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Breathe, Laugh, Parent- The Shine Om Podcast, Family Wellbeing, Sleep

How Do I Get My Baby to Sleep When My Toddler Is Home?

Putting a baby to sleep while your toddler is still home can feel like the ultimate parenting juggle. In this honest and practical episode, Rach shares lived experience and nervous-system-friendly strategies for settling a baby while supporting a bouncy, high-energy toddler. From realistic quiet time ideas to co-regulation tools and structured screen use, this episode reframes bedtime from chaos to connection. If you're navigating two young children and feeling stretched thin, this conversation offers grounding reassurance and practical steps you can adapt to your family.

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Breathe, Laugh, Parent- The Shine Om Podcast, Personal Development

Setting Intentions for the Year Ahead as a Mother

A gentle guide to setting intentions for the new year as a mother—focused on healing, nervous system support, and becoming the most nourished version of yourself.

Why Won't My Toddler Sleep Since the Baby Came Home? Sleep was solid, now it's not? Why toddler sleep falls apart after a new baby, and why it's not a habit to break. Learn more at www.shineom.com.au
Breathe, Laugh, Parent- The Shine Om Podcast, Family Wellbeing

Calming Toddler Bedtime Emotions When a New Sibling Arrives

Bedtime can become chaotic when a new sibling arrives. In this blog, we explore why toddlers unravel at night and how to bring connection, calm emotions with connection-based tools, co-regulation strategies, and gentle, nervous-system-supportive routines. In this episode, we explore gentle scripts, practical tools, and nervous-system-aware parenting support.

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Breathe, Laugh, Parent- The Shine Om Podcast, Family Resources, Personal Development, Real Talk

Authentic Motherhood & Nervous System Care with Coach Natalie Olson

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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Breathe, Laugh, Parent- The Shine Om Podcast, Journaling

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