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  • Episode 18: How Do I Get My Baby to Sleep When My Toddler Is Home?

    Episode 18: How Do I Get My Baby to Sleep When My Toddler Is Home?
    Jan 26 2026
    If you’re trying to settle a baby while your toddler climbs on you, asks a thousand questions, or melts down the moment you leave the room — this episode is for you.In this honest and practical episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast, Rach answers one of the most common questions she receives from parents of two young children: how do I get my baby to sleep when my toddler is still home with me?This is real-life guidance for the season of beautiful chaos — based on lived experience, nervous system awareness, and deep compassion for parents who are exhausted, overstimulated, and doing their absolute best.Inside this episode, Rach shares:Why this stage feels so hard (and why you’re not doing anything wrong)How to create a loose, predictable rhythm that supports both childrenWhat “quiet time” actually looks like for bouncy, high-energy toddlersHow and why structured, low-stimulation screen time can be a supportive toolWhy consistency and modelling matter more than the activity itselfPractical ideas that don’t require extra energy, preparation, or perfectionHow to communicate clearly with your toddler so they feel safe when you step awayNervous-system-friendly strategies for parents running on emptyA powerful reframe that shifts bedtime from conflict to connectionThis episode is not about perfect routines or rigid systems.It’s about presence, predictability, and enoughness — and learning how to support two little nervous systems while caring for your own.If you’re in the thick of two under two (or close to it), or bedtime has felt heavier since welcoming a new baby, this conversation offers grounding, reassurance, and practical tools you can adapt to your family.You are not failing.You are learning.And this season will not always feel like this.🎧 Recommended Episodes to Listen Alongside This One:Episode 15 – Not the Same Woman I Was: An End-of-Year Reflection on Motherhood, Healing & GrowthEpisode 11 – The Nervous System and Parenting: What Every Parent Needs to KnowEpisode 8 – Permission to Feel: Why Emotional Expression Is a Parenting SuperpowerEpisode 2 – Micro Moments of Joy as Self-Care for MumsThese episodes support nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and connection — especially during big transitions like welcoming a new sibling.If this episode resonated, feel free to share it with another parent who might need to hear:You’re doing beautifully — and your presence is enough.Follow along or connect with Rach on Instagram @shineomau.Until next time —breathe, laugh, and be present.Resources shared in this episode:Low stimulation relaxing music and images https://youtu.be/CzBZyEuhCJI?si=5kkQi0x7vGIU6E0H🧘‍♀️ Yoga, Mindfulness and nervous system support for Families: ⁠⁠⁠www.shineom.com.au⁠⁠⁠🌿 Natural Skincare & Ess⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/shineomau ⁠⁠⁠ential Oils: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shineomnatural.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @shineomnatural | @shineomau⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/shineomau ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/shineomnatural ⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen now and return to this episode whenever bedtime feels heavy.Amazon Music and Audible YouTube Podcast PlaylistSpotifyApple Podcasts⁠Read more about this episode here: ⁠⁠https://shineom.com.au/articles⁠⁠Learn more about the podcast here: ⁠⁠https://shineom.com.au/podcast⁠ ⁠
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    23 min
  • Birthing the Most Loved and Nourished Version of Me – Setting Intentions for the Year Ahead

    Birthing the Most Loved and Nourished Version of Me – Setting Intentions for the Year Ahead
    Jan 19 2026

    As the new year begins, this episode is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and set intentions that truly support the season of life you’re in.

    In this heartfelt solo episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast, Rach shares her personal process for setting intentions — not from pressure or productivity, but from how she wants to feel at the end of the year.

    This conversation moves away from traditional New Year’s resolutions and into nervous-system-led, values-based goal setting that honours motherhood, healing, and becoming.

