Mentally Strong Mums

Join our community of mentally strong mums who are dedicated to being their best selves - while raising confident, resilient children. Being a mum is tough, but being a mentally strong mum takes it to another level. I provide resources and support for moms who want to heal their past, nurture their children, and build healthy relationships. My podcast offers a safe space for honest conversations about mental health and self-love. I am a qualified & experienced therapist in Private Practice supporting mothrs every day. I have university degrees in social work and psychology to create a trauma-informed approach that helps you become the best version of yourself. 👉 Tools for mental health 👉 Resources on parenting techniques 👉 Supportive community of like-minded mums 💪 Gain valuable insights from mental health professionals 💪 Empower yourself and your kids to be mentally strong 🌟 Develop resilience skills 🌟 Build emotional intelligence https://www.mentallystrongmums.com/

Episodes

✨Why It's Harder to Parent Now Than in the 80s: The Weight of Awareness

January 14, 2026 • 20 mins

In this honest and relatable episode, we explore why parenting in today’s world feels so much harder than it did for our own parents. We now carry awareness of trauma, attachment styles, neurodiversity, emotional regulation—and while this knowledge is powerful, it also comes with immense emotional load. From social media pressure to parenting books and diagnosis culture, today’s mums are often exhausted not just by their children...

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✨ADHD & Alcohol: Why Neurodiverse Brains Are More Prone to Binge Drinking

January 7, 2026 • 20 mins

In this important and eye opening episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we explore the strong but often misunderstood link between ADHD, neurodiversity, and binge drinking . If you’ve ever wondered why it feels harder to stop once you start drinking, why alcohol feels like relief rather than just a drink, or why shame creeps in the next day, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening in your brain and body. This epi...

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✨What Is an Emotional Hangover? The Science Behind Why You're Still Tired from That Big Event...

December 31, 2025 • 23 mins

In this powerful episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we unpack the science and psychology of the “emotional hangover” — that lingering fog, fatigue, and heaviness you feel after intense emotional experiences. Whether it’s after a heated argument with your partner, a parenting meltdown, or an unexpected wave of grief, emotional hangovers are real and common. But most mums don’t realise what’s happening in their brain and body, and wor...

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✨Make 2026 the year we finish the marathon without burning out: Service Your Body Like a Car

December 24, 2025 • 15 mins

In this uplifting episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we explore how to put yourself back on your own priority list—not with guilt, but with clarity and confidence. This New Year, treat yourself like you would your car—with regular check-ins, maintenance, and proactive care. You wouldn’t wait until your car completely breaks down before getting it serviced. So why do we wait until burnout hits before looking after ourselves? 🌟 You’...

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✨Somatic Anxiety Release | Guided Body Scan | A Guided Journey Back Into Your Body

December 17, 2025 • 20 mins

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from your body? In this calming and empowering guided episode, you’ll be taken on a full body scan and somatic release experience tailored for mums navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and the demands of everyday life. Learn how to reconnect with your body, identify where tension lives, understand what your anxiety is trying to protect you from, and gently begin the process of letting go Th...

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✨Core Values, Self‑Worth, and Why You Can Lose Yourself in Relationships

December 3, 2025 • 25 mins

This week on the Mentally Strong Mums podcast: 💔 What core values really mean ✨ How to find your non‑negotiables 🧠 Why mismatched values cause self‑betrayal ❤️ How to teach emotional integrity to your kids We unpack the psychology of core values—what they are, how to find yours, and how they shape love, boundaries, and self‑worth. 🎧 Listen to “Core Values, Self‑Worth, and Why You Keep Losing Yourself in Love” 🔗 Link in bio #...

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✨Why Feeling Seen Matters: Validation, Invalidation & Emotional Survival

November 26, 2025 • 27 mins

Have you ever poured your heart out and been met with silence, a shrug, or worse—“That’s not a big deal”? That’s invalidation, and it cuts deeper than most of us realise. This week’s podcast is a deep dive into: 💡 What validation really is ❌ How invalidation damages relationships 👩‍👧‍👦 Why it’s not your child’s job to validate you 🗣️ How to ask for your emotional needs with courage 🧘🏼‍♀️ And how to stop gaslighting yourself...

