Work.Mama.Life with Dr Ali Young

Have you ever wondered wny and how your values and sense of self matter in your business and motherhood journey?   Today I have a return guest for everybody's listening pleasure, the always amazing Kell Quarrell! If you have listened to our previous chat way back in 2022, episode #56, we discussed her business changes on motherhood, and how motherhood has impacted her journey.   Today is a little bit different. I wanted to get Kell back to chat about values, alignement and how it is essential for us to be aligned if we want a successful business and life. This chat is remarkable, short and sweet, but all of the awesome elements that you have come to know from the Work. Mama. Life. Podcast. And for the month of August, for those of you who rate and review my podcast over on Apple, you will get a signed copy of my book sent out to you! I can't wait to get them in the post! I really hope you enjoy this episode!

Today's episode is a beaut! I chat with Kacey Grieves, who I first met nearly 15 years ago.  Some say she is crazy, yet, Kacey says she is the happiest she has been in years. Despite having every tool at her fingertips it wasn’t the obvious that got her to where she is today. Kacey Grieves, Clinical naturopath, holistic counsellor and business owner of over 20years has a passion to see women thrive thru the endless pressures of modern life and the excessive decision fatigue. A sort after guest speaker, award winning small business owner and all round down to earth realistic human, now runs two very vastly different business as a part of her “non-negotiable list” of happiness. Come and hear how Kacey juggles life, a ring business and her life long passion of natural medicine. If you want to follow Kacey on Instagram you can go to @kaceynaturopath.   If you are interested in her TUFF Rings business, you can find out more about it at https://tuffrings.com.au  

This weeks episode of the podcast is for all of you looking down the barrel of the end of JUNE... thinking holy moly, I need to do ALL THE THINGS to get my head around end of financial year... then this weeks episode is for you. In today's episode I will be sharing the top 10 things I do at the end of financial year to maximise my business and ensure that I'm showing up as my best business self, as well as my best healing self. You can listen to it all here, or you can head to www.draliyoung.com/eofy to download your own free version... complete with check boxes.   After 17 years in business, finding some ease through systems and procedures that allow me to gain strategies that guide the business forward is key. I hope that this download begins to get some ease into your systems, and allow some strategy to peek out. And if you are looking for more support, shoot me an email at ali@draliyoung.com and I'd love to connect and support you!

Joining us today in the Work Mama Life lounge is the amazing Naturopath and creator of the Holistic Sleep Project, Georgina Windebank. I'm sure you will agree with me, that she is a force to be reckoned with after you listen to this amazing discussion about her journey from university student, to naturopath, to large scale domestic travel, to mama and sleep consultant.   In today's episode we dive deeply into the world of naturopathic parenting, how Georgina brings her philosophy of sleep into the everyday, and the way that she works when she is feeling a bit stressed. We also, of course, discuss how Georgina brings her naturopath and holistic skills into the world of sleep consulting in infants through to pre-schoolers.   As you will be able to tell, I feel like chatting with Georgina has given me a new best friend 😂... but in all seriousness, you will love her as much as I do! Enjoy the episode.   You can find out more about her on insta @theholisticsleepproject or jump over onto her website https://www.theholisticsleepproject.com  

Have you ever wondered how the psychological quotients impact and make a difference to our motherhood and working mother experience? Today I dive into what psychological quotients mean, yes that's the IQ, EQ, SQ and AQ - and how this may impact on our mothering and our work mama life too.   This field of work is really liberating when we examine the impact of how we show up as human beings can influence our experiences within the world. When we as mothers come into motherhood and our working life with a deeper understanding of what it is to be us, and we can hold onto the relevant components of that, then we can also use a different lens or awareness on our mothering and our experiences.   I really hope you enjoy this episode, share it far and wide with all of your friends, or rate and review it on Apple or Spotify! And if you are are a Health Business Mama - then make sure you head over to www.draliyoung.com and check out all the new stuff I have going on over there!

Exploring how to manage our energy, be it as a mother, a working mother or a health professional is one of the hardest things to navigate. We are conditioned to show up in service continuously, yet  when we choose to look after ourselves... or put ourselves on the 'service schedule', there can often be perceptions or stories that it is a selfish act.   In this episode, I explore and share with you my meditation that I use when trying to keep my energy ready to serve. This is a meditation I was gifted in my early years in practice, long before I had kids, and was one of the inclusions that I came back to after my burnout. I really hope this episode provokes some thoughts about self care, your miraculous energy, and how much loving on yourself is beneficial to all of those around you.    If you are looking for a copy of my book and access to the nourish module from the Working Mama Reset, then make sure you access this at www.draliyoung.com/simple and I will shoot your book to you ASAP and immediate access, including recipes, to the nourish module will be yours. 

