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What happens when the milestone life moments, also become your hardest? 


This week, I sit down with Ash Wicks to unpack the raw reality of the early parenting years — sleep deprivation, mental health, feeling lost and the dark places parenthood can sometimes take us to.


We also chat building a business from ordinary family moments, finding joy in the simple things again and what it really takes to pull yourself out of survival mode.


Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime

 

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Discount code: Until 17 July 2026 receive 20% off full priced items at GroTime by using the code: ParentPod20. 


 

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