A Mother's Mind

A Mother's Mind

Hosted by: Michelle Weeks

Navigating Motherhood, Mindset, and Mental Load. A candid podcast that explores the day-to-day experiences of motherhood, examines how to become aware of and shift your mindset, and provides practical advice for...

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EP 97 | Reflecting on 2024

2024 has been a year of big lessons, small wins, and plenty of messy moments. In this episode, Iā€™m sharing the top takeaways from my own life, my work with clients, and the themes that kept popping up in A Motherā€™s...
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EP 96 | How to approach being lost in motherhood

In this episode, Iā€™m talking about the concept of feeling lost in motherhood and, more importantly, why itā€™s ok if you donā€™t have all the answers right now.Being a mum is amazing, but itā€™s also full of shifts and...
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EP 95 | The emotional load of holding space for others

Motherhood is filled with so much invisible work, and one of the hardest parts is holding space for the emotions of those around us, while also managing our own.This episode is about the emotional load of holding...
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EP 94 | How to cope with your mum rage

In this episode, Iā€™m talking coping with ā€œmum rage.ā€Ā I know itā€™s something that isnā€™t often talked about, but these intense moments of frustration happen and weā€™re not alone in feeling this way.Ā I found myself facing...
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EP 93 | What offloading is and what offloading isnā€™t

In this episode, I talk about ā€œoffloadingā€. A practice that redefines your mental load and lets you move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling supported.Ā Itā€™s all about creating a lighter, more sustainable mental load...
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EP 92 | What Iā€™ve learned from challenging myself

In this episode, Iā€™m recording from the beach as I take a moment to reflect on the recent challenges Iā€™ve chosen to take on, especially postpartum.Ā Iā€™m talking about what Iā€™ve learned from stepping outside my comfort...
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EP 91 | How to rewire your default thoughts

In this episode, Iā€™m diving into how you can start to rewire those default thoughts that aren't serving you, the ones that are leaving you feeling drained or overwhelmed.Ā Our minds rely on familiar thought patterns,...
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EP 90 | Normalising everyday kindness

In this episode, I talk about the importance of everyday kindness. Not just thinking kind thoughts but actually saying them out loud.Ā Itā€™s easy to get caught up in busy life, but taking a moment to share a kind word...
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EP 89 | Resentment? Youā€™re not alone.

In this episode, Iā€™m diving into something that I know shows up for nearly every mum at some point - resentment.Iā€™m getting real about what these last few weeks have been like for me and why feeling resentment isnā€™t a...
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EP 88 | Why competing is not the answer

In this episode, I dive deep into why competition, especially in motherhood, is not serving you. Instead, I explore how collaboration can change your approach to motherhood and your home. Competing to "do more" at...
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EP 87 | Who am I? Exploring self-identity in motherhood

In this episode, Iā€™m diving into a question I hear from so many mums. Who am I now that Iā€™m a mum? If youā€™ve ever found yourself wondering where your pre-motherhood self went, or feeling lost in this new version of...
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EP 86 | Defining the expectations we have of others

This episode is all about getting clear on your expectations and actually communicating them, which can completely change how you relate to the people around you. Have you ever felt frustrated or let down by someone...
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