The Shine Om Podcast
Breathe, Laugh, Parent
Honest conversations about mindful parenting, nervous system care, and the messy beauty of raising little humans.
Welcome to Breathe, Laugh, Parent — a podcast from Shine Om.
I’m Rachel — yoga teacher, wellness educator, and mum of two little ones navigating the beautiful chaos of the sibling season. I regularly share conversations, emotional wellbeing tools, mindful parenting insights, and real stories to help you parent with more calm, connection, and joy.
Whether you’re in the thick of toddler meltdowns, adjusting to life with a new baby, or just need a moment to breathe — you belong here.
Episode Library
Season 2 — Breathe, Laugh, Parent
New episodes on Tuesdays
Ep 22 — Quarter One Reflection: Returning to the Most Loved & Nourished Version of Me
Ep 21 — How to Turn Chaos Into Calm: Mindful Routines & Nervous System Regulation for Young Kids
Ep 20 — Family Gratitude Journal: Why 10 Minutes a Day Builds Calm, Connection & Emotional Resilience
Ep 19 — Navigating the Fire Horse Energies of 2026 with Intention, Presence & Coherence
Ep 18 — How Do I Get My Baby to Sleep When My Toddler Is Home?
Ep 17 — Birthing the Most Loved and Nourished Version of Me — Setting Intentions for the Year Ahead
Ep 16 — Calming Toddlers at Bedtime After a New Sibling Arrives: A Nervous System–Led Approach
Ep 15 — Not the Same Woman I Was: An End-of-Year Reflection on Motherhood, Healing & Growth
Ep 14 — Creating and Birthing in the Feminine Way with Angela Louise Tonkin
Ep 13 — Finding Magic in the Mess: How to Romanticise Ordinary Family Life
Ep 12 — Finding Joy After Grief & Trauma: Healing Through Small Moments in Motherhood
Ep 11 — Parenting and the Nervous System: How to Stay Regulated and Connected
Ep 10 — Joyful Discipline: How to Set Boundaries with Connection and Calm
Ep 9 — Breathwork, Simplicity, and Authentic Motherhood with Shelby Trevillian
Ep 8 — Permission to Feel: How to Support Big Emotions in Parenting
Ep 7 — Breathwork for Mums: How to Find Calm in the Chaos of Parenting
Ep 6 — Authentic Motherhood, Nervous System Care, and Repair with Natalie Olson
Ep 5 — From Maiden to Mother: Navigating and Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood
Ep 4 — Joy Doesn’t Have to Be Loud: Why the Softest Moments Matter Most in Parenting
Ep 3 — Living Authentically & Creating Without Apology with Bree Winchester
Ep 2 — Micro Moments of Joy: The Secret to Sustainable Self-Care for Mums
Ep 1 — Welcome to Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast Rebrand
Where It All Began
Season 1 — Raw with Rach
The original season that started it all
Ep 4 — Embracing Authenticity and Spiritual Growth with Andreas
Ep 3 — Integrating Essential Oils into Therapy with Britt from Fireside Therapy
Ep 2 — Conversations with Georgia from Simply The Best CBR
Ep 1 — Conversations with Dee from Thinkoutloud Wellness
About the Host
Rachel Whytcross
Rachel is the founder of Shine Om — a Canberra-based yoga teacher, wellness educator, essential oil formulator, and mum of two. She created Shine Om to help families find calm, connection, and joy through mindful tools, yoga classes, and honest conversations about the messy, magical reality of raising little humans.
She brings warmth, humour, and a deep understanding of nervous system care to every episode — because she’s right there in the thick of it too.
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Podcast Disclaimer & Terms of Use
The Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast is a space for education, storytelling, and inspiration. Content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, psychological, or professional advice. Listeners should always seek personalised advice from qualified professionals before making decisions related to their family’s health or wellbeing.
By listening, you acknowledge that Shine Om, its host, and any guests are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this information. Views expressed by guests are their own.
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