Ever feel like you're constantly running on fumes, just trying to make it through the day? Like no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough—and somehow, you're the last one on your own list? In this episode, we’re talking about sustainable motherhood—how to stop the endless cycle of exhaustion and start creating a life that actually feels good to live.

We’ll share the key mindset shifts and simple daily practices that help you reset, reclaim your energy, and let go of the pressure to do it all. If you're tired of just getting through motherhood and want to start feeling better in it, this one’s for you.

• Why motherhood often feels unsustainable—and how to shift out of survival mode
• The invisible load and how it’s keeping you stuck in exhaustion
• How to tell the difference between what truly matters and what’s just draining you
• Practical ways to tame overwhelm, set boundaries, and make space for you
• A new definition of success in motherhood—one that actually works for you.

Honey Club
Get your irresistible game on. A place to explore YOUR sensuality, feminine energy, uplevel your couple-communication and all the blocks you have to deepening into surrender and connection.
https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/honeyclub


The Mama Reset
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you've lost yourself in motherhood? The Mama Reset is your invitation to pause, reclaim your sense of self, and step into this next chapter with clarity, confidence, and ease.https://bridget-wood.newzenler.com/courses/the-mama-reset

If you feel like your sex drive has vanished, it’s not because something is wrong with you. It’s because your mind is overloaded, your body is exhausted, and your desire has been buried under an avalanche of to-do lists, responsibilities, and emotional labour.

In this episode, we unpack the real reasons why so many women feel disconnected from their sensuality and why stress, overwhelm, and mental clutter shut down turn-on. We’ll explore the nervous system’s role in desire, why waiting for the “perfect moment” never works, and simple shifts that make pleasure possible again—even in the middle of a chaotic life.

If intimacy feels like just another chore, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

- “I just don’t feel sexual anymore” – Why That’s Not the Whole Truth
- Why “low libido” is rarely about sex—it’s about stress, exhaustion, and disconnection.
- How the mental load of caregiving, work, and life drains desire.
- The guilt of should—feeling like you’re supposed to want sex but just don’t.
- A personal story of a woman who thought she had low libido—until she lightened her mental load.
-  The Science: How an Overloaded Nervous System Blocks Turn-On
- Your body prioritises survival over pleasure—if you’re always in stress mode, arousal is impossible.
- The fight-or-flight vs. rest-and-receive response—and why women get stuck in “go mode.”
- Why tracking the next task, next meltdown, next deadline leaves no space for intimacy.
- The myth of “Once life calms down, I’ll feel more in the mood.”
- How avoidance fuels low desire—less sex = less intimacy = more disconnection.
- Why waiting for the perfect moment is like waiting for laundry to fold itself.
- A real-life example of a couple who broke the sexless cycle by focusing on micro-moments of connection.


Honey Club
Get your irresistible game on. A place to explore YOUR sensuality, feminine energy, uplevel your couple-communication and all the blocks you have to deepening into surrender and connection.
https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/honeyclub


The Mama Reset
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you've lost yourself in motherhood? The Mama Reset is your invitation to pause, reclaim your sense of self, and step into this next chapter with clarity, confidence, and ease.https://bridget-wood.newzenler.com/courses/the-mama-reset

Motherhood has shaped you, stretched you, and asked more of you than you ever thought possible. But what happens when you wake up one day and realize… it’s not everything anymore? When the role that once defined you no longer fits in quite the same way?

This episode is for the mother standing at the edge of change—the one who’s spent years devoted to raising her children, only to find herself coming up for air and wondering: What now?

We’re diving into the shock of realizing you’ve changed, the grief of outgrowing old identities, and the quiet tension between who you were and who you’re becoming. We’ll talk about the parts of yourself you’ve given up, the ones you’re ready to reclaim, and the uncomfortable yet necessary question—do you need a season just for you?

In this episode, we explore:
* The unexpected shift when motherhood isn’t all-consuming anymore—and why it can feel unsettling.
* The mix of relief and grief that comes with evolving beyond your old identity.
* The push-pull between being present for your kids and reclaiming the parts of you that have been on hold.
* The burden of feeling like someone else’s existence depends on you—and how to hold that lightly.
* Shedding old beliefs and stepping into a new version of yourself (even when it feels wobbly).
* How leading yourself helps your children thrive in their fullest self.
* Asking the question: Can I be present to what’s arising within me?
This is a conversation about honouring your evolution, making space for your own desires, and allowing the transformation of motherhood to keep unfolding. If you’re ready to explore what else is possible for you—let’s dive in.

