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Lou Beckett: Why Mothers Carry So Much of the Mental Load and How to Change It Aug 13, 2026

During August, the Motherkind team and I try to practise what we preach by slowing down, taking some time off and making the juggle just a little easier over the summer holidays.

So, throughout the month, we're bringing you some of our most listened-to episodes of the year so far.

If you’re the person who remembers the PE kits, books the appointments, sorts the childcare, knows when the suncream needs reapplying and automatically assumes you’re looking after the children unless you’ve specifically arranged otherwise — this episode is for you.

This week’s episode is with author Lou Beckett for a brilliantly honest conversation about being the default parent and the invisible mental, emotional and physical load so many mothers carry.

Lou describes default parenting as something bigger than the mental load. It’s not only thinking about everything that needs to happen; it’s doing it, managing it and carrying the underlying assumption that ultimately, you are responsible. And often, couples don't consciously choose these roles at all. They simply fall into them after having children and never stop to renegotiate them.

We talk about what that does to your identity, your relationship and your time — including Lou's experience of stepping away from her career while her husband's career accelerated, and the gradual feeling that she had lost sight of who she was outside motherhood.

Lou also shares what has actually helped them change the dynamic at home: having honest conversations about responsibility, creating space for both parents' needs and recognising that wanting time for yourself doesn't make you selfish. We also talk about the enormous standards mothers place on themselves, comparison, mum guilt and why sometimes “good enough” really is enough.

This is a funny, validating and incredibly relatable conversation for any mother who has ever thought: Why does everything seem to fall to me?

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

How to recognise if you’re the default parent
Why the mental load so often falls to mothers
How to start sharing responsibility more equally
Why motherhood can leave you feeling like you’ve lost yourself
How to let go of guilt and make space for yourself again

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Key Topics

Default parent • Mental load • Invisible labour • Overwhelmed mothers • Mum guilt • Parental burnout • Sharing the load • Motherhood identity • Relationships after children • Maternal mental load • Asking for help • Self-care for mothers • Working motherhood • Losing yourself in motherhood • Parenting roles

The 5-Minute Reset Every Overwhelmed Mother Needs This Summer Aug 10, 2026

If the summer holidays have left you feeling overstimulated, overwhelmed and like you haven't had five minutes to yourself, this Moment is for you.

When the children are around more, routines disappear and the noise, demands and mental load feel relentless, it's incredibly easy for our nervous systems to tip into stress mode. You might find yourself snapping over something tiny, wanting to escape to another room, giving in because you can't handle one more request—or simply shutting down completely.

In this Moment, Zoe explains what's actually happening in your nervous system when motherhood feels too much, and why these reactions aren't something to feel ashamed of. She shares simple techniques you can use in just a few minutes to move out of fight, flight, freeze or fawn, widen your window of tolerance and release some of the stress you've been carrying.

You'll also discover why completing the stress cycle can be so important for preventing burnout, and how changing the way you speak to yourself can help you feel calmer and more regulated when family life gets intense.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Moment

How to recognise your own stress response
A simple breathing technique to calm your nervous system
How to complete the stress cycle and release built-up tension
Why your inner critic makes overwhelm feel even harder
How five minutes a day can help you feel calmer and more regulated

If this Moment resonates, you can listen to the full episode here: Can 5 minutes a day really change your motherhood?

And if you want to put these ideas into practice, Zoe teaches them step-by-step inside Five Minute Motherkind—21 days of simple five-minute practices designed to help you feel calmer, happier and more like yourself again.

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Dr Mindy Pelz: The Surprising Cause of Brain Fog Every Mother Needs to Know Aug 06, 2026

During August, the Motherkind team and I try to practise what we preach by slowing down, taking some time off and making the juggle just a little easier over the summer holidays.

So, throughout the month, we're bringing you some of our most listened-to episodes of the year so far.

If you've ever wondered why you're eating well, exercising, and still struggling with brain fog, exhaustion, or stubborn belly fat, this episode is going to completely change how you think about your body.

This week I'm joined by bestselling author and women's health expert Dr Mindy Pelz. We explore why so much health advice has been designed around male bodies, why chronic stress changes everything for women, and how understanding your hormones can help you feel calmer, think more clearly and work with your body rather than against it.

We also dive into fasting for women, why it isn't one-size-fits-all, what every mother should know about stress and self-care, and Dr Mindy's fascinating perspective on why perimenopause isn't something to fear—but a powerful new chapter of leadership and confidence.

Whether you're navigating early motherhood, feeling overwhelmed by brain fog, or starting to think about perimenopause, this conversation is packed with practical, hopeful insights.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Why chronic stress makes belly fat harder to lose
The surprising connection between fasting, brain fog and calm
Why women need a different approach to fasting than men
How to support your hormones through every stage of life
Why menopause could be your most powerful chapter yet

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Key Words

Women's health • Hormones • Fasting for women • Intermittent fasting • Brain fog • Belly fat • Stress • Cortisol • Metabolism • Blood sugar • Perimenopause • Menopause • Hormone health • Female health • Weight training for women • Protein • Nervous system • Burnout • Self-care • Maternal wellbeing • Energy • Longevity • Healthy ageing • Midlife • Motherhood • Women's wellbeing • Confidence • Emotional health • Motherkind

Why "Having It All" Is Making Mothers Miserable Aug 03, 2026

Have you ever looked around at your life and wondered why it feels so hard just to keep up?

In this powerful Moment, Dr Giselle Goodwin shares the personal turning point that changed the course of her life—and the research that followed.

After reaching a breaking point on her 35th birthday while juggling two young children and two businesses, Giselle became convinced she simply wasn't coping. But years later, after completing a PhD in women, work and wellbeing, she discovered something that completely changed her perspective:

It wasn't her that was failing. It was the impossible expectations placed on modern mothers.

Together, Zoe and Giselle explore why so many women feel overwhelmed, burnt out and like they're constantly falling short, despite doing more than ever before. If you've ever wondered why motherhood feels so much harder than you expected, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, understood and far less alone.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Moment

Why so many mothers feel like they're failing
The three jobs modern women are expected to do
The hidden pressures driving burnout and mum guilt
Why motherhood isn't the problem—our expectations are
The one message every overwhelmed mother needs to hear

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Emma Grede: “The Parenting Rules I Refuse to Follow” Jul 30, 2026

During August, the Motherkind team and I try to practise what we preach by slowing down, taking some time off and making the juggle just a little easier over the summer holidays.

So, throughout the month, we're bringing you some of our most listened-to episodes of the year so far.

Can you be an ambitious mother without feeling guilty?

Emma Grede believes you can, and that our children actually benefit when they see us fully expressed, fulfilled and living in alignment with our own values.

Emma is one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs, co-founder of SKIMS, CEO of Good American, founding partner of Safely, investor on Shark Tank and author of Start With Yourself. But this conversation isn't really about business. It's about the invisible pressure mothers carry, the impossible standards we set ourselves, and how to build a life that feels true to you.

Together, Zoe and Emma explore why so many mothers feel depleted, how to let go of guilt, and why success looks different in different seasons of life. Emma shares the parenting philosophy that has helped her build multiple global businesses while raising four children and why she believes children don't need a perfect mother; they need one who is fulfilled.

They also discuss work-life balance, career ambition after children, asking for help, letting go of control, sharing the parenting load, and why learning to say no is one of the most powerful leadership skills a mother can develop.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Why your children need a fulfilled mother, not a perfect one
How to let go of mum guilt and make decisions with confidence
Why success changes through different seasons of motherhood
How to stop doing everything and start asking for help
The boundaries that protect your time, energy and ambition

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Zoe’s favourite Aspire episode with Emma Grede: “Don’t Let Anyone Control You With Money” with Reese Witherspoon

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Why You Feel Guilty Resting in Motherhood (And Why You Don't Have to Earn It) Jul 27, 2026

Do you ever sit down to rest... only to feel like you should be doing something else?

In this Moment, Zoe is joined by psychologist and author Dr Nicola Jane Hobbs to explore why so many mothers struggle to slow down. The answer isn't that you're lazy, bad at resting or doing motherhood wrong. It's that your nervous system has learnt that being busy feels safe.

Together they explore why matrescence can feel like such a shock to our system, how years of rushing make stillness feel unfamiliar, and why learning to weave tiny moments of slowness into your day can help your nervous system feel calmer, safer and more regulated.

Nicola also shares a beautiful redefinition of rest: it's not just lying down or getting more sleep. Rest is anything that helps your nervous system switch off its stress response.

If you've ever struggled with mum guilt or burnout, or found it impossible to truly relax, this conversation will completely change the way you think about rest.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why your nervous system can experience slowing down as a threat
Why rest feels so uncomfortable after becoming a mum
Tiny ways to teach your nervous system that slowness is safe
A new definition of rest that actually feels achievable in motherhood
Why resting benefits both you and your children

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4 Simple Shifts to Enjoy the Summer Holidays, Not Just Survive Them Jul 23, 2026

Do you already feel the pressure to make this summer magical?

Maybe you're trying to juggle work, childcare, family holidays, the mental load and the constant feeling that you should be doing more. If so, this episode is for you.

In this solo episode, Zoe shares the simple mindset shifts that can help you let go of mum guilt, stop chasing the perfect summer, and focus on what your children will actually remember. She explores why asking for help before you're overwhelmed is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, why feeling guilty doesn't necessarily mean you've done something wrong, and how lowering the pressure can help everyone enjoy the holidays so much more.

If you're looking for practical advice to help you navigate the school holidays with more calm, connection and self-compassion, this episode is packed with simple reminders you'll come back to all summer long.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why feeling guilty doesn't mean you've done anything wrong
How to let go of the pressure to create the "perfect" summer
Why children remember how summer felt, not what you spent
The importance of asking for help before you reach burnout
Simple ways to reduce the mental load during the school holidays
How to create more connection with your children this summer

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The Real Reason You Keep Snapping At Your Kids (And What to Do About It) Jul 20, 2026

Have you ever shouted at your child and been instantly overwhelmed with guilt?

If you've ever wondered, "Why did I react like that?" or worried that losing your temper means you're a bad mum, this Moment is for you.

In this honest Moment episode, Zoe shares a parenting moment she's not proud of and the powerful insight that completely changed how she understands motherhood anger. She explains why snapping at our children is rarely about the moment itself, what the "drip, drip, drip effect" teaches us about stress and emotional overload, and why your nervous system, not your parenting, is often driving your reaction.

You'll also discover simple, science-backed tools to regulate your nervous system throughout the day, understand what your anger might be trying to tell you, and replace guilt with greater self-compassion.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally reactive or stuck in a cycle of snapping at your children and then feeling guilty afterwards, I hope this conversation reminds you that you're not failing. You're human, and there is another way.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why snapping at your children is rarely about the moment itself
The "drip, drip, drip effect" and how stress builds throughout the day
How to regulate your nervous system before reaching breaking point
Why anger is often a sign of unmet needs
Practical ways to widen your "window of tolerance"
How to repair after losing your temper without carrying shame
Why anger can become a catalyst for healthier boundaries and positive change

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Nedra Glover Tawwab: Why Mothers Feel So Resentful (And The Boundaries That Change Everything) Jul 16, 2026

Do you ever find yourself saying yes when you desperately want to say no? Feeling resentful, overwhelmed or taken for granted, but not quite sure why?

In this week's Motherkind episode, Zoe sits down with therapist, bestselling author and boundaries expert Nedra Glover Tawwab to explore why so many mothers struggle to set healthy boundaries—and how learning to do so can transform every relationship in your life.

Together, they unpack why resentment is often a sign that a boundary is missing, how motherhood changes our friendships, and why boundaries aren't about controlling other people—they're about honouring your own needs. Nedra also answers real questions from the Motherkind community, covering everything from asking for help without micromanaging, navigating difficult family dynamics, setting boundaries with grandparents and in-laws, managing work expectations, and protecting your time without feeling guilty.

If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, found yourself carrying the invisible mental load, or wondered why you're constantly feeling frustrated or emotionally exhausted, this conversation will leave you with practical scripts, compassionate insights and simple tools you can start using today.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why resentment is one of the biggest signs that a boundary is missing
What healthy boundaries actually are (and what they aren't)
Practical scripts to help you set boundaries without guilt
How to ask for help without micromanaging your partner or family
How motherhood changes friendships—and how to reconnect
What to do when someone repeatedly ignores your boundaries
How to navigate boundaries at work without feeling like you're letting people down
Why boundaries strengthen relationships rather than damage them

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The 5-Minute Habit That Makes Juggling Work and Motherhood Feel Easier Jul 13, 2026

Does it feel like you're constantly juggling work, childcare, the mental load and everything else on your never-ending to-do list?

As the summer holidays begin, many mothers find themselves trying to balance work alongside having the children at home, leaving them feeling stretched, overwhelmed and like they're constantly falling behind.

In this Motherkind Moment, entrepreneur, writer and mum of four Rachael Twumasi-Corson shares why work-life balance isn't actually the goal—and what to aim for instead.

She introduces her simple 5-4-3-2-1 planning method, a practical daily tool that helps you prioritise what matters most, reduce overwhelm and create more harmony between work, motherhood and your own wellbeing.

If you've been feeling like you're spinning too many plates, this conversation will leave you with a fresh perspective and one practical habit you can start using today.

💡 In this Moment, you’ll learn:

Why work-life balance often leaves mothers feeling like they're failing
The difference between work-life balance and work-life harmony
How the 5-4-3-2-1 planning method can reduce overwhelm
Why scheduling your priorities is more effective than reacting to everyone else's
Simple ways to create more time for yourself without guilt

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Why Motherhood Feels So Much Harder Than We Expected (You're Not Doing It Wrong) Jul 09, 2026

Why does becoming a mother change us so deeply? And why does nobody really prepare us for it?

So many mothers believe they're doing something wrong because motherhood feels harder than they expected. But what if the problem isn't you?

In this powerful conversation, writer and bestselling author Lucy Jones explains the life-changing concept of matrescence – the physical, emotional, psychological and identity transition of becoming a mother. It's a word that has helped thousands of women finally understand why motherhood can feel so overwhelming, and why it's never "just" about having a baby.

Lucy and Zoe explore why modern motherhood can feel so isolating, why we place impossible expectations on mothers, and how understanding matrescence can replace guilt and shame with self-compassion.

If you've ever found yourself thinking "Why don't I feel like myself anymore?" or "Why is this so much harder than I thought it would be?" this episode will help you realise you're not failing. You're going through one of the biggest transitions of your life.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

What matrescence is and why every mother should know about it
Why motherhood changes your identity so profoundly
How understanding matrescence can reduce guilt, shame and self-blame
Why the problem isn't mothers — it's the way modern motherhood is designed

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The Burnout Doctor: Why So Many Mothers Think They're Failing (When It's Actually Burnout) Jul 06, 2026

Have you ever felt like you're failing at everything?

Like you're constantly trying harder, doing more and still feeling like you're falling behind?

In this powerful Motherkind Moment, GP and burnout expert Dr Claire Ashley shares the moment she realised she wasn't failing as a mother, doctor or partner - she was experiencing burnout.

Together, Zoe and Claire unpack why so many mothers blame themselves instead of recognising the signs of burnout, how stress affects both the brain and body, and why working harder often makes things worse.

Claire shares the emotional and physical symptoms she wishes she'd recognised sooner, explains why burnout can take years to recover from, and offers practical advice for spotting the warning signs before you reach crisis point.

If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or wondering why you just can't seem to cope anymore, this conversation will remind you that you're not failing - you may simply be carrying too much.

💡 In this Moment, you’ll learn:

The early emotional and physical signs of burnout
Why so many mothers mistake burnout for personal failure
How burnout affects your brain and body
Why pushing harder can make burnout worse
The warning signs to look out for before burnout becomes a crisis
The mindset shift that can help you begin recovering sooner

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The 3-Step Method To Replace Your Self-Doubt With Self-Belief Jul 02, 2026

Do you ever feel stuck in self-doubt?

Overthinking decisions. Questioning yourself. Wondering whether you're good enough, capable enough or ready enough.

In this solo episode, Zoe shares the simple mindset shift that transformed her relationship with confidence - and that she's seen transform the lives of hundreds of women she's worked with.

She explains why self-doubt isn't a sign that you're doing something wrong. In fact, it may be a sign that you're growing. Zoe explores why the brain is wired to keep us safe rather than help us thrive, how overthinking keeps us stuck, and the three practical steps that can help you move from self-doubt to self-belief.

Whether you're navigating motherhood, considering a career change, starting something new or simply wanting to trust yourself more, this episode will help you understand why confidence isn't something you're born with - it's something you build through action.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why self-doubt often appears when you're growing and changing
How your brain mistakes new experiences for danger
The surprising reason confidence doesn't come before action
How to stop believing every thought you think
Why taking small steps creates lasting self-belief
How building evidence changes the way you see yourself

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Sonia Choquette: The Parenting Skill That Helps Children Trust Themselves Jun 29, 2026

What if one of the greatest gifts we could give our children isn't confidence, resilience or achievement, but the ability to trust themselves?

In this powerful Motherkind Moment, Zoe is joined by intuition expert and spiritual teacher Sonia Choquette to explore why so many of us lose trust in our inner knowing, and how we can help our children stay connected to theirs.Sonia explains why intuition isn't a gift reserved for a lucky few; it's a natural human ability that children are born with. Together, she and Zoe explore how fear, overthinking and the pressures of modern life can disconnect us from our instincts, and why learning to trust ourselves may be one of the most important skills we can develop.Sonia shares a simple exercise for reconnecting with your intuition, explains why validating your child's feelings matters more than having the "right" answer, and reveals the parenting approach she believes helps children build lifelong self-trust.If you've ever second-guessed yourself, struggled to trust your instincts or wondered how to raise children who feel confident in who they are, this episode is for you.💡 In this episode, you'll learn:

Why intuition is a skill, not a gift

How fear and overthinking disconnect us from our instincts

A simple practice to help you reconnect with your inner voice

How to help your children trust themselves

Why emotional validation is so powerful for children

The parenting habit that strengthens confidence and self-belief

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Dr Helen O’Neill: We Know Less About Miscarriage Than We Do About Mars Jun 25, 2026

What if the reason so many women feel dismissed, confused and unsupported when it comes to their health isn't personal - it's systemic?

In this eye-opening conversation, Zoe sits down with scientist, reproductive health expert and Hertility founder, Helen O'Neill to explore the shocking reality of the gender health gap and what every woman needs to know about her body.

Helen explains why the female body has historically been understudied, how this impacts everything from diagnosis and treatment to fertility and hormones, and why so many women are left feeling disconnected from their own health.

Together, they unpack the menstrual cycle, hormone health, fertility myths, reproductive health challenges and the simple changes that can help women better understand what their bodies are trying to tell them.

This conversation will leave you seeing your body and your health in a completely different way.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why women's bodies have been overlooked by medical research
How hormones influence mood, energy, sleep, skin and mental wellbeing
What your menstrual cycle can tell you about your overall health
The early warning signs your body may be trying to communicate
Why reproductive health issues affect so many women
How to feel more informed, empowered and connected to your body

This Episode Is For You If...

You've ever felt confused about your hormones
You want to better understand your menstrual cycle
You're trying to conceive now or in the future
You've experienced period problems, fertility concerns or hormone symptoms
You want to feel more informed and empowered about your health
You're raising daughters and want them to grow up understanding their bodies

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Sophie Power: The Photo That Changed How We See Motherhood Jun 22, 2026

When a photo of ultra-runner Sophie Power breastfeeding her baby during one of the world's toughest races went viral, millions of people saw a powerful image of motherhood.But few knew the story behind it.

In this Motherkind Moment, Sophie shares what was really happening that day. From navigating pregnancy, pelvic floor recovery and breastfeeding, to running 106 miles around Mont Blanc with a three-month-old baby, Sophie reveals the invisible work, planning and determination behind the photograph.What emerges is a powerful conversation about modern motherhood, the mental load, the physical demands of caring for a child and the challenge so many mothers face: how do we continue to pursue our goals while caring for the people we love most?This isn't a story about running. It's a story about redefining strength, challenging outdated systems and proving that motherhood and ambition can exist side by side.You'll Learn

The story behind Sophie's viral breastfeeding photo

Why the image became a symbol of modern motherhood

The realities of returning to exercise after birth

How mothers carry both the visible and invisible load

Why motherhood shouldn't mean giving up your ambitions

What it means to redefine strength as a mother

If this Moment resonated with you, I'd highly recommend listening to the full episode (linked below). It's a powerful conversation about motherhood, ambition and why women should never have to choose between caring for their children and pursuing their goals.

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Dr Punam Krishan: Why So Many Mothers Feel Exhausted, Overwhelmed and Unseen Jun 18, 2026

What happens when a doctor becomes the patient?

This week, Zoe sits down with GP, broadcaster and author Dr Punam Krishan for a powerful conversation about motherhood, health and what happens when we put ourselves last.

Following her recent breast cancer diagnosis, Punam reflects on recovery, the traumatic birth of her first child, severe postnatal depression, and the moment she realised that while everyone was focused on the baby, nobody was asking how she was.

Together, Zoe and Punam explore the "maternal health penalty" - why so many mothers normalise exhaustion, pain and overwhelm - and what needs to change so mothers receive the care and support they deserve.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why mothers often ignore symptoms and put their own health last
The hidden long-term impact of birth trauma and postnatal depression
What the "maternal health penalty" means and why it affects millions of women
How motherhood physically changes the brain, nervous system and body
The symptoms mothers should never dismiss as "normal"
How to advocate for yourself and get the healthcare support you need

If you've ever felt exhausted, unseen or wondered whether what you're experiencing is "just part of motherhood", this episode is for you.

Key Topics

Maternal health • Breast cancer • Postnatal depression • Birth trauma • Mental load • Maternal mental health • Women's health • Motherhood burnout • Pelvic floor recovery • Motherhood and identity • Menopause • Perimenopause • Mother's wellbeing • GP advice for mums • Nervous system healing • Parenting

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Burnt Out, Overwhelmed and Running on Empty? Listen to This. Jun 15, 2026

On paper, Maria Hatzistefanis had everything she had worked for. A hugely successful business, a loving family and a life many people would envy. But behind the success, she was burnt out, running on empty and wondering why she didn't feel happier.

In this powerful Moment, Maria shares the turning point that made her realise something had to change. She opens up about the reality of juggling work and family life, the pressure of always being the organiser, and why joy isn't something that simply arrives when we achieve enough - it's something we have to intentionally create space for.Maria shares the routines, boundaries and practices that helped her move from surviving to feeling more present, connected and in control. From scheduling "me time" with the same importance as a work meeting to discovering meditation, breathwork and moments of stillness, this conversation is a reminder that our wellbeing deserves a place in the diary too.If you've ever felt exhausted despite having a life that looks good from the outside, or wondered why success doesn't automatically lead to happiness, this episode is for you.💡 In this Moment, you'll learn:

Why success doesn't always lead to fulfilment

The hidden signs of burnout many mothers ignore

How to create more joy and presence in everyday life

Why scheduling time for yourself is essential, not selfish

How breathwork, meditation and spirituality can help restore your energy

Practical ways to feel more in control when life feels overwhelming

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Why Mothers Need Time Alone (And Why It's Not Selfish) Jun 11, 2026

When was the last time you were completely alone - with nobody touching you, talking to you or needing something from you?

In this episode, Zoe explores why so many mothers crave alone time and why that need isn't selfish - it's essential. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, touched out, exhausted or guilty for wanting space from your children, this episode will help you understand what's really happening in your mind and body.

Zoe unpacks the psychology of modern motherhood, the invisible mental load, emotional labour and the impact they have on a mother's nervous system. She explores why highly sensitive mothers and introverted mothers often experience overwhelm more intensely, how overstimulation can lead to burnout, resentment and mum rage, and why rest is not a luxury but a necessity.

You'll learn why guilt so often accompanies the need for space, how cultural expectations of motherhood keep women trapped in cycles of self-sacrifice, and how protecting even small moments of solitude can help you become a calmer, more present and more connected parent.

If you've ever wondered why you feel constantly needed, emotionally drained or like you've lost yourself in motherhood, this episode is for you.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why craving alone time is a healthy response to modern motherhood
How overstimulation, emotional labour and the mental load affect a mother's nervous system
Why highly sensitive mothers and introverted mothers often feel more overwhelmed
The difference between healthy solitude and signs of burnout, anxiety or depression
Practical ways to create guilt-free space and restoration in everyday life
Why taking care of yourself helps you show up more calmly for your children

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The Hidden Reason You're Becoming Resentful Jun 08, 2026

This episode is for every mother who's ever felt overwhelmed, resentful, or quietly stretched beyond her limits.

If you're holding everything together, saying yes when you want to say no, and wondering why you're exhausted, this conversation might change the way you think about boundaries forever.In this powerful moment episode, Zoe explores why boundaries aren't selfish; they're essential. She shares the simple mindset shift that helped her move from people-pleasing to protecting her energy, her time, and her wellbeing, and explains why resentment is often the clearest sign that a boundary is needed.Through honest stories from early motherhood and practical examples you can use immediately, Zoe shows how setting boundaries isn't about pushing people away - it's about creating the limits that allow you to show up as the mother, partner, friend and person you want to be.💡 In this Moment, you'll learn:

Why boundaries are simply recognising that you are not limitless

The hidden link between resentment, overwhelm and burnout

How motherhood can help you become better at speaking up for your needs

The small boundary shifts that can transform your relationships

Why disappointing other people is sometimes necessary

A simple exercise to identify where you need stronger boundaries right now

If you've been carrying too much, feeling emotionally overloaded, or struggling to ask for what you need, this episode will leave you feeling validated, empowered and ready to make one small change that could make a big difference.

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GQ Jordan: The Postpartum Nutritional Advice Every Mother Needs to Hear Jun 04, 2026

Why do so many mothers feel exhausted, foggy and depleted - even years after giving birth?

In this episode, Zoe sits down with nutritionist GQ Jordan to talk about the realities of pregnancy, postpartum recovery and the nutritional foundations that help mothers feel more like themselves again.

Drawing on both her professional expertise and personal experience as a mother expecting her second child, GQ shares practical, reassuring advice on everything from managing sugar cravings and energy crashes to recovering from birth, supporting your mental health and letting go of the pressure to do everything perfectly.

This is a conversation for any mother who feels tired, stretched thin, constantly reaching for sugar, or wondering why looking after herself feels so difficult.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why so many mothers experience brain fog, exhaustion and sugar cravings - and the simple nutritional shifts that can help
How to support your recovery after birth, including the key nutrients often overlooked in postpartum
Why "bounce back" culture is keeping mothers depleted, and what to focus on instead
The mindset shift that helps ambitious mothers care for themselves without guilt

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Dr Alex George: Why We Struggle With Our Children’s Emotions - And How to Change It Jun 01, 2026

Have you ever found yourself saying to your child, "You're OK, don't cry," whilst knowing you mean well, but feeling like something deeper is happening?

This week’s Moment explores a powerful idea: we can only hold our children's emotions to the extent that we can hold our own. So many of us grew up believing resilience meant pushing through, staying strong and keeping it together. But what if real resilience is actually the opposite?

In this conversation, Zoe and Dr Alex George explore the emotional patterns we inherit, why so many of us struggle to sit with difficult feelings, and how learning to hold our own emotions changes the way we parent. There’s a moment where Zoe shares a huge realisation: the reason she struggled with her children’s big feelings wasn’t because of them - it was because no one had ever taught her how to handle her own.

If you've ever felt uncomfortable with your child's tears, frustration or meltdowns, this episode might help explain why.

💡 In this episode, you'll learn:

Why resilience isn't about "pushing through"
The parenting patterns we pass on without realising
Why many millennial parents were never taught emotional processing
How our early years shape the way we respond to stress
A simple reframe that can help you hold difficult feelings - yours and your child's

Listen now and see whether this changes the way you think about emotions, resilience and parenting.

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Why You’re Snapping, Overthinking and Feeling Constantly On Edge (And What To Do To Stop) May 28, 2026

You’re not failing. Your nervous system is overwhelmed, and there’s a reason why.

If you’ve been snapping, overthinking, lying awake at night, or feeling strangely disconnected from your own life, this episode will help you understand why.

Because it’s not a mindset problem.
It’s your nervous system.

In this solo, Zoe goes deeper than typical “nervous system” advice to explore what’s really driving overwhelm in motherhood and why so many of us feel stuck in survival mode, even when nothing is “wrong”.

This is about understanding the root, not just managing the symptoms.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why your nervous system feels stuck in survival mode (and why that makes sense)
How your past experiences shape your reactions in motherhood today
The hidden beliefs driving overwhelm, guilt, and reactivity
Simple, practical ways to calm your body and come back to baseline

This episode will help you stop blaming yourself and start understanding what’s really going on underneath.

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Why Returning To Work After Maternity Leave Feels So Much Harder Than You Expected May 25, 2026

Returning to work after having a baby isn't just a practical transition - for many mothers, it can feel like returning as a completely different person.You expected to feel rusty. You didn't expect to question your confidence, your identity, or whether you're still capable of doing the job you once knew so well.In this Moment, Zoe sits down with Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, to unpack one of the most overlooked parts of motherhood: the return-to-work transition.Joeli shares why this period can feel so overwhelming, how matrescence and brain changes can affect our confidence and sense of self, and why so many mothers believe they're failing when, in reality, the systems around them are failing them.This episode is a powerful reminder that if returning to work felt harder than you expected, there was never anything wrong with you.

💡 In this Moment, you'll learn:

Why returning to work after maternity leave can feel so emotionally challenging
The surprising brain changes of matrescence and how they affect confidence
Why do so many mothers struggle socially and professionally after having a baby
The hidden leadership skills motherhood develops
What better support for mothers could actually look like

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Steven Bartlett’s CEO: How I Make Career Decisions Around My Family May 21, 2026

What happens when the dream career opportunity arrives… just as motherhood asks more of you than ever before?

In this deeply honest conversation, Zoe sits down with Amy, CEO of Steven Bartlett Private Office, to talk about the impossible equation so many ambitious mothers are trying to solve. From taking a huge new role whilst pregnant, to the tension between career ambition and wanting to be the primary attachment figure for your children, this episode is an incredibly raw exploration of modern motherhood, identity and work.

Amy shares the internal conflict so many mothers carry but rarely say out loud: that sometimes we don’t just work for our children, we work because part of us still deeply wants ambition, creativity, challenge and growth too.

This is an episode about intuition, guilt, love, matrescence and learning to live inside the contradictions of motherhood.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why motherhood completely changes the way you approach ambition, career decisions and success
The honest reality of trying to balance leadership, ambition and being the primary attachment figure at home
What happened when Amy told Steven Bartlett she was pregnant during the hiring process for her CEO role
How becoming a mother reshaped Amy’s leadership, priorities and understanding of happiness

This episode will especially resonate if you’ve ever felt torn between the part of you that wants to achieve… and the part of you that wants to be fully present at home.

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What Your Child Is Really Triggering In You with Gabor Maté May 18, 2026

What if your child’s behaviour isn’t something to control… but something to understand?In this powerful conversation, Zoe sits down with one of the world’s leading voices on trauma, attachment and child development to explore the invisible patterns many of us carry into motherhood.Why do our children’s big emotions feel so triggering? Why do we instinctively want to shut down tears, tantrums or "difficult" behaviour? And what if so much of what we’re reacting to has very little to do with our children at all?This episode is a compassionate invitation to look beneath behaviour - theirs and ours - and understand how our own childhood experiences shape the mothers we become.💡 In this moment, you’ll learn:Why your child's "acting out" may actually be communicationThe difference between behaviour that needs controlling and needs that need understandingWhy motherhood can bring unresolved parts of our own childhood to the surfaceWhat it really means to be "triggered" by our childrenWhy caring for ourselves is one of the most important things we can do for our childrenThis conversation may completely change the way you think about tantrums, emotions and your own reactions.

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The NEW Career & Motherhood Playbook From The Woman Who Ran British Vogue Whilst Pregnant May 14, 2026

What if the reason you feel like you’re failing… isn’t you?

In this powerful conversation, Zoe sits down with Vanessa Kingori OBE - former Publishing Director of British Vogue, Chief Business Officer at Condé Nast Britain, and one of the most influential women in global media.

Vanessa made history as the first woman to lead the commercial side of British Vogue in its 100+ year history, after already breaking boundaries as the first female publisher of GQ.

She’s worked at the very top of global brands, including Condé Nast and Google, and is known for driving significant commercial growth while reshaping workplace culture.

But alongside all of that, she’s also a mother.

Vanessa shares the truth so many women feel but rarely say out loud: that motherhood is harder than we expected, not because we’re doing it wrong, but because the system around us isn’t built to support us.

From taking on one of the biggest jobs in media whilst trying for a baby to challenging outdated workplace norms around motherhood, this is a conversation about rewriting the rules for ourselves and the next generation.

This episode will leave you feeling seen, validated, and more confident in the way you’re navigating both work and motherhood.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why feeling like you’re failing at both work and motherhood is so common - and why it’s not the truth
The hidden strengths motherhood gives you (that workplaces massively undervalue)
Why we need to stop “hiding” motherhood at work and what happens when we don’t
How to build your “village” in a modern world where it no longer exists naturally
Why involving men in the parenting conversation is essential and how we’re getting it wrong

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My Biggest Mistakes and Regrets in Motherhood and Work (and What I’d Do Differently) May 07, 2026

Zoe has never shared her story like this before.💡 In this episode, she takes you behind the scenes of her journey through motherhood and work over the past nine years - the decisions, the trade-offs, the moments she’s proud of… and the ones she’d change if she could. This is the first episode in Motherkind’s special work series, and it starts here for a reason. Because from the outside, it can look like everyone else has it figured out.But the truth? No one does. In this conversation, Zoe shares what it really looked like to leave corporate, build Motherkind alongside early motherhood, and navigate burnout, loss, ambition, and identity… and how she’s learned (sometimes the hard way) to design a life that works for her.It’s honest, unfiltered, and deeply reassuring for any mother questioning her path. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: . The biggest mistakes Zoe has made in motherhood and work - and what she’d do differently now . What burnout actually felt like for her (and how she pushed herself into it) . The real tension between ambition and being a present mum . How to make peace with trade-offs and build work that fits your life Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Neha Ruch - Work Series: The Truth About Stepping Back from your career — And Coming Back even Stronger Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do You Resent Your Partner For The Mental Load? Try This Expert Advice, with Dr Morgan Cutlip May 04, 2026

Why does resentment feel so universal in motherhood - even in the strongest relationships? In this conversation, Zoe sits down with relationship expert, Dr Morgan Cutlip, to unpack the quiet, creeping dynamic so many mothers experience: the feeling that your life has completely changed and your partner’s hasn’t. This episode is a powerful reframe. It will help you understand where resentment actually comes from (it’s not what you think), why it often begins in the earliest days of motherhood, and how invisible patterns like “mental load”, “precedents”, and the myth of maternal instinct are shaping your relationship without you even realising. If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I the only one carrying this?” - this conversation will give you language, clarity, and a way forward. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why resentment in motherhood is so common - and what’s really driving it How the “mental load” quietly builds and becomes overwhelming What “precedents” are - and how they set up imbalance before you even notice Why the idea of “maternal instinct” can actually create inequality How early motherhood dynamics shape your relationship long-term Practical ways to start shifting the imbalance (without blame or conflict) Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this moment, you can listen to the full episode here: Why you're resentful in your relationship—and how to fix it starting today, with Dr Morgan Cutlip Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma Grede: "Your kids don't need you to be their everything" Apr 30, 2026

“Your kids don’t need all of you. They need a fully expressed version of you.” What if the pressure to be everything to your children is actually the thing making motherhood harder? In this powerful conversation, Emma Grede (entrepreneur, co-founder of SKIMS & Good American) shares a radically honest take on ambition, guilt, and what it really means to be a “good mother.” This episode is a permission slip to stop doing it all and start doing what actually matters. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why you don’t need to live up to anyone else’s version of motherhood How to let go of guilt (without letting go of your ambition) Why life isn’t about balance - it’s about seasons How to stop micromanaging everything (your kids, your partner, your life) Why putting yourself first is not selfish - it’s essential You don’t need to do it all. You just need to decide what actually matters and let the rest go. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with The Squiggly Career Experts - Success isn’t linear: 5 Steps to finally start defining your own path Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Zoe’s favourite Aspire episode with Emma Grede: “Don’t Let Anyone Control You With Money” with Reese Witherspoon Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Let The Guilt Go”: Lou Beckett on the Lie That You’re Failing in Motherhood Apr 27, 2026

If you feel like you’re failing at motherhood… this is the reframe you need. In this powerful Motherkind Moment, Zoe sits down with Lou Beckett, author of The Sunday Times Bestseller, Lessons from A Default Parent and wife of Comedian, Rob Beckett, to unpack something so many mothers feel but rarely say out loud - the constant pressure to be a “good” mum and the quiet belief that we’re not quite measuring up. Lou shares how she started motherhood feeling like she was failing and how that feeling stayed with her for years. Not because she was doing anything wrong, but because she cared so deeply about getting it right. 💡 In this Moment, you’ll learn: Why feeling like you’re failing is often a sign that you care deeply How comparison and constant advice are fuelling pressure and self-doubt Why you can’t “high-achieve” motherhood - and what to aim for instead A simple but powerful mindset shift to help you let go of guilt If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough…If you’ve ever compared yourself to other mums and come up short…If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting time, space, or something for yourself… This one is for you. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this Moment, you can listen to the full episode here: The Truth About Being the Default Parent: Why Mothers Feel Lost, Guilty and Overwhelmed Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: . Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. . Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books . Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why so many mothers feel overwhelmed and disconnected right now - and what to do next Apr 23, 2026

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, second-guessing yourself, or disconnected from who you are, this episode is for you. Zoe sits down with intuitive teacher Sonia Choquette, a world-renowned spiritual guide and New York Times bestselling author of over 25 books, to explore something so many of us feel we’ve lost in motherhood: our intuition. Because the truth is, it hasn’t gone anywhere. It’s just been buried under the mental load, the noise, and the pressure to get everything “right”. This episode is a powerful reminder that your intuition is not a gift reserved for a few; it’s a skill you can reconnect to quickly and simply. And when you do, everything changes. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: . A simple way to calm your mind and reconnect to yourself in seconds . How to tell the difference between fear and intuition . How to trust your body’s signals when making decisions . How to raise children who stay connected to their inner voice This conversation is grounding, practical, and quietly powerful. It will help you stop looking outside for answers and start trusting what’s already inside you. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Tamu Thomas Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Problem Isn’t You - It’s Career Advice That Ignores Motherhood Apr 20, 2026

If your career has started to feel harder, slower, or somehow “not enough” since becoming a mum, this episode will change how you see it.
Because the problem isn’t your ambition. It’s the advice you’ve been given.
In this powerful solo episode, Zoe shares how she got pulled into “hustle harder” business content and how it left her questioning her success, her pace, and her direction. What she realised is something every ambitious mother needs to hear...
Most career advice simply doesn’t account for the reality of motherhood.
This episode is about rejecting that noise and building a career that actually works for your life.
. Why hustle culture and “bro business” advice doesn’t work for mothers
. The 4 career seasons to help you stop feeling behind and start feeling aligned
. How to redefine success in a way that includes flexibility, family, and fulfilment
. Why extending your timeline is the key to sustainable ambition
You are not behind.You are building a career that fits your life.
Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.
Loved this episode?
Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.
If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with The Squiggly Career expert - Success isn't linear: 5 steps to finally start defining your own path
Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet
Connect with Zoe:
. Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok
. Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’
This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:
. Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.
. Sign up to Shopify for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind
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The AI Lessons Every Mother Needs Apr 16, 2026

AI is moving fast, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed, behind, or unsure where to start, start here. In this episode, Zoe sits down with AI expert Georgie Barrat to cut through the noise, the hype, and the fear - and show you how to actually use AI in a way that makes your life easier (not more complicated). From reducing the mental load at home to becoming a sharper thinker at work, this is your practical, no-nonsense guide to getting started with AI. . Why feeling behind with AI is completely normal (even experts feel it) . How to use AI as a thinking partner, not just a tool . A simple way to start - without learning everything . Practical ways to reduce your mental load at home and work . What actually matters (vs the hype around AI right now) You don’t need to master AI.You just need to start using it. Because small shifts now will compound fast and the gap will grow. Pick one task that drains your time or energy - and ask AI to help you do it better. That’s where this starts. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with [insert relevant episode recommendation] Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: . Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok . Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: . Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. . Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books . Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:One thing to try this week: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You're not behind, you're right on time Apr 13, 2026

Do you ever feel like everyone else is moving faster than you? Like you should be further ahead - in your career, your life, your motherhood? This episode is your reminder that feeling isn’t truth, it’s comparison. In this powerful solo episode, Zoe challenges the idea that there’s a “right” timeline for your life, and shows why trusting your own pace might be the most freeing thing you ever do. Because what if you’re not behind at all… but exactly where you’re meant to be? Why the feeling of being “behind” is so common (and where it really comes from) How comparison - both internal and external - fuels pressure and self-doubt Why there is no universal timeline for success, motherhood, or life The power of thinking in seasons, not deadlines How to feel calmer, grounded, and more confident in where you are right now Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Maxine Nwaneri - The truth about having it “all”: How to find your true purpose and do motherhood your way Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Identity Crisis Every Mother Has — And Why Nobody Talks About It Apr 09, 2026

