The Nourishing Ami podcast with Ami Rankin

This episode talks about a realisation that I had over the weekend - I used to have so much spare time pre-kids! And I used to love prioritising myself and doing things for me. But what happens when you become a Mum and that changes in an instant? Let's talk about identity, a quote that will help you shift your thoughts and how to start with small steps to prioritise you again. Identity podcast episodes: Ep 1: Who Are You? Ep 21: Who Are You pt. 2 Ep 54: Identity shifts and navigating change in life Ep 84: Help! I don't know who I am anymore Ep 119: Who Am I anymore? I've lost my sparkle after babies Also mentioned: Ep 8: Stop cancelling on yourself Recommendations Books: Verity by Colleen Hoover The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Paint by numbers: Paint It Like Frida

This episode is a big life update, because it's been a long hiatus in between episodes! I talk more in depth about my PND diagnosis and decision to begin mediation, things I've been really enjoying lately, books, relationships and the transition from 1 to 2 kids

Hello! Welcome back! It's been a while and I took some much needed time for me while we transitioned from a family of 3 to a family of 4, but I'm so excited to be back in your ears and talking all things mindset. In this episode let's talk about intentional self care and what it is. What it looks like for you, and how you can feel less stressed and overwhelmed just by changing your mindset.

This episode of the Mum Rage Series talks about the huge shifts that happen when you become a Mother. Everything from how you see yourself, how you spend your time, how you look at yourself and your values and beliefs. It's a big (and overwhelming) thing, so we start small in this episode. Because Mum Life is overwhelming enough, right?! Today's recommendations: Episode 14 of Mother, Unrefined podcast - my interview with Nicola and Jess. And Heartbreak High on Netflix. Links spoken about in the podcast: VIA Character Strengths quiz: https://www.viacharacter.org Podcast episode 2, 54, 84 and 85 here on Nourishing Ami Podcast to dive deeper into your Identity and who you are as well as episode 66 to learn about your Values

In this episode I break down the feeling of resentment - what does it look like for you, how you might notice it and also the 3 main areas you can feel resentful: towards your partner, your child/children and towards other people.

A follow on from our last podcast episode. This time with some real life mum realities that I've been experiencing lately juggling toddlerhood and newborn life. Let's talk about how you can proactively and reactively work to reduce your reactive behaviours.

In this weeks instalment of the Mum Rage Series, I cover 4 types of expectations that you might be setting and talk about how that can make you feel. I look at real life examples and give you some tips and active journaling questions to help you to feel less frustrated, overwhelmed and burnt out

If you get to the point of breaking or exploding and things just feel a bit too much…a bit too loud, a bit too bright or if you get ‘touched out' then this episode is for you. Learn what causes sensory overstimulation and 10 ways you can reduce your reactions

Welcome to a new series of episodes, over the coming weeks I will be breaking down some of the common contributing factors to ‘Mum Rage' (yes, it's a real thing) and talking about ways that you can feel less stressed, less overwhelmed and less like you're about to explode. In this episode, I talk about the mental load that you carry, all of the open tabs in your brain and give you tips to navigate and reduce your mental load.

You know the saying - the smallest habits make the biggest difference? Let's look at 10 really easy and achievable habits - both physical and mental - that you can implement this week to feel like life just runs smoother. They can help you to feel less stressed and overwhelmed which means less reactive behaviour. Plus, this weeks recommendation: The Frae Podcast, episode ‘Free Therapy with Holistic Psychologist Laura Corcoran'

A juicy episode today diving into answering a question that came through on Instagram - ‘How did you know you were ready for your second baby?' Join me as I discuss pregnancy, labour, birth, working through birth trauma, newborn life and navigating big life changes

It's time to validation how you feel! In this weeks episode I talk about Comparitive Suffering - what it is, how you notice it coming up for you, it's limitations and also 4 tools to be able to move through it. Including a life changing new definition of acceptance for you. Todays recommendation - The Daily Aus podcast episodes and also No Silly Questions podcast. Other podcast episodes mentioned: Ep 97: Resentment Ep 99: Boundaries Ep 31: Why positive vibes only is a load of sh*t Ep 14: Guess what!? Not every day is a good day

A huuuuge topic today! Beliefs! Those thoughts, opinions, feelings and topics that you buy in to every single day, sometimes without even realising. And guess what? Most of them aren't even your own! Let's spend today's episode looking at beliefs - where they can come from, where yours come from and what you can do about it when you realise that some of your thoughts or beliefs aren't serving you any more.

