In this episode, we sit down with Laura Metcalfe — an Artist, Tarot reader, and Reiki practitioner — who helps mums reconnect with their creativity, intuition, and inner calm through mindful doodling, Tarot, and Reiki healing.

Laura first discovered these soulful practices during a deeply painful chapter of her life, when art and spirituality became her lifelines. Now, her mission is to make gentle, accessible self-care practices available to women navigating the realities of motherhood, helping them find clarity, confidence, and connection to their true selves.

🌿 In this heartfelt conversation, we explore:

• Laura’s powerful story — the kind of journey you’d expect to see in a movie.

• How the hardest moments in life can lead to the most unexpected, transformative outcomes.

• The challenges and joys of raising a family of eight (yes, eight!) while staying grounded.

• How Reiki, Tarot, and creative doodling can help you heal, gain clarity, and rediscover your identity as a mum.

• Laura’s practical tips on how to be a Happy, Thriving Mum through mindful daily rituals.
  

This episode beautifully blends the spiritual and the practical, offering a real insight into how small daily practices can make a huge difference in your emotional wellbeing and sense of self.

Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual guidance, mindful motherhood inspiration, or creative self-care ideas that fit into real life.

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This 7-day mindful doodling challenge aims to help you create a simple, soothing creative practice that fits into busy days.

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Still waiting to “bounce back” years after having kids?

Here’s the truth: You’re not meant to go backwards. You’re meant to rise stronger.

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ Why the bounce-back culture is damaging and unrealistic ✨ The identity shift that happens once kids are in school

✨ Why symptoms like fatigue, low confidence and leaks are NOT “just mum life”

✨ How to rebuild strength, energy and passion in this new season

✨ Practical steps to feel like YOU again — without guilt, restriction or perfection

You deserve more than survival mode.

This is your new era — and it gets to feel powerful. 💪✨

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Your house is clean, the kids are happy, you baked the thing for the school fair, and you feel… utterly dead inside.

We’ve been fed a massive lie that perfection is what we should all be aiming for. We shouldn't- trying to achieve this is firstly unobtainable and secondly not fun. As a recovering perfectionist, in this episode, I’ll show you why I believe there are actually two healthier routes you can take:

1. Aiming for being "good enough" as the new standard of excellence, and

2. How asking for help is actually a superpower (And that we should be doing this more-without the a side order of guilt.)

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Perfection is a path to burnout. I believe it’s all about establishing what Excellence means to you, not Perfection. And sometimes this is actually being good enough.

If you're ready to ditch the resentment of trying to be what everyone else wants or expects and finally feel strong and capable without doing it all, join my Reconnect, Rebuild and Thrive Programme.

It is your personalised blueprint.

It’s the permission slip you need, backed by a proven plan to help you live the life you feel capable of.

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Do you constantly feel busy but never productive? You swear you have zero minutes for yourself, but you still manage to scroll for 45 minutes after the kids go to bed. Let’s be honest! This week, we're not finding time, we’re reallocating it. I've finally come to realise there is a difference between 'being busy' and actually doing the things that help you live your life fully and get the most out of your day.

This week we look at how to audit your week, ditch the Time Thieves, and reclaim a non-negotiable 30 minutes for yourself—no major schedule overhaul required.

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How do you feel about time?

Do you never have enough? Or do you find you fill with things that actually have zero impact on living the life you dream of?

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Years after having kids, many mums are stuck in survival mode, telling themselves they just need to "power through" the exhaustion of the school run, homework, the mental load. Oh and life…!

In this episode, Amanda looks at why powering through doesn't make you stronger; it drains your future self and prevents you from addressing the root cause of your low energy.

The episode dives deep into why your body still feels heavy and your confidence is low, even if you’re "doing all the things." Amanda also offers three simple strategies to reclaim your energy that are actually doable. Let’s restore your energy, confidence, and spark so you stop surviving and start thriving, even on the busiest days.

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Are you tired of feeling defeated by your body years after actually having your children? You’ve tried the crunches, and the workouts, but postpartum pelvic floor issues are still there. I have felt those quiet niggling frustrations and know how exhausting they are. It makes you feel like your body will never be the same.

This episode is for the mum who feels overwhelmed and stuck within this situation. This episode dives into the secret mind-body connection with our bodies that most programs ignore: Your core is the key to unlocking sustainable transformation to your health and fitness.

In this episode you'll discover:

• The one simple, 5-minute reconnection exercise that instantly calms your nervous system and starts to rebuild your inner strength.

• Why your core is fundamental to all areas of strength - physical and mental.

• • Why we should be talking about this more.
  • We are not alone.

• • Where to start to finally heal and move forward to live the life you want to live (without fear).

    
    

  It’s time to stop treating your body like a failed project and start healing it with compassion. This simple shift is the first step toward embracing a new era of strength.

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This week’s interview episode is with Be Kassapian, founder of Be in the kitchen.

Be is a professional chef turned cooking teacher with huge energy. She is hugely passionate about teaching and inspiring teenagers to cook but also about health and wellness in general.

Within this gorgeous conversation we talk about:

• Be’s journey from professional chef to owner of ‘Be in the kitchen’ and how motherhood was the north star throughout.
• Be’s relentless energy and how her ongoing commitment to learn about herself and take action has allowed her to navigate challenging times.
• The importance of having a ‘toolbox’ to turn to when things get tough.
• The real secret to nourishing yourself and your family.

As well as Be sharing her three tips on how to be a Happy Thriving Mum.

I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as I enjoyed chatting with Be 💖

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Have you ever fallen off track with your fitness (or never really quite got it started in the first place?).

Sometimes setbacks occur and despite all your best efforts you don’t know why.

Frustration can kick in.

It can lead you to wonder if you will ever get back to doing what you love or what you know is good for you. It can cause worry that all your hard work has been for nothing and even lead you to ask the question- is it even worth starting again?

In this episode of Happy Thriving Mums, I’m sharing exactly what happened when I took the whole summer off training — the impact on my body, my mindset, and my daily life.

You’ll hear the truth about:

• How taking a break affects strength, mental health, fitness and your core.

• The increase in mental load mums can carry when they “pause” their health routines

• Why rest is not failure

• Simple, practical steps to restart your fitness journey as a busy mum
  

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve “fallen behind” with your workouts, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone.

Use this as a reminder that thriving in motherhood (and life) doesn’t mean being perfect, it means finding balance that lasts.

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What did you learn this summer?

How do you overcome setbacks?

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