Motherhood is beautiful yet it comes with its challenges as we combine it with our many roles. Trying to get through the day can be overwhelming and leave you feeling exhausted. This can have a significant impact on your overall well being- physically, mentally, and emotionally but this does not have to be the case.
The Wellbeing 4 Mothers show brings to life the realities of motherhood, its impact on your wellbeing and what you can do about it.
You will hear from everyday mums, world experts on health, wellbeing, business, finance about practical tools and strategies that you can use daily to enhance your wellbeing of body, mind, soul and spirit.
Motherhood is beautiful yet it comes with its challenges as we combine it with our many roles. Trying to get through the day can be overwhelming and leave you feeling exhausted. This can have a significant impact on your overall well being- physically, mentally, and emotionally but this does not have to be the case.
The Wellbeing 4 Mothers show brings to life the realities of motherhood, its impact on your wellbeing and what you can do about it.
You will hear from everyday mums, world experts on health, wellbeing, business, finance about practical tools and strategies that you can use daily to enhance your wellbeing of body, mind, soul and spirit.
Motherhood can leave your hormones in chaos, leading to mood swings, fatigue, and that sense of “running on empty” are often signs your body’s internal rhythms need care, not control. The empowering truth? You can restore balance naturally by tuning into your body’s signals, nourishing yourself deeply, and managing stress with intention.
Key Takeaways:
Feed Your Hormones, Don’t Fight Them:
Prioritise real, nutrient-rich foods, especially protein, healthy fats, and cruciferous veggies, to support natural hormone production and balance.
Stress Recovery Is the Secret Weapon:
It’s not about eliminating stress, but teaching your body to recover. Gentle movement, deep breathing, and brief rest periods help keep cortisol (the stress hormone) in check.
Sync With Your Body’s Rhythms:
Your menstrual cycle offers a natural map for energy, focus, and rest. Working with those phases can transform your productivity, mood, and well-being.
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From sunlight that balances our body clocks to clean air that clears the mind, from the calming rhythm of natural soundscapes to the grounding touch of earth beneath our feet, the natural world actively supports our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. When we step outside, we engage with systems that our biology evolved to rely on. In doing so, we don’t just escape stress we recalibrate health at its roots.
Key Takeaways:
Light resets your body and mind.
Natural daylight aligns your circadian rhythm, boosts serotonin, and supports restful sleep effects artificial light can’t replicate. Just 20 minutes of morning sunlight can lift mood and sharpen focus all day.
Air clears and revitalises.
Fresh, well-circulated outdoor air lowers stress hormones and supports respiratory and cardiovascular health. Green spaces act as natural air filters, making every deep breath a small act of renewal.
Sound restores inner balance.
The gentle chorus of birds, rustling leaves, and flowing water calms the nervous system, lowers blood pressure, and reduces anxiety proven through multiple physiological studies on sound therapy in nature.
Earth grounds and reconnects.
Contact with soil or natural surfaces can reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and enhance mindfulness. Gardening, walking barefoot, or simply touching the earth deepens sensory awareness and emotional calm.
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Being a working mother means you’re constantly switching gears, leading at work, nurturing at home, and trying to keep a little energy for yourself. It’s no wonder your hormones can feel off-balance. The truth is, your hormones respond to the way you live your daily life, including your rest, nutrition, physical activity, and even your social connections, as outlined in the SPOKE model.
Key Takeaways:
The SPOKE Model
S – Stay Connected
Nurture relationships that fill you up. Genuine connection lowers cortisol and boosts oxytocin — your natural stress reliever.
P – Prioritise Rest
Sleep is your nightly hormone reset. Aim for consistent rest so melatonin can do its job.
O – Optimise Nutrition
Fuel your body with real foods. Each meal helps balance insulin and other hormones naturally.
K – Keep Moving
Find joy in movement. A few minutes of walking or stretching can boost endorphins, regulate energy, and steady your mood.
E – Eliminate Toxins
Reduce exposure to chemicals in plastics, cleaners, and beauty products. Your liver and your hormones will thank you.
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Between midnight feedings, early alarms, and never-ending to-do lists, sleep often feels like a luxury for mothers. But in truth, sleep is one of the most powerful tools for maintaining overall wellness.
When you prioritise rest, you’re not just recharging your body. You’re strengthening your ability to show up fully for yourself and your family.
Sleep fuels resilience – A well-rested mind and body can handle stress, illness, and daily challenges far more effectively.
Small steps matter – Even short naps, earlier bedtimes, or sharing nighttime duties can add up to meaningful rest.
Rest is a form of self-care – prioritising your sleep is not selfish; it’s essential to your health and sets a positive example for your children.
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Motherhood often comes with an invisible pressure to “do it all” perfectly, such as meals, schedules, schoolwork, work-life balance, and even self-care. But striving for perfection can leave you drained and discouraged. What matters most for you and your family isn’t flawlessness, it’s consistency. Small, steady efforts create security, connection, and growth far more than a perfect moment ever could.
