Episode 8, Season 2: Amy Grilli on Five Hour Workdays, Fixing the System & Fighting for Parents

In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Grilli - co-founder of the Five Hour Club, a job board connecting career-driven parents with progressive employers who offer genuine flexibility.

Amy’s journey began with a viral LinkedIn post titled “I’m a parent and I don’t belong on LinkedIn”, written after an identity crisis at the school gates. Having taken five years out to navigate new mum life (without losing her ambition), Amy created the role she couldn’t find - and sparked a movement for change in the process.

We talk about:
👶 Why the system is broken & the motherhood penalty (f*ck back to office mandates!)

💻 Building a business that works for parents, not against them

👨 Why 2 weeks paternity leave isn’t enough

📢 Becoming an “accidental activist” and being involved in taking the fight for flexible work to parliament

🤝 The power of collaboration with charities like: Pregnant Then Screwed, Dad Shift & Working Families

📺 The BBC Panorama Doc we spoke about: Should we still be working from home?

📊 What’s next for Five Hour Club - from an NHS pilot to coaching masterclasses and consulting on the Employment Rights Bill.

This conversation is for every parent who’s felt the juggle, who's felt like they've had to get demoted in order to earn, who's felt the motherhood penalty and every employer who wants to do better, and anyone who believes work should work for families - not against them.

🔗 Explore Amy’s World
💻 Five Hour Club

📸 Instagram: @fivehourclub

💼 Connect on LinkedIn

👂Listen to the Five Hour Club podcast

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Episode 7, Season 2: Jodi Clark on Sobriety, Coaching & Building a Flourishing Business

In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by Jodi Clark - sober coach, mentor and founder of Sober Flourish, a fantastic container empowering women to change their relationship with alcohol and embrace holistic, alcohol-free living.

Jodi shares her incredible personal and professional transformation - from giving up alcohol for 100 days to lose weight (she lost six stone!), to leaving her corporate job and launching her thriving business that supports women on the same path.

We talk about:

👩‍👧 Being a present parent and business owner

💼 Our love of coaching, leaving the corporate world and building Sober Flourish

🍷 Jodi’s alcohol-free journey and how it's truly transformed her life

🧠 Our embedded societal beliefs & the mindset shifts that fuel lasting change

👩🏼 Mid-life, the impact of alcohol on hormones & what a girls weekend away looks like now

🤍 What’s inside Jodi's powerful 100 Days to Flourish program

🌙 Human design, soul contracts & embracing the woo in business

This episode is packed with truth, transformation and practical insight into the sober curious movement, identity shifts and the power of choosing something more aligned.

🔗 Explore Jodi’s World
💻 Sober Flourish
💻 JodiClark.co.uk
📸 Instagram: @soberflourish
🎯 100 Days to Flourish program now enrolling

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

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Episode 6, Season 2: Aimee Kate on Hormones, Health & Feeling Your Best

In this episode, I’m joined by Aimee Kate - certified Health & Mindset Coach, NHS-registered practitioner, and founder of Aimee Kate Coaching.

We talk about how our hormones influence everything, from mood to metabolism, and how to support your body through perimenopause, stress and beyond. Aimee shares practical, mindset-led guidance on cycle syncing, sustainable weight loss, alcohol’s impact on hormonal balance, and how to reset your habits to feel more energised and aligned - without the grind.

We cover:

• Why listening to your body is key
• The power of cycle syncing and tips for mid-life women
• Supporting your nervous system + whole-person health
• How Aimee helped me personally shift my energy + eating habits!

Aimee is all about optimising your energy, wellness, and confidence - and she does it in a way that feels real, doable, and transformational.

🧘‍♀️ Aimee’s Links:
➡️ Free Cycle Sync Guide + Meditation
📲 Book a Discovery Call
📸 Instagram: @aimeekatecoaching
🌐 Website

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

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Episode 5, Season 2: Nicky Denson-Elliott on The Wilder Collective, Internalised Misogyny & Redefining Womanhood

In this powerful and honest conversation, I’m joined by Nicky Denson-Elliott: serial entrepreneur, founder of the fabulous online community The Wilder Collective, host of Women’s Business podcast, and champion of female founders.

We talk about:

• What internalised misogyny really looks like in everyday life
• The role of men in feminism
• Going alcohol-free & navigating perimenopause
• Gender norms and confidence
• Why we need to take up space & stop apologising
• And why every woman deserves new undies!

