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Owning Your Story and Doing the Work with Lael Stone

In this episode, I’m joined by my incredible mentor and friend, Lael Stone for a conversation about the stories we carry, where they come from, and how they can shape the way we parent, teach, work, love and show up in the world. We talk about “imprints”. The beliefs and patterns we absorb in childhood become our normal. The stories around success, emotions, money, relationships, achievement, belonging and worthiness. So many of the reactions we have as adults make sense when we understand what was modelled to us growing up. We also talk about why parenting often brings unresolved wounds to the surface and how childhood experiences shape the way we respond to stress and behaviour. Lael also shares openly about writing her new book Owning Your Story and how it brought up her own imprints and old belief systems. This episode is such an important reminder that behaviour, stress, reactions and relationship struggles rarely come out of nowhere. There is always a story underneath. You can connect with Lael here:Website: www.laelstone.com.au [http://www.laelstone.com.au]Instagram: @laelstone [https://www.instagram.com/laelstone/]Book: Owning Your Story Resources for you Wanting to understand your nervous system better so you can focus on responding rather than reacting? Download ‘Map Your Nervous System States’ HERE [https://emmagentle.com.au/map-your-nervous-system-states] as a beautiful starting point. Connect with Em Website: emmagentle.com.au [https://www.emmagentle.com.au/] Instagram: @em_gentle [https://www.instagram.com/em_gentle/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-gentle-469099263/]

I'm Baaaaack! 👋🏼 Welcome to The Modern Day Mum Movement

Hey, I’m baaaaaack!! My second babe is now 12 months old, we’ve launched our company Hooked Up and now that is in full swing, and I finally feel like I have the space and time to give my business again. In this episode, I’m sharing my vision moving forward in my business and the deeper direction I’m heading in. This season is centred around The Modern Day Mum Movement! Right now, I feel so aligned with mothers in business and leadership who are holding a lot, building, leading, raising conscious kids and also wanting more from life than just getting through it. In this episode, I share more of my own journey. Starting my business when my daughter was little, navigating early motherhood, trying to do everything “right”, and realising pretty quickly that a lot of what I was doing didn’t actually feel aligned. That’s what led me into the deeper work. The emotional intelligence and nervous system work, because if I wanted something different for my kids, I had to start with myself. And I know I’m not the only making that choice! This episode is really about what it means to be a modern day mum — not as a label, but as a way of living. One where you get to choose differently, question things, and actually design a life that feels good for you. In this episode, I cover: → What The Modern Day Mum means to me and why it’s become the focus of my work → Why motherhood looks different for this generation of women → My experience starting a business in early motherhood → The pressure to “get it right” and why that doesn’t actually work → Why doing your own inner work matters if you want to parent differently → How patterns and beliefs get passed down if we don’t look at them → Why more women are choosing a different way of living and working → How business, motherhood and personal growth are all connected If this episode resonated and you know you’re ready to actually move on an idea or direction in your business… I’d love to support you inside my upcoming free workshop From Idea to Execution. It’s a live workshop where we look at what’s been holding you back, what you actually want, and how to start taking action in a way that works for your life. JOIN HERE [https://emmagentle.com.au/fromideatoexecution-912770] Connect with Em Website: ⁠www.emmagentle.com.au⁠ [https://www.emmagentle.com.au/] Instagram: ⁠@em_gentle⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/em_gentle/] LinkedIn: ⁠Emma Gentle⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-gentle-469099263/] Substack: Em Gentle [https://substack.com/@themoderndaymum]

