Parents Who Think

How do we not let past trauma define us? Join me, as Dr. Shoshana Garfield shares how to convert pain (anything uncomfortable and more) in our goosebump inducing, life-changing conversation. As she says we are each dealt a stack of cards and we play them - hers included being SOLD as a 4 year to sadists to support her mother's drug addiction. Hear how Shoshana played her cards, and thrives.

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How do we not let past trauma define us? Join me, as Dr. Shoshana Garfield shares how to convert pain (anything uncomfortable and more) in our goosebump inducing, life-changing conversation. As she says we are each dealt a stack of cards and we play them - hers included being SOLD as a 4 year to sadists to support her mother’s drug addiction. Hear how Shoshana played her cards, and thrives.

Read the full show notes over on our website

School for Mothers Website ●  School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for Mothers Instagram

Value your sleep? It's essential to optimal functioning, and the benefits are multi-faceted; but are professional working women really getting enough? I'm joined by expert somnologist, Dr. Helen Driver, to discuss the key to getting those recommended 7-8 hours.

Not only do we get into how to get a good night's sleep; we cover snoring, the benefits of sex and more. Helen also shares insights on the three hormonal phases that affect sleep patterns for women. Whether you're an insomniac or a sleep lover, be sure to listen in.

Read the full show notes over on our website

School for Mothers Website ● School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for Mothers Instagram

Value your sleep? It’s essential to optimal functioning, and the benefits are multi-faceted; but are professional working women really getting enough? I’m joined by expert somnologist, Dr. Helen Driver, to discuss the key to getting those recommended 7-8 hours.

Not only do we get into how to get a good night’s sleep; we cover snoring, the benefits of sex and more. Helen also shares insights on the three hormonal phases that affect sleep patterns for women. Whether you’re an insomniac or a sleep lover, be sure to listen in.

Read the full show notes over on our website

School for Mothers Website ●  School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for Mothers Instagram

The secret behind six-figure success? Hard graft and resilience. In episode 24, called NET, I'm joined by Emma Van Heusen, an agency owner and Facebook Ad Coach. Emma opted-out of the advertising industry's long hours and unrelenting slog in pursuit of a career more aligned to her goals.

We discuss investing in your own personal development, new careers and the reality behind the "six-figure success" craze. In her own online programme, Emma combines facebook ad training with mindset shifts. This episode is a must listen for those contemplating making the switch from employee to entrepreneur.

Read the full show notes over on our website

School for Mothers Website ⚬ School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ⚬ School for Mothers Instagram

The secret behind six-figure success? Hard graft and resilience. In episode 24, called NET, I’m joined by Emma Van Heusen, an agency owner and Facebook Ad Coach. Emma opted-out of the advertising industry’s long hours and unrelenting slog in pursuit of a career more aligned to her goals.

We discuss investing in your own personal development, new careers and the reality behind the “six-figure success” craze. In her own online programme, Emma combines facebook ad training with mindset shifts. This episode is a must listen for those contemplating making the switch from employee to entrepreneur.

Read the full show notes over on our website

School for Mothers Website ⚬ School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ⚬ School for Mothers Instagram

Do you dream big? Big enough to scare you? In this week's podcast, I could not be happier to be joined by Helen Packham, a leadership and business coach and mum of two, who has been on an incredible journey of overcoming anxiety and finding her inner courage.

During this episode, we talk imposter syndrome and the loss of identity after motherhood, through to finding inner courage and achieving goals that are so big they scare you. It's an episode filled with ambition and inspiration, one that will make you want to grab a pen and start writing your own story today!

Read the full show notes over on our website

School for Mothers Website ⚬ School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ⚬ School for Mothers Instagram

Do you dream big? Big enough to scare you?  In this week’s podcast, I could not be happier to be joined by Helen Packham, a leadership and business coach and mum of two, who has been on an incredible journey of overcoming anxiety and finding her inner courage.

During this episode, we talk imposter syndrome and the loss of identity after motherhood, through to finding inner courage and achieving goals that are so big they scare you. It’s an episode filled with ambition and inspiration, one that will make you want to grab a pen and start writing your own story today!

