Motherhood often asks us to juggle, stretch, and pour endlessly. But what if the path to more presence, joy, and connection wasn’t about doing more—but about returning to what’s already within us?
In this episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast, I sit down with Shelby Trevillian, a mother of three, breathwork practitioner, yogini, and founder of Alpenglow State. Shelby shares her journey into motherhood, how breathwork became her anchor, and why she believes reclaiming simplicity and authenticity is one of the most radical acts a mother can take today.
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Why Breathwork Belongs in Motherhood
Shelby’s story is woven with moments of both surrender and empowerment. She speaks about discovering breathwork as a tool not just for personal healing, but as a daily practice that grounds her parenting.
Breathwork, she explains, isn’t about achieving perfection. It’s about coming back to the body, shifting your state in real time, and modelling emotional regulation for your children. A single intentional inhale and exhale can change the atmosphere of a household.
You can read more about how the breath can support your motherhood journey by reading Breathwork for Mums: How to Find Calm in the Chaos of Parenting.
A Simpler Way of Mothering
In a culture that glorifies busyness, Shelby invites us to step back and question: What if motherhood didn’t have to feel so rushed?
She shares how moving toward a slower, more natural rhythm in her own family has created more space for joy. From simple family rituals to rethinking how we show up in daily life, Shelby’s wisdom offers a refreshing reminder: less can truly be more.
The Birth Story That Changed Everything
One of the most potent parts of this episode is Shelby’s birth story with her third child. She describes it as deeply transformative—a moment that shifted her relationship with herself and her purpose. Her story is both raw and inspiring, showing how motherhood can awaken strength we didn’t know we had.
Her reflections remind us that birth is not only about bringing a child earthside—it’s also about the rebirth of the mother.
Joy as a Daily Practice
When asked how she incorporates joy into her life, Shelby shares that it’s not about grand gestures but about micro practices:
- Making time for stillness
- Using breath to reset during challenging moments
- Infusing rituals, like tea or morning light, with intention
These daily anchors remind her—and us—that joy is a state we can cultivate, even amid chaos.
Shelby shares how creating a photo wall has allowed her to be reflective and grateful for the life she has created with her husband, who is coming up to celebrating ten years of marriage together, as well as the moments of joy she shares with her three daughters. We discuss the beauty of presence and how it enables us to be present and feel sentimental in the moment rather than nostalgic about the past.
Final Reflections
Our conversation with Shelby is a gentle but powerful reminder that motherhood doesn’t have to be rushed, disconnected, or performative. With breathwork, mindfulness, and the courage to simplify, we can mother from a place of authenticity and presence.
This episode will leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and invited to explore your own breath as a bridge back to yourself.
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