Your Calm Parenting Path

Nina Visic
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Welcome to Your Calm Parenting Path—guiding you toward a more peaceful, connected, and confident approach to parenting.   Motherhood wasn’t supposed to feel this hard. If you’re tired of yelling, overwhelmed by the mental load, and wondering why you can’t just enjoy time with your kids like other mums seem to, you’re not alone. You love your children fiercely, but somewhere between school drop-offs, tantrums, and endless to-do lists, you’ve lost a piece of yourself.   I’m Nina, a mindful parenting coach and mum who gets it. I’ve been where you are - stuck, frustrated, and exhausted by constant feelings of inadequacy and overwhelm.   This podcast is for mums like you -women who want to parent with more patience, less stress, and a whole lot more joy. It’s about making small shifts that create a big impact, helping you build the parenting life you’ve always wanted.   In short, practical episodes, you'll discover actionable tips for calmer parenting, expert insights from those who work with children, real stories from parents who've made meaningful changes, and inspiration to reconnect with yourself while showing up as the mum you want to be.   Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by daily struggles or simply looking for a more mindful approach, each episode offers practical tools and insights to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected with your children. Follow us on Instagram @mindful_parenting_lifestyle, or join our mailing list at  www.mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au

  1. 3d ago

    63. Overcome the Overwhelm Part 2: Connection & Co-operation

    Overwhelm doesn't stay inside us, it spills into our kids, our family dynamic and our home. Part two of this two part series looks at practical ways to ease it in each of those places.   You'll learn   Why four hugs a day matters more than we realise (Virginia Satir) How to run "special time," a 10-15 minute connection tool Why filling each child's cup beats comparing siblings A simple dinner table practice: rose, thorn and bud Three shifts for easing overwhelm at home: schedules, stuff, screens  Why this episode matters? A hard moment with one child, a flare up between siblings, a house that feels a step ahead of you, none of that means you're doing anything wrong. It's just what happens when a lot of people share the same days. This episode offers a few honest, doable ideas rather than one more thing to feel behind on.   Small shift for big impact This series covered a lot across both episodes, so here's the full list. Pick just one, whichever resonates most or feels easiest to actually keep up, try it for a week, and see how it goes. If it doesn't land, come back and try another.   From Part 1 (within ourselves): Bring presence into a tidy up, put a playlist on and properly sing and dance your way through itTwenty extra seconds at the sink each morning, noticing your hands and one thing you're grateful for  From Part 2 (children, family and home): Physical touch, aim for those four hugs a daySpecial time, ten to fifteen minutes of your child's full attention, no TV, no correcting, phone away (bedtime can carry this if a daily slot isn't realistic)Working together on small jobs like dishes or feeding petsSpecific verbal encouragement, "thank you for your kindness" over a blanket "good jobFilling each child's cup individually rather than comparing them to a siblingProtecting some unscheduled time each weekA toy rotation, so tidy up is actually manageable for your kids Take the next step If this stirred something in you, that's what one-on-one coaching is for. Book a free 15 minute discovery call and let's talk through whether working together is the right fit. Get this small shift started today.   Links and resources Book a free 15-minute coaching discovery call with Nina: Related podcast episodesEpisode 5 - Can Connection Really Help Your Kids Listen Better?Episode 25 - Are you Getting Suck in Your Own Big Feelings?Episode 28 - How to Stop Being the Referee in Sibling FightsEpisode 57 - How to End Screen Time Without the MeltdownRelated blog postsBlog - How to Navigate Peaceful Parenting At Home with Mindful Parenting  Let's connect Want more support? Follow Nina on Instagram, or sign up for tips and updates at mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au. Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email. Follow Nina on InstagramWebsite: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.auEmail: nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au About the host Nina Visic is a parenting coach and the voice behind Your Calm Parenting Path, helping overwhelmed parents find calm, connection and confidence through mindfulness and practical, doable strategies. Drawing on her own experience raising three boys, she shares real tools for the hard, ordinary moments of family life, not just the neat, tidy version of parenting.

