Mentally Strong Mums

Elena Bishop
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Join our community of mentally strong mums who are dedicated to being their best selves - while raising confident, resilient children. Being a mum is tough, but being a mentally strong mum takes it to another level. I provide resources and support for moms who want to heal their past, nurture their children, and build healthy relationships. My podcast offers a safe space for honest conversations about mental health and self-love. I am a qualified & experienced therapist in Private Practice supporting mothrs every day. I have university degrees in social work and psychology to create a trauma-informed approach that helps you become the best version of yourself. 👉 Tools for mental health 👉 Resources on parenting techniques 👉 Supportive community of like-minded mums 💪 Gain valuable insights from mental health professionals 💪 Empower yourself and your kids to be mentally strong 🌟 Develop resilience skills 🌟 Build emotional intelligence https://www.mentallystrongmums.com/

  1. ✨Why It's Harder to Parent Now Than in the 80s: The Weight of Awareness

    14 JAN

    ✨Why It's Harder to Parent Now Than in the 80s: The Weight of Awareness

    In this honest and relatable episode, we explore why parenting in today’s world feels so much harder than it did for our own parents. We now carry awareness of trauma, attachment styles, neurodiversity, emotional regulation—and while this knowledge is powerful, it also comes with immense emotional load. From social media pressure to parenting books and diagnosis culture, today’s mums are often exhausted not just by their children, but by the expectation to parent perfectly. 🎧 In this episode: • The difference between parenting in the 80s vs now • Why knowing more can feel like a burden • The impact of social media and comparison • How to let go of perfection and reclaim joy • What mums really need to hear in 2025 💛 You are not failing. You are evolving. And that’s harder than anyone gives you credit for. 🎙️ Listen on Spotify + Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow @MentallyStrongMums on Instagram 🌐 Learn more at www.mentallystrongmums.com #MentallyStrongMums #ParentingIn2025 #MotherhoodSupport #MumBurnout #GentleParenting #SecureAttachment #ParentingExpectations #ConsciousParenting #AussieMums #ParentingPodcast

    21 min
  2. ✨ADHD & Alcohol: Why Neurodiverse Brains Are More Prone to Binge Drinking

    8 JAN

    ✨ADHD & Alcohol: Why Neurodiverse Brains Are More Prone to Binge Drinking

    In this important and eye opening episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we explore the strong but often misunderstood link between ADHD, neurodiversity, and binge drinking . If you’ve ever wondered why it feels harder to stop once you start drinking, why alcohol feels like relief rather than just a drink, or why shame creeps in the next day, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening in your brain and body. This episode explains why binge drinking is more common in ADHD brains — and why it’s not a character flaw. We unpack: • The neuroscience of ADHD and dopamine • Why alcohol can feel regulating for neurodiverse brains • The “perfect storm” of impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, time blindness, and all or nothing thinking • Why binge drinking is culturally normalised in Australia • How alcohol use impacts families and self worth • Compassionate, science based alternatives to regulation without shame This episode is not about blame or labels — it’s about understanding your nervous system, reducing shame, and empowering healthier choices moving forward. #MentallyStrongMums #ADHDWomen #NeurodivergentMums #ADHDandAlcohol #BingeDrinkingAwareness #DopamineBrain #MentalHealthForMums #NeurodiversityAustralia #MumLifeUnfiltered #AlcoholCulture #ADHDLife #ParentingWithADHD #EmotionalRegulation #ShameFreeHealing #TraumaInformed #WomenMentalHealth #ADHDSupport #ModernMotherhood

    21 min
  3. ✨What Is an Emotional Hangover? The Science Behind Why You're Still Tired from That Big Event...

    1 JAN

    ✨What Is an Emotional Hangover? The Science Behind Why You're Still Tired from That Big Event...

