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This episode is about what emotional regulation actually looks like in the middle of real life , when your day doesnât go to plan and your tear ducts have other ideas.
In this episode, Iâm sharing:
- Why emotional regulation isnât about holding it all together
- How to feel your feelings *without* them taking over your day
- What a âteary dayâ taught me about growth, grief, and being a mum
- How showing your emotions can help your kids (and your connections)
- Why feeling more doesnât mean youâre falling apart
If youâre the kind of mum whoâs used to holding it in, powering through, or shelving your feelings to keep everything running â this oneâs for you.
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This episode is short, powerful, and one I want you to keep in your back pocket for every single day.
Iâm sharing the one mindset tool I use on repeat, especially when I feel flustered, overwhelmed, or like Iâm being stretched in a thousand directions. Itâs simple, effective, and a total circuit breaker for when your day feels harder than it needs to be.
What youâll learn:
- The exact question I ask myself to shift out of spiralling thoughts
- Why it works (even when everything feels âtoo hardâ)
- How this one question gives you more mental space and options
- Examples where Iâve used it, and how itâs helped me reset fast
If youâre in a season where you feel like youâre trudging through the mud, this mindset reframe will give you clarity, calm and a way forward.
Tune in now and try it out next time your brain goes into meltdown mode.
Resources for you
â Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guideâ â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
â A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journalâ â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums â HEREâ
Check out my Website â HEREâ
Connect with me on Instagram â @michelle.c.weeks
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Ever get to the end of the day and feel like your brain is just⊠done?
Like youâve used up all your words, all your patience, and every last drop of decision making power?
Youâre not imagining it. Thatâs decision fatigue and if youâre a mum, itâs very real.
Thatâs not just tiredness, thatâs your brain running out of capacity after making hundreds (if not thousands) of micro-decisions all day long, for you, your kids, your home, your work.
Iâm chatting through one of the most common reasons we feel mentally exhausted (even when the day itself didnât seem that full). Iâm breaking down what decision fatigue actually is, how it ties into the mental load, and why itâs not just about âbeing tiredâ.
What youâll learn:
- What decision fatigue really is and why it hits mothers so hard
- The ripple effect it has on how we feel day-to-day
- How your brain reacts to âbigâ decisions when itâs already running on empty
- A practical strategy to stop circling in indecision and finally make a call
- Why doing ânothingâ is one of the most productive ways to refill your capacity
- How to spot when your mental load needs a resetâbefore you hit burnout
If your head feels full and youâve been circling the same decision for weeks, this episode is your circuit breaker.
Listen in and give your brain the breather itâs quietly begging for.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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In this episode, Iâm talking about the real pressure so many of us feel, to tidy up the mess, to make things look âpresentable,â to smooth out our rough edges when what we really need is permission to be in the thick of it.
I recorded this after a weekend spent building a very rustic, very muddy mud kitchen with my kids. It was messy. It didnât match the perfectly styled cubby house next to it.
In this episode, I share:
- The unexpected moment that helped me reframe my own perfectionist thinking
- How the pressure to make things âlook goodâ adds unnecessary weight to your mental load
- Why Iâm choosing to leave our mud kitchen exactly as it is (and what itâs teaching me)
- The sneaky ways we polish ourselves up to meet invisible expectations
- What it means to intentionally choose discomfort
- How letting things be messy can actually feel lighter than constantly trying to make them better
If youâve ever felt like youâre constantly smoothing the chaos just to feel âenough,â this oneâs for you.
Sometimes the most powerful shift we can make is simply deciding that the messy middle isnât a problem to fix.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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In this episode, I share the mindset shift thatâs helped me shake off that âmehâ feeling and reconnect with how much I actually love the life Iâve built.
If your brain is whispering, âremember whenâŠâ or âI wish things were different,â this oneâs for you.
You donât need to overhaul your life to feel more grounded and fulfilled.
