If you’ve been running on empty, juggling work, kids, and a never-ending to-do list — wondering when it’s your turn to feel alive again — this episode is for you.
In this Jools Tools episode, we’re talking about something most working mums have forgotten: play.
Inspired by Brené Brown’s Gifts of Imperfect Parenting and, yes, Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, Jools shares a powerful mindset tool that helps you rediscover joy, beat mum burnout, and bring more energy and connection into your everyday life.
Because play isn’t just for kids — it’s the secret to living a flocking fabulous life full of freedom, flow, and fun.
The light-bulb moment Jools realised she’d stopped playing and started parenting on autopilot
The Play Venn — Simple framework for finding joy again
Three reflection questions to help you find your personal Play list
How to make play part of your family life (without turning it into another job)
Why play isn’t frivolous — it’s fuel for your purpose, creativity, and calm
Freebie:
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⚠️Disclaimer: This podcast may cause breakthroughs and life enrichment ! The content shared in Mama’s Flight Path is for inspiration and education only. It’s not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or financial advice.
I speak from lived experience, coaching practice, and research but every mum’s journey is unique. Please take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and always seek professional support if you need it. Love Jools x
Because when you fly, your family flies too.
And don’t forget to hit Follow so you never miss an episode of Mama’s Flight Path — the podcast helping mums break free from burnout, rediscover their joy, and build flocking fabulous lives.
Love ya! Jools x
What a kids’ movie taught me about joy, presence, and rediscovering play. Because sometimes the reminder you need shows up in cat ears and glitter.
Ever feel like life’s become one big to-do list? Between work, school runs, and meal planning, even fun starts to feel like another box to tick. If you’ve forgotten how to actually play — this one’s for you.
In this story episode, I’m taking you to an unexpected place: the cinema.
What started as a half-term trip to see Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie turned into a full-blown reminder about joy, presence, and the power of play.
You’ll hear what a children’s film taught me about rediscovering that part of ourselves that gets buried under routines, responsibilities, and endless “shoulds.”
Spoiler: this isn’t about the movie — it’s about remembering how to feel alive again.
You’ll hear:
✨ The moment I realised how serious life had become (and why that’s a problem)
✨ The surprising link between play, creativity, and emotional wellbeing
✨ The science behind how play boosts empathy, problem-solving, and happiness
✨ A gentle reminder that joy isn’t a reward — it’s your way home to yourself
Instagram account I'm loving with the caterpillar MyLittlePlayDen
Freebie:Feeling stuck in survival mode? Download 56 Ways to Rest — There are seven types of rest every mama needs to feel human again. II have given y!ou 8 ideas for every 7 types so no more mental load required! t’s free at mamasflightpath.com/freebies
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If this episode made you smile (or made you want to grab your cat ears and dance in the kitchen), share it with another mum who could use that reminder.
And don’t forget to hit follow so you never miss an episode of Mama’s Flight Path every Thursday and Sunday
Come and say hi on the socials Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
⚠️Disclaimer: This podcast may cause breakthroughs and life enrichment ! The content shared in Mama’s Flight Path is for inspiration and education only. It’s not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or financial advice.
I speak from lived experience, coaching practice, and research but every mum’s journey is unique. Please take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and always seek professional support if you need it. Love Jools x
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Flocking Fabulous Living
00:27 The Impact of Gabby's Dollhouse on Joy and Play
02:07 The Science of Play and Its Importance
07:09 Embracing Play in Everyday Life
Feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure what’s next? It's another half term and not enough annual leave?! Can't remember the last time you did something for you? You DO have a choice.
This episode is your permission slip to begin again.
Join me, Jools Raye, as I share the simple but powerful 3-step Flocking Fabulous™️ Mindset Map — my proven method to help working mums move from autopilot to alignment.
You’ll learn how to:
✨ Recognise the signs that your next chapter is calling
✨ Reframe fear and self-doubt using practical mindset tools
✨ Take one small, brave step toward a more purposeful, fulfilling life
Drawing from my own story of redundancy and reinvention, I shows how small mindset shifts can spark major transformation.
If you’re ready to stop waiting for the “perfect time” and start designing a life that feels flocking fabulous, this episode is for you.
I hope you loved this week’s episode of Jools Tools on Mamas Flight Path and that it gave you a little spark that you can lead yourself . Please share it with another mama who’s ready to screw surviving motherhood and choosing to live Flocking Fabulous™️!
