In this weeks episode your host Claire-Louise delves into the power of negative self talk.

In this weeks episode, your host Claire-Louise celebrates IWD on March the 8th and invites you to discovery where your life you feel the most included.

She also delves into the wonderful world of journaling and active self reflection and how this simple act can help you reduce your stress, help cultivate good habits to aide your mental health.

Season 2 has landed.

Welcome back to the weekly podcast with your host Claire-Louise Adams. In this first episode of Season 2, Claire-Louise shares how putting your own needs first can feel uncomfortable. How she experienced this herself at the begiining of How to identify what you need in any given moment and moving forward in 2024.

In this special episode, we look back at the incredible journey of Season 1, exploring the transformative moments and important insights we've shared. Your host Claire-Louise Adams takes us on a reflective journey, sharing behind-the-scenes insights on the podcast's impact, memorable guests, and the most resonant episodes. She also offers practical self-coaching exercises to help you close out 2023 and step into 2024 with intention. Join us for this insightful and empowering season finale!

Here are the highlights:

• [00:01] Focus on your story, not others' perceptions.

• [04:08] Performance, not downloads, validates success in podcasting.

• [07:36] Impressive production team for my podcast.

• [10:06] The podcast focuses on supporting mum's passion projects.

• [15:08] Dawn's story of balancing business and motherhood.

• [16:32] Underrated reminder to prioritise self-care and values.

• [20:08] Reflect on relationships for a better 2023.

• [24:23] Identify supporters; ignore detractors, and focus on self.

• [27:36] Thanks for listening, see you in 2024.

About the host Claire-Louise Adams:

Not just a mother - I am a daughter, a sister, a friend, a partner, a business owner, a coach, a mentor, and an advocate of women in the ever-changing world we live in. 

A forty-something woman with three adult children, and a past of success and failures that have led me to the place I am now. With perhaps age, reflection, life experience, and a huge dose of hope and optimism I find myself here, empowering and celebrating everyday women choosing a life that fills their cup. 

I am everything I choose to be.

Head over to www.notjustamother.co.uk to get on the waitlist for our amazing 2024 planner.

Connect with Claire-Louise:

LinkedIn: @claire-louiseadams

Facebook: @claire-louiseadams

Instagram: @notjustamotherofficial

Website: notjustamother.co.uk

Welcome to the latest episode of Not Just A Mother with your host Claire-Louise Adams and a special guest - Sophie Wright. While Sophie is not a mother, she is a multi-talented individual who wears many hats including being a DJ, presenter, writer, and grid girl. 

Sophie shares her incredible journey of resilience and positivity after a life-changing accident that left her with a broken femur. 

Claire-Louise was there to witness the accident and provide support, and together they discuss the challenges and silver linings that come with unexpected events. Sophie's mindset, inspired by her late mother, serves as a guiding light as she navigates through the ups and downs of recovery. Get ready for an inspiring and empowering episode as we dive into mindset, purpose, emotion, and health.

Here are the highlights:

• [01:42] Sophie discusses life challenges without kids.

• [07:08] Someone screamed my name, I turned around and saw you on the floor with your leg up.

• [11:46] I was in hospital in Orpington for 10 days and had surgery on the 10th. 

• [14:15] I followed your impactful personal journey on Instagram.

• [16:21] Temporary period of crutches, fear, and hope.

• [20:52] Recovery vlog documenting a transformative experience.

• [25:35] Hopeful message about someone's recovery and support.

• [29:01] Life's unexpected challenges bring both pain and balance.

About Sophie Wright:

Hailing from the rainy city of Manchester, Sophie is a former radio presenter who combines her obsession with cars, motorsport and music, with her skills of talking for a living and presenting! DJing at car events, filming with automotive brands, hosting events, recording voiceovers, writing books/blogs, and being a proud Grid Girl for the BTCC championship. She's often seen drooling over supercars in the Cheshire suburbs while Instagram storying the best ones, or throwing an M5 around Donington Park on a track day. As you can tell, she is NEVER bored!

