If you've ever looked at your child mid-meltdown and thought "I just don't know what's going on" — this episode is for you.

This week I'm joined by Julia Gudinchet, founder of the award-winning Sunflower Autism Consultancy, who has spent 20 years working with neurodivergent children, young people, and their families — and is also a neurodivergent parent herself.

We talk about what neurodiversity actually is (and what it isn't), why the word "spectrum" confuses more than it helps, and what to look for if you're wondering whether your child's big reactions are typical development or something worth exploring further.

Julia shares her brilliant "mixing desk" analogy for understanding your child's individual profile, how to spot amber before you hit red, and what you can actually do right now — with or without a diagnosis.

This one is packed with insight, warmth, and some really practical tools. Timed perfectly for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, 16th–22nd March.

Find Julia at Sunflower Autism Consultancy or search for her on Instagram and Facebook.

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Tracey Butcher is a mum of four and the founder of Founder Mums Club — a community of incredible women who’ve stepped away from the 9–5 to build something on their own terms.

In this conversation, we talk about the honest, unglamorous reality of turning your back on the safety of a monthly paycheque, the wobbles that come with building something from scratch, and the unexpected shifts that happen when mums start putting themselves first.

We talk about:

• The slow burn of doing work that doesn’t light you up — and why it doesn’t stay at the office

• What the move from corporate to self-employed actually looks like with four kids and a mortgage

• The tipping point — why it’s different for everyone and how you know when yours arrives

• Guilt: how much Tracey carried, what mindfulness helped her see, and the moment she chose pride instead

• Why looking after yourself first isn’t selfish — and the small habits that make everything else possible

If you’ve ever felt pulled between who you are at work and who you want to be at home — or wondered whether wanting something different somehow makes you ungrateful — this one’s for you.

You can connect with Tracey online via Instagram

@foundermums

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What Actually IS a Wild Child... and How Do You Parent Them?

You watch other parents bundle their kids up and head out the door like it's no big deal. Meanwhile, you can't even get your child to put their shoes on without a full negotiation.

If you're parenting a wild child, you know the exhaustion. The constant battles. The loneliness of feeling like you're the only one struggling this hard.

In this episode, I'm answering the question I probably should have tackled in episode one: What actually is a wild child, and how on earth do you parent them?

I'll share a sledging story that taught me everything about the shift wild children need from us - and the one question that changes how you see their resistance.

Because wild children aren't being difficult. They're struggling. And when we stop pushing and start asking the right question, everything changes.

Resources mentioned:The Village membership

Find out more on the Village Section of my website.

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If day-to-day parenting feels heavy, or you're looking for ways to create more ease, this episode is for you.

My last episode shared the backstory to my business. My breakdown, my husband's addiction, and my son's regression. This week? We go behind the scenes of what it actually looks like to bring yourself back when life knocks you down.

I share the real cost of "trying too hard"- of pushing through, piling on the pressure, and asking more of ourselves than we're able to give. And I walk you through 6 tiny but mighty shifts that started to move the needle for me.

Whether you're struggling with the basics and can't see a way through, or you're looking to go from plodding to thriving, there's something here for you.

Sometimes the answer isn't to try harder. It's to work differently.

If this sounds like the kind of work you're ready to explore, The Village Membership is where you want to be. I'm hosting a free online talk this Thursday called "The One Thing That Changes Everything" ONLY for those on The Village waiting list.

Join the list here.

This is the story I've never told publicly.

Four years ago, I was a head teacher of three schools, solo parenting through a crisis I couldn't talk about. My son was in meltdown every morning. I was depleted, alone, and trying to hold it all together.

I had all the professional training. All the strategies. But I couldn't help my own child.

So I did what I'd always done—I tried harder. Exercise, self-development, grit, determination. I pushed through for 15 months.

Until my body said no. Complete collapse. Breakdown. Six months off work.

In this episode, I share the full story:

• What was really happening in my home
• The hallway moment that changed everything
• Why trying harder almost destroyed me
• What recovery actually looked like (spoiler: a lot of Disney)
• Where I am now—and how I help parents do the same

This is vulnerable. This is real. And if you're barely holding on right now—this is for you.

If this resonates:

Join the waitlist for The Village—a space where parents in crisis are met exactly where they are. Launching end of January.

Or book a free call to talk about working together 1:1.

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Are you micromanaging your child’s every move this Christmas?

In this episode, we explore Police Car Parenting - the kind of constant supervision and judgement that can actually make behaviour worse. Using stories from my own family, including epic road trips and driving lessons from my dad, I share how standing beside your child (without policing every action) can build confidence, resilience, and joy.

We’ll cover:

• How to plan ahead with your child so they’re prepared for tricky moments like gift disappointments or sharing challenges.

• Why it’s okay to stand back in the moment when things don’t go perfectly.

• How to offer guidance without judgement so your child can learn and grow safely.

If you’re ready to enjoy a calmer, more supportive holiday season and let your kids navigate life with your calm presence beside them, this episode is for you!

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Trigger warning: This episode discusses baby loss and domestic abuse.
In today’s episode, I sit down with the incredible Siobhan Marshall, who shares her deeply personal journey through some of life’s hardest moments. With raw honesty and courage, she talks about the challenges she’s faced as a Mum and how she found strength, resilience, and joy through dance, fitness, and her passion for helping others. Siobhan’s story will move you, inspire you, and leave you cheering from the side-lines as you hear the true grit of a mother whose love knows no limits.

Connect with Siobhan via Instagram

I’m Siobhan. A personal trainer, dance teacher, and proud owner of 2 businesses. My passion is helping people become the best version of themselves through movement, mindset, and exercise. Nothing makes me happier than seeing others grow in confidence, strength and self-love.I’m so honoured to be invited by Fiona to be part of her podcast. When I’m not working you’ll find me dodging nerf guns from my 3 boys or pretending to be a superhero.

https://www.instagram.com/movewithsiobhanandmegan/?hl=en

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“When women come to me, they are usually asking how to help their family. But I always start with them, because when your nervous system calms, everything in your home starts to follow.”
This week on The Wild Child Parent Coach Podcast, I’m joined by Rachel C-K, holistic practitioner, coach and mentor, who blends oils, empowerment and energy to help women thrive in their wellbeing.
Rachel shares her powerful story of navigating early motherhood, breast cancer and the healing that came from building a toxin free, emotionally calm home one small shift at a time. Through her work, Rachel is especially passionate about supporting mums in both life and business, helping them to reduce overwhelm, reconnect with themselves, reduce fear and thrive.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about taking life one room, one breath and one day at a time.
 Listen Now: Episode 10: Providing a Sanctuary Through Tough Times

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What happens when you feel like your relationship with your child is broken beyond repair? When you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and convinced your kids would be better off with someone else?

In this episode, Sal shares her incredible journey from that rock-bottom place to building a safe, loving home where her daughter now asks her to read stories again. It’s raw, honest, and full of hope — showing just how much can change when you take the first step toward healing yourself and reconnecting with your child.

This conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

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Email → [email protected]

Ever feel like your child’s behaviour is a puzzle you’ll never solve? In this episode, we’re flipping the script on common parenting myths — from entitlement, anger, and defiance — and showing you that behaviour is not the enemy, it’s a symptom.

Join me as we explore:

By the end, you’ll see your child in a whole new light, and learn how to respond in ways that actually help. Behaviour isn’t the problem — it’s the message.