We’ve all been there. You eat the “wrong” thing, skip the workout you promised yourself you’d do, or miss a step in the plan - and suddenly it feels like you’ve failed.

But here’s the truth: you didn’t fail. The plan did.

In this episode, I’m diving into the shame cycle that diet culture and hustle culture keep us trapped in - the idea that success is about perfect consistency and discipline. I’ll share how these unrealistic expectations show up in everyday life (like when the meal plan looks flawless on paper but doesn’t stand a chance against the 4pm chaos).

You’ll hear why it’s not about sticking to someone else’s version of success, but about creating rhythms that actually work for you - rhythms that feel steady, nourishing, and sustainable in the middle of real life.

I’ll also share a client story from inside The Happy Healthy Mum, where letting go of the “wagon” opened up a whole new way of living.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the problem for not being able to follow the plan - this one’s for you.

Click here to learn more about The Happy Healthy Mum Programme

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Tash - holistic health coach, retreat chef, and breathwork instructor - for a powerful conversation about gut health and the pressures we face around food.

We dive into:

• Why “food noise” leaves so many women feeling stuck, stressed, and ashamed
  
  
• How gut health impacts not just digestion but mood, energy, and overall wellbeing
  
  
• The simple, plant-focused practices that help you reconnect with joy and calm around food
  
  
• Why building a peaceful relationship with eating isn’t about rules, but about safety, nourishment, and presence

If you’ve ever felt confused about what to eat, guilty about your choices, or exhausted by mixed nutrition messages, this episode will help you clear the noise and come back to what really matters.

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You finally sit down.

Your tea’s next to you, but you’re not really tasting it.

Your body feels tense, your brain’s racing, and you’re already thinking about what you “should” be doing next.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not broken, and you’re not bad at resting.

Your body has just learned that slowing down isn’t safe.

In this episode, I share:

• Why you might feel on edge, emotional, or guilty when you stop
• How growing up with pressure, chaos, or always being “on it” can train your brain to only feel safe when you’re busy
• The difference between looking relaxed and actually feeling it
• Simple ways to make rest feel easier, without forcing yourself to sit still and “switch off”

If you’ve ever thought, “I just can’t switch off,” this will help you understand why, and give you easy ways to start changing it.