My Mama Summer

24 | Reclaiming Beauty - Part One: Breaking the Spell of Generational Shame

In this episode of My Mama Summer [https://www.mymamasummer.com/], I take you on a deeply personal journey into self-worth, beauty, and the mother wound. What began as an exploration of my complicated relationship with beauty led me to something much deeper—generational shame and the inner voices that shaped my self-perception. I share how an astrological tarot reading cracked open my understanding of self-compassion, how I began unravelling the inherited narratives that kept me small, and why pulling on this thread has been one of the hardest—and most important—things I’ve ever done. Through the wisdom of authors like Kristin Neff, Katherine Fabrizio, and Kelly McDaniel, I explore the emotional weight of breaking cycles, the guilt that comes with stepping into autonomy, and the liberation found in choosing your life over inherited expectations. I talk about: * How self-judgment keeps us trapped—and the importance of breaking free * Understanding the mother wound and its effect on self-worth * The guilt paradox: why choosing yourself feels so hard This is Part One of Reclaiming Beauty, where I lay the foundation for a conversation that goes far beyond aesthetics. I hope it resonates, challenges, and, most of all, reminds you that you're not alone. Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.) Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm. In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be. My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole. You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠ [http://mymamasummer.com/]mymamasummer.com [http://mymamasummer.com/]⁠⁠ [http://mymamasummer.com/] and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Your Host Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world. Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠⁠ [https://truthiverse.com/]https://truthiverse.com⁠⁠) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠ [https://hub.onlinefreedomhackers.com/r/mymamasummer]https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer [https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer] Resources Mentioned In This Episode: * Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff * Good Daughter Syndrome by Katherine Fabrizio * Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel * Dragon Mother by Michael Tsarion Join the conversation What does reclaiming beauty mean to you? Let me know in the comments… Get full access to My Mama Summer at www.mymamasummer.com/subscribe [https://www.mymamasummer.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

23 | The Rise of Masculine Women: What Feminism Forgot About Femininity

In this thought-provoking episode of My Mama Summer [http://mymamasummer.com], we explore the intricate dynamics of modern feminism and its unexpected impact on women, men, and society as a whole. We discuss: * How modern feminism has shifted focus, glorifying masculine traits while diminishing the essence of true femininity. * The unintended consequences of rejecting traditional gender roles, family structures, and feminine archetypes. * Why embodying the feminine is about embracing softness, humility, and intuitive flow—not victimhood or rebellion. * The dangerous narratives of "us vs. them" and how they divide men and women, undermining connection and polarity. * The power of the feminine to heal, nurture, and influence in ways that the modern feminist movement often overlooks. This episode invites you to reflect on what it truly means to embody the feminine and how doing so can bring balance, strength, and transformation to your life and relationships. Whether you're a mother, partner, or woman reconnecting with your inner wisdom, this episode will inspire you to reclaim the powerful essence of the feminine archetype. If you’d prefer to read this episode, you can do so here. [https://www.mymamasummer.com/p/the-rise-of-masculine-women-what-feminism-forgot-about-femininity] Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.) Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm. In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be. My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole. You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠ [http://mymamasummer.com/]mymamasummer.com [http://mymamasummer.com/]⁠⁠ [http://mymamasummer.com/] and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Your Host Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world. Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠ [https://truthiverse.com/]https://truthiverse.com [https://truthiverse.com]⁠⁠) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠ [https://hub.onlinefreedomhackers.com/r/mymamasummer]https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer [https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer] Get full access to My Mama Summer at www.mymamasummer.com/subscribe [https://www.mymamasummer.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

22 | Demise Of The Internal Compass: Reclaiming Inner Wisdom in a World of External Noise

