In this episode of Grow Like a Mother, Jill Wright welcomes back Brittney Ashley for another insightful conversation. Today, they dive deeper into how self-care, boundaries, and mindset impact mom guilt and imposter syndrome, especially for mothers balancing entrepreneurship and family life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ How imposter syndrome shows up in motherhood and business

✨ The connection between self-care and confidence

✨ Why setting boundaries is essential for personal and professional growth

✨ Practical tips to overcome self-doubt and step into your power

About Brittney:

Brittney Ashley is a business coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Creative Dynamics. As a proud Métis mom, she is deeply committed to helping fellow moms navigate the challenges of balancing family life with entrepreneurship. With a background in coaching, business development, and virtual assistance, Brittney brings a unique, authentic approach to leadership and personal growth. She is passionate about helping women break through imposter syndrome, build confidence, and step into their full potential. Through her work, she is redefining success and empowering women to create businesses and lives that align with their values.

Connect with Brittney:

https://www.instagram.com/creativedynamicsva/https://www.facebook.com/CreativeDynamicsvahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-dynamics-virtual-serviceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brittneyashley/

Resources Mentioned:

Building Confidence and Busting Imposter Syndrome - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3-e24-building-confidence-and-busting-imposter-syndrome/id1601675882?i=1000657246131 

How to Master the Mental Load of Motherhood - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-to-master-the-mental-load-of-motherhood/id1601675882?i=1000673390514 

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In today’s episode, host Jill Wright sits down with occupational therapist and interoception expert, Kelly Mahler, to explore a critical yet often overlooked sense: interoception. Kelly shares how she first discovered interoception through groundbreaking research by Dr. Bud Craig and why this sense is essential for emotional regulation and mental health.

Tune in to learn how interoception impacts neurodivergent individuals, how it connects to self-awareness, and how parents and professionals can support children in developing a stronger sense of their internal signals.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ What interoception is and why it matters

✅ How Kelly Mahler became passionate about this field

✅ The connection between interoception and emotional regulation

✅ Why interoception is particularly important for neurodivergent individuals

✅ Practical strategies for improving interoception awareness

✅ Kelly’s expert advice for parents, educators, and professionals

About Kelly:

Kelly Mahler is an award-winning occupational therapist, author, and interoception groupie known for her boundless curiosity and fondness for crunching pinecones. Holding a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, she has served school-aged children and adults for over 22 years. Kelly is author of 12 resources including The Interoception Curriculum, now used in over 30 countries worldwide. She enjoys speaking internationally on interoception, neuro affirming practices, and playful strategies for inner exploration using a lens of curiosity, validation and empathy.

Connect With Kelly:

Website: https://www.kelly-mahler.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly_mahler 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellymahler

Resources Mentioned:

Blog: https://www.kelly-mahler.com/resources/blog

Curriculum: https://www.kelly-mahler.com/product/the-interoception-curriculum-bundle 

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This week, I’m joined by the incredible Kim Lackie, a mother of 18-year-old triplets, a retired police officer, and a new entrepreneur. Kim opens up about her journey through the challenges of motherhood, navigating mental and physical health struggles, and ultimately making the brave decision to transform her life.

After 26 years in law enforcement, Kim realized that the traditional approach to well-being wasn’t working for her, and in 2020, she took charge of her own healing. In this episode, she shares how she shifted her mindset, took intentional action, and created a future that aligns with her vision.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode or wondered how to reclaim your power, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The challenges of raising triplets while managing a demanding career

✔️ Kim’s pivotal moment that led her to take control of her health and mindset

✔️ How she made the transition from law enforcement to entrepreneurship

✔️ The key shifts that helped her create lasting change

✔️ Lessons in resilience, reinvention, and stepping into the unknown

Connect with Kim Lackie:

Website: https://www.signatureeventsottawa.ca/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/kim.lackie.31/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimlackie1/

Resources Mentioned:

Building Confidence and Busting Imposter Syndrome https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3-e24-building-confidence-and-busting-imposter-syndrome/id1601675882?i=1000657246131 

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In this episode, Jill welcomes Lucy Airs, a seasoned resilience and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience. Lucy shares her journey from a background in psychology to coaching high-level leaders during major transitions. She dives into the importance of resilience, adaptability, and mindset shifts, especially for mothers and entrepreneurs navigating change.

Tune in to learn practical strategies for fostering resilience in both personal and professional life, and how to show up with confidence, even in the face of uncertainty.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ Lucy’s journey into coaching and why she pivoted from psychology

✨ The key elements of resilience and why it matters in leadership and motherhood

✨ How to navigate transitions with confidence and ease

✨ Practical tips for building resilience in your daily life

About Lucy

Lucy Airs is a leadership and resilience coach, researcher, and executive coach with a background in psychology. Rooted in the science of positive psychology, she helps individuals navigate high-pressure situations with clarity and confidence. Alongside her work with executives, she developed a resilience coaching program specifically for single mothers, empowering them to recover from adversity, redefine their identity, and make intentional choices about their future. Her approach blends research with practical strategies, helping mothers not only manage challenges but grow through them, creating a life they feel proud of.

