Do Your Thing with Tamsin Williamson (The Parenthood Coach)

During this episode I’m joined by the brilliant Victoria Smith-Murphy - an executive coach, tarot educator, and leadership mentor who weaves together the corporate and the sacred. At the heart of Victoria’s work lies helping people reconnect with their intuition - that deep inner knowing so many of us override, second-guess, or forget how to hear.During this conversation we explore what intuition really is, why it matters & how learning to trust it can expand your life in the most unexpected ways.Victoria shares her deeply personal journey - from navigating early menopause to becoming a mum through her sister’s egg donation - and how each step has taught her to surrender, trust, and listen inward.We also dive into the world of Tarot - exploring how it can be used as a tool for reflection, perspective-shifting, and guidance.Victoria even does a live Tarot reading with me, which offered some pretty powerful insights!This conversation is full of wisdom, grounded spirituality, and gentle reminders that you already have the answers you’re seeking inside you - if only you create the space to listen.Podcast References: Tarot cards used during live demo were drawn from The Light Seer's Tarot deckVisuals linked below to the specific cards discussed:The King of CupsThe Five of Cups More About Victoria: Victoria has three separate businesses:VSM Executive Coaching (or HERE on Instagram)A Tarot education business called Tarot & Transformation (or HERE on Instagram)A leadership development collective called Leading DeeplySign up to Victoria's newsletter HEREAbout Your Podcast Host, Tamsin Williamson: Find out how to work with me HEREBook a FREE 30-min discovery call with me HEREFollow me on Instagram HEREDownload my FREE guide: CLAIM YOUR COMEBACK - 20 simple but powerful hacks to go from 'Meh!' to 'Mojo!' after kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's celebrate 50 episodes of the pod! 🎉In this milestone solo episode, I reflect on what it really takes to create something that matters...and keep going, even when it feels messy, imperfect or unclear.When I pressed record on episode 1 of this podcast back in December 2023, I had no idea where this journey would take me.What I did know was that I wanted to create a space for honest, inspiring conversations with women who are living life on their terms - and in turn, empower YOU to believe that your dreams, ideas and voice matter deeply, even alongside raising kids.So now I'm using this solo milestone episode to reflect on what these 50 episodes have taught me, and how they have shaped me as a whole person including:>> The courage it takes to begin (and why fear isn’t a stop sign)>> Why alignment + integrity matter more than perfection>> How small, imperfect steps build momentum and confidenceIf you’ve been sitting on an idea, dream or spark, this is your reminder: you don’t need the full plan, you just need the courage to begin and grant yourself the permission to believe it’s possible for you.And if you’re ready to start doing your thing with clarity, courage and conviction, I’d love to support you inside The Gateway - my signature 1:1 coaching and mentorship programme for mums ready to step into their next chapter while raising their kids. Enrolment is now open - details below!Here’s to the first 50 - and the next 50 still to come! Find out about my signature coaching and mentorship programme, The Gateway >> HEREBook a FREE 30-min discovery call with me >> HEREFollow me on Instagram >> HEREDownload my FREE guide HERE >> CLAIM YOUR COMEBACK - 20 simple but powerful hacks to go from 'Meh!' to 'Mojo!' after kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it really mean to feel free in motherhood?In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by the brilliant Annie Breen - Speaker, Transformational Life Coach, Holistic Therapist, and co-founder of The Galloping Gut Hut.Annie is passionate about helping people break free from mediocrity and the “shoulds” of society so they can live a liberated life aligned with who they truly are.Motherhood was the catalyst for Annie’s own breaking free. After navigating overwhelm, an ADHD diagnosis, and the pressures of doing life in a way that didn’t fit her, Annie and her family chose a different path - one rooted in freedom, authenticity, and alignment with their values.In this episode, Annie shares her journey and wisdom around:The courage it takes to break the rules and choose your own values insteadBuilding a life web that’s interconnected, evolving, and rooted in what matters mostCreating anchor points in daily life to stay grounded amidst the juggleWhy authenticity and energy are at the heart of true liberationCycle breaking, legacy, and modelling new possibilities for our childrenHow freedom in motherhood doesn’t mean detaching from family - but finding safe harbours that allow you to thriveWe also explore the messy, human parts of this process: learning to trust the unknown, finding the right people to support you, and redefining what it