Best Linda Bonney Podcasts (2024)

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Misunderstood Self-Care 31:01

4d ago31:01

31:01

Ironically, both Jill and Linda had different understandings of self-care and what that meant when planning for this episode. It makes for a fun discussion and means the conversation darts around several different points, including: The landscape of self-care talk for self-care's sake. How self-care isn't about putting your own needs ahead of other…

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Teaching our Kids about Self-Care 23:28

11d ago23:28

23:28

If you’ve been listening along to the podcast for a while, you’ve probably heard us talk about being living proof and living our self-care in ways that current match this phase of our life. What do you think our kids think about all this self-care talk and what does it mean to them? We explore how we are teaching the self-care down the generations …

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Safe Place for Self-Care Conversations 14:30

19d ago14:30

14:30

In our wildest dreams, a safe place for self-care conversations would include a room filled with soft, gentle music, providing a soothing background as you settle in for a meaningful conversation. The sound of a small waterfall in the corner might add to the tranquil ambience. Wait, what planet are we on? We know full well that many of our conversa…

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Imperfect Self-Care 25:03

25d ago25:03

25:03

Is there such a thing as perfect self-care? Jill and Linda wonder if this dream exists as they cradle their anxieties, lack of sleep, and think about their imperfections as they chat about: Sleep. The realities and imperfections of sleep as mamas. Understanding what works for us and our kids, us as new mums, entrepreneurs and more. Boundaries for u…

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Transitioning to More (or less) Self-Care 28:06

1M ago28:06

28:06

One of the greatest aims since the birth of the Mucked Up My Self-Care Podcast has been to transition our self-care in ways which allow us to grow and discover what self-care means to us. Hopefully in the process this will also get you thinking and transitioning as well. What happens when we transition to more, or less, self-care as we become more …

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Self-Care and Mental Load 22:36

1M ago22:36

22:36

From one particular standpoint, mental load refers to the cognitive and emotional burden associated with managing multiple responsibilities, often experienced by mothers. Harsh right? From many other standpoints, parents all over the world are overloaded by mental load when it comes to their self-care. As Jill and Linda wrestle their little ones an…

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Outspoken Self-Care 33:26

2M ago33:26

33:26

As we are fast approaching the year anniversary of the Mucked Up My Self-Care Podcast, Jill and Linda reflect on just how important it has been to speak their self-care out loud. What do we mean by that? Honesty and realisations, actions and beliefs, to name a few. By being outspoken we have both developed and grown through conversations on this po…

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Self-Care and Sleep 19:28

2M ago19:28

19:28

1 in 3 adults are not getting enough rest or sleep, and there’s a high chance that many of those adults are parents. It’s quite a conundrum, because both Jill and Linda both know that getting more sleep also helps them get more self-care. But what happens when the day turns into night and the parenting doesn’t end? Listen in as we discuss real-life…

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Linda's Top 5 Self-Care Activities 31:02

2M ago31:02

31:02

If you joined us last week you may remember that Jill and Linda chatted about Jill’s top five self-care activities and this week it’s Linda’s turn. The microphone is flipped and we’re in our element to talk about our favorites out loud. We’ve changed quite a bit over the years and speaking out loud about all these things is a great reflection and w…

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Jill's Top 5 Self-Care Activities 29:18

2M ago29:18

29:18

Special episode coming your way! Jill is exploring her top five self-care activities and Linda has a barrel of questions as to the who, what, where, when, and why they appear in this list. As mamas we might overlook the fact that we even have time for self-care and this episode is a great follow-up from last week in how Jill is demonstrating her se…

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Demonstrating Self-Care 23:02

3M ago23:02

23:02

We’ve spoken many words about self-care on this podcast so far, including how we are putting our conversations into action. How we demonstrate self-care to those around us and to ourselves enables our self-care muscles to grow stronger and more robust. Jill and Linda are talking about exactly what that means and touch on topics including: Living pr…

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Validating Self-Care 20:09

3M ago20:09

20:09

How do we validate the importance of self-care for ourselves and each other? That is a great question and an important one in thinking about how we can make self-care much more on our priority list. Sometimes when we finally get some self-care time it doesn’t seem like enough, and we cannot validate ourselves taking a little bit extra. Tune in as w…

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Self-Care and Energy Leaks 30:06

3M ago30:06

30:06

Jill recently sent Linda an image inside a book she was reading and, in true fashion, Linda setup an unplanned and spontaneous episode to chat all about it for the podcast. The book is called In the Flo by Alisa Vitti who presents a biohacking program for women, teaching them how to use their natural 28-day cycle to optimize their time, diet, fitne…

