On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I’m sharing my top tips for creating a calm and magical Christmas in 2024—without the stress or overwhelm. I talk about why a calm Christmas matters so much to me and share simple, practical strategies to help you avoid festive perfectionism and keep your sanity intact. Whether it’s reducing overwhelm, managing expectations, or finding joy in the little things, this episode will help you make Christmas 2024 your calmest, most meaningful one yet. I’m al...
Nov 22, 2024•23 min
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am joined by Beth from Mama Times Sussex who is a Postnatal & Strength Coach. We chat about Beth’s journey into Postnatal Training, the different types of classes you can attend postnatally & beyond and progress over perfection, always. We also discuss how to navigate overwhelm as a new Mum whilst still finding time for joy and how we really feel about playing make believe with our children. Subscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational...
Nov 15, 2024•51 min
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am joined by Gemma & Alexis from Birth Trauma Resolve. We discuss how birth trauma is often diagnosed as postnatal depression, how different life can be when you have children & the importance of asking for help and support post birth. Alexis also shares about her experience as a midwife in Morocco and we chat about the cultural differences during postnatal care between the rest of the world and the UK. Subscribe to my mailing list here for i...
Nov 02, 2024•58 min
This week's podcast explores the spiral I went down after parent's evening and the tools I used to remind myself I am a good Mum and to learn from it. I also talk a bit more about the overcoming your inner critic challenge I am launching next month and the benefits of learning to be more compassionate to yourself with the impact that will have on your kids. Find out more about the 28-day inner critic challenge here . Subscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational ideas and tools to help thi...
Oct 25, 2024•23 min
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am chatting all about our Inner Critic, I have aptly named mine Karen. We cover how to identify your inner critic, how you can understand it, what you can do when your inner critic is overwhelming you & the role it plays in Motherhood. We also touch on the importance of a gratitude practice, how to overcome perfectionism & why the algorithm is worse than comparison. If you loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help ev...
Oct 18, 2024•44 min
In this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum, I am joined by Breathwork Facilitator & Movement is Medicine Instructor, Nicola Slade. Myself & Nicola discuss Nicolas breathwork journey and how breathwork supported her through grief. We chat about the benefits of connecting to your innate rhythm and the positive impact it can have on our physical & mental wellbeing. We also discuss the challenge that comes with having two children under two, age appropriate parenting & the role our ...
Oct 10, 2024•44 min
In this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum, we’re discussing what a Give Up Pup is versus a Have A Go Flamingo and the shifts you can make. I cover the meaning, strategies for silencing your inner critic, the importance of cheerleaders & why we need to celebrate each and every win in life. If you loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com Subscribe to my mailing list here for i...
Oct 03, 2024•34 min
In this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum , we’re talking all about the power of habits and how making them laughably small can lead to lasting change. I also dive into the challenge of delayed gratification and share my personal experience with a 100-day habit challenge , including what I've learned about your brain’s natural resistance to change. Plus, I give my top tips for building habits that actually stick, even when life feels overwhelming. Whether you're feeling lost in the transition ...
Sep 26, 2024•38 min
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I discuss all about the power of vulnerability in matrescence. I cover how becoming a Mum can lead to a loss of identity, how to model that feelings are okay to your children & how deciding to be yourself is one of the most courageous and important decisions you can make. If you loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com Subscribe to m...
Sep 20, 2024•28 min
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am joined by Daisy from Honey House. Honey House is a members club for parents & carers, think Soho House but your kids are welcome. On the episode we discuss the French approach to parenting, rainy day activities you may not have thought about and our top family centric activities. We also cover why watching TV with your kids is demonised (and it really shouldn’t be), how society places more value on work versus the work that comes with being a ...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am chatting all about Matrescence. I cover everything from gender roles, the difference between a to do and ta da list and how nobody talks about matrescence when you are pregnant (and they really should!). Also I discuss how our own adverse childhood experiences can affect us when we become mothers, how our relationships evolve when you have children and some facts about sweat after childbirth that you may not know. If you loved this episode, please...
