Wisdom For Working Mums

As we close the door on another year join me as I reflect on my life lessons from 2022. In this episode, I’m going to reflect on what my lessons have been and I hope they help you to reflect on what your lessons have been too. So we can carry what we need to into the new year and leave behind what we need to as well. So let’s go mining for that gold before saying goodbye to 2022. You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/99 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I’d be so grateful if you supported them by offering this free podcast. I hope it’s been helpful to you, and if so, I hope you pass that on. Please consider rating and reviewing my show. Your review can help other people find my podcast so you’ll be helping an

You probably know this story very well. It’s a 2000-year-old story. It’s the story of the birth of Jesus BUT I bet you’ve never heard it quite like this before. In this special bonus episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Bridget Supple who has written a book told from the perspective of the midwife who attended to Mary when she gave birth to Jesus. It’s a fictional story called the Birthkeeper of Bethlehem. This is not the story of Jesus, but rather the woman who delivered him. Because it seems that the women were left out of the story. And Bridget wanted to reclaim this. It's a story that all mothers can relate to as it’s a universal experience of birthing and those that support women in their birthing journey. Come join me as we explore this beautiful story.   You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/bonus-episode or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two

I don’t know about you but I’m always looking for life hacks. Those little strategies and tips that can make my life easier and save me time and energy. My guest Toni-Ann Mayembe from Real Happy Mom is here to share her Sunday routine that takes the stress and overwhelm out of being a working mum. Toni-Ann is a full-time dentist, a reservist in the Navy, and the blogger and podcaster at Real Happy Mom. She is a wife and mother to two boys. She understands the struggle of juggling work and home and she’s here to share her tips and insights to make our lives easier. In this latest episode, Toni-Ann shares with us the top things we need to prepare on a Sunday to make the week ahead amazing as a working mum. I hope you enjoy the tips that Toni-Ann shares as I'm all about sharing the inspiration to make our life as working mums easier. You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/98 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could

Despite gains in political, economic and social freedoms over the last few decades for women, we've seen a significant reduction in female happiness.  A stark gender happiness gap is emerging and it's not looking good for women. In this episode, I'm exploring the concept of the Paradox of Declining Female Happiness.  Including: * What is the Paradox of Declining Female Happiness? * What are the potential causes? * What we can do about this? I don’t know about you but I’m not willing to tolerate living a life of declining happiness. One where there is a gender happiness gap.  I  also don’t want my daughter to have to continue to ride the wave of declining female happiness. So join me in taking back control of what we can when it comes to our happiness.  Head over to https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/97 for details. You can also listen via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mum

Ever felt guilty as a working mum? Like you're somehow failing? Feel like you're not living up to the idea in your mind of the kind of mother you ought to be? Then my latest podcast episode is for you. My guest is Motherhood Studies Sociologist and mother Dr Sophie Brock from Australia. Sophie provides an analysis of Motherhood in our culture, exploring the ways individual experiences of mothers are shaped by broader social constructs. And what she has to share is powerful. Sophie gives an important perspective on motherhood in our modern world and you're going to want to hear it. Especially what she's got to say on the career and caring conundrum for working mothers. In this conversation, we dive in and challenge the assumptions we face as women and mothers. I know that listening to this conversation will help you to feel less guilty and more empowered - so you're not going to want to miss what Dr Sophie has to share. You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/96 or via i

In this episode, I’m exploring the topic of an often underused and underestimated word. It’s only a small word but it can have a mighty impact on your life. That word is no. This podcast launches in November and I’m celebrating this month as No-Vember A time to celebrate saying no to the people, places and things that drain your energy or don’t serve you in the life you want to be living. Come join me in playing with the power of no. You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/95 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I’d be so grateful if you supported them by offering this free podcast. I hope it’s been helpful to you, and if so, I hope you pass that on. Please consider rating and reviewing my show. Your review can

In my latest podcast, I'm exploring a really important issue. This is a topic that affects women no matter what their age, status, culture, religion or race. But it’s an issue that is often misunderstood and that is the issue of domestic abuse. How would you know if a colleague, friend or family member was a victim? How would you know if you were a victim? Because sadly many women aren’t aware that they’re experiencing it until it reaches a crisis point. This is such an important topic for us to talk about because it’s often cloaked in secrecy and shame. Shockingly 75% of people who endure domestic violence are targeted at work but only 5% of organisations have a policy on how to support someone who is a victim. Domestic abuse is not just a private matter but a public one. We all have a responsibility to put an end to it. The purpose of this episode is to raise awareness so you can understand the role you can play in spotting it and helping to safeguard others. Whilst this topic might not be one we w

