We can't believe our sons are starting Reception in September - where did four years go?!

Nothing prepares you for the emotional whirlwind of watching your baby become "a big school kid" and how four years of motherhood suddenly feels like it happened in four minutes!

This isn't just about surviving the school transition - it's about understanding how motherhood completely warps our relationship with time! ⏰

In this week's Mambition Moments, we're unpacking the bizarre paradox of how the days dragged endlessly when they were babies, but somehow four entire years have vanished in a blink.

We're exploring that strange grief of mourning the baby phase while celebrating their independence, and why buying school uniforms hits harder emotionally than their first steps ever did.

From "I don't know what I'm doing" to "I've got this" - when did that shift happen? And what does this new phase of motherhood mean when you're not in constant crisis management mode?

Perfect mid-week reflection - whether you're facing your own major life transition or just need to feel less alone in watching your babies grow up too fast.

From corporate banking to mental health pioneer - meet Rebecca Reed FRSPH, founder of Siendo and creator of MentalFlex®.

She launched her mental health company just 2 weeks before the pandemic and now supports major organisations like Oxford University and the NHS.

In this episode, Rebecca shares her journey and practical strategies for working parents struggling with stress. We explore how children mirror our stress patterns, the social media comparison trap, and post-traumatic growth.

Rebecca reveals her 3 pillars of mental fitness for overwhelmed parents and shares practical tools for nervous system reset that you can use in the chaos of daily life.

Perfect for ambitious working mothers ready to break generational stress cycles and model resilience for their children while pursuing their own goals.

Resources mentioned:

• Cry When the Baby Cries: https://amzn.to/44KdNSM
• Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://amzn.to/3ZXDJaW
• Finding Inner Safety by Dr Nerina Ramlakhan: https://amzn.to/4kg8nnn
• Sleep resources by Dr Nerina: https://amzn.to/44Gym2y
• Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges: https://amzn.to/44KdNSM
• Exercises for Safety & Connection by Deb Dana: https://amzn.to/3GtMFhD

Ready to discover what your 4-year-old's Christmas obsession can teach you about achieving your dreams?

We're diving into the hilarious reality of living with a 4 year old who's been planning December 25th since June - and it's more inspiring than you think!

This isn't just about surviving relentless kid questions - it's about rediscovering the power of unwavering belief! 🎄

In this week's Mambition Moments, we're unpacking my son's 847th daily question: "Mummy, do you know what I want for Christmas?" and why his persistence is actually peak goal-setting.

We're exploring how kids exist in a time-free universe where anything feels possible and what we can learn from their unshakeable optimism about the future.

From remote control chaos to unwavering commitment - this episode is all about channeling that childhood energy into our own ambitious dreams and never losing hope in what's possible.

Perfect mid-week motivation - whether you need a reminder to persist like a 4-year-old or just want to laugh about the beautiful chaos of parenting tiny dreamers.

Ever felt lonely despite having it "all together" on paper?

Kate Westlund Tovsen gets it. This multimedia communications consultant and mom of two built a thriving community after realizing she wasn't alone in feeling isolated - even with a flexible job and supportive family.

Why ambitious mums need to listen:

• How motherhood revealed her natural strength as a collaborator and connector
• The vulnerability gap - why we never see other working mums struggling

• How her own mother shaped her confidence and self-assuredness
• Her honest observations about raising two daughters with completely different personalities
• How she successfully partners with another mum she's never met in person
• How a simple survey post sparked a movement across the USA and Canada

From COVID isolation to building a community that celebrates work wins - Kate's story proves that vulnerability creates the connection we desperately need.

Perfect for mums ready to drop the perfect facade and build something real together.

We're diving into a conversation that completely shifted our perspective on supporting other women - and it came from the most unexpected source!

This isn't just about being nice - it's about breaking cycles that hold us ALL back! 💪

In this week's Mambition Moments, we're unpacking an 11-year-old's response to celebrity drama ("I'm not the sort of person to comment on what another woman is going through").

We're exploring why we're conditioned to compete instead of collaborate, how scarcity mindset shows up in our careers as ambitious mothers, and practical ways to shift from judgment to genuine support.

From comparison culture to compassion - this episode is all about choosing abundance over scarcity and lifting other women as we climb.

Perfect Monday morning reset - whether you're struggling with comparison or ready to be the woman who changes the game for the next generation.

Ready to discover what happens when pain becomes purpose?

We're opening up about our deepest WHY - the raw, real moments that inspired us to create Mambition, and it's about so much more than just starting a podcast.

This isn't just about our story - it's about transforming your pain into power! 💪

In this week's Mambition Moments, we're sharing the life-changing events that shaped us: losing my mum at 9 and Alex's son being born with a serious lung condition.

We're diving deep into how these experiences inspired us to dig deeper with motherhood and turn our pain into purpose.

From finding meaning in the mess to choosing our attitudes when we can't choose our circumstances, this episode is all about the transformative power of using what breaks us to build something beautiful.

Perfect Monday morning motivation - whether you're searching for your own purpose or just need a reminder that our circumstances don't define us, but our response to them does.

Ready to stop living on someone else's timeline?

This week we sit down with Holly, who at 35 made a decision that didn't just change her family planning - it rewired her entire approach to life, career, and going after what she wants.

This isn't just about solo motherhood - it's about the courage to create the life you want instead of waiting for it to happen!

In this episode of Mambition Moments, Holly shares her journey from corporate employee waiting for "the right time" to solo mum and entrepreneur who decided to make her own timeline.

From navigating pregnancy alone during COVID to building her VA business so she could be present for every school drop-off, this is about choosing presence over perfection.

From learning to ask for help as a fiercely independent woman to embracing unlimited income potential over corporate ceilings, this episode is packed with actionable insights for any ambitious mum ready to stop waiting and start creating.

Perfect for ambitious working mothers who are tired of living by other people's timelines, feeling stuck in corporate structures that don't honour your values, or wondering how to build something that works around your family - not the other way around.

Ready for a challenge that'll push you out of your comfort zone?

We are sharing our bold September plan - a skinny dipping adventure that's about so much more than just taking a dip.

This isn't just about being brave in the water - it's about embracing what makes us squirm! 💪

In this week's Mambition Moments, we're diving deep (pun intended) into why we're choosing discomfort, how facing our fears can transform us, and why September is the perfect time to do something that scares us a little.

From body confidence to breaking free from self-imposed limitations, this episode is all about the magic that happens when we step outside our safe spaces.

Perfect motivation for your Monday morning - whether you're planning your own comfort zone challenge or just need a reminder that growth lives on the other side of fear.