In this deeply expansive and heart-opening episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast, Rachel sits down with Angela Louise Tonkin, creatress of Birthing in the Feminine Way and founder of The Heart of Living.
Angela is a women’s mentor, channel, feminine leadership guide, and “doula of creation” who supports mothers and mothers-to-be to birth new identities, new versions of themselves, new projects, and new life pathways—all from the heart and through the feminine.
Across this powerful conversation, Angela shares:
✨ What it truly means to “birth in the feminine way”How pregnancy, birth, creativity, and identity evolution are all guided by the same cyclical energetics of birth → death → rebirth.
✨ The difference between feminine and masculine energeticsHow so many women are unknowingly living from an overdeveloped, protective masculine that keeps them in control, burnout, perfectionism, and suffering.
✨ Her personal birth story and spiritual awakeningIncluding the profound moment during labour where she witnessed her own patterns, ego, and conditioning—and how that revelation formed the foundations of her program.
✨ How our own birth imprints shape our adulthoodAnd how patterns we don’t even know we’re carrying can show up in motherhood, relationships, business, and identity.
✨ The identity work at the core of her programWho we become determines what we create.
Angela breaks down how to birth the version of yourself you actually desire—mother, woman, creator, leader.
✨ Why suffering in motherhood is not inevitable
And how women can consciously reshape their experience by meeting their needs, softening into their feminine, releasing perfectionism, and working with the energetics of flow.
✨ The power of sisterhood and the feminine collectiveAngela speaks to the depth, safety, and transformation that happen when women are witnessed, held, and supported by other women.
✨ Real transformations from her clientsIncluding women moving out of depression and anxiety, healing long-held wounds, expanding their capacity as mothers, and birthing businesses, babies, and completely new life paths.
✨ Living life with intention, intuition, and trustThis episode is a beautiful invitation to step out of force and into flow… to live from your heart… to trust the timing of your life… and to remember your own power to create and birth what you desire.
Instagram: @angelalouisetonkin
Instagram: @villageformammas
Website: https://www.theheartofliving.co
Telegram Community: Available via Angela’s Instagram
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In this heartwarming final solo episode of the season, Rachel invites you to see your daily routines — the chaos, the calm, and the in-between — through a more loving, intentional lens.
What if folding the laundry, wiping noses, or reading that same bedtime story again wasn't something to rush through... but something to treasure?
🌿 Inside this episode:
💜 Why the repetition of family life is part of your love story
💜 How presence (not perfection) transforms the mundane into the magical
💜 Why children thrive in rhythm and feel our energy in the “in-between”
💜 A mindset shift to help you find sacredness in the small things
You’ll be reminded that parenting isn’t built on big moments — it’s woven into the quiet rituals and the everyday love you show.
💛 Rachel reflects on:
Fourteen solo episodes and what she’s learned
The beauty of sharing honestly, and what’s next for the podcast
Why rest and reset are part of the parenting rhythm, too
🎁 Bonus Resource:
Download the Mindful Child Toolkit — your printable guide to everyday calm, joy, and connection. Perfect for sticking on the fridge or using during those ordinary moments we so often overlook.
👉 shineom.com.au/toolkit
🎧 Listen now and share this final episode of the season with a fellow parent who needs a reminder that they’re doing beautifully.
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🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: www.shineomnatural.com.au
🧘♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: www.shineom.com.au
Learn more about The Joyful Parenting Project at www.shineom.com.au/the-joyful-parenting-project
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: @shineomnatural | @shineomau
Learn more about the Podcast: www.shineom.com.au/podcast
In this gentle and honest solo episode, Rachel opens up about finding joy again after walking through seasons of grief, trauma, and exhaustion. Whether you’ve experienced birth trauma, the deep ache of loss, or the quiet burnout of parenting without support, this conversation reminds you that joy can still live here — even in the softness, the silence, and the slow rebuilding.
