Welcome back to Know You Matter, where life doesn’t wait for the podcast to end before throwing more chaos our way.

And this week it definitely feels personal.

No sooner had we finished recording last week's episode on capacity… Lauren’s car broke down AGAIN. Not once. Twice. The second time with her stuck in it.

Apparently, the universe heard “capacity” and said, “Let’s test that.”

In this episode:

🚗 We recap Pudding’s third (yes, third) breakdown

🧠 We reflect on how fast the body says nope when you’re at your edge

🎨 Jacqueline introduces her new 12-week coaching programme inspired by The Artist’s Way

📖 Lauren shares some unexpectedly profound realisations about her relationship with creativity, self-trust, and the version of herself that gave up on The Artist’s Way last time

Whether you’re creative, chaotic, or just clinging on by the threads of your own nervous system, you’ll get something from this one.

And if you’re interested in the 1:1 version of Unlocking, coming soon, DM Jacqueline on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_restoration_coachtm/

Please don’t forget to hit follow and subscribe to be notified when our cackles drop - and if you’re feeling extra fancy, we’d love a share! 

Love as always,

The Blondes

Jacqueline and Lauren

We’re back in the studio this week after a very real few days — Lauren’s car (Pudding, bless her) is being a little diva and refusing to start, Paloma (Jacqueline’s car) needed a dramatic rescue, and that was just Wednesday...

But this isn’t just a podcast about dodgy Corsas and roadside breakdowns (though honestly, we could do a whole series).

This week, we’re talking about something a little deeper: how to sit with the hard stuff — frustration, shame, overwhelm — without letting it swallow you whole.

We chat about:

• The emotional whiplash of caregiving (and snack-demanding toddlers)

• Why sometimes the smallest things (like an empty petrol tank or an eye roll) hit the hardest

• PMDD, perimenopause, and how hormones are truly that bitch

• What it means to actually build capacity — not to “cope better,” but to stay kind to yourself when things are messy

  
  

And yes, we’re still laughing through all of it — because if you can’t laugh when your car won’t start in the rain, what can you do?

Whether you're a parent, a carer, in the thick of burnout, or just a human with big feelings and no time — this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen and let us know what feelings are kicking off in your house this week. We’ll bring snacks. (But not for Bella. She’s had five.)

Lauren get's emosh as we talk about perfectionism in this episode.

Have you ever got mad at your other half for not getting something right first time?

Lauren is exploring what it means for her and her relationship as she realises she's been holding her husband to standards set by her own internal stories.

Talking all things:

perfectionism

relationships

giving yourself a hard time

and more

As always we'd love to hear from you, please don't forget to follow us to get new episodes as soon as they're live

With love, as always

The Blondes

Jacqueline and Lauren

Let’s Stop Abandoning Ourselves

Welcome to a totally off the cuff episode of Know You Matter!

Today we are practicing what we preach with ‘who says?’ For us, that looks like choosing to release our podcast as soon as we record it because we are too excited!

Listen as we have some deep, monumental realisations about The Blondes as a business and our own personal growth. 

Lauren shares how she's been hiding behind the label of 'strategist' and the anxiety that has accompanied her journey. The conversation transitions into a compelling discussion on the physical and psychological impacts of stress, the vagus nerve, and how society's lack of research on women affects our understanding of nervous system dysregulation.

We explore how we often abandon our true selves to fit societal norms, discussing everything from the visceral effects of wearing a 'belt' of anxiety to the simple yet profound act of listening to our bodies' needs. With candid stories and emotional moments, we weave through the complexities of adult life, the pressures to conform, and the beauty of self-discovery.

The episode also introduces an exciting new 12-week course called 'Unlocking,' inspired by the Artist's Way. Designed to gently but persistently clear internal noise and awaken creativity, Jacqueline passionately invites listeners to join her in this journey of self-expression and personal growth.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck, seeking more from life, or simply wanting to reconnect with their inner voice and passions. 

Listen now to ignite your journey of self-discovery and creative freedom!

