Life isn’t always black and white. Life in the Grey is a Mums At The Table podcast where we explore the psychological factors that shape our relationships, be that as a parent, a partner, or a peer. And don’t worry—it’s short because we ain't got time for fluff. Expect practical takeaways that you can apply to your own life, whether it’s navigating parenting challenges or finding balance amidst life’s demands. Join us each month as we share stories, insights, and reflections that encourage personal growth and foster a sense of connection in our community.
Am I lazy? Unpacking the fears behind procrastination
It is so easy to fall into the trap of self-criticism—labelling ourselves as lazy or constantly wondering why we are so bad at managing time. Or perhaps we wonder about our children, who can't seem to prioritise homework, assignments or responsibilities.
But what if the underlying reason for the delay isn't a flaw in our schedules at all? In this episode, we step away from traditional productivity hacks to explore what is really going on beneath the surface when we avoid getting things done. We find out how digging deeper into our child's thought process can transform daily battles over procrastination into meaningful connection.
Related links:
How to help your child with procrastination (https://mumsatthetable.com/late_again/)
✨ Ready to be a little kinder to yourself? Download our free 5-day self-compassion challenge (https://mumsatthetable.com/5-day-self-compassion-challenge/)—with daily prompts, gentle exercises and tools to help you stop the spiral of self-criticism and start speaking to yourself like a friend.
31 Aug 2026
Why keep trying when nothing changes? The power of consistency
Have you ever sat with that very specific, heavy kind of frustration where you are watching someone you love stay completely stuck? Maybe they are stuck in a relationship they constantly complain about, a draining job or the exact same personal problem they’ve brought to you umpteen times.
When we give advice and nothing changes, it is incredibly easy to feel like we are just talking to a brick wall. In this episode, we tackle this messy dynamic head-on.
Related links:
The Intention-Behavior Gap (https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/107519/3/The%20Intention-Behavior%20Gap%20R1.pdf)
Readiness for Change (https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/readiness-change)
✨ Ready to be a little kinder to yourself? Download our free 5-day self-compassion challenge (https://mumsatthetable.com/5-day-self-compassion-challenge/)—with daily prompts, gentle exercises and tools to help you stop the spiral of self-criticism and start speaking to yourself like a friend.
31 Jul 2026
Who's the villain? What we're really protecting
Have you ever been completely blindsided by someone calling you mean, uncaring or unfair when you were honestly just trying to help? Have you ever labelled a hurtful action, a sharp word or an unwanted boundary as pure malice?
We have a habit of dividing the world into heroes and villains but in the real world, "villainy" is almost always a matter of perspective.
In this episode of Life in the Grey, we step away from the binary world of "good versus bad" to explore the messy middle of human motivation.
✨ Ready to be a little kinder to yourself? Download our free 5-day self-compassion challenge (https://mumsatthetable.com/5-day-self-compassion-challenge/)—with daily prompts, gentle exercises and tools to help you stop the spiral of self-criticism and start speaking to yourself like a friend.
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