Empowering Birth Through Hypnobirthing with Kate Eakin

Unpopular Opinion - Falling Out of Routine Can Be a Good Thing

In this solo episode of Mama Time, Charlotte opens up about the often-overlooked gifts that can come from falling out of routine—especially in the ever-changing landscape of motherhood. She shares her own experience of navigating disruptions with grace and reminds listeners that losing a routine isn’t a failure—it’s an invitation. You’ll explore how to meet these moments with mindfulness and compassion, how to gently reassess what’s working (and what’s not), and how to rebuild routines that feel nourishing, not forced. Charlotte also offers simple, soulful practices that bring presence into the everyday. 🎧 Chapters: 00:00 – The Benefits of Falling Out of Routine 09:12 – Finding Mindfulness in Mundane Tasks 11:46 – Reevaluating Your Routine 16:44 – Building a New Routine 20:40 – Closing Reflections 🖤 This episode is for you if * You feel like your routines have gone out the window * You’re craving more peace and presence in the chaos * You want to rebuild your days in a way that supports your nervous system, not drains it 🎁 Bonus Practice for You: Need a quick way to reset your day? Try Charlotte’s 7 Minute Morning Mindfulness for Moms on the Go — a short, powerful breath, gratitude and intention practice you can do anytime, anywhere. 👉 Watch it on YouTube [https://youtu.be/fr-q5GfJYH4] If you loved today’s episode, share it with another mom who would benefit from it. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a 5-star review would mean the world—it helps the show grow and reach even more moms who need these conversations. Follow Charlotte on instagram ⁠HERE⁠ [https://instagram.com/mama_time_yoga?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==] Learn more about Mama Time Yoga ⁠HERE [https://www.mamatimeyoga.com/]

Unpopular Opinion - Yoga Shouldn't Always Feel Good

In this solo episode, Charlotte opens up about a side of yoga and mindfulness that's rarely talked about—emotional honesty. While yoga is often portrayed as a path to calm and clarity, it can also stir up deep, sometimes painful emotions. Charlotte shares her personal experiences with emotional release on the mat, the tension between wanting to feel good and needing to feel everything, and the traps of spiritual bypassing. She dives into how emotional awareness, honest communication, and full moon rituals have become key tools in her journey—not just as a yoga teacher, but as a mother, partner, and woman. If you've ever felt like you’re “doing the work” but still unsettled, this conversation is your invitation to go deeper. If you loved today’s episode, share it with another mom who would benefit from it. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a 5-star review would mean the world—it helps the show grow and reach even more moms who need these conversations. Follow Charlotte on instagram ⁠HERE⁠ [https://instagram.com/mama_time_yoga?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==] Learn more about Mama Time Yoga ⁠HERE [https://www.mamatimeyoga.com/]

Are You Living in the Gap or the Gain?

In this episode of Mama Time, Charlotte explores one of her favorite mindset-shifting books: The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. Through the lens of motherhood, she unpacks how this powerful concept can transform how we measure progress, parent with more presence, and approach our daily challenges with compassion. Instead of constantly comparing ourselves to idealized goals or expectations, The Gap and the Gain invites us to look back and measure how far we’ve come. Charlotte shares practical tools from the book to help moms shift from feeling behind to feeling proud—enhancing motivation, improving relationships, and supporting emotional well-being. Whether you’re deep in the trenches of early motherhood or navigating the chaos of everyday life, this episode is a warm reminder that you're making more progress than you think. Buy the book and read it for yourself: Amazon AU [https://www.amazon.com.au/Gap-Gain-Achievers-Happiness-Confidence/dp/1401966705] Amazon US [https://www.amazon.com/Gap-Gain-Achievers-Happiness-Confidence/dp/1401964362] If you loved today’s episode, share it with another mom who would benefit from it. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a 5-star review would mean the world—it helps the show grow and reach even more moms who need these conversations. Follow Charlotte on instagram ⁠HERE⁠ [https://instagram.com/mama_time_yoga?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==] Learn more about Mama Time Yoga ⁠HERE [https://www.mamatimeyoga.com/]

