Episode 1, Season 2: The New Mum Loneliness No One Talks About

First off - thanks for listening to season 1 of pod, I've loved every minute and this episode takes us into season 2, and I've also changed the name of the podcast (take a listen to find out why)!

Maternal loneliness is a thing - and far more common than we think.
Whether you’re deep in the newborn haze, navigating solo parenting, or simply feeling disconnected from your old life and friendships… you’re not alone.

In this heartfelt episode, I’m speaking directly to the mums who feel isolated, unseen, or quietly struggling behind closed doors. I’m also calling in the mums with older children - because if you know someone on maternity leave or deep in early motherhood, there are some simple things you can do to support them.

You’ll hear:
💛 Why loneliness is so common in motherhood
💛 How the modern world has stripped away the village (and how you can find yours)
💛 Small steps that can bring more connection and support into your life
💛 And the importance of being that person who reaches out, checks in, and creates community

You deserve support. You deserve connection. And if you're seeking real life connection with other mums, please do check out the links below.

Resources for Mums:

🤱 NCT – Classes, meetups and support for new parents
👭 The Mum Club – A social community for modern mums
📱 Peanut App – Find like-minded mums near you
👩‍👧 Gingerbread – Support for single-parent families
🌿 Mums Meet Up – Make local mum friends and reduce isolation

Laura’s Links:
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🎙️Episode 20: Releasing Resentment - A Hypnosis Session for Overloaded Mums

If you're carrying the mental load and starting to burn out - this one's for you.

In this special hypnosis session, I’m guiding you through a calming, subconscious reset originally created for a mum of two who felt overwhelmed, exhausted and full of resentment toward her partner.

She was done with doing everything and feeling unsupported in return. This session helped her release the emotional weight, communicate more clearly from a grounded place, and start carving out time for herself again.

Whether you’ve been simmering in silent frustration, or just need a reset to stop the passive-aggressive spiral and feel more in control again - this practice will help you reconnect with calm, clarity and your voice.

Get in touch if you'd like to find out how you can work with me and receive your own tailored hypnotherapy/coaching.

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Disclaimer: Use Responsibly
This podcast is not a substitute for medical or mental health advice. Please consult your GP if you live with epilepsy, psychosis, or a related condition. Never listen whilst driving or using machinery. By listening, you take full responsibility for how you use this content.

Episode 19: This week’s episode is a raw, fun, and deeply real conversation with comedian, actress and viral content creator Alyssa Kyria - aka The Funny Mummy.

We get into it all:
👩 The reality of calendar management and the parenting juggle
🧠 The relatable challenges and lessons gained from Perimenopause and ADHD
🧙‍♀️ The weird, woo-woo and wonderful things we’ve both tried in the name of healing
🍄 Altered states, authenticity in our work and comedy

Whether you're in the throes of perimenopause, exploring neurodivergence, or just need to laugh about how wildly imbalanced it all feels sometimes - this one's for you.

Alyssa is funny, honest and refreshingly open - and this chat is a beautiful reminder that there’s no one right way to be a parent, a woman, or a human figuring it all out.

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Laura’s Links:
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Alyssa's Links:
📲 Instagram: @thefunnymummyuk

🎭 Alyssa’s Website & Live Tour Info

📲 Facebook

Episode 18: Ditch the Scroll - A 3-Day Reset to Reclaim Your Time & Focus

If you’re a time-poor mum who finds herself stuck in the scroll more often than you’d like - this mini-episode is for you.

In this short solo chat, I’m sharing the common pattern I see in so many of my clients - time-poor mums wishing they weren't wasting time on their phones - no judgement here and it not your fault if this is you! They're so bloody addictive!

So, I'm inviting you to join Ditch the Scroll - a 3-day, low-pressure challenge designed to help you reset your relationship with your phone and reclaim your time, energy and attention. I'll help you to break the habit! So, if you find you concentration levels have reduced, you have poor bed-time / wake-time phone habits, not much presence with your kids and the digital burnout is setting in, then come join us.

It’s free. It’s gentle. It's 1 email per day with tools, science-based info & a special hypnosis audio track. And it just might be the scroll-break your nervous system’s been craving.