means to be a mother beyond society’s narrow mould.If you’ve ever felt like motherhood has shrunk your world, Annie’s story is a reminder that it can also be the gateway to expansion, freedom, and living life on your own terms.PODCAST REFERENCES: Dr Naomi Fisher - https://naomifisher.co.uk/Exhale Coffee - https://exhalecoffee.com/MORE ABOUT ANNIE: Follow Annie on Instagram HERE and The Galloping Gut Hut HEREVisit Annie's website and find out about her work HEREMORE ABOUT TAMSIN, YOUR PODCAST HOST: More info about The Gateway HERE: my 1:1 coaching & mentorship programme for Mums (DOORS NOW OPEN!)Book a FREE 30-minute discovery call to explore working together HEREFollow me on Instagram HEREVisit my website HEREDownload my FREE guide: CLAIM YOUR COMEBACK - 20 simple but powerful hacks to go from 'Meh!' to 'Mojo!' after kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if raising your kids didn’t mean following the rules - but rewriting them altogether?In this episode of Do Your Thing, I’m joined by the brilliantly honest and refreshingly down-to-earth Fiona Sim: a home-educating mum, Certified Business Strategist and freedom-seeker who’s created a life and career shaped by values and instincts, not expectations.Fiona lives in the Scottish Borders with her husband and two daughters. After spending 15 years trying on different jobs and directions, it wasn’t until motherhood that she truly found her path - which included the decision to Home Educate her kids. Fiona shares her inspiring story of consciously stepping away from the conventional path, from years of trying to “figure it all out” to building a lifestyle that blends parenting, learning, travel and self-trust.During this conversation we explore:Why Fiona chose to home educate her children - and what that actually looks like in real lifeHow home education has become a natural, blended part of their everyday lifeThe role of freedom in her parenting journey - and how her perspective shifted after becoming a mumThe balance between supporting her children’s autonomy and making space for herselfThe reality of trial and error, learning to get it wrong, and offering yourself compassion in the processFiona also shares some invaluable widsom around what to consider if you’re curious about home education, and how to start exploring what might work for your family. This is a grounded, thoughtful conversation about living life and raising kids outside the lines and what it really takes to carve out a life that feels good for you and your family.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FIONA HERE:>> Follow Fiona on Instagram HERE >> Visit Fiona's website HERE to find out about her business supporting other stay-at-home mums to move through the “where do I even start?!” phase of business so they can create lives filled with more choice, alignment, and freedom. ABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:>> Find out how to work with me HERE>> Book a FREE 30-min discovery call with me HERE>> Follow me on Instagram HERE>> Download my FREE guide: CLAIM YOUR COMEBACK - 20 simple but powerful hacks to go from 'Meh!' to 'Mojo!' after kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The end of term can feel like a full-body sprint to the finish line - school events, packed calendars, exhausted kids (and parents!) and your own mental load bubbling away in the background.It’s no wonder so many of us arrive at summer already feeling wrung out, craving rest but unsure how to actually get it with kids at home.But you don’t have to start the summer exhausted, burnt out, and desperate for a break you may not fully get.And in this short and supportive solo episode, I’m here to offer you a different way into the Summer stretch.An approach rooted in gentleness, nervous system care, and permission to tend to your own needs as well as your family’s.In this episode we'll explore:- Why the end-of-term intensity can feel like such a spiral- How to soften the transition into summer without collapsing into it- Tiny but powerful ways to honour your energy, needs and capacity- How to make this summer feel less like survival and more like spaciousness- Why looking beyond the summer might bring surprising reliefIf you’re feeling the frazzle, this episode is your exhale.And a reminder that it’s safe to unrush yourself and allow yourself to matter in the middle of it all.