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Hi I'm Jo and welcome to Awesome HQ!

I’m here to help you transform your life in a way that feels both manageable and fully supported, every step of the way. Together, through the wonders of transformative coaching and personal development, we'll unlock your unique awesomeness to create the life you truly want and are deserving of. So let's start this journey toward a better, more fulfilled you!

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PERSONAL GROWTH MENTOR AND COACH

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My approach is grounded in compassion and empathy. I understand the struggles of overwhelm, burnout, anxiety and the agonising feeling of being at rock bottom. I am here to offer you a safe, nurturing space where you can breathe, find peace and manage your struggles more effectively. Together, we will rediscover the direction you want to go in and reignite your passion for life, helping you rise from your lowest points with renewed hope and self love.

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My mission is simple...

Building confidence, resilience, and self-love just for starters!

I am dedicated to supporting and encouraging you and your family to live a healthier, more joyful, and fulfilling life. By fostering a deep sense of self-worth and respect, I will be by your side as you start on your personal journey of growth and discovery, unlocking your true potential and helping you to embrace the wonders of your unique and awesome capabilities. Together we will cultivate a nurturing and inspiring environment where you can thrive, overcome challenges, and celebrate your true authentic self.

I believe that every human deserves to feel happy and confident. And so each program and course has been designed specifically to help you increase self-esteem, resilience and overall wellbeing from the moment we start working together.

Are you ready to take that next step and start feeling awesome?

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THERE'S A PATH TO GROWTH FOR EVERYONE

At Jo Rennie Coaching, I bring a unique blend of professional expertise and personal insight to support you in building the life you truly deserve.

My extensive experience has taught me the power of resilience, the importance of self-worth, and the profound impact of self-love. I am here to support, encourage and guide you in discovering your inner strength and facing challenges with confidence. Together, we will work on developing your resilience, enabling you to bounce back from setbacks with renewed determination and purpose.

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Transforming life is a journey

A moment to reconnect after feeling a bit rubbish ❤️

If you’d like to do the same, I’d love for you to join me on 15th December for my free online workshop Reconnect with Yourself ☺️

Link in bio to register

Jo xx

Lately I’ve been reflecting on burnout (and feeling it a little too 😮‍💨)

I also saw a podcast episode where the guest implied that burnout doesn’t actually exist when you’re working hard towards your passions.

And this got me thinking about the concept of burnout.

Not just the physical kind, but the emotional burnout that comes from feeling completely disconnected from ourselves.

We often think burnout is the result of “doing too much” or “burning the candle at both ends.”
But in my experience - both personally and with clients - burnout is rarely just about workload.

Burnout grows in the space between who we are now, what came before, and who we’re trying to be.

It creeps in when we spend our days pushing, striving, achieving - but if none of it feels aligned, meaningful, nourishing or true…is it worth it?

You can work incredibly hard on something that’s part of your purpose and feel tired yet energised and grounded.

But you can pour the same amount of energy into something that’s out of alignment and feel drained, resentful, exhausted…and this often leads to feeling disconnected from yourself.

Because that’s what misalignment does.
It quietly pulls you away from your values.
Away from your needs.
Away from your sense of identity.
Away from the life you’re actually trying to create.

And that disconnection?
That’s often what burns us out.

Not necessarily the work itself - but the cost of abandoning ourselves in the process of doing it.

If you’re ready to come back to yourself, rebuild that connection and create a life that feels aligned and nourishing - not draining - I’m running an online workshop especially for you 🩷
It’s completely free and happening on December 15th.

Reconnect with Yourself is a gentle, grounding space to realign, reconnect, and remember who you are, and I’d love for you to join me. Register using the link in my bio.

Lots of love,

Jo xx

This is one of the most life changing lessons I learned…

Experience + Response = Outcome.

I was never one for math but this equation changed everything for me.

Yesterday I heard it again, and I’ve been thinking about it since - because it explains so much about who we become, why we feel the way we do, and how our lives take the shape they take.

Every single one of us walks through life collecting experiences.
Some beautiful. Some forgettable. Some are absolutely earth-shattering.

But the outcome of those experiences - the stories we tell, the beliefs we carry, the wounds we hide, the strengths we wish to grow - they weren’t shaped by the experience alone.

They were created and shaped first and foremost by our response.

By how equipped (or unequipped) we were mentally, physically, and emotionally in that moment.
By what we understood about ourselves back then.
By the tools we did or didn’t have.
By the pressure we were under.
By the people we had - or didn’t have - supporting us.

And sometimes those responses were loud and ashamedly obvious.
But a lot of the time they happened behind closed doors when no one was looking.

A late-night spiral.
A decision made out of fear.
A habit formed to keep you safe.
A snap at your partner, friend or child.
A version of yourself you slipped into because it was the only way you knew how to ‘survive’ in that moment.

This equation shows up everywhere in our lives…

In the way we coped after heartbreak, grief, or rejection.
In the confidence we do or don’t have now.
In the way we parent and respond to our children’s emotions.
In the way we talk to ourselves, trust (or doubt) ourselves, push forward or pull back.
In the way we walk through the world with protective armour…or with painful openness.

Your experiences mattered. But your responses matter more. They shape your identity.

This is the most valuable thing I’ve learned.
You can’t change the experiences you’ve had.
But you can learn new responses.
You can rewire the stories.
You can build new emotional capacity.
You can choose different behaviours that lead to different outcomes.

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If you’ve been feeling lost or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone 🩷

As a woman, there are many chapters of our lives that reshape us. But if we’re unaware of these changes, we can easily become disoriented and cut off from ourselves.

Motherhood, relationship breakdowns, illness, hormonal chaos, grief, burnout, becoming a stepmum…
These can feel like a lot - especially if you’re experiencing more than one at any time!

You may feel like you’ve got it all under control, but if you’ve never paused to reconnect with the woman you are now, it’s absolutely OK to not feel OK.

If this is resonating, I’m running a free workshop designed specifically to help you reconnect with yourself, rebuild your identity, and rediscover the woman you are now - not who you used to be, and certainly not who others expect you to be.

It’s happening on December 15th.

Comment INFO for the link to reserve your place today 💛

Sending lots of love,

Jo xx

For a long time, I imagined my life going in a very particular direction.

I wanted to be a mum.
I wanted to settle down and have that life. The life I thought was ‘normal’

But my life started to move differently, and instead I found myself navigating a path I hadn’t mentally or emotionally prepared for.
Instead I became a step mum to two gorgeous boys, found myself plunged into early menopause, and had to start re-learning who the hell I was because so many versions of the “me” I had known, no longer fit.

There have been so many moments where I didn’t recognise myself anymore. And what I didn’t realise at the time was how much those transitions were disrupting my sense of identity.
My confidence, my sense of purpose, my identity - all of it felt completely shattered.
The disconnection crept up on me and felt like a slap in the face when I was already vulnerable.

And that was the moment I realised I needed to consciously reconnect with myself again.
Not the old me.
Not the me I thought I would become.
Not the me other people expected.
But the me who exists now.

And that’s where the framework I’m now teaching was born.

🩷 I had to reevaluate my values and make new commitments to myself.
🩷 I had to explore what life could offer me now and let go of the parts of my identity that no longer fit.
🩷 I had to learn to accept every version of me that came before. Even the ones that struggled.
And especially the ones that didn’t know better.
Because those chapters shaped this chapter.

My life looks different now - but different doesn’t mean wrong.
Different can mean aligned.
Different can mean peaceful.
Different can mean powerful.

This work isn’t something you do once.
Life keeps shifting.
Roles change.
Bodies change.
Relationships change.
Dreams evolve.

But the reason this framework matters is because it gives you a way to anchor yourself - no matter what life throws at you.
And this is exactly what I’m teaching inside my Reconnect With Yourself workshop.