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Self-Care Days are Long and the Years are Short 20:12

3M ago20:12

20:12

Have you heard the phrase the days are long and the years are short? It applies to motherhood in so many ways. The years seem to fly by and before we know it our babies are walking, talking, taking their own steps...yet in lonely self-care moments we can feel that the days drag forever and bedtime a lifetime away. Listen in as Jill and Linda chat a…

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Self-Responsibility or Self-Neglect When it Comes to Self-Care 24:25

3M ago24:25

24:25

When we think about self-responsibility vs self-neglect there are several ways it can come into our existence as mamas. Today on the podcast, Jill and Linda are exploring the two concepts together in discussion as they love to on the Mucked Up My Self-Care podcast. Listen in as we chat about: Parmesan cheese in the cutlery drawer, yep it's a real t…

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How Are You Practicing Self-Care During or After Vacation/Travel? 32:38

4M ago32:38

32:38

While Jill is wrapped up under a blanket with the white of snow behind her, Linda is squinting in the sun as she approaches a long summer of heat and mucking up. We have an important question to kick off the conversation today - how are you practicing self-care during or after vacation/travel? It’s the week after Christmas and while we’re stacking …

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Christmas Time and Self-Care 25:07

4M ago25:07

25:07

In today's episode, we're delving into a topic that strikes a chord with many women—navigating the complexities of the festive season. Beyond the glittering lights and holiday cheer, this time of year can bring unique challenges, stress, and heightened expectations. Jill and Linda are in their festive gear and talk about all the pressures and more …

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Changes in Our Self Care 29:54

4M ago29:54

29:54

As we approach a new year, Jill and Linda are feeling reflective today and thinking about changes. How their self-care has changed since having children, since starting this episode. Growth requires change and our lives can feel like such a Groundhog Day at times, we believe it’s important to have conversations which recognise, highlight, and appre…

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Can We Really Practice Self-Care When We're Panicking Inside? 22:57

4M ago22:57

22:57

There’s been a trend on the Mucked Up My Self-Care Podcast where we start with both our highs and lows, because there are often times when we are somewhat half composed on the exterior and actually panicking inside at the same time. Which brings us to today’s episode topic. Jill and Linda are talking about practicing self-care when we are panicking…

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Self-Care Is Not a Fluffy Bear! 22:05

5M ago22:05

22:05

When we are thinking about things that we are doing throughout the day for our self care, maybe the expectation is that it'll be a bit flamboyant - you need to do something like Yoga, nails, or massages. Sometimes it comes down to be that you just need a minute alone, or 5 or 10. Join Linda and Jill as they dive into how self care is hard and that …

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How We Mucked Up Our Self-Care This Week! 26:24

5M ago26:24

26:24

In the weekly lives of Jill and Linda we are continuing to muck up in small ways, big ways, and all the other ways. In all our human parts we are talking about how we mucked up our self-care this week and what it means to be a Mum in 2023 alongside Jill heading to winter and Linda to summer. Listen in as we chat about: Everyday exercise around kids…

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Am I Really a Priority Over My Kids When It Comes to Self-Care? 20:53

5M ago20:53

20:53

Am I Really a Priority Over My Kids When It Comes to Self-Care? It’s a big question and also means that there’s several other questions that pop into our mind as Jill and Linda explore self-care priorities. Listen in as we ask many questions and ponder our current realities and discuss: Cups. Half-filled or half empty? The conflict between internal…

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Rage Vacuuming and Self-Care 30:11

5M ago30:11

30:11

Apparently, the vacuum was one of the many supposedly labor-saving devices marketed in the 1920s that promised to liberate middle-class women, now managing their houses without live-in maids, from the drudgery of housework. And Jill and Linda have found another useful reason why the vacuum is so helpful. RAGE vacuuming. A form of expression which a…

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Is Putting Yourself First Self-Care? 19:31

6M ago19:31

19:31

In theory, a mama’s needs are just as important as everyone else's. Yet, even with this theory in mind, Jill and Linda often find themselves swamped and mucked all the way up when they prioritize themselves. How can we navigate this and what are we doing about it? You can find out what we talk about inside this episode as we discuss: The ebbs and f…

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How Can We Self-Care When We Work Like We Have No Kids and Parent Like We Have No Work? 23:56

6M ago23:56

23:56

It’s clear, women are inspiring. Between having children and handling work, we still manage to rock up and raise families alongside. But how can we practice self-care when we work like we have no kids and parent like we have no work? Jill and Linda are discussing this very question today and the many tangents that it takes us on. Listen in as we ch…

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Switching Self-Care On and Off 21:17