>> And if you know you’re ready for something to shift come September - whether it’s more support, space, or a reimagining of how you want to do life, work or motherhood - my signature 1:1 coaching and mentorship programme for Mum, The Gateway - is now open for enrolment. A grounding way to welcome in more ease, peace of mind and excitement into the summer knowing your September self will be taken care of on the other side.Find out about The Gateway HEREBook a FREE 30-min discovery call with me HEREFollow me on Instagram HEREDownload my FREE guide: CLAIM YOUR COMEBACK - 20 simple but powerful hacks to go from 'Meh!' to 'Mojo!' after kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if joy wasn’t something you had to earn?And what if the reason it feels so far away isn’t because you’re doing it wrong - but because your body doesn’t feel safe enough to receive it?In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Danielle Brooker - Motherhood Joy Coach, speaker, and mentor - who helps Mums break free from exhaustion, ditch the pressure to ‘do it right,’ and expand their capacity for joy without self-sacrifice.Danielle offers a radical reframe: that true, sustainable joy isn’t found in more bubble baths or 'perfect' to-do lists. It’s found in the body, when our nervous system feels safe enough to soften.Together, we explore:Why so many mothers feel stuck in survival modeHow nervous system regulation is the missing link in accessing lasting joyWhy “just think positive” culture can leave women feeling unseen and unsupportedDanielle’s personal story of burnout and what it really means to “do your thing” in alignment with joyPractical, embodied ways to begin reconnecting with joy - even amidst the chaos of MotherhoodWe also talk about Danielle’s free online retreat happening from 20–23 May 2025 -  Mama Joy Ignite - a soulful, spacious event for big-hearted, ambitious mothers ready to reconnect with themselves, break free of the mess, and ignite their joy.Along with 18+ other inspiring experts I’m honoured to be a speaker at this retreat too - leading a juicy, soul-deep conversation and visualisation to help you lighten the maternal mental load.🎟️ Click here to grab your FREE ticket to Mama Joy IgnitePODCAST REFERENCES: Freedom From Busy by Danielle Brooker The 6 Human Needs - Tony Robbins TED TalkMaslow's Hierarchy of NeedsFIND OUT ABOUT DANIELLE BROOKER: Visit Danielle's website HEREFollow Danielle on Instagram HEREEmail Danielle on danielle@daniellebrooker.com to discuss anything that resonated from this episode!ABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON (THE PARENTHOOD COACH): Find out how to work with me HEREBook a FREE 30-min discovery call with me HEREFollow me on Instagram HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s powerful episode of Do Your Thing I’m joined by my friend, fellow coach, and Mama Rising™ Facilitator Katrina Court, for a deeply honest and validating conversation about the one word that helped her reclaim herself after becoming a mother: Matrescence.Matrescence is the often-ignored, yet transformational shift that occurs as we journey from woman to mother. And yet, most of us have never even heard the word.Released during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, this episode shines a light on why Motherhood can feel so overwhelming and discombobulating, and why understanding matrescence could be the missing piece in making sense of it all.During this conversation, Katrina and I explore:Her raw and relatable early Motherhood experience - and the identity crisis that followedThe pressure to “bounce back” and how discovering matrescence freed her from thatWhat matrescence actually is, how long it can last, and why it affects every mumWhy recognising this transition is essential for self-compassion and mental wellbeingHow it’s changed the way she "does her thing" in her personal and professional lifeThe first steps she recommends for any Mums feeling lost in the thick of matrescenceThis conversation is a must-listen for any mother who has ever thought “Why is this so hard?” - and is ready to feel seen, heard, and supported 💛FIND OUT MORE ABOUT KATRINA:>> Follow Katrina on Instagram HERE>> Visit Katrina's website HEREABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:>> Find out about my new 90-minute coaching experience - The Springboard Sessions - for Mums looking to shift from 'freeze' to 'freedom'>> Book a FREE 30-min discovery call with me HERE>> Follow me on Instagram HERE>> Download my FREE guide: CLAIM YOUR COMEBACK - 20 simple but powerful hacks to go from 'Meh!' to 'Mojo!' after kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Do Your Thing I'm bringing the party vibes! Because this month marks a whole DECADE since I became a Mum! CRAZY!!So to honour this milestone I'm sharing ten of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the past ten years of being a Mum to my bold, beautiful, bonkers kids.From the messy, magical early days to the rollercoaster of now raising a tween, this episode is a personal reflection on the truths that have shaped me as a human - which I hope might also inspire and resonate with you too.Whether you’re a brand-new Mum, or a little (or long!) way years into the journey, I hope these lessons bring comfort, encouragement, and maybe even a laugh or two.PLUS I share details of 3 wonderful 'gifts' (aka transformational coaching experiences) that I've bundled together for you as part of my 10 YEARS BIRTHDAY BASH - to support you through YOUR journey through Motherhood. .Which of the 10 lessons speak to you the loudest? Drop me an email at tamsin@theparenthoodcoach.co.uk to let me know - or share this episode with a Mum pal who might benefit from some solidarity xxTAMSIN'S 10 YEARS BIRTHDAY