In this episode, we’re taking a step back from the culture of "relentless self-improvement" to ask a scary question: Are we optimising so much that we’re forgetting how to actually live?

We break down the consequences of treating yourself like a project to be fixed. From hormonal shifts and forced rest to feeling shame anytime you just sit on the couch. Plus, we share actionable, gentle ways to swap fear-based productivity for play, rest, and love-based living.

"Do it from love, not for love." - Betty Sattler

In this episode, we cover:

• The subtle trap of "best version of yourself" messaging

• Why your body will eventually force you to rest if you don't choose it yourself

• How tracking everything can disconnect you from your intuitive needs

• Practical ways to bring play, beginners' mindsets, and whimsy back into your routine

Disclaimer: We are having a conversation about finding balance and fulfilment, not shaming your favourite self-care habits! If it genuinely brings you joy and safety, keep doing it. We aren't medical professionals, so please seek professional support if you need it.

If you’re in a rut right now, this is for you.
That heavy, stuck, numb feeling isn’t laziness or failure. It’s often your nervous system asking for safety, rest, and space to feel contained.

In this episode, I talk about what ruts are (from a somatic perspective), why cultural shame makes them worse, and how we can gently move through them without forcing or pushing ourselves.

You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re likely just overwhelmed.

Take this as permission to slow down. 🤍

Hello everyone!

In this episode, we speak about our feelings, thoughts and experiences around being disliked and why we need to get comfortable with that friction. If you feel scared to be seen as your authentic self and have always tried to please everyone, this episode is for you!

Thank you for joining us, we love you!

Simone and Mia

Helloooo, how are we all? We are so excited to be back for 2026!

This episode is VERY relevant for us at the moment. We wanted to share our thoughts and feels on being unemployed, trying new things and starting over. If you are going through the same thing or wondering if you can take the leap, this episode is for you.

Peace and love,

Simone and Mia Xx

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Instagram & TikTok: @simone.edmunds @miakrugerr

Email us: theseedlingpodcast@outlook.com

Okay bestie, deep breath, i'm going to hold your hand when i say this... EVERYTHING WILL BE OK!!!

In this solo epsiode, Mia’s here to give you that 10-minute confidence boost you need before making a big (and kinda terrifying) decision. Whether it’s a job change, a breakup, or chasing your dream life, this pep talk is your sign to stop overthinking, give yourself some grace, and make the decision.

You will always end up on top. You will always persevere. You will always grow.

I'm so proud of you!! Go make that decision.

Peace & Love,

Mimi x

In this solo episode, Simone explores the tension between solitude and connection in our increasingly individualised world. Drawing inspiration from Floating Home: Lessons From a Life Less Ordinary and articles by Derek Thompson and Maybelle Morgan, she speaks on how modern life subtly encourages isolation and prioritising “boundaries” over meaningful social interaction.

Simone discusses when aloneness is good for us, such as solo travel and self-discovery, and when it starts to work against our nervous system and emotional well-being. She talks about how capitalism profits from our isolation and why it is time to see building community not as a luxury but as a life necessity.

This episode challenges the belief that independence equals strength or that needing others makes us weak. Simone explores how we can show up for each other with honesty, without over-functioning or self-sacrificing, and how to view connection as something grounding and healing.

Because at the end of the day, we do not thrive in isolation. We thrive in community.

Books and articles on this topic:

- The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer

- Let’s Talk About Loneliness: The Search for Connection in a Lonely World by Simone Heng
- Floating Home: Lessons From a Life Less Ordinary by Adam Lind

Is Inconvenience the Cost of Community? by Maybelle Morgan, Dazed Digital
The Anti-Social Century by Derek Thompson, The Atlantic

Follow @theseedlingpodcast, @simone.edmunds & @mia.kruger on Instagram and TikTok for more reflections on self-growth, connection, and healing.
New episodes on Sundays.

Enquiries - theseedlingpodcast@outlook.com

Peace and love,

Simone and Mia <3

In this episode, Mia and Simone unpack what it really means to decenter men, and spoiler: it’s not about hating men or cutting them out of your life.

Together, they break down how centering men often shows up in subtle ways, why shifting the focus back to yourself is an act of self-love, and how decentering men is really about reclaiming your voice, energy, and power.

Whether you’re navigating friendships, dating, or just your own growth journey, this conversation is a reminder that centering you is the most powerful choice you can make.

Some book suggestions:

• 1. Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez
  2. The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by Bell Hooks
  3. Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women by Kate Manne
  4. Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny by Kate Manne
  5. Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women’s Anger by Soraya Chemaly

  
  

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  Peace and Love as always,

  Mia & Simone

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In this solo episode, Mia discusses the complex emotions that come with being sick. The guilt, the shame, and the pressure to "bounce back" as quick as possible. She unpacks how our culture’s obsession with productivity can make rest feel like a weakness instead of the deep necessity it truly is.
⁣Through personal reflections and gentle truths, Mia explores how choosing rest is a radical act of self-care and resistance. Whether you’re currently navigating your own healing or simply need a reminder that slowing down is okay, this episode is here to hold space for you babe !!!

1. Rest Is Resistance: Free Yourself from Grind Culture and Reclaim Your Life by Tricia Hersey
2. The Art of Slowing Down: Finding Peace and Purpose in a Hectic World by Jo Peters
3. Slowing: Discover Wonder, Beauty, and Creativity through Slow Living by Rachel Schwartzmann
4. The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness by Meghan O’Rourke

⁣Peace & Love,

Mimi x