Key Takeaways:
1. Small Moments Count More Than Big Gestures
Reading one bedtime story, sharing a 10-minute walk, or simply being present at dinner creates lasting memories. Your children won’t remember perfect meals; they’ll remember consistent love.
2. Reliability Builds Confidence
Kids thrive when they know what to expect. Daily rituals like hugs before school or evening check-ins are far more impactful than rare “perfect” days.
3. Let Go of Perfect to Gain Presence
Perfection often steals joy. Choosing consistency allows you to show up authentically, even if the house isn’t spotless or the day didn’t go as planned. That presence is what your family values most.
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Life as a working mother often feels like running a marathon with no finish line. Between deadlines, school drop-offs, and the unexpected curveballs of parenting, it’s easy to slip into survival mode. The secret to shifting from chaos to calm lies in weekly prep rituals—small, intentional practices that set the tone for smoother days ahead. These rituals aren’t about adding more to your plate; they’re about streamlining the noise so you can focus on what truly matters: your family, your career, and your well-being.Key Takeaways:
Prep once, breathe all week. A little planning upfront—like meal prep or setting out outfits—saves hours of decision fatigue and stress later.
Protect your priorities. Family time, rest, and personal goals deserve a place in your calendar before it fills with everything else.
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Motherhood rarely leaves room for "extra" time, so building new habits often feels unrealistic. The science of habit stacking offers a smarter way: attach new behaviours to the routines you already do on autopilot. By working with your brain’s natural wiring, you can make lasting changes without extra mental load.
Takeaways:
Leverage what you already do—don’t reinvent your day, layer habits onto it.
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Imagine this: it’s 8:30 p.m., the kids are finally in bed, and you’re standing in the kitchen thinking—now what? Do you collapse on the couch, scroll your phone, or start prepping for tomorrow?
Let's explore what could be done to set you up for success.
Listen to this episode for more insight.Key Takeaways:
- Reset & Prepare: Spend a few minutes tidying up and prepping essentials (clothes, bags, lunches) so mornings start smoothly.
- Plan with Intention: Write down your top three priorities for the next day to stay focused and avoid overwhelm.
- Wind Down & Rest: Create calming rituals, connect with loved ones, and protect your sleep—your energy tomorrow depends on tonight’s choices.
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Imagine your life as a movie set and you’re the writer shaping the script, the director calling the shots, the producer managing resources, and the lead actor bringing it all to life.
It’s a lot of roles to juggle. This is the reality of motherhood. Without the right tactics, there is a high risk of burnout. Claiming your space and protecting your energy isn’t indulgent.... it’s essential for your survival!
Tune into today's episode for more...
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The start of a new school week, term or year feels like pressing “reset” for the whole family. It can be a lot to manage! But with the right approach, this transition can be less stressful and more exciting.
Think about your family right now:
Do mornings feel rushed?
Are you juggling multiple age groups with different needs?
Could a few simple changes make your home calmer and more organised?
If you answered yes to any of these, you’re not alone. Listen to this episode for more insight.
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Life as a busy mother often feels like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle—one wrong move, and something crashes. Time-blocking offers a calmer, more strategic way to manage your day. By assigning dedicated “blocks” of time to specific tasks, you stop multitasking yourself into exhaustion and start creating a rhythm that works for both your family and your sanity. It’s not about cramming more into your day—it’s about using your hours with intention, so you can protect what truly matters.
Takeaways:
Your Calendar is a Boundary, Not a Suggestion
Time-blocking works because it tells you exactly when to focus and when to rest, helping you say “no” without guilt.
Batching is a Friend indeed
Grouping similar tasks together reduces decision fatigue and keeps you in the flow.
Flex Time Saves the Day
Life with kids is unpredictable; having a buffer block is your secret weapon against chaos.
Schedule Your selfcare
The blocks for you can include time to read, exercise, take a stroll.
RESOURCES
Get your time block template here
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In the whirlwind of modern motherhood, “mum guilt” has become an everyday emotional companion, especially when balancing work, family, and personal time. This article explores five practical, forward-thinking strategies to help mothers manage guilt without sacrificing their well-being or their connection with their children. The key lies not in doing more, but in making meaningful choices that align with your values and priorities.
Key Takeaways:
Connection Beats Quantity
Short, focused moments with your child can be more impactful than long stretches of distracted time. Intentional presence matters most.
Your Calendar Is a Boundary Tool
Use your schedule to protect time for family, rest, and yourself. When everything is a priority, nothing truly is
Let Go of Perfection
Release the need to be everything for everyone. Your presence and emotional availability far outweigh doing everything “right.”
Guilt Is a Signal, Not a Sentence
Use guilt as a clue to what matters most to you—not as a verdict on your parenting. Reflect and realign instead of spiraling.
