Join our community of mentally strong mums who are dedicated to being their best selves - while raising confident, resilient children. Being a mum is tough, but being a mentally strong mum takes it to another level. I provide resources and support for moms who want to heal their past, nurture their children, and build healthy relationships.
My podcast offers a safe space for honest conversations about mental health and self-love. I am a qualified & experienced therapist in Private Practice supporting mothrs every day. I have university degrees in social work and psychology to create a trauma-informed approach that helps you become the best version of yourself.
👉 Tools for mental health
👉 Resources on parenting techniques
👉 Supportive community of like-minded mums
💪 Gain valuable insights from mental health professionals
💪 Empower yourself and your kids to be mentally strong
🌟 Develop resilience skills
🌟 Build emotional intelligence
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✨Gratitude, Empowerment & Building Your Mentally Strong Legacy
Season 1 · Episode 60
Saturday, April 26, 2025 • Duration 19:56
In this soul-fueling episode of Mentally Strong Mums, Elena explores the real emotional load of motherhood and why building mental strength, gratitude, and self-empowerment is the key to lasting happiness and resilience. 🌿💬
Through relatable stories, psychology-backed tips, and practical mindset shifts, you'll learn how to:
🌟 Stop resentment from eroding your peace
🌟 Build an internal “bulletproof” emotional house
🌟 Use gratitude and mindset to rewire self-sabotaging beliefs
🌟 Protect your energy while raising emotionally strong kids
🌟 Cultivate the generational legacy you want for your family
This episode is your reminder that you are not broken—you are growing. You are doing better than you think. Let's build a stronger, happier future—one thought, one choice, and one act of gratitude at a time. 💛✨
🌐 Find more resources at www.mentallystrongmums.com
Understanding Intimacy, Empowerment & Your Erotic Self - Intimacy with Blu
Season 1 · Episode 59
Friday, April 11, 2025 • Duration 35:28
In this beautiful and bold episode of Mentally Strong Mums, Elena is joined by Sky Blu (a.k.a. Blu), a compassionate psychotherapist, sex and intimacy therapist, and founder of Intimacy with Blu. Together they explore why so many women—especially mothers—experience low desire and disconnection in relationships, and how to move from avoidance to empowerment.
💡 Learn the 6-step method Blu uses to help women go from “touched out” and exhausted to feeling sensual, confident, and empowered.
You’ll hear about:
🔥 The difference between spontaneous and responsive desire
🌱 How to rebuild intimacy without pressure or shame
🧠 How nervous system dysregulation, burnout, and internalised cultural messages affect libido
🫀 Why reclaiming pleasure is an act of healing
💬 Communication tips for safety, trust, and mutual satisfaction
This episode is a must-listen for any mother wondering “why don’t I want sex anymore?”—and what to do about it without blaming yourself.
✨ Discover that you are not broken. You are simply ready to reconnect with your body and your power.
From Chaos to Calm: The 3 Pillars of Self-Care for Mums with Suzanne Shoesmith
Season 1 · Episode 58
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 • Duration 32:48
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive themes including personal experiences with cancer, grief, and emotional hardship. Please listen with care.
In this deeply heartfelt episode of Mentally Strong Mums, Elena is joined by Suzanne Shoesmith, a Self-Care Coach for Mums and founder of Choice4Change. Together, they explore what it truly means to move from survival mode to thriving in motherhood using 3 transformative pillars of self-care.
Suzanne shares her journey through profound emotional challenges—including the grief of losing her mother to cancer as a teen, long-term financial stress, and how those experiences shaped her passion for helping other mothers.
You’ll hear:
🌿 The 3 pillars of sustainable self-care
💬 Why traditional “self-care” isn’t enough
🧠 How to rewire your mindset and habits
🌬 Practical tools to regulate your nervous system
❤️ How walking, nature, and connection can ground and heal
Whether you’re emotionally drained, stuck in cycles of stress, or just want more balance in your life—this episode is here to support and uplift you.
✨Safety & Intimacy: What Women Need, What Men Want - Choreplay and storming the Castle
Season 1 · Episode 57
Sunday, April 6, 2025 • Duration 29:15
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of intimacy, exploring the differing needs and desires of men and women. By examining perspectives from evolutionary psychology and biology, we aim to shed light on how these differences manifest in modern relationships. Our goal is to empower women with knowledge and provide resources for fostering deeper connections.
✨Dating Fatigue, Wokefishing, Boysober & social media - Digital Dating in a Divided World
Season 1 · Episode 56
Friday, March 28, 2025 • Duration 30:33
In this episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we explore how the modern dating landscape is shifting due to political and social division, not just for our teenage and young adult children, but for us as mums too. With the rise of polarization, social media influence, and dating fatigue, navigating romantic relationships has never been more complex.
From 'wokefishing' and misinformation to dating app burnout, we dive into what recent research and media (like Triple J’s Hack and The Guardian) are saying about why more young people—and even single mothers—are choosing to opt out of dating altogether.
You’ll learn:
🧠 How algorithm-driven content is shaping young men's worldviews
❤️ Why politics are playing a bigger role in relationship compatibility
👩👧 How to support your children navigating love in a highly divided time
💡 What to consider if you’re a single mum back in the dating world
Invitation: The Sandwich Generation – Multigenerational Caregiving & The Mental Load on Mums
Season 1 · Episode 55
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • Duration 08:35
stuck in the middle, juggling the needs of your children while also supporting aging parents? If so, welcome to the Sandwich Generation—where mothers are often the shock absorbers of society, carrying the mental, emotional, and financial weight of multigenerational caregiving.
