Tell us about your family. How many Kids?
We’re a family of four: myself, my husband Fraser, our two children, aged 5 and 1, and our gorgeous 10-year-old puppy, Fred.
What’s the part of being a mum that fills you up the most?
Weirdly, I think it’s the chaos and the feeling of a full, happy house.
Don’t get me wrong, the chaos can also be incredibly overstimulating and overwhelming. But on those rare occasions when I catch myself observing it all, I feel so content and wish I could pause time.
What’s one thing that genuinely helps you stay afloat in the day-to-day juggle?
Good old-fashioned lists.
Getting things out of my head and onto paper helps ease my mental load and makes everything feel a little more manageable.
How do you carve out space for career, motherhood, love, friends, and still find a moment for you?
Honestly, I don’t think I do a particularly good job of it at the moment.
Before our son was born, I could use kinder days to work and fit in some of the other things. But our gorgeous little guy has never been a great sleeper, and these days I can’t work late into the evenings like I used to with our first.
Right now, work is squeezed into the in-between moments, including weekends, the odd evening, and any pockets of time I can find.
What has helped is surrendering a little more and lowering my expectations of myself professionally during this season. The second time around, I know just how quickly these years pass.
To keep myself sane, I always have a small creative sewing project on the go. It gives me something that’s just for me.
I also think our experience is probably pretty relatable. Fraser and I can barely have an uninterrupted adult conversation at the moment. Our five-year-old wants to be involved in absolutely everything, and by the time both kids are asleep, we usually need to be asleep too.
I’m incredibly lucky to be surrounded by the most epic community of friends and family. They’re kind, supportive, fun and just genuinely wonderful humans.
Opportunities to catch up are limited, but we make it work. Whether it’s camping together, going for a surf, sharing a walk after bedtime or spending time parenting side-by-side, those moments feel even more precious because they’re harder to come by.
As for moments for myself? They’re usually hidden in the gaps.
A trip to the bathroom with no children following me. Hanging washing on my own. A solo visit to our community veggie patch while listening to a podcast. A quick swim.
Those little moments are carrying me through this season. And I know it won’t be this way forever.
Where do you find fashion that genuinely feels like you?
I make some of my own clothes from thrifted fabrics.
That feels most like me because every piece is truly unique. It’s also a creative outlet, and there’s honestly no better feeling than wearing something you’ve made yourself.
Other than that, second-hand shopping online is one of my favourite things to do, and I’ve had very few misses.
Relaxed fits are always my go-to. When motherhood feels particularly overstimulating, I need to be in the comfiest clothes possible.
Zero tight waistbands, thank you very much.
What does living a healthy, grounded life look like in your world?
For me, it’s the little things.
It’s never going to be perfect, and no one has time for a million-step wellness routine every day.
Getting outside, breathing fresh air, eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and legumes, drinking enough water and getting enough sleep are my current goals.
Although the sleep part is still very much a work in progress.
How do you keep your body moving in a way that feels realistic and sustainable?
At the moment, every day feels like a functional fitness class.
Our baby has mostly slept in the carrier since birth, so carrying around that ever-growing weighted vest has definitely counted as daily movement.
When I get the chance to do intentional movement for myself, it’s usually an outdoor lap swim, a quick surf, a walk or, if I can align everything perfectly, a yoga class.
What’s one non-negotiable that keeps your mind and body well?
Getting outside every day.
And ideally, going for a walk.
It’s an instant reset.
Swimming is another one. There’s just something about being in the water.
When you think of balance, what does that actually mean to you in real life?
Potentially an unpopular opinion, but I think trying to achieve balance is impossible.
Life is messy. Things happen. There are seasons in family life and stages in business where things are naturally going to feel out of balance.
What helps me is zooming out.
Instead of looking at what happened today, I look at how things are tracking across a week or a month. Whether that’s food, movement, work or family time.
I also think resisting the urge to overschedule helps.
A slow morning, a free afternoon at home or a weekend without an agenda feels incredibly precious these days.
What does your morning routine honestly look like?
At the moment, I’m usually woken very early by a baby who is absolutely thrilled to be awake and ready for another day.
I always start with a shot of local jamu, made with turmeric, ginger, lemon and honey.
Then Fraser will usually hand me a coffee, or I’ll make one for us, depending on who’s holding the baby.
One of us will put porridge on or start making loaded toast, and that’s about the extent of the routine.
At some point I’ll wash my face, put on some face oil or moisturiser and natural deodorant.
Those are probably the only guaranteed things each morning right now.
How do you wind down at night?
I make a point of dimming the lights almost immediately after dinner.