It honestly means the world when you share, it helps more mamas find these conversations and start designing their Flocking Fabulous lives too.
I'm here Every Thursday sharing my journey to building a Flocking Fabulous life as a freelancer, going from corporate to my calling.
Sunday I am here with a coaching tool.
and because I believe Flocking Fabulous Living starts with First Love Yourself - I have created 56 ways to rest. It's a cool infographic so you can pin it on your fridge, grab from my website https://www.mamasflightpath.com/freebies
With Love and Kindness
Jools x 🦩
Stay connected with like minded mums: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
⚠️Disclaimer: This podcast may cause breakthroughs and life enrichment ! The content shared in Mama’s Flight Path is for inspiration and education only. It’s not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or financial advice.
I speak from lived experience, coaching practice, and research but every mum’s journey is unique. Please take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and always seek professional support if you need it.⚠️
Chapters
00:00 The Call to Adventure
03:59 Crossing the Threshold
06:53 The Unbranding Exercise
08:13 Real Stories of Transformation
Ever feel like you’ve outgrown your old identity — the job title, the routine, the version of you that made sense before motherhood?
This episode is your permission slip to unbrand yourself.
Recorded after attending an event at Ada Lovelace’s former home — the world’s first computer programmer and a mum of three coding in a corset — Jools shares how Ada’s courage to be seen, and Matthew McConaughey’s $14.5 million “no” to Hollywood typecasting, both reveal the same truth:
If you want a more meaningful, purpose-led life, you have to be willing to let go of who the world thinks you are.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✨ How to spot when you’ve outgrown an identity that no longer fits.
✨ Why holding your nerve in uncertainty is the ultimate act of self-trust.
✨ A creative reflection tool (The Brand Shield) to help you rediscover who you are beneath the labels.
So if you’ve been feeling stuck between corporate comfort and your calling, this one’s for you. Because sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do… is say no to the version of yourself that’s run its course
I hope you loved this week’s episode of Mamas Flight Path and that it gave you a little spark of self-trust to carry into your week.If it did, Please share it with another mama who’s ready to screw surviving motherhood and choosing to live Flocking Fabulous!
It honestly means the world when you share, it helps more mamas find these conversations and start designing their Flocking Fabulous lives too.
If you want more, tune into Sunday's episode Jools Tools
I know you have got this and I've got you! So, I have created 56 ways to rest. It's a cool infographic so you can pin it on your fridge, grab from my website https://www.mamasflightpath.com/freebies
Big Love
Jools x 🦩
Feeling stuck? It’s not because you’re lazy, it’s because you’ve stopped trusting yourself.
In this week’s Jools Tools episode, Jools shares a fresh take on procrastination and the secret mindset shift that helps working mums move from overthinking to action and start designing the life they actually want.
If you’ve ever:
💭 doubted every decision (career, motherhood, purpose),
💭 scrolled jobs or side-hustles but never pressed “go,”
💭 or told yourself “now’s not the right time,”
this episode will help you rebuild trust in your intuition, so you can step into your next flocking fabulous™️ chapter with freedom, flow and fun.
Inside you’ll learn:
1️⃣ Why procrastination isn’t the problem — fear is.
2️⃣ How to spot when you’re outsourcing your intuition.
3️⃣ A simple trust-building ritual to get out of your head and into momentum.
This is mindset, manifestation and motherhood — minus the guilt and grind.
I hope you loved this week’s episode of Jools Tools from Mama’s Flight Path and that it gave you a little spark of self-trust to carry into your week.
If it did, please share it with another mama who’s ready to get her flocking fabulous pink back or pop it on your stories and tag me @mamasflightpath.
It honestly means the world when you share, it helps more mamas find these conversations and start designing lives they love too.
Thank you so much for listening and tune in on Thursday for another episode of Mama's Flight Path - for mamas who are screwing surviving motherhood and choosing to live Flocking Fabulous!
I know you have got this and I've got you! So, I have created 56 ways to rest. It's a cool infographic so you can pin it on your fridge, grab from my website https://www.mamasflightpath.com/freebies
Big Love
Jools x 🦩
Chapters
00:00 The Power of Trust in Overcoming Procrastination
01:53 Tools to Strengthen Your Inner Mentor
05:12 Building Trust Through Small Actions
Ever catch yourself polling your WhatsApp group before making a decision — from career moves to what’s for dinner? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jools shares a hilarious but honest look at how working mums (yep, us!) keep outsourcing our own intuition in the name of “being responsible.”