What youâll learn:
- Why itâs so easy to long for a different version of your life (even when youâre living the one you chose)
- The sneaky thoughts that creep in when things feel heavy, and how to spot them
- What I do every single morning to shift my mindset in less than 5 minutes
- How asking one question helped me go from low and flat⊠to deeply fulfilled
- A simple mindset reframe that reminds you how green your grass already is
If youâve been feeling stuck in the grind, take a listen.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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Capacity is one of my absolute favourite things to talk about (and think about). Because it comes up all the time.
One of the most common things I hear from the mums I work with is this.
I just donât have the capacity.
Not enough energy. Not enough space. Not enough time.
Capacity isnât about doing more. Itâs not even about time or energy. Itâs about the way you think about those things.
In this episode, I walk you through how Iâve shifted my thinking to expand capacity in motherhood and how you can too. I share examples from my own week, what it looks like in real life (with little people in tow), and why our default thoughts often make us feel more depleted than we actually are.
What youâll learn:
â Why it feels like you never have enough capacity (and why so many mums feel the same)
â What the difference is between capacity and energy
â Why your brain keeps telling you youâre full
â How you can add more breathing room into your week without changing anything thing on the calendar
â How to spot the sneaky thoughts that drain your mental load without you realising
â What to do when you want more space in your day but canât take anything off your plate
If your week feels like one long game of catch up and youâre craving breathing room, this episode will help you find it.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Related episodesEP 54 | How to make it less hard
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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In this episode, I talk about how I may have been opportunities in my every day life to fill my cup, to feel more nourished, to feel more connected, and I wanted to share it with you now.
I share how a simple moment on a plane reminded me to take the blinkers off and rejoin the world around me.
Motherhood can feel noisy, overstimulating and full. So it makes sense that when we get a moment to ourselves, we want to block it all out.
But what if those small, fleeting moments with strangers, at the cafe, at the park, on a plane, are actually what we need to feel more alive, more connected, more full?
What youâll learn in this episode:
â Why Iâve unintentionally pulled back from connection
â How small interactions can create big feelings of fulfilment
â What Iâm reminding myself now when Iâm tempted to shut the world out
â The unexpected shift thatâs helping me feel more energised in motherhood
If youâve felt disconnected lately, this episode is your gentle nudge back into the world.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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In this episode, I walk through the mindset shifts Iâm making as I prepare for a stretch of solo weekends and why I want them to feel lighter, more connected and even⊠fun.
Solo parenting on the weekend can feel heavy. A bit like a bubble life.
Like youâre the only one doing the juggle while everyone else is off doing ânormalâ things with their families.
What youâll learn:
- Why solo doesnât have to mean lonely
- How Iâm shifting out of survival mode and into possibility
- What Iâm doing to bring connection and cup-filling moments into weekends
- The questions Iâm asking myself to feel more supported and less stuck
If your solo parenting stints have been feeling heavy, this episode will help you reframe whatâs possible.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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In this episode, I share why choosing to be your loved oneâs biggest fan can completely shift how you think, feel and interact with them and how it can make your everyday life feel lighter and more connected.
When someone said they were their partnerâs biggest fan, it stopped me in my tracks. That one sentence made me reflect on how powerful our thinking is in shaping how we show up in our relationships.
What youâll learn:
- How your brain filters what you focus on in others- Why small annoyances can take up too much space- A simple mindset shift to create more love and less frustration- The impact of choosing to be your loved oneâs biggest cheerleader
- If you want more joy, warmth and ease in your relationships, this oneâs for you.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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Sometimes, without meaning to, we take on more than we need to.
We step in, organise, and micromanage because it feels easier in the moment. But in doing that, we unknowingly minimise the capability of those around us.
In this episode, I share a personal story that made me stop and realise how I was holding onto control at the expense of trusting others.
I walk you through how shifting this mindset has made my mental load lighter and my time away from my family feel easier.
