Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy world. We’ll be talking about how we can get more organised & minimise stress so that we can avoid burnout, have more quality time with our babies and breathing space in our lives. As a Mum of children with autism, we’ll be talking about the joys plus the challenges of parenting children on the spectrum. From first noticing the signs of autism, through the diagnosis process, to s ...
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New School Year, New Routines: Mum's Guide to a Successful September
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As the school year begins, September feels like a fresh start for us mums! In this episode, I discuss why September is our version of the New Year and how we can use this time to set new routines, establish healthy habits, and create a successful school year for our families. I’ll share practical tips on building solid morning and bedtime routines,…
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Answering Your Questions About Autism
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Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy world. We'll be talking about; - how to take back control when you feel lost & disorganised in Motherhood - Autism, the signs, the diagnosis process & how to parent kids with ASD - ADHD in women, how to know if you have it and how to co…
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Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy world. We'll be talking about; - how to take back control when you feel lost & disorganised in Motherhood - Autism, the signs, the diagnosis process & how to parent kids with ASD - ADHD in women, how to know if you have it and how to co…
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Surprising Benefits & Life Lessons from Dance & Performing for Kids with Autism
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Join me in this enlightening episode as I explore the surprising benefits of dance and performing for kids with autism. Discover how being involved in dance classes and participating in shows can significantly enhance motor skills, boost social interaction, and build self-confidence. I delve into the emotional and physical benefits, such as improve…
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Ultimate Summer Holiday Prep Guide for Busy Mums
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As summer approaches, I know how important it is for mums to be well-prepared for the school holidays. In this video, I'm sharing essential tips that will help you get ready for a fun-filled, stress-free summer break with your school-age kids. Whether you're planning family holidays, organising playdates, or just looking for ways to keep the kids e…
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Surprising Benefits Of Theme Parks For Kids With Autism
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Theme parks aren't just about fun and rides; they offer incredible opportunities for children with autism to learn valuable life lessons. In this video podcast episode, we explore essential skills and experiences that neurodivergent kids can gain from visiting theme parks. From developing patience and social interactions to handling sensory experie…
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Packing Tips For Neuro Spicy Families
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Planning a family holiday can be both exciting and challenging, especially when you have neurodivergent family members. In this video, we're sharing essential packing tips to help make your trip smoother, more organised, and enjoyable for everyone. Whether you're traveling by plane, train, or car, these tips are designed to cater to the unique need…
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Why Every Parent Needs To Watch Inside Out 2: The Puberty Guide
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Join us as we dive into the parenting gems found in "Inside Out 2." This movie isn't just entertainment—it's a valuable guide to understanding and supporting your child through the ups and downs of puberty. We'll unpack key lessons and explain how this film can help you navigate one of the most challenging phases of your child's life. Whether you'r…
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What's The Difference Between Autism & ADHD?
