Welcome to Careers & Cartwheels — the podcast where two mums with two very different lifestyles talk about the chaos, joys, and honest truths of motherhood.
One of us is juggling a career, kids, and home life. The other has left the workforce to stay at home, and now homeschooling while running a busy household. Our lives may look different, but we’re both doing the same thing every mum is doing: the mum juggle.
Each episode we dive into real conversations about family, identity, balance (or lack of it!), and everything in between. We share laughs, lessons, and the messy, beautiful reality of motherhood — so you’ll always leave feeling a little less alone and a little more supported.
Whether you’re packing a lunchbox for school or setting up a homeschool activity, there’s a seat for you here.
And if you want even more support, join our Facebook Group - Careers & Cartwheels Jugging Mums to share and connect with other mums just like you
Listen, laugh, and cartwheel your way through motherhood with us!
— Zana & Pam
Mindfulness in Children with Nina from Mindful Parenting Lifestyle | Supporting Calm & Connection
In this episode, we sit down with the amazing Nina from Mindful Parenting Lifestyle.
Nina is a mindful parenting coach and a mum who knows firsthand what it feels like to be overwhelmed, reactive, and weighed down by guilt.
In Episode 13 of Season 1, we caught up with Nina to talk about mindful parenting for adults—how slowing down, rebuilding connection, and approaching parenting with greater compassion can make such a difference, both for our kids and for ourselves.
Now, we’re turning the tables and exploring mindfulness in children. 🌱
How can we support our kids to develop mindfulness? What does it actually look like in everyday life? And how can we help children navigate big emotions with greater awareness and calm?
Tune in as we explore practical ways to nurture mindfulness in our children—and create more connection along the way.
29 Jun 2026
Balancing Tech and Parenting: Conversations on Children's Digital Life
In this episode, Zana and Pamela explore the complex world of children's technology use, sharing personal stories, insights on managing screen time, and the importance of setting boundaries. They discuss the influence of social media, gaming, co-parenting challenges, and how to foster healthy digital habits in children.
Key topics:
Approaches to limiting device use and encouraging outdoor activities
Concerns about social media, YouTube, and inappropriate content
The impact of modern games designed to be addictive
Managing co-parenting and differing household rules
The evolution of video games from the past to the present
The importance of open conversations about online safety
Recommendations of books and resources for parents
Resources:
Jonathan Haidt - The Anxious Generation
Madonna King - Saving our Kids
Dr Alok Kanojia - How to Raise a Healthy Gamer
9 May 2026
From Thriving to Just Surviving: An Open & Honest Conversation about Parental Burnout
In this episode, we're having a very real conversation about something so many parents are feeling...but not always talking about: Parental Burnout.
From losing motivation for things we once loved, to feeling constantly overstimulated, emotionally exhausted, and stuck in survival mode - this episode dives into the reality of trying to juggle careers, kids, relationships and the invisible mental load of motherhood.
We chat about:
What parental burnout actually feels like
The pressure of trying to "do it all"
The all-or-nothing cycle with health, fitness and food
Why afternoons and evenings can feel so overwhelming
The guilt that comes with needing time for yourself.
Small, realistic things that are helping us cope.
This isn't an episode about having all the answers. It's an honest conversation for the parents who feel like they're running on empty while still showing up every single day.
Because sometimes life looks less like thriving...and more like just surviving.
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