Do you find yourself in the worst type of dejavu, Where you’re constantly running into the same issues in parenting? Wouldn’t it be life-changing to feel back in control with your behaviour with a whole heap of self-compassion and good dose of spaciousness. Let’s do this together, step by step, with a whole lot of gentleness.In this episode we discuss:- Your origin story and how your past experiences inform your current view and actions- Bringing softness to ourselves - The edge where we lose...

In this episode, we welcome writer & mother of four, Virginia Tapscott, co-author of the book "All Mothers Work: A revolutionary plan to truly liberate women and fix failing care systems“.Virginia shares her powerful journey of realising the systemic undervaluing of care work and her mission to empower parents and advocate for true support systems. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about redefining the narrative around motherhood, challenging societal biases, and creatin...

When was the last time you truly felt seen by your partner? Or that you made them feel valued beyond the daily grind? For so many couples, appreciation quietly slips away, leaving behind a relationship that feels more transactional than connected. But what if gratitude could be the key to reigniting that spark between you? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of appreciation—how small acts of gratitude can fuel both emotional and physical intimacy, bringing lightness and depth ba...

Does every touch feel like it has a hidden agenda? When physical affection only leads to one destination, it can start to feel more like a transaction than a true connection. Over time, this can create distance and make intimacy feel forced, even hollow. In this episode, we explore how to transform transactional touch into genuine connection, bringing back the warmth, playfulness, and emotional closeness that so many couples crave. If you’re ready to make touch feel meaningful again, without ...

We’re often told that as our children grow, the path toward ‘freedom’ should get clearer, with parenting becoming less hands-on. But what happens when you find yourself still in the trenches, feeling isolated and exhausted, even as your kids get older? You’re not alone. Join us as we share real stories, uncover the unspoken challenges, and help you rediscover permission to reclaim purpose and energy in your own motherhood journey.In this episode we discuss:- Redefining the Motherhood Journey-...

How would it feel to have conversations that go beyond tasks to tap into what you’re really craving; to be seen, heard and connected with? Let’s get you on path with tweaking one tiny thing to change everything in your relationship and world. In this episode we discuss: - How easily communication can turn into a list of who is doing what - Feeling disconnected and resentful - Understanding masculine and feminine energy needs - Transactional communication pulling you further from what you real...

The modern mother lives life feeling pulled in all directions, playing ‘whack a mole’ with problems, and ending up in a heightened buzz of productivity, but never feeling like she really gets where she wants to be. Get your journal out, this one’s a self-reflective podcast.In this episode we discuss:- Looking at the areas of your life that consistently drain your energy or create tension- Noticing where you’re feeling stuck or unfulfilled - Shifting how you think about your problems- Reality ...

“But hang on Bridget and Julie, don’t we want to get better, more conscious, and more attuned with our kids?” We know! This episode might seem counterintuitive, but what we’re leading you into, is instead of a rulebook in your head, we want you to drop into your experience, and parent from there. In this episode we discuss:- The dynamic of always trying to find ‘more’ spaciousness when you haven’t got anything left- Holding pride in being the ‘perfect, conscious parent’- Dynamics that balance...

In an ideal world, we’d love our kids to be active and enthusiastic participants in social, community and sporting scenarios. However, that’s not always how it rolls, is it? And it can get under your skin! So let’s talk about the edges around our child’s teamwork. In this episode we discuss:- When you have a set of values and your child chooses the opposite, it’s designed to make you feel frustrated and annoyed - that’s feedback- When your child’s behaviour feels like nails down a chalkboard ...

Women tend to colour their life based on how they feel. How you feel is what the law of attraction is bouncing back to you. So what are you creating in your life, and do you want to change that? In this episode we discuss:- Overloaded ‘mental stuff’ can be an avoidance of emotions and feelings- The law of attraction (also called the law of resonance and vibration) just hits the ball back to you- Running your life through a filter that’s colouring everything a particular way- Creating wider th...

What are you not saying, that if you spoke the truth of, would elevate your relationship? When you consciously allow your protective strategies of anger, or avoidance to dissolve, what you’re left with is a really authentic connection and communication, where you stop relying on performance, and old, learnt habits. So let us help you get more fulfilled in your relationship, quickly!In this episode we discuss:- Resistance to getting support, and relying on hyper self-sufficiency as a trauma re...

Do you put your relationship, your partner or each other, below the dishes or the laundry? Have you ended up being ships in the night, co-habitating, but never really connecting? We all want to be chosen as partners, not someone’s vehicle of convenience. So let’s explore how to shift where you’re at!In this episode we discuss:- What do you need to be more interesting, or interested, than the dishes or the laundry?- The waves of attraction and repulsion are normal in long-term relationship - Y...