BASH - THE DETAILS: The following offers are all available until midnight on 28th April 2025 (subject to availability)  >> Gift 1: Grab my 'Live Your Life on Purpose' workshop for just £10 - HERE >> Gift 2: A full day of 1:1 voice note and text support via WhatsApp, to dig deeper into figuring out your ’WHY’ with me by your side. Available 9am–5pm. Use any time during 3 months from purchase. Priced at £50 (5 spots available) - HERE >> Bundle gifts 1 and 2 together for £60 - HERE >> Gift 3: Get 10% (£140) off my 4-month 1:1 signature coaching programme, The Gateway - an experience that will propel you forwards to unlock your most authentic self, step OUT of your own way and dive IN to the next epic chapter of your life, after kids - Apply HERE>> Email tamsin@theparenthoodcoach.co.uk with any questions about any of these offers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Do Your Thing, we’re diving deep into the all-too-familiar topic of Mum Guilt with the wise and wonderful Belinda Batt.Belinda is a Mum of two, accredited coach, certified motherhood practitioner, and author of Challenge Your Guilt: How to Flourish in Motherhood, Work and Life (coming this Spring 2025!).With a blend of research-backed insights and deeply personal experiences, Belinda shares how societal conditioning has shaped our guilt as mothers largely against our own will - and, more importantly, how we can start to challenge and rewrite the narrative for ourselves and each other.During this episode we cover so much ground including:>> Why Mum Guilt is so deeply ingrained in modern motherhood>> How to shift from guilt to self-compassion>> The role of community in breaking free from guilt>> Practical tools to challenge guilt in everyday lifeThis conversation is honest, thought-provoking, and full of hope, offering you powerful tools and mindset shifts to navigate Motherhood with more freedom, more joy and less guilt.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BELINDA:>> Follow Sarah's on Instagram HERE , LinkedIn HERE and Facebook HERE>> Visit Belinda's website HERE>> Sign up to Belinda's newsletter HERE for updates on ordering her upcoming book 'Challenge Your Guilt: How to Flourish in Motherhood, Work and Life'ABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:>> Find out about my new 90-minute coaching experience, The Springboard Sessions HERE>> Book a FREE 30-min discovery call with me HERE>> Follow me on Instagram HERE>> Download my FREE guide: CLAIM YOUR COMEBACK - 20 simple but powerful hacks to go from 'Meh!' to 'Mojo!' after kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Returning to work after a career break or maternity leave can feel nerve-wracking - especially when you feel like you’re coming back as a completely different version of yourself.I know this feeling all too well. My own return to work after becoming a mum was tough and looking back, there are so many things I could have done to make the transition smoother, kinder, and more aligned to myself and who I'd become through Motherhood.That’s why a huge part of my work today is supporting women through this shift, helping them reclaim their confidence, set boundaries, and ease back into work in a way that actually works for them. Because you deserve to return to work on your terms.In this episode I share why our return to work after kids can feel so emotionally challengingAnd I share the five key insights and practical tips that have supported my clients to return to work in an intuitive, aligned, and assertive way. Whether you're about to step back into your role or already navigating the transition, these gems will help you feel more in control, more empowered, and more you as you step into this new season of your life.ABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:>> Find out how to work with me HERE>> Book a FREE 30-min discovery call with me HERE>> Follow me on Instagram HERE>> Download my FREE guide: CLAIM YOUR COMEBACK - 20 simple but powerful hacks to go from 'Meh!' to 'Mojo!' after kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I’m sharing an inspiring chat I had with Sarah Clarke (aka The Happy Startup Coach) about the power of connecting with our sense of purpose.Sarah, is a business mentor, leadership coach, optimist and mother of 2 who stands by the philosophy that there is no 'right way' to grow your business, only the 'right way' for you. And through her work she helps kind-hearted but ambitious coaches package up their purpose and magic and attract more 'ready-to-grow' clients with a scalable signature programme that actually sells. Discovering our purpose can feel like a big, overwhelming task - especially when we also have so much Motherhood stuff on our plates vying for our attention! But during this convo Sarah manages to de-mystify and diffuse the stickiness that can accompany the topic in a way that feels down to earth, reassuing and exciting.During this episode Sarah shares:>> How she transitioned from working in corporate to starting her own business and how her subsequent life choices have been led by