A Mother's Mind

A Mother's Mind

Hosted by: Michelle 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...

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Ep 65 | Resentment in motherhood

In this episode, I talk about resentment in motherhood. Whether it's directed towards partners, circumstances, or the unspoken expectations of motherhood itself, resentment can feel heavy. It is all how to navigate...
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BONUS EP | Mother's Day Pep Talk

Happy Mother’s Day! This pep talk focuses on giving you the space to feel safe to give yourself the recognition you deserve, leading to less need for external validation. I wanted to give you access to it today...
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Ep 64 | A check in on the basics

This episode is all about the basics - because sometimes we need a gentle nudge to remember what truly matters. I talk about how to check in on the basics that keep your functioning. In this episode, you’ll learn Why...
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Ep 63 | Why you aren’t able to share your mental load successfully

In this episode, I talk about what it looks like to share your mental load successfully, why it can be challenging, and what you can do about it. I step you through an example of this that happened in my life this...
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Ep 62 | How to save emotional energy

In this episode, I talk about how to save emotional energy. Since becoming a mother, this has really impacted how I show up in my every day life.The energy that we expend in our days as mothers comes in so many...
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Ep 61 | The mental load of holding expectations of others

In this episode, I talk about how our expectations of others impacts our mental load and relationships. If your experience of everyday life has moments of resentment, frustration or disconnection, nothing has gone...
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Ep 60 | Switching your brain on again

In this episode, I share insights into transitioning from maternity leave back to work mode. After the birth of my daughter, Ella, I faced the challenge of switching back on my professional mindset while balancing...
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Ep 59 | How to build the skillset of asking for help

In this episode, I chat about the importance of recognising that it’s perfectly ok to seek and accept help from others. I break down the barriers that often prevent you from asking for help, and then get into how to...
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Ep 58 | Prioritising yourself without guilt

This episode is about recognising yourself as the central cog in your family. It’s about the subtle yet profound mindset shift from feeling guilty about self-care, and prioritising yourself to embracing it as...
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Ep 57 | What’s possible for others is possible for you

In this episode, I talk about the idea that what you often see as achievable for others is also attainable for you, despite the doubts and limiting beliefs you may hold. It is a gentle nudge to help you shift that...
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Ep 56 | Thoughts that support me in challenging times

In this episode, I focus on how to shift your mindset during challenging times. I explore how actively engaging your thoughts can significantly impact our emotional experiences and outcomes. You’ll learn: How to use...
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EP 55 | 3 practical mental load tools I appreciate and help me sleep better

In this episode, I outline three practical tools designed to help you manage your mental load. It is to prepare you for those moments when bedtime rolls around and your brain just doesn’t want to clock off.  In this...
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