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I had a session this week with a mum I’ve been working with 1:1 for the last four months… and she shared something that made my heart burst.

Not only is she feeling calmer, more regulated and more herself, but her daughter’s anxiety levels and overall mood have transformed too.

Her daughter recently went for a sleepover - something she had point-blank refused to do because she didn’t want to leave her mum alone.

For context…
This mum is a single parent who went through an extremely difficult separation a year ago.
She started drinking more than usual to cope, but this became more of a need to get through each day.
She felt emotional all the time.
Her mind felt constantly foggy.
And the relationship with her daughter became really strained.
They were fighting constantly, and both were hurting.

A friend saw one of my posts and encouraged her to reach out.

Fast forward four months…
❤️ She’s reconnected with herself
❤️ She’s stopped drinking
❤️ She’s joined gym classes
❤️ She’s taken up running again
❤️ She’s working on her self-development
❤️ Her confidence and self-esteem are growing again

And that internal shift has changed everything at home.

She’s having open and honest conversations with her daughter (who’s 14), owning how she felt at the time, and acknowledging the impact it had.
Her daughter is happier, calmer, more confident.

This is what I mean when I say personal growth doesn’t just change the person doing it…
It changes everyone around them.
And for parents, the impact on children is bigger than they realise.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself - overwhelmed, stretched thin, lost in the role of “mum,” or just not quite you anymore - I’m running a free workshop soon called ‘Reconnect: Remember who you are’.
It’s a gentle, powerful space to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface, understand why you feel the way you do, and learn my simple 3-part framework for rebuilding confidence, clarity, and emotional balance from the inside out.

If this story resonated, you’ll love this workshop and I’d love to see you there. Details coming next week, drop a ❤️ in the comments if interested.

Jo xx

Life has certainly been life-ing these past few months. Between having an op on my eardrum, tragically losing a friend and getting my diagnosis of early menopause…I’ve not shared any personal moments recently. But there have been many ☺️❤️ so here are a few…

1. I took Paul away for a whisky filled weekend for his birthday
2. The greatest wall of whisky and inspiration for a later project…
3. Ta da 🥃
4. Van trips and special skies
5. Sausage 🥰
6. The best way to exit a mountain ⛰️
7. Family van adventures
8. Finding the Harry Potter train 🚂
9. Cooking with the youngest ☺️
10. Family of pumpkins 🎃

With lots of love from my family to yours. Happy Friday,

Jo xx

To all my parents constantly asking “Am I doing enough?” or “Why am I not good enough?”

If I could give you one thing today, it wouldn’t be a parenting book, a perfect routine, or even the “right” words to say.
It would be a big hug and the unshakable belief that you are enough, and your child will be okay.

Because here’s what the data, the experts, and the decades of lived experience all agree on…
Children don’t need perfect parents. They need present ones.
They need your warmth more than your worry.
They need your curiosity and compassion more than your constant correction.
They need you - the flawed, learning, growing, awesome human I know you are - to show up and keep trying.

So the next time you question yourself, please remember…
🩷 Connection matters more than correction
🩷 Repair matters more than perfection
🩷 Your calm is their anchor

Every deep breath you take instead of snapping…
Every hug you give when you’d rather walk away…
Every “I’m sorry” spoken through tired eyes…
It counts.
It all counts.

You are shaping a little human, and yes that is incredible!
But you’re also shaping a story of love they’ll carry forever.

And that will always always always be more than enough ❤️

All my love,

Jo xx

Being on your own is far better - and healthier - for you and your kids than staying in a relationship that isn’t right (and sometimes dangerously wrong).

This is something I’ve wanted to speak about for a while now, and to an extent most of us know this already. But taking theory and putting into practice can be really really hard.

Too many people stay in unhealthy relationships because they fear the alternative - being alone. And I get this. I jumped from relationship to relationship during my 20s and early 30s because the thought of being without someone seemed to be the worse outcome, something to feel ashamed or embarrassed of.

But the truth is, being in a relationship that constantly chips away at your self-worth, your peace, and your joy is the worst outcome for everyone involved.

And where we feel the most alone.

Kids don’t thrive in chaos.
They don’t learn love from tension, anger, criticism, or silence between two people pretending everything’s fine.
They learn love from seeing it - in the way you speak to yourself, the boundaries you set, the calm you create. And negative relationships only encourage the opposite.

But I do get it. Even the most awful situation can be hard to walk away from, because our brain craves certainty.
In the comfort zone model, the comfort zone isn’t always comfortable - it’s familiar.
Even when it’s painful, it’s predictable.
You know what’s coming next, even if it hurts.

Stepping away from that, into what feels unfamiliar or uncertain, can trigger fear, panic, guilt, and even grief. Because your nervous system has learned to equate familiarity with safety, even when it’s anything but.

Leaving isn’t failure.
It’s courage.
It’s choosing peace over pretending.
It’s showing your children what self-respect, bravery, and emotional safety really look like.

Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do for your children is to stop showing them what unhealthy love looks like.
You can’t heal in the same environment that hurt you.
The fear of the unknown is real - but so is your capacity to rebuild.
And when you do, your children don’t just see your strength, they experience the peace that comes from it.

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There’s a science behind why the words we speak to ourselves are having such a big impact on the way we feel, and, the way we parent.

It’s too easy to fall into the trap of self-criticism - which is why so many of us do! - especially on the really tough days.

But here’s what neuroscience tells us…
Your brain will naturally believe what you repeatedly say to it. Fact.

Every thought we have - whether kind or critical - creates neural pathways.
When we use negative self-talk (“I’m failing,” “I’m not good enough,” “I can’t cope”), the brain wires those thoughts into our default responses.

And the more we think them, the stronger they become, making it a natural progression to project these out into our world; our home environment and the people in it.

But here’s the good news…
We can rewire that story.
With intentional, nurturing self-talk, we literally activate new neural circuits - the ones that support resilience, confidence, and calm.

It won’t happen overnight, or even after a few days. But start the practice daily and you will see a huge difference by Christmas ❤️

Affirmations or self statements aren’t cheesy or woo woo. They’re brain training.

The more you say “I am learning and growing,” the more your brain looks for evidence of that truth.
The more you remind yourself “It’s okay to ask for help,” the safer your nervous system feels letting support in.
The more you shift from “I’m failing” to “I’m figuring this out,” the less stress your brain and body hold onto.

Consistency matters.
These reminders aren’t just ‘nice quotes’ to save - they’re tools to gently retrain your inner voice into one that supports your wellbeing instead of sabotaging it.

And when you speak to yourself with patience and compassion, that’s what you’ll pass on to your kids too.

🌿 Save this post.
🌿 Speak these statements out loud.
🌿 Your brain -and your heart -are listening.

Sending so much love,

Jo xx

Even in our lowest moments, we get the opportunity to demonstrate resilience and self respect to our children.

There have been many moments in my life where I’ve sat and thought, “Why do I feel so rubbish?”
Tired. Overwhelmed. Running on autopilot.
I’ve often poured from an empty cup and wondered why I had nothing left to give. Much of this came from trying to do too much and not having the growth work and experience I do now to understand what was going on.

Recently, I’ll openly admit, I’ve been feeling like this again. Except this time I have a diagnosis of early menopause, and two gorgeous step children watching my every move!

And honestly - in those low moments, it’s sometimes a struggle to see a way out. But I know that these moments do pass.

I’ve learned - and what I now teach - is that being able to give ourselves the permission to rest, to be compassionate, to not have our shit together all of the time, this is how things really start to shift.

That change in how we feel begins with a simple but powerful thought… “Maybe I can try this differently.”