Rachel shares personal reflections on her own experiences, including the tender moment she grieved the loss of her Nan with her young daughter, allowing emotions to be seen and held, creating space for shared healing and connection.
Together, we explore:
🌿 What joy can look like after trauma
🌿 How to soften instead of forcing our way back to “normal”
🌿 How emotions move through the body when we make space for them
🌿 Why small joys matter — even more in the hard seasons
🌿 How letting your children see your emotions can become a gift, not a burden
This is a quiet, powerful episode — a permission slip to be wherever you are, and to trust that you don’t have to hustle your way into happiness.
✨ Your nervous system knows the way home. ✨
📥 Bonus Resource Mentioned:
Download Rachel’s Mindful Child Toolkit – a printable, joy-rooted e-book that includes kid-friendly examples, emotional regulation tools, play-based ideas, and links to podcast episodes, meditations, breathwork, and more.
💛 www.shineom.com.au/toolkit
📣 Listen now on Spotify and follow to be the first to hear each weekly episode.
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🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: www.shineomnatural.com.au
🧘♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: www.shineom.com.au
Learn more about The Joyful Parenting Project at www.shineom.com.au/the-joyful-parenting-project
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: @shineomnatural | @shineomau
Learn more about the Podcast: www.shineom.com.au/podcast
If you’ve ever felt snappy, overwhelmed, anxious—or totally shut down—this episode is for you.
Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most important (but often overlooked) parts of parenting: the nervous system. When you understand how your nervous system works, you unlock the power to pause, soften, and connect—with yourself and your child.
🌬 In this episode, you’ll learn:
💜What the nervous system is and how it affects parenting
💜The difference between the sympathetic (fight/flight) and parasympathetic (rest/digest) states
💜How emotions are contagious—and what that means for your child’s regulation
💜The truth about co-regulation and why your calm helps shape your child’s emotional world
💜How to identify and support downregulation and upregulation (plus tools for both)
💜Gentle, science-backed ways to come back to centre—starting with your breath
✨ We finish with a short Mindful Moment—a beautiful practice to help you notice, name, and move through emotion with grace.
💛 Remember: You’re not a “bad parent”—you might just be dysregulated. Awareness is the first step to compassion.
📥 Want more support?
Download my Mindful Child Toolkit—a printable, practical guide packed with:
💜Regulation tools for kids and parents
💜Playful, joyful connection practices
💜Links to meditations, podcast episodes & breathwork
💜A nervous system cheat sheet for the kitchen bench
👉 Grab it at shineom.com.au
Put it on the fridge and use it as your go-to when things feel messy or big. It’s the guide I wish I had—and now, it’s yours.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify or YouTube Podcast Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_MVW4mNMjkjJEY9Wf8dv_reqFhj30O77
Connect with me:
🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: www.shineomnatural.com.au
🧘♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: www.shineom.com.au
Learn more about The Joyful Parenting Project at www.shineom.com.au/the-joyful-parenting-project
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: @shineomnatural | @shineomau
Learn more about the Podcast: www.shineom.com.au/podcast
🧠 Support Services
If you're struggling with your mental health, you are not alone. Here are some places you can reach out for support:
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) – 1300 726 306
Gidget Foundation – www.gidgetfoundation.org.au
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 support)
Black Dog Institute – www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Parentline (QLD & NT) – 1300 30 1300
Parentline (VIC) – 13 22 89
You’re worthy of support, care, and calm.
🎧 Tune in now to The Shine Om Podcast and let your nervous system exhale.
#shineomau #nervoussystem #selfregulation #parentingpodcast #calmparenting #coregulation #shineompodcast
In this heart-softening episode, we reframe what it means to discipline our children—and ourselves.
Too often, discipline is misunderstood as punishment or control. But what if discipline was really about teaching with love?
What if joy didn’t have to disappear when we set boundaries?
Drawing from parenting leaders like Dr. Becky Kennedy and Dr. Dan Siegel, this episode invites you to shift your lens and lean into the truth that joy and structure can co-exist. In fact, they often thrive together.
