• #75: Simple Bedtime Routines for Children to build Connection - even as a Busy Mum
    Aug 19 2025

    Is it that frustrated bedtime routine that always leaves you feeling guilty? Build connection with your kids at bedtime with these simple bedtime routine hacks for kids and parents!

    Miranda is a coach, mama of 3 and an experienced teacher with lots of ADHD experience. She works with mums to reduce mental load, focusing on not only your emotional health, but your child’s, and how you can implement better attitudes, routines and influences in your household to support everyone’s happiness and family connection!

    To find out more or express interest in the upcoming 12 week Mental Load Reset for Mums program, email Miranda at thecherishcommunity@gmail.com, or find her on Instagram at @mirandarhodge

    Also - don’t miss your free $20 by signing up to Shopback and Cashrewards through these referral links! Miranda recommends getting the Chrome extension/Notifier to alert you of potential savings whenever you shop! *Unsure if these will work in another country but try anyway!*

    Cashrewards: https://refer.cashrewards.com.au/x/DiopZn

    Shopback: https://www.shopback.com.au/install-app-2?raf=vClUym&showsignup=true&utm_source=app_share&utm_medium=inapp_copy_link


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    21 mins
  • #74: The Power of the Self Compassion Break: 3 Techniques to Reduce Stress and Mum Mental Load
    Aug 14 2025

    Sick of the invisible mental load being too much? Try these 3 simple self compassion breaks to help yourself move really and practically on the road to being a less stressed mum.


    Email Miranda at thecherishcommunity@gmail.com

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    23 mins
  • #73: Don't know what to say? 7 Scripts you can use to Help your Child Build Resilience - Gentle Parenting Techniques
    Aug 8 2025

    Do you use gentle parenting techniques with your children but don't know what to actually say to help them build resilience and independence?

    Use my 7 Gentle Parenting Scripts to help your child build resilience! These are super useful and tried-and-true scripts I have used regularly in my home.

    Want to join Miranda on a Zoom session around your parenting, emotional regulation, or both? Email thecherishcommunity@gmail.com for more information!

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    16 mins
  • #72: Include your Family in your To-Do List Easily: How to Delegate Tasks to your Husband and Kids with Grace
    Jul 30 2025

    If you're struggling with doing everything yourself, this is the episode to listen to! Miranda shares how to delegate tasks in your home, and why you should be doing this in order to reduce that invisible mental load!


    If you want to book a Zoom consult with Miranda, book now at mirandahodge.org OR email thecherishcommunity@gmail.com for more information.


    Love fantasy stories? Support Miranda's creative talent and look up Orphan Alpha Daughter (Sable River Series #1) on Amazon! Available in paperback or Kindle.



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    24 mins
  • #71: Understanding ADHD in your child and ADHD in Women - The HUGE Impact on your Mental Load
    Jul 28 2025

    This is THE episode to listen to if you, a friend, or any kids you interact with, have ADHD. Understanding both this diagnosis itself and some strategies on managing your own expectations around kids with ADHD and how it can present in mums, can be absolutely LIFE changing with regards to the self-esteem and confidence your child experiences as they grow. And, with you learning to give yourself not only self compassion, but helpful strategies that work for you and your family.


    Need a conversation about parenting, kids or your own mental health? Miranda is an experienced teacher with hours of learning on this topic; and has a high level of understanding and experience around ADHD from a behavioural standpoint; and emotional support in this area, too.

    To book a session or find out more, message thecherishcommunity.com or visit mirandahodge.org and follow the links!


    If you're into fantasy fiction, want to support Miranda while you support your own health and read a good book? Try Orphan Alpha Daughter by Autumn Willow, available now on Amazon here!

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    33 mins
  • #70: Is Gentle Parenting Too Soft? Setting Boundaries with kids and why You're feeling Mum-guilt
    Jul 24 2025

    Gentle Parenting? That does not mean 'let them do anything they want', and it certainly doesn't mean we are 'soft' as parents practicing this. Gentle Parenting is the topic in this episode as Miranda pulls it all apart and shares some super-practical tips and truths about why you might feel guilt and anxiety around the type of parenting you practice - and why.


    Don't know how to parent your under-12 child anymore? Or feeling ALL the overwhelm, anxiety and mental load as you try to juggle everything at once and feeling like you're failing the kids and everyone else, too? Message Miranda at thecherishcommunity@gmail.com to book a Zoom consult.


    Join us in the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/mentalloadresetformums


    Read the Orphan Alpha Daughter book by Autumn Willow (Miranda!) here

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    36 mins
  • #69: Heal your Nervous System Naturally: Practical Ways to Calm your Nervous System (Part 2)
    Jul 20 2025

    In this episode, I explore three powerful ways to support and reset your nervous system as a mum managing stress, emotional load, and daily overwhelm. Learn how your mindset, daily habits, and even social media use can affect your nervous system; discover practical tools to stimulate your vagus nerve for calm; and hear why connecting with nature can bring deep emotional healing. If your system feels overloaded, this is your moment to pause, breathe, and bring peace back into your motherhood journey.


    As always, email Miranda for a Zoom consult opportunity at thecherishcommunity@gmail.com!


    Join the Mental Load Reset for Mums FB group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/thementalloadresetformums



    Want to read something fun in your downtime? The first published novel in The Sable River Series, 'Orphan Alpha Daughter' is available on Kindle or paperback here!



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    37 mins
  • #68: ‘Heal Your Nervous System- 3 ways THIS Invisible Load is hijacking you’ (Part 1)
    Jul 13 2025

    This episode is where it's at, when you want to know how your Central Nervous System can actually impact your emotional health, mental load and your exhaustion levels. Please be aware that this episode could potentially be a little triggering, but a lot life-changing, as the 'aha' moments you have in here could start you on a journey of potential healing!


    Don't forget to grab your Simple Daily Routine for Mums - will be available ASAP - meanwhile ensure you can grab it by joining me in the Facebook group below!


    Miranda x


    Join me - Mental Load Reset for Mums FB group

    Work with me - thecherishcommunity@gmail.com

    Book a session - https://tidycal.com/thecherishcommunity/50-minute-meeting


    Excuse the edit issue at the start on this episode! Unfortunately I cannot change it 🙏🏻

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    24 mins