Perimenopause & Motherhood: Real Life Wellbeing for Happy Thriving Mums

There is so much advice about health and fitness for women out there.

It often seems complicated, unrealistic, and like it just doesn’t fit life as a mum.

In this episode, Amanda shares her SNAP Principles—a down-to-earth framework built specifically for busy mums who want to feel stronger, healthier, and happier.

Amanda will dive into how Strength, Nourishment, Air, and Play can help you:

• Build a body you feel proud of.
• Fuel your energy without restriction.
• Breathe better and reduce stress.
• Rediscover joy in the everyday.

No guilt, no extremes—just realistic, empowering steps you can take today to feel more like you again.

🎧 Perfect for mums looking for:

• Simple fitness and wellness habits

• A healthy mindset (not all-or-nothing thinking)

• Easy ways to move more and stress less

• More fun and flexibility in daily life

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Is this your Family Mealtime Reality:

Different Meals, Different Needs, Same Table?

Struggling with mealtimes in your home? You're not alone!

In this episode, I'm diving into the real-life juggle of feeding a family—whether you’re planning ahead like a pro or winging it with what’s left in the fridge.

I’ll talk about common mealtime challenges, different approaches families take, and how to reduce stress without cooking five separate meals.

Whether you’re a batch-cooking queen or reheating fish fingers on the fly, this one’s for you. Expect relatable chat, simple tips, and encouragement to find what works for your family.

👉 Perfect for mums who want practical meal-planning tips, stress-free dinner ideas, and a dose of mealtime sanity.

In this episode, Amanda talks about… 

How do you find meal times with your family? 

Are you a family that all sit down together and eat the same meal? 

Do you spend hours planning what you’ll all eat throughout the week? 

Do you work more off the cuff and prepare whatever is left in the fridge? 

Do you have a completely different meal to the kids? 

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This week’s interview episode is with Sarah White.

Sarah is a branding and visibility mentor for business owners who absolutely love what they do, but don’t love shouting about it! 

Sarah helps her clients to embrace their unique value while navigating the discomfort that they feel about self-promotion. She works with business owners to create a tailored strategy that aligns with their values, amplifies their unique voice, and connects with their ideal audience in genuine and meaningful ways. 

Within this conversation we talk about:

⭐Visibility blocks as a business owner

⭐The importance of shining your unique light

⭐How unexpected events can lead you in the right direction

⭐And how really knowing ourselves is a key ingredient in being a happy thriving mum

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Get in touch with Sarah!

Email: [email protected] 

Web: https://www.sarahwhite.uk 

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sarahwhitebranding

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahwhitebranding

In this episode, Amanda talks about making fitness fun, doable, and something the whole family can enjoy!

Whether you’ve got toddlers or teens, you’ll walk away with practical ideas for getting everyone moving — no gym memberships or perfect schedules required. Let’s turn movement into connection, laughter, and energy that lasts.

During this episode, Amanda discusses:

• Why movement matters more than “exercise”
• How to introduce fitness in a fun, pressure-free way
• Age-appropriate activity ideas for toddlers, kids, and teens
• Creative ways to get the whole family involved
• How to handle resistance without battles or bribes

💡 Quick Wins from Today’s Episode:

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Are you setting the right example for your kids? In this episode, Amanda dives into what it really means to be a positive role model as a parent — from building healthy habits to showing up with the kind of energy, kindness, and balance we hope our children will carry into their own lives.

Amanda shares honest reflections, simple shifts that make a big difference, and realistic ways to lead by example—even on the days that feel messy and far from perfect.

Whether you’re navigating tantrums, self-care, or just trying to get through the week with your values intact, this conversation will leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and empowered.

Ideas discussed include:

• How children are used to learning, failing, picking themselves up and carrying on and adults are not.
• If mums had someone giving them direct feedback for 6 hours everyday we could be Michelin starred chefs amongst other things!
• The things Amanda would love her kids to know and learn from her as a mum.
• How our children can be one of our best learning resources.