You’ll learn:
💜 Why discipline is about connection, not control
💜 How joy can be found in quiet, grounded moments of structure
💜 How your child’s brain benefits from boundaries
💜 Why you don’t have to choose between being the “fun” parent and the “firm” parent
💜 Real-life examples from my own home—navigating big emotions and transitions with calm
Plus, a gentle mindfulness moment to help you reflect on your own boundary-setting and discover how to bring more joy into those moments, not remove it.
This one’s for the parents who want to lead with love and live with intention.
You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing it beautifully.
✨ Listen now and remember—discipline can feel joyful, too.
🧠 Referenced Experts & Resources:
Dr. Becky Kennedy – Good Inside
Dr. Dan Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson – The Whole-Brain Child
Emotional regulation research and the role of co-regulation in parenting
🔗 Connect & Continue the Conversation:
🎧 Listen now on Spotify or YouTube Podcast Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_MVW4mNMjkjJEY9Wf8dv_reqFhj30O77
Connect with me:
🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: www.shineomnatural.com.au
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Learn more about The Joyful Parenting Project at www.shineom.com.au/the-joyful-parenting-project
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: @shineomnatural | @shineomau
Learn more about the Podcast: www.shineom.com.au/podcast
Podcast hashtag: #TheShineOmPodcast
In this nourishing conversation, Rachel sits down with Shelby Trevillian—breathwork practitioner, yoga teacher, women’s circle facilitator, and mother of three—to explore what it means to live and parent with authenticity, softness, and intention.
Shelby shares her journey into breathwork and yoga, how daily rituals anchor her in motherhood, and why creating spaciousness and choosing simplicity can shift how we experience family life. With her empowering birth story, reflections on joy, and practical wisdom, this episode is a reminder that motherhood doesn’t have to be rushed; it can be rooted, slow, and deeply connected.
Shelby’s journey from environmental education to yoga, breathwork, and women’s circles
How breathwork came into her life and why it’s her daily anchor
The importance of rituals and practices for creating rhythm in motherhood
Shelby’s empowering birth story with her third daughter
Why slowing down and returning to simplicity can transform family life
How authenticity and softness shape her parenting and inspire her community
Connect with Shelby
Website: alpenglowstate.com
Instagram: @alpenglowstate
Breathwork offerings, women’s circles, and workshops are available via her website
Connect with Rachel/Shine Om
Website: shineom.com.au
Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: shineomnatural.com.au
Instagram: @shineomau | @shineomnatural
Podcast home: shineom.com.au/podcast
#Shineompodcast
Support Services (Australia)If this episode brings up anything heavy for you, please reach out:
Lifeline – 13 11 14 | PANDA – 1300 726 306 | Gidget Foundation – 1300 851 758 |
Perinatal Wellbeing Centre – (02) 6288 1936 | Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | Parentline – parentline.com.au
What if emotional expression wasn’t something to hide, but something to honour?
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the power of feeling. So many of us grew up being told to “calm down” or “get over it,” leaving us unsure how to hold space for big feelings, especially as parents. But emotions aren’t something to fix or fear. They’re tools, messages, and invitations to connect more deeply with ourselves and our children.
Together, we’ll explore:
💜 The science of emotional regulation and “emotional contagion”
💜 Why naming emotions helps us move through them
💜 Dr. Becky Kennedy’s framework of “all feelings welcome, not all behaviours”
💜 How validating feelings (while still holding boundaries) supports secure attachment
💜 Simple ways to model emotional fluency for your kids
💜 A mindful breath practice to tune into your emotions and reset, even in the chaos
Whether you’re parenting toddlers or teens—or reparenting your inner child—this episode will leave you feeling empowered, grounded, and more connected to the full spectrum of being human.