Why does no one tell you that becoming a mother changes you completely? Not just your life but your brain, your identity, your emotions, your ambition… everything. In this powerful solo episode, Zoe breaks down the concept of matrescence, the scientifically recognised transition into motherhood and why understanding it can completely change how you experience this season. Because so many mothers are silently asking: Why do I feel so different? Where did the old me go? Why does this feel so hard? This episode gives you the language, the science and the reassurance you’ve been missing. What matrescence is and how it explains the transition into motherhood Why do you feel lost, overwhelmed or different after having a baby How your brain, hormones and emotions change in motherhood Why identity loss in motherhood is normal (not a failure) How long does the motherhood transition really last Practical ways to support your mental health and identity through this stage You’ll also hear why motherhood isn’t just about loss, it’s a profound transformation that can lead to deeper purpose, stronger boundaries and a clearer sense of who you are becoming. This episode is your reminder that: You are not failing.You are not behind.You are in the middle of becoming. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Lucy Jones - Matresence: The Word We All Need Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why You Find It So Hard To Play, And What To Do About It Apr 06, 2026

What if the thing you feel you have least time for… is actually the thing that would help you cope the most? In this powerful Motherkind Moment, Zoe is joined by play expert Emma Worrollo, who makes a compelling and surprising case for why playfulness isn’t frivolous, it’s foundational. Because when you’re carrying the mental load, juggling work, and just trying to get through the day, “have more fun” can feel like the most unrealistic advice in the world. But this isn’t about adding more to your to-do list. Emma explains why playfulness isn’t about being silly, extroverted, or endlessly positive. It’s something far more powerful - a deeply human skill that helps us become more resilient, more flexible, and better at navigating the challenges of motherhood. In this conversation, you’ll learn why so many of us feel like we’ve “forgotten how to play”, why that’s completely normal, and how to bring small moments of lightness back into even the busiest days. Because play isn’t just for children. It’s for you, too. . Why playfulness is directly linked to resilience, problem-solving and emotional well-being . The difference between play and playfulness (and why this changes everything) . Why feeling awkward or “bad” at playing with your kids is completely normal . Simple, realistic ways to bring more lightness into everyday motherhood Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this Moment, you can listen to the full episode here: The Power of Play with Emma Worrollo Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: . Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok . Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: . Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. . Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books . Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind What you’ll take from this Moment:For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Being a Good Mother Might Mean Putting Yourself First Apr 02, 2026

Sophie’s story went viral when she was photographed breastfeeding mid-ultramarathon, but what that moment really represents is something much bigger: the invisible load of motherhood, and a world not designed for women. . Why motherhood often forces a complete identity reset . How to stop chasing “having it all” and define success on your terms . The hidden mental and physical load mothers carry . Why your health is not optional, it’s foundational . How small acts of self-prioritisation change everything . The mindset shift that helps you take on things you never thought possible Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Joeli Brearley - The Exhausted Mother’s Guide to A Successful Return to Work. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: . Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok . Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: . Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. . Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stop Waiting for Your Partner to Change — Do This Instead Mar 30, 2026

“Why am I the only one thinking about everything?” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, resentful, or like the mental load is falling entirely on you since becoming a parent, this episode is for you. In this Motherkind Moment, Zoe shares a powerful conversation on one of the most searched and least solved challenges in modern motherhood - the mental load, emotional labour, and how it impacts relationships after children. Because for so many mothers, the pattern looks like this:👉 You’re holding everything in your head.👉 You feel unseen and unsupported.👉 Resentment starts to build. And the more you wait for your partner to change… the worse it feels. This episode offers a different way forward. One that actually works in real life. In this Moment, you’ll learn: Why the mental load in relationships creates resentment (and how to break the cycle) The biggest communication mistake couples make after having kids Why “if they loved me, they’d know” leads to frustration and disconnection A simple, non-confrontational phrase that improves communication instantly How to reduce resentment in your relationship without constant conflict Why “Done is better than perfect” is key to sharing the load You’ll also hear how shifting your communication — not controlling your partner — can transform your relationship dynamic over time. This isn’t about lowering your standards.It’s about creating a relationship that actually works for both of you. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode here: You can’t change them, but you can change yourself with Cat Sims Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The "Old You" is Gone, Here's How to Embrace Who You're Becoming Mar 26, 2026

No one talks about this part of motherhood: the moment your old life disappears, and you don’t recognise the new one yet. In this honest and deeply validating conversation, Zoe sits down with model and entrepreneur Jada Sezer to talk about the reality of motherhood, the identity shift, the overwhelm, and the pressure to “get back to normal.” After having twins, Jada’s life changed overnight. What followed was a journey many mothers will recognise - trying to hold on to who you were, before realising you’re becoming someone new. Why “having it all” is a lie we’re sold How to navigate identity loss in early motherhood The truth about the mental load and how to start sharing it Why motherhood makes you a stronger leader Letting go of “bouncing back” in your career, body and life This is a conversation about rebuilding, not your old life, but one that fits who you are now. Because you are not behind.You are not broken.You are becoming. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Why Confidence Drops in Motherhood and How to Rebuild It Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've been sold a lie. Stop trying to be a "good girl" in a broken system Mar 23, 2026

If you feel exhausted, resentful, or like you’re quietly failing at motherhood, this might explain why. In this powerful solo episode, Zoe explores the hidden force shaping how so many millennial mothers show up in their lives: good girl conditioning. It’s the unspoken programme many of us were raised with - be nice, be agreeable, don’t complain, don’t ask for too much, put everyone else first. And while it might have helped us succeed before children… motherhood is often where it all starts to unravel. Because suddenly, the expectations double. The pressure increases. The support often doesn’t. And instead of questioning the system, we question ourselves. In this deeply validating episode, Zoe explains why you’re not failing, you’re just running a programme that was never designed for the reality of modern motherhood. She also shares how to begin breaking free, gently, compassionately, and in a way that actually works in real life. . Why “good girl conditioning” leads to burnout, resentment and over-giving . Why motherhood often exposes this pattern more than any other life stage . How to reconnect with your own needs (even if you don’t know what they are yet) . Simple, practical ways to start breaking the pattern — one small step at a time If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding everything together while quietly falling apart… If you struggle to ask for help, rest without guilt, or say what you really need… This episode will help you understand why and what you can start to do differently. Because you are not failing. You are responding exactly as you were taught to. And you can choose a new way 💛 Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Emma Reed-Turrell. How to stop people-pleasing and get your time, energy and joy back Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: . Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok . Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Birth Is The Equivalent of 10 Marathons And It's Why You're Still Tired (Even Years Later) Mar 19, 2026

Welcome to the new era of Motherkind. This is a new chapter. More intentional. More expansive. The conversations are deeper, the guests are bold, and the ambition is clearer. We’re now video-first, which means you can watch every full episode on YouTube. I’d love you to subscribe and join us in this next season of Motherkind. If you’re ready to think differently about ambition and motherhood, you’re in the right place You grow a baby.Then you give birth to a baby.And somehow you’re expected to just… carry on. In this powerful and deeply validating conversation, Zoe sits down with nutrition scientist and public health expert Dr Federica Amati to explore how motherhood transforms the female body and why proper nourishment is essential from preconception through postpartum. Together, they unpack the science of the “first 1,000 days” from trying to conceive to toddlerhood and why this window is as important for mothers as it is for babies. Because pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding aren’t just life moments, they are physiologically intense, nutrient-depleting experiences that require real recovery, support and care. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why preconception nutrition matters more than we realise How partners’ health impacts fertility and baby outcomes What to focus on nutritionally during each trimester Why postpartum recovery is like running multiple marathons Practical ways to nourish your body when you’re exhausted The importance of rest, support and spacing pregnancies Dr Federica also challenges the myth of “bouncing back” and explains why physical change is a natural and healthy part of matrescence. This episode is a compassionate reminder that mothers are not machines. You deserve nourishment.You deserve recovery.You deserve support. Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss a Motherkind conversation. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: 2026 health reset: Dr Mindy Pelz on burning fat, clearing brain fog, balancing moods and getting your energy back Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How To Find A Career You Genuinely Love (That Works Around Your Children) Mar 16, 2026

Welcome to the new era of Motherkind. This is a new chapter. More intentional. More expansive. The conversations are deeper, the guests are bold, and the ambition is clearer. We’re now video-first, which means you can watch every full episode on YouTube. I’d love you to subscribe and join us in this next season of Motherkind. Have you been quietly wondering if your career still fits your life? Not because you’re ungrateful. Not because you’ve failed. But because something in you has changed. In this honest and reassuring solo episode, Zoe Blaskey speaks directly to the mother who feels stuck, restless, or ready for something different. After becoming a mother, Zoe completely changed careers — leaving her previous path, building Motherkind, retraining as a transformational coach, and becoming an author. In this episode, she shares the practical framework that helped her move from confusion to clarity. Because wanting to change careers after children isn’t selfish. It’s normal. Nearly half of mothers say they want to change jobs after having children — because motherhood shifts your priorities, your time, your identity and your definition of success. In this episode, Zoe shares the tools that helped her find direction: . Why following your energy is more powerful than “following your passion” . How to redefine success for this season of life . The powerful “dream day” exercise to create clarity . Why you’re not starting from scratch (and nothing is wasted) . How tiny career experiments bring clarity faster than overthinking This episode isn’t about quitting your job tomorrow. It’s not about blowing up your life. It’s about taking small, aligned steps toward work that fits who you are now. Zoe explains why clarity doesn’t come from thinking harder — it comes from taking action. From running small experiments. From testing ideas before committing to them, allowing change to happen gradually, in parallel with family life. If you’ve been asking yourself: . Should I change careers after having a baby? . How do I find purpose in motherhood? . What work fits around family life? . How do I figure out what I actually want? This episode will leave you feeling calmer, clearer and more capable. Because you are not behind.You are not stuck.You are evolving. And it’s allowed to look different now. Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Ella Mills on redefining success in motherhood. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Never Too Late to Change Career — The Blueprint from the #1 Personal Brand Expert Mar 12, 2026

Welcome to the new era of Motherkind. This is a new chapter. More intentional. More expansive. The conversations are deeper, the guests are bold, and the ambition is clearer. We’re now video-first, which means you can watch every full episode on YouTube. I’d love you to subscribe and join us in this next season of Motherkind. If you’re ready to think differently about ambition and motherhood, you’re in the right place What if confidence comes because you start, not before? In this energising, honest conversation, Zoe sits down with entrepreneur and personal branding expert Amelia Sordell to talk about visibility, ambition, and building a career alongside motherhood. Amelia shares how she grew, and later closed a multi-million-pound agency, rebuilt her career on her terms, and now helps women stop shrinking and start backing themselves. This episode is for mothers who want more — but feel overwhelmed about where to begin. In this episode, you’ll learn: . What personal branding really means (beyond social media) . How small career experiments build confidence fast . Practical ways to grow visibility — even on a career break . Why action beats overthinking every timeHow to redefine success around freedom, not status Amelia also opens up about juggling motherhood and business, burnout, and having the courage to walk away from success that no longer felt aligned. This is an episode about courage.About choosing yourself.About just getting started. Because you are not “just a mum.”And you don’t need permission to build something extraordinary. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: . Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. . Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books . For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to build true confidence (and then teach it to your children) Mar 09, 2026

Welcome to the new era of Motherkind. This is a new chapter. More intentional. More expansive. The conversations are deeper, the guests are bold, and the ambition is clearer. We’re now video-first, which means you can watch every full episode on ⁠YouTube⁠. I’d love you to subscribe and join us in this next season of Motherkind. If you’re ready to think differently about ambition and motherhood, you’re in the right place. Confidence isn’t a personality trait — it’s a skill. And it can be rebuilt faster than you think. In this practical, empowering solo episode, Zoe shares the simple shifts that helped her go from losing all her confidence in early motherhood to feeling stronger and more self-assured than ever. After interviewing hundreds of experts and writing extensively on confidence, Zoe breaks down the tiny daily habits that genuinely move the needle — no fluff, no toxic positivity, no “bounce back” pressure. Because confidence doesn’t come from massive life overhauls. It’s built through small, repeatable actions that compound over time. In this episode, Zoe shares: . Why comparison quietly destroys confidence — and how to stop doing it . The subtle language habits that make you feel smaller (and what to say instead) . How setting boundaries strengthens self-worth . The powerful body-language trick backed by social psychology . Why celebrating tiny wins rewires your brain for confidence These are micro-habits you can start today — in the next hour — that will create lasting change over the months ahead. If you’ve been feeling less confident since becoming a mother, this episode is your reminder: You’re not broken.You don’t need fixing. You just need tools that actually work in real life. Watch every full episode on ⁠YouTube⁠ and subscribe Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. You might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with ⁠Mel Robbins⁠ on how motherhood reshaped her confidence and the tools that changed everything. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your ⁠FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet⁠ Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on ⁠Instagram ⁠ Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, ⁠'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’⁠ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at ⁠wildnutrition.com/motherkind⁠. Ts and Cs apply. Start your children’s reading journey with⁠ Usbourne Books⁠ For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit ⁠Indeed.com/ Motherkind⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rodial Founder on Burnout, Discipline and Why Hustle Culture Fails Mothers Mar 05, 2026

Welcome to the new era of Motherkind. This is a new chapter. More intentional. More expansive. The conversations are deeper, the guests are bold, and the ambition is clearer. We’re now video-first, which means you can watch every full episode on YouTube. I’d love you to subscribe and join us in this next season of Motherkind. If you’re ready to think differently about ambition and motherhood, you’re in the right place. To open this new season, Zoe sits down with Maria Hatzistefanis, founder of Rodial and Nip + Fab, for a powerful conversation on discipline over motivation, burnout, guilt, and why hustle culture is failing mothers. Maria built her business over 25 years without external funding, without selling out, and without buying into hustle culture myths. But behind the glossy success was burnout, guilt, lost friendships, imposter syndrome and discipline most people never see. This conversation is honest, practical and deeply reassuring for any mother navigating ambition and family. Inside this episode, you’ll hear: . Why “overnight success” is a dangerous myth . How motherhood made Maria a better, not weaker, leader . The season she had no friends, and what she’d do differently . The simple two-question filter she uses before saying yes . Why discipline builds confidence (not the other way round) . How to start a business in just 30 minutes a day . Why guilt is the biggest drain on your energy and how to drop it Maria also shares the mindset from her latest book, How to Make Your First Million, including her practical framework for managing time, building powerful networks, and creating sustainable success that works alongside family life, not against it. This is a conversation about ambition without apology. About building slowly, intentionally and sustainably. And about redefining success on your own terms. If you’ve ever wondered: Can I build something meaningful without burning out? This episode is for you. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome To A New Era of Motherkind Mar 04, 2026

Welcome to Motherkind’s biggest chapter yet! New brand. New studio. Bigger conversations. Clearer ambition. And a powerful commitment to supporting the woman behind the mother. Motherhood changes everything. Your identity. Your ambition. Your relationships. Your time. And somewhere in the middle of holding everyone else together, it can feel like you’re losing pieces of yourself. You don’t need more pressure.You don’t need another “should.” You need space.You need tools that work in real life.You need conversations that make you feel seen - never judged. That’s what this new era of Motherkind is about. Launching Thursday, 5th March. 🗓 New episodes every Monday and Thursday 🎥 We are now VIDEO-FIRST, meaning you can watch every full episode on YouTube - subscribe and join us there for the full experience. If you’re ready to think differently about ambition and motherhood, you’re in the right place. Follow or subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Follow Zoe on Instagram And if Motherkind has supported you, rating and reviewing helps us reach more women who need this space. We are just getting started! 💛 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | “I Didn’t Know Who I Was After My Baby” with Michelle Kennedy on Matrescence Mar 02, 2026

Who are you now? And why does motherhood feel like it’s quietly rewritten you? Today’s Motherkind Moment is with the incredible Michelle Kennedy, founder of Peanut, who has just launched the powerful “Make Matrescence Mainstream” campaign. Zoe was proud to be part of this campaign and truly encourages you to look it up, watch it, and sit with it. Because matrescence, the profound identity shift we go through when we become mothers, is still something we don’t talk about nearly enough. In this short but powerful clip, Zoe asks Michelle how her identity changed across her two matrescence experiences. What Michelle shares might surprise you. She speaks honestly about not knowing who she was after her first baby. She knew Michelle the professional. Michelle, the friend. Michelle, the daughter. But she didn’t yet know Michelle the mum. She shares how clarity didn’t arrive overnight; it evolved slowly. How motherhood became the best chapter of her life, but not the only chapter. And how realising she is multifaceted changed everything. They also explore trade-offs. The myth of “doing it all.” Why filling your own glass first isn’t selfish — it’s necessary. And why something as simple as a 20-minute shower can be the most humanising act in early motherhood. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself… If you’ve wondered why this transition feels so seismic… If you’ve felt guilty for wanting space, ambition, rest or boundaries… This conversation is for you. However, your matrescence has unfolded, whether it felt joyful, destabilising, lonely, clarifying, or all of the above, you are not alone. In this Moment, you’ll hear: Why it’s completely normal to feel like you “lose yourself” after becoming a mother How matrescence reshapes your identity over time, not overnight Why motherhood can be the most powerful chapter of your life without being the only chapter. How protecting small, non-negotiable moments for yourself is not selfish — it’s foundational. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: How to Turn Your Hardest Motherhood Struggles Into a Career With Purpose with Michelle Kennedy Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How I Changed Careers in Motherhood (And How You Can Too) Feb 26, 2026

What if “manifesting” isn’t about vision boards and wishful thinking… but about brave, uncomfortable action? In this deeply personal solo episode, Zoe shares - for the first time - how she built Motherkind and manifested her dream career alongside early motherhood Not through magic.Not through overnight success.But through clarity, courage and trusting the nudges. Zoe breaks down the three-part framework that changed everything for her: How to get clear on what you actually want (even if all you know is what you don’t want) Why tiny, 1% brave steps build unstoppable momentum The truth about “paralleling” careers and why most transitions aren’t dramatic leaps What it really means to “trust the process” - and how to spot the breadcrumbs She shares the uncomfortable early days: buying a £50 microphone from Currys, consulting with clients to fund the dream, working late nights with a baby waking at 4 am, and the moments of flow that signalled she was on the right path If you’re sitting in a career that feels fine but not fulfilling…If you have an idea you can’t quite shake…If you’re wondering whether it’s too late, too risky, too unrealistic… This episode is your permission slip. Motherhood doesn’t end ambition.It can clarify it. Know what you want.Take one small brave step.Trust what flows. Listen to the episode Zoe references in this episode here: The Manifestation Expert Who Teaches Mothers How to Transform Their Lives — Even With No Time. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: The Work Series: My Biggest Mistakes and Regrets - Zoe’s Story Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books Sonic Rooms from Pop That Mumma is a guided audio album designed to help mums find moments of calm in everyday life – use code MOTHERKIND for 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Motherhood doesn’t end ambition – it asks you to define it with The Squiggle Careers Experts Feb 23, 2026

There’s a quiet moment after you become a mum where you realise your life will never look the same again and neither will your career. In this Motherkind Moment, Zoe Blaskey is joined by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, co-founders of Squiggly Careers, bestselling authors, and two of the UK’s leading voices on modern careers, learning and development. Together, they explore the reality so many mothers quietly hold: how becoming a parent doesn’t switch off your drive – but it does force you to make sense of it. They talk about the idea of a squiggly career, and why motherhood often accelerates that squiggle. There’s a clear before and after when you become a mum, and suddenly your life, priorities and decisions can’t look the same as they did before. But that doesn’t mean you stop wanting to grow, achieve, or do meaningful work. This Moment speaks directly to the judgment many working mothers experience – the head tilt, the comments, the unspoken assumptions about what you should want after having children. Zoe, Helen and Sarah talk honestly about returning to work by choice, feeling judged for it, and learning to make intentional decisions that work for you, even when they look different to everyone else’s. At the heart of the conversation is the power of values, not as a buzzword, but as a practical filter for navigating motherhood, work and identity. When you know what truly drives you, you can make choices with more confidence and less guilt, even in a season that’s noisy, exhausting and full of comparison. This Moment is a reminder that there is no one right way to do motherhood or ambition, only what works for you. In this Moment, they explore: Why motherhood often makes careers feel more “squiggly” How ambition can stay alive after becoming a mother Using values to make confident, intentional decisions If you’ve ever felt judged for what you want after having children or are unsure how to honour both your ambition and your family, this Moment is for you. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Success Isn’t Linear: 5 steps to Finally Start Defining Your Own Path with The Squiggly Career Experts Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Ways Becoming a Mum Made Me Better at Life + Work Feb 19, 2026

What if motherhood hasn’t set you back… but actually made you more powerful? We’re told we lose things when we become mothers - sleep, freedom, career momentum. But what if we’ve also gained something extraordinary? In this solo episode, Zoe shares the five “superpowers” she believes every mother develops - often without even realising it Because motherhood isn’t a step away from leadership. It’s one of the most intense leadership trainings you’ll ever experience. In this episode, you’ll learn: The 5 core superpowers motherhood builds - from empathy to creative problem solving Why time constraints and micro-decisions are sharpening your leadership daily How to stop apologising for nursery pick-up and start owning your efficiency A simple strength-based exercise to help you recognise and use your new skills If you’ve ever wondered what this season is building in you, this episode is your reminder. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: How to Build Confidence + Self-Belief in Yourself Again (Even When You’re Knackard) Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Sonic Rooms from Pop That Mumma is a guided audio album designed to help mums find moments of calm in everyday life – use code MOTHERKIND for 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Daily Resets: The Small Habits That Stop Motherhood Feeling Overwhelming Feb 16, 2026

What if staying on top of home life didn’t require doing more, but doing a few small things consistently? In this Motherkind Moment, Zoeis joined by Ingrid Jansen, co-founder of The Declutter Hub, to talk about daily resets and non-negotiables – a simple, realistic way to stop life at home from constantly tipping into overwhelm. Ingrid shares why having a handful of everyday tasks that always get done – like clearing the sink, loading the dishwasher, or running one load of laundry – can completely change how your home feels. Not because everything is perfect, but because you’re no longer starting each day already behind. They talk about how short, regular resets (just 10–15 minutes, once or twice a day) can support tired mums, especially in busy seasons where decision fatigue is high, and energy is low. This isn’t about rigid routines or unrealistic standards – it’s about doing small things that make life feel calmer for your future self. The conversation also explores toys, clutter, and the mental load of “stuff” – from organising play spaces in age-appropriate ways, to decluttering gently over time, to managing the constant influx of gifts. Ingrid shares why less really can be more for both children and parents, and how involving kids (and partners) builds shared responsibility rather than burnout. This is a compassionate, practical conversation for any mother who feels overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list – and wants things to feel just a little lighter. In this Moment, they explore: Daily resets and non-negotiables that reduce overwhelm Why small, consistent habits help your future self Toys, clutter, and creating calmer spaces at home If you’ve ever thought, “I just want things to feel more manageable,” this Moment is for you. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Toys Everywhere? They’re making you Stressed - Here’s How To Finally Tackle The Kid’s Clutter with Decluttering Expert Ingrid Jansen Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Truth About Being the Default Parent: Why Mothers Feel Lost, Guilty and Overwhelmed with Lou Beckett Feb 12, 2026

Default parenting doesn’t start with a conversation – it creeps in quietly, until one day you realise you’re carrying the mental load, the guilt and the responsibility almost entirely alone. In this powerful Motherkind moment, Zoe is joined by Lou Beckett, author of The Default Parent, to name something so many mothers feel but rarely have language for. Together, they unpack the emotional, physical and invisible weight of being the default parent – the one who carries the responsibility, the mental load, and the constant background hum of guilt. Lou shares the moments that pushed her to write the book, the research that confirmed it’s not “just you”, and why so many women feel lost in motherhood even when they’re doing an incredible job. This is an honest, funny, rage-inducing and deeply validating conversation for anyone who’s ever felt unseen in the day-to-day reality of parenting – and especially for those who are carrying more than their fair share. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why becoming the “default parent” often happens quietly – and why it’s so hard to undo once it’s set The invisible labour of motherhood, and why it’s exhausting even when you “have support” How guilt, comparison and unrealistic expectations keep mothers stuck – and how to start letting them go If you’ve ever thought, “Why does this feel so hard when everyone else seems to cope?” – this conversation is for you. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Why the Mental Load Causes So Much Tension and how to Communicate Your Way Out Of It Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Usbourne Books For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Sonic Rooms from Pop That Mumma is a guided audio album designed to help mums find moments of calm in everyday life – use code MOTHERKIND for 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Maternity Service: The Reframe That Changes Everything Feb 09, 2026

In this Motherkind Moment, Zoe Blaskey is joined by broadcaster and journalist Emma Barnett for a deeply honest conversation about early motherhood, identity, and what really happens to us when we become mothers. Emma shares the reframe that changed everything for her: moving from the idea of maternity leave to maternity service. A season where you are always on call, constantly adapting, sacrificing parts of yourself, and often expected to carry on without much language for how profound that experience really is. Together, Zoe and Emma talk about those early months – the walking, the exhaustion, the heatwaves, the survival mode – and the surprising way creativity can sometimes re-emerge in the middle of it all. Not because motherhood is easy, or beautiful, or calm – but because so much else has been stripped back. They explore the tension so many mothers feel: how maternity can be deeply depleting and, at the same time, quietly expansive. How there can be grief for who you were, uncertainty about who you’re becoming, and moments of clarity that feel almost shocking when you’re in the trenches. This is also a conversation about what we’re missing culturally – the lack of space, language and stories for matrescence. Not parenting advice. Not baby manuals. But an honest reflection on the inner shift of becoming a mother. Because motherhood doesn’t just add something to your life. It changes you. In this Moment, they explore: Reframing maternity leave as maternity service Creativity, identity and thinking again in early motherhood The loss, rebirth and in-between space of matrescence If you’ve ever felt changed by motherhood in ways you couldn’t quite explain, this Moment is for you. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Maternity Service, Not Leave: A New Perspective with Emma Barnett Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Ready to feel like yourself again? Download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Happiest Countries Do Motherhood Completely Differently Feb 05, 2026

What if motherhood wasn’t meant to be this hard – or this lonely? In this episode of Motherkind, Zoe is joined by journalist and bestselling author Helen Russell to explore how culture shapes the way we experience motherhood. After becoming a mother in Denmark, Helen shares how living in a Nordic system gave her “permission to live differently” – with more rest, trust, parental support and far less guilt. Together, Zoe and Helen unpack why so many mothers in the UK feel under pressure to cope alone, and how much of that is cultural rather than personal. In this conversation, we explore: Why vulnerability in motherhood is normal – not a failure How parental leave, childcare and systems reduce guilt and burnout What Denmark gets right about raising children and supporting mothers Why happiness doesn’t mean feeling good all the time The power of community during big life transitions This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that if motherhood feels overwhelming, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong – it’s because you were never meant to do it alone. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Motherhood transformed me into who I was meant to be all along | Megan Rose Lane Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Sonic Rooms from Pop That Mumma is a guided audio album designed to help mums find moments of calm in everyday life – use code MOTHERKIND for 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The ‘Good Girl’ Trap That’s Burning Mothers Out Feb 02, 2026

Have you ever felt like you’re trying so hard to be a good mum… but somehow it still never feels like enough? In this Moment, Zoe talks about good girl conditioning – the deeply ingrained beliefs many of us carry into motherhood without realising it. The need to be agreeable, to keep the peace, to over-give, and to measure our worth by how much we do. When these patterns come into motherhood, they don’t disappear – they intensify. Suddenly, we’re not just trying to be a good girl, we’re trying to be a perfect mum. And that can leave us exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from ourselves. This episode is about recognising that there is nothing wrong with you. These are learned behaviours – and they can be unlearned. In this Moment, we explore: What good girl conditioning is – and how it shows up in motherhood Why people-pleasing and perfectionism lead to burnout, not fulfilment How meeting your own needs and setting boundaries creates real confidence If you’ve ever felt burnt out from trying to be everything to everyone, this one’s for you. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Breaking Free From Perfectionism and People-Pleasing Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Confidence Drops in Motherhood and How to Rebuild It Jan 29, 2026

If confidence feels like something you’ve lost since becoming a mum, this episode is for you. If you’ve been moving through motherhood feeling lower in confidence than you ever expected – second-guessing yourself, feeling like you’re “just surviving”, or wondering where you went, press play on this one. In this episode, Zoe is joined by confidence coach and founder of PepTalkHer, Dior Bediako, for a conversation that completely reframes what confidence actually is, especially in early motherhood. Dior shares why confidence isn’t about feeling fearless or having it all together, but about being willing to feel doubt, fear and insecurity… and still showing up. Zoe and Dior talk about how much motherhood asks of us internally, why survival is not a failure, and how the relationship you have with yourself quietly shapes your confidence, your choices and the example you’re setting for your children. This conversation is grounding, expansive and deeply reassuring, a reminder that you are not behind, broken or failing. You are becoming. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why confidence often dips in early motherhood – and why that’s completely normal A powerful redefinition of confidence that allows fear and self-doubt to exist How tiny, compassionate actions can rebuild self-belief when life feels overwhelming Why the way you speak to yourself matters more than doing motherhood “perfectly” If you’ve been hard on yourself lately, if your inner critic has been loud, or if you need permission to meet yourself with more kindness, this episode is for you. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Work Series: If you're feeling low in confidence, listen to this - with Lauren Currie Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | If Becoming a Mother Has Changed How You See Your Own Childhood, Listen to This Jan 26, 2026

“It’s how you were parented that lays the foundation – it sets the blueprint for your own parenting.” This is a short moment from a much bigger conversation on Motherkind. But it tends to stop people in their tracks. In this clip, Harriet and Zoe talk about something so many of us don’t fully look at until we become parents ourselves – the relationship we had with our own parents, and how that quietly shapes the way we show up with our children. Harriet shares what it can be like to grow up in an enmeshed relationship, where you’re very close, but boundaries are blurred, where you might have been the best friend, the emotional support, the one who grew up a little too quickly. And how becoming a mum can suddenly shine a light on things you once told yourself were “fine”. She shares a question she now asks her clients – and it’s a powerful one: Would you want your child to have the childhood you had? This clip gently explores some of the early signs that something might feel off – struggling to say no, feeling guilty for wanting things differently, having your boundaries minimised or dismissed. And how confusing that can be, especially when you rely on your parent for support or childcare. If this resonates, please know you’re not alone. And you’re not ungrateful. And you’re not making it up. This is just one small part of a much bigger, compassionate conversation about awareness, autonomy, and breaking cycles – without blame, and with a lot of kindness. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Generational trauma expert: How to break unhealthy patterns and become the parent you wish you'd had - with Harriet Shearsmith Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Ready to feel like yourself again? Download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hidden Cost of Being the Selfless One Jan 22, 2026

If the word “selfish” makes you uncomfortable… this episode is for you. In this conversation, Zoe is joined by Suzy Reading for a deeply reassuring exploration of what mothers truly need – and why self-care alone is often insufficient. Together, they talk about how so many women have been conditioned to put themselves last, why resting, saying no or asking for help can feel so hard, and how unmet needs often show up as guilt, resentment or snapping at the people we love most. Suzy shares the thinking behind her new book How to Be Selfish, gently reframing “selfishness” as self-advocacy – and offers simple, practical ways to reconnect with yourself, calm your nervous system and let yourself matter too. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Why self-care alone isn’t enough – and how learning to receive care changes everything How motherhood and conditioning pull us away from our own needs (and why that matters) Why guilt, resentment and “shouty mum” moments are signals, not failures Simple, compassionate ways to reconnect with yourself and remember that you matter too 💛 This is a compassionate, validating listen for any mother who feels stretched thin, disconnected from herself, or quietly carrying too much. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: 100s of self-care practices tested and the ones that work with The Self Care Club Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Motherhood Isn’t the End of Your Career — It Might Be the Beginning Jan 19, 2026

If you’ve ever felt the pull to do something different with your career and then immediately talked yourself out of it with it’s too risky, I need a safe job, or this isn’t the season – this short episode is for you. In this powerful Motherkind Moment, from Zoe’s conversation with Debbie Wosskow OBE, they talk honestly about risk, motherhood, and why so many women feel stuck at the edge of change. Debbie shares the reality of building a business with young children, why most women start later than we think, and a simple, compassionate way to meet fear and self-doubt without letting them stop you – reminding us that you don’t need certainty to begin. In this Moment, you’ll hear: Why feeling scared is a natural part of change – not a sign you’re doing it wrong How motherhood reshapes your relationship with risk and can actually strengthen your confidence A simple mindset shift to manage fear and start before you feel ready If you’re in the early stages of motherhood and quietly wondering whether there might be another way of working for you, this is your reminder that you’re not behind, you’re not failing, and you don’t need to have it all figured out. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is take the first small step. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Work Series: How to Finally Find Your Self-Belief and Just Start, with Debbie Wosskow Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Ready to feel like yourself again? Download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2026 health reset: Dr Mindy Pelz on burning fat, clearing brain fog, balancing moods and getting your energy back Jan 15, 2026

If your body feels tired, foggy or unfamiliar, this conversation might change how you see yourself. January can feel like a strange in-between. The world is telling us to reset, optimise, and transform. But our bodies are often saying something much quieter: I’m tired. I need care. I need kindness. In this episode, Zoe sits down with Dr Mindy Pelz for a conversation that feels less like “health advice” and more like a deep exhale. Together, they explore what’s really going on for mothers beneath the brain fog, the overwhelm, the resentment, the stubborn changes in our bodies – and why so many of us feel like we’re failing, when actually our bodies are doing exactly what they were designed to do. Dr Mindy gently reframes stress, hormones and fatigue, helping us understand why women’s bodies respond so differently to pressure, why putting ourselves last comes at a cost, and why self-care isn’t something to squeeze in once everything else is done. They also talk about fasting – not as a rule or restriction, but as a way of working with the female body rather than against it – and how it can support clarity, calm and energy when done with care and context. And perhaps most powerfully, this conversation reclaims perimenopause and menopause as something rarely spoken about in this way: not an ending, but a powerful rewiring. A time when the brain begins to let go of people-pleasing, external validation and over-functioning – and moves us towards leadership, confidence and deep self-trust. This episode is an invitation to step into the year differently.To stop fixing yourself.To start listening to yourself. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why stress underpins so much of how mothers feel in their bodies and minds How women’s bodies and brains are uniquely wired through motherhood and midlife What self-care, fasting and strength really look like when done with compassion Why midlife can be a powerful return to clarity, confidence and self-trust 💛 If you’re entering this year feeling depleted, uncertain or disconnected from yourself, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t need to become someone new. You might just need to come back to yourself. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: MOMENT | Why prioritising yourself IS caring for your children, with Emmy Brunner Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moment | Motherhood Breaks You Open — and That’s Where You Find Yourself Jan 12, 2026

Motherhood doesn’t just change your routine – it can completely unravel who you thought you were. In this episode, Zoe is joined by Estelle Bingham to talk about the inner reality of becoming a mother – the identity shift, the loneliness, and the moment you realise the old version of you no longer fits. They explore why the early months can feel so disorientating, why so many mothers hit a point of exhaustion and self-doubt around six months in, and why this isn’t failure – it’s transition. Estelle shares how motherhood brought her to the “ground zero” of herself, surfacing unmet needs and old patterns, and why this cracking open is often an invitation rather than a problem to fix. At the heart of our conversation is a powerful reminder: compassion isn’t optional in motherhood. It’s what stops shame from taking over and allows us to show up for our children with steadiness and care. If you’ve ever thought, Why does this feel so hard? or What’s happened to me? This episode will help you understand what’s really going on. In this Moment, you’ll hear: Why motherhood can feel like an identity earthquake – lonely, disorientating, and nothing like you expected How your child can surface your own unmet needs, and why that discomfort is a sign of growth, not failure Why compassion, not perfection, is the skill that keeps shame and burnout at bay If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: You’re Not Lost, You’ve Just Forgotten Who You Are with Estelle Bingham Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Manifestation Expert Who Teaches Mothers How to Transform Their Lives — Even With No Time. Jan 08, 2026

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes mentions of abortion and some strong language. If you’re starting this year feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life has been happening to you rather than with you, this episode will feel like a reset button. Francesca Amber, host of the UK’s biggest self-development book club and author of Manifest Like a Mother, joins Zoe to share the real, lived experience behind manifesting as a mum. Not the polished Instagram version, but the version built in lockdown, with twins, a four-year-old, no childcare, no income, and sheer survival mode. This is manifesting in real life, messy life, where the tools have to work in chaos, not in perfect conditions. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why manifesting looks different for mothers—and why traditional advice often fails us How to set meaningful goals by working with the season of life you’re in How to overcome limiting beliefs using Francesca’s “courtroom method” Practical ways to weave self-worth, energy, and manifestation into the realities of motherhood You don’t need perfect routines to create change—just small, consistent actions that fit real family life. Your challenges can become your fuel, your self-worth can grow through everyday habits, and you’re always allowed to choose a new, aligned chapter. Let this conversation be your starting point. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Manifesting your best self in motherhood with Roxi Nafousi Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moment | Why One Word Works Better Than Any Resolution Jan 05, 2026

January can feel like a strange in-between place — the decorations are down, the routine is returning, and yet so many of us still feel a bit foggy, stretched, or unsure where to begin again. If that’s you, this clip offers a simple, grounding way to ease into the year with more clarity and intention. In this short Moment, I share one of my most loved New Year practices: choosing a word of the year. It’s a beautifully straightforward tool that helps you zoom out, reconnect with the bigger picture, and gently guide your decisions through the year ahead. I picked this Moment because it cuts through the pressure of resolutions and long to-do lists. Instead, it offers a way to anchor yourself in what truly matters, even when life feels busy or overwhelming. In this Moment, you’ll learn: How to zoom out and get perspective before you set any goals Why one word can guide your whole year better than resolutions The words that supported me through big shifts in motherhood and work A simple way to set three clear, meaningful goals for 2026 It’s a gentle and inspiring way to start the year with focus, ease, and a renewed sense of what you want 2026 to represent. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Resolutions don’t work, but this does - 4 steps to achieving your goals in 2025 (without burning out) Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 6-Minute Lesson That Will Set You Up for Your Best Year Yet Jan 01, 2026

The first day of a new year can feel… a lot. Full of pressure, expectation, and that whisper of “I should be doing better.” This New Year episode is your antidote to all of that. A gentle reset. A grounding moment. A reminder that you get to set the tone for 2026 — not the world around you. In this six-minute message, I share three simple, powerful ideas to help you step into 2026 feeling supported, hopeful and more connected to yourself, even if life feels messy or overwhelming right now. This isn’t about resolutions, reinventions or “new year, new you”.It’s about choosing ease, reconnecting with who you’re becoming, and making one tiny promise to yourself that actually sticks. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why doing less (not more) might be the key to 2026 How to ease the pressure and make the year feel lighter A simple reframe: “Who am I becoming?” One tiny daily promise to rebuild trust and confidence It’s a soft, steady way to start the year, rooted, intentional, and full of compassion for the real life you’re living. Wherever you are listening from today, tired, hopeful, overwhelmed, excited, or somewhere in between - you’re not behind, you’re not failing, and you’re doing far better than you think. Here’s to a year of feeling supported, grounded and deeply proud of the woman you’re becoming. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Resolutions don’t work, but this does - 4 steps to achieving your goals (without burning out) Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moment | The Small Shift That Changed Everything for Roxie Nafousi Dec 29, 2025

If you’re going into the new year feeling tired, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost your spark a little after Christmas, this Moment is for you. In this short clip, we explore why personal growth feels so hard and why every “new level” in life brings its own challenges. You’ll hear Roxie’s honest reflection on burnout, recovery, and the small daily shifts that make the biggest difference when you’re running on empty. I chose this moment because it’s such a compassionate reminder that you don’t need a huge overhaul to feel better, just a few intentional choices that support your nervous system and your wellbeing. In this Moment, you’ll learn: Why real change starts with a simple, private decision to feel different How meditation and slowing down can help you recover from burnout The underestimated power of genuine time to yourself What boundaries really are — and how to hold them without guilt This Moment is a gentle invitation to begin the year with more honesty, more ease, and more care for yourself, one small step at a time. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: How To Build Unshakeable Confidence in Your Children with Roxie Nafousi Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hide Upstairs And Listen To This Dec 25, 2025

This is a very special Christmas Day episode, a quiet moment just for you, tucked inside the chaos, the noise, the joy and the overwhelm of today. If you’re listening to this hiding in the loo for five minutes… stirring gravy… feeding the baby… or sitting in the car for a breather before going back inside — this message is from my heart to yours. Christmas has a way of amplifying everything. The joy, the expectations, the mental load, the pressure to make it all magical. And so many of us arrive at today feeling stretched, emotional, tired, or holding far more than anyone ever sees. This episode is my love letter to you - doing the invisible work, the emotional labour, the holding-it-all-together. A moment to breathe. A moment to be seen. A moment to be reminded of your worth. This is not an episode to learn from or “do” anything with — it’s one to feel. A moment to pause, breathe, and let yourself be held for once. Wherever you are today, in the noise, the calm, the joy, the heaviness — I am sending you so much love. Merry Christmas Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pep Talk | Why Family Drama Feels Worse at Christmas (And How to Protect Your Peace) Dec 22, 2025

If the thought of being around your family this Christmas makes you feel a mix of excitement… and mild dread, you’re in the right place. For many mothers, Christmas isn’t hard because of the cooking, wrapping or logistics—it’s hard because of the people. The comments, the expectations, the old patterns and the familiar triggers that somehow resurface the moment you walk through the door. In the final of our December pep talks, Zoe shares practical tools to help you stay calm, grounded and drama-free when the family dynamics get intense In this pep talk, Zoe covers: How to stay grounded when family dynamics and old triggers show up What you can control (and what you can’t) when tensions rise Simple, kind ways to set boundaries and protect your energy Practical tools to prepare for tricky moments and avoid drama You are not imagining it—family dynamics at Christmas really can be tough.But with a few simple tools, you can protect your energy, stay grounded and enjoy the moments that truly matter. Have an amazing Christmas, and make sure to tune in on the 25th… there’s something special coming your way. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Ready to feel like yourself again? Download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oprah’s Life Coach on Calming Anxiety and Finding the Courage to Mother Your Way Dec 18, 2025