It begins with small practices that help you reconnect with yourself - a moment of stillness, an honest boundary, a gentle reminder that your needs matter too. On the low days, it can be reaching out to a safe person and letting them know how you’re feeling. You don’t have to do this on your own.

Those tiny shifts in how you think and care for yourself ripple outwards.
They change the way you show up, the way you parent, and importantly, the way you live.

This work isn’t selfish. Quite the opposite.

Because when you start doing this work for yourself - when you model emotional regulation, self-respect, and the courage to fail - your children see it. They learn from your actions what personal growth, compassion, and resilience truly look like.

So if you’re in a low moment right now, please know that it doesn’t have to last.
You can always start again with yourself.
You can always create change.
And by doing so, you’re not just being strong for yourself, you’re teaching your children how to do the same.

If you need the support to feel stronger, I’m here for you. Reach out and let’s chat ❤️

Transformation starts with that first brave decision - to say, “I deserve more. I deserve peace. I deserve love.”

I recently received this testimonial from a client I’ve been working with for a few months. It’s moments like these that remind me how powerful it is when we choose ourselves - and have the right support to help us grow.

This work isn’t about “fixing” people - but to walk alongside them as they remember their worth, reconnect with themselves, and rebuild a life that feels aligned, fulfilling, and real (having a acceptance for the good AND the bad).

So to every single person who has trusted me with their growth, healing, and transformation, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You make this work the most meaningful thing in the world ❤️

And if you’re someone who is feeling a little lost, flat or disconnected from yourself right now, and you’re feeling called to start (or restart) your own journey towards a stronger sense of self, with emotional clarity and more confidence… I am here for you.

I have space to take on a couple of new clients and I would be honoured to support you. If this feels right for you, send me a message and I’ll be in touch to arrange a chat 🙂 one brave decision today could change your life forever.

Sending lots of love,

Jo xx

4 years of loving this wonderful man 🥰

The man who has always encouraged me to be my true self. The man who has picked me up when I’ve fallen down. And the man who literally said “menopause, we’ll get through this together” 🥲

But yes. Relationships take work. Even the really healthy ones.

Not just the kind of work that happens when you find love - the work that begins within you. That’s where the journey with any relationship starts.

The most important one of all… the relationship you have with yourself.

Because when you’ve been hurt, disappointed, or made to feel “not enough,” it can be hard to believe love will ever feel safe again.
You might wonder, as I did in my thirties, if it’s too late.
Or if you’ve missed your chance.
Or if love like that is just for other people.

But here’s what I absolutely know to be true…
You are not too broken, too busy, or too far gone.
You are becoming the person you need and deserve to be.

Personal growth work isn’t about fixing yourself, all the versions of you are an important part of your story and are guiding you to learn more about yourself - the good, bad and ugly!

This work is about coming home to yourself.
It’s about learning how to…
Stay calm and kind to yourself when you feel triggered.
Heal the stories that taught you love was unsafe.
Take accountability without carrying guilt or shame.
Believe that you are worthy of being loved just as you are - kids, scars, and all.

Because real love - the kind that lasts - doesn’t ask you to be perfect.
It just asks you to be open and honest.
To be brave enough to do the inner work that helps you open up to receive what you truly deserve.

The love for yourself that remains your constant, even if people come and go, or a life transition knocks you on your arse!

Even with the right person, you’ll still be challenged to face yourself from time to time. But now, you’ll be doing it with compassion, courage, and the kind of love that lives within you.

The kind of love we all deserve ❤️

If self love is something you struggle with, I’ve got something special coming just for you very soon!

Sending lots of love,

Jo xx

I’m absolutely okay with saying sorry to my step kids.

Because some days, I’m just not the step parent I want to be.

Some days I’m burnt out, overwhelmed, and stretched too thin - like butter spread over too much bread - as Bilbo Baggins would say 🙂
And that’s okay. I’m human (and going through early menopause!)

As parents, we are so so hard on ourselves - too much so most of the time, and especially at this time of year.

The lead-up to Christmas often brings added pressure… more responsibilities, financial worries, busy schedules, darker days, and that lingering guilt that we should be doing it all AND doing it perfectly.

I know I say this a lot but it’s true - our children don’t need perfect parents.
They need real ones.

They need to see us model humility, honesty, and emotional responsibility. And a big part of that is seeing us feeling low, making mistakes, and certainly not being at our best!

To hear us say, “I’m sorry, I was tired,” or “I shouldn’t have spoken like that.” That’s how they learn that mistakes don’t define us - it’s what we do next that matters.

Even as a step-parent, I have days where I get it more right than on other days. And those other days can feel like I’m failing everyone. But I remind myself (and the kids) that we can always start again.

Apologising doesn’t show weakness, it shows strength. It teaches compassion, empathy, and self-awareness - skills that are essential for healthy positive growth throughout life.
And it reminds us that we’re all human - still learning, still growing, still doing our best.

So if today felt like a “not my best” kinda day, take a breath. You can repair, reconnect and reset at any point of this incredible journey.

You’ve got this, we’ve got this, together ❤️

Sending all my love,

Jo xx

The best way to teach your children self-worth… is to live like yours matters too.

Over the last 20+ years working with children and families and now being a step parent to these amazing two boys, I’ve learned that children don’t do what we say (annoyingly!).
They copy what they see us do.

When you…
💛 Set boundaries around your time and energy
💛 Say no without over-explaining
💛 Rest without feeling or talking about guilt
💛 Speak kindly to yourself
💛 Ask for help when you need it
💛 Follow through on something that is important to you, even if it doesn’t seem important to others

…you’re teaching your children to know their needs matter too.

You’re showing them what emotional regulation, self-respect, and balance look like in real life - not just what they sound like in theory.

So putting yourself first isn’t neglecting them.
It’s modelling emotional health.
It’s breaking generational patterns.
It’s raising a new standard for love, and one that most definitely includes you.

So start small:
🙂 Take ten quiet minutes before any chaos begins.
🙂 Do one thing this week purely because it makes you feel good.
🙂 Speak to yourself the way you wish your child would speak to you AND themselves.

If you want your children to grow up confident, connected, and kind - show them what that actually looks like.
You are your child’s greatest role model and when you start showing up for yourself, they learn to do the same ☺️

Sending so much love,

Jo xx

When you’re running on empty, your kids feel it too.

Over the years as a coach and former therapist, I’ve worked with hundreds of families. And the one common thing I’ve observed is this…

So many parents get stuck. Caring, coping, and keeping everything running…
and somewhere along the way, they lose themselves.

They forget what lights them up.
They stop asking what they need.
And without meaning to, life starts to feel like something they’re surviving, and not living.

So if you take anything away from this post, let it be this…

💜 Awareness is the first step to change.
💜 Your kids need you - the real, fulfilled you.
💜 Breaking your pattern helps your children build healthier ones.
💜 Growth feels uncomfortable because you’re outgrowing what no longer fits.

When you start meeting your own needs again - emotionally, mentally, romantically -
you stop chasing love that drains you and start attracting love that sees you.

Because the energy you bring into your world becomes the energy that returns to you.

But it starts with you.

If this is hitting home deep, you are not alone. I have something super special coming just for you ☺️ stay tuned!

Sending lots of love,

Jo xx

The last month or so has been quite challenging.

I had an op on my eardrum at the beginning of August and I very much underestimated my recovery time. A week after my op a friend of mine died.
Work has been busy and my hormones have been giving me the worst time - early menopause sucks!

I know I’ve not reached out or been very present with my friends as I acknowledged I didn’t have the capacity to, and that’s ok.

During this time my coaching business turned 5, yet I didn’t feel like celebrating. Instead I’ve been in a very reflective and grateful space 😌

It’s easy to underestimate how hard it is to start a business, but keeping it going (especially when life gets tough) can feel almost impossible. There are many days I feel on top of the world, and many others where I want to give up.