✨ Plus, we close with a simple mindful breath practice to name what you’re feeling and let it move through your body with compassion.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify or YouTube Podcast Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_MVW4mNMjkjJEY9Wf8dv_reqFhj30O77
Connect with me:
🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: www.shineomnatural.com.au
🧘♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: www.shineom.com.au
Learn more about The Joyful Parenting Project at www.shineom.com.au/the-joyful-parenting-project
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: @shineomnatural | @shineomau
Learn more about the Podcast: www.shineom.com.au/podcast
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Need support with your own emotional well-being?
If you’re navigating overwhelm, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion, please know you're not alone. These services offer support for parents and carers across Australia:
Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) – 1300 726 306
Gidget Foundation – www.gidgetfoundation.org.au (free psychological services for expectant and new parents)
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
Parentline – 1300 1300 52 (confidential parenting support)
The Perinatal Wellbeing Centre (ACT) – (02) 6288 1936
You are not weak for needing support. You are wise for knowing your limits. 💜
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✨ Want more from Shine Om?
Explore natural essential oil blends and skincare designed to support calm, connection, and micro-moments of self-care at www.shineom.com.au
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In today’s episode of The Shine Om Podcast, we explore one of the most powerful, underrated self-regulation tools available to us in any moment: the breath.
As parents, we are often carrying so much—physically, emotionally, energetically. And in the overstimulation of motherhood, it’s easy to forget that peace can begin with something as simple as an inhale.
In this short and supportive episode, I guide you through:
💜 Why the breath is the fastest way to calm your nervous system
💜 Three easy breathwork tools you can use in everyday moments
💜 How to use the breath with your children to support co-regulation
💜 Why breathwork is the most accessible form of self-care (especially when time is tight)
Plus, you’ll hear how I stack breath with micro rituals using Shine Om Natural essential oils for deeper self-anchoring.
You don’t need fancy tools. You just need one breath at a time.
Let’s breathe together.
Mentioned in this episode:
– Shine Om Natural’s Calm the Farm Essential Oil
– Previous episode: Micro Moments of Joy
– Listen to our guided breathwork at shineom.com.au/podcast
Support Services (Australia):
If this episode brings up anything heavy, please reach out for support. You’re never alone.
Lifeline – 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au
PANDA – 1300 726 306 | panda.org.au
Gidget Foundation – 1300 851 758 | gidgetfoundation.org.au
Perinatal Wellbeing Centre – (02) 6288 1936 | perinatalwellbeingcentre.org.au
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.au
Parentline (by state) – parentline.com.au
#TheShineOmPodcast
Subscribe & share with a fellow parent who might just need a breath today.
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Connect with me:
🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: www.shineomnatural.com.au
🧘♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: www.shineom.com.au
Learn more about The Joyful Parenting Project at www.shineom.com.au/the-joyful-parenting-project
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: @shineomnatural | @shineomau
Learn more about the Podcast: www.shineom.com.au/podcast
In this grounded and honest conversation, Rachel sits down with Natalie Olson, mama of three and coach for mothers, to explore what it really looks like to love your kids while not always loving motherhood.
Natalie shares her turning point, the inner work that followed, and how parts work, somatic tools, and compassionate self-leadership can transform daily triggers into moments of clarity and connection.
Together, we discuss the myth of the “calm mum,” why repair is a generational shift, and how to cultivate your capacity (not perfection) so you can hold boundaries with love, rage, and compassion in the same breath.
The moment of truth: “I’m not okay”—naming it, seeking support, and why that alone can lighten the load.
Nervous system basics for mums: what regulation feels like in your body and why capacity matters more than being “calm.”
Rupture and Repair: How Owning Our Missteps and Circling Back Authentically Builds Trust and Resilience.
Beliefs & stories: “I’m a bad mum,” “I’m not enough”—how hidden narratives drive reactions (and how to meet them with compassion).
Somatic micro-practices: noticing sensations, giving yourself permission to feel, and creating space before you respond.
Co-regulation in real life: why your grounded presence is a cue of safety for your child, even during big feelings at the park.
