The Mummalove Podcast: Recent Episodes

Annie Love

Our parenting journey has been a bit of a rollercoaster and we’ve learned the hard way how to navigate through some pretty tumultuous times. This podcast is about finding joy even in the midst of darkness and believing that we can find light on the other side, even if the landscape is different to how we expected it to look. We’re going to share stories and conversations along the way, and talk about how we create our best life even when things feel hard. We'd love you to join us.

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For months, returning to the podcast has been one of those things I kept thinking about but didn't quite get to. Eventually, with a little celestial peer pressure from my CHANI app, I remembered something I know about myself: action breeds momentum. So I pressed record. And here we are.

If you’re embracing new seasons of your own, you may recognise the mix of reflection, possibility and pressure that can come with change. August can make it feel as though the year is racing away, but there is still time to notice what feels alive and choose a meaningful next step.

In this episode, I share a little of what has been unfolding behind the scenes in 2026 for me and for my family, along with some of the experiments, ideas and glimmers shaping this season.

It’s a conversation about making room for change, following what brings joy and curiosity, and trusting that we don’t need to have the whole path mapped out before we begin.

Also mentioned in this episode:

The CHANI astrology app

Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman

Kate Spiritual Business on Instagram

Charlie Love on Spotify

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What really happened behind the scenes this year?

In this special crossover episode, my beautiful biz bestie Mel Daniels, host of The Powerful Content Podcast, and I have an honest and reflective chat about what 2025 looked and felt like for both of us, in business and in life.

We sat down with a list of big-hearted questions to explore what we’ve learned, what we’ve let go of, and what we’re carrying into 2026 with fresh intention.

This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a real conversation between two friends, navigating the mess, the magic, and the middle bits of business with honesty, a few laughs, and full permission to go deep.

In this conversation, Mel and I discussed:

The moments that reminded us why we chose this business journey in the first place
What we’ve each let go of this year — and how it created more ease and alignment
How we’ve grown beyond the numbers (and what growth really looked like for us)
Our soundtracks for 2025
The resistance we've faced and what it has taught us, and what we’re intentionally bringing into 2026 — and how we want it to feel

Mel Daniels is a Content Strategist, podcast host, and all-around wise woman when it comes to helping service-based business owners create intentional content that connects. She’s the host of The Powerful Content Podcast, where she shares insights and strategies to help women grow their businesses with purpose-led content.

Listen to The Powerful Content Podcast: https://www.meldbusinessservices.com.au/powerfulpodcast/
Connect on Instagram: @meldbusiness
Visit Mel’s website: https://www.meldbusinessservices.com.au

Also mentioned in this episode:

"Would you be horrified or grateful if your year repeated five times?" reflection question is credited to the Instagram account We Think Deeply.

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If you’ve been stuck in a season of “what now?” — this episode might just be the clarity you didn’t know you needed.

In this honest conversation, I’m joined by Frances Scadden, who knows a thing or two about reinventing your business when things no longer feel in alignment.

We talk about pivoting (without burning it all down), redefining visibility as a woman in business, and what it really looks like to honour your truth — even when it makes other people uncomfortable.

In this conversation, Frances and I discussed:

Frances’ journey from corporate to coaching to content creation, and how her career has evolved through different seasons — from chasing corporate success, to coaching midlife women, to finding unexpected joy and alignment in content creation (even at 52!).
What it really feels like to pivot — and why it’s not failure. Frances opens up about the rollercoaster of making big changes in business, the fear of being judged, and how she navigated the uncomfortable “in-between” when she knew something wasn’t working anymore.
Why visibility is often the hardest part for women in business, the reasons women hold back from showing up online, and how Frances helps her clients reframe what visibility looks like on their own terms.
Burnout, boundaries, and letting go of the pressure to do it all, and how stepping away (without burning everything down) allowed Frances to create a business that feels so much more sustainable.
The power of connection, creativity, and owning your story

Frances Scadden is a Content Creator and Social Media Manager who helps women in business turn their messy, brilliant ideas into scroll-stopping content that actually lands. After years as a coach and mentor, she made the brave decision to pivot into a business that feels energising, creative, and truly aligned. Through her brand Your Content Partner, Frances blends strategy, storytelling, and soul to help women get seen, trusted, and hired — in a way that feels human and not forced.

You can connect with Frances in the following places:Follow Frances on Instagram, or check out Your Content Partner on IG.
You can also find her on LinkedIn.

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Starting over isn’t easy — whether it’s a career shift, a life transition, or rediscovering who you are after change. It takes courage, vulnerability, and a whole lot of self-compassion.

In this heartfelt conversation, I chat with coach and global citizen Alessia Gandolfo about what it really looks like to begin again — one small, brave step at a time. We talk about embracing uncertainty, trusting your own pace, and how to find purpose when the path ahead feels unclear.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to start over (or if you’re strong enough to try), this episode will remind you that courage doesn’t always roar — sometimes, it’s simply the quiet decision to take the next step forward.

In this conversation, Alessia and I discussed:

Alessia’s bold move to Australia — and what called her back home
The power of taking “one brave baby step” each day, and what she learned from finding work, making new friends and dating Australian men
Why starting over can feel harder when you’re surrounded by familiarity
How clarity in business often begins with reconnecting to your message and finding what lights you up
Finding purpose through alignment, intuition, and soft self-leadership - having a go and then evolving as we go

Alessia Gandolfo is a purpose and business coach who supports creatives, coaches, and healers to clarify their message and align their work with who they truly are. With almost a decade of experience in personal development and career coaching, Alessia helps her clients navigate pivots, rediscover passion, and find the language that brings their magic to life. She’s especially passionate about working with soulful entrepreneurs whose work is hard to “pin down” — helping them express their transformation in ways that feel true, clear, and deeply resonant.

You can connect with Alessia in the following places:

On her website at: alessiagandolfo.com, or follow her on Instagram: @alessiagandolfocoaching You can find Alessia’s free resources at alessiagandolfo.com/resources

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Are you making great revenue but still wondering, “Where did all the money go?” If your bank account doesn’t reflect your hard work, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m flipping the script on the online business world’s obsession with revenue and inviting you to focus on something even more important — profit. I share how easy it is for money to quietly leak out of your business, even when sales are strong, and talk through five sneaky expenses that might be eating into your bottom line, including subscriptions and tools you’re not using, courses you’ve bought but haven’t implemented, discounting your services, upgrading tech too soon and lifestyle leaks that creep into business spending.

I also share real-life examples from my own business, plus a few gentle mindset shifts to help you protect your profit without feeling restricted or deprived.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Free Core Values Mini-Workshop

Annie references specific software and tools she uses in her business, including:
Xero (accounting software): xero.com
ActiveCampaign (email marketing): activecampaign.com
Kajabi (all-in-one business platform): kajabi.com

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Let’s talk about that sinking feeling you get when you open up your banking app or accounting software…

Yep, I’ve been there too. Maybe you keep putting off looking at your numbers—business or personal—because it all just feels too much. You’re not alone, my friend. And that’s exactly what we’re unpacking in today’s episode.

We’re diving into the real reasons so many of us (especially heart-led women in business) avoid our finances—and spoiler alert: it’s rarely about the numbers themselves. We’ll explore the stories and fears that might be holding you back, and I’ll share a gentle, doable money ritual that takes just 15 minutes. It’s helped me shift from anxious avoidance to feeling calm, capable, and in control—and I know it can help you too.

If money stuff feels heavy or stressful right now, this episode is your invitation to flip the script and start building a kinder, more empowering relationship with your finances.

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Imagine waking up and trusting that you will handle every situation perfectly? What if the secret isn't in the doing but in simply being—being present, being you? In this episode of The Light Seekers Lounge, we dive deep into the art of true presence and self-love with Rachel Madorsky.

Rachel Madorsky is a bestselling author, speaker, psychotherapist and executive coach helping women leaders give themselves everything they ever wanted in life - now. Recognised by Influence Digest as one of Austin’s top 15 coaches, to date, Rachel has coached hundreds of brilliant entrepreneurs, artists, CEOs and visionaries, guiding them to experience more freedom, love and wealth in all its forms.

Rachel is the author and illustrator of the best-selling book, "How to Love Yourself: In Less Than a Week and Also for the Rest of Your Life,” featured in The Be Kind Winter Box by Ellen DeGeneres.

In this conversation, Rachel and I discussed:

The significance of self-love on every facet of life - including improving relationships, career, and financial well-being - and empowering women to be open to receiving more money.
Allowing yourself to feel negative emotions fully before seeking the next steps, and Rachel's "many" self-care practices, including organising life for authentic bliss.
What valuable lessons Rachel has learned from improv comedy, including saying "yes," embracing mistakes, and being present.
The inspiration behind and rapid creation of Rachel's book, "How to Love Yourself in Less Than a Week. And also for the rest of your life," sparked during a walk in the sunshine.
Self-love and its connection to trusting our intuition - and a great story about how Rachel's book ended up being promoted by Ellen DeGeneres.

You can connect with Rachel in the following places:On her website, rachelmadorsky.com and on Instagram @rachelmadorsky. Rachel wrote the book 'How to Love Yourself In Less Than a Week And Also for the Rest of Your Life' which you can purchase on her website.

Also mentioned in this episode:

The Ultimate Coach (Steve Hardison) The Ultimate Coach website

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I believe working with a coach can be really powerful, but it's not always the right move or right time.

In this solo episode, I’m opening up about my own coaching journey and sharing the essential questions you need to ask before committing to working with a coach.

Whatever kind of coach you're looking at hiring, this episode will help you get clear on your goals, readiness, and financial capacity, as well as common pitfalls to avoid, so you can make an empowered, grounded decision.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Beautiful You Coaching Academy, founded by Julie Parker.

Annie mentions becoming a certified Profit First professional. The system is based on the book Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

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In this episode of The Light Seekers’ Lounge, I’m joined by the incredible Donna Hann—a certified high performance business and mindset coach, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for women in regional Australia.

With over 15 years of experience in business, Donna has launched, grown, and sold multiple businesses—including a thriving dance studio—all while raising her two boys. Today, she supports ambitious women to grow values-led, sustainable businesses without burning out through her coaching programs and Regional Business Women’s Membership.

In this conversation, Donna and I discussed:

Donna's business journey from dance studio owner to coach, and the realities and magic of growing a business in a regional area
The power of values-led planning and vision setting, and how we can avoid burnout and stay connected to what matters most (including Donna’s beautiful "glass balls vs. rubber balls" analogy)
How she’s learned to honour the seasons of life and business through some big life changes, and what it really looks like to pause, reset, and come back with clarity
Tips for building resilience and sustaining your energy as a business owner

You can find find Donna in the following places:On her website, donnahann.com and on Instagram @donnahann_coach. Donna co-authored the book 'Try and Stop Her', which you can purchase on her website.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Ten Seconds of Courage – Nadine Champion (Book)

Samantha Wills – Official Website

Super Attractor Oracle Deck – Gabby Bernstein

Rebecca Campbell Oracle Decks

The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne

White Deer – Branding Studio

Profit First with Laura Elkaslassy

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Guess who’s back behind the mic? That’s right—after a little pause (okay, a raaather long one…), The Light Seekers Lounge is here with a brand new episode, kicking off Season 7! I’m so happy you’re here—thank you for your patience and for coming back to join me. I’ve missed you.

If 2025 has felt like a whirlwind or left you searching for connection and steadiness, you’re not alone—and this episode is for you.

I dedicate this episode to my dear friend Karen Garner Hamilton, and am reflecting on the challenges and joys of 2025 so far, and share a candid update on my family, work, and word of the year. Together, let’s embrace honesty, resilience, and small steps forward.

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Jenny Richardson didn't expect to be diving back into the dating scene in her 40s. Or ever, really.

Jen met her husband Will back in university at 20, and they built a pretty great life with two awesome kids and a couple of cats. Until Will passed away unexpectedly at 46, and the future they'd planned vanished in an instant.

Jen spent a few years healing, raising her girls, and retraining in a new career. Then, at around the 4-year mark, she started wondering what "moving forward" looked like and nervously anticipated the perils of online dating.

With the support of a mentor, devouring books, adapting her coaching skills, and creating systems, Jen tested her dating theories in the real world, figuring out how to find the relationship she craved. Jen now supports her clients to dive into dating with curiosity, confidence, and clarity.

In this conversation, Jen and I discussed:

How Jenny met her husband, Will, and how life shifted after Will died unexpectedly. Plus the dark humour we rely on during grief.
When Jen decided she was ready to try dating (although she wasn't "over" her grief), navigating the online dating scene, especially as a solo Mum with two daughters, and what she has learned about herself through dating and starting new relationships
Jen's business journey, from retraining in a whole new career, to the pivot from children's emotion coach to dating coach.
The wisdom and tips Jen has for those who are considering leaping into the current dating landscape, including the importance of taking action and learning as you go.

You can find find Jen in the following places:At her website www.jenrichardson.co.uk or on Instagram.

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In this week's conversation, I share a little life update from the Love household. From the chaos of welcoming an unexpected new furry family member to the transformative decision around schooling for my eldest son Sam, it's been a whirlwind of changes and adjustments.

But it’s not all about the changes; it's also about how we handle them. We'll explore strategies for managing uncertainty and share insights I picked up from Ali Hill's keynote speech at The Future of Leadership conference earlier this year.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Future of Leadership

Ali Hill

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While originally studying and working as a nurse, Mel Watt knew she needed a shift and decided to study a Diploma of Photography in 2009. Initially, Mel focused her photography business around kids and families.

However, a personally challenging time led Mel to pivot in 2019 and she found a new purpose in helping women celebrate who they are and reclaim their power through black and white, no makeup portraits.

In this conversation, Mel and I discussed:

Mel's unique approach to photography, capturing the essence of her subjects through black and white, no-makeup portraits in a desire to simplify and uncover the true spirit within each person
The challenges Mel faces with clients who are hesitant about her no-makeup policy. She believes in the empowering journey it offers and guides them through their fears to unlock their natural beauty.
How Mel helps clients prepare for their photoshoot, choosing the best outfit and allowing them to express their personal desires for the session.
The approach Mel took to pivoting into this style of photography and how she supported her mindset along the way
Mel's favourite mantras, uplifting tunes and self-care practices, and how she finds joy in simple pleasures and connecting with nature.

You can find find Mel in the following places:At her website: https://melwattphotography.com.au/, or on Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook.

Mel is offering a special promotion to The Light Seeker's Lounge listeners of $300 towards a photography session, aiming to help women see themselves in a new and beautiful way. Fill out the questionnaire at: https://melwattphotography.com.au/activate-gift-voucher-sa/

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Emily Osmond is an online marketing strategist and educator who supports solopreneurs to launch and grow online businesses, so they can help more people through their own expertise.

She does this through her online courses, which have helped more than 1,000 business owners across the world, her podcast - The Emily Osmond Show, which has listeners in more than 100 countries, and her events and retreats.

Emily has a Master of Communications degree and is a mum to a busy toddler (with another bub on the way).

