What is wellness when life feels full, noisy, and overstimulating?

In this soft, grounding episode, Clare explores how to redefine wellness as a mother - without the pressure, perfectionism, or “shoulds” of the wellness industry.

This is an audio-first conversation designed to keep you company rather than demand your attention. You’re invited to listen while walking, resting, or moving through your day.

In this episode, we explore:

• why wellness can feel overwhelming instead of supportive

• the problem with wellness-washing

• the yoga philosophy of “returning” rather than perfecting

• tiny moments of presence that genuinely shift your day

• how to practice real, sustainable wellness in as little as 10 seconds

If you’d like a gentle place to land, explore The Slow Scroll Library it's a quiet corner of free resources created to support tired mums:

https://www.clare-gent.com/the-slow-scroll-library

No sign-up.

No pressure.

Just space.

With warmth,

Clare

For the Tired Mum - What Slowness Taught Me About Enoughness

If you’ve been moving through your days in a fog of tiredness, overwhelm, or “just keep going” mode, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, I share a quieter season I didn’t choose - when illness slowed our home, routines unravelled, and I had to listen to what my body was really asking for. What surprised me was how much wisdom lived inside that slowness: tiny joys, small pockets of breath, and a deeper understanding that my worth isn’t tied to how much I do.

We talk about:

✨ How sickness became an unexpected teacher

✨ What “enoughness” looks like in real, messy motherhood

✨ Why your body’s signals are not failures but invitations

✨ The tiny, simple practices that actually support you when you’re overwhelmed

✨ How joy can return through small, imperfect moments

This isn’t a how-to or a list of fixes - it’s a soft, honest reflection for the tired mum, stretched thin, or craving permission to slow down. If you’ve been wondering why everything feels harder lately, or why you can’t keep the same pace you once did, I hope this helps you breathe a little deeper.

Mentioned in this episode:

– Enoughness: a free 7-part audio series for mums who feel stretched thin https://redefining-enoughness-mums.clare-gent.com/

– The Slow Scroll Library: free, simple practices + quiet support https://www.clare-gent.com/the-slow-scroll-library

– Take 10 Toolkit: guided 7–10 minute resets for busy days https://take10.clare-gent.com/

Wherever you are listening from a laundry pile, school run, nap break, or late-night kitchen, I’m glad you’re here.

Carry this softness with you. That’s enough.

Welcome back to the mat (or wherever you are listening)!

This gentle, 15-minute floor practice is designed to create a feeling of deep calm, warmth, and support for your body and your nervous system. It’s the perfect way to start your day with ease and quiet reflection, setting a positive tone for everything that follows.

This slow, nourishing yoga flow encourages you to surrender down, slow your breath, and release any holding patterns or tension. It's ideal for cold days, busy mornings, or when you just need a moment to truly arrive feeling held and supported. We move with ease, focusing on what feels good.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• A gentle, floor-based flow focusing on the spine and hips.
• Warming stretches for the side body.
• Simple breathing exercises to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest).
• A final moment for setting a powerful intention for your day.
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FREE RESOURCE: THE TAKE TEN TOOLKIT

If 15 minutes is still a stretch, but you crave a quick moment of calm, I have a special gift for you: the FREE Take Ten Toolkit.

This toolkit is designed for busy moments, with practices ten minutes or less - easy to fit into nap time, in the car, or before bed. It offers real tools to calm your nervous system and remind you: you matter, too.

What's Inside Your Toolkit (Three Guided Audio Practices):

• ✨ Day 1: Breathe & Unplug (5 min): A quick guided audio to break the stress spiral and come home to yourself.
• ✨ Day 2: Move For Yourself (10 min): A gentle, judgment-free yoga flow to ease tension and reconnect with your body, as it is.
• ✨ Day 3: Compassion & Care (5 min): A simple, heartfelt self-kindness reflection to help you let go of guilt and discover you are already enough.
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➡️ Get the FREE Take Ten Toolkit here: https://take10.clare-gent.com/⬅️

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