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✨When Your Teen Is Falling Apart—And You’re Trying Not To

November 19, 2025 • 34 mins

In this powerful episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we explore: ✨ The neuroscience of teen behavior 💔 How your childhood wounds might be resurfacing 🧘🏼‍♀️ How to self-regulate when they can’t 🌪️ The chaos of parenting teens while navigating perimenopause 💖 A new compassionate parenting blueprint 🔗 Visit: www.mentallystrongmums.com 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. 👇 Comment below: What’s the har...

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✨When AI Becomes Your Therapist: The Rise of ChatGPT Psychosis

November 12, 2025 • 29 mins

What happens when AI becomes your therapist? In this episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we’re talking about a rising psychological phenomenon: ChatGPT Psychosis. When someone feels misunderstood or invisible in their real life, AI can feel like a safe haven. But when the algorithm only validates one side of the story… things can go sideways—fast. We’re breaking it down: 💬 What it is 🧠 Why it’s happening ❤️ How it impacts dating &...

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✨Creating a Personal Safety Plan for Burnt‑Out Mums: Recognising Crisis Cues and Rebuilding Emotional Resilience

November 5, 2025 • 30 mins

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of self‑harm and suicide. Please listen with care, and reach out for professional help if you are in crisis. In this episode, we explore how traditional safety plans, often used in mental health crises, can be transformed into wellness plans—powerful, proactive tools for mothers who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. You’ll learn: 🌿 How to recognise your pers...

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Emotional Abuse: Recognise It, Break the Pattern, Reclaim Your Power

October 1, 2025 • 20 mins

In this powerful episode, we unpack the many faces of emotional abuse—how it hides in plain sight, especially when you're a people-pleaser with no clear boundaries. We’ll explore how childhood conditioning, trauma responses, and a need to be liked can make us vulnerable to emotional manipulation, criticism, and control—without even realising it. You’ll walk away from this episode able to recognise red flags, reclaim your inner str...

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Understanding Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): What Every Parent Needs to Know

September 24, 2025 • 21 mins

Is it just a “strong-willed” child… or something deeper? In this episode, we explore Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)—a behavioural condition that can be emotionally draining for parents and misunderstood by professionals. We’ll unpack what ODD is, how it shows up at home and school, and why traditional discipline methods often make things worse. 👩‍⚕️ I’ll explain: ✨ What ODD looks like (beyond tantrums) ✨ Why traditional par...

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Positive Intent: The One Mental Reframe That Changes Everything

September 17, 2025 • 20 mins

What if you could completely change the way you feel, just by choosing to assume the best in others? This short but powerful episode explores the concept of positive intent — a psychological tool that rewires how we react to conflict, criticism, and everyday interactions. We dive into how reframing assumptions can protect your energy, strengthen relationships, and help you raise mentally strong children who don't internalise other...

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When Siblings Hurt: Same house, different parenting, different 'traumas'

September 10, 2025 • 23 mins

Do you ever talk with your siblings and wonder… “Were we even raised by the same parents?” You’re not alone. In this deeply insightful episode, we unpack the emotional truth that even when siblings grow up under the same roof, their experiences of childhood can feel worlds apart. Birth order, parental stress levels, evolving attachment styles, and even unspoken family trauma can shape each child’s story in vastly different ways. ...

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The 4 Behaviours That Predict Divorce – And How to Save Your Relationship

July 2, 2025 • 26 mins

In this powerful episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we unpack the groundbreaking research of world-renowned psychologists Drs. John and Julie Gottman. After studying thousands of couples over decades, they identified four toxic communication patterns—what they call The Four Horsemen—that predict divorce with over 90% accuracy. But here’s the good news: we’ll also explore the antidotes. Learn how to repair, reconnect, and build a last...