Practical support: what to do when you can’t access coaching yet, and how friends/partners can genuinely “hold space” without fixing.
Pause and notice your body: jaw, hands, breath—what’s present?
Offer yourself four permissions: It’s safe to feel. It’s okay to feel. I’m allowed to feel. I have permission to feel.
If a rupture happens, repair with yourself first (self-compassion) and then repair with your child when you’re both regulated.
Instagram / Facebook: search @olson.natalie
Authentic Motherhood Circle (Facebook Group): Natalie’s free community, including her 5-day Nervous System Reset https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1J93ee3a56/
Podcast: You Make Sense (parts work & nervous system education)
Concepts: Parts work, somatic awareness, rupture & repair, co-regulation, capacity building
Mindful parenting & yoga for families: www.shineom.com.au
Natural skincare & essential oils: www.shineomnatural.com.au
Instagram: @shineomau | @shineomnatural
Podcast home: www.shineom.com.au/podcast
Lifeline – 13 11 14 | PANDA – 1300 726 306 | Gidget Foundation – 1300 851 758 | Perinatal Wellbeing Centre – (02) 6288 1936 | Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | Parentline – parentline.com.au
Listen, follow, and share with a friend who needs the reminder: you’re not doing it wrong—you might just be dysregulated. Capacity grows with practice.
When we become mothers, our identity inevitably shifts — but we don't have to lose ourselves in the process.
In this episode, Rachel explores the journey of reclaiming your identity after motherhood, sharing raw and nurturing insights for women who are longing to feel like themselves again.
This isn’t about “going back” to who you were before children — it’s about honouring the evolution and creating space for your full self to emerge in this new chapter.
Inside this heartfelt 15-minute episode:
✨ What it means to become the flowing mother — grounded, evolving, self-honouring
✨ Why showing up for your identity is a gift to your children
✨ The importance of taking your time to bloom into your new identity
✨How to reframe motherhood from sacrifice to self-expansion
You’ll also be guided through two powerful reflective practices:
📝 Write a letter to your maiden self — honouring her courage, grief, wisdom, and role in your becoming.
👗 The wardrobe ritual — a tactile, sacred act of holding each item from your maiden years and asking, “Does this still serve the mother I am becoming?” If not, it lovingly leaves your space.
💜 This episode is a must-listen for any mama feeling a little lost and longing to reconnect with her vibrant, layered, true self.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify or YouTube Podcast Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_MVW4mNMjkjJEY9Wf8dv_reqFhj30O77
Connect with me:
🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: www.shineomnatural.com.au
🧘♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: www.shineom.com.au
Learn more about The Joyful Parenting Project at www.shineom.com.au/the-joyful-parenting-project
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: @shineomnatural | @shineomau
Learn more about the Podcast: www.shineom.com.au/podcast
#ShineOmPodcast
🫶 Support Services for Parents & Mental Health
If this episode brings up big feelings or you’re navigating challenges in your motherhood or mental health journey, please know you are not alone. Support is available.
Here are some organisations that can help:
📞 Lifeline Australia
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Call: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14
Web: www.lifeline.org.au
🌸 PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)
Support for expecting and new parents struggling with perinatal anxiety or depression.
Helpline: 1300 726 306 (Mon–Sat)
Web: www.panda.org.au
🌿 Gidget Foundation Australia
Emotional well-being support for parents experiencing perinatal depression, anxiety, or adjustment difficulties.
Call: 1300 851 758
Web: www.gidgetfoundation.org.au
🫂 Perinatal Wellbeing Centre (ACT-based)
Support for parents in the Canberra region experiencing emotional health challenges during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Call: (02) 6288 1936
Web: www.perinatalwellbeingcentre.org.au
🧠 Beyond Blue
Support for mental health, anxiety, depression and wellbeing.
Call: 1300 22 4636 (24/7)
Web: www.beyondblue.org.au
🐾 The Parentline (Various States)
Confidential phone counselling for parents and carers.