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What is the difference between autism and ADHD? How do you know if someone has autism or ADHD? What are the signs, similarities and differences between autism and ADHD? In today's episode of Real Talk With Rhi with Rhi from Mummy Of Four, we are talking about the similarities and differences between autism and ADHD and how each impacts my own famil…
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I Had NO Idea These Things I Do Were ADHD Related
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Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy world. We'll be talking about; - how to take back control when you feel lost & disorganised in Motherhood - Autism, the signs, the diagnosis process & how to parent kids with ASD - ADHD in women, how to know if you have it and how to co…
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Tips For Overnight Residential School Trips
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Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy world. We'll be talking about; - how to take back control when you feel lost & disorganised in Motherhood - Autism, the signs, the diagnosis process & how to parent kids with ASD - ADHD in women, how to know if you have it and how to co…
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Things I Didn't Know Were ADHD - Part 1
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Since being diagnosed with ADHD at age 40 I have discovered LOADS of things that I do that I thought everyone did. It turns out that these things are were all signs of ADHD all along! Let's chat... Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy world. We'll be talking about; - how t…
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Tips For Parents Of Kids With Autism Moving Up To High School
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If you have a child that is making that jump from primary school up to secondary school / high school / comprehensive school in the next few years, it can be a daunting prospect. If your child has autism, or has other additional learning needs, you may be even more anxious about how they might cope. In today's episode we are talking about how you c…
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What Happened At My ADHD Assessment At Age 40
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I just had my ADHD assessment as a 40 year old adult woman. In today's podcast episode we are talking about the process from referral to the assessment to the diagnosis, to how I feel now and what comes next in my ADHD journey. Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy world. W…
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Parent Of A Child With Autism? This Isn't Helping
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If you're a parent of children on the Autism spectrum, you need to hear this. In today's episode of Real Talk With Rhi, I'm talking about how as parents we sped so much time beating ourselves up about how we handle things for our ALN kids. Did I notice the signs in time? Could I have acted sooner? Should I have responded differently? Would things h…
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The Truth About Moving, Organising & Renovating Our Home - 4 Years Later
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Can we believe it's been 4 years since we moved into our renovation project? It's gone by in the blink of an eye. In today's episode of the Real Talk With Rhi podcast, we are talking about moving house, renovations, home organisation, thangs we regret and plans moving forward. ➡️ Watch the latest house tour here - https://youtu.be/dj9oJtZSBg4 ➡️ Wa…
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These Things Are RUINING Your Productivity
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We would all like to be a little more productive, why is this? It's ultimately because we would all like more time to do thin things we want to do, not just the things that we have to do. There are secret traps that we all risk falling into that ruin our productivity, let's talk about what they are. Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that wan…
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In a recent video I shared that I am being assessed for ADHD. In today's podcast episode I am responding to comments, answering questions and generally discussing the response to that video. ➡️ The video - https://youtu.be/Iqzl3VgxFNo Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy w…
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Happy 1st Birthday To The Podcast! Important Lessons From My 1st Year
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Can we believe that the podcast is a year old? I have learned A LOT of valuable and transferable life lessons over the last 12 months that I am sharing with you today, I hope that something said in today's episode is something you needed to hear. Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a …
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Burnout - Are You At Risk? And How To Avoid It
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Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, typically related to work or caregiving responsibilities. It is characterised by feelings of overwhelming exhaustion, cynicism, detachment, and a sense of reduced accomplishment or effectiveness. Burnout can manifest in various ways, including fatigue, irri…
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Responding To A Troll Comment About Additional Needs
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I recently had a comment left on one of my videos that said "Rhi's number 1 hack - pretend your kids have autism so she doesn't have to queue" There is a lot to unpack here, let's talk. Autism videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7SPoJ1ortsTOlUwQT_szdkMv3MlEXI6 Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to …
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Decluttering - Why & How We Should Do It
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Why bother decluttering? What are the benefits? (there are more than you think) And if we want to get started with decluttering, where do we start and how do we get the motivation to keep going? We are discussing all of this and more on this week's episode of the Real Talk With Rhi Podcast. Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go f…
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How To Get Back On Track With Routine & Good Habits
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Ever been on a good run of routine and good habits, then life gets in the way? I know I have, so today we are talking about how to get back on track after set backs, including practical tips. Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy world. We'll be talking about; - how to take…
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I need to respond to this comment about Autism...
