When School Holidays Muck Up Your Self-Care

School holidays are here, which means the rhythms are off, the snacks are endless, and your alone time? Practically vanished. In this episode, Jill and Linda dive into the highs and lows of parenting through winter and summer breaks on opposite sides of the world. From mud tracks and mosquito bites to navigating messy family dynamics and trying to squeeze in five minutes of self-care, this conversation is all about honoring the chaos and the moments of joy. Whether you're juggling house mess, kid meltdowns, or trying to remember your own needs, this one’s for you.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What summer/winter holidays look like in the U.S. vs. Australia (spoiler: they're very different).
• How Jill’s summer camp schedule is doubling as a self-care strategy.
• Linda’s muddy bike trails and the art of chasing freedom on two wheels.
• The real-life tension of needing a break… and not being able to take one.
• Why even the simplest errands can become mini adventures (with tangled yarn included).
• Small ways to reclaim self-care amid messy, plan-less days.
• The value of anchoring your week with just one consistent moment, like this podcast.

Self-care during school holidays? It might not look the same, feel the same, or even happen the way you planned but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible. Sometimes it’s a bike ride, a kickboxing class, or a podcast hour squeezed into a chaotic week. Whatever it looks like, we hope this episode reminds you that flexibility is a superpower… and you're not alone in the muck. Need a quick-start list of simple self-care ideas? Shoot us a message, we've got you.

For a simple way to start with self-care, send them an email or connect with Jill on socials @mamaoutspoken and mamaoutspoken.com and Linda @hellolindabonney or lindabonney.com.

Until next week – we hope you can unstuck your muck!