Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents

Meet Michelle, former RAF wing commander and home-educating mother of 2. We talk through managing a difficult journey to motherhood, choosing to take the leap into self employment, the whirlwind of home educating and being brave enough to challenge our own beliefs. Grab a cuppa and join us. You can find out more about Michelle, her amazing women's kickboxing classes and women's health coaching here:https://getinspiredcoaching.co.uk/TW: Discussions of pregnancy loss and fertility journey.

Meet Anne, mum of 2. Anne talks through the journey of navigating new motherhood when she learned that her daughter would experience significant developmental challenges, the story of her family as it grew and ultimately, how her passion for supporting Helena led to a thriving business as a somatic therapist. Find our more about Anne's amazing work here:https://annearcherholistichealth.co.uk/

Meet Gareth, Dad to Joy. Gareth's journey is a hard and ultimately inspiring one. Join us as he talks through the dual challenges of OCD symptoms and new parenting in isolation in the middle of a time which knocked most of us off balance. We talk through how those closest to us can be what eventually pull us through and the gratitude that comes from overcoming challenges we weren't sure we could. TW: Discussion of OCD, health anxieties

Meet Sandra, mum to 5 and grandmother to one. Sandra talks about the joys and logistics of raising a bigger family and how it feels to be on the other side of it all as you watch your adult children become friends and parents themselves... oh and becoming an influencer in your 60s! Find Sandra @homesweetholmedaleTW: Please be aware that part of Sandra's story is the loss of her daughter Alice. If you feel that you will find Alice and Sandra's story difficult to hear, you may choose not to listen to this episode.

Meet the fabulous Ellie, mum of 3 and nature-based wellness coach.Grab a cuppa (and maybe take a walk!) as we talk through adapting parenting styles for different children, needing a space to be alone sometimes and how not every mother misses the little years. Find out more about Ellie's wild coaching and netwalks here:https://www.elevatewithellie.co.uk/

Meet wonderful Jo. Jo is a body empowerment coach, a psychotherapist and counsellor and a bloody lovely human to boot. Grab a cuppa and have a listen as we talk through Jo's own lifelong journey around body image and how it was brought into sharp focus when her child came out as trans. Also - why it's important for you to thoroughly enjoy your mulled wine even if your child hates Lapland! Find out more about Jo and what she can offer here:https://joreader.com/and much more about Not a Perfect Parent here:https://breatheeasymeditation.co.uk/napp.html