Wow wow wow what a BIG topic! If you are someone who worries about what other people think, todays episode is going to help you to identify some thinking patterns or beliefs you could be carrying with you. You will learn the strengths and also limitations of caring about what others think and I will also run you through 3 ways to build your sense of self and self confidence. Identity & Who Am I podcast episodes: Episode 2 - Who Are You? Episode 21 - Do You Like The Real You? Episode 66 - Who Are You Values Edition. This weeks recommendations: The Wish by Nicholas Sparks Goodreads app and website Shameless Podcast

In this episode you can learn about the difference between self sabotage and procrastination, create awareness around where procrastination comes up for you and also learn the 2 parts of the brain that fire when procrastinating kicks in and how to be better than your excuses!

A Monday Motivation episode to help you with tips to feel less overwhelmed, less stressed and more present during your week this week. Other podcast episodes mentioned: 106: HALT Theory and how to feel less overwhelmed 104: How To Amplify Your To-Do List 98: Decision Fatigue Plus, the insight timer meditation for gratitude and warm fuzzy feels: https://insig.ht/CjxCCw2anob

In this episode I run you through HALT Theory - what it is, what it stands for and how you can start to focus on a more positive outlook on your health and well-being today

You know those days - it's like uhh could ANYTHING else go wrong!? Let's talk about Confirmation Bias and how you are actively creating your reality with your thoughts every single minute of the day - whether that's an empowering reality or a frustrating one! Today's recommendations: You Need To Know by Nicola Moriarty and Goodreads

I know, everyone tells you how writing out their to-do-list 'saved their sanity!' But how can you use this tool to feel less overwhelmed and not just something else to add to your list of things to get done for the day? I break to-do-lists down into 3 stages for you and give you a trick to feel less overwhelmed while also reducing procrastination!

It's the second episode back for 2022 and I'm diving in to New Years Resolutions - what do I think of them? Are they BS? But more importantly, how you can be setting goals for yourself this year that feel GOOD, aligned and empowering and how you can be focusing on creating a lifestyle that you want to be living! It's an exciting and empowering episode and I can't wait to hear what your goals, intentions and aligned action is for you this year! Recommendations: The Glow Up - mind, body & soul reset. My brand new ebook and 30 day refresh is officially live and you can download your copy here! Podcast episodes mentioned: Ep 51: Motivation vs. Discipline Ep 6: I'll be happy when... BONUS EP: Find your 3 words for the year - a guided meditation

I have an exciting announcement! Your exclusive first look into my newest ebook - The Glow Up: mind, body, soul refresh. What is it? How you can get involved and the 30 day commitment that is going to have you filling up your cup EVERY DAY during February 2022

In this episode I break down what the fixed vs. growth thinking pattern is and how you might notice it coming up for you. I split it into 3 different areas of life: career, personal and health and fitness. We will talk about ways to move through it and away from negative self talk and labels that aren't serving you anymore!

How have you been feeling lately? If you've been feeling busy, stressed, burnt out or like there's 100 tabs open in your brain, this episode is for you! In this episode I talk you through some journaling prompts, feelings you can aim for, affirmations to body, important reminders and some quick, simple self care ideas so that you are feeling energized, empowered and refreshed leading into the upcoming week Here is the Instagram post mentioned for you to save and come back to any time you need: https://www.instagram.com/p/CWRL8voBdXc/?utm_medium=copy_link

Welcome to episode 100! How exciting! And what better way to celebrate than with an episode about my favourite time of the year - the Holidays! But just because it's my favourite time of the year, doesn't mean it's all sunshine and rainbows - the end of the year can also bring with it feelings of stress, overwhelm and burnout. So let's dive into 3 of the main factors coming in to play that could be leading you to be feeling BUSY and burnt out, and of course, how you can move through. Today's recommendation is a Festive one! The Christmas Chronicles on Netflix

Happy Monday beautiful

In this episode we talk all things decision fatigue. Why decisions and thinking feel harder towards the end of the day and why you can feel so overwhelmed. I also run you through some signs to notice decision fatigue for you and of course, give you some tips and strategies to move through it. Plus, today's recommendation - Two Friends on Spotify and their Big Bootie Mixes

