Posts Tagged ‘Motherhood’
CwL Ep 157 – A story from my son’s birth
Lisa didn’t get the births she wanted for her kids. The first lesson in surrendering as a mother was in the birth of her eldest son. But it was the words she heard from a midwife at the hospital as she was attempting to latch her son to her breast that changed the trajectory of…
Read MoreCwL On the road Ep 19 – The Ultimate Creative Act
If you need a little inspirational pep talk, Lisa is coming in hot with the goods. Sparked by seeing two elderly women on the plane, living their best lives, Lisa explores the idea that our lives can be an act in creativity… Reminding us of the freedom and joy that can come from living our…
Read MoreCwL On the road Ep 18 – Antibiotics and Anniversaries
Lisa pops in to reflect on her time in Greece. It was not necessarily the summer holiday she had envisaged when she booked the tickets, but after a little healing physically (and perhaps spiritually), it turns out (as it often does) that this mini break was exactly what she needed. Continue your conversation with Lisa:…
Read MoreCwL On the road Ep 16 – No rest for the wicked
Whilst in the shower, after a few quiet days of rest and reflection, Lisa hears a familiar voice in her head. ‘C’mon. Get moving! You’re wasting time’. Do you hear this voice? So many of us are on the hamster wheel of life, and have great difficulty slowing down to a stop. Even though we…
Read MoreCwL On the road Ep 15 – Travelling Europe on a budget with kids
One of the most common questions Lisa gets around this epic once-in-a-lifetime European adventure is… Are you doing this on a budget? And the answer is ABSOLUTELY yes. So, in this episode, Lisa breaks down how she is galivanting around Europe, with 3 kids in tow, and not breaking the bank. Is it possible to…
Read MoreCwL On the road Ep 14 – Wherever you go Mum guilt follows
After traveling the globe as a solo Mum, with three active kids in tow, Lisa gets a profound reminder from her daughter that shakes her up. It seems no matter where in the world you go, you can’t outrun Mum guilt. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook Know someone who would love this…
Read MoreCwL On the road Ep13 – Why did I choose these destinations?
One of the most asked questions Lisa has gotten whilst traveling is ‘Why did you choose these destinations?’, so today she digs into her decision-making process and what was most important to her while setting her itinerary. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with…
Read MoreCwL on the road Ep 7 – Observations and Travel as a Creative Catalyst
Lisa drops in from Osaka (four days into her trip) to give us her first impressions of Japan (beyond the frightful excess of single-use plastics). One of the key drivers for this trip of a lifetime with the kids, was for Lisa to find her creative spark again. But is that even going to be…
Read MoreCWL On the Road Ep 5 – Leaving home
After an exhausting final run to the finish line, Lisa checks in from Brissie where she decompresses and reflects on the effects of last-minute prep, packing, and planning on her emotional, physical, and mental state. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here…
Read MoreCwL On the Road Ep 4 – The three sayings that got me over the line
Making a big decision like ‘packing up your lives to go travelling for 5 months with 3 kids’ is not something that most (or any) of us can do without our minds coming up with all the reasons why this might not be possible. Let’s be real. Most of us entertain thoughts like these but…
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