In this episode of Mentally Strong Mums, I discuss:
🍞 What is the Sandwich Generation? Understanding why so many mums are stretched between caring for their kids and aging parents.
⚖️ The mental load & gender roles: Why women are expected to "handle it all" and how this impacts our health.
🌏 Cultural perspectives on caregiving: How different countries support multigenerational families (and what Australia can learn!).
🧠 The impact on mental & physical health: Stress biomarkers, attachment issues for kids, and long-term effects on mothers.
💡 How to support caregivers: Practical solutions for mums navigating the overwhelming responsibility of caregiving.
🎙️ Plus, I share a personal reflection, a case study, and details about my upcoming event with the Australian Association of Social Workers on this very topic.
📢 Join me for this important conversation. Your role as a mother, daughter, and caregiver is deeply valuable—but so is your well-being.
💡 Register for my upcoming AASW event on March 11th here: https://my.aasw.asn.au/s/event-information?EventID=a2YRG000000M1YX2A0
✨The Power of Lymphatic Health with Chelsey Jean
Season 1 · Episode 54
Thursday, February 20, 2025 • Duration 39:45
Mums, when was the last time you truly tuned into your body? 🌿 Your mental and physical health are deeply connected, and this week on Mentally Strong Mums, we’re diving into the power of lymphatic health with expert Chelsey Jean.
With over 27 years of experience as a Sports Therapist, Naturopath, and entrepreneur, Chelsey has dedicated her career to empowering women to take control of their well-being. She’s the founder of Chelsey Jean Lymphatics and the creator of groundbreaking lymphatic health techniques, including her signature Lymphatic Gloves, designed to help women feel lighter, more energized, and in control of their health.
🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:
💡 What is lymphatic health and why does it matter?
⚖️ The connection between mental wellness and the lymphatic system
🧘♀️ Signs that your body is holding onto stress and toxins
🚀 Simple, time-friendly ways for busy mums to improve their lymphatic flow
❌ Why so many women feel stuck in burnout—and how to break the cycle!
This is an eye-opening conversation that every mum needs to hear. Your body is constantly talking to you—it's time to start listening. ❤️
🎧 Tune in now to learn how to support your body, feel more energized, and take control of your health.
See more with Chelsey Jean below!
https://youtu.be/d2EqCD66uug?si=711eh4GnBmboZ-zu
✨Weight Loss, Mental Health & Prioritizing Yourself as a Mum
Season 1 · Episode 53
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 • Duration 31:20
🔥 “Weight Loss & Mental Health: Breaking the Guilt Cycle and Prioritizing YOU”
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Mums, let’s talk about the emotional weight we carry—because it’s not just about numbers on a scale. Why do we feel guilty for prioritizing our health? Why do we put everyone else first, only to end up feeling stuck in a cycle of exhaustion, self-doubt, and frustration?
In this episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we’re diving deep into:
🧠 The connection between mental health & weight loss—why mindset matters more than any diet.
💬 How mum guilt stops us from prioritizing ourselves (and how to break free!).
🔄 The emotional spiral of neglecting self-care and how to shift from self-sabotage to self-compassion.
🚀 3 realistic, time-efficient strategies to improve your health—even when you're busy!
If you’re tired of feeling stuck and want a sustainable, empowering approach to weight loss and well-being, this episode is for you. Let’s break the guilt cycle and take back control!
✨ Tune in now for a science-backed, guilt-free guide to feeling strong, healthy & confident.
✨Generational Legacy: What Values, Ethics, and Morals Are You Passing Down?
Season 1 · Episode 52
Monday, February 3, 2025 • Duration 39:45
What kind of legacy do you want to leave for your children? As mums, we shape the next generation—not just through what we teach, but through what we live. Every word we say, every action we take, and every belief we carry influences our children’s values, ethics, and morals.
In this episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we explore:
🌿 How to reflect on the values you want to pass down.
🧠 The psychology behind how children absorb beliefs from parents.
❌ Breaking unhealthy generational patterns.
💡 Practical ways to model and instill resilience, kindness, and integrity.
Whether you’re carrying forward meaningful traditions or creating new ones, this episode will help you define the legacy you want to leave behind—one that shapes your child’s future in the best way possible.
✨ Tune in now for a deep dive into parenting with purpose and passing down values that matter.
✨DBT for Youth and Families: A Conversation with Joanne Fitzgerald
Season 1 · Episode 51
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 • Duration 35:42
This week on Mentally Strong Mums, I sit down with Joanne Fitzgerald from Joanne Fitzgerald Therapy to explore the transformative power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for youth, adolescents, and young adults. Joanne shares how DBT helps young people build emotional resilience, develop social skills, and manage overwhelming emotions—and why it’s just as important for the whole family to engage in the process.
Discover why therapy can be a game-changer for teens and their families, and how programs like DBT provide tools for better communication, emotional regulation, and lifelong mental health. Tune in to learn why early intervention matters and how families can grow stronger together!
✨ Parenting teens can be HARD—but you don’t have to do it alone.
This week on Mentally Strong Mums, I chat with Joanne Fitzgerald from Joanne Fitzgerald Therapy about how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is helping youth and their families thrive. 💞
🌟 We cover:
🧠 How DBT helps teens manage emotions and develop resilience
👪 Why involving the whole family leads to better outcomes
💬 The power of therapy in transforming family dynamics
💖 Whether you’re navigating challenges with your teen or looking for tools to strengthen your family’s connection, this episode is for you. Tune in now via the link in bio!
💬 Have you or someone you love tried DBT? Share your experience below 👇
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