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Hosted by Alex Stanford, The Saint Belford Podcast is your go-to resource for simplifying self-care. Learn how to seamlessly weave self-care into your everyday life and create healthy habits that support a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. Join Alex every fortnight for practical advice and easy-to-implement tips that will help you prioritise your wellbeing with confidence and ease.
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With 2025 just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to sit down and reflect on the habits and rituals I've embraced this year so that I can share the ones that are here to stay for 2025. Interestingly, of the 8 I'll be talking about today, only 3 were intentional goals I set earlier in the year.
If you're already feeling drained and wondering how you'll get through December, this episode is for you. Let's dive into 3 unexpected self-care rituals that can help you recharge, refill your cup, and boost your overall wellbeing.
From simple daily habits to mindset shifts, these practical tips will help you recharge, reduce stress, and feel more energised—so you can not only survive, but truly thrive in your parenting journey. Tune in for 5 actionable, guilt-free strategies to prioritise your wellbeing while raising little ones.
In today's episode, I'm going to share one of my biggest habit fails of all time and how one simple adjustment turned everything around and I know it can do the same for you!
I recently put up a question box asking you all what habits you wanted to build this year, and lots of you expressed desire to build a daily meditation habit, so in today's episode, I want to talk about how you can use the Habit Curator in Curation to create a meditation habit that actually sticks. https://www.saintbelford.com.au/55
It's Saint Belfords 7th birthday! To celebrate, we're answering your questions in this bonus Q&A episode. Enjoy!
When life gets busy, it's easy to neglect your wellbeing. It's easy to push your needs aside in favour of conquering your to-do list. We're so worried about disappointing others that we often convince ourselves there's no time for self-care. We convince ourselves that rest is not an option, our needs can wait, and everything on our to-do list is urgent and must get done today. Sound familiar? I have fallen into this trap many times before too, so you're not alone. What helps me most when I find myself leaning into that narrative is reminding myself that I'm a better mum, partner, daughter, friend when I'm actively filling up my cup. Everyone benefits when I prioritise my wellbeing. I'm here to remind your needs matter, and they deserve to take a front seat. You deserve the same love and care that you so freely give to others. I know what you're going to say - but there's no time… Except that there is. There IS time to recharge, even on the busiest days. It's just about discovering simple self-care habits that fit seamlessly into your life. So let's replace the deadly "I don't have time" excuse with 12 simple ways to fill up your cup.
From the occasional walk to a non-negotiable daily walking routine—let me walk you through how I did it. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, boost your mood, or just add a little more movement into your day, this episode is packed with actionable tips and personal insights that can help you build this transformative habit. Download the last 4 months of Curation 2024 Planner for free: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2170/8175/files/SB24_Curation_last-4-months.pdf Monthly habit tracker free printable: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2170/8175/files/Saint-Belford-Monthly-Habit-Tracker.pdf?v=1725328170 Shop all-in-one planners that seamlessly blend self-care, habits, gratitude and goals: https://www.saintbelford.com.au
Let's tackle the challenge of sticking to essential but often boring habits—like flossing, doing dishes, or sticking with daily rehab exercises. In this episode, we'll explore three key obstacles that frequently arise with these repetitive routines and share practical strategies to help you overcome them.
Hi everyone and welcome to episode 50 of the Saint Belford podcast. I just want to start off by saying thank you to each and every one of you for tuning in. It's kind of bittersweet because while I've reached a personal milestone - 50 episodes of The Saint Belford podcast - I'll be pressing pause on the podcast while I'm on maternity leave. This will be the last episode of the season until we kick off season 4 next year around February when I return back to work. To wrap up season 3 of The Saint Belford podcast, I'm going to share five snippets from the most popular episodes of the season.
Last Thursday, I tripped and fell at 34 weeks pregnant. 36 hours later, my husband Tom and I were driving home in peak hour Melbourne traffic, when suddenly, a Ute slammed into the back of our SUV. My logical brain quickly swooped in and told me we're all okay so there's no reason to be sad. But I was sad. I was devastated. I was depleted. I was genuinely scared of what might happen next. I felt like curling into a ball and crying but I felt as though my tears were unjustified because well, we were all okay. Physically, we were fine. Then, I remembered something my psychologist told me.
