Unlearning with Laura – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Episode 4, Season 3: No Crap Parties - Gifting Culture and Plastic Consumption with Charlotte Mason-Curl

Kids’ parties are meant to be fun… so why do so many of us feel guilty, awkward, out of pocket and drowning in plastic afterwards?

In this episode, I’m joined by Charlotte Mason-Curl, founder of No Crap Parties and the Kids Party Pact - a movement helping parents ditch the waste, pressure and consumerism that has quietly crept into children’s parties and gifting culture.

Charlotte shares how she realised most parents hate plastic-filled party bags and gift pressure, and how she’s now using her marketing skills for the greater good - helping families make parties more affordable, more sustainable and far less stressful.

Together, we explore:

🎈 What’s gone wrong with kids’ gifting culture
From post-Christmas overwhelm to financial strain, clutter, social anxiety and the subtle ways consumerism shapes our children’s values.

🎁 How to do kids’ parties differently
Charlotte walks us through the Kids Party Pact, including:

• Clear gift guidance
• Alternatives to party bags
• Normalising second-hand and conscious gifting
  Plus lots of practical, doable ideas that won’t make you “that parent”.

🧠 How to get others on board
Behavioural-science-backed tips for navigating resistance without offending (especially grandparents 🙈), plus smart ways to set boundaries and share wish lists that actually work.

This conversation is empowering, realistic and deeply relieving if you’ve ever thought “surely it doesn’t have to be like this?”

If you’re raising children and want to reduce waste, pressure and over-spending - without sucking the joy out of celebrations - this episode is a must-listen.

Connect with Charlotte & No Crap Parties

🎉 Instagram: @no.crap.parties

💼 LinkedIn: Charlotte Mason-Curl

✍️ Sign the Kids Party Pact: kidspartypact.org 
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🛍️ The 50 party bag alternatives

📘 Keep an eye out for Charlotte’s upcoming children’s book (publishing later this year!)

Other Links That Charlotte Mentioned:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/market/lizzie_bakes_co

https://www.craftandcrumb.com/collections/party-bags

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Episode 3, Season 3: The 3 Most Powerful Unlearnings for Mothers (Lessons from the Pod in 2025)

Welcome to a very special episode of Unlearning with Laura.

As the podcast turns one, I wanted to pause and reflect. Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of holding space for so many powerful conversations with expert guests, and certain themes have come up again and again.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing three of the most powerful “unlearnings” for mothers that have emerged from the podcast in 2025 - lessons that invite awareness, compassion and a deeper understanding of how much our subconscious, nervous system and conditioning shape our parenting and our lives.

In this episode, we explore:

✨ Why school avoidance is not “bad behaviour”
What I learned from my conversation with Jodie Jones about school anxiety, nervous system dysregulation, and why neurodivergent children struggle in rigid, outdated education systems.

✨ How self-sabotage runs beneath the surface
Insights from my episode with Becky Stanton on procrastination, perfectionism, self-worth and why your subconscious and energetics are always running the show - whether you’re parenting, building a business, or both.

✨ Raising children in a tech-heavy world
Reflections from my conversation with Jade Gooding on values-led living and why the conversation around tweens, teens and smartphones has never been more urgent - including current UK discussions around social media bans for under-16s.

🎁 Podcast Birthday Giveaway
At the end of this episode, I’m announcing a very special giveaway to celebrate one year of Unlearning with Laura - including a Power Hour HypnoCoaching session, my Bedtime Bliss bundle, and my Morning Mastery Toolkit.
Make sure you listen right to the end to find out how to enter.

FYI - these science backed bundles were created with so much love and have helped numerous mums in getting their kids to settle with ease and to enjoy their mornings again!

🤍 New Brand Partnership
This episode also marks the beginning of a new brand partnership with KARRI - a screen-free voice messaging device for children. If you’re navigating the smartphone conversation with your child, keep an ear out for more details (and a listener discount coming soon).

Laura’s Links:
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Episode 14, Season 2: Resentment & Rebalancing Household Roles

If you’ve ever felt resentment bubbling away because you’re carrying all the things - the food shop, the kids’ appointments, the laundry, the holiday prep (and the mental tabs that never stop) - you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m diving deep into the universal experience of resentment in motherhood:

 💭 Why the invisible load can feel so thankless
 🧡 How resentment shows up in relationships and family life
 🛒 The unconscious roles we fall into
 ⚡ Two practical steps you can take today to release resentment and start rebalancing the mental load

I share the awesome resource that is the Fair Play Life card deck
( IG: @fairplaylife ) this was designed to help couples divvy up household responsibilities in a way that’s fun, fair and sustainable.