Sep 05, 2024•35 min
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am talking all about how to go from Anxious Mum to Calm Mum. On the episode I discuss everything from why being a calm Mum is so important to me, how to buy your calm, how to calm your nervous system and the importance of a loving gaze with your children. I also share my top tools to become & remain a calm Mum along with the importance of connection with your kids which leads to more calm in yours & their life. If you loved this episode, plea...
Aug 29, 2024•34 min
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am joined by Self Care Expert & Motherhood Coach, Emma Benyon. On the episode we discuss how to invite your kids into your own self care practice, the importance of moving your body & all about how Emma became a self care expert whilst navigating being a new Mum. Emma also shares her experience with post natal depression, how she recognised this in herself early on & shares all her incredible tips on prioritising self care as a busy Mum. ...
Aug 22, 2024•45 min
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am talking all about Relationships After Kids. On the episode I share my top tips including a Sunday team meeting, sticking to plans with your partner, navigating parenting & equality and the importance of complimenting one another. If you loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com Subscribe to my mailing list here for inspirational ...
Aug 15, 2024•25 min
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am chatting all about Intrusive Thoughts. We dive into how they control so many of our decisions, what they are and why we have them. I also share tools to manage your own intrusive thoughts, how I have personally suffered from intrusive thoughts and what I did to overcome them. If you've loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com. Subsc...
Aug 08, 2024•26 min
On the podcast this week I am joined by Independent Travel Agent & Founder of Just Go Family Travel, my best friend Sophie. In this episode discuss flying with our kids when they were as young as four months old, changing your mindset around flying with your children, dealing with accidents abroad and Sophie shares her top tips on ensuring you, as the parent also enjoy your holiday! If you've loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. F...
Aug 01, 2024•46 min
On the podcast this week I chat to Harriet Shearsmith who has an amazing podcast, Unfollowing Mum . Harriet is a Mum of 3 and is now estranged from her own Mother. We discuss how relationships with parents can change when you have children, reparenting yourself & accepting we all make mistakes and the importance of repair. If you've loved this episode, please subscribe and share, it helps me to help even more Mums find their joy. Find out how you can work with me at; www.natashanyeke.com. Su...
Jul 25, 2024•54 min
This week I have a guest Zoe founder of Move Through a parent company that helps Mum’s revive their relationships and socialise & she shares her method to grow your relationships and feel like you again in the first few years of being a Mum. We talked about the resentment that men can go back to normal life and the shock of how much life changes when you become a Mum and she gave me the best tip on how to make the most of nap times. If you've loved this episode, please subscribe and share—it...
Jul 18, 2024•45 min
This week on the podcast, I talk about stepping out of your comfort zone. Recently, I've been doing a lot of that, and it's given me a fresh new perspective on what anxiety feels like and why we get so stuck. As anxiety grows, our world gets smaller and smaller as we fear bad things will happen if we step out of our comfort zone. I share all my tips and tricks to start making baby steps towards a life filled with more joy and less fear. If you've loved this episode, please subscribe and share—it...
Jul 11, 2024•43 min
"I don't remember Summer holidays as a time of joy or laughter. I remember my Mum being really stressed, juggling so much and putting us in whatever club had space. Like many, my Mum found having young children really challenging. As a Mum who is determined to break cycles, I know that’s not how I want to feel, nor how I want my children to feel—as burdens who make my life hard. Let’s be honest, we are going to be stretched thinner over Summer. One thing I know for sure is that Summer will make ...
Jul 05, 2024•18 min
This week on the podcast I share my tips to start enjoying maternity. I know having a new baby is a lot but it can also be so much fun, I loved my first Matrenity leave. Second time round not so much because I couldn't t do any of these things as it was lockdown. You dont have to be on maternity to get value from this episode if you are really struggling and not getting any time to yourself I share how I still made time for me, my friends, family, my relationships and even studying because I new...
