Hi everyone,

This week’s episode of Wine with Wita is a little different. It’s not about children. Or disability.

It’s about us.

Us as women.

Us as mothers.

Us as humans who spend so much time doing, we forget to be.

I sat down with my breath-work coach and dear friend, Nicola Laye. I first met Nicola when I was deep in transition, between phases of motherhood, between who I was and who I was becoming. I didn’t know it then, but I was holding my breath through it all.

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ How breathing, something so simple, can feel terrifying when we finally pause

✨ The hidden grief and guilt that lives in so many of us

✨ Why slowing down isn’t lazy or indulgent: it’s essential

✨ The connection between your breath and your inner voice

✨ My own journey of falling back in love with myself: slowly, gently, breath by breath

We also talk about parenting, the kind we do for our kids, and the kind we desperately need to do for ourselves. This is not a ‘how to fix your life in five steps’ conversation. It’s raw. It’s tender. It’s honest. And it’s one of the most beautiful episodes I’ve recorded.

For every mama who’s ever said "I’m fine" when you weren’t. For every woman who’s running on empty but can’t stop. This is for you.

With a full heart, Rita x

PS: Nicola is an angel disguised as a breathwork coach. She offers 1:1 sessions, birth and postpartum support, trauma release, and retreats, both online and on the Gold Coast. You can find her at  @nicola_laye  or  nicolalaye.com.

Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provide information. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's communication and/development