The SuperMum Podcast

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. Gabriela Rosa is a mum of two and one of Australia's leading fertility experts. With over 20 years of experience in this field, Gabriela helps couples all over the world overcome fertility issues and miscarriage through her F.E.R.T.I.L.E Method, a specifically-designed framework that looks at all the areas of a couple's life. A system that she even applied to herself to overcome her own fertility woes and fall pregnant with her two children! So if you've been trying to conceive for more than two years, have had a range of failed treatments and feel like you've tried everything and reached the end of the road, Gabriela and her team can help. Through a holistic and highly-customised approach, Gabriela educates and supports couples in her Natural Fertility Breakthrough Programme to make changes that will help them optimise the chances of conceiving or having a successful treatment, whatever method they may choose. Gabriela has also educated over 85,000 people all over the world with her free 12-day Fertility Challenge, and she believes that if a couple wants a baby and are willing to invest the time, money, and energy to do what it takes, they will. In this episode, you'll learn what secondary infertility is and why it is something that impacts so many couples trying to conceive their second or subsequent children. You'll also find out how age and lifestyle, as well as male fertility and DNA quality, may have an impact on your chances to conceive. And finally, you'll learn about the exact steps Gabriela takes to help people get the outcome they want the most - a new baby. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/143 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. Jessica DeLuise runs an integrated medical wellness practice that helps people make practical nutrition and lifestyle changes to improve their health and wellbeing. Like me, when it comes to healthy habits around diet and everyday life, Jessica believes in making small tweaks to what you're already doing, so you can set yourself up for success in every area of your life. Because when life gets busy, we always fall back on our habits. So let's make them count. Jessica believes that a positive mindset plays a huge role in how we're able to make change happen in our lives - be it big or small. But she's also passionate about the fact that to improve our health and lifestyle as busy mums, we need to have access to the right tools. This is why Jessica helps her clients to become more efficient in the kitchen, create a better balance between striving for our health and taking care of our daily tasks, and to teach our children about fresh, healthy food. In this episode, you'll learn some hands-on cooking planning tips and ideas that will help you make healthier choices and prepare more nutritious meals for yourself and your family. From healthy snacks to super-food breakfast smoothies, in our interview, Jessica shared some easy-to-implement, tasty recipes that will set you up for success and completely change the way you look at food preparation. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/142 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. This week I have something a little different for you. This solo episode is not only the last one of this season and of 2018 - it also represents a final chapter in the Yorks' life. In this episode, I - Lisa York - talk about our family's journey of beating childhood cancer, as our third son, Benny, prepares to have his last chemotherapy treatment on the 21st December 2018 in Sydney. An uncut, unedited video version of this episode is also available, so if you'd like to get an idea of what recording a podcast entails (warts and all) here's your chance. As you may already know if you're a regular listener to the show, our son Benny was diagnosed with leukemia shortly before his third birthday when we were living in London (UK). In this episode, I talk you through Benny's devastating diagnosis, those hard few months of chemotherapy, and how we handled our darkest hour after moving to Canberra (Australia). It's a story full of twists and turns, lots of tears, tiredness, and difficulties. But as we move back to Sydney and prepare for Benny's last treatment, we are entering a new, exciting chapter of our lives. I am grateful for the people who shared this journey with us and feel lucky and blessed for the way Benny's leukemia has changed me and helped me grow as a person. This podcast and my online membership - Let's Conquer Motherhood - wouldn't exist if it wasn't for what we experienced over the last few years. We are a family who survived childhood cancer. And for me, the lesson to be learnt is that there's something good in every situation, even in adversity. So I want you to hold on to this. Tomorrow is another day. And you too, will get through it. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/141 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. Clarissa Hughes is a Mindfulness Coach, an author, and a speaker. After being forced to leave a corporate job she loved in a large Australian multi-national, Clarissa came face to face with the reality of juggling being a single mum and working for a small business that didn't give her the flexibility she needed at the time. Exhausted, Clarissa eventually cracked under the pressure and burnt out. At a time when she felt like life wasn't much fun, Clarissa stumbled across the concept of mindfulness and decided to train to become a mindfulness coach. Two years ago, Clarissa left her corporate job. She now lives in Sweden, and her life has changed for the better. She now teaches her clients how to incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion into their everyday, busy lives. Through her work, Clarissa helps people feel calmer, more aware, more alive and aligned with what truly matters in life. In this episode, you'll learn how you can incorporate short mindful interventions into your daily life and what you can do when you start to feel frazzled and overwhelmed. You'll also find out why building good, healthy habits is the foundation of living a healthier life that will sustain you during the busiest and most challenging times of your life. And finally, you'll discover a way to become kinder and more compassionate to yourself so you can start to say no when you feel things are getting on top of you. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/140 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. Let's Conquer Motherhood member Tanya Cunningham is a mum of 2 boys and a Life Coach based in Canberra. Having struggled in the past with her own sense of identity and with negative self-talk, Tanya now works passionately with mums to equip them and empower them to become the mums they want to be in the season of motherhood they're in. As a coach, Tanya supports mums with some of the practical aspects of their lives as well as with the transformational mindset shifts that will help them achieve success in motherhood. Whatever success means to them. Tanya believes that as mums we are always learning. While our children may be learning to walk or talk, we are finding our feet too - always trying to do our best based on the capacity and the resources that we have available to us. Motherhood is full of seasons - some of them quite short - and it's important we always make time to adjust and re-evaluate who we want to be as mothers in the phase we're currently in. In this episode, you'll learn why it's important to celebrate your wins on a regular basis, as small as they may seem. You'll also discover a simple tool that you can use whenever you become aware of your own negative self-talk, so you can help your brain to switch into problem-solving mode. And last but not least, you'll learn why it's important to have a long-term vision and strategy when it comes to motherhood. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/139 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. Dr Emma Svanberg (a.k.a. The Mumologist) is a clinical psychologist specialising in pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Having always been fascinated by mental health, and how our mental and physical health is influenced by our histories and environment, after completing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Emma decided to specialise in the perinatal period and support parents during what is often a delicate time in their lives, when rapid emotional changes and transformation can take place. Emma offers one to one psychological therapy, as well as group support. She is a keen writer and campaigner for issues related to mental health and parenting and co-founded the Make Birth Better network with Dr Rebecca Moore. She is passionate about spreading the message that it really does take a village to raise a child and that expectant and new mums and dads do need support and should not be expected to parent in isolation. This is why Emma is campaigning for change. She feels that, as a society, we need to begin to recognise how crucial this period of our lives is - so that it can lead to positive change and growth for parents and their children. In this episode, you'll find out why tuning into your baby's cues is so important and yet so difficult, and you'll understand how small changes in the way you interact with your baby can have a huge impact on your relationship with your child. You'll also learn who you should reach out to and how if you ever feel like you're struggling, and you'll discover why being able to express and vocalise your emotions makes for a healthier approach to your own mental health and your children's too. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/138 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums. Fifteen years ago, Amy Rasdal left her corporate job to start her own consulting business. Today, through her brand Billable with Baby, she helps other working mums leave the corporate world and start their own successful consulting businesses. Amy makes it possible for women who love their job and have years of experience and education behind them, to gain the confidence and courage they need to build businesses that work around their families. Because having a baby doesn't mean having to make financial or professional sacrifices! Through her practical approach and advice, Amy empowers mums to identify the skills that make them experts at what they do, so they can start to offer the right services to the people who need them and charge their worth. Amy believes that your business should make you money from the word go because that's the only way to create a career that truly gives you the freedom and flexibility to live a life on your terms and no one else's. In this episode, you'll learn about the exact three steps you can take to secure your first clients and create a solid business that will generate money quickly. You'll also find out how not to underprice yourself, why getting a website or professional headshots shouldn't be your priorities when you first start out, and how confidence and financial planning play a big role in your consultancy business. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/137 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietician and author based in Connecticut, where she runs a busy private practice. Over the years, Esther has coached thousands of women to help them eliminate the need for medication, lose stubborn belly fat, reverse chronic illness, and smile when they look in the mirror. She's passionate about helping more people shift the cultural conversation around food so that you can eat more healthily but also teach your children that good food is great fuel for our bodies. Together with her 11-year-old son, Esther has developed a 6-week online program, Nutrition School for Families, to address all the tough food and health challenges that we face at home such as food battles, sleep issues, sensory issues, picky eaters, ADHD, constipation, overweight children and body image issues, and immune function. Just like I do, Esther believes that with the right mindset and the willingness to plan ahead and get organised, you can eat a healthy diet, even if you're a busy mum. You can learn to sustain your body with the right kind of energy that will get you through the day, train your body to crave healthy food, and teach your children good eating habits from a young age. In this episode, you'll learn how to set your children up for a lifetime of healthier choices just by having clear boundaries around food. You'll also find out why eating meals as a family, preferably without technology, is important in helping your children develop a healthy mindset when it comes to their meal preferences. If you have a picky eater in your family, you'll learn some strategies that you can use to encourage your little ones to try new foods, and you'll even find out why the temperature and texture of certain foods can be an issue for some children. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/136 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program Lore Earley-Goldstein has a gift. She can read people at soul level. Originally a teacher, Lore re-trained in traditional psychotherapy after realising that something just wasn't adding up for her. Feeling lost, inadequate, and often 'broken', she struggled for a long time - deep down she knew she was meant to be on a different path and do greater work. Eventually, Lore found the courage to release the baggage that no longer served her and to start living according to who she really is, at soul level. She found her purpose. And now she helps others learn what their purpose is, so they can use their unique strengths and skills to build careers and relationships where they can thrive and flourish. Lore's journey in moving away from a life that was built on external expectations wasn't easy. It involved a lot of soul-searching, and she went through an extremely emotional and difficult time, which even resulted in the end of her first marriage. While going through divorce, Lore also walked away from her career in psychotherapy, but it all paid off. She's now married to her soulmate and has built a successful career around her deep calling. In this episode, you'll learn how deciding to tune into your own unique set of strengths can help you make the leap to do something more meaningful with your life, so you can experience what it feels like to live 'in flow', whatever you decide to do. You'll also find out how by understanding yourself, your partner, and your children on a deeper level, you can build stronger relationships and let go of the guilt that comes from blindly following the rules and expectations that you think society has dictated for you. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/135 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Business Coach and Let's Conquer Motherhood member Jessica Fearnley is a healthy mum of two young boys and runs a successful business around her and her family's needs. But getting to where she is today wasn't always easy. About 8 years ago, and only a few months into her marriage, things came to a head for Jessica. Feeling unwell, exhausted, and completely broken and burnt out after years of working extremely hard and putting pressure on herself, Jessica decided to leave the corporate world and the career she had worked so hard to build. Emotionally and physically at an all-time low and unable to work, she did the only thing she felt she could do. She took time out and built herself up again one tiny step at the time. When Jessica fell pregnant with her first child, a lot of the symptoms she had experienced as a result of stress and anxiety made an unwelcome come back into her life. And needless to say, her dream of having an idyllic 9 months was totally crushed. After a difficult birth, Jessica struggled to adjust to life with a newborn, and she very quickly realised that she was keen to put her professional experience to good use again, but she had to do it on her terms. So when her son was only 4 months old, Jessica's business was born. In this heartfelt episode, you'll learn how being completely honest with yourself and the way you feel about motherhood can help you understand what really matters to you in life. By the end of this interview, you'll be inspired to do life on your terms, be true to yourself, and be completely unapologetic about it. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/134 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Mum-of-two and Let's Conquer Motherhood member Stephanie Myerscough has recently packed her bags and her whole life and moved to Italy with her husband and young children. While she's still busy getting used to a new country, culture, and language and settling her family in, Stephanie is also studying for a post-graduate Master Degree in Applied Positive Psychology, attending lessons between the UK and France. Following the demands of her husband's job, Stephanie and her family have moved home several times over the last few years, and while life has certainly been full on, Stephanie is embracing the opportunities that are coming her way and making the most of what she's learning through her degree and within the Let's Conquer Motherhood membership. In this episode, Stephanie introduces us to the concepts of thriving and flourishing. If you've ever had times when you felt you were just nodding along and navigating through life with no real intention, you may have found yourself in 'survival mode'. As Stephanie points out, while this is something a lot of mums experience, it's common to lack the knowledge and tools that can help us transition from a negative mental state to a more positive one. One where you're not just surviving, but where you're also thriving. By the end of this interview, you'll learn an easy, practical technique that you can use at any time to check in with yourself to become more in tune and aware of your emotions and the way you're feeling. If you ever find yourself in burnout or survival mode, you'll see that there are always ways to make changes and turn your day around. