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by Bree and Gia

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Mum Mind Unpacked is a real, raw, and relatable podcast where we talk about the mental load, identity shifts, and emotional rollercoaster of motherhood — the stuff that often goes unspoken. Hosted by two mums who’ve lived it, loved it, and struggled through it, this podcast is your safe space to feel seen, supported, and a little more human Why you’ll love it: Because it’s honest. Because it’s not sugar-coated. Because you’ll laugh, cry, and nod along knowing you’re not the only one. We unpack what’s really going on in the minds of mums — and we do it with heart, humour, and zero judgment.

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Episode thumbnail for 28. Hugh van Cuylenburg on Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Why Our Phones Are Stealing Our Attention

June 9, 2026

28. Hugh van Cuylenburg on Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Why Our Phones Are Stealing Our Attention

<p>Ever caught yourself reaching for your phone while your child is trying to tell you something?</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, Hugh van Cuylenburg joins Mum Mind Unpacked for a heartfelt, funny and thought-provoking conversation about the simple practices that can transform our wellbeing: gratitude, empathy and mindfulness.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bree shares the deeply personal story of how Hugh's work through The Resilience Project helped her through one of the darkest chapters of her life. What started as scepticism about gratitude became a tool that genuinely changed the way she saw the world.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bree and G also get brutally honest about their own relationship with technology, admitting they often feel addicted to their phones and struggle to be as present as they would like to be.</p><p><br /></p><p>Together, they unpack why our devices are making it harder to slow down, pay attention and connect with the people around us, and the small changes we can all make to be more mindful in everyday life.</p><p><br /></p><p>And because no Mum Mind Unpacked interview would be complete without a little chaos, a rogue microphone makes an unexpected appearance, leading to one of the funniest moments of the conversation.</p><p><br /></p><p>This chat is equal parts inspiring, validating and hilarious.</p><p><br /></p><p>🎧 <strong>What You'll Hear</strong></p><p>• The power of gratitude, empathy and mindfulness</p><p>• Bree's personal story of resilience and recovery</p><p>• How Hugh's work changed her life</p><p>• Why so many of us feel addicted to our phones</p><p>• The impact phones are having on our attention and wellbeing</p><p>• Practical ways to become more mindful and present</p><p>• Why it’s not too late to change habits</p><p><br /></p><p>🗓 <strong>New Episodes on Wednesdays</strong></p><p>Please follow, share, and leave a review to help more mums find the show and feel seen.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🔗 Connect With Us</strong></p><p>📸 Instagram: @mummindunpacked</p><p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:mummindunpacked@gmail.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mummindunpacked@gmail.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>🔗 Connect With Hugh van Cuylenburg &amp; The Resilience Project</strong></p><p>📸 Instagram: @hughvancuylenburg</p><p>🌐 The Resilience Project: <a href="https://theresilienceproject.com.au" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theresilienceproject.com.au</a></p><p><br /></p><p>⚠️ <strong>A Gentle Reminder</strong></p><p>Mum Mind Unpacked exists to inform, support and connect — but it's not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you're struggling, please reach out:</p><p>• Lifeline: 13 11 14</p><p>• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety &amp; Depression Australia): 1300 726 306</p><p><br /></p><p>🙏 <strong>Thanks for Listening</strong></p><p>If this episode resonated, share it with a friend who might need it.</p><p><br /></p><p>And if you loved it, we'd be so grateful for a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review.</p><p><br /></p><p>Until next time — motherhood is hard, but you're not alone. We see you. 🤍</p><p><br /></p><p>🙏 <strong>Thank you to our sponsor JNR Food Co</strong></p><p>🥗 Ready-made, dietitian-approved kids' meals that are high in protein, low in sodium, preservative-free — and loved by kids!</p><p>👀 Explore the full range: jnrfoodco.au</p><p>📸 Instagram: @jnrfoodco</p><p><br /></p><p>🙏 <strong>Thank you to our sponsor Bronte Co</strong></p><p>🌊 Your one-stop shop for matching family swimwear in fun neon colours — plus everything you need for a day at the beach. Think fishing shirts, cooler bags, tees, hats and even hoodies for those rugged coastal days.</p><p>🌐 Shop here: <a href="https://www.bronteco.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20648619802&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC0UDQ10AQNRUSJSIqyY1V7KyVA7C&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlLDQBhDjARIsAPlIefGNNObMWvcfTFNKNtEDS6sA8IqKKltpmgLe0GYwLPyjB_3mV1FI7WwaAtoeEALw_wcB&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bronte Co Website</a></p><p>📸 Instagram: @bronte_co</p><p><br /></p><p>🔍 <strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>Hugh van Cuylenburg, The Resilience Project, The Imperfects, gratitude, empathy, mindfulness, phone addiction, screen time, present parenting, motherhood podcast Australia, parenting podcast, resilience, mental health, wellbeing, digital overwhelm, connection, attention, parenting in the digital age, Mum Mind Unpacked</p><p><br /></p>

