There’s a topic I find we shy away from that has such a massive influence on how we can show up for ourselves and live a full, joyful and expressive life. It’s something that has the power to trip us up in our relationship and put a tonne of pressure on us as Mamas. And that topic is – money! In this episode I’m sharing more about my personal money story, how our relationship has evolved as a result, and some of the rising pressures I found creeping in during the early transition into motherhood.  How money triggers can be clues to something deeper going on  The relationship cycles ..read more

If you’ve noticed yourself going into overwhelm and feeling stuck at times, there’s a good chance you’re paying more attention to the ‘noise’ outside of you instead of tuning in to yourself. Particularly in those ‘thick of it’ Mama moments I’ve noticed how much more we can get caught up in comparison mode and feeling like we’re just not getting anywhere or getting anything done. In today’s episode I share some really simple, beautiful and enlightening practices to get you back to those feelings of excitement, confidence and energy quickly. They will help you to focus more on your inner guidanc ..read more

I found myself sharing a story with a new mama friend this week about how much I didn’t like my partner in the early days of mamahood. And, how much I loved him too. We were in our little love bubble and we were also snappy and snarly. It was both extremes – and that’s all part of the ride. Something we really don’t talk about enough is how resentment bubbles up, and how we can interpret it. In today’s episode I share some of my own personal examples in my relationship of resentment bubbling, what it was really all about, and how we can flush it out of our systems to return to love. This is al ..read more

I found myself in the bathroom, crying over chickpea salt this week. It completely snuck up on me and I wasn’t even sure how I’d got there. That’s the thing with ‘perfectionism’, no matter how much you tell yourself you’re okay, there are sneaky ways it can arise in our lives. Acknowledging it and allowing the feelings is the best possible way to return to yourself and your inner knowing. In this episode I share more about how perfectionism really surprised me in motherhood, examples of how it could be showing up for you too, and what to do about it (which is surprisingly simple in itself).&nb ..read more

I had a moment this week trying to plan our lives for the year. I was desperate to integrate all the lessons learnt from our year-end review and planning session and found myself creating a roster for our weeks. Yet inside, feelings were bubbling up. I knew I wanted that feeling of calm, clarity, yet all I could feel was anxious and stressed. What happens when we push for organisation and tip into over-organising our lives? And how can we feel held by our plans?  How the word ‘roster’ told me I was over-planning our lives  What changed for me to feel super present playing with my li ..read more

No matter the time of year, having a structure to take yourself through to review where things are at is one of the most supportive things you could do for yourself. In today’s episode I’m sharing the details of my very own planning process, one that my partner and I do every year and most mid-years to set ourselves up for the new year (or new season). I also share how having a system like this in place can cure your clarity-block, help you release yourself from comparison and allow more joy into your life – no matter what you have going on right now.  How me being an Economist makes me ..read more

Hi, I’m your host Danielle Brooker. Mama, Joy Activation Coach, Coffee Snob and lifelong learner. IN this introductory episode I give a little behind the scenes update and overview of upcoming topics and conversations we'll be having. Along with heartfelt wisdom from global experts, I’ll be sharing honest accounts from the ‘in the thick of it’ moments of motherhood, as well as simple, practical ways for you to unbusy yourself in this season of life, refuel your soul, find your ground and become unapologetic in your joy. This is Mama Joy ..read more

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Given Fab Giovanetti’s enthusiasm for life and her passion for reducing ‘busyness’ you can see why we just had to get chatting! She’s the founder of Creative Impact, a collective of hundreds of creatives making a positive impact on others and the planet. She’s also a keen speaker, writer, and published author, with her latest book ‘Reclaim Your Time’ published in 2021. In this episode you’ll hear more about her journey into business, what some of her biggest lessons from the pandemic have been, and how she continues to cultivate her own joy. We talked about focusing on what you’re good at, how ..read more

Today’s guest is someone who I look to for inspiration for self-trust, strong boundaries and a consistent willingness to learn. Lily Potter is a health coach, ‘inner mammal’ trainer, teacher and mama. She’s navigated all sorts of challenges and joys of life from healing infertility and acne, through to divorce and starting her own business and everything in between. Lily’s curiosity for understanding the depth of life has given her this strength and commitment to change that is so unique (and inspiring!). She now teaches her clients how to build in healthy comfort habits and to develop stress ..read more