Jun 10, 2024•21 min
So many of us struggle to talk about our feelings and feel like a real burden. In this episode I talk about my own experience of learning to be vulnerable and give you tips on breaking the cycle with your children. I give you my 3 top tips to build connection and to help your children feel comfortable to open up to you when life inevitably gets hard. If you are interested in learning more about communication my Finding You 90 minute reset could be just what you need. If you would like to book a ...
May 24, 2024•19 min
This week I talk to Natalie Mindset coach, Hypnotherapist and Mum. I loved this chat with Natalie she has overcome an eating disorder multiple miscarriages life life-limiting anxiety and was close to suicide before she turned her life around. Natalie became aware when her son was 7 how much her mental health was impacting her son and her story is so inspiring. Follow Natalie on Instagram link and for more information about working with me, it's @theimperfect_therapist ....
May 13, 2024•57 min
Hi, I'm finally back! OMG, I've been so bad at staying consistent with the podcast, which is so annoying because I love doing it. Anyway, back to getting my sh*t together, and I have an amazing guest this week. Helen is a parenting consultant. In a previous life, she was a PICU Nurse and health visitor, and she is also a gentle sleep coach and mum of four—two of whom are neurodiverse. She is the epitome of the honest mum, and I wish I had her energy in my life when I was a new mum. Actually, thi...
Apr 29, 2024•34 min
One of the bits I think is often missed on all these gentle parenting sites is that being Gentle isn't just how you have to act when you are with your children. If that's what you think that's probably why you're finding it so fucking hard. Your inner child needs a much nurturing as your children do and when you start normalising this I promise you will see a whole world of change. Here are my top tips for beginning the inner child work let me know if they help. Instagram-@theimpefect_therapist....
Mar 25, 2024•24 min
Colette: Mom of 2, Business Owner, and Military Wife. We talk about her journey through motherhood—the highs, the lows, and why she set up her business because she needed a job that worked around her children. How becoming a mom really helped her to realize she wasn't meant to be doing a 'real job' and how she started doing what she loved and making money out of it. If you would like to find out more about Collette's keepsakes her Instagram is link To follow Happy Mum on Instagram lin...
Mar 11, 2024•53 min
You don't want to miss this episode if you struggle with worst-case-scenario thinking and intrusive thoughts or if your glass is always half empty. I give you practical tips to start feeling more joy and seeing life's possibilities. Follow THE IMPERFECT THERAPIST If you would like to find our more about working with me book in for a FREE 15 minute consultation here....
Feb 29, 2024•20 min
One of the toughest aspects of parenting is learning to regulate your own emotions when your children can't regulate theirs. We understand the importance of letting children feel their feelings, yet we often lack the tools to manage our own. In this episode, I'll share how therapy has aided me on my journey and offer some tips to help you regulate as well. If you would like to Join the Facebook group for more support surviving Matrescence here's the link. Follow the Imperfect Therapist on Instag...
Feb 19, 2024•23 min
This week, I explore how to truly enjoy maternity leave. It can be a very lonely time, but if you find your tribe, it really can feel like a holiday. It's also a reminder that this isn't the time to become an expert at housework. Maternity leave is your time to bond with your baby and recover from the enormous task of growing a child. Heres is the link if you would like to join The Imperfect Mum Facebook group supportive group to help you navigate Matrescence and start Finding you again link Fol...
Feb 13, 2024•20 min
In this episode, I share my experience of birth and explore why we are not allowed to talk more honestly about the realities of birth. Over 45% of women report having a traumatic birth and a huge part of that is that we are led to believe that because birth is natural it's going to be easy. If you are struggling with birth trauma or feeling any shame following your birth please join my supportive community. I know my experience of Motherhood was made so much easier by being surrounded by Mums I ...
Feb 06, 2024•18 min
