The Mum Mind Podcast

Dr. Malie Coyne is a Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years experience. She is also a Mum and a best selling Author of the book 'Love In, Love Out - A compassionate approach to parenting your anxious child' . Dr. Malie is also the psychological lead for A Lust for Life programme taught in Primary Schools - all about resilience, wellbeing and emotional literacy.Today she is talking to Stef about parenting teens. It is easy to miss the cues they give us and under parent this age group. Dr. Malie talks to us about keeping connection and communication open and to choose connection over correction.You can find out more about Dr Malie here https://drmaliecoyne.ie/Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr David Coleman is a practising Clinical Psychologist and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Psychology in UCD. With decades of experience helping children, teenagers and families with issues such as anxiety, emotional regulation, behaviour and relationships, his work focuses on building resilience, empathy, connection and understanding within families.His new book, Fear Less: The Ten-Step Guide to Helping Kids Take Charge of Anxiety is out now. In the book, he draws on his decades of experience and uses case studies to show how to spot anxiety triggers and patterns, soothe and support the child, and build resilience and self-belief. In this episode he talks to Stef about how we can deal with anxiety and help children with practical solutions. They also chat about the use of smart phones and how these devices can exacerbate these feelings.You can follow David on Instagram @davidcoleman.ieStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode, Stef chats with Jess, the force behind @jessrunsforsurvivors, to discuss the reality of navigating life after coercive control. While escaping an abusive relationship is a monumental feat, Jess sheds light on the "hidden" battle that follows: co-parenting under court orders with a high-conflict ex-partner. She shares her invaluable, battle-tested strategies for staying calm when the family court system feels chaotic, offering a lifeline to mothers who feel trapped in a cycle of post-separation abuse. Beyond the legal and domestic hurdles, we dive into Jess’s transformative journey as an athlete particularly advocating for Mums In Need. She reveals how running became her ultimate tool for processing trauma, allowing her to physically outrun the stress. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are kicking off 2025 chatting with Laura Crowley. Laura has spent the last twenty years plus working with children and families with an ASD diagnosis. She is full of useful information as well as practical ways to help families. Laura's work also led to her own diagnosis. Laura is open, honest and a pleasure to chat to. You can find out more about her and her work at www.lauracrowleyconnect.comStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackie Gowran is an holistic business coach who works on personal and business development alchemy through her business https://www.businessweaving.com/Today she is chatting with Stef about our nervous systems. What are they? What do they do for us? How can we recognise the messages they are sending us and how can we rewire the not so useful messages. How can we attune more to our gut instinct? How do we recognise when we are tipping into an unregulated state?There is so much in this episode you might need a pen and paper!The book Jackie mentioned was The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk. You can work with Jackie by booking a call on her website. If you are interested in joining Jackie for a parenting circle please email your interest to Stef [email protected] McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://thefamilyedit.ie/ is an online directory for baby classes, kids activities and family adventures around Ireland. A recent addition to the website is The Family Hub - created for parents who want trusted help and support through every stage of family life.The founder of The Family Edit, Gemma Kingston joins Stef to share her story and her passion for families. With a background in education, Gemma has real insight into a wide variety of families which has really helped make The Family Edit what it is today.Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Developmental Coordination Disorder(DCD), commonly known as dyspraxia, is a lifelong neurological condition that affects motor planning, coordination, and organization, impacting daily activities. It affects fine and gross motor skills, often causing challenges with handwriting, sports, self-care, and balance. Dr Áine O'Dea trained as an occupational therapist and has spent 20 years in public and private sectors with a clinical focus in mental health, child and adolescent health, and adult neurology.Stef and Áine discuss what dyspraxia looks like, how it can show up, why a diagnosis can be important and what you can do to help a child with DCD.You can find Dr. Áine at https://radianceconsultinghub.com/ or on Instagram @dr.aineodeaWe also mentioned the book The Next Adventure by Dorothy Armstrong available here https://www.otb.ie/shop/occupational-therapists/and the website https://www.dyspraxia.ie/Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Rebecca Quinn is a clinical psychologist who joins Stef this week to talk about big emotions! What are big emotions? What do they look and feel like, for us, and for our kids? How do we understand them and most importantly how do we keep ourselves in a state where we can deal with them?An excellent chat about the feelings and the practical steps. You can find Dr. Rebecca at https://thepsychologypractice.ie/ or on Instagram @dr_rebecca_quinStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shonagh O’Malley is a parenting expert with over 20 year’s experience in supporting parents. Her passion for empowering parents to make positive changes makes her a trusted mentor for countless families.Stef and Shonagh discuss boundaries, how to mean what you say and how to not be afraid of the fallout.You can contact Shonagh via her website https://shonaghomalley.com/ or on Instagram @shonagh_o_malley_Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are kicking off January with a chat with the TD Holly Cairns. As well as being leader of the Social Democrats, Holly is a Mum, a West Cork native and incredibly passionate about a variety of issues. Stef and Holly chatted about women in politics, childcare issues and healthcare issues, as well as what inspires and motivates Holly. If you would like to learn more about Holly or the Social Democrats check out https://hollycairns.ie/Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets! Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of 2025 Stef is talking to the paediatric psychologist and nutritionist, Dr.Colette Reynolds. If you are dealing with a fussy eater it can be an incredibly stressful time. Maybe they won't try new foods, or have a very rigid diet. Has the mealtime become a battleground or do you feel like a cafe cook offering various option? Dr. Colette has lots of words of wisdom which will hopefully take the pressure off a little bit.You can find Dr. Colette at https://growinghealthyeaters.ie/ or on Instagram @growing_healthy_eatersStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com. And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/ Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!  Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.  Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content. Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] Join us on Instagram: Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, actor Ali Bastian (Hollyoaks, The Bill, Doctors) joins Stef to talk about discovering a lump while breastfeeding — a lump that turned out to be breast cancer. Trusting her instincts, she sought medical advice right away, and thank goodness she did.Ali also opens up about her journey as the parent of a child with severe food allergies, sharing candid insights into navigating that challenging world.*Just to clarify: it may have sounded as though Ali weaned her daughter at 8 weeks, but that’s not the case. She was actually weaned at five and a half months. We apologise for any confusion!Ali recommends following @theallergybadge and @drhelenallergy on Instagram.Some good kids books about allergies are 'Matilda Has An Allergy' by Aimee Victoria Allen and 'Have You Ever Seen a Bee with Hives?' by Davina Steel (a previous episode from 18th Feb 2025 is well worth a listen).Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com. And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/ Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!  Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content. Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] Join us on Instagram: Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas is coming and that doesn't necessarily mean a merry old time for everyone. Chatting to Stef this week is the CEO of Turn2me.org Fiona O'Malley. They discuss alcohol use and its effects, anxiety and suicide, toxic relationships and reaching out to friends that maybe struggling. As well as a few tips on how to stay well ourselves over the festive period.Turn2Me is a high-quality, safe, anonymous, and confidential space for you to gain support for your mental health online. Anyone aged 12 or over can get quick access to 6, free online counselling sessions and there are lots more free resources online at https://turn2me.ie/Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award-winning, multi-activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.comAnd if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama@irishfairytailsThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louise Kane Buckley is a Naturopath, a Craniosacral and Nutritional Therapist (ND and NTP) with over 16 years in the health industry in Ireland, Hong Kong and London. Today she chats to Stef about how to treat pain, how to support your immune system (and your children's), as well as dealing with your monthly cycle or peri and menopause symptoms. They also chat about the stress of modern day living.....there is so much fascinating stuff!You can find Louise at https://loulanatural.com/ and on social channels as Loulanatural.This episode is sponsored by Access Laboratories — award-winning blood testing and health screening service based in Cork. Get the tests you need, when you need them, with results in 48 hours - Book online now- no GP referral needed. Gift vouchers available now at accesslabs.ie. Give the gift of health this Christmas. Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com. And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/ Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!  Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content. Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] Join us on Instagram: Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Stef is chatting to the Boobie Physio - Siobhan O'Donovan. Siobhan developed a pioneering physiotherapy approach to posture & breast weight management with bra-fitting at its core, PostureFitting uplifts the way women feel, move, look. From teens to motherhood through to menopause and beyond, it's never too late to start getting into good postural and movement habits.If you would like to find out more or if you are a physio that is keen to get trained check out https://www.posturefittingphysio.com/ or make contact on Instagram @posture.fittingThis episode was sponsored by www.accesslabs.ieStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award-winning, multi-activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email [email protected] us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderama@irishfairytails The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.