Episode 46: Softening Into Joy with Danielle Brooker

What if joy wasn’t something you had to earn?

And what if the reason it feels so far away isn’t because you’re doing it wrong - but because your body doesn’t feel safe enough to receive it?

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Danielle Brooker - Motherhood Joy Coach, speaker, and mentor - who helps Mums break free from exhaustion, ditch the pressure to ‘do it right,’ and expand their capacity for joy without self-sacrifice.

Danielle offers a radical reframe: that true, sustainable joy isn’t found in more bubble baths or 'perfect' to-do lists. It’s found in the body, when our nervous system feels safe enough to soften.

Together, we explore:

• Why so many mothers feel stuck in survival mode
• How nervous system regulation is the missing link in accessing lasting joy
• Why “just think positive” culture can leave women feeling unseen and unsupported
• Danielle’s personal story of burnout and what it really means to “do your thing” in alignment with joy
• Practical, embodied ways to begin reconnecting with joy - even amidst the chaos of Motherhood

We also talk about Danielle’s free online retreat happening from 20–23 May 2025 -  Mama Joy Ignite - a soulful, spacious event for big-hearted, ambitious mothers ready to reconnect with themselves, break free of the mess, and ignite their joy.

Along with 18+ other inspiring experts I’m honoured to be a speaker at this retreat too - leading a juicy, soul-deep conversation and visualisation to help you lighten the maternal mental load.

🎟️ Click here to grab your FREE ticket to Mama Joy Ignite

PODCAST REFERENCES:

• Freedom From Busy by Danielle Brooker
• The 6 Human Needs - Tony Robbins TED Talk
• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

FIND OUT ABOUT DANIELLE BROOKER:

• Visit Danielle's website HERE
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• Email Danielle on [email protected] to discuss anything that resonated from this episode!

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