Joy Doesn’t Have to Be Loud: Why the Softest Moments Matter Most in Parenting

In this episode of The Shine Om Podcast, we gently reframe what joy can look like for the overwhelmed, overstimulated, and sleep-deprived parent. If you're wondering whether you're “doing joy right,” this one's for you.Rachel invites you into a conversation about quiet joy—the kind that shows up in the hush of early mornings, in deep eye contact with your child, or in a comforting, repeatable daily ritual. Through her reflections as a mother of two under 2.5, and with support from research from Yale’s The Science of Wellbeing for Parents, she explores how time affluence, micro moments of joy, and playfulness matter not just for us, but for the way we parent.💛 Topics covered:The myth that joy has to be big or loudWhy time affluence can increase connection, happiness, and kindnessHow moments of presence shift our parenting energyWhy quiet joy is still powerful joyThis episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and notice joy in its most tender and nourishing forms.🧘‍♀️ Take a deep breath, tune in, and be reminded that you’re allowed to define joy your way.🎧 Listen now on Spotify or YouTube Podcast Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_MVW4mNMjkjJEY9Wf8dv_reqFhj30O77Connect with me:🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: ⁠www.shineomnatural.com.au⁠ 🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: ⁠www.shineom.com.au⁠Learn more about The Joyful Parenting Project at ⁠www.shineom.com.au/the-joyful-parenting-projectConnect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: ⁠@shineomnatural⁠ | ⁠@shineomau⁠Learn more about the Podcast: www.shineom.com.au/podcast