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Episode Summary

If you've ever been handed a rare moment of free time and completely blanked on what to do with it, this episode is for you. Charlie digs into why so many mums feel disconnected from their own interests, how survival mode becomes the default setting, and what it actually takes to find (and protect) time for yourself. Spoiler: you're not broken. You've just been buried under everyone else's needs for too long.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

Why "what are your hobbies?" feels like an impossible question for most mums

How survival mode was supposed to be temporary but somehow never ended

The truth about time: why it's not about having more hours, it's about making yourself a priority

Charlie's personal story of running on empty and how building simple systems changed everything

Practical tips you can try this week to find and protect pockets of time

What's possible on the other side: reconnecting with yourself after motherhood consumed you

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