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• 54. How to have a fabulous Christmas (even if you're hosting family)

  Christmas can feel joyful, cosy and full of magic, especially when you have little ones. It can also feel busy and full of expectations. This week I am sharing how to have a Christmas that feels fabulous for you and your family. One that feels warm, fun and enjoyable rather than something you push yourself through.Inside the episode I talk about choosing the Christmas energy that feels good for you, creating simple rituals, and setting gentle expectations with family so things stay calm. I also share practical tips on hosting, sharing the workload, planning ahead, gifting without overspending and how to avoid the emotional hangover that so many mums end up with in January.If you want a Christmas that feels magical, cosy and manageable, this episode will help you choose what to keep, what to skip and how to make the season feel genuinely fabulous.🫂 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.We talk about this kind of stuff in It's A Lot. So, if you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it, this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠👉🏽 Reset from chaos to calm in minutes The Overwhelmed to Grounded Toolkit gives you three simple, real-life tools to help you recalibrate without adding more to your to-do list. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠☕️ Support my work: if you’re enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a virtual coffee here! Thank you 🫶🏽 buymeacoffee.com/nataliekmartin⁠⁠📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episodeNew episodes every Wednesday🎧 Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a quick review — it really helps other mums find the show.

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• 53. The truth about childcare guilt (and how to stop feeling it)

  Childcare guilt shows up for so many mums, even when childcare is the thing that keeps the whole family afloat. One comment at a playgroup or one post on social media can send us into a spiral of “am I doing the right thing” and it needs to stop.In this episode I talk about the real roots of childcare guilt. We look at cultural conditioning, gender expectations, financial realities, and the total lack of village support that modern mums are dealing with. None of this guilt comes from your instincts. It comes from a system that still expects mums to do everything alone.I also share why childcare can actually strengthen your connection with your child, how children thrive when they learn from multiple caregivers, and why needing support is not selfish. A calm and fulfilled mum bonds more deeply than a burnt-out one, and we need to start saying that out loud.If you have ever wobbled at drop-off or felt judged for needing a break, this conversation is for you.🫂 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.We talk about this kind of stuff in It's A Lot. So, if you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it, this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠👉🏽 Reset from chaos to calm in minutes The Overwhelmed to Grounded Toolkit gives you three simple, real-life tools to help you recalibrate without adding more to your to-do list. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠☕️ Support my work: if you’re enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a virtual coffee here! Thank you 🫶🏽 buymeacoffee.com/nataliekmartin⁠⁠📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episodeNew episodes every Wednesday🎧 Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a quick review — it really helps other mums find the show.

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• 52. What postpartum support should really look like - with Geri Spicer & Hannah Warnes of The 4th

  What does real postpartum support look like?In this episode, I’m joined by Geri Spicer and Hannah Warnes, founders of The 4th, a new London-based service redefining how we care for mothers after birth.We talk about: • The gap between birth prep and postpartum reality • Why “you’ll be fine” isn’t enough for new mums • How proper rest, nourishment and connection change everything • What inspired two new mothers to create The 4th • The small, practical ways we can all make postpartum kinderAbout The 4th:Hannah and Geri, founders of The 4th, are two mothers driven by a shared belief that women deserve better support after birth.The 4th is a weekly in-person postpartum program designed to support women through the often-overlooked fourth trimester. Inspired by their own experiences of birth and postnatal care, they created The 4th to fill a vital gap in support for new mothers. Each program brings together trusted specialists — from midwives and physios to tongue-tie experts and pilates instructors — creating an accessible, community-driven space that empowers women and makes expert care more attainable.👉🏽Follow The 4th on Instagram💌 Email for more info [email protected]🫂 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.We talk about this kind of stuff in It's A Lot. So, if you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it, this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠👉🏽 Reset from chaos to calm in minutes The Overwhelmed to Grounded Toolkit gives you three simple, real-life tools to help you recalibrate without adding more to your to-do list. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠☕️ Support my work: if you’re enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a virtual coffee here! Thank you 🫶🏽 buymeacoffee.com/nataliekmartin⁠⁠📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episodeNew episodes every Wednesday🎧 Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a quick review — it really helps other mums find the show.

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• 51. My mother-in-law moved in to ‘help’...and made everything worse

  This week we’re diving into the mother-in-law problem: when support turns to control, and when well-meaning advice becomes a slow erosion of your confidence.We’ll talk about:Why mother-in-laws often overstep after a baby arrivesThe emotional undercurrent of fear, loss of relevance, and controlWhy “you’re too sensitive” is code for I don’t want to take responsibilityHow to hold boundaries without blowing up the relationshipWhat healthy, respectful help can actually look likeBecause sometimes “help” isn’t help and it’s a hidden cost of modern motherhood.🎧 Listen now to My mother-in-law moved in to ‘help’ — and made everything worse.And if you’ve ever thought, “It’s not just me, right?” then no, it’s definitely not just you.Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.We talk about this kind of stuff in It's A Lot. So, if you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it, this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠👉🏽 Reset from chaos to calm in minutes The Overwhelmed to Grounded Toolkit gives you three simple, real-life tools to help you recalibrate without adding more to your to-do list. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠☕️ Support my work: if you’re enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a virtual coffee here! Thank you 🫶🏽 buymeacoffee.com/nataliekmartin⁠⁠📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

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• 50. How to save on groceries - what my family actually spend in a month

  Food prices keep climbing — but what does it actually cost to feed a family right now?In this episode, Nat takes you through her real grocery numbers (around €550–€600 a month for two adults and a toddler) and the small, realistic shifts she’s making to spend less without losing the joy of a full fridge.You’ll hear:What a €600 monthly grocery shop looks like for her familyWhy constant “top-up shops” are quietly draining your budgetThe small swaps and habits that save money without adding stressHow batch cooking and bulk buying stretch food (and sanity) furtherWhy “using what you already have” builds financial confidenceThis isn’t about restriction — it’s about feeling more in control of what you spend, using what you’ve got, and bringing intention (not guilt) back into your weekly shop.Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.We talk about this kind of stuff in It's A Lot. So, if you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it, this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠👉🏽 Reset from chaos to calm in minutes The Overwhelmed to Grounded Toolkit gives you three simple, real-life tools to help you recalibrate without adding more to your to-do list. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠☕️ Support my work: if you’re enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a virtual coffee here! Thank you 🫶🏽 buymeacoffee.com/nataliekmartin⁠⁠📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

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