Seeing my clients go from strength to strength, overcoming their own challenges means everything, and empowers me to keep going. This is why I do what I do ❤️

So thank you to all my clients who have gone all in and worked with me to better their lives, and to everyone who has supported my posts - I appreciate you immensely!

I have been busy working on my new course Empowered Parenting 🍏 - a self paced learning experience to empower parents to remember who they are, and start living an empowered life, not just existing in the shadows of their children.

And I have an excitingly new program coming soon…

But in the meantime I want to say thank you. The support I receive from you really does go a long way to help me support and serve others, so from the bottom of my heart thank you ☺️

Sending you all so much love,

Jo xx

If you’ve been thinking about The Awesome Powers Academy for your child, here’s what one of our parents told us…

“As a parent it was lovely to see the growth in confidence each week.
We have worried so much about the limitations of her communication over the years but this course allowed her and us to see what self belief she has in herself and it made us so proud.
Anna and Jo made her feel at ease and she looked forward to each session. Meeting other children her own age made her realise she wasn’t alone. The course also made us realise as parents that we have to practice the activities and to continue to work at this, there is no quick fix but we have been given the tools to build on this.”

Anna and I believe in working with the whole family when learning how to overcome struggles with confidence, anxiety and speech. This is why we’ve now included an extra two sessions during each cohort just for parents to have space to talk about and reflect on the work they’re doing individually and as a family.

We’re all in this together ❤️

If you’d like to know more about The Awesome Powers Academy in time for our September course, we’d love to invite you to our information zoom call on Monday 8th September at 6pm.

To register your place, comment POWERS below.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Jo and Anna xx

When a child struggles with speaking, anxiety, or confidence, it can feel overwhelming - and lonely 😔

That’s why The Awesome Powers Academy was created: a safe space for children aged 8–14 to build confidence, resilience, and self-worth… and a supportive space for parents too 🧡

Because overcoming challenges like selective mutism isn’t a quick fix - it’s a journey that works best when families are supported together.

We’d love to invite you to our next Parent Information Call on Monday 8th September at 6pm (UK time).

This is your chance to:
💬 Meet us “in person”
🌱 Learn more about the Academy
🤝 Connect with other parents walking a similar path
💜 Feel nurtured and supported before we even begin.

To register your free spot comment POWERS below.

You don’t have to do this alone - we’re here for you and your child.

Lots of love,

Jo and Anna xx

For my tired, emotionally overstretched, juggling a thousand things while putting yourself at the bottom of the list, parents…

The greatest form of self-care isn’t bubble baths or the occasional weekend away.

Of course, some alone time, a glass of wine, or a quick getaway feels like all you have the energy for. And those things matter. But let’s be honest… they don’t touch the deeper exhaustion, do they?

The constant overwhelm, the pressure of being everything to everyone, the ignored voice inside screaming “what about me?”

Because the truth is: real self-care isn’t about escaping your life. It’s about creating one you don’t constantly need to recover from.

A life where your days aren’t just about survival.
A life where your needs are part of the picture too.
A life that feels aligned with who you are, not just the role you play.

And here’s the beautiful part: when you start doing this deeper inner work - reconnecting with your values and who YOU are, honouring what you need, and giving yourself permission to want more - you don’t just change things for yourself. You model something powerful for your children.

That’s why I’m so passionate about this work. Every parent deserves to feel fulfilled and whole, not just functioning.

This is the part we so often forget. We put ourselves last, hoping that small moments of escape will carry us through. But the truth is, we’re capable of - and deserving of - so much more.

And when we choose this deeper form of self-care, we don’t just heal ourselves. We model for our children what it looks like to live with balance, with joy, and with self-respect.

Self-care isn’t selfish - it’s essential. It’s how we show up not only as better parents, but as whole, fulfilled human beings. Because you’re not just worthy of a break - you’re worthy of a life that feels good to live.

To figure out what this looks like for you, and design a way forward that feels manageable, let’s have a chat. This is what I do and I’d love to support you ❤️

Sending all my love,

Jo xx

#parentstruggles #realselfcare #personalgrowthcoach #growthanddevelopment #emotionalstrength #parentsupport #youmattertoo

Let’s talk parent wellness: the blueprint our kids grow up with…

As parents, we often think of wellness as something “extra” - something we’ll get to once the kids are settled, the house is sorted, and the to-do list is ticked off. Or for some it’s not even a thought on the radar.

But here’s the truth… our wellness isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessary foundation.

Every time we choose to care for our bodies, calm our minds, and nurture our hearts, we are showing our children what it really means to live ‘well’. They don’t just listen to what we say about looking after themselves… they watch how we do it.

🌱 Being healthy and happy, physically, mentally, and emotionally - children then see what balance looks like.
🌱 Being in tune with our needs, and showing our kids that it’s okay to rest, recharge, and be kind to ourselves.
🌱 Practising self-acceptance and peace - children learn that their worth is never conditional.
🌱 Living with energy, clarity, and patience - children feel the safety that comes from calm presence.
🌱 Balancing the imbalances of life — not perfectly, but honestly - children grow up knowing wellness is something we can always nurture back into place.

This is how we raise children who don’t just hear about wellness, they experience it, and learn how to carry it into their own lives.

But there’s also the flip side. When we don’t prioritise our wellness, our children feel that too:

💔 When we’re stressed and snappy, they may feel unsafe or even blame themselves.
💔 When we neglect our own self-care, they learn to believe rest and boundaries are “selfish.”
💔 When we’re running on empty, our patience and connection suffer - leaving them feeling unseen.
💔 When we constantly put ourselves last, they may internalise the message that their needs don’t matter either.

The reality is our children are always learning from us - not just from our words, but from our energy, habits, and presence.

Wellness as a parent is not selfish, it’s the greatest gift we can give our children. It becomes the blueprint they carry forward for how to treat themselves, how to balance life, and how to thrive.

Continued👇

Doing the things we don’t want to do - a lesson worth modelling for our kids 😉

Let’s be honest, there are plenty of things in life we don’t necessarily want to do. The laundry pile, that work project we’ve been putting off, going for a walk when the sofa looks so much more inviting…

And yet, how often do we feel better after we’ve done them?

This is such an important lesson for us as parents of all kinds, not just for our own growth, but because our kids are watching.

Children learn resilience, perseverance, and self-discipline not from what we tell them, but from what we show them. When they see us…

🫤 Tackling the jobs we’d rather avoid
😣 Following through even when it’s uncomfortable
😩 Having the difficult conversations
🙃 Admitting “I didn’t want to do that, but I’m glad I did”…

…we give them a living example of how to face the less-than-fun parts of life without avoidance, drama, or overwhelm.

We teach them that discomfort doesn’t have to be a stop sign.

So next time you catch yourself sighing at a task, you might try reframing it as:
“This is a chance to model perseverance and self-care for my kids.”

Because sometimes, the most powerful lessons aren’t taught in conversations - they’re shown in everyday actions.

Let me know which one resonates the most.

Lots of love,

Jo xx

#personalgrowthcoach #personalgrowthjourney #parentstruggles #empoweredparenting #empoweringkids

Creativity is a superpower 🌟

At The Awesome Powers Academy, we don’t just talk about confidence, resilience, and self-worth - we bring them to life through creative activities that help children express themselves in ways words sometimes can’t.

Here’s a glimpse of some of the inspiring work we’ve done together ❤️

Because when children are given space to create, they also discover their voice, their courage, and their awesome powers.

We’re going again in September and we’re so excited! If you’d like to know more about how The Awesome Powers Academy could support your child, comment POWERS or send us a message.

