Two mornings. Same tasks. Same 8:30 deadline. Completely different mum.In this on the fly solo episode, Cassie unpacks something she has coined life tempo, the pace, pressure and urgency underneath your days. Not how much you are doing, but how fast and how hard you are having to move to get it done.

Because we are not just managing tasks as women and as mothers, we are managing tempos. And nobody ever taught us how to choose one.

Cassie shares the moment on the edge of her son's bed that started this whole conversation, why the shoes coming off for the fourth time was never really about the shoes, and why sometimes the answer is not another breathing exercise but a proper look at the environment we are asking our nervous systems to function within.

This one is for the woman who has not stopped moving all day and still feels behind.

In this episode we cover

What life tempo actually means and why it is different to being busy
The soundtrack question that helps you name your current tempo in seconds
Why two identical mornings can feel completely different
Nervous system capacity and why it changes season to season
The signs your tempo has outgrown your capacity, including irritability, decision fatigue, feeling touched out and snapping then immediately feeling guilty
Why regulation tools alone are not always the answer
What different seasons actually require, from postpartum to grief to a child starting school
Small, practical ways to turn the tempo down without overhauling your life
Why tempo does not always have to mean slow
The one question to ask yourself tomorrow morning before you reach for the to do list

The question to sit with

Not what do I want to achieve. Not what should the routine look like. But how do I want an ordinary Tuesday to feel? And then, does the way I am currently structuring my life give me the best chance of feeling that way?

Mentioned in this episode

The Second Serve, the cookbook Cassie has written with Libby, built around one meal that becomes tomorrow's meal, with every night two dinner taking under 30 minutes. Coming later this year. Join the wait list and follow along here: https://www.instagram.com/thesecondserve

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Website: https://www.cassiedavenport.com.au/
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About Cassie

Cassie Davenport is a degree qualified naturopath and nutritionist who works with women to co-create achievable and sustainable solutions. Combining evidence based research with traditional herbal medicine, Cassie believes small changes create big impact.

Disclaimer

The information shared in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for personalised professional advice. Please consult your own qualified healthcare practitioner regarding your individual circumstances.

In case nobody has told you today, you don't have to earn a slower pace by reaching breaking point first. You're allowed to choose the tempo of your life.