Lost at sea, asking yourself “who am I…and who are my people?” But you don’t quite know where you fit in? Let’s let go of old cultural narratives of cattiness and competitiveness in female friendships and let’s move towards forging friendships that expand, soften and inspire you as a woman, mother and lover. In this episode we discuss:- Knowing your values and where your people hang out - Being brave and authentic - Self-sabotage on friendship-seeking journeys- The insidious ways performance ...

We all grew up on a diet of fairytales, romcoms, and Hollywood romance - and if this is you, too, you might feel that your relationship is wrong for you. We want you to know that ALL relationships have seasons of repulsion. So let’s work with your forces of attraction and repulsion in your relationship.In this episode we discuss:- Why repulsion is normal and how it benefits you- Attraction comes from having your values met, or outsourcing parts you haven’t owned yet- Change your psychology to...

Don’t we all love a good avoidance strategy? Are you sick of your own BS yet?! Are you ready for change? Let’s stop sabotaging growth by tripping over the same challenges over and over again. Bring on the fast, effective change, now!In this episode we discuss:- When you’re on the cusp of great change, and how to set yourself up for it - Going beyond ‘I can’t show up’ - Trying to have everything sorted before you begin - Your window of change means you’re often in survival mode - Your environm...

Your desire to have what you don’t yet have, requires you to behave in ways you’ve not yet behaved. Either, you’re going to choose fear, and end up in fate, over and over again - or you’re going to choose fate, and open up to destiny. Which one will you choose?…In this episode we discuss:- Fear protecting us from wanting to make the change we seek- The physiological and psychological feedback is the same in choosing faith and fear- When you choose fear, you and your world shrink- When you cho...

Are you noticing challenging feelings coming up in your motherhood? Are you noticing little whispers in your conscious and gentle parenting mind that seem to shame your anger, aggression and frustration? So let’s move beyond the patriarchal programming of sugar and spice and all things nice, to embrace your wholeness as a woman and a mother. In this episode we discuss:- How we feel about expressions of anger and aggression in our children - When you hit your edges of self-worth in your anger ...

Do you find yourself in a persistent dynamic where you’re completely fed up with the pattern…but yet you’re still here? Do you find yourself asking “I want your help and advice! But I’ve already tried all the things” OR “It’s because they’re not/they can’t/they won’t…” Babes, what if you’re just not ready for change? Let us help you hold yourself here.In this episode we discuss:- When you find yourself in futility and at the edges of your own window of tolerance - You’re an energetic match fo...

The daily grind of family life can have a us feeling like we don’t recognise who we are, and feeling anything but calm. Yet at the same time, berating ourselves for not being the calm, perfect mother. Even the best family calendar in the world will not save you from family chaos. So let us help you get comfy in chaos, so you’re more available to find the calm. In this episode we discuss:- Making chaos safe in your nervous system - Over-infatuation with calm- Building your tolerance for chaos ...

Join us for an insightful conversation filled with tips and encouragement to help you thrive in your friend and romantic relationships. Balancing friendships and family as a busy mum can be tricky, but it’s crucial you maintain both relationships as part of your overall well-being and happiness. We dive into how different stages of motherhood require unique approaches to making friendships work, and learn how integrating family needs into your social life can create a supportive and fulfillin...

In this episode, we dive into the heart of authentic connections. We explore the journey of finding those magical women who become our trusted confidantes and lifelong friends. How do you cultivate deep, honest relationships in a world full of surface-level interactions? Join us as we share insights, stories, and practical tips on building genuine bonds with like-minded women. Whether you're seeking new friendships or looking to deepen existing ones, this conversation will inspire you to embr...

When you know you’re stuck in a negative loop about your child, how do you prevent it becoming part of their identity? Let’s give ourselves permission to feel the feelings and stretch our thinking beyond the polarisation. In this episode we discuss:- Finding the drawbacks of how you think they ‘should’ be- Moving beyond seeing this trait as the most dominant part of their personality- Supporting your kids to work on those tricky traits in a healthy way - Getting out of negative thought loops ...

When you feel like you’re passing ships, or living parallel lives, it can be incredibly difficult to surrender and relax into life and relationship when you come back together. So let’s prepare for re-integration! In this episode we give you the ‘Getting to shore kit’ where we cover:- Taking steps towards your goals, not just digging backwards- Self-sabotage moves in intimacy- Bringing your expert mothering pivot-skills into your relationship- Playing the who-has-it-harder game- Making yourse...

How do you lean into trusting your child and trusting yourself when the weight of advice, information, research and authorities are bearing down on you? What if you could create a lean-back effect that makes parenting and holding yourself easier, by overlaying a really beautiful and basic blueprint of what your children are trying to work out, integrate and establish? This is what we offer you in this week’s podcast. In this episode we discuss:- Leaning into trusting your child rather than th...