Lots of love,

Jo and Anna x

#AwesomePowersAcademy #ConfidenceForKids #SelectiveMutismSupport #CreativeGrowth #ResilientKids

“They need a Jo in their life, everyone needs a Jo!”

That’s what one of the amazing children I’ve been supporting recently told his mum after one of our sessions 💛

His journey has been such a privilege to witness. From feeling unsure at first, to now looking forward to his sessions, exploring his emotions, and putting new strategies into practice. His mum shared that the difference in him has been huge in such a short time, and that he leaves each session feeling brighter, lighter, and ready to take on challenges in his own way.

And of course there are still big feelings and reactions happening, but the knowledge of what’s happening and the strategies to use, is a huge step forward for parent and child ☺️

This is exactly why I do what I do. Supporting children (and parents alongside them) to build confidence, understand their emotions, and feel safe enough to grow.

If you’ve ever wondered what support could look like for you or your child, this is it - gentle, empowering, and focused on unlocking the best, in all of us ❤️

To explore how working together could help, pop me a message and I’ll be in touch to arrange a no pressure chat. You don’t need to do this alone, I’d be honoured to support you.

Lots of love,

Jo xx

Parents, you are an important part of the journey ❤️

At The Awesome Powers Academy, we often remind families that helping a child overcome speech challenges alongside anxiety, or the impact of bullying is not about quick fixes.

These struggles are deeply tied to confidence, resilience, and emotional safety, and they need to be supported gently, consistently, and in every environment a child is part of.

That’s why parents are at the heart of the journey. What we teach, demonstrate, and encourage in our sessions works best when it is also nurtured at home. Your words, your encouragement, and your example create the safe space for your child to grow.

Our approach is holistic because selective mutism and anxiety don’t just affect a child, they touch the whole family. Healing and growth are strongest when everyone is included.

This is why we dedicate 20% of the academy just to parents - giving you the support, tools, and community you need alongside your child.

And before every cohort begins, we host a Parent Information Zoom Call - a nurturing and supportive space for you, because you are just as important. Our next one is:

📅 Monday 8th September at 6pm (UK time)
👩‍💻 Online via Zoom – Free to attend
🔗 DM me and I will personally send you the link to join us

You don’t have to do this alone, we’re here for your whole family.

Lots of love,

Jo and Anna x

#SelectiveMutismSupport #ParentCommunity #AwesomePowersAcademy #ConfidenceForKids #ResilienceBuilding #ParentSupport

For us too…

In my last post, I spoke about the importance of letting our children feel their feelings.
But here’s the part we sometimes forget…the same is true for us.

As parents, we often push our emotions down because we believe we have to be the strong one.
We tell ourselves “I can’t cry in front of them,” or “I need to hold it together.”
But the truth is, our children learn as much from how we handle our own feelings as they do from how we help them with theirs.

They don’t need to know every detail of our struggles. Safeguarding, protection, and boundaries are still essential.
But what they do need is to see that sadness, frustration, disappointment - even anger - are normal human experiences.

When I say,
“I feel a bit sad today, so I’m going to take a walk to clear my head.”
or
“I’m feeling frustrated right now, so I’m going to take some deep breaths before I carry on.”
I’m showing my child something powerful.
That emotions are not to be feared.
That they can be felt, expressed, and moved through in safe, healthy ways.

We won’t always get it right.
Sometimes we’ll snap, sometimes we’ll cry harder than we meant to.
But even then, the repair - the moment where we say, “I’m sorry, I was upset. I shouldn’t have spoken that way. Here’s what I’m doing to calm myself” - teaches resilience, humility, and responsibility.

Because our children don’t just need us to talk about emotions,
They need to see them lived out in real time.
Not perfectly, but honestly.

When we let ourselves feel, we give our kids permission to do the same.
When we show them how we move through hard emotions,
We hand them a toolkit for life.

And that may just be one of the most valuable lessons we can ever give them ❤️

Jo xx

As parents, it’s natural to want to protect our children from pain.

When they lose the game, don’t get invited to the party, or they face pain or disappointment, sometimes on a monumental scale, our hearts ache with them.
Seeing their tears can make us feel helpless, and our instinct is often to swoop in, to fix, to make it all go away.

But here’s the truth. Our job is not to remove every bump in the road or to keep them happy all the time.
Our job is to help them learn how to move through unhappiness, and all negative experiences, safely and with love.

When we rush to distract, offer a treat, or try to erase their sadness or frustration, we’re not really soothing them - being honest we’re soothing our own discomfort from their pain.

Without meaning to, we send the message that sadness is dangerous, something to be avoided at all costs.
And in doing so, you teach them something without meaning to.
That sadness is too big.
That disappointment is too heavy.
That feelings must be erased, and not felt.

But a child who is never allowed to sit with sadness grows into an adult who fears their own emotions.
They seek distraction instead of reflection.
Avoidance instead of courage.

So let them be sad.
Let them be frustrated.
Let them be disappointed.

And sit with them in these difficult moments. Be the model they need to learn how to navigate these feelings. Because they are healthy and they are part of life.

When we allow our children to feel, we give them the space to discover their own strength in their own way.

This is how resilience grows.
This is how courage takes root.

Because a child who is allowed to feel becomes an adult who knows they can handle the inevitable emotions of life.

Your job as a parent is not just to keep your child happy.
It is to also teach them how to move through unhappiness and come out the other side.

Because when you do, you give them the unshakable knowledge that they can survive anything life puts in their path. And that is the greatest gift of all ❤️

Jo xx

#parentsupport #emotionalmodeling #personalgrowthjourney #lifecoachingtools #transformativecoaching #parentstruggles #raisingresilientkids

Your kids are always watching - not just what you say but how you cope.

These coping statements aren’t just words for you to repeat when life gets tough…
They’re lessons your children will carry for life ❤️

Every time you:

✨ Accept what you can’t change
✨ Stay flexible when things don’t go your way
✨ Respond calmly instead of reacting impulsively

…you’re showing them resilience in action.

Save this post as your go-to reminder for the days you need it most, and for the little eyes learning from you.

And remember we’re all in this together ☺️

Lots of love,

Jo xx

All moments of life should be embraced. The good fills my heart, the hard grows my soul, and I’m grateful for both. Here are some personal moments I’d love to share because as always, it shouldn’t be all work! 😊

1. Took the hubby away for his whisky filled birthday, kicking this off with a tour of the Glenfiddich distillery.
2. A wall of heaven for whisky lovers 🥃 - our hotel had a room specifically for them and I maybe over indulged Paul 🙊 is there such a thing as too much whisky?
3. After a 2 year wait, I’ve just had an op on my left eardrum. The treatment I received from every member of staff looking after me was exceptional! No matter what anyone says the NHS have always been incredible to me, so thank you ❤️
4. BBQing in this house is a serious business - no rain (or snow for that matter) will ever stop those coals from burning 😅
5. A little mum and daughter time soap making 🧼
6. Anna and I getting together to launch our third cohort of The Awesome Powers Academy 😁
7. Summer vibing from the youngest 😎 such a dude!
8. Sun out top off 💚 the old girl still turning heads.
9. A young geologist in the making?
10. Those paws 🐾 🥹🤎

The moments of your life matter - even the scary, uncomfortable ones. So don’t let them pass you by. Embrace your life and celebrate the everyday ☺️ the difference it makes is life changing!

Sending lots of love,
Jo xx

Becoming a teenager can be hard going for many children.

Hormones, school transitions, new experiences, expectations, change… it can feel incredibly overwhelming.

And although a natural part of life, something we all go through, it’s hard to see so many kids spending precious ‘childhood time’ worrying, overthinking and burning themselves out about it 😓

The work I’ve been doing with this gorgeous young person has been a little different. I’ve been supporting her now for 3 years. Her anxiety about moving from primary to secondary school was extreme, and her biggest all-consuming fear was about becoming a teenager.

