Hi Mobsters,

It’s leah here, mobster, mum and founder of the house of hormones, back with my favourite mum community, bringing you your weekly dose of wellbeing-intel!

As a psychologist and founder of The House of Hormones, I’ve seen firsthand how intertwined mental and physical health are. A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body, and the habits you create today are the foundation for your well-being tomorrow. Yet, as mums, we often put others first; our children, partners, businesses! Leaving little time for ourselves. But let me remind you of a crucial truth: you can’t pour from an empty cup. It sounds so cliche but just like on an airplane, we must put on our own oxygen masks before helping others.

If you’re waiting for January 1st to start prioritising your health and happiness, let me challenge you: why wait? You don’t need a date on the calendar to begin creating the life you want. Start today, and watch how small, consistent steps can transform your health, mindset, and life.

The Importance of Starting Now

Many mums I work with say they’re waiting for the “right moment” to make changes. But the reality is, life will always be busy. There will always be school runs, work deadlines, and washing piles calling your name. The perfect moment rarely comes. Instead, the best time to start is now!

Building healthy habits isn’t about overhauling your entire routine in one day. It’s about taking small, manageable actions. Each choice you make today is a step toward the life you want. By starting now, you give yourself a head start on building momentum, confidence, and change.

The Power of Small, Consistent Steps

As a psychologist, I’ve studied how habits form and why they stick. Big, dramatic resolutions often fail because they’re overwhelming and unsustainable. But small, consistent actions? Those are life-changing!

Here’s a few ideas of how you can start today:

For your body: Commit to drinking an extra glass of water or moving your body for 10 minutes. These small actions improve physical health and boost your mental clarity.
For your mind: Spend 5 minutes practicing mindfulness or journaling. This can help reduce stress, organise your thoughts, and improve emotional resilience.
For your relationships: Take a moment to connect with your child, partner, or a friend. Quality over quantity is key.
For your business: Do one task today that aligns with your goals—send that email, make that call, or brainstorm your next idea.

Each small step builds on the one before, creating a ripple effect of positive change.

Put Your Mask on First

As mums, it’s easy to fall into the trap of self-sacrifice, believing that putting everyone else first is the ultimate act of love. But here’s the truth: when you neglect yourself, you’re not showing up as your best for the people who depend on you. By taking care of your mind and body, you become stronger, healthier, and more present in all areas of life, motherhood, business, and beyond.

Prioritising yourself isn’t selfish; it’s essential. When you care for your mental and physical health, you model healthy habits for your children and teach them the importance of self-love.

Start Today, Build Tomorrow

Your health and happiness are built on the foundation of the choices you make every day. By starting today, you’re showing yourself and your family, that your well-being matters. Whether it’s taking a walk, journaling your thoughts, or simply taking a deep breath, each small action is a step closer to the life you want.

So, MOBsters, don’t wait for January. Start building those healthy habits today. Put on your oxygen mask first, and watch how everything else begins to fall into place. After all, a healthy mind and body are the greatest gifts you can give, to yourself and to those you love.

As always if you have any questions, or if there are subjects you’d like to learn more about, leave a note for us in the comments box below.

have a really lovely weekend.

leah x

thoh

free online breathwork session - 17 december 8pm

Join our free Breathwork session in partnership with the mob and em&co - there will be a recording so if you sign up and can’t make it you can catch up in your own time.

click here to sign up.

In partnership with The House of Hormones and Em of em&co you are invited to a free breathwork session created to help you release the stress and overwhelm that can often surface during the holiday season. This time of year can bring so much joy, but it can also weigh on us with endless to-do lists, family expectations, and work deadlines.

breathwork benefits for busy mums:

reduce stress and high cortisol levels
improve sleep quality
helps with emotional regulation
is easier and quicker than meditation!

general Health benefits:

improved digestion
improved cardiovascular and respiratory health
immune regulation

A bit of science: As we breathe more slowly and deeply, we are using our diaphragm muscles (under our ribs) to push the air in and out of our lungs, essentially. Because we are adding more oxygen into our lungs, and deeper, and because the lungs transmit oxygen to the red blood cells zooming around our body, we can bring more oxygen to the places that need it - and this includes the digestive system, brain, muscles, and more! This can reduce brain fog, and help concentration and focus as we move through the day - even when we are finished our breathwork practice. As a result of moving from a SNS (Sympathetic Nervous System) state, where our bodies are essentially in stress and ‘readiness’ constantly - to a PNS state, we start to allow all the benefits of lower stress into our bodies and mental health.

*note pregnant women are not recommended to participate in the class

more information here: https://emnco.podia.com/the-house-of-hormones-mums-who-build-dec-breathwork

Em is a female founder (The C Word Magazine), breathwork teacher and marketing strategist who blends strategic marketing consultancy with transformative breathwork to guide female founders and entrepreneurs in wellness and lifestyle industries towards holistic business growth. She works with female-founded brands as a marketing consultant and strategist and has her own breathwork subscription service, The Breathwork Collective. Check her out: https://emnco.podia.com/

WHAT IS mums who build? (the mob)

Mums Who Build (The MOB) is a supportive network designed to help mums build their financial confidence, grow their businesses, and advance their careers. By offering workshops on essential topics like impostor syndrome and goal setting, as well as intimate networking events, we provide mums with the tools to succeed. Our community fosters connection and collaboration, creating a judgment-free space where mums can share experiences and skills. Whether you're starting a business or looking to grow professionally, Mums Who Build is here to empower and support mums on their journey to building brighter, more secure futures that they actually want.
Motherhood is wild - we're stronger, and it's a hell of a lot more fun when we build together!

If you are able to get to London, we'd love to meet you! Come down and see us in person at one of our events. The MOB also hosts regular 'Mobster Hangouts' - free mum meet-ups (kids welcome) - weekly in Walthamstow and monthly in Stoke Newington, full details of these are on the Events page.

Got a question for us? Drop us an email: mobster@mumswhobuild.com

what is the house of hormones?

making Hormone Health Simple - We do the hard work so you don’t have to!

Let’s be real: the world of health and wellness can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to hormone health. The endless advice, products, and health trends? It’s a lot to keep up with! That’s exactly why we started The House of Hormones—a place where wellness feels less like a science class and more like the supportive chat of a girls’ group chat.

For our friends here at The MOB, we get it. As busy mums juggling family, work, and everything in between, finding clear, honest info about what really works for you is a must. Our goal is to give you expert-backed advice that fits into your already packed life. From product recommendations to practical hormone health tips, we’ve got the scoop on what actually works (and what doesn’t), so you don’t waste time, money, or energy on stuff that doesn’t deliver. Not to mention the discounts our community get!

We’re here to simplify wellness in ways that make a difference, so when you come to us, you’re hearing from trusted sources—think of us as your go-to crew for real hormone advice. We don’t just promise results; we offer a curated list of products, tested by us for our 10 Non-Negotiables, so you can trust that every recommendation is grounded in experience and expertise. We’ll help you navigate hormone health without the stress, the jargon, or the guesswork.

 The House of Hormones is built on a foundation of reliability and real talk. We know that every woman’s health journey is unique, and we’re here to support you with authentic, tried-and-tested resources that don’t feel like a maze to get through. Join us, and let’s make hormone health a positive part of life that feels good, empowering, and do-able.

Head over to our website for an experience crafted just for you. Let’s take on this health journey, MOB style, and make wellness a little more fun, together!

Why Wait for the New Year? Start Building Healthy Habits Today