Fresh perspective

Dear Rachel and Susie,

I rarely ( possibly never) send an email like this as I’m fairly new to podcasts but I have been listening for the past 4-5 months including older episodes and it’s been so helpful and insightful.

I have 4 children, the 2 eldest are teenage ( one doing GCSEs so that episode super helpful, the younger slightly neurodivergent so it’s been a challenging year ). I’ve struggled to always be present/make myself available to the teenagers when also distracted by the younger children/ sleep deprivation from a toddler.

Susie’s perspective on musical children and not practicing/ giving up resonated so much with me as my children are very musical but we have had lots of issues with practicing/ motivation. Also your 2 minute timer to talk has been a great tip.

I found listening to Rachel’s daughters gave a fresh perspective as I am tempted to helicopter in. You made me laugh out loud with your car chat on big topics like porn because I’m exactly that…I almost can’t stop myself once I’ve read something and it’s in my mind!

Anyway I’ve shared the podcast with my medical GP colleagues/ patients and friends. Hopefully it can be helpful to more parents.

Very best wishes,
Dr Catherine