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This week we're answering some questions and sharing our completely unsolicited opinions on life's little dilemmas. From arriving late and splitting the bill, to social etiquette, expectations and the things that seem to spark a little debate, we're giving our take on it all.

We also chat about the first half of 2026, what's surprised us, what's challenged us and the lessons we're hoping to take into the second half of the year.

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Do you keep buying beautiful journals only to abandon them after a week? Do you think you're "bad" at journalling because you don't write every day, fill pages with profound thoughts or follow a strict routine?

In this episode of MoodSwings, we unpack the biggest myth about journalling: that there's a right way to do it.

We share our own experiences of believing we were terrible journalers, only to realise that journalling can look completely different for everyone. From gratitude lists and voice notes to messy brain dumps, therapy reflections, goal setting and tracking your cycle, journalling is far more flexible than most people think.

We explore how your journalling practice can evolve throughout different seasons of life, why consistency doesn't have to mean daily and how letting go of perfection can completely change your relationship with self-reflection.

Whether you're a lifelong journal lover, someone who's tried and failed countless times or you're simply curious about using journalling to support your mental health, self-awareness, personal growth, nervous system regulation, and wellbeing, this conversation is for you.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why there's no "correct" way to journal
• Different journalling styles and techniques
• Letting go of perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking
• Why we used to think we were bad at journalling
• How journalling changes throughout different stages of life
• Brain dumps, gratitude journals, prompts and free writing
• Journalling for anxiety, stress and emotional processing
• Building self-awareness and self-trust
• Creating a journalling practice that actually feels sustainable
• Why your journal doesn't need to be aesthetic to be valuable

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In this episode, we explore the journey from preconception through to pregnancy, motherhood and everything that changes along the way.

We talk about the importance of preconception care, including key nutrients, thyroid health, lifestyle factors and why preparing your body before conception can help support both mum and baby. We discuss how fertility and pregnancy health begin long before a positive pregnancy test and why understanding your body can be such an important part of the process.

Mo shares her experience of pregnancy and how different her second pregnancy has felt compared to her first. We chat about the physical realities of growing a human, navigating body changes, pregnancy symptoms and the unique challenges of being pregnant while already caring for a child.

We also discuss managing health concerns between pregnancies, including Mo's experience with hypertension during her first pregnancy and the proactive steps she has taken to support her health during her second. We explore the balance between being informed without becoming overwhelmed, advocating for yourself and navigating pregnancy after experiencing complications the first time around.

Along the way, we dive into maternal instincts, whether you can ever truly feel ready for a baby and the identity shifts that can begin long before birth. We discuss the importance of mental health during pregnancy, seeking support when needed and Mo's experience of working with a psychologist throughout pregnancy.

We also have an honest conversation about breastfeeding and how every mother's experience can be completely different. From expectations and challenges to the emotional side of feeding a baby, we reflect on the pressure many women feel and the importance of remembering that there is no one "right" way to navigate motherhood.

A conversation about preconception care, pregnancy, maternal instincts, breastfeeding, mental health, navigating previous pregnancy complications and the remarkable transformation that comes with bringing new life into the world.

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