The Mum Mind Podcast
Episodes
Why are things so complicated with my mum?
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When a child is born, a mother is born too and this can then complicate the relationship with your own mother. Do you feel judged or not listene...
What Is Regulation?
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Annoyingly, there are so many buzz words around parenting and regulation is one of them at the moment.This week we explore what regulation is and what...
How Can I Get my Child to Talk to Me?
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every parent wants to have a close relationship with their child, where they can talk with their parent about anything. Join Stef and Bethan whe...
Education Alternatives
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Children in many European countries don’t start school until much older than we do in Ireland. This week Stef and Bethan are joined by Grainne...
My Child Loses It When Playing Sports!
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Encouraging children to be parts of sports can be a really challenging part of parenting. There's so much going on including matches, shouting from pa...
I Find Playdates So Hard!
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Play dates can be complicated affairs with so much pressure on children to get along and for parents to create a perfect, harmonious play session.This...
How to talk about sex, consent and p*rn literacy with your kids.
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not a case of if children see images that may disturb them, it’s when. And in this episode Bethan and Stef are joined by vice principal Eogha...
I Don't Like What My Teenager Is Wearing To The Disco!
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off Season Two with a very common concern - the teenage disco and all that that entails!This week we explore supporting teenagers. How d...
The Boring Bits of Parenting....
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest - there are parts of parenting that are so repetitive and boring. Yes, we know that one day we will miss them (will we?!) and are...
Challenging Grandparents
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can be a funny old dynamic when grandparents minding children. Do they follow the guidelines given? Are they repeating the same parenting patt...
How Can I Help My Angry 6yr old?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
6 year olds can have big emotions, which can be exhausting and overwhelming for parents to deal with. This week's tips will help parents to take a st...
How Do I Help My Suicidal Child?
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we explore supporting a suicidal child. We know that this can be one of the most high pressure moments in parenting and if this is in y...
How Do I Help My Child While Waiting For A Diagnosis?
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Parents can be waiting for a diagnosis for years, so this week Bethan and Stef discuss how to cope, what you can do and what your child needs from a p...
I've Lost Myself to Motherhood
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We can often feel that we have lost ourselves to motherhood. This week Bethan and Stef share their own experiences and some helpful tips to help you ...
How Do I Get My Partner On Board?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you and your partner have different parenting styles? This week Stef and Bethan discuss all the issues this can raise. Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psy...
The Sleep Myth
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - s...
Mum Guilt
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Stef and Bethan talk about that horrible feeling of 'Mum guilt'? Often associated with working Mums -what is that guilty feeling about, how...
How Does Food Impact my Childs Mood?
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week our guest Tara Zuluaga Dorgan, from Root Health Nutrition, helps us discuss all things food.Tara had so much valuable information this week ...
How Should I Discipline My Child?
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Bethan and Stef tackle the tricky topic of discipline. Is there a correct way of disciplining your child? Why it can feel so horrible when...
How Do I Help my Child with their New Phone?
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An honest chat about phones, devices and screen time and how to find out what works for your family.Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 ...
How Do You Deal with After School Meltdowns?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Stef and Bethan explore after school meltdowns, what they're about and how you can help your child through them.Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psyc...
How Do I Help My Anxious Child?
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Stef McSherry and Bethan O'Riordan explore anxiety and share practical tips to help ease the impact of it for parents and children.Hosts Bet...
Surviving Christmas
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spending time with family can highlight differences. Old inner child wounds re-ignite and this can make Christmas feel like hard work both emotio...
Calm
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club)) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Ki...
An Intro to our Podcast
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An Intro to The Mum Mind Podcast and your hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club)) and Stef McSher...