Connect with Sophie:

Website: www.myfabulousfemur.com

Instagram:@djsowright

About the host Claire-Louise Adams:

Not just a mother - I am a daughter, a sister, a friend, a partner, a business owner, a coach, a mentor, and an advocate of women in the ever-changing world we live in. 

A forty-something woman with three adult children, and a past of success and failures that have led me to the place I am now. With perhaps age, reflection, life experience, and a huge dose of hope and optimism I find myself here, empowering and celebrating everyday women choosing a life that fills their cup. 

I am everything I choose to be.

Connect with Claire-Louise:

LinkedIn: @claire-louiseadams

Facebook: @claire-louiseadams

Instagram: @notjustamotherofficial

In today's episode, we are diving deep into the world of coaching and its transformative power. Whether you're a new mum navigating the challenges of motherhood, seeking to advance in your career, facing personal growth obstacles, or dealing with a medical diagnosis, coaching can be the key to unlocking the life you truly want. 

We’ll explore the incredible impact coaching has had on Claire-Louise’s daughter, Lucy's life. From her scoliosis surgery and the difficulties she faced along the way, to her remarkable recovery and growth, Lucy's journey showcases the power of coaching and mindset in overcoming challenges and achieving goals. 

Claire-Louise also shares her personal reflections on coaching, the importance of having a trained coach, and the potential impact it could have had if she had discovered coaching earlier in her life. We'll delve into the differences between coaching and mentoring, and the value of both in personal development. So, if you're ready to discover how coaching can raise self-awareness, reduce stress, improve resilience, align behaviours with values, and ultimately lead to transformational change, then stay tuned. 

[01:25] Coaching is important; it impacts our lives.

[06:16] Specify coaching and focus on individual's needs.

[09:18] Coaching: Uncover, transform, and make a difference.

[13:29] Long, problematic journey managing Lucy's surgery.

[15:52 Despite her pain, she persisted and managed.

[21:47] Lucy's journey of healing and determination.

[26:31] Embracing coaching transforms and empowers.

[31:01] Empowerment, learning, exploration, coaching for personal growth.

[33:50] Coaching helps uncover barriers and beliefs.

[38:17] Group coaching shares experiences, and enhances learning over 12 weeks. Also, launching themed conversations for self-coaching.

[40:14] Coaching helps individuals achieve desired outcomes.

Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and make sure to connect with Claire-Louise on social media and join our vibrant community in the Not Just A Mother Facebook group.

As we near the end of this series, we would love your feedback. You can apply as a guest or suggest topics you'd like to hear about by emailing us at hello@notjustamother.co.uk. We welcome any suggestions you may have.

About the host Claire-Louise Adams:

Not just a mother - I am a daughter, a sister, a friend, a partner, a business owner, a coach, a mentor, and an advocate of women in the ever-changing world we live in. 

A forty-something woman with three adult children, and a past of success and failures that have led me to the place I am now. With perhaps age, reflection, life experience, and a huge dose of hope and optimism I find myself here, empowering and celebrating everyday women choosing a life that fills their cup. 

I am everything I choose to be.

Connect with Claire-Louise:

LinkedIn: @claire-louiseadams

Facebook: @claire-louiseadams

Instagram: @notjustamotherofficial

Produced by winteraudio.co.uk

As we approach the end of our first season, We share an important topic to dive into: "How to Stop Playing Small." 

Have you ever felt like you're holding yourself back from pursuing your dreams and ambitions? Maybe you've been delaying taking that leap of faith until after the holiday season passes. The time to stop playing small is now. As 2024 approaches, it's crucial for us to recognise our own potential and step into our greatness.

In today's episode, we'll explore the fear of being seen and how it often holds us back from reaching our full potential. Claire-Louise shares her own personal journey of struggling with the balancing act of motherhood and work, and how she overcame them.

Claire-Louise will provide you with practical strategies to understand who you are now and align your goals accordingly. We'll talk about embracing self-love, self-coaching, and mapping out your aspirations. 

It's time to shift our mindset and start fresh in the new year. Let's refuse to be held back by external circumstances or societal expectations. Together, we'll challenge ourselves to let go of playing small and pursue our dreams with passion and purpose.