This is your reminder: you’re not Cinderella! You matter in your household and change is possible.

💬 Want to lighten your own load & rewire your programming? Book in a free consultation with me to explore how coaching can support you.

Laura’s Links:
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Episode 13, Season 2: A Candid Conversation with Candice Mason on Tea, Natural Hormone Healing, Burnout & Parenting Through the Phases

In this honest episode, I’m joined by Candice Mason, founder of Mother Cuppa Tea and certified tea sommelier. What began as a personal search for natural ways to support her hormone health through endometriosis and early menopause has grown into a beautiful brand creating functional herbal tea blends designed to nourish women’s wellbeing.

Candice shares her journey from burnout in corporate life, to building her own business, to the deeply personal reflections of raising her daughter - who’s just recently flown the nest. This conversation is full of warmth, vulnerability and truth about parenting, self-belief, and the juggle of motherhood.

We talk about:
 🍵 The healing power of plants & herbs to support hormone health
 🔥 Burnout, self-belief, asking for support and parenting phases
 💔 The grief, guilt and tenderness of looking back on early motherhood
 💛 Remembering that every stage of parenting is precious - and temporary

🎉 Plus an exciting announcement: Mother Cuppa is now an official podcast partner!

As a listener, you can get a generous 25% off the Mother Cuppa Wellness Collection - a range of teas created to support your body and mind through all seasons of life.

👉 Shop with 25% off here with code MINDFUL25

🔗 Candice’s Links:
🌐 Mother Cuppa Tea
📸 Instagram: @mother_cuppatea

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Episode 12, Season 2: If procrastination has become your default tool to avoid, delay, or distract yourself, this hypnosis is for you.

In this episode, I’m guiding you through a powerful hypnosis session designed to help you release the part of you that resists taking action - and reconnect with the focused, capable, unstoppable version of you that’s always been there.

Originally created for a client who wanted to stop putting things off and finally move forward, this session gently unravels beliefs like “I’ll start tomorrow,” or “I’ll never get it all done anyway” and replaces them with clarity, momentum and deep self-trust. There is a focus on being heavily distracted by their phone.

If you want to stop procrastinating on that never ending mental-load to-do list - this is your time to break free from phone distractions and step into flow, confidence and action.

🎧 Listen daily for 30 days to embody the most productive, empowered version of you ✨

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The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a healthcare provider if you have epilepsy, clinical depression, or similar conditions. Do not listen to hypnosis whilst driving or operating machinery. By using this content, you accept full responsibility for your decisions and actions, including any effects from the hypnosis or information.

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Episode 11, Season 2: The Vagus Nerve & Parenting

In this solo episode, I’m diving into the vagus nerve - what it is, why it matters and how understanding it can transform the way we operate as parents.

I share practical tools to support your child through meltdowns, whilst also exploring how to regulate your own nervous system when you feel triggered. I talk about why this knowledge should be taught in schools and the small but powerful steps you can take to bring more calm, connection and compassion into family life.

🎧 Resources & Links
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If this episode resonates, please like, subscribe and share - it makes such a difference ❤️

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Episode 10, Season 2: Nursery/School Transitions, Big Feelings: A Compassionate September Reset

September feels like the real new year, doesn’t it? For many of us, it’s a season of fresh starts, new school routines, and emotional transitions - for our children and ourselves.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing some heart-to-heart reflections and gentle reminders to help you navigate this time of year with more compassion, calm, and confidence. Whether your little one is starting nursery, moving to a new school, or just feeling all the big feelings (and so are you!), this episode is here to support you.

I talk about:
🌱 Why September is the perfect time to reset at your own pace
💛 Supporting your child through drop-offs, tears & big emotions
🧘‍♀️ How to regulate your nervous system so you can show up calm and resourced
🏃‍♀️ Rethinking the rush: extracurriculars, over-scheduling & family stress
👩‍👧 Advocating for your child at school & questioning outdated behaviour policies

✨ Special Offer: Morning Mastery Toolkit for £22! ✨
Get my Morning Mastery Toolkit (usually £77) for just £22! This resource will transform your mornings, helping you create calm, grounding routines so you feel more patient, resourced, and in control of your day.

