In this episode, I’m talking about the real pressure so many of us feel, to tidy up the mess, to make things look “presentable,” to smooth out our rough edges when what we really need is permission to be in the thick of it.I recorded this after a weekend spent building a very rustic, very muddy mud kitchen with my kids. It was messy. It didn’t match the perfectly styled cubby house next to it.In this episode, I share:- The unexpected moment that helped me reframe my own perfectionist thinking- How the pressure to make things “look good” adds unnecessary weight to your mental load- Why I’m choosing to leave our mud kitchen exactly as it is (and what it’s teaching me)- The sneaky ways we polish ourselves up to meet invisible expectations- What it means to intentionally choose discomfort- How letting things be messy can actually feel lighter than constantly trying to make them betterIf you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly smoothing the chaos just to feel “enough,” this one’s for you.Sometimes the most powerful shift we can make is simply deciding that the messy middle isn’t a problem to fix.Resources for youDownload my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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EP 114 | Why the grass is green exactly where you are
In this episode, I share the mindset shift that’s helped me shake off that “meh” feeling and reconnect with how much I actually love the life I’ve built.If your brain is whispering, “remember when…” or “I wish things were different,” this one’s for you.You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel more grounded and fulfilled.What you’ll learn:- Why it’s so easy to long for a different version of your life (even when you’re living the one you chose)- The sneaky thoughts that creep in when things feel heavy, and how to spot them- What I do every single morning to shift my mindset in less than 5 minutes- How asking one question helped me go from low and flat… to deeply fulfilled- A simple mindset reframe that reminds you how green your grass already isIf you’ve been feeling stuck in the grind, take a listen.Resources for youDownload my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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EP 113 | Expanding your capacity through your thinking
Capacity is one of my absolute favourite things to talk about (and think about). Because it comes up all the time.One of the most common things I hear from the mums I work with is this.I just don’t have the capacity.Not enough energy. Not enough space. Not enough time.Capacity isn’t about doing more. It’s not even about time or energy. It’s about the way you think about those things.In this episode, I walk you through how I’ve shifted my thinking to expand capacity in motherhood and how you can too. I share examples from my own week, what it looks like in real life (with little people in tow), and why our default thoughts often make us feel more depleted than we actually are.What you’ll learn:– Why it feels like you never have enough capacity (and why so many mums feel the same)– What the difference is between capacity and energy– Why your brain keeps telling you you’re full– How you can add more breathing room into your week without changing anything thing on the calendar– How to spot the sneaky thoughts that drain your mental load without you realising– What to do when you want more space in your day but can’t take anything off your plateIf your week feels like one long game of catch up and you’re craving breathing room, this episode will help you find it.Resources for youDownload my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.Related episodesEP 54 | How to make it less hardConnect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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EP 112 | How to embrace the world around you
In this episode, I talk about how I may have been opportunities in my every day life to fill my cup, to feel more nourished, to feel more connected, and I wanted to share it with you now.I share how a simple moment on a plane reminded me to take the blinkers off and rejoin the world around me.Motherhood can feel noisy, overstimulating and full. So it makes sense that when we get a moment to ourselves, we want to block it all out.But what if those small, fleeting moments with strangers, at the cafe, at the park, on a plane, are actually what we need to feel more alive, more connected, more full?What you’ll learn in this episode:– Why I’ve unintentionally pulled back from connection– How small interactions can create big feelings of fulfilment– What I’m reminding myself now when I’m tempted to shut the world out– The unexpected shift that’s helping me feel more energised in motherhoodIf you’ve felt disconnected lately, this episode is your gentle nudge back into the world.Resources for youDownload my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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EP 111 | Weekend survival or weekend freedom? Reframing solo parenting
In this episode, I walk through the mindset shifts I’m making as I prepare for a stretch of solo weekends and why I want them to feel lighter, more connected and even… fun.Solo parenting on the weekend can feel heavy. A bit like a bubble life.Like you’re the only one doing the juggle while everyone else is off doing “normal” things with their families.What you’ll learn:- Why solo doesn’t have to mean lonely- How I’m shifting out of survival mode and into possibility- What I’m doing to bring connection and cup-filling moments into weekends- The questions I’m asking myself to feel more supported and less stuckIf your solo parenting stints have been feeling heavy, this episode will help you reframe what’s possible.Resources for youDownload my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.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 lightening the mental load of mothers.
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