From Mindset to Nervous System Safety: My Solo Motherhood Story

In this episode, I’m on the other side of the microphone.We talk about my journey to becoming a solo mum by choice, but more importantly, we talk about what was happening underneath the surface.From looking confident… to realising I was actually dissociating.From “mindset, mindset, mindset” to understanding that confidence is really about nervous system safety.We dive into:✨ Why mindset alone isn’t enough✨How childhood patterns show up in motherhood✨What triggers are really teaching us✨Why affirmations don’t work without embodiment✨The power of asking for help✨And how something as simple as finishing your cup of tea can rewire your brainIf you’re navigating solo motherhood, or any big life decision, this conversation is about coming home to your body, regulating your nervous system, and leading from the heart instead of fear.Because real confidence doesn’t come from pushing through.It comes from feeling safe inside yourself.If this episode resonated and you’d like support on your own journey, whether that’s confidence, decision-making, or feeling more regulated in your body, I offer 1:1 confidence coaching for women navigating the identity shift of solo motherhood and big life transitions. You’re welcome to reach out, connect, or simply follow along for future episodes and reflections. X BettyConnect with me, Betty:https://www.instagram.com/betty.fotofili📌 Subscribe to Yes I Can on YouTube @ Magnetic Mama for future conversations that support embodied confidence, self-trust, and aligned motherhood choices.Also, Lorena's the interviewee has a book that is officially launching on May 16th, 2026. See her links below to get yourself a copy🎥 You can also watch this full episode on YouTube, subscribe to Magnetic Mama here:YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCozlsyVMAvr_D-lK9crRDOQ🔗 Find Lorena + her book here:Lorena’s website / book links: https://www.lorenaotes.com.au/Lorena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorenaotes?igsh=MXFwcWw3bmM3Z2JhZA==✨ Lorena’s instagram below. @lorenaoates #SoloMotherhood #SoloMumByChoice #YesICan #FertilityJourney #InfertilityAwareness #IVFJourney #DonorConception #WomensStories #PodcastForWomen. #NervousSystemRegulation #SafetyInTheBody #EmbodiedConfidence #SlowDownToHeal #MindBodyConnection #EFT#RegulateYourNervousSystem #nervoussystemregulation