Honey Club
Get your irresistible game on. A place to explore YOUR sensuality, feminine energy, uplevel your couple-communication and all the blocks you have to deepening into surrender and connection.
https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/honeyclub


The Mama Reset
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you've lost yourself in motherhood? The Mama Reset is your invitation to pause, reclaim your sense of self, and step into this next chapter with clarity, confidence, and ease.https://bridget-wood.newzenler.com/courses/the-mama-reset

In this episode of Proud Mama, we’re diving into the emotional rollercoaster of tying our self-worth to our kids’ successes and struggles. Why do we feel pride when they excel and shame when they stumble? And how can we untangle these feelings to foster healthier, more authentic relationships? Join us as we explore the psychology behind parental pride and shame, how to shift from performance-driven parenting to connection-driven parenting, and practical tools to help both you and your child thrive emotionally.

In this episode we discuss:
* Why parents often see their children as extensions of themselves and how this fuels feelings of pride and shame.
* The difference between healthy pride and unhealthy pride—and why it matters.
* How shame shows up in parenting, including common thought patterns like self-blame and fear of judgment.
* The impact of parental emotions on kids and how to break free from perfectionist parenting.
* Practical tools to cultivate self-compassion, reframe negative thoughts, and focus on connection over outcomes.
* Playing word salad with the way you say things but still feeling them
* Pride as a natural response as part of parenting
* How we personally relate to our kids’ experience of success and failure
* Our desire to amplify and celebrate our child’s success
* How we personally experience pride and shame with our kids
* Self-policing and external policing of other mothers
* Parenting to get an outcome
* Your kids have an innate expression beyond your parenting
* Using your kids as a yardstick for ‘I’ve got my shit sorted’
* Pride and shame are entangled
* External performance and pride and their relationship to burnout


Honey Club
Get your irresistible game on. A place to explore YOUR sensuality, feminine energy, uplevel your couple-communication and all the blocks you have to deepening into surrender and connection.
https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/honeyclub


The Mama Reset
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you've lost yourself in motherhood? The Mama Reset is your invitation to pause, reclaim your sense of self, and step into this next chapter with clarity, confidence, and ease.https://bridget-wood.newzenler.com/courses/the-mama-reset

You know that guy—the one who gets so caught up in his own urgency that he blows the whole thing in two seconds, leaving you unsatisfied and wondering, was that it?

That’s what most of us do with tension. We can’t stand the discomfort, so we rush to resolve, fix, smooth it over, tie it up in a neat little bow—just to make the tension go away.

But what if you didn’t?

What if you could hold that charge—let it build, let it move, let it breathe—without caving to the part of you that needs closure, completion, resolution?

What if, instead of fumbling for the quick release, you learned how to lean back into the tension, dissolve the intensity in your body, and channel it into something deeper, richer, more magnetic?

So if you’re ready to stop rushing the resolution and start stretching your capacity for deeper, richer, more connected experiences—this one’s for you.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:
•The primal urge to finish—why it’s wired into us and how to rewire for something way more satisfying.
•The good girl/good boy conditioning that has us believing peacekeeping and problem-solving is the key to connection (spoiler: it’s not).
•The difference between a clumsy, premature emotional ejaculation and the art of holding—of allowing tension to build in a way that makes space for real connection.
•Why some men only want to hear things from other men, and how that plays into your frustration when you’re “not being kind.”
•The skill of not jumping in—whether it’s your partner’s mood, your child’s meltdown, or a friend’s drama—and instead, keeping your side of the street clean and boundaried.
•How to stop making tension the enemy and start making it your ally—because mastery isn’t about getting rid of the tension, it’s about knowing what to do with it.

