It's important to not override our body's very real needs and desires I feel. So, here is an episode about allowing ourselves to be more human; to show things and maybe do more of what we do without masking (moderation may be key of course).

— Why? Because we are not robots! And, especially in a world that is becoming more tech crazy than ever, with AI, going 'cashless' and the like.

In this episode I speak about:

• giving less f**ks about 'shoulds', pressures and conditioning
• being a nervous system friendly personal trainer
• masculine and feminine energy
• boundaries and shedding the 'Martyr Mother' role
• wearing your own hat
• toxic bosses/colleagues

Themes: nervous system care, fitness, boundaries, body literacy, emotional intelligence

I mention Christina Perri, Episode #15 of my podcast, Suzy Reading, Sarah Forbes @mamasexbook on IG, Episode #31 with Alex Higham, and Brené Brown.

At the end, I read a poem by Tanya Markul.

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Laura Styles is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, mindset coach and Mum of boys on a mission to help as many mums as possible unlearn their patriarchal conditioning and live a life of ease and freedom.

Founder of 'The Mindful Generation', she helps self-led mums shed the subconscious beliefs keeping them anxious, overstretched and stuck in martyrdom — and step into a grounded, magnetic, fully expressed version of themselves.

In this episode we speak about:

• Laura's work, where she lives and what makes her happy
• tending to our children as we and they may need
• tapping into our maternal wisdom
• Laura's experience of growing up in a strict religious setting
• working on your relationship as a couple, the journey that's been and still is
• unconscious stress addiction and healing your nervous system
• shedding the shame over the deep feminine healing we may choose to do
• a bit more about the work Laura does with people

Themes: parenting, hypnotherapy, relationships, matrescence, nervous system care

We mention Nicky Denson-Elliot, Episode #20 of my podcast called 'Children Are Not Tamagotchis; How To Be Kinder To Yourself As A Mum', Alex Trippier, The Gottmans, and Florence Given.

At the end, I share a quote from Laura herself.

To learn more about Laura and her offerings see here on Instagram, her website www.mindful-generation.com and her podcast 'Unlearning with Laura'.

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Some big feelings have been coming up for me recently, over Matilda finishing up at primary school in a few weeks time(!).

I wanted to share this topic for my solo episode in case other Mums/parents relate and hearing my honest experience(s) may be somewhat soothing in the solidarity.

WARNING: At 9 minutes 40 seconds to 9 minutes 50 seconds I speak briefly of Father Christmas in case you listen around little ones!

In this episode I speak about:

• parenting, the change for us both and being a sensitive person
• filling our metaphorical cup so that we can give from a better place
• my experience of the first year of secondary school
• the support we've had from school
• 'anticipatory grief' and naming our feelings

Themes: parenting, grief, change, school

I mention Alex Trippier (Episode #10 of Series 2), Susan Cain and Lou Hynes.

At the end, I read a poem by Donna Ashworth called 'Backbones'.

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