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/133 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Mum-of-4 Rhonda Melogy runs a successful 6-figure business and a busy household. If that wasn't enough, she also homeschools her four children. Having started her first seasonal business as a side-hustle while she still worked in her corporate job, Rhonda quickly realised she had a choice. She could either run herself into the ground trying to do it all, or she could work with her 'team' (the five other people in her family) and find a way to thrive both in her personal and professional life. How does she do it? Systems. Rhonda's children all share the load at home. Her chore chart system ensures that all the important household jobs get done on a daily basis, but it also teaches her children age-appropriate life skills, instills a strong work ethic and creates the mindset that everyone can and should contribute towards family life. If you've ever fallen into the trap of being unrealistic with your time and running after your children thinking you can do a task better or quicker than they will ever do at their age and stage, Rhonda will remind you that your time is one of the most valuable assets you have. You just can't make more of it. In this episode, Rhonda shares how to find pockets of time in your day to get really intentional about what you want to do. By the end of the episode, you'll understand why you should focus on one thing at the time, create systems and workflows in your life and business, and delegate or outsource any relevant tasks. If you're ready to learn how you can get everything done, but also find time for yourself and build strong connections with your family, you'll love my conversation with Rhonda.. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/132 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Soon after becoming a mum, Vicki Dawson learnt an important lesson the hard way.  Newborn babies don't sleep very well. But in Vicki's case, her son's challenging sleeping patterns continued for a number of years. Needless to say, this left Vicki chronically sleep-deprived and feeling totally exhausted and isolated as a result. Her experience, and the way it affected both her personal and professional life, led to the creation of The Children's Sleep Charity, which offers information and strategies to parents and professionals in supporting and educating families around sleep. Through her work, Vicki empowers families who are struggling with sleep to make the changes that are right for them. These can include creating sleep plans, practising breathing and mindfulness exercises, and learning strategies to create a calmer and less tense environment around bedtime. With a lot of information out there focused on children's sleep, Vicki reminds us that a mother's sleep habits can still be negatively impacted long after her children are sleeping through the night. As busy mums, we have a duty to prioritise our sleep in order to stay well, become more effective, and keep our families safe, which is why in this episode Vicki shares tips to help mums sleep better. During this interview, you'll learn why what you choose to do in the hour before you go to bed can dramatically improve your sleep quality. By the end of this episode, you'll have a number of practical strategies to get more in synch with your body and relax before bedtime, including a list of foods that you should or shouldn't eat before bed. You'll also learn what causes you to wake in the night and what you can do if you struggle to fall asleep again. Follow Vicki's advice, and you'll be ready to sleep like a baby. But this time, in a good way! You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/131 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Newly married, pregnant, and in her twenties, Emily Hodge received a devastating cancer diagnosis that would change the course of her life in many ways. One of which was losing her baby and being unable (so far) to conceive again. That was a few years ago and, after 15 years working as a Health Psychologist in the NHS, Emily used her experience to help others. She's now a successful Life Coach and has helped and supported hundreds of people, including other cancer patients, to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Over the years, working with people on a one-to-one basis and in group settings, Emily started to notice something. No matter who you are, where you're from or what your backstory is, we all want similar things - to feel happier, calmer, more focused and to lead a life that's right for us. So in 2017, Emily launched her signature group programme - the Gentle Life course, which guides rushed, busy and stressed out women over 6 weeks to map out what living more gently means to them. It provides them with the tools and strategies to kickstart the lifelong work that will help them lead the life they want to live (so that they might shout less at their kids, be happier in their relationships and be so much kinder to themselves). In this episode, you'll learn how checking in with your feelings, thoughts, and emotions allows you to re-define your behaviours, actions, and habits. By becoming more aware of the way you spend your time, you'll find out how you can start to say no to the things you don't really want, so you can gradually replace them with the things that you do. If you're ready to find a little bit of space and calm in your life, learn how to be kinder to yourself, and discover some practical tools that will help you develop your emotional resilience, tune in and discover the five steps that Emily shares that will help you live more gently. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/130 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. When Janine Esbrand became pregnant with her first son, she started questioning her high-flying career as a busy corporate lawyer. Working late into the night with a nanny looking after her son full time no longer seemed like the perfect solution. After a year off on maternity leave, Janine decided to abandon her dream of becoming a partner in a law firm and get a part-time job as an in-house legal counsel instead. A choice that allowed her to spend time with her family but also pursue the legal career she had been working so hard for. Fast forward a few years, Janine is now the owner of LightBOX Coaching - a company that supports ambitious women who want to continue or kick-start their careers beyond motherhood. Through a signature course, one-to-one sessions, and her membership programme, Janine provides return-to-work coaching, training, and resources for both individuals and organisations. So if you noticed that your priorities and values have shifted now that you're a mum, and you feel you may need to walk away from your career, Janine will show you that you don't have to. By the end of this episode, you'll understand how you can have a career that you love which is also compatible with raising your family. You'll learn how you can rebuild your confidence, discover and leverage your strengths (both at home and in the workplace), and ensure that your career choices meet your personal and family values. You'll also pick up some very practical tips to help your colleagues and managers recognise you as a valuable member of the team. Because being a mum doesn't mean you can't go for the role or promotion that you really want! You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/129 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Mum-of-two Renee Avis has the life-altering job of helping women who are struggling with body image, post-partum depression and anxiety, and eating disorders. As a Licensed Professional Counsellor she helps clients recognise their condition, and learn how to accept and love their bodies again. Fulfilling her passion as a therapist, Renee's worked in treatment facilities and private practice for 12 years. She teams up with dieticians to support her patients in their journey from understanding and accepting their struggles to regaining control and achieving a healthier balance with food and nutrition. Renee explains that an eating disorder massively impacts behaviour and lifestyle on a daily basis, so helps her clients dig deep to explore the internal narrative that may be stopping them from being kinder to themselves. One step at a time, she helps them to reframe their thinking and to start focusing on the self-care activities that they resonate with, which ultimately enables them accept their body more. In this episode, you'll learn to pick up on the important clues that could indicate that you, or a fellow mum, is struggling with an eating disorder. You'll understand how loneliness and depression can be both a cause and an effect of an eating disorder, and how unrealistic expectations and unhelpful ideals in society may be stopping you from accepting your post-partum body. Whether you have an eating disorder or not, you'll discover how important it is to tune in and listen to your body and the signals it's sending you to. By doing so, you'll learn how to accept and love your body, wobbly bits and all. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/128 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York.   When Zoe Blaskey's daughter was born everything changed. Despite being a trained meditation and yoga teacher and having a strong self-care practice, Zoe abandoned the daily habits that had given her so much inner strength over the years. She found herself overcome by fear and anxiety and, like many mums, started comparing herself to others. With her self-esteem hitting rock bottom, the negative patterns she was once so familiar with made an unwelcome comeback, and her self-critical voice became really loud. Thankfully Zoe, now a coach, podcaster and speaker, knew exactly what to do. Through her training and experience, she gradually started to re-connect with the things she knew worked for her - community, meditation, yoga, and journaling. In a way, Zoe was lucky. Even though she found herself lost in the mayhem of early motherhood, she had the right tools to overcome her fear and anxiety. This is why, on a rainy Thursday afternoon, Zoe decided to start Motherkind. Through her blog, podcast and coaching, she shares her experience and knowledge to help and support other mums through testing times. In this episode, you'll understand why your brain is wired for anxiety and fear and learn how you can look within yourself to overcome the big emotions that come with motherhood. By the end of this episode, you'll have a number of really easy-to-implement tools that will help you find or re-connect with who you are. You'll learn to stop living out of obligation and start living the life that you want to live instead. Because like Zoe says, your children are only young once, and this is the only chance you'll get to enjoy these precious years. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/127 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Fiona Murden is a psychologist, bestselling author, speaker and mum of two girls. She's passionate about helping others fulfil their own potential and works tirelessly with her clients to encourage them to uncover their strengths and discover what really makes them tick. This is particularly important for you as a mum because you know how easy it is to let motherhood consume you and lose sight of who you are. That's exactly what Fiona experienced eleven years ago, when her first daughter was born, She was overjoyed to be a mum, but at the same time ached for more. It's only when she went back to an old passion - snowboarding - that she realised her true self had changed and evolved since becoming a mum. Fiona is the author of 'Defining You: How to Profile Yourself and Unlock your Full Potential', where she helps people find a way to fit their existing and new passions into their current lives. The book helps you discover your strengths, gives you an understand what really drives you, and teaches you which environments will help you to excel. In this episode, you'll learn why fact-based, non-judgemental self-awareness can be the key to curbing your mummy-guilt. You'll also learn an easy-to-implement technique that you can start using right now to ask for constructive feedback from others, including your own children! If you feel like you've 'lost your spark', by the end of this episode, you'll understand why it's worth making time and space to ask yourself what you really need in this phase of your life, and how you can use your connections and networks to redefine yourself and unlock your full potential. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/126 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Dr Pragya Argawal is an academic, designer, writer, business owner, and the busy mum of three girls. Born and raised in India, she moved to the UK as a young single mum to complete her Master's Degree and PhD. Pragya is no-doubt a very accomplished woman, but things haven't always been easy for her. During her academic career, she suffered from stress and burnout, and more recently, after the premature birth of her twins, fought anxiety and depression. Severely sleep-deprived and under pressure with not one but two babies suffering from colic and reflux, Pragya fell back on to her safety net. Creativity. During a break from her career, Pragya had turned her hobby of print-making into a business by setting up her own art studio Hedge and Hog Prints. And in 2017, inspired by her twins' multiple allergies, she founded The Art Tiffin, a vegan and eco-friendly box of art material. A family-run and ethical business, The Art Tiffin is the first social enterprise to actively campaign for cruelty-free art materials. Pragya is passionate about helping families find the most natural, toxic-free products, and fostering creativity in children from a young age, but she also knows how important it is to raise awareness about mental health and make a positive social impact by giving back to charities. In this episode, Pragya walks you through the research and neuroscience behind creativity, something that she believes we can all find inside of ourselves. She explains how taking only a few minutes out of your busy days to do something creative can do wonders for your mental health and wellbeing. And if you think you're not the creative type, hold on. Because you'll find out exactly what being creative means and what you can do to express your own creativity. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/125 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York. Soon after Melissa Brujin had her first child, she realised that things weren't quite right. Struggling to bond with her baby, wracked with anxiety about her abilities as a mum, and experiencing a general loss of confidence, she wondered what was wrong with her. Although she sought help, she couldn't find anything appropriate in her hometown. Thankfully, there was one person she could turn to: her sister-in-law and midwife Debby Gould. With Debby's help, plus the wonderful online support she eventually found from mothers on the other side of the world and alongside her own research, Melissa was able to connect the dots and recognise that her emotions and experience of early motherhood had been strongly impacted by the traumatic birth of her first child. Fast forward 19 years, Melissa (now a happy and healed mother of three) and mum-of-two Debby (now a birth consultant), have helped thousands of women and families to heal from traumatic birth experiences through their work at Birthtalk.org. Melissa and Debby co-authored the book How to Heal a Bad Birth where they emphasise that a traumatic birth where the mother doesn't feel heard or supported, or where she feels frightened or out of control, isn't just something to just 'get over'. Through the book, their in-person workshops and individual consultations, Melissa and Debby have been supporting mothers all over the world to recover from their birthing experiences, so that they can go on to have positive and empowering subsequent births, or if they are not having more babies, they can go back to their families feeling more at peace and able to move on. In this episode, you'll understand what defines a 'bad' birth and how a challenging experience can negatively impact your mental health. You'll find out how a traumatic experience can affect women for years to come, if not unpicked and addressed in the right way. You'll also learn how to create your own personalised healing journey by looking at the way you feel now and reflecting back on the life-changing experience of childbirth. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/124 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