Honey Club
Get your irresistible game on. A place to explore YOUR sensuality, feminine energy, uplevel your couple-communication and all the blocks you have to deepening into surrender and connection.
https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/honeyclub


The Mama Reset
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you've lost yourself in motherhood? The Mama Reset is your invitation to pause, reclaim your sense of self, and step into this next chapter with clarity, confidence, and ease.https://bridget-wood.newzenler.com/courses/the-mama-reset

You’re saying all the right things, communicating effectively (or so you think), but somehow… it’s not landing. Instead of bringing you closer, the conversation is driving a wedge. They’re withdrawing, getting defensive, or shutting down—and now you’re caught in the frustrating loop of repulsion and resentment.

So, what’s your relationship cockblock? That one thing—your kryptonite—that keeps you stuck, misfiring, or unintentionally repelling the very connection you crave?

If you’ve ever felt like your energy was off, the dynamic felt funky, or your words just weren’t working, this one’s for you. Let’s get real about what’s blocking connection and how to move towards repair, desire, and understanding.

Tune in and let’s unpack it.

In this episode, we explore:
•Why some conversations feel like you’re hitting a brick wall—and how to stop bulldozing your way through.
•The sneaky ways blame, judgment, and ‘stories’ about your partner distort what’s actually happening.
•How to shift from driving a wedge to building a bridge—so your differences create deeper understanding instead of disconnection.
•The art of holding your boundaries without making your partner the villain.
•How to communicate your needs in a way that centres your emotional truth and evokes their desire to meet you there—rather than forcing them into a defensive stance.

Honey Club

Get your irresistible game on. A place to explore YOUR sensuality, feminine energy, uplevel your couple-communication and all the blocks you have to deepening into surrender and connection.
https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/honeyclub


The Mama Reset

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you've lost yourself in motherhood? The Mama Reset is your invitation to pause, reclaim your sense of self, and step into this next chapter with clarity, confidence, and ease.https://bridget-wood.newzenler.com/courses/the-mama-reset

There’s a moment in motherhood that hits like a freight train—the day your youngest walks out the door and into school. It’s a seismic shift, a transition that carries both grief and relief, a moment where you feel like a huge part of you just left, but also like you’re finally coming up for air. You’ve spent years in the most important (and invisible) role in the world, and yet, society doesn’t validate the weight of that devotion.

So now what?

This episode is for every mother who has ever felt the freefall, the ache, the relief, the question: Who am I now? We see you, and we’re right here with you.

In this episode, we explore the emotional landscape of this transition—why it feels so disorienting, the deep conditioning around our worth, and the care-career conundrum so beautifully articulated by Dr. Sophie Brock. We talk about what it means to reclaim yourself, to sit in the in-between without rushing to fix it, and how to honour both the exhaustion and the expansion. Plus, we share advice on making the most of that last year before school, so you can soak it up and prepare for what’s next.

In This Episode, We Discuss:
•That moment when your youngest starts school and it feels like a huge part of you has just walked out the door.
•The grief and relief that arrive hand-in-hand in major transitions.
•The invisible weight of motherhood and why it’s so hard to feel validated in it.
•Dr. Sophie Brock’s Care-Career Conundrum-the challenges mothers face balancing career and motherhood
•The Motherhood Penalty and why it can feel like a freefall when your role suddenly shifts.
•The pull to seek external validation in a world that doesn’t recognise the work you’ve done.
•The exhaustion that comes not just from transition, but from resisting it.
•How to allow yourself to sit in the discomfort without rushing to the next thing.
•Making the most of the last year before your child starts school—soaking it in while also asking: What do I want to reclaim?
•Finding your next step from a place of self-worth, not urgency.


COUPLES DATES
Reignite the spark in your relationship in just 12 dates & create an intimacy and connection that lasts all year https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/couples-dates

To explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, visit https://julietenner.love/

ALCHEMY 1:1
Elevate your experience of mothering, and beyond, with intimate, high touch 1:1 support
http://www.bridgetwood.life/coaching-mentoring

To explore conscious parenting and inspiring motherhood in Reimagining Motherhood with Bridget, visit https://www.bridgetwood.life/

500 episodes. A journey of conversations, revelations, and transformations. In this milestone episode, we’re peeling back the layers of the last ten years, reflecting on the titles that captured moments of insight and evolution, and revisiting the topics that challenged, shaped, and sometimes made us cringe. Together, we’ll explore how this podcast has profoundly influenced our lives—pushing us to confront our conditioning, expand our perspectives, and pursue a deeper, more aligned version of who we are.

