Hey Mumma,

We all want more time with our kids right? Or maybe you also want to be more intentional with your time, with the products in your home, or your lifestyle in general? Today, I am sharing with you 3 tips for the mum who wants to be present with her kids but doesn't really know where to start, or how she gets there.

Plus I am sharing a very exciting announcement for the podcast. This is the final episode for 2024. I pray God has BLESSED you this year and look forward to being with you in 2025!

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Kelly Roach who is a top entrepreneur coach, business owner and leader and also wife, mum and woman of faith. In this episode Kelly shares with us what it is to grow a faith fuelled, family first business, how we can ensure our business supports our family goals, align our business and motherhood life with our values and beliefs and balance the demands of entrepreneurship while maintaining a strong spiritual foundation. More on Kelly:

Website: https://kellyroachinternational.com/

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Hey Mumma, today I am joined by Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach Risa Groux. Risa shares with us her expertise when it comes to autoimmune conditions and how women can reverse their symptoms and feel well and strong again. We discuss the role of our lifestyle and diet in wellness, how important what we are eating is, the impacts of inflammation, misconceptions around autoimmune conditions and how to address the root cause of our illnesses.

RISA GROUX, CN is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach in private practice in Newport Beach, California. She has always been passionate about nutrition and good health. Risa works with issues like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid, and hormone imbalances, to name a few. She firmly believes that the body can heal itself with whole foods we obtain from the earth and sees living proof of that in her office each day. She looks at root causes using functional nutrition guidelines, blood and stool tests, and knows that weight loss is a side effect of wellness.

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If you have been feeling burnt out and exhausted listen today to this conversation I have with Emily from "Simple by Emmy". In todays episode you will hear why simplifying your home is the number one way you can reduce overwhelm in your motherhood! Did you know that clutter is impacting your physical, mental and emotional wellness?

We unpack what overwhelm is and the 3 different areas you are most likely experiencing. More importantly, we talk about what you can practically do in your home and life to get rid of the overwhelm and start falling asleep better!

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Listen in for efficiency tips for maintaining your home as I coach Bel through some of her biggest struggles with productivity and housework. We discuss weekly overviews, meal planning and every mums favourite chore of cleaning the bathroom.

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If you have been feeling like you are living for your kids nap times then chances are you are operating in survival mode. In today's episode I share what it looks like for us and our family if we stay stuck in overwhelm, why we can't afford to stay there and how you can make change. If you are ready to take the first step to being intentional with your parenting and life, listen in!

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We all want our homes to be a place our family enjoys being. In this episode I will share with you 5 things that every mother can do to help set the atmosphere in our home and bring in more peace and joy.

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Today I'm joined by Dana Kay from ADHD Thrive Institute to discuss her experience of raising a child diagnosed with ADHD and now her work as she helps hundreds of families reduce their child's symptoms naturally through a food first approach.

In this episode, Dana shares what ADHD symptoms are, what are the underlying stressors for these children, the gut-brain connection, what all kids need to be eating less and more of, plus why diet is so crucial for every child.

Dana Kay is a Board-Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute and the creator of the ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids program. As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neurodiverse child, but she also knows the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms. Dana's mission is to help families reduce ADHD symptoms naturally so that children with ADHD can thrive at home, at school, and in life.

You can learn more and connect with Dana here

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Every few months I've been sharing the books I have been reading and this list will not disappoint with a little bit of everything; including one of the best parenting books I've come across. Come and share what you have been reading in our community for Christian Mummas over on Facebook here.

Here is my list of books from the last quarter:

Raising Girls Who Like Themselves

How To Win Friends & Influence People

Loving Our Kids On Purpose

Spiritual Intelligence

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Who doesn't want more time with their children? But do you feel like spending time playing with your kids or taking them to the park always comes at the cost of letting the house go and throwing your to do list out the window?

In today's mini episode I am sharing a huge announcement for Wholesome Mumma - I am now offering 1:1 coaching for mothers to help with their homes. In these sessions we will create flexible routines for your home, based on your family and lifestyle. We will recognise what currently isn't working and create a simple system which you can implement within 7 days.

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Do you want to partner with the Word of God when it comes to parenting your children? In today's episode I share with you the umber one bible verse every parent needs to have at the forefront of our minds daily. I discuss the foundational belief of what our parenting needs to grow from. Listen in and then share this episode with another Christian Mama so she can be encouraged too!

The book I mention in this episode is Parenting by Paul David Tripp

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Is going low tox and ditching chemicals just a craze or is there an actual point to it? In today's episode I breakdown the myth of "low tox is just a fad" and we dig into what it really means and how it can apply to your family. I also discuss some of the benefits reducing your toxic load has on your body. Whether you're just getting started or haven't heard the concept this is for you!