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In this episode I talk with Helen Munro.

Helen is the Founder of Cultivating Creative. Within her business, Helen provides marketing support to small businesses and charities working closely with clients, to uncover the challenges they face. She then provides bespoke solutions to help them achieve the success they desire.

Within this conversation we talk about:

• The challenges Helen faces being a mum of four children and running a business.

• The definition of ‘success’, and how we should take time to discover what it really means to us versus what society suggests to be successful looks like.

• The importance of a weekly meeting with your partner

Helen also shares her three tips on being a Happy Thriving Mum.

Helen’s passion for helping others is so clear throughout the episode. I hope you enjoy listening to her story and advice as much as I enjoyed speaking with her.

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Email: [email protected]  
Website: www.radiatefitness.co.uk   You can find Helen here:

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.cultivatingcreative.co.uk/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cultivatingcreative

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultivatingcreative

There is a lot of nutrition info out there about what you should and shouldn’t eat. In this episode, Amanda debunks 5 nutrition myths to help you make informed choices about what you eat to feel at your best and take on the world.

The 5 myths debunked in this episode:

1. Natural means healthy

2. Carbs are bad for you

3. I ate like this in my 20s and should be able to do the same now

4. Fats are bad for you

5. If you have a 'bad day' all your good work is undone

Listen to find out more!

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In this episode, Amanda talks about the importance of maintaining your mental health as a mum.

We all know the term ‘Mental Health’ but knowing what it actually means and how we can do our best to protect it is so important. We all have moments in our lives that can feel a bit overwhelming and stressful. Today’s episode dives into simple things we can do which can be a game changer for our mental health and therefore, have positive implications for how we show up as a mum and in our daily lives.

Ideas discussed include:

• What is mental health?
• How exercise can help your mental health.
• What to do if you are worried about your mental health.
• How to supercharge your activities of daily living for maximum benefit.
• Why you should not underestimate the power of 5-10 minutes additional movement. 
• Movement swaps.

If you are feeling continually low it would be worth speaking with a GP or contacting mind charity for some support.

Further info on today’s topics can be found here:

Mind Charity: https://www.mind.org.uk/

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This Episode is with Rebecca Woollam.

Rebecca has so many strings to her bow! She is a former NHS Health Visitor turned Nursery Owner and Parent Empowerment Coach. She also helps families book travel as an independent travel agent whilst empowering and mentoring others to the same!

Rebecca’s experience and passion lies in supporting and educating parents to be the best version of themselves. Empowering them to have the belief to live the life of their dreams and reminding them that they are the EXPERT on their family and to trust their instincts. 

We discuss a whole range of things including:

• How personal experience of being a mum with ADHD and raising neurodivergent kids allows Rebecca to help others on a similar journey.

• That all parents struggle at some point and how sharing this is the first step to taking action to realise you are doing a great job.

• The idea that “if you believe you can or you believe you can’t” - either way you’re right.

• The importance of being a good role model for your children.

• Avoiding mum guilt- especially the guilt of being a working mum.

  
  

So many different and important ideas are covered in this conversation! I hope you enjoy this chat with Rebecca!

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Email: [email protected]  

Website: www.radiatefitness.co.uk   

Get in touch with Rebecca:

Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.kindercoaching.co.uk  

Insta: www.instagram.com/kinder_coaching

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Before you became a mum what did you think it would be like? Sometimes in life the expectations don't quite match the reality! As a mum we know there are lovely times and there are also challenges. Being proactive in looking after our own well being, health and fitness is key in navigating all areas of being a parent.

In this episode, Amanda discusses:

How the expectations of motherhood versus the reality of motherhood often don’t quite match up.

How important it is to consider the impact of what we consume and its effect on us physically and mentally.

Amanda's top three ingredients to be a Happy Thriving Mum.

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