[00:46] We're coming to the end of this series. Stay tuned for exciting things in 2024. Let me share a significant realisation I've had and where it originated.

[03:14] Let go of self-doubt and embrace authenticity.

[08:04] Take responsibility, and write down reasons for playing small. 

[12:49] Sometimes we hold ourselves back from achieving our full potential in certain areas of our lives. 

[15:22] Map out your business and dream big.

[19:23] Find what resonates with you in goals.

[21:11] Take care of yourself annually, life changes.

[24:20] Improved self-care, recovering from burnout.

[27:13] Being aware of our needs is crucial. Often, we overlook this important aspect of life. 

[31:38] Poke your conscience and beliefs, understand when you are playing small, and stop it. 

[33:12] Self-love, kindness, and coaching are crucial for clarity. Map out what you want and join my mailing list on notjustamother.co.uk for updates.

Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and make sure to connect with Claire-Louise on social media and join our vibrant community in the Not Just A Mother Facebook group.

As we near the end of this series, we would love your feedback. You can apply as a guest or suggest topics you'd like to hear about by emailing us at hello@notjustamother.co.uk. We welcome any suggestions you may have.

About the host Claire-Louise Adams:

Not just a mother - I am a daughter, a sister, a friend, a partner, a business owner, a coach, a mentor, and an advocate of women in the ever-changing world we live in. 

A forty-something woman with three adult children, and a past of success and failures that have led me to the place I am now. With perhaps age, reflection, life experience, and a huge dose of hope and optimism I find myself here, empowering and celebrating everyday women choosing a life that fills their cup. 

I am everything I choose to be.

Connect with Claire-Louise:

LinkedIn: @claire-louiseadams

Facebook: @claire-louiseadams

Instagram: @notjustamotherofficial

Produced by winteraudio.co.uk

In today's episode, Claire-Louise explores fear and a proven formula to overcome it. Fear is something we all experience, whether it's in our personal or professional lives. But what if we could understand fear better and use it as a catalyst for growth and transformation? Drawing from her own experiences and interactions with women from all walks of life,  she shares stories of facing fear head-on and the lessons learned along the way. Exploring the fascinating roles of various brain characters, who play a crucial part in our fear response and memory formation. 

Throughout the episode, Claire-Louse unveils a practical methodology to step out of the grip of fear, identify its root cause, and unlock your true potential. Grab a cuppa and your headphones and let’s dive in!

[02:58] After sharing my talk about fear at the Women in Business and Tech Expo at the London Excel show I decided to share it on the podcast for all the amazing women who couldn’t make the live talk.

[06:34] Overcoming fear and achieving success through a proven formula.

[12:12] Pip (Hippocampus) is responsible for learning and memory, converting short-term to long-term memory, and retrieving memories when needed. 

[15:04] Perimenopausal women experience forgetfulness, like mid-sentence lapses.

[19:04] Rejection is a common fear experienced by humans. Historically, being excluded from a community meant certain death because survival depended on belonging. 

[21:10] My lot made mistakes countless times. My initial bad reaction sent a message to a small person that they should fear me.

[24:36] Overcoming fear of the sea, seeking support.

[33:15] Unsure how to unlock my potential, I needed a formula, a pathway to help me start my podcast and business. It took me ten years to step into my greatness, but I love what I do and receive great feedback.

As we near the end of this series, we would love your feedback. You can apply as a guest or suggest topics you'd like to hear about by emailing us at hello@notjustamother.co.uk. We welcome any suggestions you may have.

About the host Claire-Louise Adams:

Not just a mother - I am a daughter, a sister, a friend, a partner, a business owner, a coach, a mentor, and an advocate of women in the ever-changing world we live in. 

A forty-something woman with three adult children, and a past of success and failures that have led me to the place I am now. With perhaps age, reflection, life experience, and a huge dose of hope and optimism I find myself here, empowering and celebrating everyday women choosing a life that fills their cup. 

I am everything I choose to be.

Connect with Claire-Louise:

LinkedIn: @claire-louiseadams

Facebook: @claire-louiseadams

Instagram: @notjustamotherofficial

Produced by winteraudio.co.uk