What the Mum!

Deep down, we know what's best for us. It's just that we don't always listen. We choose to listen to what others think instead of what we think. So, what would happen if you did listen?

My guest today is Lou McArragher who I only met recently. I wanted her to be part of this series because her story is inspiring. She has moved continents. She has become a mum. She has nursed her husband back to health. She has started her own business. And a common thread in her life moving forward was she listened to the positive voice within.

You can connect with Lou on Linkedin and find out more by visiting her website.

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Are you ready to change your life?

You have the power to change the direction of your life whenever you want. 

My guest today is Katie Simms who I had the pleasure of meeting only last year. I wanted her to be part of this series because she is on an amazing adventure. She has taken the brave step to become a digital nomad. And she is not alone, she has the company of her partner and 3 gorgeous children.

You can connect with Katie on LinkedIn.

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What is stopping you?

Deep down we all know the answers to the questions we ask ourselves. We know what is right for us. However, not all of us have the courage to take action. What if you just took one small step at a time?

My guest today is Vicky who I met a couple of years ago through women’s networking. I wanted her to be part of this series because Vicky has experienced a lot of change in her life and she is also an awesome single mum raising 5 children! Through her story you will see that life is what you make it. Restrictions and limitations will only stop you if you let them.

You can connect with Vicky on Instagram.

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Do you know who you are?

It's easy to forget who you are when you become a mum. We're so focused on raising wonderful challenging little beings that we don't have time for ourselves. No wonder we forget who we are and what we want.

It was great to speak to Jelena who is a fellow kickboxing martial artist. I wanted her to be part of this series because she has a fascinating story, which I think could actually be turned into a film. I am inspired by the person she is especially considering all that she has been through plus she is an awesome mum.

You can connect with Jelena by sending her an email [email protected]

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Are you too busy to put yourself first?

We can use the excuse that life is too busy to decide what we want it to look like but is that good enough? What would happen if you just took a moment to make a conscious decision on what you wanted? How would that feel? How you benefit? What impact could you make?

I'm so pleased to be speaking to Nemisha who I had the pleasure of working with in 2020/21 and who helped me a lot with my mindset. I wanted her to be part of this series because similar to me she has changed direction. She hasn’t always been a mindset coach. Her body telling her no was enough to make her stop. Through her story you will see that life doesn’t have to be a straight path. The path you’re on will bend, twist and turn and if you let it will take you to where you are meant to be.

You can follow Nemisha on Instagram and LinkedIn

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As a mum, would you ever press pause even for a second?

I’m really excited and honoured to be speaking to Yvonne Cobb on this episode, especially as it's a first for me. Yvonne is deaf. Yvonne will be using sign language throughout our conversation and will be voiced over by Clare who is a sign language interpreter. This podcast will be available for you to both hear and watch.

I wanted Yvonne to be part of this series because of her change in direction. She is a lady of many talents and like many of us mums came to a crossroads in her life when she became a mum. I wanted her to share her story to show you that it is okay to pause and make a conscious decision on what’s next.

You can follow Yvonne on Instagram as Yvonne Cobb and Yumma

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During this podcast series, I’ll be covering specific themes like 'Are you friends with your inner critic?' 'Multitasking doesn’t work' and 'Why failing is good'. My special guest for this series is my inner critic, Vera. She is a lovely old lady who just wants to keep me safe.

This episode is Is life a balancing act?

As a mum, we're always doing the mummy juggle. We get so much practice we even become experts. But at what cost? And is it really something to be proud of?

The thing is, juggling is exhausting and stops you from featuring in your life. It becomes more about your family and satisfying their needs. Rather than focusing on yours.

Besides, when you do have the time you probably don’t have the energy and so you don’t bother.

Life is for living and that's why it's about balancing and not juggling.

Take a listen and I'll tell you how.

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During this podcast series, I’ll be covering specific themes like 'Are you friends with your inner critic?' 'Multitasking doesn’t work' and 'Why failing is good'. My special guest for this series is my inner critic, Vera. She is a lovely old lady who just wants to keep me safe.

This episode is Why is there never enough time?

I love being busy. Getting involved with lots of projects. Organising lots of things. But being busy isn’t necessarily a good thing. Especially when it feels like there is no time.

It's up to us how we use our time. It may not feel like it but we do have a choice. You really do not have to do everything!

Now it's up to you to decide how you want to spend your time.

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You can keep up to date with Mummy on a Break on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on the website.

If you want to find out more about how I can help you then check out my website and click on ‘work with me’.

During this podcast series, I’ll be covering specific themes like 'Are you friends with your inner critic?' 'Multitasking doesn’t work' and 'Why failing is good'. My special guest for this series is my inner critic, Vera. She is a lovely old lady who just wants to keep me safe.

This episode is Failure is not a swearword

When I worked in the corporate world, making a mistake and failing was not an option. I felt like I had to be two steps ahead of my peers. Have the ability to read the minds of my seniors. And be the shield between my team and our leaders. Failure was not acceptable.

I look back at my time now, with wiser eyes and having experienced the world on my terms, realising how limiting that environment was. Yes, I accept the part I played. But I also acknowledge that it was part of the culture and not just my imagined reality.

The only time failing doesn’t serve us is if we don’t learn from it and, more importantly, then don’t do something with that learning. 

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You can keep up to date with Mummy on a Break on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on the website.

If you want to find out more about how I can help you then check out my website and click on ‘work with me’.

During this podcast series, I’ll be covering specific themes like 'Are you friends with your inner critic?' 'Multitasking doesn’t work' and 'Why failing is good'. My special guest for this series is my inner critic, Vera. She is a lovely old lady who just wants to keep me safe.

This episode is Is what you’re thinking right?

Are you okay with where you are right now?

Is it where you thought you’d be?

Have you taken responsibility for where you are now?

There are times in life, when we feel that we’re not where we should be. But we are where we are because of just one person. That is ourselves.

It's the thoughts that sabotage us and stop us from getting to where we want to go.

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