her strong and evolving sense of purpose. >> How it is possible to release the pressure that can often accompany the ‘what is my purpose’ question>> Some accessible and clarifying stepping stones to strengthen our connection to our WHY so we can 'do our thing' personally, professionally and as a MumIf this episode laves you feeling fired up to get your purpose clarified then you may want to check out:>> Sarah’s free ‘Fruitful Founder Mindmap’ HERE>> My ‘Live Your Life On Purpose’ workshop HEREPODCAST REFERENCES: >> Finding Your Purpose At Work - Dan Cable on The Squiggly Careers Podcast (LISTEN HERE)FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SARAH CLARKE:>> Follow Sarah's on Instagram HERE and LinkedIn HERE>> Visit Sarah's website and find out how to work with her HERE (including how to join the next cohort of her Fruitful Founder programme)ABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:>> Find out how to work with me HERE>> Book a FREE 30-min discovery call with me HERE>> Follow me on Instagram HERE>> Download my FREE guide: CLAIM YOUR COMEBACK - 20 simple but powerful hacks to go from 'Meh!' to 'Mojo!' after kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I’m sharing an AMAZING chat with Zoe Duce all about how to maintain meaningful relationships in Motherhood.  Zoe is a connection expert who runs a business called MoveThru helping mums rebuild their friendships, romantic relationships, and social lives after having children. She understands the loneliness and disconnect that can accompany motherhood and offers practical tools to revive meaningful relationships.It’s no secret that Motherhood can shake up our relationships big time - mainly because our relationship with OURSELVES goes through such a significant transition, causing an inevitable ripple effect on our wider circles and dynamics.However, rather than surrendering to the social challenges Motherhood can throw at us, Zoe passionately champions an alternative approach - one where we get to honour our most important relationships WHILE also honouring ourselves as Mothers. YUP - it doesn’t have to be a choice! This conversation is packed full of gold, where Zoe shares all sorts including: The challenging impact that Motherhood had on her social life and relationship - and how she navigated her way throughThe reasons we can find it so difficult to invest time in our relationships alongside raising our kidsWhy it is SO important to maintain meaningful relationships as a MumSome answers to the million dollar question: How do we do it???? I have a feeling that Zoe’s words will help so many of you feel both very seen in your reality as a Mum, but also energised and hopeful that there IS absolutely another way. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ZOE DUCE:- Follow Zoe on Instagram HERE and LinkedIn HERE- Visit Zoe's website and find out how to work with her HERE- FREE Masterclass: Get At Least ONE Social Outing Per Month HERE- Join Zoe's FREE WhatsApp community, MoveThru Mums HEREABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:- Find out how to work with me HERE- Book a FREE 30-minute discovery call to explore working together HERE- Follow me on Instagram HERE- Join my email community - The Parenthood Retreat - HERE and receive a FREE mindfulness audio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you feeling like life is dragging you along, rather than you steering the ship? In this episode, we dive into the power of living life with intention—what it actually means, why it matters, and how it can transform the way you approach your days as a busy mum.We’ll unpack the opposite of intentional living (hello, autopilot!) and explore how it shows up in our choices, routines, and even our mindset. From parenting to work to personal goals, we’ll talk about where being intentional can have the biggest impact.Plus, I’ll share 3 practical strategies you can start using today to live more deliberately, reclaim your focus, and feel more connected to what truly matters to YOU.If you’ve been craving more clarity, purpose, and control over your life, this episode is for you. Let’s take a step towards a life that feels less mindless and reactive and more aligned with who you are and what you want. ABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:- Visit my website HERE- Get more info about my 1:1 coaching & mentorship programme for Mums, The Gateway HERE (2 spaces left)- Book a FREE 30-minute discovery call to explore working together HERE- Follow me on Instagram HERE- Join my email community: The Parenthood Retreat and as a welcome gift receive a FREE mindfulness audio to help you enjoy a well-deserved moment of headspace for yourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

