Motherhood is full of love, but it’s also full of triggers that can bring out parts of us we didn’t expect. In this episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent – The Shine Om Podcast, I sit down with mama of three and coach Natalie Olson, who opens up about the reality of “not always loving motherhood” and how that honesty can actually be healing. ✨ You’ll hear about rage, shame, repair, and how to meet it all with compassion. Learn more about my chat with Nat Olson here.
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Not the Same Woman I Was: 2025 End of Year Reflection on Motherhood, Healing & Growth
Not the Same Woman I Was: An End-of-Year Reflection on Motherhood is a reflective podcast episode on postpartum healing, nervous system recovery, identity shifts and redefining success as a mother. Read more here
Birthing in the Feminine Way: A Transformational Path for Mothers, Creators, and Women Reclaiming Their Power
In this episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent, Rachel sits down with feminine embodiment mentor Angela Tonkin to explore what it really means to birth and live in the feminine way. Together they unpack identity work, lineage healing, nervous system support and how mothers can step out of survival and into a more spacious, deeply aligned way of living and creating.
Romanticising the Ordinary in Family Life: Finding Joy in the Everyday
What if the magic of parenting isn’t in the milestones, but in the mundane? This post explores how romanticising everyday routines like packing lunchboxes and bath time can create powerful moments of presence, joy, and connection. A beautiful reframe for modern mothers.
Finding Joy After Trauma or Hard Seasons: Why It’s Safe to Feel Again
Joy doesn’t always roar back—it often tiptoes in softly after trauma, burnout, or grief. In this Shine Om Podcast episode, Rachel explores how emotional honesty, nervous system healing, and simple micro-moments can help mothers reconnect with joy after hard seasons.