Between the barking dog, the boiling pasta and the wrong cheese, Steph realised it wasn’t that she’d lost herself — she’d just been buried under the to-do list of adulthood.

In this laugh-out-loud, heart-wide-open episode, MagnetiK Mumma shares the story of a three-year-old with a tambourine, the woman who swapped captivating for capable, and the midlife rediscovery that changed everything. Expect stories, science, and soul: the vagus nerve, movement medicine, songlines, and why self-care is actually leadership.

You’re not behind — you’re upgrading.

Key Takeaways

Sometimes we get buried under the to-do list of adulthood.
A tambourine can symbolise the joy of taking up space.
Movement activates the vagus nerve and calms the body.
Midlife is a time for curiosity and clarity, not crisis.
Regulating your nervous system regulates your household.
Authenticity is remembering who you truly are.
Micro-moments of truth lead to greater joy.
Self-care isn’t luxury — it’s leadership.
Indigenous cultures have long understood rhythm as medicine.
You are not behind; you are upgrading.

Sound Bites

“I learned to be capable instead of captivating.”
“Your brain is upgrading, right?”
“Regulation is contagious. Now that’s true.”
“Pick up your metaphorical tambourine and shake it like you mean it.”
“Self-care isn’t luxury; it’s leadership.”

Chapters

00:00 Rediscovering Yourself Amidst Life’s Chaos
09:45 The Power of Rhythm and Movement
19:21 Embracing Authenticity and Self-Care
25:11 Finding Your Rhythm and Staying on Stage
27:35 Outro – MagnetiK Mumma & The Nervous System Reset

Phenomenal Feminine Leadership while nuturing young people with our local school principal. A very inspirational listen https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yk9ErTU4cQPLtOhOekVVQ?si=yzWEVPTvRxGrtZDKLqVwVA