Together we’ve worked through the school transition, and we’ve recently (quietly) celebrated her 13th birthday. She is and always has been an incredibly strong and brave young lady but seeing those glimmers of realisation in her makes this work so special ❤️

Support coaching will look different for each person. Some will need it for the short term, some every now and again, and others may need ongoing support. There is no one size fits all approach to this work, and I’m proud to be able to cater personally for the needs of my clients.

When I say I’m here to support, I mean it. And I’d love to support you and your family too. I have space for another support coaching client at the moment so if you think this could benefit your family, please send me a message and I’ll be in touch ☺️ you don’t have to go through struggles alone.

Sending lots of love,

Jo xx

At The Awesome Powers Academy, we know that when a child has Selective Mutism or struggles with confidence and anxiety, it’s not just their journey - it’s the whole family’s.

That’s why 20% of our program is dedicated just to parents.

Because your wellbeing, your confidence, and your support network matter just as much as your child’s progress.

Before every new cohort, Anna and I host a free Parent Information Zoom Call - a gentle, welcoming space where you can:
✨ Meet us “in person” and get to know who will be guiding your child.
✨ Gain clarity about how the academy works and how we support the whole family.
✨ Ask questions without fear of judgment.
✨ Connect with other parents who truly understand.

These calls can sometimes be emotional because it’s rare to feel seen, understood, and not alone on what can be a tough, lonely road.

Before your child even starts with us, we want you to feel nurtured and supported too.

Our next Parent Info Call will be:
🗓️ Monday 8th September, 6pm (UK time)
📍 Online via Zoom - Free to attend but limited places available
🔗 Message me or comment POWERS below and I’ll personally send you the link to join

You don’t have to walk this path alone - we’re here with you, every step of the way ❤️

Jo and Anna xx

When you and your teen keep butting heads…

I saw a post recently from a parent who shared how hard it is navigating her teenager’s emotional outbursts, and how, in the heat of those moments, she struggles to stay regulated herself.

And I get it.

These moments are incredibly challenging. Not because you’re failing as a parent (even though that’s exactly how it feels), but because both parent and child are often flooded - emotionally, mentally, and physiologically.

So much of the work I do with families starts with this one core truth:
Every behaviour is communication.

When a child or teen lashes out, shuts down, or pushes buttons, it’s often a reflection of an unmet need or overwhelming feeling they don’t yet have the tools to manage, or language to communicate.

And the same goes for us as parents. When we’re reactive, short-tempered, or emotionally distant, it’s rarely about what just happened - it’s about how our own nervous system and unmet needs are responding to the situation.

Understanding what’s really going on beneath the behaviour - for both child and parent - is the start of true regulation and connection.

🧠 The brain needs to feel safe before it can reason.
🤝 It needs to feel connected before it can cooperate.
💬 And it needs to feel understood before it can listen.

That’s why in my work - as a former therapist and now as a personal growth coach - I support families in building that emotional bridge. We work on:

✨ Emotional regulation for both parent and child
✨ Understanding developmental stages and brain responses
✨ Reframing ‘bad behaviour’ as an opportunity for connection
✨ Learning how to co-regulate before we communicate or correct
✨ Healing our own triggers, so we can model calm, not chaos

The teenage years can feel like a storm… but underneath the thunder is a child still deeply needing connection, safety, and love - and a parent who often needs the exact same!

If this resonates with you, and you want to do this work for yourself and your family, I offer 1:1 support coaching for parents and children, giving you practical tools that bring calm to the chaos.

Continued 👇

At The Awesome Powers Academy, we don’t just focus on what your child says - we also focus on how they feel in their body 😌

For children with speech challenges - especially those who experience selective mutism or anxiety - the struggle to speak isn’t always about words.
It’s about safety.

When a child’s nervous system is in a state of fear, shutdown, or hyper-alertness, the part of their brain responsible for communication often takes a back seat.

This is where body-based support (also known as somatic support) comes in.
It’s about helping children reconnect with their bodies in safe, gentle ways.
It’s about grounding. Regulating. Creating internal safety.
It might look like breath work, movement games, sensory/creative play, or relaxation practices - all designed to help calm the nervous system and build trust in the body.

Because when a child feels safer inside, they start to feel safer outside.
And from that place?
Speech. Confidence. Connection. They all begin to grow.

At The Awesome Powers Academy, we blend emotional awareness, confidence-building, and body-based strategies to meet your child where they are - supporting their whole self, not just their voice.

Because your child’s awesomeness deserves to be felt, and heard, in their own time, and in their own way ❤️

Our next cohort starts in September and we’ve got exciting groups for 8-11 and 12-14 year olds. If you’d like more information we’d love to invite you to our information zoom call on 8th September. For all course details and to book your spot on our call, comment below or pop me a message and we’ll be in touch.

Lots of love,

Jo and Anna xx

What are you unconsciously teaching your child… about self-worth, boundaries, and how to treat themselves?

This carousel is a gentle reminder that the way we speak to ourselves, care for ourselves, and stand up for ourselves - that’s what our children are watching most.

They don’t need perfect parents.
They need present, growing, self-aware ones.

If this resonated and you’re feeling desperate to break the cycle, heal your inner world, and raise your child in an environment where self-worth is modelled (not just talked about)… I have space to support one more parent/child through 1:1 coaching.

This space is for someone ready to do the work - for yourself and your child. Because you are both important ❤️

If you’d like to know more about working with me, let’s have a chat about what’s going on for you. Simply send me a message and I’ll be in touch to arrange a date.

This stuff can feel so daunting, but you don’t need to do it alone, I’d be honoured to support you.

Lots of love,
Jo xx

The Awesome Powers Academy is returning in September and we are so excited 😁

Does your child struggle to speak in certain settings, even though you know they have so much inside them?
You’re not alone - and neither are they 💛

The Awesome Powers Academy is a gentle and informative program created especially for children who find it difficult to speak in group and 1:1 settings, including those with Selective Mutism.

We support children aged 8–11 and now also 12–14 in small groups to: ✨ Build confidence 🧠 Understand emotions 💬 Communicate in their own way — through art, writing, movement, or quiet expression 🌱 Strengthen their inner voice, even if it’s not spoken out loud

And of course that means supporting you, the parent too!

Our Academy focuses on:
😊 Understanding and managing emotions.
🙂 Building confidence and self-esteem.
😊 Encouraging curiosity
🙂 Reducing avoidance.
😊Developing resilience and a growth mindset.
🙂 Improving communication and emotional regulation.
😊Strengthening relationships with self and others.
🙂Learning how to manage stress and anxiety effectively.

There’s no pressure to talk. No “fixing.” No pushing. Just trust, time, and support - so every child can grow at their own pace.

We help them discover and believe “I matter, I’m brave and I am awesome because I am me!”

If this sounds like the kind of support you and your child needs, we’d love to welcome you to the next cohort of The Awesome Powers Academy.

Send us a message to learn more or reserve your child’s place. We would love to welcome you both there. You’re not alone, and your child is more than enough, exactly as they are.

Jo and Anna x

Testimonials from children really choke me up 🥹

I have been supporting this gorgeous 12 year old boy and his mum for a number of months now.

Low confidence, bullying and emotional outbursts were causing school and home life to feel challenging, for the whole family.

Our work was based around emotional regulation (how we can learn to self and co-regulate) and understanding the brain (what’s happening inside of us when we feel an emotionally ‘fizzy’). We learned what values were important to him and he started to see his own unique awesomeness. He even started to feel compassion for the other kids who weren’t being nice to him “maybe they just need a Jo too” 😭

This stuff is hard to do at any age, but to have an understanding of it as a child is inspiring. And my goodness this toot has inspired me and touched my heart.