Welcome to another Therapy Thursday episode that I run you through a big feeling - resentment. I talk you through what it is, what feelings come together to create resentment and also how you can take radical responsibility in your life to move through resentment and feel less overwhelmed and stressed! Plus, this weeks recommendations - The Frae podcast with Kylie Camps. Diet Myths episode with Josh Wiggins. Also, Motherhood and Identity with Dr Sophie Brock

Yes, you read the title of this episode right. I know, I've recorded episodes before talking about how to move through comparison and the downside of comparing yourself - but I have a different perspective for you to consider today that I find really interesting! In this episode, learn about how we, as humans, actually utilise comparison as a tool as babies and how this then continues into adulthood. I also run you through 4 benefits of comparison and how you can use comparison to your advantage to feel empowered

Setting a health, fitness or wellbeing goal can feel a little bit of everything - exciting, motivating, scary, daunting, nerve-wracking, fun! So today's episode breaks down 5 easy mindset changes you can focus on today so that you actually WANT to be taking action and be better than your excuses!

If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the idea of lockdowns ending after over 4 months - you're not alone. In this episode, I discuss what Culture Shock is and how that also flows into what a lot of us are experiencing now - Reverse Culture Shock. I talk you through the 4 phases of Culture Shock and also the feelings that can arise with re-integration. Plus, this week's recommendation - Money Heist and The Circle, both on Netflix.

Another fun episode this week with some up beat and interesting conversation starters away from the standard ‘How are you?' And ‘How's work going?' Move past the ordinary and create some meaningful connection with these questions and ‘would you rathers' This weeks recommendation - Shameless Podcast episode ‘The 4 big questions'

Have you ever thought about the way you communicate in times of conflict or disagreement? What about how you listen? I share my takeaways from the most recent Masterclass I ran on Relationships and moving through conflict. I teach you 3 ways to implement mindful listening to create meaningful connection, even when you don't agree with the other persons perspective. And this weeks recommendation - Lucifer on Netflix (plus Brooklyn 99, Friends, Will and Grace and The Office)

Alright, time for an episode with a little bit of fun - let's shake off the week, get a little bit lighthearted and silly, grab a glass of wine or a cup of tea and get ready for 2 personality quizzes for you to do. Do they really help to create insight for you? Who knows! But they are fun so let's do it!

In this episode of Therapy Thursday I run you through my takeaways from an online workshop I recently attended. I realised that I never give my brain a chance to slow down or switch off and that there's always tabs open! You can learn what sensory self care is and also the power of letting yourself be bored!

Being a parent can be hard. I give 10 (actually 11) tips to recognise and move through big emotions, reduce feeling like you're about to explode, how to take time for you and ways to make your days feel more seamless and easy. This weeks recommendations: Parenthood podcasts! We Don't Have Time For This, Beyond The Bump, This Glorious Mess, Motherly, The Good Enough Mother and #Momtruths with Cat and Nat

Welcome back to a Therapy Thursday episode - today's episode shares my top 3 tools for feeling so connected to a goal that you really WANT to take action and stop procrastinating.

Conflict is a given in any relationship - we are all human with different feelings, opinions and perspectives. But conflict or different perspectives doesn't have to be a bad thing. Today, I run you through 3 actionable takeaways to improve communication and implement active listening in your relationships

A new segment to the Nourishing Ami Podcast - Therapy Thursday is going to be all about sharing my takeaways and light bulb moments from my personal Coaching sessions. In this episode of Therapy Thursday, I talk about negative self talk, limiting beliefs and disordered eating habits. I teach you 2 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to create space between you and your thoughts to really embody that cliche saying ‘You are not your thoughts'. Plus, this episodes recommendation: Echt Activewear

Part 2 of creating your identity. Last episode we spoke about getting really specific on your goals and your life. We looked at reflecting and checking in to see if you're still holding on to visions for yourself or goals and habits that are no longer relevant. In this episode, we look at create intention in your days and how you can get a sense of accomplishment and achievement from creating and living your ideal day, identifying the things that you like and creating a self care routine based on the 3 different areas of self care. And this weeks recommendation - Aimin activewear.