Episode thumbnail for 27. The Good Girl Curse — Lael Stone on the Pressure to Be Good, Liked & Enough in Motherhood

May 26, 2026

27. The Good Girl Curse — Lael Stone on the Pressure to Be Good, Liked & Enough in Motherhood

<p>So many of us grew up being the “good girl” — the one who stayed quiet, worked hard, kept the peace and held it all together for everyone else.</p><p><br></p><p>But what happens when that story follows us into motherhood?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Lael Stone returns to Mum Mind Unpacked for another deeply honest and powerful conversation about the hidden pressures women carry and the emotional toll of always trying to be “good”.</p><p><br></p><p>We unpack people-pleasing, perfectionism, boundaries, emotional suppression, mum rage and the impossible expectations so many mothers place on themselves.</p><p><br></p><p>Lael shares why these patterns often begin in childhood, how they shape our relationships and parenting, and what it looks like to reconnect with ourselves underneath all the conditioning.</p><p><br></p><p>If you loved our hit episode with Lael on mum rage, you cannot miss this one.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation is validating, emotional and guaranteed to make so many mums feel seen.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <strong>What You’ll Hear</strong></p><p>• What the “good girl” story actually is</p><p>• How people-pleasing shows up in motherhood• Perfectionism, guilt and fear of disappointing others</p><p>• The connection between emotional suppression and mum rage</p><p>• Learning to set boundaries and use your voice• Raising children without passing these patterns on</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🗓 New Episodes on Wednesdays</strong></p><p>Please follow, share, and leave a review to help more mums find the show and feel seen.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔗 Connect With Us</strong></p><p>📸 Instagram: @mummindunpacked</p><p>📧 Email: mummindunpacked@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔗 Connect With Lael Stone</strong></p><p>📸 Instagram: @laelstone</p><p>🌐 <a href="https://laelstone.com.au?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><u>Lael Stone Official Website</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>⚠️ A Gentle Reminder</strong></p><p>Mum Mind Unpacked exists to inform, support and connect — but it’s not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re struggling, please reach out:</p><p>• Lifeline: 13 11 14</p><p>• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety &amp; Depression Australia): 1300 726 306</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🙏 Thanks for Listening</strong></p><p>If this episode resonated, share it with a friend who might need it.</p><p><br></p><p>And if you loved it, we’d be so grateful for a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review.</p><p><br></p><p>Until next time — motherhood is hard, but you’re not alone. We see you. 🤍</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🙏 Thank you to our sponsor JNR Food Co</strong></p><p>🥗 Ready-made, dietitian-approved kids’ meals that are high in protein, low in sodium, preservative-free — and loved by kids!</p><p>👀 Explore the full range: jnrfoodco.au</p><p>📸 Instagram: @jnrfoodco</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🙏 Thank you to our sponsor </strong><a href="https://www.bronteco.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20648619802&gbraid=0AAAAAC0UDQ10AQNRUSJSIqyY1V7KyVA7C&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlLDQBhDjARIsAPlIefGNNObMWvcfTFNKNtEDS6sA8IqKKltpmgLe0GYwLPyjB_3mV1FI7WwaAtoeEALw_wcB&utm_source=chatgpt.com"><strong>Bronte Co</strong></a></p><p>🌊 Your one-stop shop for matching family swimwear in fun neon colours — plus everything you need for a day at the beach. Think fishing shirts, cooler bags, tees, hats and even hoodies for those rugged coastal days.</p><p>🌐 Shop here: <a href="https://www.bronteco.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20648619802&gbraid=0AAAAAC0UDQ10AQNRUSJSIqyY1V7KyVA7C&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlLDQBhDjARIsAPlIefGNNObMWvcfTFNKNtEDS6sA8IqKKltpmgLe0GYwLPyjB_3mV1FI7WwaAtoeEALw_wcB&utm_source=chatgpt.com"><u>Bronte Co Website</u></a></p><p>📸 Instagram: @bronte_co</p><p><br></p><p>🔍<strong> Keywords</strong></p><p>good girl conditioning, people pleasing, perfectionism, motherhood burnout, mum rage, emotional regulation, boundaries for mums, parenting podcast Australia, Lael Stone, motherhood identity, women and mental health, honest motherhood, emotional wellbeing for mums, parenting patterns, motherhood podcast, mental load, self-worth, motherhood and anxiety</p>

