field and know a thing or two about wellbeing.

My guest today is Caroline Peyton. Caroline is a Nutritionist, Naturopath and Gut Health Expert and a great advocate that health stems from an holistic “whole body and mind” approach.

This podcast series is all about managing our wellbeing in this modern life. Life, today, feels busier and more hectic than it did 20 years ago plus it's really noisy. That's why it's so important to make sure we're taking care of ourselves. During this podcast series I will be interviewing 6 women who are experts in their field and know a thing or two about wellbeing.

My guest today is Jacqui Ellis. Jacqui is an Holistic Wellness Practitioner working with movement and hands-on therapy to transform early developmental trauma patterns held in the body.

This podcast series is all about managing our wellbeing in this modern life. Life, today, feels busier and more hectic than it did 20 years ago plus it's really noisy. That's why it's so important to make sure we're taking care of ourselves. During this podcast series I will be interviewing 6 women who are experts in their field and know a thing or two about wellbeing.

My guest today is Lynne Henderson. Lynne is a skincare specialist and make up artist who just wants you to feel confident and amazing all day every day.

This podcast series is all about managing our wellbeing in this modern life. Life, today, feels busier and more hectic than it did 20 years ago plus it's really noisy. That's why it's so important to make sure we're taking care of ourselves. During this podcast series I will be interviewing 6 women who are experts in their field and know a thing or two about wellbeing.

My guest today is Beverley Jones. Bev is a Corporate Well-Being Consultant and is passionate about ensuring we all look after ourselves.

This podcast series is all about managing our wellbeing in this modern life. Life, today, feels busier and more hectic than it did 20 years ago plus it's really noisy. That's why it's so important to make sure we're taking care of ourselves. During this podcast series I will be interviewing 6 women who are experts in their field and know a thing or two about wellbeing.

My guest on this episode is Robyn Harris. Robyn is a soul alignment mentor who wants to help you stop striving and to start thriving.

Angela Fumpson is a business mentor, process specialist and quality geek as well as a busy mum. The key to her success is listening to her instinct and letting the universe guide her to where she wants to go.

Join me as I talk to Angela Fumpson about being a Mum in Business and helping others to achieve their goals in life and business.

Eve Horne is a singer, songwriter, producer, trainer and a busy working mum. She knows what it's like to be doing the juggle and she's loving it. Join me as I talk to Eve Horne about being a Mum in Business, helping mums find their voice and doing what you're passionate about.

Join me as I talk to Vicki Marks about being a Mum in Business.

Vicki Marks is a personal trainer, nutrition coach and a busy working mum. She knows that you are capable of more than what you think and she just wants to help you get there. She didn't start out thinking she'd be a mum in business but she is and she's loving the ride.

Join me as I talk to Yarka Krajickova about being a Mum in Business.

Yarka Krajickova is the founder of Action Your Accounts and a busy working mum. She doesn't want you to just flirt with your numbers but really get to know them. Her business has continued to evolve, since its inception, until it's become what now suits her. 

Join me as I talk to Wafaa Powell about being a Mum in Business.

Wafaa Powell is a mum, belly dancing teacher and founder of Dancing Flavours. In her words, 'I believe eating should be a pleasure as much as a necessity and the relationship between people and food defines the culture of a place'. Her enthusiasm for food and belly dancing is infectious and she wants to share it with everyone.

Join me as I talk to Tamsin Broster about being a Mum in Business.

Tamsin Broster is a mum and a Food and Body Freedom Coach. She was inspired to start her business as a result of her own relationship with food and how she viewed her body. She is on a mission to help others who have similar challenges so they can truly feel free and also love the body they have.

This podcast series is all about how to help yourself. We are bombarded with messages telling us how we should be and what we should do, when actually we already have the answers. It’s just about giving yourself some space and time to think and then decide what is next for you that best serves you.

Life is about having amazing experiences. Life is about living. Life is about being brave and trying new things, even if you’re scared. It’s also about being your true self and genuinely not being bothered by what others may think or being concerned about how you may be judged.

For this to happen, you need to be courageous. But how?

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This podcast series is all about how to help yourself. We are bombarded with messages telling us how we should be and what we should do, when actually we already have the answers. It’s just about giving yourself some space and time to think and then decide what is next for you that best serves you.

