The Mum Mind Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this powerful episode, Stef chats with Jess, the force behind @jessrunsforsurvivors, to discuss the reality of navigating life after coercive control. While escaping an abusive relationship is a monumental feat, Jess sheds light on the "hidden" battle that follows: co-parenting under court orders with a high-conflict ex-partner. She shares her invaluable, battle-tested strategies for staying calm when the family court system feels chaotic, offering a lifeline to mothers who feel trapped in a cycle of post-separation abuse.

Beyond the legal and domestic hurdles, we dive into Jess’s transformative journey as an athlete particularly advocating for Mums In Need. She reveals how running became her ultimate tool for processing trauma, allowing her to physically outrun the stress.

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.

Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.

 Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.

Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.com

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Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails

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We are kicking off 2025 chatting with Laura Crowley.

Laura has spent the last twenty years plus working with children and families with an ASD diagnosis. She is full of useful information as well as practical ways to help families. Laura's work also led to her own diagnosis. Laura is open, honest and a pleasure to chat to. You can find out more about her and her work at www.lauracrowleyconnect.com

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.

Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.

 Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.

Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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Christmas is coming and that doesn't necessarily mean a merry old time for everyone. Chatting to Stef this week is the CEO of Turn2me.org Fiona O'Malley. They discuss alcohol use and its effects, anxiety and suicide, toxic relationships and reaching out to friends that maybe struggling. As well as a few tips on how to stay well ourselves over the festive period.

Turn2Me is a high-quality, safe, anonymous, and confidential space for you to gain support for your mental health online. Anyone aged 12 or over can get quick access to 6, free online counselling sessions and there are lots more free resources online at https://turn2me.ie/

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.

Stef is also the creator of the award-winning, multi-activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.

Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.

Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama@irishfairytails

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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Every parent wants to have a close relationship with their child, where they can talk with their parent about anything.  Join Stef and Bethan where we explore what this actually looks like, how parents accidentally jeapordize it and what parents can do to keep channels of communication open.

Essential listening for parents of toddlers and teenagers - remember that relationships start when a child is very young and the effort a parent puts in now makes all the difference as they grow. 

Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please leave a review (the stars) and follow us so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.

If you're looking for safe and nurturing activity classes for your 2 - 6 year old, find out more here www.kinderama.com.

Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.

Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama

Bethan:@bethan.oriordan

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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Children in many European countries don’t start school until much older than we do in Ireland.  This week Stef and Bethan are joined by Grainne, a primary teacher, from Learn Le Grà who has a very unique school for 5 - 8 year olds here in Cork.

Join us as we explore how so many children struggle with the current school model and how they can be supported in many different ways to become the best version of themselves.

Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please leave a review (the stars) and follow us so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.

If you're looking for activities and adventures for your 2 - 6 year old find out more about Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.

Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama

Bethan:@bethan.oriordan

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Encouraging children to be parts of sports can be a really challenging part of parenting. There's so much going on including matches, shouting from parents and coaches and often enormous pressure to perform.

This week Stef and Bethan share some practical tips to help your school be confident in their sporting abilities.

Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please leave a review (the stars) and follow us so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.

If you're looking for activity classes in créche or online for kids aged 2 - 6 years, join Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.

Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama

Bethan:@bethan.oriordan

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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Play dates can be complicated affairs with so much pressure on children to get along and for parents to create a perfect, harmonious play session.

This week we answer a parents question about how triggering play dates can be and share some practical tips to help make them smoother for all involved.

Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please leave a review (the stars) and follow us, so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.

Find out about Kinderama - the multi-activity kids classes that happen in-school, in creche and online at www.kinderama.com.

Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.

Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan: @bethan.oriordan

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It’s not a case of if children see images that may disturb them, it’s when. And in this episode Bethan and Stef are joined by vice principal Eoghan Cleary who, in response to the students needs at his school, has created a programme to help teenagers talk about these subjects.

Parents learning the skills and language of talking about these areas is also essential and starts with every parent developing a non-judgemental, curious and open attitude to these subjects, which can be a million miles away from what you were taught.

This episode contains language of a sexual and explicit nature.

The link for upcoming free webinar about consent:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/active-consent-parents-guardian-carer-seminar-tickets-619874891487?utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-source=strongmail

Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please leave a review (the stars) and follow us so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.

If you're looking for safe and nurturing screen time for your 2 - 6 year old, join Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.

Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama

Bethan:@bethan.oriordan

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We kick off Season Two with a very common concern - the teenage disco and all that that entails!

This week we explore supporting teenagers.  How does a parent support a young adult at this essential stage of their life without smothering, judging or letting their fears interfere with the relationship?

Stef and Bethan explore how to manage this delicate stage of parenting and skill teenagers to be safe.  Please note that this episode isn’t for small ears and Bethan explores some of the stories she has heard in therapy from teenagers - this doesn’t in any way represent all teenagers.

Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please leave a review (the stars) and follow us so we can continue to produce free and essential parenting content.

If you're looking for safe and nurturing screen time for your 2 - 6 year old, join Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.

Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama

Bethan:@bethan.oriordan

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Let's be honest - there are parts of parenting that are so repetitive and boring. Yes, we know that one day we will miss them (will we?!) and are trying to make the most of it now...but still! Join Stef and Bethan as we share essential self-care tips and inventive tips to helps ease the boredom load.

Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! If you're looking for safe and nurturing screen time for your 2 - 6 year old, join Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.

Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan:  @bethan.oriordan

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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