    63. Overcome the Overwhelm Part 2: Connection & Co-operation

  2. Aug 4

    62. Overcome the Overwhelm Part 1: Redefining Self-Care

    Some days the overwhelm hits before you've even had your coffee. Part one of a two-part series, this episode looks at where that feeling starts, within ourselves, with two shifts to help lighten it. You'll Learn  Why chore resentment is rarely about the task itself A simple way to bring presence into washing up or folding laundry Why unpaid, unrecognised housework can feel invisible A different way to think about "me time" that doesn't need a bath and candles  Why This Episode Matters If you've felt resentful scrubbing a pot, or guilty for not doing self-care "properly," this episode names what's underneath both, and offers a gentler way to show up in the hours you already have. Small Shift for Big Impact Pick one this week: a playlist to dance through your next tidy up, or twenty extra seconds at the sink each morning noticing your hands and one thing you're grateful for. If one doesn't land, try the other. Take the Next Step If this stirred something in you, Nina's one-on-one coaching goes deeper into exactly this. Book a free 15-minute discovery call to see if it's the right fit. Links and Resources Free guided meditation: Washing the Dishes MeditationBooks mentioned (note these are affiliate links) Buddhism for Mothers by Sarah NapthaliThe Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat HanhVisit Nina's website: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.auBook a free 15-minute coaching discovery call with NinaRelated EpisodesEpisode 11 - Tired of Doing It All? What Needs to Change? with Eva RadoEpisode 27 - Are You Feeling the Invisible Weights of Motherhood? with Michelle MarksEpisode 33 - What If Self-Care Could Actually Feel Easy? with Melissa HowellRelated Blog PostBlog: Easy Mindfulness for Mums Who Don't Have Time to MeditateLet's Connect Want more support? Follow Nina on Instagram, or sign up for tips and updates at mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au. Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email. Follow Nina on InstagramWebsite: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.auEmail: nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au   About the Host Nina Visic is a mindful parenting coach and the voice behind Your Calm Parenting Path, helping overwhelmed parents find more calm, connection and confidence at home through mindfulness and practical, everyday strategies.  Drawing on her own experience raising three boys, and on the Mindful Parenting Framework developed by Hunter Clarke-Fields, Nina shares real tools for turning ordinary moments, from doing the dishes to bedtime, into moments of genuine presence and connection.