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So you want to balance your time better because you always seem to run out of it? How are we meant to do all the things we have to do plus spend time with our kids, husband, ourself and most importantly God. Today in the show I am sharing with you exactly what I do to "fit" in time with God into my full days. (P.S. we should fit other things around God, not "fit" Him in). I share with you, how you can find time to hear from God even with toddlers running around, how to involve your kids in this time and why you actually should plus how I do my daily devotion, step by step. If your relationship with God has been on the back burner for a while, listen in mumma!

I get it, you dreamed about being a mother and being able ti stay home wit your kids and now you find yourself doing just that, only it wasn't how you thought. Instead now you find yourself wishing the days away so you can get some sleep.

In today's podcast episode I am sharing a bit of my story of how I went from being a new mum feeling lost and overwhelmed to finding joy in motherhood and how you can to.

I am sharing a few things that you can do today to make the days more fun and less mundane, even though the washing does have to still get done.

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Do you have a fear of failing your children? Fear of not doing enough or too much? Afraid you won't survive the toddler years? Join me for today's conversation with mother, homeschooler and author Jennifer Pepito as she shares her stories from her own journey through motherhood and how she overcame so many fear that us mums are still facing today. We chat about what are fears in motherhood, why we need to take time to overcome fear and not just cope with it, how you being afraid is impacting your family, how you can use reading to overcome fears and grow in motherhood, and so much more.

Jennifer Pepito is the founder of The Peaceful Press, a company committed to providing learning resources that promote connection between parents and children.

When self-help books failed to address her fears, Jennifer who is a mum of seven and has been homeschooling for 25 years, discovered that classic literature provided wisdom and biblical truths that helped free her and other women from the doubts they were facing. She found delight again in nurturing her kids and her children also reaped the benefits of life lessons from the stories she read aloud together.

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We go through so many changes when we become a mother and one of them is feeling like we have to find ourselves again after having our baby, especially if you have gone from working full time to becoming a stay at home mum. In today's episode I share with you the different places we can look for our identity, the one place we can truly find it, as well as ten bible verse to encourage you if you feel lost in who you are as a "just a mother".

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I get it, you're running a mental to do list of 400 things and trying to tick as many off as you can. But are you going to bed feeling like you haven't accomplished anything? In today's episode I will share with you the number one secret to creating more time in your day!

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In todays episode I share with you one thing you can do each night so you have a better morning with your family. If you wake up feeling rushed, stressed and overwhelmed this one hack will help you ease in to your mornings. 

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Today I have a dear friend of mine, Michelle Castro, on the show to share about her story of multiple miscarriages and then birthing her son sleeping. Michelle shares about even thought this has been the hardest things she's ever had to walk through, God still wove His goodness, provision and glory all throughout this seasons. I pray this encourages you if you have experienced the grief that comes with losing a child or if you have been trying to conceive for a long time, God has you!

One of the most overwhelming things about being a mum can be the housework. Maintaining the home, getting everything done and staying on top of it sounds like an impossible task, but what if it doesn't have to be. In today's episode, I share with you my top hacks for ways to clean the home when all you have is 15 minutes. These are quick wins that will help with the overwhelm of feeling like you're living in chaos.

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Have you ever caught yourself mindlessly scrolling, just to refresh and change apps to see if there's anything else new? The average adult spends over 2 hours on social media per day and for a lot of us, whether we realise or not, we are using social media as a feel good drug. It's time to break the addiction we have to scrolling, to comparing and seeking a confidence boost from the world. In today's episode I share how we need to be seeking God's word over a "hit" from the world.

(This episode is a throwback to episode 19 of the show - "Stop The Scroll")

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Motherhood is overwhelming, but it seems for most of us it is an accumulation of little things adding up to us feeling like we can't cope. In this episode, which is part 2 of breaking free from the "hot mess" culture, I walk you through how you can find what is triggering you and give you the practical steps on how you can implement change in your days. Less overwhelm means more joy!

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This episode is a replay of one all my all time favourite episodes from early days where we unpack what exactly is "hot mess mum culture", why it's not a badge of honour, how buying the lies from society is causing you to struggle in motherhood. In this episode you will find tips to calm your mind of the additional stress and overwhelm and instead have joy in motherhood again.

Today on the podcast I am going through my reviews of the books I have read over the past three months. I share my thoughts and top takeways. From business, to spiritual warfare, to motherhood, to leadership and even delving into the book of Revelation.

Chase The Lion

Boundaries

Gap and The Gain

Dare To Serve

Hands Free Mama

Fervent

All Conquering Lamb

Today on the podcast I am joined by Lacy Lain to discuss how we can bring BALANCE back to our hormones, physical and mental health. We discuss some of the most prevalent health issues women are facing today and simple things we can do to support our wellness.

Lacy is a Certified Functional Blood Work Specialist and Functional Medicine Health and Nutrition Coach and specialises in helping women with chronic health issues through a functional health lens.