If you've ever had that moment where you suddenly realise ‘Wow, I don't even know what lights me up anymore' this episode is for you. I run you through why change is inevitable, how this affects how you feel and also the steps you can take to start to bring the focus back to you. Your goal setting topics or life areas are: Fitness Health Nutrition Work / Career Self Care Personal life / Growth and Self Development Social Life / Friendships Relationship Plus, this weeks recommendations - The Belle Movement 2 week challenges And The Formulaic online program

Goals can feel really great to focus on - but you can't always be switched on and go-go-go. Sometimes, there's big changes happening in your life and that can feel hard to work through. In this episode I talk about strategies to give yourself some much needed love and empathy, while still feeling like you are achieving things in life, but on a smaller scale. And this weeks recommendation - She's On The Money Podcast

6 mindset tips for getting through the hard times in a relationship. Learn about connection, how to communicate how you feel, how to recognise your signs of overwhelm and over stimulation and how to be less reactive - individually, as a couple and how to big change together. This weeks recommendation: We Don't Have Time For This Podcast Come and join the Nourishing Ami Podcast Community group on facebook to get involved in the live events being held. The Self Care live is uploaded and ready to re-watch now. Podcast episodes mentioned in this episode: Ep 62: Why connection is the gateway to intimacy Ep 54: Identity change - realigning with yourself to navigate change and feel happy and fulfilled Ep 29: So you want the perfect relationship? How to be #couplegoals Ep 24: The simplest and easiest relationship advice I ever received... Ep 17: LOVE LANGUAGES - how to feel loved and create more connection in your relationships Ep 3: Get clear on WHY you are unhappy in your relationship

In the last episode of the Mindset Series I breakdown the Cognitive Distortion - Labeling. What is Labeling? Who and what can you label and how does this affect you're relationship not only with others, but yourself as well? And I discuss some big emotions like anxiety and depression and how these labels themselves can be moved through.

The Cognitive Distortion I break down for you in this episode is Mind Reading and also closely followed by Fortune Telling. How can Mind Reading or creating scenarios in your head lead to strained relationships, disagreements and broken friendships? How can Fortune Telling or assuming something is going to happen before it actually has play such a big part in all areas of your life? Listen in to find out, and learn how you can stop Mind Reading and Fortune Telling in their tracks. Plus, this weeks recommendation: Tanologist Face and Body drops in Medium, Cerave face moisturiser AND physical self care - when was the last time you prioritised time for yourself for 5 minutes to make yourself feel special? Listen to episode 74 for the breakdown of Personalisation mentioned in this podcast episode.

Do you get frustrated when someone tells a story that goes on and on? Or maybe you feel a little anxious if you don't feel like you've got all of the information to complete a task? Learn about Global and Detailed thinking and how you can recognise them coming up in your life, how they can affect your relationships and how you can reduce feelings like frustration and overwhelm. Plus today's recommendation - the Heater Mate!

In this episode of the Mindset Series I am breaking down the Cognitive Distortion - Shoulds. It's a very common one and I can almost guarantee you are doing it multiple times a day without even realising! Learn how you can make a small change to your language to make a big change to how you feel.

In this episode of the Mindset Series I am breaking down the Emotional Reasoning Cognitive Distortion. A thinking pattern that leads us to create scenarios in our mind based on how we feel.

Do you ever feel like things are unfair? I open a can of worms when I dive into the Cognitive Distortion - The Fallacy Of Fairness and not only do we talk about what this is and how you might recognise it coming up in your life, but we talk about where this idea of ‘fairness' comes from - our core beliefs and values. What is fairness to you? And why? And this weeks recommendation - the Hello Glow website for all things natural beauty, low tox living and so.many.diffuser.blends!

In this episode we look at the Cognitive Distortion of Blaming and Under-responsibility. I talk about how this can be absolutely life changing to notice in your life and how it will impact every single area of your life. I'm talking social life, personal relationships, family, friendships, career, money mindset - everything! Previous episodes discussed: Ep 30 - Choose you! Create your own happiness - how to take responsibility for you! Ep 42 - the version of me you have created in your mind is not my responsibility Ep 58 - Don't live in your head about things you can control And this week's recommendation: Outlander on Netflix

In this weeks Mindset Series episode we are looking at the Cognitive Distortion - Personalisation. I talk about how this can affect the way that you feel, your relationships and your perspective on the world. I touch on how things like Social Media play into our Personalisation and I also look at the 4 things that you can control and how this plays a big impact in how you can move through Personalisation a lot quicker

In today's episode I explain the Cognitive Distortion which is Jumping To Conclusions. We look at how recognising Jumping To Conclusions in your life can reduce big feelings like stress and anxiety and can have a positive impact on your relationships and thoughts. The biggest takeaway from today's episode? It's not all about you! And today's recommendation, the good old vinegar and bicarb soda trick for some non-toxic and super cheap cleaning hacks!