This episode is sponsored by Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums, with Lisa York.   If you suffer from niggling symptoms and never quite feel in best health, you probably put it down to your busy life, reach for the painkillers, and try to get on with your day as best you can.   But did you know that your body is giving you these warning signs and signals that there might be an underlying dysfunction? Your job is to learn to listen to the messages your body is giving you, understand why this is happening, and do something about it. That's what Jackie Bowker, the mum of a 3 and 6 year old, did. After suffering from adrenal depletion, chronic fatigue syndrome and a decades-long disordered eating and sugar addiction, Jackie learnt first-hand the profound power of food as medicine. As a result of her illness, Jackie became passionate about restoring bodies back to balance to achieve optimal health, and became a Functional Nutritionist. Jackie went on to establish Hello Happy where, amongst other things, runs a transformative 21 Day Nutrition Course and Plan to detox, reset and revitalise your body to live a healthier life. In this episode, Jackie will help you identify the root cause of your dysfunction and will set you on the path to heal the body through nutrition, without the need for synthetic drugs or surgery. Her philosophy is simple: the symptoms you're experiencing like digestive issues, weight gain, infertility, adult acne, anxiety etc, result from weaknesses in the body's physiological foundations. And it can all be fixed by cleaning up your diet and lifestyle. Follow Jackie's advice and you'll start to feel vibrant again. You'll shed excess weight, look and feel fantastic and watch niggly problems melt away. As one of her clients so eloquently put it, "Jackie has turned my sluggish body into a strong, lean, high functioning machine and I am now so much better equipped to deal with life's challenges such as raising a small family of 5 with 3 children under 3." You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/123 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

