What is wellness when life feels full, noisy, and overstimulating?

In this soft, grounding episode, Clare explores how to redefine wellness as a mother - without the pressure, perfectionism, or “shoulds” of the wellness industry.

This is an audio-first conversation designed to keep you company rather than demand your attention. You’re invited to listen while walking, resting, or moving through your day.

In this episode, we explore:

• why wellness can feel overwhelming instead of supportive

• the problem with wellness-washing

• the yoga philosophy of “returning” rather than perfecting

• tiny moments of presence that genuinely shift your day

• how to practice real, sustainable wellness in as little as 10 seconds

If you’d like a gentle place to land, explore The Slow Scroll Library it's a quiet corner of free resources created to support tired mums:

https://www.clare-gent.com/the-slow-scroll-library

No sign-up.

No pressure.

Just space.

With warmth,

Clare

For the Tired Mum - What Slowness Taught Me About Enoughness

If you’ve been moving through your days in a fog of tiredness, overwhelm, or “just keep going” mode, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, I share a quieter season I didn’t choose - when illness slowed our home, routines unravelled, and I had to listen to what my body was really asking for. What surprised me was how much wisdom lived inside that slowness: tiny joys, small pockets of breath, and a deeper understanding that my worth isn’t tied to how much I do.

We talk about:

✨ How sickness became an unexpected teacher

✨ What “enoughness” looks like in real, messy motherhood

✨ Why your body’s signals are not failures but invitations

✨ The tiny, simple practices that actually support you when you’re overwhelmed

✨ How joy can return through small, imperfect moments

This isn’t a how-to or a list of fixes - it’s a soft, honest reflection for the tired mum, stretched thin, or craving permission to slow down. If you’ve been wondering why everything feels harder lately, or why you can’t keep the same pace you once did, I hope this helps you breathe a little deeper.

Mentioned in this episode:

– Enoughness: a free 7-part audio series for mums who feel stretched thin https://redefining-enoughness-mums.clare-gent.com/

– The Slow Scroll Library: free, simple practices + quiet support https://www.clare-gent.com/the-slow-scroll-library

– Take 10 Toolkit: guided 7–10 minute resets for busy days https://take10.clare-gent.com/

Wherever you are listening from a laundry pile, school run, nap break, or late-night kitchen, I’m glad you’re here.

Carry this softness with you. That’s enough.

Welcome back to the mat (or wherever you are listening)!

This gentle, 15-minute floor practice is designed to create a feeling of deep calm, warmth, and support for your body and your nervous system. It’s the perfect way to start your day with ease and quiet reflection, setting a positive tone for everything that follows.

This slow, nourishing yoga flow encourages you to surrender down, slow your breath, and release any holding patterns or tension. It's ideal for cold days, busy mornings, or when you just need a moment to truly arrive feeling held and supported. We move with ease, focusing on what feels good.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• A gentle, floor-based flow focusing on the spine and hips.
• Warming stretches for the side body.
• Simple breathing exercises to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest).
• A final moment for setting a powerful intention for your day.
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FREE RESOURCE: THE TAKE TEN TOOLKIT

If 15 minutes is still a stretch, but you crave a quick moment of calm, I have a special gift for you: the FREE Take Ten Toolkit.

This toolkit is designed for busy moments, with practices ten minutes or less - easy to fit into nap time, in the car, or before bed. It offers real tools to calm your nervous system and remind you: you matter, too.

What's Inside Your Toolkit (Three Guided Audio Practices):

• ✨ Day 1: Breathe & Unplug (5 min): A quick guided audio to break the stress spiral and come home to yourself.
• ✨ Day 2: Move For Yourself (10 min): A gentle, judgment-free yoga flow to ease tension and reconnect with your body, as it is.
• ✨ Day 3: Compassion & Care (5 min): A simple, heartfelt self-kindness reflection to help you let go of guilt and discover you are already enough.
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➡️ Get the FREE Take Ten Toolkit here: https://take10.clare-gent.com/⬅️

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Take a gentle breath with me as we unpack the quiet pressures that follow us - across oceans and into the daily mess of motherhood. In this week’s episode, I share the surprising truth I discovered in Bali: no matter where we go, the weight of “shoulds” can travel right along with us… unless we choose to soften, breathe, and let go - even just a little.

Together, we’ll explore why real enoughness isn’t something you chase or finally “earn” after a perfect morning, a tidy house, or a flawless routine. It starts in the here and now, with a simple pause and a hand on your heart.

