Nourishing the Mother

The festive sugar load can have us spinning into anxiety, apprehension and control, so let’s talk with Naturopath Jess from Natural Super Kids on how to move away from perfect and make change accessible to all of us. Tune in for practical tips, mum advice, and simple solutions to sugar-swings. In this episode we discuss:- Moving away from ‘perfect’ and optimising your child’s nutritional balance - Recognising nuance and your individual child’s limits- Loosening up our boundaries around sugar and feeling into our own experience of that - Sinking into the realisation that the best lessons are the ones they learn on their own - Recognising where your “I can’t let you have more sugar/stay up late etc” is because you can’t be with what’s on the other side of that choice. - Having internal flexibility around their sugar intake is possible when you can maintain a healthy base of good quality protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates. - The effect of sugar on our kids’ microbiome, immunity, tummy problems, toilet accidents, skin issues, behaviour and mood changes. - Pimping up their meals with protein - ‘Division of responsibility’ approach and how it takes the pressure off parents - Reducing stress and control around meals - Struggling to hold our kids’ disappointment - The importance of hydrationJessica Donovan is a mum of two, Naturopath and founder of Natural Super Kids who helps mums raise super kids with healthy food and natural medicines. She is passionate about educating parents on nourishing their children with real food, helping to boost their health and heal naturally. Jessica  combines her extensive naturopathic knowledge with a realistic, empathetic, inspiring and down to earth approach to empower mums  to take charge of the wellbeing of their families. LinksWebsite https://www.naturalsuperkids.com/Podcast https://www.naturalsuperkids.com/podcast/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/naturalsuperkids/ Freebie - 3 Breakfast recipes to support kids mood and behaviour https://www.naturalsuperkids.com/breakfast

In this special episode, we’re bringing you an intimate glimpse into our NTM Community Day. With a playful twist, we invited listeners to roll the dice and answer heartfelt, thought-provoking questions about love, relationships, and parenting. From navigating boundaries and fostering independence in kids to the profound lessons learned through motherhood and partnership, these community voices remind us of the shared beauty and complexity of our journeys. Join us for a celebration of vulnerability, connection, and wisdom from the heart of our community.And if this resonates with you, come join us next year for another day of deep connection, laughter, and shared growth. We’d love to have you as part of our beautiful community!In This Episode, We Discuss:- The one thing our listeners wish they’d known about relationships before becoming parents.- Transformative lessons learned about love and partnership on the journey through motherhood.- Reflections on balancing boundaries and fostering independence in parenting.- The powerful identity shifts and growth inspired by motherhood.- Advice our listeners would share with their younger selves.This episode is a rich tapestry of insights, shared wisdom, and heartfelt moments you won’t want to miss!COUPLES DATESReignite the spark in your relationship in just 12 dates & create an intimacy and connection that lasts all year https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/couples-datesALCHEMY 1:1Elevate your experience of mothering, and beyond, with intimate, high touch 1:1 supporthttp://www.bridgetwood.life/coaching-mentoring

The holidays can bring out both the best and the worst in relationships. Amidst the chaos, joy, and togetherness, subtle cracks in your connection can start to show. Increased stress, family obligations, and the busyness of the festive season often magnify unresolved issues, making it easier for red flags to slip under the radar. In this episode, we’re shining a light on the small (and not-so-small) behaviors that quietly erode trust, intimacy, and connection over time. From criticism to neglect, we’ll uncover the habits that can pull you apart and explore how to stay intentional, connected, and communicative during this busy season. In this episode we discuss:- High-stress festive season impacting tension and team work - Relational habits and behaviours that contribute to you feeling unsupported and disconnected- The great cosmic joke; a season of pleasure and joy breeds another side- The repellant energy of criticism and contempt - Defensive and deflecting behaviours that avoid vulnerability - Stonewalling triggering your abandonment wound- Jumping to conclusions about what your partner is thinking or feeling - Red flag checkins: questions to reflect on - Simple habits to stay connected and avoid resentment - The silent killers of relationship - How taking your partner for granted damages intimacy - Emotional withdrawal as a weapon - The power of our strategies to keep us safe and avoid what’s hardCOUPLES DATESReignite the spark in your relationship in just 12 dates & create an intimacy and connection that lasts all year https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/couples-datesALCHEMY 1:1Elevate your experience of mothering, and beyond, with intimate, high touch 1:1 supporthttp://www.bridgetwood.life/coaching-mentoringNTM Community DayCome hang out with us for a day and enjoy soaking up the vibes of connection and relaxationhttps://julietenner.thrivecart.com/ntm-community-day/

Do you find yourself in the worst type of dejavu, Where you’re constantly running into the same issues in parenting? Wouldn’t it be life-changing to feel back in control with your behaviour with a whole heap of self-compassion and good dose of spaciousness. Let’s do this together, step by step, with a whole lot of gentleness.In this episode we discuss:- Your origin story and how your past experiences inform your current view and actions- Bringing softness to ourselves - The edge where we lose ourselves, and control- React, repair cycles where you feel out of control - Build capacity to move beyond your rut - Having a foot in your own solidness with boundaries - Moving into authenticity outside of social conditioning- Striving to participate in social conditioning (eg perfect mother myth)- Guilt, shame and resentment when our kids step outside of our conditioning- The complexity when our conditioning competes with our love for our child - Rehabilitation from ‘perfect conscious parenting’- Impossible self-policing - Parenting and pride entanglementCOUPLES DATESReignite the spark in your relationship in just 12 dates & create an intimacy and connection that lasts all year https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/couples-datesALCHEMY 1:1Elevate your experience of mothering, and beyond, with intimate, high touch 1:1 supporthttp://www.bridgetwood.life/coaching-mentoringNTM Community DayCome hang out with us for a day and enjoy soaking up the vibes of connection and relaxationhttps://julietenner.thrivecart.com/ntm-community-day/