As the mum of a small baby and a two year old, Liz Sergeant knows first hand how much of her energy her kids use up. But unlike the rest of us, Liz has a sneaky advantage. She's a registered nutritionist and understands that what you eat not only affects your energy levels, but also your sleep quality, mood, concentration, digestion, body shape and many other health complaints.  Liz believes that the foundation of good nutrition and health is based on eating real foods. She also knows that mums lead busy lives, and with so much conflicting dietary advice out there, this can be a lot harder than it sounds. She founded The Well Nourished Club to help cut through the confusion and support people to change their diet, improve their nutrition and achieve their goals. But this episode goes beyond just food. Liz takes a holistic approach and as well as talking about nutrition, we discuss adapting to motherhood while running a business, avoiding burnout, and getting the balance right by recognising your limitations and being realistic in what you can achieve.  Your body is your most precious possession and Liz is here to help you look after it. By the end of this episode you will cast aside the chocolate cake, reclaim your flagging energy, and, like Liz, may even consider eating vegetables for breakfast! You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/122 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

At seven months pregnant, Nicky Clinch is the picture of radiance. Looking at her today, it's hard to believe that during her teens she was gripped by drug addition and suffered with anorexia and bulimia. It took many long years of learning, growing and changing for Nicky to take her difficult past and turn it into a brilliant future. Today she shares her story of how she found her way back to her oriental roots an created a life of freedom, balance and wholeness. Nicky now works as a Transformational Life Coach, Macrobiotic Counsellor and Chef. She's the mother to a beautiful and strong little girl and, together with her husband, is preparing to welcome their new baby boy into the fold. In this episode Nicky explains how you can reconnect to a deep level of trust, love and wisdom within yourself, even when the self-doubt and mummy guilt is running wild. You'll learn to understand and re-align with your true purpose so you can feel confident that you're doing exactly what you're meant to be doing. Once you learn to break free of your limiting beliefs, patterns and emotional stories you can start to embody your most authentic, empowered, and joyous self. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/121 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

With kids comes clobber. The toys, the clothes, the special equipment. Bigger car. Bigger house. More storage. It goes on and on. But what would happen if you decided not to buy anything new for a year? I loathe shopping, but even I gasped in shock. What nothing? For a whole year? Impossible. Well not for Jen Gale. In 2012/13 when her two boys were small, she decided to give it a try. Just for fun. It was a bit of a diversion from changing nappies and running around after children all day. Little did she know that her Make Do and Mend project would lead her to running a successful blog and podcast and having a Facebook group with 16,000 members.  She's appeared on National TV and in the Guardian newspaper (UK), and has even done a TEDx talk. At the beginning of this year, Jen turned her project into a business when she launched her online membership program, The Good Business Hub. As you can imagine, I had a lot of questions for Jen. In this episode, you'll find out how she managed special occasions like Christmas and kids birthdays when spending is almost inevitable. How she handled getting the necessary things you need for kids, such as car seats. What happened when essential items, like the washing machine, broke down. And the big one, how she got her husband on board with her seemingly wacky plan. Most mums, I imagine, would bulk at the idea of not buying anything new for a year, but it's enlightening to hear what Jen learnt along the way about herself, her life, and the world we're all leaving behind for our grandchildren. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/120 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

