100 Episdoes! The Story Behind Thriving Parent-ing _The motherhood moments that shaped my passion, my work, and this community.
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this special 100th episode of Thriving Parenting, Jen looks back on the motherhood moments that shaped not only her parenting journey, but the passion and purpose behind this podcast and the community it has become.
From becoming a mum at 26, navigating an emergency caesarean, postpartum anxiety, and feeling deeply unequipped in those early days, to raising three very different children and learning the power of connection, energy, and nervous system safety, Jen shares her story with honesty and compassion.
This episode isn’t about having all the answers.
It’s about showing up.
About seasons of loneliness, growth, and learning to ask for support.
And about why thriving parenting always starts with a thriving parent.
Jen reflects on:
Her early motherhood experiences and birth storiesThe realities of postpartum support (and the lack of it)Learning to trust intuition over noise and doom-scrollingHow connection, humour, and energy shaped her parenting styleWhy perfection isn’t the goal, and why rupture and repair matterHow her journey as a nurse, mother, and practitioner led to the work she does today
She also shares more about her current work supporting families through sleep, nervous system regulation, emotional wellbeing, and airway health, and why a multidisciplinary, compassionate approach matters so deeply.
Above all, this episode is a reminder that you matter too.
Your needs, your wellbeing, and your nervous system are just as important as your child’s.
Whether you’ve been listening from the very beginning or you’re new here, this episode invites you to feel less alone, more seen, and supported in your parenting journey.
Would like to access tailored 1:1 sleep support but don’t know where to start? Jump on a FREE sleep clarity session with Jen here https://sleepthrivegrow.com/
For more information on this topic, head to the show notes: Episode 100 Show Notes
And I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Come and connect with me on Instagram at @sleep_thrive_grow.
And click the +Follow button to never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Tuesday!
To find out more about how I can support you, visit my website here.
Until next time, Thrivers
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In this special 100th episode of Thriving Parenting, Jen looks back on the motherhood moments that shaped not only her parenting journey, but the passion and purpose behind this podcast and the community it has become. From becoming a mum at 26, navigating an emergency caesarean, postpartum anxiety, and feeling deeply unequipped in those early days, to raising three very different children and learning the power of connection, energy, and nervous system safety, Jen shares her story with honesty and compassion. This episode isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up. About seasons of loneliness, growth, and learning to ask for support. And about why thriving parenting always starts with a thriving parent. Jen reflects on: Her early motherhood experiences and birth storiesThe realities of postpartum support (and the lack of it)Learning to trust intuition over noise and doom-scrollingHow connection, humour, and energy shaped her parenting styleWhy perfection isn’t the goal, and why rupture and repair matterHow her journey as a nurse, mother, and practitioner led to the work she does today She also shares more about her current work supporting families through sleep, nervous system regulation, emotional wellbeing, and airway health, and why a multidisciplinary, compassionate approach matters so deeply. Above all, this episode is a reminder that you matter too. Your needs, your wellbeing, and your nervous system are just as important as your child’s. Whether you’ve been listening from the very beginning or you’re new here, this episode invites you to feel less alone, more seen, and supported in your parenting journey. Would like to access tailored 1:1 sleep support but don’t know where to start? Jump on a FREE sleep clarity session with Jen here https://sleepthrivegrow.com/ For more information on this topic, head to the show notes: Episode 100 Show Notes And I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Come and connect with me on Instagram at @sleep_thrive_grow. And click the +Follow button to never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Tuesday! To find out more about how I can support you, visit my website here. Until next time, Thrivers