Patience isn't a virtue I was granted with, but it's such a vital parenting commodity! Here's how to find more of it for those moments you need it most.

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats to Cat Sims.

Cat's one thing she'd like to impart to other parents is that it’s common that when we have babies, our attention shifts entirely to them and our relationships suffer. Refocus on your relationship as the bedrock to your family

We have marked this episode explicit due to topics discussed or language used.

To find out more about Cat:

Visit her website at https://www.notsosmugnow.com
Follow her on Instagram @notsosmugnow

If you're constantly on the go, spending all of your energy organising life for those you love, have a listen to this one!

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur interviews Alison Perry.

Alison's one thing she'd like to impart to other parents is the magical power of hugs and how they transform those moments as a parent when you just don't know what to do or how to help.

To find out more about Alison:

Visit her website at https://notanothermummyblog.com
Follow her on Instagram @iamalisonperry
Visit her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/iamalisonperry
Order her book OMG It's Twins at: shorturl.at/yACKX

Rest is the antidote to overwhelm and stress. But how on earth can we get more of it when we're struggling with the juggle, or nights are broken by kids waking? I've got some ideas!

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur interviews Victoria Emes.

Victoria's one thing she'd like to impart to other parents involves chipping away at the shame and silence many feel around the conflicting and difficult emotions that come with parenting.

Warning! This podcast can get a bit fruity at times so we'd recommend using headphones if there are any little ears listening in!

To find out more about Victoria

Visit her website at https://www.victoriaemes.com/
Follow her on Instagram @victoriaemes
Preorder her book 'Welcome to Motherhood, Bitches: The real guide from pregnancy, birth and beyond' (out 17th February 2022) at shorturl.at/fxEM2

If you feel your shoulders tensing with each opening of the advent calendar doors, you're not alone. Here are five things from my How to Have a Merry Imperfect Christmas guide that will help.

You can buy the bitesize video guide from themothermindway.com. Four ten minute videos to reframe the way you feel about the festivities this year.

If you exist at the bottom of the priority list, and find that 'yes' rolls off the tongue a little easily, this episode is for you!

Find self-care a tricky concept to grasp? I have a fresh approach, and I promise, there are no bubble baths in sight.

I often think that gratitude should come with a small print, and here's why! Gratitude can shift moods, raise smiles and change lives, but what about all the other feelings that sit in its shadow?