Dr Kate Dow (PhD) grew up surrounded by anxiety, it was inherent in her home life as a child and seemed to be an integral part of who she was. Not surprising then, that when she became a mum at the age of 35, anxiety hit her hard. It was understandable. Her children were born just 13 months apart and she was caught in a difficult marriage which later fell apart. Kate ended up raising her two children - who are now 18 and 19 - as a single parent and was constantly gripped by anxiety. But Kate didn't want this life and worked hard to combat and overcome her fears. She's devoted her life to supporting women, especially mums, through her multidisciplinary, heart-centered approach. She's a successful Mind-Body Psychologist, Consultant, and Empowerment Coach and the author of the book Fear-Less: The Art of Using Anxiety to your Advantage. In this episode, we talk about how prevalent anxiety is amongst mums, and how anxiety can negatively spread through your world in a downwards spiral. You'll understand how anxiety impacts you and learn how to notice the signs of it showing up in your life. Kate's 'Fear-Less' approach has been created specifically for women, and through it, you'll discover how to transform your anxiety. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/119 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x Become a patron of the show and show your support by sponsoring just $2 a month. Let's Conquer Motherhood, the online membership program for mums is now open. Find out all you need to know HERE.

It's easy to look at Anna Parker-Naples' hugely successful life and think that some people were born lucky. Many times has she walked the glittering red carpet of Hollywood during her Voice-Acting career. She's also an Award-Winning Audiobook Narrator and has worked with hundreds of best-selling titles and authors. To top it off, she now runs a thriving online business helping mums around the world. Inspiring Mummy Club is an award-winning self-development membership for mums. It provides positivity, support, and personal development tools and techniques to enable mums to reclaim some time for themselves, so they can focus on their dreams, their ambitions and their sense of self.  She does this by using meditation, mindfulness, mindset, hypnosis and visualisation tools so mums can start living a happier, more balanced life. But what amazes me most about Anna, is that in the thick of it all, she became wheel-chair bound. As a result of a problem during her third pregnancy, she was told she would never walk again. Times were hard. Her eldest child had just started school and she had a toddler and baby at home. Anna endured the long and gruelling process moving from the inevitable negativity to finding a new path, but through positive thinking, she defied all odds and started to walk again. Today Anna shares her incredible story, and how she turned around her feeling of despair to pull herself back, start a new life and inspire other mothers along the way. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/118 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today

Since she was  a young girl, Alex Miles always had a passion for writing. Before having children, she worked as a script writer for Neighbours; was a ghost writer for Zac Power, the popular secret-agent series for boys; and published her first book under her own name, Sixty Secrets for a Happy Bride. Alex landed a dream contract for her Starring Olive Black children's books, being asked to write four in the series. Having small children is all consuming, but at the same time, Alex didn't want to give up a golden opportunity that she's been working towards for a decade. Letting this go could be a decision she'd always regret, so she bit the bullet and said yes. In this episode, we talk about how Alex achieved the enormous undertaking of writing four books in just 16 months when her eldest son was a toddler, and she was pregnant with her next. We discuss how to get your partner on board  with your passion and the importance of good communication. We look at the practical elements – how to get that volume of work done with children around, why being organised is essential to success, and the importance of having a supportive tribe of like-minded people around you. We delve into the opportunities that open themselves up to us as mums, as well as the inevitable challenges you face when you mix following your dream with motherhood. Alex has successfully combined her passion for writing with being the mum of two children under three. Today she shares how she achieves it, so get ready to be inspired and motivated by her incredible story. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/117 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today

Like many mums, Lucy Parsons didn't want to return to her full time job as a high school teacher once her children came along. But she also couldn't find a fulfilling part time job that fitted around her kids, aged 8 and 6. So she looked at the online world. As a straight 'A' Cambridge (UK) graduate, Lucy decided to pursue the thing that she was best at in the world; passing exams. But how can being good at passing exams help you create the dream of having a thriving online business, and still be there to pick up your kids from school? Well, Lucy is testament that anything is possible if you want it badly enough. Lucy became an Academic Coach and started Life More Extraordinary where she empowers ambitious students to get the top grades in their exams and into their first choice of university. In this episode Lucy shares the key components to her success. Structure, discipline and making sure she cares for her own needs before ever pulling out her laptop. Lucy teaches you the importance of structuring your time and not frittering it away, whilst at the same time not allowing your self-imposed goals to overwhelm you. She explains how she came to realise that the most important thing in her day is self care and how she disciplines herself to make sure she fits it in. Lucy knows that the most important task is the one that will move you forward the fastest and that outsourcing things that aren't her strengths makes her happy. By being savvy with how she plans her work, she's able to spend maximum time with her family as a result. Lucy thought having a life doing the things that she dreamed of as a child was reserved for the 'chosen few'. Now she knows that you can have it all, and today she'll show you how to make it happen. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/116 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today

Motherhood hit Stacey Ogden like a ton of bricks. Her baby was premature and the first months of her life were spent in hospital. Several years later, the attachment she had with her daughter, who is now 7 years old, was so strong that she completely gave up everything in her life for her. The stark reality dawned on Stacey that she was so consumed by motherhood, that she no longer had a life outside being a mum. She realised that this was no good either for herself, or for her daughter, and something had to be done. Slowly and gradually she clawed back her own identity and started a blog. Through her posts and podcast at Busy Mom Collective, Stacey now helps and supports mums who've experienced similar struggles as hers. Stacey's mission is to help mums realise that making themselves a priority isn't selfish or neglectful. On the contrary. By being a role model for the type of adult you want your kids to be, you're loving them in a better way. Do you really want your kids growing up thinking it's normal to be a frenzied ball of stress that doesn't have a life? In this episode, Stacey encourages you to find out what what lights you up outside of your children. It's all about self-reflection, finding something that excites you and having the discipline to go ahead and make it part of your schedule. You'll learn to find the balance between spending time with your children and finding time for yourself; letting go of control; making yourself a priority without feeling guilty; and changing the way you talk to yourself. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/115 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today

Mum of 3 and founder of Gumptious, Naomi Light has always had a fascination with psychology. She loves learning about the inner workings of the mind, but it wasn't until things in her life went horribly wrong did she realise how important the theories she'd learnt would become. When Naomi and her husband found themselves in a failed management buyout of the family business their financial world started to unravel. Worse still they discovered the business was on the verge of collapse and they needed to bail it out of debt and re-build it. The resulting pressure of mounting debt put a big strain on their marriage and on Naomi's health. Naomi experienced a breakdown early in 2017. For three months she was barely able to crawl through each day and held on by a thread. But she knew she had to dig deep to turn things around. It was a slow and painful journey of self-discovery, but gradually Naomi started to come to terms with what had happened and started to see the good in it. Her story is phenomenal, and she candidly shares the highs, the lows, and the lessons learnt along the way. In this episode we talk about money; having it, not having it, and what you should do with it. Through Naomi's financial story, we discuss how to fall back on your core values when you don't know which way to turn; how to shape and pursue your goals when the odds are stacked against you; and how to be grateful for the small things, even in your darkest hour. Naomi explains how she refused to be a victim of her emotions and details how she changed her mindset to find a more desired alternative to the black hole she found herself in. By the end of the show, you'll recognise the huge contribution you make to the financial health of your family, irrespective of whether you go out to work or not by gaining a deeper insight into the value of money, the value of yourself, and the value of others. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/114 Your iTunes Rating and Review  helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today