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Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy world. We'll be talking about; - how to take back control when you feel lost & disorganised in Motherhood - Autism, the signs, the diagnosis process & how to parent kids with ASD - ADHD in women, how to know if you have it and how to co…
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School Morning Routines That Make Life Easier
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School run mornings can be stressful, so what can be done to make your morning routine run smoothly with kids? Today on Real Talk With Rhi, we are chatting about the best tips that I have picked up over the years as a Mummy Of Four that I have used to tweak my morning routine and minimise chaos. Blog post with links to everything mentioned - https:…
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Changing your life doesn't have to be about the big things, it can be about the small simple changes that become habits. Implementing some simple healthy habits will add up to a calmer, healthier and happier life in 2024. Today I am sharing the habits I am taking into 2024, including which ones I am keeping and which I am struggling with. ➡️ Check …
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Managing when your kids are sick is tiring, worrying and hard work. Today we are chatting about how we can survive the winter bugs and I'm sharing hacks that help me get through the germ filled days. ➡️ Blog post to go with this episode - https://mummyoffour.com/podcast/s2-e11/ Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving…
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There is so much pressure on us Mums at Christmas and the cognative load (which is stressful enough at any time of the year) seems to increase exponentially. So how can we have a happier and calmer Christmas? In today's episode of the Real Talk With Rhi Podcast I am sharing Christmas traditions that I have said no to over the years and things that …
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When People In Your Life Just Don't Understand Autism
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What should you do when people in your life don't understand autism? When they just don't get the struggles that ASD can mean for you and your family? In this week's episode of the Real Talk With Rhi Podcast with Rhi from Mummy Of Four, we are talking about unhelpful comments that you will probably hear at some point and how to deal with them. Blog…
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Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy world. We'll be talking about; - how to take back control when you feel lost & disorganised in Motherhood - Autism, the signs, the diagnosis process & how to parent kids with ASD - ADHD in women, how to know if you have it and how to co…
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Why Bother Getting An Autism Assessment?
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Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy world. We'll be talking about; - how to take back control when you feel lost & disorganised in Motherhood - Autism, the signs, the diagnosis process & how to parent kids with ASD - ADHD in women, how to know if you have it and how to co…
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Choosing & Surviving Your Kids' Extra Curricular Activities
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Which extracurricular activities should my kids be doing? How do I choose the right clubs, activities and providers? And how do I juggle and survive fitting running them around into my busy week? In this week's episode of the Real Talk With Rhi podcast we are talking about all things clubs, classes and activities related, so let's chat. Blog post t…
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Dealing With Changes, Meltdowns In Public & Coming To Terms With An Autism Diagnosis
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Following the last podcast episode where I answered your autism questions, I had so many more questions sent in. Today I am answering a few more, including how I help my neurodiverse children navigate unexpected changes, how I deal with meltdowns in public and how I reacted to and came to terms with the autism diagnoses after my children went throu…
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Stop Feeling Tired All The Time & Get More Sleep
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These days we are so busy and juggling so much that lots of us feel super tired all the time. How can we feel less tired and more energised even with busy lives? By getting more quality sleep when we get the opportunity. On today's episode of Real Talk With Rhi I am sharing tricks and hack I have used over the years to fall asleep and stay asleep, …
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How To Do A Weekend Reset: Must Do Tasks For A Stress Free Week
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What is a weekend reset and why should you consider doing one? In today's episode of the Real Talk With Rhi podcast, I am sharing exactly what I do in my weekend reset as a busy working Mum and how it helps me to have a calmer, more organised and less stressful week ahead. Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to t…
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The Truth About Autism: Answering The Questions Everyone Wants To Know
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As a Mum of children with Autism (ASD / Autism Spectrum Disorder) I often get questions from other parents wondering if they should get their children assessed for autism, how the process works, what the signs and symptoms are, how to help and deal with meltdowns and more. In today's podcast episode, I am answering these questions and more, plus sh…
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I'm back! Answering your questions on a BIG birthday
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Hi guys, I'm back! Did you miss me? I took a break over the summer as keeping on top of filming and editing and the podcast with the kids home was just too much to juggle. I'm back with podcast 2.0 and I've made some changes that I have explained in the episode. Yes, I turned the big 4-0 the day I recorded this episode, so I am answering your birth…