Our Most-Listened to Episode of 2025. It resonated so deeply with our community that we knew we had to share it again. If you’ve ever felt torn between who you were before motherhood and who you’re becoming now, this episode will change something in you. We’re re-releasing our number one most downloaded episode of 2025, and it’s easy to see why. In this conversation, I sit down with the incredible Martha Beck, whose wisdom has supported millions of women through life’s biggest transitions. Martha reveals one of the most powerful truths about parenting: your children won’t treat themselves the way you treat them - they’ll treat themselves the way you treat yourself. We talk about why mothers feel so stuck, how cultural expectations pull us in opposite directions, and what it really takes to break free. Martha shares her own extraordinary story, from Harvard to raising a child with Down syndrome, and the moment she stopped living for approval and started living for joy. This episode will leave you feeling seen, soothed and braver in your own motherhood journey. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why modern motherhood creates impossible pressure and how to step outside it The shift from “stuck” to “free” using Martha’s definition of true freedom A simple self-talk practice that calms anxiety fast and rewires old patterns How self-compassion transforms you and shapes how your children see themselves If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed or craving a gentler way of mothering, this is the episode to revisit whenever you need grounding and hope. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Link to a past episode on a similar topic Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pep Talk | Why You’ll Never Please Everyone at Christmas (And Why You Should Stop Trying) Dec 15, 2025

If your December feels like one long attempt to keep everyone happy, here’s the truth: you never will — and it’s costing you more than you realise. So many mothers are exhausted before Christmas has even begun—pulled in every direction, saying yes to everything, and trying desperately to keep everyone happy. If that’s you, you’re absolutely not alone… and this pep talk is for you. In the third of our December Pep talk series, Zoe unpacks the pressure to please everyone at Christmas, why so many of us fall into this pattern, and how to break free so you can actually enjoy the magic you’re creating for everyone else In this pep talk, you’ll hear: Why it’s literally impossible to please everyone (and why we keep trying anyway) How being raised as “good girls” trained us to put ourselves lastThe real cost of people-pleasing — burnout, resentment, disconnection Three powerful questions to help you reclaim your energyOne simple challenge to start shifting the pattern today You can’t please everyone—and you don’t need to. This Christmas, start by asking yourself: What do I need? What do I really want? What am I doing only because I think I should? Then choose one small change that brings you closer to a calmer, more connected holiday season. You deserve it. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the Mental Load Causes So Much Tension — and How to Communicate Your Way Out of It Dec 11, 2025

If you’ve been carrying the invisible weight of family life, the planning, the remembering, the organising, the worrying, this episode will help you feel understood, validated, and far less alone. When I asked the Motherkind community what felt hardest right now, the same theme kept coming up again and again: The mental load is relentless. And so many of us are quietly drowning under it. So in this episode, I’ve brought together three powerful voices to help us understand what the mental load really is, why it falls so heavily on mothers, and how we can start to rebalance it. First, Dr Samantha Hiew explains why modern mothers feel so overwhelmed — not because we’re failing, but because we’re carrying more cognitive and emotional labour than ever. She breaks down what overload does to our memory, mood and sense of self. Next, Dr Morgan Cutlip shares the five common behaviours that quietly block partner involvement and contribute to resentment. She introduces her “within work” and “between work” framework and offers simple, compassionate steps to shift long-standing patterns. Finally, Eve Rodsky reframes communication in a way that changes everything. She shows how we’re already communicating the load — often indirectly — and why shifting how we talk about domestic life unlocks shared responsibility. Her CPE “mustard” method explains why full ownership (not reminders) is the real game-changer. In this episode, you’ll learn:✨ What the mental load is and why it lands so heavily on mothers The habits that unintentionally shut down partner involvement How to communicate more effectively and reduce friction What “full ownership” looks like and why it frees up mental space This conversation is for every mother who’s ever wondered why she’s so tired, why she holds everything in her head, and why it feels like there’s no space left for herself. You’re not imagining it, and you’re not failing. The load is simply too heavy to carry alone. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing If you liked this compilation, you can listen to the full episodes: ⁠Is it ADHD, or is it the mental load? With Dr Samantha Hiew⁠⁠ Why you're resentful in your relationship—and how to fix it starting today, with Dr. Morgan Cutlip⁠⁠ The new game-changing solution for when you have too much to do with Eve Rodsky⁠ Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PEP TALK | Why You’re So Hard on Yourself (And How to Stop) Dec 08, 2025

If December already feels like ‘too much’, this pep talk is your permission slip to breathe again. This month can feel like the mental load Olympics for mothers—pressure, perfectionism, school events, work deadlines, matching pyjamas, curated magic… and somehow we’re meant to smile through it. In the second of our December pep talks, Zoe shares five powerful steps to help you stop being so hard on yourself and bring the pressure down. In this pep talk, Zoe covers: Why you’re not failing – December really is intense How to drop the “Good Mum Myth” and stop comparing yourself to an imaginary perfect motherThe simple mindset shift that reduces self-criticism instantly Why lowering the bar actually raises connection with your children Tiny, nervous-system resets to help you stay grounded through the chaos This December, be softer with yourself. Let something go on purpose. Choose connection over perfection. Your children won’t remember the wrapping paper, the curated Santa visit, or whether you had it all together. They’ll remember how it felt to be with you ♥️ Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Relaxation Feels Impossible for Mothers – and How to Finally Feel at Ease Dec 04, 2025

A Most-Listened-To 2025 Episode - If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t think I’ve ever met a relaxed woman”, this episode will show you why and how to finally feel more at ease. To close the year, we’re re-releasing one of our most listened-to episodes of 2025, and it’s no wonder it struck such a chord. Speaking to many of you in our community, one theme comes up again and again: women feel permanently rushed, tense and overwhelmed. Relaxation doesn’t just feel unlikely, it feels unimaginable. And most of us have no idea how to get from “constantly on edge” to “at ease in our own bodies.” In this grounding and beautifully honest episode, therapist and author Nicola Jane Hobbs explores what it really means to become a “relaxed woman” not as a luxury, but as a way of living that’s rooted in nervous system safety, self-permission and gentleness. Nicola shares why relaxation feels so rare, how guilt gets woven into rest, and what begins to change when you start feeling safe in your own skin. She also opens up about her first year of motherhood, the tenderness, the disorientation, the identity shift and how it transformed everything she thought she knew about rest. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why your nervous system resists slowing down and how to help it feel safe How guilt became tied to rest and why guilt can be a sign you’re growing Tiny, realistic ways to bring rest into your day without more time or childcare Why can’t we become relaxed women alone, and how to build the support you need Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you liked this episode, listen to this next: MOMENT | Calm your nervous system in seconds with this technique Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PEPTALK | Take the pressure off yourself this Christmas Dec 01, 2025

If Christmas already feels like too much, this December pep-talk series is your support system for navigating the mental-load Olympics. Today’s episode is your reminder that you’re allowed to do it differently. The pressure on mothers at this time of year is enormous — the mental load, the expectations, the never-ending lists — and most of it lands squarely on our shoulders. Zoe shares a simple, grounding reframe to help you take the weight off and bring the joy back. In the first of our December pep talks, Zoe breaks down why the festive season can feel overwhelming and how to step out of the “shoulds” that pile up as the year draws to a close. Instead of chasing perfection, she invites you to focus on the feeling you want to create — for yourself and your family — and offers a practical tool to help you get there. In this pep talk, you’ll hear: The explosion of Christmas expectations (and why mums carry the load) How to stop doing everything and focus on how you want the season to feel Zoe’s simple Do / Ditch / Delegate method to cut the overwhelm fast Why real magic comes from presence, not perfection Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to build confidence + believe in yourself again (even when you’re knackered) Nov 27, 2025

Motherhood didn’t make you lose your confidence - it buried it under the mental load. In this powerful episode, I’m sharing the five exact steps I used to rebuild my confidence from the ground up after becoming a mum. These are simple, practical tools you can use even if you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and only have seven minutes a day to yourself. Because here’s the truth no one tells us: becoming a mother lowers your confidence and self-belief for up to three years. And yet… we’re never prepared for it. We’re never told why it happens. We’re certainly never shown how to rebuild ourselves from the inside out. In this conversation, you’ll learn: The surprising reason confidence drops in motherhood How to quiet your inner critic The truth about self-worth How to stop comparison spirals Why celebrating tiny wins matters more than big achievements Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable You can listen to the Dr Nicole Le Pera episode that Zoe references here: How to heal yourself with Dr Nicole Le Pera Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Never enough time? Try this new way to plan work and home Nov 24, 2025

If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning too many plates, constantly catching up, and running on empty, this Moment is for you. In this short clip, Rachael Twumasi-Corson, entrepreneur, writer, and mum of four, shares two brilliant tools that helped her move from burnout to balance. She talks about doing an honest self-audit, what’s really taking up your time and energy and her simple 5-4-3-2-1 method that brings calm and focus back into busy days. We chose this moment because it’s such a powerful reminder that harmony isn’t about doing it all, it’s about doing what truly matters. Rachael’s approach is so compassionate and practical, and I think it’s going to give you a real sense of relief and possibility. In this Moment, you’ll learn: A five-minute daily ritual to help you feel calmer and more in control How to reset your priorities with honesty and kindness Why scheduling joy and rest is as important as work The mindset shift that helps you become the conductor of your own life This Moment is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and remind yourself: you don’t need to juggle everything perfectly, you just need to lead your life with intention. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: The Lie of Work-Life Balance (And What Actually Works) with Rachael Twumasi-Corson Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fun: why we've lost it, why it matters and how to get it back Nov 20, 2025

If you miss the lighter, sillier version of yourself you used to be, this episode will help you find her again — even in the chaos of family life. Across thousands of conversations in the Motherkind community, one theme comes up again and again: fun quietly disappears for so many of us. Playfulness slips away. And most mothers aren’t even sure how to begin getting it back. In this uplifting and deeply reassuring episode, I sit down with play researcher and writer Emma Worrollo to explore why fun matters far more than we realise, not as something extra on the to-do list, but as a powerful support for resilience, regulation and connection. Emma explains how we slowly train playfulness out of ourselves as adults, why that leaves us feeling flat or overwhelmed, and what happens when we start to bring back even the tiniest moments of joy. Her “1% rule” is one of my favourite tools, a gentle, doable way to shift your mood without needing more time, childcare or energy. This conversation is your reminder that joy isn’t frivolous. It’s essential. And you absolutely deserve moments of lightness, even in the seasons that feel heavy. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why fun disappears in motherhood — and how to bring it back The simple shift from play to playfulness that changes everything How playfulness strengthens resilience, regulation and connection Small 1% tweaks that make everyday life feel lighter Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you liked this episode, listen to a 2021 episode with Emma Worrollo next: The Power of Play Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The Biggest Mistakes I've Made Growing Motherkind Nov 17, 2025

There was a time when I thought slowing down meant falling behind. In this short clip, I share one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned about ambition, motherhood and burnout. After years of building Motherkind, growing my family and saying yes to everything, I realised that success means nothing if it costs your wellbeing. I chose this Moment because it’s one so many of us will recognise, that quiet fear that if we pause, everything we’ve worked for might disappear. But I’ve learned that rest doesn’t erase progress. You don’t lose momentum by slowing down; you find yourself again. This reflection is raw and real, about miscarriage, early motherhood, burnout, and how I kept going when I probably should have stopped. My hope is that it helps you feel seen, and maybe even reminds you to give yourself a little more grace in your own busy season. In this Moment, you’ll hear: Why I kept working through one of the hardest seasons of my life The truth about “having it all” and what I wish I’d done differently How fear and scarcity can disguise themselves as drive The mindset shift that finally helped me rest without guilt This Moment is a gentle reminder that your worth isn’t measured by how much you can carry, it’s in how deeply you care and how kindly you treat yourself along the way. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: The Work Series: My Biggest Mistakes And Regrets - Zoe’s Story Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Ready to feel like yourself again? Download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hidden Signs of Maternal Burnout (and what to do next) Nov 13, 2025

If you’ve been spinning in survival mode, holding it all together while slowly running on empty, this episode will help you find your way back to yourself. When I called over 100 Motherkind listeners recently, burnout came up again and again. It’s become such a common part of motherhood, but it doesn’t have to be this way. So in this episode, I’ve brought together three incredible voices to help us understand burnout, spot the signs early, and start to heal from it. First, Dr Claire Ashley, known as The Burnout Doctor, shares her own story of burnout, the signs she missed, the science behind what’s really happening in our bodies, and the steps she took to recover. Then, Rhiannon Lambert, one of the UK’s leading nutritionists, opens up about her own experience and what true nourishment looks like when you’re completely depleted. And finally, I share the tool that changed everything for me, how to complete the stress cycle, so your body and mind can finally rest, reset, and recover. This conversation is for every mother who’s ever felt like she’s running on empty. Burnout isn’t who you are; it’s a sign that something needs to shift. And you deserve to feel better. In this episode, you’ll learn: The early signs of burnout and how to catch them before you crash What’s really going on in your body when you’re burned out How food, rest and self-compassion support recovery The simple tool to complete the stress cycle How to take small, doable steps towards balance again Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro - Why Burnout Matters (00:05:01) Expert 1 - Dr Claire Ashley (00:06:17) The Six Triggers of Burnout (00:08:46) Expert 2 - Rhiannon Lambert (00:10:44) Listening to Your Body (00:12:28) Rebuilding Your Energy (00:15:38) Expert 3 - Zoe Blaskey (00:16:10) Complete the stress cycle Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you liked this compilation, you can listen to the full episodes: The Burnout Doctor: It takes 1-3 years to recover from burnout - here's how to avoid it Recovering from burnout, prioritising yourself and managing the motherhood juggle - how nutrition can help you with Rhiannon Lambert Five vital warning signs that you are heading to end-of-year burnout - and what you can do about it Ready to feel like yourself again? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why Pressing Pause Can Be the Most Powerful Move You Make Nov 10, 2025

If you’ve ever felt like pressing pause on your career made you less ambitious, this Motherkind Moment will help you see it differently. In this short but powerful clip, author and founder of Mother Untitled, Neha Ruch, explains why stepping back from paid work doesn’t mean stepping away from growth. She reframes motherhood as a “power pause”, a chapter that can expand your sense of self, deepen your values, and open new possibilities, rather than close them. I chose this moment because it captures one of the most freeing ideas from our full conversation: that ambition doesn’t disappear in motherhood, it just evolves. Neha reminds us that caring for others is still work, that our worth isn’t tied to a job title, and that pressing pause can be an act of power, not loss. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: Work Series: The Truth About Stepping Back from your career — And Coming Back even Stronger, with Neha Ruch Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Ready to feel like yourself again? Download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you want more success in any area of your life - listen to this (5 non-negotiable habits of the most fulfilled mothers I know) Nov 06, 2025

If you’ve ever felt torn between ambition and exhaustion, or wondered what success really looks like in this season of motherhood, this episode will help you redefine it on your own terms. After interviewing hundreds of extraordinary women, from billion-pound founders and campaigners to working mums balancing family life, Zoe noticed a pattern. The women who thrive, no matter their path, share a handful of powerful habits that anyone can learn. In this solo episode, Zoe brings together wisdom from years of conversations, her own research, and lived experience to reveal the 5 habits of highly successful mothers, not “success” as the world defines it, but success on your terms. Zoe also shares practical micro-habits, from two-minute rules to time-blocking and burnout prevention, that help you feel calmer, more in control, and proud of the woman you’re becoming. This episode is an empowering reminder that success isn’t luck, it’s built, moment by moment, through small daily choices that align with what matters most. In this conversation, you’ll learn: The one question to ask yourself before defining success Simple time-management shifts that free up mental load Why hyper-organisation creates more space for joy and creativity How to grow confidence by acting before you feel ready The truth about energy management and burnout prevention The episodes Zoe recommends listening to: Work Series: If you're feeling low in confidence, listen to this - with Lauren Currie The Burnout Doctor: It takes 1-3 years to recover from burnout - here's how to avoid it Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Ready to feel like yourself again? Download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moment | Why your guilt isn’t really yours with Dr Sophie Brock Nov 03, 2025

Ever feel guilty no matter what you do, like you’re failing at something, somewhere, all the time? You’re not broken. You’re just living inside impossible expectations. In this week’s Moment, Dr Sophie Brock, a motherhood studies sociologist (yes, she literally has a PhD in motherhood), shares why so much of our guilt isn’t truly ours at all. Sophie explains that guilt often comes from the shoulds we’ve absorbed from society, not from our own values. The real power lies in holding that guilt up to the light and asking: Is this mine to carry, or something I’ve been taught to feel? This short clip is a reminder that guilt can be a guide, but only when it serves you, not the story you’ve been told about what a “good mother” should be. Listen, reflect, and maybe let a little bit of that guilt go this week. If you liked this moment, listen to the full episode: The Surprising Secret to Feeling Less Guilty and More Empowered with Dr Sophie Brock Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Need a hand managing the mental load? Download your FREE cheat sheet. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Exhausted Mother’s Guide to A Successful Return to Work with Joeli Brearley Oct 30, 2025

If you’ve ever felt like returning to work after having a baby broke something in you or that the system simply isn’t built for mothers, this episode is for you. Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, joins me to talk about the truth so many of us live but rarely say out loud – how hard, lonely and overwhelming it can be to return to work after having a baby. Joeli started Pregnant Then Screwed from her kitchen table while bouncing her baby on her knee. What began as a blog for women to share their stories of discrimination became a decade-long campaign that changed government policy and the national conversation around motherhood and work But it came at a huge personal cost. Joeli shares honestly about the burnout, the pressure, and the toll of fighting for change while raising two young children. It’s a powerful reminder that even the strongest women need rest, support and community. Now she’s channelling everything she’s learned into her new project, Growth Spurt — helping mothers navigate one of the most forgotten transitions of all: returning to work. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why the return to work is one of the hardest and least supported parts of motherhood What good employers do differently to support parents truly How to protect your mental health and spot the signs of burnout early Simple ways to share the load more equally at homeWhy connection and community are the antidote to loneliness Joeli’s story is both heartbreaking and full of hope. It’s a conversation about what it really means to care for others, for the system, and for ourselves. Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Need a hand managing the mental load? Download your FREE cheat sheet. If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Work Series: The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Return Post-Maternity - the proven formula that's helped thousands, with Jessica Chivers Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Explore thefamilysuite.co.uk and discover luxury hotels around the world that truly welcome families, without compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Solo parenting: Letting go of the picture you thought you’d have Oct 27, 2025

What happens when life doesn’t go to plan? When the picture you imagined – the relationship, the family, the future – changes, and suddenly you’re doing it all on your own? This week’s Moment is with Rebecca Cox, co-author of How to Be a Happy Single Parent. It’s a beautifully honest conversation about single motherhood, money, and letting go of the life you thought you’d have. Rebecca shares the reality behind closed doors – the budgeting, the exhaustion, the pressure to hold everything together – and the quiet strength it takes to keep going. We also talk about shame and pride, and how asking for help can feel so hard, yet so freeing once you do. She reminds us that community can change everything. Finding others in the same season of life can bring connection, comfort, and even new versions of “family” that look different but feel deeply right. If your life looks different from what you imagined, this episode is a gentle reminder that it can still be full, beautiful and deeply meaningful – just in a new way. To listen to the full episode with Rebecca Cox, listen here. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can’t change them - but you can change yourself with Cat Sims Oct 23, 2025

**Trigger warning: this conversation covers addiction and makes reference to sexual assault. Please be mindful of this before hitting play** If you’re tired of doing it all, this episode will change how you see your relationship. Cat Sims reveals why you can’t fix your partner – but you can change the dynamic – through honesty, communication, and the unexpected power of letting go. We’re diving deep into the mental load – that endless, invisible checklist running in your head to keep everyone and everything afloat. It’s the 3 a.m. jolt when you realise it’s book character day at nursery or that you forgot the doctor’s appointment (again). The mental load is relentless, unfair, and exhausting – and most of it still falls on mothers. This week’s guest, Cat Sims, knows it all too well. It almost cost her marriage. Now, she’s written The Mental Load Diaries: How I Learned to Juggle Life, Love and the Never-Ending To-Do List – a raw, funny, and deeply relatable guide to reclaiming your sanity. In this conversation, you’ll learn: What mental load really is and why it’s so damaging The moment Cat realised her marriage was breaking under its own weight How to communicate the load with your partner (without it ending in a fight) What to do if your partner just doesn’t get it Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Need a hand managing the mental load? Download your FREE cheat sheet. If you liked this episode, listen to this next: Why you're resentful in your relationship—and how to fix it starting today, with Dr Morgan Cutlip Connect with Cat Sims: Instagram SubStack You’re Never the Only One Podcast Cat Sim’s photo credit: Tash Busta Photography Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Explore thefamilysuite.co.uk and discover luxury hotels around the world that truly welcome families, without compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The neuroscience behind journaling with Dr Tara Swart Oct 20, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm, connection, and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment: The neuroscience behind journaling with Dr Tara Swart This week’s Moment is with the wonderful Dr Tara Swart. Tara is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, executive coach and the bestselling author of The Source. In this short but powerful clip, we dive into one of my all-time favourite tools for wellbeing – journaling. If you’ve been listening for a while, you’ll know how much I love journaling. It’s one of the simple, foundational practices that helps me stay balanced and connected every day. Tara explains the fascinating neuroscience behind why putting pen to paper is so effective. She shares how journaling helps to reduce cortisol (our main stress hormone), process emotions, and even support recovery from trauma. I found it so interesting when she described how writing – or even speaking – our thoughts out loud helps release them from our “brain-body system”, allowing us to feel calmer and clearer. We also talk about intuition, self-trust, and why we’ve become so conditioned to outsource our wisdom rather than tune in to our own inner knowing. As Tara says so beautifully, “We are all such powerful guides for ourselves – we just have to listen.” I hope this Moment inspires you to grab your pen, release those swirling thoughts onto the page, and reconnect with your intuition. Trust me, it makes a massive difference. To listen to the full episode with Dr Tara Swart, listen here. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anna Whitehouse on Divorce, Burnout and Rebuilding Oct 16, 2025

Welcome to Motherkind, proudly sponsored by Wild Nutrition’s women’s supplements. This is the show that takes you by the hand and helps you navigate the wild ride that is modern motherhood. Every week, I speak with incredible experts and thinkers to bring you fresh ideas, tools, and inspiration to support your life as a mother — from career and relationships to mental health and healing. This week’s guest is the powerhouse Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka — mum of three, author, presenter, and tireless campaigner for flexible and inclusive working. This conversation will move you deeply. It’s emotional, real, and empowering. Anna shares how she knew it was time to leave her marriage, what really happens when life unravels, and how she’s rebuilding with honesty and courage. We also talk about the lost generation of women — those sidelined and ignored — and how we can channel that pain into collective change. It’s a powerful, galvanising listen that will leave you inspired to stand taller and speak louder. Before you dive in, don’t forget to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Sign up to GoHenry, the money app and debit card that grows your kids' money smarts from age 6 -18. Sign up today at gohenry.com/motherkind and you'll get a free £5 pocket money to help your kids grow their money smart. Start planning your next family getaway with The Family Suite. Explore the full collection now at thefamilysuite.co.uk and discover luxury hotels around the world that truly welcome families, without compromise. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkindContinue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | If you want your children to be happy, do this with Laurie Gerber Oct 13, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm, connection, and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This moment is with the wonderful ⁠Laurie Gerber⁠. Laurie is a well-known coach in the US, specialising in the Handel Method, an approach that teaches people how to realize their personal and professional visions. It is even taught at some of the US’s top-ranking universities. In this clip, Laurie shares about the power of modeling to our children and how we must understand our lineage and where we come from if we want to move forward and make changes in our lives. I hope you enjoy it and find this clip inspiring for your week ahead. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode ⁠here⁠. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrating 600 episodes: the 6 powerful lessons I’ve learned and how you can apply them too Oct 09, 2025

Welcome to a very special episode of The Motherkind Podcast – our 600th episode! We are proudly sponsored by Wild Nutrition Women’s Supplements, and this show continues to be your expert guide through the wild ride that is motherhood. Even after all these years, I am still obsessed, truly obsessed, with supporting you, the woman behind the mother. I can hardly believe it. When I started this podcast eight years ago, I never imagined we’d be here – 600 conversations later, countless hours of wisdom shared, and an incredible community tuning in every week. Whether you’ve been listening since the early days or this is your very first episode, thank you. The millions of downloads, the Sunday Times bestselling book, the live events – none of it would exist without you. So, however you’re feeling as you listen today, I want you to know this: you’re doing far better than you think, and I’m right here cheering you on. In this special milestone episode, I’m giving you a gift – the six biggest lessons I’ve learned from 600 episodes. The ones that have changed me most as a woman, a mother, and a human being. My hope is that they’ll do the same for you. Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here - 21 days to reset your energy, mood and mindset. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Sign up to GoHenry, the money app and debit card that grows your kids' money smarts from age 6 -18. Sign up today at gohenry.com/motherkind and you'll get a free £5 pocket money to help your kids grow their money smart. Start planning your next family getaway with The Family Suite. Explore the full collection now at thefamilysuite.co.uk and discover luxury hotels around the world that truly welcome families, without compromise. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ MotherkindContinue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frida Founder: “You Can’t DIY Yourself Through Motherhood”, with Chelsea Hirschhorn Oct 08, 2025

Today, we have a bonus episode with the incredible Chelsea Hirschhorn, founder of Frida, the brand behind FridaBaby, FridaMum, and soon-to-launch FridaFertility in the UK. Chelsea is not only the driving force behind an innovative business, she’s also a fierce advocate for parents, especially mothers. Frida has broken barriers with campaigns that have made history. From airing the first-ever ad showing a lactating woman at the Golden Globes (after years of those stories being silenced), to the to the first Sports Illustrated feature, featuring a woman proudly showing her C-section scar – something never done in the magazine’s 58-year history. Chelsea shares the unbelievable behind-the-scenes of these groundbreaking moments in our conversation. She was also in London for the unveiling of the world’s first postpartum statue – created to shine a light on the reality of motherhood in a world where fewer than 4% of statues represent women, and almost none acknowledge mothers. If you’re in London (or visiting), I urge you to go and see it – it will give you all the feels. This episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and uplifted. Chelsea is refreshingly honest about the truths of building a brand while raising four children, and she shares so many powerful lessons and practical insights for parents navigating life and work. In a world where beauty is often curated, airbrushed, and sanitised, one universal truth remains hidden in plain sight: the raw, unvarnished experience of childbirth and motherhood. Frida, the brand that has rewritten the language of parenthood under the direction of founder and CEO Chelsea Hirschhorn, now unveils Mother Vérité — the first monument to raise mothers onto the pedestal they deserve. FRIDA.com 5 Minute Motherkind: 21 days, 5 minutes a day to become your calmest, happiest self get the first 3 days FREE here Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to reduce the stress of mealtimes, with Rhiannon Lambert Oct 06, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm, connection, and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with Rhiannon Lambert, one of the UK’s leading nutritionists and the bestselling author of The Science of Nutrition. Rhiannon shares such a refreshing message about food and children: we need to stop stressing. She explains how our little ones pick up on the pressure we put around food – and how that can actually push them further away from eating the things we want them to. Instead, Rhiannon shares practical, kind advice to help us take the pressure off and support a positive relationship with food. I loved Rhiannon’s honesty about her own experience – including the nights her little boy refuses dinner completely and the small, realistic swaps she makes to keep things simple. This is such a reassuring, non-judgemental conversation. A reminder that no child is a perfect eater, and that taking the stress out of mealtimes can transform not just what our children eat – but how we all feel around food. To listen to the full episode with Rhiannon, listen here. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Sign up to GoHenry, the money app and debit card that grows your kids' money smarts from age 6 -18. Sign up today at gohenry.com/motherkind and you'll get a free £5 pocket money to help your kids grow their money smart. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Raising Resilient Kids Starts With Us with Dr Alex George Oct 02, 2025

***Trigger warning: This episode makes reference to suicide. Please be mindful of this before hitting the play button*** Welcome to Motherkind, proudly sponsored by Wild Nutrition Women’s Supplements. This week’s guest is Dr Alex George, a doctor, mental fitness expert, and formerly the UK’s first Youth Mental Health Ambassador. I was so keen to speak with Alex about what he’s learned in this role, especially around children’s mental health and how closely it connects to our own as parents. In this honest and moving conversation, Alex opens up about his own childhood, the struggles he faced, and what he wishes he’d known back then. He shares his hopes for what schools could do differently, and how the tragic loss of his brother has shaped both his life and his mission to support young people today. This episode is full of wisdom, vulnerability and plenty of practical ideas – not just for supporting our children, but for looking after ourselves too. ✨ Buy Dr Alex’s new book – Happy Habits Available now at Waterstones or Amazon Happy Habits is an empowering, practical toolkit for children aged 9+. Designed to nurture happiness, build resilience and support everyday wellbeing, it introduces small, achievable daily practices to help young readers thrive emotionally and physically. Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here - 21 days to reset your energy, mood and mindset. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Sign up to GoHenry, the money app and debit card that grows your kids' money smarts from age 6 -18. Sign up today at gohenry.com/motherkind and you'll get a free £5 pocket money to help your kids grow their money smart. Start planning your next family getaway with The Family Suite. Explore the full collection now at thefamilysuite.co.uk and discover luxury hotels around the world that truly welcome families, without compromise. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ MotherkindContinue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Do you have a dysfunctional family? with Julia Samuel MBE Sep 29, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with Julia Samuel. In this conversation, we discuss a subject that’s often difficult to talk about: what happens when our family is dysfunctional. We cover how to recognise if we’re operating in that environment. And how do we know when it’s time to set boundaries, or even take the painful step of cutting contact altogether? Julia shares her perspective on what truly defines a dysfunctional family, the emotional toll it can take, and the complexity of navigating those relationships. She reminds us that there’s no simple formula, every situation is unique, but that protecting our emotional and mental well-being sometimes means making tough, heartbreaking choices. To listen to more on this conversation with Julia Samuels, listen to the full episode here. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ultimate (realistic) guide to fitness in motherhood, with Elizabeth Davies Sep 25, 2025

Welcome to Motherkind. We are proudly sponsored by Wild Nutrition Women’s supplements. I am your host, Zoe Blaskey, and this is the show that is going to grab you by the hand and be your guide through the wild ride that is modern motherhood. Every week, I bring you world-leading experts and thinkers to give us new ideas, new tools, new support, and new inspiration for our lives as mothers - we span everything from work to relationships to mental health and healing to parenting. And I am very happy you are here. This week, as part of our September reset mini-series, we are talking all things fitness with the amazing Elizabeth Davies, aka this woman lifts. In this powerful episode, you are going to learn why so much of the fitness content we consume has one aim: to make us feel bad, why as mothers we can’t work out like everyone else, how to set realistic goals for ourselves, how to get back into fitness and how to keep going when we have constant curveballs. Elizabeth talks about exercise in our 30s + 40s like paying into a pension pot, which will pay us back when we are strong, fit, healthy old ladies. I loved this episode - it’s funny, it’s real, and it’s going to help you completely reframe your fitness as a mother Introducing Elizabeth’s latest book, Training For Your Old Lady Body: an honest, no bullsh*t guide to help women (re)frame exercise as a way of safeguarding our quality of life into older age; moving our bodies now in a way which sets us up to stay strong, active, independent and resilient as we grow older. This is not a six-week bikini body transformation, but a way of life training. Elizabeth will make the case for why we need to rewrite the narrative around women's fitness and how we can change our behaviour and form new habits. With a focus on muscle and strength and power, bone mineral density, heart health, the pelvic floor, mobility, flexibility and stability, this is a groundbreaking, urgent call-to-arms designed to get women moving with a focus on the bigger picture. Pre-Order now 5 Minute Motherkind: 21 days, 5 minutes a day to become your calmest, happiest self. Get the first 3 days FREE here Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Sign up to GoHenry, the money app and debit card that grows your kids' money smarts from age 6 -18. Sign up today at gohenry.com/motherkind and you'll get a free £5 pocket money to help your kids grow their money smart. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ MotherkindContinue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Choosing authenticity, even when it isn’t what others want to hear, with Candice Braithwaite Sep 22, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Today’s Moment is an emotional and deeply moving clip from my conversation with Candice Brathwaite. Candice shares the boundaries she’s had to set, the loneliness that can come with standing in her truth, and the heavy costs of being the “black sheep” in her family. With honesty and courage, she reflects on what it means to live authentically—even when it means breaking away from tradition, facing criticism, and sometimes feeling alone. Yet, as Candice shares so beautifully, she couldn’t imagine living any other way. Her story is a powerful reminder that living in alignment with your truth can feel isolating, but it can also create legacy, freedom, and deep impact for generations to come. For more powerful insights from Candice, listen to the full episode here. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Turn Your Hardest Motherhood Struggles Into a Career With Purpose with Michelle Kennedy Sep 18, 2025

This week’s episode is with an incredible woman, Michelle Kennedy, founder of Peanut, and she has a new book out called “It Takes a Village” Michelle and I unpack our experiences of new motherhood, and how it was the loneliness in the early years that felt the most jarring to our pre-motherhood selves. Michelle gives us some incredibly practical tips for how she manages a family + a business, what her non-negotiables are, and what she got very, very wrong when she first went back to work. You are going to take so much away from this episode - here it is. You can purchase your own copy of Michelle’s book here Please make sure you subscribe - the mental load is high enough as it is, so when you subscribe, you don’t even need to think about finding the new Motherkind episode - it’s just waiting for you - so it helps you and it helps me, as the more subscribers we get, the better and better the show can become. 5 Minute Motherkind: 21 days, 5 minutes a day to become your calmest, happiest self. Get the first 3 days FREE here Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months and a free personal consultation with a nutritional therapist at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Sign up to GoHenry, the money app and debit card that grows your kids' money smarts from age 6 -18. Sign up today at gohenry.com/motherkind and you'll get a free £5 pocket money to help your kids grow their money smart. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | THIS will help you when you feel like you are drowning in parenthood, with Jess Our Mama Village Sep 15, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm, connection, and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with Jess Vanderwier, Registered Psychotherapist, Mum of two and founder of Our Mama Village. In this clip, we explore the importance of giving ourselves permission to slow down when it comes to healing and re-parenting work. So often, parents feel pressure to “do it all” at once, reflecting on childhood wounds, repairing with our kids, and practising self-regulation—while also juggling the daily demands of parenthood. Using the powerful metaphor of “life jacket approaches,” we talk about how, in seasons of survival (like the early days with little ones), sometimes what we really need is simply to stay afloat. Only once we’re floating, no longer consumed by the waves, do we have the capacity to dive deeper into the bigger healing and re-parenting work. This conversation is a gentle reminder: you don’t have to do everything at once. It’s okay to just keep yourself afloat until you’re ready for more. To listen to the full episode with Jess, listen here. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply Sign up to GoHenry, the money app and debit card that grows your kids' money smarts from age 6 -18. Sign up today at gohenry.com/motherkind and you'll get a free £5 pocket money to help your kids grow their money smart Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to make healthy changes that (finally) last with a world-leading behaviour change specialist Sep 11, 2025

Welcome to Motherkind, it’s me, your host Zoe. This is the show about the woman behind the mother - the show where my incredible guests are going to show you how to thrive and grow in motherhood. Thank you so much for being here. It means so much to me that you listen week after week - make sure you hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode - because we have some unbelievable episodes coming up for you. Welcome to the September Reset series. I don’t know about you, but September feels more like a New Year to me than a New Year, and I LOVE doing a reset in September, thinking about what’s working, what’s not working and what changes I need to make. So today I have an incredible episode for you on how to actually change, how to make new habits stick. Dr Heather Mckee is a behaviour change specialist - and she is employed by some of the world's biggest businesses like Starbucks, Deloitte and Unilever to help their staff make healthy changes that lead to big results. It was when Heather was running a healthy lifestyle clinic for hospital staff that she became obsessed with what makes well-intentioned people not stick to the right choices for them - this challenge had led Heather down a 10-year path of becoming one of the leading behaviour change specialists. So if you want to exercise more, eat healthier, stop scrolling as much, change your mindset or even start a business - then this is the episode for you You are going to learn the very specific things not to do when you’re trying to instil a new habit and what makes someone successful at a change they want to make Heather is also a new mum, so I love that she brings a very practical and realistic angle too. I hope you love this episode - here it is. Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here - 21 days to reset your energy, mood and mindset. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ MotherkindContinue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why ignoring your anger doesn't work - and what does with Sarah Ockwell-Smith Sep 08, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with Sarah Ockwell-Smith, mother of four and one of the UK’s most well-known parenting experts. In this clip, Sarah opens up about her powerful realisation that, for most of her life, she had been the “good girl”, pushing down her emotions and keeping busy doing what she thought she should do. I know so many of you will relate to that. She bravely shares how recognising this pattern and choosing to change it set her free to experience more joy, calm, presence, and a deeper connection with herself and those around her. To hear the full conversation with Sarah, listen here. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I've spent 30,000 hours supporting women to feel healthier, and here’s one thing I wish every woman knew... Sep 04, 2025

Welcome to Motherkind, we are proudly sponsored by Wild Nutrition Women’s supplements, I am your host Zoe Blaskey and this is the show that is going grab you by the hand and be your guide through the wild ride that is modern motherhood. Every week I bring you world leading experts and thinkers to give us new ideas, new tools, new support, new inspiration for our lives as mothers - we span everything from work to relationships to mental health and healing to parenting. And I am very happy you are here. Let’s talk about nutrition, but realistic nutrition, because let’s face it we need it to be quick + easy and make a massive difference. Today’s episode is how to make tiny shifts in the right direction with your nutrition that is going to help you feel more energy, less exhaustion, brain fog and stress. Yes, what you’re eating has a massive impact on how you’re able to handle stress. As you know I partner with Wild Nutrition a brand I absolutely love, so I asked the Head of Nutrition at Wild Nutrition to come on - Isabelle Nunn is a registered clinical nutritional therapist with a Masters in Pharmacy, she brings over 15 years of experience in nutrition and healthcare. She is also a Mother of 2 - age 7 and 4.5 - so she knows what she’s talking about personally and professionally. I am so excited for you to hear this episode - Isabelle reveals the simple swaps we can all make to reset our energy - especially focusing on breakfast + hydration - did you know even being 1% dehydrated can cause you cognitive issues (grabs glass of water immediately) We also talk about family dinners that pack in the nutrition - lots of inspiration there and why cutting back on sugar can have such a massive impact on your energy I think we all know what we “should” doing when it comes to nutrition but this episodes really helps to bridge the gap between knowledge and practicality - because the knowledge is useless unless we actually make some small changes. So here is it - hope you love it. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodContinue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | This is how you know you're a cycle breaker with Shelley Robinson Sep 01, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. If you’ve been following me, the podcast, or my work for a while, you’ll know I’m deeply passionate about cycle-breaking—taking a closer look at our own childhoods, the messages we received, and the beliefs we absorbed along the way. Then comes the powerful question: Do we want to carry these forward, or do we want to change them for our own families now that we’re parents? In this week’s Moment, there is a brilliant insight into: What it really means to be a cycle-breaker How to recognise if you are one How to identify which cycles you want to break How to navigate this journey when spending time with extended family I get asked these questions all the time, so I asked Shelley, and her answer is part of this episode. If you haven’t listened to the full episode, I highly recommend it. For more powerful insights from Shelly Robinson, listen to the full episode here. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most listened to episode in 2025: "I couldn't be the mother I wanted to be" Millie Mackintosh on anxiety, alcohol and motherhood Aug 28, 2025

The Motherkind team will be taking a short break this August to enjoy some time off over the summer. Over the next four weeks, we’ll be re-releasing some of the most downloaded episodes in 2025 - Enjoy! Today, we are joined by the incredible Millie Mackintosh, who tells us about her struggle with alcohol and her sobriety journey. Millie is an entrepreneur, Made In Chelsea alumni and author of 'Bad Drunk: How I found my freedom from alcohol - and you can too'. This is a conversation that covers a lot of areas, including: Motherhood and drinking, how Millie knew something had to change, and what her life is like now without alcohol. If you've ever thought that you'd like to change your relationship with alcohol, this is the episode for you. Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here - 21 days to reset your energy, mood and mindset. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ MotherkindContinue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | "Your children need a model, not a martyr" Here's how to make the shift, with Glennon Doyle Aug 25, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week, we are joined by author Glennon Doyle. This is an incredible episode rich in insight. Glennon talks about the damaging legacy of martyrdom in motherhood and why you should model to your children how to live life fully, rather than sacrificing yourself. For more powerful insights from Glennon Doyle, listen to the full episode here: How to be a model, not a martyr Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here - 21 days to reset your energy, mood and mindset. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most listened to episode in 2025: How to break unhealthy patterns and become the parent you wish you'd had - with Harriet Shearsmith Aug 21, 2025

The Motherkind team will be taking a short break this August to enjoy some time off over the summer. Over the next four weeks, we’ll be re-releasing some of the most downloaded episodes in 2025 - Enjoy! This week's episode is all about family dynamics - specifically, if you have a family member whose behaviour you struggle with. Our guest is Harriet Shearsmith, family dynamics coach and author of 'Unfollowing Mum: Break unhealthy patterns and become the parent you wish you'd had'. In this powerful episode, Harriet shares her story of how she had an unhealthy relationship with her mum, and how this has developed in her a desire to support anyone navigating a tricky family relationship. She talks about the signs of an unhealthy relationship, what to do next, how to deal with pushback, and how to find peace with the difficult people in your life. If this episode resonates, we think you'll find so much value in our episode on toxic parents with Josh Connolly. Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here - 21 days to reset your energy, mood and mindset. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to heal your deepest wounds with Gabor Maté Aug 18, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with Dr. Gabor Maté. I am sure you know of him. He is a renowned addiction expert, speaker and author and sought after for his expertise on trauma, addiction, stress and childhood development. This is one of the most powerful conversations I have ever had on the podcast. It is still the most downloaded ever to date. In this Moment, he talks about why it is so hard to be a mother today and why it is our profound responsibility to keep being curious about our own behaviour on this remarkable journey of motherhood. For more powerful insights from Gabor Maté, listen to the full episode here. Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here - 21 days to reset your energy, mood and mindset. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most listened to episode in 2025: The Burnout Doctor: It takes 1-3 years to recover from burnout - here's how to avoid it Aug 14, 2025

