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 sh...
In this episode, I share a simple but powerful exercise that helped me release the pressure I’d been carrying.
It’s something I come back to again and again when I feel stuck, and today, I’m passing it on to you.
We hold ourselves to such high standards, often without realising how much they’re dragging us down.
And when we don’t meet them? We double down, push harder, and end up feeling like we’re failing.
In this episode, you’ll 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 doesn’t 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 Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 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 – 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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101 | How to create rest as a normal part of motherhood
We’ve been taught that being busy means we’re doing motherhood right.
But what if rest wasn’t something you had to earn? What if it was just… normal?
That’s exactly what I’m 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 it’s important while I run myself into the ground.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How rest doesn’t need to be something you feel guilty about - and why it needs to change if it is.
Why sacrificing everything for your kids isn’t 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 Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 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 – 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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100 | Celebrating episode 100
We’ve made it! This is the 100th episode of A Mother’s Mind, and I’m wearing my party hat (literally).
This milestone isn’t just about the number. It’s about the connection, growth, and moments of reflection we’ve shared.
In today’s episode, I’m getting a little sentimental.
But I’m also sharing something powerful - How to truly sit in your milestones and celebrate the wins, big or small.
Because let’s face it, we’re often so focused on what’s next that we forget to stop and say, Wow, look at what I’ve done.
I’ll also walk you through some reflection questions I’ve been journaling on this week, that you can use too. Whether it’s a year of motherhood, a career goal, or just surviving a tough season.
In this episode, you’ll 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 you’ve been pushing through life without pausing to celebrate, this episode will be your permission slip to slow down and savour those achievements.
Whether it’s your child’s first step, a big work milestone, or just making it through a hectic week, every win deserves to be acknowledged.
Here’s to 100 episodes—and all the little moments worth celebrating along the way!
Resources for you
Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 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 – 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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99 | Impact of Gratitude
Starting a gratitude practice could be one of the simplest yet most powerful changes you make this year.
It’s 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, you’ll learn:
- How a simple gratitude practice can shift your mindset and mental load.
- Why you often default to the “drama” 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. It’s all around you.
Resources for you
Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 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 – 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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98 | Starting the year off with a bang.
This episode is all about creating a clear vision for the year ahead. Whether 2024 was a whirlwind, a slog, or somewhere in between, now is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and look forward with intention.
I’m sharing a powerful journaling exercise that has become my annual tradition. This has helped me (and my clients) create lives that feel more aligned, purposeful, and joy filled.
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about taking time to dream and then using that vision as a gentle guide throughout the year.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
How to step into December 2025 and write from that perspective.
Why getting granular in your vision can make a difference.
What specific areas of your life to reflect on
How this exercise can influence your decisions and actions over the year.
Set aside a little time this week to try this for yourself.
Grab a notebook and pen, settle into a quiet spot, and let yourself dream big.
By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of what you want 2025 to look and feel like and a guide to help you get there.
Resources for you
Want to start lightening your mental load and reconnect with yourself? Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 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 – 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
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 lightening the mental load of mothers.
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