Welcome back to The Growing Together Podcast. Today, we’re sitting down in The Shed for this interview with one of our most raw and powerful conversations yet. Abbie Shaw joins us to share her incredible journey of navigating unthinkable betrayal, profound grief, and the challenges of single motherhood.

In this episode, Abbie pulls back the curtain on surviving a partner's infidelity just days after losing a baby, and how she found the strength to walk away and build a life on her own terms. We dive deep into the "strong friend" syndrome, the reality of setting non-negotiable dating boundaries, and why asking for help is the ultimate superpower for personal growth. If you’ve ever felt like your past defines your future, Abbie’s story is a masterclass in dusting yourself off and becoming unstoppable.

If you’re watching this today and you’ve been trying to carry everything on your own take this as your sign. Reach out to one person today and just ask for a little bit of help. Tag us  @TheRising1111  when you do it.

Follow Abbie on Instagram:
@abalabb

At a Glance:

- The Power of Presence: Why gratitude and possibility are the ultimate killers of stress and fear.

- Breaking the Silence: Why the "strong friend" needs the most support and how to start asking for it.

- Navigating Loss: Abbie shares her experience losing her father and her advice for moving forward through grief.

- The Turning Point: Surviving a devastating betrayal during a miscarriage and choosing to reclaim your life.

Single Motherhood & Success: Buying a house, setting boundaries, and prioritising self-worth.

Welcome back to The Rising's Growing Together ! In this special Valentine’s Day episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on what love actually looks like from the primary school "butterfly" feelings to the reality of keeping the spark alive after 20 years..

We dive into the adorable (and slightly awkward) world of our kids navigating their first crushes, discuss why a handmade card beats a designer bag every time, and break down the 5 Love Languages to help you understand how you and your partner best receive love..

💖 VALENTINE’S GIVEAWAY: We are giving away a pair of Love Bond bracelets!

To enter:

1. Follow @TheRising1111 on instagram.
2. Like the giveaway clip.
3. Tag 5 friends in the comments to share the love this valentines!
4. To get the chance to win the prize!!

"You either let it make you, or you let it break you."

In this episode, Billie and Charlotte are joined in "The Shed" by Danielle a professional hairdresser, business owner, and emerging UGC creator with a story you won't forget.

Danielle opens up about the "Die or Fly" mentality she was forced to adopt after a life-altering event. We explore how she managed to choose positivity as a survival tool and why "earning your stripes" at age 13 built the work ethic she has today.

We also dive into the "Learning Junkie" syndrome why we keep collecting certificates but stay stuck in procrastination and the massive business gap Danielle found for English-speaking UGC creators in the Spanish market.

This is your wake-up call to close those "20 open tabs" and start building.

How do you stay consistent and grow a podcast for a full year? Today we’re celebrating our 1-year anniversary and sharing the real, honest lessons learned from 52 weeks of podcasting.

In this special 1-year milestone episode, we dive into the behind-the-scenes of our journey from the "18-minute rule" for productivity to why consistency beats perfection every time. If you’ve ever wondered how to start a podcast, how to build a community, or how to stay motivated during the "messy middle," this episode is for you.

We discuss the power of female empowerment, the reality of "Fannying about" vs. taking action, and why we are looking for more real, honest women to be guests in Year 2!

Welcome to a massive milestone for The Rising's Growing Together Podcast! In our first-ever guest interview, we sit down with the powerhouse behind the name: Zoe Humphries.

Zoe didn't just move for the Mediterranean sun; she moved to the Costa Blanca with a newborn baby, left a secure corporate career, and "dived off a cliff" into the world of Spanish Real Estate.

In this raw and honest conversation, we pull back the curtain on:
🧠 The ADHD Factor: How navigating neurodiversity impacts daily life and business.
🤱 The Working Mom Reality: Surviving the move from the UK to Spain with a baby.
🏰 Building an Empire: How she became a "Real Estate Queen" by choosing emotion over logic.
🤝 The Power of Help: Why asking for support is the ultimate superpower for growth.
🚀 BIG REVEAL: The launch of Auntie Zoe a new venture aimed at sharing wisdom and supporting the next generation.

