In this episode I discusses the challenges of parenting, particularly when trying to manage childrens' big emotions!
We talk about the importance of emotional intelligence both for parents and children and I share practical tools and resources to help navigate the difficult moments.
The main topic points are:
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Do you ever catch yourself saying ‘I’m just anxious all the time’ or ‘I’m like this because I have ADHD’?
In this episode of Finding Her Sparkle we're busting the myth that your labels; whether it’s anxiety, depression, ADHD or even your star sign define you.
As a certified wellbeing and emotional intelligence coach (and someone living with ADHD), I’m diving deep into how these labels can sometimes give clarity, but can also keep you stuck.
You’ll learn how to shift from ‘I have anxiety’ to ‘I’m feeling anxious today’ and why that change matters.
You can honour your diagnosis without using it as a reason to stay stuck.
This is your loving reminder:
You are not broken. You are learning about yourself.
Are you feeling flat, unmotivated, or disconnected from your routine lately? You’re not alone — this episode explores how seasonal changes, especially during winter, can impact our energy, emotions, and habits as mothers.
I’ll guide you through what’s really happening in your brain and body during winter (hello, Seasonal Affective Disorder), why it’s totally normal to feel “off,” and how to stop forcing yourself to hustle like it’s summer when your body is asking you to slow down.
We’ll also unpack how to find the balance between showing up for yourself and honouring your seasonal energy shifts — with 5 practical tools to reset your routine, support your mindset, and regulate your nervous system during the colder months.
Whether you’ve been skipping workouts, doom-scrolling to cope, or just feeling flat and frustrated with yourself… this episode will remind you: you’re not broken, you’re just out of alignment — and there’s a gentler way to come back home to yourself.
Recommendations: Sunrise Alarm Clock
Ambient Jazz videos on YouTube
If you’ve ever had a scary thought and instantly questioned, “What is wrong with me?”, this episode is for you. In today’s deep dive, we’re talking about intrusive thoughts, mum anxiety, and the overwhelm that comes with the mental load — especially when you're juggling toddlers, stress, and not enough sleep.
We explore why these thoughts happen (especially postpartum), how our brains shift into fight-or-flight mode as mums, and what these patterns have to do with survival instincts, overstimulation, and the stories we tell ourselves.
You’ll learn simple mindset tools from CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to help you detangle from anxious thoughts, name the inner critic, and create more self-compassion in motherhood. This is your permission slip to stop judging yourself for the way you feel — because you're not broken, you're just overwhelmed.
Whether you’re feeling snappy, overstimulated, or scared by your own thoughts, you are not alone. Let this be your reminder that healing starts with awareness — and that it’s safe to take up space for your feelings.
If you have been comparing you and your habits or goals when you’re in a hard chapter of life to you and your habits and goals when you are totally thriving and motivated then this episode is for you.
This is your Monday pep talk to help you stop the comparison and beating yourself up.
Learn how you can still be achieving your goals and healthy habits, even if they don’t look or feel like they normally do
This episode will run you through tips and mindset changes to bring in over the Holiday Season (or any time you’re feeling overly busy) to help you to feel less overwhelmed and more present.
Recommendation: Man On The Inside on Netflix
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, this episode is for you! Here are the 5 easiest mindset tools that I use literally every week.
These 5 tools are going to help you to feel like it’s possible to start your self development journey in a way that feels easily achievable.
This week’s recommendation: Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth
What if I told you that it’s actually not someone else’s fault when you feel triggered?
This episode will help you to go deeper to realise WHY you feel triggered sometimes and what you can actually do about it.
Recommendation: Sabbi The Label
Mamas if you've been feeling overwhelmed, stressed and burnt out this one is for you.
Use a mindset tool live with me and think about 6 different ways you can reduce your Mental Load, stress and overwhelm so you're on your way to feeling like being a 'chill mum' is actually possible!
LINKS:
Recommendation: Witness: William Tyrrel podcast
MamaMia podcast episode: Little Treats
MamaMia podcast: The Mental Load
My podcast episodes on finding yourself again and idendity:
This episode talks about a realisation that I had over the weekend - I used to have so much spare time pre-kids! And I used to love prioritising myself and doing things for me. But what happens when you become a Mum and that changes in an instant?
Let's talk about identity, a quote that will help you shift your thoughts and how to start with small steps to prioritise you again.
Identity podcast episodes:
Ep 54: Identity shifts and navigating change in life
Ep 84: Help! I don't know who I am anymore
Ep 119: Who Am I anymore? I've lost my sparkle after babies
Also mentioned:
Ep 8: Stop cancelling on yourself
Recommendations
Books:
Verity by Colleen Hoover
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Paint by numbers:
Paint It Like Frida
This episode of the Mum Rage Series talks about the huge shifts that happen when you become a Mother. Everything from how you see yourself, how you spend your time, how you look at yourself and your values and beliefs.
It’s a big (and overwhelming) thing, so we start small in this episode. Because Mum Life is overwhelming enough, right?!
Today’s recommendations: Episode 14 of Mother, Unrefined podcast - my interview with Nicola and Jess. And Heartbreak High on Netflix.
Links spoken about in the podcast:
VIA Character Strengths quiz: https://www.viacharacter.org
Podcast episode 2, 54, 84 and 85 here on Nourishing Ami Podcast to dive deeper into your Identity and who you are as well as episode 66 to learn about your Values