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Tips For Parents For When Kids Start Primary School
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Starting school can be an overwhelming time for both you and your child, I hope these tips help x https://mummyoffour.com/school/starting-primary-school-tips/ Labels mentioned (ad/affiliate) http://mummyoffour.com/labels Use code BAMummyOfFourUK15 Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a…
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So your kids are home for the summer holidays – how can you stay organised this summer, look after your kids, give them a wonderful school holiday, do everything you have to do and still stay sane? Making these 11 lists this summer will prepare you for the best summer ever. Blog post with links to everything mentioned - https://mummyoffour.com/get-…
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Essential Tips For Days Out With Kids
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If you are planning a day out with children there are a few absolutely essential things you’re going to need to do in order to make the most of your day and your money. I am Rhi and as the name of my blog suggests, I have 4 children ranging in age from 18 all the way down to 6. Today I am going to share all of the lessons that I have learnt for mak…
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How To Survive School Summer Holidays
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Without some organisation, school summer holidays can be a stressful time where us parents attempt to juggle kids, work and home. If you want to not just survive but to win at this year's school holidays, keep reading for my essential tips and hacks. Blog post to go with this episode - https://mummyoffour.com/tips-tricks/survive-school-summer-holid…
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The Step By Step System For Decluttering Kids Toys
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When you have kids, toys can seem to take over your whole house. Regularly decluttering your children’s toys is the only way to curb the chaos. Today I am sharing my top tips and exact strategy for decluttering toys the easy way, and saving your sanity while you are at it. 🔗 Blog post to go with this vlog with links to everything mentioned - https:…
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Let's catch up! It's been a minute since I have answered your questions in a good old Q&A, so let's get started. 🔗 Blog post to go with this vlog with links to everything mentioned - https://mummyoffour.com/podcast/ask-me-anything/ Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy worl…
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Tiny Tweaks That Make A Big Difference In Simplifying Your Life
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We are all busy and on the look out for big ways to make life easier. The truth is, it's a combination of lots of small and seemingly insignificant tweaks that often add up to the biggest differences in simplifying our lives and making them easier. I share some super simple changes I have made in my life to make things easier as a Mummy Of Four. We…
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Life Decluttering - Have You Ignored These Things?
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Decluttering is very "in" right now, but what is decluttering really? Why do we need to do it and what are the benefits? More to the point, what should we be decluttering? In this video I am sharing the benefits that decluttering can have on our day to day lives and mental health, plus sharing a whole load of things in our lives that most people fo…
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What Is Mindfulness Anyway? With Special Guest Amy Polly
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Unlocking the Potential of Mindfulness: Amy Polly, The Mindfulness Rebel, shares her transformative journey and expert insights in this captivating interview. Join us as we delve into the world of mindfulness beyond meditation, busting misconceptions and exploring its profound impact on mental health and well-being. Amy's corporate background and e…
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I started therapy. It's something I've thought about for a long time and I finally did it. Why have I started therapy? What am I dealing with that made me think this is something I needed to do? How did I choose a therapist? How is therapy going? What do I feel I'm getting out of it, and why am I talking about this on YouTube and on my podcast? In …
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Advice I'd Give My Younger Self Now That I'm Nearly 40...
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If you had a time machine, what would you tell your younger self? I have SO much I'd say! I have learned so much over the years from having 4 children and having no option but to get more organised that I'd LOVE to be able to tell my younger self. In this video Podcast episode of Real Talk With Rhi I am sharing the lessons that would have saved me …
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The Dangers Of Not Setting Healthy Boundaries (& how to avoid them)
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Being a mum is a wonderful and rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging and overwhelming at times. In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of setting healthy boundaries as a mum, and how doing so can help you navigate the ups and downs of motherhood with greater ease and confidence. As a mum, you may feel pressure to do it all and…
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Life Changing Lessons From Must Read Books
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Real Talk With Rhi podcast, where I will be sharing some mind-blowing lessons from life-changing and best-selling books that can help you be more organised, productive, and live your best life. Throughout the episode, we'll dive into the key takeaways from each book and explore how you can apply them to your own…
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