From reheated coffee to soggy cereal mornings, Jools unpacks the deeper truth behind overthinking — that perfectionism and people-pleasing often drown out our gut instinct. Drawing on a quote from spiritual intelligence pioneer Danah Zohar, she explores how to quiet the outside noise and strengthen your inner compass
✨Ready to make a change and elevate into a life with more freedom, flow, and a life that actually lights you up? Join The Break Free Code?
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Chapters
00:00 The Dilemma of People-Pleasing
02:10 Trusting Your Inner Compass
05:11 Building Spiritual Intelligence
06:36 The Break Free Challenge
everything shared on Mama’s Flight Path is designed to spark reflection and support your journey — it’s not a replacement for therapy or professional advice.
Please trust your judgment, take what lands, and reach out for extra support if you need it.
Happy Sunday! Grab a cuppa and join Jools as she emphasizes the importance of celebrating small wins and lowering personal standards to combat perfectionism, especially for mothers. She introduces a coaching tool that encourages listeners to recognize their daily achievements and practice self-compassion. By focusing on progress rather than perfection, individuals can alleviate pressure and improve their mental well-being.
✨Ready to make a change and elevate into a life with more freedom, flow, and a life that actually lights you up? Join The Break Free Code?
🦩Follow the show wherever you listen, and share it with a mama who’s ready to live Flocking Fabulous
Stay connected: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
⚠️Disclaimer: This podcast may cause career breakthroughs and life enrichment⚠️
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Perfectionism
00:27 Celebrating Small Wins
01:58 Lowering Standards for Progress
03:44 The 10% Rule and Its Flexibility
07:01 Compassion in Action and Community Support
f you’ve ever stared at your to-do list thinking, “I’ll start once everything’s perfect”… this one’s for you.
In this episode of Mama’s Flight Path, Jools gets real about perfectionism — that sneaky voice that tells us we can’t start until the house is spotless, the kids are quiet, and our hair isn’t in a mum-bun that’s been there since Tuesday.
From juggling packed lunches to building a business, Jools shares her honest take on how chasing perfection keeps us stuck and why done is divine. She talks about the daily chaos of working-mum life, the myth of “balance,” and the mindset shift that happens when you stop waiting for permission and start creating a life that actually lights you up.
Whether you’re a working mum, a recovering people-pleaser, or someone ready to swap control for calm, this conversation will help you drop the guilt, embrace the mess, and move forward — one beautifully imperfect step at a time
✨Ready to make a change and elevate into a life with more freedom, flow, and a life that actually lights you up? Join The Break Free Code?
🦩Follow the show wherever you listen, and share it with a mama who’s ready to live Flocking Fabulous
Stay connected: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
⚠️Disclaimer: This podcast may cause career breakthroughs and life enrichment⚠️
Chapters
00:00 The Struggle of Perfectionism
01:10 Embracing the Chaos
04:16 Taking Action Amidst Imperfection
06:00 Shifting Mindsets: From Employee to Entrepreneur
Are you a mum who struggles with people pleasing and saying yes to everyone but yourself? In this episode of Mama’s Flight Path, host Jools explores one of the biggest challenges mothers face: how to set boundaries without guilt.
Through honest stories from motherhood and a playful exercise called Meet Your Inner Toddler, you’ll discover how reconnecting with your inner child can help you say no with confidence, protect your energy, and create more space for self-care.
This motherhood podcast is for women who want more than survival mode. It’s for mums ready to overcome people pleasing, find themselves again after motherhood, and grow into their best version — with emotional wellbeing, balance, and freedom at the heart.
If you’re craving personal growth as a mum and want practical tools for setting boundaries, boosting mental health, and thriving in your motherhood journey, this episode is for you.
✨Ready to make a change and elevate into a life with more freedom, flow, and a life that actually lights you up? Join The Break Free Code?