In this conversation, Emily and I discussed:

Emily’s personal background, moving from England to Australia as a teenager, the tragic loss of her Dad and overcoming personal challenges with her mental health - and the impact of those experiences on her business journey.
The evolution of her business from agency model to using the data and consumer research to start her membership, the Modern Marketing Collective, plus running in-person events as an introvert.
What Emily is seeing currently in the online business space and what we need to do to adjust, plus her advice for those just starting out in business.
The challenges and learnings from balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, especially as Emily had her business before having a baby, and how she's adjusted to having less time available.
What Emily noticed in the online space which prompted her create her latest course: The 30-day Course Launch program (which I have now done and can highly recommend!), tailored to help business owners effectively launch their online courses

You can find find Emily in the following places:
At her website: https://emilyosmond.com/, or on Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook.
Access her free resources: https://emilyosmond.com/free
Buy her courses: https://emilyosmond.com/programs
Listen to The Emily Osmond Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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I have recently re-certified as a Profit First Professional (which we have to do each year to ensure our skills are current and up to scratch!) and realised that means I've been certified for a whole year and STILL haven't shared with you exactly how Profit First works. Sorry for holding out on you!

So here's an overview of Profit First, the basic principles and how it works with habits you probably already have - no accounting degree required. I'll also share how you can set up your bank accounts to prioritise profit in your business.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Read Profit First.

Listen to Profit First on Spotify (free if you have a Premium account and you're the primary account holder)

Annie's website page all about Profit First.

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Jess Williamson is a 5x Entrepreneur, an award-winning Mindset & Business mentor. She is a TedX speaker, has been featured in Forbes and major publications and now also an author.

Jess’ story is one of audacity, from starting a swimwear brand as a 22 year old with no previous business experience to taking the brand all the way to New York Fashion Week and beyond.

Now, as she celebrates the release of her new book "Unstoppable Success," Jess discusses the power of self-belief and saying 'yes' to opportunities before you’re ready, and why mindset is your greatest ally in the pursuit of success.

In this conversation, Jess and I discussed:

Jess' business journey owning five businesses over eight years - from starting a swimwear brand, to impacting other entrepreneurs through coaching and mentoring.
How Jess was inspired to write her book "Unstoppable Success" and the process to publication and launch.
Her journey from public speaking fears to delivering a successful TEDx talk. Despite the skepticism from a professional speaker in the leadup, Jess delivered her TEDx talk on "Being Obnoxiously Successful" and shared the significance of understanding and embracing one's own success story without apology.
The transformational role of mindset in personal and professional achievement, and what we can do to work on our mindset. Plus Jess shares her advice on embracing opportunities fearlessly and the value of perseverance and resilience in business.
Her personal approach to maintaining balance and joy, her favourite uplifting song, and an upcoming retreat in Greece.

You can find Jess on Instagram @jesswilliamson8, and at her website.

Click here for details of her book launch events.

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Amelia Ryan is an internationally acclaimed performer, speaker, presenter and speaking coach. Her work has taken her around the globe from New York City to London, Edinburgh and beyond.

Her superpower is helping brands and businesses get to the heart of their story and bring it to life in a way that is both meaningful and masterful. By fusing her training as an NLP practitioner with her 30 plus years as a performer she's helped hundreds of clients claim their space as thought leaders, speakers and powerful voices in their industries.

In this conversation, Amelia and I discussed:

Her first experience of live theatre, inspiring a decision to embrace the life of a performer.
Insight into how personal struggles and family experiences shaped her artistic journey and ultimately led Amelia to telling stories through cabaret, and the healing power of storytelling
How Amelia has blended coaching tools with her performance experience to help clients amplify their message.
Balancing #mumlife with being a performer and touring, and how that has changed over time, through life stages and between the arrival of Amelia's first and second child.
The grief of never knowing her older sister, Roseanne's impact on Amelia's story and how Amelia's grief became more apparent during pregnancy with her second son.

Using her signature framework "The Amplified Effect", Amelia fuses the power of story with structure, soul and skills to help help creatives, coaches and consultants amplify their voices and magnetise their message on the stage. Amelia's mission is to help people connect with courage captivate their audience and move the world with their message and she does this through one-on-one coaching group programs and high touch live workshops.

You can find Amelia on Instagram @ameliaeryan, and through her website.

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Join me for a very casual check-in as we chat about Easter and balancing work and home life during school holidays.

We also discuss how to recalibrate our goals - both financially and personally - as we transition from Q1 into Q2. As you reflect on Q1, what do you need to Start - Stop - or Continue doing as we step into the next 90 days, and the last quarter before the end of the financial year?

It's a candid conversation about what's working, what to tweak (and not burn down), and how to step into the coming months with clarity and purpose.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Only available until 11 April or until spaces are filled: Book your free 30 minute Needle Mover Action Session

Sacred Circle on 20 April, 2024

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Sam Dhu is a Psychotherapist & Facilitator of Permission, a Mum to two young girls, and passionate advocate for being radically kind and compassionate to yourself.

As a highly sensitive person Sam believes it is possible to be deeply ambitious and successful, AND soft and sensitive at the same time. In fact, she identifies as holding both identities herself.

Terms like ‘self-compassion’ and ‘self-acceptance’ get used a lot these days. But through her degree in social work, post-graduate qualifications, training in cognitive behavioural therapy, family therapy, gestalt therapy, and decades as a practising therapist and coach, Sam knows these inner resources are the difference between women being stuck in survival mode and confidently thriving.

In this conversation, Sam and I discussed:

The difference between coaching and counselling and what led Sam, a trained psychotherapist, to add coaching to the ways she can support her clients.
How ambition and sensitivity can coexist, and Sam's personal journey of understanding and embracing that she's a highly sensitive human. Sam shares her framework for how she approaches this in her own life and with her clients.
Why we should "follow the plan, not the mood" and how can that can sometimes feel difficult as a business owner when you're struggling personally.
Giving ourselves permission to break out of conditioning, Sam's favourite mode of self-care and role modelling to our children the importance of looking after ourselves

You can find Sam over on Instagram, and running the Slow Mastermind with business coach Jess Miller. Sam also runs an annual program called Permission Granted, and you can listen to her Permission To podcast.

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Are you a chronic overthinker when it comes to making decisions?

If so, you're not alone. I wanted to share some insights into some conversations we've been having at home lately, as well as with my clients.

In this short solo episode, I chat about the common struggle of overthinking decisions and making the same decision repetitively and the toll it takes on our mental energy.

From addressing open loops in our minds to reframing decisions as experiments, I offer practical advice to reclaim mental clarity and make intentional choices.

I talk about:

The concept of open loops in the brain
Strategies to break free from overthinking, including blocking out time, setting rules, and implementing trial periods
Reflecting on decision-making through key questions and intuitive guidance
Encouraging a shift from right or wrong thinking to embracing decisions as the next step in our journey
The importance of seeking support in navigating through decision-making processes

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For Estee Lee, not being resilient has never been an option. Since her family was in a devastating motor vehicle accident when she was five, Tae has had to overcome life changing setbacks and obstacles which have become pieces of the puzzle and made her life what it is today.

Her passion is working with people and helping them to realise that they have the choice to steer their life in the directions that they want. Tae lets you see life through her eyes by telling her stories with humour and conviction, and when facing a challenge you just gotta ‘own it’, ‘roll with it’ and eventually you will roll right out of it.

In this conversation, Tae and I discussed:

The personal story behind Tae's sister Nelle writing the incredible production of "Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas"
Tae's recount of the car accident that took her Dad’s life and left her in a wheelchair, and her mother's incredible resilience at this devastating time in their life.
Estee's career in inclusive education and her contribution to reasonable adjustments for disabilities, and building her own business as a coach and keynote speaker to help build resilience in others, encouraging them to command their mindset and life narratives.
Chronicles of Estee's life-changing recent European adventure, revealing the nuances of traveling with a disability and the importance of building connections.
The significance of the quote tattooed on Estee's arm and how it mirrors her approach to life's hurdles.

You can find Tae on Instagram at @itsmetaetae and at her website.

Also mentioned in this episode:Check out the trailer of the incredible production of Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas.

Book accessible travel through Amplify Travel.

Episode 5: Cultivating Courage with Karen McCarthy

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Confession: I don't think I've ever been great at goal setting. So I'm trying something new this year - starting with deciding on one 12 month goal and breaking it down into strategies, projects and actions.

Let me share this 10 point framework and set of questions with you in case it helps you plan for the year as well. You're welcome to download the worksheet as a guide to as you're mapping out your goal.

Have you set big goals for 2024? I'd love to know what yours are too! Send me a DM over on IG or share with me in the Light Seekers' Lounge FB group.

Also mentioned in this episode:Goal Setting & Planning Framework - worksheet download

Elise Danielle - Episode 179, The Things We Didn't Do podcast

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Welcome to episode 111 of The Light Seekers Lounge podcast! Today, we're kicking off season six with a deep dive into choosing a word of the year. If you haven't heard of this concept, it's all about setting an intention (as opposed to New Years' resolutions) for the year ahead - and it's a practice I've been doing since 2013!

I'm going to share with you what my chosen word is for 2024, what it means to me and how it's shaping my year so far.

I'd love to know what yours is too, if you have chosen one! Send me a DM over on IG or share with me in the Light Seekers' Lounge FB group.

Also mentioned in this episode:Susannah Conway: Unravel Your Year (which includes finding your word)

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As we farewell 2023 and start easing into the new year, join me as I look back at the highlights and challenges of 2023 in this special recap episode of The Light Seekers Lounge.

In this episode, I reflect on my journey over the past year, highlighting personal and business milestones, challenges, what I'm grateful for, and the valuable lessons learned along the way, including:

How we have spent our time over the festive season
What I do to reflect on my previous 12 months
The three things I've found most challenging in 2023
Highlights, such as our new home, family achievements, surprise adventures and work opportunities
What I'm proud of and grateful for
The biggest lesson I've learned in 2023
plus, an insight into the TLSL podcast stats from the year

Also mentioned in this episode:Susannah Conway: Unravel Your Year
Profit First
Episode 96: When a Problem Doesn't Need to Be a Problem
Episode 100: Celebrating Milestones and How to Hold It All
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Have you ever wondered what your life purpose is? I think it's human nature to want to find our true purpose - whether that's for our life in general or in the work we do. My guest today is an expert when it comes to aligning with our purpose.

Rebecca Kirk is the go-to career coach for people on a spiritual path and author of 'You’re Here For A Reason'.

With Rebecca’s unique approach to career coaching and spirituality, she has enabled hundreds of clients from around the world to discover the clarity and confidence to navigate their career crossroads and awaken to a working life of greater purpose, peace and prosperity.

You’re Here for a Reason is a practical and spiritual guidebook for readers who are at a career crossroads. The book takes readers on a career alignment journey to reach a path of greater fulfilment.

In this conversation, Rebecca and I discussed:

Rebecca's career journey from working in big corporate brands to becoming a spiritual career coach, including a spiritual awakening in Sydney and starting her own business as a retail and brand consultant
Navigating tension between spirituality and corporate work and Rebecca's recommendations for starting a spiritual journey and daily practices to raise one's vibration
Rebecca’s experience with the writing process of her recently published book, including elements of the book - such as the Triple Purpose framework and the interconnectedness of higher purpose, life purpose, and career purpose
Connection to nature, and how Rebecca incorporated that into her book with inclusion of The Purpose Tree.

You can find Rebecca via her website, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. You can also send her an email.

Copies of Rebecca's book, 'You're Here for a Reason', can be purchased through the links on the base of this webpage.

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Money can hold so much shame, discomfort and embarrassment for many of us.

Which is interesting. At the end of the day, money is simply an object like a coin or a dollar bill or numbers on a screen. It’s information. But the meaning that we attribute to that money can be SO loaded, can’t it?

We all think about money in different ways, have different beliefs, attitudes and feelings towards money, we have different narratives around money and this is often referred to as our ‘money stories.’ Our money stories can be playing out from our subconscious mind and influencing our decisions without us even realising what they are.

How are your money stories playing out in your life? Have a listen to this episode where I share examples of where your money stories might be driving your financial decisions.

Also mentioned in this episode:Profit First

Episode 97: Creating Intentional Profit with Clare Wood

Episode 101: Master Your Money with Amy Bett

Episode 107: Feeling Financially Abundant in a Soulful Way with Tara Winters

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Tara Winters is an award winning money and spirituality coach, soul guide, speaker, writer and mother of three.

After years of hiding her spirituality while working as a corporate accountant and downplaying her money wisdom in the spiritual world, she discovered that money and spirituality can, in fact, truly elevate one another.

She now brings her unique medicine to lovingly guide people back to their souls and to radically shift the way they see, relate to and create money so they feel rich, inside and out.

In this conversation, Tara and I discuss:

Her journey of trading corporate finance for spiritual freedom, and how intuition and spirituality play a role in her approach to money and finance coaching.
Tara's experiences growing up as a child of Indian parents who had emigrated to Australia and the impact of our upbringing on our perceptions of money.
The importance of open, conscious conversations about money, especially for women, and Tara's approach to discussing money with her children and the valuable lessons she's learned from them
Balancing motherhood and a career in various stages of parenthood and differing ages of her children
What Tara's self-care practices look like, including spiritual solitude and regulating her nervous system
Tara's involvement in writing part of the anthology 'Unity', published by The Kind Press.

You can find Tara through her website, over on Instagram at @tarawinters.co and Facebook. You can also order the book 'Unity' which Tara discusses in the podcast.

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This year marks the seventh year since our son Nicholas died, but I'm conscious that I haven't talked about grief much this year. Here's a little rambly update on grief looks like for me at the seven year mark, including:

what the milestones looked like this year - his birthday in March and anniversary in May
how it felt to move out of the house where Nicholas spent his whole life, and how the trampoline helped
experiences that remind me grief is never far from the surface
practical ways I channel grief and my biggest piece of advice for those experiencing grief

Also mentioned in this episode:

Episode 15 - What to Do with the Belongings of Those We've Loved and LostThe Seven Skins of Esther Wilding, by Holly Ringland

Precious Wings

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Sharyn Holmes (they/she) is an award-winning coach, writer, speaker, artist and not-for-profit worker. Their work dives deep into social justice, spirituality and personal sovereignty.

Sharyn is the author of the 2023 book, Becoming Gutsy and Formidable: One Life, Out Loud published by The Kind Press. Sharyn is also a multi-passionate artist and creative spirit who believes in living with full expression and joyfully creating with passion, play and purpose.

Over the past ten years, Sharyn’s creations have included Gutsy Girl Art and Jewellery, Gutsy Gatherings, Gutsy Leadership Circle, the programs Unpack Your Privilege®, Be An Inclusive Coach and Witchuition®.

In this conversation, Sharyn and I discuss:

The journey of bring Sharyn's book into the world, from beginning the writing process, winning a scholarship and experiencing challenges, to becoming an author.
How Sharyn was bestowed the title of artist and the importance of living with full expression, joyfully creating with passion, play and purpose across various mediums.
Receiving a diagnosis of autism later in life, and how that's led Sharyn to a better understanding of who they are and reframed experiences they've had.
The power of a good soundtrack, and how music fits into self-care and creativity.

Find Sharyn's website over at SharynHolmes.com, on Instagram at @sharynaholmes and you can buy Sharyn's book at various places, including Amazon and Booktopia.

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In episode 102, we talked about some really practical strategies that help me feel organised and calm in the busy final months of the year. This time, I want to talk about these final 90 days from a slightly different angle and share five questions I ask myself to maintain momentum in this final stretch of the year. It's not about productivity at all costs, but a gentle approach to working out what's truly important and how I can support myself in this busy period.

Grab a notebook and a pen and have a listen to this short podcast to help you maximise your momentum in the final few months - before you're sitting back relaxing on NYE and contemplating the year that's passed.

