In this episode I muse over the topic of Allowing our Kids to Breathe – and ourselves of course.
My mentor, Kate Ruby Aroha, talked about connecting into the messages that light you up or get your blood pumping – making connections around what matters to you, and it got me tracking off into these questions …… because it was such a big thing for me when our eldest daughter was going through her teen years.

Can I be in the space that my children need me to be in, when they need me to be there?

And the honest truth is that we can’t always be in that space because we are dealing with our own shit at the time as well.

And Remember:
When we change our inner world, we change our outer world, not only for ourselves, but for those around us too. The Mental, Physical & Emotional parts of ourselves affect each other, and impact how we engage with the world.
I work as a Transformational Mindset & Well-Being Coach, supporting Parents to redefine their Well-being, Purpose & Who they want to be, outside of kids - We often lose who we are when we have a family. Then when they go to school or start to find their own feet in the world, we may be left wondering who we are apart from being a parent, and what purpose we have now. We might feel anxious about the future & the decisions we need to be making, what sort of role-model we are for our kids, or how our own well-being is affecting our family - Pouring from an empty cup, serves no-one.
In these podcasts you will find conversations and practical techniques & tools that are short and easy to include in your day.

If you need more support for yourself, please reach out to a friend or family member, myself or one of the following support spaces:
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Australia: call triple zero (000). You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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For more options:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines
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