64 episodes

Hosts Bethan O'Riordan and Stef McSherry discuss various parenting topics and challenges, but also try to lighten the load of family life by giving parents a new perspective.
Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.
 
Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.
If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.
Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.
 
Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com
Join us on Instagram:
Stef: @kinderama
Bethan: @bethan.oriordan
The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast
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The Mum Mind Podcast Stef McSherry & Bethan O'Riordan

    • Education
    • 4.8 • 5 Ratings

Hosts Bethan O'Riordan and Stef McSherry discuss various parenting topics and challenges, but also try to lighten the load of family life by giving parents a new perspective.
Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.
 
Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.
If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.
Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! Please Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.
 
Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com
Join us on Instagram:
Stef: @kinderama
Bethan: @bethan.oriordan
The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast
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    My Boy is Finding Friendships Tough

    My Boy is Finding Friendships Tough

    This week Stef and Bethan help a mum whose 9 year old boy is finding some friends tough-going. It can bring up all kinds of emotions for us parents too when our child is hurt or excluded and we need to keep our emotions in check when helping our kids navigate these tricky friendships.
    Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.
     Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.
     
    Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.
     
    Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.
    If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.
     
    Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com
    Join us on Instagram:
    Stef: @kinderama
    Bethan: @bethan.oriordan
    The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast
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    • 18 min
    Helen Ferguson - Trauma Therapist - Part 2

    Helen Ferguson - Trauma Therapist - Part 2

    Part 2 of our interview with trauma therapist Helen Ferguson.
    In this episode Helen discusses diagnoses, assessments, trauma and family systems. After listening to this episode, you may want to contact Helen and her email address, as mentioned in the episode, is helen@helenbferguson.com.
    Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.
     Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.
     
    Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.
     
    Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.
    If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.
     
    Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com
    Join us on Instagram:
    Stef: @kinderama
    Bethan: @bethan.oriordan
    The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast
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    • 29 min
    Helen Ferguson - Trauma Therapist

    Helen Ferguson - Trauma Therapist

    What is trauma? How do you find a therapist capable of unravelling yours or your child's trauma? Helen Ferguson has been working in this area for 25 years and is full of words of wisdom. Today we talk about trauma and how to find a therapist in the first part of this two - part episode.
    Helen can be found at:
    helenbferguson.com
    Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.
     Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.
     
    Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.
     
    Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.
    If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.
     
    Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com
    Join us on Instagram:
    Stef: @kinderama
    Bethan: @bethan.oriordan
    The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast
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    • 27 min
    Disrespectful Tween

    Disrespectful Tween

    It's really easy to fall into the "Don't speak to me like that!" routine when you hear your child speaking to you in a certain way. Your response can almost feel automatic. So is there a better way of handling it? Stef and Bethan share some great tips.
    Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.
     Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.
     
    Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.
     
    Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.
    If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.
     
    Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com
    Join us on Instagram:
    Stef: @kinderama
    Bethan: @bethan.oriordan
    The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast
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    • 22 min
    All About Books with Dr. Christina Mc Donnell

    All About Books with Dr. Christina Mc Donnell

    Dr. Christina Mc Donnell is a GP, a mum and she also runs Irelands's biggest online children's bookstore geniusjuniors.ie.
    Today Stef and Bethan chat with Christina about books and how they can help discussions with your kids about tricky subjects. We also talk about the ongoing horrific situation in Gaza.
    Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.
     Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.
     
    Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.
     
    Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.
    If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.
     
    Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com
    Join us on Instagram:
    Stef: @kinderama
    Bethan: @bethan.oriordan
    The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast
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    • 40 min
    Parenting Journalist Jen Hogan

    Parenting Journalist Jen Hogan

    Our special guest Jen Hogan is a parenting journalist that is a columnist for the Irish Times, an author, a broadcaster and a Mum of 7!
    Words of wisdom, some insights and a few laughs along the way - we hope you enjoy this chat with Jen.
     Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.
     Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.
     
    Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.
     
    Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.
    If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.
     
    Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.com
    Join us on Instagram:
    Stef: @kinderama
    Bethan: @bethan.oriordan
    The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast
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    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
5 Ratings

5 Ratings

CHannaDay ,

Fantastic support for parents

Such a great podcast. Addresses many concerns I’ve had on my pranging journey. Really entertaining and fun interaction between the hosts and non judgemental advice and guidance. Thoroughly enjoying listening

EhpmJ ,

Great advice!

Great advice shared in a lovely friendly chat

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