This episode with the fabulous Dr Anthea allows us to dive into the role that our hormones play in our health, some common misconceptions we face as mothers with our hormones, and her simple tips if you are experiencing hormone related health concerns (or if you even think you might be).    Anthea is a Chiropractor and is a qualified Womens Health Practitioner. She works with both allied health practitioners upskilling them on the important work of hormones, and she works 1-1 with clients experiencing hormone related health problems. She is a powerhouse of knowledge, and I am proud to see her changing the face of the normal expected outcomes for women when we 'reach a certain age'.    As a mother, hormones have impacted everything from conception of my children, to breast feeding, to exercise, to sleep, to weight.... the list goes on. They are an integral componenet of our life, and understanding them really does help us to understand our self a lot better. I look forward to your feedback about this great chat.    You can find Dr Anthea at www.femalefundamentals.com or you can follow her on insta @dr.antheatodd  

This is an episode for all of the healthcare and service provider mums out there... because it is something that floats close to home for me, and something I really wanted to share with you. There has been a lot of chat over the last few years about trauma and deep learnings in how this plays out with our soul, plays out with our service and plays out with our family members. Sometimes, like me, you have had traumatic experience at birth, or issues with burnout, there can be triggers and times where this can impact on your service.  This weeks podcast is a great ramble on the impact that trauma can have on our service... and some small steps we can do to support ourselves and those we are serving through it. Thanks to motherhood for opening up my eyes on this important topic! The doors to Working Mama Reset open on March 8th, jump on the waitlist today so you don't miss out. www.draliyoung.com/mamareset    

Today we are hanging out with Ange Craze from Tully Skincare, with an exceptional story of resilience, IVF, and her emergence into working motherhood.   Ange began her career as a teacher, something she still enjoys to this day. But her journey to motherhood through 16 rounds of IVF and her dedication to family has created a strength and conviction in her soul that is glorious. In this episode we ask the question... no matter how much you desired your children... is it still ok to return to work?   This age old question of desire to mother, desire to have a career, and the parenting choices we make is dived into this week. We also explore how she has turned some tricky times with her daughter Tully's skin into the amazing product of Tully Skincare! You can follow Ange https://tullyskincare.com   or on insta https://www.instagram.com/tully_skincare/  

Welcoming Emma Gilmour into the Work Mama Life world today, and you are all going to totally love it. Emma is from Hope Rising Coaching, and works with middle aged women to change the conversations and relationships with booze. Today we chat about the having it all myth... The pressure on women in mid-life is insane. We grew up with Madonna on our Walkmans, ‘Working Girl’ at the cinema and ‘we can have it all’ expectations. Fast forward twenty years and we have been all the things the mum, the wife, the career woman. Running full throttle on caffeine, booze and adrenaline for so long, we are literally ‘Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown’. She is a counsellor and certified This Naked Mind, Gray Area Drinking & Tuning in to Teens™ parenting coach.  Her coaching practice is for parents who want to model a healthy relationship with alcohol for their kids.  She work's with people wherever they are on their journey with alcohol and whatever they want their coaching outcome to be: to take a break, to moderate or to go alcohol free.  Emma's mission is to get rid of the stigma surrounding seeking to change our relationship with alcohol. You will find no shame, blame or judgement in my coaching program. My goal is to help you take back control and find the freedom of making alcohol a small and insignificant part of your life.   Emma is currently preparing for her virtual 3 day retreat - and if after the episode this sounds like something that would suit you, jump in here to access it.  You can find out more about Emma at the usual places below.  https://www.instagram.com/hoperisingcoaching/ https://www.facebook.com/Hoperisingcoaching https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-gilmour-36a9a922/ or go to www.hoperisingcoaching.com  

Welcome back to 2023! I am rested, rejuvenated, and ready to be back... but there was a time where I didn't think that would happen! You see... I was limping to the line at the end of 2022, and it snuck up on me in a big big way.   Todays episode dives into the why behind my reset, and how I actually achieved it. In there I chat about my free download for TIME FINDING, which you can find here, and discuss how my online presence and coaching work as a professional working mum health disruptor is going this year.   This year I want to support as many women as I can to live the knowledge, let me know how I can support you!    

Angela Lockwood is my final guest on this iteration of the podcast, and I couldn't be happier to have her share her wisdom with the amazing Work Mama Life listeners. Angela is an OT, speaker and author of the best selling book Switch Off. She now works with parents, children and schools to amplify the experience of children and teachers in an inclusive classroom environment. But today she is speaking with us about focus, distraction, tech use... and as working mums we are navigating a new harsh reality that makes it really tricky to determine what is the best outcome through all of these scenarios.  This podcast has been a light of wisdom for working mum's, and the discussion we have today on distraction, distracatability and our love for our sense of self is next level. I just love this chat, and am so thankful we snuck this in before my well needed white space break. If you would like more of Angela in your life, you can check her at www.angelalockwood.com or follow her on instagram @angelalockwood_. She also has a podcast available... www.angelalockwood.com/podcast   Have an amazing day!

Are you wondering how your bones are influenced by the ageing process... and the why behind lifting heavy things? Today I have Exercise Physiologist - Stephanie Allen, the brains behind Active Range.  Steph is a powerhouse in the world of supporting women as they age, and I loved our chat about the importance of pilates, weights and generalised making great choices in our movement to enhance our long term health. She currently runs a pilates studio in the picturesque Flaxton QLD, and has designed and produces Active Range Bone Smart Collagen.  You can learn more about Steph and her collagen range at https://www.activerange.au/products/bone-smart-collagen You can follow along Steph, her studio and her collagen and women's health support through her great instagram page @active.range And of course, rate and review this podcast to go in the draw for the monthly book gift!