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You are probably aware of physical clutter, but did you know that there are other types of clutter? In This episode I share with you how your mental and emotional clutter is holding you back from living your best life. Join me today to hear how you can start to simplify all three types of clutter.

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Today I am joined by Alisha Carlson who coaches women in food, fitness and life transformation from a non-dieting approach. In today's episode we are discussing what a broken relationship with food looks like, where it stems from and how we can begin to repair our thoughts and emotions around food, fitness and our bodies. We discuss food fears and what to do when feelings of guilt arise from binge eating, secretly eating or even being too restrictive. So whether you're a comfort eater (like me hello) or someone who refuses bread in the fear it will make you fat, then listen in for a freeing approach to how we view and think about food.

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Today we are chatting about LIES and LABELS; how they are impacting your life in various ways. Before you skip and think that this isn't for you, listen in because I think you'll be surprised. Our minds are powerful things and our enemy knows this. Listen in to today's episode for God's truth and plan for your life.

In today's episode I share with you how I was sabotaging my relationship with my husband because of fear and also how the labels spoken over me I was wearing comfortably yet were holding me back from what God had for my life.

If you are wanting to step into the fullness of what God has for you, then it's time to break off the labels, break free from believing the lies and that's exactly what we unpack in this episode.

Whether you've just found out you're pregnant with number two or you're in the thick of balancing a newborn and toddler, today I am sharing with you 10 ways to make life that little bit simpler with two under two. Really though, it's two, or three, or four at any age and stage.

As a mum who had a 15 month gap and then a two year gap, I am all about making life as stress-less as possible and cutting the overwhelm in the everyday. Listen in as we talk about meals, naps, marriage, support, feeding and more on how to simplify this crazy but beautiful time.

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I never wanted to be a mum who constantly yelled and lost it, so when I found myself getting easily frustrated and yelling at my kids, I knew I needed to do something about it.

Join me for todays episode where I'll share with you three steps to take immediately after you have yelled at your child. Plus how to find the real reason you're yelling and how to mentally press reset.

Yelling does not make you a bad mum, just a human one. But we absolutely can equip ourselves with strategies to help manage our outbursts.

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If you are looking for productivity tips for mums, then look no further! In today's episode I am chatting with Cara Harvey from A Purpose Driven Mom about how we can use time blocking to maximise our days. 

If you are a mum who constantly has a full to do list yet never seems to get any of it done then this episode is for you! We will be chatting about the difference between time blocks and daily schedules, how time blocking helps combat mum guilt, how we can realistically implement time blocking as well as a few thought processes we need to ditch to be more productive as mums.

We get it, you're a mum and you're busy so join us today and discover how you can get the most out of your day and still have time for your husband and kids.

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This episode is a recording of the motherhood Q & A, I recording in the Wholesome Mumma Community over on Facebook.

In this episode I share my top tips for two under two, where to practically start decluttering, how to find time with your husband, what to do when you don't enjoy playing games with your children, overcoming your own anxious thoughts and how to find the real reason of your frustration so you can stop yelling (less) at the kids.

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Does "balance" exist? Are you striving for perfect work/life/family balance? In today's episode I am digging into what the bible says about balance, whether it is something we should work towards and how to be aware of 'balance' becoming an idol in our life.

I also share practical ways about how you can best juggle the many different aspects of your life as well as the ONE thing that is more important that you find.

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How many times this week did you think to yourself that you have nothing to wear, or tried on four different outfits before leaving the house? Getting dressed is one of the first things we do every day. If what you are wearing doesn't make you feel good then that can set off the first domino for a bad day.

In todays episode I chat with declutter coach, Gina Morton about how mums can truly declutter their wardrobe and still keep what they love. We chat about how decluttering is so much more than just the "stuff" and why particularly as mums it is so beneficial to us.

So what if every day when you looked in your wardrobe it was like a boutique where everything was made for you. "But I'm just a mum" I hear you think, but yes even you deserve this mumma.

In today's episode I being you an honest conversation about some of the rather unexpected things that can happen when you start swapping out your products to clean label ones. By now you've probably heard why you need to and how you can (if not look through my previous episodes) but no one really talks about the ugly and albeit a bit smelly the process an be!

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Today on the podcast I have Ali Gilkerson joining me. Ali has spent the last 12 years on the road with the band Rend Collective, whilst raising her kids and has now published her book "My Lighthouse". 

Grab a cup of tea and listen in because this episode is a heart to heart conversation between mums about what it is to be a mum in today's world, chasing your own dreams while being a mum, how we can point our kids to Jesus and so much more!

You can grab your copy of "My Lighthouse" here.

From marriage to motherhood, what we are speaking over our life is having an impact on how we see and feel about it. In today's episode, I'm going to share with you four words to stop saying and what you can replace them with. Being intentional about speaking life over our family is so important, not only for our family but also for us.