This is a celebration of growth: where our societal and personal conditioning met our desire for more—for connection, freedom, and truth. Through the lens of motherhood, relationships, and desire, we’ll honour the ways these conversations have allowed us to step into our fullest selves, and invite you to reflect on how the journey has impacted your own life too. Here’s to 500 episodes of courage, curiosity, and change—and to all that’s still to come.


COUPLES DATES
Reignite the spark in your relationship in just 12 dates & create an intimacy and connection that lasts all year https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/couples-dates

To explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, visit https://julietenner.love/

ALCHEMY 1:1
Elevate your experience of mothering, and beyond, with intimate, high touch 1:1 support
http://www.bridgetwood.life/coaching-mentoring

To explore conscious parenting and inspiring motherhood in Reimagining Motherhood with Bridget, visit https://www.bridgetwood.life/

500 episodes. A journey of conversations, revelations, and transformations. In this milestone episode, we’re peeling back the layers of the last ten years, reflecting on the titles that captured moments of insight and evolution, and revisiting the topics that challenged, shaped, and sometimes made us cringe. Together, we’ll explore how this podcast has profoundly influenced our lives—pushing us to confront our conditioning, expand our perspectives, and pursue a deeper, more aligned version of who we are.

This is a celebration of growth: where our societal and personal conditioning met our desire for more—for connection, freedom, and truth. Through the lens of motherhood, relationships, and desire, we’ll honour the ways these conversations have allowed us to step into our fullest selves, and invite you to reflect on how the journey has impacted your own life too. Here’s to 500 episodes of courage, curiosity, and change—and to all that’s still to come.


COUPLES DATES
Reignite the spark in your relationship in just 12 dates & create an intimacy and connection that lasts all year https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/couples-dates

To explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, visit https://julietenner.love/

ALCHEMY 1:1
Elevate your experience of mothering, and beyond, with intimate, high touch 1:1 support
http://www.bridgetwood.life/coaching-mentoring

To explore conscious parenting and inspiring motherhood in Reimagining Motherhood with Bridget, visit https://www.bridgetwood.life/

Tension—it’s that uncomfortable pull we all feel, especially at this time of year. But what if tension wasn’t something to dread? What if it’s exactly what we need to grow? In this episode, we dive into why tension is a sign you’re pushing boundaries and tackling challenges, which is the birthplace of growth. We’ll also explore how the holiday season can amplify that tension into a snowball effect, highlighting the places where you’re already feeling wobbly—whether that’s in your career, body, relationships, or parenting. Together, we’ll reframe tension as a tool for self-awareness and empowerment, so you can embrace it instead of avoiding it.  

In this episode we discuss:  

- How tension signals you’re pushing boundaries and stepping into new challenges. 

- The connection between discomfort and transformation 

- Why the holiday season can amplify stress and pressure in every area of life. 

- How unresolved tension snowballs into overwhelm and affects career, body, relationships, and parenting. 

- Recognising healthy tension (growth) vs. unhealthy tension (burnout). 

- Leaning into discomfort with small, intentional actions 

- When we’re in tension we can often want to resolve it and get out of it because we think it signals something is ‘wrong’ in our life 

- You can be safe and in discomfort 

- Our kids’ tension escalates our own tension and we want to solve or fix it 

- Tension is a sign you’re on path and solving problems  

- Are you initiating and participating in the tension or is an experience because of unrealistic expectations on yourself? 

- Allowing flexibility to pivot on your plans to honour your self-worth and capacity  

- Normalising the experience of tension so you don’t feel isolated, spiralling or in self-judgement  

- When you change how you perceive tension you change how you experience it  

- Taking care of your nervous system


COUPLES DATES
Reignite the spark in your relationship in just 12 dates & create an intimacy and connection that lasts all year https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/couples-dates

To explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, visit https://julietenner.love/

ALCHEMY 1:1
Elevate your experience of mothering, and beyond, with intimate, high touch 1:1 support
http://www.bridgetwood.life/coaching-mentoring

To explore conscious parenting and inspiring motherhood in Reimagining Motherhood with Bridget, visit https://www.bridgetwood.life/