🎧 Resources & Links
🌟 Morning Mastery Toolkit – 70% OFF until 8th Sept (use code B2SKOOL)
📲 Find Everything Here
📸 Instagram: @themindfulgeneration
💼 Work with me: Parent coaching for corporate wellbeing initiatives

If this episode resonates, please like, subscribe and share - it makes such a difference in helping this podcast grow! x

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Episode 9, Season 2: Reclaiming Intimacy: Dévashi Shakti on Patriarchal S£x & Conscious Change

In this episode, I’m joined by Dévashi - visionary, intimacy confidante, and founder of The Tigress Path®, a pioneering approach to female embodiment and somatic education. Dévashi is also the empathic provocateur behind the Beyond Patriarchal S*x project, sparking much-needed conversations about intimacy, power and collective healing.

We dive into:
🫂 What patriarchal s*x really is (and why it impacts both men & women)
🌺 How couples can begin exploring intimacy beyond patriarchal conditioning
✨ Why embodiment, curiosity & self-healing are vital for personal and collective change
🌀 Dévashi’s kundalini awakening at 19 that set her on her life’s path
📖 A sneak peek into her upcoming book Stop Having Patriarchal S*x and her transformational Bali retreat for women this October

In this conversation I open up about my personal journey as stress + burnout (plus birth trauma) didn't allow space for desire in early motherhood. All these barriers relate to the patriarchy paradigm. I loved this chat & I want you to view it as an invitation to reflect on intimacy, embodiment and the role we each play in shifting the collective consciousness.

🔗 Explore Dévashi’s World
🌐 The Tigress Path
📸 Instagram: @thetigresspath | @beyond.p.s
📋 Take the Anonymous Survey
🎙️ Beyond Patriarchal Sex Podcast

🎧 Laura’s Links
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Episode 8, Season 2: Amy Grilli on Five Hour Workdays, Fixing the System & Fighting for Parents

In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Grilli - co-founder of the Five Hour Club, a job board connecting career-driven parents with progressive employers who offer genuine flexibility. 

Amy’s journey began with a viral LinkedIn post titled “I’m a parent and I don’t belong on LinkedIn”, written after an identity crisis at the school gates. Having taken five years out to navigate new mum life (without losing her ambition), Amy created the role she couldn’t find - and sparked a movement for change in the process.

We talk about:
👶 Why the system is broken & the motherhood penalty (f*ck back to office mandates!)

💻 Building a business that works for parents, not against them

👨 Why 2 weeks paternity leave isn’t enough

📢 Becoming an “accidental activist” and being involved in taking the fight for flexible work to parliament

 🤝 The power of collaboration with charities like: Pregnant Then Screwed, Dad Shift & Working Families

📺 The BBC Panorama Doc we spoke about: Should we still be working from home?

 📊 What’s next for Five Hour Club - from an NHS pilot to coaching masterclasses and consulting on the Employment Rights Bill.

This conversation is for every parent who’s felt the juggle, who's felt like they've had to get demoted in order to earn, who's felt the motherhood penalty and every employer who wants to do better, and anyone who believes work should work for families - not against them.

🔗 Explore Amy’s World
💻 Five Hour Club

📸 Instagram: @fivehourclub

💼 Connect on LinkedIn

👂Listen to the Five Hour Club podcast

🎧 Laura’s Links
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Episode 7, Season 2: Jodi Clark on Sobriety, Coaching & Building a Flourishing Business

In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by Jodi Clark - sober coach, mentor and founder of Sober Flourish, a fantastic container empowering women to change their relationship with alcohol and embrace holistic, alcohol-free living.

Jodi shares her incredible personal and professional transformation - from giving up alcohol for 100 days to lose weight (she lost six stone!), to leaving her corporate job and launching her thriving business that supports women on the same path.

We talk about:

👩‍👧 Being a present parent and business owner

💼 Our love of coaching, leaving the corporate world and building Sober Flourish

🍷 Jodi’s alcohol-free journey and how it's truly transformed her life

🧠 Our embedded societal beliefs & the mindset shifts that fuel lasting change

👩🏼 Mid-life, the impact of alcohol on hormones & what a girls weekend away looks like now

🤍 What’s inside Jodi's powerful 100 Days to Flourish program

🌙 Human design, soul contracts & embracing the woo in business

This episode is packed with truth, transformation and practical insight into the sober curious movement, identity shifts and the power of choosing something more aligned.

🔗 Explore Jodi’s World
💻 Sober Flourish
💻 JodiClark.co.uk
📸 Instagram: @soberflourish
🎯 100 Days to Flourish program now enrolling

🎧 Laura’s Links
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