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Karen Marie Johnston is an award-winning social worker, coach and retreat facilitator for brilliant women who want to fall in love with themselves.

Karen has dedicated her life to supporting women in the sex industry, doing outreach in red light districts and empowering women to overcome self-harm and self-neglect. She is a role model and mentor specialising in self-compassion, trauma, addiction and mental health recovery, and also works as a consultant and supervisor for heart-centred teams and space holders doing life changing work with their clients.

In this conversation, Karen and I discuss:

What led to Karen spending her 22nd birthday in rehab, her journey to recovery and how it's informed her work in the world as a social worker and coach
Solo parenting two boys, receiving the wake up call that it was time to pivot in Karen's social work career and the transition to stepping up as the CEO of a coaching business
What it means to 'recover out loud' and the work Karen does, shining a light on what's possible for other women struggling with addiction and trauma
What Karen's learned about parenting teenage boys and how her own journey has impacted how she communicates with them
The power of the retreats that Karen runs, how they've evolved and how we make the 'wellness industry' more accessible for the women who really need trauma-informed services
The self-care of micro moments of connection to self, breathing, honouring and validating our feelings, and getting back into our bodies.

Find Karen's website over at KarenMarieJohnston.com, she's on Instagram at @karenmariejohnston_ and you can join the Self Love Hub on Facebook.

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As we are now in the final four months of 2023, I can feel a slight rise of panic knowing that we're approaching the busiest time of the year!

In this short solo episode, I share three strategies I use to help feel calmer and stay organized during this busy time.

PS. I'd love you to join me for my Time Mastery Masterclass on Thursday 14 September at 10am to help you ditch overwhelm and procrastination and give you strategies so you can get more intentional with your time. Click here for details and to book in.

Also mentioned in this episode:

The Eisenhower Matrix

Blank Calendar Pages

Asana

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Welcome to The Light Seekers’ Lounge. I’m Annie Love and this is episode 101.

My guest today is Amy Bett - she is an eternal optimist, founder of multiple businesses, host of the Lady Without Limits podcast and she seems to have energy to burn - which is lucky, because she is also a wife and Mum to three gorgeous girls.

As you’ll discover in this episode, Amy initially became a business owner out of necessity after her husband suffered a brain injury and she suddenly had to become the sole provider for the family. While her events business appeared to be very successful, Amy said she felt incompetent and ended the business after three years, mainly due to cashflow challenges.

Wanting to get a better understanding of how to manage money led her to Profit First and becoming a Profit First Professional, which means that she is a ninja at helping business owners transform their financial position and reclaim control of their lives. She has now guided over 200 successful students in her Money Mastery online program to set up strong financial foundations, master their mindset and scale their income online.

I’m a big believer that we need to be having more open and transparent conversations about money and I love the work Amy is doing in the world to empower business owners, so it was such a delight to have this conversation with Amy Bett.

Amy Bett

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Nobody succeeds beyond his or her wildest expectations unless he or she begins with some wild expectations.

Ralph Charell

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Welcome to Episode #100! 🥳

It's been a while since my husband, Ben Love, was on the podcast, so I invited him back to celebrate our 100th episode of The Light Seekers' Lounge.

A lot has changed for us as a family (and the world!) since we last recorded an episode together (episode #4, back in May 2020). We have celebrated a number of milestones this year, but celebrating the exciting, shiny moments doesn't mean there isn't also hard stuff that happens alongside it - so we had a real, raw and honest conversation around how we hold that duality of life and the lessons we've learned over the past few years.

In this conversation, Ben and I discuss:

What's changed for us since we last recorded an episode together, back in May 2020 - Episode #4
How Ben holds both the celebrations and hard moments in life, and what he's learned from running ultramarathons
The impact of mindfulness and cutting down on alcohol on Ben's experience of anxiety
How we have navigated the transition from working together in the same business to running separate businesses, how that's affected our relationship, and what we have found helpful along the way
The evolution of our business branding
What it's like being married to a life coach and that rocky patch where I contemplated divorce

“If I love us, I have to want us to evolve more than I want us to stay comfortable.” - Chani appAlso mentioned in this episode:

The Untethered Soul, by Michael A Singer

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Renowned as one of Australia’s leading personal brand photographers, Fi is passionate about working with female thought-leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners to help elevate their brand and amplify their message in an authentic way, inspiring others to work with them.

I'm a big believe in the power of having beautiful brand photos created, especially as a business owner. I often encourage my clients to invest in branding photography and have personally had three branding shoots, so I really wanted to bring Fi on the podcast to talk about why it's important, especially for women.

In this conversation, Fi and I discuss:

Fi's business evolution from wedding photographer to branding photographer and educator
Why Fi believes in the importance of branding photography and helping women to elevate their brand
Tips for finding the right branding photographer to work with and suggestions to help prepare for your first shoot
My personal experience of branding shoots and Fi talks about how often you should have a new photoshoot
How Fi has juggled #mumlife with raising twins, who are now 14, and how she fits in self-care

Having experienced all the struggles associated with running a small business, these days Fi is obsessed with helping other women in business show up consistently and build a powerful brand, so they can share their gifts with the world, become more visible online and build a successful business they love – one that brings them the freedom they deserve and desire. She offers mentoring and coaching through Shine, her membership community for women in biz, and her signature course Powerful Branding Bootcamp. Fi also offers in-person workshops and events that offer education on branding, marketing and mindset.

When not working Fi’s favourite pastime is hanging out with her family. She is always dreaming up her next holiday adventure, is on a mission to get through the neverending pile of books next to her bed, believes music has the power to change any mood, and will never refuse a glass of champagne.

You can find Fi online at www.fimimsphotography.com.au, as well as on Instagram @fimims and Facebook and Linked In @fimimsphotography

Also mentioned in this episode:Episode 7 of the Inspired Coach Podcast: The Best Advice I've Ever Been Given as a Coach

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Do you know what your core values are?

Understanding our core values, and living in alignment with them, can be so powerful. When we know what's truly important to us, it can help us make decisions, give us more self-trust and confidence, mean that it's easier to plan for the future, as well as giving us a sense of peace and wellbeing.

Where do our core values come from? What are the benefits of knowing our own values? Are they permanent? Find out the answers to all these questions and more in Episode 98.

“Values are like fingerprints. Nobody's are the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.” ~ Elvis PresleyAlso mentioned in this episode:

Dive into the free Core Values training over at annielove.coach/values

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Clare Wood is a money mentor, author, speaker and podcaster.

She’s a qualified accountant (a CPA), but she’s not your average bean counter. Clare uses proven and practical money management principles combined with powerful mindset work to support her clients to make more money. She believes everyone has ‘money stories’ that limit their ability to earn more. And that when you transform your relationship with money, you can rapidly increase the amount of profit that you earn, so that you can create a life of financial freedom and fun.

In this conversation, Clare and I discuss:

How Clare's childhood influenced her decision to study accounting and her money stories around wealth
Clare's business evolution, how she's niched and stepped into being a 'money mentor'
Going from financially struggling to securing a waterfront property - the strategies Clare and her husband used to manifest their home in the dream location (even if not the dream home - yet)
What 'money mindset' means and how we can start changing our perspectives and stories around money and finances
The story of becoming an author and Clare's journey to publish and launch her book, 'Intentional Profit'
How Clare's car accident impacted her life and the lessons she's learned through it

Connect with Clare through her website, listen to her podcast or you can find her on Instagram @clare_wood_coach, on LinkedIn and Facebook. You can also buy her new book, Intentional Profit.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Denise Duffield Thomas

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Today, I just want to share a short little solo episode on a perspective shift I’ve been finding helpful lately when it comes to thinking about problems. I'll even walk you through a real life scenario of how I approached a recent situation with our beloved teenager.

Also mentioned in this episode:The Untethered Soul, by Michael A Singer

James Wedmore's Secret Podcast 'The Sourceror CEO' - this no longer seems to be available on James' website, sorry!

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Rowena is a Qualified Intuitive Life coach, empowering women to reconnect with their bodies, navigate motherhood, and overcome perfectionism. Through embodiment and cycle coaching, Rowena helps women embrace their authenticity, find balance and cultivate self-love.

With a Bachelor in Psychology and Masters in Education, Rowena draws on her education and her experience working with women for over the last ten years to honour and connect tweens to mothers in all parts of life through learning about the significance of rites of passage and their family lineage.

Rowena is also Mum to three beautiful children, and owns multiple businesses with her husband.

In this conversation, Rowena and I discuss:

How we studied together at Beautiful You Coaching Academy, the different ways we've used our coaching skills since, and how business is impacted by seasons of motherhood.
What cycle coaching is, and how our cyclical nature impacts every part of life
How the reality of motherhood was so much harder that Rowena anticipated, the inspiration behind her business name and how her family has navigated some big 'Raising Up' moments
The theme of self-abandonment that has appeared in Rowena's lineage, and healing the motherhood line through her past and into future generations.
Storing trauma in the body, how Rowena needed to call in the right support to start moving her body and focus on her physical health again, and dancing to get back into her body.
Needing to give herself permission "to be me again" as the caretaker of the family, rewriting the stories of martyrdom and pleasure in motherhood and being a good role model to our children

To connect with Rowena, you can find her website at Raising Up, listen to Raising Up the Podcast or she's on Instagram @raising_up_ and Facebook.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Jane Hardwicke Collings

Carly Mountain on Instagram

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As we have now come up for air after the very big season of buying, selling and moving house between November 2022 and March 2023, I thought I'd share some of the lessons I learned through the process.

I don't think I've been quite so tired since I had small children! It was a very big job, but I'm grateful that we've found our dream home and can now settle into this next phase of family life.

In this episode, I'll share some behind-the-scenes of the journey from buying a house off-market, to preparing our home for sale, selling at auction and moving into our new home. I'll also share 10 of the life lessons I learned along the way - which are not real estate specific, so hopefully you can take away what's important for you if you're facing your own big project or transition.

Also mentioned in this episode:Episode 86: Pre-Christmas Adventures with the Loves

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Bec Cuzzillo is a Spiritual Business Coach for spiritual women who want to build abundant, heart-led, sustainable businesses – businesses that truly set their souls on fire.

In this conversation, Bec and I discussed:

Bec's journey to becoming a business coach, and why she decided to work with spiritual business owners
How she manages business ownership alongside raising two small boys and what support she needs in this phase of business
Why Bec says she's living her 'vision board life' and what steps she took to manifesting the life of her dreams.
Money mindset, especially for those running spiritual businesses, and what Bec learned from her Mum growing up
Strategies for creating consistent income in your business.

Through her group coaching and mastermind programs, Bec’s mission is to support women to claim their worth, master their mindset and step into the highest vision for their life and business.

Her approach combines soulful business strategy with mindset, energetics and fully embodied feminine spirituality to ensure you walk away with the practical and intuitive tools and strategies to build a life and business that you love.

Having been in business for over 7 years, Bec now balances biz-life with mum-life, living on the NSW South Coast with her husband, Matt, and her beautiful boys, Noah & Hugo.

To connect with Bec, you can find her:

over at her website: www.beccuzzillo.com
new program: Confident Consistent Cash
on Instagram
listen to the Feminine Fire with Bec Cuzzillo Podcast
or take her Discover Your Goddess Business Archetype Quiz: www.beccuzzillo.com/quiz

Also mentioned in this episode:Bec's podcast episode on manifesting: Ready to Manifest More Money Than Any Year Before? Here’s How.

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Alternative title: How I met my husband 😉

This month, my husband Ben and I are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary.

Inspired by the book Love Stories, by Trent Dalton, I wanted to share with you a love story of my very own. In this episode, I share some behind-the-scenes goss on how I met and later (lovingly) stalked my now-husband Ben.

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Sophia Pallas is an astrologer, copywriter, and intuitive business strategist who guides online entrepreneurs back to their soul gifts and innate communication style.

She combines her 15+ years' experience as a marketing expert for big brands and entrepreneurs with a secret weapon – she taps into the ancient wisdom of astrology to elevate brand messaging, unlock business flow, and ultimately allow you to attract and multiply your dreamiest clients.

In this conversation, Sophia and I discussed:

How Sophia's life 'imploding' in 2019 led her back to astrology, and looking back at that time in her life with a new understanding
The sometimes rocky path of incorporating astrology into her business, and how she includes astrology in strategic planning with her clients to work with their energy for a more powerful outcome
The rollercoaster of online dating during a pandemic and the story of meeting her now husband
Learning how to be in a new relationship as a Mum and woman in her 30s, and what their astrology charts say about Carlos and Sophia's relationship
How she's feeling about becoming a Mum third time around, with two older children, and what work might look like after her baby arrives

For more, visit sophiapallas.com or follow @sophiapallas on Instagram.

Listen to Sophia's podcastCosmic Business Breakthrough for more insights on using the power of astrology in your business.

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Emma Dean is a Brisbane/Meanjin-based creative coach, musician, writer, composer, arranger, dreamer and choir mama.

As a musician, Emma Dean is passionate about the magical world where music and storytelling collide. She has a long list of accolades, including albums, soundtracks, lead roles in theatre shows, touring around Australia and internationally, and sharing the stage with well known artists. Emma has also written and arranged music for the Emmy Award winning kid’s TV show Bluey and is currently music director for Rainbow Bop – an all-girl puppet band for kids.

In this conversation, Emma and I discussed:

Why her big dream of being a pop star and becoming Taylor Hanson's wife led to rock bottom moments in her life
How Emma met her partner, their journey to becoming parents and how sharing her story of grief, loss and fertility created so much connection with her community
The healing power of creativity, why Emma chose to become a coach, and what it was like to be supported by a coach while she was studying, starting a new area of her business and going through a difficult pregnancy
What life looks like now for Emma as a mother of twins, rewriting the stories of how creativity fits into motherhood and the support networks required to get work done in limited timeframes
The importance of listening to what truly makes us happy and ditching the comparisonitis

Emma firmly believes that we all have a creative spark in us and, as a creative coach, she works with women who are embarking on empowering and transformative creative projects, big or small.

You can connect with Emma and find out more about her services through her website, via Instagram and Facebook.

Also mentioned in this episode:Cheep Trill Choir in Brisbane
I Heart Songwriting Club

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Inspired by some recent client conversations, here's a quick little pep talk about looking at situations from "outside the jar" and asking how it can feel easier. You might be amazed at how many options you can come up with (and none that involve just sucking it up).

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Mel Daniels is a Content Strategist, Coach and Speaker who loves to understand ‘why’. Her curiosity has lead her on an interesting life journey from academic achiever to corporate leader, mum extraordinaire and now business owner.

Mel Daniels is a Content Strategist, Coach and Speaker who loves to understand ‘why’. Her curiosity has lead her on an interesting life journey from academic achiever to corporate leader, mum extraordinaire and now business owner.

Mel’s purpose is to teach and empower women who want more from their business, on how to use content in a powerful way. She gives them the confidence they need to become more visible, seen as the expert that they are and inspired to take their business to the next level.

Mel is probably one of the most organised people I know, so I really wanted to have a conversation about how she plans for the year ahead.

In this conversation, Mel and I discussed:

why she loves to reflect on the year that has passed before launching into the new year, and the ways she does that
Mel's six step process for setting goals for the year ahead, from big vision down to tangible tasks
the software Mel uses to keep track of her tasks and how she reviews progress on her goals
the importance of family conversations and how Mel's son learned that achieving his big dream was possible
what goal Mel is working on this year, and how to call in the right support for achieving your goals

When she’s not talking about content and client journeys, you will find Mel cheering on her clients from the sidelines. Her other favourite hangouts are the kitchen and gym. Luckily her love of dead-lifting counteracts the amount of baking she consumes. Kind of.

