Ready to retire as your child's cruise director and discover the magic of doing absolutely nothing?

Just in time for summer holidays when the pressure to entertain is at its peak!

This isn't just about surviving the holidays - it's about embracing boredom as a superpower that sparks creativity, independence, and actual peace! ✨

Alex is keeping it real about why constantly entertaining our children is exhausting us and robbing them of crucial development. We're talking about the magic that happens when kids say "I'm bored" and why it might be the best thing for both of you.

Perfect timing for any parent feeling the pressure to be their child's full-time entertainment committee - spoiler alert: you don't have to be!

Five years ago to this recording date, Sarah Jepson got the call that changed everything - full custody of her children. But winning custody was just one part of her incredible journey.

Sarah built a business during maternity leave as her escape from an abusive relationship. She went from binge drinking to sobriety, masculine hustle to feminine power, and survival mode to thriving as founder of Six Degrees.

In this raw conversation, Sarah shares how she broke generational trauma while raising teenage daughters, found joy, and learned that "we get to choose what happens now and next."

We also explore how her family manages technology with clear boundaries, building values of connection and quality time together.

Perfect for anyone who is in a dark place and is looking for hope and proof that there is another side - that transformation is not only possible, but within reach.

Key topics: building business during crisis, redefining success after trauma, breaking cycles, family tech boundaries, and why change starts with choosing one thing.

Don't worry, Tiffany didn't abandon ship! She is on holiday!

So this week it's just Alex flying solo sharing her deeply personal story that she's never told in full before.

After her 20-week scan changed everything, she went from workplace high-performer to navigating a medical crisis in pregnancy, a newborn with a rare lung condition, and a workplace that had no idea how to support her through any of it.

In this episode she opens up about her son's Ted's health journey from foetal diagnosis to lung surgery at 12 months, why it took years to realise she wasn't the problem, and how she finally found her voice as a mother and professional.

This episode tackles what happens when workplaces fail mothers during their most vulnerable moments and why we need to stop accepting that having a baby is treated as a personal inconvenience to employers.

If you've ever felt unsupported by your workplace during motherhood, this honest conversation about the motherhood penalty and finding your voice will resonate.

Ready to discover why your spa day didn't last and what actually works for survival mode parenting?

We're diving into the reality of traditional self-care failing us completely - that spa glow that lasted exactly 48 hours before we snapped back to our usual heightened state!

This isn't just about finding me-time - it's about redefining what self-care actually looks like when you're parenting tiny humans! ☕

In this week's Mambition Moments, we are keeping it real with why cucumber water and face masks don't stick when you're living in survival mode, and introducing "trench self-care" - the kind that actually works in the chaos.

From 5-minute coffee breaks to drinking water regularly - this episode is all about finding balance between what we need to thrive and what our children need from us, without the whole system tipping into dysfunction.

Perfect mid-week reality check - whether you're feeling guilty about that expensive spa day that didn't stick or ready to embrace self-care that actually fits this chaotic, beautiful stage of life.

What if the secret to raising resilient, confident children wasn't found in perfect parenting books, but in passport stamps and plane tickets?

Meet Rebecca Ryell - GP, entrepreneur, and mother of three who's spent 16 years proving that motherhood doesn't mean your adventures have to end.

A lifelong traveler who became even more intentional about her parenting journey after facing serious adversity, Rebecca was breastfeeding on benches in California and teaching her kids to navigate the world with confidence.

You'll discover: How Rebecca maintains her career while running a travel business, the mindset shift that transformed her maternity leave into family adventures, and real stories from the road - including why trying chicken feet became a family confidence-building exercise.

Plus, her practical blueprint for making family travel happen on a realistic budget.

This isn't about privileged wanderlust - it's about intentional choices and building a family culture where uncertainty becomes opportunity.

We can't believe our sons are starting Reception in September - where did four years go?!

Nothing prepares you for the emotional whirlwind of watching your baby become "a big school kid" and how four years of motherhood suddenly feels like it happened in four minutes!

This isn't just about surviving the school transition - it's about understanding how motherhood completely warps our relationship with time! ⏰

In this week's Mambition Moments, we're unpacking the bizarre paradox of how the days dragged endlessly when they were babies, but somehow four entire years have vanished in a blink.

We're exploring that strange grief of mourning the baby phase while celebrating their independence, and why buying school uniforms hits harder emotionally than their first steps ever did.

From "I don't know what I'm doing" to "I've got this" - when did that shift happen? And what does this new phase of motherhood mean when you're not in constant crisis management mode?

Perfect mid-week reflection - whether you're facing your own major life transition or just need to feel less alone in watching your babies grow up too fast.

From corporate banking to mental health pioneer - meet Rebecca Reed FRSPH, founder of Siendo and creator of MentalFlex®.

She launched her mental health company just 2 weeks before the pandemic and now supports major organisations like Oxford University and the NHS.

In this episode, Rebecca shares her journey and practical strategies for working parents struggling with stress. We explore how children mirror our stress patterns, the social media comparison trap, and post-traumatic growth.

Rebecca reveals her 3 pillars of mental fitness for overwhelmed parents and shares practical tools for nervous system reset that you can use in the chaos of daily life.

Perfect for ambitious working mothers ready to break generational stress cycles and model resilience for their children while pursuing their own goals.

Resources mentioned:

• Cry When the Baby Cries: https://amzn.to/44KdNSM
• Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://amzn.to/3ZXDJaW
• Finding Inner Safety by Dr Nerina Ramlakhan: https://amzn.to/4kg8nnn
• Sleep resources by Dr Nerina: https://amzn.to/44Gym2y
• Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges: https://amzn.to/44KdNSM
• Exercises for Safety & Connection by Deb Dana: https://amzn.to/3GtMFhD

Ready to discover what your 4-year-old's Christmas obsession can teach you about achieving your dreams?

We're diving into the hilarious reality of living with a 4 year old who's been planning December 25th since June - and it's more inspiring than you think!

This isn't just about surviving relentless kid questions - it's about rediscovering the power of unwavering belief! 🎄

In this week's Mambition Moments, we're unpacking my son's 847th daily question: "Mummy, do you know what I want for Christmas?" and why his persistence is actually peak goal-setting.

We're exploring how kids exist in a time-free universe where anything feels possible and what we can learn from their unshakeable optimism about the future.

From remote control chaos to unwavering commitment - this episode is all about channeling that childhood energy into our own ambitious dreams and never losing hope in what's possible.

Perfect mid-week motivation - whether you need a reminder to persist like a 4-year-old or just want to laugh about the beautiful chaos of parenting tiny dreamers.