NSW: 1300 1300 52
QLD & NT: 1300 301 300
VIC: 13 22 89
WA: 08 9368 9368
Web: www.parentline.com.au
🖤 Black Dog Institute
Resources, research and support for mental health across life stages.
Web: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
💛 Please reach out. Asking for help is an act of strength, not weakness. You are not alone on this journey.
In this episode of The Shine Om Podcast, we gently reframe what joy can look like for the overwhelmed, overstimulated, and sleep-deprived parent. If you're wondering whether you're “doing joy right,” this one's for you.
Rachel invites you into a conversation about quiet joy—the kind that shows up in the hush of early mornings, in deep eye contact with your child, or in a comforting, repeatable daily ritual. Through her reflections as a mother of two under 2.5, and with support from research from Yale’s The Science of Wellbeing for Parents, she explores how time affluence, micro moments of joy, and playfulness matter not just for us, but for the way we parent.
💛 Topics covered:
The myth that joy has to be big or loud
Why time affluence can increase connection, happiness, and kindness
How moments of presence shift our parenting energy
Why quiet joy is still powerful joy
This episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and notice joy in its most tender and nourishing forms.
🧘♀️ Take a deep breath, tune in, and be reminded that you’re allowed to define joy your way.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify or YouTube Podcast Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_MVW4mNMjkjJEY9Wf8dv_reqFhj30O77
Connect with me:
🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: www.shineomnatural.com.au
🧘♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: www.shineom.com.auLearn more about The Joyful Parenting Project at www.shineom.com.au/the-joyful-parenting-project
Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: @shineomnatural | @shineomauLearn more about the Podcast: www.shineom.com.au/podcast
In this heartfelt episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast, I sit down with Bree Winchester — writer, storyteller, spiritual teacher, and co-founder of Suburban Goddess.
Bree’s journey is one of bold transformation: leaving her marriage, selling her home, closing her business, and stepping fully into a life aligned with her deepest truth. She shares how creativity, authenticity, and self-care became the cornerstones of her new chapter, alongside her upcoming projects — from a children’s book (Holly Asks Her Heart - Preorder here now) to an unapologetically saucy novel.
We explore:
How to reconnect with joy in motherhood no matter the stage of childhood/young adulthood
Overcoming resistance (inspired by Steven Pressfield’s Resistance)
The courage to radically change your life
Creating space for play, spiritual connection, and self-expression
Navigating motherhood while chasing big dreams
Whether you’re a creative, a mother, or simply longing for a more authentic life, this conversation is your permission slip to show up as yourself, for yourself.
Listen in and feel inspired to take the next step toward the life you truly want.
Connect with Bree:
Websites
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Facebook: Shine Om
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🎧 Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast is here to help you find your calm, connect with your kids, and remember the joy in everyday parenting. New episodes every Tuesday on Spotify.
In this heartfelt episode of The Shine Om Podcast, we dive into the beautiful, nourishing world of micro moments — the tiny, intentional acts of self-care that can have a powerful ripple effect on our well-being and parenting.
As a stay-at-home mum of two under three, I share what sustainable self-care looks like for me in this season of life. Spoiler: it's not bubble baths and spa retreats. It’s about showing up for myself in the in-between moments — while holding babies, folding washing, or sipping tea in the early morning light.
You’ll hear how I use Shine Om Natural’s skincare and essential oils as part of my daily rituals, how I embrace mindful movement and breathwork, and why these micro habits help me stay grounded, patient, and joyful.
We explore:
✨ Why self-care doesn’t need to be big or extravagant
✨ Real-life examples of micro moments that matter
✨ How my nervous system responds when I don’t prioritise myself
✨ A collective moment of presence (yep, a pause right in the episode just for you)
Whether you're deep in the trenches of parenting or simply seeking a way to reconnect with yourself, this episode will remind you that small moments create big change.
🎧 Tune in and take a breath with me — this might be the most mindful moment you give yourself today.
