10 Minute Confidence Boost: Shakira Akabusi

My guest on this episode is Shakira Akabusi - women's health and fitness expert, regular face on daytime TV, author of The Strong Like Mum Method and founder of the brand new Strong Like Mum YouTube channel, where she's making all her expertise available to mums for free. Shakira talks about the deep connection between physical movement and how we feel - and why, since becoming a mum, that link has never been clearer to her. She's also honest about what confidence actually means to her: it's not about perfection or having it all figured out, but backing yourself as a human being and giving yourself the same grace you'd give a friend. We also chat about: Why releasing the pressure to be perfect was the moment Shakira finally felt truly confident How she manages anxiety and OCD on the hard days - and why that doesn't have to shake your confidence Her three go-to techniques before a big TV appearance or nerve-wracking moment: sleep, breathing and movement The 4-7-8 breathing technique she uses on set when she has 60 seconds before her segment goes live Why "keep showing up" - for yourself, not just for everyone else - is the message she keeps coming back to Find Shakira on Instagram: Find the Strong Like Mum YouTube channel - If you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review - and you can follow the podcast to ensure you don’t miss future episodes. Thank you! Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood and confidence on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Threads: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now. Music: Epidemic Sound Artwork: Eleanor Bowmer Support this show . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10 Minute Confidence Boost: Shakira Akabusi is an episode from Not Another Mummy Podcast by Alison Perry.

This episode is 11:05 long.

This episode was published on Apr 12, 2026.

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