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 23 | Inviting in shame and guilt

In this episode of A Mother's Mind, I delve into a topic that resonates with every mum out there: the energy drain of motherhood and the weight of shame and guilt.Motherhood is a journey that demands both physical and...
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Ep 22 | 3 powerful questions to start your day

In this episode, I share the key to winning your mornings and setting the tone for a successful day, despite the curveballs that come with parenting.There are always going to be unexpected challenges and surprises...
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Ep 21 | Learning to share your mental load - Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of our 2-part series on Learning to Share Your Mental Load. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, make sure to check it out first.  In this episode, I continue to unpack the complexities of the...
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Ep 20 | Learning to share your mental load - Part 1

Welcome to this two-part series on learning how to share your mental load. In this episode, I talk about the impact of the mental load on mothers and learning how to share your mental load. The impact of the mental...
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Ep 19 | How to not shame your past self

In this episode, I talk about a conversation I’ve had with a lovely friend lately about the concept of survival mode, not shaming your past self and learning how to give yourself self-compassion. We've all been there...
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Ep 18 | 5 things my brain did when I stopped journaling

In this episode, I’m talking about one of my all-time favourite practices - journaling! I delve into my personal experience with journaling, discuss why I believe it's crucial for every mum, and reveal the impact on...
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Ep 17 | What I learned about myself by lightening my mental load

In today's episode, I'm excited to share my personal journey of transforming my beliefs around communication and learning to trust myself to express my thoughts and feelings openly.You know how sometimes we see...
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Ep 16 | Shifting FOMO

In today's episode, I share my personal journey of navigating the complex emotion of FOMO that comes with being a working mother.  The Fear of Missing Out - FOMO - is such a real feeling when working from home. It can...
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Ep 15 | The Mental Load Hangover

This episode is all about The Mental Load Hangover, a feeling that many mothers face when dealing with the stress and challenges that pop up in life.  It can be a roadblock, leading us astray or feeling disconnected...
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Ep 14 | The Ripple Effect

Have you ever thought about what kind of ripple effect are you currently having? Or what kind of ripple effect do you want to have? In this episode, I discuss the idea of mothers being the central cog of the family....
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Ep 13 | How to confidently communicate your feelings

In this episode, I dive into the magical world of communication and how it can be a powerful tool to lighten your mental load and share the workload in motherhood.   For years, I believed that communication was...
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Ep 12 | 5 thoughts stopping you from getting support with your mental load

In this episode, I explore the 5 common thought patterns holding you back from getting help, and how to shift them. I understand how challenging it can be to navigate the demands of work, family, and daily life while...
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