What youâll learn:
- How we accidentally deskill the people around us
- Why letting go of control can actually lighten your mental load
- What happens when you start trusting others to step up
- A simple mindset shift that makes sharing responsibilities feel easier
- If you feel like everything rests on your shoulders, take a listen.
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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Just because a thought pops into your head doesnât mean itâs true.
Sometimes, without realising it, we often accept our thoughts as facts.
In this episode, I share how our thoughts shape the way we feel each day and what happens when we start questioning them.
I walk you through a simple way to notice unhelpful thoughts and swap them for ones that actually support you.
Hereâs what youâll learn:
- How your brain tricks you into believing things that arenât true
- Why challenging your thoughts can change how you feel
- A simple way to shift your thinking each day
- Why I use journaling to check in with my thoughts (and how you can too!).
- If your thoughts are making things feel harder than they need to be, this episode will help.
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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How many times have you tried to offload part of your mental load, only for it to boomerang straight back onto your plate?
Maybe you asked for help, but then felt like you had to micromanage the whole thing.
Maybe you held back some details because you had to figure it out the hard way, so why shouldnât they?
Or maybe you just thought, itâs easier if I do it myself.
I hear this all the time from my clients. And Iâve been there too.
If the goal is to actually share the load (not just temporarily shift it before it ends up back on you), then it has to be done in a way that sets everyone up for success.
And this episode shows you how.
Hereâs what youâll learn:
- Why you can sometimes (accidentally) set others up for failure when offloading responsibilities
- The importance of creating a communication landscape that actually works
- How to share all the necessary details so tasks are truly off your plate
- What to do when resentment creeps in (because it will!)
If you want your mental load to feel lighter for the long haul, this episode is a must-listen.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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Thereâs this unspoken pressure that we should want to be with our kids 24/7, that the best mums are the ones who dedicate every moment to their family.
Your family is just one part of the equation.
And when you allow yourself to embrace all the parts that make you you, you donât just benefit, your family does too.
In this episode, Iâm talking about:
- Why time alone (or time away from your family) isnât selfish
- How your family is one (very big, very beautiful) part of the equation, but not the whole equation
- What happens when you allow yourself to be a full, whole person, not just a mum
A simple mindset shift to help you let go of the guilt and prioritise yourself.
If youâve ever felt guilty for loving time to yourself, this episode is for you.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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If motherhood (or life in general) feels hard right now, this episode is here to remind you, nothing has gone wrong.
In this episode ,I share how feeling hard is part of the journey, not a sign that something is wrong. I talk about how our busy lives can make us think that if things feel tough, we are not enough. But really, hard times give us a chance to learn and grow.
In this episode, you will learn:
-How can you see hard times as normal?
- Why does feeling hard not mean you are failing?
- What can you do when you feel overwhelmed?
- How can you be kinder to yourself when things are tough?This episode is a gentle reminder that hard does not mean wrong. It is simply part of life. Give it a listen to hear my own experience and learn simple ways to ease the pressure.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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In this episode, Iâm sharing four simple but powerful questions that will shift your thinking, lighten your mental load, and help you feel more connected to your day.
These questions will help you:
- Get clear on whatâs really on your mind
- Spot sneaky thoughts that are draining your energy
- Reconnect with why the things on your to-do list actually matter
- Remind yourself why you matter (because you really do!)
They take just a few minutes but will make a huge difference to how your day unfolds. Grab a cuppa, a journal (or just the notes app on your phone), and letâs do this together.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
Become a part of my beautiful community of mums â here. â
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums â HEREâ
Check out my Website â HEREâ
Connect with me on Instagram â @michelle.c.weeksâ
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If youâve been feeling stretchedtoo thin and like thereâs just no breathing room, this oneâs for you.
In this episode, Iâm sharing a personal time hangover moment and what Iâm doing to shift my thinking so time actually feels like itâs on my side.
