My Mama Summer

In this episode of My Mama Summer, I take you on a deeply personal journey into self-worth, beauty, and the mother wound. What began as an exploration of my complicated relationship with beauty led me to something much deeper—generational shame and the inner voices that shaped my self-perception.

I share how an astrological tarot reading cracked open my understanding of self-compassion, how I began unravelling the inherited narratives that kept me small, and why pulling on this thread has been one of the hardest—and most important—things I’ve ever done.

Through the wisdom of authors like Kristin Neff, Katherine Fabrizio, and Kelly McDaniel, I explore the emotional weight of breaking cycles, the guilt that comes with stepping into autonomy, and the liberation found in choosing your life over inherited expectations. I talk about:

* How self-judgment keeps us trapped—and the importance of breaking free

* Understanding the mother wound and its effect on self-worth

* The guilt paradox: why choosing yourself feels so hard

This is Part One of Reclaiming Beauty, where I lay the foundation for a conversation that goes far beyond aesthetics. I hope it resonates, challenges, and, most of all, reminds you that you're not alone.

Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.)

Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm.

In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be.

My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole.

You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠mymamasummer.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

Your Host

Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.

Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠⁠https://truthiverse.com⁠⁠) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

* Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff

* Good Daughter Syndrome by Katherine Fabrizio

* Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel

* Dragon Mother by Michael Tsarion

Join the conversation

What does reclaiming beauty mean to you? Let me know in the comments…

In this thought-provoking episode of My Mama Summer, we explore the intricate dynamics of modern feminism and its unexpected impact on women, men, and society as a whole. We discuss:

* How modern feminism has shifted focus, glorifying masculine traits while diminishing the essence of true femininity.

* The unintended consequences of rejecting traditional gender roles, family structures, and feminine archetypes.

* Why embodying the feminine is about embracing softness, humility, and intuitive flow—not victimhood or rebellion.

* The dangerous narratives of "us vs. them" and how they divide men and women, undermining connection and polarity.

* The power of the feminine to heal, nurture, and influence in ways that the modern feminist movement often overlooks.

This episode invites you to reflect on what it truly means to embody the feminine and how doing so can bring balance, strength, and transformation to your life and relationships.

Whether you're a mother, partner, or woman reconnecting with your inner wisdom, this episode will inspire you to reclaim the powerful essence of the feminine archetype.

If you’d prefer to read this episode, you can do so here.

Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.)

Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm.

In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be.

My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole.

You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠mymamasummer.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

Your Host

Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.

Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠https://truthiverse.com⁠⁠) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer

In a world buzzing with notifications, hustle culture, and endless distractions, have we lost our ability to truly listen to ourselves? In this episode of My Mama Summer, I dive deep into how the digital era and modern life have disrupted our connection to our internal compass, leaving us reliant on external inputs for guidance, validation, and fulfilment.

From the ever-present pull of smartphones to the societal norm of looking to therapists, gurus, and even apps for answers, I unpack how we’ve normalised disconnection and the toll this takes on our mental health, relationships, and ability to simply be.

Drawing on research, personal insights, and a touch of humour, I reflect on the cultural shifts that have led to this collective burnout and explore how we might reclaim our intuition.

We’ll discuss the impact of device addiction on both adults and children, how it rewires our brains and habits, and the ripple effect of passing these tendencies on to the next generation.

I share my own journey of stepping into my "Simplicity Era," focusing on slow living, minimising external noise, and embracing the rhythm and stillness that modern life has all but erased.

Whether you’re overwhelmed by the pace of life, curious about finding your way back to your inner compass, or simply ready to say goodbye to endless scrolling, this episode offers relatable insights and practical inspiration for a slower, more intentional way of being.

Will you join me in reclaiming stillness and rewriting the story of how we live, work, and connect?

To read this episode instead, click here.

Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.)

Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm.

In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be.

My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole.

You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠mymamasummer.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

Your Host

Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.

Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠https://truthiverse.com) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer

Show Notes

* The Dangers of Distracted Parenting: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/the-dangers-of-distracted-parenting/561752/

* Smartphone addiction insight from a university student: https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2015/11/05/five-steps-to-help-you-break-free-of-smartphone-dependency/

* Has The Smartphone Destroyed A Generation? https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/09/has-the-smartphone-destroyed-a-generation/534198/

 Welcome back to Season Two of My Mama Summer. What a blessing it is to be spending this time with you and to have you spending your time with me. That's something I truly appreciate because time is the number one gift we all have. I always encourage anyone I meet to use it wisely. And if you think spending your time wisely means listening to this podcast, I want to give you a big shout out and let you know how much I appreciate you being here.