    In this powerful episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we unpack the science and psychology of the “emotional hangover” — that lingering fog, fatigue, and heaviness you feel after intense emotional experiences. Whether it’s after a heated argument with your partner, a parenting meltdown, or an unexpected wave of grief, emotional hangovers are real and common. But most mums don’t realise what’s happening in their brain and body, and worse, they often blame themselves for not bouncing back faster. Elena walks you through: • The neurobiology of emotional hangovers (hello, cortisol, adrenaline, and the amygdala!) • Why highly sensitive or neurodiverse mums may feel this more intensely • The role of emotional repression and unprocessed stress • How to recover with grace, not guilt • What to teach your kids about post-emotion recovery If you've ever said "Why am I still so exhausted from yesterday?" — this episode is for you. Subscribe and follow the Mentally Strong Mums podcast wherever you listen! #EmotionalHangover #ParentingPodcast #MumBurnout #MentallyStrongMums #EmotionalHealth #MotherhoodSupport #TherapistExplains #NervousSystemReset #GentleParenting #MentalHealthForMums

    24 min
  4. ✨Make 2026 the year we finish the marathon without burning out: Service Your Body Like a Car

    25/12/2025

    ✨Make 2026 the year we finish the marathon without burning out: Service Your Body Like a Car

    In this uplifting episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we explore how to put yourself back on your own priority list—not with guilt, but with clarity and confidence. This New Year, treat yourself like you would your car—with regular check-ins, maintenance, and proactive care. You wouldn’t wait until your car completely breaks down before getting it serviced. So why do we wait until burnout hits before looking after ourselves? 🌟 You’d book it in for regular servicing. 🌟 You’d fix things before they completely broke down. 🌟 You’d fuel it with what it needs—and take it seriously when the warning lights flash. You don’t need to earn your rest. You just need to value yourself enough to plan it. 🎧 Available now on Spotify + Apple 🌐 Visit www.mentallystrongmums.com for more resources 📲 Follow @MentallyStrongMums for daily support #MentallyStrongMums #2026Reset #NewYearPlanning #MumSelfCare #PreventBurnout #MumWellness #MotherhoodMentalHealth #JoyfulMotherhood #AustralianMums #MumMotivation

    15 min
  5. ✨Somatic Anxiety Release | Guided Body Scan | A Guided Journey Back Into Your Body

    18/12/2025

    ✨Somatic Anxiety Release | Guided Body Scan | A Guided Journey Back Into Your Body

    Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from your body? In this calming and empowering guided episode, you’ll be taken on a full body scan and somatic release experience tailored for mums navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and the demands of everyday life. Learn how to reconnect with your body, identify where tension lives, understand what your anxiety is trying to protect you from, and gently begin the process of letting go This week’s episode of Mentally Strong Mums is a somatic anxiety release — a guided experience designed just for YOU. 🌿 Breathe, scan your body, notice what's there, and gently let go. No judgment. Just healing. Welcome to a deeply soothing and empowering guided episode designed for mothers experiencing anxiety, stress, or overwhelm. In this Mentally Strong Mums guided journey, we’ll walk you through: A calming full-body scan How to identify where anxiety is stored in your body Emotional intelligence and body-based awareness A gentle process to communicate with, understand, and release anxiety A somatic healing experience that helps you feel grounded and safe 🧠✨ You are not broken — your body is trying to protect you. Let’s explore why… and gently begin to let go. Perfect for busy mums who need a moment to reconnect and regulate. Listen today, and give your nervous system the love it deserves. 💛 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! #MentallyStrongMums #anxietyrelief #somatichealing #mumswithanxiety #bodyawareness #mentalhealthmatters #guidedmeditation #traumainformedparenting #nervoussystemregulation #emotionalhealing #mumlife #calmdownmama #podcastforparents #mindfulmama #selfregulationtools #anxietysupport #healingjourney #motherhoodsupport #selfcarepodcast #mummindset #podcastaustralia

    21 min
  6. ✨Broken Expectation → Anxiety → Overreaction → Shame → Resentment (Cycle)

    16/12/2025

    ✨Broken Expectation → Anxiety → Overreaction → Shame → Resentment (Cycle)

    Have you ever snapped at your partner or child, only to spiral into shame minutes later? This emotional pattern is more common than you think. And most of the time… we didn’t even realise we had that expectation. Often, we don’t even realise we had an expectation until it’s broken. Something doesn't go to plan—kids melt down, your partner doesn't help, the day unravels—and suddenly you're snapping, yelling, or spiraling into guilt. Why? Because anxiety creates an unconscious need for control and predictability. And when that predictability is disrupted, it triggers anger, frustration, and later… shame. In this episode, we explore a powerful 4-part cycle: Anxiety → Hidden Expectation → Overreaction → Shame Most of us don't even realise we had an expectation until something breaks it. The mess in the kitchen, the lack of help, the tantrum in public—it shatters our sense of control, and we explode. But the root isn't anger… it’s anxiety. 🧠 Here’s what you’ll learn: • Why anxiety creates a need for predictability • How unconscious expectations fuel emotional storms • Why anger is a symptom of broken internal rules Whether you're parenting, in a relationship, or simply trying to navigate your day, this cycle plays out silently. Let’s break it—together. 🎙️ Listen on Spotify + Apple 📲 Follow @MentallyStrongMums 💻 Visit www.mentallystrongmums.com for more tools #MentallyStrongMums #ParentingAnxiety #MotherhoodEmotions #ShameCycle #UnrealisticExpectations #AnxietyParenting #EmotionalAwareness #RealTalkMotherhood #AttachmentParenting #HealingMotherhood