    Rach reflects on:

    • Why she no longer sets rigid resolutions

    • The difference between goals that inspire us and goals that overwhelm us

    • Visualising the end of the year through feeling, not achievement

    • Her overarching intention: birthing the most loved and nourished version of herself

    • Setting focused, realistic priorities that support physical health, creativity, and growth

    • Nervous-system-friendly goal setting using quarterly and monthly targets

    • Releasing inherited beliefs around worth, productivity, and self-care

    • Why sustainable growth comes from alignment, not pressure

    This episode is especially supportive for mothers navigating postpartum recovery, sleep deprivation, hormonal healing, or major life transitions — and for anyone who wants to begin the year with clarity, compassion, and intention.

    You don’t need to become someone new this year.
    You’re already becoming.

    ✨ Share your intentions or reflections with Rach on Instagram @shineomau — she’d love to hear from you.


    Connect with Rach:

    🧘‍♀️ Yoga, Mindfulness and nervous system support for Families: ⁠⁠www.shineom.com.au⁠⁠

    🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: ⁠⁠⁠www.shineomnatural.com.au⁠⁠⁠



    Instagram: @shineomnatural | @shineomau

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    🎧 Listen now and return to this episode whenever bedtime feels heavy.

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    ⁠Read more about this episode here: ⁠⁠https://shineom.com.au/articles⁠⁠

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    12 min
  • Calming Toddlers at Bedtime After a New Sibling Arrives: A Nervous System–Led Approach

    Calming Toddlers at Bedtime After a New Sibling Arrives: A Nervous System–Led Approach
    Jan 11 2026
    When a new baby arrives, bedtime can quickly become the most emotionally charged part of the day — especially for toddlers.In this episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent, Rach gently unpacks why bedtime often becomes the flashpoint after a sibling arrives and how to support your toddler through this transition without force, threats, or unrealistic expectations.This conversation is grounded in lived experience, nervous system science, and deep compassion for both parent and child. It’s not about “fixing” bedtime — it’s about understanding what’s actually happening beneath the behaviour and responding in ways that create safety, connection, and regulation.Why bedtime amplifies big feelings after a new sibling arrivesHow loss of predictability and shared attention impacts a toddler’s nervous systemWhy toddlers act out at night — and why it makes perfect senseThe difference between “calm” and regulated (and why regulation matters more)How to slow bedtime down to signal safety, not separationConnection-based boundaries that support sleep without power strugglesSimple, repeatable rituals that help toddlers land before sleepWhat to do when you feel triggered, overwhelmed, or at capacityPractical tools like firm pressure play, massage, storytelling, and movementWhy consistency and modelling matter — and how change takes timeGentle reminders for parents navigating sleep deprivation and emotional overloadRach also shares real-life strategies that have supported her own family — including play-based regulation, nervous system repair, and tools that grow with your child over time (not overnight).This episode is especially supportive for:Parents with toddlers and babies under 12 monthsFamilies navigating sibling transitionsMothers experiencing bedtime resistance, meltdowns, or regressionsParents who want guidance without sleep training or behaviour chartsIf bedtime feels harder than it “should,” this episode is your reminder:Your child isn’t giving you a hard time — they’re having a hard time.And your presence, not perfection, is what helps them settle.Resources referenced in this episode:You can purchase your own Nighty Nighty Massage Oil as mentioned in this episode here. Here’s a limited-time guest pass to try Calm, free for 30 days. Calm is great for helping me manage stress and improve sleep for me and my kids: https://www.calm.com/gp/R3FKPLT38WJJ7MLYJWHere is a playlist of Audiobooks that my toddlers enjoy listening to: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56tKbdPVri1zt2MSPhZRab?si=PKgtVlDvR6mcIRCgrv5C8Q 🎧 Listen now and return to this episode whenever bedtime feels heavy.Amazon Music and Audible https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c3bc24f1-db61-467d-a503-b9b1636bc9b6.YouTube Podcast Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_MVW4mNMjkjJEY9Wf8dv_reqFhj30O77Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/24krcDQdhWbLnNdRpAjqA4?si=BpzcWjNmQJ2zCA4tqj69QgApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breathe-laugh-parent-—-the-shine-om-podcast/id1855064498Read more about this episode here: ⁠https://shineom.com.au/articles⁠Learn more about the podcast here: ⁠https://shineom.com.au/podcast⁠ Connect with Rach:🧘‍♀️ Yoga, Mindfulness and nervous system support for Families: ⁠www.shineom.com.au⁠🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: ⁠⁠www.shineomnatural.com.au⁠⁠Instagram: @shineomnatural | @shineomau⁠www.instagram.com/shineomau ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/shineomnatural ⁠
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    25 min
  • Not the Same Woman I Was: An End-of-Year Reflection on Motherhood, Healing & Growth