6M ago21:17

21:17

Jill and Linda are in a bit of a puddle of melt this week as they come off the back of another sticky note time weekend and a book that has finally landed on the desk. Which leads us into our topic of being able to switch on and off as mamas and for our self-care. In many ways Jill has come back fulfilled, inspired, and all the other feelings, and …

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Things Around Me Are Being Affected by our Mucked Up Self-Care 19:11

6M ago19:11

19:11

Jill and Linda are coming off the back of a massive week and wondering, how come things around them are being so mucked up by our self-care (or sometimes lack thereof). As mamas there are times when we often take on the load and almost absorb the emotions and energy around us. While there are pros and cons to having an innate awareness of what is g…

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Physical Health and Self-Care 24:42

6M ago24:42

24:42

Often, we get in our own slump, life gets busy, and all the days feel like they roll into one. So, how can we prioritise physical activity as part of our self-care? How can we incorporate it into our everyday lives? Listen as Jill and Linda discuss: Walks in the dark and just walks in general! Finding rope swings and good times for all! Keeping up …

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Do You Share Your Self-Care Practices with Others? 20:59

7M ago20:59

20:59

What happens when two working from home mamas continue to keep meeting for podcast conversations and sharing their self-care practices with each other? Do you share your self-care practices with others too? Jill and Linda are back for another week and chatting all about these questions and more. Pull up a rug and lend us your ears as we discuss: Co…

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Walking in the Wisdom of Self-Care Mamas Living Proof 22:27

7M ago22:27

22:27

Are we able to walk our walk and talk our talk with so much parenting to do? Plus, fitting in self-care at the same time? Today Jill and Linda are talking about walking in the wisdom of self-care and living proof of what that actually looks like when we’re questioning ourselves and chasing down toddlers at the same time. Listen in as we chat about:…

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Podcasting and Self-Care 25:39

7M ago25:39

25:39

21 episodes in, and Jill and Linda have noticed a bit of a ‘thing’ since beginning the podcast back in May. Coincidentally it’s been really good for our self-care. Who would have thought!?! And we hope it is also doing the same for you. Listen in as Jill and Linda think about podcasting and what that means for both of them and talk about: Highs and…

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Pressures of Finding Your Self-Care Village 21:11

7M ago21:11

21:11

In the past and even today, the concept of a "village" has been used metaphorically to emphasise the importance of a supportive community in raising children and maintaining a strong social network. Sounds too good to be true, right? The phrase "It takes a village to raise a child" encapsulates this idea, suggesting that it's not just the immediate…

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How Have Hormones Changed How You Practice Self-Care 20:35

8M ago20:35

20:35

Hormones. The fluctuations and barrage of emotions that come alongside can feel like anything but self-care. Often our cycles can be affected by stress, health, and a mystery of other aspects that can feel out of our control. Jill and Linda have a real and raw discussion about what that looks like in their lives right now, while also feeling the on…

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Chores and Self-Care 21:58

8M ago21:58

21:58

A couple of times a week two friends meet for an hour or so, for a particular podcast called Mucked Up My Self-Care. For that hour or so, sometimes the rest of reality melts into it’s own space. And while we may have little people on our lap a lot of the time, we can at least ignore the chores for just a little bit longer. Well, until we decide to …

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Are Your Friends Part of Your Self-Care? 26:34

8M ago26:34

26:34

What happens when we combine friendships and self-care and motherhood and life events and emptying the dishwasher and SO much more? Are friends part of your self-care? What does that look like for you? There is no doubt that a fine friendship is blossoming right within this podcast. Listen in as Jill and Linda chat like old friends and talk about: …

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100% of Me - Division Between Self-Care and You 20:58

8M ago20:58

20:58

Can we actually switch off? No, we’re not chatting math or multiplication today, however we are talking about how we are being divided up. Jill and Linda often feel the pull in ALL the directions and like peeing in peace is a luxury that has long gone! Tune in for another episode as we touch on: When things are broken and wanting to tantrum when yo…

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Toxic Positivity Impacting Our Self-Care 21:03

9M ago21:03

21:03

Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how dire or difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset and when it comes to motherhood emotions are often flying left, right, and centre. Jill and Linda think about this very concept and ask the question, can we really be positive all the time? Listen in as they chat about: Why …

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How Are You Fitting in Self-Care? 21:03

9M ago21:03

21:03

Warning this episode includes some extra banging and clanging in the background as if right on queue. Today on the Mucked Up My Self-Care Podcast Jill and Linda are talking all about how are you fitting in self-care? Is it actually possible when we seem to have so much on our plates already? Get your ear drums ready as we have extra company alongsi…