I'm Rebuilding my Business, My Life and my Vision

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to burn down a business and rebuild it from the inside out. After three years of working with teachers and leaders, running workshops, consulting, memberships, and courses, I realised something big — the life and business I had built no longer aligned with who I was becoming as a woman, a mother, and a leader. This episode is a raw and honest reflection on alignment, motherhood, identity, and change. I share why I'm shifting direction, what's next for my brand, and how I'm learning to prioritise myself and my family without guilt. If you've ever felt like you've outgrown what you built, or that your success started to feel misaligned — this one's for you. What You'll Learn in This Episode: → Why I decided to pause Lead with EQ and parts of my education work → How motherhood changed everything — my priorities, pace, and purpose → What alignment actually looks and feels like in real life (not just online) → The fears and discomfort that come with burning things down to rebuild → How I'm creating space for The Modern Day Mum and what's next → Why emotional intelligence and nervous system regulation still sit at the core of my work → What it means to choose yourself and how it transforms your family If you're a mum, educator, or business owner who feels pulled to create a life that actually feels good — this episode will remind you that it's safe to change direction. Change doesn't mean failure. It means growth, evolution, and choosing to live in alignment with your values and the season you're in. Work With Me I currently have two 1:1 coaching spaces open for the rest of the year. These sessions are for modern-day mums who are ready to regulate, realign, and rebuild their lives and businesses with emotional intelligence and nervous system awareness. Connect with Em Website: www.emmagentle.com.au [https://www.emmagentle.com.au] Instagram: @em_gentle [https://www.instagram.com/em_gentle/] LinkedIn: Emma Gentle [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-gentle-469099263/]

This is How We Change the Education System

Are you an educator feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or like you're surviving from one school holiday to the next? Wondering how to stay in this profession you love without sacrificing your wellbeing? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I share from the heart, recording with my newborn snuggled up on my chest, about why emotional intelligence and nervous system regulation are not "nice-to-haves"… but essential tools for educators and school leaders today. We dive into the real root causes of burnout, why so many teachers feel like they're drowning, and how we can begin shifting school culture from the inside out, without adding more to your already overloaded plate. Whether you're a teacher, leader, or support staff, you'll walk away with clarity, validation, and real next steps. What you'll hear in this episode: → Why regulation is the missing link in education reform → How stress and unresolved trauma show up in the classroom → What happens when your nervous system leads the way → Why inner work is non-negotiable for teachers and leaders → The real impact of emotionally intelligent educators on students → How to shift your classroom and your life—starting with you If you're ready to create a ripple effect in your classroom, school and home, this episode is your starting point. ✨ Ready to do the work? Join The EMotionally Intelligent Educator [https://www.emmagentle.com.au/The-EMotionally-Intelligent-Educator] and DM me "READY" on Instagram for $100 off.   Resources + Links Mentioned: →DM me "ready" on Instagram for your discount code →Learn more about The EMotionally Intelligent Educator [https://www.emmagentle.com.au/The-EMotionally-Intelligent-Educator] Connect with Em Website: ⁠www.emmagentle.com.au⁠ [https://www.emmagentle.com.au] Instagram: ⁠@em_gentle⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/em_gentle/] LinkedIn: ⁠Emma Gentle⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-gentle-469099263/]

Behaviour Through the Lens of the Nervous System

In this episode, I'm breaking down how behaviour is actually a nervous system response, not a discipline issue. You'll learn how to recognise what's going on underneath the behaviour so you can respond in a way that actually helps your students come back to a calm, connected, ready to learn state. I'll also share the three nervous system states (based on polyvagal theory), what they look like in real classrooms, and why learning to regulate your own nervous system is one of the most powerful things you can do as an educator. What you'll learn in this episode: → Why some kids "flip their lid" over tiny things like a pencil → What nervous system dysregulation looks like in your classroom → How shutdown, fight, flight and freeze actually show up in real students → Why regulation always comes before expectations → How your energy shapes the safety and behaviour in your room → The difference between being calm vs being regulated → How to support kids before they lose control If you're struggling with constant behaviour issues and it feels like nothing is working, this episode will help you shift your lens and show you what to focus on first. Free Training for Teachers Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or just not enjoying teaching the way you used to? Download my free training: Teaching without the Overwhelm [http://www.emmagentle.com.au/freetraining] It's short, practical and will help you feel more calm, confident and in control, without needing a perfect classroom. Connect with Em Website: ⁠www.emmagentle.com.au⁠ [https://www.emmagentle.com.au] Instagram: ⁠@em_gentle⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/em_gentle/] LinkedIn: ⁠Emma Gentle⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-gentle-469099263/]