    Not the Same Woman I Was: An End-of-Year Reflection on Motherhood, Healing & Growth
    Dec 29 2025

    As the year comes to a close, this episode is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and reflect.

    In this end-of-year reflection, Rach shares honestly about a year that changed her completely — navigating postpartum recovery after a significant haemorrhage, ongoing breastfeeding, PMDD, chronic sleep deprivation, and raising two young children with limited support.

    This episode isn’t about resolutions or hustling into the next year.
    It’s about honouring who you’ve become.

    Rach reflects on:

    • The invisible weight many mothers carry — especially in postpartum and sleep-deprived seasons

    • Choosing to live from a place of abundance rather than fear

    • Making bold, values-led decisions that brought more ease and connection to family life

    • Redefining success beyond productivity and milestones

    • Finding pride in presence, resilience, and intentional living

    • The power of reflection through photos, memory, and shared storytelling

    • Growth that whispers quietly through boundaries, courage, and softness

    This episode is for any parent finishing the year feeling changed, stretched, or quietly proud of how far they’ve come — even if it doesn’t look like much from the outside.

    You don’t need to become someone new next year.
    You just need to keep honouring who you’re becoming.

    Take a breath, settle in, and close the year with compassion.


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    Read more about this episode here: https://shineom.com.au/articles

    Learn more about the podcast here: https://shineom.com.au/podcast


    Connect with Rach:

    🧘‍♀️ Yoga, Mindfulness and nervous system support for Families: www.shineom.com.au

    🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: ⁠www.shineomnatural.com.au⁠


    Instagram: @shineomnatural | @shineomau

    www.instagram.com/shineomau

    www.instagram.com/shineomnatural


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    23 min
  • Creating and Birthing in the Feminine Way with Angela Louise Tonkin

    Creating and Birthing in the Feminine Way with Angela Louise Tonkin
    Nov 24 2025
    In this deeply expansive and heart-opening episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast, Rachel sits down with Angela Louise Tonkin, creatress of Birthing in the Feminine Way and founder of The Heart of Living.Angela is a women’s mentor, channel, feminine leadership guide, and “doula of creation” who supports mothers and mothers-to-be to birth new identities, new versions of themselves, new projects, and new life pathways—all from the heart and through the feminine.Across this powerful conversation, Angela shares:✨ What it truly means to “birth in the feminine way”How pregnancy, birth, creativity, and identity evolution are all guided by the same cyclical energetics of birth → death → rebirth.✨ The difference between feminine and masculine energeticsHow so many women are unknowingly living from an overdeveloped, protective masculine that keeps them in control, burnout, perfectionism, and suffering.✨ Her personal birth story and spiritual awakeningIncluding the profound moment during labour where she witnessed her own patterns, ego, and conditioning—and how that revelation formed the foundations of her program.✨ How our own birth imprints shape our adulthoodAnd how patterns we don’t even know we’re carrying can show up in motherhood, relationships, business, and identity.✨ The identity work at the core of her programWho we become determines what we create.Angela breaks down how to birth the version of yourself you actually desire—mother, woman, creator, leader.✨ Why suffering in motherhood is not inevitableAnd how women can consciously reshape their experience by meeting their needs, softening into their feminine, releasing perfectionism, and working with the energetics of flow.✨ The power of sisterhood and the feminine collectiveAngela speaks to the depth, safety, and transformation that happen when women are witnessed, held, and supported by other women.✨ Real transformations from her clientsIncluding women moving out of depression and anxiety, healing long-held wounds, expanding their capacity as mothers, and birthing businesses, babies, and completely new life paths.✨ Living life with intention, intuition, and trustThis episode is a beautiful invitation to step out of force and into flow… to live from your heart… to trust the timing of your life… and to remember your own power to create and birth what you desire.Instagram: @angelalouisetonkinInstagram: @villageformammasWebsite: https://www.theheartofliving.coTelegram Community: Available via Angela’s Instagram Listen Now:Spotify YouTubeRead more about this episode here: https://shineom.com.au/articles/Learn more about the podcast hereConnect with me:🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: www.shineomnatural.com.au🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: www.shineom.com.auInstagram: @shineomnatural | @shineomauwww.instagram.com/shineomau www.instagram.com/shineomnatural Facebook: www.facebook.com/shineomauwww.facebook.com/shineomnatural
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    1 ora e 8 min
  • Finding Magic in the Mess: How to Romanticise Ordinary Family Life

