The Well Lived Life Co.

The Well Lived Life Co. Here at The Well Lived Life Co., we're all about YOU

What drives you? What's challenging you? What's stopping you? What does YOUR Well Lived Life look like?

Helping you reconnect, reset & rediscover the life you want -with therapy, online tools
💬 In-person therapy (Bowral, NSW)
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🌿 Support for anxiety, burnout & life changes We encourage you to explore the possibilities of where life could take you by engaging in our values based psychology and coaching services. We provide evidence based treatment for a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, stress, addiction, loss of meaning and purpose in life.

You can’t override overwhelm with words(face it, we’ve all tried)I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve told myself“just...
25/03/2026

You can’t override overwhelm with words
(face it, we’ve all tried)

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve told myself
“just stay calm” in my head

And I mean it when I say it
I really do

But when I’m already overwhelmed

when the noise is loud, everyone needs something, and I haven’t had a second to myself all day

those words don’t touch the sides

Because it’s not happening in my thoughts
it’s happening in my body

The tight chest
the tension

That’s why the scripts don’t work in the moment

What does help (even just a little) is something small enough my body can actually follow

Dropping my shoulders
One slower breath

That tiny shift can take the edge off just enough
to respond instead of react

If you’re in a season where the overwhelm feels close to the surface most days
and one breath doesn’t always cut it

I’ve put together a quick nervous system reset you can come back to in those moments

It’s simple, realistic, and made just for the chaos

Link in bio đŸ€

25/03/2026

Jeremy, Jeremy, Jeremy i’m not saying it’s your fault, I’m just saying don’t feel bad if we stop caring so much about what you think ok?

We carry the biological blueprint for creating life
 and yet a passing comment on a Tuesday can shrink you down to “not quite enough.”

Somewhere deep in your body feedback doesn’t sound like “a note on performance.”
It asks - am I still safe here? am I still valued? do I still belong?

And suddenly Jeremy isn’t just Jeremy.
He becomes the gatekeeper of approval. The mirror you didn’t ask for.

Meanwhile, the truth sits quietly in the background, completely unaffected:

You were already enough before the meeting.
You were enough during it.
You are enough after it.

Competence can grow. Conversations can be handled differently next time.

But your worth was actually never up for review.

It’s wild how quickly we hand that power away though
 like slipping the keys of your inner world across the table to someone who doesn’t even realise they’re holding them.

The work isn’t becoming someone Jeremy approves of.

It’s learning how to take those keys back 🔑

P.s. apologies to any Jeremy’s hurt in the making of this post it was unintentional

24/03/2026

You’re trying to override overwhelm with words and it ain’t working (been there đŸ™‹đŸŒâ€â™€ïž)

We need to regulate ourselves in the moment BEFORE we can go into the situation with words and be the mum we want to be (link in bio for details)

Also, I cut this down and saved you all from listening to 3 minutes of me on my soap box about needing to calm our systems first before we can react the way we want to, so, you’re welcome đŸ€­

19/03/2026

It’s not one big thing that does it, it’s the build up

And most of the time we don’t notice it until we’re already in the thick of it. When everything feels louder for some reason, more intense, harder, those thoughts of “am I failing at this?” Might even start to creep in.

You’re not failing

I encourage you to see those feelings and thoughts as little emergency flares being sent up by your body, we want to listen to those cues to stop and reset

In these moments a small pause can change everything, it can help us from being overwhelmed and frazzled, to feeling calmer and more in control

I’ve put the resets I use myself and with my clients in an easy to use in the moment package, something super straightforward so you can follow it in the middle of the chaos

It’s called

💜The Quick Nervous System Reset For Busy Mums 💜

Link in bio

15/03/2026

You can have all the bubble baths in the world but if you’re not physically and emotionally supported in motherhood it’s gonna suck, well, at least be harder

Self-care isn’t the problem.
And it isn’t the solution either.

Because the issue was never that mothers forgot to take a bath, drink tea, or do a face mask (I’ve got more on what self care actually is and isn’t in other posts if you’re interested DM me!)

The issue is that the expectations placed on mothers have grown

while the support systems around them have quietly disappeared.

So now we tell exhausted women to “take care of themselves”
inside a structure that gives them almost no time, space, or help to actually do that.

And when the self-care doesn’t magically fix the overwhelm,
mothers often assume they’re doing something wrong.

They’re not (You’re not)

Sometimes what looks like a self-care problem
is actually a support problem.

And support was always meant to be shared.

If this resonates, follow along. I talk about the parts of motherhood we don’t say out loud.

If you’ve restarted more times than you can count, you’re not flaky.You’re depleted.Most planning systems assume stable ...
15/03/2026

If you’ve restarted more times than you can count, you’re not flaky.

You’re depleted.

Most planning systems assume stable energy and uninterrupted capacity. That’s not real life for most mothers.

The Fresh Start Planner was built around this reality. It helps you reset without pretending you have unlimited time or bandwidth.

It’s free, and it’s gentle.
Link’s in my bio.

And in a few weeks I’ll be sharing something deeper about nervous system regulation, because sometimes the restart cycle isn’t about planning at all.

