Date Your Kids: Why One-on-One Time Matters More Than You Think

Let Them. And Then Let Yourself.

This week on Motivational Monday, Ali is coming in with a mindset shift that hits hard the Let Them theory, made popular by Mel Robbins — and why it changes everything. Somewhere between life, kids, expectations and trying to keep everyone happy, we forget one simple truth: You can’t control other people. On a drive out to her parents’ station, Ali listened (again) to the Let Them theory and had one of those moments where everything just clicks. Let them: Not invite you Misunderstand you Judge you Say no Do things differently Be who they are And then… let yourself: Feel it Move on Choose peace Stop chasing approval Protect your energy In this episode, Ali talks about: * Why we waste so much time trying to manage other people’s behaviour * The mental load of overthinking what others think * How “Let Them” creates instant freedom * Letting go of control in motherhood, friendships and relationships * Choosing peace over proving a point This is the kind of episode that feels like a deep breath. Because the truth is you don’t need everyone to get you. You just need to stop abandoning yourself trying to make them. That’s Big Mum Energy. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Quitting Corporate for Freedom: Caro Tahana Backing Yourself

In this powerful episode of Big Mum Energy, Ali sits down with Caro Tahana , entrepreneur, mentor, and former The Block Australia contestant — to talk about what it really takes to walk away from a secure corporate career and back yourself. After 23 years in the corporate automotive industry, Caro made the bold decision to leave it all behind and build a business aligned with her life, her family and her values. But this wasn’t a smooth journey. From business setbacks, including losing stock in a warehouse fire, to starting again and finding success through network marketing with MONAT, Caro’s story is one of resilience, reinvention and refusing to quit. In this episode, they talk about: * What it really feels like to leave a corporate career after decades * Backing yourself when there is no safety net * Rebuilding after business failure and setbacks * Creating financial freedom and lifestyle flexibility * Why success is more than just a paycheck * Helping other women build confidence, income and independence Today, Caro leads and mentors women to step into business, grow confidence and create a life they actually enjoy combining her background in sales, leadership and training with a passion for helping others succeed. This episode is for: * Women feeling stuck in corporate life * Mums craving more flexibility and freedom * Anyone thinking about starting a business or side hustle * People ready to stop playing safe and start backing themselves Because sometimes the scariest move… is the one that gives you your life back. And as Caro proves you don’t need permission to build something bigger. That’s Big Mum Energy. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Teach Your Kids to Wash Their Hands!

In this Motivational Monday episode of Big Mum Energy, Ali tackles one of the most basic life skills that somehow still needs repeating in family homes everywhere teach your kids to wash their hands properly. Because if they are old enough to open the fridge, touch every surface in the house, pat the dog, raid the pantry and somehow leave fingerprints on every wall… they are old enough to understand soap and water. This episode is about more than hygiene. It is about teaching kids simple habits that carry into adulthood and help them take responsibility for themselves and others. Ali talks about: * Why teaching children proper hand washing matters at every age * The connection between hygiene, health and everyday parenting * Building simple habits kids take into school, sport and life * Why basic life skills still matter in modern parenting * Raising capable kids who understand responsibility This episode is for parents trying to raise children who are not just clever, but capable. Because sometimes the most important lessons are not the big dramatic ones. Sometimes it starts at the sink. That is Big Mum Energy. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Date Your Kids: Why One-on-One Time Matters More Than You Think

In this Motivational Monday episode of Big Mum Energy, Ali talks about one simple parenting shift that can make a huge difference date your kids. Not in a fancy, expensive way. Not perfectly planned. Just intentional one-on-one time with your child, away from the distractions of everyday life, where they get your attention without siblings, screens, routines or the usual rush. Whether it is grabbing a milkshake, going for a drive, walking the dog, sitting in the car talking, heading to the shops or doing something small together, these moments matter more than parents often realise. In this episode, Ali talks about: * Why quality time with kids builds trust and connection * How children open up when they are out of the house and relaxed * Why one-on-one time helps strengthen parent-child relationships * Creating simple family rituals your kids will remember * The value of fun, conversation and attention in busy family life This episode is for parents who want to be more intentional, more present and more connected without overcomplicating it. Because sometimes the biggest parenting wins happen in the smallest moments. A quick outing. A real conversation. A memory your child carries longer than you realise. That is Big Mum Energy. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Learner’s Permit Panic: Do the Learners Test Early! The 4-Hour Online Test No One Warns Parents About

In this Motivational Monday episode of Big Mum Energy, Ali shares a parenting tip every mum with a teenager needs to hear before their kid turns 16 and starts learning to drive. The online learner’s permit test? It’s not a quick little quiz. It can take over FOUR hours to complete. So if your teenager is counting down the days until they can get their learner’s licence, here’s the hack: get the test done early. Ali talks about: 🚗 The reality of the online learner driver test ⏰ Why it takes hours to complete 📅 Why parents should plan ahead before the 16th birthday 😅 Preparing for the milestone of kids getting their L plates Because nothing kills the excitement of finally turning 16 and getting your learner’s permit like realising you still have hours of testing to finish first. Consider this your mum PSA. Future you (and your impatient teenager) will thank you. That’s Big Mum Energy practical parenting advice that saves your sanity. FOLLOW BIG MUM ENERGY Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bigmumenergy.thepod/] Threads [https://www.threads.com/@bigmumenergy.thepod?xmt=AQF0_F7wsJ3trovTuicFtU-BXttoy7NPQvIZ5_nr8KLLrH0] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@bigmumenergy.thepod] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.