Read the full show notes over on our website

School for Mothers Website ⚬ School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ⚬ School for Mothers Instagram

"My Mother Taught Me…"

How would you finish this sentence? It's Mother's Day here in the UK, hurrah! To celebrate this special day we've asked wonderful women from around the world to share their thoughts on what their mother taught them. Read about our contributors below. Not only that, we're launching Sunday Supplements - our bi-weekly Sunday episode! These new episodes will cover a host of topics from sleep to fitness, sex to travel, childcare to dating, style to investing and everything you've told us you want, so far. It's that extra help that us busy mamas need.

A big THANK YOU to (in order of appearance):

Sally Bunkham is the founder of mumsback.com, a company that provides luxury gift hampers for mums, focussing on the yummy stuff they had to abstain from in pregnancy. Sally also raises awareness of perinatal mental health issues.

Rifkatu Yakubu Bawa; Unstoppable Mother of 7 wonderful children, Teacher and a Clean Cooking Ambassador.

Hazel Gale, author, therapist, speaker and ex-world champion kickboxer.

GuruNischan, (and yes! THAT's actually her birth, given name) is the Founder of The Inner Alchemy Institute, a Nervous System Specialist, Breath Trainer and International Speaker on topics of Trauma release, Money, Sex & Power.

Ester, a senior HR professional from Slovakia, living in the UK for 6 years.

Steph Esther Mekwuye, is the founder and CEO of Eka tech consult. A consulting firm focused on understanding and onboarding emerging technologies from AI, IOT and Blockchain.

Sharniya Ferdinand; Inclusion Programme Coordinator and aspiring World's Best (future) Mum!

Mars Lord is a doula, doula trainer, speaker and birth activist. Mother of five children, including twins, she enjoys reading, the theatre, a good meal, red wine and laughter.

Ellen Walder is the Chief Operating Officer of DNEG, a global Visual Effects company with over 5000 employees across nine studios in North America, the UK and India, which has won 4 Oscars in the last 5 years.

Isadora Malina-Derben (18) is an enthusiastic and ambitious sociologist, soon to be studying at the University of Bristol.

In her own words, Seraphina Malina-Derben (6) is "a chatterbox and a podcast host and a happy feminist".

“My Mother Taught Me…”

How would you finish this sentence? It’s Mother’s Day here in the UK, hurrah! To celebrate this special day we’ve asked wonderful women from around the world to share their thoughts on what their mother taught them. Read about our contributors below. Not only that, we’re launching Sunday Supplements - our bi-weekly Sunday episode!  These new episodes will cover a host of topics from sleep to fitness, sex to travel, childcare to dating, style to investing and everything you’ve told us you want, so far. It’s that extra help that us busy mamas need.

A big THANK YOU to (in order of appearance):

Sally Bunkham is the founder of mumsback.com, a company that provides luxury gift hampers for mums, focussing on the yummy stuff they had to abstain from in pregnancy. Sally also raises awareness of perinatal mental health issues.

Rifkatu Yakubu Bawa; Unstoppable Mother of 7 wonderful children, Teacher and a Clean Cooking Ambassador.

Hazel Gale, author, therapist, speaker and ex-world champion kickboxer.

GuruNischan, (and yes! THAT’s actually her birth, given name) is the Founder of The Inner Alchemy Institute, a Nervous System Specialist, Breath Trainer and International Speaker on topics of Trauma release, Money, Sex & Power.

Ester, a senior HR professional from Slovakia, living in the UK for 6 years.

Steph Esther Mekwuye, is the founder and CEO of Eka tech consult.  A consulting firm focused on understanding and onboarding emerging technologies from AI, IOT and Blockchain.

Sharniya Ferdinand; Inclusion Programme Coordinator and aspiring World’s Best (future) Mum!

Mars Lord is a doula, doula trainer, speaker and birth activist. Mother of five children, including twins, she enjoys reading, the theatre, a good meal, red wine and laughter.

Ellen Walder is the Chief Operating Officer of DNEG, a global Visual Effects company with over 5000 employees across nine studios in North America, the UK and India, which has won 4 Oscars in the last 5 years.

Isadora Malina-Derben (18) is an enthusiastic and ambitious sociologist, soon to be studying at the University of Bristol.

In her own words, Seraphina Malina-Derben (6) is “a chatterbox and a podcast host and a happy feminist”.