Is it possible to live by our values every minute of every day? Or is there wiggle room when it comes to being consistent? Do we judge ourselves or others too harshly for our lack of congruency? Explore all these questions with me this week as I search for more areas where I can challenge my inner critic.

Sometimes it’s the simple things that are hard to do. How often do we stop, listen and really hear what others have to say? Are we missing out on something special?

Bec Nowell joins me to talk about rediscovering creativity after losing it in an online, monetized and marketing-fuelled space. During a good old chin wag we also explore manufactured creativity and finding yourself trapped by trends.

Explore Bec’s creative expression over at becnowell.com

Links mentioned in today’s episode:

Youtube creator Klaire - https://www.youtube.com/user/KlairedelysArt

Insta Repeat - https://www.instagram.com/insta_repeat

Chill out with me as I think out loud while soaking up the sounds of suburbia on a sunny winter's Saturday. Today I'm embracing the noise pollution and appreciating the friendly hum of birds, traffic, chatter and car stereos.

They say it takes a village to raise a child... I think the village is also a huge part of the pregnancy and childbirth journey. Without support I was lost. WITH support?... I felt safe, strong and even began to hope for a healing experience of birth. Hear how the lessons from my first birth gave me the gift of insight and the courage to ask for help when I needed it the most.

Links to resources:

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth https://tinyurl.com/yxpzajsl

Childbirth Without Fear https://tinyurl.com/yxqthgs5

Calmbirth https://calmbirth.com.au

Ever heard a birth story that didn't mention much about birth? We're used to hearing all the juicy details but this time around I wanted to talk about birth in a different way. How did carrying my babies and birthing them change my life? In part one you'll hear about my first birth and how a series of unfortunate events caused a seismic shift in my thinking and started a lifelong journey of discovery and resilience-building.

Mentioned today: Ina May's Guide to Childbirth https://www.bookdepository.com/Ina-Mays-Guide-to-Childbirth-Ina-May-Gaskin/9780091924157?redirected=true&utm_medium=Google&utm_campaign=Base1&utm_source=AU&utm_content=Ina-Mays-Guide-to-Childbirth&selectCurrency=AUD&w=AF45AU99TFYDMLA80T59&pdg=pla-104398303539:kwd-104398303539:cmp-680104063:adg-35441289072:crv-151945028117:pid-9780091924157:dev-c&gclid=CjwKCAjw1rnqBRAAEiwAr29II19nWsz9l65t24v0OhBlwvTo7Q_kPJ3hWyt89l4OKvdSnxRXD2Y3FRoCzC8QAvD_BwE

Parenting is hard and talking about it without sounding preachy is even harder! In this episode I get brave and share some of my parenting journey and the things that have helped keep me above water so far.

Storytelling is always fun. Today, I join my gorgeous 3 year old in telling you a couple of little tales. So without further ado, once upon a time...

Need something to smile about? Today I'm talking about little rays of sunshine that bring me smiles on the regular. Hopefully you'll have a smile while you hear about 8 feel good 'fings' I'm loving at the moment!

Here are the links for today's mentions:

The Michalaks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Ex6mz9I0DS92uVoW6pfSg

My Favorite Murder

https://www.myfavoritemurder.com

Manooni Shop

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

Differently Morphous

https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Differently-Morphous-Audiobook/B07959T974

Wind in the Willows (narrated by Alan Bennett)

https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Alan-Bennett-Reads-Childhood-Classics-Audiobook/B01N4N5V74?qid=1563626283&sr=1-40&pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&pf_rd_r=HNP8TR40YFWZ35EJD8JS&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_2_20

103 year old makes pillow case dresses (oh sooooo sweet!!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ3jXYAfwOk

Ever been tempted to blame your own frustrations on others? Are you overly critical of yourself? Today I talk about these questions and more as I share some 'brain meanderings' with you.