The Motherkind team will be taking a short break this August to enjoy some time off over the summer. Over the next four weeks, we’ll be re-releasing some of the most downloaded episodes in 2025 - Enjoy! This week's episode is a really important one because it's all about burnout. It can take 1-3 years to recover from burnout, so we must take steps to avoid it. So joining us to tell us all about it is Dr. Claire Ashley, AKA The Burnout Doctor, a GP and mum of two who shares her experience of burnout and her recovery. Having written a book on burnout, Dr Claire is an expert - and she tells us what the warning signs are and what you can do before you get to a full-blown crisis. Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here - 21 days to reset your energy, mood and mindset. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodContinue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The simple non-negotiables that will keep your home tidy, without overwhelm - with decluttering expert Ingrid Jansen Aug 11, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Decluttering expert Ingrid Jansen joins us to share her best practical tips to help you create a calmer home. She explains why breaking tasks into manageable chunks and implementing daily resets and non-negotiable tasks can help you maintain a sense of order and keep your stress levels low. For more powerful insights from Ingrid Jansen listen to the full episode here: Toys everywhere? They’re making you stressed - here’s how to finally tackle the kids’ clutter Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here - 21 days to reset your energy, mood and mindset. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most listened to episode in 2025: How to instantly stop anxiety and find the courage to do motherhood your way, with Martha Beck Aug 07, 2025

The Motherkind team will be taking a short break this August to enjoy some time off over the summer. Over the next four weeks, we’ll be re-releasing some of the most downloaded episodes in 2025 - Enjoy! *** Trigger warning: termination, suicide. Please be mindful of this before hitting play*** If you feel stuck, anxious, or unsure of yourself, this episode is going to grab you by the hand and show you the way through. Today's guest, Martha Beck, is a Harvard-trained sociologist, a multiple New York Times best-selling author, and is famously Oprah Winfrey's life coach. In this incredibly special episode, Martha reveals how motherhood was the catalyst that changed her life, what most parenting advice gets completely wrong, and why following your own rules is the only way to feel happier. Martha is full of wisdom, and you can't help but feel joy when you hear her speak - this is an episode not to be missed. Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here - 21 days to reset your energy, mood and mindset. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Do you resent your partner over the mental load? Try this expert advice, with Dr. Morgan Cutlip Aug 04, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. When it comes to the mental load, it can be very easy to feel like our partners aren't pulling their weight, and so often this results in feelings of resentment towards them. So this week, we've brought in the incredible Dr. Morgan Cutlip to give us her best advice on how we keep those feelings at bay. For more powerful insights from Dr. Morgan Cutlip, listen to the full episode here: Why you’re resentful in your relationship - and how to fix it starting today Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here - 21 days to reset your energy, mood and mindset. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode will change how you feel about looking after yourself - with Annalie Howling Jul 31, 2025

Welcome to Motherkind, we are proudly sponsored by Wild Nutrition Women’s supplements. I am your host Zoe Blaskey and this is the show that is going grab you by the hand and be your guide through the wild ride that is modern motherhood. Every week I bring you world leading experts and thinkers to give us new ideas, new tools, new support, new inspiration for our lives as mothers - we span everything from work to relationships to mental health and healing to parenting. And I am very happy you are here. I am so glad you're here because after listening to this episode, you are going to feel so much more confident, you are going to hear some incredible wisdom + truths that will finally give you permission to go for your joy, to start asking for what you need too and to start believing in yourself. There are certain episodes on this podcast that I just know are landing at the right time, with the right message and this one of those episodes. So get ready. My guest today is Annalie Howling: Annalie is a globally sought-after performance coach, trauma specialist, and now author of Unapologetic: Unshackle Your Shame. Reclaim Your Power. A book which I inhaled in one night and absolutely loved. What is going to change your life from this conversation is how conditioned we are as women, especially as mothers, to keep small, to keep giving to others and ignore ourselves, to feel full of shame and guilt and how none of that - none of it - serves us or our children. We talk about: The exact moment Annalie knew she had to leave her marriage The pain she had from wearing a mask of perfection, and how to know if you’re doing the same thing Why caring for yourself is vital for your children How the “good girl” runs deep - and how it keeps us apologetic and resentful What boundaries really are, and how learning how to say no is the number one skill we need in motherhood This episode is incredible. Hope you love it - here it is. Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here - 21 days to reset your energy, mood and mindset. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Take a moment of calm with poet Jess Urlichs Jul 28, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Something a bit different this week. It is with the poet Jessica Urlichs. This is her reading one of her favourite poems. I love this because it reminds us of what is really important. It is so easy to get lost in all the things that don’t really matter. This is an invitation to release some of the pressure you may be putting on yourself and come back to what is really important to you. For more powerful insights from Jessica Urlichs, listen to the full episode here. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can 5 mins a day really change your motherhood? Jul 24, 2025

Welcome to Motherkind, we are proudly sponsored by Wild Nutrition Women’s supplements, I am your host Zoe Blaskey and this is the show that is going grab you by the hand and be your guide through the wild ride that is modern motherhood. Today I want to explore a really simple but powerful question: Can 5 minutes a day really transform your motherhood? Because what I’ve learned over the last 8 years doing this work is that we all want to be happier mothers - we want to enjoy motherhood, we want to be calm and connected with our children, we want to get the end of the day feeling grateful not resentful and guilty. In the episode I share: Why modern motherhood pushes us to the edge What nervous system regulation really means (and how to do it in 5 mins) Why quick hacks don’t work — and what does My go-to daily tool for grounding and clarity The truth about your inner voice — and how to change it Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Want to be ambitious and present? Listen to this - with Alexi Panos Jul 21, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this moment, Alexi explores the tension many of us feel as mothers between ambition and family. She unpacks how the drive to achieve can be tied to ego and identity, and how true purpose can be found in the present moment—whether leading a room or at home with your children—by honouring both service and what matters most: family. For more powerful insights from Alexi Panos, listen to the full episode here. 5 Minute Motherkind⁠⁠: 5 minutes a day for 21 days to calm, regulation and joy Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can feel body confident this summer: here’s how, with Alex Light Jul 17, 2025

Welcome to Motherkind, we are proudly sponsored by Wild Nutrition Women’s supplements, I am your host Zoe Blaskey and this is the show that is going grab you by the hand and be your guide through the wild ride that is modern motherhood. Every week I bring you world leading experts and thinkers to give us new ideas, new tools, new support, new inspiration for our lives as mothers - we span everything from work to relationships to mental health and healing to parenting. And I am very happy you are here. Ok tell me if this resonates, you’re excited about the summer, your holiday or a beach day or BBQ with friends and then that awful voice starts - “you’re legs are too big to wear those shorts”, you can’t wear a bikini everyone will laugh or your arms are too wobbly for a vest top. Those awful, untrue thoughts that, let’s face it, can stop you really getting all the joy that you deserve this summer. And that’s what I want for you to have as much joy and fun as possible this summer….so I have bought on one of the best body confidence experts I know, Alex Light, she is a ST bestselling author of “You are not a before picture” and she co-hosts an amazing podcast with Emily Clarkson “should I delete that”. And trust me when I say this is the conversation you need to hear today - because if you’re ready to finally feel more peace with your body then this conversation is going to teach you exactly how to do that. I hope you love it. Here it is. 5 Minute Motherkind⁠: 5 minutes a day for 21 days to calm, regulation and joy Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodContinue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The surprising reason you’re still criticising yourself and how to change it - for good, with Kasia Urbaniak Jul 14, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this moment, Kasia explores how to break free from “good girl” conditioning and the habit of beating yourself up. It invites us to see self-criticism as a learned way of staying safe—not a flaw—and encourages boldness, self-compassion, and asking for what you truly need, especially as a mother navigating a world not built for you. For more powerful insights from Kasia Urbaniak, listen to the full episode here. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re nervous about juggling everything over the summer: listen to this Jul 10, 2025

This week’s episode is a solo with me - and I’m going to share 3 ways to make this summer easier and a lot more fun because I want you to hit September feeling good, not depleted - and I know that I haven’t always got this right. So today - I’m going to teach you in just 20 mins what it has taken me years to learn. I’m going to take you through 5 ways to avoid burnout this summer - all proven, worked for me and clients. 5 Minute Motherkind: 5 minutes a day for 21 days to calm, regulation and joy Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to break the habit of hating yourself with Mel Robbins Jul 07, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this powerful moment, Mel Robbins explores how deeply ingrained self-criticism and perfectionism impact women’s sense of worth. It unpacks the habit of tying self-value to external validation and achievement, and offers a call to break these patterns by practising radical self-acceptance—loving and validating yourself exactly as you are. For more powerful insights from Mel Robbins, listen to the full episode here. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Work Series: Listener episode: What we wish someone had told us about work + motherhood Jul 03, 2025

Welcome to this very special final episode of the Motherkind Work Series. This one is close to my heart because it features you, the Motherkind community. I’m joined by three brilliant Motherkind listeners: Amy, who’s on a career pause, Vanessa, working full-time in a corporate role, and Jess, just back from maternity leave, working four days a week as an NHS psychologist. Each of them shares honestly and openly about what’s working for them, what’s hard, what they wish they’d known earlier, and how they define success now, in this season of motherhood. It’s like peeking behind the curtain. I know you’re going to feel seen, understood, and less alone listening to this one. If you love it, please share it with another mum who might need to hear these voices. And let me know — would you like more episodes like this from the Motherkind community? I’d love to hear what you think. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The most important thing we can do as parents is model how we handle our emotions, with Rupert Spira Jun 30, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This Moment episode is a re-release with the incredible writer and spiritual teacher, Rupert Spira. There’s something Rupert said during our conversation that has stayed with me:“The most important thing we can do as parents is model how we handle our emotions. That’s far more powerful than anything we could ever teach or say.” I’ve been thinking about that ever since we recorded. I think you’re going to get so much from this episode. For more powerful insights from Rupert Spira, listen to the full episode here. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Work Series: If you're feeling low in confidence, listen to this - with Lauren Currie Jun 26, 2025

Welcome back to our special Motherkind Mini Work Series A 2022 LinkedIn survey found that 67% of women reported a “significant” drop in confidence when returning to work after maternity leave. Today’s guest is one the leading thinkers on confidence and women. Lauren Currie OBE is the founder of UPFRONT - Named by Elle Magazine as one of 30 Women Under 30 Changing the World, and by Management Today as top 35 UK businesswomen under 35 and she is on a mission to boost confidence for 10,000,000 women worldwide. In this episode you are going to learn: What real confidence is - it’s NOT something you have or don’t have - it’s a skill you learn The exact steps you can take to go from questioning to yourself and staying small to building unshakable confidence When I look back at my career and what has made the biggest difference for me, it is hands down developing this skill of confidence and anyone can learn it - you just have to know HOW and this is what this episode is going to teach you. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkindContinue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | What to do if your child is different with Elaine Halligan Jun 23, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Elaine Halligan shares how her son Sam’s extreme school struggles led her to retrain as a behavioural specialist. She explores why children aren’t “being a problem” but are often “having a problem” — and how understanding this changes everything. Elaine offers practical insights into neurodiversity, emotional behaviour, and how parents can shift from correction to connection. For more powerful insights from Elaine Halligan, listen to the full episode here. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Work Series: How to Finally Find Your Self-Belief and Just Start, with Debbie Wosskow Jun 19, 2025

Welcome back to our special Motherkind Mini Work Series This week’s episode is the inspiration episode - what this woman has achieved is actually mind-blowing: from being a single mother with a 1 and 3-year-old, to starting a business on a flight home from a disastrous holiday, to then selling that business for £53 million 5 years later. Debbie, by her own admission, is an outlier, but that’s not the point - what I took from this episode is the power of belief, the confidence in doing things on your own, being honest with yourself about the level of support + help you need and the power of starting. In this episode, you are going to learn what holds most women back from starting a business, why it’s the people you surround yourself with that make the biggest difference and how to just get started on your idea Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodContinue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why prioritising yourself IS caring for your children, with Emmy Brunner Jun 16, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Transformational coach Emmy Brunner joins us to explore what it means to truly "wake up" to yourself. Emmy reflects on how many of us carry feelings of shame, unworthiness, and disconnection from our needs. She shares her own turning point and how choosing to honour her needs, especially as a mother, was the start of real change. In this episode, you're going to take away powerful insights about breaking inherited patterns, living more consciously, and why prioritising your own wellbeing is the key to showing up fully for others. Listen here for more powerful insights from Emmy: How to become your true self Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Discover the May App here: ⁠⁠⁠https://app.adjust.com/1od0zbe1?campaign=The+Motherkind+Podcast⁠⁠⁠ For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Success isn't linear: 5 steps to finally start defining your own path with The Squiggly Career experts Jun 12, 2025

Welcome back to our special series on motherhood and work. We're so excited to bring you today's episode with Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, who you will probably know from their best selling book, Squiggly Careers. In this episode, you are going to learn what makes a career squiggly (the non-linear route to success) and the ways motherhood has impacted Sarah and Helen's ambition and careers. They talk about how they made the transition from corporate into running their own careers consultancy and the amazing, quite surprising, advice they have for anyone wanting to do the same thing. You're also going to learn the five key skills that you need to have squiggly career and how to develop them if you're looking to pivot, experiment with your work or make a change. This episode is honest and packed full of practical advice which will hopefully leave you with inspiration to start your own squiggly career. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Discover the May App here: ⁠⁠⁠https://app.adjust.com/1od0zbe1?campaign=The+Motherkind+Podcast⁠⁠⁠ For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodContinue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Not the Eco Parent You Wish You Were? Start Here - with Jen Gale Jun 09, 2025

Climate action adviser Jen Gale joins us to unpack the overwhelming feelings of guilt and anxiety many parents experience around doing "enough" in the face of the climate crisis, and offer achievable actions that you and your family can make. For more insights from Jen Gale, listen to the full episode here: You have more power than you think Click Here⁠ to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at ⁠wildnutrition.com/motherkind⁠. Ts and Cs apply. Discover the May App here: ⁠⁠⁠https://app.adjust.com/1od0zbe1?campaign=The+Motherkind+Podcast⁠⁠⁠ For a £100 sponsored job credit visit ⁠Indeed.com/ Motherkind⁠ Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at ⁠calm.com/motherkind⁠ Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey ⁠Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Work Series: The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Return Post-Maternity - the proven formula that's helped thousands, with Jessica Chivers Jun 05, 2025

Thanks for joining us again for another episode in our special series on work and motherhood. This week we are focusing on returning to work and we joined by the brilliant Jessica Chivers. Jessica is a coach, psychologist, author and founder of the Talent Keeper Specialists. She has spent over two decades helping parents return to work with confidence and supporting organisations to create truly inclusive cultures. In this episode she explores what it really takes to have a successful return to work: from getting your line manager on board, to the key questions you need to ask yourself before stepping back into the workplace. Jessica also shares what she believes every organisation should be doing better to support returning talent. Jessica has advice everyone needs to hear - whether you're planning your return, you've recently made the leap, or you're supporting others through the process. This episode is packed with insights, mindset shifts, and empowering traits. If you’d like to get a copy of the Line Manager Guide that Jessica mentions in this episode, just subscribe to her mailing list HERE. Click Here⁠⁠ to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’. Access the free line managers guide for supporting the return from maternity leave here. Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at ⁠⁠wildnutrition.com/motherkind⁠⁠. Ts and Cs apply. Discover the May App here: ⁠⁠https://app.adjust.com/1od0zbe1?campaign=The+Motherkind+Podcast⁠⁠ For a £100 sponsored job credit visit ⁠⁠Indeed.com/ Motherkind⁠⁠ Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at ⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠ #oneskinpod This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey ⁠⁠Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why it's ok to get it wrong 70% of the time, with Josh Connolly Jun 02, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Today we're joined by mental health expert Josh Connelly who discusses the importance of self-compassion in parenting. He explains why getting it right even 30% of the time is good enough and the importance of validating and accepting feelings. Listen to the full episode with Josh Connelly here: ⁠How addiction gets passed down the generations⁠ Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Discover the May App here: ⁠⁠https://app.adjust.com/1od0zbe1?campaign=The+Motherkind+Podcast⁠⁠ For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Work Series: The Truth About Stepping Back from your career — And Coming Back even Stronger, with Neha Ruch May 29, 2025

Welcome back to our special series on work and motherhood. Here's something we don't talk about enough: the vast majority of ambitious, educated women will pause or shift their careers for a season while raising children, and not because they're giving up, but because they're playing the long game. In fact, 1 in 3 women will fully pause; 1 in 2 will downshift; and 90% will eventually return to the workforce. So these old labels of working and stay at home mum just don't fit anymore. The reality is far more fluid than that. And there's a new wave of mothers who are choosing intentional pauses, not permanent exits. Today's guest is an absolute expert in this area. Neha Ruch the founder of Mother Untitled, a platform that's helping to rewrite the narrative around ambition and motherhood. In this conversation, we explore how pausing your career can actually be a power move, a time to deepen, grow, and figure out what's next for you. A time to develop new skills and become even more aligned. So if you've ever questioned your choices, your ambition, or your timeline, then this is the episode for you. Click Here⁠ to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at ⁠wildnutrition.com/motherkind⁠. Ts and Cs apply. Discover the May App here: ⁠https://app.adjust.com/1od0zbe1?campaign=The+Motherkind+Podcast⁠ For a £100 sponsored job credit visit ⁠Indeed.com/ Motherkind⁠ Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at ⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠ #oneskinpod This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey ⁠Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | No time? Try this 2-minute wellbeing reset, with Richie Norton May 26, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Yoga and breath-work practitioner Richie Norton gives us easy wellbeing tips for time-poor mums. He talks us through how we can incorporate a few quick wins into our daily routine that'll help us keep on top of hour health and our stress. For more powerful insights from Richie Norton listen to the full episode here: Well-being tools for when you have no time Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Discover the May App here: ⁠https://app.adjust.com/1od0zbe1?campaign=The+Motherkind+Podcast⁠ For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Work Series: You’re Not Imagining It — The System Is Rigged Against Working Mothers, with Jane van Zyl May 22, 2025

Welcome to our special 8 part work series. A mini series that takes a deep dive into paid work and motherhood, inspired by feedback from our community who have overwhelmingly said that this is something that’s difficult to get right. We hope that this series supports you, offers you guidance and gives you confidence. For first guest interview, we’re going straight where we need to: to the big picture, to reveal the systems and structures that we’re operating in. Why? Because that helps us make sense of our individual experiences. Our guest is Jane Van Zyl, CEO of Working Families, the UK’s national charity for working parents and carers. Jane brings a rare and powerful perspective. She is at the heart of the conversations between government, employers and thousands of parents. There’s probably no one better placed to understand the challenges, opportunities and systems at play. We talk about the ‘Motherhood Pentalty’, the truth about flexible work, why shared parental leave isn’t working, and what real systemic change looks like. Jane also shares practical advice for anyone who feels unseen or unsupported in the workplace and gives us a vital reminder that we all need to hear: that you are enough. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Discover the May App here: https://app.adjust.com/1od0zbe1?campaign=The+Motherkind+Podcast For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Calm your nervous system in seconds with this technique - with Dr Sarah Woodhouse May 19, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. We're joined by trauma expert and research psychologist Dr Sarah Woodhouse, who shows us a simple trick for calming down quickly. She tells us about the importance of breathing and how our children can benefit from her techniques too. For more powerful insights from Dr Sarah Woodhouse listen to the full episode here: Why you're not broken Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Work Series: my biggest mistakes and regrets - Zoe’s story May 15, 2025

Welcome to Motherkind’s special 8 part series on work, bringing together some of the leading voices on motherhood and work to support you wherever you’re at. This is a series that covers pausing paid work to embrace the work of raising a family, the structural challenges we face as mothers in the workplace, the 'motherhood penalty', how to return to work and so much more. And there was only one possible way to kick off this series: with Zoe sharing her story and her journey with paid work and motherhood for the past 9 years. In this episode Zoe shares her challenges, her tensions, what she’s got right AND wrong - from way before Motherkind to how she plans to navigate the future. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to share the mental load without fighting, with Eve Rodsky May 12, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week we're joined by New York Times bestselling author, Eve Rodksy, who tells us about her system of balancing domestic responsibilities. She highlights the difference between how men and women look at tasks and offers her gamified approach - guaranteed to reduce friction and frustration in your home! For more powerful insights from Eve Rodsky listen to the full episode here: ⁠The new game-changing solution for when you have too much to do⁠ Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The word every mother needs to hear May 08, 2025

The first time Zoe heard the word 'Matrescence' was transformative. For her, it went from feeling like she was doing it all wrong, to realising that the early years of motherhood are meant to be a time where life gets thrown up in the air, and everything changes. Since then, it's been her mission to spread the word about Matrescence: what it really means, and the tools mothers need to navigate it with far more self-compassion. This week's episode is part of Zoe's mission to make mothers aware of their matrescence - it's a conversation taken from the 'I Don't Think We Talk Enough About...' podcast with Helen Marie which we wanted to share with our community. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Stop mum-guilt in its tracks with this simple shift, with Dr. Soph May 05, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Registered clinical psychologist and Sunday Times best-selling author Dr Soph joins us to discuss the pressure mothers feel to be perfect parents. She explains why we need to understand the distinct differences between 'guilt' and 'shame' and why we should treat ourselves with the same compassion we would treat a friend. For more powerful insights from Dr. Soph listen to the full episode here: ⁠⁠How to manage your emotions better and why it matters for parents⁠⁠ Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’re Not Lost, You’ve Just Forgotten Who You Are with Estelle Bingham May 01, 2025

Today's episode is not just insightful, it's also a new way of thinking about yourself and motherhood. Our guest is Estelle Bingham aka 'The Heart Whisperer' - world renowned healer, holistic therapist and creator of the True Essence Process. Estelle has over two decades of experience, guiding the likes of Ferne Cotton and Charlotte Tilbury back to their authentic selves. This is an episode that tackles the heavy subjects: shame, self-doubt and the identity shifts that come with Matrescence - but importantly Estelle also reveals how to release these burdens and re-connect with the powerful and joyful woman within. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod This show is sponsored by Yeo Valley. Find Your Daily Groove: visit the Yeo Valley website to find out more. Yeo Got This! Find your copy of Estelle's book, 'Manifest Your True Essence' ⁠here This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Love is made in the repair - here's how to do it, with Mastin Kipp Apr 28, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Number one best-selling author and life coach Mastin Kipp joins us to discuss how we can regulate our emotions when we are feeling frustrated. He explains how our behaviour and relationships are affected by our nervous system, what we can do to calm it down when we're feeling anxious, and why this helps maintain our closest attachments. For more powerful insights from Mastin Kipp listen to the full episode here: The most important inner work a parent can do Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod This show is sponsored by Yeo Valley. Find Your Daily Groove: visit the Yeo Valley website to find out more. Yeo Got This! This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you want to become an instantly more relaxed mother - listen to this, with Nicola Jane Hobbs Apr 24, 2025

What do you think when you see the words, 'relaxed woman'? Do you think of it as being a rarity, or impossible, or perhaps privileged? Well this week's guest, Nicola Jane Hobbs, is on a mission to reframe rest and relaxation as not only accessible but also vital. She joins us today to talk about what real rest is, how important it is, and how you can become a more relaxed mother. Pre-order your copy of Nicola's book: The Relaxed Woman: Reclaim rest and live an empowered, joy-filled life. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind This show is sponsored by Yeo Valley. Find Your Daily Groove: visit the Yeo Valley website to find out more. Yeo Got This! This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Got to tell your children some hard news? Here's how - with Dr. Anne Lane Apr 21, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Clinical psychologist Dr. Anne Lane joins us to discuss how we speak to our kids about difficult topics. She explains why secrecy and half-truths can be damaging and why it can help to have multiple brief conversations to help our children process the news gradually. For more powerful insights from Dr. Anne Lane listen to the full episode here: How to raise emotionally healthy children Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind This show is sponsored by Yeo Valley. Find Your Daily Groove: visit the Yeo Valley website to find out more. Yeo Got This! This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lie of Work-Life Balance (And What Actually Works) with Rachael Twumasi-Corson Apr 17, 2025

If you are a working mum who's ever felt like you're barely holding it all together; if you are constantly juggling work, kids, ambition and your own sanity - then THIS is the episode for you. Don't worry, it's not about 'finding balance' or 'doing it all'. In fact our guest today calls BS on all of that. Rachael Twumasi-Corson is an entrepreneur, fractional executive, mum of four, and the definition of a powerhouse. Since starting her first business at 18, Rachael has built multiple companies all while being pregnant or breast-feeding or leading board rooms. She tells us all about 'work/life harmony': what it actually looks like to be successful without losing yourself or the mother you want to be. If you've ever wondered how the hell you are supposed to do it all, or if you even want to, then this episode will help you redefine what success means to you on your terms. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind This show is sponsored by Usborne books. If you want to add a little extra joy to storytime, 'Don’t Tickle' touchy-feely sound books are available now from all good booksellers. This show is sponsored by Yeo Valley. Find Your Daily Groove: visit the Yeo Valley website to find out more. Yeo Got This! This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The quickest way to calm your child, is to calm yourself first: here's how - with Dr Kristin Neff Apr 14, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Dr. Kristin Neff joins us to encourage our capacity for self-compassion. She explains why self-compassion enhances resilience, motivation and emotional regulation and how being kind to ourselves benefits our children too. For more powerful insights from Dr. Kristin Neff listen to the full episode here: How being kind to ourselves transforms our parenting Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind This show is sponsored by Usborne books. If you want to add a little extra joy to storytime, 'Don’t Tickle' touchy-feely sound books are available now from all good booksellers. This show is sponsored by Yeo Valley. Find Your Daily Groove: visit the Yeo Valley website to find out more. Yeo Got This! This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Women's happiness has been declining since the 1970s - this is why and what we need to do about it, with Giselle Goodwin Apr 10, 2025

When we're told that we can have it 'all', what does that really look like and does it matter? Why has women's happiness been declining since the 1970s and what do we do about the fact that working mothers are 40% more stressed than their peers without children? To help us wrestle with these questions is Giselle Goodwin PhD, our guest today and author of 'Can Women Really Have it All?' We hope this conversation makes you feel seen and heard, and that if you're feeling the overwhelm of modern motherhood - you're not alone. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind This show is sponsored by Usborne books. If you want to add a little extra joy to storytime, 'Don’t Tickle' touchy-feely sound books are available now from all good booksellers. This show is sponsored by Yeo Valley. Find Your Daily Groove: visit the Yeo Valley website to find out more. Yeo Got This! This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | World leading child psychologist: "THIS is the only parenting skill you really need" - with Dr. Gordon Neufeld Apr 07, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Today we're joined by world-leading child psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld who discusses the essence of parenting. He explains why confidence is key in our relationships with our partners and our children. For more powerful insights from Dr Gordon Neufeld listen to the full episode here: How to raise emotionally healthy children Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind This show is sponsored by Usborne books. If you want to add a little extra joy to storytime, 'Don’t Tickle' touchy-feely sound books are available now from all good booksellers. This show is sponsored by Yeo Valley. Find Your Daily Groove: visit the Yeo Valley website to find out more. Yeo Got This! This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maternity Service, Not Leave: A New Perspective - with Emma Barnett Apr 03, 2025

Today's episode is all about a one-word switch that is going to completely reframe an experience that most of us will have had. We're joined by the amazing journalist and broadcaster Emma Barnett, whose voice you'll recognise from Radio 4's Today programme and Woman's Hour. She's with us to talk about changing the phrase 'maternity leave' to 'maternity service' and how that simple switch changes everything. We talk to Emma about her experience as a mother, why we have to prepare women better for their journeys as mothers, and Emma shares some brilliant practical tips for your maternity service and beyond. Find your copy of Emma's new book Maternity Service here Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind This show is sponsored by Usborne books. If you want to add a little extra joy to storytime, 'Don’t Tickle' touchy-feely sound books are available now from all good booksellers. This show is sponsored by Yeo Valley. Find Your Daily Groove: visit the Yeo Valley website to find out more. Yeo Got This! This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Your anger isn't the problem, not knowing how to manage it is - with Dr. Caroline Boyd Mar 31, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with Dr. Caroline Boyd. She is a registered clinical psychologist, writer and mother. She explains why it's normal to feel anger as a mother, how society forces us to suppress it, and talks us through her "Three Rs' technique to help keep it managed. For more powerful insights from Dr. Caroline Boyd listen to her episode here: Do you get scary thoughts too? Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. This show is sponsored by Yeo Valley. Find Your Daily Groove: visit the Yeo Valley website to find out more. Yeo Got This! This show is sponsored by FreePrints. Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. This show is sponsored by Usborne books. If you want to add a little extra joy to storytime, 'Don’t Tickle' touchy-feely sound books are available now from all good booksellers. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World leading divorce coach: "Divorce can be the making of you." With Sara Davison Mar 27, 2025

This week's episode is an incredibly powerful one. It's about relationships, and specifically about when relationships end. We're joined by Sara Davison, the world's leading break-up and divorce coach. She shares how to get though a break-up as a mother, how to support your children, and how to start to live again. Even if you're not in that situation yourself, this episode will show you how to support someone who is. Click here for more information on Sara and her coaching, and for resources and support. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind This show is sponsored by the Woodland Trust. Get outside and record any of three vital signs of spring at woodlandtrust.org.uk/vitalsigns. This show is sponsored by Usborne books. If you want to add a little extra joy to storytime, 'Don’t Tickle' touchy-feely sound books are available now from all good booksellers. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | "Your children need a model, not a martyr" here's how to make the shift, with Glennon Doyle Mar 24, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week we are joined by author Glennon Doyle. This is an incredible episode rich in insight. Glennon talks about the damaging legacy of martyrdom in motherhood and why you should model to your children how to live life fully, rather than sacrificing yourself. For more powerful insights from Glennon Doyle listen to the full episode here: How to be a model, not a martyr Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get outside and record any of three vital signs of spring. Find out more and log your sightings now at woodlandtrust.org.uk/vitalsigns. If you want to add a little extra joy to storytime, Usbourne 'Don’t Tickle' touchy-feely sound books are available now from all good booksellers. Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new way to look at your anger Mar 20, 2025

Today we are tackling something that doesn't get spoken about enough: anger. For mothers, it's a taboo subject - something to be swept under the carpet. But what we need to understand is that anger is a very normal reaction to stress. So what are the tools we can use to manage our feelings when anger takes over? In this episode, Zoe talks us through the in-the-moment strategies we can deploy when feeling overwhelmed by stress, and explains why we should recognise that anger can be an incredible force for change. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind This show is sponsored by the Woodland Trust. Get outside and record any of three vital signs of spring at woodlandtrust.org.uk/vitalsigns. This show is sponsored by Yeo Valley. Find Your Daily Groove: visit the Yeo Valley website to find out more. Yeo Got This! Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | World leading psychologist: The simple tool to change any behaviour that’s holding you back, with Dr. Nicole LePera Mar 17, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week we are joined by Dr Nicole LePera, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book How To Do The Work and the recently released Bestselling How to Meet Your Self Workbook. In this episode she explains why we should prioritise self-care, become aware of our habits & patterns and learn to differentiate between our inner critic and our intuition. For more powerful insights from Dr. Nicole LePera listen to the full episode here: The Holistic Psychologist: the life-changing skill I wish more parents knew about Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind This show is sponsored by the Woodland Trust. Get outside and record any of three vital signs of spring at woodlandtrust.org.uk/vitalsigns. This show is sponsored by Yeo Valley. Find Your Daily Groove: visit the Yeo Valley website to find out more. Yeo Got This! Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to instantly stop anxiety and find the courage to do motherhood your way, with Martha Beck Mar 13, 2025

*** Trigger warning: termination, suicide. Please be mindful of this before hitting play*** If you feel stuck, anxious, or unsure of yourself - this episode is going to grab you by the hand and show you the way through. Today's guest, Martha Beck, is a Harvard trained sociologist, a multiple New York Times best-selling author, and is famously Oprah Winfrey's personal life-coach. In this incredibly special episode, Martha reveals how motherhood was the catalyst that changed her life, what most parenting advice gets completely wrong, and why following your own rules is the only way to feel happier. Martha is full of wisdom and you can't help but feel joy when you hear her speak - this is an episode not to be missed. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get outside and record any of three vital signs of spring. Find out more and log your sightings now at woodlandtrust.org.uk/vitalsigns. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Top relationship coach reveals the number one reason you feel so distant from your partner, with Matthew Fray Mar 10, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week we are joined by relationship coach and author Matthew Fray, to uncover the true meaning of the word 'intimacy'. He explores why true intimacy means you can be vulnerable around your partner, and how we should recognise the importance of emotional safety. For more powerful insights from Matt Fray listen to the full episode here: How good people mess up their marriages Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get outside and record any of three vital signs of spring. Find out more and log your sightings now at woodlandtrust.org.uk/vitalsigns. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When our children trigger us: how to handle what bothers you most Mar 06, 2025

Understanding our triggers can be an amazing step towards self-awareness. Our triggers - those situations that bother us - are everywhere in daily life. Coming to terms with them can tell us so much about ourselves and show us where change is needed. So in this episode Zoe guides us through how we can become more self-aware, through the lens of those things that bother us, so that we can become more confident, more empowered and feel happier. Sign up for Zoe's workshop: 'When Our Children Trigger Us: How to Handle what Bothers You Most'. Live at 1pm on Thursday 13th March - or catch up any time after Listen to the episodes Zoe recommended: Why the world is making our children mad and what to do about it with Louis Weinstock Why parenting is generational with Philippa Perry Click Here to download Zoe’s free ‘Rediscovering You Journal’ for more support in your transition to motherhood (whichever stage you are in). Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The simple non-negotiables that will keep your home tidy, without overwhelm - with decluttering expert Ingrid Jansen Mar 03, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Decluttering expert Ingrid Jansen joins us to share her best practical tips to help you create a calmer home. She explains why breaking tasks into manageable chunks and implementing daily resets and non-negotiable tasks can help you maintain a sense of order and keep your stress levels low. For more powerful insights from Ingrid Jansen listen to the full episode here: Toys everywhere? They’re making you stressed - here’s how to finally tackle the kids’ clutter Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get outside and record any of three vital signs of spring. Find out more and log your sightings now at woodlandtrust.org.uk/vitalsigns. To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Burnout Doctor: It takes 1-3 years to recover from burnout - here's how to avoid it Feb 27, 2025

This week's episode is a really important one because it's all about burnout. It can take 1-3 years to recover from burnout so it's vital that we take steps to avoid it. So joining us to tell us all about it is Dr. Claire Ashley, AKA The Burnout Doctor, a GP and mum of two who shares her experience of burnout and her recovery. Having written a book on burnout, Dr Claire is an expert - and she tells us what the warning signs are and what you can do before you get to a full blown crisis. Click Here to download Zoe’s free ‘Rediscovering You Journal’ for more support in your transition to motherhood (whichever stage you are in). Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | World leading spiritual teacher reveals how to navigate your new identity in motherhood - with Rebecca Campbell Feb 24, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week we're in conversation have the incredible Rebecca Campbell, spiritual teacher, mum of two and author of 'Your Soul Had a Dream, Your Life Is It'. In this episode, Rebecca shares how we can find our path during parenthood and why when looking for our spiritual practice as mothers, we should consider that motherhood is a spiritual practice in itself. For more powerful insights from Rebecca Campbell listen to the full episode here: The Truth About Birth, Loss, and Finding Yourself Again Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking Free from Perfectionism and People-Pleasing Feb 20, 2025

If you're feeling overwhelmed and frustrated and you don't quite know why, then this episode is for you. Today we're talking about something that has shaped so many of us and impacts our experience of life and motherhood: "good girl" conditioning. If you've been told all you life to be nice, to smile, to put others first then you're probably feeling resentful and exhausted. However in this episode, Zoe shows how "good girl" conditioning could be impacting you and how to break free from it so that you can feel happier, more authentic, and get your needs met. Sign up here to Zoe's workshop: 'Unleashing "Good Girl" Conditioning: A New Way to Thrive Workshop' - live on Thursday, 27th February at 1PM GMT or anytime on-demand Click Here to download Zoe’s free ‘Rediscovering You Journal’ for more support in your transition to motherhood (whichever stage you are in). Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get an exclusive 15% off Joma Jewellery with code MUM15. Head to Joma Jewellery to get your perfect gift in time for Mother’s Day. T&Cs apply. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The truth about your child's anger with Philippa Perry Feb 17, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with Philippa Perry who many of you know and love. She wrote that incredible book - The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read This clip is so powerful. In it, she shares the truth about feelings, especially anger, and why it is vital for us parents to be able to feel our own feelings so then we can help our children do it. As we often talk about on the podcast, being able to connect to our feelings and help our children do that is the foundation for emotional health which we know is a massive indicator of how happy we are in our lives. For more powerful insights from Philippa Perry listen to the full episode here: Why parenting is generational with Philippa Perry Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I couldn't be the mother I wanted to be" Millie Mackintosh on anxiety, alcohol and motherhood Feb 13, 2025

Today we are joined by the incredible Millie Mackintosh who tells us about her struggle with alcohol and sobriety journey. Millie is an entrepreneur, Made In Chelsea alumni and author of 'Bad Drunk: How I found my freedom from alcohol - and you can too'. This is a conversation that covers a lot of areas including: Motherhood and drinking, how Millie knew something had to change, and what her life is like now without alcohol. If you've ever thought that you'd like to change your relationship with alcohol, this is the episode for you. Click Here to download Zoe’s free ‘Rediscovering You Journal’ for more support in your transition to motherhood (whichever stage you are in). Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to protect your children from your own toxic parent, with Harriet Shearsmith Feb 10, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Our guest this week is Harriet Shearsmith, family dynamic's coach and author of 'Unfollowing Mum: Break unhealthy patterns and become the parent you wish you'd had'. In this Moment, Harriet shares how you can manage your kids' relationship with your own toxic parent, and how to to find the courage to leave a challenging relationship - and make it stick. For more powerful insights from Harriet Shearsmith listen to the full episode here: Generational trauma expert: How to break unhealthy patterns and become the parent you wish you'd had Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toys everywhere? They’re making you stressed - here’s how to finally tackle the kids’ clutter - with Decluttering expert Ingrid Jansen Feb 06, 2025

In today's episode we're diving into a super important topic that we've not covered on the podcast before: clutter. We often think of clutter as just "stuff" but actually research shows that enough of it can trigger our stress response and contribute to our feelings of being overwhelmed. So we've brought in an expert - Ingrid Jansen, professional organiser and co-host of The Declutter Hub podcast. In this episode she shares her no-nonsense approach to decluttering with practical tips that'll help you create a calmer home and reduce your stress. Click Here to download Zoe’s free ‘Rediscovering You Journal’ for more support in your transition to motherhood (whichever stage you are in). Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | This is the number one sign you're overwhelmed - and what to do next, with Dr. Rick Hanson Feb 03, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. My guest this week is Dr. Rick Hanson. He is one of the world’s leading psychologists and he says it’s imperative we recognise the pressures we are under as mothers so we can support ourselves and ask for the support we need from others. In this episode, Rick shares with us his practical ideas on how you can reduce stress, and make sure we're healthy and happy to take on the marathon of motherhood. For more powerful insights from Dr. Rick Hanson listen to the full episode here: World-leading psychologist on why motherhood is the challenge of a lifetime Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Truth About Birth, Loss, and Finding Yourself Again - with Rebecca Campbell Jan 30, 2025

***Trigger Warning*** We discuss miscarriage in this episode. Please be mindful of this before hitting play This week we're in conversation have the incredible Rebecca Campbell, spiritual teacher, mum of two and author of 'Your Soul Had a Dream, Your Life Is It'. Rebecca is known as one of the leading voices in feminine spirituality around the world and she joins us in this episode to discuss some fascinating topics that could help you to think differently. She talks about Reparenting, Postpartum depression and matrescence, and how understanding your own past might just be the key to understanding your current motherhood reality. Click Here to download Zoe’s free ‘Rediscovering You Journal’ for more support in your transition to motherhood (whichever stage you are in). Sign up here to the Motherkind Matrescence & Identity Workshop, live on Thursday 30th Jan at 1pm - or any time on demand Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The truth about breaking generational patterns, with Dr Gabor Maté Jan 27, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. The incredible Gabor Maté shares his expertise on how to change generational cycles. He explains why we're facing one of the toughest times to be a mother and how our childhoods shape our parenting. For more powerful insights from Dr. Gabor Maté listen to the full episode here: How our childhood shapes every aspect of our lives Sign up here to the Motherkind Matrescence & Identity Workshop, live on Thursday 30th Jan at 1pm - or any time on demand Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feeling lost? This is how to rediscover you Jan 23, 2025

This week we are so excited to be dedicating a whole episode to matrescence: a word and concept that has changed many of the motherhoods across our community. In this solo episode Zoe walks us through what matrescence is, why it matters and offers us her best coaching tools to help us navigate it. Get your copy of the Rediscovering You Journal here and fill out your answers to the questions offered in this episode Sign up here to the Motherkind Matrescence & Identity Workshop, live on Thursday 30th Jan at 1pm - or any time on demand Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Grieving whilst parenting: how to support yourself or others - with Holly Matthews Jan 20, 2025