Empowering Birth Through Hypnobirthing with Kate Eakin

In this episode, Charlotte welcomes Kate Eakin—a Childbirth Educator, Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner, and Certified Body Ready Method Pro. With a passion for helping couples feel empowered through pregnancy and birth, Kate draws from her own transformative experiences: a dream birth and a breech unplanned home birth. Kate shares how hypnobirthing became a foundational tool in building calm, confidence, and trust in the birthing process. She opens up about the challenges and surprises of her own journey, the critical role of informed choices, and the importance of being connected to your body and intuition. You'll also learn about the Body Ready Method, a groundbreaking approach to birth preparation that supports functional movement and smoother births. Whether you’re preparing for birth, supporting someone through it, or navigating postpartum life, this conversation is full of wisdom, warmth, and actionable insights to support your own empowered journey. ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome + The Power of Empowerment in Birth 02:43 – Kate’s Pregnancy Journey: From Dream Birth to Breech 05:14 – What is Hypnobirthing and Why It Works 07:55 – Navigating Expectations and Realities of Birth 10:13 – Confidence vs. Cockiness: Understanding the Line 13:00 – Breech Presentation + Making Empowered Decisions 15:55 – The Role of Support and Informed Choice in Birth 18:29 – Hospital Protocols and Finding Your Voice 21:25 – How Connection and Preparation Change the Game 23:36 – Kate’s Unplanned Home Birth Story + Reflections 26:25 – From Birth to Body: The Layers of Empowerment 35:04 – How Hypnobirthing Builds Inner Confidence 43:51 – The Science Behind Hypnobirthing Explained 48:55 – The Power of Mindset in the Birth Space 49:34 – How Self-Hypnosis Supports a Calm Birth 52:00 – Overcoming Fear and Deepening Body Trust 55:57 – What is the Body Ready Method? 1:02:01 – Movement, Biomechanics + Birth Readiness 1:04:04 – Kate’s Advice for Pregnancy and Postpartum Wellbeing To connect with Kate: Find her on instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/positivelyhypnobirthing/] Head to her website HERE [https://www.positivelyhypnobirthing.com.au/] If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a pregnant mama who would benefit from listening too. Please also leave a review so more mothers can discover the show. It means so much!

Why Moms Struggle with Decision Fatigue—and How to Overcome It

If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by the number of choices you have to make as a mom—what to feed your baby, how to get them to sleep, whether to listen to that one parenting expert or the other—you’re not alone. In this solo episode of Mama Time, I’m diving deep into the very real experience of decision fatigue in motherhood. In the first part of the episode, I break down the contributing factors that add to the pressure of making decisions as a mother. Then I offer gentle, practical ways to come back to your own inner guidance—because your intuition can’t be outsourced. Whether you’re deep in the postpartum fog, navigating toddlerhood decisions, or braving the teen years, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to have all the answers—you just have to trust yourself more. 💡 In This Episode, I Talk About: * The real reasons moms face decision fatigue in early motherhood * Why the stakes feel so high and how perfectionism can amplify the overwhelm * The double-edged sword of having too much information at our fingertips * How social media, comparison, and mom-group culture feed indecisiveness * The helpful (and sometimes harmful) ways we use tools like ChatGPT * What it really means to listen to your intuition—and how to reconnect with it * My favorite mindfulness practices to move from overthinking to embodied clarity * An intro to Human Design and how understanding your “authority” can make decision-making feel easier If you loved today’s episode, share it with another mom who would benefit from it. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a 5-star review would mean the world—it helps the show grow and reach even more moms who need these conversations. Follow Charlotte on instagram ⁠HERE⁠ [https://instagram.com/mama_time_yoga?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==] Learn more about Mama Time Yoga ⁠HERE [https://www.mamatimeyoga.com/]