🦩Follow the show wherever you listen, and share it with a mama who’s ready to live Flocking Fabulous
Stay connected: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
⚠️Disclaimer: This podcast may cause career breakthroughs and life enrichment⚠️
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to People Pleasing
02:30 The Power of Saying No
04:40 Meeting Your Inner Toddler
07:31 Listening to Your Inner Child
09:08 Reflection and Conclusion
In this episode, Jools reflects on her journey of motherhood and the emotional complexities that come with it. She shares a poignant story about her son that triggers feelings of nostalgia and grief for her past identity. Jools discusses the importance of connection and how it shapes our purpose in life, especially during transitions like becoming a mother. She emphasizes the concept of matrescence, the transformation that occurs as one navigates motherhood, and encourages listeners to embrace their evolving identities while letting go of limiting beliefs. The episode concludes with a reminder of the beauty in personal growth and the importance of nurturing connections.
Chapters
00:00 Nostalgia and Identity Loss
02:36 The Quest for Connection
04:55 Embracing Change and New Beginnings
07:33 Finding Purpose in Motherhood
09:25 Sharing Wisdom and Encouragement
In this episode of Mama's Flight Path, Jools discusses the themes of grief and loss, particularly in motherhood and personal identity. She introduces the concept of the 'loss letter' as a tool for acknowledging and processing the invisible losses that come with becoming a mother. Jools emphasizes the importance of honoring the past while also reclaiming the parts of oneself that are still vibrant and alive. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace their emotions and step confidently into their new chapters of life, shedding guilt and embracing empowerment.
If today’s episode lit a spark, come hang out with me beyond the podcast.
Chapters
00:00 Embracing Loss and Grief
02:21 The Loss Letter: A Tool for Healing
05:09 Reclaiming Your Fabulous Self
Hello gorgeous mamas. Change is something we know all too well, isn’t it?
One minute you’ve just about nailed maternity leave, the next you’re back at work and trying to figure it all out again.
This summer, my own path shifted. I was made redundant. And after years of feeling like a caged hen in corporate life, I knew I didn’t want to go back. I wanted to be free-range.
So here I am, choosing creativity, community and a different way forward. I’m calling it my Pink Era. If you know the story of flamingo mamas, you’ll know why.
We lose our colour when everything goes into our babies, but when they grow, the pink comes back.
In this trailer, I’m letting you in on what this new season of Mama’s Flight Path will be:
The honest highs and lows of designing a creative life after redundancy
A sisterhood of magnetic mamas mentoring each other and ditching the guilt
And a little “love note” each week to carry you through
This is not about having it all figured out. It’s about unbecoming what isn’t really you, and finding the courage to fly free.
Follow the show wherever you listen, and share it with a mama who’s ready to get her pink back!
Welcome to Mama’s Flight Path
Hosted by Jools Tyrer, this space unpacks what really happens when motherhood and career collide.
Every week, you’ll hear from working mums who’ve questioned the default path and making work well, work! Expert insights and tools to help you find clarity when everything feels up in the air.
This week on the flight path:
We’re bringing back one of the most-loved and listened to episode and for good reason. Gary’s story of becoming a dad through adoption will make you laugh, tear up, and rethink what it really means to parent with heart. From keeping close ties with his son Reggie’s birth family, to juggling life in the skies as cabin crew while staying grounded at home, Gary shows us the messy, magical reality of same-sex fatherhood — and how love (plus a little flexibility) makes it all work
💌Send me your Love Notes
Love Notes are the mantras, quotes, or one-liners that get you through the messy middle of motherhood. From next week this will be a new feature that I will be sharing on the podcast.
Whats yours? Head to https://www.mamasflightpath.com/lovenotes and post yours x
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Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Parenthood
01:03:48 Navigating Adoption as a Same-Sex Couple
01:07:04 The Emotional Landscape of Adoption
01:09:55 Building Relationships with Birth Families
01:12:47 The Process of Fostering to Adoption
01:16:11 Emotional Challenges and Support Systems
01:18:44 Celebrating Milestones and Family Bonds
01:21:58 Balancing Work and Family Life
01:25:13 Creating a Supportive Environment for Reggie
01:32:51 Navigating Flexible Work and Parenting
01:35:44 Finding Balance Between Work and Family
01:37:51 The Importance of Self-Care for Parents
01:40:13 Transitioning Back to Work After Parental Leave
01:44:57 Building Independence in Children
01:47:29 Lessons Learned from Parenting
01:50:46 The Role of Partnership in Parenting
01:54:59 Reflections on Personal History and Growth
02:01:40 bye
Welcome to Mama’s Flight Path The podcast for you mama, who looked around after maternity leave and thought: “Wait… who am I now?’’
