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Ambitious mom? Struggling to be everything to everyone? It’s time to come back to yourself — and that’s exactly what Bodyful Minds is here for. This podcast helps ambitious moms create harmony between career, family, and self through body awareness, practical, strategic career insights, and mindset tools. Tune in for solo episodes and inspiring conversations that help you quiet the noise, overcome mom guilt, and thrive — more you, less to-do.

  1. 2d ago

    Why Optimising Alone Won't Fix Your Exhaustion (And What Will)

    You've optimised the mornings, the meals, the workouts — and you're still one email away from unravelling. This week Katherina looks at why doing everything "right" doesn't actually fix the exhaustion, and what's missing that no productivity system can give you. Plus: a 15-minute exercise to get some of your capacity back, without adding one more thing to your list. For more resources go to www.bodyfulminds.com or follow on LinkedIn.

  2. Jul 21

    Mom Guilt, Ambition, and the Standards You Can Change Today

    If you were once the person always exceeding expectations — top of your class, a stellar employee — and now feel like you're failing at everything, a little bit, all the time, this episode is for you. We talk about the double standard society holds mothers to versus fathers, and why naming that unfairness, important as it is, won't give you the relief you're actually looking for this week. Then we go deeper: the second, quieter standard that ambitious, high-achieving mothers set for themselves — one that shifts by child, by day, by phase, and never quite lets you feel like you've done well enough. Using the psychology concept of circles of control, influence, and concern, we look at which standards are actually yours to change, starting today. If you've ever felt like a mediocre employee and a mediocre mum despite trying harder than ever, this one's for you. .

  3. Jul 14

    False Proxies: Why Mothers Get Talked Over at Work (Even When They're Right)

    You come back from maternity leave and somehow have to prove yourself all over again — while your maternity cover, with less experience than you, is the one whose opinion gets asked for in the room. Nothing about your competence changed. Something else did. In this episode, an ordinary evening with my son cracks open exactly what that something is — and why the fix isn't hustling harder to be heard. For more resources go to www.bodyfulminds.com or follow on LinkedIn.

  4. Jul 7

    How Heat Affects Your Nervous System (and Why You Might Be More Irritable)

    Hot weather doesn't just leave you sweaty—it can also make emotional regulation, concentration and patience much harder. In this episode, I explore the science behind heat and the nervous system, and explain why body awareness is the first step to managing your energy and responding with more compassion to yourself and your children. For more resources go to www.bodyfulminds.com or follow on LinkedIn.

  5. Jun 30

    Rethinking Regulation: It Doesn't Always Start With Stillness

    Have you ever felt like all the advice about nervous system regulation simply isn't made for mothers? Take a few deep breaths.Sit quietly.Meditate.Spend some time alone. But what if you're never alone? What if every time you try to pause, someone needs you? In this episode, I invite you to rethink what regulation can look like in everyday motherhood. Rather than seeing it as something that only happens in stillness or solitude, we'll explore why movement can sometimes be a more accessible place to begin. Through a personal story and reflections on body awareness, you'll discover a different perspective on why children so often seem to need to move before they settle—and what they might quietly be teaching us about our own nervous systems. If regulation has started to feel like one more thing you don't have time for, this episode offers a gentler way of thinking about it. Because sometimes, caring for yourself doesn't happen away from your family. Sometimes it happens right in the middle of being with them. For more resources go to www.bodyfulminds.com or follow on LinkedIn.

  6. Jun 23

    I Did What I Tell My Clients Not to Do: Why Getting Off Track Isn't Failure

    I recently did something I regularly tell my clients not to do. I pushed through. Life got busy, my practice became inconsistent, and I found myself slipping back into old habits. But instead of seeing that as failure, it reminded me of something important: Body awareness and nervous system regulation aren't about getting it right all the time. They're about returning. In this episode, we're exploring why getting off track is part of being human, what nervous system regulation actually looks like in real life, and why perfection was never the goal in the first place. If you've been feeling disconnected from yourself lately, this conversation is for you. For more resources go to www.bodyfulminds.com or follow on LinkedIn.

  7. Jun 16

    You Pay Attention to Data at Work - What If the Information You're Missing Isn't in a Spreadsheet?

    We all know what happens when we work with the wrong information: projects get delayed, mistakes happen, and things take longer than they need to. Yet when it comes to ourselves, many of us ignore some of the most important information available. In this episode, we're exploring the hidden cost of pushing past our own signals, why that can leave us feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or constantly on edge, and how paying attention sooner can help us move through life with more presence, ease, and flow. Because sometimes the information you're missing isn't in another spreadsheet. For more resources check out www.bodyfulminds.com or follow on LinkedIn.

  8. Jun 10

    Why You Still Feel Exhausted on Vacation (And What Your Nervous System Needs Instead)

    Do you ever arrive at vacation feeling completely exhausted—only to discover that relaxing is harder than you expected? In this episode of the Bodyful Minds Podcast, we're exploring why time off doesn't automatically lead to feeling rested, especially for ambitious mothers who have spent months operating in overdrive. As the school year comes to an end and calendars fill with events, deadlines, family commitments, and mental load, many moms find themselves looking toward vacation as the thing that will finally help them recharge. But if your nervous system has been stuck in "go mode" for months, switching locations isn't always enough to help you switch off. In this episode, you'll learn: Why vacations don't automatically reduce stress or burnoutHow nervous system overload affects your ability to relaxThe difference between taking time off and actually feeling restoredSimple body-awareness practices that help you reconnect with yourselfHow to create more space, presence, and ease during family vacationsWhy rest isn't something you earn—it's something your nervous system needs to feel safe enough to accessIf you've ever wondered why you still feel tired despite taking a break, this episode will help you understand what's happening beneath the surface and offer practical ways to support yourself before, during, and after vacation. For more resources go to www.bodyfulminds.com or follow on LinkedIn.

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Ambitious mom? Struggling to be everything to everyone? It’s time to come back to yourself — and that’s exactly what Bodyful Minds is here for. This podcast helps ambitious moms create harmony between career, family, and self through body awareness, practical, strategic career insights, and mindset tools. Tune in for solo episodes and inspiring conversations that help you quiet the noise, overcome mom guilt, and thrive — more you, less to-do.

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