Listen Now Here on Spotify or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_MVW4mNMjkjJEY9Wf8dv_reqFhj30O77
Connect with me:
🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: www.shineomnatural.com.au
🧘♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: www.shineom.com.au
Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: @shineomnatural | @shineomauLearn more about the podcast here: https://shineom.com.au/podcast
A new season for parents ready to rise, realign, and rediscover their joy.
In this opening episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent – The Shine Om Podcast, Rachel (founder of Shine Om and natural mumma of two under two and a half) welcomes you into a new chapter of the podcast — one that’s dedicated to joyful, intentional parenting.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or just a little lost in the day-to-day of raising small humans, this space is for you. This season is here to anchor, uplift, and remind you that joy is not a reward for getting everything right — it’s your foundation.
🌿 Inside this episode:
Why the podcast has a new name and aligned mission
What joyful parenting really means — and why it matters now more than ever
How Rachel’s own motherhood journey (including healing after birth trauma) inspired this project
The science and soul behind emotional well-being for parents
What you can expect from this season — including raw stories, regulation tools, and practical mindset shifts
Whether you're in the thick of toddler meltdowns or seeking space to breathe and reflect, this episode invites you to come home to yourself with compassion, connection, and curiosity.
🎧 Listen now and subscribe for weekly episodes filled with real talk, gentle tools, and moments of calm.
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In this soul-nourishing episode of "Raw with Rach," we dive deep into the journey of self-discovery with Andreas, a gifted psychic channel and spiritual confidant. Andreas opens up about his path to embracing his spiritual gifts and living authentically, inspiring those ready to align with their true selves.
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Tune in to this episode for a heartfelt conversation about spiritual growth, authenticity, and the liberating power of following your soul's calling. If you're ready to leap into a more aligned life, Andreas's story will inspire you to embrace your unique gifts and step into your dharma.
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Join us in this insightful episode of “Raw with Rach” as we sit down with Britt, a remarkable psychotherapist and social worker, to explore the fusion of essential oils and counselling. Britt, owner of Fireside Therapy & Counselling, shares her journey of incorporating Shine Om Natural’s essential oils into her therapeutic practices, providing a unique, holistic approach to mental health and self-care.
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• Current Reads: Discover what book or article Britt enjoys and how it influences her self-care routine and therapy practice.
• Therapeutic Integration: Learn how Britt uses essential oils in her counselling services, the inspiration behind this natural therapy approach, and the positive responses from her clients.
• Expert Insights: Britt delves into her background, shares her journey, and provides an educational and insightful explanation of Polyvagal Theory and how and why essential oils are an effective tool to return to baseline and find our calm that highlights her expertise as a top-notch counsellor.
• Product Love: Hear Britt’s testimonials about Shine Om Natural products, including the benefits she experienced with the Winter Warrior oil and her client's favourites.
• Self-Care Tips: Britt shares her self-care routine, revealing rituals that rejuvenate her amidst a busy schedule, and offers a top self-care tip for listeners to easily incorporate into their daily lives.
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Tune in for an episode packed with wellness wisdom, practical tips, and the inspiring story of Britt’s integration of essential oils into mental health practices. Don’t miss out on this enriching conversation!