** Apologies for the dodgy sound issues during parts of this conversation. I had an unexpected tech glitch while recording but I’ve chosen to embrace the imperfections and honour the amazing content - and I hope you can too! **This week I’m chatting with Shilpa Jamieson about how her passion for mindset work and coaching theory sits at the heart of everything she does.Shilpa is a Certified Parent Coach, Writer, Artist + Founder of her business Mindset, Mimi & Me and her mission is to create a paradigm shift in how young kids are educated on understanding themselves, so they have the tools to thrive amongst whatever life throws at them - and to help make it easier for parents to teach kids self-knowledge, self-trust and self-worth from birth through fun tools. Mental wellbeing stats in the UK amongst young people are alarming and this is the domain where Shilpa is looking to make some essential changes - living out her transformational principles with her own kids as well as through the invaluable work she does with parents on a wider scale. During this chat we covered so much including…>> The journey Shilpa went on through her own upbringing + education that fed her passion to champion this space >> The reasons WHY filling the ‘emotional education’ gap for parents + children is so important>> The unique and brilliantly creative approach she takes to doing this workPODCAST REFERENCES:- Read Shilpa's LinkedIn post referenced in our conversation HEREFIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHILPA JAMIESON:- Follow Shilpa on Instagram HERE and LinkedIn HERE- Visit Shilpa's website HERE- Download Shilpa's free guide: 5 Questions To Build Your Child's Emotional Resilience HERE- Join Shilpa's membership 'Mindset & Us - a place to grow with your child' at a founding rate of £12/month HERE- Grab Shilpa's new toolkit - Otis’s Adventures on Gratitude at 50% off HEREABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:** SPECIAL DECEMBER OFFER ** >> Get £200 off The Gateway - my 1:1 coaching and mentorship programme for Mums PLUS an extended payment plan to help with your festive cashflow. Book a FREE call with me HERE before Christmas- Follow me on Instagram HERE- Join my email community: The Parenthood Retreat and receive a FREE mindfulness audio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I’m chatting with Cat Googe about…JOY! And how she has learnt to unapologetically and seamlessly weave joy into her experience of life, business and motherhood as well as into the lives of so many others who have come into her orbit (myself included!)Cat - who calls herself The Joy Queen - is super passionate about teaching people how to intentionally bring joy into our everyday instead of waiting for it to happen to us - and she loves to facilitate this through her unique blend of laughter yoga, reiki and NLP through 1-2-1 work, in her membership The Inner Joy Circle as well at events and festivals.Joy is something that so many women I work with feel a disconnect with, especially since having kids when overwhelm, exhaustion and a fractured sense of self can have a tendency to take over. But doing life without the presence of true and authentic joy for ourselves can make the journey of raising kids feel pretty deflating and and during this conversation I explore with Cat how we can learn to reclaim our joy EVEN when life feels heavy and full, and reframe our joy into something we can all access every day of our lives. During this episode Car shares: How challenges in her earlier life heavily influenced her own joy journeyHow her re-education and re-learning around her relationship with joy has impacted the trajectory of her lifeAnd she imparts invaluable wisdom about how to re-frame and re-connect with YOUR own sense of joyFIND OUT MORE ABOUT CAT GOOGE:- Follow Cat on Instagram HERE and Facebook HERE- Visit Cat's website to find out about her work HERE- Download Cat's free guide: Five Juicy Joy Hacks HERE- Join Cat's membership, The Inner Joy Circle HEREABOUT ME! YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:- ** BLACK FRIDAY OFFER ** >> Grab my Black Friday discount of £200 off The Gateway - my transformational 1:1 coaching and mentorship programme for Mums PLUS an extended payment plan to help with your festive cashflow. If you're ready to make 2025 the year you step into your next epic chapter book a FREE call with me HERE by 2nd December 2024 (2 spaces available at this price)- Follow me on Instagram HERE- Join my email community: The Parenthood Retreat and as a welcome gift receive a FREE mindfulness audio to help you enjoy a well-deserved moment of headspace for yourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most Mums I speak to know the feeling of the 'Invisible Maternal Load' all too well - and yet often they feel the weight of it before they truly understand what it is. At times, it can feel utterly inescapable for us as Mums where we feel so weighed down by the never-ending ticker tape of mental, emotional and domestic responsibilities we're wading through, day in day out. A load that they often feel nobody else in the family truly understands, recognises or appreciates. But while feeling utterly overwhelmed by all of the to-dos and needs whirling round our heads - we can also simultaneously resign ourselves to believing that this is just how Motherhood is. Subsequently leaving us feeling EVEN