The Intentional Mum Rebecca Hainsworth

Grab a mince pie and a sneaky mulled wine and settle down with this podcast episode with the incredible Sophie Cliff.  Sophie is a positive psychology practitioner and in this episode she shares a ton of helpful tips and tools for finding more joy in our everyday lives.   

Mentioned in this episode:
Christmas podcast episodes Sophie’s book Finding Joy Gratitude lists Toxic positivity Negativity bias Arrival fallacy Daily check-ins Difference between goal-setting and intentions Intrinsic motivation Practical positivity podcast
You can find Sophie at @SophieCliff on Instagram and at www.sophiecliff.com

And you can find me on Instagram @the.intentional.mum and at www.theintentionalmum.com


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“We have more power than we think we do”
In this episode I chat with the incredible Jen Gale author of The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide* and The Sustainable(ish) Guide to Green Parenting* all about how we can all make our lives a little more sustainable.
Jen describes herself as a "tired mum of two" but after challenging herself to a year of buying nothing new she has spent the last decade inspiring countless others to slow down and live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
In this episode we discuss:

The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide* Conscious consumerism Fast fashion Ikea Cost of living crisis Deleting Amazon Take The Jump Plant-based diets Year of buying nothing new Visible mending Pluralistic ignorance Anna Lappe Ecosia
You can find Jen at www.asustainablelife.co.uk and Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

And you can find me at www.theintentionalmum.com
www.instagram.com/the.intentional.mum
 


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In this special episode for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021 Kerry and I share our experiences of baby loss through miscarriage.  Both of us have had a missed miscarriage but our experiences are quite different.  We hope that by sharing our stories it helps other women going through baby loss know that you aren’t alone.
*Content warning: This episode includes descriptions of baby loss and miscarriage that some may find difficult to hear and discretion is advised*
Mentioned in this episode:
Missed miscarriage D&C – this is a term that is often used for surgical management of miscarriage, although the official term for the procedure is “evacuation of retained products of conception” Medical management of miscarriage Miscarriage Association Tommy’s Sands Petals – not mentioned but this is another charity that provides support to those experiencing baby loss If you would like to find out more on this topic you can find my story at: https://theintentionalmum.com/missed-miscarriage-story/
You can find me on Instagram - @the.intentional.mum


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“Your worth as a parent isn’t tied up into how often your baby wakes up”
In this episode I’m joined by infant sleep expert and founder of Care it Out, Kerry Secker.  Kerry has over 20 years’ experience specialising in infant sleep – first as a nanny and now as a sleep consultant.  Kerry has provided families across the globe with support and assurance to help them reach a settled night’s sleep without sleep training.

Mentioned in this episode:
Care it Out The Sleep Show Bedtime boundaries Gina Ford Sleep training Naps and nap gaps Bedtime routines Sleep cues Breastfeeding and co-sleeping SIDS You can find more episodes of The Intentional Mum as www.theintentionalmum.com 
Come say hi - www.instagram.com/the.intentional.mum



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“Being pregnant was possibly the most I have ever loved and respected my body”
In this episode I’m joined by my lovely friend and all round superwoman, Carly Rowena.  Carly is a personal trainer, YouTuber and mum to Jax who keeps things super honest and candid when it comes to fitness, relationships and mumlife.

Mentioned in this episode:
Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro – watch Carly’s video of our trip Baby carrying Diastasis recti Breastfeeding Emily Skye Co-sleeping Antenatal classes Carly’s sexy series Seaspiracy Let's Sweat
You can find all episodes of The Intentional Mum at www.theintentionalmum.com/podcast
Why not say hello on Instagram - @the.intentional.mum


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"The breath is the bridge between your body and your mind" 
Sophia is a coach, hypnobirthing and yoga teacher who empowers women to embrace calm - whether that's during pregnancy or in everyday life. She's a birth and life optimiser! 
In this episode we discuss everything from creating a positive birth experience to how you can use yoga and hypnobirthing to aid your parenting and your life well beyond pregnancy.

Even if you aren’t pregnant or planning to get pregnant there’s plenty of takeaways from this episode.

Mentioned in this episode: 
Hypnobirthing Yoga C-section birth The Prenatal Snug Podcast Emotional freedom technique BRAINS Fear-tension-pain cycle Neuro-linguistic programming / NLP The Prison Doctor* Brene Brown* Cold water therapy* Swamping
Sophia has created The Prenatal Snug - an online sanctuary for pregnant women to find reassurance and a whole load of wonderful resources for getting through pregnancy and preparing for birth and that includes weekly prenatal yoga.

You can also find Sophia at www.sophiahanson.com and on Instagram @the.prenatal.snug
Find more from The Intentional Mum podcast at www.aminimalistmother.com 



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