Looking After Yourself as a Mum of a Girl: Understanding Stress and Body Signals

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a heartfelt message to every mum working her way through the day to day life of parenting teen girls and supporting their mental health. We explore the behavioural messages your body sends when you're running on empty and how suppressed stress affects not only you but your mother daughter relationship. Discover what permissioned release looks like in real life, a manageable approach that brings relief rather than guilt. Learn about teenage behaviour through the lens of biology, and why taking care of your nervous system is crucial not just for your daughter's wellbeing, but for yours as well. This episode offers parenting support tailored to understanding and managing the pressures that come with teen girls, helping you find balance and resilience in your journey. Is sleep an issue for you or your girl? When the nervous system can’t regulate, sleep suffers. And when sleep suffers, regulation is harder Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you’re listening to this thinking, “that’s me,” I’ve got something for you. It’s called Connect the Dots. It’s a really simple guide to help you slow down, look at what you’re actually seeing, and then zoom out and consider what else might be going on for your daughter. You can grab it for free here. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’re the first to get new episodes, and leave me a review - it helps other mums find the podcast too. Follow me on instagram or LinkedIn Let me know how you found this episode. See you next time! 💛