Hosted by Jools Tyrer, this space unpacks what really happens when motherhood and career collide.
Every week, you’ll hear from working mums who’ve questioned the default path and making work well, work! Expert insights and tools to help you find clarity when everything feels up in the air.
☀️This week
In this conversation, Jools and Jessica Chivers discuss the challenges faced by mothers returning to work after maternity leave, the importance of flexible work environments, and how to navigate conversations with line managers. They explore the emotional toll of balancing work and parenting, the need for supportive workplace cultures, and the role of community and mentorship in facilitating successful transitions back to work. Jessica shares personal stories and insights from her experience as a coach, emphasizing the importance of being curious and open-minded in discussions about work flexibility.
More from Jess:
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicachivers/
Insta https://www.instagram.com/comebackcommuk/
Want coaching that hits deep? Work with me💛 Like what you hear? Follow the show, drop a comment, and send it to that friend
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⚠️Disclaimer: This podcast may cause career breakthroughs and life enrichment⚠️
Chapters
00:00 The Journey Begins: From Motherhood to Career Advocacy
03:47 The Evolution of Workplace Flexibility
06:53 The Cost of Returning: Financial and Emotional Factors
12:19 Creating Supportive Work Environments
15:04 Navigating Conversations with Line Managers
25:12 Understanding Flexible Work Requests
26:24 Navigating Workplace Relationships
28:47 The Importance of Open Conversations
30:21 Empowering Conversations Through Storytelling
32:17 Personal Reflections and Heartaches
34:10 The Impact of Neurodiversity on Professional Life
36:31 Lessons from Family and Role Models
37:52 Hope for Shared Parenting Responsibilities
Welcome to Mama’s Flight Path
Hosted by motherhood realist Jools Tyrer, this is the space where we ditch the BS and unpack what actually happens when motherhood and career goals collide. Spoiler: it’s not always pretty. But it can be powerful.
Each week, Jools brings you real stories from working mamas who’ve ditched the default and decided to make work… well, work, on their terms. Plus expert tools, mindset shifts, and relatable moments to help you find clarity when everything feels up in the air (and on fire).
☀️ This week on the pod…
From the front row at Chanel to the realities of the school run — Dolly Jones has lived both worlds.
Dolly shares wisdom and stories from her groundbreaking book Leaving the Ladder Down, based on 200 interviews with women redefining career and motherhood. We talk about the cultural taboos around maternity leave, the power of human conversations at work, and why feeling “terrified” about going back shouldn’t be normal.
This is a candid, funny, and deeply relatable exploration of what it really takes to build a career and raise a family in a system not built for mothers.
👉 If you’ve ever wondered: Can motherhood make me more ambitious? or How do I quiet the guilt when I want both career and kids? — this episode is yours
More from Dolly
Buy Dolly's latest book: Leaving the Ladder Down: How to Combine Career and Motherhood, from the Women Who’ve Done it
Insta: Dolly_Jones
🎧 Hit play now and don’t forget to follow so you don't miss an episode!
👩🏽💻 Craving conversation from a guide at your side that cuts the fluff and hits deep? Work with me and let’s find your flight path with purpose.
💛 Like what you hear?Follow the show, drop a comment, and send it to that friend
📬 Wanna be on the pod? Slide into my inbox: hello@mamasflightpath.com
📱 Stay connected and scroll with intention: Instagram | Facebook
Welcome to Mama’s Flight Path
Hosted by motherhood realist Jools Tyrer, this is the space where we ditch the BS and unpack what actually happens when motherhood and career goals collide. Spoiler: it’s not always pretty. But it can be powerful.
Each week, Jools brings you real stories from working mamas who’ve ditched the default and decided to make work… well, work, on their terms. Plus expert tools, mindset shifts, and relatable moments to help you find clarity when everything feels up in the air (and on fire).
☀️ This week on the pod…
From the front row at Chanel to the realities of the school run — Dolly Jones has lived both worlds.
In this conversation, we dive into the first half of her story:
✨ How fear fuelled her rise from intern to Editor of Vogue.com
✨ The reality of pioneering digital at Vogue before fashion took the internet seriously
✨ Why planning outfits after maternity leave was about survival, confidence and identity
✨ Honest reflections on fear, guilt, ambition, and the myth of “having it all” as a working mum
✨ The systemic challenges that still leave so many women terrified of returning to work
Dolly shares wisdom and stories from her groundbreaking book Leaving the Ladder Down, based on 200 interviews with women redefining career and motherhood. We talk about the cultural taboos around maternity leave, the power of human conversations at work, and why feeling “terrified” about going back shouldn’t be normal.