In this episode, youâll learn:
- Why your brain keeps telling you thereâs never enough time
- How past seasons of life can shape the way you feel about time now
- What to do when everything feels urgent
- A simple circuit breaker to stop time overwhelm in its tracks
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guideâ â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
Become a part of my beautiful community of mums â here.â
â A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journalâ â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mumsâ HEREâ
Check out my Websiteâ HEREâ
Connect with me on Instagramâ @michelle.c.weeksâ
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In this episode, I share a simple but powerful exercise that helped me release the pressure Iâd been carrying.
Itâs something I come back to again and again when I feel stuck, and today, Iâm passing it on to you.
We hold ourselves to such high standards, often without realising how much theyâre dragging us down.
And when we donât meet them? We double down, push harder, and end up feeling like weâre failing.
In this episode, youâll learn:
- How unrealistic expectations can creep up and start running the show
- Why holding onto guilt keeps you stuck in the same patterns
- The simple journaling exercise that I use to let go of the pressure
- How forgiving yourself can actually create more progress, not less
- Why change doesnât have to be complicated or exhausting
If you want support with your mindset and mental load as a mum, I can help.
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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Weâve been taught that being busy means weâre doing motherhood right.
But what if rest wasnât something you had to earn? What if it was just⊠normal?
Thatâs exactly what Iâm unpacking in this episode.
If I want my kids to grow up believing that rest is a natural and necessary part of life, I have to model it for them, not just tell them itâs important while I run myself into the ground.
In this episode, youâll learn:
- How rest doesnât need to be something you feel guilty about - and why it needs to change if it is.
- Why sacrificing everything for your kids isnât the legacy you want to leave.
- The small but powerful shifts you can make to model rest as normal.
- How to challenge the urge to always be busy, especially when it feels uncomfortable to stop.
- Why your kids need to see you relax just as much as they need to see you achieve.
- How to care so damn well for yourself that the next generation will grow up seeing this as the most normal thing to do.
Remember - rest is not lazy or optional. The more you practice it, the more normal it will feel.
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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Weâve made it! This is the 100th episode of A Motherâs Mind, and Iâm wearing my party hat (literally).
This milestone isnât just about the number. Itâs about the connection, growth, and moments of reflection weâve shared.
In todayâs episode, Iâm getting a little sentimental.
But Iâm also sharing something powerful - How to truly sit in your milestones and celebrate the wins, big or small.
Because letâs face it, weâre often so focused on whatâs next that we forget to stop and say, Wow, look at what Iâve done.
Iâll also walk you through some reflection questions Iâve been journaling on this week, that you can use too. Whether itâs a year of motherhood, a career goal, or just surviving a tough season.
In this episode, youâll learn:
- Why celebrating your milestones is so important.
- How to reflect meaningfully instead of rushing onto the next thing.
- The questions I ask myself to soak in the moment - How living in the moment makes the journey as fulfilling as the destination.
If youâve been pushing through life without pausing to celebrate, this episode will be your permission slip to slow down and savour those achievements.
Whether itâs your childâs first step, a big work milestone, or just making it through a hectic week, every win deserves to be acknowledged.
Hereâs to 100 episodesâand all the little moments worth celebrating along the way!
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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Starting a gratitude practice could be one of the simplest yet most powerful changes you make this year.
Itâs a practical way to shift how you feel and experience your daily life.
In this episode, I explain how gratitude can help you feel more present, fulfilled, and energised, even in the midst of motherhood chaos.
This is your reminder to stop overlooking the small things. Because when you train your brain to notice the good, it changes everything.
In this episode, youâll learn:
- How a simple gratitude practice can shift your mindset and mental load.
- Why you often default to the âdramaâ and how to counter it.
- Specific areas to help you find more to be grateful for
- How to build gratitude into your daily routine without overcomplicating it.
- When gratitude becomes a regular part of your life, it changes the filter you see the world through. Small shifts add up to something big.
Take a moment today to find the good. Itâs all around you.
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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