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PMDD: The Hidden Hormonal Disorder Affecting Millions

June 25, 2025 • 27 mins

In this compelling episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we bring PMDD out of the shadows. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder isn’t just ‘bad PMS’—it’s a debilitating, hormone-driven mood disorder that affects 3–8% of menstruating women, yet remains drastically underdiagnosed. 🧠 We unpack: What PMDD really is Why it mimics anxiety, depression, or even bipolar disorder How it affects relationships, parenting, work, and self-worth Why ...

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Money Mindset for Mums: Breaking the Cycle of Scarcity

June 18, 2025 • 25 mins

In this powerful, episode of Mentally Strong Mums, we unpack the emotional and psychological relationship many mothers have with money—and how it often stems from deeper beliefs, identity wounds, and generational patterns. You’ll explore: 💸 The 4 Money Types—and which one you are 📘 What The Barefoot Investor teaches about taking control 🧠 How scarcity vs abundance mindsets are formed 🚫 The invisible cycle of poverty—and how to...

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✨Why Heartbreak Hurts So Bad: The Science Behind Love, Loss & Healing

June 5, 2025 • 25 mins

In this raw and powerful episode of Mentally Strong Mums, Elena explores what really happens to your mind and body when a relationship ends—especially when it wasn't your choice. From hormone crashes (dopamine, oxytocin, cortisol) to immune system suppression and even Broken Heart Syndrome, we unpack the neuroscience, psychology, and biology of heartbreak. You’ll learn: Why heartbreak triggers the same brain regions as physical ...

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✨How to Handle High-Conflict People Without Losing Your Mind

May 7, 2025 • 28 mins

In today’s powerful episode of Mentally Strong Mums, Elena breaks down exactly what a High-Conflict Person (HCP) is, why traditional communication fails with them, and what science-backed strategies you can use to protect your mental strength. 🛡️🧠 Drawing from the work of expert Bill Eddy and real-world psychological research, we’ll explore: 🔎 What defines a High-Conflict Personality (HCP) 💬 Why you can't reason with them the ...

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Covert Narcissists: The Hidden Threat to Your Confidence and Sanity

May 1, 2025 • 26 mins

When we think of a narcissist, we picture someone loud, arrogant, and attention-seeking. But what if narcissism hides in plain sight—quiet, passive, even "humble"? Today, we're exposing the covert narcissist—the lesser-known but equally destructive version of narcissism—and why understanding it could protect your mental health. 🧠🚨 We'll explore: ✅ What narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) really is (according to the DSM-5) ✅ ...

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}✨ADHD & Alcohol: Why Neurodiverse Brains Are More Prone to Binge Drinking

✨What Is an Emotional Hangover? The Science Behind Why You're Still Tired from That Big Event...

✨Make 2026 the year we finish the marathon without burning out: Service Your Body Like a Car

✨Somatic Anxiety Release | Guided Body Scan | A Guided Journey Back Into Your Body

✨Core Values, Self‑Worth, and Why You Can Lose Yourself in Relationships

✨Why Feeling Seen Matters: Validation, Invalidation & Emotional Survival

✨When Your Teen Is Falling Apart—And You’re Trying Not To

✨When AI Becomes Your Therapist: The Rise of ChatGPT Psychosis

✨Creating a Personal Safety Plan for Burnt‑Out Mums: Recognising Crisis Cues and Rebuilding Emotional Resilience

Emotional Abuse: Recognise It, Break the Pattern, Reclaim Your Power

Understanding Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): What Every Parent Needs to Know

Positive Intent: The One Mental Reframe That Changes Everything

When Siblings Hurt: Same house, different parenting, different 'traumas'

The 4 Behaviours That Predict Divorce – And How to Save Your Relationship

PMDD: The Hidden Hormonal Disorder Affecting Millions

Money Mindset for Mums: Breaking the Cycle of Scarcity

✨Why Heartbreak Hurts So Bad: The Science Behind Love, Loss & Healing

✨How to Handle High-Conflict People Without Losing Your Mind

Covert Narcissists: The Hidden Threat to Your Confidence and Sanity

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✨Why It's Harder to Parent Now Than in the 80s: The Weight of Awareness

✨ADHD & Alcohol: Why Neurodiverse Brains Are More Prone to Binge Drinking