Connect With Lucy:

[email protected]Free breakthrough call: https://meet.brevo.com/lucy-airs/meet-with-lucy (no immediate registration possible)

Free personalized 2-week resilience plan: https://forms.gle/6mvamcBkXJYmoG5Q7

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyairs-pp/

Resources Mentioned:

Woo Woo Wednesday - Victoria L

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/woo-woo-wednesday-victoria-l/id1601675882?i=1000654136952 

Get Your Personalized 10 day Resiliency Plan: https://forms.gle/6mvamcBkXJYmoG5Q7 

Resilience GPS: https://resiliencegps.com⁠ Contact Lucy for a chat up until May 1, 2025.

Registrations close May 2, 2025.
Onboarding begins April 18, 2025 (to be completed by May 7, 2025.
Programme start date: May 5, 2025, through to July 31, 2025.

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In this episode of Grow Like a Mother, I sit down with boundary expert Nadja Hagen to explore the power of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. We discuss why boundaries are essential for personal and professional growth, how to identify when your boundaries are being crossed, and practical strategies to create stronger, more aligned relationships. 

Nadja shares her personal journey, including a pivotal moment that led her to embrace boundaries as a tool for self-empowerment. Whether you're struggling to say "no," feeling stretched too thin, or looking for ways to reclaim your time and energy, this episode is packed with insights to help you take back control.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How Nadja's personal experience shaped her understanding of boundaries

✅ Why boundaries are crucial for emotional well-being and success

✅ The biggest misconceptions about setting boundaries

✅ Practical tips for identifying and enforcing your limits

✅ How to navigate pushback when implementing boundaries

About Nadja

Nadja Hagen is a Self Love Coach for high-achieving women recovering from people-pleasing and building a life aligned with their values. She teaches women to set healthy boundaries, prioritize their needs and build mutual, connected relationships without the need to pretend to be someone they are not.

Nadja’s signature process is teaching clarity on personal values, healing emotional wounds and embodying self-love on a practical day-to-day level.

As a recovered people-pleaser herself, she has helped hundreds of women to protect their peace through healthy boundaries and create their life intentionally in alignment with their core values.

Connect With Nadja

www.nadjahagen.com

www.facebook.com/nadjahagen

www.instagram.com/nadja_hagen

Resources Mentioned:

My 8 Steps to healthy boundaries checklist for high-achieving women so you feel confident in every interaction https://nadjahagen.com/boundarykit⁠Subscribe & Review: 

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In this episode of Grow Like a Mother, host Jill Wright sits down with Amanda to explore the realities of self-care for parents, especially those raising neurodivergent children. Amanda shares her perspective on why traditional self-care advice often feels inaccessible and how parents can reframe self-care to fit their unique needs.

A key part of this discussion is Amanda’s Writing for Wellness Workshop—a transformative space where parents can use writing as a tool for self-care, reflection, and emotional support. She explains how writing can be a powerful outlet for processing emotions, reducing stress, and building a community of understanding and connection.If you've ever felt too exhausted or overwhelmed to engage in self-care, this episode will give you fresh, practical ways to nurture yourself without adding more to your already full plate.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why traditional self-care feels impossible for many parents

✅ How to redefine self-care in a way that actually works for you

✅ The connection between self-care and writing as a healing tool

✅ How the Writing for Wellness Workshop provides support and community

✅ Practical ways to integrate self-care into your daily routine

About Amanda:

Amanda Preston is the CEO of Deer Creek Family Support & Therapy, a multidisciplinary mental health clinic specializing in supporting neurodivergent families. She also runs Amanda Preston Co, offering parent support and online courses. She is an author, the founder of a national nonprofit, a social worker, and is raising 8 neurodivergent children through adoption.

Connect with Amanda:

www.amandaprestonco.com 

www.instagram.com/the_neurodivergent_bunch 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558139671326 

Resources Mentioned: 

The Best Way to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-best-way-to-raise-emotionally-intelligent-kids/id1601675882?i=1000665410662 

Episode with Megan Champion from Mothers Together: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/on-the-hard-days/id1601675882?i=1000683276691 

Writing for Wellness Workshop: https://amandaprestonco.com/writing-wellness

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In this episode Karen Tesoriero joins us to discuss how moms can heal from trauma and manage the daily stresses of motherhood.

We explore Karen’s extensive background in mental health, how trauma manifests for mothers, and practical tips for creating a healing environment. This episode is packed with insights to help mothers feel more grounded and empowered.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How trauma can show up in everyday motherhood

• Practical tools for managing stress

• Why creating space for healing is essential

• The role of community and connection in trauma recovery

• How to bring awareness and compassion to yourself

About Karen:

Karen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and is a Psychotherapist with her own Private Practice for the past 12 years. Prior to that, Karen has a long professional history in the field including 15 years in NYC's Child welfare system as well as Supervisory roles in a Community Mental Health Clinic. Through her past work, Karen has seen trauma throughout various stages. Karen has extensive training to help people with Trauma.