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🌟 Welcome to Raw with Rach Podcast Episode 2: Planning the Ultimate Hens' Party with Georgia from Simply the Best CBR! 🎙️ In this episode, we dive into the world of unforgettable hens' parties with the incredible Georgia, the mastermind behind Simply the Best CBR. As an event planner and party enthusiast based in Canberra, Georgia, knows how to turn any celebration into a knockout experience. 🎉 About Simply the Best CBR: Discover the story behind Simply the Best CBR, a brainchild born out of Georgia's quest to simplify the overwhelming process of planning a hen's party. From coordinating vendors to choosing activities and outfits, Georgia's mission is to provide a one-stop solution for brides and bridesmaids, ensuring every hen's party becomes legendary. 🌈 Highlights from the Episode: ✨ Learn about Georgia's journey and the serendipitous moments that led to the creation of Simply the Best CBR. ✨ G alludes to the launch of two very exciting offers, and Rach shares her new product to be released into the wild in February 2024! Watch this space: https://shineom.com.au/shop ✨ Explore Georgia's range of products and services to make your hens' party an extraordinary experience. ✨ Join us as we share quirky hangover cures, discuss Rach's latest business mishap, and enjoy a live raving review of Shine Om Natural's Headache Relief Roll-on. Buy here: https://shineomnatural.com.au/product/headache-relief-15-ml-roll-on 🎙️ Why Listen: Whether planning a hen's party or just loving a good story, this episode is packed with laughter, insights, and valuable tips. From business anecdotes to event planning expertise, Georgia and Rach spill the beans on creating unforgettable moments. 🔗 Listen to the Full Episode here or on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shine-om 👰 Connect with Simply the Best CBR: Website: https://simplythebestcbr.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplythebestcbr The Canberra Hens Party Bible: https://simplythebestcbr.com.au/product/the-canberra-hens-party-bible/ Little Black Book of Hens Party Planning: https://simplythebestcbr.com.au/product/the-little-black-book-of-hens-party-planning 🌟 Connect with us Handcrafted natural skincare and award-winning essential oils https://www.shineomnatural.com.au https://www.facebook.com/shineomnatural https://www.instagram.com/shineomnatural Yoga and mindfulness for kids, teens and families https://shineom.com.au https://www.facebook.com/ShineOmAU https://www.instagram.com/shineomau 🔥 Don't Miss Out: Subscribe, Like, and Share! Hit that subscribe button, give us a thumbs up, and share this episode with anyone needing hens' party inspiration, a laugh or entrepreneurial wisdom. Join us on Raw with Rach for more engaging conversations that celebrate life's vibrant and raw moments! #RawWithRach #HensPartyPlanning #SimplyTheBestCBR #PodcastEpisode #shineomnatural #shineomau
Hello, wonderful humans, and welcome to our first episode of Raw with Rach. I am so excited to start our podcast series with the fabulous Dee from Thinkoutloud Wellness. In this episode, we get to know Dee, the owner of Thinkoutloud Wellness and a mindfulness coach, runner, coffee snob, massage therapist, mum and life coach. Dee shares with us what well-being rituals help her in life. We learn more about her process of creating vision boards that inspire her mindful way of living and what to expect from her vision board workshops. We also get insight into her inspiring wellness journey, her passion for providing solutions to help people live their best lives, and how she supports people to create clarity. Dee talks to us about managing her energy and how she tweaks her well-being each week to ensure she is living in alignment. In this episode, we discuss the importance of planting the seed of mindfulness, self-awareness and emotional regulation for our children through Shine Om's yoga, meditation and mindfulness classes. We hope you laugh while listening to us butcher inspirational quotes and gain inspiration to live more mindfully and practice self-care to be the best version of yourself. You can listen and learn more here: You can connect with Dee at: Facebook: @thinkoutloud www.facebook.com/thinkoutloudcoaching Instagram: @thinkoutloudwellness www.instagram.com/thinkoutloudwellness You can book into Dee's Rooftop meditations here: https://thinkoutloud.com.au/mindfulness Connect with us Handcrafted natural skincare and award-winning essential oils www.shineomnatural.com.au / shineomnatural / shineomnatural Yoga and mindfulness for kids, teens and families www.shineom.com.au / shineomau / shineomau
Welcome to 'Raw with Rach,' the podcast where we explore the world of wellness and self-care through authentic, unfiltered conversations. Join your host, Rach Whytcross, as we shine a light on the incredible stories of entrepreneurs, creators, and wellness enthusiasts within our community—no frills, no filters—just real, raw conversations that inspire and uplift. Subscribe now and join the raw and real journey! Launching in January 2024, we will bring mindful conversations, self-care tips and self-love reminders.
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