In this end-of-year Big Mum Energy episode, Ali sits down with herself to reflect on 25 things she learnt in 2025 lessons from motherhood, business, relationships, mental health, and life in general.

Some are funny.

Some hurt.

Some should’ve been obvious but absolutely weren’t.

Ali unpacks lessons like:

✨ You can love your kids and still need a break

✨ Not everyone deserves access to you

✨ Burnout doesn’t mean you’re weak — it means you’ve been strong for too long

✨ Boundaries are uncomfortable… and necessary

✨ Growth sometimes looks like grief

This episode is part rant, part therapy, part permission slip especially for mums who feel like they’re constantly evolving but never quite “arriving.”

Perfect for the end of the year, a long walk, or when you need to feel less alone.

Because if 2025 taught us anything, it’s this:

You don’t have to have it all figured out you just have to keep going.

Pull up a chair. Pour a wine.

Let’s reflect.

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This is a different kind of Big Mum Energy episode.

In the lead-up to Christmas a season that can amplify joy and grief Ali sits down with her mum for a raw, emotional conversation about loss, resilience, and surviving the unimaginable.

Ali’s mum opens up about watching her child die in a tragic water-skiing accident, the devastation that followed, and how she found the strength to keep going not because the pain disappeared, but because her other children still needed their mum.

Together, they talk about:

Christmas grief and how the holidays can reopen old wounds

Living through child loss and the trauma that never fully leaves

Parenting while grieving, showing up when your heart is broken

How love, responsibility, and family can become lifelines

Why Christmas can hold both sorrow and meaning at the same time

This episode is honest, tender, and deeply moving for anyone who carries loss into the festive season, for families navigating grief, or for listeners who need permission to feel everything at Christmas.

A reminder that grief doesn’t mean you’re broken it means you loved.

Content warning: This episode discusses child loss and may be distressing for some listeners.

If you’re grieving this Christmas, you are not alone.

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This week on Big Mum Energy, Ali is climbing straight up on her soapbox because Christmas is coming, bank accounts are sweating, and the pressure to over-deliver is absolutely cooked.

In this episode, Ali dives into:

🎄 Why Christmas doesn’t have to mean maxed-out credit cards and financial stress

🎁 The myth that “big presents = good parenting”

🎮 Kids wanting Roblox, screens, and online everything — and why banning social media feels pointless if we’re not teaching balance

📱 The contradiction of social media bans while kids live in digital worlds

😵‍💫 How mums are once again carrying the emotional and financial load of “making Christmas magical”

It’s funny, fiery, and honest a reminder that presence matters more than presents, memories beat material crap, and love isn’t measured in how much you spend.

If you’re a mum stressing about Christmas budgets, screen time, or feeling like you’re already behind — this episode is your permission slip to do Christmas your way.

Pull up a chair. Pour a wine.

Let’s talk about the stuff no one else will.

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On this episode of Big Mum Energy, Ali strips it right back and talks about something every mum thinks about but rarely says out loud: mental health, overwhelm, and finally getting the help you need.

Yes, it’s still funny.

Yes, Ali overshares in the most Ali way possible.

But this one hits different because it’s the pep talk every exhausted, overloaded, “I’m totally fine… no actually I’m not” mum needs.

Inside this episode:

• 🧠 Why checking in with your GP for your mental health is NORMAL, not dramatic.
• 💊 The truth about medication — and why taking it doesn’t make you weak.
• 💬 How to tell someone you’re struggling (without feeling like a burden).
• 🤯 The invisible mental load that’s breaking mums everywhere.
• ❤️ And the big message: You are not failing. You’re human. And help exists for a reason.

Ali shares her own journey navigating anxiety and burnout, reminding you that courage isn’t pretending everything’s fine — it’s getting support before you hit the wall.

Raw, real, and hilariously honest in true Big Mum Energy style, this episode is your reminder that:

You don’t have to do life on hard mode.

Help is healthy. Help is brave.

Help is allowed.

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This week on Big Mum Energy, Ali chats with her 92-year-old Granny, a woman who’s seen it all from chalk dust and cane chairs to smartboards and smartphones.

A retired teacher with a heart of gold, Granny shares her beautiful perspective on how education has evolved, what she’s learned from decades of teaching, and why she believes children are precious from the moment they’re born.