So in the second season of My Mama Summer, we're going to continue to document my life. I'm going to bring more interviewees on in the topics and the areas of life that I am exploring and expanding in.

My birthday is the 2nd of January. And so for me, a Gregorian new year is a new year for me. I've just moved into my, dare I say it, 40th year here on planet earth. And I feel a shift.

That shift for me is towards simplicity. And this has been coming for a long time. I've mentioned over and over and over again on this podcast and in my articles at mymamasummer.com that I have felt overwhelmed and burnt out and disillusioned by the frantic pace of life. And this is the year that all changes for me.

How do I know that? Because I am taking charge of that.

I am heavily minimising social media in my life this year. I will be having someone take over my social media so that I don't need to be there. I may still have a presence, but I will also have a filter. And that filter is what is really important to me.

I've had too many inputs coming into my world for so long, and I've been so busy that I haven't known how to stop them. Like many people, the only way I've known how to stop them is to ignore them, but they still keep coming. And this means that that moves me further into feeling like I'm behind, feeling like I'm a bad person, because not everyone views apps and tools the way I do.

Email for me is a little bit more like snail mail. I might take a week to get back to you. If you WhatsApp me, I'll try and get back to you, but it might take me a few days. Facebook and Instagram messages, we're talking more of a month. And that's because they're not my priority. My priority is my family, recording this podcast, and writing. That is where my passion lies.

So if you're someone who wants to get hold of me quickly, the best place for you to do that is on my Substack, which you can find at mymamasummer.com. Over the last season of this podcast, I’ve built a really beautiful community of humans interested in the same topics that I am, who are experiencing the same challenges as I am. And it's really beautiful to know that you're not alone when you're going through challenges.

So, I invite you to join us on Substack because it is a place that feels so different. It's like hanging out with your besties and having real conversation. That's where I'm going to be hanging out this year and beyond. I am done with fragmenting my time. And you'll see this in the episodes that I have coming out. They're all about the deep work, about focusing on the tasks that really matter and making headway on the projects we're passionate about.

And so for me, this year, there are three projects that I'm working on. Of course, there's My Mama Summer. There is this podcast and it's accompanying Substack Publication, which I would love for you to subscribe to at mymamasummer.com.

There is also my business community, Freedom Hackers. This is where I mentor unconventional parents in how to build a business that gives them freedom. And I've just started another Substack publication called Simplicity Business. So if you're looking to start something new this year that isn't going to complicate your life, that you can fit in either around your current side hustle or around your current job, with a view to it becoming your main role, you're going to want to join me over there as well. The URL is simplicitybusiness.substack.com.

And the third project, which I'm so excited to talk about is, drum roll, myself. I have never put myself on the list as a project, but now is my time. Four years after giving birth to my daughter, now is my time to shine. My time to take care of myself. It's my time to revamp how I feel. To look after myself from the inside, to start moving my body. To figure out how I'm supposed to feed myself, and do business and parent my daughter and do all of the things together.

And also how to feel good in my skin. This is a big one for me. I'm going to explore that from many angles this year. I've just read a book by a lady that I'm hoping to bring on the podcast.

This year for me is about stripping it all back, finding what's really me and leaving the rest. And living with the seasonality and the rhythm for myself that I truly honour and use with my daughter. It's time for me to prioritise myself. And I'm going to share how I'm doing that with you along the way in season two of the podcast.

So I thank you for being here and for being interested in what I have to share. It truly means so much to me to have you here. I know you'll get value out of this next season because I know what I have planned and it's all good stuff.

So cheers to a new year, a new me and a new you. (And when I say new, it means old, nothing flash, nothing that isn't really you. No masks, no filters, just getting back to the essence of what and who we truly are and what brings us joy.)

Episode 1 of Season 2 will drop next Wednesday, 15th January at 1pm.

Aimee

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In this episode of My Mama Summer, I sit down with homeopath and health coach Lisa Strbac to explore the often-misunderstood world of homeopathy.

Lisa, a former sceptic turned passionate advocate, shares her personal journey, demystifies popular remedies, and explains how you can use this powerful, non-toxic healing modality at home. We dive into first-aid remedies, the principle of "like cures like," and why homeopathy works so effectively on children, pets, and even plants—dispelling the placebo myth once and for all.

Lisa also reveals the history of homeopathy, its transformative potential for acute and chronic conditions, and why it poses such a threat to the pharmaceutical industry.