more frustrated, unfulfilled, stuck - and even resentful - which isn't ever going to be any good for anyone. BUT HERE'S THE THING: that belief you're holding onto is BULLSH*T and there is 100% another way! And I want you to know that it is absolutely possible for us to break free from the draining, disempowering shackles of this invisible maternal load - and feel a whole lot lighter, more liberated and empowered in ourselves and how we show up in our daily lives. But first we need to understand the often unspoken intricacies of this 'invisible maternal load' phenomenon so we can tackle it head on! And during this episode I hope to help enlighten you on this topic, so you can start making those important first moves to lightening that load for yourself. During this episode I explain: - What the 'Invisible Maternal Load' is - The often unspoken reasons WHY so many Mums are affected by it  - A fresh perspective to adopt around the your relationship with the 'Invisible Maternal Load'- How to start breaking free from it's power, and do things differentlyPODCAST REFERENCESFor more information about Eve Rodsky's Fair Play Method click HEREABOUT ME! YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:- Visit my website HERE- Get more info about my 1:1 coaching & mentorship programme for Mums, The Gateway HERE (2 spaces left)- Book a FREE 30-minute discovery call to explore working together HERE- Follow me on Instagram HERE- Join my email community: The Parenthood Retreat and as a welcome gift receive a FREE mindfulness audio to help you enjoy a well-deserved moment of headspace for yourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new episode I chat with Emma Benyon about how Motherhood invited her to re-define what self-care looked and felt like for her - in a way that subsequently supported her to unapologetically 'do her thing' across all parts of her life. Emma is a Business Coach for busy mums, a Self Care Expert and Educator supporting mums who are juggling the school run and growing a business. And through her work she provides women with the tools to build their business their way minus the guilt and burnout - so they can do motherhood and business with ease, flexibility and simplicity. There are so many synergies in the work Emma and I do - so this conversation represented a beautiful meeting of aligned minds, FULL of juicy insights and discussion around the topic of self-care for Mums. The term ‘self-care’ is banded around a huge amount these days and it can mean many different things to each and every one of us. And during this conversation I loved hearing Emma’s unique perspective on self care which she has applied to her own day to day life, walking the walk to ensure that her version of self-care sits at the heart of everything she does. PLUS she uses her expertise and experience to support mums to take care of themselves and prioritise their own needs as both individuals and business owners. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT EMMA BENYON:- Follow Emma on Instagram HERE and Facebook HERE- Visit Emma's website HERE- Download Emma's free 'Business Health Check Guide' which you get by signing up to her newsletter HERE- Listen to Emma's podcast, Self Care & Motherhood Edit HEREABOUT ME! YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:- Get more info about my 1:1 coaching & mentorship programme for Mums, The Gateway HERE (2 spaces left)- Book a FREE 30-minute discovery call to explore working together HERE- Follow me on Instagram HERE- Join my email community: The Parenthood Retreat and as a welcome gift receive a FREE mindfulness audio to help you enjoy a well-deserved moment of headspace for yourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I’m sharing another fab convo from my Instagram live archives with digital wellbeing coach, culture trainer and speaker Sam Flynn about navigating parenthood in a digital world. Technology is almost unavoidable in today's day and age – and can have a really profound (often negative) impact on us, as individuals and as parents. I certainly find that technology (especially my iPhone) can make raising kids quite stressful and it has had quite a profound impact on my mental health at times too. So I was eagerly soaking up all of Sam’s wisdom!! During this conversation Sam shares how her own addiction to her smartphone and research into why this happens helped her to establish a more positive way of incorporating technology into her home life PLUS how her background in Organisational Psychology led her into a career as a digital wellbeing coach working with individuals, businesses and schools to manage their relationship with the digital world to promote positive use, rather than causing a negative impact on their lives.During this episode Sam imparts some invaluable and highly accessible tips and insights that really highlight why creating and embedding these new habits is so important - for our own wellbeing as well as our kids. (NB: please excuse a few recording and sound imperfections on this episode, part of which was