You can connect with Mel over at:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/meldbusiness
Facebook: www.facebook.com/meldbusiness
Facebook Group: The Content Project
Website: www.meldbusinessservices.com.au
Membership: www.thecontenteffect.com.au/thecontenteffect
Mel's podcast: The Powerful Content Podcast

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Listen to the Mummalove Mix tape on Spotify.

You can also find me on Instagram @annielove.coach
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Welcome back to The Light Seekers' Lounge for 2023! Let's kick of Season 5 with a little reflection on the previous year.

This is kinda like an audio version of our family Christmas letter (not that I'm very good at sending those these days!).

Take a trip down memory lane with me as I recap and reflect on the high points, the challenges, the lessons and gifts of 2022. I'll also share with you my Word of the Year for 2023 and a few goals that I've set so far.

Also mentioned in this episode:I usually use Susannah Conway's Unravel Your Year workbook to reflect on my year.

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The lead up to Christmas wasn't exactly what we had envisioned! For our last episode in 2022, here's a little recap on what's been happening in the Love household over the past couple of months and some unexpected adventures we've been having.

More reflection and dreaming will come in a future episode after we take a short break. See you in 2023!

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In December 2020, in episode 26 of the Mummalove podcast, I had a conversation with my nephew, Tyler Mitchell, and his mum Naomi, about their journey as a family of Tyler coming out as a transgender man. I’m so delighted that it is the most downloaded episode that we’ve ever shared.

In this episode, I’m talking to the now 18 year old Tyler about what has changed for him and in the world over the past two years, all the exciting things he’s looking forward to after leaving school, and how it feels to show up in the world as your true, authentic self.

Everyone has different perspectives to offer the world, and Tyler has shared his perspective as a young Australian, recent high school graduate, a transgender man and a lover of literature. His aim is to leave this world a better place than he found it through advocacy, education and respect.

"Don't waste want time trying to be anyone but yourself, because the things that make you strange are the things that make you powerful.” ~ Ben Platt

Also mentioned in this episode:Episode 26 - Standing In Our Truth, with Tyler and Naomi Mitchell

Role models discussed: Alok Menon, Ben Platt

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Franceska Jordan is an internationally recognised counsellor, speaker, author and healer, as well as a mother and grandmother. In her life, she has worked extensively in Africa, Europe, Latin America, Asia and India and was awarded the Australian Medal (AM) in the Order of Australia Day Award for her work with the aged, community care, disability and mental health.

After retiring from her life’s work in the health industry, Franceksa completed her memoir, Under The Boab Tree, which has recently been released. This is a story of love, abuse, loss and exile, as well as one of hope and inspiration. Franceska is dedicated to sharing her and her mother’s story to honour their journey of being tenacious survivors who choose to live with a loving heart.

In this conversation, Franceska and I discussed:

The journey of writing 'Under the Boab Tree' and the village required to write a book
Experiencing a traumatic childhood in South Africa with a violent father, a mother largely absent due to her political activism, and being introduced to the spirit world through the love of her nanny, Regina
Having a younger sister with Down syndrome and how that has influenced Franceska's work with the aged, community care, disability and mental health
Franceska's connection to nature and how that weaves in to her self-care
Her experience of motherhood and how it was influenced by her childhood, and how the family began their new life in Australia.

Franceska now resides amongst her beloved trees in Queensland, Australia.

You can connect with Franceska through her website at https://www.franceskajordan.com.au/, on Instagram @fj_authorpage or on Facebook @franceskajordanauthor

"Boaboa - pronounced ‘Bow-a-Bow-a’ - is the name given to a real tree—the Baobab—that imparts wisdom to a growing child in a South African garden. This stirring memoir traverses Africa and Australia following the Speer-Jordan family, who fled persecution and poverty in Varniai, Lithuania, to South Africa. The political machinations they witnessed in that time in South Africa changed the women forever in this unusual family. As the story unfolds, Isabella and Franceska’s tenacity and courage surface as they prove to be hardy and, at times, seemingly indestructible with their strong roots."

You can buy Under the Boab Tree through Franceska's website, on Avid Reader, Amazon, and in selected bookstores.

"I was born from the strong, tangled roots of the tree of life, as was my mother and grandmother before me.” ~ excerpt from Under the Boab Tree

Also mentioned in this episode:Joanne Fedler Media writing courses

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Fionnuala Doherty is a life coach, reiki master, international retreat space holder and yoga teacher who supports young women to de-stress and connect to their purpose.

As an Irish woman who has been living in Australia for more than five years, Fionnuala is well placed to support other ex-pats and she has cultivated an incredible community in Sydney through her yoga classes.

She is passionate about helping her clients to lead a life they love.

In this conversation, Fionn and I discussed:

What led her to move from Ireland to Australia, and how she went from working in recruitment to running her own yoga, reiki and life coaching business.
Creating a home away from home and what Fionnuala has found most supportive in ex-pat life
Receiving the news of her father’s sudden death only six months after leaving Ireland and how she has navigated grief.
Taking the leap into her own business, and the challenges and joys that come with being an entrepreneur
Practical self-care practises that Fionnuala always returns to
Exciting events coming up for Fionn, including an international retreat and a wedding

You can connect with Fionnuala through her website Infinnite You, or on Instagram @infinniteyou.

Also mentioned in this episode:
I'd love you to join The Light Seekers' Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join: https://facebook.com/groups/mummalovelounge

Listen to the Mummalove Mix tape on Spotify.

You can also find me on Instagram @annielove.coach
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Website: annielove.coach

Jolinda Johnson is an award-winning Certified Life Coach, Wellness Mentor and Priestess who specializes in burnout and perimenopause. She’s obsessed with helping changemakers and revolutionaries get their spark back so they can go set the world on fire. She wants to change the narrative around perimenopause and give attention to the voices that are typically left out of the conversation, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people under 45.

After originally hearing Jolinda on a podcast a few years ago and then following her on social media, I’ve learned so much from her and really wanted to share her with you too!

In this conversation, we talked about:

What led Jolinda from studying at Columbia University, destined for law school, into becoming a Wellness Mentor and Priestess, living in Spain.
What it means to be a Priestess
How Jolinda started supporting clients in Perimenopause and what she wishes all women knew about Perimenopause.
Being the single Mum to an 8 year old son and how motherhood has changed Jolinda, including her new perspective on her relationship with her father.
Jolinda’s passion for shopping, and other ways she takes care of herself and finds joy.
The best parts of being in midlife.

Jolinda is originally from Detroit, Michigan but earned her B.A. from Columbia University in New York City and completed her Master’s of Science in Education as part of the NYC Teaching Fellows program at Pace University in 2006. For the last thirteen years she’s made her home in Barcelona, Spain, and she lives there with her son and two dogs.

Jolinda is a sought-after guest on podcasts such as My Daily Business Coach, The Female Wellness Hub, and The Priestess Podcast, has been featured on the cover of Inspired Coach magazine, and was the recipient of the Beautiful You Coaching Academy CEO Shine Award in 2021. She’s also taken to the stage as a motivational speaker for other life coaches and can be found on the popular website Healthline.

You can connect with Jolinda through her website: https://jolindajohnson.com/

Or follow her on Instagram @coachjolinda or Facebook.

Jolinda currently has the doors open to her 6 month program, Big Bold Midlife. You can find out more details here: https://jolindajohnson.samcart.com/products/bigboldmidlife

Also mentioned in this episode:Books that Jolinda referenced:
The Hormone Cure, by Dr Sara Gottfried
The Wisdom of Menopause, by Christiane NorthrupI'd love you to join The Light Seekers' Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join: https://facebook.com/groups/mummalovelounge

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Susan Pearse is a three times best selling author, founder of Mind Gardener and business expert who is passionate about motivating people to trust their intuition, think differently, lead consciously, and let life guide them to fulfilment.

Susan's life purpose hasn’t always been clear. Her wake-up call came in the form of a quarter-life crisis, which sent her on the first of many worldwide searches for answers. A shopping trip to New York led to a chance meeting with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and the first hint of her life’s purpose. She’s explored everything from quantum physics and neuroscience, to philosophy and eastern traditions, and even qualified as a kundalini yoga teacher.

‘Spiritually Loose’, released in August 2022, is Susan’s fourth book and tells the story of this search and exploration. Initial reviews have described it as “raw, honest and ground breaking.”

In this conversation, Susan and I discussed:

The story behind the title ‘Spiritually Loose’ and how it came to Susan well before the book was written
How darkness is relevant to our search for light, and the importance of sitting with our emotions
Making peace with our bodies and how being ‘in our bodies’ fits in with spiritual practices
Bringing an energy of joy to our work to our business and how that impacts success more than number of hours worked
The simple ways Susan looks after herself and finds joy,
And the importance of 80s music.

To buy Susan's book, Spiritually Loose, you can access via her website, Amazon, Booktopia and all good bookstores.

You can connect with Susan through her website: www.susanpearse.com, as well as on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Also mentioned in this episode:
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Listen to the Mummalove Mix tape on Spotify.

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Website: annielove.coach

As an almost-20 year old, Marta Bukowska left her homeland of Poland for a "short" visit to see a friend in the US, seeking freedom and adventure, and quickly fell in love with the bustling city of NY (and a man).

20 something years later, she still lives in New York with her second husband and two boys. With her eldest son now finished high school, she’s started reigniting her dream of adventures in Costa Rica.

In this conversation, Marta and I discussed her two different experiences of motherhood raising sons who are 12 years apart and surrendering into the expansion of motherhood. We also discussed how Marta was able to follow the Universe nudges from being in chaos to leading a purpose-driven life and the first steps she took.

Marta is a certified wellness and life coach and founder of the multi-modality coaching practice, Mind Body and Purpose. She supports her clients through principles of mindset, emotional intelligence, embodiment, holistic nutrition, and movement to create a vibrant life on their terms.

You can connect with Marta through her website - Mind Body Purpose, as well as Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join The Light Seekers' Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join: https://facebook.com/groups/mummalovelounge

Listen to the Mummalove Mix tape on Spotify.

You can also find me on Instagram @annielove.coach
Facebook: @annielove.coach
Website: annielove.coach

How do you want to feel on New Year's Eve this year and what achievements do you want to be celebrating?

As we kick off the last quarter of 2022, I wanted to check on how you're tracking with your goals for the year. This episode is all about how to set SMARTER 90-day goals, and what makes it more likely that we'll achieve the goals we've set.

S - specific
M - measurable
A - achievable
R - relevant
T - timely
E - evaluate
R - revise

"Success is often a result of committing to the fundamentals over and over again."
~ James Clear

Also mentioned in this episode:

Goal setting article with James Clear

Join me for the Time Mastery Masterclass on 26 October 2022.

Celebrate with me!To celebrate the podcast facelift and becoming The Light Seekers' Lounge, you can go in the draw to win a 90 minute 1:1 coaching session with me, valued at $297.

To enter, all you need to do is:1) subscribe to the Light Seekers’ Lounge in your favourite podcast app,
2) share one (or more) of the new podcast episodes on Instagram or Facebook and tag me at @annielove.coach

And for bonus points:
3) write a review in Apple Podcasts (not sure how? Check out this video), or leave a 5 star rating on Spotify.
Entries close Sunday 16 October at 5pm. Good luck!

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How do you want to feel on New Year's Eve this year and what achievements do you want to be celebrating?

As we kick off the last quarter of 2022, I wanted to check on how you're tracking with your goals for the year. This episode is all about how to set SMARTER 90-day goals, and what makes it more likely that we'll achieve the goals we've set.

S - specific
M - measurable
A - achievable
R - relevant
T - timely
E - evaluate
R - revise

"Success is often a result of committing to the fundamentals over and over again."
~ James Clear

Also mentioned in this episode:

Goal setting article with James Clear

Join me for the Time Mastery Masterclass on 26 October 2022.

Celebrate with me!To celebrate the podcast facelift and becoming The Light Seekers' Lounge, you can go in the draw to win a 90 minute 1:1 coaching session with me, valued at $297.

To enter, all you need to do is:1) subscribe to the Light Seekers’ Lounge in your favourite podcast app,
2) share one (or more) of the new podcast episodes on Instagram or Facebook and tag me at @annielove.coach

And for bonus points:
3) write a review in Apple Podcasts (not sure how? Check out this video), or leave a 5 star rating on Spotify.
Entries close Sunday 16 October at 5pm. Good luck!

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You can also find me on Instagram @annielove.coach
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Website: annielove.coach

Fleur Chambers is a multi award-winning internationally recognised meditation teacher, and creator of The Happy Habit app. She is also the newly published author of her first book, Ten Pathways: A Framework for Redefining Happiness.

In this conversation, Fleur and I discussed:

living with chronic pain and how we can reframe the definition of 'vitality' to be more inclusive
how winning a business award spurred on Fleur's journey to becoming an author, how she approached creating her first book and how she is choosing to celebrate
using meditation as a tool for social change, the evolution of her business into a social enterprise, and who Fleur needs to be to make that happen
Fleur's experience of being ill with long Covid, making space to receive and trust clues and signs from the world, listening to our bodies and embracing synchronicities
Offering ourselves grace in the transitions in those 'moments in between'
Moments when you have to reflect on your own identity without the peripheral 'stuff' in our lives.

Fleur is based in Melbourne, Australia, and she's happiest when she is on the beach with her husband, three boys and dog Lucky.

Fleur also appeared in Episode 48 of the Mummalove podcast.

You can connect with Fleur throughher website: www.thehappyhabit.com.au
on Instagram: @thehappyhabitwithfleurchambers
buy her book: Ten Pathways: A Framework for Redefining Happiness

Celebrate with me!

To celebrate the podcast facelift and becoming The Light Seekers' Lounge, you can go in the draw to win a 90 minute 1:1 coaching session with me, valued at $297.

To enter, all you need to do is:1) subscribe to the Light Seekers’ Lounge in your favourite podcast app,
2) write a review in Apple Podcasts or leave a 5 star rating on Spotify (not sure how? Check out this video), and
3) share one (or more) of the new podcast episodes on Instagram and tag me at @annielove.coach
Entries close Sunday 16 October at 5pm. Good luck!

Connect with me

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Perhaps you are wondering what the heck a Light Seeker is and why I have renamed the podcast to The Light Seekers Lounge.

In this episode, I wanted to share what being a Light Seeker means to me - a manifesto, if you will! I hope they resonate with you too.

Celebrate with me and win!

To celebrate the podcast facelift and becoming The Light Seekers' Lounge, you can go in the draw to win a 90 minute 1:1 coaching session with me, valued at $297.

To enter, all you need to do is:1) subscribe to the Light Seekers’ Lounge in your favourite podcast app,
2) write a review in Apple Podcasts (not sure how? Check out this video), and
3) share one (or more) of the new podcast episodes on Instagram and tag me at @annielove.coach

*Entries close Sunday 16 October at 5pm. Good luck!

“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”*
~ Brené Brown

Also mentioned in this episode:

If you'd like to understand the background to the podcast and some of our family story, you can check out Episode 0 where I set the scene. Then, you should move through episodes 1, 2 and 3 to get the full picture.

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Welcome to episode number 76 AND the final episode of the Mummalove Podcast!

