After a busy end of year period and the challenges that come with navigating the holiday period it is so important to make sure we take the time for ourselves.

Gift yourself these minutes and keep coming back to it whenever you feel the need to take a pause or fill up your own cup. This Guided Meditation is shared by my Kinesiologist Charlotte.

Charlotte Terray is a Melbourne-based Kinesiologist specialising in female wellness and the energetics of conscious relationships. As the founder of Calm State, Charlotte is dedicated to empowering women from all walks of life. She guides her clients through the complexities of intimacy, motherhood, femininity, and personal empowerment, offering deep insights into the energies within and around them.

Charlotte has kindly offered listeners of the Mothering on my own podcast an introductory offer of $30 off an initial consult with the code MOMO30, as well as a further 10% off her 6 week intensives that include further accountability and support inside a 1:1 container with Charlotte. This is a powerful way achieve success in your healing and growth journey — you can also book a free discovery chat with Charlotte via her booking page. Code MOMO10.

All of Charlotte’s sessions can take place in person in Melbourne or Online. Due to the nature of energy defying time and space, Charlotte is able to use surrogate muscle testing for your energetic body, ensuring you receive the same profound benefits as in-person experience from the comfort of your own home.

Charlotte's Instagram: @calmstate.co

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In this final episode of 2024, Rachel reflects on her journey as a single mother over the past year, emphasising the importance of celebrating small victories and personal growth. She discusses the challenges of the holiday season, particularly for those navigating separation, and encourages listeners to create their own traditions while also creating our own magic this Christmas, even if it looks a little different to what we imagined it to be.

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In this conversation, Rachel and Jordan explore the emotional challenges that arise from trauma, the decision-making process behind becoming a parent alone, and the impact of past experiences on current parenting.

Jordan shares her journey of navigating motherhood while dealing with her own trauma, the importance of therapy, and the challenges of co-parenting with someone who has been absent.

In this conversation, Jordan and Rachel dive deep into the balance of career aspirations alongside motherhood and why Jordan let go of her successful business in pursuit of how she wanted to do her motherhood journey.

*Trigger warning on this episode as it does discuss Jordan's childhood and her experience with sexual assault as a child.

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In this conversation, Rachel and Melissa explore the multifaceted challenges of solo motherhood, the impact of childhood trauma, and the complexities of relationships. Melissa shares her journey from being a teen mum to navigating the difficulties of raising a child alone, while also reflecting on her past experiences with trauma and relationships. Through their candid dialogue, Rachel and Melissa explore the complexities of female friendships, the challenges of solo parenting, and the importance of communication with children about difficult topics such as absence and loss. They discuss the support systems available to them, the impact of grief on their lives, and their desires for family and relationships. The conversation also touches on the realities of dating as a solo parent and the need for self-compassion in navigating these challenges.

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One in five new mums and one in ten new dads are affected by perinatal depression and anxiety, which impact approximately 100,000 families in Australia each year.

In this conversation, Julie Borninkhof, CEO of PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Post Natal Depression) discusses the complexities of perinatal anxiety and depression. She highlights the importance of recognising the signs and symptoms, the impact of circumstantial factors on mental health, and the need for support. Many of us put our challenges down to other factors and early parenthood without getting the support we need. We discuss how this can impact our relationships and possible relationship breakdowns. The discussion also covers the significance of birth experiences and the necessity of seeking help early.

Perinatal Mental Health Week is coming up from November 17th to the 23rd.This Perinatal Mental Health Week, PANDA is encouraging Australians to make the call to the PANDA helpline and get immediate, specialised support from someone who has been there. 

If you listen to this episode and think this might be you or someone you know please check outPANDA website.

Free support is available via the PANDA National Helpline on 1300 726 306 (9am-7:30pm Monday-Friday

9am - 4pm Saturday) or panda.org.au.

PANDA also offers an online mental health checklist for new and expecting parents to check for possible signs of perinatal anxiety, depression, and well-being concerns.

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In this episode, Rachel chats about her experience going to a singles dating event last week, a Melbourne event where over 200 singles go to a bar and hope to meet and connect with other singles.

This episode also features Part B to Rachel's conversation with last weeks guest, Lucy Quick.

Lucy had a rock bottom moment one boxing day, waking up in the spare bedroom without any memory from the night before- it was here she realised she had a significant problem with alcohol and begain the journey to sobriety. Through this journey she created a program for others calledThrivalist Sobriety- which she has since sold, however now owned by another incredible coach. If you listen to this episode and think that alcohol might be a problem, please reach out to Georgie atThrivalist Sobriety

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In this conversation, Rachel interviews Lucy Quick, a high performance coach and burnout expert, who shares her journey of personal growth and how to avoid burn out.

Lucy discusses her proud moments and her recent journey blending families with her partner and 5 children between them. She chats us through how we can rediscover one's authentic self after significant life changes (for example a separation). In this conversation, Lucy Quick emphasises the importance of intrinsic motivation, authenticity, and self-compassion in navigating life's challenges. The discussion also highlights the alarming rise of burnout among women and offers practical strategies for managing stress, including the BRAVE framework for burnout prevention. Lucy shares insights on decision-making, the significance of completing stress cycles, and the need for boundaries and self-care, especially for single mothers.

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In this episode Rachel is answering some of your questions and sharing her personal experiences as a solo parent.

She answers the question how she navigated the early days where the challenges felt almost debilitating, how she navigates friendships and losing frindships as a result of single motherhood, her experiences with au pairs, and her ongoing relationship with Lenny's dad.

Rachel emphasises the significance of self-awareness, making choices that align with personal values, and the power of reaching out for support.

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In this conversation, Rachel and Kellie explore the multifaceted journey of being a single mum. Kellie shares with us how energy healing can help support us in better navigating our emotional wellbeing, the roles of generational trauma in how we show up in the world and how we can work on this to make different choices. For many of us as single mums we are doing both roles, Kellie chats through the need for balance between masculine and feminine energies and how we can do this even when we are holding it all.

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In this conversation, Dr. Gina Cleo, an expert in habit change, discusses the importance of habits in personal growth and overcoming challenges, particularly for single mums. She shares her personal journey through trauma and the impact of grief on emotional responses. The discussion emphasises the significance of self-compassion, practical strategies for building better habits, and the limitations of willpower.

Dr. Cleo shares actionable tips for managing stress, emotional eating and navigating setbacks.

If you are looking for more support from Dr Gina in relation to habits, she has aFREE masterclass:

HABITS MASTERCLASS

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