🎧 Nicky’s passion for dismantling the rules women never agreed to is infectious, and this is one episode you’ll want to share with your sisterhood.

🖇️ Learn more about Nicky:

• Website: The Wilder Collective
• Instagram: @wilder.ones
• Listen to: Women's Business
• Complete the Good Girl Economics Survey - exploring the real (emotional, social, financial) cost of navigating gendered expectations

Laura’s Links:
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📲 Instagram: @themindfulgeneration
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Episode 4, Season 2 : Kendall Platt on Mindful Gardening, Breaking the Cycle & Modelling Rest to Our Kids

What began as a practical way to spruce up her garden turned into something much deeper for Kendall - a way to finally quiet her busy mind and reconnect with herself.

In this heart-opening episode, I chat to Kendall, founder of Adventures With Flowers, about how tending to her garden transformed her mental health and sparked a mission to help other women reconnect with their own needs, through the healing power of horticultural therapy.

We talk about:
🌱 Why gardening became a sacred act of self-care after the birth of her daughter
🌱 The power of women connecting side by side - without pressure or pretense
🌱 Modelling rest, boundaries, and emotional awareness to our kids
🌱 Our views on homework, community connection, and gardening in even the tiniest spaces

Kendall’s work is rooted in breaking cycles, reclaiming space for joy and rest, and helping women find their calm - one plant at a time.

Whether you have a wild garden, a window box, desires for some green space in your corporate office, or a dream of slowing down, this one will leave you feeling inspired and grounded.

🖇️ Learn more about Kendall:

• Website: adventureswithflowers.com
• Instagram: @kendallmarieplatt
• Subscribe to The Seed

Laura’s Links:
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Episode 3, Season 2: Jade Gooding on Alternative Living in Ibiza, Freedom-based Learning & The Dangers of Kids & Tech

You're not going to want to miss this one! In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with teen resilience mentor and parent coach Jade Gooding to explore her beautifully unconventional life - from unschooling and world-schooling to navigating tech and teen-hood in a fast-changing world.

We dive into:

• Homeschooling and unschooling philosophies
• The pros and cons of tech for tweens (trigger warning: Jade briefly references her daughter's exposure to explicit content via WhatsApp)
• How Jade has created a values-led life that prioritises connection, freedom, and emotional intelligence
• Why she’s passionate about giving teens the tools they actually need to thrive

Jade also shares her own journey through life's challenges, what it’s taught her about emotional mastery, and how her upcoming programme Resilient Rebels is equipping preteens and teens to handle life with confidence.

This is a must-listen for parents curious about alternative education, conscious parenting, or simply wanting to feel less alone in the challenges of raising strong-willed or neurodivergent kids.

🖇️ Incredible resources mentioned in the episode:

• Sir Ken Robinson TED Talk
• Wood School Bali
• Dollar Street by Gapminder
• John Holt’s Unschooling Philosophy
• Green School Bali
• Qustodio – Digital Safety for Kids
• Smartphone Free Childhood Movement (sign the parent pact!)
• Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl
• Positive Psychology – Martin Seligman
• Zach Bush

💛 Learn more about Jade’s work:

• Website: nomumisanisland.com
• Join the waitlist for her teen programme Resilient Rebels: Click here
• Instagram: @nomumisanisland

Laura’s Links:
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Episode 2, Season 2: Sibling Conflict During the Summer Holidays

Dreading the sibling tension with your kids already? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by my brilliant friend and parent coach, Jodie, for a real and relatable chat about how to handle sibling conflict - especially during the long summer break.

Please note that we recorded this as an IG Live a year ago, but it's too good to not repurpose!

We share key insights to help you better understand what’s really going on underneath the bickering (spoiler: it’s not about the red plate), how your own patterns around conflict might be playing a part, and how to step into the role of calm mediator instead of referee.

We cover:
💥 Nervous system triggers & reactivity
🗣️ Teaching kids to express their needs and say “no”
👶 Inner child work & why this can feel so hard
🫶 Why conflict isn’t bad - it’s an opportunity for growth

Whether your kids are pre-schoolers or tweens, this one’s full of compassion, practical tools, and a gentle reminder: you don’t have to fix it all.

Laura’s Links:
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Disclaimer: This episode doesn’t cover more complex family dynamics like neurodivergence, blended families or grief. We ran out of time! But I absolutely will be covering these as separate episodes in the future.

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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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📲 Instagram: @themindfulgeneration
📲 Connect on LinkedIn

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