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Motherhood is hard, messy and a bit wild! But too many of us mums, are "stuck" there and find ourselves waiting for naptime, bedtime, daycare or school to go back. This isn't the motherhood I pictured though, so today I want to share with you the biggest reminder I was given on a hard day. If you are putting the blame on your kids for why you aren't succeeding how you thought or why you aren't living in your calling how you thought you would be, then listen in and let this episode speak to your mumma heart!

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Self Care has been quite a hot topic of late - from you can't pour from an empty cup to viewing showers and eating breakfast as self care. And as a christian woman, you're left wondering where this fits with your faith?

This is exactly what I'm going to share with you today. What does the bible say about self care to how we as women of faith can practice self care.

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Do you think about the safety of your children when you are posting or sharing online? In today's episode, I share with you 6 things you can do to protect the privacy of you and your family online and still be able to use and enjoy social media. This isn't a topic to shy away from because it's depressing, our kids deserve to be a priority, so let's be smart mums when posting online.

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Why do I need to simplify down? This is the question I'm tackling today from one listener who says she doesn't mind the pile of clothes waiting to be folded. The truth is, you don't have to but there is one reason we as mothers should. The idea of a simplified life is so that there is more space - physical, mental and time-wise - for the things that matter most, that we enjoy. But I have found it to be so much more than that. Join me for today's episode where I delve into how decluttering and simplifying will benefit you PLUS a simple way to get started. If you're constantly walking around the house adding things to your mental 'to do' list, this episode is for you!

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We know that our devotional time is important for our personal spiritual growth and also helps us to be better wives, mums and selves. But how do we as busy mums fit this in to our day, especially without having to wake up at 4am?!

In todays episode, I answer your questions around faith, hearing from God, feeling close to God, what books have changed my life, what my personal devotional time looks like and more.

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Do you feel like your endo or period pain have robbed you of life because you're spending days in bed, on pain meds and just not managing? In todays episode I share with you the 6 things I am doing that has transformed my cycle and yep, my life! If you are ready to have painless, regular periods and get your life back, then listen in!

Today I am chatting about one of the biggest blocks stopping you achieving your goals: an "All or Nothing" mindset. The good news is you control it, so you can change it. If you are waiting to start decluttering, eating well, ditching chemicals or waiting to start that business, until you have enough time, money, knowledge etc then this is the episode for you. 

This mindset can be sneaky in that we don't even realise we are suffering from perfectionism and it's holding us back in a big way. In this episode, I share with you four areas you need to let go of thinking in extremes and how you can move on by taking small action.

It's time to stop self sabotaging, comparing and feeling like an imposter and time to take action in your motherhood, your health and your home. Change starts with small imperfect steps.

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You want to start swapping out your products to more natural ones, you're ready to ditch toxic chemicals buuuuut your husband isn't quite sold on the idea yet. In this episode I share with you my biggest lesson looking back on our low tox journey. Open communication and honest discussion are always the best and this area is no different.

This episode is a recap of the 7 day Home Reset Challenge I hosted in the Conscious Christian Mums Facebook group. If you are looking for the "HOW" when it comes to simplifying your home, here it is. This challenge was a step by step on getting started with decluttering.

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Hey Mumma,

Do you freak out at the thought of having others in your home? Maybe like I used to be, you're ashamed of your home, maybe it's small, old and cluttered.

Today on the podcast I am diving into the gift to others that our hospitality is, what the Bible says and how we can shift our mindset to see how we can create a space for others to be seen and loved.

FYI ;) having home rhythms makes it sooo much easier to do this! Be blessed,

Elyse

When we think about what our mission is as parents, it some what comes down to the fact that we are getting our children ready for the world. In this podcast I am joined by special guest Nellie Harden and we discuss how we can build our family unit as a solid foundation for our children to learn and grow from. Nellie is a family life and leadership coach and she shares with us her wisdom and practical advice in how we can set our family up for a win, the significance of the number 6570 and why it is vital for parents to have a vision for their family. We also delve in to phones, social media, technology and navigating changing seasons with our children. If you are striving to be an intentional mum, make sure you listen in!

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The secret to being a present mum is to be able to focus on what matters most to you. Do you feel like your kids always see you with a phone in your hand? Or do you even catch yourself telling your kids to wait while you "just reply to these messages"? In today's episode I'm going to walk you through a few things that you can do to turn down the noise coming from your phone so you can be more focused in motherhood, business and life. Phones and social media are funny things, the key is to be aware of our relationship with them and have boundaries around them. Join me today as we chat through exactly that!

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A lot of us want to be healthier and many of you even set goals at the start of 2022 to "get healthy" or something along those lines. But who else knows that "getting healthy" can be overwhelming and confusing! In this episode I want to take the overwhelm away and give you 8 simple, practical things that you can do each day for your health. Pick one and start today!

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