Today, we’re talking about a subject close to my heart and I know close to the heart of so many other women. It’s a subject that still has a degree of taboo, secrecy and shame attached to it. Sadly, so many of us have navigated this journey feeling alone or isolated. That’s the topic of infertility and miscarriage. I experienced secondary infertility and was told that I might never have another child. After multiple recurrent miscarriages, I was blessed to give birth to my daughter nearly 4 years ago now.  But that experience never leaves you as I know so many of you listening will know. That’s why I’m delighted that today’s guest is here to shine a light on this difficult topic - helping others to know that they’re not alone and that there is support out there. My guest is Dr Belinda Coker who is an experienced NHS GP and Medical Director with a wealth of expertise in fertility, and women's health spanning 20 years.  She is also the founder and CEO of Your Trusted Squad - a boutique IVF and fertility concier

Do you find the abrupt switching between your roles of being a professional and a parent difficult? You're not alone.   The research shows that role overload is a real issue for women as we often have to move between many roles with competing demands. In this episode I share a small but mighty habit that can transform our daily lives as working mothers. It's the concept of using micro transitions.   Using our daily little life transitions to find better balance and happiness. These micro-transitions can transform the space between our competing roles and demand.  It's a vital habit to learn as working mums if we want to thrive. You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/92 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I’d be so g

Do you know if you have healthy helping habits? Too many women have learnt unhealthy helping habits. In my latest podcast episode I'm exploring the concept of over-helping. I share how you can keep your helping in a healthy zone to avoid burnout. Including the seven habits of healthy and productive helping. We only have a limited amount of energy to expend and if you’re leaking all of yours in service to others there is little left for what’s most important to you. Check out this latest episode for all the low-down on how to keep your helping habits healthy - I promise you this can be life changing..... it was for me! You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/91 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I’d be so gratef

Heartbreaking, heartwarming and inspiring! Roisin Pelan was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 34 weeks pregnant. And a few years later doctors confirmed it was incurable. Since this life-altering news, Ro has defied everyone's expectations. Her story is not only heartbreaking, heartwarming and inspiring but it’s an incredibly important one to listen to. Roisin is an incredible mother, a beacon of optimism and just a joy to listen to. I know Roisin's story will have a profound impact on your life and the lives of others around you. You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/90 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I’d be so grateful if you supported them by offering this free podcast. I hope it’s been helpfu

How do you succeed in your career without sacrificing in your personal life? In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful insight into how can have more impact but in a more sustainable way. Using your personal power rather than just your willpower. I'll help you unlock your Zone of Genius so you can progress with personal power in your career. You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/89 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I’d be so grateful if you supported them by offering this free podcast. I hope it’s been helpful to you, and if so, I hope you pass that on. Please consider rating and reviewing my show. Your review can help other people find my podcast so you’ll be helping another working mum find this resource. Pl

We know that world-class performers get the privilege of working with world-class psychologists. These psychologists work alongside them to support them to be at their best and achieve world-class success. Ever wondered what these people learn from their performance psychologists? Well, you're in for a treat! My guest in this episode is Katie Warriner. Katie is one of my favourite people in this world. I'm lucky to call her a friend and colleague. Katie Warriner is a world-class Performance Psychologist working behind the scenes and on the big stage with some of the world’s best athletes, leaders and organisations. From the sports field to the boardroom, the helicopter pad to the operating theatre, Katie helps people train the mindset skills and practices essential to thriving under pressure. Her clients include CEOs, Olympic Champions, educational leaders and world-record holders. So she knows a thing or two about success and living your best life. In this episode, she shares her world-class insights

We know burnout is on the rise for working mothers.  In fact, the data is pretty damning.  Sadly too many women are on the road to burnout or are just a breath away from it.  But most of them don't even realise it. All too often it takes hitting the brick burnout wall for us to realise.  By that time it's too late. So how can we actually stop burnout before it starts?   My guest is here to tell us how.  As a burnout survivor, Dr Jacqueline Kerr left her position as a public health professor in 2018 after her burnout experience and is now on a mission to dismantle the causes of working mother burnout. Her TEDx talk provides solutions that we can all use to change the social norms around burnout and I’m delighted that she’s here to share these insights with you. Her 20-year experience as a behavioural scientist combined with her own personal burnout experience means that Dr Kerr has a powerful perspective on burnout that you're going to want to hear. You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingm

She went from stay-at-home mum of 25 years to successful business owner in just 5 years! It’s easy to lose yourself in motherhood and fall into the unhelpful narrative that being a mother disadvantages you in your career and in business.  But today’s guest is here to prove the motherhood advantage - that the skills we pick up in motherhood allow us to become exceptional business leaders.   Today I’m joined by Maxine Laceby the Founder and CEO of Absolute Collagen.   Maxine went from stay-at-home mother of twenty-five years, to boiling up bones at her kitchen table for the collagen benefits, to a leading beauty entrepreneur. She has taken the market by storm, building a credible and ever-growing beauty business, turning over £1M in just one short year, and over £20M just a few years later.   Maxine runs the business with the help of her two daughters and they now enjoy the massive success that they built from their family kitchen table. I’m delighted that Maxine joins us today to share all about why she thinks

What about the dads? Recent research shows that 1 in 10 new dads will experience some symptoms of post-natal depression and 39% of expectant dads are concerned about their mental health. The mental health of men is still overlooked with suicide remaining the biggest killer of men under the age of 45, and 12.5% of men in the UK suffering from depression and anxiety.  New dads are particularly vulnerable as financial and work pressures coupled with a huge life change can have a significant impact. Dad’s poor mental health negatively impacts support for mothers and the development of children. So today’s conversation is a much-needed one. My guest is Elliott Rae. Elliott is an author, speaker and founder of MusicFootballFatherhood the UK’s most exciting parenting and lifestyle platform for men.   Elliott is encouraging open conversations about fatherhood. His book Dad; Untold Stories of Fatherhood, Love, Mental Health and Masculinity is a must-read. Each chapter is a story from a different dad and takes you on a

I pulled the ripcord on my career.  It was only years later that I realised what influenced me to leave a highly lucrative career that I was succeeding in. I didn’t like what I saw when I looked up. What I mean by that is that I couldn’t see female leaders that represented how I envisaged my life to be. In this episode, I share the personal impact of not having positive working mother role models.  I explore why it's vital for organisations to support and promote them too. Let’s give ourselves, and others, relatable, positive and attainable role models for when we look up. Because our daughters are looking up too. You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/84 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I’d be so grateful if you

Ever found yourself wanting more out of life? More family time? More focus on your wellbeing? More time for your hobbies? More fulfilment?  Do you find yourself asking should I step back to something less stressful? Should I find a company with a different culture? Should I take a career break? If you find yourself pinballing between focusing on your career or leaving your job to try and navigate the often conflicting identities of work and family life, I wanted to share something that would help you. In my latest podcast episode, I’m sharing 7 powerful and very carefully curated questions that can help you. These seven self-coaching questions help you explore how to combine your work and motherhood successfully and sustainably. To cut through the conflicting emotions and thoughts. Knowing that there is no one-size answer for everyone, it’s about exploring the right answer for you and your life.  Here’s to finding the path that supports you to flourish - wherever that may take you. Because we only get this on

Do you ever feel like you're rushing through your life? Running from one thing to the next? You're not alone.    There's a rise in what's known as Rushing Woman's Syndrome. Never before have women been in such a hurry to do so many things and be there for so many people Luckily my latest podcast guest is here to tell us all about it and what we can do to save ourselves from falling into Rushing Woman's Syndrome. My guest is Nutritional biochemist, Dr Libby Weaver (PhD). In this episode, Dr Libby Weaver explains how a stressful, fast-paced lifestyle can have dangerous effects on all areas of our health as women.  And how we can empower ourselves with practical solutions to restore our health so we can stay productive, healthy and happy. If you’re feeling the stress of doing a million different things and wearing a million different hats, tune in and take notes!  I think Dr Libby is about to blow your mind!  You can listen to the episode here https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/82/ or via itunes, stitcher or spo

There’s a growing movement happening both individually and collectively  - can you feel it? A sense that ‘this is not working anymore?’  Our working practices and cultures  They’re not sustainable.  They’re not fair  There is systemic oppression, injustice and societal inequities   Maybe you've felt it too? Maybe you’re feeling it right now? We don’t want to keep propping up systems that aren’t working. Maybe you want to help create the change that’s so needed. But how do you play your part without burning out? Well, today’s guest is here to help us. She’s all about helping women to step up without burning out. My guest is Katy Murray - leadership development coach, consultant, facilitator and speaker.  Katy has coached thousands of leaders over 25 years and hosted workshops and conferences in 35 countries across the world. In this episode, Katy and I explore how you can step up and make an impact as a change-maker but in a sustainable way.   We’re exploring an actionable plan to eliminate overwhelm and burno