This is a candid, funny, and deeply relatable exploration of what it really takes to build a career and raise a family in a system not built for mothers.
👉 If you’ve ever wondered: Can motherhood make me more ambitious? or How do I quiet the guilt when I want both career and kids? — this episode is yours
More from Dolly
Buy Dolly's latest book: Leaving the Ladder Down: How to Combine Career and Motherhood, from the Women Who’ve Done it
Insta: Dolly_Jones
Part two with Dolly is out Next Thursday!
🎧 Hit play now and don’t forget to follow so you don't miss an episode!
📥 Need a lifeline for your return to work?
👩🏽💻 Craving conversation from a guide at your side that cuts the fluff and hits deep? Work with me and let’s find your flight path with purpose.
💛 Like what you hear?Follow the show, drop a comment, and send it to that friend
📬 Wanna be on the pod?Slide into my inbox: hello@mamasflightpath.com
📱 Stay connected and scroll with intention: Instagram | Facebook
Chapters
00:00 Dolly's Journey: From Intern to Icon
06:33 The Role of Fear in Career Growth
12:16 Navigating Motherhood and Professional Identity
17:54 The Importance of Honest Conversations
23:43 Guilt, Shame, and the Working Mother Experience
29:30 Empowerment Through Motherhood and Career Transitions
36:12 The Kaleidoscope of Work-Life Balance
38:09 Navigating Workplace Policies and Support
39:58 The Importance of Open Communication
42:44 Creating a Supportive Work Environment
43:29 Challenging the Stigma of Parenthood at Work
46:34 Mentorship and Sharing Experiences
47:49 Celebrating Achievements in Parenthood
50:03 The Marathon of Daily Life
54:25 Reframing Self-Perception as a Working Parent
56:12 outro
Hi there mama, this podcast is for you if you are just surviving and ready to start leading your own path living and on your own terms.
I’m Jools, your guide on the side.Together, we’ll ditch the guilt, rewrite the rules, and figure out what success, ambition, and purpose look like now , now that you’ve changed.
This is the podcast that helps you make work… work your way.
Welcome aboard.
☀️ This week on the pod….
This is the second half of the episode with Ben Coomber. We dive into identity, presence, and why we need to stop playing the victim and start designing life on our own terms.
More from Ben Coomber:Website: https://www.bencoomber.comnstagram: @bencoomber
More from Jools:📬 Get the newsletter - www.mamasflightpath.com👩🏽💻 Want coaching that hits deep? Work with me
Know a mum Googling “how to quit my job and open a pottery studio in Bali”? Send her this episode. She’ll thank you later.
Stay connected: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
⚠️Disclaimer: This podcast may cause career breakthroughs and life enrichment⚠️
Welcome to Mama’s Flight Path™ , the podcast for working mums who feel like they’ve landed back in the wrong life.
If you’ve returned to work after having kids and thought, “Wait… is this really it?” this is your space.
I’m Jools Tyrer , motherhood realist, and your guide on the side to move out of survival mode. Around here, we’re done with the default path. I’ll help you grab the controls, lift out of the day-to-day grind, and design a life you actually want to lead, Have it all without doing it all.
Each week, you’ll get real talk from mums who’ve escaped the trap, plus expert insights, mindset flips, and “WTF, it’s not just me” moments to help you trade guilt for clarity and autopilot for intention.
Welcome aboard.
☀️ This week on the pod….
In this episode, I sit down with Ben Coomber , entrepreneur, parent, and someone who decided enough with the burnout and started designing a life that actually fit. We talk about what it means to be present as a parent (without losing yourself), how to trade hustle for real happiness, and why adventure and fun beat “perfect” every damn time.
In this episode you'll hear:
The 3 mindset shifts that helped Ben go from overworked to fully present
What children really need from us (hint: it’s not perfection)
How to stop feeling guilty and start leading your own damn life
More from Ben Coomber:Website: https://www.bencoomber.com
nstagram: @bencoomber
More from Jools:📬 Get the newsletter - www.mamasflightpath.com👩🏽💻 Want coaching that hits deep? Work with me
Know a mum Googling “how to quit my job without ruining my life”? Send her this episode. She’ll thank you later.
