EPISODE 9: It Takes a Village: Finding Support (Even When You Think You Have None)

🎧 Smart, Successful and Stressed Mums with Jazmin Pursell

Who’s in your village—and how can you support someone else’s?

In this episode of Smart, Successful and Stressed Mums, Jazmin dives into the timeless saying “it takes a village to raise a child” and explores what that means in today’s busy, individualistic world. Sharing a personal story about parenting through illness, she opens up about a moment when she had to push past pride and ask another mum for help—and how that small act reminded her of the quiet power of community.

Jazmin also reflects on a formative experience from high school: a meal-drive program where families anonymously cooked for others going through tough times. It was an early lesson in compassion, showing how we can make a meaningful difference with something as simple as a home-cooked meal.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why your “village” may not look traditional—but still exists

• How to build a support network without extended family

• Ideas for giving back and supporting others in quiet, practical ways

• Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness

Whether you feel alone or deeply connected, this episode will remind you that support is all around—and we can all be part of someone else’s village too.

💬 DM Jazmin or send her an email to share: Who’s in your village, and what does “it takes a village” mean to you?

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