In this end-of-year special episode, we explore the complexities of navigating life's transitions, milestone birthdays, and finding gentle ways to care for ourselves. Our guest Tamara shares her candid reflections on turning 50, building sustainable habits, and learning to embrace imperfection.

This Episode

Tamara shares insights on:

- Reframing expectations around milestone life transitions

- Finding compassionate ways to build habits that work for neurodivergent minds

- The power of online communities in sharing lived experiences

- Breaking free from the constant pull of email and workplace demands

- Learning to prioritize what truly matters

Quotable Moment

"Figure out what matters really to you and be okay with prioritizing that. Be kind to yourself when you feel like you've failed, because that's what life is all about."

Resources Mentioned

- Digital wellbeing tools like e-readers for mindful reading

- Social media communities supporting neurodivergent experiences

- Time management strategies for email boundaries

- Self-compassion practices for life transitions

Connect With Us

- Follow She Speaks on Instagram: @shespeakswellbeingstrategies

- Visit our website: www.shespeakswellbeing.com

A Note on Wellbeing

She Speaks is dedicated to amplifying women's voices on self-care and wellbeing. While we share personal experiences, please remember that this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified mental health practitioner.

She Speaks is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government and Department of Communities Women's Grants for a Stronger Future Grants Program.

Episode Overview

In this deeply moving episode, psychotherapist and women's circle facilitator Sasha shares her 16-year journey of creating and holding space for women to reconnect with themselves and each other. Through intimate conversation, we explore how women's circles offer a profound form of self-care that goes far beyond conventional understanding - one that allows us to be fully present, fully seen, and fully accepted.

This Episode Explores:

- The transformative power of women gathering in sacred circle

- How to move beyond surface-level self-care into deep nourishment

- Creating counter-cultural spaces where all parts of our experience are welcomed

- The practice of "compassionate endings" in relationships and transitions

- Finding permission to simply be, without the pressure to caretake others

Quotable Moments

"We can't be in full bloom all the time. Like nature, we need the ebbs and flows - for the leaves to fall in winter so we can rest and rejuvenate." - Sasha

"Being vulnerable doesn't mean you're weak. Admitting that you need help isn't a weakness - it's actually a sign that you are being kind and compassionate to yourself." - Sasha

"In amongst the sacredness of circle, playfulness is extremely important. There's space for all of it - the depth and the lightness." - Sasha

Resources Mentioned

- Book: Circle of Stones by Judith Duerk

- RAIN Practice by Tara Brach (Recognize, Allow, Inquire, Nurture)

Connect With Us

- Follow She Speaks on Instagram: @shespeakswellbeingstrategies

- Visit our website: www.shespeakswellbeing.com

A Note on Wellbeing

She Speaks is dedicated to amplifying women's voices on self-care and wellbeing. While we share personal experiences, please remember that this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified mental health practitioner.

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She Speaks is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government and Department of Communities Women's Grants for a Stronger Future Grants Program.

Episode Overview

Join us for an intimate conversation with Delyse, who shares her journey as a mother, educator, and advocate for neurodiverse children. With warmth and authenticity, she explores the delicate balance of supporting others while learning to nurture herself, offering insights that resonate whether you're navigating neurodiversity or simply seeking to better understand the intersection of caring for others and self-care.

This Episode Explores:

- Finding your voice as an advocate while maintaining personal boundaries

- The complexities of parenting neurodiverse children and the importance of self-trust

- Breaking free from perfectionism and embracing what it means to be "good enough"

- Creating micro-moments of self-care within busy days

- Understanding the power of vulnerability in both parenting and advocacy

Quotable Moments

"I remind parents that they don't have to have all the answers... being able to reach out for help is actually a sign of courage, not weakness." - Delyse

Key Insights:

- The importance of pausing to process emotions and experiences

- How advocacy work can inform and enrich our approach to self-care

- Ways to balance professional expertise with personal experience

- Understanding that asking for help strengthens rather than diminishes us

Connect With Us

- Follow She Speaks on Instagram: @shespeakswellbeingstrategies

- Visit our website: www.shespeakswellbeing.com

A Note on Wellbeing

She Speaks is dedicated to amplifying women's voices on self-care and wellbeing. While we share personal experiences, please remember that this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified mental health practitioner.

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She Speaks is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government and Department of Communities Women's Grants for a Stronger Future Grants Program.