*** Trigger warning: This episode deals with bereavement and cancer, so please be mindful of that before hitting play. Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Holly Matthews joins us to share her story of tragically losing her husband to cancer and how she supported her children and herself through it. For more powerful insights fromHolly Matthews listen to the full episode here: This episode will give you the confidence to do things your way (even when you're judged for it) Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind To find out more text ‘Kumon’ to 60777 for the UK or 51777 for Ireland to book your Free Trial today! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Generational trauma expert: How to break unhealthy patterns and become the parent you wish you'd had - with Harriet Shearsmith Jan 16, 2025

This week's episode is all about family dynamics - specifically if you have a family member whose behaviour you struggle with. Our guest is Harriet Shearsmith, family dynamic's coach and author of 'Unfollowing Mum: Break unhealthy patterns and become the parent you wish you'd had'. In this powerful episode, Harriet shares her story of how she had an unhealthy relationship with her own mum, and how this has developed in her a desire to support anyone navigating a tricky family relationship. She talks about the signs of an unhealthy relationship, what to do next, how to deal with pushback, and how to find peace with the difficult people in your life. If this episode resonates, we think you'll find so much value in our episode on toxic parents with Josh Connelly. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Do you resent your partner over the mental load? Try this expert advice, with Dr. Morgan Cutlip Jan 13, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. When it comes to the mental load it can be very easy to feel like our partners aren't dragging their weight, and so often this results in feelings of resentment towards them. So this week we've brought in the incredible Dr. Morgan Cutlip to give us her best advice on how we keep those feelings at bay. For more powerful insights from Dr. Morgan Cutlip listen to the full episode here: Why you’re resentful in your relationship - and how to fix it starting today Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Resolutions don’t work, but this does - 4 steps to achieving your goals in 2025 (without burning out) Jan 09, 2025

Welcome to the first new Motherkind episode of 2025! It's time to enjoy the blank sheet of the new year and think ahead to what this year can bring. But it's also good to step away from two things: setting resolutions and the 'new year new you' messaging. In this episode, Zoe shows us why this mindset doesn't work and instead breaks down the best ways to set goals so that we can become happier, more fulfilled and bursting with self-belief to achieve whatever we want to in 2025. Sign up here to Zoe's course on achieving your goals in 2025 without the overwhelm - going live on Thursday January 16th at 1pm. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett For a £100 sponsored job credit visit Indeed.com/Motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Do THIS when your child has a melt down with Kate Silverton Jan 06, 2025

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with presenter and journalist Kate Silverton. Kate is also the author of the incredible book called No such thing as naughty. This is a very short and powerful clip about how we can handle our children’s meltdowns. I hope it helps you this week. It has already helped me this morning. For more powerful insights from Kate Silverton listen to the full episode here: The secret to enriching your child's emotional health Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Bioglan is available now instore and online at Holland and Barrett Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release | We’re in an unspoken crisis of ‘mum rage’, why you’re not alone and it’s not your fault with Minna Dubin Jan 02, 2025

We take a break from recording new episodes over the holiday period and re-release the most loved episodes from 2024. So if you haven't listened to this episode before, enjoy - and if you have, enjoy again. You are not alone. Mum rage is something mothers go through, Zoe and author Minna Dubin are here to unpack what it is exactly, why it's not talked about as much as it should be and how mothers can be provided support. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The truth about your child's anger with Philippa Perry Dec 30, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with Philippa Perry who many of you know and love. She wrote that incredible book - The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read This clip is so powerful. In it, she shares the truth about feelings, especially anger, and why it is vital for us parents to be able to feel our own feelings so then we can help our children do it. As we often talk about on the podcast, being able to connect to our feelings and help our children do that is the foundation for emotional health which we know is a massive indicator of how happy we are in our lives. For more powerful insights from Philippa Perry listen to the full episode here: Why parenting is generational with Philippa Perry Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release | Accepting uncomfortable truths - how to live life more fully with Anna Mathur Dec 26, 2024

In December, we take a break from recording new episodes and re-release the most loved episodes from the year. So if you haven't listened to this episode before, enjoy - and if you have, enjoy again. Today's episode is a special one because it was recorded live, in front of an audience, at Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival - and it was amazing to record a podcast there. Our guest was the incredible Anna Mathur, psychotherapist and best-selling author. We chatted about her new book, 'The Uncomfortable Truth. This is a must-listen if you're someone who has a tendency towards anxiety, if you're a people pleaser, or you find it hard to find perspective in the busyness of life. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Your graceful guide to handling tricky family this festive season Dec 23, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week we are talking about family dynamics. Is it possible to have a drama-free Christmas. Family dynamics can get so tricky at Christmas. Your family know how to push your buttons because they put them there. If you find it triggering and hard, perhaps it is because of what has been set up by our caregivers and the people around us in our early years. Throw in alcohol and high expectations, it isn’t surprising we get triggered over Christmas. I really want to help you today with some tips and ideas for how you might have a more peaceful family dynamic, how not to get triggered and how to enjoy time together. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release | Why 'Having it all" and "Balance" are impossible - focus on this instead with Holly Tucker MBE Dec 19, 2024

In December, we take a break from recording new episodes and re-release the most loved episodes from the year. So if you haven't listened to this episode before, enjoy - and if you have, enjoy again. It's simply impossible to juggle a million and one things at once. This week, founder of Holly & co. and Not On The High Street, Holly Tucker, sits down with Zoe to talk about how mothers need to take it one step at a time. She also speaks about her journey into business and what she'd advise for new entrepreneurs. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Want to have a better festive period this year? Listen to this Dec 16, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Today we're discussing lots of ideas on we can unleash more joy this Christmas, not just for our families but for ourselves too. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release | The insanity of modern motherhood with Dr. Shefali Dec 12, 2024

In December, we take a break from recording new episodes and re-release the most loved episodes from the year. So if you haven't listened to this episode before, enjoy - and if you have, enjoy again. We have a very special episode today with Dr. Shefali, expert in family dynamics and the pioneer of the Conscious Parenting movement. Dr. Shefali has had a huge influence on the Motherkind moment so it is a joy to have her on the podcast. Her work is transformational and she joins us to share her unique perspective on raising our families. Here she discusses, how we can be conscious parents, why it's important to tread the line between humility and leadership with our children, and why it's ok if our child challenges us. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This show is sponsored by Cricut. You can order yours now on Cricut.com Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | You can never please everyone (especially during the festive season) Dec 09, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Today's episode is all about people pleasing and why at Christmas it can be so hard with so many people wanting so much from us. Here Zoe shows us why it's so empowering to ask not, 'what does everyone else want and need' but instead remember why it's important to ask 'what do I want and need?' Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This show is sponsored by Cricut. You can order yours now on Cricut.com Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release | The Game-Changing advice EVERY mother should know Dec 05, 2024

In December, we take a break from recording new episodes and re-release the most loved episodes from the year. So if you haven't listened to this episode before, enjoy - and if you have, enjoy again. This week, Zoe's in the hot seat as she sits down with Dr Sophie Brock, who asks her about the origins of Motherkind, how to overcome barriers faced in early motherhood and the importance of taking time for yourself. Zoe also talks about why we need open our minds when we think about emotional maturity. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This show is sponsored by Cricut. You can order yours now on Cricut.com Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Xmas pressures are insane: be a rebel and do it your way Dec 02, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Starting off this special series of Monday Moments in the run up to the holiday season, Zoe shares her tips on how you can save the stress and do less this Christmas. She explains how we can feel less frantic and overwhelmed by the to-do list, and be able to enjoy the season properly. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This show is sponsored by Cricut. You can order yours now on Cricut.com Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five vital warning signs that you are heading to end-of-year burnout - and what you can do about it Nov 28, 2024

With the end of the year fast approaching it can be so easy to let exhaustion overwhelm us, to the point where we crawl over the finish line feeling completely burnt out. In this solo episode, Zoe shares the five vital warning signs that we're risking burnout, and her practical steps that ensure you're being kind to yourself, so that you can enjoy the holiday season too. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This show is sponsored by Cricut. You can order yours now on Cricut.com Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moment | Try this quick tool next time you face a challenge, with Alison McClymont Nov 25, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Psychologist Dr. Alison McClymont joins us to share her tool for helping you process life's challenges. She explains why shame is the core reason we can develop difficult beliefs about ourselves and how we can help our children reflect and come to terms with negative experiences. For more powerful insights from Alison McClymont listen to the full episode here: Processing life's challenges - the transformative tool that will change the way you do it Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This show is sponsored by Cricut. You can order yours now at Cricut.com Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why you're resentful in your relationship—and how to fix it starting today, with Dr. Morgan Cutlip Nov 21, 2024

When it comes to the mental load it can be very easy to feel like our partners aren't dragging their weight, and so often this results in feelings of resentment towards them. So this week we've brought in the incredible Dr. Morgan Cutlip to give us her best advice on how we keep those feelings at bay. Dr. Morgan is a mental load and relationships expert who joins us to show us the best ways of approaching these feelings with our partners. She shares the root cause of the inequality that so many of us feel when it comes to the mental load, the domestic load, and being the default parent. She tells us what to do if our partner gets defensive whenever we mention the mental load, and the best things to say when that happens. By the end of this episode you'll have actionable steps to rebalance the load and to feel less resentful. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Sign up at gohenry.com/motherkind, and get £5 FREE pocket money to get them started, plus the first month is FREE! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Try this to stop worrying AND teach your children how to face their fears with Mel Robbins Nov 18, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In today's Moment, Mel Robbins shares her advice on what to do about worrying. She explains why we shouldn't get consumed by the 'what-ifs', and why it's crucial that we believe in our children's abilities to face their own fears. For more powerful insights from Mel Robbins listen to the full episode here: One simple habit to unlock a happier life Sign up to Zoe's 'Freedom from Guilt' workshop live on the 19th November at 1pm Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Sign up at gohenry.com/motherkind, and get £5 FREE pocket money to get them started, plus the first month is FREE! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 steps to break free from "mum" guilt for good Nov 14, 2024

Guilt has become so normalised, so prevalent in motherhood that it even has it's own name: 'Mum Guilt'. We don't talk about 'dad guilt', or 'person guilt', or 'human guilt', so why should we allow guilt to stop us feeling like the amazing mothers that we are? In this special solo episode, Zoe shares one of her biggest passions - freeing us from unnecessary guilt. Listen to this episode to learn two life-changing tools that help us use our guilt for good, and stop us letting toxic or unproductive guilt from ruining our motherhoods. Sign up to Zoe's workshop: 'Freedom from Guilt', live on the 19th November at 1pm: course.motherkind.co/freedom-from-guilt Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Sign up at gohenry.com/motherkind, and get £5 FREE pocket money to get them started, plus the first month is FREE! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Understanding your stress response for a calmer motherhood, with Maisie Hill Nov 11, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Maisie Hill joins us to help us find ways towards a calmer motherhood. She explains what our stress responses are, how to see the warning signs, and what we can do about it when we're feeling overwhelmed. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. For more powerful insights from Maisie, you can listen to her full Motherkind episode here: Why understanding your stress response is the secret to an easier motherhood, with Maisie Hill This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Sign up at gohenry.com/motherkind, and get £5 FREE pocket money to get them started, plus the first month is FREE! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why processing your birth is vital (whatever your experience), with Illiyin Morrison Nov 07, 2024

On last week's episode with Dr. Alison McClymont we touched on birth trauma, and the response from the community has been staggering. So many of you have shared your stories and it's been heartbreaking to read about what so many of the community have endured. So this week we are re-sharing this incredible conversation with Illiyin Morrison which we hope will be supportive. Illyin is a midwife and birth trauma expert who shared with us what you can do if you have birth trauma, or if you feel uncomfortable with how your birth went and its still affecting you now. We hope that this episode feels validating and supporting. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Sign up at gohenry.com/motherkind, and get £5 FREE pocket money to get them started, plus the first month is FREE! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to Stop an anxiety spiral in its tracks (in minutes), with Ferne McCann Nov 04, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week Ferne McCann teaches us about the power of responding rather than reacting. She shows us why we shouldn't be surprised when our kids react differently to situations than we might, how we can become aware of our triggers, and why we should keep things simple when our anxiety is catching us in a spiral. For more powerful insights from Ferne McCann listen to the full episode here: Intrusive thoughts, anxiety and how motherhood changed me with Ferne McCann Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Sign up at gohenry.com/motherkind, and get £5 FREE pocket money to get them started, plus the first month is FREE! Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Processing life's challenges - the transformative tool that will change the way you do it, with Alison McClymont Oct 31, 2024

This week's guest is the accredited psychologist Dr. Alison McClymont who bridges the gap between complex psychology and straight forward advice. Dr. Alison shares her signature 'Extract-Express-Reflect' method, which helps you process and come to terms with challenging experiences. If you enjoyed this episode, please check out Zoe's conversation with Dr. Gordon Neufeld, which gives even more advice on how to support ourselves and our children when things get tough. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Unlocking your self worth in motherhood with Megan Rose Lane Oct 28, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this episode, Megan Rose Lane encourages us to understand our self-worth. She shares her story of how motherhood unlocked her self-belief and why it's crucial for us to have a strong sense of self-worth if we're asking our children to do the same. For more powerful insights from Megan Rose Lane listen to the full episode here: Motherhood transformed me into who I was meant to be all along Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode will give you the confidence to do things your way (even when you're judged for it) , with Holly Matthews Oct 24, 2024

*** Trigger warning: This episode deals with bereavement and cancer, so please be mindful of that before hitting play. Confidence is absolutely vital in our lives and especially in motherhood. It's essential for so many situations, and for us to feel good about ourselves. But how are we supposed to develop it? This week, we have the incredible Holly Matthews joining us, an expert on confidence who has just released a new book, 'Find Your Confidence: The no-nonsense guide to self-belief'. Holly shares her story of how she tragically lost her husband to cancer, and how she developed her confidence through finding her feet again. She also gives us wisdom, inspiration and ideas on how we can develop our own confidence too. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Getting rid of your inner critic, for good - with Michaela Thomas Oct 21, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. The incredible Michaela Thomas shares advice on silencing our inner critic. We hear why self-compassion doesn't mean we'll form bad habits, how being kind to ourselves is healthy for our families too, and why we shouldn't worry if our self-critic comes out from time to time. For more powerful insights from Michaela listen to the full episode here: Motherhood is hard enough… How to fire your inner bully and hire your inner coach Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to lose it less: the 3 essential skills you need to manage your anger Oct 17, 2024

Today we are tackling something that doesn't get spoken about enough: anger. For mothers, it's a taboo subject - something to be swept under the carpet. But what we need to understand is that anger is a very normal reaction to stress. So what are the tools we can use to manage our feelings when anger takes over? In this episode, Zoe talks us through the in-the-moment strategies we can deploy when feeling overwhelmed by stress, and explains why we should recognise that anger can be an incredible force for change. Online workshop "Mum rage: a new way back to calm" : you'll learn all the skills and tools you need to manage your anger - https://www.motherkind.co/store/p/mum-rage-workshop Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Using boundaries will strengthen all your relationships - here's how, with Melissa Urban Oct 14, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Seven-time New York Times best-selling author, Melissa Urban, joins us to discuss how we can set healthy boundaries. Melissa shares why people don't have the right to your time whenever they please, why being open about your boundaries can be a sign of trust for others, and how we can accept it when other people put boundaries on us too. For more powerful insights from Melissa Urban listen to the full episode here: How to set and hold boundaries with Melissa Urban Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why understanding your stress response is the secret to an easier motherhood, with Maisie Hill Oct 10, 2024

Do you ever snap at your kids without meaning to? Or struggle to say 'no' without feeling guilty, or even push down your feelings until you feel like you'll explode? Then this episode is going to help you so much. The amazing Maisie Hill returns to talk about her new book 'Powerful: Be the Expert in Your Own Life', which is all about stress hormones. Maisie teaches us how to know what our stress responses are, how to see the warning signs, and what we can do about it. For more powerful insights from Maisie, you can listen to her previous Motherkind episode here: Period Power with Maisie Hill Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Living life more fully, with Anna Mathur Oct 07, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Psychotherapist and best-selling author, Anna Mathur, joins us to talk about how we can live life more fully when we address uncomfortable truths. We hear why it's crucial to understand that there are things out of our control, and how accepting our fears can give us freedom from them. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why I don't drink anymore Oct 03, 2024

We've hit Sober October and some of you might be thinking about doing it. So in this solo episode, Zoe shares what's she's learned from being 10 years sober, some helpful tips for those of you giving it a go, and why stopping drinking for a bit can lead to an easier life in motherhood. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to model a healthy relationship for your children, with Paul Brunson Sep 30, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Zoe is joined by TV host and life-coach, Paul Brunson, to share how we can maintain healthy relationships with our partners in parenthood. He explains why equity is the secret to happiness, and why making an effort is always crucial. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intrusive thoughts, anxiety and how motherhood changed me with Ferne McCann Sep 26, 2024

Our guest this week is the incredible Ferne McCann: reality TV star, mother of two, and co-founder of the UK's number one mental health platform, Shoorah. This is a conversation that'll really inspire you. She talks about how having children has transformed her, how she's learned not to react but to respond, and why she doesn't believe in 'gentle parenting' but in trusting ourselves so much more. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | What it means to be invisible in motherhood with Michelle Kennedy Sep 23, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week Peanut CEO and founder, Michelle Kennedy, joins us to talk about how motherhood can often lead to us feeling invisible. She examines why mothers can feel unseen and unappreciated and how to overcome it. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrating 500 episodes: the 5 most impactful lessons I’ve learned and how you can apply them too Sep 19, 2024

We're celebrating because today marks the Motherkind Podcast's 500th episode! It feels like an unbelievable milestone but it's important to take to time to celebrate and reflect because otherwise life can just rush by. So in this episode, Zoe looks back on 500 episodes of Motherkind and asks: what are the 5 most life-changing ideas she has learned over the seven years of doing the podcast, and what are the steps you can take to apply them too. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The surprising reason it's okay if your partner parents differently to you, with Dr Martha Deiros Collado Sep 16, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado joins us to discuss how we can make sure we're on the same page as our partners when it comes to parenting. She shares why the best teams are comprised of people with different skills, why parents should set aside regular times to discuss their children, and how our kids can build resilience when they see us mess up. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A father’s perspective with Mo Gawdat Sep 12, 2024

This week we very pleased to bring you a conversation originally recorded for the Slo Mo podcast with Mo Gawdat. The episode got a lot of attention upon its first release, and it is brilliant to discuss motherhood with a man and to hear a father's perspective. We discuss why the modern world is not how we should be raising our children, the statistics proving mothers are working harder than ever, and what can be done about it. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Trusting yourself - the key to a more peaceful motherhood with Tamu Thomas Sep 09, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week, Zoe sits down with life coach Tamu Thomas to talk about why managing our time can help us achieve a more peaceful motherhood. She shares why it's important to do less and be more intentional, how you can identify and give your attention to the important things in life, and why we should be listening to our bodies to help us set our priorities. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Accepting uncomfortable truths - how to live life more fully with Anna Mathur Sep 05, 2024

Today's episode is a special one because it was recorded live, in front of an audience, at Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival - and it was amazing to record a podcast there. Our guest was the incredible Anna Mathur, psychotherapist and best-selling author. We chatted about her new book, 'The Uncomfortable Truth. This is a must-listen if you're someone who has a tendency towards anxiety, if you're a people pleaser, or you find it hard to find perspective in the busyness of life. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is sponsored by Cricut. From the 18th to the 31st of August, you can ace back to school with big savings at Cricut.com Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to look after yourself too, without the guilt, with Holly Tucker MBE Sep 02, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week, founder of Holly & co. and Not On The High Street, Holly Tucker, sits down with Zoe to talk about how mothers can find time look after themselves, as well as their families. She discusses why it's important ditch the mum-guilt and find time for the things you love, how small habits lead to bigger things, and why you should find space to enjoy the key moments with your family. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone talks about the “village” - here’s how to create your own, with The Mum Club Aug 29, 2024

This week we are joined by the incredible founders of The Mum Club, Lauren Webber and Jessica Lawes. The Mum Club runs brilliant in-person events for mums, and they bring their knowledge of creating communities to this episode. Building friendships in motherhood can be tricky but The Mum Club provides you with the ability to do just that. So in this episode we discuss Lauren and Jessica's very different experiences of motherhood, the importance of friendships and how you can build your own village in an online world. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is sponsored by Cricut. From the 18th to the 31st of August, you can ace back to school with big savings at Cricut.com Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Breaking cycles, with Dr Shefali Aug 26, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Today we are joined by the incredible Dr Shefali, expert in family dynamics and the pioneer of the Conscious Parenting movement. Here she shares why a connected child might challenge us, what it means to be a conscious parent and why we should move on from our feelings of guilt to form a better relationship with our children. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release | Exhausted? You need this episode, with Jasmine Hemsley Aug 22, 2024

Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast. This week we are re-releasing this episode with Jasmine Hemsley. Sometimes we just need someone to tell us to take a deep breath and who better to do so than wellbeing expert Jasmine Hemsley. Zoe and Jas talk about coping techniques through breath work, the joys of meditation and what young kids should be wearing on their feet! Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is sponsored by Cricut. From the 18th to the 31st of August, you can ace back to school with big savings at Cricut.com Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Healthy phone habits - how to start now, Dr. Faye Begeti Aug 19, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week, neurologist and author of 'The Phone Fix', Dr. Faye Begeti gives us advice on how to tackle phone addiction. We hear how we can avoid feeling trapped by our phone, what we can do to be more present with our families, and why we shouldn't feel pressured to reply to messages straight away. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How I overcame my imposter syndrome and how you can too Aug 15, 2024

Today is a very special day because Zoe's debut book 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations' is out! The feedback so far has been phenomenal but it's been a long road to get to this point and Zoe has had to battle imposter syndrome to make it happen. It's something we all have to deal with, so in this episode Zoe shares how she overcame her inner critic and breaks down the simple steps we can all take to turn our dreams into a reality. Click Here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is sponsored by Cricut. From the 18th to the 31st of August, you can ace back to school with big savings at Cricut.com Download the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk. Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to recognise a toxic parent with Josh Connolly Aug 12, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. For this week's moment we're joined by resilience and wellbeing coach, Josh Connolly, to discuss how to recognise and understand a potentially toxic parent. Josh discusses why people might find it hard to recognise personality issues with their parents, why it's important to let our children trust their instincts and how to broach traumas with our families. Click Here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen now to the first chapter of my debut book Aug 08, 2024

This week we have a very special episode because we are excited to share the first chapter of Motherkind: a new way to thrive in a world of endless expectations. This chapter is called 'Motherhood is Meant to Change You', looking at Matrescence and how to embrace the woman you become in motherhood, without the 'shoulds' that so often hold us back. The book is released on the 15th of August and you can pre-order your copy on the link below. Click Here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Festival for supporting this episode. To discover more visit the Parc Ferme. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | In the thick of the juggle? Here's a quick toolkit, with Rhiannon Lambert Aug 05, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week we're joined by Rhiannon Lambert to talk about how burnout can affect us, the simple swaps we can make to look after the health of our children and, importantly, how we can look after our own health too. Click Here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The insanity of modern motherhood with Dr. Shefali Aug 01, 2024

We have a very special episode today with Dr. Shefali, expert in family dynamics and the pioneer of the Conscious Parenting movement. Dr. Shefali has had a huge influence on the Motherkind moment so it is a joy to have her on the podcast. Her work is transformational and she joins us to share her unique perspective on raising our families. Here she discusses, how we can be conscious parents, why it's important to tread the line between humility and leadership with our children, and why it's ok if our child challenges us. Click Here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Festival for supporting this episode. To discover more visit the Parc Ferme. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Having the confidence to follow your dreams and how to do it, with Sophie McCartney Jul 29, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week we're joined by comedian Sophie McCartney to explore why motherhood shouldn't mean we have to give up on our ambitions. Sophie is an amazing example of someone who has gone through a career transformation since becoming a mother, having created a career in comedy and becoming a best selling author. Here she discusses how we can build confidence, why following our dreams is important and the steps we can take to turn them into a reality. Click Here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit for supporting this episode. To discover more visit The Racing Green and use code MOTHERKIND10 for a 10% discount. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you need to change your relationship with your phone? Here's how, with Dr. Faye Begeti Jul 25, 2024

Today we are facing a modern-day challenge head on: our phones. We all want to be more present with our families but our phones can often get in the way. So joining us to share some practical advice is neurologist and author of 'The Phone Fix', Dr. Faye Begeti. Faye talks us through how we can manage our phones better, whether we might be addicted, and what can be done to improve our relationships with our phones. Click Here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This show is sponsored by Mama Rising. You can find out about the training, and the current enrolment, at mamarising.net Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why so many of us feel burnt out - the modern motherhood crisis, with Renee Reina Jul 22, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Renee Reina, host of The Mom Room Podcast, joins us to discuss default parenting and why the weight of expectation in our work and our homes has created a perfect storm of modern motherhood. Click here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit for supporting this episode. To discover more visit The Racing Green and use code MOTHERKIND10 for a 10% discount. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can we have it all? With Laura Jackson Jul 18, 2024

Today we are joined by the incredible Laura Jackson: business founder, television presenter and mother of three. She sat down for a brilliantly honest chat about the realities and challenges of motherhood all the while running a business. It's a conversation that covers people pleasing, setting boundaries, and learning to trust yourself. Click here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Understanding the mother wound and how it shapes us with Bethany Webster Jul 15, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's Moment we hear author and transformational coach, Bethany Webster, discuss the Mother Wound. She guides us through the set of limiting beliefs inherited from our mothers that constitute the Mother Wound, why understanding it can heal intergenerational patterns, and how mothering the inner child within can make us more emotionally present with our own children. Click here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit for supporting this episode. To discover more visit The Racing Green and use code MOTHERKIND10 for a 10% discount. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toxic parents all do this one thing - how to never repeat the cycle, with Josh Connolly Jul 11, 2024

This week we are joined by Josh Connolly, resilience and wellbeing coach, who is leading the conversation around dysfunctional family environments. This is an incredible episode where Josh helps us identify the difference between toxic and dysfunctional parents, what we can do differently to protect the happiness of our own children, when we should set boundaries with our parents, and when we could be more flexible. Click here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Your energy is precious - how to stop saying yes when you don’t want to with Helen Marie Jul 08, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Psychotherapist and author Helen Marie sits down with Zoe to talk about the power of saying 'no'. Here they discuss why setting boundaries can make us feel anxious, why it's good to start small, and why setting boundaries can become a life-changing skill. Click here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations' You can find more information on the book here https://www.motherkind.co/book This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit for supporting this episode. To discover more visit The Racing Green and use code MOTHERKIND10 for a 10% discount. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're anxious about the summer holidays: listen to this Jul 04, 2024

It's that time of year again: the summer holidays are upon us. And although our kids will be excited, we can often get to September without feeling energised or refreshed. So in this solo episode Zoe shares with us some hard-won wisdom on how to avoid summer burnout, so that by the time your kids go back to school you won't be feeling like you need a six week holiday yourself. Click here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations' You can find more information on the book here https://www.motherkind.co/book This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit for supporting this episode. To discover more visit The Racing Green and use code MOTHERKIND10 for a 10% discount. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Mum Rage - the 'drip drip' effect and what to do about it with Minna Dubin Jul 01, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Author Minna Dubin talks us through 'Mum Rage': what it is, the drip-drip effects that can trigger it, and what we can do to avoid it. Click here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations' This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit for supporting this episode. To discover more visit The Racing Green and use code MOTHERKIND10 for a 10% discount. This episode is sponsored by GDEFY. Visit gdefy.com and use code MOTHERKIND to receive USD $30 off orders of $130 or more. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 years of interviewing experts: This is the best life-changing advice I've had Jun 27, 2024

Re-Release | After 6 years of expert advice, Zoe unpacks some of the standout points she's been told. From matrescence to resetting our nervous system, she's got you covered! Make sure to go back and check out our previous episodes. Click here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations' This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit for supporting this episode. To discover more visit The Racing Green and use code MOTHERKIND10 for a 10% discount. This episode is sponsored by GDEFY. Visit gdefy.com and use code MOTHERKIND to receive USD $30 off orders of $130 or more. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | We need to listen to our inner guidance in motherhood - here's how. With Maxine Nwaneri Jun 24, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. ** Trigger Warning - Post Birth Trauma ** This week we hear from business consultant and executive coach Maxine Nwaneri, as she shares her amazing experience of listening to her inner voice, and talks about the power of slowing down, journaling, and asking yourself important questions. Click here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations' This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit for supporting this episode. To discover more visit The Racing Green and use code MOTHERKIND10 for a 10% discount. This episode is sponsored by GDEFY. Visit gdefy.com and use code MOTHERKIND to receive USD $30 off orders of $130 or more. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recovering from burnout, prioritising yourself and managing the motherhood juggle - how nutrition can help you with Rhiannon Lambert Jun 20, 2024

This week's guest is the incredible Rhiannon Lambert, a leading nutritionist, author and podcaster. The online world makes it so easy to feel confused about nutrition advice but it's always worth listening to Rhiannon because she is so practical and non-judgemental. In this episode we look at how burnout can affect us, the simple swaps we can make to look after the health of our children and, importantly, how we can look after our own health too. Click here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations' This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit for supporting this episode. To discover more visit The Racing Green and use code MOTHERKIND10 for a 10% discount. This episode is sponsored by GDEFY. Visit gdefy.com and use code MOTHERKIND to receive USD $30 off orders of $130 or more. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | You are more than just a mother - how to be a model, not a martyr with Kelechi Okafor Jun 17, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's Moment we hear from author and public speaker, Kelechi Okafor. Hear her advice on how to move away from comparison, getting to know yourself as a mother and why it's important to learn that your identity is more than just being a parent to your kids. Click here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations' This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit for supporting this episode. To discover more visit The Racing Green and use code MOTHERKIND10 for a 10% discount. This episode is sponsored by GDEFY. Visit gdefy.com and use code MOTHERKIND to receive USD $30 off orders of $130 or more. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your new identity in motherhood - how to ditch mum guilt, build confidence and follow your dreams with Sophie McCartney Jun 13, 2024

If you have ever suffered from the fear of imposter syndrome or the fear of going for what you want, today's episode is for you. We speak to the brilliantly funny comedian and best selling author Sophie McCartney aka Tired and Tested. Sophie shares some inspiration on how to ditch mum guilt, reclaim your identity and be bold in following your dreams. Click here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations' This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is sponsored by GDEFY. Visit gdefy.com and use code MOTHERKIND to receive USD $30 off orders of $130 or more. This episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order. With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit for supporting this episode. To discover more visit The Racing Green and use code MOTHERKIND10 for a 10% discount. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Everything you need to know to keep your children safe on social media with Candice Brathwaite Jun 10, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, Zoe is joined by author and podcaster, Candice Brathwaite, to discuss online safety, parental control and how to teach your kids boundaries. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My first book - Motherkind - a new way to thrive in a world of endless expectations Jun 06, 2024

There's huge news in today's episode that we cannot wait to share with you: 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations' is now available to preorder on Amazon. So, in this exciting episode, Zoe talks us through the process of writing the book and gives us a hint at some of the empowering insights we can expect to read. Click here to preorder your copy on Amazon now This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke With thanks to MATCH Hospitality at Silverstone Circuit for supporting this episode. To discover more visit The Racing Green and use code MOTHERKIND10 for a 10% discount. This episode is sponsored by GDEFY. Visit gravitydefyer.com and use code MOTHERKIND to receive USD $30 off orders of $130 or more. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Exhausted but can’t get enough sleep? You need this. With Jasmine Hemsley Jun 03, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, wellbeing expert Jasmine Hemsley encourages us all to take a deep breath and shares her tips on how to reset when you're finding it impossible to sleep. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being the default parent, rejecting guilt and getting your energy back with Renee Reina May 30, 2024

If you are a mum who feels overwhelmed or constantly guilty, the insights from this week's incredible guest are going to help. Renee Grenon, Psychology PhD and host of The Mom Room podcast, shares how parenting has changed through the generations and what that means for modern mothers. From default parenting, to the pressures of social media, to mum guilt and so much more, Renee generously shares her wisdom to help empower all mums. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Solo parents: THIS is so important to remember May 27, 2024

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, journalist Rebecca Cox talks about the solo parenthood and what has made the biggest difference in her experience. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to forgive yourself when you feel guilty about the early years May 23, 2024

Grief doesn't always have to revolve around losing a loved one, it can sometimes come from within. In this episode, Zoe breaks down the significance of self-compassion, how to process feelings of guilt and shifting negative attitudes. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The surprising shift we need to make in midlife with Lorraine Candy May 20, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, journalist Lorraine Candy talks about regulating emotions, shifting mindset throughout motherhood and how to make time for yourself. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 surprising ways to protect your peace (even with tricky people) | Helen Marie May 16, 2024

Fear response is part of life but can we control it? In this episode, psychotherapist and author Helen Marie sits down with Zoe to talk about all things boundaries and balance. She speaks about why we need to stay grounded, regulating the nervous system and dealing with feelings when setting boundaries. This is Helen's very first EVER podcast appearance too! This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to avoid screen time battles with Ash Brandin May 13, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, screen time expert Ash Brandin talks about creating boundaries with your kids, healthy screen time habits and safety. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the illness curveballs come thick and fast! May 09, 2024

Sometimes things come into our lives and throw everything up into the air! Well, in this week's episode, Zoe breaks down ways you can control yourself under stress, priorities and how to build a stronger mindset. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The truth about queer parenting with Lotte Jeffs May 06, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, writer and creative Lotte Jeffs talks about dealing with feelings of judgement, what needs to happen to improve inclusion and why everyone needs to be treated the same. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re in an unspoken crisis of ‘mum rage’, why you’re not alone and it’s not your fault | Minna Dubin May 01, 2024

You are not alone. Mum rage is something mothers go through, Zoe and author Minna Dubin are here to unpack what it is exactly, why it's not talked about as much as it should be and how mothers can be provided support. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | We need to believe in ourselves more: here's how Apr 29, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, presenter Cherry Healy talks about dealing with vulnerability, finding value in the things that matter to you and when to praise yourself. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is why you lose it sometimes (and what to do about it) Apr 25, 2024

Sometimes we all just need to take a deep breath. Juggling a million things a once can often lead mothers feeling untight, angry and a little stressed to say the least, well, in this episode Zoe walks us through ways to deal with these feelings and how what she does try and stay calm. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | What exactly is postpartum depression with Yara Heary Apr 22, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, therapist and speaker Yara Heary talks about how the reality of dealing with postpartum depression, expectations of mothers and the importance of needing support. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The truth about having it "all": How to find your true purpose and do motherhood your way | Maxine Nwaneri Apr 18, 2024

**Trigger Warning - Post-birth trauma*** In this truly inspiring episode, Zoe and business consultant and executive coach Maxine Nwaneri talk about what is really important in life. In the day-to-day running around it's often easy to forget what matters. You'll leave this episode feeling as though anything is possible as Maxine dives into her life from homelessness to Cambridge University. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke This episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why are so many mothers being diagnosed with ADHD? Apr 15, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, award-winning social entrepreneur and neurodiversity specialist Samantha Hiew talks about how ADHD is in different in women and the effects of sensory overload with age. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit. Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to build unshakeable confidence Apr 11, 2024

Confidence is often that magic pill mothers need to feel supported and push back against the pressure. It's easy to beat yourself up but in this week's solo episode, Zoe explains the importance of feeling self-assured in order to be your best version. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Language in birth is offensive - This is why it needs to change Apr 08, 2024

**Trigger warning - baby loss** Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, midwife Sophie Martin talks about the offensive terminology used throughout pregnancy and why this needs to change in order to make mothers supported. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This surprising thing happened when I put myself first | Kelechi Okafor Apr 04, 2024

You need to put yourself first as the mother. What emotions come up for you? In this week's episode, Zoe sits down with author and public speaker Kelechi Okafor. The pair break down why mothers find it so hard to meet their own needs and what they can do to change that. Kelechi also talks about a traumatic experience whilst in labour. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | STOP making yourself wrong Apr 01, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, women's health practitioner Serena Rosa speaks about inner courage, managing expectations and why you need to love yourself. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You are not limitless: How to use boundaries Mar 28, 2024

Why is it sometimes so hard to communicate boundaries with those around us? In this week's solo episode, Zoe talks about setting limits for yourself, how to keep the focus on you and the difficulty of holding boundaries. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | We NEED to prepare better for midlife...here’s how! Mar 25, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, award-winning journalist Lorraine Candy gives an insight into midlife, why you don't need to people please and the importance of doing what you want to do. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Candice Brathwaite on the parenting challenge of our generation: social media Mar 21, 2024

Without a doubt the parenting challenge of our generation is social media. In this episode Zoe sits down with author and podcaster Candice Brathwaite to discuss how she’s preparing her children for the digital world and she reveals the tools she uses to keep herself feeling safe and empowered on social media. This episode has been created in partnership with Meta. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The benefits of a break from booze with The Scummy Mummies Mar 18, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, fellow podcasters The Scummy Mummies talk about the mental and physical benefits of watching what you drink and regular exercise. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exhausted? You need this episode | Jasmine Hemsley Mar 14, 2024

Sometimes we just need someone to tell us to take a deep breath and who better to do so than wellbeing expert Jasmine Hemsley. Zoe and Jas talk about coping techniques through breath work, the joys of meditation and what young kids should be wearing on their feet! This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Taking the pressure off to build strong relationships with Emma Svanberg Mar 11, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, clinical psychologist Emma Svanberg explores the importance of taking the pressure off parenting and letting the relationships with our children breathe. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL | Motherkind Community Mar 10, 2024

As we round off our Mother's Week, Zoe answers some of your questions. She looks at everything from dealing with stress to what she loves about motherhood. We hope you enjoy this community episode and Happy Mother's Day! This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#1 way to manage your time better | Tamu Thomas Mar 09, 2024

Did you know the key to doing more is actually doing less? In this episode, Zoe sits down with life coach Tamu Thomas to talk about taking life in the slow lane...well slower. Tamu unpicks the worries mothers face such as to-do lists, the fear of stopping at full throttle and the importance of listening the signals you body gives you. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 years of interviewing experts: This is the best life-changing advice I've had Mar 08, 2024

After 6 years of expert advice, Zoe unpacks some of the standout points she's been told. From matrescence to resetting our nervous system, she's got you covered! Make sure to go back and check out our previous episodes. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Matrescence - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/matrescence-the-word-we-all-need-with-lucy-jones/id1295306961?i=1000617928861&wmode=opaque Gabor Maté - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-motherkind-podcast/id1295306961?i=1000442299907 Glennon Doyle - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-102-how-to-be-a-model-not-a-martyr-with-glennon-doyle/id1295306961?i=1000474978653 Dr. Becky Kennedy - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-motherkind-podcast/id1295306961?i=1000578786858 Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why you need to prioritise your partnership over your parenting | Paul Brunson Mar 07, 2024

Trying to maintain a relationship as parent is hard. TV host and life coach Paul Brunson checks-in with Zoe to talk about all things partner related. Paul breaks down the relationships with his wife and children, alongside teaching us about the masks people put on during their parenting journey. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What gift would you give to all mothers? Mar 06, 2024

If you could give ALL the mothers in the world one gift...what would it be? As part of Mother's Week, we've sieved through and put together this special episode for you which showcases some of the standout gifts our guests have given us. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherkind LIVE from The Baby Show with Georgia Kousoulou Mar 05, 2024

And we're LIVE! In our second instalment of Mother's Week, join Zoe and TV personality Georgia Kousoulou as they sit down live from The Baby Show to talk all things from mum guilt to co-parenting. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 TOP tips on how to navigate your emotions this Mothers Day Mar 04, 2024

For some of us, Mother's Day isn't always the easiest. It can often be a time of stress and as we kick off our very special Mother's Week, Zoe sits down to walk us through some of the emotions mothers might feel during this time and what you can do to cope. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Episode with Melissa Urban Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Want to make life easier today? Stop expecting your partner to parent like you' | Dr Martha Deiros Collado Feb 29, 2024

Are you and your partner on the same page when it comes to parenting? Well, this week Zoe sits down with clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado to talk about different parental approaches. The pair discuss what really matters when co-parenting and Martha even gives Zoe some 1 on 1 counselling. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Baby Show Tickets: https://babyshowexcel.seetickets.com/tour/the-baby-show?offercode=MOTHERKINDW Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why you should love your pregnant body with Louise Boyce Feb 26, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, fashion model and author Louise Boyce talks us through the importance of needing to love your body during pregnancy. She speaks about not being accepted as a model and how she regained her confidence. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Baby Show Tickets: https://babyshowexcel.seetickets.com/tour/the-baby-show?offercode=MOTHERKINDW Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherkind Community | Emily's story Feb 23, 2024

And we're back with our very first Community episode of the year! This week, Zoe sits down with Emily to discuss her motherhood journey up to now. The pair explore how Emily has tried to maintain balance in her own life, the medical challenges she's faced with her 4 year old, especially during the pandemic and how unique her situation has been whilst being at university. Emily also unpacks the feeling of pressure and having to do it all. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why I'm no longer doing "self care" and have never felt better Feb 22, 2024

Sometimes we all just need to re-charge. In this week's episode, Zoe unlocks the door to the BIGGEST drains and what you can do to plug yourself back in. How are your stress levels? How do you feel? How can you support your eternal world? Let's throw that phrase 'self-care' out of the window and focus on our energy management! Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Baby Show Tickets: https://babyshowexcel.seetickets.com/tour/the-baby-show?offercode=MOTHERKINDW Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to give yourself the gift of time with Georgie Crawford Feb 19, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, health coach and wellness speaker Georgie Crawford tells us to take a deep breath and make time for the other things that matter. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why 'Having it all" and "Balance" are impossible - focus on this instead | Holly Tucker MBE Feb 15, 2024

