Episode 4, Season 2 : Kendall Platt on Mindful Gardening, Breaking the Cycle & Modelling Rest to Our Kids

What began as a practical way to spruce up her garden turned into something much deeper for Kendall - a way to finally quiet her busy mind and reconnect with herself.

In this heart-opening episode, I chat to Kendall, founder of Adventures With Flowers, about how tending to her garden transformed her mental health and sparked a mission to help other women reconnect with their own needs, through the healing power of horticultural therapy.

We talk about:
🌱 Why gardening became a sacred act of self-care after the birth of her daughter
🌱 The power of women connecting side by side - without pressure or pretense
🌱 Modelling rest, boundaries, and emotional awareness to our kids
🌱 Our views on homework, community connection, and gardening in even the tiniest spaces

Kendall’s work is rooted in breaking cycles, reclaiming space for joy and rest, and helping women find their calm - one plant at a time.

Whether you have a wild garden, a window box, desires for some green space in your corporate office, or a dream of slowing down, this one will leave you feeling inspired and grounded.

🖇️ Learn more about Kendall:

• Website: adventureswithflowers.com
• Instagram: @kendallmarieplatt
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Episode 3, Season 2: Jade Gooding on Alternative Living in Ibiza, Freedom-based Learning & The Dangers of Kids & Tech

You're not going to want to miss this one! In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with teen resilience mentor and parent coach Jade Gooding to explore her beautifully unconventional life - from unschooling and world-schooling to navigating tech and teen-hood in a fast-changing world.

We dive into:

• Homeschooling and unschooling philosophies
• The pros and cons of tech for tweens (trigger warning: Jade briefly references her daughter's exposure to explicit content via WhatsApp)
• How Jade has created a values-led life that prioritises connection, freedom, and emotional intelligence
• Why she’s passionate about giving teens the tools they actually need to thrive

Jade also shares her own journey through life's challenges, what it’s taught her about emotional mastery, and how her upcoming programme Resilient Rebels is equipping preteens and teens to handle life with confidence.

This is a must-listen for parents curious about alternative education, conscious parenting, or simply wanting to feel less alone in the challenges of raising strong-willed or neurodivergent kids.

🖇️ Incredible resources mentioned in the episode:

• Sir Ken Robinson TED Talk
• Wood School Bali
• Dollar Street by Gapminder
• John Holt’s Unschooling Philosophy
• Green School Bali
• Qustodio – Digital Safety for Kids
• Smartphone Free Childhood Movement (sign the parent pact!)
• Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl
• Positive Psychology – Martin Seligman
• Zach Bush

💛 Learn more about Jade’s work:

• Website: nomumisanisland.com
• Join the waitlist for her teen programme Resilient Rebels: Click here
• Instagram: @nomumisanisland

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Episode 2, Season 2: Sibling Conflict During the Summer Holidays

Dreading the sibling tension with your kids already? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by my brilliant friend and parent coach, Jodie, for a real and relatable chat about how to handle sibling conflict - especially during the long summer break.

Please note that we recorded this as an IG Live a year ago, but it's too good to not repurpose!

We share key insights to help you better understand what’s really going on underneath the bickering (spoiler: it’s not about the red plate), how your own patterns around conflict might be playing a part, and how to step into the role of calm mediator instead of referee.

We cover:
💥 Nervous system triggers & reactivity
🗣️ Teaching kids to express their needs and say “no”
👶 Inner child work & why this can feel so hard
🫶 Why conflict isn’t bad - it’s an opportunity for growth

Whether your kids are pre-schoolers or tweens, this one’s full of compassion, practical tools, and a gentle reminder: you don’t have to fix it all.

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Disclaimer: This episode doesn’t cover more complex family dynamics like neurodivergence, blended families or grief. We ran out of time! But I absolutely will be covering these as separate episodes in the future.

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Episode 1, Season 2: The New Mum Loneliness No One Talks About

First off - thanks for listening to season 1 of pod, I've loved every minute and this episode takes us into season 2, and I've also changed the name of the podcast (take a listen to find out why)!

Maternal loneliness is a thing - and far more common than we think.
Whether you’re deep in the newborn haze, navigating solo parenting, or simply feeling disconnected from your old life and friendships… you’re not alone.

In this heartfelt episode, I’m speaking directly to the mums who feel isolated, unseen, or quietly struggling behind closed doors. I’m also calling in the mums with older children - because if you know someone on maternity leave or deep in early motherhood, there are some simple things you can do to support them.

