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Author: Rach Whytcross
Rach is an outdoor enthusiast, traveller, yogi, active lifestyle influencer, storyteller, passionate teacher, avid adventurer and wellness advocate who is happiest when immersed in nature.
Quarter One Reflection: Returning to the Most Loved & Nourished Version of Me
What happens when you realise you’ve been productive… but disconnected from your true intention? In this deeply honest and reflective episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast, Rach shares her raw quarter one reflection after setting the intention at the beginning of 2026 to become “the most loved and nourished version” of herself. If you’ve drifted away from your intention this year, this episode is your reminder that it’s okay to redirect.
Why the Family Gratitude Journal Is Built Around Just 10 Minutes a Day
The Family Gratitude Journal was designed to support family wellbeing in real life — not through perfection, but through ten simple minutes a day. In this post, Rachel shares the story behind the journal and why a gentle, repeatable gratitude practice can help shift the emotional climate of your home over time.
Navigating the Energies of 2026 with Intention, Presence and Coherence
Explore the energetic themes of 2026, including the Year of the Fire Horse, astrology, nervous system support and how to move with intention instead of urgency.
5 Ways to Build Calm Into Your Family’s Day Using Colouring
(Mindful Routines for Young Kids That Actually Work) If you’re parenting young children, you already know: calm doesn’t just “happen.” It’s the 4 pm unravel.The bedtime resistance.The overstimulation.The sibling tension. And often, it’s not misbehaviour — it’s nervous system overload. In this episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast, I share five… Continue reading 5 Ways to Build Calm Into Your Family’s Day Using Colouring