In a world buzzing with notifications, hustle culture, and endless distractions, have we lost our ability to truly listen to ourselves? In this episode of My Mama Summer [https://www.mymamasummer.com/], I dive deep into how the digital era and modern life have disrupted our connection to our internal compass, leaving us reliant on external inputs for guidance, validation, and fulfilment. From the ever-present pull of smartphones to the societal norm of looking to therapists, gurus, and even apps for answers, I unpack how we’ve normalised disconnection and the toll this takes on our mental health, relationships, and ability to simply be. Drawing on research, personal insights, and a touch of humour, I reflect on the cultural shifts that have led to this collective burnout and explore how we might reclaim our intuition. We’ll discuss the impact of device addiction on both adults and children, how it rewires our brains and habits, and the ripple effect of passing these tendencies on to the next generation. I share my own journey of stepping into my "Simplicity Era," focusing on slow living, minimising external noise, and embracing the rhythm and stillness that modern life has all but erased. Whether you’re overwhelmed by the pace of life, curious about finding your way back to your inner compass, or simply ready to say goodbye to endless scrolling, this episode offers relatable insights and practical inspiration for a slower, more intentional way of being. Will you join me in reclaiming stillness and rewriting the story of how we live, work, and connect? To read this episode instead, click here. [https://www.mymamasummer.com/p/demise-of-the-internal-compass-reclaiming-inner-wisdom-in-a-world-of-external-noise] Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.) Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm. In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be. My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole. You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠ [http://mymamasummer.com/]mymamasummer.com [http://mymamasummer.com/]⁠⁠ [http://mymamasummer.com/] and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Your Host Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world. Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠ [https://truthiverse.com/]https://truthiverse.com [https://truthiverse.com]) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠ [https://hub.onlinefreedomhackers.com/r/mymamasummer]https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer [https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer] Show Notes * The Dangers of Distracted Parenting: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/the-dangers-of-distracted-parenting/561752/ [https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/the-dangers-of-distracted-parenting/561752/] * Smartphone addiction insight from a university student: https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2015/11/05/five-steps-to-help-you-break-free-of-smartphone-dependency/ [https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2015/11/05/five-steps-to-help-you-break-free-of-smartphone-dependency/] * Has The Smartphone Destroyed A Generation? https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/09/has-the-smartphone-destroyed-a-generation/534198/ [https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/09/has-the-smartphone-destroyed-a-generation/534198/] Get full access to My Mama Summer at www.mymamasummer.com/subscribe [https://www.mymamasummer.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