    62. Overcome the Overwhelm Part 1: Redefining Self-Care

  3. Jul 28

    61. Bringing Dads into the Conversation, with Alison D'Vine

    Today we're widening the lens beyond mums. Alison D'Vine of Sagency WA shares what years of working with men has taught her about why partners struggle to regulate, and what that does to the family when they don't.  This isn't about excusing anything, it's about understanding what's underneath so we're not carrying it alone. Alison brings both her professional insight and her own lived experience to this one, and it's a genuinely honest look at the other side of the family system. You'll Learn Why "ghosts in the nursery" show up once unresolved trauma meets new parenthoodThe Angels in the Nursery study: how one person who truly saw you changes everythingQuiet signs a partner might be struggling to self-regulateWhy epigenetics shows trauma patterns can be interrupted, not just inheritedWhy trying to fix your partner backfires, and what helps instead Why This Episode Matters So much of this podcast is about our own regulation as mums, but our partners' emotional world shapes the household too. This conversation names what a lot of us feel but rarely say, the grimace instead of the smile, the plans that never happen, the eggshells, and gives language to what might be going on underneath. Small Shift for Big Impact Alison's small shift: you can't fix, cure or regulate your partner, but you can be the role model. As she puts it, quoting Abraham Lincoln, "point your feet in the right direction and stand firm." Get clear on your own regulation and boundaries, and hold that steady. Take the Next Step If this conversation brought something up about your partner or someone you love, Alison and her team at Sagency WA work with men directly, in person and online, Australia wide. Reach out through her website to point them in the right direction. Get this small shift started today. Got a Question for Alison? Alison's offered to come back for a Q&A on supporting a partner's self-regulation. If you've got a question you'd like her to answer, send it through to nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au. Links and Resources  Visit Sagency WA's website: sagencywa.com.auRelated Podcast EpisodesEpisdode 44 - Awareness in Parenting (Part 1: Understanding Your Reactions) - noticing what's happening in your own body and mind before you reactEpisode 38 - When My Calm Slipped (And How I'm Coming Back) - Nina's own honest account of her regulation slipping and the steps bacLet's Connect Want more support? Follow Nina on Instagram, or sign up for tips and updates at mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au. Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email. Follow Nina on InstagramWebsite: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.auEmail: nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au About the Host/s Nina Visic is a mindful parenting coach and mum, and the host of Your Calm Parenting Path. She helps overwhelmed parents move from reactive to calm, confident and connected with their kids, through one-on-one coaching, group programmes and this podcast. Alison D'Vine is the founding director and principal practitioner at Sagency WA, where she runs men's behaviour change programmes covering therapy, case management and accountability, work she built after years in the sector left her wanting a more holistic model. She's neurodivergent, a single mum of four, and brings her own lived experience of separation and self-regulation into the men's groups she facilitates five days a week.

    61. Bringing Dads into the Conversation, with Alison D'Vine

  4. Jul 21

    60. Susan Hughes Returns: Parenting an ADHD Child

    If you've ever wondered whether your child's behaviour is deliberate, this one's for you. ADHD parent coach Susan Hughes returns to explain the neuroscience behind ADHD behaviour, and why understanding it changes how you respond.  You'll Learn  Why ADHD behaviour isn't a choice, it's a 30% executive function gap A phrase to interrupt a reactive moment: "it's the ADHD" A simple four-task morning routine for ADHD brains Why shame is the most damaging response to ADHD behaviour How to co-regulate when parent and child are both dysregulated  Why This Episode Matters If you're parenting a child with ADHD, you know the mornings that spiral and the moments you snap and regret. Susan offers something more useful than a quick fix: a way to understand what's happening in your child's brain, and yours, so you can respond instead of react.   Small Shift for Big Impact Susan's small shift: when you feel frustration rising, pause and say to yourself, "it's the ADHD." Not "she's ignoring me" or "he's being difficult" - it's the ADHD. She calls it a circuit breaker, the moment naming it lets you stop reacting and think about what your child actually needs.   Take the Next Step If this conversation stirred something up for you, you don't have to sit with it alone. Register for Susan's upcoming free webinar on July 29th, 2026.  If you are listening after July 29th, join Susan's mailing list to find out when the next webinar will be running.   Links and Resources Visit Susan Hughes on  Facebook or InstagramFind out more about Confident ADHD Parent FormulaRegister for Susan's live webinar on 29 JulyThe Explosive Child by Dr Ross Greene (note, this is an affiliate link). Also available on AudibleRelated Podcast Episodes:Episode 7: Parenting ADHD Kids with Susan HughesEpisode 27: Are You Feeling the Invisible Weights of Motherhood? with Michelle MarksEpisode 46 - When Your Child Sees the World - and Their Stuff - Differently with Steph West Book a free 15-minute coaching discovery call with Nina Let's Connect Want more support? Follow Nina on Instagram, or sign up for tips and updates at mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au. Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email. * Follow Nina on Instagram * Website: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au * Email: nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au About the Hosts Nina Visic is a mindful parenting coach and mum, and the host of Your Calm Parenting Path. She helps overwhelmed parents move from reactive to calm, confident and connected with their kids, through one-on-one coaching, group programmes and this podcast. Susan Hughes is an ADHD parent coach, educator and researcher based in Australia. She holds a Master of Education and is an ACC credentialed coach through the International Coaching Federation. Susan is the creator of the Confident ADHD Parent Formula, a coaching programme that helps parents understand the neuroscience behind their child's behaviour and build the connection that makes real change possible. Her own experience raising a son with ADHD, now 22 and thriving, shapes the practical, compassionate approach she brings to her work.