Connect with Karen:

https://www.KDTesorierolcsw.net 

https://www.instagram.com/KDTesorierolcsw 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-dwyer-tesoriero-lcsw-411316a1

https://www.facebook.com/kdtesorierolcsw.net/ 

Resources Mentioned:

Previous episode: Empowered & Unstoppable: Transforming Stress into Strength https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/empowered-unstoppable-transforming-stress-into-strength/id1601675882?i=1000668425669 

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In this episode, I sit down with Alyssa to dive deep into the Enneagram - a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal growth. If you've ever wondered what the Enneagram is, how it differs from other personality assessments, and how understanding your type can transform your life, this episode is for you!

Alyssa breaks down the nine Enneagram types, explaining how each one operates and how we can use this knowledge to improve relationships, parenting, and personal development. Whether you're brand new to the Enneagram or already familiar with it, this conversation is full of valuable insights.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ What the Enneagram is and how it differs from other personality frameworks

✔️ A breakdown of the nine Enneagram types

✔️ How understanding your type can enhance self-awareness and relationships

✔️ How the Enneagram can be applied to motherhood and personal growth

👉 Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & Welcome

01:30 - What is the Enneagram?

05:45 - How the Enneagram is different from other personality tests

10:15 - Understanding your Enneagram type for self-care

16:30 - The link between boundaries, burnout, and your type

22:00 - How the Enneagram can help moms prioritize themselves

28:45 - Practical steps to apply the Enneagram to daily life

About Alyssa:

Alyssa Nicole is a certified Enneagram coach and host of Leadership Type Talk: Enneagram-Driven Insights for Greater Impact. After discovering the Enneagram in 2019 and uncovering her true Type 3 identity, she became passionate about helping others feel seen and understood. Through her coaching, Alyssa empowers leaders to deepen self-awareness, enhance team dynamics, and lead with confidence using the Enneagram.

Connect with Alyssa:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramleadershipco/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568536298370# 

Leadership Type Talk Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-type-talk-leadership-development-enneagram/id1745695564 

Resources Mentioned:

Discover How to Create "YOUR THING" with Confidence https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/discover-how-to-create-your-thing-with-confidence/id1601675882?i=1000657882851

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In this episode of Grow Like a Mother, I sit down with Kiara Brown, a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in anxiety and trauma. Kiara shares her wisdom on the deep connection between self-care and boundaries, especially for those who are natural caregivers.

We explore how setting healthy limits can transform your well-being, why prioritizing yourself isn't selfish, and how small mindset shifts can make a big impact.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The importance of boundaries and how they impact mental health

✅ Why self-care is essential (and not just a luxury)

✅ How to reframe guilt around putting yourself first

✅ Practical steps to start making time for YOU

✅ Simple ways to shift your mindset for better balance

About Kiara:

As a mom of two young kids and the wife of a National Guard member, Kiara understands the challenges of balancing responsibilities while maintaining personal wellness. She offers practical strategies to help you manage your time, prevent burnout, and start prioritizing yourself before your body forces you to.

Connect with Kiara:

Website: www.lunar-counseling.com 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/lunarcounselinglpc   

Resources Mentioned:

Angela’s episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-epic-lies-about-emotions/id1601675882?i=1000670739791 

Free Resource from Kiara: https://www.lunar-counseling.com/tips-and-tricks-for-individuals-feeling-overwhelmed-with-relationships-and-life-overall  

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In today’s episode of the Grow Like a Mother podcast, I sit down with Annyx Day, a Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner whose work is changing lives. Annyx shares her journey of personal transformation, the power of RTT, and how it helps individuals break free from limiting beliefs and deep-seated struggles.

If you've ever felt stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional blocks, this conversation will give you the insight and inspiration to take back control of your own healing journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How RTT differs from traditional therapy and why it’s so effective.

• The root causes of anxiety and how to address them at a subconscious level.

• Why transformation isn’t just about fixing problems, but rediscovering who you truly are.

• How healing allows you to process and release what no longer serves you.

• The powerful role our minds play in shaping our reality and emotional well-being.

About Annyx:

I have achieved a Master of Arts Integrated Studies with a focus in Work, Organization, and Leadership Degree; a RTT Rapid Transformational Therapy® Certificate; a RTT® Practitioner Certificate; and a Certified Hypnotherapist Certificate; and a RTC® Rapid Transformational Coaching Certificate. I’m also a member of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists.

Connect with Annyx:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annyx_day/

Website: www.Livinglifeabove.com

Resources Mentioned:

Previous episode with Stacey Johnson: Empowered & Unstoppable: Transforming Stress into Strength 

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/empowered-unstoppable-transforming-stress-into-strength/id1601675882?i=1000668425669 

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