21 | Beyond Placebo: The Science and Magic of Homeopathy with Lisa Strbac

In this episode of My Mama Summer [http://mymamasummer.com], I sit down with homeopath and health coach Lisa Strbac to explore the often-misunderstood world of homeopathy. Lisa, a former sceptic turned passionate advocate, shares her personal journey, demystifies popular remedies, and explains how you can use this powerful, non-toxic healing modality at home. We dive into first-aid remedies, the principle of "like cures like," and why homeopathy works so effectively on children, pets, and even plants—dispelling the placebo myth once and for all. Lisa also reveals the history of homeopathy, its transformative potential for acute and chronic conditions, and why it poses such a threat to the pharmaceutical industry. Whether you're curious about building a home remedy kit or eager to understand how homeopathy supports emotional and physical well-being, this episode will leave you empowered to take charge of your family's health. Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.) Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm. In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be. My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole. You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠ [http://mymamasummer.com/]mymamasummer.com [http://mymamasummer.com/]⁠⁠ [http://mymamasummer.com/] and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Your Host Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world. Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (⁠⁠ [https://truthiverse.com/]https://truthiverse.com [https://truthiverse.com]⁠⁠) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠ [https://hub.onlinefreedomhackers.com/r/mymamasummer]https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer [https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer] Your Guest Lisa Strbac is a certified Homeopath (LCHE, BSc Hons), Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and international bestselling author dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health. With a deep belief in the transformative power of holistic healing, she focuses on helping people understand that true wellness begins from within. Lisa’s journey into holistic health began in 2015, when her young daughter faced a chronic autoimmune condition. After exhausting conventional medical treatments, she turned to homeopathy, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. The remarkable results sparked a passion in Lisa—who was previously a skeptic—to pursue homeopathy further. She studied at the Centre for Homeopathic Education in the UK, earning her Licentiate, and became a certified health coach at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Lisa is the author of three books, including the international bestseller The Homeopath in Your Hand [https://amzn.to/3Djmdp8], which has helped thousands of families learn to use homeopathy at home. Her latest book, The Trailblazer's Insight into Homeopathy [https://amzn.to/4fj4yvb], dives deeper into chronic and transformational healing, offering a profound exploration of this unique system of medicine. Before transitioning to holistic health, Lisa earned a First-Class Honours degree in Psychology from UCL, which has profoundly shaped her approach to understanding and supporting her clients. In her practice, Lisa has supported individuals with a range of challenges, including gut and skin issues, anxiety, trauma, and children’s behavioural concerns. She believes that by incorporating homeopathy into daily life, families can experience long-term vitality and balance, avoiding the need for chronic interventions. Lisa’s mission is to teach families how to effectively use homeopathy at home, offering courses that provide practical tools to naturally manage health concerns. Her ultimate goal is to help create a world where more individuals are empowered to understand and support their own health, with homeopathy as a key part of that journey. Links and Show Notes Lisa’s Course * Join Lisa’s upcoming course, Homeopathy Heals, with live calls by Alec Zeck, Jacyln Dunne, Dawn Lester, and Eileen McKusick by clicking this link. [https://www.lisastrbac.com/bundle-2025-homeopathy-heals-lives/p8xff] Lisa’s Books * Buy The Trailblazer's Insight Into Homeopathy: 88 Remedies for the 21st Century Including Miasms, Sarcodes, Nosodes, Isopathic Remedies & the Bowel Nosodes book [https://amzn.to/3BzLNpi] * Buy The Homeopath In Your Hand: 77 remedies & how to select them using Homeopathy HEALS book [https://amzn.to/3PmgBgN] * Buy Schuessler's Tissue Salts Rediscovered: The 21st Century Guide to Self-Healing book [https://amzn.to/41zQ4nm] Other Links * Lisa’s Website [https://www.lisastrbac.com/] * More about the Cuban Leptospirosis study [https://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e6184/rr/616928#:~:text=Within%202%20weeks%20of%20administering,of%20the%20disease%20continued%20to] * Podcast episode on homeoprophylaxis with Dr Isaac Golden [https://officialbrendanmurphy.substack.com/p/homeopathic-immunisation-with-dr] * Ton Jansen’s book, Fighting Fire With Fire [https://amzn.to/4iK1UBi] My Mama Summer is a reader-supported publication. 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20 | My Battle With Beauty: The Rollercoaster of Confidence

In this short, heartfelt episode of My Mama Summer [http://mymamasummer.com], I open up about my complicated relationship with beauty, from feeling enchanted by it to battling insecurities about embodying it. I share my struggles with confidence, reflections on how societal expectations shaped my self-image, and the small steps I’m taking to redefine what beauty means to me. This episode is a candid exploration of vulnerability, identity, and the journey toward self-acceptance. If you’ve ever felt unsure about how you show up in the world, this one’s for you. Tune in for a raw, relatable take on finding beauty in the everyday—and in ourselves. If you’d prefer to read, rather than listen to this episode, please do so here. [https://www.mymamasummer.com/p/my-battle-with-beauty-the-rollercoaster-of-confidence] Warning: This podcast is not a highlight reel. (And I think that's a refreshing thing in a world of superficiality and false pretences.) Go behind the scenes of my life as I build an online business, raise a family with intention, live abroad in a new country, and unpack trauma, programming, and reparent myself openly in the public realm. In every episode, you’ll get insights into the depth of what it really takes to build a business, whilst being a present mama, living a life outside the box, and doing the work it takes to be who we’re meant to be. My Mama Summer is my journey to becoming whole. You can get the written version of this podcast in your inbox each Wednesday at ⁠⁠ [http://mymamasummer.com/]mymamasummer.com [http://mymamasummer.com/]⁠⁠ [http://mymamasummer.com/] and subscribe to the audio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Your Host Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world. Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy [https://truthiverse.com] mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: ⁠⁠ [https://hub.onlinefreedomhackers.com/r/mymamasummer]https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer [https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer%5B%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%5D(https://hub.onlinefreedomhackers.com/r/mymamasummer)] Get full access to My Mama Summer at www.mymamasummer.com/subscribe [https://www.mymamasummer.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]