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Supermama - It's a Bird, it's a Plane, it's a Tired, Overwhelmed, Touched-Out Mama 17:17

9M ago17:17

17:17

What do you think of when you hear the term 'Supermom/supermum' (depending on your geographical location in the world)? Does it hit a nerve? Is it something you feel like you have to live up to? Jill and Linda chat about the whole concept today on the Mucked Up My Self-Care Podcast and discuss: Readjusting to conditions outside our control. Where d…

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Delegating and Self-Care? Do it Yourself or Ask for Help? 22:52

9M ago22:52

22:52

We're off to a flying start when Zoom was being a bit sticky with the record button! Jill and Linda are back for another week of Mucking Up and talking all things delegation today. Sometimes a dirty word, sometimes a word that seems easier to say than do. We explore together and talk about: Supermarkets/Grocery shopping. It is not our favourite. Es…

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Self-Care and Living Out My Dream Life 24:22

10M ago24:22

24:22

What does a dream life look like now that you're a mama? Is the ideal dream for copious amounts of self-care each and every day? Today we're bringing to the conversation something that we are both practicing. Listen in as Jill and Linda chat about: Figuring out our priorities, especially in postpartum. Finding a routine that sticks and works for us…

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Self-Care Conversations. Are You Having Them? 22:06

10M ago22:06

22:06

Do your conversations revolve around playing with a garbage truck and sparkly glitter or madly trying to explain why the sky is blue? Very often within our parent role it can involve unfinished sentences, interrupted thoughts about poo and mismatched conversations. Listen in as we chat about the importance of conversations and what they mean to us,…

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Retreats and Self-Care 20:56

10M ago20:56

20:56

Jill is back from retreat and feeling refreshed and relaxed for a minute, ready to tackle another day of her toddler eating that foreign thing off the floor and plenty of sticky notes flying. Listen in as Jill and Linda debrief about her recent retreat experience and chat about: Taking time for you. The longing for quiet, sunshine and good food. Ge…

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The Cost of Self-Care 20:22

10M ago20:22

20:22

Does your self-care come at a cost? Have you thought about the emotional, financial and physical impacts of when we do and don't have self-care as a regular bonus in our busy lives? Linda and Jill are back for another week for the Mucked Up My Self-Care Podcast and today they are chatting about: On ramps and off ramps. Organising our spaces for suc…

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Guilty of Mucking Up Your Self-Care? 24:33

10M ago24:33

24:33

Guilt sometimes feels like the biggest weight on our mama shoulders and for good reason too! It's like an inbuilt part of our DNA and we're here to find out why and what it means to us. Listen in as Jill and Linda chat about: Guilt and worry. Can you ever really switch it off? Can we ever escape and be free from it? Getting out the door, finding co…

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Bandwidth...Is Self-Care the Answer? 24:17

11M ago24:17

24:17

What do we do when we feel like we get to the point where we feel like we're D O N E? How can we step away? Recharge? The podcast is out and about into the world and Linda and Jill are experiencing a slight bump of bandwidth complexities. Join us alongside your pile of washing if you need to as we chat about: Cranky mother syndrome. How hard can it…

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Time for Self-Care? Can't Find It and Won't Make It! 20:47

11M ago20:47

20:47

Tick, tick, BOOM. Self-care is in the room! But what happens when we feel like self-care is just another thing on our to do list? When we feel like there's just not enough hours in the day. Jill and Linda muse over these questions and more in this episode and chat about: How long should self-care take? The pressures of it being a big massive task a…

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Reflections on Self-Care for Mother's Day 19:01

11M ago19:01

19:01

The Podcast is out and about! Hurrah. Linda and Jill are as upbeat and enthusiastic as their theme song music and ready to get stuck in. Listen in as we reflect on our most recent Mother's Day experiences for 2023 and what that meant for both of us. We chat about: Alone time! What is this thing you speak of? How times are changing and what that loo…

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Has Working from Home Changed How You Practice Self-Care? 26:33

11M ago26:33

26:33

On some crazy level, both Jill and Linda manage to work from home around the muckness of children, life and self-care. It sometimes looks like children on your lap at 2am after you’ve napped to get to that Zoom call from the other side of the world. It sometimes looks like having a toddler on your lap while recording a podcast (the proof is inside …

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Did You Know What Self-Care Was at First? 16:51

11M ago16:51

16:51

What are you doing to mother you? A question that piqued curiosity, while also a significant shifting point in our own approach to self-care. Jill and Linda wonder what does that even mean? How can we mother ourselves? What are you doing for you? While the self-care term has peaked in popularity, did you actually know what self-care was before beco…

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