If that took you by surprise, do not fear, we are not disappearing - after 76 episodes over two and a bit years, we are simply evolving. Pretty soon we will be re-emerging under the new name of ‘The Light Seeker’s Lounge’ and I very much hope you will continue into the next phase of this podcasting adventure with me.

In today’s episode, I wanted to give you a bit of insight into the decisions, the journey, the highs and lows behind rebranding both my coaching business and the podcast. I share some of the lessons I have learned along the way and ask you some questions, in case you are being called into an evolution in your own life or business.

Also mentioned in this episode:

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Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

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Website: www.mumma-love.com
New website: annielove.coach

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Claire Devine was born in Toulouse, France and grew up in an art gallery space in Brisbane, Australia. A classical musician and high school teacher, she started painting as a way to pass the evening hours while her handsome Irish husband, Seamus, was away for work.

Claire took a break from her regular work when Seamus became ill and their infant son was diagnosed with partial blindness. This break allowed the family to reprioritise, focus on each other and give energy to Claire’s painting. As popularity for Claire’s work grew, The New Devine quickly evolved from a painting pass time into a serious, full-time business.

In this episode, we talk about:

The great love story between Claire and her flatmate-turned-husband, Seamus
Why Claire moved from being a teacher to artist, and the challenges and joys of being a business owner and primary income earner for the family.
Being Mum to three gorgeous boys, two of whom have Albinism, and how Claire and Seamus have navigated the diagnosis so far
Whether it’s possible to live a good life after dealing with a long list of curve balls, how Claire finds joy in the little things, and trying to find moments of self-care in this busy season of life.

And there’s special mention of our mutual friend, Matt Hawkins, and his album ‘Love, Loss & Washing Lines’.

You can find Claire and her vibrant Australian artwork over on her website, The New Devine, on Instagram or Facebook.

Also mentioned in this episode:

Click here to listen to the Mummalove Mixtape playlist on Spotify.

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Website: www.mumma-love.com

Kylie Holmes is a Past Life Healer and Intuitive Coach for big-hearted women, light workers and leaders. Known for her grounded, magnetic energy and her powerful intuitive guidance, Kylie holds her clients in unconditional love, which allows them to dive into the depths and come home to their truth. Her clients often describe working with her as transformational, magical, life changing, validating and more often than not, a little bit weird (in the best of ways, of course).

In this episode, we talk about:

The evolution of Kylie personally and in business over the past ten years, and the self-trust required through these transitions
Discovering and tapping into our intuition, embracing our spiritual gifts and following those intuitive nudges even when it doesn’t feel easy or comfortable
The spiritual practices that helped Kylie navigate grief and allowed the space for important conversations with her Nan in her final months, and the connections that continue beyond earthly relationships
What self-care looks like for Kylie and understanding that ‘movement’ can be different for everyone (and we can ‘walk ourselves’ even if we don’t have a dog )
The practices that help Kylie be in her body, especially when she’s feeling a bit nervous
Celebrating being part of the sisterhood and embracing collaboration over competition

Kylie loves to chat in Instagram, so send her a DM at @kylieholmes_ and keep an eye out for her offerings on her website. You can also listen to Kylie's podcast, Leading Lightworkers: Raw & Unfiltered.

Also mentioned in this episode:

“You are more than your human self and you are wildly supported.”

We Can Do Hard Things, by Tish Melton (theme song from the podcast ‘We Can Do Hard Things’ with Glennon Doyle)

Click here to listen to the Mummalove Mixtape playlist on Spotify.

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Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

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Website: www.mumma-love.com

Natalie Roberts is an award winning and deeply intuitive Coach, NLP Practitioner and Speaker, supporting mothers of children with diverse needs through the realms of possibility, potential and personal power, to rise to this sacred season of life.

Bec Coldicutt is a teacher, youth mentor, internationally certified life coach, menstrual educator and Reiki Master/Teacher. Inspired by what she was seeing in her classroom and beyond, Bec was called to create Rebel Starseeds; a deeply heart-centred business helping girls learn that intelligent, purposeful rebellion leads to an empowered and inspiring life!In this episode, we talk about:* Bec's career evolution, how she found herself being a youth mentor, parent supporter and coach to tween and teen girls, and the great advice she received from a teacher when she was 17 * Positive period education and celebrating menarche and rites of passage with girls and their parents through Celebration Day for Girls * What "intelligent rebellion" means to Bec and why she thinks teenage girls need to be rebellious, know themselves well and find space in this noisy world * How we, as parents, can support our teenagers and finding communication strategies that work as teenagers evolve * The ways Bec finds joy, and her unique approach to self-care so that it's more sustainable

As their personal empowerment sidekick, Bec teaches girls self-empowerment, the real meaning of self-compassion, and how to reject limiting belief patterns they find themselves in. Through Rebel Starseeds and her work in schools, Bec provides workshops, retreats, programmes and 1:1 mentoring to girls and their families.You can find Bec on Instagram and Facebook, and on her website at rebelstarseeds.comAlso mentioned in this episode:Aly Pain is the Canadian parenting coach that I mentioned on the episode - you can find her on Instagram and website.Click here to listen to the Mummalove Mixtape playlist on Spotify.I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

Trigger warning: this conversations mentions mental health and post natal anxiety and depression.Alexandra Wiatr is a mama of two, wife, visionary entrepreneur and sensual embodiment mentor to mothers and women who unapologetically want it all. I invited Alex on the podcast because I love that the work she does is helping to shift the narrative around motherhood and encouraging us to believe in the "exponentiality" and possibility of motherhood.Together with her husband Aidan, Alex escaped the corporate 9-5 and built a rapidly growing, soulful product business on Amazon USA in under two years with her first daughter on her hip. Now, she's on a mission to guide women everywhere to tap into their sensuality and alchemise the abundant lives of their dreams.In this episode, we talk about:* Finding true love and moving to Australia * Being in a dark place in 2019 when her first daughter was a few months old and the support and resources Alex leaned on to find the light again * Creating a soulful Amazon business with her husband and the exponential growth of the business in 2021 * Changing the narrative that motherhood needs to be about depletion and martyrdom * Allowing ourselves to be 'in the depths' and letting go of resistance, in order to find our exponentiality, whatever that looks like for each person

To connect with Alex, you can find her on Instagram at @alexandraxwiatrYou can read the book 'This I Know Is True' by Natasha Gilmour and Sian Yewdall, and featuring a chapter written by Alex.Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

Stephanie Rodden is a dynamic, creative woman, as well as Mum to two boys, a wife, photographer and educator.Inspired by the arrival of her beautiful son, Lincoln, and a less-than-ideal delivery of a prenatal diagnosis from her obstetrician, Stephanie created a social enterprise and a movement called Celebrate T21. Celebrate T21 is known for its gorgeous book projects and gift packs which are gifted to families receiving a pre- or post-natal diagnosis of Down syndrome, and through that gift, they are welcomed into the incredible T21 community.In this conversation, we talked about:* The story of receiving a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome for their second son, and the divided response from family * How the Down syndrome diagnosis changed Stephanie’s life * The creation of Celebrate T21 - how it started and how it’s evolved over time * How Stephanie finds joy and looks after herself in a busy life * What will be happening in Stephanie’s community for World Down syndrome Day

Celebrate T21 is based in the Illawarra and operates as a community service. It has a huge network around Australia, bringing together families within the Down syndrome community, sharing their stories and inspiration. Stephanie and the team at Celebrate T21 dream of a world where no family should feel isolated, unsupported or pressured to terminate based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome.To find out more about Celebrate T21, you can follow them at:Instagram: @celebrateT21Facebook: Celebrate T21www.celebratet21.comAlso mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

Ashe Hornsby is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, mother of three boys and she shows up to life with humour and heart. Since the passing of her husband five years ago, Ashe's life has been a wild rollercoaster ride. Turning her pain into purpose, Ashe aims to normalise Grief, Trauma & Loss (G.T.L) through sharing the messy and magical moments of her own healing and helping others on their grief journey feel seen and heard.In this conversation, we discussed:* the story of losing Ashe's husband, Brendan 'Horn' Hornsby * Ashe's recent loss of her mum to Cancer and the different experiences of grief * talking with kids about death and grief * looking for signs from those who have died * finding love with new partner, Eden, and how they have brought their two families together * building the 'shouse' and managing multiple businesses

You can find Ashe and her many amazing businesses on Instagram at:@withloveash@flawedandfabulous_podcast @thecoachconnection@hotrockgranite@butlers_gcAlso mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

There is a lot going on in the world at the moment, especially with the recent floods in Australia and the war in Ukraine - on top of two years of the pandemic. It can be easy to fall into wondering when life will ever feel 'normal' again.In this episode, I share:* What's been happening in the Love household recently, with a change of schools and wrist injury (and what that's taught me) * Big events in the world, including floods on the East Coast of Australia and the war in Ukraine * Three things we can do to protect our energy and help when we're feeling helpless.

Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

Valeska Waldron is the creator and founder of Delivering Joy, a business created from an idea to help a friend undergoing treatment for cancer.In this episode we talk about:* the inspiration behind Valeska’s business * the grief from losing a treasured friend * the support structures required to juggle business life and mum life, * and how Valeska plans for the year ahead.

Valeska’s business, Delivering Joy, is all about providing meaningful, heartfelt and unique gifts to support and uplift friends and loved ones going through a hard time. Her signature product, the 30 Days of Joy packages, were created for her friend and consist of uplifting, supportive and inspiring text messages delivered directly to a mobile phone daily, designed to be a daily touchpoint to show you care.Valeska uses her business as a vehicle to spark more joy in people’s lives – in little ways, that mean a lot. The work lights her up because it is designed intentionally to connect, uplift and support others. It feels good to create products that DO GOOD and help people in a meaningful and heartfelt way.As well as being a business owner, Valeska is also a mother to two, a part-time employee, student and someone who likes to find joy in the little moments - encouraging others to do the same. She finds joy in being in nature, moving her body, connecting with people and spending time with her husband and children.To connect with Valeska, you can find her using the below links:www.deliveringjoy.com.auInstagram @deliveringjoy.for youFacebook @deliveringjoy.foryouAlso mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

Welcome to 2022 and Season 3. A new year and a new season of the podcast!Starting off Season 3 with a quick chat about:* My recap of the holiday season and accepting help * How I reflected on 2021 and have start thinking about how I want to feel in the new year * Finding my word of the year * The energy of 2022 and a lunar new year

This week also marks the start of the Lunar year, a lot of beginnings and opportunities. All the signs suggest that this year, although still a bit 'swirly,' we should follow our intuition more and be open to possibilities and opportunities along the way. How does that resonate with you? What is your word of the year?Also mentioned in this episode:Aligned & Unstoppable - Podcast by Emily Aarons, a business life coach and energy guru who shared about this year's energy forecast along with Kim Woods, astrologer and energy guru.Unravel Your Year and Find Your Word - free workbooks by Susannah Conway to help you unpack 2021 and find your word of the year.I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

As Christmas is almost here and it's time to wrap up 2021, I thought I would have a little rambly chat about five lessons I've learned this year.What lessons have you learned this year?If you would like to download my Reflection guide for 2021, you can do so at this link: Reflecting On Your Year 2021Thank you so much for listening along to the Mummalove podcast in 2021. I am so grateful for you!Have a beautiful Christmas and I'll see you in the new year for Season 3.Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation!Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

In 2017 Dalya was faced with every parent's worst nightmare in the sudden and devastating loss of her only child Ben at the age of 15.Through her lived experience, she has become a passionate advocate of helping young people cope with grief and actively continues to support teens, adults, and other parents who have also experienced loss.In this episode, Dalya and I talk about:* Her connection to Ben’s friends and what she’s learned about how teenagers navigate grief. * How grief looks for Dalya at Christmas time and how she’s chosen to approach the festive season, and * How Dalya finds joy, looks after herself and chooses to live a good life, even in the midst of grief and loss

In recent years Dalya has built her own business incorporating her love of content writing and motivational speaking. She has a strong focus on Love, Loss, Choice & Change.A skilled communicator, Dalya is dedicated to writing engaging content for businesses, and uplifting and empowering her audience by teaching the importance of facing adversity to build strength and resilience.You can find Dalya via her website, where she writes regularly on her blog: https://www.dalyashaw.com.au/She is also on Facebook and LinkedIn.Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

Christmas can be a really loaded time of year, especially if you're also navigating grief. We're all pretty exhausted at this end of the year, and it's been a pretty massive year! I wanted to give you a few permission slips for things to look the way you need them to over this impending festive season.1. Permission for Christmas to look the way you want it to, so that it feels good for you. 2. Permission to rest. 3. Permission for things to not look perfect. 4. Permission to ask for help.

However Christmas looks for you, I hope that you are able to find pockets of peace and joy in this festive season. Also mentioned in this episode:Have a listen to Episode 27 Grief in the Leadup to Christmas, and Episode 30 where I talk about my meltdowns over Christmas last year.I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

Today I am chatting with Narelle King, a Wellness and Organisational Coach helping families with organisational challenges to simplify their life and create more time. Narelle knows first-hand the challenges of carrying the extra load associated with caring for children with autism and the importance of creating time to rest. She is passionate about helping women to feel calmer and more rested through Yin & Nidra Yoga classes.In this episode, we talk about:* How motherhood helped her slow down in life and the practices and rituals she follows to find joy and keep herself grounded. * How Narelle navigated her son's challenging health diagnosis and the relief of confirming he had autism * Narelle's journey to discovering her love for organisation, its positive impact on wellness and how she turned her passion into a business * Her family's tradition of allowing time to reflect on the past year and the year ahead.

You can find Narelle's free declutter checklist over at https://simplyhappy.com.au/declutter-checklist/You can head on to https://simplyhappy.com.au/your-yin-yoga/ to try yin and nidra yoga.If you want to reach out to Narelle to start a conversation around decluttering your space and starting wellness habits, you can find her on Instagram @simplyhappycircle and Facebook.Listen to her podcast, "Simply Happy Conversations" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

Confidence is an inside job! I do believe it's possible to build confidence through small, brave steps - you don't have to be 'born with it' (in fact, I don't think anyone is). Here are seven things that have helped me build confidence:1. Preparation and practise 2. Rewriting the stories as affirmations 3. Preparing our body (physiology) 4. Rituals and anchors 5. Step outside your comfort zone 6. Get out of your head 7. Recognise and celebrate progress

Do you feel naturally confident? Do you have any tricks that help you boost your own confidence? I'd love to know!Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

Is it possible to create a life where we're not feeling busy, stressed and overwhelmed all the time? I believe it is! In this episode, I share six areas that I've found most helpful to shift my relationship with time and create more time in my life, including:1. Language 2. Prioritising self-care 3. Boundaries 4. Outsourcing 5. Planning & Preparing 6. Other productivity hacks

Are you intentional about how you spend your time? I'd love to know if you have any tips on time and productivity to share with me!Come and join me in the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

In today’s episode, I am chatting with a beautiful friend of mine, Claire Baines, about her journey to starting a family.In this conversation, we talk about Claire’s fertility journey, navigating multiple rounds of IVF, miscarriage, the impact on their marriage, all the lessons along the way, and how to make peace and find joy when the outcome isn’t what you’d hoped for. I’m so grateful to Claire for her openness and honesty in sharing her very personal experiences here in this very important conversation.Devoted wife, Mum to English Springer Spaniel, Burton, and the coolest Aunty in the world, Claire loves nothing more than giving every single bit of love to those around her.Claire spent the first part of her career navigating the corporate events space before launching her own business helping to bridge the gap between corporates and charities. Inspired by the work of her husband Peter, who had founded Hands Across the Water, Claire became deeply engaged in their work over in Thailand. In February 2019, Claire was appointed CEO of Hands Group to oversee the social enterprise that supports the charity.She works from their farm in New South Wales, and is in the process of creating Gurrumurra eco-lodge with Peter.Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

In our modern world, our lives are so busy and full. Where would you like to create more space in your life?Making space can sometimes feel uncomfortable, but by letting go of things and creating more space in our lives, we allow for more inspiration and abundance to flow in.In this short episode, I talk about ways we can make more space in our physical world, our digital life, and create more time and space in our calendars. Which strategy are you going to try?

