Consider this episode a little SOS for those moments of overwhelm which come OFTEN as a parent. It's the simplest reminder you'll ever hear - but perhaps the most profound.

'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :)

x ash

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With a background in PR and marketing, Janika has been telling stories for decades. The birth of her second child was both traumatic, and transformative - forcing her and her husband to reassess everything, and choose a different kind of life. She now uses this experience to help others harness the power of their own stories as a catalyst for positive change. I hope you're as inspired by Janika's story as I was, and use it as a starting point to start asking yourselves the right questions about the life you want for yourself and your family!

You can listen to Just You, Janika's podcast here, and follow her work at her website.

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If you're anything like me, you're going to have at least one moment today where you doubt yourself and your ability as a parent.

'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :)

x ash

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“Being human is not hard because you're doing it wrong it's hard because you're doing it right. You will never change the fact that being human is hard, so you must change your idea that it was every supposed to be easy.” - Glennon Doyle

'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :)

x ash

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Missed my chat with my amazing naturopath Hayley Stockbridge? Here's one of my favourite bits. A deep dive into why so many women (myself included) find themselves experiencing a whole new level of exhaustion around 6-9 months post partum. Hear the entire chat in Season 3 Episode 11.

x ash

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'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :)

x ash

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'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :)

x ash

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In episode 11 we chatted to paediatrician, author, academic and the man behind the world-famous 'snoo' smart sleeper, Dr. Harvey Karp. Haven't got time to listen to the whole chat? Well here's a cheeky little snippet that I found super interesting. Something to keep in your back pocket in case of emergencies!

Enjoy x

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'Mindful Mama' is my gift to you. Your chance to stop, reflect, breathe, or just give yourself five minutes alone. These are short episodes themed around the unique trials of parenthood (and general life in 2022). So listen in the car, in the bath, or locked in your bedroom while the kids are watching YouTube! I hope today's message makes your day a bit easier :)

x ash

The full poem I mention in the episode reads as follows:

The Guest House

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This being human is a guest house.

Every morning a new arrival.

​

A joy, a depression, a meanness,

some momentary awareness comes

as an unexpected visitor.

​

Welcome and entertain them all!

Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,

who violently sweep your house

empty of its furniture,

still, treat each guest honorably.

He may be clearing you out

for some new delight.

​

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,

meet them at the door laughing,

and invite them in.

​

Be grateful for whoever comes,

because each has been sent

as a guide from beyond.

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