Will life still seem tough? Yes.
Does he still struggle at times? Yes.
But will he get through and come out the other side with a better, more self assured understanding of who he is and what he stands for? Yes!

Support coaching is a service I created to purposefully nurture the personal development relationship for both parent and child. Because you can’t support one without the other.

And it really is amazing what this work can do ❤️

If you or your child are struggling with any aspect of home, school, personal or professional life, I’d love to help. There is no need to go it alone when in 6 months time things could be so much better 🙂

If you’d like to know more or have a chat about what’s going on for you and how I can help, please send me a message and I’ll be in touch straight away.

Sending so much love,

Jo xx

I recently had the awesome experience of being interviewed by @infinite.power.coaching for their podcast Behind The Reps 😁

Talking about personal growth is my passion. And focussing on doing the work with our children but also for ourselves as the parents is my life’s work. It’s the most important work we can do and the earlier we can start the better!

This conversation was brilliant and one we should be having more of. Thank you to Bret for having me ☺️

Check him out to watch our episode and many more @infinite.power.coaching

#personalgrowthjourney #selfdevelopmenttools #selfempowerment #transformativecoaching #personaldevelopmentcoach

Parenting is a beautiful, exhausting, all-consuming job.

But somewhere along the way, it’s easy to forget that you have needs, too. That you’re not just allowed, but deserving, of rest, support, and space for yourself.

So this is your gentle reminder…
🌿 You are allowed to set boundaries without guilt.
🌿 You are allowed to need alone time.
🌿 You are allowed to say “no” without explanation.
🌿 You are allowed to put yourself on the list of people you care for.

Because when you nurture yourself, you can show up calmer, more connected, and more present for the people you love.

Which one of these resonated most with you today? Let me know in the comments, I’d love to hear.

And if you’re struggling with any of this and need some support, I am creating something special for you. But in the meantime, if you’d like to have a chat about what’s going on for you - message me, you do not need to go through this alone ❤️

Sending all my love,

Jo xx

Life isn’t all about work, here are some personal moments I’d love to share ❤️

1. Visit to the Natural History Museum 🦕
2. Have you ever seen a pan au chocolate bigger than your head? Neither had the boys 😅
3. Train journeys and travel monopoly
4. My eldest step-son putting in some hard graft
5. Interview for the Behind The Reps podcast
6. In person visit with one of my young clients and meeting their new family member 🐎
7. Hormonal lunch - tears and scrambled eggs
8. A windy summit pic during our 16.5km hike ⛰️
9. The four loves of my life 🥰
10. Sausage getting all the attention from his brother ☺️

Enjoy the precious moments and learn from the difficult. Every experience makes us stronger ❤️

Jo xx

The way you speak to yourself is either upgrading your brain… or programming your limits.
Be kind to yourself.

These words really resonated with me.

I’ve been open about the wobbly days I’ve had recently - moments where my inner critic got a little too loud. Hormonal shifts and menopause certainly have a way of messing with you 🫤 even the strongest of mindsets can get a bit of a beating. And it reminded me of something important…

Even when you’ve done years of inner work, you’re still human. You’re allowed to have hard days. You’re allowed to slip into old thought patterns. That’s not a failure. It’s not a setback. It’s just a moment.

The real self-growth?
It’s in how you respond to those moments.
With compassion instead of criticism.
With kindness instead of judgment.
With acceptance instead of guilt.

Being kind to yourself doesn’t mean ignoring the hard stuff. It means reminding yourself that you are still growing, even when it doesn’t feel like it.

Growth happens because of the hard stuff 🙂

Your brain is always listening, especially on the tough days. Speak to it like someone you love. Don’t let a few bad moments become a belief system.

Emotional resilience isn’t about never wobbling - it’s about bouncing back, seeing the hard moments for what they are, and gently choosing to upgrade your self-talk.

You’ve got this and I’m sending you all my love,

Jo xx

Even in the toughest moments, you need to keep going!

Sending so much love to anyone going through peri/menopause, or any significant change or struggle that’s sending your brain completely out of whack!

Get support, talk about it, and above all - be kind to yourself ❤️

We’re all in this together so you never need to feel alone,

Jo xx

#perimenopausesupport #menopauseawareness #supportoneanother #personalgrowthjourney #theworkneverends

There are some moments in life that feel heavier than words can explain.

One of my clients was navigating her own storm - hormonal changes that shook her emotionally and physically, the constant demands of being a single parent, and the stressful burden of carrying it all alone.

This is what she wrote about our time together:

“Working with Jo has been one of the most grounding and empowering experiences of my life. I was battling intense hormonal changes being perimenopausal, the pressures of being a newly single parent, and constantly feeling emotional and overwhelmed. There were moments I truly didn’t know how I was going to get through the day. But having Jo by my side changed everything. Her support wasn’t just professional, it was like having a best friend. She held space for me in my darkest moments, reminded me of my strength when I’d forgotten it, and helped me get back up emotionally and mentally. I honestly believe her support is what got me through. I’ll never forget that. If you’re thinking of working with a life coach, choose Jo. She will help you to change your life!”

❤️

When people ask me what life coaching really is… it’s this.
It’s walking alongside someone when they feel lost. It’s holding space. It’s gently untangling the overwhelm and helping them reconnect with their strength, their worth, and their inner peace.

You don’t have to be ‘ready.’ You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You just have to know that you’re worthy of support, and that you don’t have to do this work alone. I’ll be right there by your side, every step of the way.

If you’re in that place where everything feels heavy, I would love to be there for you 🙂 Support changes everything. And you deserve that too.

Send me a message if you’d like to arrange a cuppa and a chat to see if working together could be the right fit for you.

Sending lots of love,

Jo xx

I’ve just cried my way through lunch.

Not because anything bad or sad happened.

That would be easier to get my head around.

No, I had a total emotional meltdown over my scrambled eggs because of hormones.

I’m not embarrassed to talk about the fact I’m going through early menopause. It sucks sometimes. It really does.

I woke up today and felt a bit meh 🫤
By 10am the anxiety was kicking in.
By 11.30 I had been staring at my screen for hours without typing a thing.
By 12 I was crying my eyes out to my incredibly patient and loving husband, trying to eat my lunch.
It’s now 1.20 and I’m currently working from the sofa writing this post feeling exhausted but calmer.

The reason I’m sharing this is because I know there’ll be so many other women experiencing similar episodes. And there’ll be plenty of men along for the emotional ride!

This effects everyone.

But the way I’ve learned to navigate these moments is by letting it out.

Cry! Do not let it fester inside of you.

Communicate! Your people will be your support and will get you through. Confide in someone at work, reach out to a friend, let your partner know what’s going on and how you feel. You should not go through this alone.

Rest! These episodes feel like an actual sickness. They are emotionally, mentally and physically exhausting and the last thing you need is to add burnout to the mix.

Sometimes it seems like personal growth and hormones go to war with each other. And I want to be real about this.

Yes the work I’ve done for myself allows me to be more self aware, more communicate with those around me, and more knowledgeable of what I need to do during the tough times - but it doesn’t always make them easier. But I certainly recover quicker.

Doing the deep inner work will absolutely support you during hormonal/ emotional times (even if you don’t feel it in the moment!)
But it takes consistency.

So if you’re going through it and feel alone, please know you’re not. And please don’t give up. I’m going through it too and I’d be so happy to connect with you. We have to talk about this and support one another always.

Sending so much love,

Jo xx

#menopauseawareness

This is your little reminder…
The words you feed yourself daily matter so much more than you think.