Whether you're curious about building a home remedy kit or eager to understand how homeopathy supports emotional and physical well-being, this episode will leave you empowered to take charge of your family's health.

Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.)

Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm.

In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be.

My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole.

You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠mymamasummer.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

Your Host

Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.

Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠⁠https://truthiverse.com⁠⁠) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer

Your Guest

Lisa Strbac is a certified Homeopath (LCHE, BSc Hons), Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and international bestselling author dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health. With a deep belief in the transformative power of holistic healing, she focuses on helping people understand that true wellness begins from within.

Lisa’s journey into holistic health began in 2015, when her young daughter faced a chronic autoimmune condition. After exhausting conventional medical treatments, she turned to homeopathy, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. The remarkable results sparked a passion in Lisa—who was previously a skeptic—to pursue homeopathy further. She studied at the Centre for Homeopathic Education in the UK, earning her Licentiate, and became a certified health coach at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

Lisa is the author of three books, including the international bestseller The Homeopath in Your Hand, which has helped thousands of families learn to use homeopathy at home. Her latest book, The Trailblazer's Insight into Homeopathy, dives deeper into chronic and transformational healing, offering a profound exploration of this unique system of medicine.

Before transitioning to holistic health, Lisa earned a First-Class Honours degree in Psychology from UCL, which has profoundly shaped her approach to understanding and supporting her clients.

In her practice, Lisa has supported individuals with a range of challenges, including gut and skin issues, anxiety, trauma, and children’s behavioural concerns. She believes that by incorporating homeopathy into daily life, families can experience long-term vitality and balance, avoiding the need for chronic interventions. Lisa’s mission is to teach families how to effectively use homeopathy at home, offering courses that provide practical tools to naturally manage health concerns.

Her ultimate goal is to help create a world where more individuals are empowered to understand and support their own health, with homeopathy as a key part of that journey.

Links and Show Notes

Lisa’s Course

* Join Lisa’s upcoming course, Homeopathy Heals, with live calls by Alec Zeck, Jacyln Dunne, Dawn Lester, and Eileen McKusick by clicking this link.

Lisa’s Books

* Buy The Trailblazer's Insight Into Homeopathy: 88 Remedies for the 21st Century Including Miasms, Sarcodes, Nosodes, Isopathic Remedies & the Bowel Nosodes book

* Buy The Homeopath In Your Hand: 77 remedies & how to select them using Homeopathy HEALS book

* Buy Schuessler's Tissue Salts Rediscovered: The 21st Century Guide to Self-Healing book

Other Links

* Lisa’s Website

* More about the Cuban Leptospirosis study

* Podcast episode on homeoprophylaxis with Dr Isaac Golden

* Ton Jansen’s book, Fighting Fire With Fire

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In this short, heartfelt episode of My Mama Summer, I open up about my complicated relationship with beauty, from feeling enchanted by it to battling insecurities about embodying it.

I share my struggles with confidence, reflections on how societal expectations shaped my self-image, and the small steps I’m taking to redefine what beauty means to me.

This episode is a candid exploration of vulnerability, identity, and the journey toward self-acceptance. If you’ve ever felt unsure about how you show up in the world, this one’s for you.

Tune in for a raw, relatable take on finding beauty in the everyday—and in ourselves.

If you’d prefer to read, rather than listen to this episode, please do so here.

Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.)

Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm.

In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be.

My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole.

You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠mymamasummer.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

Your Host

Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.

Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week.

Get started here: ⁠⁠https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer

In recent years, there’s been a surge in adults seeking ADHD diagnoses, and I couldn’t help but wonder: why now?

People who once saw Big Pharma for what it is are now turning to the same system for answers, labels, and solutions. Something isn’t adding up, so on today’s episode of My Mama Summer, I decided to dig deeper.

In this episode, we’ll look at the bigger picture. I explore the cultural, environmental, and medical forces driving the rise of adult ADHD. From the shaky origins of psychiatric diagnoses to the way modern life—packed with endless distractions and mounting stress—can leave us all feeling overwhelmed.

I’ll also share insights from Kim John Payne’s Simplicity Parenting and his game-changing research, which suggests that simplifying our environment might be the key to soothing attention issues (in kids and adults) without rushing to medicate or test out a trendy new identity like an “ADHDer”.

What if the “symptoms” we’re feeling are simply messages from our body to slow down, take stock, and adjust? And could embracing simplicity, instead of an on-trend diagnosis, be the solution we’re craving?