Kate Jones and Mandy Hose met over a decade ago and bonded over their premature twins with additional needs, and their remarkable capacity for love, laughter and swearing like troopers. As they grew closer, they confided feeling 'on the floor' loneliness sometimes because no one was talking about what life was like for families like theirs.So began Too Peas in a Podcast, a weekly conversation in which the two friends discuss the challenges and joys of parenting twins with additional needs, and in doing so they have given their community a voice.I have a number of friends who are absolute die-hard fans of the Too Peas podcast and who introduced the podcast to me, so I was really delighted to be able to chat with Mandy and Kate 'in real life'.In this episode, we talk about:* How the 'Too Peas' podcast began and its meteoric rise to fame * The story behind how 'The Invisible Life of Us' book evolved * Challenging things that people say to parents of kids with additional needs, and how we could better support each other * Reflections on the "grief" that parents might feel when receiving a diagnosis for their child * 'Empeathy' and the greatest gifts from parenting their awesome kids * How these busy mums look after themselves and find joy, and what it means to live a good life amongst the challenges

Mandy Hose is a great woman, who runs her own sleep and settling consultancy business called Mandy Hose She Knows, and loves her family. She is a co host of Too Peas and began the podcast to help all parents of multiples who live with disabilities and additional needs. Mandy wants no one to feel alone anymore, parenting on the road less travelled.Kate Jones during the day is a stylist who runs her own home staging business called Instant Impression. Her alter ego Kate Pea is one half of Too Peas in a Podcast. She also has 5 children including identical twin boys who were her inspiration for starting the podcast.You can find Too Peas on Instagram @toopeaspodcast, and follow Mandy's business @mandyhosesheknows and Kate's business @instantimpressions.Too Peas website is TooPeasinaPodcast.com.au, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Buy 'The Invisible Life of Us' book at Booktopia, or your local bookstore.Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

As women and mothers, we often have trouble asking for what we need but it's so important that we do! Our voices are important and we are worth listening to.In this episode, I share some of the reasons behind why it can be hard to ask for what we need, why we need to practise doing it more often, and five things to support you in asking for what you need.Need an accountability buddy as you work on honouring your boundaries and asking for what you need? Book in a free chat with me. I'd love to work with you to make your dreams happen.

Maggie Mackellar is a writer, living on a fine wool merino farm on the east coast of Tasmania.After the tragic death of her husband whilst pregnant with their second child, and then losing her beloved mother within the next two years, Maggie left her busy life in Sydney for a three month 'break', returning to the home where her mother had grown up to find solace in the country. Ten years later, after meeting a farmer, she moved her family to Tasmania for another type of country adventure and had to create a new sense of home.In this episode, Maggie shares how she faced the heartbreak of losing two of the most important people in her life, finding redemption in country NSW, writing in amongst the cycles of farming, the transitions in parenting, and the tenacity and seasons of grief over 20 years.Find out more about Maggie MacKellar on her Instagram @maggiemackellar_ and get links to some of her written work through her linktr.ee. Also, I highly recommend you subscribe to her newsletter - you won't regret it.Maggie's books that we mention in this episode are:After The RainHow to Get ThereAlso mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

I recently heard a business coach on a podcast say that the biggest difference she's seen between those who experience success and those who don't is not that one group deserved success, but that they decided to go after it.Over the month of September, I decided to start a healthy eating plan and, coincidentally, also decided to do a 100K challenge for charity. Reflecting on the month, I can see how making a definite decision to take on these challenges made a difference to my ability to stay on track and work towards the goal.What are you ready to decide for your life? I share five strategies that can help you make it happen.Need an accountability buddy? Book in a free chat with me. I'd love to work with you to make your dreams happen.Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

As 'The Tattoist of Auschwitz' is amongst my favourite ever books, I was delighted to be invited to chat with Heather Morris on the Mummalove podcast.In this episode, we talked about Heather's rather unexpected journey to meeting Lale Sokolov and writing her first novel, 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz', which has now sold more than 6 million copies worldwide and continues to inspire hope in so many, including me.We also discussed:* Heather's family's reaction to her fame, and how life has changed since writing her first novel * Meeting the man who inspired her novel 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' and how she managed her energy during the time she spent with Lale, whilst also juggling work and family life. * The story behind her latest book, which goes on sale this week, called 'Three Sisters' * What Heather's writing routine looks like these days * Favourite places Heather has travelled to and where she'd like to when the world opens up again

You can get Heather's books at all good book sellers - below are some handy links to Booktopia for you:Three SistersStories of HopeCilka's JourneyThe Tattooist of AuschwitzYou can also find out more about Heather over on her website at www.heathermorrisauthor.com or on Facebook.Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

I have recently completed a 10 week course called 'Represented' with the incredible Annie Gichuru, who I actually interviewed back in Episode 13.Annie and I completed our coaching training together at the Beautiful You Coaching Academy, and Annie is now the DEI Coach and Consultant for BYCA, as well as running her own business, Uplifting Studios.This isn't a sponsored episode - I just really believe in the work Annie is doing in the world to help business owners build culturally and racially diverse, inclusive and equitable online businesses. I know this is lifelong work and, while I definitely felt stretched at times, I learned so much from the course and am incredibly grateful for having my eyes opened in many ways - so I wanted to tell you all about it!If you'd like to learn more about the Represented course, you can find more details on Annie's website or by following Uplifting Studios on Instagram.Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

Karen Lang is an inspiring counsellor, energy healer, intuitive coach, mother of three and published author whose passion is helping others to break away from self-limitations and reveal their full potential. She has also had a significant role on my own grief journey.In this episode, we talk about the lessons Karen has learned through the death of her 9 year old son Nathan in 2001 and journey of her awakening following the family's tragic loss. We discussed:* experiencing grief individually and as a married couple * the birth of her youngest daughter and how bringing a new baby into the family after Nathan's death impacted them and their grief * the role writing has played in Karen's grief * the spiritual practises that have supported Karen through grief, and that she still does today

Karen beautifully inspires others, including me, who are experiencing grief in our lives to embrace the uncertainties. She speaks on grief at seminars and runs grief workshops.To know more about Karen Lang, you can check out her blog Living in this Moment and her two books Courage and Moving Moments on her website www.karenlangauthor.com.You can also find her on Instagram @k_langcounselling and @movingmoments.Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation!Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

This is a very special episode for we have reached Episode #50. Woohoo!Thank you so much for being here, whether you've listened to any or all of the episodes. I wouldn't be here without you and your encouragement.To mix things up a little for our 50th episode, I invited the lovely Clare Wood to add an exciting twist to this milestone --she hosts and I'll be the one answering the questions.We cover what success means, finding life's purpose, parenting, faith, advice to my 17 year old self, inappropriate questions, and everything in between. I hope you enjoy this deep yet fun conversation as much as Clare and I did.My incredible interviewer, Clare Wood, is a business coach and money mentor, a mum of two gorgeous boys, and also runs her own podcast The Clare Wood Podcast. She loves to empower entrepreneurs to manage their money and make more money. You can find more about her on her website at clarewood.com, via Instagram @clare_wood_coach, and on Facebook and LinkedIn.Which has been your favourite podcast episode so far out of the 50 episodes?Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

No matter how determined we are to finish a goal or project, we might still find ourselves procrastinating at times and resistant to completing it.In this episode, I suggest six questions to ask yourself if you feel like you're procrastinating:1. Why am I do this project/goal in the first place?2. Is this project/goal aligned with my values?3. Where is the resistance/fear coming up for me?4. Does it feel overwhelming?5. Who can help me be accountable?6. How can I reward myself along the way and celebrate when I've completed the project/goal?I also discuss some strategies for progressing through the procrastination, making progress and achieving your goals.Don't hesitate to reach out if you need some support breaking free from procrastination and making your goals a reality. Book a free Value Call with me by clicking on this link: annielovecoach.as.me/ditch-overwhelm Limited spaces available.Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.You can also find me on Instagram @mummaloveFacebook: mummalove.blogWebsite: www.mumma-love.com

Knowing how much difference mindfulness and meditation have made in my own life, I really wanted to invite Fleur Chambers on the podcast to share her wisdom and insights. But more than just discussing the benefits of meditation, our conversation delved into the powerfully simple and practical ways we can bring more mindful moments into our lives - and the ripple effect on our families and the world.In this episode, we chatted about:* What led Fleur to a mindfulness practice as a mother of three young boys, and how mindfulness has helped in their family life * Sharing her work on Insight Timer, then later developing her own Happy Habit app (you can try her 30 day happiness challenge, which is currently free) * Meditation through grief, being curious and getting to choose what that practice looks and feels like * Not trying to convince people into meditating, the different ways we can be present in our lives, and meeting people where they're at on the personal growth journey * The connection between self-care and feeling worthy, and being in touch with the whispers our bodies give us about what we need (before we break) * Fleur's current practice of deepening into a mantra over each month, and the words that inspire her. * The research behind being able to see the gifts in pain reducing physical and emotional pain. * And mixtapes, because we're both children of the 80s era 😉

Fleur is the gentle voice, creative mind and curious heart behind the Happy Habit app and online courses in meditation and mindfulness. Her offerings have been downloaded 1.3 million times in 35 countries.Fleur's meditations allow you to see that inner happiness is possible, regardless of the mistakes and regrets of the past, and the concerns for the future. Not smiling all the time happiness. Happiness in the form of inner strength.Fleur believes in using meditation as a tool for social change and collective hope. Proceeds from The Happy Habit go towards supporting micro projects in some of the poorest countries in the world.Fleur is happiest when she is on the beach with her husband, three boys and dog Lucky.You can find Fleur on Instagram at @thehappyhabitapp.Also mentioned in this episode:Conversations With Lisa podcast, episode 31: How To Be More Mindful (Even When Life Is Crazy)Mummalove Mix Tape on SpotifyI'd love you to join the Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

If you need a good giggle (and, let's face it, we could all do with more joy at the moment), you should definitely have a listen to this conversation with the delightful dynamic duo, Fiona Harris and Mike McLeish.Fiona and Mike are both actors, as well as a talented husband-and-wife writing team, and they live with their two daughters in Melbourne. Their first novel, The Drop-off, was a popular favourite among bloggers and reviewers.In this episode, we chatted about the second book they've written together called 'The Pick-Up', published by Echo Publishing. We talked about the inspiration behind the book, the highs and lows of writing as a team, what it was like to write a book during lockdown in Melbourne (v1.0)... and they also gave me their best marriage advice and tips on raising teenagers 😉

Just after recording Episode 45 on tips to ditch that feeling of overwhelm when we're busy and stressed, the Universe reminded me in a not-so-subtle way that it isn't the only form of overwhelm that you can feel.After experiencing a pretty tough month or so, I share the six things that help me navigate through a season of feeling overwhelmed with emotion."Let your faith be bigger than your fear."Want some more support with reducing your overwhelm (of any type!)? Book a free Value Call with me by clicking on this link: annielovecoach.as.me/ditch-overwhelm Limited spaces available.Also mentioned in this episode:External support providers:Kim at Pure Presence in BrisbaneKylie at Wilding Feminine Co. in New ZealandTracy at Silverdale Holistic Therapy in PerthNatalie Roberts-Mazzeo on InstagramI'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

When your brain feels like it's at capacity, the mental load is heavy and you feel like any little thing might tip you over the edge, it's not a pleasant feeling. If you're feeling a bit frazzled right now, I'm sharing 10 helpful tips for ditching the overwhelm so that you can feel more calm and clear.Want some more support with reducing your overwhelm? Book a free Value Call with me by clicking on this link: annielovecoach.as.me/ditch-overwhelm Limited spaces available.Also mentioned in this episode:Glennon Doyle's podcast episode OVERWHELM: Is our exhaustion a sign that we’re CareTicking time bombs?I'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

In this episode, I would like to ask the bold question:How long do you think it's appropriate to grieve the loss of a child?I've been approached by multiple people about how to help a friend/sister/whoever who seems 'stuck' in their grief. I wasn't sure quite how to answer this, so consulted some beautiful mums I know for their insights.Spoiler alert! The answer might not be the one you expected and wanted to hear but let's start a brave, open discussion around this topic. Let me know about your thoughts after listening to the whole episode.Also mentioned in this episode:An excerpt from "Why We Will Never Get Over It" by Angela Miller of abedformyheart.comNora McInerny's TED Talk about 'Why we don't "move on" from grief, we move forward with it'.Books:Bearing the UnbearableOnce More We Saw Stars I'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

The delightful Dannii Rodgers is a Brisbane Mum of two children, a content creator and podcast host at The Mummy Republic.I invited Dannii on the podcast to talk about her family's journey through a high-risk pregnancy with her second child, unsure whether her baby would survive, and navigating life as a "medical mum" and all the hospital appointments that go along with her son's medical condition.In this episode, we discussed:* going through a complicated pregnancy and highly medicalised birth, and what life with Archer looks like now * deciding what parts of the journey to share on social media, avoiding "toxic positivity" and feeling the support of a community * the coexistence of sadness and joy * what support Dannii has called on and the importance of giving ourselves the space to process hard things * advice for other parents going through a high risk pregnancy or facing a medical diagnosis for their child * tapping into the strength that is already inside us

Dannii shares her story full of light, humour and positivity that is sure to inspire other families facing similar challenges in life.You can connect with Dannii on Instagram @danniirodgers to get a daily dose of her unfiltered musings on life, love and family, alongside hilarious skits and guest appearances from her husband, and listen to her Mummy Republic Podcast on iTunes and Spotify or your favourite streaming app.Also mentioned in this episode:Mummalove Mix Tape on SpotifyI'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

Belinda Smith is one of Australia's leading independent voices on children's health, and an advocate for real food in schools. Co-Founder of The Root Cause, Bel is also a mother of two, a health coach, and the creator of many educational programs that help empower children, parents and teachers to make better food choices.In this episode, Bel and I talk about:* The inspiration behind her passion to find the truth about what we're eating, even though she didn't have any background in nutrition * The impact of Bel and her family travelling around Australia, visiting schools and teaching kids about real food * Why speaking up about food is not all rainbows and unicorns, how she deals with the pushback and a childhood incident that reminded Bel of the power of using her voice * Quick hacks to make small changes to our family eating habits today (and why it's important to start small) * The work Bel is now doing and how she empowers parents and kids

Bel's first book, The Lunchbox Effect was published in 2020 and is an exposé on the packaged snack foods commonly found in children’s lunchboxes, and a guide book for parents on what growing brains and bodies need to thrive.You can find out more about Bel on Instagram @therootcauseau. You can also connect with her on her website therootcause.com.au/dinnerYou can buy The Lunchbox Effect book from therootcause.com.au/thelunchboxeffect/Also mentioned in this episode:Lisa Corduff - Episode 38Mummalove Mix Tape on SpotifyI'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

In this episode I chat with Kara Ockendon, a qualified lawyer, intuitive and writer, who experienced a life-threatening health crisis at only 32 years old which changed the trajectory of her life.Kara's decision to delay treatment in order to become a mother, as she'd always wanted to be, turned out to be a gift for many reasons. We talked about how Kara navigated this difficult time in her life and, in addition to medical intervention, she learned to find her own way of healing, which she now shares to inspire others coping with similar challenges.Kara and I are both contributing authors to the book Mothers Making a Difference, amongst 21 women who have shared their stories of transforming pain into purpose. Mothers Making a Difference will be launching into the world on Wednesday 5 May 2021.You can connect with Kara on Instagram @karaockendon and @little_wisdom_notes to get a daily dose of inspiration.Also mentioned in this episode:Mummalove Mix Tape on SpotifyI'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

This weekend, on 2nd May, marks five years since our youngest son, Nicholas, died.After five years of navigating grief, I wanted to share the three main lessons I've learned about acknowledging milestones and anniversaries.In this episode, I share:* How we've acknowledged anniversaries over the past five years * How my grief has changed over the years * How emotion around anniversaries can be unpredictable * That it's okay for the milestone to look different each time * That grief is such an individual journey and those around us won't necessarily experience or acknowledge a milestone in the same way we do * We need to ask for what we need.

Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

In this super short and sweet episode, I ask the question "When Did We Stop Having Fun?"After having a particularly fun day with the boys over school holidays, it made me wonder when I got so sensible and boring. Maybe it's time to start getting curious about how we can bring more fun into our lives and families and start saying YES more. Are you sitting on the sidelines of life or diving into fun?Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation!Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

Lisa Corduff works with other women to help them improve their mindset, get unstuck, and change the things in their lives that aren't working.She's a solo mum of three children and is all about skipping straight to the hacks and techniques that work while avoiding the perfectionism and overwhelm that can easily trap us.In this very raw, real and unfiltered conversation with Lisa, (ie. there are tears), we talk about Lisa's marriage separation, the death of her husband Nick, what she's learned through grief, and the stories we tell ourselves.To know more about Lisa, you can check out her website lisacorduff.com or listen to her podcast. You can also follow her on Instagram @lisacorduff and Facebook.If you're interested in working with Lisa, sign up to be on her waitlist for the 2021 Ready For Change experience.Also mentioned in this episode:I'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

We're now up to Episode 37?! Time flies by when you're spending it with good company, hey?It's school holidays in this neck of the woods, so in this episode I thought I'd share with you my current favourite fiction books to read.As a pretty prolific reader, I could give you a loooong list of books that I enjoy reading but I'd rather give you my current top picks. If you've read them, I'd love to know if you loved them too!Please note the below are affiliate links, so I will be paid a small fee by Amazon or Booktopia if you use my links to buy one of these books.1. The DryYou may be familiar with the movie version of this novel but I absolutely loved the book. It's the first Jane Harper book that I read and my favourite out of the ones I binged on. I love how Jane Harper beautifully paints the Australian landscape in it, as well as kept me guessing as the mystery unfolded.Buy it on AmazonBuy it on Booktopia2. HoneybeeAnother excellent Australian novel. It's a daring novel that touches on the lives of two people forever changed by encounter, one of which is the main character Sam. Whilst described as "heartbreaking", this novel delivers is also beautiful and life-affirming. One of my absolute favourite books this year.Buy Honeybee on AmazonBuy it on Booktopia3. American DirtThis is one of those books that drew me in from the very first paragraph and I just couldn't put it down until the very end! Although there is a lot of a controversy surrounding this book, it's a very compelling story and kept me on the edge of my seat (and ignoring my family for a weekend!).Buy American Dirt on AmazonBuy it on Booktopia4. The Good SisterIf you follow Sally Hepworth on Instagram, you'll find that she's rather entertaining. This 'family drama' is centred around twin sisters, Fern and Rose, their secrets and their bond. I found it an easy read, perfect for the holidays.Buy The Good Sister on AmazonBuy it on Booktopia5. The Secret Life of BeesI loved Sue's book, 'The Book of Longings', so was happy to read another of her novels. I loved the depiction of sisterhood that Sue brought to life in this book, set in South Carolina in 1964.Buy The Secret Life of Bees on AmazonBuy it on BooktopiaAlso mentioned in this episode:You can have a listen of Averil and I talking about her beautiful novel, Those Hamilton Sisters, in Episode 35. You can also buy Those Hamilton Sisters from Booktopia or Amazon.I often consult Beth at BabyMac or Sam at The Annoyed Thyroid on Instagram to check out what they've been reading lately.What have you been reading lately? I'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummalovelounge*Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

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Whilst sometimes given a bad rap, in my experience, the connection between women can be quite extraordinary and healing.“The circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we’re weak, and sing with us when we are strong.”~ SARKMy beautiful friend Kim and I have now held three Sacred Circle events in Brisbane over the past few months and I have found it so incredible to witness the magic and medicine that happens when women gather in circle.I know many people don't know what a Sacred Circle is (I didn't before I went to one!) so, in this episode, I thought I would step you through what our Sacred Circle events look like and what to expect if you're attending one.Also mentioned in this episode:Get in touch with Reiki Master, Crystal and Sound Healer Kim Rooney at Pure Presence.Add your name to the VIP list to find out details about our upcoming in-person Sacred Circle events in Brisbane at purepresence.com.au/sacred-circleFor Sacred Circle events near the Gold Coast, follow Rowena @raising_up_ or Jess Sermak @jess.sermakIf you're interested in joining an Online Sacred Circle, you can sign up early at mumma-love.com/holding-heartspace-waitlistI'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

I'm so delighted to introduce you to my friend, coaching client and newly published author, Averil Kenny. In this episode, we chat about her new book 'Those Hamilton Sisters' and the journey to having it traditionally published, which was a long-held dream of Averil's.Averil lives in the lush, enchanted tropics of Far North Queensland with her husband and four beautiful children.Averil's love of literature, and our magnificent Australian landscape and wildlife, is captured in her storytelling and she writes women’s fiction with an evocative flair, featuring strong, spirited heroines. Averil is represented by Selwa Anthony and her latest book has been published by Echo Publishing.When not dreaming up stories, Averil reads voraciously – curled in her favourite yellow wingback chair, sipping tea, in her library overlooking the rainforest. She loves hunting through op-shops for vintage typewriters, and rare or hard-to-find novels. Her best writing ideas come to her while running alongside the verdant creek.You can find out more about Averil on Instagram @averilkennyauthor where she shares her vibrant vignettes of tropical life. You can also contact her via Facebook or her website at www.averilkenny.com.You can pre-order or buy her new book Those Hamilton Sisters from Booktopia, Amazon and Riverbend Books.Also mentioned in this episode:Mummalove Mix Tape on SpotifyI'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

Those Hamilton Sisters: An unputdownable, moving story of family and secrets

This is a very casual conversation, so feel free to prepare a cup of coffee, a soothing tea or something stronger (no judgement here) as I share with you what I would be telling you if we were catching up for coffee this week.This episode could also be called "The Highs and Lows of Birthday Week" or "Grief is Not Linear" or any number of things, but it's pretty real and raw and you may need tissues. Sorry, probably should have done a tissue alert in the intro.It wasn't a very well planned episode and I thought of a few more things I could have mentioned, but the main one was that I really appreciated all the love and messages on Nicholas' birthday on the weekend - so thank you for the love. It means the world to us - more than you know.I'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

Emmy O'Neil is such a beautiful, living example of how to find joy and light in difficult circumstances, as she shares her story on facing chronic illness with positivity and grit.Emmy is a recent kidney transplant recipient, mother of two, a photographer and an aspiring triathlete. For over 26 months, during 2018 - 2020, she was in end-stage kidney failure, on dialysis waiting for a kidney transplant. During her time on dialysis, Emmy went on to transform herself and reach peak fitness competing in enticer distance triathlons and F45.In this episode, Emmy and I have a conversation about:* living with kidney failure and having to juggle dialysis and parenthood * what it was like to wait for and undergo a kidney transplant * her recovery so far, and how training for a triathlon has helped in her health journey * the advice she would give other people waiting for a transplant or facing chronic illness

Alongside her various accomplishments, Emmy is a dedicated mama to her two beautiful children, and together with her husband, live in sunny Brisbane. Emmy is passionate about making the most out of her life and meets every situation head on with positivity, true grit and an infectious smile.You can find Emmy on Instagram at @the.oneills and @emmyoneillphotography, or over on her website.Also mentioned in this episode:Mummalove Mix Tape on SpotifyI'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

Aah, parenting - it's a ride, isn't it? Wouldn't it be great if each of our kids came with their own manual?I'm going through a bit of an "uncomfortable patch" of parenting right now, so in this episode we'll be talking about the lessons I've learned over the past few weeks and the five things I try to remember when navigating choppy phases.While this is related to a phase of parenting, I think it could also be applied for any rocky patches in life.Mentioned in this episode:Maggie Dent 'Parental As Anything' podcastFrom Boys to Men bookWebinar seriesDan Siegel - Brainstorm bookDan Siegel - Video presentation on the Power of the Teenage BrainI'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummaloveloungePlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

Today I'm chatting with my lovely sister, Rebecca Winston, and her dashing husband Joe about how they plan and set goals for the year ahead. Bec and Joe are the perfect team to help us navigate our goal-making strategies with the help of the question "What's the progress you care about?"Bec and Joe Winston have been in business together for over a decade. They help family business owners reclaim their work-life balance by systemising their business. To connect with Bec and Joe you can visit needasystem.com or connect via Instagram @needasystemI'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummalovelounge

Welcome to Season 2 of The Mummalove Podcast! I'm so excited to have you back here again.To kick off Season 2, here's a little life update on the Love fam, including a recap on our family holiday, how reality is (often) different to the highlight reel and what I learned from the Christmas season.I'm also going to share with you my Word of the Year for 2021, which I use a guide as I navigate the year ahead. Do you have a word of the year?I'd love you to join the new Mummalove Lounge Facebook group and continue the conversation! Click on this link to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummalovelounge

In this episode, I'll do a quick recap of the events that happened in this remarkable year of 2020. This year has really turned everyone's lives upside down in a way we could never have anticipated.I also share with you a little activity that I like to do every year-end where I reflect on my highs and lows from the past 12 months. If you need a visual representation, you can find it in this blog post. It's a good way to reflect on the events of the year - some of which you may have already forgotten about.I'll be taking a little podcasting break over the festive season, so I hope you have a beautiful Christmas and I'll see you in the new year! Mummalove Mix Tape on SpotifyPlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

Rachel Noble is an Australian writer, who has previously written, edited and produced for the ABC and BBC. Her first children's picture book, the magnificent Finn's Feather, was released in 2018, and I loved being able to meet Rachel in person at the Brisbane Writers Festival that year.Rachel is also a Mum to five children - four in her home and one in her heart - so we are connected as bereaved parents. In this conversation, we talk about how Rachel and her family have navigated grief over the past 8 years since the death of their fourth child, Hamish, in a tragic accident.We also discuss welcoming their new baby boy into the family after Hamish died, the story of birthing Rachel’s picture book into the world, and the new promise Rachel has made moving forward with relation to her grief.You can find Rachel at:Rachel Noble Author websiteOn Facebook or TwitterYou can find all the links to purchase Finn's Feather on this page of Rachel's website.Mummalove Mix Tape on SpotifyPlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year but it can also be a pretty tough time especially when you have to spend it missing someone you love.In today's episode, I'll talk about how our family spent our first Christmas without Nicholas, just under 8 months after he died, and what traditions have evolved over the past four years to weave Nicholas' spirit into Christmas.I also have four loving suggestions to help you navigate grief in your own way if you're missing loved ones during this festive season (and you're not feeling very festive).Sending extra love to you if you're grieving this Christmas.Mummalove Mix Tape on SpotifyPlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

Today's episode is very close to my heart, with my sister-in-law Naomi and nephew Tyler discussing gender, identity and the courage to stand in the truth of who we are.Last year, Tyler socially transitioned as a transgender male. This was a pretty big surprise for our extended family and I was really proud of how everyone embraced Tyler's announcement - we may not have understood it completely, but we love Tyler and that's all that matters. Subsequently, we've all tried to learn how best to support Tyler.In this episode, I spoke with Tyler and Naomi about how the transition has been so far, how they have navigated big conversations as a family, and what advice they'd give to other young people and parents who are facing similar discussions on gender and identity.Mummalove Mix Tape on SpotifyPlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

The end of year before the boys finish school always feels very full, but especially this year as Sam is finishing primary school and next year Charlie will start at a new school. And it's 2020! So it's been a BIG year anyway.In this episode, I give my top five tips when you're feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list:1. Prioritise self-care 2. Question everything on the to-do list : is it important, urgent, necessary? 3. Get lots of sleep 4. Lower your standards 5. Make it fun and shift up your energy

If you'd like a copy of my downloadable 'Be Kind to Yourself' print or image for your phone, pop on over here to the website to enter your email address and I'll send you a copy.Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts. Not sure how to do that? You can watch my quick video guide over here on the website - scroll down past all the episode covers to find it.

Jess is an intuitive life coach and author who's passionate about inspiring, uplifting and empowering women to tune inwards to unpack who they really are and what they want from life.As you’ll hear in this episode, Jess has had a big life so far - finding love with a Masai warrior in Africa, experiencing the tragic death of her mother, and the birth of her children have all been formative experiences that she has written about in her book, Becoming a Butterfly.Jess was determined to break the cycle of suicide in her family and create a new story of courage, following her intuition, strength and hope. She now works as an intuitive life coach and psychic medium with women from all walks of life to ignite their internal fire - to help them find joy, purpose and happiness again.You can find Jess in the following places:Jess Sermak websiteFacebookInstagramBecoming a Butterfly bookMummalove Mix Tape playlist on SpotifyPlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts.

Olivia Hargroder has achieved some impressive feats in her 21 years. From speaking at the UN in New York, and being nominated as Australian of the Year, to starting a movement to have Down syndrome recognised as its own category in the Paralympics, Olivia uses her voice to advocate for change and equality.In this episode, we chat about Olivia's big dreams, how she feels about having Down syndrome, being an ambassador for #21YourWay, her passion for acting and dancing, and why she loves her job.It was an absolute pleasure and delight to have Olivia on the podcast. Her passion and humour are contagious, as you will no doubt hear!To find out more about Olivia, you can go to her website at https://oliviahargroder.com/Also mentioned in this episode:StepUp #21YourWay#21YourWay on InstagramLaBoite Assembly

I was recently asked to think of a time in my life where I've had to make a decision where there was a lot of fear and uncertainty around the outcome. Luckily, I had plenty of options to choose from 😜It made me reflect on one of the biggest decisions I've ever had to make, which is when we embarked on prenatal testing for our third baby and needed to decide what to do with that information.In this short, solo episode, I talk through what helped and what factors we considered when approaching this monumental decision.Mentioned in this episode: The Upside documentary with Julia HalesPlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts.

October is Down syndrome Awareness Month, so I wanted to invite one of my treasured friends from the Down syndrome community, Joelle Wedd, to the podcast.In this episode, we talk about:* what it was like to receive a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis for Joelle's third baby; * how Joelle's life was changed by the arrival of Josee Hope; * becoming an advocate to create a better world for our children, and what advocacy looks like; * how Joelle has renamed October 'Down syndrome Acceptance Month' and what it means to Joelle to recognise this month; * how we can do better in Australia at supporting parents who receive a Down syndrome diagnosis; * and how Joelle has created a safe space for pregnant women who receive a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis.