Self-doubt can happen to anyone at any time. It doesn’t discriminate. It can, seemingly, appear out of the blue. Or, it can be a slow burn that builds over time. But once the seed is planted it can be difficult to remove.

We start to doubt ourselves for several reasons. It might be that we lack confidence. It might be the fear of failure. It might be that we’re scared. It might be that we fear being judged.

Whatever the reason, the result is that you end up holding yourself back. Whether this is not fulfilling your full potential. Or not realising your dreams. Or simply taking a back seat and becoming an observer of your life. But this doesn't have to be your reality.

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This podcast series is all about how to help yourself. We are bombarded with messages telling us how we should be and what we should do, when actually we already have the answers. It’s just about giving yourself some space and time to think and then decide what is next for you that best serves you.

I don’t need to tell you that a habit is something we do automatically. It’s something that we do without thinking. And it’s something that can happen subconsciously. 

Good or bad, we all have habits.

Good or bad, there are ones we like and ones we want to change.

Good or bad, the choice is ours.

The choice is ours on what we do next. If we want to change a habit we can. The power to do something different is ours. The question is, do you want to change? Are you willing to practice? Are you willing to practice for as long as it takes until you form a new habit?

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This podcast series is all about how to help yourself. We are bombarded with messages telling us how we should be and what we should do, when actually we already have the answers. It’s just about giving yourself some space and time to think and then decide what is next for you that best serves you.

One of the things we have control over is what we think of ourselves which in turn determines what we project to others. It's these thoughts that either give us confidence or make us shy away. I believe that if we are confident in who we are on the inside then anything is possible. Today I want to focus on what it means to be comfortable in your own skin and why this is what confidence is about.

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This podcast series is all about how to help yourself. We are bombarded with messages telling us how we should be and what we should do, when actually we already have the answers. It’s just about giving yourself some space and time to think and then decide what is next for you that best serves you.

Do you believe that creativity should be left to the artists? Being creative and allowing ourselves the time and space to express ourselves has so many benefits. Allowing ourselves to be free to create whatever we want is therapeutic. It’s a form of expression. It’s a way to unload all the burdens and stresses that weigh down on us. Today I want to focus on why we shouldn’t be scared to have a go. So today we’re going to talk about the benefits of creativity

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This podcast series is all about how to help yourself. We are bombarded with messages telling us how we should be and what we should do, when actually we already have the answers. It’s just about giving yourself some space and time to think and then decide what is next for you that best serves you.

One thing that is really important to me, is to be a good role model to my kids. Not just because they're my kids but I want to show them that I mean what I say. They are not empty words. Plus if I'm not a good example for them to follow I know they will look for it elsewhere and I have no idea where that path may take them.

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This podcast series is all about managing our wellbeing in this modern life. Life, today, feels busier and more hectic than it did 20 years ago. And there is so much noise out there that we have to wade through. So, I will be interviewing six amazing women who are experts in their field and who will be sharing with us how we can manage our wellbeing in this modern life.

Zoe Thompson is a lifestyle and wellbeing coach working with clients both online and in-person to help them make profound and lasting change, unlocking minds and lives so that they can live the life they want, with confidence!

In Zoe’s words, she is the voice in your ear that tells you that you can!

This podcast series is all about managing our wellbeing in this modern life. Life, today, feels busier and more hectic than it did 20 years ago. And there is so much noise out there that we have to wade through. So, I will be interviewing six amazing women who are experts in their field and who will be sharing with us how we can manage our wellbeing in this modern life.

Francesca is a TV coach and has over 20 years of experience in Television, including being a BBC News reporter and presenter. She is passionate about coaching people to be more authentic, engaging and confident. She builds trusting and warm relationships with people – and has even transformed the most reluctant of clients.

This podcast series is all about managing our wellbeing in this modern life. Life, today, feels busier and more hectic than it did 20 years ago. And there is so much noise out there that we have to wade through. So, I will be interviewing six amazing women who are experts in their field and who will be sharing with us how we can manage our wellbeing in this modern life.

Sarah is a Kinesiology Practitioner, Reiki Master, Coach, Mentor, HR Professional and Mum of two.

Sarah’s passion is empowering and supporting people to reach their goals, whether that be a health, career, personal or life goal.  She believes we already have inside us the tools and wisdom to bring about the changes we want to make. Sometimes we just need a helping hand to bring them to the surface.