If you’re longing for some gentle structure, I’ve created a free 3-Day Mum Reset filled with calming tools and simple practices for real, everyday life.

Head here to find out more: 3-day-mum-reset.clare-gent.com

No packing, no perfection required. Just you, softening into your enoughness, again and again. Tune in and take this moment for yourself.

This week, I’m sharing the story behind why I quit filming yoga flows for Instagram and how that single act helped me reclaim my practice (and my peace) from the grip of performance. We’ll talk about how the pressure to “get it right” shows up everywhere (from the yoga mat to motherhood) and what it really means to come home to yourself.

Inside this episode:

• The hidden cost of turning your practice into a performance
• A grounding “Enoughness” presence practice you can use anytime
• Real talk from the Enoughness Corner: guilt, comparison, and how to break free
• How to anchor into your own inner authority, on and off the mat

✨ Ready to take this work deeper?

Sign up for your free 3-Day Mum Reset experience - three gentle days of rest, reset, and real self-connection. https://3-day-mum-reset.clare-gent.com/

Thank you for listening, for choosing authenticity, and for being part of this community.

You are enough - exactly as you are.

Lately, it can feel like our energy is always running on empty - especially when you’re juggling motherhood, work, and the endless to-do list. If you’ve ever told yourself, “I just don’t have time for self-care,” this episode is for you.

Today, we’re exploring Bramacharya - the yogic principle of mindful energy. Forget the old myths about celibacy; Bramacharya is really about honouring your life force, setting gentle boundaries, and choosing where your attention goes, so you can show up for what matters most.

So often, it’s not really about time - it’s about believing your own care is worth prioritising. We’ll talk about:

• Why your energy is sacred (and how to stop feeling guilty for protecting it)
• Simple ways to notice where your energy leaks away - and how to gently reclaim it
• A grounding presence practice to help you reconnect with your worth, even on the busiest days
• Real talk about boundaries, self-worth, and why caring for yourself is a gift to your family

✨ Ready to refill your cup?

Download my free 3-Day Mum Reset - a gentle, supportive experience to help you reconnect with yourself and find a pocket of calm, even when life feels relentless. Get your free reset here.

Thank you for listening, exactly as you are. Remember: your energy is precious, and you are worthy of care.

With love,

Clare x

Lately, life has felt like a balancing act - juggling solo parenting, endless to-dos, and the quiet hope that I’m not the only one feeling stretched thin. If you’re moving through your own season of giving and giving, this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into Asteya, the yogic principle of non-stealing, and how it can help us notice the small ways we forget to care for ourselves.

We’ll explore:

• The subtle ways we “steal” from ourselves - by saying yes when we mean no, skipping rest, or putting our needs last
• How to gently notice these patterns without judgment
• A simple presence practice to help you give back to yourself, even on the busiest days
• Why honouring your own enoughness is a gift to everyone you love

✨ Ready for a gentle reset?

Download my free 3-Day Mum Reset - a nurturing experience to help you refill your cup and find a pocket of calm, even when life feels relentless. Get your free reset here.

✨ Want to go deeper?

Read more about Asteya and self-kindness in this week’s blog: Asteya for Depleted Mums – Stop Stealing from Yourself

Thank you for listening, exactly as you are. Remember: you are enough, and you are worthy of care.

With love,

Clare x

This week, I’m coming to you from the heart of solo parenting, just me, my toddler, and the wild, wonderful mess of daily life. If you’re solo parenting or simply feeling stretched thin, you’re not alone. In this episode, I share how the yogic principle of Satya (truthfulness) has become my anchor, both in the chaos of motherhood and on a recent challenging hike.

We’ll explore:

• How to meet yourself with honesty and compassion, even on the hard days
• The stories we tell ourselves when we feel like we’re not enough
• A simple presence practice you can use anytime, anywhere
• Why your truth, no matter how messy, is always enough

✨ Ready for a gentle reset?

Download my free 3-Day Mum Reset - a nurturing experience to help you quiet the mental noise and find a pocket of calm, even on your busiest days. Get your free reset here.

✨ Want to go deeper?

Read more about my hike and the practice of Satya in this week’s blog: Embracing Satya: Truth for Depleted Mums

Thank you for listening, exactly as you are. The most profound peace begins with a single moment of kindness toward yourself.

With love,

Clare

Are you constantly battling a loud inner critic? This week on The Unplugged Life, we dive into the yogic principle of Ahimsa, or non-harming, and explore how its most powerful application is in the way we treat ourselves.