You’ll hear:
💛 Why loneliness is so common in motherhood
💛 How the modern world has stripped away the village (and how you can find yours)
💛 Small steps that can bring more connection and support into your life
💛 And the importance of being that person who reaches out, checks in, and creates community

You deserve support. You deserve connection. And if you're seeking real life connection with other mums, please do check out the links below.

Resources for Mums:

🤱 NCT – Classes, meetups and support for new parents
👭 The Mum Club – A social community for modern mums
📱 Peanut App – Find like-minded mums near you
👩‍👧 Gingerbread – Support for single-parent families
🌿 Mums Meet Up – Make local mum friends and reduce isolation

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🎙️Episode 20: Releasing Resentment - A Hypnosis Session for Overloaded Mums

If you're carrying the mental load and starting to burn out - this one's for you.

In this special hypnosis session, I’m guiding you through a calming, subconscious reset originally created for a mum of two who felt overwhelmed, exhausted and full of resentment toward her partner.

She was done with doing everything and feeling unsupported in return. This session helped her release the emotional weight, communicate more clearly from a grounded place, and start carving out time for herself again.

Whether you’ve been simmering in silent frustration, or just need a reset to stop the passive-aggressive spiral and feel more in control again - this practice will help you reconnect with calm, clarity and your voice.

Get in touch if you'd like to find out how you can work with me and receive your own tailored hypnotherapy/coaching.

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Disclaimer: Use Responsibly
This podcast is not a substitute for medical or mental health advice. Please consult your GP if you live with epilepsy, psychosis, or a related condition. Never listen whilst driving or using machinery. By listening, you take full responsibility for how you use this content.

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Episode 19: This week’s episode is a raw, fun, and deeply real conversation with comedian, actress and viral content creator Alyssa Kyria - aka The Funny Mummy.

We get into it all:
👩 The reality of calendar management and the parenting juggle
🧠 The relatable challenges and lessons gained from Perimenopause and ADHD
🧙‍♀️ The weird, woo-woo and wonderful things we’ve both tried in the name of healing
🍄 Altered states, authenticity in our work and comedy

Whether you're in the throes of perimenopause, exploring neurodivergence, or just need to laugh about how wildly imbalanced it all feels sometimes - this one's for you.

Alyssa is funny, honest and refreshingly open - and this chat is a beautiful reminder that there’s no one right way to be a parent, a woman, or a human figuring it all out.

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Alyssa's Links:
📲 Instagram: @thefunnymummyuk

🎭 Alyssa’s Website & Live Tour Info

📲 Facebook

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Episode 18: Ditch the Scroll - A 3-Day Reset to Reclaim Your Time & Focus

If you’re a time-poor mum who finds herself stuck in the scroll more often than you’d like - this mini-episode is for you.

In this short solo chat, I’m sharing the common pattern I see in so many of my clients - time-poor mums wishing they weren't wasting time on their phones - no judgement here and it not your fault if this is you! They're so bloody addictive!

So, I'm inviting you to join Ditch the Scroll - a 3-day, low-pressure challenge designed to help you reset your relationship with your phone and reclaim your time, energy and attention. I'll help you to break the habit! So, if you find you concentration levels have reduced, you have poor bed-time / wake-time phone habits, not much presence with your kids and the digital burnout is setting in, then come join us.

It’s free. It’s gentle. It's 1 email per day with tools, science-based info & a special hypnosis audio track. And it just might be the scroll-break your nervous system’s been craving.

💛 DM me via instagram (@TheMindfulGeneration) the word “SCROLL” to join us. It starts Monday if you wish to do it live. If you're listening to this later, that's cool - you can still DM me and I'll support you. It's all free!
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This episode is a BTS look at my 1:1 programmes for mums ready for real change.

I created this episode for anyone who's curious about working with me. After a recent conversation with a team member, I realised that it may not be clear how it all works. Whether you're on the fence, exploring your options, or just want to understand the process more clearly, this should answer everything you’ve been wondering about my online practice.

I walk you through:
🌀 What brings most of my clients to this work
🌀 How sessions are structured (and what’s in the client portal)
🌀 A case study of a recent client from my 4 Week Awakening programme
🌀 The difference between my 4-week and 12-week programmes

If something in you has been quietly nudging you toward a more joyful and easeful life, I hope this helps you feel more confident and supported in taking that next step. My mission is to help as many mothers as possible to feel good again, because they deserve it, and so do their kids 🧡

PS. I forgot to mention, if you invest in my 12 week programme you receive a special gift in the post. Something to support you on your journey 🎁

✨ Book your free 30-minute call here: https://calendly.com/mindful-generation/1-1-call

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