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Diverse Wellbeing

Ann Loh Wrenne

Welcome to Diverse Wellbeing, the podcast where parents of children with additional needs find support, connection and real conversations on embracing self-care. Each episode explores practical insights, expert advice and authentic stories to help you manage stress & nurture your wellbeing in day-to-day life. Join us as we discuss the unique journey of diverse families.

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S2 · E32
Wednesday · 7 min
Trusting Yourself When Life Is Uncertain
In this episode, I explore the value of slowing down and easing the pressure we place on ourselves. Sometimes a more gentle approach can help both the mind and body relax. If you’d like to explore more tools and supports, you’ll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E31
October 7 · 5 min
How Important Is It?
In this episode, I explore how asking “How important is it?” can help us mentally disconnect from things that bother or irritate us. A simple tool for protecting our peace, stepping back from unnecessary drama and choosing where we give our energy. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E30
September 23 · 6 min
Permission: Keep It Simple
In this episode, I explore how keeping things simple can reduce mental pressure and help us focus on what really matters. A simple approach to creating more space and ease in everyday life. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E29
September 9 · 9 min
Authenticity: The Freedom to Be Yourself
In this episode, I explore how being true to yourself can bring more freedom, pleasure and ease into everyday life, and create space to breathe, relax and reconnect with who you are. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E28
August 20 · 9 min
Authenticity: When Fear and Courage Meet
In this episode, I explore the relationship between fear and courage, and how both can exist at the same time. I reflect on how fear can sometimes point towards something that matters to us, and how being authentic, being our true self doesn't require us to be fearless. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E27
August 5 · 8 min
Repair Begins with You
In this episode, I explore how tending to our own wellbeing helps us navigate life’s demands with greater compassion, steadiness and resilience. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E26
July 15 · 6 min
Repair: The Stories Our Minds Tell
In this episode, I explore how stress and exhaustion can shape our inner dialogue, and why noticing those stories is the first step towards repair. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E25
July 9 · 10 min
Repair: The Many Roles We Carry
In this episode, I reflect on the many hats parents wear and why understanding the weight of those roles can change how we treat ourselves. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E24
July 1 · 11 min
Replenishing Your Needs
In this episode, I explore simple ways to support yourself when life feels full and demanding. As we close today’s episode, if there's a question you'd like to ask me, send an email to info@diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E23
June 18 · 7 min
Preventing Summer Burnout
In this episode, I explore why summer can feel so hard for many parents and how we can protect our energy before burnout builds. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E22
June 10 · 6 min
Burnout Isn't Just Exhaustion
In this episode, I explore burnout, why it is about more than just feeling tired and what else may be going on underneath. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E21
June 3 · 7 min
Safe, Seen, Soothed and Secure
In this episode, I explore Dan Siegel’s 4 S’s (Safe, Seen, Soothed and Secure) and what they mean for our own wellbeing. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E20
May 27 · 8 min
Protecting Your Energy: Journal Prompts
This episode includes a set of supportive journal prompts to help you reflect on what you’re carrying and how you might create more space for yourself. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E19
May 13 · 7 min
Protecting Your Energy: Creating A Bubble
In this episode, we explore the idea of creating a supportive “bubble” around yourself — a space that helps you feel steadier, calmer, and more connected to yourself within the demands of daily life. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E18
May 6 · 8 min
Protecting Your Energy: Creating Space
This episode acknowledges the invisible load parents carry, and introduces protecting your energy by creating small moments of space for you. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E17
April 29 · 9 min
Calm: Taking a Moment to Be Still
This episode is a short guided meditation offering a few minutes of quiet and stillness. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E16
April 22 · 6 min
Calm: Writing from a Place of Stillness
This episode shares three simple journal prompts inspired by this month’s episodes, offering a space to pause and reflect. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E15
April 15 · 6 min
Calm: The Quiet Comfort of Simple Words
This episode explores the simple, honest words of Charlie Mackesy, shared in a calm and reflective way. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E14
April 8 · 5 min
Calm: The Practice of Being Still
This episode is a simple introduction to the teachings of Shi Heng Yi, shared in a calm and grounded way. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.
S2 · E13
April 1 · 6 min
Calm: Finding Stillness in the Everyday
This episode is an introduction to the reflective work of John O'Donohue and the sense of stillness within his words. If you'd like to explore more tools and supports, you'll find everything at diversewellbeing.ie. Until next time, take care. This is Diverse Wellbeing — empowering parents, and embracing wellness.

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