Brianna Berner is a professional organizer, productivity coach, and automations specialist. She's also founder of SpikedParenting where she hands busy parents the tools they need to organise their homes and businesses, to be more productive, and, as a result, to have more time for the important things in life. Now, call me a nerd, but this stuff gets me all excited. Why? Because I love knowing that I've gleaned the most I possibly can from those precious pockets of time without the kids. In turn, I can then give myself fully to my family when we're together, knowing that everything that needs to be done, has. In this episode, Brianna shares how she's successfully been able to run her business, while, (until very recently) look after her three year old at home full time. She lets us into the secrets of how she systematises and automates the mundane to make room for those 'big rocks' - the things that really matter. We talk about how to create and fine tune systems that work alongside whatever season of motherhood you're in. You'll discover how to schedule your to-do's according to how much energy you have, how big your block of time is, and how likely you are to get distrurbed by your children. You'll leave knowing how to syphon out what is truly important and dump what isn't, without feeling guilty about it. By doing so, you'll make better choices about how to use your time and stop getting caught up with people pleasing or perfectionism. And guess what? By doing so, suddenly you'll start accomplishing your goals and feeling good about the fantastic things you've managed to achieve. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/113 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today

Entering motherhood brings about great change. The life you had before kids no longer exists and sometimes it's hard to figure out who you are in all of this. Sometimes you wonder if your identity has been buried under a pile of dirty laundry. Monica Kade is a communications expert whose work focuses on how you can express who you are and become a better communicator. She's a writer, runs speaker workshops and has interviewed many well known creative minds, entrepreneurs and thought-leaders through her Monica Kade podcast. Monica knows the importance of "letting your light shine through", and today will help you build confidence by realising your own self-worth. In this episode, we talk about what it means to be authentic, find your gift and understand your purpose. You'll learn how to make a reality out of your dreams in the snatched time you have available through an 'I can' attitude. We discuss the importance of focusing on the journey and how to have some fun along the way; and explore why you are doing a disservice to yourself and those around you if you don't start sharing your story with the world. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/112 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today

Former financial services professional and mum of two, Rebecca Ryan is a yoga and meditation teacher and the published author of Mindfulness for Mothers, a book that teaches you how to stay calm and present while caring for your child. My own interest in meditation was completely lost under piles of laundry and screaming babies when I entered the frantic world of motherhood. But having used mindfulness and meditation to overcome a difficult year, I'm once again a raving fan and consider it an integral part of bettering myself as a mum. Rebecca enjoys sharing her passion for meditation with other mothers, whether long-term meditators or newbies, and encourages her students to allow mindfulness to seep into their daily lives. She's practical and down to earth because as a busy mum herself, understands how tricky bringing a sense of calm into our bursting-at-the-seems life can be. In this episode, Rebecca explains why you should bother to meditate in the first place and, once convinced, how you can go about doing it. You'll learn the three key elements of meditation that are common to all styles which will deepen your understanding and help you to simplify your practice. Rebecca shows you that mindfulness and meditation is accessible to every mother, however busy, and encourages you to look for the natural breaks in your day in order to build a routine that works specifically for you and your lifestyle. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/111 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today

Motherhood comes with a raft of challenges. I've never been pushed to the limit as much as I have since becoming a mum. I thought I was a pretty tough cookie, but motherhood can hit you like a ton of bricks. The biggest lesson I've learned is the importance of reaching out and asking for help. That's why I invited Dr Rebecca Moore onto my show today. Becca is a mum of two and lives in London, UK. She's a birth trauma expert specialising in perinatal mental health, and works for the NHS as well in her own private practice. She writes and lectures widely on the topic and hosts an annual birth trauma conference in London every year. In this episode we talk frankly and deeply about many of the, often unspoken, dark issues of motherhood. PTSD, anxiety, depression, miscarriage, loneliness and suicide. We share our stories and personal experiences and Becca offers a glimmer of light to mums who are currently struggling through difficult times. Whether you're a mum who has already come through tough times, are currently suffering, or know someone who is, this is an important episode. We need to bring these issues to light so women know they're not alone and that there is a pathway through to better times if they can summons the confidence to reach out for help. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/110 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today

From third grade onwards, Elisheva Schwartz struggled at school. The differences in the way she learned didn't match that of the school system and it landed her in trouble. That's not to say she didn't achieve a lot in life because she has. But like a lot of children, she had to find a different way. Mum of two small children, Elisheva become a dyslexia researcher and now hosts the Dyslexia Quest Podcast. With an academic background Cognitive Science and Education, she helps children and their parents fully understand both the strengths and the difficulties of their own unique processing style. In this episode we talk a little about dyslexia, but then zoom out to the bigger picture of how parents can help their children flourish at school in spite of the variety of learning difficulties that may hinder them. We talk about navigating your role as your child's advocate with the school; how you can help your child overcome stress and anxiety and develop resilience; and how mums can help boost their child's self-esteem. Best of all, you'll be given the tools to teach your child how to develop self-compassion and learn that sometimes, in spite of all the wonderful support available, the best thing you can do is look them in the eye, show them that you care and give them a giant hug. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/109 Your

In the late '80's a horrific earthquake flattened Armenia killing thousands of people and leaving a trail of devastation. Anna Seewald was 13 at the time and, although she lost her mother, was left to deal with a world turned upside-down by herself, while the rest of the country tried to do the same. The experience shaped and changed her, and she dedicated her life to helping and serving children. It was only when she became a mother herself did she realise that parents also need help and support so that they may help their children blossom. As a young adult, Anna's studies bought her to the USA and she now lives in New Jersey with her husband and their 9 year old daughter. She's the founder of Authentic Parenting where she's helped hundreds of parents around the world in the emotional job of parenting. Anna believes that as you raise your children, you grow yourself. In this episode, we talk about the importance of dealing with unresolved past issues and healing from trauma. You'll understand how to address your big emotions so you don't become hijacked by them and manage your stress and overwhelm so you can show up more greatly in your parenting. Anna will help you make sense of your stories and break free of harmful patterns and triggers to become more authentic in your parenting. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/108 Your

Sara Bussandri is an Italian mum of 3 boys aged 9, 6, and 3 and lives in London, UK. Throughout her pregnancies and around maternity leave Sara continued her career as Business Analyst. But by 2016 the heavy pace of holding down a career, raising three boys and running a household took its toll. The stress and overwhelm of being on the hamster wheel of life made her feel like she was in survival mode and consequently felt unfulfilled in all areas of her life. Things had to change, but it took a (literal) bang to her head to jolt her into making the difficult decision to take a break from her work. With a broken leg, she started a blog and carved out a new career as a freelance writer and soon-to-be author which gave her the freedom and flexibility to work around her children. She now writes passionately on her Mind Your Mamma blog as well as for various publications, including the Huffington Post UK about her journey on the path to self-awareness and self-discovery. Her path to a better life was long, slow and painful, but ultimately successful. Today she shares her transformation from living on ‘auto-pilot' to creating a more mindful and intentional life for herself and her family. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/107 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today

