The Emotions Lab Blog

Ordinary. Extraordinary. Feb 13, 2026

I am a 70s baby.

Which means my heyday was the 90s.
Frizzy hair, Oasis and ladette culture.

I was r...

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Choose Your Hard: Parenting What You Can’t Control - or What You Can Feb 06, 2026

 

Laura and I set up The Emotions Lab to help anxious and neurodivergent children.

Our journey beg...

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Slow down Mumma, slow down! anxiety coregulation urgency Jan 30, 2026

When I visit my mum in her dementia care home, it often feels like I have to crank my speed right do...

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The Quiet Power of Not Stepping Into The Drama Jan 23, 2026

 

This week in our group session, we used something called Karpman’s drama triangle. I’ve written a...

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The nights that used to push me over the edge. Jan 16, 2026

 

It was with great pleasure that we welcomed another group of amazing women into our Leadership Me...

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This is what fear energy really looks like in a mother. co regulation emotional heath fear energy recognise Jan 09, 2026

 

Before I knew what fear energy was, I thought I was just…
Organised. Focused. Responsible.

But un...

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She Logged On at 4am — Because She Was Ready Jan 02, 2026

 

Recently, we had the privilege of interviewing one of the incredible mums who joined The Leadersh...

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The Year Christmas Became Bitter Sweet Dec 19, 2025

 

Christmas is looming, and with it comes a mix of emotions.

Last year, we had no Dad.
And this y...

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When You Realise It’s Not Your Child You’re Reacting To. inner child Dec 12, 2025

 

There’s a moment many mums reach,

It’s the moment they realise:

“I’m not reacting as a grown wo...

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When You're Done Being The Victim drama triangle leadership mothers victim Dec 05, 2025

 

One of the most profound things a mum has ever said to us is this:

“I’m so, so grateful I found ...

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