A Mother's Mind – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, I’m talking about the frustration that comes when you’ve communicated something once… and then it slowly ends up back on your plate.

This is your reminder that communicating expectations isn’t a one and done job.

Especially when it comes to offloading your mental load in a way that actually lasts.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why sharing your mental load doesn’t always “stick” the first time

- How to set expectations without burning out in the process

- What to do when the help you asked for boomerangs straight back

- How to keep going when it feels easier to “just do it yourself”

- Why persistence matters (and how to make it feel lighter)

If you’re in that frustrating cycle of communicating and then re-communicating (and wondering if it’s worth it), this episode will help you zoom out and refocus on the long term goal which is a mental load that’s actually shared, not just shuffled.

Resources for you

Join my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.

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.

A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.

Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.

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

In this episode, I’m talking about overthinking. Something that many mums wrestle with.

Whether it’s making a decision, starting something new, or figuring out what’s next, it can be easy to get stuck in the “thinking about it” phase and never actually move forward.

I’m talking through the link between perfectionist thinking and overthinking, why it’s not your fault, and how to gently get yourself out of the swirl and into momentum… one step at a time.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- What overthinking really looks and feels like (especially in motherhood)

- Why your brain wants to stay stuck in the “thinking” phase

- What perfectionism has to do with it (and how to spot it)

- How to create a feeling of safety when making a decision

- What to do when fear of being misunderstood keeps you frozen

This episode is your reminder that you don’t need all the answers before you begin. You just need to take one small step, and trust yourself to figure out the next from there.

Resources for you

Join my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.

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.

A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.

Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.

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

This episode is the final pep talk in my little four-part series to celebrate A Mother’s Mind Membership becoming a self-paced course (which means you can now join anytime that works for you!)

Today I’m chatting about something I know every mum has felt at one time or another … guilt.

That heavy, annoying, quiet (or sometimes loud) companion that seems to show up uninvited, especially when we’re doing something for ourselves.

But what if zero guilt wasn’t the goal?

In this pep talk, I walk you through a totally different way of looking at guilt. One that gives you more space, more ease, and a whole lot more self-trust.

Pop this in your ears if guilt has been creeping in lately. This short episode will help you shift the weight of it, without piling on more.

Resources for you

Join my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.

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.

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.

Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.

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

In this episode, I’m unwrapping six questions to help you embrace the festive season with intention and authenticity.  The festive season and end of year is usually a busy time. It is the time of year we can see an increase in our mental load.  

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What questions you can use to get through the season with the magic and feel that this time of year is meant to have.  

• How to define success over Christmas that aligns with your values and how you want to show up in your day.

• What strategies you can use to navigate the busy holiday season with ease.
• Why it’s important to allow yourself to feel a range of emotions during this period. 

Resources for you:
Watch this adorable and relatable video

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

In this episode, I talk about the ebbs and flows of motherhood. I'm sharing a personal experience about a topic that as mothers we all encounter – those days when our energy bucket feels completely drained.

In this episode, you’ll learn

• How adjusting your expectations to align with your current energy levels can positively impact how you show up in your day. 
• How to accept and navigate days when you're feeling tired or lethargic. 
• What techniques you can use to overcome the pressure of perfectionism and understand the value of showing up in whatever capacity you can, even on your low-energy days. 

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

This episode is a highly requested one! Managing solo parenting is undoubtedly challenging.

As many of you know, I have done a lot of solo parenting and I thought I would take this episode to really dive into the mindset factors that can make solo parenting a more enjoyable experience.

In this episode, you’ll learn

• How you can adjust your expectations to your current solo parenting situation to lead to a more fulfilling and less stressful experience
• What practical strategies you can implement to manage the increased mental when solo parenting
• How to embracing gratitude and self-love to help shift your perspective and move through these challenging times.

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

In today's episode, I talk about the often overlooked necessity of rest. I share a personal reflection on how I caught my mind downplaying my need for rest and the misleading narratives it spun about being tired.

It's all about redefining rest, understanding its importance, and no longer overlooking those quiet moments of pause.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Why it can feel like you're dropping the ball when you consider resting.
• How you can question the narrative you tell yourself about rest, and how it can reshape your day.  
• Understanding the significance of acknowledging rest.

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

In this episode, I give you 3 powerful questions to end your day.

It's easy to overlook all the remarkable things you accomplish. These three questions encourages you to acknowledge everything you've done, the love you've given, the care you've provided. To recognise your worth, and embrace the validation, love, and kindness that you inherently possess.

In this episode, you’ll learn

• What are the three powerful questions that can transform the way you end your day, leaving you feeling more connected to yourself and building a relationship that's worth cherishing.
• Strategies you can implement that will ease your mental load and level up your mindset.
• How you can create the feelings you want in your day, speak kindly to yourself, and appreciate your awesome self more often.

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

In this episode, I’m talking about how to create the change you need before you hit your limits. It’s all about recognising when 'it is what it is' isn't truly serving us and finding the courage to ask for the shifts when we need them.

In this episode, you will learn

• How to recognise the signs that change is needed and take action before reaching a state of crisis.
• Why the statement "it is what it is" doesn't have to be your mantra and how to challenge it to create positive change.
• What strategies you can use to step back to assess your situation and actively question the changes that could benefit you.

Change starts with recognising and giving yourself the permission to decide on how you want to show up in your days. You don’t need to wait you’re running on empty to make the necessary adjustments. Sometimes, the most significant act of self-care is simply allowing yourself to imagine what could be different.

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

In this episode, I talk about the challenge of managing our mental load as mothers, especially when time feels like a scarce resource. I dive into how we can make create the time to address and manage our mental load effectively.

In this episode, you will learn...

• How you can give yourself space and time to recognise areas of your mental load that may need addressing.
• What strategies you can use daily to make more time for this practice.
• How writing down areas of your mental load that may feel heavy can help you prioritise and tackle what is important.

Remember, it's not about tackling everything at once. Start by focusing on just one aspect of your mental load, and see the ripple effect it has on easing other areas of your life.

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