Episode thumbnail for 26. From IVF to Hinge — Lauren Palmer Gets Real About Single Motherhood & Dating Again

May 12, 2026

26. From IVF to Hinge — Lauren Palmer Gets Real About Single Motherhood & Dating Again

<p>Motherhood doesn’t always follow the script… and neither does love.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Palmer — recently single mum of two, creator of Mental as a Mother, fierce feminist and one of the most refreshingly honest voices in the motherhood space.</p><p><br></p><p>Lauren opens up about her journey through IVF in a same-sex relationship, the breakdown of her marriage, and what it really looks like to rebuild life as a single mum.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about identity, navigating separation, and the realities of getting back on the dating apps — including some truly shocking (and hilarious) Hinge stories 😅</p><p><br></p><p>Lauren also shares her experience with postnatal depression and how it’s shaped her into a passionate advocate for other mums. She also opens up about her ADHD diagnosis and the parenting challenges that come with it.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation is raw, funny, confronting and deeply relatable.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <strong>What You’ll Hear</strong></p><p>• Navigating separation and becoming a single mum</p><p>• The realities of solo parenting</p><p>• Getting back on the dating apps (and the horror stories)</p><p>• Identity, independence and starting again</p><p>• Postnatal depression and advocacy</p><p><br></p><p>🗓 <strong>New Episodes on Wednesdays</strong></p><p>Please follow, share, and leave a review to help more mums find the show and feel seen.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 <strong>Connect With Us</strong></p><p>📸 Instagram: @mummindunpacked</p><p>📧 Email: mummindunpacked@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 <strong>Connect With Lauren Palmer</strong></p><p>📸 Instagram: @mental.asamother</p><p>🎵 TikTok: mentalasamother</p><p><br></p><p>⚠️ <strong>A Gentle Reminder</strong></p><p>Mum Mind Unpacked exists to inform, support and connect — but it’s not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re struggling, please reach out:</p><p>• Lifeline: 13 11 14</p><p>• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety &amp; Depression Australia): 1300 726 306</p><p><br></p><p>🙏 <strong>Thanks for Listening</strong></p><p>If this episode resonated, share it with a friend who might need it.</p><p><br></p><p>And if you loved it, we’d be so grateful for a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review.</p><p><br></p><p>Until next time — motherhood is hard, but you’re not alone. We see you. 💛</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🙏 <strong>Thank you to our sponsor Bronte Co</strong></p><p>🌐 <a href="https://www.bronteco.com/"><u>https://www.bronteco.com/</u></a></p><p>📸 Instagram: @bronte_co</p><p><br></p><p>🔍 <strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>single motherhood, IVF journey, same-sex parenting, divorce, dating apps, Hinge dating stories, postnatal depression, starting again after separation, motherhood identity, solo parenting, motherhood podcast Australia, honest motherhood, mental health for mums, ADHD diagnosis, parenting challenges</p><p><br></p>

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Mum Mind Unpacked is a real, raw, and relatable podcast where we talk about the mental load, identity shifts, and emotional rollercoaster of motherhood — the stuff that often goes unspoken.

Hosted by two mums who’ve lived it, loved it, and struggled through it, this podcast is your safe space to feel seen, supported, and a little more human

Why you’ll love it: Because it’s honest. Because it’s not sugar-coated. Because you’ll laugh, cry, and nod along knowing you’re not the only one. We unpack what’s really going on in the minds of mums — and we do it with heart, humour, and zero judgment.

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