48. Reconnecting With Yourself in Busy Seasons of Parenting, with Meg Summers

If you’ve been feeling a little disconnected from yourself lately, this conversation will feel like a gentle exhale. In this episode, Nina sits down with yoga teacher Meg Summers to explore what it really looks like to reconnect with yourself in the middle of busy family life. Together, they reflect on how our needs shift through different seasons of parenting, and how we can begin to come back to ourselves in a way that feels supportive, not like another thing to do.You’ll LearnWhy it’s so common to lose touch with yourself in parenting The difference between doing something and feeling nourished by it How communication and awareness can support reconnectionWhy This Episode MattersReconnecting with yourself isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about noticing what you need, and creating small moments of steadiness that support both you and your family. Small Shift for Big ImpactBring a little more awareness to your communication today. Notice how you’re speaking to yourself and to your children, and gently shift towards something that feels calmer and more supportive.Take the Next StepMeg’s Reconnect & Begin course starts May 13. Use code RECONNECT for early bird pricing (valid until May 4). Links below.Links and ResourcesReconnect & Begin In-person course: click here. Reconnect & Begin Online option ($99): click here Connect with Meg Summers on Instagram or Facebook Visit Megs’ website Send Meg an email: [email protected] to Episode 33: What if self-care could actually feel easy? with Melissa HowelLet’s ConnectWant more support? Follow Nina on Instagram, or sign up for tips and updates at mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au. Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email. Follow Nina on InstagramWebsite: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.auEmail: [email protected] the HostsNina Visic is a mindful parenting coach and mum who supports parents to move from feeling reactive and overwhelmed to calm, confident and connected. Through simple, practical tools and a compassionate approach, she helps families create lasting change in their everyday lives. Meg Summers is a yoga teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience and nearly 30 years of personal practice. Her work is grounded in her own lived experience, using yoga as a way to reconnect, find clarity, and support overall wellbeing. As a parent, Meg understands how easily these practices can slip during busy seasons, and how important it is to gently return to them over time.