Discover how to turn inward with kindness, quiet the mental noise, and use a simple body scan and a powerful mantra to cultivate radical self-compassion.

This episode is your guide to trading judgment for grace and finding peace in the simple truth that you are always, always enough.

If you're ready to experience a taste of that magic for yourself, I have a free gift for you. It's a gentle, powerful 3-day reset for your mind and body. You can get it for free by clicking the link here - https://subscribepage.io/3-day-mum-reset

Welcome to Season 2 of The Unplugged Life, with a brand new, bite-sized format designed for your busiest days. In this first episode, Clare dives into the most powerful lesson she's learned: the art of surrender.

She shares her personal story of fighting against the flow and how she found true magic in a simple moment of letting go.

In this episode, you will:

• Understand why surrender is not a sign of weakness, but an act of trust.
• Practice a simple, guided three-part breath to release the need for control.
• Explore the "Enoughness Corner," where Clare answers a listener's question about dealing with the guilt of rest.

If you’re ready to let go of the pressure to be perfect and find your peace, this episode is for you.

To experience a taste of the magic for yourself, get Clare’s free 3-day experience. And to continue the conversation, join her in the Unplugged Mama's Circle on Facebook.

Welcome to a very special episode of The Unplugged Life Podcast! This week, your host Clare Gent is joined by her dear friend and esteemed psychotherapist, Clare Patterson, from Therapist's Corner.

In this deep dive into Gratitude, we challenge the conventional "buzzword" perception and explore what true gratitude actually means for high-achieving mums in our always-on world. Clare Patterson shares profound insights from her work, helping us understand how cultivating a genuine feeling of gratitude can be a powerful force in your mental health journey.

In this episode, we explore:

• Gratitude beyond the concept: Discover why gratitude is a deep, inherent feeling, not just an idea or a chore.
• The digital comparison trap: How social media fuels a feeling of "lack" and why focusing on gratitude is the ultimate digital detox.
• Healing from burnout: We candidly discuss our own journeys from the "hamster wheel" to a path of healing and presence.
• Navigating gratitude in challenging times: Practical, empathetic advice for finding tiny pockets of appreciation even when you're overwhelmed (like a screaming toddler or endless to-do lists).
• The body-mind connection: How stored emotions and tension can block feelings of gratitude, and why moving that energy (through yoga or other physical activity) is crucial for mental well-being.
• Gratitude as a positive feedback loop: Learn how cultivating a grateful attitude can attract more positivity and opportunity into your life.
• Simple, actionable steps: Easy ways for busy mums to weave gratitude into their daily lives, including the "3 Good Things" ritual and mindful moments.

This conversation is a compassionate invitation to reclaim your peace, shift your perspective from scarcity to abundance, and find authentic joy amidst the chaos.

Where you can find Clare Patterson:

• Check out our weekly therapist corner on Instagram here - instagram.com/clare_therapy
• Find some beautiful guided meditations on Clare's website - www.clarepattersontherapy.com

Want to try a deeper reset? Sign up for my FREE 5-Day Digital Detox Pause & Reset Challenge

Feeling that silent hum of burnout? Constantly chasing 'enough,' wearing too many hats, and battling digital overwhelm? In this episode of The Unplugged Life, we're diving into the 'A for Action' from the MAGIC Mornings framework, and it's not what you think.

Join Clare as she shares her personal relationship with action and discover why movement isn't about punishing your body, but about replenishing your energy and regulating your nervous system.

Explore powerful insights from experts like Dr. Nicole LePera (on emotions stored in the body). Learn why mindful movement is your personal digital detox, helping you step away from comparison and into your own body's truth. Plus, hear Elizabeth Gilbert's wisdom on discipline as devotion, reminding us that even 5 minutes of movement can set a powerful, courageous tone for your day.

Tune in for a super quick 5-minute guided 'Wake Up Flow' you can do anywhere, and leave feeling more grounded, connected, and ready to embrace action as your most profound act of self-care.

Ready to shift your being?

• Dive deeper: Read this week's blog post, 'Move Your Body, Shift Your Being: Accessible Action for High-Achieving Mums,' for more insights and tips.
• Learn more: about the MAGIC morning framework in this episode
• Unplug from overwhelm: Join my FREE 5-Day Digital Detox Pause & Reset Challenge to reclaim your calm.
• Integrate these shifts: Explore my 1:1 mentorship for a sustainable practice tailored to your unique life. https://www.clare-gent.com/contact

Listen now and start moving towards a more unplugged, present you.

