Episode 4 – Name It to Tame It: Helping Teens Express Emotions

Episode 4 – Name It to Tame It: Helping Teens Express Emotions

This week, Laura (teen therapist and founder of Parentology) and Naomi (emotional mastery expert and social worker with a difference) dive into one of the most important – and misunderstood – parts of parenting teens: emotional literacy. Why does your teen say “I’m fine” then slam the door? Why does “I’m angry” often really mean “I’m hurt”? In this real, relatable episode, we unpack how to help your teenager name what they’re really feeling and why that’s the key to calming meltdowns, rebuilding connection, and giving them the emotional toolkit they’ll need for life. We cover: * The I feel… because… I need… tool every parent should try * The power of the Feelings Wheel and how to use it at home * Why TikTok isn’t your teen’s therapist (and what actually helps) * Tailoring support to your child’s unique brain – including ND-friendly approaches * What to say instead of “What’s wrong?” to avoid shutdowns * How your own emotional habits shape your child’s regulation Unedited, unscripted, and definitely not polished – just real talk to help you feel less alone. 👇 Grab the resources mentioned: * 🌐 Parentology website [https://www.parentologyworld.com] * 🧰 Free Resource Hub - FEELINGS WHEEL [https://www.parentologyworld.com/free-tools] * 📘 Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/parentologyworld/] * 👥 Parenting Teens Hub [https://www.facebook.com/groups/348316844627434/] * 💬 Mums Like Us Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1175088723641758] * 📅 Book a chat [https://calendar.app.google/YX5nJbkPEcrXpUx99] 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/parentology_hub/] * 📧 Email us mumsuneditedofficial@gmail.com⁠ * 📧 Email Laura directly: info@parentologyworld.com Until next week, Laura & Naomi x

Episode 3 – The Rollercoaster of Parenting, Business & Being Real

In this episode of Mums UnEdited, We get honest about what it really feels like to show up, whether it’s in parenting, business, or life. Naomi opens up about the emotional crash after her first live masterclass didn’t go as planned, and how easy it is to spiral into self-doubt when things don’t land how you hoped. Laura shares insights from years of therapy and coaching work about internal vs. external validation and how hard it is to keep going when you feel like no one’s watching. We talk openly about the messy middle of running heart-led businesses, how our own identity shifts as our teens become more independent, and why it’s so important to find someone who truly gets what you’re building, whether that’s a business or a better relationship with your teen. We also jump into: * Why support shouldn't only be for families in crisis * The difference between coaching, therapy, and mentoring (and why it matters) * Parenting through the lens of neurodivergence, identity loss, and emotional overwhelm * What real, judgment-free support can look like—without all the red tape If you’re a mum, a business owner, or both, and you’re feeling tired, stretched, or unsure where to turn, this one’s for you. Come sit with us. We’re not here to fix you, but we are here to walk beside you. 🔗 Useful links below: 💻 Parentology Website [https://www.parentologyworld.com] 📘 Free Resource Hub [https://www.parentologyworld.com/resources] 📅 Book a Free Call [https://calendar.app.google/YX5nJbkPEcrXpUx99] 👥 Parenting Teens Hub Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/348316844627434/] 📸 Instagram – @parentology_hub [https://www.instagram.com/parentology_hub/] ✨ Mums Like Us Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/naomi.quinn.731] DM or email your questions mumsuneditedofficial@gmail.com us or send your questions your voice matters here! Laura & Naomi x