14/03/2026

Anyone else have ALL the best intentions at the supermarket and then the chaos of life takes over and the collagen superfoods bar you were going to make is replaced by a banana and a chocolate😅

I have officially cut myself off from your ‘health foods’ aisle

12/03/2026

Welp, I did it, took myself to my first over 65’s aqua aerobics class 😅 not only was it good for my fitness but we did some brain training skills as well! Nothing like counting down from 100 by 2’s whilst paddling in the water to stave off dementia đŸ’„

So maybe it wasn’t the class I was expecting, maybe I was expecting it to be a mums class, ya know do a little socialising, approach a tight mum group click and ask someone to be my friend, which when I think about it makes no sense because I had to take the morning off work to go so why oh why would other mums be doing that?

Aaaaanyway

I wanted to post this because I wanted to acknowledge how freaking hard it is to step out of the trenches, to try something new, to push yourself out of your comfort zone when you haven’t slept properly in years. This was 3 months in the making me getting to this class so please please please

NEVER GIVE UP ON YOURSELF 💜

And trust me when I say I get how hard it is but I’m here cheering you on from the sidelines 🙌

Being overwhelmed as a mum doesn’t mean you’re failing.Often it means your nervous system has been under pressure for to...
11/03/2026

Being overwhelmed as a mum doesn’t mean you’re failing.

Often it means your nervous system has been under pressure for too long.

The thing is, our nervous systems doesn't really know the difference between kids play fighting and a direct threat to our safety. You think it would have gotten up to speed by now but it hasn't.

To your body, it all registers as “something is wrong, react quickly.”

And over time your nervous system stays switched on to scan for threats.

So what we're left with is our body in a constant state of stress, small things start to feel bigger, noise becomes overwhelming, and reactions can happen faster than you’d like.

The body/mind thinks it's trying to help you by reacting quickly in high intensity situations (thanks body) but it can also mean snapping sooner than you meant to, feeling tension rise in your chest, or rushing through the day without a moment to breathe.

The problem is most advice tells mums to “be more patient" and asks them to support others before themselves with phrases like - "we don't say - don't turn the lamp off, we say, mummy needs the lights on sweetie" (do you know the reel i'm referencing? It's a crack up) - my point is, calm and calibrated responses are all well and good when you are in a clam and settled state, but when you're in the thick of it, when you're already late, no one can find their shoes, and you've just realised that you didn't fill up your car the night before, calm kind of goes out the window.

That’s why I created a simple reset designed specifically for busy mums and who are in the thick of it.

It's designed to help steady your body so you can feel a little calmer, clearer, and more in control even in chaotic moments

If this carousel felt a little too familiar, you might find it helpful 💜

Link in bio.

Disclaimer: This is designed for general wellbeing and practical support for busy mums. It is not personal advice and does not replace therapy, professional medical care, or mental health treatment.

Hey mum,Before you blame yourself for being snappy, tired, behind, forgetful, not “on top of it”
Pause.Most of what you’...
08/03/2026

Hey mum,

Before you blame yourself for being snappy, tired, behind, forgetful, not “on top of it”


Pause.

Most of what you’re criticising yourself for makes sense in the context of your load.

Chronic sleep disruption.
Constant decision-making.
Never fully switching off.
Holding everyone’s emotional world together.

Of course you feel stretched.

Self-blame is often the quickest explanation.
But it’s rarely the most accurate one.

You are not the problem. You’re carrying a lot 💜
Save this for the next time your inner critic gets loud.

If you'd like a mini reset you'll find the free Fresh Start Mini-Planner in my bio - I hope it helps you pause for a minute to breathe and gives you a bit of support 💜

07/03/2026

I’m a psychologist, and I’m also a mum in the same messy, noisy, emotionally full world as you.

I’m a little over the narrative that mothers are supposed to be calm all the time, have it all together, and never feel overwhelmed.

That’s not realistic.

I’m here for the chaos, the exhaustion, the pressure you carry
 and I use what I know about the brain and nervous system to help us find our way back to steadier ground.

Not perfect. Not “fixed”. Just a little more resourced and a little more like yourself.

Follow if you want motherhood support that actually helps 💜

Some days it feels like we’re just running on autopilot, ticking boxes, and giving everything to everyone else. And in t...
03/10/2025

Some days it feels like we’re just running on autopilot, ticking boxes, and giving everything to everyone else. And in the middle of all that
 we forget ourselves.

I created The Reconnected Mum Kit because I know how easy it is to lose sight of what you need. And I also know you don’t have hours to spend on complicated routines or courses.

This is about small, doable steps to help you pause, reset, and reconnect with what matters most.

Inside, you’ll find psychologist-designed tools, practical prompts, and simple rituals that make space for you (without adding more to your plate).

Because we all need that moment to breathe. To come back to ourselves. To remember we matter too. 💜

The Reconnected Mum Kit is now live! And because I am SO very excited that’s it’s up and running right now we’re having a Spring Sale AND you’ll also get access to my Members Only LIVE session Pause Before the Rush on 16 November (So we can all get our s**t together before the chaos of December hit)

Ready to feel a little more like you again? Link in bio 💜

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