    60. Susan Hughes Returns: Parenting an ADHD Child

  5. Jul 14

    59. Does Mindfulness Actually Work Mid-Meltdown?

    You know the moment. Your child is on the floor of the shops, refusing to get dressed, or melting down as you try to leave the playground, and everything you've read about mindful parenting suddenly feels very far away. This episode is about what to actually do while you're in it, not before and not after.   You'll Learn  Why almost every stall, refusal or meltdown has something else going on underneath A simple breath technique to create a small gap before you react A short mantra to reach for when you're flustered in public The "I won't let you...but you can..." phrase for holding a boundary with warmth Why changing the vibe works better than reasoning with a tired, upset child A warning phrase that can head off the meltdown before it starts  Why This Episode Matters If you've ever felt like every calm parenting idea flies out the window the second your child hits the floor of the shops, you're not alone. This episode sits in that exact gap, the bit in the middle that so much parenting advice skips over. It's for the moments that actually happen, not the version of parenting we plan for in our heads.   Small Shift for Big Impact My small shift for you this week is just the breath. Next time you feel that heat rising, in the shops, before school, wherever it lands for you, try one slow breath in and a slower one out before you do anything else. You don't need the mantra or the silly voice for this one to count, the breath on its own is enough to feel the difference.   Take the Next Step Pick just one moment this week, the school gate, the shops, wherever your pattern usually shows up, and try the breath before you do anything else. Notice what shifts, even slightly, in that small gap. Get this small shift started today.   Links and Resources Grab your free guide: "5 Little Known Secrets to Help You Keep Your Calm" Book a free 15-minute coaching discovery callRelated BlogsHow to Start a Mindfulness Practice (When You're Already Overwhelmed)Feeling Triggered by Your Kids? Try This Mindful Parenting Shift Related Podcast EpisodesEpisode 3 - Is This the Most Underrated Parenting Tool?Episode 8 - What's the Secret to Clear, Calm Boundaries  Let's Connect Want more support? Follow Nina on Instagram or sign up for tips and updates at mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au. Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email. Follow Nina on InstagramWebsite: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.auEmail: nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au About the Host Nina Visic is a mindful parenting coach and the host of Your Calm Parenting Path, where she helps overwhelmed parents build calm, connection and confidence using the Mindful Parenting Framework. She's a mum who knows shopping centre meltdowns and morning wardrobe battles firsthand, and she brings real, practical tools rather than perfect-parent theory to every episode.

