38. When My Calm Slipped (And How I’m Coming Back)

In this episode, Nina shares something vulnerable and real: she’s noticed she hasn’t been as calm as she was mid last year. Over the school holidays, her mindfulness practice slowly slipped, and she felt the impact - more frustration, more reactivity, and less patience. Nina shares what’s been happening behind the scenes, and what she’s gently putting back in place to help her come back to calm.

You’ll Learn

• How calm can fade through a “slow drift” (without noticing at first)
• Why capacity matters (work, tiredness, kids getting older)
• Why this isn’t failure - it’s feedback
• What Nina is doing to rebuild her foundation: a morning anchor, an evening reset, and micro-pauses

Why This Episode Matters

When your calm slips, it’s easy to think you’re failing - but calm isn’t something we achieve once. It’s something we come back to, again and again. This episode is your reminder that you’re human, and you can return gently.

One Small Shift

Try Nina’s 3-minute morning anchor: three minutes before checking your phone - even imperfectly — to reconnect and steady yourself.

Take The Next Step

If you’re thinking “I know what to do, but I can’t stick with it,” you can book a free 30-minute clarity call to talk about what’s been happening for you and whether coaching feels like the right next step.

Links And Useful Resources

• Book a free chat with Nina
• Listen to Episode 1 - Can Mindfulness Really Stop the Yelling?
• Listen to Episode 9 - Can Mindful Parenting Really Make a Difference?
• Listen to Episode 29 – What If You’re Just Too Tired to Be Mindful?

Let’s connect

• Follow Nina on Instagram
• Website: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au
• Email: [e-mail]

About The Host

Nina is a mindful parenting coach and mum who helps overwhelmed parents move from reactive and stressed to calm, confident, and connected - with tools that fit real life.

In this episode, Nina shares her personal experience of noticing her calm slipping, what was underneath it, and how she’s rebuilding her regulation foundation gently - without the pressure of perfection.

She believes calm isn’t a personality trait - it’s a practice that can be returned to, again and again.