Kate Alexandra is a Sydney-based yoga and meditation teacher, the mum of two small children, and a passionate advocate of the importance of nurturing yourself. Her self-care journey began soon after she entered motherhood and came as a result of caring for her very high needs baby. Severely lacking sleep and stressed to the max, she developed post-natal anxiety, severe insomnia and her mental health crumbled. Seeing similar problems with others, Kate founded the Radical Self-Care Project which began life as a humble instagram ‘challenge' back in December 2015. Today, she hosts her own podcast, has developed a 28-day E-Course, and most recently has launched the Radical Self Journal through a successful crowd funding project. Kate assures you that self-care isn't indulgent, or limited to simply treating yourself. By taking care of yourself you'll get to know yourself better and by making it part of your daily life, not only are you sending love inwards to yourself, you become more loving and caring to everyone around you. Your partner and kids will thank you for it. In this episode you'll discover what Radical Self-Care means and why a 'one size fits all approach' doesn't work. You'll learn about the 'Yoga of Parenthood' a mindset tool around the vitally important practices of surrender, sleep and self-compassion. We talk about how to be more intentional in doing the things that fill you up and you'll leave with the ability to craft your own unique self-care practice. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/106 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron "Become a Patron" today

Libby Want is the author of Monster Spray Mum, a story book that helps children who are scared of monsters. The book was brought about by her own son's fears and inspired by his wonderful imagination. And of course, behind every successful mother is a monster of a real-life story. Libby spent years trying to conceive and eventually, after 4 years of emotionally exhausting IVF cycles had two boys, who are now 4 and 2. She celebrated conceiving her children by eating, and with both pregnancies gained roughly 28kg which she subsequently shed, twice. In this episode we talk about Libby's journey including the power of community, particularly when it's not a supportive one. And how to successfully follow your passion simply by just doing it. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/105 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today.

When you see Lizzy Williamson's broad, infectious smile beaming out at you from one of her exercise videos, it's easy to think she's got it all together. She has. But it wasn't always that way. When her daughters, now aged 11 and 9, we're a baby and a toddler, life was very different. She suffered post partum depression, and things got so bad she wanted to harm her baby. The regular manta that whirled around and around in her head was, “I want to die”. As a woman who'd always been positive, upbeat and successful, this came as a shock. But for Lizzy, it was real. She reached a crossroads in her life, and had a choice. Fall into a dark pit or find a way out. She chose movement. Lizzy clawed back a happier, healthier and more energised life through her Two Minute Moves - quick and simple exercises that you can easily integrate into your busy life. From her idillic home in Sydney's Northern Beaches, Lizzy, not only has her own life right back on track, but has made Two Minute Moves a national sensation. She's written a book, creates workout videos and has appeared on national TV. You know you should be moving more, but sometimes that first step is the most difficult to take. Lizzy makes it simple. You can do her exercises anywhere, at no cost, and in a tiny pocket of time. No more excuses. Today Lizzy shares her own inspiring true story and proves that you can bust stress, fight depression and reclaim your life. Two minutes at a time. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/104 Your

Self-care is a concept you hear flying around more and more these days. But as a busy time-poor mum already up to your eyes with to-dos, do you really want or need the extra burden of self care? Absolutely says Suzy Reading, author of The Self-Care Revolution. Suzy is mum to Charlotte and Ted who are 7 and 3. She's a Chartered Psychologist and qualified yoga teacher specialising in wellbeing, and knows first hand that self-care is an essential part of being a successful mum. With all the pressure that falls upon you as a mum, spending time nourishing yourself will help you to heal, to cope, to buffer yourself from future stress, and enable you to become your best self. Today Suzy will demystify what self-care is and help you easily access it when you're feeling time and energy squeezed. You'll learn about the power of micro moments of nourishment and learn to break through the barrier of mummy guilt in order to take action. She'll introduce you to her Vitality Wheel framework and you'll walk away with a toolkit of simple self-care practices accessible to you in the moment, when you need it the most. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/103 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today

Modern motherhood is relentless says mum of two boys, Anya Hayes. Mums are expected to be all things to all people and hold it together without the wheels falling off. But it can be hard to remain peaceful and balanced when your kids sit on your lap while you're on the loo.   Anya is a health and wellbeing writer and editor, and founder of Mothers' Wellness Toolkit. She's a Pilates teacher who specialises in pregnancy and postnatal and her 4th book, The SuperMum Myth has recently been launched. Today Anya will empower you to stop feeling like a ‘rubbish mum', by breaking down the unrealistic expectation of what it means to be a perfect mum. We address some of the big 'Mum Gremlins' like guilt, anxiety and self sabotage and talk about solutions to uproot negative emotions and thought patterns for good. Anya knows that the best mum is the good-enough mum and teaches you to embrace your wonderful imperfection, so you'll start to see yourself in a kinder light. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/102 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Let's Conquer Motherhood! Lisa York x P.S. Did you know, it takes up to 20 hours to produce a single episode? If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, you can become a sponsor for just $2 a month. Become a patron today

When Sara Campin's daughter and son - now 5 and 2 - came along, Sara fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a mum. But although she's incredibly grateful for this wonderful gift and loves her kids with so much intensity it hurts, the realities of parenting fell well short of her built up expectations, leaving her with feelings of disappointment and failure. London-based Sara handled the high-stress corporate environment successfully, but motherhood proved to be rather more challenging. She suffered post natal anxiety and depression with both her children and still often feels like she's struggling to hold it all together. I can relate to that. At the beginning of this year, she took time out of her fast-paced career to pause and consider her core values. She subsequently made the difficult decision to step off of the corporate ladder, to spend more time with her kids and follow her true passions. She retrained as a life and change coach and founded Keeping Mum Mighty where she helps mums increase their positive well-being and find greater joy in parenthood. She's particularly passionate about guiding mums through the difficult transition periods of motherhood. In today's honest and open conversation about the difficult side of motherhood, Sara shares her 5 greatest challenges in adapting from a sparkling career to motherhood. She has practical solutions for helping resolve the key issues that many mothers face,and by learning to love and nourish herself, whilst embracing and adapting to a completely different lifestyle, Sara's been able to find greater balance, harmony and happiness in her motherhood journey. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/101 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Go Conquer Motherhood!

Woo Hoo. I can hardly believe it. I've reached my 100th episode. It's been challenging, intellectually demanding and stressful at times, but also stimulating, fulfilling and rewarding. But before I tell you what's in store with this episode, I want to say a huge thank you to my amazing team of mums who busily work behind the scenes to bring you the podcast each week. You know who you are and I owe so much to you. Thank you. And of course, I need to thank you, my wonderfully devoted listener. Yes you. Thank you so much for supporting me by tuning in to the show. So, on to today's episode. I wanted to bring you something a little different for episode number 100, so I have a very special guest lined up. It's .... wait for it ..... ME! Yes, that's right. The tables have been turned and Naomi Light (one of my mum volunteers) is grabbing the mic and asking the questions. Just for fun, we agreed not to do any preparations ahead of the interview so all of her questions came at me cold. And boy, does Naomi know how to dig beneath the surface to get me to reveal the inner workings of my mind. In fact, I'm a bit worried she might steal my job! I'm not going to tell you any more, I'll just leave you to listen for yourself. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/100 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Go Conquer Motherhood!