    Finding Magic in the Mess: How to Romanticise Ordinary Family Life
    Oct 27 2025

    In this heartwarming final solo episode of the season, Rachel invites you to see your daily routines — the chaos, the calm, and the in-between — through a more loving, intentional lens.
    What if folding the laundry, wiping noses, or reading that same bedtime story again wasn't something to rush through... but something to treasure?
    🌿 Inside this episode:
    💜 Why the repetition of family life is part of your love story
    💜 How presence (not perfection) transforms the mundane into the magical
    💜 Why children thrive in rhythm and feel our energy in the “in-between”
    💜 A mindset shift to help you find sacredness in the small things
    You’ll be reminded that parenting isn’t built on big moments — it’s woven into the quiet rituals and the everyday love you show.
    💛 Rachel reflects on:
    Fourteen solo episodes and what she’s learned
    The beauty of sharing honestly, and what’s next for the podcast
    Why rest and reset are part of the parenting rhythm, too
    🎁 Bonus Resource:
    Download the Mindful Child Toolkit — your printable guide to everyday calm, joy, and connection. Perfect for sticking on the fridge or using during those ordinary moments we so often overlook.
    👉 shineom.com.au/toolkit
    🎧 Listen now and share this final episode of the season with a fellow parent who needs a reminder that they’re doing beautifully.
    #TheShineOmPodcast
    #JoyInTheOrdinary #BreatheLaughParent

    🎧 Listen now on Spotify or YouTube Podcast Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_MVW4mNMjkjJEY9Wf8dv_reqFhj30O77
    Connect with me:
    🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: ⁠⁠www.shineomnatural.com.au⁠⁠
    🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: ⁠⁠www.shineom.com.au⁠⁠
    Learn more about The Joyful Parenting Project at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shineom.com.au/the-joyful-parenting-project⁠
    Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: ⁠@shineomnatural⁠ | ⁠@shineomau⁠
    Learn more about the Podcast: ⁠www.shineom.com.au/podcast

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    9 min
  • Finding Joy After Grief & Trauma: Healing Through Small Moments in Motherhood

    Finding Joy After Grief & Trauma: Healing Through Small Moments in Motherhood
    Oct 20 2025