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In a world filled with distractions, stress, and emotional ups and downs, teaching kids how to calm themselves is one of the most powerful life skills we can give them. From toddlers who are just beginning to understand their feelings, to teenagers facing academic and social pressures, each stage of childhood comes with unique emotional challenges. The good news? Children can learn to manage their emotions — but they need the right tools, tailored to their age and development.
This guide offers age-appropriate calming techniques for kids ages 2 to 18, helping them build confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence from the inside out. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these strategies can become part of a child’s everyday toolbox for emotional wellness.
Key Takeaways:
1. Emotional regulation is a learned skill — not automatic
Kids aren't born knowing how to manage big emotions. Just like walking or reading, calming down is something that must be taught, practised, and reinforced over time.
2. One size doesn’t fit all.
What works for a toddler (like a sensory bottle) may be ineffective for a teen. Calming methods should be age-appropriate and reflect a child’s cognitive and emotional development.
3. Consistency and modeling matter.
When adults use and model calming techniques themselves, kids are more likely to adopt and trust those tools — especially in emotionally intense moments.
4. Giving kids these tools builds lifelong resilience.
Teaching children how to self-soothe not only helps them today but empowers them to handle stress, anxiety, and conflict in healthy ways throughout their livesRESOURCES
Downloadable pdf- Calming techniques for children
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Being a working mother is a rewarding yet demanding journey—filled with moments of joy, chaos, and everything in between. In the rush to manage deadlines, meals, meetings, and meltdowns, stress often becomes a constant companion. But it doesn't have to be.
Mindfulness offers simple, practical tools that fit into even the busiest schedules, helping you find calm in the chaos and reset your emotional balance. Whether you have one minute or ten, these techniques are designed to ground you, refocus your mind, and bring more peace to your day.
4 Key Takeaways:
You don’t need extra time—just intention.
Mindfulness can be practised in the moments you already have: during a commute, in between meetings, or while folding laundry.
Small pauses create big shifts.
Techniques like deep breathing or mindful transitions only take seconds but can reset your mindset and lower stress immediately.
The body holds stress—release it intentionally.
A quick body scan or stretch can help you recognise and relieve tension before it builds up.
Savour the good, not just survive the busy.
Mindfulness helps you fully experience life’s small joys, your child’s laugh, a hot drink, or a quiet moment, rather than rushing past them.
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Motherhood often feels like an endless sprint — appointments, school runs, laundry mountains, and the emotional labour of caring for everyone else. But what if you could step off the treadmill and live more intentionally? Slow living invites you to do just that. It's not about doing less for the sake of laziness — it’s about doing less so you can experience more. More connection. More presence. More peace. For mothers, this isn't just a lifestyle shift — it's a lifeline back to yourself and your family.
Key Takeaways
1. Choose Presence, Not Perfection
Focus on being with your kids, not doing everything flawlessly.
2. Protect Your Pace
Slowing down supports your well-being and reduces burnout.
3. Simplify to Find Joy
Less clutter and chaos = more peace and gratitude.
4. Lead by Living It
Your kids learn mindfulness by watching you live it.
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In the nonstop rhythm of motherhood, it’s easy for mothers to lose themselves in the shuffle of responsibilities and caregiving. But carving out solo time isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Taking even a small break to be alone helps mothers mentally reset, reconnect emotionally, and return to their families with more presence and patience. When mothers give themselves permission to pause, everyone benefits.
Key Takeaways
Solo Time Fuels Emotional Recharge
Time alone gives moms space to decompress, reflect, and process emotions, reducing burnout and boosting resilience.
Presence Requires Rest
Being fully present with your family is nearly impossible when you're running on empty. Regular solo time helps restore energy and mental clarity.
Self-Care Sets a Healthy Example
Prioritising your well-being teaches your children that caring for yourself is not selfish—it’s vital, and it’s powerful.
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Your host, Dr Dunni, is the award-winning mum empowerment coach, Family doctor, International speaker, Best-selling author of the book ‘Every Mum is a Super Mum’ and a mum herself who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is proficient in applying natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain practical ways and strategies in simple terms that promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit, and prevent ill health. This is made available by the provision of online courses, books, coaching and regular events where well-being strategies and tactics are shared to enhance holistic well-being. Learn more at https://www.drdunni.com
Motherhood is a 24/7 role, filled with love, responsibility, and often, very little time for yourself. But self-care doesn’t have to mean expensive spa days or elaborate routines.
In fact, the most meaningful self-care often happens in the quiet, everyday moments—right where you are, with what you already have. The key is intention.
Key Takeaways
1. Your Peace Is Portable - You don’t need a spa or getaway. Create a corner in your home—on a chair, by a window, or on your bed—where you can pause and reset. This pocket of peace can be your daily sanctuary.