Stay connected: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
⚠️Disclaimer: This podcast may cause career breakthroughs and life enrichment⚠️
Welcome to Mama’s Flight Path . Jools Tool edit✈️
The podcast for mamas who feel like they’re stuck in the parent trap , running on autopilot, drowning in guilt, and wondering when “having it all” turned into “doing it all… badly.”
I’m Jools Tyrer , motherhood realist, and your guide on the side to move out of survival mode. Around here, we’re done with the default path. I’ll help you grab the controls, lift out of the day-to-day grind, and design a life you actually want to lead.
Each week, you’ll get real talk from mums who’ve escaped the trap, plus expert insights, mindset flips, and “holy crap, it’s not just me” moments to help you trade guilt for clarity and autopilot for intention.
✨ Whether you’re back at your desk, building something of your own, or hiding in the car park for five blessed minutes of quiet, it is great to have you hear, this is your space.
☀️ This week on Jools Tools…
Are you a working mama dreaming of a career that actually fits the woman you’ve become and gives you the flexibility to be present for your kids? In this episode of Jools Tools, Jools shares how fear keeps mothers stuck in jobs that no longer align, plus a real-life story of a corporate lawyer who swapped long hours for a creative career as bestselling author’s life. You’ll learn practical ways to name your fears, redraw your career map, and take action toward a role that works for you—without burning it all down. Perfect for mums ready to swap autopilot for purpose, flexibility, and joy.
Hit play if you're ready to swap "just surviving" for actually thriving. Because motherhood isn't about losing ambition it's about finding a new, better way to use it.
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⚠️Disclaimer: This podcast may cause career breakthroughs and life enrichment⚠️
Welcome to Mama’s Flight Path ✈️The podcast for you, mama.You, who came back from maternity leave, looked around and thought:
“Wait… who even am I now?”
Hosted by motherhood realist Jools Tyrer, this is the space where we ditch the BS and unpack what actually happens when motherhood and career goals collide. Spoiler: it’s not always pretty. But it can be powerful.
Each week, Jools brings you real stories from working mamas who’ve ditched the default and decided to make work… well, work, on their terms. Plus expert tools, mindset shifts, and relatable moments to help you find clarity when everything feels up in the air (and on fire).
✨ Whether you're back in the office, building something new during nap time, or crying in your car post nursery drop-off, this is your space.
Not just to return.
To return on purpose.
☀️ This week on the pod…
What actually happens to your ambition after becoming a mum?
Spoiler: it doesn’t disappear. It shape-shifts.
In this laugh-out-loud, tear-up-a-little episode of Mama’s Flight path, Jools sits down with Tiffany Scott and Alex Morgan founders of the unapologetically honest Mambition podcast to talk motherhood, ambition, and the beautifully messy collision of the two.
We get real about:
💼 Why the traditional definition of “success” doesn’t work for mamas👩👧👦 The identity crisis nobody warns you about after maternity leave🧘♀️ Why self-care isn’t selfish, it’s your secret weapon🤯 The mental load, career curveballs, and perfectionism (ugh, that old friend)👯♀️ The power of community, honesty, and holding your nerve
Whether you're plotting a career comeback, stuck in the work-kid drama lama, or whisper-screaming in your car after nursery drop-off, this one’s for you friend.
Because motherhood isn't the end of your ambition. It’s the start of something even better: your version of success.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast may cause career breakthroughs, life enrichment, and an uncontrollable urge to stop settling. Proceed accordingly. ⚠️
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mambition Podcast Hosts
03:34 Defining Ambition in Motherhood
07:09 The Journey to Starting the Podcast
11:54 Navigating Challenges of Motherhood and Career
16:12 The Importance of Community and Support
20:49 Personal Experiences of Returning to Work
22:26 Balancing Career and Motherhood
25:01 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
28:04 The Complexity of Career Choices
30:54 Introspection and Personal Growth
33:40 The Importance of Self-Care
36:54 Redefining Sacrifice in Motherhood
40:48 Embracing the Journey of Motherhood
44:13 Transformative Power of Motherhood
46:46 The Transformation of Motherhood
49:40 Flexibility in the Workplace
52:38 Balancing Work and Home Life
57:05 Letting Go of Perfectionism
01:00:30 Encouragement and Self-Belief
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