Together they talk about:

🍎 How classrooms and kids have changed over 80 years

💬 The lost art of patience, play, and genuine connection

💖 Why helping children grow starts long before they ever step into school

😂 Plus, a few classic “back in my day” stories that’ll make every mum laugh and nod along

It’s a warm, wise, and deeply human episode a reminder that while times change, the heart of motherhood and teaching never really does.

Pull up a chair, pour a cuppa (or a wine), and soak up the timeless wisdom of one extraordinary granny.

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In this episode, I sit down with activist, content creator and fellow Mum Ashy Anne to gently — and honestly — unpack what’s happening in Gaza and why we as mums should care.

We break it down in a way that’s human, clear, and easy to understand:

• why so many families and children are being harmed

• why mums around the world are speaking up

• what the mainstream media often fails to show

• the real human impact on babies, parents, hospitals, and everyday civilians

• what “genocide” means in this context, and why people are using that word

• practical ways ordinary mums can help — from staying informed to donating, advocating, and protecting their kids’ awareness of humanitarian issues

We talk about the heartbreaking realities — children losing their lives, hospitals being destroyed, families trying to survive unimaginable violence — and we also talk about hope, solidarity, and the power of using our voices.

This isn’t about politics.

It’s about humanity.

It’s about protecting children — all children — everywhere.

If you’ve been confused, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, this episode gives you a safe, simple, compassionate place to begin.

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On this special episode of Big Mum Energy, Ali chats with one of the youngest storytellers in Australia — five-year-old Ruby, creator of the hit kids’ podcast Hat Business, and her mum Ally, who helps bring Ruby’s magical world to life.

Hat Business isn’t about selling hats it’s about big adventures, brave moments, and understanding big feelings.

Each episode takes kids on a journey through imagination, learning, and emotional resilience… all through the eyes of Ruby and her iconic characters.

In this heartwarming conversation, you’ll hear:

• How the idea for Hat Business started as simple storytelling between mum and daughter.
• Why kids connect so deeply with adventures that gently teach emotional skills.
• How Hat Business grew to over 100,000 downloads and became a favourite for families.
• The power of letting kids lead, create, and express themselves freely.

Perfect for parents who want screen-free stories that help kids grow emotionally, and for mums who love seeing their children shine.

Join the Hat Business Club today and explore more adventures, get 50% off annual membership when you use code Ruby50 at Hatbusiness.com.au

You can also follow their journey on YouTube @HatBusiness.

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This week on Big Mum Energy, Ali sits down with Kerry Spina Townsville mum, educator, and the incredible founder of Kids in Harmony a space that was all about emotional wellbeing for children before it was trending on TikTok.

Kerry shares how she built a values-based children’s program long before “big feelings,” “mindful parenting,” and “emotional regulation” became buzzwords and how connection, kindness, and play can truly change families from the inside out.

Together, Ali and Kerry unpack:

How Kids in Harmony started from two mum’s mission to bring calm and connection into chaos

What emotional wellbeing looked like before the internet told us how to parent

The real meaning of mindfulness (and how to live it, not hashtag it)

Raising emotionally strong kids in an overstimulated world

It’s soulful, funny, and full of those “I needed to hear that” moments every parent craves.

If you’ve ever wanted to raise calmer, kinder, more connected kids this episode will fill your cup (and your heart).

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This week on Big Mum Energy, Ali gets real about the day she quite literally fell face-first into chaos landing on a star picket, ending up in hospital, and then somehow… going viral.

But instead of empathy, the internet did what it does best: judge, shame, and troll. From cruel comments about her weight to strangers making jokes about her pain, this episode dives into what it actually feels like when your worst moment becomes someone else’s entertainment.

Ali opens up about:

The accident that left her with a hole in her face (and a bruised ego)

What happens when a viral post turns ugly

Learning to separate self-worth from social media noise

It’s raw, unfiltered, and a powerful reminder that behind every viral moment is a human being.

If you’ve ever been judged, trolled, or just felt misunderstood this one’s for you.

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In this Big Mum Energy special, Ali gets real with her mum the iconic Aunty Kim and asks her 25 questions before she dies.

It’s not morbid. It’s magic.

The kind of conversation we all say we’ll have one day, but never do.

😂 And of course… a few brutally honest (and hilarious) answers only Aunty Kim could give

It’s raw, funny, emotional, and beautifully human the perfect mix of laughter and lump-in-your-throat moments that define Big Mum Energy.

If you’ve ever wished you could bottle your mum’s stories forever, this episode is your reminder to ask the questions now.

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