Practising self-care is not just about the activities and rituals you engage in to recharge your mind and body. What you say no to is just as important. That's where boundaries come in. Boundaries are a way of clearly communicating your needs and your limits. They highlight what you will and won't accept. They protect you, set the tone for your relationships and give you the space you need to prioritise your wellbeing. As Jayne Hardy so eloquently put it: Healthy boundaries are the difference between saying "yes" because we feel we ought to and saying "no" because we mean "no". What you say "yes" and "no" to will likely change over time, depending on your priorities, values and lifestyle. But ultimately, it's your right and responsibility to decide what your limits are and then to communicate and assert those boundaries. Which of course is the challenging part. So let's explore three practical ways to uphold your boundaries and protect your time, energy and well-being.
1Pelvic floor exercises during and after pregnancy: www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au Pelvic Floor Health for Expectant and New Mums (Free ebook) https://continence.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#A0000000KUc9/a/5K0000003Iek/nEDoZ3oU8.RlEab2f0E7RQ_RYNAeSA1rtAjEgDcSf0g Returning to Sport or Exercise after the Birth (Factsheet) https://continence.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#A0000000KUc9/a/5K0000002xD2/dLOYGIJSa6Lk.HQBMWQvJ6ljPOOCk9PDCbUSefU0o8E International Return to Running Postnatal Guidelines https://absolute.physio/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/returning-to-running-postnatal-guidelines.pdf For more information about aspects of returning to fitness postnatally, listen to the Running to the Core podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://thepregnancycentre.libsyn.com/ To find a physio in your area: www.australian.physio
We can all agree that sleep is important. But, have you ever thought about why getting enough sleep is so important? Why does it matter if we get 6 hours or 8 hours? Why does it matter if we pull an all-nighter every weekend? Let me share some sobering facts that helped shift my perspective on sleep and change my daily habits for good because once you understand the facts, it's hard to ignore sleep. It's hard not to recognise that it is a primary pillar of good health and it's time to retire the antiquated idea that we can sleep when we're dead.
Tune in for a 5-minute body scan meditation brought to you by Angelina Morino. Angelina Morino is an accredited Hypnobirthing Australia practitioner, meditation teacher, Kids yoga instructor, mumma to one and founder of The Haus Of Health which combines antenatal education and mindset to empower families to have an incredible birthing and postpartum experience. Angie provides support, guidance and education for parents as they journey through pregnancy, birth and beyond. Instagram: @thehausofhealth Email: hello@thehausofhealth.com Website: thehausofhealth.com Use code: 'SAINTBELFORD' for 50% off Angie's 25-day guided meditation (25 x 5-minute meditations)
I want this to be a reminder for those who also struggle to rest, even when you're on holidays. You do not need to make your holiday more productive because REST in itself is productive.
There are many things that stand in the way of our best intentions. You already know the importance of self-care, but understanding the logic and theory doesn't automatically translate into a solid and consistent self-care practice. You need to feel as though it's achievable. The problem is, the guilt that surfaces, the self-sabotaging self-talk, the inability to say no - these are all roadblocks that keep us from following through with our best intentions. These are all hurdles we need to cross before we can confidently prioritise our wellbeing. So let's go through the biggest barriers to self-care and how to overcome each one.
It can be hard to channel kind, compassionate words when you're tired, so let me plant some seeds for you. These are the messages I need to hear when I'm tired, exhausted and on the brink of burning out.
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https://www.psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist It took me years to seek the help I desperately needed. It took me a long time to invest in my mental health, so believe me when I say, I understand the resistance. I understand the fear. I understand the challenges that come with it. I get it because I've experienced them too. It can be incredibly intimidating and daunting and confronting. Pouring your heart out to a stranger isn't easy. Working on yourself isn't easy, but from my experience, it's how you access the light at the end of the tunnel. It's how you shift your lens on life as you know it. It's how you create a future you want to wake up for. Getting the support you need is an investment, not only in your mental health but in your overall quality of life.
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