This isn't just a business interview; it’s a masterclass in living intentionally and embracing the fear of new beginnings.

Connect with Zoe: @zoespainpropertyspecialist

January has a way of making so many of us feel behind, overwhelmed and questioning ourselves. In this episode of Growing Together, we talk honestly about motherhood chaos, comparison culture, social media pressure, the “rest vs lazy” mindset, and how to stop spiralling when life feels messy.

From dealing with a stressful parenting emergency mid-workday, to feeling emotionally drained after the holidays, to navigating unrealistic expectations around success this episode is real, raw and relatable.

If you’ve been feeling behind in life, burnt out, unmotivated or stuck in comparison mode… this one’s for you 🤍

👇 Let us know in the comments

Have you been feeling this January slump too?

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New year routines, family resets, parenting structure and why self advocacy in healthcare matters are all part of this honest conversation about January life as working moms.
January brings a mix of fresh energy, pressure, routines, and overwhelm. In this episode of Growing Together, we talk honestly about transitioning into the new year while balancing work, family life, mental health, and expectations that come with resolutions.
We share what easing back into routines really looks like, why kids thrive on structure after the holidays, and how family activities and hobbies help everyone feel grounded again. The conversation naturally shifts into something deeper and incredibly important: advocating for your health and trusting your instincts in medical situations.
From navigating doctors appointments to preparing questions and speaking up when something feels off, this episode is a reminder that self advocacy matters in parenting, health, and everyday life.
If January feels heavy or overwhelming, this conversation will make you feel seen, grounded, and supported.
Subscribe for weekly real life conversations about motherhood, work, mindset, and growing together through every season.

Part 2 of our year-end reflections: The Ladies dives into motherhood, work, family, and personal growth in 2025 and sets intentions for 2026

In this follow-up episode, Billie and her co-host reflect on all the changes of 2025 motherhood, work, family life, and personal growth while exploring what’s ahead in 2026. They discuss the significance of 2025, the Year of the Snake, and the transformative energy of 2026, the Year of the Horse, while sharing fun traditions like eating 12 grapes at midnight.

The conversation touches on reframing resolutions as intentions, cooking with family, self-care, and building small daily habits that lead to big personal growth. This episode is packed with tips for embracing change, creating meaningful family experiences, and stepping into the new year with clarity and purpose.

In this episode, we sit down together and reflect on a year that genuinely changed us both.

We talk openly about:

- Welcoming a new family member and how that shift impacted our family dynamics
- Returning to work after maternity leave and the emotional transition
- Balancing careers, family life, and everything happening behind the scenes
- Moving into our new studio and what this new space represents for us
- Family adventures, holidays, and moments that meant more than we expected
- Celebrating birthdays, milestones, and traditions with our kids
- The everyday parenting challenges especially sleep and big transitions
- Why building community with other women has mattered more than ever
This conversation isn’t about having it all figured out.
It’s about sharing the real moments, the growth, the challenges, and the gratitude that came from this season of life.
🎧 Part 2 continues the conversation, where we go even deeper into what we’ve learned, what surprised us, and what we’re carrying into the new year.

The Christmas comedown is real. In this episode we talk post-holiday emotions, family chaos, travel with kids, thoughtful gifting, and how we reset after Christmas. Full festive debrief incoming presence, traditions, illness, airports, pyjamas, grief, family and the magic of Christmas. This week we're chatting all things post-Christmas reality the comedown, the reset, the joy and chaos that comes with kids, travel, gifting and family. We share our Christmas experiences across two households, what worked, what was messy, and how we handled it all emotionally. We talk taking decorations down early, decluttering the house, being present, navigating moods, thoughtful gift-giving, secret Santa wins, the magic of Christmas Eve traditions with kids and also the quiet heaviness that can come with illness, grief and expectations. A cosy, honest conversation easing into the new year, with laughter, chaos, gratitude and real mum-life moments.