    59. Does Mindfulness Actually Work Mid-Meltdown?

  6. Jul 7

    58. Why Your Relationship Feels Different After Kids, with Caterina Smillie

    So many of us know that quiet drift that creeps in once kids arrive - less conversation, more logistics, less time for each other. Relationship and emotional wellness coach Caterina Smillie joins me to unpack why that disconnection happens, and the small ways couples find their way back to each other.   You'll Learn Why even strong relationships start to drift after having kidsThe difference between carrying the mental load and the emotional loadWhy nitpicking small things is often about something biggerHow mum guilt can get in the way of your relationshipWhy 10-20 minutes of real connection matters more than a big date nightA simple question about the part you play in your relationship  Why This Episode Matters If you've ever felt like you and your partner are running a household together rather than connecting, this conversation will make you feel less alone in it. Caterina's approach is gentle, grounded, and doesn't ask you to add anything to your plate.   Small Shift for Big Impact Caterina's small shift: respect one another, and reflect honestly on the part you each play in your relationship right now. She left us with one question: when was the last time you had a date?   Take the Next Step If this question stays with you, Caterina's upcoming 3-hour workshop on navigating relationships through parenthood is a great next step, keep an eye on the links below for details. In the meantime, ask your partner (or yourself) when was the last time you had a date. Get this small shift started today.   Links and Resources Visit Caterina's websiteReigster for Caterina's upcoming 3-hour workshop on navigating relationships through parenthood (link coming soon)Follow Caterina on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or Linked InBook a free 15-minute coaching discovery call with NinaRelated Episodes:Episode 11 - Tired of Doing It All? What Needs to Change? with Eva RadoEpisode 56 - Do You Have Supermum Syndrome? with Onnie Michalsky  Let's Connect Want more support? Follow Nina on Instagram or sign up for tips and updates at mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au. Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email. Follow Nina on InstagramWebsite: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.auEmail: nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au  About the Hosts Nina Visic is a mindful parenting coach and the voice behind Your Calm Parenting Path, helping overwhelmed parents find more calm, connection and confidence at home through mindfulness and practical, everyday strategies. Drawing on her own experience raising three boys, and on the Mindful Parenting Framework developed by Hunter Clarke-Fields, Nina shares real tools for turning ordinary moments into connection, both with her kids and, as this episode explores, with her partner too. Caterina Smillie is a relationship and emotional wellness coach, blended mum and grandmother who brings both lived experience and a compassionate, practical approach to supporting couples through the early years of parenting. Her own journey through a long and difficult relationship shaped the way she now helps parents navigate connection, communication and respect within their partnership, and she's currently releasing a three-hour workshop on exactly this.

    58. Why Your Relationship Feels Different After Kids, with Caterina Smillie

  7. Jun 30

    57. How to End Screen Time Without the Meltdown

    If turning off the TV feels like bracing for impact, you're not alone. In this episode, Nina unpacks what's actually happening in kids' brains when screens go off, and shares four practical strategies to make those transitions smoother - including what works in her own house, and why handing your child the remote changes everything.   You'll Learn Why kids' brains genuinely struggle with the screen switch-offWhat's happening in their nervous system during high-stimulation screen timeFour transition strategies that actually helpNina's own screen time system, including the Yellow SpoonWhy keeping screens "practical rather than emotional" makes a differenceOne small shift that hands the responsibility back to your child  Why This Episode Matters Screen time guilt is real - and so are the meltdowns. This episode won't make you feel judged for reaching for the remote when you're running on empty. It'll help you understand what's actually happening in those moments, and give you something practical to try. It's the kind of listen that shifts how you respond in the moment - not by adding more to your plate, but by changing your understanding of what's going on.   Small Shift for Big Impact Pick one thing from today - whichever feels most doable right now. Maybe it's looking at the clock together when screen time starts, giving a two-episode warning instead of a sudden 'time's up,' asking your child to repeat back what you've said, or putting the remote in their hands and letting them be the one to turn it off. Try it once this week and notice what shifts, even slightly.   Take the Next Step If screen time battles are a regular thing in your house and you'd love some focused support, Nina has free 15-minute Screen Time Audit calls available. You share your biggest challenge - whether it's the meltdowns, the constant negotiating, or the arguing over what to watch - and she'll help you work out one or two things that might actually help your family specifically. Book your free call here: https://www.mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au/service-page/screen-time-audit   Links and Resources Book your Screen Time AuditRead about how the Yellow Spoon can help your family.Listen to related podcast episodes:Episode 21 - Parenting Path in Action: Navigating the Afternoon TransitionEpisode 8 - What's the Secret to Clear, Calm Boundaries?Let's Connect Want more support? Follow Nina on Instagram, or sign up for tips and updates at mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au. Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email. Follow Nina on InstagramWebsite: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.auEmail: nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au  About the Host Nina Visic is a mindful parenting coach, mum of three, and host of Your Calm Parenting Path. She helps parents move from reactive to calm and connected - one small shift at a time. Her work combines mindfulness with practical strategies that fit into real family life - including her own, with all its imperfect, everyday moments.