It's simply impossible to juggle a million and one things at once. This week, founder of Holly & co. and Not On The High Street, Holly Tucker, sits down with Zoe to talk about how mothers need to take it one step at a time. She also speaks about her journey into business and what she'd advise for new entrepreneurs. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | What matters to you as a mother?...and re-parenting our inner toddler with Millie Mackintosh Feb 12, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, TV personality, author, and model Millie Mackintosh discusses the importance of connecting with ourselves and controlling who you are during motherhood. Millie also talks about her sobriety and where she's at now. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This ONE thing will make you a happier mother today Feb 08, 2024

Your own critic can often take over and sometimes it's difficult to be kind to ourselves. In this week's episode, Zoe takes a look at what you need to do to turn that inner bully into an inner friend. Continue the Conversation: Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why we have a 'fantasy' vision of motherhood in our minds with Anna Mathur Feb 05, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, psychotherapist Anna Mathur gives us an insight into why mums often believe motherhood to be something it's not. She also talks about the need to relieve pressure and feel more you! Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A truth we don't talk about: 75% of mothers feel invisible | Michelle Kennedy Feb 01, 2024

Does anyone tell you just how invisible you might feel during motherhood? Well in this week's episode, Zoe talks to founder and CEO of Peanut Michelle Kennedy. They discuss the difficulties of loneliness that motherhood can bring, overwhelming guilt and what people can do to make life easier for mum. If you're interested in supporting a woman's experience of becoming and being a mother - either in pregnancy, postpartum, in the workplace, in your business, or in your community - this training means you will no longer be guessing at what mamas need. Joint their 5 month training program starting in March mamarising.net Continue the Conversation: Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to co-parent with a narcissist and the importance of valuing yourself with Malin Andersson Jan 29, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, mental health advocate and body positivity campaigner Malin Andersson tells us what it's like parenting with an abusive narcissistic partner. She also highlights the significance of doing what's right fro you. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've been sold a lie about "mum" guilt...here's why Jan 25, 2024

Ever feel that sense of guilt but not sure if it's normal? Well, in this week's episode Zoe discusses why mothers might feel guilt and that it's actually not all bad. Zoe explains how to transform your "mum" guilt and what common feelings mothers misidentify as guilt also. Download your FREE guide on '5 ways to transform your mum guilt' here. We'll send it straight to your inbox. Thank you to this week's sponsor MAMA RISING If you're interested in supporting a woman's experience of becoming and being a mother - either in pregnancy, postpartum, in the workplace, in your business, or in your community - this training means you will no longer be guessing at what mamas need. Joint their 5 month training program starting in March mamarising.net Continue the Conversation: Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to build routines and maximize sleep with Rosey Davidson Jan 22, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, Zoe sits down with author and founder of Just Chill Sleep Baby, Rosey Davidson. You'll get an insight into optimizing sleep conditions for you and your children, what sleep cycles are, creating balance and not feeling guilty. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Game-Changing advice EVERY mother should know Jan 18, 2024

In this week's episode Zoe's in the hot seat as she sits down with Dr Sophie Brock, who asks her about the origins of Motherkind, how to overcome barriers faced in early motherhood and the importance of taking time for yourself. Zoe also talks about why we need open our minds when we think about emotional maturity. Continue the Conversation: Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Unlocking your self-worth in motherhood with Megan Rose Lane Jan 15, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. It's easy enough for things to get on top of you in motherhood and building up self-esteem off falls by the wayside. So in this week's moment, spiritual mentor Megan Rose Lane speaks about breaking through fears and limitations whilst still living your best life as a mother. Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 motherhood mindset shifts for 2024 (that I learned the hard way so you don’t have to) Jan 11, 2024

As we start a brand new year, it always seems like there's a million and one things to think about! So what better way to burst into 2024 than sat down with Zoe as she intends to keep the positive energy high and highlight the importance of taking time for the things that matter. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Accepting your post baby body with Olympian Rebecca Adlington Jan 08, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Accepting your body during motherhood isn't always simple. This week's moment is with 4 x Olympic medalist Rebecca Adlington, where she talks about navigating her body transformation after having children, the mindset of body negativity and why mum's often find it hard to take a compliment. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release | How I finally found my confidence in motherhood with Louise Boyce (AKA Mamas still got it) Jan 04, 2024

***Explicit - we talk about eating disorders - if this is a negative trigger for you, please pass on this one*** In December, we walk our talk, and I take some time off recording to be with my family and recharge before next year. So I've re-released for you the most popular episodes of the past six months. These are the episodes you loved to share with friends, you emailed about and deemed to be the most helpful. I'm SO excited about this week's episode; it's with funny, wise and kind Louise Boyce (AKA Mamma Still Got It). When Louise asked to come on the podcast, I knew I wanted to dig deeper and learn about the woman behind the little hands and how her experience of motherhood and life have shaped who she is today. We talk about her experiences: The modelling industry and her eating disorder What her matrescence was like (Her transition into motherhood) How she found true confidence in herself What she really thinks about social media And so much more. I think you're going to really love this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Building healthier habits with Roxie Nafousi Jan 01, 2024

Welcome back to Moment. Your moment on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s guest is the incredible Roxie Nafousi. She is a best-selling author and manifesting expert. It’s the second time Roxie has been on the podcast, and you all loved our first episode together. I love how open Roxie is, and in this episode, we talk about how, to get out of exhaustion and burnout even when you have no energy and holding boundaries. I hope you love it. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release | Every mother needs to hear these words with Donna Lancaster Dec 28, 2023

***Trigger Warning*** We discuss graphic intrusive thoughts, so if hearing that experience might be more harmful than connecting for you, please skip that bit. It's about 10 minutes in. In December, we walk our talk, and I take some time off recording to be with my family and recharge before next year. So I've re-released for you the most popular episodes of the past six months. These are the episodes you loved to share with friends, you emailed about and deemed to be the most helpful. This week we have the incredible Donna Lancaster back on the show. You love her first episode, so I hope you'll love this one even more. Donna has worked as a coach, a group facilitator and a therapist for more than 30 years - I cannot tell you how much I respect Donna and her work. This is one of those episodes it's going to make you think, it's going to make you cry, and it's going to put a lot in perspective. Donna talks about: Forgiving herself for how she was in the early years of her children's lives. How much she struggled in those early days, including experiencing some pretty graphic intrusive thoughts How allowing herself to grieve unlocked so much healing and forgiveness I'm so excited for you to hear this one. Please share this episode with any mums you know who might be struggling and need Donna's wise, warm words of hope and compassion. Special thanks to this week's sponsor BELKIN For a limited time only, our motherkind listeners can shop at belkin and receive 15% OFF all audio products using the code MOTHERKIND15. Head over to www.belkin.com/uk now to treat yourself or your family to a Belkin audio product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to unleash your joy this Christmas with Zoe Blaskey (Re-release) Dec 25, 2023

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This is the last of my Christmas episodes, and ironically, it's being released on Christmas day! Today I want to help you find your joy at Christmas and discuss why we don’t always enjoy what we have created for others and how to change that this year. The main theme over the four workshops is that we too deserve to enjoy the magic at Christmas that we are so busy creating for everyone else in our lives and how to do that. I cover 3 reasons why it’s hard to find the joy at Christmas and 3 ways to support you so you can. My question for you is: Can you allow yourself to feel the joy this Christmas? You deserve that and to enjoy Christmas just as much as everyone you are creating the magic for. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all a very happy Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release | Why your happiness is what your children need with Anna Mathur Dec 21, 2023

In December, we walk our talk, and I take some time off recording to be with my family and recharge before next year. So I've re-released for you the most popular episodes of the past six months. These are the episodes you loved to share with friends, you emailed about and deemed to be the most helpful. Welcome to this week’s Motherkind episode, the show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of life as a modern mother with more self-awareness, clarity and Confidence. This week’s guest is the lovely Anna Mathur, psycho-therapist, best-selling author and mum of three. I’m also very grateful to be able to say a good friend of mine and a massive supporter of the podcast. This is Anna’s 4th time on the podcast, and we recorded this episode to celebrate the launch of her 3rd book, "Raising a happier mother.", It’s a fantastic book, and I highly recommend it. This episode is packed with incredible nuggets of insight. We chat about: How alcohol contributed to Anna’s burnout Why it’s important to inject the humanness back into motherhood How to work through guilt and why it comes up I hope you love this episode as much as I did. Special thanks to this week's sponsor BELKIN For a limited time only, our motherkind listeners can shop at belkin and receive 15% OFF all audio products using the code MOTHERKIND15. Head over to www.belkin.com/uk now to treat yourself or your family to a Belkin audio product. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Happy families? How to have a drama-free family Christmas with Zoe Blaskey (Re-release) Dec 18, 2023

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Another episode with me this week. It is the next instalment in my Christmas mini-series to help you have the happiest Christmas ever. This week we are talking about family dynamics. Is it possible to have a drama-free Christmas? Family dynamics can get so tricky at Christmas. Your family know how to push your buttons because they put them there. If you find it triggering and hard, perhaps it is because of what has been set up by our caregivers and the people around us in our early years. Throw in alcohol and high expectations, it isn’t surprising we get triggered over Christmas. I really want to help you today with some tips and ideas for how you might have a more peaceful family dynamic, how not to get triggered and how to enjoy time together. I hope you find this Moment really helpful. Let me know how you can get on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release | Matrescence: The word we all need Lucy Jones Dec 14, 2023

Welcome to this week’s Motherkind episode, the show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of life as a modern mother with more self-awareness, clarity and Confidence. In December, we walk our talk, and I take some time off recording to be with my family and recharge before next year. So I've re-released for you the most popular episodes of the past six months. These are the episodes you loved to share with friends, you emailed about and deemed to be the most helpful. This week’s episode is with Lucy Jones. She is an investigative journalist, and award-winning author and has just written a new book called Matrescence. Matresence is one of my favourite words and subjects ever. It describes the process of becoming a mother - the confusing discombobulating cocktail of emotions that happens when we transition from woman to mother. All the physical, emotional and spiritual changes. A bit like the transition from teenager to adult. Listen to hear about: What matresence means and its anthropological roots Our position as a mother in today’s society and how it’s geared to be against mothers Why we need more support in society and Lucy’s thoughts on how we can receive that If only all mothers knew this word, I think we would have found it so much easier to be kind to ourselves, knowing it’s meant to be a bumpy journey. Special thanks to this week's sponsor KURO KIDS For a limited time, our listeners can trial a nanny for FREE. Worth over £50. Just head to korukids.co.uk and use the code MOTHERKIND when you sign up to get your 3 hour free trial or head to this page here to have it automatically apply. AG1 Visit https://drinkAG1.com/MOTHERKIND to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Competition with Little Dish Over on our Instagram page, we have an exciting competition happening with the brand Little Dish - who are giving away a bundle of goodies. I'm also giving away a FREE 90-minute coaching session. If you'd like to enter visit this post here. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | From frantic to calm - the secret to doing less this Christmas with Zoe Blaskey Dec 11, 2023

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with me. For the next couple of episodes, I will be talking about Christmas and hopefully giving you some ideas on how to make it easier for yourself this year. In this very short episode, I talk about how to feel calm and less frantic, stressed and overwhelmed by the to-do list. I’m going to give you some ideas and tools to help you arrive at Christmas day not feeling totally stressed out from all the planning and all we have given in December. You too deserve feeling the joy, love and connection this Christmas. In this Moment, I invite you to ask yourself these powerful questions: • What is it that you actually want this Christmas • How do you want to feel? • How do you want those around you to feel? Next, What are the things on your to-do list that are causing you stress and overwhelm. Make a list. And now, Look at the list, item by item, and challenge yourself on what you can do, ditch and delegate. I hope you find this Moment really helpful. Let me know how you can get on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release | Is it ADHD or is it overwhelm? Here is how to know with Dr. Sam Hiew Dec 07, 2023

Welcome to this week’s Motherkind episode, the show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of life as a modern mother with more self-awareness, clarity and Confidence. In December, we walk our talk, and I take some time off recording to be with my family and recharge before next year. So I've re-released for you the most popular episodes of the past six months. These are the episodes you loved to share with friends, you emailed about and deemed to be the most helpful. Here is the first one, all about ADHD - What is it? Do I have it? Is it the mental load of ADHD? We had so many messages like this and I wanted to record an episode that answers all these questions. We found the perfect expert - Dr Smantha Hiew, who is a mum of two and was diagnosed with ADHD at aged 40. She is also the founder of the award-winning platform ADHD girls. Listen to learn: Why is there a huge rise of women being diagnosed with ADHD? What are the characteristics of ADHD for women? How does ADHD intersect with motherhood? How do I know if this is neurodivergence or is this just the stress of the mental and the emotional load? And SO much more. I hope you love it. Please share it with your friends or leave a review. Special thanks to this week's sponsor KURO KIDS For a limited time, our listeners can trial a nanny for FREE. Worth over £50. Just head to korukids.co.uk and use the code MOTHERKIND when you sign up to get your 3 hour free trial or head to this page here to have it automatically apply. AG1 Visit https://drinkAG1.com/MOTHERKIND to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why you can’t please everyone at Christmas and what to do instead with Zoe Dec 04, 2023

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with me. For the next couple of episodes, I will be talking about Christmas and hopefully giving you some ideas on how to make it easier for yourself this year. In this very short episode, I talk about why you can't why you can’t please everyone at Christmas and what to do instead. Why does this matter and why have I chosen this topic? Listen to find out. I hope you find this Moment really helpful. Let me know how you can get on. JOIN US FREE WORKSHOPS on 6th December at 8pm. How to have an (actual) Happy Christmas Motherkind + Create Gift Love are pleased to offer 1 x free workshop for parents and carers. Click here to find out more and register. Go here to visit our partner, Create Gift Love. They are offering an amazing 20% OFF all their products using the code MOTHERKIND20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why screen time ISN’T the enemy | Ash Brandin Nov 30, 2023

I asked you on Instagram on @zoeblasky what challenges you were facing right now and so many of you told me that screen time was a huge struggle for you. You said you feel guilty about taking it off your children, confused about age-appropriate games and worried about safety and the amount of screen time your little ones were getting. As we come into the Christmas holidays, I feel like screen time in my house is only going to increase, and I want to feel less guilty and more empowered. I have found for us this week an incredible screen expert called Ash Brandin known as @the.gamer.educator - they help guide families to have a relationship with screens and video games that benefits everyone. This episode has massively changed how I have handled screen time in my house and so I know it is going to help you too. You’re going to learn: The truth about screen time and dysregulation Why ending screen time often ends in tears, and what to do about it The surprising way to keep your children safe on YouTube How to help children be responsible for their own screen time y You’re going to love this episode. Please leave a review or share it with your mum friends if you enjoyed it. TONIGHTS FREE WORKSHOPS FREE WORKSHOPS on 30th November & 6th December at 8pm. How to have an (actual) Happy Christmas Motherkind + Create Gift Love are pleased to offer 2 x free workshops for parents and carers. Click here to find out more and register. And go here to visit our partner Create Gift Love. They are offering an amazing 20% OFF all their products using the code MOTHERKIND20 Special thanks to this week's sponsor BELKIN For a limited time only, our motherkind listeners can shop at belkin and receive 15% OFF all audio products using the code MOTHERKIND15. Head over to www.belkin.com/uk now to treat yourself or your family to a Belkin audio product. Special thanks to this week's sponsor KURO KIDS For a limited time, our listeners can trial a nanny for FREE. Worth over £50. Just head to korukids.co.uk and use the code MOTHERKIND when you sign up to get your 3 hour free trial or head to this page here to have it automatically apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Loneliness in motherhood with Dr Zoe Williams Nov 27, 2023

Welcome back to Moment. Your moment on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week, we chatted with the incredible Dr Zoe Williams. She is a GP, Author and This Morning’s resident doctor. In this moment episode, you'll learn: Why there is an epidemic of loneliness for mothers What needs to change to support mothers more Why has human connection shifted in our modern-day society I hope you enjoy this moment episode. ANNOUNCEMENT FREE WORKSHOPS on 30th November & 6th December at 8pm. How to have an (actual) Happy Christmas Motherkind + Create Gift Love are pleased to offer 2 x free workshops for parents and carers. Click here to find out more and register. And go here to visit our partner, Create Gift Love. They are offering an amazing 20% OFF all their products using the code MOTHERKIND20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What single mothers really want you to know | Rebecca Cox Nov 23, 2023

This week's episode is with Rebecca Cox who is the co-author of 'How to be a happy single parent'. So of course, if you're a single parent, you're going to love this episode BUT it's really about so much more than that. It's about letting go of the picture of how we think it 'should' be and embracing whatever version of motherhood we find ourselves in. You are going to learn so much: What stops us from asking for help and how to change that for good How you know if it's the right choice for you to end a relationship Why there isn;t enough positive role models for single parents The shame of single parenthood and how to transform that into pride How to navigate co-parenting with ease and perspective And so much more. I hope you love this episode. I you do, please share it with two of your mum friends who might need to hear it. Special thanks to this week's sponsor KURO KIDS For a limited time, our listeners can trial a nanny for FREE. Worth over £50. Just head to korukids.co.uk and use the code MOTHERKIND when you sign up to get your 3 hour free trial or head to this page here to have it automatically apply. Special thanks to this week's sponsor BELKIN For a limited time only, our motherkind listeners can shop at belkin and receive 15% OFF all audio products using the code MOTHERKIND15. Head over to www.belkin.com/uk now to treat yourself or your family to a Belkin audio product. ANNOUNCEMENT FREE WORKSHOPS on 30th November & 6th December at 8pm. How to have an (actual) Happy Christmas Motherkind + Create Gift Love are pleased to offer 2 x free workshops for parents and carers. Click here to find out more and register. And go here to visit our partner Create Gift Love. They are offering an amazing 20% OFF all their products using the code MOTHERKIND20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | THIS needs to happen to nurture equal parenting in our society with Paul Morgan Bentley Nov 20, 2023

Welcome back to Moment. Your moment on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week I am speaking with Paul Morgan-Bentley, author of “The Equal Parent” and dad to his three-year-old son. He welcomed into the world via surrogacy with his husband, Robin. As a gay dad, Paul found himself in a unique position as he took on primary caregiving and felt sick of all the praise he received for doing the basics. He saw how mothers were carrying the labour of childcare and asked why parental care is so unequal in households across the country. Is it biology? Gendered stereotypes? or something else? We chat about what needs to change to encourage dads to take on more care responsibilities and encourage equal parenting. I hope you enjoy this moment episode. FREE WORKSHOPS on 30th November & 6th December at 8pm. How to have an (actual) Happy Christmas Motherkind + Create Gift Love are pleased to offer 2 x free workshops for parents and carers. Click here to find out more and register. And go here to visit our partner, Create Gift Love. They are offering an amazing 20% OFF all their products using the code MOTHERKIND20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why you’re not failing if your house is a mess | KC Davis Nov 16, 2023

Have you ever walked into your house, seen all the mess, seen all the jobs that you can't quite get to and thought to yourself, I'm failing? Listen in because it’s going to totally change how you feel. Today’s guest is therapist and author of the book ‘How to keep house, whilst drowining” - KC Davis. If like me ever thought to yourself - what is wrong with me that I can never stay on top of the: laundry, the food shopping, the meal planning, the sorting out the kid's clothes and just the 100s of little things that go into running a family and a home. Then THIS is the episode that will help you feel totally differently about all those little things and help you completely reframe how you talk to yourself about being able to keep on top of all those jobs. We all need KC’s Wisdom in our lives. Listen to learn: How the role of the mother has changed drastically over the years Why we can’t beat ourselves up if the house is a mess Why mother’s ARE doing it all and how to bring compassion to yourself Incredible tips that KC uses in her life to manage the house I hope you love it. If you did, please do share it. Let's spread this compassionate wisdom far and wide. Special thanks to this week's sponsor KURO KIDS For a limited time, our listeners can trial a nanny for FREE. Worth over £50. Just head to korukids.co.uk and use the code MOTHERKIND when you sign up to get your 3 hour free trial or head to this page here to have it automatically apply. Special thanks to our sponsor AG1 Visit https://drinkAG1.com/MOTHERKIND to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. ANNOUNCEMENT FREE WORKSHOPS on 30th November & 6th December at 8pm. How to have an (actual) Happy Christmas Motherkind + Create Gift Love are pleased to offer 2 x free workshops for parents and carers. Click here to find out more and register. And go here to visit our partner Create Gift Love. They are offering an amazing 20% OFF all their products using the code MOTHERKIND20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why mother’s don’t need to do it all with Terri Cole Nov 13, 2023

Welcome back to Moment. Your moment on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week I am speaking with Terri Cole, who is a licensed psychotherapist, global leading relationship expert and author of the best-selling book, Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free. We chat about why mother's don't need to do it all, and how boundaries can help you relieve some of the pressures we put on ourselves. I hope you enjoy this moment episode. FREE WORKSHOPS on 30th November & 6th December at 8pm. How to have an (actual) Happy Christmas Motherkind + Create Gift Love are pleased to offer 2 x free workshops for parents and carers. Click here to find out more and register. And go here to visit our partner Create Gift Love. They are offering an amazing 20% OFF all their products using the code MOTHERKIND20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Quitting drinking, perfectionism and being triggered | Millie Mackintosh Nov 09, 2023

Welcome back to Motherkind, the show that is here to support you in motherhood. This week, I speak to fellow podcaster and mum of two, Millie Mackintosh. I think you're going to be surprised about how honest she is, and she reveals things that she has never spoken about before in her experiences of motherhood. We talk about: How stopping drinking has changed her life completely What her matrescence was like Why she feels like a completely different person now We also talk about the mental load and how she's working on her perfectionism. There are SO many good ideas and insights in this chat. I really hope you love it. If you do, please leave a review and don't forget to hit that subscribe button. It does make a massive difference. Special thanks to this week's sponsor KURO KIDS For a limited time, our listeners can trial a nanny for FREE. Worth over £50. Just head to korukids.co.uk and use the code MOTHERKIND when you sign up to get your 3 hour free trial or head to this page here to have it automatically apply. Special thanks to our sponsor VIVO BAREFOOT Vivobarefoot are offering Motherkind podcast listeners a 10% discount, so use the code MOTHERKINDVB on their website to take advantage of this fantastic offer. Visit - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why you need to keep your dreams alive in motherhood Nov 06, 2023

Welcome to this week's moment episode, where I speak with the incredible Reshma Saujani, who is best known for the organisation she founded called Girls Who Code. It is one of the most influential nonprofits in the world and it has introduced millions of women to coding and the tech industry. During the pandemic, Reshma found herself with a 3-week-old and a pre-schooler trying to run her organisation and look after her family full-time. And that's when she broke. She says she spent the last 10 years telling girls to lean in and fight to get to the top; however, after her experience parenting and working during the pandemic, her message changed. Listen to this moment episode to hear Reshma’s thoughts why we need to keep our dreams alive in Motherhood. I hope you enjoy this episode. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lessons on how to accept yourself | Cherry Healey Nov 02, 2023

Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast, this is the show that's going to give you confidence, clarity, and connection in this wild ride of motherhood. Today I'm speaking to the wonderful presenter and author Cherry Healy. This is a really special episode for me, because I remember watching Cherry has a baby way before I became a mum and I just fell in love with her. She is one of those women that you just want to be friends with. She is smart, honest, funny and she's pioneered women's health and issues for decades in her TV work. We chat about: - Why deep down, do any of us really feel good enough? - Boundaries, worth and purpose - Why do we devalue what we're naturally really good at I think you are going to love this one. Please share this episode with two other mums for me. I think everyone needs to hear it. Special thank to this week’s sponsor The Night Owl Sings The Night Owl is a UK-based record label for lullaby music, relaxing songs, and nursery rhymes for babies and children. You can listen to their album here https://linktr.ee/thenightowlsingsnurseryrhymes Special thanks to this week’s sponsor AG1 Visit https://drinkAG1.com/MOTHERKIND to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Processing birth trauma with postpartum specialist Illiyin Morrison Oct 30, 2023

**Trigger warning** This episode comes with a warning about birth trauma and recovery. Please give it a miss if you think it might be hard to listen to. Welcome to this week's moment episode, where I speak with the incredible Illiyin Morrison. Illy is an author and mother of two. She is also a midwife, specialising in postpartum recovery and care, facilitating birth debriefs. Illy supports couples and birthing parents as well as non-birthing parents with an awareness that perinatal trauma affects all parties. I hope you enjoy this episode. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherkind Community | Zeenat’s Story Oct 27, 2023

Welcome to our community episode, where we feature mothers from our community to talk about their highs, lows, challenges and everything in between in motherhood. I loved speaking to Zeenat, and I hope you enjoy this episode too. Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“I was really concerned about people's judgement” Lydia Bright’s experience of Motherhood Oct 26, 2023

Recorded live at The Baby Show with Lidl GB. The Baby Show is the UK's largest and most popular pregnancy, baby and parenting event where Motherkind was the official podcast sponsor. My guest is Lydia Bright. You might know Lydia from her reality TV show days you also might know her from the incredible work she does advocating for and supporting the Foster Care Community. Listen to learn: How hypnobirthing helped ease Lydia birthing process Boundaries when the baby arrived Lydia’s experience of growing up with foster siblings I loved being on stage with Lydia and being at the baby show with little GB the atmosphere was brilliant. Special thanks to our sponsor VIVO BAREFOOT Vivobarefoot are offering Motherkind podcast listeners a 10% discount, so use the code MOTHERKINDVB on their website to take advantage of this fantastic offer. Visit - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk today. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to overcome the guilt of saying no with boundaries expert Sarah Knight Oct 23, 2023

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week's moment episode is with international best-selling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, Sarah Knight. We are going to talk about how to overcome the guilt of saying no to something. Sarah walks us through a tool she created to help us navigate where our guilt is coming from, and what guilt isn't yours to hold. I hope you enjoy it. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to spot a narcissist | Malin Andersson Oct 19, 2023

***Trigger warning - we talk about domestic abuse - if this is a negative trigger for you, please pass on this one*** Malin Anderson is this week's guest - she is a mental health advocate, a motivational speaker, and a body confidence activist you might know who rose to fame following her appearance on Love Island 2016 but now she uses her platform to promote body positivity and self-love. This episode cracks open the reality of abuse in a relationship both physical and non-physical. We discussed the signs and how you can support someone who might be going through it. I hope it informs you, I hope it educates you and I hope it inspires you. Special thanks to our sponsors VIVO BAREFOOT Vivobarefoot are offering Motherkind podcast listeners a 10% discount, so use the code MOTHERKINDVB on their website to take advantage of this fantastic offer. Visit - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk today. AG1 Visit https://drinkAG1.com/MOTHERKIND to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Announcement Motherkind is the official podcast partner for The Baby Show with Lidl GB 2023. It is the UK's most popular pregnancy and parenting event and is back for its 21st year at Olympia London from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd October 2023. Use this LINK to get your ticket for just £18. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to raise children that don’t become people pleasers with Emma Reed Turrell Oct 16, 2023

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week's moment episode is with Emma Reed Turrell who is a psychotherapist and author of Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live. Sounds good. Doesn't it? I am a people-pleaser in recovery, which you may have heard me talk about before, but it is such a huge part of my recovery and my life. And it is still very much a work in progress for me. Listen to learn how to raise children who can express their emotions, needs, and wants in a healthy way and avoid becoming people pleasers. I hope you love it. Announcement Motherkind is the official podcast partner for The Baby Show with Lidl GB 2023. It is the UK's most popular pregnancy and parenting event and is back for its 21st year at Olympia London from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd October 2023. Use this LINK to get your ticket for just £18. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being judged as a queer parent | Lotte Jeffs Oct 12, 2023

Welcome to this episode of Motherkind Podcast. The show that is going to give you confidence, clarity, and connection in this wild ride of motherhood. This week's guest is Lotte Jeffs, she is the co-author of the “Queer parent everything you need to know from Gay to Z”. I learned so much from speaking to Lotte, and this episode is going to leave you with a broader, more inclusive perspective on parenthood. I think it's absolutely vital for every single one of us, because we are raising the next generation, and acceptance and compassion start very young. I hope you love this episode. Special thanks to our sponsor VIVO BAREFOOT Vivobarefoot are offering Motherkind podcast listeners a 10% discount, so use the code MOTHERKINDVB on their website to take advantage of this fantastic offer. Visit - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk today. Announcement Motherkind is the official podcast partner for The Baby Show with Lidl GB 2023. It is the UK's most popular pregnancy and parenting event and is back for its 21st year at Olympia London from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd October 2023. Use this LINK to get your ticket for just £18. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to finally move on from the past with Donna Lancaster Oct 09, 2023

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week, I speak to the incredible Donna Lancaster. She has worked as a coach, a group facilitator and a therapist for more than 30 years - I cannot tell you how much I respect Donna and her work. In this moment episode we are talking about forgiveness. Donna shares with us her experience of forgiveness and the freedom that can be found within in it. I hope you enjoy it. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. ANNOUNCEMENT I am excited to share that Motherkind is the official podcast partner for the baby show with Lidl GB 2023. It will be held from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd at Olympia, London. I will be there on saturday the 21st of October at 1:30pm recording a ive podcast with a very special guest talking about all things motherhood. Use code: MOTHERKND for a limited time 30% discount on all tickets (Originally £26 now only £18). Click here to purchase a ticket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BIG lie mothers need to know | Yara Heary (AKA Life After Birth) Oct 05, 2023

Welcome to this week’s episode, where we will completely reframe post-natal depression and anxiety. I was never diagnosed, but I felt very low and anxious in those early days and in the first few years. Today's guest is psychologist Yara Heary who is going to give us a new frame of reference for how we think about that experience. You will learn how to see your experiences as part of a bigger picture. Please send this episode to any new mums you know or anyone going through a tricky time in that postpartum period. We need to get these kind, compassionate ideas out there. Special thanks to our sponsor AG1 Visit https://drinkAG1.com/MOTHERKIND to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The art of mindfulness and how to sit with your feelings with Gelong Thubten Oct 02, 2023

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week I speak to the incredible Gelong Thubten, who has over 20 years worth of experience working with schools, universities and businesses, such as Google. He’s lectured at institutions like Oxford and the UN and, he worked as a consultant on the Marvel Movie, ‘Dr. Strange’. In our conversation, we unpacked how to sit with your feelings and train yourself to become more mindful in your daily life. I hope you enjoy this moment episode. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherkind community | Alex's story Sep 29, 2023

Welcome to our community episode, where we feature mothers from our community to talk about their highs, lows, challenges and everything in between in motherhood. This week I am speaking to Alex, who shares how uncovering her real values and what is really important to her in motherhood and life has completely changed how she approaches her life as a mum of two I loved speaking to Alex, and I hope you enjoy this episode too. Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How you build unshakable confidence in your children | Roxie Nafousi Sep 28, 2023

This week’s guest is the incredible Roxie Nafousi. She is a best-selling author and manifesting expert. It’s the second time Roxie has been on the podcast, and you all loved our first episode together. I love how open Roxie is, and in this episode, we talk about how, just a few weeks ago Roxie ended up in an ambulance after temporarily losing her sight and how that was the wake-up call she needed to approach her life very differently. You are going to learn: How to get out of exhaustion and burnout even when you have no energy How to teach your children the importance of emotional literacy How to build confidence in both yourself and your child I hope you love it. If you'd like to learn more about Roxie, you can look on her website, Instagram and buy her latest book 'Manfiest for Kids' here. Special thanks to our sponsor ATHLETIC GREENS Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | We all mess up: it’s what we do next that matters with Tom Piccirilli (AKA Dad Vibes) Sep 25, 2023

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week, I chatted to Tom, a dad of two and the host of the podcast Dad Vibes. In this episode, we talk about: The pressures and expectations on parents as a result of social media How every single parent loses their cool How to repair when you get angry with your child I hope you enjoy this moment episode. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I’m a midwife who’s had 11 rounds of IVF and experienced tragic loss: Here is what needs to change with Sophie Martin Sep 21, 2023

***TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode talks about baby loss and infertility. If this is a trigger for you, it may be best to skip this one. Welcome to this episode of Motherkind, the show that gives you all the tools, ideas and validation you need as you navigate your life as a mother. Sometimes the hardest things that we face, are also the things that we most need to talk about because it's often those things that we don't have the words for. Sophie Martin, in her job as a midwife, helps women every day achieve their dream of motherhood - all while having faced unbelievable challenges on her own journey to motherhood. 11 rounds of IVF and the tragic loss of two babies. Sophie shares with us what we all NEED to know, because even if we haven't experienced loss or IVF or miscarriage ourselves then we know someone who has. It is so easy to say completely the wrong thing, so please share this episode. This education just isn't out there, but we can get it out there so please share this episode with at least three people in your life if you think they need to know what Sophie shares with us here. Special thanks to our sponsor AG1 Visit https://drinkAG1.com/MOTHERKIND to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The SECRET to thriving as a dual-career couple with professor Jennifer Petriglieri Sep 18, 2023

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week, I’m talking to Jennifer Petriglieri, a Professor of Organizational Behaviour at INSEAD. Jennifer studied the successful relationships of people who both had successful careers, and what she found was absolutely fascinating. Listen to this moment episode to find out the secret to thriving as a dual-working couple. I hope you enjoy this moment episode. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"My baby was 7 months old when I was diagnosed with cancer" | Lessons every mother needs to hear Sep 14, 2023

Welcome to the motherkind podcast, which is going to help you feel more confident and less alone in the wild roller coaster that is modern motherhood. My guest this week is Georgie Crawford. Georgie was just at the end of her maternity leave when she first discovered a lump in her breast and what followed was a roller coaster journey of self-discovery. Georgie says that for the first time in her life, she learned how to value herself and her needs. Thankfully she fully recovered and is now about to become a mother again post-cancer, this time with a surrogate. Listen to learn: The mindset shift that helped Georgie finally learn to accept and ask for help How her garden trees made her realise she was wrong about herself How to ask yourself 'Am I on the dancefloor or the balcony' of life How to finally stop beating yourself up and notice all that is good in your life I really loved this episode and loved chatting to Georgie, she gave me SO much perspective and plugged me right back into what is really important in life. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Understanding matrescence will change your perspective forever with Lucy Jones Sep 11, 2023

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week I speak with Lucy Jones. She is an investigative journalist, award-winning author and has just written a new book called Matrescence. Matresence is one of my favourite words and subjects ever. It describes the process of becoming a mother - the confusing discombobulating cocktail of emotions that happens when we transition from woman to mother. All the physical, emotional and spiritual changes. A bit like the transition from teenager to adult. I hope you enjoy this moment episode. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why your happiness is what your children need | Anna Mathur Sep 07, 2023

Welcome to the Motherkind podcast. The show which is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood and life with more acceptance, joy, ease and purpose. This week’s guest is the lovely Anna Mathur, psycho-therapist, best-selling author and mum of three. I’m also very grateful to be able to say a good friend of mine and a massive supporter of the podcast. This is Anna’s 4th time on the podcast, and we recorded this episode to celebrate the launch of her 3rd book, "Raising a happier mother.", It’s a fantastic book, and I highly recommend it. This episode is packed with incredible nuggets of insight. We chat about: - How alcohol contributed to Anna’s burnout - Why it’s important to inject the humanness back into motherhood - How to work through guilt and why it comes up I hope you love this episode as much as I did. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Special thanks to our sponsor AG1 Visit https://drinkAG1.com/MOTHERKIND to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Is it ADHD or is it overwhelm? Here's how you tell with Dr. Sam Hiew Sep 04, 2023

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this episode, I talk to Dr Samantha Hiew, who is a leading voice and expert on ADHD for women, and who was diagnosed herself aged 40 right after the birth of her second child. So many of our Motherkind community are being diagnosed with ADHD, wondering if they have ADHD or may be curious about it. I asked Dr Samantha Hiew how does ADHD intersect with motherhood and whether it’s neurodivergence or the stress of carrying the mental load of motherhood. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release | Worlds number one matchmaker...how to know you're in the right relationship with Paul Brunson Aug 31, 2023

Welcome to this weeks episode - I have an incredible one for you. This week’s guest is Paul Carrick Brunson. He is a relationship expert and matchmaker known as the ‘love doctor’ and ‘real-life Hitch’ and also a television host, serial entrepreneur, and author. He was chosen as the World’s Most Influential Matchmaker by the Matchmaking Institute and currently co-hosts Married at First Sight UK and Celebs Go Dating on UK’s Channel 4. I love this conversation and was so blown away by Paul. He is incredibly kind, wise, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable about his work. We talk about how: • he lives by his number one value, family, even with a massive and growing career • to nurture our relationships as parents • to navigate really hard things as a parents • to stay connected as a couple • do you know when it’s the right time to fight for your relationship? You are going to want to share this one, especially with your partners. I hope you enjoy it. PS. Throughout August I have a break from recording new episodes to reset, take a breath, and reconnect with the family. During this period, we re-release the most downloaded episodes from the past 6 months. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humor to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release MOMENT | Are you an empath? With Jane Lightworker Aug 28, 2023

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week's moment episode is with Jane Lightworker, who is a mum of three, an intuitive business and life coach and the creator of the #1 course for empathetic people looking to take their energy and power back. In this moment episode we discuss: What it meant to be an empath Whether you are an empath How to protect your energy Ps. Throughout August, I have a break from recording new episodes to reset, breathe, and reconnect with the family. During this period, we re-release the most downloaded episodes from the past 6 months. This moment's episode is a re-release. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release | How to set and hold boundaries with boundary expert Melissa Urban Aug 24, 2023

Welcome to this week’s Motherkind episode, where we chat with the incredible boundaries expert Melissa Urban. She is a 6x New York Times bestselling author and specialises in helping people establish healthy boundaries. Listen to learn: Why boundaries aren’t there to control anyone’s behaviour but to communicate our needs and our limits The different levels of boundaries (Melisa illustrates this with a green, amber and red boundary) to help you assess what level to communicate Why boundaries are NOT selfish or mean, but a tool to strengthen relationships We also discuss how to set boundaries with extended family, which I know many of you struggle with. We get endless messages about this topic, so I hope you find this episodes as useful as I did. PS. Throughout August I have a break from recording new episodes to reset, take a breath, and reconnect with the family. During this period, we re-release the most downloaded episodes from the past 6 months. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release MOMENT | Try this to stop worrying AND teach your children how to face their fears with Mel Robbins Aug 21, 2023

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with the one and only Mel Robbins. Mel is a former lawyer and one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world. Her TedX talk has had nearly 30 million views, and she is the author of the best-selling book The High Five Habit. In this episode, Mel provides an amazing tool to stop worrying and teach your children how to face their fears. I hope you love this moment as much as I do too. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Ps. Throughout August, I have a break from recording new episodes to reset, breathe, and reconnect with the family. During this period, we re-release the most downloaded episodes from the past 6 months. This moment's episode is a re-release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release | Motherhood is hard enough...How to fire your inner bully and hire your inner coach with Michaela Thomas Aug 17, 2023

In this episode, we focus on how to find freedom from perfectionism. It is with the incredible Michaela Thomas. Michaela specialises in perfectionism and its ties with stress, anxiety, depression, productivity, procrastination, burnout and overall wellbeing. Throughout August I have a break from recording new episodes to reset, take a breath, and reconnect with the family. During this period, we re-release the most downloaded episodes from the past 6 months. Michaela helps ambitious working mothers burn bright without burning out, using her Pause Purpose Play framework in group coaching and 1:1 therapy. She is also a senior Clinical Psychologist, CBT psychotherapist and author of The Lasting Connection – develop love and compassion for yourself and your partner. She is also a friend of Motherkind. In this episode you are going to learn about: • how to not be so hard on ourselves • how to avoid burnout • how to develop a better relationship with our inner critic One thing I know for sure is that we need this episode. Please share it if it resonated with you. And, you can also hear Zoe on Michaela’s podcast here: Perfectionism and Generational Trauma, with Zoe Blaskey - The Thomas Connection Thank you to this weeks sponsors: AG1 Visit https://drinkAG1.com/MOTHERKIND to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Find your favorite mushroom powder @dirteaworld and get 10% off your first order with promo code MOTHERKIND at dirteaworld.com/MOTHERKIND Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humor to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release MOMENT | Navigating disappointment in marriage - the fine line Susanna Abse Aug 14, 2023

Welcome to this week's Moment episode. I'm SO excited for you to listen to this episode with the incredible Susanna Abse, where we discuss how to navigate disappointment in marriage. Susanna has been a leading couple’s therapist for 35 years. There is not much Susanna doesn’t know about love and relationships. This is an incredible MOMENT episode. You're going to learn so much. If you enjoy it, please share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from listening. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Ps. Throughout August, I have a break from recording new episodes to reset, breathe, and reconnect with the family. During this period, we re-release the most downloaded episodes from the past 6 months. This moment's episode is a re-release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release | Dr Nicole LePera (The Holistic psychologist): the life-changing skill I wish more parents knew about Aug 10, 2023

Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast. This week we are re-releasing this episode with the incredible Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist). Throughout August I have a break from recording new episodes to reset, take a breath, and reconnect with the family. During this period, we re-release the most downloaded episodes from the past 6 months. This episode feels life-changing and I’m super excited for you to hear it. It is with Dr. Nicole LePera, best known as the holistic psychologist. Dr. Nicole has taught me so much throughout my parenting journey. Dr Nicole is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book How To Do The Work and the recently released Bestselling How to Meet Your Self Workbook. She is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement and founded SelfHealers Circle, the first virtual self-guided healing membership where members in over 100 countries are joining together to heal in community. She is the host of the weekly ad-free podcast SelfHealers Soundboard with over 5 million downloads. This episode came out in February 2023 and we received 100s of messages and comments saying how much you loved this episode. So much resonated with me too. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humor to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Find your favorite mushroom powder @dirteaworld and get 10% off your first order with promo code MOTHERKIND at dirteaworld.com/MOTHERKIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release MOMENT | Listen to this if you have ever asked yourself: 'Is this all there is?' with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee Aug 07, 2023