💛 DM me via instagram (@TheMindfulGeneration) the word “SCROLL” to join us. It starts Monday if you wish to do it live. If you're listening to this later, that's cool - you can still DM me and I'll support you. It's all free!
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Laura’s Links:
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This episode is a BTS look at my 1:1 programmes for mums ready for real change.

I created this episode for anyone who's curious about working with me. After a recent conversation with a team member, I realised that it may not be clear how it all works. Whether you're on the fence, exploring your options, or just want to understand the process more clearly, this should answer everything you’ve been wondering about my online practice.

I walk you through:
🌀 What brings most of my clients to this work
🌀 How sessions are structured (and what’s in the client portal)
🌀 A case study of a recent client from my 4 Week Awakening programme
🌀 The difference between my 4-week and 12-week programmes

If something in you has been quietly nudging you toward a more joyful and easeful life, I hope this helps you feel more confident and supported in taking that next step. My mission is to help as many mothers as possible to feel good again, because they deserve it, and so do their kids 🧡

PS. I forgot to mention, if you invest in my 12 week programme you receive a special gift in the post. Something to support you on your journey 🎁

✨ Book your free 30-minute call here: https://calendly.com/mindful-generation/1-1-call

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Laura’s Links:
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If alcohol has become your default tool to relax, cope, or connect, this is for you.

In this episode, I’m guiding you through a powerful hypnosis session designed to help you let go of the part of you that once reached for the booze - and reconnect with the clear, confident, radiant version of you beneath it all.

Originally created for a group of women on their alcohol-free journey, this session gently unravels beliefs like “I need it after that day with the kids” or “everyone does it, I don’t want to be the odd one out,” or "I'm socially awkward without it" and replaces them with calm, clarity and deep self-trust.

Whether you’re just beginning or already well along the path, this is your time to come home to yourself - free of shame, and full of power.

Laura’s Links:
📲 Find Everything Here
📲 Instagram: @themindfulgeneration
📲 Connect on LinkedIn

Listen daily for 30 days to embody the most empowered booze-free version of you ✨

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*Disclaimer: Use Responsibly*
The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a healthcare provider if you have epilepsy, clinical depression, or similar conditions. Do not listen to hypnosis whilst driving or operating machinery. By using this content, you accept full responsibility for your decisions and actions, including any effects from the hypnosis or information.

How to design a business that honours your role as a parent.

In this episode, I’m joined by Cire (pronounced Kiri) - brand designer, creative founder, and mum of two - who’s built a business that has evolved beautifully around her life as a parent. She partners with female founders to create unforgettable brands.

Inside this conversation:
🌊 How Cire reshaped her design studio after becoming a mum
🌊 Why your brand needs more of the authentic you
🌊 Cornish life: post school beach walks, surfing and village life
🌊 How the heck we figure out what are hobbies are as mums + grieving stages of motherhood
🌊 How the value-aligned branding can really help to attract dream clients

If you’re dreaming of more freedom in your work - or rethinking how your business can support your life, not the other way around - this one’s full of honest, thoughtful reflections.

Cire’s Links:
💻 Join the Build Your Own Brand Waitlist
🌐 Visit the Octarine Design website
📸 Follow on Instagram: @octarinedesign

Laura’s Links:
📲 Find Everything Here
📲 Instagram: @themindfulgeneration
📲 Connect on LinkedIn

Episode 14: Motherhood & Intrusive Thoughts

In this episode, I’m opening up about something that so many mums experience - but so few of us talk about openly: intrusive thoughts in early motherhood.

If you’ve ever jolted awake in the night thinking your baby had fallen out of the crib, or that something terrible has happened - you’re not alone. I share my personal story of the early days as a chronically sleep-deprived new mum, waking in panic about all sorts of irrational fears. And more importantly - we explore why these thoughts happen and what you can do to feel calmer and more in control.

I explore: What intrusive thoughts actually are (and why they feel so real)
🧠 The difference between postnatal anxiety and postnatal OCD
🧠 What’s going on in the brain and nervous system during early motherhood
🧠 Who is more prone to experiencing these thoughts, and why
🧠 What can genuinely help

This episode is here to help you feel seen, supported and a lot less alone. If you’ve ever carried silent shame around your thoughts - please know, you’re not broken. You’re human. And there’s help.

Laura’s Links:
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