    In this gentle and honest solo episode, Rachel opens up about finding joy again after walking through seasons of grief, trauma, and exhaustion. Whether you’ve experienced birth trauma, the deep ache of loss, or the quiet burnout of parenting without support, this conversation reminds you that joy can still live here — even in the softness, the silence, and the slow rebuilding.
    Rachel shares personal reflections on her own experiences, including the tender moment she grieved the loss of her Nan with her young daughter, allowing emotions to be seen and held, creating space for shared healing and connection.
    Together, we explore:
    🌿 What joy can look like after trauma
    🌿 How to soften instead of forcing our way back to “normal”
    🌿 How emotions move through the body when we make space for them
    🌿 Why small joys matter — even more in the hard seasons
    🌿 How letting your children see your emotions can become a gift, not a burden
    This is a quiet, powerful episode — a permission slip to be wherever you are, and to trust that you don’t have to hustle your way into happiness.
    ✨ Your nervous system knows the way home. ✨
    📥 Bonus Resource Mentioned:
    Download Rachel’s Mindful Child Toolkit – a printable, joy-rooted e-book that includes kid-friendly examples, emotional regulation tools, play-based ideas, and links to podcast episodes, meditations, breathwork, and more.
    💛 www.shineom.com.au/toolkit
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    🎧 Listen now on Spotify or YouTube Podcast Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_MVW4mNMjkjJEY9Wf8dv_reqFhj30O77
    Connect with me:
    🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: ⁠⁠www.shineomnatural.com.au⁠⁠
    🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: ⁠⁠www.shineom.com.au⁠⁠
    Learn more about The Joyful Parenting Project at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shineom.com.au/the-joyful-parenting-project⁠
    Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: ⁠@shineomnatural⁠ | ⁠@shineomau⁠
    Learn more about the Podcast: ⁠www.shineom.com.au/podcast

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    11 min
  • Parenting and the Nervous System: How to Stay Regulated and Connected

    Parenting and the Nervous System: How to Stay Regulated and Connected
    Oct 13 2025

    If you’ve ever felt snappy, overwhelmed, anxious—or totally shut down—this episode is for you.
    Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most important (but often overlooked) parts of parenting: the nervous system. When you understand how your nervous system works, you unlock the power to pause, soften, and connect—with yourself and your child.
    🌬 In this episode, you’ll learn:
    💜What the nervous system is and how it affects parenting
    💜The difference between the sympathetic (fight/flight) and parasympathetic (rest/digest) states
    💜How emotions are contagious—and what that means for your child’s regulation
    💜The truth about co-regulation and why your calm helps shape your child’s emotional world
    💜How to identify and support downregulation and upregulation (plus tools for both)
    💜Gentle, science-backed ways to come back to centre—starting with your breath
    ✨ We finish with a short Mindful Moment—a beautiful practice to help you notice, name, and move through emotion with grace.
    💛 Remember: You’re not a “bad parent”—you might just be dysregulated. Awareness is the first step to compassion.
    📥 Want more support?
    Download my Mindful Child Toolkit—a printable, practical guide packed with:
    💜Regulation tools for kids and parents
    💜Playful, joyful connection practices
    💜Links to meditations, podcast episodes & breathwork
    💜A nervous system cheat sheet for the kitchen bench
    👉 Grab it at shineom.com.au
    Put it on the fridge and use it as your go-to when things feel messy or big. It’s the guide I wish I had—and now, it’s yours.


    🎧 Listen now on Spotify or YouTube Podcast Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_MVW4mNMjkjJEY9Wf8dv_reqFhj30O77
    Connect with me:
    🌿 Natural Skincare & Essential Oils: ⁠⁠www.shineomnatural.com.au⁠⁠
    🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness for Families: ⁠⁠www.shineom.com.au⁠⁠
    Learn more about The Joyful Parenting Project at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shineom.com.au/the-joyful-parenting-project⁠
    Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest: ⁠@shineomnatural⁠ | ⁠@shineomau⁠
    Learn more about the Podcast: ⁠www.shineom.com.au/podcast
    🧠 Support Services
    If you're struggling with your mental health, you are not alone. Here are some places you can reach out for support:
    PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) – 1300 726 306
    Gidget Foundation – www.gidgetfoundation.org.au
    Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
    Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 support)
    Black Dog Institute – www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
    Parentline (QLD & NT) – 1300 30 1300
    Parentline (VIC) – 13 22 89
    You’re worthy of support, care, and calm.
    🎧 Tune in now to The Shine Om Podcast and let your nervous system exhale.
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    16 min