Joelle Wedd is a mum to three children, and her youngest child Josee lives with a diagnosis of Down syndrome. Joelle has a passion for connecting pregnant Mums facing a potential or confirmed diagnosis of Down syndrome. 321 Pregnancy Care is Joelle’s other ‘baby’ and an important resource in the prenatal sector. During the day Joelle is a teacher and currently Head of Inclusive Learning in an independent school. Joelle and her kids live near the beach in Hervey Bay and enjoy all that the warm coastal living offers.Mentioned in this episode:Raising Josee Hope Facebook page321 Pregnancy Care Facebook pageThe Instant Advocate Facebook postDown Syndrome Australia associationMummalove Mix Tape playlist on SpotifyPlease leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts.

I was never very interested in going to see psychics. Or, to be more honest, I always thought it seemed a little bit scary to be told of my future.But after Nicholas died, I read a book called 'After This' by Claire Bidwell Smith and it really changed my perspective on psychics and how those spiritual experiences can actually help us in our grief.Over the past few years, I've seen a few different psychics, mediums and healers, so I thought I'd give you the run down on how I've found each experience. I also share a bit about looking for spiritual signs from loved ones who have passed on.Mentioned in this episode:After This, by Claire Bidwell SmithThe Rules of Inheritance, by Claire Bidwell SmithThe Light Between Us, by Laura Lynn JacksonEpisode 16 - A Sister Conversation About Our Mum, with Rebecca Winston

After This: When Life Is Over, Where Do We Go?

The Rules of Inheritance: A Memoir

The Light Between Us: Stories from Heaven. Lessons for the Living.

Jessica Bean is a medicine access advocate, international speaker, consultant and empowerment coach for young women living with chronic illness.Informed at age 21 that she would need a double lung transplant to survive the damage caused to her lungs by the genetic condition cystic fibrosis, Jessica fought hard to change her trajectory. Over a decade later, Jessica continues to breathe through her own lungs and live a life beyond her diagnosis.“If I wanted a different future for myself, I had to become my own warrior. I was the one and only person who could change my health. No matter how much anybody loved or cared for me, nobody could do it for me. I had to take control and own it.”In this episode, Jess and I talk about what cystic fibrosis is, what it was like to grow up with the condition and what advice she'd give to parents who receive a CF diagnosis for their child. We also discuss the importance of intuition, advocating for our own healthcare and finding the right treatment path for us. After a surprise visit from Jess' dog, we chat about the healing power of our furry friends, and the richness and perspective that comes with facing life challenges.Jessica’s experience as one of the first cystic fibrosis patients to benefit from genetic modulation therapy, gave her an intimate understanding of the emerging challenges faced by patients in the age of personalised medicine. This has inspired a mission to ensure patients and their values are represented in decision making across the health eco system.Jessica’s work has been recognised by global health leaders and brands, including Bupa for whom she was a finalist in their 2016 health influencer awards. Jessica is currently chair person for Patient Voice Initiative (Australia), sits on both The Australian Genomic Health Alliance Community Advisory Group and the Queensland Genomics Community Advisory Group, chairs the Cystic Fibrosis Consumer Engagement Group at The Prince Charles Hospital and is an Ambassador for the international Hello My Name Is campaign.For more information about Jessica and her work please visit:Jessica Bean's websiteJessica Bean on InstagramAlso mentioned in this episode:Beautiful You Coaching AcademyThe Mummalove Mix Tape playlist available on Spotify.Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, I interview a very special guest - our eldest son, Sam Love.Sam was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia seven years ago this week, on 9 September 2013, when he was just five years old. He's now a healthy 12 years old, so I thought I'd ask him a few questions about what it was like to go through treatment for leukaemia, what life looks like now and what his advice is for other kids who are going through Cancer.Mentioned in this episode:The Four Blades 'Kids Dinner Party' podcast episodeThe Mummalove Mix Tape playlist is available on Spotify.Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts.

My beloved 10 year old son spends far more time whinging, complaining and generally resisting cleaning his teeth than he does actually cleaning his teeth. I’m sure this is not an unusual story when it comes to kids. But I was thinking about how often as adults we do a similar thing. Maybe not about cleaning our teeth, but can you think of something that you put off doing because it feels too hard?In this episode, I want to tell you the story of our laundry tub and how we managed to pretty easily and cheaply fix a situation that I'd been putting off for a good 11 years, and share some strategies to creating some quick wins in your life.Where can you clear some headspace by getting the job done, rather than continuing to think about it and let it annoy you forever? How can you let it be easy?Mentioned in this episode:Queenslander style houseThe Mummalove Mix Tape playlist is available on Spotify.Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts.

This week, my beautiful Mum, Marie, would have been turning 80 - on 14 August. Following an original diagnosis and treatment for oesophageal cancer, Mum died in January 2019, six short weeks after discovering she had secondary liver cancer. Whilst those final weeks together were incredibly hard, it was also a really beautiful time for our family being with Mum at the end of her human journey.For this episode, I invited my baby sister Rebecca Winston to the podcast to chat about that sacred time in our family. The conversation is both hilarious and teary, and (just a heads up) brevity is not our strong point.We talk about Mum's diagnosis, the similarities between birth and death, the role Nicholas played as we farewelled Mum, looking for spiritual signs after Mum had passed on, and everything in between. We hope that this conversation may help someone else's journey a little easier if they're facing the impending death of a loved one.Mentioned in this episode:Five Maries video on FacebookKaruna Hospice ServicesElizabeth Gilbert's podcast on The Moth discussing Rayya's death.You can connect with Rebecca on The 4 Blades on Instagram or Facebook, or Need a System on Instagram or Facebook.The Mummalove Mix Tape playlist is available on Spotify.Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts.

What do we do with the belongings of our loved ones after they have passed, when it feels like the only way we have left to be physically connected to them?In this episode, I share how our family chose to go through Nicholas' clothes and other belongings after he died and the timeline that felt right for us. I also touch on how the experience differed to going through my Mum's clothes after she died. It's such a personal experience and it's so important to do what feels right for you.Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts.

Eileen could have never imagined how her life would change in the course of one wintery night. Authorities confirmed that the plane her husband was piloting on his way home to celebrate Christmas with the family had crashed, and he had not survived. With three young children and an entire lifetime ahead of her, Eileen’s journey through the valleys of grief and the peaks of hope brought her to a place that is nothing short of miraculous. Author, speaker, yogi, and philanthropist, Eileen Robertson Hamra, shares her experiences in her first book, Time to Fly.In this episode, Eileen and I talk about the loss of her husband and her sister, how her 'buffet-style' spirituality has helped with her grief, sister trips to Ireland, finding love again and welcoming their miracle baby at the age of 46, and writing and publishing a book. It was so lovely to chat with Eileen and, although we have very different stories, I was amazed by how much we're also connected.You can purchase Eileen's book in many places, including Amazon, Booktopia, Fishpond.You can find out more about Eileen on her website, or connect with her onLinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TwitterThe Mummalove Mix Tape playlist is available on Spotify.Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts.

Fellow life coach and BYCA graduate, Annie Gichuru was born in Kenya and has called Australia home for the past 20 years. She lives with her husband and two young children. In this episode, we talk about what it was like for Annie to grow up in Kenya, the bullying she experienced at school, beginning a new life in Australia and how motherhood has changed her. We also talk about the important work she does serving migrant women of colour, through her coaching and uplifting documentaries, to chase their dreams and be all they can be. Annie's passion is contagious and I know you'll love her as much as I do.Annie Gichuru is the founder of Uplifting Studios, a platform dedicated to supporting migrant women of colour. As a life coach and the producer and host of Uplifting Studios TV, Annie teaches how to unshackle self-limiting beliefs. Now in Season 2, Uplifting Studios TV is founded on positive storytelling, showcasing inspiring stories through guest interviews and documentaries. Motivated by those facing the same challenges she faced, Annie believes your future can be one of purpose and impact.Life Coaching with Annie GichuruFREE Mindset Audio Guide: 3 Steps to Unshackle Your Self-Limiting beliefsBecome an Uplifter: sponsoring women in coachingYou can also find Annie on:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeThe Mummalove Mix Tape playlist is available on Spotify.Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts.

Over the past week, our 10 year old son has officially started riding a bike for the first time. Along the way of the somewhat bumpy journey to feeling 'ready' to ride a bike, Charlie has taught me a few valuable lessons about the trusting in myself and the divine timing of the Universe. What does it mean to feel ready? What happens if I'm afraid of taking the leap and following my dreams? Here's a little recap on our bike riding adventures and the lessons we've learned along the way.Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts.

After the death of her brother in 2013, Pauline Roche worked out that the best way to navigate grief for her (because grief is different for each individual) was finding her way back to music and doing more of what made her happy. In this episode, we talk about how she rediscovered music through joining a very special choir, using family connection to help work her way through grief, and establishing a business with her sister creating beautiful retreat experiences.Pauline is an experience designer, singer, mum to Jack and Tom and wife to Carl. In 2015, Pauline started Me Time Experiences with her sister Sharon. Together they organise small group retreats and events in Australia and internationally (well until Covid hit!) full of joy, fun and laughter that bring people together around a shared passion. Their specialities are singing, writing, walking and food. Pauline’s other great love is singing. She performs regularly with funky Brisbane choir Cheep Trill Choir and does the occasional solo gig.You can find Pauline on Instagram, Facebook or via the Me Time Experiences website.Mummalove Mix Tape on Spotify.Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts.

Today I just want to have a little chat about self-care - a term bandied about but often, I think, misunderstood.What does it mean to you?What would it look like to give yourself permission to honour YOU and show yourself more love and more care?You can find my Self-Care Quiz over on the Mummalove website. Enter your email address to receive self-care tips and resources in your inbox.Please leave a rating and review of the Mummalove podcast over on Apple Podcasts.

Michelle Worthington is an international award-winning author, business woman and Mum to three gorgeous boys.In this episode, we discuss the premature arrival of Michelle's babies, how she navigated through these difficult times and what has helped her process the experience since. We talk about the leap of faith required going from working in a job she didn't love into creating a creative business, what her work looks like now and how she helps other aspiring authors. Michelle also shares the process of writing and publishing her beautiful book, 'Super Nicholas', which was inspired by our beautiful son.Michelle is the two-time winner of the International Book Award and finalist in the USA Best Book Awards. She was the recipient of the 2018 AusMumpreneur Gold Award for Business Excellence and the winner of the 2018 Redlands BaR award for Best Start Up Business. An energetic and dynamic storyteller, Michelle is dedicated to encouraging a strong love of reading and writing in young children and conducts author visits at primary and special schools, libraries and bookstore storytelling and publishing workshops for adults. She especially enjoys meeting people through her speaking engagements for women's groups and charities.Mentioned in this episode:Michelle Worthington websiteMichelle on InstagramMichelle on FacebookLife's Little Treasures FoundationMy Brother Tom bookSuperNicholas bookMummalove Mixtape playlist

A short (rambly) reflection from a privileged white woman on how the death of George Floyd relates to us in Australia and why it's important for me to have this awkward and uncomfortable conversation rather than be silent.Warning: In this episode, I refer to the names of two deceased Aboriginal people. I have updated the audio to include a verbal warning as well. My profound apologies for this oversight.Resources I'm starting with to learn more about Anti-Racism in AustraliaStand Out Life - episode 87 with Teela ReidUluru Statement from the HeartGuardian Article on Deaths in CustodyCommon Ground AustraliaAnti-Racism Resources From Australia and BeyondAnti-Racism Resources for White PeopleHow Non-Indigenous Australians Can Show Solidarity With First Nations Australians.

Mim Jenkinson, mother of two small children, is a digital content creator and the author of “Less Wine, More Time”. Her mission is to help overwhelmed women create empowering habits that lead to a life they love. When she isn’t writing or juggling her energetic kids, Mim spends her time watching reruns of Outlander, reading books and listening to podcasts. Find out more about Mim at her blog, Love from Mim.In this episode, we talk about Mim's journey with breast cancer, her coping mechanisms through difficult times, and everything she learned about herself after deciding to give up alcohol. Mentioned in this podcast episode:Allen Carr's EasywayAllen Carr's book 'How to Stop Drinking for Women'Mim's Book: Less Wine, More Time

The Easy Way for Women to Stop Drinking (Allen Carr's Easyway Book 76)

As we've recently passed the four year mark since Nicholas died, I thought I'd share my reflections on grief and whether I think my grief will last forever, based on a blog post I wrote last year. I feel like there were big differences in my grief over the first couple of years, but the shifts have been less significant over the past 12 months. What do you think - will your grief last forever?Link to blog post is here if you'd like to read.

When surgery to remove a brain tumour came with complications that required six months in hospital recovering and left her blind, Karen McCarthy had to work out what was truly important in order to keep going. In this episode, we discuss how her blindness has impacted her life, career and family, how she's gathered strength and support, and the adventures she's had along the way.Karen and I have been friends for a reeeeeally long time, so I was delighted she could be one of the first people I interviewed for the podcast. I've no doubt her courage will inspire you.You can find Karen via her website or LinkedIn profile.

Given I'm going to be talking about him a lot in future episodes, I thought I was only fair that I introduce you to my husband of 17 years, Ben Love. In this episode, I ask Ben the tough questions about what he finds hardest about marriage, what he likes the best and what he thinks is the secret to a happy marriage. It gets a little bit smooshy in parts, but hopefully gives you some insight into how we've managed to get through 17 years of marriage and still like each other (a lot).

The third episode in our 'Love Family Trilogy' background series. Nothing can ever prepare you for the death of a child. In this episode, I introduce you to our beautiful son, Nicholas, and share what unfolded from when he first started getting sick, his admission to hospital through to his death three weeks later. It's a very raw, rough and vulnerable episode, but gives you some insight into how we managed the rollercoaster of ICU. If you need permission to sit this one out, that's totally okay. I know it might be a tough one to listen to. I promise they get a bit lighter from here on in.

The second episode in our 'Love Family Trilogy' background series. On 9th September 2013, our eldest son Sam was diagnosed with Leukaemia when he was five years old. In this episode, I give you a rundown on how we discovered Sam had leukaemia and what life looked like when he was going through treatment. Thankfully Sam is now a healthy, thriving 11 year old and we can look back knowing that we were the lucky ones able to see our child successfully finish treatment.References:Sara Groves - It's Going to Be AlrightLeukaemia FoundationCamp Quality

The first episode in the 'Love Family Trilogy' background series.Discovering that our third baby would be born with Down syndrome was one of the most difficult times in my life and in our marriage. In this episode, I share why we decided to have prenatal testing and all the tough questions we had to face through the pregnancy. Despite it being a very difficult period of time, we would do it all over again to meet and love our youngest son, Nicholas, and we learned so many valuable lessons along the way.

Here we are at the very first episode of The Mummalove Podcast! Let's call this one Episode 0 as we set the scene. In this introductory episode, I will give you a bit of background on who I am and the inspiration behind the podcast, as well as share the plan for what's coming up on the show in future episodes. Thanks for joining us on this quest to keep finding joy.In the episode I reference two books: 'Untamed' by Glennon Doyle Melton'First We Make the Beast Beautiful' by Sarah Wilson