    23 min
  7. ✨Core Values, Self‑Worth, and Why You Can Lose Yourself in Relationships

    04/12/2025

    ✨Core Values, Self‑Worth, and Why You Can Lose Yourself in Relationships

    This week on the Mentally Strong Mums podcast: 💔 What core values really mean ✨ How to find your non‑negotiables 🧠 Why mismatched values cause self‑betrayal ❤️ How to teach emotional integrity to your kids We unpack the psychology of core values—what they are, how to find yours, and how they shape love, boundaries, and self‑worth. 🎧 Listen to “Core Values, Self‑Worth, and Why You Keep Losing Yourself in Love” 🔗 Link in bio #MentallyStrongMums #CoreValues #SelfWorth #RelationshipHealth #Boundaries #PeoplePleasingRecovery #AttachmentHealing #ParentingPodcast #EmotionalIntelligence #GenerationalHealing Do you know what your core values really are—or have you just been living by someone else’s? In this episode, we unpack: 💔 Why mismatched values cause relationship tension 🪞 How to identify your non‑negotiables 💡 Why people‑pleasing equals self‑betrayal 🌱 How values evolve over time—and what that says about your growth 👩‍👧 How to teach your kids emotional integrity and values as a generational legacy Because when you know who you are, you stop begging for love—you attract it. ✨ Explore more at www.mentallystrongmums.com

    26 min
  8. ✨Why Feeling Seen Matters: Validation, Invalidation & Emotional Survival

    27/11/2025

    ✨Why Feeling Seen Matters: Validation, Invalidation & Emotional Survival

    Have you ever poured your heart out and been met with silence, a shrug, or worse—“That’s not a big deal”? That’s invalidation, and it cuts deeper than most of us realise. This week’s podcast is a deep dive into: 💡 What validation really is ❌ How invalidation damages relationships 👩‍👧‍👦 Why it’s not your child’s job to validate you 🗣️ How to ask for your emotional needs with courage 🧘🏼‍♀️ And how to stop gaslighting yourself ❌ Why invalidation cuts so deep 🧠 The science behind emotional pain 🗣️ Scripts to ask for what you need 🤯 And how to stop dismissing your own feelings 🎧 Listen now to: “Why Feeling Seen Matters” 👇 Have you ever been invalidated? Let’s talk about it. #MentallyStrongMums #ValidationMatters #EmotionalSafety #ParentingPodcast #AttachmentHealing #GaslightingRecovery #SelfValidation #EmotionalNeeds #MotherhoodPodcast #MindfulParenting In this episode, we unpack: What validation really means (it’s not agreement—it’s understanding) How invalidation shows up in parenting, relationships, and your own self-talk The science behind why it hurts so much Real examples from childhood, marriage, and raising kids Why it’s not your child’s job to validate you How to ask your partner for emotional support without blame And how to stop gaslighting yourself This episode is your ultimate toolkit for building emotionally safe relationships—starting with the one you have with yourself 💛

    28 min
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Join our community of mentally strong mums who are dedicated to being their best selves - while raising confident, resilient children. Being a mum is tough, but being a mentally strong mum takes it to another level. I provide resources and support for moms who want to heal their past, nurture their children, and build healthy relationships. My podcast offers a safe space for honest conversations about mental health and self-love. I am a qualified & experienced therapist in Private Practice supporting mothrs every day. I have university degrees in social work and psychology to create a trauma-informed approach that helps you become the best version of yourself. 👉 Tools for mental health 👉 Resources on parenting techniques 👉 Supportive community of like-minded mums 💪 Gain valuable insights from mental health professionals 💪 Empower yourself and your kids to be mentally strong 🌟 Develop resilience skills 🌟 Build emotional intelligence https://www.mentallystrongmums.com/

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