One kind, uplifting message can shift your whole mindset.
One powerful quote can spark a questioning train of thought.
One moment of inspiration can remind you you’re capable of so much more than you’ve believed.

And if you’re a parent, your kids are watching.
They’re listening to how you speak to yourself.
They’re soaking up what self-worth sounds like, how resilience is built, and how we keep going - even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard!

So fill your days with words that lift you.
Let your children see what it looks like to believe in yourself.
Let them grow up surrounded by the kind of energy that says:
“You can. You’re enough. Keep going.”

Start young. Start now.
This is how we raise grounded, emotionally strong humans - starting with ourselves.

If you’d like to feel more empowered as a parent, I have something awesome coming ✨ stay tuned for my Empowered Parenting course launching this Autumn.
But in the meantime if you’re in need of some help, please reach out to me. I have a couple of spaces available for 1:1 work and I’d love to support you and/ or your child. Let’s have a chat ❤️ sometimes that’s all we need to be able to breathe again.

Sending so much love,

Jo xx

#parentstruggles #parentsupport #empoweredparenting #selfgrowthjourney #personaldevelopmentcoach #lifecoachinghappiness

Being a step-parent is an emotional ride!

We’ve just been on a gorgeous family holiday to London. We crammed in so much - saw the sights, ate all the food, and the boys had an absolute blast.

But my favourite memories?

Two separate conversations where each of my step-sons let me know, in their own way, how they feel about me.

The first was from my eldest. We were walking back home and he was listing all the places I have… “Our home, the one at your mum’s, this one in London for the week…”
Then he looked at me and said:
“And the one in my heart.” 🥹😭
Omg I could’ve burst into tears right there on the street.

The second was from my youngest, during a chat over dinner about the difference between step-mums and mums-in-law. We ended up talking about how step-mums often get a bad rep (think Snow White, Cinderella…)
Then he said:
“Well, you’re our Joey.” 🥹❤️
A name only they affectionately call me - and I felt the meaning behind it deep in my heart.

And yes… I’ll always be their Joey.

Learning how to ‘parent’ children who aren’t biologically yours is a journey. It’s emotional. It’s complex. There’s so much to take into consideration.
But the one thing I’ve truly learned is the importance of taking your time and doing it right by everyone.

I’ve never rushed the boys into having a relationship with me. I’ve simply been there - consistently, lovingly, and reassuringly there.
And honestly? That makes all the difference.

I’ll never get to be a mum. But being their Joey will always be the next best thing ❤️

To all my fellow childless step-parents out there - I see you, I respect you, and I’m sending you all my love.
You’re doing amazing.

Jo xx

#stepparent #childlessnotbychoice #personalgrowthanddevelopment #selfgrowthjourney

I still screw up all the time.

I saw this graphic by @allontheboard and it really resonated with me.

As a therapist and coach I often give myself a hard time when, just like everyone else, I have a hard time!

Yes I’ve been studying and putting in the practice for nearly 10 years when in comes to my own personal growth work. And yes I’m so obsessed with it, I’ve made it my life’s mission to support others to do the same.

But that doesn’t mean I get it right all the time (even though sometimes I feel like I should 🙈)

I still make poor decisions.
I get things wrong as a step-parent.
I have to work really hard sometimes to stop intrusive thoughts taking over!

Because doing this work doesn’t make you perfect. There really is no such thing and trying to achieve it will only exhaust you (please believe me when I say I really do know)

What it does do is help you to become more self aware. You’ll recognise when you’re not feeling your best and you’ll allow yourself to change course accordingly.

You’ll allow yourself the same love, rest and nurture you give so willingly to others, without guilt or judgement.

And you’ll know when mistakes or poor decisions are made, that they do not define your worth or your character. They are just moments of humanness.

So this is a message for everyone who is maybe beating themselves up right now, or feeling like you’re drowning in a sea of chaos.

There isn’t a single person on this planet who won’t get things wrong - even those you look up to or feel inspired by.

You are not alone, but you are stronger than you give yourself credit for ❤️ I am here to support you if you feel called to discover what doing some personal growth work could do for you. Simply pop me a message and we can arrange a chat.

Sending much love,

Jo xx

#personalgrowthwork #personalgrowthjourney #beinghuman #strongerthanyouthink #youarenotalone❤️

Because life shouldn’t be all work, here are 10 personal moments I’d love to share 🥰 definitely getting out and enjoying the gorgeous weather we’re having!

1. Celebrating our 2 year wedding anniversary with a family hike and summit camp with the boys and Sausage ❤️🤎
2. Campsite with a view
3. A lovely dinner date with my beautiful ladies ☺️
4. Date night in Edinburgh
5. Seeing @ludovico_einaudi at Edinburgh Castle 🎹
6. My parents both started the gym…in their 70s! 🥹
7. Wild camping in our second home 😅🚐
8. Another wild camp with the boys…can only mean one thing…UNO!
9. The deadlift journey continues…130kg by the end of the year 🤔
10. Daddy returns home after a work trip to Serbia…those eyes say it all 🥹

Life’s precious moments, make sure you don’t miss yours,

Jo xx

#personalgrowthjourney #personaldevelopmentcoach #lifespreciousmoments

If you’ve been feeling low, irritated, checked out…

If you’re numbing your feelings and pretending you’re fine…

You’re not broken my lovely. It sounds like overwhelm.

My client (we’ll call him Andy) was in that place too.

“I wasn’t happy. I broke down in front of my mum. I kept pretending everything was alright but I felt like sh!t.”

He’d tried therapy. It hadn’t helped.
He took a chance on working with me, through coaching, and it changed everything.

He stopped smoking weed after a 10 year habit.
He got his drive back.
He’s achieving goal after goal.

And his advice to others?

“Give it a try. It worked for me where other things hadn’t.”

Sometimes you just need to find the thing that works for you. Could life coaching work for you too?

I’m currently gifting a limited number of free coaching sessions to those ready to take their first step.

If something in your gut is saying “maybe this could help me too…” send me a message that says READY and I’ll be in touch to arrange the rest ☺️

Don’t wait any longer to live the life you want and deserve.

Sending so much love,

Jo xx

#lifecoachingworks #personalgrowthanddevelopment #changeyourperspective #overwhelmed

Revelations from my wardrobe clear out!

What things do you do or hold onto that keep you feeling stuck? Let me know in the comments ❤️

#personalgrowthjourney #transformativecoaching #whatareyouholdingonto

I’ve got clothes in my wardrobe I’ve been saving to wear for when I felt slim enough. It’s been 20 years for some of them 😫

I know I’m not alone in this. But jeez I look back at pictures of me in my twenties and think, if I had that body now, I’d be permanently naked! But I couldn’t see it. Now I can barely get some of these things on past one leg! 🙄

It’s just like when clients tell me they don’t feel good enough to start the thing they really want to do. Or prepared enough, knowledgeable enough, financially stable enough…

Why is it the one thing we are fantastic at is making ourselves not enough? What are we waiting to be enough for exactly?

Well I’m making a stand for all of us! From today on we are enough. We are enough to go live the life we are deserving of.

To go start that business.
To go on that date.
To go book that holiday.
To go wear that outfit.

To go do anything that you’ve been putting off or making excuses not to do.

Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Because that moment will always be just out of reach if we don’t take control and make it now! That’s our responsibility - to ourselves!

You are amazing, you are awesome, and you deserve happiness today. Not tomorrow, next month, and certainly not in twenty years!

Let this be a lovely bit of encouragement for you this Monday ❤️

For me…project wardrobe is about to commence 😁 and if you need a little helping hand, then know that I am here and I’d love to support you. Message me to arrange a chat, sometimes that’s all that’s needed.

Sending much love as always,

Jo xx

#personalgrowthanddevelopment #dontputyourlifeonhold

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