2. Mindfulness Doesn’t Need Wi-Fi - You can calm your mind in just five minutes a day. Try deep breathing while the kids nap, or focus on your breath during daily chores. No apps or tools required—just your breath and presence.
3. Move to Feel Good, Not to “Work Out”- You don’t need a gym to energise your body. Dance, stretch, walk—whatever gets you moving in a way that feels joyful and natural. Movement is medicine, and it doesn’t have to cost a thing.
Remember: Self-care isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters, even in small doses. Start where you are, use what you have, and honour your own needs. You deserve care, too. Always.
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Your host, Dr Dunni, is the award-winning mum empowerment coach, Family doctor, International speaker, Best-selling author of the book ‘Every Mum is a Super Mum’ and a mum herself who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is proficient in applying natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain practical ways and strategies in simple terms that promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit, and prevent ill health. This is made available by the provision of online courses, books, coaching and regular events where well-being strategies and tactics are shared to enhance holistic well-being. Learn more at https://www.drdunni.com
There are certain times in the year which is often seen as a time for adventure, socialising, or catching up on life’s to-do list. But in the middle of the hustle, even during a supposed "break",—many people forget to prioritise themselves. Reclaiming time for yourself during the summer isn’t selfish; it’s essential. Whether it’s an hour a day or an entire weekend, carving out personal space allows you to reset, reconnect, and return to your routines feeling more grounded and energised. This season, let your well-being take the front seat.
Key Takeaways
1. Give Yourself Permission to Rest- Let go of the pressure to always be productive. Rest is a valid and valuable use of your time.
2. Set Boundaries Around Your Time- Protect your schedule from becoming overcrowded by learning to say “no” and prioritising what truly matters to you.
3. Design a Mini Personal Retreat- You don’t need to travel far to recharge. A quiet day at home or a few hours offline can offer the reset you didn’t know you needed.
4. Rediscover Joy Through Simple Activities- Reconnect with hobbies and passions you’ve left behind—or explore new ones. Joyful, creative play is a form of self-renewal.
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Your host, Dr Dunni, is the award-winning mum empowerment coach, Family doctor, International speaker, Best-selling author of the book ‘Every Mum is a Super Mum’ and a mum herself who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is proficient in applying natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain practical ways and strategies in simple terms that promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit, and prevent ill health. This is made available by the provision of online courses, books, coaching and regular events where well-being strategies and tactics are shared to enhance holistic well-being. Learn more at https://www.drdunni.com
Motherhood isn’t always the joyful picture it’s made out to be. Many women silently struggle with mental health challenges like postpartum depression, anxiety, isolation, and the pressure to be the “perfect mother.” It's time to normalise real conversations and prioritise the emotional wellbeing of mothers.
Key Takeaways
Perfection is a myth – Let go of the pressure to “do it all.”
Mental health matters – Struggles are common and treatable.
Mothers are more than moms – Identity and personal fulfillment are important.
Silence hurts, honesty heals – Open conversations can change lives.
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Your host, Dr Dunni, is the award-winning mum empowerment coach, Family doctor, International speaker, Best-selling author of the book ‘Every Mum is a Super Mum’ and a mum herself who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is proficient in using natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain in simple terms practical ways and strategies to avoid ill health and promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit. This is made available by the provision of online courses, books, coaching and regular events where well-being strategies and tactics are shared to enhance holistic well-being. Learn more at https://www.drdunni.com
Stress doesn’t always require a major intervention. In fact, some of the most effective stress-reduction techniques take just five minutes. In this episode, we explore 7 quick and accessible practices—from deep breathing to short gratitude exercises—that can be seamlessly integrated into any busy schedule. Each method helps calm the mind, relax the body, and restore a sense of control, even during the most hectic moments.
Key Takeaways
- Small Moments Make a Big Difference- You don’t need a long break or a change of scenery to reduce stress—just five focused minutes can significantly shift your mental state.
- The Body and Mind Are Connected- Techniques like progressive muscle relaxation and light stretching demonstrate how relieving physical tension can reduce mental stress.
- Presence Is Powerful- Practices like mindful observation and visualisation train your brain to anchor in the present moment, pulling it away from worry and overwhelm.
- Gratitude and Calm Go Hand in Hand- Quick gratitude listing or listening to calming sounds can reframe your mood and reduce anxiety, helping to build emotional resilience over time.
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HOST BIOYour host, Dr Dunni, is the award-winning mum empowerment coach, Family doctor, International speaker, Best-selling author of the book ‘Every Mum is a Super Mum’ and a mum herself who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is proficient in using natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain in simple terms practical ways and strategies to avoid ill health and promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit. This is made available by the provision of online courses, books, coaching and regular events where well-being strategies and tactics are shared to enhance holistic well-being. Learn more at https://www.drdunni.com