  8. Jun 23

    56. Do You Have Supermum Syndrome? with Onnie Michalsky

    That feeling when you sit down for five minutes and immediately think "I should be doing something" - therapist Onnie Michalsky from Moms Without Capes calls it supermum syndrome (or Supermom syndrome). In this conversation, she and Nina explore why so many mums carry it, and what it costs them. You'll Learn  - What supermum syndrome is and how to spot it - How the do-it-all mindset affects your relationship and your kids - Why so many mums struggle to feel worthy of their own time - What healthy boundaries actually look like in motherhood - A simple daily check-in to start putting your needs on the list  Why This Episode Matters If you've ever eaten the crusts while your kids eat a proper meal, or felt guilty the second you sat down - this one is for you. Onnie brings real honesty to this conversation, and it's the kind of episode that makes you feel seen rather than lectured. Small Shift for Big Impact Onnie's small shift: once a day, check in with yourself. Pause and ask - what am I feeling? How is it showing up in my body? What do I need right now? It takes less than 30 seconds, but it starts building the habit of treating your own needs as worth noticing.   Take the Next Step Set the alarm now - attach it to something you already do, like brushing your teeth or making a coffee. Get this small shift started today.   Links and Resources Visit Onnie's websiteListen to Onnies Tedx talk - link coming soon.Book a free 15-minute coaching discovery call with NinaRelated Podcast EpisodesEp 19 - Are You Drowning in the Parenting Juggle?Ep 20 - What If You Could Finally Let Go of Mum Guilt? with Dr Camille GuillereyEp 51 - How Worth Shapes the Way We Parent with Nellie HardenLet's Connect Want more support? Follow Nina on Instagram, or sign up for tips and updates at mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au. Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email. Follow Nina on InstagramWebsite: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.auEmail: nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au   About the Hosts Nina Visic is a mindful parenting coach, mum of three and host of Your Calm Parenting Path. Trained through Hunter Clarke-Fields' Mindful Parenting programme, she helps overwhelmed parents find more calm, connection and confidence through practical strategies and mindfulness. Nina works with parents one-on-one and through group programs and workshops, supporting families to break generational patterns and build more connected, joyful homes. Onnie Michalsky is a licensed therapist, consultant, podcaster and mum of six. She is the founder of Moms Without Capes, a private therapy practice and online community supporting women in stepping out from under the pressure of doing it all and finding a more sustainable way through motherhood. Onnie also leads the Yellowstone County Mental Health Alliance and is a TEDx speaker on the societal expectations placed on mothers. She ran the Moms Without Capes podcast for over 265 episodes.

    56. Do You Have Supermum Syndrome? with Onnie Michalsky
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Welcome to Your Calm Parenting Path—guiding you toward a more peaceful, connected, and confident approach to parenting.   Motherhood wasn’t supposed to feel this hard. If you’re tired of yelling, overwhelmed by the mental load, and wondering why you can’t just enjoy time with your kids like other mums seem to, you’re not alone. You love your children fiercely, but somewhere between school drop-offs, tantrums, and endless to-do lists, you’ve lost a piece of yourself.   I’m Nina, a mindful parenting coach and mum who gets it. I’ve been where you are - stuck, frustrated, and exhausted by constant feelings of inadequacy and overwhelm.   This podcast is for mums like you -women who want to parent with more patience, less stress, and a whole lot more joy. It’s about making small shifts that create a big impact, helping you build the parenting life you’ve always wanted.   In short, practical episodes, you'll discover actionable tips for calmer parenting, expert insights from those who work with children, real stories from parents who've made meaningful changes, and inspiration to reconnect with yourself while showing up as the mum you want to be.   Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by daily struggles or simply looking for a more mindful approach, each episode offers practical tools and insights to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected with your children. Follow us on Instagram @mindful_parenting_lifestyle, or join our mailing list at  www.mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au

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    Nina Visic
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
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