In this week's podcast I discuss the pressure that can be felt as a parent in the lead up to Christmas. I talk about checking in with your values and how you can enjoy this joyful, festive period without it causing a big dent to your bank account.

Today I discuss the very important topic of perinatal anxiety & depression. With 1 in 5 women, and 1 in 10 men experiencing anxiety or depression during pregnancy or the first 12 months of their baby's life, it's a serious topic & one that needs to have attention bought to it. Parents need to know what is normal and what is not, as well as when & where to seek help should they need to.

Today I am joined by Jill Healy-Quintard from Body & Balance Fitness & Wellness. Jill talks to us about the benefits of moving your body and getting some form of exercise. She also discusses some ways to do this even when you're a busy parent. Finally, she talks about the need to shift attention away from weight loss/appearance driven goals, and more towards the benefits that exercising has both physically and mentally. You can find Jill at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodyandbalanceaust/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyandbalanceaust/

We've all done it..right? Lose our cool with our children? Yelled...screamed!? Well I'm here to say "yep, me too". Today I discuss those incredibly frustrating moments when our children just push all the wrong buttons and yep...we flip our lid. I let you know the things I do to try and minimise these times, and how you can go about repairing the situation when it inevitably happens.

There is a strong connection between our brain and body, with our body sending important messages up to our brain. In today's episode, I discuss the importance of building awareness of your body and the messages it is sending you. You then need to listen and trust these signals as your body may be trying to tell you some pretty important information!

Today I am joined by nutritionist, Tracie Connor. Tracie talks to us about how nutrition can affect our health and wellbeing, as well as how you can prioritise nutrition even when you're super busy, tired, & have crazy kids running around. Tracie's website: http://tracietalkshealth.com.au/

Today I discuss the need for mums to prioritise their health & well-being. This means being an active participant in scheduling self-care activities in to ensure you don't burn-out.

Today I discuss being in the present moment with your child. I'm not talking about hours a day or adding ANOTHER thing to your to-list! I'm talking about utilising brief moments throughout your day where you can put everything else aside and be fully in the moment with your child. I chat to you about how.

In today's episode I discuss the power of gratitude and how you can apply this simple tool to your daily parenting life.

Today I talk to you about letting go of this notion that you are going to get things right 100% of the time. You're not! You're human and that means you will make mistakes along the way. Don't expect to be perfect...this includes with parenting. I discuss having realistic expectations of yourself and forgiving yourself when you do mess up.