um...life

um...life

Hosted by Krissi Marie — mum, creative, anti-influencer and gentle rule-breaker — this show explores identity, motherhood, self-worth, creativity and what it really means to live a life that feels like yours.

Here you’ll find honest conversations, reflective moments, personal stories and soulful re...

I've lost my mojo and I think that's ok!
um...life
I've lost my mojo and I think that's ok!

Recent Episodes

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Nov. 1, 2026

I've lost my mojo and I think that's ok!

Have you ever reached a point where something you once loved starts feeling like just another thing on your to-do list? Yeah… that's where I've been. This year has kicked my arse a lot, and somewhere along the way I've lost my podcasting mojo. But rather than give up, I'm starting to think that maybe it's time to do things differently. In this episode, I'm talking about losing momentum, giving yourself permission to change direction, and why a reset isn't necessarily a bad thing! Because som
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Oct. 31, 2026

Let's try this again: how to slow down (when it feels like the world is speeding up)

Republishing this one as it has not found its way to Spotify! Hello and welcome to the um...life podcast. I'm Krissi Marie! This week, we are slowing down in this crazy world. We discuss a few ways to chill out and gain some peace at a time of year that can feel out of control. Here is the link to the Headspace.com website with some awesome breathing exercises: https://www.headspace.com/meditation/breathing-exercises The beautiful Mel at In Harmony Qigong can be found on Facebook at https:/
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Oct. 25, 2026

how to slow down (when it feels like the world is speeding up)

Hello and welcome to the um...life podcast. I'm Krissi Marie! This week, we are slowing down in this crazy world. We discuss a few ways to chill out and gain some peace at a time of year that can feel out of control. Here is the link to the Headspace.com website with some awesome breathing exercises: https://www.headspace.com/meditation/breathing-exercises The beautiful Mel at In Harmony Qigong can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/inharmonyqigong/ or Insta at https://www.inst
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Oct. 18, 2026

Christmas is coming - what we can do differently this year

Hello and welcome to the um...life podcast. I'm Krissi Marie! This week, we are absolutely NOT going to panic about how fast we are hurtling toward Christmas and end of year. Here are some ways we can regain control over the craziness. Remember you can find me on social media at @um___life on instagram! Krissi x
73
Oct. 11, 2026

more motherly advice

Hello and welcome to the um...life podcast. I'm Krissi Marie! This week, we are providing a little bit more motherly advice including doing stuff by yourself, taking care of your health, and just doing the thing! What is your motherly/parental advice to your younger self and to young people out there **waving hands enthusiastically at the interwebs** Remember you can find me on social media at @um___life on instagram! Krissi x
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Oct. 4, 2026

the correlation between stress and illness (and what you can do about it)

Hello and welcome to the um...life podcast. I'm Krissi Marie! This week, we are exploring the correlation between stress and illness, but importantly, also discussing what we might be able to start doing about it. As discussed, the sources used in this episode include: Life Events, Stress and Illness The Relationship Between Stress and Chronic Illness Chronic Stress Puts Your Health at Risk Remember you can find me on social media at @um___life on instagram! Krissi x