originally recorded as an Instagram live rather than using a professional podcast setup. I've managed to let it go - so I hope you can too! ;-) )GUEST INFORMATION:- Follow Sam on Instagram HERE- Visit Sam's website HERE- Visit Sam's YouTube channel HERE full of brilliant short videos including THIS ONE (referenced in the episode) about being a positive digital role model as a parent- Download Sam's free guide - 10 Mistakes Parents Make With Their Child's Smartphone UseABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:- Visit my website to find out more about me and my work- Book a FREE 30-minute call to explore working together- Follow me on Instagram HERE- Join my email community: The Parenthood Retreat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm bringing you a powerful conversation I had with Emily Hughes about a big but often unspoken topic in Motherhood: SHAME Emily is a Conscious Parenting Coach and founder of Finding Flow Parenting where she empowers parents to stay centred and grounded, and helps unearth the patterns and limiting beliefs keeping them stuck. Emily is also trained in Somatics and subsequently a big believer in brain body parenting and parenting in tune with all the nervous systems in the household. During this episode, Emily shares invaluable insights around WHY so many women find themselves struck down by shame during Motherhood, and tells her own story with so much openness and honesty during about how she experienced profound shame when she became a Mum - and the impact that had on her self-esteem, relationships and sense of identity as a whole. Emily goes on to shares the healing journey she went on in order to face, process and overcome her deep-rooted shame by cultivating what she describes as "Shame Resilience", which forms a core focus of her work, and she generously guides listeners to become more shame resilient themselves so they can ultimately live more authentic and joyful lives alongside raising their kids. I really hope this episode helps normalise some of these deeply uncomfortable feelings that can so commonly come up during Motherhood - because the more we talk about them, the less alone we'll all feel.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT EMILY HUGHES:- Follow Emily on Instagram HERE- Visit Emily's website and find out more about her work HERE- Access Emily's FREE masterclass: Stop Yelling & Start Thriving HEREABOUT ME! YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:- Visit my website and find out about how to work with me HERE- Book a FREE 30-minute discovery call to explore working together HERE- Follow me on Instagram HERE- Join my email community: The Parenthood Retreat and as a welcome gift receive a FREE mindfulness audio to help you enjoy a well-deserved moment of headspace for yourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm talking to Michaela Thomas all about the journey she went on to embrace true and all-encompassing self-acceptance - and in her own words, how she has come to accept “that while she’s not everyone’s cup of tea, she IS someone’s tea party"Michaela is a Clinical Psychologist, coach, speaker, founder of the psychology practice The Thomas Connection and author of The Lasting Connection. Michaela specialises in the intersection between perfectionism and ADHD, and through her work she helps ambitious female leaders with ADHD burn bright without burning out, finding sustainable success using her Pause Purpose Play framework in group coaching, therapy and speaking. During this fascinating conversation, Michaela shares the impact that her late ADHD diagnosis had on her journey - personally, professionally and in Motherhood. She explains how her NOT knowing about her own neurodivergence had previously created all sorts of stress and chaos in her life and sense of self.But as soon as this missing piece of the puzzle was revealed she felt the freedom to drop the mask and claim FULL and unapologetic ownership over her WHOLE life and self. Michaela subsequently stands as a beacon to inspire other neurodivergent female leaders to do THEIR thing authentically, loudly and proudly as themselves and I’m sure you’ll agree that the way her contagious energy and passion radiates out of this conversation undeniably reinfoirces what a brilliant champion she must be for her lucky clients and community. GUEST INFORMATION:- Follow Michaela on Instagram HERE and LinkedIn HERE- Find out more about Michaela's psychology practice, The Thomas Connection HERE- Listen to Michaela's podcast PAUSE, PURPOSE, PLAYABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST, TAMSIN WILLIAMSON:* Discover all the details about my brand new 1:1 signature coaching and mentorship programme for Mums, The Gateway- Get 15% / £220 off the full programme price if you sign up before 15th October 2024- Book in a FREE call today to discuss where you're at and explore whether The Gateway is the right fit for you* Follow me on Instagram HERE* Join my email community - The Parenthood Retreat HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.