Welcome to this week's Moment episode. I'm SO excited for you to listen to this episode with the incredible Dr. Rangan Chatterjee where we discuss what's really important in life. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK. Dr Chatterjee, a practising GP for the last two decades, wants to inspire people to transform their health and happiness by making small, sustainable lifestyle changes. He also hosts the most listened to health podcast in the UK and Europe, ‘Feel Better, Live More’, one of Apple's most downloaded podcasts. His mission is to empower 100 million people to become the architect of their own health and to help them feel fantastic with simple, practical and digestible information. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Ps. Throughout August I have a break from recording new episodes to reset, take a breath, and reconnect with the family. During this period, we re-release the most downloaded episodes from the past 6 months. This moment episode is a re-release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release | World-leading happiness expert: why getting your needs met is critical to your children's happiness with Dr. Rick Hanson Aug 03, 2023

Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast. This week we are re-releasing this episode with the incredible Dr. Rick Hanson. Throughout August I have a break from recording new episodes to reset, take a breath, and reconnect with the family. During this period, we re-release the most downloaded episodes from the past 6 months. Dr Hanson is a world-leading psychologist on topics such as happiness, relationships, and motherhood. His first book over 20 years ago was called Mother Nature, which he wrote after seeing the emotional and physical toll of motherhood on his wife. I’m SO excited for you to listen to this episode because we discuss: - Why it’s so hard as mothers to get our needs met - Why we think our needs don’t matter and how conditioning influences that - How to advocate for your needs and why it’s so important we do so This episode came out in January 2023 and we received 100s of messages and comments saying how much you loved this episode. So much resonated with me too. Special thanks to our sponsor AG1 Visit https://drinkAG1.com/MOTHERKIND to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humor to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release MOMENT | How to help our children deal with their feelings with Rupert Spira Jul 31, 2023

Hi everyone and welcome back to The Motherkind Podcast. I’m so happy you’re here. This moment episode is a re-release with writer and spiritual teacher Rupert Spira. Rupert said something I can’t stop thinking about since our recording, he said that: The most important thing we can do as parents is to model how we handle emotions and that that's way more powerful than anything we could ever teach or say. I think you’re going to really enjoy this moment episode. As always we continue the conversation over on Instagram @zoeblaskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leading GP: Dr Zoe Williams “I really struggled” - We NEED to rethink how we care for mothers Jul 27, 2023

Welcome to this week’s episode on the Motherkind Podcast, which features the incredible Dr Zoe Williams. She is a GP, Author and This Morning’s resident doctor. I absolutely loved this episode because Dr Zoe was so honest about her own experiences of motherhood, how lonely she felt in those early months and why she found herself thinking I just can't do this. We also talked about: How she thinks we need to change how we care for Women's Health in postpartum Tips on how to advocate for our own health and get the most out of a doctor's appointment whether that's for us or our children Her incredible new book for teenage girls which I absolutely love I hope you love this episode as much as I do. If you do love it, please share it with your mum friends or pop it in your group chats. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humor to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to help your children with body confidence issues with Louis Weinstock Jul 24, 2023

Louis Weinstock is a Child Psychotherapist who works with children and the child inside us all. For over 20 years, he has been guiding children and grown-ups through some of the toughest challenges life can throw at us – loss, trauma, divorce, burnout and breakdowns. In this moment episode, we talk about how to help your child navigate body confidence issues. I hope you love it! --- As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there @Zoeblaskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherkind community | Emma's story Jul 21, 2023

Welcome to our community episode, where we feature mothers from our community to talk about their highs, lows, challenges and everything in between in motherhood. This week we speak to Emma, whose story is one of a lot of heartache and loss. We often don't talk enough about navigating matrescence whilst you're experiencing grief. I hope you find comfort and inspiration in Emma's words. - I really hope you love this new format, and if you’d like to come on the podcast, then please email: angie@motherkind.co with your story. — Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. - Did you know that we offer corporate workshops for parents and long-term coaching for mothers in the workplace? Learn more by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mid life mothering: you're not crazy, it's crazy hard with Lorraine Candy Jul 20, 2023

Welcome to this week's episode on the Motherkind Podcast, where we chat with the incredible podcaster and author Lorraine Candy. She is a journalist for pretty much all my favourite magazines, including Sunday Times Style, and she recently gave it all up to create her podcast – Postcards from Midlife which celebrates and supports midlife women. She's also written a book about it which is absolutely brilliant. This episode is about: Why we need to understand better the changes that happen to us hormonally, emotionally, and spiritually. Why we HAVE to commit to self-care and the importance of showing it to our children The surprising mental changes we go through during the peri, pre and menopause stage Ultimately, Lorraine says we shouldn't wait for these changes to come as a surprise; instead, we should be prepared so we can thrive instead of just survive. I hope you love this episode. Special thanks to our sponsors Athletic Greens Visit https://drinkAG1.com/MOTHERKIND to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram and threads for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Did you know that we offer corporate workshops for parents and long term coaching for mothers in the workplace? Learn more by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why journalling is vital for every mother and how to do it with Cathy Rentzenbrink Jul 17, 2023

Welcome to this week's moment episode of the Motherkind podcast. I am so happy you are here. Thank you for pressing play and listening. This week features a clip from my episode with Cathy Rentzenbrink, who is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller The Last Act of Love. She also has a new book out called Write It All Down: How to Put Your Life on the Page. Cathy is so poignant in how she reflects on her journey as a mother. Yes, this episode is about writing and journaling and its profound power to support us as we wind through this path of motherhood, but it is mostly about self-compassion. I hope you listen to it and it helps you remember to connect to that kinder voice within you. The part of you that knows you are ok, it’s ok, and it’s all going to be ok. --- As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there @Zoeblaskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherkind community | Hannah's story Jul 14, 2023

Welcome to our community episode, where we feature mothers from our community to talk about their highs, lows, challenges and everything in between in motherhood. This week we speak to Hannah, who is a mum of three boys and she talks about how she faces three huge life changing events in her life. I loved Hannah, I loved her energy and I loved her insides. I hope you love this episode too. — I really hope you love this new format, and if you’d like to come on the podcast, then please email: angie@motherkind.co with your story. — Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to cope when you're not coping with Nurtured First (Prev. Our Mamma Village) Jul 13, 2023

We have such a good episode for you today, it’s with Jess founder of Nurtured First (formally known as Our Mama Village). She is a registered psychotherapist and a mum of three, and in this episode, she shares: - How hard she found it going from two to three children - How to cope when you're not coping - What to do when we just feel I think you'll love this one, and if you do, please send it to anyone going through that transition in your life right now, maybe from one to two children or two to three or maybe even three to four. Let’s help mothers feel less alone and feel more normal and validated. Special thanks to our sponsors Athletic Greens Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The power of good gut health and how to achieve it with Dr Megan Rossi Jul 10, 2023

Welcome to this week's moment episode of the Motherkind podcast. I am so happy you are here. Thank you for pressing play and listening. This week features a clip from my episode with Dr. Megan Rossi, who is a registered dietician with an award-winning PhD in gut health. A leading Research Fellow at King’s College London. We talk about gut health and how your family's microbiome is shaped. Do you know the importance of your gut health? I hope this episode answers that for you. Special thanks to our sponsor Athletic Greens: Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind for a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherkind community: Debra's story Jul 07, 2023

Welcome to our community episode, where we feature mothers from our community to talk about their highs, lows, challenges and everything in between in motherhood. I'm chatting to Debra this week, who shares how she was blindsided by motherhood and how she overcame anxiety and intrusive thoughts to feel quite differently today. **Trigger warning** If you think hearing about intrusive thoughts is more harmful to you than helpful, please skip this one. --- I really hope you love this new format, and if you’d like to come on the podcast, then please email: angie@motherkind.co with your story. Debra can be found on Instagram @roar_birthing --- Special thanks to our sponsor Athletic Greens: Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind for a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. --- Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Postpartum Doctor: why a hustle mindset will break you in motherhood and what to do instead Jul 06, 2023

This week's episode is with Dr Serena Rosa, a doctorally prepared women's health nurse practitioner and founder of postpartum Dr. Her mission is to change the narrative around postpartum and motherhood- showcasing that it can be beautiful, expansive, transformational, and healing. In this episode, we discuss postpartum because that is Dr. Serena's specialism. However, this episode goes beyond that, and we chat about: The pressures we put on ourselves as mothers and how to be much much kinder to ourselves. Where does the drive to 'do it all' to be productive, and why do we find that drive so hard to reconcile once we become mothers? The incredible brain changes that happen to us when we become mothers and how it explains why we feel so drastically different. I really hope you love it – it's a great one to listen to, even if you're beyond the postpartum days of motherhood. Episode mentioned: Joanna Fortune - How to profoundly connect with your child (in just 15 minutes a day) Special thanks to our sponsor AG1 Visit https://drinkAG1.com/MOTHERKIND to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to grieve and feel your feelings in the midst of motherhood demands with Lisa Olivera Jul 03, 2023

Welcome to this week's moment episode, where we chat with Lisa Olivera. She is an author, therapist and mum. Her work centres around radical acceptance, cultivating compassion, and integrating our stories and full humanity. Lisa answers my question of how do you still grieve and do your healing work during the busyness and intensity of motherhood? I hope you love it. Special thanks to our sponsor Athletic Greens: Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind for a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherkind community | Jenny's story Jun 30, 2023

Welcome to our community episode, where we feature mothers from our community to talk about their highs, lows, challenges and everything in between in motherhood. I'm chatting to Jenny this week, who shares why she wishes ALL mothers could be told about matrescence at their first midwife appointment. --- I really hope you love this new format, and if you’d like to come on the podcast, then please email: angie@motherkind.co with your story. --- Special thanks to our sponsor Athletic Greens: Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind for a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every mother needs to hear these words with Donna Lancaster Jun 29, 2023

***Trigger Warning*** We discuss graphic intrusive thoughts, so if hearing that experience might be more harmful than connecting for you, please skip that bit. It's about 10 minutes in. This week we have the incredible Donna Lancaster back on the show. You love her first episode, so I hope you'll love this one even more. Donna has worked as a coach, a group facilitator and a therapist for more than 30 years - I cannot tell you how much I respect Donna and her work. This is one of those episodes it's going to make you think, it's going to make you cry, and it's going to put a lot in perspective. Donna talks about: - Forgiving herself for how she was in the early years of her children's lives. - How much she struggled in those early days, including experiencing some pretty graphic intrusive thoughts - How allowing herself to grieve unlocked so much healing and forgiveness I'm so excited for you to hear this one. Please share this episode with any mums you know who might be struggling and need Donna's wise, warm words of hope and compassion. ---- Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Work-Life balance is a myth, try this instead with Tobi Asare Jun 26, 2023

This is an incredible episode with Tobi Asare about re-thinking work-life balance. Tobi is an author, mum of two, speaker and founder of My Bump Pay, an online platform to help women smash the glass ceiling with a baby on the way and beyond. Her debut book The Blend, released in March 2023 is a guide to navigating a successful career whilst raising a family. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherkind community: Kelly's story Jun 23, 2023

Welcome to our community episode, where we feature mothers from our community to talk about their highs, lows, challenges and everything in between in motherhood. This week we chatted to Kelly. Kelly is a mum of two, and she shares in this episode: - How challenging she found the transition to motherhood - How perfectionist and critical she was self - How when she connected to her own childhood to what was going on for her when she was younger that she was able to transform everything in her motherhood Kelly is incredibly honest in this episode, and I appreciate her vulnerability. Kelly is also really special to Motherkind, as I coached Kelly a few years ago, and she found the experience so transformative that she quit her corporate job and retrained as a coach herself. Now Kelly is the first-ever Morhwekind associate coach, which is really exciting. You can book with her here: https://www.motherkind.co/kelly-schedule-1-1 _______ Thank you so much for your gorgeous feedback on our first-ever episode last week with Amy. So many of you contacted me to say you love hearing from Amy. You felt seen, you felt validated, less alone and more connected, and that is exactly my intention with this episode. I really hope you love this new format, and if you’d like to come on the podcast, then please email: angie@motherkind.co with your story. Special thanks to our sponsor Athletic Greens: Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind for a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matrescence: the word we all need with Lucy Jones Jun 22, 2023

Welcome to this week’s episode with Lucy Jones. She is an investigative journalist, award-winning author and has just written a new book called Matrescence. Matresence is one of my favourite words and subjects ever. It describes the process of becoming a mother - the confusing discombobulating cocktail of emotions that happens when we transition from woman to mother. All the physical, emotional and spiritual changes. A bit like the transition from teenager to adult. Listen to hear about: - What matresence means and its anthropological roots - Our position as a mother in today’s society and how it’s geared to be against mothers - Why we need more support in society and Lucy’s thoughts on how we can receive that If only all mothers knew this word, I think we would have found it so much easier to be kind to ourselves, knowing it’s meant to be a bumpy journey. - Special thanks to our sponsors Athletic Greens Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why we all struggle to set boundaries and how to practice them with Terri Cole Jun 19, 2023

This week's Motherkind moment is with the incredibly Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist, global leading relationship expert and author of the best-selling book Boundary Boss. Terri’s mission is to empower as many people as possible to stop living out learned boundary behaviours that don’t serve them. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherkind Community: Amy’s story Jun 16, 2023

Welcome to the first ever brand new community episode on Motherkind. I get messages from you about your lives and your journey in Motherhood - and I find these messages SO inspiring, helpful and connecting. I can’t keep them to myself anymore. So I’ve decided to pilot a series where I interview YOU, mums in the community, for 6 episodes. This week is Amy. Amy is a solo mum to her 5-year-old daughter. We talk about: Navigating anxiety and perfectionism in motherhood How she struggled with a really hash relationship with herself Shares how she overcomes all of the above Amy is SO wise and funny, and I loved interviewing her. I really hope you love this new format, and if you’d like to come on the podcast then please email: angie@motherkind.co with your story. Special thanks to our sponsor Athletic Greens: Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind for a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Father's Day special with Bode Aboderin Jun 15, 2023

Hi everyone, and welcome to this special Father's Day. It's Father’s Day here in the UK on the 18th of June, and I am so excited to share this episode with you. My guest is Bodé Aboderin (AKA Papa B). He is a writer, speaker, businessman, and stay-at-home dad. His wife is the amazing Candice Brathwaite, who has also been on the podcast. Listen to hear about: What he used to believe being a man meant: earning more, not showing his feelings and having this impenetrable mask of masculinity. How hitting rock bottom led to a breakthrough of totally transforming how he sees his role as a man and a father. This episode is incredibly powerful, and I hope it's one you will share with the men in your life. I sent it to my husband, Guy, within minutes of recording - urging him in all caps to please listen. I really hope you enjoy this father's day special episode. Special thanks to our sponsor AG1 Visit https://drinkAG1.com/MOTHERKIND to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.AG1 Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Stop trying to control everything, and get your energy back with Laura Brand Jun 12, 2023

This week's Motherkind moment is with the amazing Laura Brand. She is a mum of 2 and the author of 3 incredible books. Her newest book is called 'Slow Down and Be Here Now'. A gorgeous book about nature and how it can help us slow down and be more present. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exciting announcement Jun 09, 2023

An exciting podcast announcement from Zoe and team Motherkind. We're launching a new bi-weekly episode in addition to our main episode on a Thursday and Monday moments. These episodes will feature YOUR stories, Q&A with Zoe and so much more. We hope you love the upcoming episodes as much as we do. Please tell us what you think over on Instagram - follow @zoeblaskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louise Boyce (AKA Mamas still got it): How I finally found my confidence in motherhood Jun 08, 2023

***Explicit - we talk about eating disorders - if this is a negative trigger for you, please pass on this one*** I'm SO excited about this week's episode; it's with funny, wise and kind Louise Boyce (AKA Mamma Still Got It). When Louise asked to come on the podcast, I knew I wanted to dig deeper and learn about the woman behind the little hands and how her experience of motherhood and life have shaped who she is today. We talk about her experiences: The modelling industry and her eating disorder What her matrescence was like (Her transition into motherhood) How she found true confidence in herself What she really thinks about social media And so much more. I think you're going to really love this episode. Special thanks to our sponsor Athletic Greens: Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind for a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to bring awareness to your nervous system with Dr. Nicole LePera Jun 05, 2023

This Moment is with Dr Nicole LePera (you might know her as The Holistic Psychologist). Dr Nicole is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book How To Do The Work and the recently released Bestselling How to Meet Your Self Workbook. She is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement and founded SelfHealers Circle, the first virtual self-guided healing membership where members in over 100 countries are joining together to heal in community. She is the host of the weekly ad-free podcast SelfHealers Soundboard with over 5 million downloads. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it ADHD or is it the mental load? With Dr Samantha Hiew Jun 01, 2023

So many of our Motherkind community are being diagnosed with ADHD, wondering if they have ADHD or may be curious about it. I asked Dr Samantha Hiew, a leading voice and expert on ADHD for women, who was diagnosed herself aged 40 right after the birth of her second child. We talk about: Why there is a huge rise in ADHD diagnoses in women What are the characteristics of ADHD for women How does ADHD intersect with Motherhood But most importantly… I ask her whether it’s neurodivergence or the stress of carrying the mental load of motherhood. Special thanks to our sponsor Athletic Greens Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The "good mother" narrative is damaging: here's why with Beth Berry May 29, 2023

This week’s Moment is with Beth Berry. Beth is a coach, author of Motherwhelmed and mother to four daughters. She says we can’t afford to pretend to love motherhood. Not this version of it. The version that has us raising our kids alone in our homes, disconnected from one another, immersed in a culture of judgment and perfectionism under the allusion that we are the ones who can’t get our act together. I hope today's Moment inspires you this week. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The system is broken for dads too...these are the changes we ALL need to happen with Paul Morgan-Bentley May 25, 2023

Paul Morgan-Bentley, author of “The Equal Parent” and dad to his three-year-old son, he welcomed into the world via surrogacy with his husband, Robin. As a gay dad, Paul found himself in a unique position as he took on primary caregiving and felt sick of all the praise he received for doing the basics. He saw how mothers were carrying the labour of childcare and asked why parental care is so unequal in households across the country. Is it biology? Gendered stereotypes? or something else? This episode dives into that very question. Plus: what needs to change in workplaces, how fathers can reach the same levels of oxytocin as mothers and what allomothering is. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Joint finances are complex: this will make it easier with Clare Seal May 22, 2023

In this week’s Moment, I speak Clare Seal. Clare is a mother of two and the creator of the My Frugual Year Instagram account. She is also the founder of the Financial Well-being Forum and author of Fives steps to financial well-being, the amazing book Stylist magazine says is the book we all need to read. I hope you too find this Moment helpful. Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why self-compassion and acceptance are the hardest AND most important tools in motherhood with Lisa Olivera May 18, 2023

I think this week's episode will speak to your heart. Lisa Olivera is an author, therapist and mum. Her work centers around radical acceptance, cultivating compassion, and integrating our stories and full humanity. We chat about: The power of tuning into ourselves What we can learn from being confronted by motherhood What is healing When we don't have the capacity to tend to our needs What Lisa wishes someone had told her about motherhood Her words and story have always spoken to me. I hope you love this episode. Special thanks to our sponsor Athletic Greens Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | An easy way to set tricky boundaries with Melissa Urban May 15, 2023

This Moment is with author Melissa Urban. Melissa is a seven-time New York Times best-selling author who specialises in helping people establish healthy boundaries. I recently read her book The book of boundaries: set the limits that will set you free. I loved this book so much, and hope you find this clip from our chat super supportive. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaning into joy while managing the fear; navigating pregnancy after loss with Zoe Clarke-Coates MBE May 11, 2023

*** Trigger warning - the topic of baby loss comes up in this episode *** This week we are doing something a bit different on the Motherkind podcast. Kate Ferdinand host of the podcast Blended is in the interview seat speaking with grief expert, loss author and CEO of the charity The Mariposa Trust (widely known by its primary support division ’Saying Goodbye’,) Zoe Clark-Coates MBE. Zoe Clark-Coates has lost five babies, but her ability to take the positives and honour life from these experiences is so inspiring. She shares some great advice and tips from her book 'Pregnancy After Loss', including how to prepare for scans, coping mechanisms for stress and managing the joy and the fear of being pregnant after loss. Thanks to dog food company and vet recommended Pooch and Mutt for sponsoring this episode. Motherkind listeners will receive 25% off online purchases using this link https://bit.ly/motherkind-pooch with discount code MOTHERKIND25. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to finally speak kindly to yourself with Michaela Thomas May 08, 2023

We love this week’s Moment with Michaela Thomas. Michaela is a senior Clinical Psychologist, CBT psychotherapist and author of The Lasting Connection and she shares some powerful wisdom in this clip. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram @zoeblaskey for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Work-life balance is a myth, here is what to aim for instead with Tobi Asare May 04, 2023

This is an incredible episode with Tobi Asare about re-thinking work-life balance. Tobi is an author, mum of two, speaker and founder of My Bump Pay, an online platform to help women smash the glass ceiling with a baby on the way and beyond. Her debut book The Blend, released in March 2023 is a guide to navigating a successful career whilst raising a family. In this episode, we talk about: Why It is both normal and ok to feel like you’re not doing anything right when you first return back to work and try to balance it all You’re not a failure and mothers bring SO much to the table in the workplace - why you need to be less hard on yourself How to negotiate with your partner like you would your boss I hope you love it. Special thanks to our sponsors Athletic Greens Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Pooch and Mutt Motherkind listeners will receive 25% off online purchases using this link https://bit.ly/motherkind-pooch and discount code MOTHERKIND25. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to know if you are a cycle-breaker with Dr. Becky Kennedy May 01, 2023

This week’s Moment is with Dr. Becky Kennedy. She is a clinical psychologist, social media superstar, mum of 3, and Founder of the brilliant parenting platform Good Inside. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram @zoeblaskey for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your essential guide to boundaries with Terri Cole Apr 27, 2023

Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global leading relationship expert and author of the best-selling book, Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free. Terri’s mission is to empower as many people as possible to stop living out learned boundary behaviors that don’t serve them. The techniques, tools and strategies that Terri shares teach people to align their choices and behaviors with their most authentic self so they can be liberated to live happy, healthy lives. Terri has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable. ++This week's Sponsor++ Special thanks to dog food company and vet recommended Pooch and Mutt for sponsoring this episode. Pooch and Mutt works with nutritionists & vets to create trusted products pooches love. From puppies to anxious pooches, they've created a range of products to suit all breeds, life stages, sizes & needs. Motherkind listeners will receive 25% off online purchases using this link https://bit.ly/motherkind-pooch with discount code MOTHERKIND25. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The secret to raising confident, resilient children to conquer life's challenges with Dr Maryhan Apr 24, 2023

This Moment is with Dr. Maryhan. Dr Maryhan is a groundbreaking psychologist and parenting expert, as well as a mother of two. For over 15 years she has been supporting children, teens, and young adults struggling with managing their emotions, low confidence and anxiety. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the world is making our children mad and what to do about it with Louis Weinstock Apr 20, 2023

Louis Weinstock is a Child Psychotherapist who works with children and the child inside us all. For over 20 years, he has been guiding children and grown-ups through some of the toughest challenges life can throw at us – loss, trauma, divorce, burnout and breakdowns. He is also co-founder of Apart of Me, a multi-award-winning charity that guides children on their journey through loss and trauma. His book - How The World Is Making Our Children Mad, And What To Do About It, was recently published by Penguin. His work has been featured on the BBC, ITV, and in the Guardian newspaper. He lives in Manchester with his wife and daughter. Link to charity Apart of Me https://www.apartofme.app/ Special thanks to our sponsors Athletic Greens I love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast. AG1 has over 7k 5* reviews and I can see why. It’s a supplement with 75 ingredients and its special blend is designed to support gut health, nervous and immune system, energy, recovery, focus and even aging. It’s one of my non-negotiables. It tastes quite nice and while I’m drinking it I’m reminding myself I’m worth looking after and that I can only be the mother and person I want to be in the world when I look after myself. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Pooch and Mutt Thanks also to dog food company and vet recommended Pooch and Mutt for sponsoring this episode. Pooch and Mutt works with nutritionists & vets to create trusted products pooches love. From puppies to anxious pooches, they've created a range of products to suit all breeds, life stages, sizes & needs. Motherkind listeners will receive 25% off online purchases using this link https://bit.ly/motherkind-pooch and discount code MOTHERKIND25. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Can you save your relationship now? with Paul Carrick Brunson Apr 17, 2023

This week’s Moment is with Paul Carrick Brunson. Paul is a relationship expert and matchmaker known as the ‘love doctor’ and ‘real-life Hitch’. He is also a television host, serial entrepreneur, and author. Paul was chosen as the World’s Most Influential Matchmaker by the Matchmaking Institute and currently co-hosts Married at First Sight UK and Celebs Go Dating on UK’s Channel 4. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherhood is broken - here is how to fix it with Reshma Saujani Apr 13, 2023

I am really excited to bring you this week's episode with guest Reshma Saujani. Reshma is best known for the organisation she founded called Girls Who Code. It is one of the most influential nonprofits in the world and it has introduced millions of women to coding and the tech industry. During the pandemic, Reshma found herself with a 3-week-old and a pre-schooler trying to run her organisation and look after her family full-time. And that's when she broke. She says she spent the last 10 years telling girls to lean in and fight to get to the top; however, after her experience parenting and working during the pandemic, her message changed. Find out what she now has to say during this powerful episode. Reshma's Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC9da6eqaqg Thanks to dog food company and vet recommended Pooch and Mutt for sponsoring this episode. Pooch and Mutt work with nutritionists & vets to create trusted products pooches love. From puppies to anxious pooches, they've created a range of products to suit all breeds, life stages, sizes & needs. Motherkind listeners will receive 25% off online purchases using this link https://bit.ly/motherkind-pooch and discount code MOTHERKIND25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Try THIS perspective to become more present with Oliver Burkeman Apr 10, 2023

Oliver Burkeman is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and for many years he wrote a popular column for the Guardian, which you may have heard of, 'This Column Will Change Your Life'. Oliver shares with us positive psychology that can help us overcome the overwhelm, make better choices and build a more meaningful relationship with time. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram @zoeblaskey for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to parent the child you have as the person you are with Dr. Emma Svanberg Apr 06, 2023

This week's guest is Dr. Emma Svanberg. Dr Svanberg is an award-winning clinical psychologist, speaker and campaigner specialising in attachment, trauma and perinatal psychology. co-Founder of Make Birth Better CIC and Founder of the Psychology Co-operative, Emma aims to make psychology more accessible and question some of the assumptions we make about parenting, children, families and the world we live in. Throughout her work, Emma aims for parents - and all humans - to learn that the best solutions come from within. Her new book is Parenting for Humans. This book and Emma's work are all about us as parents. She teaches us in the episode how to explore with compassion and understanding what we bring to our parenting journey and how we can use that to gain confidence to parent our children and ourselves. Special thanks to our sponsors Athletic Greens My sponsor this week is Athletic Greens. I love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast. AG1 has over 7k 5* reviews and I can see why. It’s a supplement with 75 ingredients and its special blend is designed to support gut health, nervous and immune system, energy, recovery, focus and even aging. It’s one of my non-negotiables. It tastes quite nice and while I’m drinking it I’m reminding myself I’m worth looking after and that I can only be the mother and person I want to be in the world when I look after myself. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Pooch and Mutt Thanks also to dog food company and vet recommended Pooch and Mutt for sponsoring this episode. Pooch and Mutt works with nutritionists & vets to create trusted products pooches love. From puppies to anxious pooches, they've created a range of products to suit all breeds, life stages, sizes & needs. Motherkind listeners will receive 25% off online purchases using this link https://bit.ly/motherkind-pooch and discount code MOTHERKIND25. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Confidence is learned; here's how you can gain it with Lauren Currie Apr 03, 2023

This Moment is with Lauren Currie OBE. Lauren is the founder of Upfront and she is on a mission to change confidence for 1 million women by the end of 2023. She is also the trustee and chairperson for the incredible charity, Pregnant Then Screwed. And in 2017 she was awarded an OBE for her service in design and diversity. I am so excited for you to listen to this Moment. I believe as mothers we all need more confidence in ourselves, in our dreams, and in our ability to mother exactly the way we want to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every thing you've always wanted to know about sleep with Rosey Davidson Mar 30, 2023

This week's guest is Rosey Davidson. Rosey is an author, speaker and founder of Just Chill Baby sleep, an infant sleep consultancy supporting families to get better sleep. Rosey is a mum of three, and the sleep consultant of choice for many celebrity parents. She is extremely passionate about making sleep information accessible to all parents and offers a range of resources including her award-winning online courses, 1-2-1 consultations, her new book, Just Chill Baby and her free resources. Rosey is interested in all aspects of health and takes a holistic approach to well-being – maternal & paternal mental health, fitness and mindfulness are areas of particular interest. She is a campaigner for childhood for the NSPCC and aims to support and empower parents everywhere. Just chill baby website and Instagram. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | A new way to free yourself from unnecessary guilt Mar 27, 2023

This Moment is with Dr. Becky Kennedy. She is a clinical psychologist, mom of three, and founder of the incredibly popular Good Inside. When she first started out, she practiced a popular behavior-first, reward-and-punishment model of parent coaching. But after a while, something struck her: those methods felt awful — for kids and parents. So she got to work, taking everything she knew about attachment, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and internal family systems theory, and translated those ideas into a new method for working with parents. I hope you find this Moment supportive, and if you want to catch the full episode, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scummy Mummies on divorce and drinking Mar 23, 2023

This week’s guests are the comedy legends that are the Scummy Mummies - Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson. Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn joined forces to become The Scummy Mummies in 2013. They have since gone on to produce an award-winning podcast, a sell-out touring comedy show, a popular book, and their own range of merchandise. They have an ever-growing social media presence, with more than 160,000 followers on Instagram. I have followed and loved them for a long time, and was delighted to have this opportunity to speak with them on the podcast. I hope you love this epiaode. My sponsor this week is Athletic Greens. I love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast. AG1 has over 7k 5* reviews and I can see why. It’s a supplement with 75 ingredients and its special blend is designed to support gut health, nervous and immune system, energy, recovery, focus and even aging. It’s one of my non-negotiables. It tastes quite nice and while I’m drinking it I’m reminding myself I’m worth looking after and that I can only be the mother and person I want to be in the world when I look after myself. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Your hidden power - how motherhood secretly upgrades your brain with Chelsea Conaboy Mar 20, 2023

This Moment is with health and science journalist and mother of two, Chelsea Conaboy. Chelsea has done 1000s of hours of research into the science of what happens to your brain when you become a parent. What she finds is quite incredible, and it is all in her new book, Mother brain, how neuroscience is rewriting the story of motherhood. I hope you find this Moment supportive, and if you want to catch the full episode, click here. COME VISIT MOTHERKIND ON INSTAGRAM INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why it's vital to process your birth - whatever your experience with Illiyin Morrison Mar 16, 2023

Trigger warning This episode comes with a warning about birth trauma and recovery. Please give it a miss if you think it might be hard to listen to. I speak with the incredible Illiyin Morrison. Illy is an author and mother of two. She is also a midwife, specialising in postpartum recovery and care, facilitating birth debriefs. Illy supports couples and birthing parents as well as non-birthing parents with an awareness that perinatal trauma affects all parties. This episode is about the importance of being able to process our early motherhood and birth experiences. This period can be our most traumatic and transformational, and it is so important to feel listened to, validated and understood. There is so much gold in this episode and one you will want to share. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moment | The surprising thing that will free you from people pleasing with Rebekah Borucki Mar 13, 2023

This Moment is with Rebekah Borucki. She is the author of You Have 4 Minutes to Change Your Life: Simple 4-Minute Meditations for Inspiration, Transformation, and True Bliss and Managing the Motherload: A Guide to Creating More Ease, Space, and Grace in Motherhood. I hope you find this Moment supportive, and if you want to catch the full episode, click here. COME VISIT MOTHERKIND ON INSTAGRAM INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"'I just lost myself'" Kate Ferdinand on finding her way in motherhood Mar 09, 2023

Recorded live at The Baby Show with Lidl GB. The Baby Show is the UK's largest and most popular pregnancy, baby and parenting event where Motherkind was the official podcast sponsor. I was lucky enough to sit down on stage with a packed audience to speak with Kate Ferdinand. She is mum to Cree and step-mum to Rio Ferdinand’s 3 children. She is also the author of How to build a family out on the 11th of May and the children’s book The family tree out on the 8th of June. I highly recommend her podcast Blended. In this live episode, we talk about: Her pregnancy Building a blended family How she lost herself in motherhood What advice she wishes she had How she’s learned to be kinder to herself in motherhood SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS My sponsor this week is Athletic Greens. I love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast. AG1 has over 7k 5* reviews and I can see why. It’s a supplement with 75 ingredients and its special blend is designed to support gut health, nervous and immune system, energy, recovery, focus and even aging. It’s one of my non-negotiables. It tastes quite nice and while I’m drinking it I’m reminding myself I’m worth looking after and that I can only be the mother and person I want to be in the world when I look after myself. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Motherkind is the official podcast partner for The Baby Show with Lidl GB 2023. It is the UK's most popular pregnancy and parenting event and is back for its 21st year at ExCel London. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moment | Try THIS to heal your relationship with your mother with Brooke Lightstone Mar 06, 2023

This Moment is with Brooke Lightstone. Brooke is a family energy healer, a women’s spiritual guide and meditation teacher and author. Brooke speaks beautifully about working to heal women and mothers. For me, she is the absolute epitome of grace, calm and wisdom and I really enjoyed our conversation. I hope you find this Moment supportive, and if you want to catch the full episode, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to set and hold boundaries with boundary expert Melissa Urban Mar 02, 2023

This episode is with author Melissa Urban. Melissa is a seven-time New York Times best-selling author who specialises in helping people establish healthy boundaries. I recently read her book The book of boundaries: set the limits that will set you free. I loved this book so much - I just had to get her on the podcast. Motherkind is the official podcast partner for The Baby Show with Lidl GB 2023. It is the UK's most popular pregnancy and parenting event and is back for its 21st year at ExCel London from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th March 2023. Use this LINK to get your ticket for just £16. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moment | Why suppressing your emotions doesn't work: and what does with Kimberley Wilson Feb 27, 2023

This Moment is with Kimberley Wilson. Kimberley is passionate about the power of psychology to transform lives. She is a Chartered Psychologist, author and visiting lecturer working in private practice in central London. I hope you find this Moment supportive, and if you want to catch the full episode, click here. COME VISIT MOTHERKIND ON INSTAGRAM INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laura Brand: Finally learning to accept help transformed my motherhood - here's how I did it Feb 23, 2023

This week I have a joyful guest for you. It is Laura Brand. She is a mum of 2 and author of 3 incredible books. Her newest book is called Slow down and be here now. A gorgeous book about nature and how it can help us slow down and be more present. I loved this conversation. Especially how honest Laura was. She reminded me about how messy, imperfect, joyful, hard and wonderful motherhood is. SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS My sponsor this week is Athletic Greens. I love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast. AG1 has over 7k 5* reviews and I can see why. It’s a supplement with 75 ingredients and its special blend is designed to support gut health, nervous and immune system, energy, recovery, focus and even aging. It’s one of my non-negotiables. It tastes quite nice and while I’m drinking it I’m reminding myself I’m worth looking after and that I can only be the mother and person I want to be in the world when I look after myself. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Thanks to Explore Learning. Explore Learning are the leaders in personalised learning. They help children learn at a pace and level that is unique to them using an adaptive curriculum. Tuition is available in 95 Ofsted-registered, vibrant learning centres throughout the uk or online at Explore Learning. If you want to help your child unlock the joy of learning then you can save £50 at Explore Learning from 14th - 25th of February. Go to Explore Learning. Motherkind is the official podcast partner for The Baby Show with Lidl GB 2023. It is the UK's most popular pregnancy and parenting event and is back for its 21st year at ExCel London from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th March 2023. Use this LINK to get your ticket for just £16. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The hidden importance of emotional safety in relationships with Matthew Fray Feb 20, 2023

This Moment is with Matthew Fray. After Matt’s wife came to him and asked for a divorce, he began a journey of self-reflection to understand what went wrong. He wrote a now-viral article called My wife divorced me, because I left dishes by the sink, and then a best-selling book called This is how your marriage ends. What he learned is incredible. And I think pretty life-changing stuff. He saw that what happens in most relationships, particularly in relationships of good people who really do love each other, is that we engage in a series of small habits and dynamics that over time, erode safety and trust. I hope you find this Moment supportive, and if you want to catch the full episode, click here. COME VISIT MOTHERKIND ON INSTAGRAM INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherhood transformed me into who I was meant to be all along | Megan Rose Lane Feb 16, 2023

I am in awe of anyone who can take on life’s challenges and turn them on their head. This week’s guest, Megan Rose Lane, embodies that courage. Megan is a spiritual mentor who empowers women to break through fears and limitations by harnessing their inner power and aligning with their soul truth. She knows courage well - the courage it took her to face and heal from her life-threatening eating disorder, to leave a relationship when it wasn’t working, to get out of debt and buy her own home, and to face a financial mistake she made last year that almost cost her everything. I hope this episode leaves you feeling a little bit more courageous, even if just by 1% more, and a little bit braver no matter what that might mean to you. Thanks to this week's sponsor Explore Learning. Explore Learning are the leaders in personalised learning. They help children learn at a pace and level that is unique to them using an adaptive curriculum. Tuition is available in 95 Ofsted-registered, vibrant learning centres throughout the uk or online at Explore Learning. If you want to help your child unlock the joy of learning then you can save £50 at Explore Learning from 14th - 25th of February. Go to Explore Learning @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Change your life - master the inner child and manifesting link with Roxie Nafousi Feb 13, 2023

This Moment is with the inspiring Roxie Nafousi. Roxie is a self-development coach and manifesting expert, mother, and the author of the best seller MANIFEST: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life. You know that little orange book that you would have seen all over social media. It's been an absolute sensation. I hope you find this Moment supportive, and if you want to catch the full episode, click here. COME VISIT MOTHERKIND ON INSTAGRAM INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherhood is hard enough...How to fire your inner bully and hire your inner coach with Michaela Thomas Feb 09, 2023

In this episode, we focus on how to find freedom from perfectionism. It is with the incredible Michaela Thomas. Michaela specialises in perfectionism and its ties with stress, anxiety, depression, productivity, procrastination, burnout and overall wellbeing. Michaela helps ambitious working mothers burn bright without burning out, using her Pause Purpose Play framework in group coaching and 1:1 therapy. She is also a senior Clinical Psychologist, CBT psychotherapist and author of The Lasting Connection – develop love and compassion for yourself and your partner. She is also a friend of Motherkind. In this episode you are going to learn about: how to not be so hard on ourselves how to avoid burnout how to develop a better relationship with our inner critic One thing I know for sure is that we need this episode. Please share it if it resonated with you. And, you can also hear Zoe on Michaela’s podcast here: Perfectionism and Generational Trauma, with Zoe Blaskey - The Thomas Connection SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS My sponsor this week is Athletic Greens. I love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast. AG1 has over 7k 5* reviews and I can see why. It’s a supplement with 75 ingredients and its special blend is designed to support gut health, nervous and immune system, energy, recovery, focus and even aging. It’s one of my non-negotiables. It tastes quite nice and while I’m drinking it I’m reminding myself I’m worth looking after and that I can only be the mother and person I want to be in the world when I look after myself. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Thanks to Explore Learning. Explore Learning are the leaders in personalised learning. They help children learn at a pace and level that is unique to them using an adaptive curriculum. Tuition is available in 95 Ofsted-registered, vibrant learning centres throughout the uk or online at Explore Learning. If you want to help your child unlock the joy of learning then you can save £50 at Explore Learning from 14th - 25th of February. Go to Explore Learning @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Navigating disappointment in marriage - the fine line Feb 06, 2023

This Moment is with the incredible Susanna Abse. Susanna has been a leading couples therapist for 35 years. There is not much Susanna doesn't know about love and relationships. And to support us, she has a new book out called Tell me the truth about love, which is a collection of amazing stories from the therapist's couch. I hope you find this moment supportive, and if you want to catch the full episode, click here.. COME VISIT MOTHERKIND ON INSTAGRAM INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr Nicole LePera (The Holistic psychologist): the life-changing skill I wish more parents knew about Feb 02, 2023

This episode feels life-changing and I’m super excited for you to hear it. It is with Dr. Nicole LePera, best known as the holistic psychologist. Dr. Nicole has taught me so much throughout my parenting journey. Dr Nicole is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book How To Do The Work and the recently released Bestselling How to Meet Your Self Workbook. She is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement and founded SelfHealers Circle, the first virtual self-guided healing membership where members in over 100 countries are joining together to heal in community. She is the host of the weekly ad-free podcast SelfHealers Soundboard with over 5 million downloads. SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS My sponsor this week is Athletic Greens. I love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast. AG1 has over 7k 5* reviews and I can see why. It’s a supplement with 75 ingredients and its special blend is designed to support gut health, nervous and immune system, energy, recovery, focus and even aging. It’s one of my non-negotiables. It tastes quite nice and while I’m drinking it I’m reminding myself I’m worth looking after and that I can only be the mother and person I want to be in the world when I look after myself. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Thanks to Explore Learning. Explore Learning are the leaders in personalised learning. They help children learn at a pace and level that is unique to them using an adaptive curriculum. Tuition is available in 95 Ofsted-registered, vibrant learning centres throughout the uk or online at Explore Learning. If you want to help your child unlock the joy of learning then you can save £50 at Explore Learning from 14th - 25th of February. Go to Explore Learning @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT How to help our children deal with their feelings with Rupert Spira Jan 30, 2023

