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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 36 MIN

Episode 4: The Cost of Putting Yourself Last: Michelle McMahon of Flourish Mama on Self-Care, Burnout and Building a Business From Her Own Story

from Gen X Women in Business · host Belinda Bayliss

This week I'm joined by Michelle McMahon - Founder and CEO of Flourish Mama and someone who learned the hard way what happens when you consistently put yourself last. Michelle spent years pouring everything into her kids, her family, and her home - quietly dropping all the things that were hers along the way. She didn't notice it happening until her physical health collapsed completely. Migraines, gut issues, and barely functioning. What followed was a long road back and eventually, a business built from her own experience. Flourish Mama exists to give other mums the shortcut she didn't have, reconnecting with themselves through the small, everyday acts of self-care that make the real difference. We also get into perimenopause, the myth of the mum who can do it all, positive ageing, and why Gen X and Millennial women are very much not done yet. I loved this conversation, and hope you do too. Find Michelle at: Instagram: @theflourishmama Email: [email protected] Find Belinda at: Instagram: @belindabayliss.co Facebook: Belinda Bayliss Co Email: [email protected] Go to www.belindabayliss.co to sign up to our newsletter.

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This week I'm joined by Michelle McMahon - Founder and CEO of Flourish Mama and someone who learned the hard way what happens when you consistently put yourself last. Michelle spent years pouring everything into her kids, her family, and her home - quietly dropping all the things that were hers along the way. She didn't notice it happening until her physical health collapsed completely. Migraines, gut issues, and barely functioning. What followed was a long road back and eventually, a b...

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