Becoming a parent is often painted as the happiest time of your life—but what if it doesn’t feel that way?

In this episode, I open up about the emotional challenges many new parents face but rarely speak about: grief, guilt, identity loss, and the pressure to feel grateful all the time. Drawing from my own experience and years of working with clients, I explore why so many parents mourn the life they once had—even as they welcome the new one before them.

This episode offers a compassionate reframe for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the demands of parenthood. You’ll learn how to recognise the signs of hidden grief, understand the role of guilt and shame, and use my 4-Step Change Process to ground yourself, reframe your perspective, and reconnect with what matters.

With tools like the Focus Reset, the Support Group Metaphor, and the Valued Living Questionnaire, this episode provides practical guidance for navigating one of life’s biggest transitions—with kindness, wisdom, and a renewed sense of self.

In this Burnout Edition of One Minute Wisdom, I unpack the early signs of burnout and how the Rooted Mind fuels pressure, guilt, and overdrive.

Listeners are encouraged to take a moment of reflection using the Two-Minds Approach and reminded that recognising burnout early isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom.

In this episode, I challenge the myth that self-compassion is a sign of weakness, especially in leadership. True strength lies in recognising struggle, responding with clarity and choosing your next move from the Conscious Mind. Not from fear or pressure. You’ll learn a quick practice to ground yourself when stress hits,

Ever catch yourself calling you names you’d never use for a friend—“lazy”, “weak”, “not good enough”? In this bite-sized episode, I invite you to pull up a chair in an imaginary support group and notice the kindness you’d naturally show to others. What if you offered that same warmth to yourself?

In this episode of One Minute Wisdom, I explore a growing concern: the mental health of Gen Z. A recent survey shows that 63% of young adults rate their mental health as less than good.

I also share how tools like Focus Reset and Self-Compassion, from the 4-step Change Process, can help young people reconnect with their Conscious Mind and find a way forward with kindness and clarity.

In this episode of One Minute Wisdom: Executive Edition, I explore the power of the Focus Reset. An essential practice for leaders navigating high-stakes moments. Discover how a simple pause can shift you from reactive to responsive, helping you lead with clarity, composure, and intention. Before the next difficult conversation or decision, try resetting, because presence starts with awareness.

In this episode of One Minute Wisdom, I invite you to consider “The Funeral Question”. A thought-provoking exercise that shines a light on what truly matters. By imagining how you’d like to be remembered, you’ll reconnect with the values that guide your daily actions. It’s not about legacy, it’s about living with intention, integrity, and alignment.

A gentle reminder that every day offers a chance to change course and lead a life that reflects who you truly want to be.

In this brief episode, I explore The Mirror Test. A values based check-in designed to help you reflect on whether your actions align with the person you want to be.

It’s not about perfection, but about conscious choices. Was I kind? Was I fair? Did I live today the way I meant to?

Take care and keep passing your Mirror Test.