We eat together as a family around 5pm or 5:30pm, then everyone has a bath or shower.
After that, we often have some really lovely family time. There’s usually music involved, maybe some dancing, plenty of silliness and no real agenda.
I feed the baby to sleep while Fraser reads with our five-year-old.
If neither of us falls asleep in the process, we’ll have a cup of tea together, finish off some work, tackle the dishes or whatever else needs doing.
I always read before bed. Usually a novel.
What’s something about you that would genuinely surprise people?
I’m actually very relaxed about food.
We eat mostly whole foods at home and I avoid buying a lot of ultra-processed foods, but I’m not rigid about it.
If I’m out for dinner with friends and the options aren’t exactly how I’d eat at home, I’m not going to make twelve requests and six modifications to a menu item. I’ll choose the option that feels closest to what makes me feel good and enjoy the experience.
I’m there for the company and the moment.
What’s a truth about yourself that took you years to finally admit?
That my heart will often get in the way.
There have been plenty of opportunities where I’ve passed on what looked like the smart business decision because I couldn’t compromise on my values.
When do you feel most like the truest version of yourself?
Around the people I love.
What’s a single moment that quietly shifted the direction of your life?
Having our daughter five years ago.
What’s a mistake you’re genuinely grateful you made?
My mum always says, “No time is ever wasted.”
I’ve made plenty of mistakes, but they’ve also taught me some of the biggest lessons.
Looking back, I’m grateful for most of them.
What’s one boundary that completely changed your life?
Someone once told me during early motherhood, “You are the expert on your own child.”
They weren’t suggesting you ignore medical advice or anything serious.
They meant that everyone has an opinion on sleep, parenting and how you should do things, but nobody knows your child the way you do.
That reminder created an important boundary for me around unsolicited advice.
What part of yourself do you judge the most?
My self-compassion.
I’m constantly working on it.
I can offer patience, grace and understanding to others, but I often struggle to extend the same kindness to myself.
What’s something you pretend you don’t care about, but secretly do?
Clutter.
When I’m overwhelmed or overstimulated, my internal world is hugely affected by my external environment.
I’m constantly trying to make peace with the chaos.
What’s something about you that people would never guess?
I’m surprisingly good at the card game Spit.
My siblings were genuinely scared of me when we played.
If you could live an entirely different life for a year, what would you choose?
Somewhere with perfect beginner surf waves, Mediterranean weather, open-water swimming, abundant local food growers and all my favourite people nearby.
I’m not sure what you call that, but it sounds pretty incredible.
What’s something that still feels uncomfortable, but you’re pushing yourself to do anyway?
Sharing online.
I’ve never found putting myself or my face out there particularly comfortable, and I question it almost every time I do.
What’s a version of yourself you’re trying to become?
Playful.
Patient.
Calm.
Confident.
When you think about your younger self, what do you wish she knew?
That no time is ever wasted.
And that some of the hardest seasons will teach her the most.
What’s the hardest part of motherhood for you to admit out loud?
The vulnerability that comes with wearing your heart outside your body.
The constant worry for someone else’s wellbeing every second of every day.
What’s a small joy getting you through this season of life?
A hot cup of tea and a book in bed when everyone else is asleep.
That’s exactly the season I’m in right now.
The Five Things In My Bag I Can’t Leave Home Without
- Weleda Skin Food
- My homemade essential oil perfume roller
- Lip balm from HOME
- Eco Originals nappies and wipes
- My handmade crossbody bag made from thrifted fabric
Visit, Buy, Do
Visit: Japan is at the top of my list right now.
Buy: The ultra-processed food industry so we could overhaul the whole thing.
Do: A luxurious surf trip with friends.
What inspired you to start Natural Harry?
It was 2012 and I was learning more about how important eating whole plant foods is for our health.
I felt incredibly inspired to make that message more attractive and accessible to people.
The landscape looked very different back then. There was nowhere near the awareness, education or online content that exists today.
Can you share what’s next for Natural Harry?
I have a few solid ideas up my sleeve and absolutely no time to execute them right now.
But I’m very excited for when that time comes.
As always, I’ll probably end up sharing the process as I go because I can’t help myself.
Let’s just say they’re creative.
What’s the most challenging thing about running your own business?
How much time do you have?
There are plenty of challenges, but one of the biggest is knowing the buck stops with you.
What’s the best thing?
Also, how much time do you have?
As daunting as it can be being the one making the decisions, it’s also incredibly rewarding.
What advice would you give someone wanting to start their own business?
Just begin.
That first step is the hardest one.
If you wait until all your ducks are in a row, you’ll be waiting a very long time.
Do the work, trust yourself and then take action.
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