Get ready for an episode packed with personal news and powerful tools! I'm sharing all about my new niche dedicated to high-achieving mums. We'll also dive into the vibrant energy of Summer Solstice, International Yoga Day, and my own birthday with stories from my park yoga class. Plus, I'll walk you through this week's blog content on finding accessible meditation, followed by a deeply relaxing guided meditation just for you.

Read the blog here

Listen to the meditation here

Sign up for the Digital Detox here

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Tired of feeling "always on" and depleted? This episode is your guide to transforming your mornings.I unpack my MAGIC Mornings framework, showing high-achieving women how to use yoga and intentional practices to delay the dopamine rush, reduce digital overwhelm, and step into their day feeling truly energised, grounded, and empowered.

Ready to make MAGIC? Access my 20-minute morning yoga flow on YouTube and begin your transformation with the FREE 5-Day Digital Detox: Pause & Reset Challenge.

Let me know what you think in the comments below and how you will bring some more MAGIC to your morning.

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Ready to step away from the scroll and into a more connected and joyful life? This episode provides practical, yoga-inspired tools and techniques you can implement today. From understanding the allure of digital distraction to cultivating mindful presence and real-world connections, I'll guide you on a path to rediscover the simple joys and authentic relationships that nourish the soul.

Read the blog here

Join the FREE Digital Detox Challenge

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Are you constantly feeling like you don't have enough time or energy? You might be surprised by how much of it is being unknowingly drained by mindless scrolling on social media.

This week, we delve into the "opportunity cost" of our digital habits and explore how the ancient wisdom and practices of yoga offer a powerful and accessible way to reclaim your precious time, boost your energy levels, and cultivate a more fulfilling life beyond the screen.

Last week's episode on resilience

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Is your phone impacting your resilience? Join me, Clare this week as I uncover the surprising ways social media affects our ability to cope with challenges.

Discover how yoga offers a holistic approach to building inner strength and participate in a quick activity to test your mental fortitude.

Plus, I'll delve into the yogic principles of Tapas and Svadhyaya for a deeper understanding.

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Dive deeper into topics like this and explore more yoga wisdom on my blog✍️ Read the latest posts on my website!

Ready to take the first step towards a healthier digital life and build your resilience? ✨ Join my FREE 5-Day Digital Detox Challenge!

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Remember the last time you were truly bored? For many of us, it feels like a distant memory. But what if boredom isn't something to avoid, but a key to unlocking creativity and presence?

This episode explores our discomfort with stillness in the digital age and offers a gentle yoga and mindfulness practice to help you reclaim those quiet moments. Tune in to learn how embracing boredom can actually enrich your life and boost your inner spark.

If you're feeling inspired to break free from the scroll and embrace more stillness, I've created a free resource just for you: my 5-Day Digital Detox Challenge. It's packed with practical tips and gentle yoga practices to help you find more balance. You can sign up right now here

Find all the details about the Digital Detox Challenge and explore my upcoming online yoga classes and blog at clare-gent.com

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Feeling the pressure to conform and hide behind a filtered version of yourself online?

In this heartfelt episode, I delve into the challenges of staying authentic in our social media-driven world. Drawing on personal experience and the profound teachings of yoga, I offer insights and practices to help you shed the fear of visibility and connect with your true identity.

We'll explore the concept of sthira sukham - the balance of steadiness and comfort in your being - and I'll guide you through a short meditation to cultivate inner stillness.

Ready to step into your authentic power? Listen now and discover how yoga can support your unmasking journey.

Plus, find out how to take your exploration further with my free 5-Day Digital Detox here

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How often do you catch yourself saying, “I’ll rest when I’ve done everything”? In this episode, I’m gently challenging the belief that rest has to be earned and offering a new way to think about slowing down.

We’ll talk about why your nervous system can’t wait until the to-do list is done, how modern life wires us to ignore our need for pause, and 3 tiny shifts you can make this week to feel more grounded, supported, and connected.

You’ll also hear:

• Why rest isn’t laziness, it’s life-giving
• The question I ask myself when I feel guilty slowing down
• A few simple practices you can try right now - no extra time required

Resources mentioned:

→ The Slow Scroll Library

→ The 10-Minute Guided Inner Pause on YouTube

→ Join the Digital Detox Challenge

Take a breath. You don’t have to wait for permission to rest.

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