Tune in as we unpack the ADHD trend and explore how a little less noise and a little more calm could transform how we live.

If you prefer to read, rather than listen, you can do so here.

Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.)

Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm.

In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be.

My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole.

You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠mymamasummer.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

Your Host

Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.

Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠⁠https://truthiverse.com⁠⁠) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer

References

These references are all listed with relevant quotes in the article version of this episode here.

* https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682279.html

* https://www.verywellmind.com/the-diagnostic-and-statistical-manual-dsm-2795758

* https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2006/05/how-do-new-disorders-get-into-the-dsm.html

* https://karger.com/pps/article-abstract/75/3/154/282469/Financial-Ties-between-DSM-IV-Panel-Members-and

* https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2006/05/how-do-new-disorders-get-into-the-dsm.html

* https://sci-hub.se/https://doi.org/10.1159/000091772

* https://www.law.uh.edu/hjhlp/volumes/Vol_13_1/Bearden.pdf

* https://www.verywellmind.com/dsm-friend-or-foe-2671930

* https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0

* SSRI’s accounted for 47% of the antidepressant drug market share in 2024.

* https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/antidepressants-per-capita?time=2021

* https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0

* https://www.law.uh.edu/hjhlp/volumes/Vol_13_1/Bearden.pdf

* https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4602739/

* https://www.cchr.org/documentaries/marketing-of-madness/all-in-favor-say-aye.htm

* https://creyos.com/blog/adhd-brain-scan

* https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9871920/

* https://add.org/adhd-dsm-5-criteria/

* https://add.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/adhd-questionnaire-ASRS111.pdf

* https://adhduk.co.uk/adult-adhd-screening-survey/

* https://www.rdsforneurodiversity.com/neurodiversity-affirming-model

* Ibid.

* https://theconversation.com/neuroaffirming-care-values-the-strengths-and-differences-of-autistic-people-those-with-adhd-or-other-profiles-heres-how-227449

* https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dmcn.15384

* Simplicity Parenting

* The Anthroposophical Society of America and the Medical Section sponsor the project. It is kindly funded by the Anthroposophical Society, the Research Institute for Waldorf Education, The Rudolf Steiner Foundation, the Fetzer Foundation, Weleda AG, The Hawthorn Foundation, Dr Hauschka Products and donations from individuals.

* Clinically dysfunctional is defined here as clinically above the 92nd percentile on the Barkley scale (the commonly accepted psychological testing scale for hyperactivity and inattentiveness). Clinically functional is defined as below the 72nd percentile on the same scale.

* Simplicity Parenting

* Ibid.

* Ibid.

* https://www.allconnect.com/blog/screen-time-stats

* https://datareportal.com/social-media-users

* https://hbr.org/2019/01/how-to-spend-way-less-time-on-email-every-day

* https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jun/02/tiktok-trends-or-the-pandemic-whats-behind-the-rise-in-adhd-diagnoses

* Em Rusciano’s National Press Club address:

* Simplicity Parenting (page 240)

* 16 mins in on this episode:

* https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/symptoms/

In this episode of My Mama Summer, my husband, Brendan Murphy, joins me to dive deep into the often tricky and controversial world of modern feminism—unpacking how it’s evolved and why it might be doing more harm than good for women today.

Together, we share our take on how feminism, rather than empowering women, often leaves them feeling powerless by promoting victimhood and pushing them away from their innate feminine strength.

We chat about the growing criticism of traditional feminine traits like caring, nurturing and softness, and how some feminists label these qualities as "low value."

We also explore the unrealistic expectation for men to be more feminine while still maintaining masculine roles, creating a confusing imbalance in relationships and society. From the feminisation of men to the suppression of masculine energy, we don’t hold back in questioning how this narrative serves anyone.

With honesty and vulnerability, we share how rejecting these modern ideas, embracing traditional gender roles, and focusing on “inner work” has brought us both a sense of balance, fulfilment and deeper connection in our relationship.

If you’ve ever felt like something is off with the current conversation around feminism or questioned how it impacts men and women in real life, this episode will give you a fresh—and much-needed—perspective.

Tune in to explore the ‘unseen chains’ of feminism, and how reclaiming true feminine power can lead to personal freedom, stronger relationships, and a more aligned life.

Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.)

Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm.

In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be.

My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole.

You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠mymamasummer.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

Your Host

Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.

Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠⁠https://truthiverse.com) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer

Your Guest

Brendan D. Murphy is the “consciousness guy” and author of the critically acclaimed epic, “The Grand Illusion: A Synthesis of Science and Spirituality — Book 1”.