In todays episode I dive into the elements that create a thriving team... supporting you as a working mum in your health busienss, and the teamwork required behind the scenes too. This little episdoe is a summary of my superstar teams masterclass that I ran last week, so if you listen to this, and think... yes I need more of this, it is freely available at draliyoung.com/team   I hope you love this one. It's also the last chance to rate and review me on iTunes to get your free copy of my book Work. Mama. Life. sent to your door!

Michelle Broadbent is an amazing business strategist, who began her career in the media industry. She has traversed the avenues of business, motherhood and solo-parenthood, and done it all, at least from the outside-in, with grace and style. On the podcast today we dive deeply into Michelle's why of doing things the way she has... and how when she knew something needed to change, she embraced it and threw herself wholeheartedly at the opporunity. Michelle is a business strategist with a 20+ year career as a trusted advisor to female founders across an array of industries, including media, marketing, fashion, design, executive coaching and training. She is passionate about seeing women succeed, supporting women to step up from solopreneur to CEO within their business.  She shares her insights with her guests on her weekly podcast, "Your Business Boost", and is the productivity editor of Women Love Tech and 'The Carousel' news sites. If you would like to find out ore about MIchelle you can find her on instagram or at her website www.michellebroadbent.com.au Don't forget to rate and review the podcast to get your free copy of my book Work. Mama. Life. sent directly to your door!

This week, to coincide with my 4 day Winning Time Challenge (you can still join here), I am chatting all things how I plan my week for balance and flow. In this episode, I discuss how our brain really relies on pattern recognition as one of it's safety signals, and organsing our practice life, our week and our time with this in mind can be absolutely lifechanging. Identifying where we actually spend our time, then how we would like to spend our time, the neurology of time and creating flow in our weeks.   It's all hosted in my facebook group Health Business Mama, if you are a health business mama, please jump into the facebook group. I'd love to support you flourish and thrive through this busy season of your life!    And if this type of work resonates with you, book a discovery call with me today, and see how I can support you, your practice and your mothering journey. 

Oh... the elusive balance. Life is like a seesaw isn't it... has it's ups and downs, but finding that balance - aparently that is where the magic lies.   In this episode, I discuss how balance isn't everything it's cracked up to be. As business owners, having the capacity to recognise seasons, and organise balance and flow to represent the motions, this is where all of the magic happens. Go on this short episode journey with me, and lets explore the way that business and motherhood influence our life, and how balance really is in the eye of the beholder.   And if you are a working mum looking for some more balance in your life, you can gain access to my Working Mama Reset course for $97 until the 1st of August! I can't wait to see you flourish with this amazing program! 

In todays episode I dive into the 5 elements of connection, and how it matters for you as an individual, and for you as a business owner. We know that connection seems like a 'nice to have' often, but it is actually an essential and vital component to the success of your relationship with your self... and the foudnations of your business.   As a working mum, your time is often drawn in multiple directions. In this episode, I chat about how connection impacts: Creativity and Innovation Clarity and Focus Stress Management Emotional Intelligence Work Life Balane & Sustainable Growth (as an individual, for self, and as a mother). I then dive into the importance of Connection from a Business perspective: Customer Engagement Employee Collaboration Partnerships and Alliances Digital Connectivity Connection draws everything together. That energetic connection with self, that energetic connection with your family as a mum. Having those conversations about how they matter to you, how your work matters to you, and how it can beautifully work together... this is where connection on all fronts matters. Having those values as established, in your values driven practice model, is key for success.   If you would like to book a free 15 minute discovery call with Dr Ali to support your self and your business go to https://calendly.com/draliyoung/coaching-discover-call  

Kate Toon is an amazing woman, mother and business owner, and I was super excited to have her join me to chat all things her new book, 6 Figures in School Hours. I was very lucky to get at advanced copy of the book to read all about her core understandings of what makes us capable to have a thriving business as well as having a connected family. As you know, connection is key. Connection within your self, connection within your family, connection within your social circle, and connections within your business. With Kate, we dive into the 6 key components of a profitable and user-friendly business for parents: mindset productivity money family communication  self care. If like me, you are more in love with Kate than before, you can find more about her at katetoon.com or you can go and grab a copy of her book from booktopia here! Follow her on socials (particularly the Gram and Linked In). I really hope you enjoy this chat!    

It's time for a new direction, and I'm diving headlong into my greatest passion - supporting Working Mums who own Allied Health Businesses. Supporting women to create a values driven practice experience, and have a business that works for them, not them missing out on all the awesome stuff because of their business.   In this episode, I'll be chatting about what happens to the Working Mama Reset (don't worry, it's hanging around), how you can choose to work with me, and the future focus within my brain. If you are an allied health business mama, then you can already get coaching with me tu support you in your values driven practice dreams then that's exactly what I'm here for.    Supporting our health professionals so they can live a life they love and serve the communities in the capacity that works for them and their scenario! I can't wait to do this with you all!   www.draliyoung.com/coach