Ep 2 - Burnout, Big Feelings & Why the System’s Not Working

In this episode we get honest about what it’s really like to parent teens when the system meant to support us just... doesn’t.Laura (psychotherapist, parenting author and founder of Parentology) and Naomi (Emotional Mastery Coach and founder of Mums Like Us) reflect on both their professional experience and personal chaos from school avoidance and CAMHS waitlists to dysregulated dinner times and mid-meltdown breath work. We talk about how emotional regulation actually looks in messy family life, what burnout does to our parenting, and how even as “experts”, we still get it wrong. Because we’re in it with you as professionals, but also as mums of teens trying to figure this all out to! In this episode: - When systems don’t support the families who need it most - Why real-time support matters more than referral pathways - What emotional regulation really looks like (and why it’s hard) - How parent burnout affects your child’s nervous system - The problem with “holding it all together” for too long - Why Naomi left social care to support families more flexibly - How Laura manages emotional overload - and sometimes doesn’t! - Learning to practice what we preach, imperfectly Grab the resources mentioned: 💻 ⁠Parentology Website [https://www.parentologyworld.com] ⁠ [https://www.parentologyworld.com]📘 ⁠Free Resource Hub [https://www.parentologyworld.com/resources] ⁠ [https://www.parentologyworld.com/resources]📅 ⁠Book a Free Call⁠ [https://calendar.app.google/YX5nJbkPEcrXpUx99] 👥 ⁠Parenting Teens Hub Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/348316844627434/] ⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/348316844627434/]📸 ⁠Instagram – @parentology_hub⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/parentology_hub/] ✨ ⁠Mums Like Us Facebook Page⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/naomi.quinn.731] DM or email your questions mumsuneditedofficial@gmail.com us or send your questions your voice matters here! Until next week! Laura & Naomi x

Ep 1 – Who We Are & Why We’re Doing This

Welcome to the first ever episode of Mums Unedited — the podcast that cuts through the chaos of parenting with honesty, humour, and hard-earned wisdom. We’re your hosts: 🎙️ Laura Thomas – psychotherapist, teen mental health expert, speaker, and author of two parenting books. I’m also the founder of Parentology [https://www.parentologyworld.com], where I support parents navigating anxiety, school refusal, self-harm, emotional regulation, boundaries, and burnout. Whether it’s behaviour that doesn’t seem “normal,” a GP who won’t take you seriously, or the overwhelm of not knowing what to do next — I get it, because I’ve sat on both sides of the table. I’m raising two teens too, every tool I share is one I try to live myself. 🎙️ Naomi Quinn – Emotional Mastery Coach and founder of Mums Like Us. I support neurodivergent mums and their daughters to feel seen, heard, and emotionally safe. Through coaching, community, and lived experience, I help mums ditch the guilt, unmask safely, and honour their own needs. I’m raising a neurodivergent family too, so this podcast is as much for me as it is for you. We started Mums Unedited because we were tired of hearing the same polished advice that doesn’t reflect the reality of raising teens today. This podcast is a space for: * Honest chats about mental health, parenting, and the messy middle * Expert insight grounded in lived experience * Listener stories, practical tools, and no judgment In this episode, we talk about: * Why we created Mums Unedited * Our personal and professional journeys * What "unedited" really means to us * What to expect from future episodes Whether you're parenting through: * Anxiety, mood swings, or emotional overload * School pushback, masking, or meltdowns * Guilt, grief, and growth spurts (yours and theirs!) You’re in the right place. 💥 This isn’t a parenting podcast for perfect mums. It’s for real ones. We’re professionals, yes, but we’re also right here in the thick of it with you. Resources & Communities: 💻 ⁠Parentology Website⁠ [https://www.parentologyworld.com] 📘 ⁠Free Resource Hub [https://www.parentologyworld.com/resources] ⁠ [https://www.parentologyworld.com/resources]📅 ⁠Book a Free Call⁠ [https://calendar.app.google/YX5nJbkPEcrXpUx99] 👥 ⁠Parenting Teens Hub Facebook Group⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/348316844627434/] 📸 ⁠Instagram – @parentology_hub⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/parentology_hub/] ✨ ⁠Mums Like Us Facebook Page⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/naomi.quinn.731] DM or email your questions mumsuneditedofficial@gmail.com us or send your questions your voice matters here! Got a story or question you’d love us to cover? DM us or email at mumsuneditedofficial@gmail.com we’d love to include listener topics in future episodes. New episodes drop weekly-ish Unfiltered. Unscripted. Professionally informed, personally lived.