He’s also the founder of The Truthiversity, the #1 consciousness-raising university for awakening minds (Truthiversity.com), and facilitator of accelerated evolution inside his Evolve Yourself program (learn more at www.evolveyourself.live).

Grab your copy of “The Grand Illusion: A Synthesis of Science and Spirituality — Book 1": www.BrendanDmurphy.com/tgi (reader reviews also available here).

Subscribe to Brendan’s Substack.

Get on the wait list for the astonishing Book 2 of “The Grand Illusion”.

Links

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In this episode of My Mama Summer, I dive into why politics won’t save us and explore how we're often subconsciously handing over control of our lives to external forces—whether it's politicians, media narratives, or societal expectations.

Drawing from my own experiences as a non-voter and my perspective on political systems, I challenge the common belief that change comes solely from electing the “right” leaders. Instead, I invite you to look within and reclaim your own power, responsibility, and inner peace, no matter what political season we’re in.

I share reflections on compulsory voting, the emotional manipulation of media, and the divide that politics creates in our lives, often pulling us further from our own sense of purpose and peace. Together, we question why we give our personal power away and what it looks like to genuinely take that power back by focusing on inner growth and healing. Featuring thought-provoking quotes and a powerful narrative inspired by Eileen McKusick, this episode is a call to look beyond the political theatre and connect with what really drives us: the courage to be true to ourselves, the compassion to understand others, and the clarity to focus on what we can genuinely control.

Join me as we explore the inner journey that leads to real change—the one that begins in each of us.

To read the written version instead of listening, click here.

Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.)

Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm.

In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be.

My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole.

You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠mymamasummer.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

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Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.

Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠⁠https://truthiverse.com) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer

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Why Politics Won’t Save Us video with Eileen McKusick’s words and my visuals.

In this episode of My Mama Summer, I sit down with Meagan Rose Wilson to explore the power of rhythm, ritual, and reverence in parenting. Meagan, a passionate advocate of Waldorf-inspired parenting, shares how cultivating these principles brings a calming, nourishing rhythm to family life. We discuss how rhythmic routines can help children feel grounded and how rituals, even simple ones, create a sense of wonder and connection to nature and seasons. Meagan explains the balance between “in” and “out” breaths—a concept in Waldorf education that encourages alternating periods of activity with rest and reflection—to support both children and parents alike.

Our conversation goes deep into how these intentional rhythms benefit not just kids but also parents, helping us slow down, find meaning in the daily flow, and build more mindful, peaceful homes. For those curious about how to introduce more ritual and richness into their own parenting journey, Meagan offers practical tips on starting with simple daily practices. Join us for an inspiring conversation about creating a more intentional, balanced family life—even amidst the busyness of modern motherhood.

Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.)

Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm.

In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be.

My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole.

You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠mymamasummer.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

Your Host

Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.

Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠⁠https://truthiverse.com⁠⁠) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer

Your Guest

For over a decade, Meagan Rose Wilson has helped parents bring more peace, calm and connection into their homes, starting with the routines, rhythms and rituals that nourish them so that they have the stamina and perseverance it takes to meet the needs of their beautiful and unique family.

Meagan says:

Fifteen years ago I found myself immersed in the world of natural parenting when my eldest child and I attended a local Waldorf parent-and-child group. So much of what I learned there, and in my subsequent Waldorf Early Childhood teacher training resonated deeply with our family values. I saw a clear picture of the home I wanted to create for our family.

And yet, I found very little practical guidance on how to balance and fairly delegate household chores, how to parent different ages and stages, manage busy schedules and keep up with laundry, meal planning, shopping, cooking and cleaning.

Within six years I had four children and came to the realization that if I was going to find any sense of balance, we needed strong family routines, rhythms and rituals. As we came closer and closer to a sense of ease and flow it became clear that our systems nurtured me as well as my family. They were a form of self-care and self-regulation. The more thought-out and conscious I am about how we spend our time, the more intentional I can be about making space for my own.

Like all families, we have experienced moments of grief and change, stress and busyness, but it is the rhythms, routines and rituals we have created and implemented that hold and carry us through every season.

I support parents to craft and execute effective, personalized and nurturing family systems in their homes.

I believe strongly that our unique family values should and can inform our daily routines, rhythms and rituals, and that living authentically aligned with these values models them for our children.

You can find links to Meagan’s work here:

* Substack

* Website

* Store - including the Goldentime Journal, and seasonal courses

* Podcast