With love as always, 

The Blondes

Why am I so tired if it’s a new year?!Welcome to Episode 32 of Know You Matter, where Lauren and Jacqueline (aka The Blondes) get real about what happens when the culture is screaming “GO!” but your body is still whispering “hibernate…”

We’re talking clean slates, circadian rhythms, winter brains, and that weird tension between wanting to build the dream and also never leave your blanket.

In this one, we’re unpacking:

• Why you might feel low, even when you’re excited
  

• What January energy actually is (and why it’s not one-size-fits-all)
  

• The pressure to change vs. the reality of being a human in a winter body
  

• How we’re learning to honour both the part of us that wants to start everything and the part that needs a little more time
  

Whether you’re deep in New Year planning or just surviving on hot drinks and hope, this episode is here to remind you that your pace is allowed.

You are allowed.

We’d love to hear from you:

Are you in full "new year, new me" mode or still in hibernation? 

Drop us a comment or DM ❤️ we read them all.

And don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!

With love always!

The Blondes

Join us, Jacqueline and Lauren, mum-daughter legends (self described) as we welcome 2026 with open arms, reflecting on our personal growth, motherhood, and our dreams for the business in 2026 and beyond. 

In this episode, we are chatting about embracing life's chapters, setting meaningful intentions, and the importance of authentic connections. 

We share our visions for the future, including the desire to bring people together for deep, impactful conversations (Sunday Brunch anyone!?) 

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to feel inspired and connected as they navigate their own paths into the New Year and into the next chapter.

We are so grateful to have you here listening as we go into a new year in the podcast - and as always please get in touch with us anyway you fancy!

We love hearing from you.

With love,

The Blondes

Join us as we say Adios! to 2025 and set our intentions for 2026.

After an “Interesting” and “Fascinating” year we are both so excited for what’s to come, but we aren’t moving on without celebrating what we are proud of. 

Whether you’re setting New Year’s Resolutions, intentions or choosing your word of the year, this is for you!

Here are the questions to help you decide how you want this year to look.

"How do I want to feel this year?"

"What do I want more of in my inner world?"

"What am I practicing letting go of?"

"What intention feels kind rather than demanding?"

"What would it mean to stay with yourself this year?"

"What are you no longer forcing?"

With love, 

See you next year!

The Blondes

Whether you’re all ready for the big day or listening while wrapping Christmas presents we want to wish you a very, Merry Christmas ❤️

When better than Christmas to talk about traditions and roles, especially those we play as we make our way closer to the big day. 

Some of us happily baste the turkey (not us, neither of us cook!) and some of us take the brunt of the present buying decisions - however it looks, whatever roles and traditions you take into the holiday period, we hope you do it in a way that lights you up. 

And for those of you whose Christmas looks a little different, for the non-celebrators, the lonely folks, the ones still riding the “it’s all on me and I’m exhausted” train - we love you too. 

You’re all welcome here, and we can’t wait to hear all about your celebrations.  

Have you sat down and really celebrated this year yet?

We know as a mum-daughter duo who are both recovering people-pleasers and perfectionists that celebrating our wins is something that doesn’t happen often enough! 

And as the first Christmas and end of year with a podcast (that’s officially been live for over 6 months 🥳) we wanted to take some time to properly celebrate before this ear disappears into the mince pie and wrapping paper fog. 

We would LOVE to hear what you’re celebrating, big or small. 

Because one of the key pieces of knowing you matter, of being able to be present, is recognising how far you’ve come. 

We’ll see you next week for the Christmas Episode!

Lauren and Jacqueline

Welcome back to part 2 of ‘How well do we really know each other?!’

As a mum-daughter team who’ve always had a good relationship, I think you’ll be shocked at just how little we actually know about each other, save for the foods we’d eat every day for the rest of our lives. 

If you’re looking for a podcast that is feel-good, easy laughs and shows what healing generational trauma looks like on the days off - this is for you!

And honestly, we’d love to hear what you think of Jacqueline’s funeral song… 

Have fun, and as always we would love to hear from you! Let us know any questions you want us to ask each other for part 3…

Loadsa love,

The Blondes

Jacqueline and Lauren