My home is noisy. When my four kids burst through the door after school, it's loud. The chatter, the excitement, the bickering. Everyone's talking over everyone else and I can barely hear myself think. But as much as I sometimes wish they had a mute button, what happens when the noise is no longer there? What happens when they're all grown up and leave home? Jodi Silverman is an empty nester. Her daughter and son who are 22 and 19 have gone off to find their way in the world leaving her and her husband at home with their dog. But, although you grieve the loss, life-coach Jodi says that the world doesn't have to stop there. In fact, this is an opportunity for a new beginning. With that teaching in mind, Jodi set up Moms Who Dare®, a community for mums with kids in high school and beyond looking to connect, share and thrive through having, or preparing for, an empty nest. Whether you're an empty nester or not, this episode is a must listen because a lot of her advice rings true whatever stage of motherhood you're at. If nothing else, it's a great reminder to savour as much as you can in spite of the tantrums and tiredness, because one day the intense early years will be gone forever. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/099 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Go Conquer Motherhood!

Mentally strong mums know that, by avoiding negative behaviours such as begrudging other people's success or dwelling on bad experiences, you'll be better equipped to overcome life's difficulties and become the best mum possible. Amy Morin knows this more than most. Amy is a psychotherapist and foster parent who, amongst other life tragedies, became a widow at 23. Although her early adult life looked bleak, she knew she had to take everything she knew academically about mental strength and apply it to her own personal situation. Easier said than done. But, rather than wallow in her own 'pity party', Amy scrapped up the pieces and went on the write the international bestseller, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do and deliver a TED talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, which has been viewed more than 5 million times. Today we delve deeply into Amy's recently launched second book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do. We pull apart some of the issues in the book like why you should stop putting your child at the centre of your universe, the importance of eradicating mum-guilt, and why understanding your values is critical to your parenting. You'll learn that by making the often tough choices, you'll help your child build mental muscle and develop into a healthy, strong adult. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/098 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Go Conquer Motherhood!

Mum life is a rush.  Rushing to do the drop off so you can get to work on time. Rushing to get the children's dinner on the table before the hunger-monster rears its ugly head. Rushing to grab some groceries before your time without the kids is up. Rush. Rush. Rush. But what if you could change gear and slow down a little? That's what Brisbane mum Rachelle Glendon did two years ago when her son Max was born. Realizing that she'd spent her life using activity and busyness to curb the emotional pain of a difficult childhood, Rachelle wanted to change the status quo. Emerging from a painful period of loneliness in the time after her son was born, Rachelle knew she needed to change her priorities. She confronted her emotions head on and fought the stigma of being seen as lazy or boring and chose life in the slow lane. And she lives a far more rewarding and fulfilled life because of it. Rachelle now helps other mums to slow down and shares her story, alongside hints and tips on how to live a slower life, has a video blog on YouTube and through her website Glendon Family Diaries. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/097 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Go Conquer Motherhood!

When I hear the words Occupational Therapist, I think of someone who helps you recover from injury through a rehabilitation program. It never occurred to me that they could help mums in any other way. But I learned that because Occupational Therapists specialise in seeing the human body as a “whole”, they can help you achieve optimal health and wellbeing which allows you to live your best life. Mum of two, Sarah Hausler is the owner of Bloom Wellbeing and has been an Occupational Therapist for 16 years in Adelaide, Australia. Through her work, and in her personal life, Sarah's seen first hand the impact that pregnancy, childbirth and parenting has on the emotional and physical wellbeing of mums. Since becoming a mum herself, she now focuses on helping mothers to participate in meaningful activities to support a holistic approach to wellness. In this episode we delve deeper into how Occupational Therapy can support mums. We discuss a whole range of issues including the emotional impact of sleep deprivation, and what to do when you experience a change in life priorities. We also talk about difficult topics like how to recover emotionally following a distressing or traumatic childbirth experience and the challenges of raising a child with an illness or developmental disorder. This was an eye-opening conversation for me which has broadened my knowledge of the world of Occupational Therapy. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/096 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Go Conquer Motherhood!

Being mindful in your day-to-day life as a busy mum can be tricky. You understand, abstractly, how beneficial it is, but taking that final step to put it into action can be a struggle. I get it. I find it incredibly difficult amongst the noise of our home, the busyness of getting through each day, and the wall to wall chores than never subside, to find space to be mindful. That's why I enjoyed my conversation with mindfulness teacher Michelle Gale, the author of the brand new book, “Mindful Parenting in a Messy World” and host of a podcast of the same name. Why? Because Michelle brings mindfulness right into your own kitchen while hurriedly serving up dinner and shouting through the house that you'll be there to wipe his bottom just as soon as you've saved the sausages from burning. Michelle brings the message that life is messy. But it's right in the midst of this messiness that you'll find your greatest potential for growth and transformation. In a practical and down-to-earth way, Michelle teaches you that the act of parenting really begins with parenting yourselves by being in tune with what is happening, right here, right now. Today Michelle will help you through the rough spots so you'll react less, connect more and feel at ease, so you can wholeheartedly embrace your messy life. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/095 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Go Conquer Motherhood!

Having a teenager in the house can be a challenge to say the least. It's so frustrating watching your teen make poor choices and roll their eyes at your suggestions. The battles to get them to make better choices get constantly ignored, disrupts the balance of your home and jeopardises your relationship with your child.     Enter Claire Ketchum. She has two teenagers of her own and has devoted most of her life to living and working with teens. Through her work, Claire knows that teens are far more likely to listen to a teacher, coach or friend, rather than their parent. Therefore, Claire bridges that gap in her work as a Stress Less Coach for Teens and her vast experience has given her a deep understanding of how to motivate teens. In this episode, Claire will show you how she helps teens see and value their strengths and to be open to support in areas where they struggle. You'll find out how she gets them out of the chronic stress loop for good, so they can create healthy habits, manage expectations better, experience more success and remain happy and healthy in school and beyond. By following her strategies, you'll discover a way to encourage your teen to create health habits in a way that makes your teen feel supported rather than judged. This will help you have a more harmonious home and get your relationship with your teen back on the right path. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/094 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Go Conquer Motherhood!

Your hopes, dreams and priorities change once you have children. Your career, that once offered personal validation before becoming a mum, no longer cuts it now children are on the scene. So how do you figure out exactly what you want from life, and more importantly, how can you make it a reality? Actor, writer, speaker and coach, Nicky Raby will help you do just that with some careful planning and down-to-earth advice. In this episode, Nicky talks about how life has changed since having her 21 month old son, and how she juggles the unpredictable world of acting around motherhood. It's clear that Nicky's grabbing life by the horns, and as a professional coach she helps other mums navigate similar changes. While it's great that there are loads of self-development options available, Nicky takes the practical view that you can't meditate for half a day and send off a couple of emails. Instead, she offers practical advice and suggestions to help you to find your own space, on your own terms. Today Nicky will open you up to the possibility of  'and' rather than being closed off by 'but'. It shouldn't be ‘successful but single', and it shouldn't be ‘creative but poor'. You can have both ‘creative and successful'. And it's OK to blend together your multiple passions to create a career and life that works for you. Why let yourself be limited by the expectations of others when you can fly, just like Nicky. You can find the full write up from this episode including the Show Notes at www.Lisa-York.com/093 Your iTunes Rating and Review helps spread the SuperMum message. Thanks so much! Go Conquer Motherhood!