This Moment is with writer and spiritual teacher, Rupert Spira. Rupert’s work offers guided meditations and conversations on the source of happiness and the nature of reality. And if you want to catch the full episode, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 230 - World-leading happiness expert: why getting your needs met is critical to your children's happiness with Dr. Rick Hanson Jan 26, 2023

This week's episode is with one of our favourite guests, Dr. Rick Hanson. He is a world-leading psychologist and leading expert on happiness, relationships and motherhood. His latest book Making great relationships is brilliant. He wrote his first book, Mother Nurture, over 20 years ago after seeing the emotional and physical toll of motherhood on his wife and the lack of support and recognition from society. If you haven’t listened to my first episode with Dr. Rick, I suggest you give it a listen after this one. You can find it here. SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR Thanks to Explore Learning. Explore Learning are the leaders in personalised learning. They help children learn at a pace and level that is unique to them using an adaptive curriculum. Tuition is available in 95 Ofsted-registered, vibrant learning centres throughout the uk or online at Explore Learning. If you want to help your child unlock the joy of learning then you can save £50 at Explore Learning from 14th - 25th of February. Go to Explore Learning @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Are you an empath? How to thrive as a mum with Jane Lightworker Jan 23, 2023

In this clip, I'm speaking with Jane Tavakalian, also known as Jane Lightworker. Jane is a mum of three, an intuitive business and life coach and the creator of the #1 course for empathetic people looking to take their energy and power back. And if you want to catch the full episode, click here. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 x Olympic medal winner Becky Adlington: I struggled to accept my post-baby body until I realised THIS Jan 19, 2023

This week's guest is Becky Adlington OBE. She is the greatest swimmer that Great Britain has ever produced. She is a multiple Olympic, world, commonwealth and European medalist and a mum of two young children In this episode, we talk about her experience of divorce and co-parenting while juggling a growing business with her swim academy, Swim Stars and what it was like for her to be so successful so young. Special thanks to this week's sponsors - My sponsor this week is Athletic Greens. I love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast : Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Special thanks to Explore Learning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Try this to stop worrying AND teach your children how to face their fears with Mel Robbins Jan 16, 2023

In this clip, I'm speaking with the extraordinary Mel Robbins. Mel is a former layer and one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world. Her TedX talk has had nearly 30 million views and she is the author of the best-selling book the High Five Habit. And if you want to catch the full episode, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World's number one matchmaker...how to know if you are in the right relationship with Paul Brunson Jan 12, 2023

To kick off the new year, I have an incredible episode for you. This week’s guest is Paul Carrick Brunson. He is a relationship expert and matchmaker known as the ‘love doctor’ and ‘real-life Hitch’ and also a television host, serial entrepreneur, and author. He was chosen as the World’s Most Influential Matchmaker by the Matchmaking Institute and currently co-hosts Married at First Sight UK and Celebs Go Dating on UK’s Channel 4. I love this conversation and was so blown away by Paul. He is incredibly kind, wise and compassionate and extremely knowledgeable about what he does. We talk about how: he lives by his number one value, family, even with a massive and growing career to nurture our relationships as parents to navigate really hard things as a parents to stay connected as a couple do you know when it’s the right time to fight for your relationship? You are going to want to share this one, especially with your partners. I hope you enjoy it. SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR - ATHLETIC GREENS My sponsor this week is Athletic Greens. I love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast. AG1 has over 7k 5* reviews and I can see why. It’s a supplement with 75 ingredients and its special blend is designed to support gut health, nervous and immune system, energy, recovery, focus and even aging. It’s one of my non-negotiables. It tastes quite nice and while I’m drinking it I’m reminding myself I’m worth looking after and that I can only be the mother and person I want to be in the world when I look after myself. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Listen to this if you have ever asked yourself: 'Is this all there is?' with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee Jan 09, 2023

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK. A practising GP for the last two decades, Dr Chatterjee wants to inspire people to transform their health and happiness by making small sustainable changes to their lifestyles. He also hosts the most listened to health podcast in the UK and Europe, ‘Feel Better, Live More’ which is one of Apple's most downloaded podcasts. His mission is to empower 100 million people to become the architect of their own health and to help them feel fantastic with simple, practical and digestible information. I hope this Moment offers you inspiration as we enter the New Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cat Sims (Not So Smug Now) on sobriety in motherhood Jan 05, 2023

Cat Sims, author of the best-selling book The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?) and who you might know from the parenting blog she founded Not So Smug Now and podcast of the same name joins me on this week’s episode. How do you feel about your relationship with alcohol? That is a big question in our society. It is everywhere and so ingrained in how we live. Drinking has been normalised, especially in Motherhood. Cat is a year sober now, which I’m curious about as I am 10 years sober. We both have a shared love of the 12-steps which is a recovery process used in Alcoholics Anonymous and also Al-Anon which is the 12-step group I have been in for over 15 years now. We chat about her journey to sobriety. How she went from denying there was a problem to proudly calling herself an alcoholic without shame. She shares the moment she knew she had to get help and how it felt being newly sober when the world around her was still drinking. I hope however you feel about your drinking you’ll take something from this very beautiful and honest conversation. My sponsor this week is Athletic Greens. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. I love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast. AG1 has over 7k 5* reviews and I can see why. It’s a supplement with 75 ingredients and its special blend is designed to support gut health, nervous and immune system, energy, recovery, focus and even aging. It’s one of my non-negotiables. It tastes quite nice and while I’m drinking it I’m reminding myself I’m worth looking after and that I can only be the mother and person I want to be in the world when I look after myself. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to say no and mean it - your practical guide with Dr. Sarah Vohr Jan 02, 2023

In this clip, I’m speaking with Dr. Sarah Vohra, aka The Mind Medic. Dr. Sarah is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 10 years of experience working within the NHS. She’s really passionate about mental health and collaborates with leading companies on mental health initiatives across the globe. You might have heard of Dr. Sarah from her fantastic column in Women’s Health Magazine or through her work with The Telegraph’s weekly Stella Magazine. Her brand-new book ‘The Mind Medic: Your 5 Senses Guide to Leading a Calmer, Happier Life’ was released last week - it’s a great guide, packed full of useful tools, some of which she shares with us here in the episode. We had a fantastic conversation about how to say no. I hope you find this `Moment helpful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release - How good people mess up their marriages with Matthew Fray Dec 29, 2022

This week's re-release is with the brilliant author Mattew Fray. It is all about relationships and was one of our most downloaded episodes of 2022. Matt is a relationship coach and writer who leans on the lessons of his failed marriage and subsequent divorce to help others avoid making the same mistakes. He has written for publications including the Sunday Times, Daily Mail and Sun and been featured in The New York Times and on BBC radio. His blog Must Be This Tall to Ride has a dedicated following, reaching millions of followers. Special thanks to Sanofi’s Together Against RSV campaign for sponsoring this episode. You can go to www.togetheragainstRSV.com where you’ll find loads of helpful advice about infant RSV. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to support your children with their boundaries with Courtney Burg Dec 26, 2022

Courtney Burg is a wife and mother to two beautiful daughters. Six years ago, she had an addiction to drugs and alcohol. Five months into her marriage, Courtney went to rehab. Now, she is writing about her experience online in the hopes of helping people who have experienced the same. Courtney talks about the importance of boundaries and the challenges associated with setting limits. I hope you enjoy this Moment and find it inspiring for your week ahead. And if you want to catch the full episode, click here. COME VISIT MOTHERKIND ON INSTAGRAM INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherkind + Don't Buy her Flowers - best of the year review Dec 22, 2022

In this very special episode, Steph Douglas, CEO and Founder of Don’t buy her flowers, host of the Don’t buy her flowers podcast, and thinker on modern motherhood, joins me to wrap up and reflect on some of our favourite moments from our podcasts throughout 2022. You’ll hear from the incredible people we’ve spoken to this year. Together we will share our thoughts on each of those chats and how these brilliant guests have impacted us. I hope you love this special end-of-year episode. Special thanks to Sanofi’s Together Against RSV campaign for sponsoring this episode. You can go to www.togetheragainstRSV.com where you’ll find loads of helpful advice about infant RSV. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Try THIS way of talking about race with your children with Nova Reid Dec 19, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm, connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Nova Reid is a Ted speaker, anti-racism activist, and author of the incredible book The Good Ally. I think the book should be required reading - it is informative and incredibly researched, kind and compassionate. Nova invites us to do the self-inquiry and uncomfortable work of unlearning our own racism. I hope you enjoy this clip. If you want to catch the full episode, click here. This could possibly be one of the most important conversations I’ve ever had on the Podcast. COME VISIT MOTHERKIND ON INSTAGRAM INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release - What I'm teaching my children about mental health with Dr Julie Smith world leading psychologist and mum of 3 Dec 15, 2022

This week’s re-release is with the amazing Dr. Julie Smith. Dr. Julie is a clinical psychologist, online educator and author. Her book Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? was a massive bestseller. She is also a mum to 3 young children. When we first released this episode back in June we received so many DMs from listeners saying they loved the episode and sharing what they got from it. There isn’t a mother out there who doesn’t drop balls, make mistakes, have regrets, and feel guilty, including the ones we think look perfect like Dr. Julie. If you haven’t listened to this episode I hope you love it, and if you already have maybe you’ll listen again and take something new from it. I think you will because there is just so much in this one. Special thanks to our sponsors ATHLETIC GREENS My sponsor this week is Athletic Greens. I love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast. AG1 has over 7k 5* reviews and I can see why. It’s a supplement with 75 ingredients and its special blend is designed to support gut health, nervous and immune system, energy, recovery, focus and even aging. It’s one of my non-negotiables. It tastes quite nice and while I’m drinking it I’m reminding myself I’m worth looking after and that I can only be the mother and person I want to be in the world when I look after myself. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. SANOFI’S TOGETHER AGAINST RSV CAMPAIGN Special thanks to Sanofi’s Together Against RSV campaign for sponsoring this episode. You can go to www.togetheragainstRSV.com where you’ll find loads of helpful advice about infant RSV. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to amplify your intuitive voice to live an expansive life with Light Watkins Dec 12, 2022

My guest today is internationally acclaimed meditation teacher, speaker, and author Light Watkins. I hope you enjoy this Moment and find it inspiring for your week ahead. And if you want to catch the full episode, click here. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release - How to find more peace in daily life with Rupert Spira Dec 08, 2022

This episode is with writer and spiritual teacher Rupert Spira. It turned out to be one of the most loved episodes of 2022. I think it is because Rupert speaks with so much eloquence and experience about how we can find more peace and happiness in our day-to-day lives. Even if you did listen to this episode when it first came out, I think this is one of those episodes you could listen to dozens of times and get something new from each listen. I hope you love it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Unlimited energy? How to tap into energy stores you didn’t know you had with Selina Barker Dec 05, 2022

This moment is with Selina Barker. Selina is a Career and Life Design Coach, author and podcaster, who has been helping people break free from burnout and create lives and careers they love for over a decade. I hope you enjoy this Moment and find it inspiring for your week ahead. You can listen to the full episode here. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release - The cost of holding it all together with Anna Mathur Dec 01, 2022

Hey everyone, welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast, the show that's going to help you navigate the massive challenges of life as a modern mother with more community, confidence, clarity and self-awareness. Because December is so full-on for us, I do not record any new podcasts this month. Instead, we re-release the ones you have loved over the past year. This re-release is with Anna Mathur about the cost of holding it all together. It is such a good one for us to be hearing right now with the holidays approaching. Anna is a mum of three, and a Psychotherapist, Author and Speaker. She is also an incredible person and a great support to me. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. I use AG1 every morning. With 75 whole food-sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Come follow us on Instagram for tips and announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to stop stressing about sleep with Lyndsey Hookway Nov 28, 2022

This moment is with Lyndsey Hookway. Lyndsey is a paediatric nurse, children’s public health nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Holistic Sleep Coach, Ph.D. candidate, and birth trauma recovery practitioner. She is the author of three books: Holistic Sleep Coaching, Let’s Talk About Your New Family’s Sleep, and her latest book called Still Awake. She is also co-founder of the Holistic Sleep Coaching programme. I hope you enjoy this Moment and find it inspiring for your week ahead. You can listen to the full episode here. Instagram - @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How motherhood can be the catalyst for building self-confidence on Upfront podcast Nov 24, 2022

Recently, I had an amazing conversation with Lauren Currie on her podcast Upfront. Lauren is the Founder of UPFRONT and is on a mission to support 1 million women and non-binary people with confidence. I received so many messages about my appearance on Upfront. I am pleased to release it on Motherkind also so you can hear it too. You are going to learn what I think confidence really is and how motherhood can be the exact catalyst we need to stand in our own power. I also share what stops us from standing in that power. I believe, if we have confidence as mothers and we believe in ourselves, so much else in our lives becomes easier. Come follow us on Instagram for tips and announcements. Special thanks to Sanofi’s Together Against RSV campaign for sponsoring this episode. You can go to www.togetheragainstRSV.com where you’ll find loads of helpful advice about infant RSV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The secret to building true confidence in your children with Amy Rushworth Nov 21, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm, connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This moment is with Amy Rushworth. Amy is a leading confidence mentor, wellness speaker and life coach, specialising in confidence in women. I hope you enjoy this Moment and find it inspiring for your week ahead. You can listen to the full episode here. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What five years of podcasting has taught me about life Nov 17, 2022

The 17th of November 2022, marks the five-year anniversary of the podcast. This is a different and very special episode where I share what I have learned about life from five years of podcasting. It isn’t really about podcasting, it is about passion and creating something through motherhood. It’s about starting something that you want to see in the world. It is also about you. At the end of this episode, I answer questions that our community sent in. Five things I have learned: The power of showing up and consistency The power of putting one foot in front of the other Create what you wish was in the world Play the long game Connection is the most important currency we have as humans Come follow us on Instagram for tips and announcements SPECIAL THANKS TO ATHLETIC GREENS - THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. I use AG1 every morning. With 75 whole food-sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | You need to know this about imposter syndrome with Dr Jessamy Hibberd Nov 14, 2022

This Moment is with the wonderful Dr Jessamy Hibberd. Dr Jessamy is a clinical psychologist, author and mother of three. She has written eight books, including The Imposter Cure described by the Sunday Times as “the definitive guide to tackling and understanding the psychological mind trap” of imposter syndrome. I hope you enjoy this Moment and find it inspiring for your week ahead. You can listen to the full episode here. Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram @zoeblaskey for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leading psychologist: anxiety is on the rise in children - here's how to prevent it with Dr. Maryhan Nov 10, 2022

This week on the podcast we focus on parenting with guest Dr. Maryhan. Dr Maryhan is a groundbreaking psychologist and parenting expert, as well as a mother of two. For over 15 years she has been supporting children, teens, and young adults struggling with managing their emotions, low confidence and anxiety. You are going to learn: Why right now is such a hard time for our children How to know if your child has anxiety, or is it just normal worry How to help a child who might be experiencing anxiety How to raise resilient children that can handle life’s challenges Come follow us on Instagram for tips and announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Guilt is engrained in us: here’s how to find freedom from it with Fiona Arrigo Nov 07, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm, connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This moment is with the wonderful Fiona Arrigo. Fiona is the Founder of The Arrigo Programme, an internationally acclaimed Intuitive Healer, Biodynamic Psychotherapist, and Mentor and Life Teacher. She is recognised as a leader in her field and her profound healing system, The Arrigo Programme , developed over 40 years of experience, draws on a lifetime’s study of ancient teachings and attracts clients from across the world with its ability to transform through lasting change. I hope you enjoy it and find it inspiring for your week ahead. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. COME VISIT MOTHERKIND ON INSTAGRAM INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

100s of self-care practices tested and the ones that work with Lauren and Nicole, Self Care Club Nov 03, 2022

Doula Lauren Mishcon and women’s coach Nicole Goodman, hosts of the Self Care Club podcast, join me this week to talk about, you guessed it, self-care. Lauren and Nicole have tested 100s of self-care tools and practices, they live the practices and then report back on the results. I’m so excited for you to hear this episode. You are going to learn: What self-care is and isn’t The self-care practices that have had the biggest impact on their lives The practices that haven’t worked at all How to practice self-care without costing a penny SPECIAL THANKS TO ATHLETIC GREENS - THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. I use AG1 every morning. With 75 whole food-sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Come follow us on Instagram for tips and announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | If you want your children to be happy: do this with Laurie Gerber Oct 31, 2022

This moment is with the wonderful Laurie Gerber. Laurie is a well-known coach in the US, specialising in the Handel Method, an approach that teaches people how to realize their personal and professional visions. It is even taught at some of the US’s top-ranking universities. In this clip, Laurie shares about the power of modeling to our children and how we must understand our lineage and where we come from if we want to move forward and make changes in our lives. I hope you enjoy it and find this clip inspiring for your week ahead. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why maternal instinct is a myth with Chelsea Conaboy Oct 27, 2022

Today’s guest is health and science journalist and mother of two, Chelsea Conaboy. She was part of the Boston Globe’s Pulitzer prize–winning team for coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing and more recently has worked as a magazine writer with bylines at Mother Jones, Politico, The Week, the Boston Globe Magazine, and others. Chelsea has done 1000s of hours of research into the science of what happens to your brain when you become a parent. What she finds is quite incredible, and it is all in her new book, Mother brain, how neuroscience is rewriting the story of motherhood. We all instinctively know how changed we are by motherhood, right? But, have you ever wondered what is actually happening in your brain when you become a mother? In this episode you are going to learn: Why maternal instinct is a myth and where that idea came from Why worry and anxiety is so normal in parenthood What changes happen in our brain throughout parenthood and why that gives our brain an upgrade for our whole lives. Come follow us on Instagram for tips and announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | When self-care goes wrong with Suzy Reading Oct 24, 2022

This week’s clip is one from way back in the archives. It is with the incredible Suzy Reading. Suzy is a mum of 2, and a Chartered Psychologist specialising in well-being, stress management and self-care. In this clip, Suzy talks about: Why self-care should not be stressful Why one-size fits all does not work How to access your own, bespoke totally right for you self-care ideas I hope you enjoy it. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50k in debt to debt free - the secret to transforming your relationship with money with Clare Seal Oct 20, 2022

In this week’s episode, I speak Clare Seal. Clare is a mother of two and the creator of the My Frugual Year Instagram account. She is also the founder of the Financial Well-being Forum and author of Fives steps to financial well-being, the amazing book Stylist magazine says is the book we all need to read. YOU ARE GOING TO LEARN: Why so many of us struggle with our relationship with money Why having all the financial tools in the world won’t matter unless you have done some deeper digging in to your beliefs about money first Where most women go wrong with money and budgeting What Clare thinks is the best way to setup household and family spending Cost of living crisis and what to do if you are worried about your family or someone else’s This is a timely and prescient conversation. I hope you find it helpful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Crying is a great thing: here's why with Patty Wipfler Oct 17, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm, connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This moment is from a brilliant episode I recorded with Patty Wipfler. She is the founder of Hand-in-hand Parenting and has been leading the way in conscious parenting for over 30 years. There is so much authority and wisdom in her words. She reminded me that crying is such a healing release. I think this clip is going to help you reframe how you feel when your children cry and when you have a good cry, too. If you haven’t listened to the full episode I highly recommend it. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. ABOUT PATTY WIPFLER Patty Wipfler is the Founder and Program Director of Hand in Hand parenting. Patty writes, speaks, trains parent leaders, and develops resources for parents to help them lift difficulties from their children's lives and their own. She directs the training of Parenting by Connection Instructors from all parts of the U.S. and abroad. Her focus is on building parents' emotional understanding and helping parents to build networks of mutual support that benefit their families and communities. In 1989, she founded the non-profit Parents Leadership Institute, which evolved into Hand in Hand Parenting. She is the author of Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges. Through Hand in Hand, Patty offers monthly free teleseminars in conjunction with leading parent educators, writers, activists, and bloggers. Her articles have been published in Mothering Magazine, the Bulletin of Zero to Three, and Child Welfare News. She has been a keynote speaker at Association for the Education of Young Children conventions in Chicago and Philadelphia, and she has done workshops and trainings throughout California, and in Oregon, New Mexico, Texas, and Massachusetts, as well as in Beijing, China. COME VISIT MOTHERKIND ON INSTAGRAM - INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why our family secrets need to be told with Galit Atlas Oct 13, 2022

I have an incredible episode for you today. My guest, Dr. Galit Atlas, is a psychoanalyst, clinical supervisor in private practice in New York City and a leader in the field of relational psychoanalysis. She has published three books for clinicians and numerous articles and book chapters, including Her New York Times publication “A Tale of Two Twins” which was the winner of a 2016 Gradiva Award. Her new book Emotional Inheritance is now being translated into 17 languages. In this episode, We talk about Emotional inheritance, which is the name Galit gives to the trauma passed down to us from previous generations. As you might know, I am fascinated, passionate and really curious about generational work, specifically how pain gets passed down the generations. And while it can be a hard topic, for sure, I think it's ultimately really freeing to see ourselves as part of a way bigger picture of our lineage. It's just not talked about enough with parents and mothers. I've done some amazing episodes on this topic, a couple that really stand out are with Gabor Mate and Julia Samuel, so definitely go back and listen to those if you haven't already. SPECIAL THANKS TO ATHLETIC GREENS - THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. I use AG1 every morning. With 75 whole food-sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | This is how you know you’re a cycle breaker with Shelley Robinson Oct 10, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm, connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. If you have followed me, the podcast, or my work for a while, you will know that I’m deeply passionate and interested in cycle-breaking - understanding what our own childhoods were like, what were the messages we received and what beliefs did we pick up. And then asking ourselves, Do we want to change any of those for our own families now that we are parents ourselves? This week’s Moment is a brilliant insight into: What it means to be a cycle-breaker How you know if you are a cycle-breaker How do you know which cycles you want to break How do we navigate that when we are around our extended family I get asked these questions all the time, so I asked Shelley and her answer is part of this episode. If you haven’t listened to the full episode I highly recommend it. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. ABOUT SHELLY ROBINSON Shelly Robinson is a certified holistic family wellness coach, cycle-breaker, conscious parenting educator, and the creator of Raising Yourself. Her passion in life is to empower moms to turn their midlife crisis into midlife magic by teaching them how to reparent themselves, disrupt generational patterns, and take radically good care of their needs. When she's not connecting with her online community or geeking out on the latest neuroscience of cycle-breaking, she's likely making a mess in the kitchen with her two kids, trying to find her way out from under a pile of laundry, or decompressing with a good mystery in bed. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manifesting your best self in motherhood with Roxie Nafousi Oct 06, 2022

Hey everyone, welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast, the show that's going to help you navigate the massive challenges of life as a modern mother with more confidence and clarity and self awareness. So if I say the word manifesting to you, what do you think? Only thinking positive thoughts or maybe your mind turns to the secret, you know, that best selling book in the 80s? Well, my guest this week says that it's way more than that. Manifesting is actually about believing deep down that you deserve what you want, that you are allowed to want what you want, and you are worthy of going for it. So whether you want to feel more love for yourself, whether you want a career that you love and works around family life, maybe you want more fun, or maybe you want to feel real joy and peace more often, you need to truly believe in the possibility. Roxie Nafousi is a self-development coach and manifesting expert and the author of the best seller MANIFEST: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life. You know that little orange book that you would have seen all over social media. It's been an absolute sensation. She is also mother to her three year old little boy. In this episode, she shares with us how she turned her life around using manifesting. She went from parties, drugs and recklessness to now living her dream life. She shares how motherhood was the catalyst she needed to heal from decades of self loathing to where she is today, falling deeply in love with both life and herself. And in this episode, she shares how she did it. It is profoundly inspirational. I hope you love it. I also want to say thanks to each and every one of you that come back every week to listen, learn and feel inspired. And if you love the podcast, can you please do me a favour and hit subscribe? It really does help. About Roxie Nafousi Roxie Nafousi is a self-development coach, the author of Sunday Times Bestseller, MANIFEST: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life, an ambassador for the Mental Health Foundation and contributor to Kourtney Kardashian's wellness platform, POOSH. Roxie works with one-to-one client’s as well as hosting regular self-development workshops and inspirational talks. She regularly featurs in all of the UK’s top publications, including British Vogue, Financial Times, The Times Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar & ELLE (to name a few). Roxie is also the host of popular podcast series called “The Moments That Made Me”, and creator of "The Journal" a powerful 12 week self-love and empowerment programme in collaboration with The Head Plan. Roxie's commitment to transforming the lives of people who suffer with emotional and mental health issues and helping them to fulfil their potential has seen her become a renowned and respected figure in the wellness world. She has been named "The Manifesting Queen" by Forbes, and “The A-Lists favourite manifestor” by The Sunday Times Style Magazine. FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Come follow us on Instagram for tips and announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | No time? Do this to be the healthiest you can be with Richie Norton Oct 03, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm, connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Today’s Moment is with well-being expert Richie Norton from an episode back in July 2021. We all know what is good for us. Why is it so hard to actually make these things stick? I think about this all the time. I don't think we have a knowledge issue, we have an application issue. I too know exactly what makes me feel good. Yet I can find it so hard to make it into a habit that sticks. That is exactly what I asked Richie and what you are about to hear is his answer. If you haven’t listened to the full episode I highly recommend it. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. ABOUT RICHIE NORTON Richie Norton is an ex-professional rugby player turned yoga and breathwork practitioner. When an injury ended his sports career, he discovered the transformative power of yoga and breathwork and has spent the past 10 years working alongside sports teams, entrepreneurs and personal clients to help them maximise every aspect of their physical and mental health. The Vibe Tribe is Richie’s online community hub where he offers training advice, coaching and life hacks. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How good people mess up their marriages with Matthew Fray Sep 29, 2022

Hey everyone, welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast, the show that's going to help you navigate the massive challenges of life as a modern mother with more confidence and clarity. This week's episode is all about relationships. That is what we're going to be talking about with the brilliant author Matt Fray. So you think you're a good person, you genuinely love your partner and you try to do the right thing. So why are you struggling in your relationship? Why do you and your partner feel unhappy? Why do you maybe feel disconnected? Or perhaps you've even thought about divorce? These are the exact questions that he asked himself after his marriage had ended. He was a good guy. He loved his wife, he was doing what he thought he should, be doing in a relationship. And yet one day his wife came to him and asked for a divorce. After that, Matt began a journey of self reflection to understand what went wrong. He wrote a now viral article called My wife divorced me, because I left dishes by the sink, and then a best selling book called This is how your marriage ends. What he learned is incredible. And I think pretty life-changing stuff. He saw that what happens in most relationships, particularly in relationships of good people who really do love each other, is that we engage in a series of small habits and dynamics that over time, erode safety and trust. We talk about: the questions he asked himself after his marriage had ended how good people can become good partners habits that kill relationships how to build safety, trust, and life long love I absolutely love this episode, Matt was a joy to talk to you and I was writing ferocious notes as we spoke. I am sure you're gonna love it. SPECIAL THANKS TO ATHLETIC GREENS - THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. I use AG1 every morning. With 75 whole food-sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Come follow us on Instagram for tips and announcements. ABOUT MATTHEW FRAY Matthew Fray is a relationship coach and writer who leans on the lessons of his failed marriage and subsequent divorce to help others avoid making the same mistakes. He has written for publications including the Sunday Times, Daily Mail and Sun and been featured in The New York Times and on BBC radio. His blog Must Be This Tall to Ride has a dedicated following, reaching millions of followers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toddler Milestone Series with Baby Annabell: Sleeping with Lucy Wolfe Sep 26, 2022

Welcome to the last in this very special series - the Toddler Milestone Moment Series - which is created in partnership with my friends at Baby Annabell. Baby Annabell is the UK’s #1 nurturing doll brand and is passionate about sharing the power of role-play to support toddler milestones. This last episode in the series is with the brilliant Lucy Wolfe - psychologist and sleep expert. Listen to learn: How to set up a great toddler bedtime routine How to know when it’s time to drop the naps and move into a big bed How to handle early wake-ups and night waking - including with the clock changes next week How doll play can support your toddler to develop amazing sleep I hope you’ve loved this series and loved learning about just how powerful doll play can be as much as I’ve loved making it. Please do listen back to any you might have missed. Enter the competition to win £300 worth of Baby Annabell dolls and accessories - just head over to my Instagram @zoeblaskey to enter. T&C’s apply. ABOUT LUCY WOLFE Lucy is a Sleep Consultant & Psychotherapist, Author of The Baby Sleep Solution and All About The Baby Sleep Solution, Course Director-Lucy Wolfe Sleep Plans and Creator of "Sleep Through by Lucy Wolfe" Bed and Body Sleep Spray and Relaxing Rub www.sleepmatters.ie Online Courses: www.lucywolfesleepplans.com ABOUT BABY ANNABELL Baby Annabell is the UK’s #1 nurturing doll brand and has been on the market for almost 25 years, inspiring nurturing play and little imaginations. Make sure to follow @babyannabelluk on Instagram for their latest products and lots of doll-play inspiration! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to finally stop feeling overwhelmed with Oliver Burkeman Sep 22, 2022

Recently I was on holiday and I saw at least three women around the pool reading the book, Four Thousand Weeks, time management for mortals by Oliver Burkeman. Turns out the average person only has 4k weeks on earth. It doesn’t sound like much does it? That made me decide to read the book and I loved it. Oliver Burkeman is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and for many years he wrote a popular column for the Guardian, which you may have heard of, 'This Column Will Change Your Life'. This episode is about making the most of our radically finite lives in a world of impossible demands and relentless distractions. That basically describes my day-to-day. Oliver shares with us positive psychology that can help us overcome the overwhelm, make better choices and build a more meaningful relationship with time. He says that time management doesn’t mean becomming more productive, it means deciding what to neglect. And once we realise we can never fit everything in we actually then get the freedom to prioritise. This episode is for you if you always feel like there is never enough time, you are always running behind and have an endless to-do list. This conversation may offer the most useful time management tool you can incorporate into your life. If there is someone in your life who you think can benefit from this wisdom, please do share it across your favourite social media platforms. Let’s get this incredible information to as many mothers as we can. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources for Oliver: Book: Four Thousand Weeks Website SPECIAL THANKS TO ATHLETIC GREENS - THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. I use AG1 every morning. With 75 whole food-sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Come follow us on Instagram for tips and announcements. About Oliver Burkeman Oliver Burkeman is the author of the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller Four Thousand Weeks, about embracing limitation and finally getting round to what counts, along with The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking and Help! How to Become Slightly Happier and Get a Bit More Done. For many years he wrote a popular column for the Guardian, 'This Column Will Change Your Life'. In his email newsletter The Imperfectionist, he writes about productivity, mortality, the power of limits and building a meaningful life in an age of distraction. He lives in the North York Moors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toddler Milestone Series with Baby Annabell: Feeding with Charlotte Stirling-Reed Sep 20, 2022

Welcome to the third episode in this very special series - the Toddler Milestone Moment Series which is created in partnership with my friends at Baby Annabell. Baby Annabell is the UK’s #1 nurturing doll brand and is passionate about sharing the power of role-play to support toddler milestones. This third episode in the series is with the brilliant mum of two and child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed. In this episode you will learn: How to set up healthy eating habits for life in your toddler What to do if your toddler refuses food or becomes fussy Mealtime manners for toddlers How doll play can support your toddler with developing positive mealtime routines I’m very excited to tell you that the lovely team at Baby Annabell have gifted me an incredible package of their dolls and accessories - worth over £300. To enter the competition to win this package - head over to my Instagram at @zoeblaskey to enter. T&C’s apply. ABOUT CHARLOTTE STIRLING-REED Charlotte began her working life in the NHS after gaining a first class honours degree in Nutrition and Human Biology and then a Postgraduate Degree from Bristol University in Nutrition and Public Health. Since then Charlotte has worked in various areas of nutrition but enjoys nothing more than reading, writing and talking about her specialist area – Maternal, Baby & Children’s Nutrition. ABOUT BABY ANNABELL Baby Annabell is the UK’s #1 nurturing doll brand and has been on the market for almost 25 years, inspiring nurturing play and little imaginations. Make sure to follow @babyannabelluk on Instagram for their latest products and lots of doll-play inspiration! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We need a revolution in motherhood: here's why with Beth Berry Sep 15, 2022

This week’s guest says we can’t afford to pretend to love motherhood. Not this version of it. The version that has us raising our kids alone in our homes, disconnected from one another, immersed in a culture of judgement and perfectionism under the allusion that we are the ones who can’t get our act together. Beth Berry is a coach, author of Motherwhelmed and mother to four daughters. This episode is a call to arms to start taking your needs seriously. We just can’t keep giving and giving to our paid and unpaid work as mothers and carers and not expect ourselves to get burnt out and resentful. And, ending up, of course, adoring our children, but hating our day-to-day lives. I really hope this episode gives you the fire you need to start giving yourself even a small amount of what you give outwards. If there is someone in your life who you think can benefit from this wisdom, please do share it across your favourite social media platforms. Let’s get this incredible information to as many mothers as we can. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources: Revolution from home - Website Instagram FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Come follow Motherkind on Instagram for tips and announcements. About Beth Berry Beth Berry is a life coach, small group and retreat facilitator, mother of four daughters and author of Motherwhelmed. A revolutionary at heart, she helps mothers better meet their needs, live with more ease and fulfillment, and step into their power as changemakers. She believes that self-aware, self-compassionate, well-supported mothers who know themselves to be worthy of pleasure and joy-filled lives are powerful beyond measure and essential to the healing of the world. Follow her journey at www.revolutionfromhome.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toddler Milestone Series with Baby Annabell: Welcoming a new sibling with Dr Martha Sep 12, 2022

Welcome to the second of this very special series - the Toddler Milestone Moment Series which is created in partnership with my friends at Baby Annabell. Baby Annabell is the UK’s #1 nurturing doll brand and is passionate about sharing the power of role-play to support toddler milestones. In this second episode, I am speaking with Dr Martha who is a clinical psychologist. We will cover lots of tips and advice for the milestone of welcoming a new sibling into the family when you already have a toddler. We’ll be discussing: How to talk to your toddler about their new sibling How to introduce the new sibling to ensure a really positive start What to do with all that guilt about spending time with your new baby and not enough with your toddler How to handle sibling arguments How doll-play can be used to support your toddler in this really important milestone The lovely team at Baby Annabell has gifted me with an incredible package of their dolls and accessories worth over £300. If you want to give doll-play a go and start practicing doll-play and role-play, head over to Instagram where you can win £300 worth of Baby Annabell dolls and accessories. Go to @zoeblaskey to enter. T’s & C’s apply. ABOUT DR MARTHA DEIROS COLLADO Dr Martha is a clinical psychologist and HCPC registered practitioner with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. ABOUT BABY ANNABELL Baby Annabell is the UK’s #1 nurturing doll brand and has been on the market for almost 25 years, inspiring nurturing play and little imaginations. Make sure to follow @babyannabelluk on Instagram for their latest products and lots of doll-play inspiration! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking cycles and doing things differently with Dr. Becky Kennedy Sep 08, 2022

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Motherkind podcast. I am so happy you are here. Thank you for pressing play and listening. This week’s guest is Dr. Becky Kennedy. She is a clinical psychologist, social media superstar, mum of 3, and Founder of the brilliant parenting platform Good Inside. You are going to learn so much from this episode. I guarantee this is going to make your parenting life and your life in general easier. We talk about: Why we are all good inside and how that simple idea can radically change how we respond in the moment to our children How beliefs get passed down the generations - Dr. Becky’s is the simplest and best explanation I have ever heard How to know which mode we are in as mothers - and why knowing that changes everything Why selflessness helps no one and what to do instead Why our generation of mothers is part of this vital empowerment movement and how we all need to play our part in that I think you are going to love this one and want to share it. So please do. If there is someone in your life who you think can benefit from this wisdom, please do share it with them across your preferred social media platform. Let’s get this incredible information to as many mothers as we can. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. RESOURCES: Good Inside - Website Instagram GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Come follow Motherkind on Instagram for tips and announcements. ABOUT DR. BECKY KENNEDY Dr. Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, mom of three, and founder of Good Inside. When she first started out, she practiced a popular behavior-first, reward-and-punishment model of parent coaching. But after a while, something struck her: those methods felt awful — for kids and parents. So she got to work, taking everything she knew about attachment, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and internal family systems theory, and translated those ideas into a new method for working with parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toddler milestone series with Baby Annabell: pre-school with Dr. Nneka Sep 05, 2022

Welcome to the first of this very special series - the Toddler Milestone Moment Series which is created in partnership with my friends at Baby Annabell. Baby Annabell is the UK’s #1 nurturing doll brand and is passionate about sharing the power of role-play to support toddler milestones. In this first episode, I am speaking with Dr. Nneka Ikeogu She is a child and educational psychologist and the founder of the Mellonest. In this episode, Dr. Nneka shares practical tips and ideas to help you and your toddler with the pre-school milestone. We’ll be discussing: How to make sure starting or returning to pre-school is happy and positive What exactly you should do if it isn’t a positive experience How doll-play can support your child with this transition If you want to give it a go and start practicing doll-play and role-play, head over to Instagram where you can win £300 worth of Baby Annabell dolls and accessories. Go to @zoeblaskey to enter. T’s & C’s apply. ABOUT DR. NNEKA IKEOGU Dr. Nneka Ikeogu is a child psychologist who specialises in educational psychology. She has been working with families and children for 10 years and is the co-founder of Mellownest. Her mission is to empower parents to approach parenting with a focus on emotions and connection. ABOUT BABY ANNABELL Baby Annabell is the UK’s #1 nurturing doll brand and has been on the market for almost 25 years, inspiring nurturing play and little imaginations. Make sure to follow @babyannabelluk on Instagram for their latest products and lots of doll-play inspiration! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release: Simple way to eat well with no time with Rhiannon Lambert Sep 01, 2022

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Motherkind podcast. I am so happy you are here. Thank you for pressing play and listening. As you may know by now, through August I take a break to re-charge and reconnect with my family. This month I release our most popular episodes over the past six months. Next week I’ll be releasing all new episodes. This week is with the amazing nutritionist, Rhiannon Lambert. If you have ever felt stressed out about feeding yourself or your children, then this episode is for you. I find eating nutritious food quite a stressful area of my life. I have a fussy daughter who eats about the same 5 foods on repeat. I also think about my own diet. Am I giving myself the best chance of having the energy levels that I want and need. Am I eating healthily enough. It is an area of my life I do worry about. This episode was a gift. Rhiannon Lambert is one of the UK’s leading nutritionists, a best-selling author of Re-Nourish: A Simple Way To Eat Well and chart-topping podcast host of Food For Thought. Safe to say Rhiannon is an expert and one of the UK’s leading nutritionists. She also became a mum during the pandemic. Don’t miss her new book The Science of Nutrition. In this episode you’ll learn about: What it was like having a baby during the pandemic The importance of looking after ourselves Important messages about feeding our children and ourselves New ideas around nutrition Simple tools and ideas for making healthy food prep more stress-free It felt like a massive dose of reassurance and compassion and kindness. This is a huge area for us mums and our children. I do not need another diet book. I need someone like Rhiannon with simple ideas and tools to help us all make eating easier. Here is the episode. I hope you love it and I hope it is a balm of reassurance. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Science of Nutrition: Debunk the Diet Myths and Learn How to Eat Well for Health and Happiness by Rhiannon Lambert. Food for thought podcast Instagram Website GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT RHIANNON LAMBERT Rhiannon Lambert BSc MSc RNutr is one of the UK’s leading nutritionists, a best-selling author and chart-topping podcast host. In 2016 she founded Rhitrition, a renowned Harley Street clinic, which specialises in weight management, gut health, sports nutrition, eating disorders, and pre-and post-natal nutrition. Registered with the Association for Nutrition, Rhiannon obtained a first-class degree in Nutrition and Health, a Master’s degree in Obesity, Risks and Prevention, and diplomas in sports nutrition, pre-and post-natal nutrition. She is a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders, accredited by The British Psychological Society and a Level 3 Personal Trainer. Rhiannon hosts the top-rated ‘Food for Thought’ podcast, which gives listeners practical, evidence-based advice on how to achieve a healthier lifestyle. With more than five million downloads since 2018, it is firmly established as one of the UK’s most popular health podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | One of the most foundational personal development tools around with Dr. Tara Swart Aug 29, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with the wonderful Dr. Tara Swart. She is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, and author of best-seller ‘The Source’. In this short clip, we talk about the power of journaling. If you know me, you know I love journaling. It is one of those foundational tools I use day in and day out to keep me on even keel. I hope this short clip inspires you to grab your pen and get those swirling thoughts down on the page. It will make a massive difference, trust me. If you haven’t listened to the full episode I highly recommend it. You can listen to the short clip by clicking above or the full episode here. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT DR TARA SWART Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, executive advisor, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, and author of best-seller ‘The Source’ which has translations in 36 global territories. Tara is passionate about disseminating simple, pragmatic neuroscience-based messages that change the way people live and work. She personally advises a small number of individuals via personal recommendation only, and speaks at major conferences globally. You can find out more about Tara and her work via her website. You can also connect with Tara on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release: How to raise emotionally healthy children with Dr. Anne Lane Aug 25, 2022

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Motherkind podcast. I am so happy you are here. Thank you for pressing play and listening. As you may now by now, In August I take a break to re-charge and reconnect with my family. This month I release our most popular episodes over the past six months. In honour of children’s mental health week back in February, I spoke with Dr. Anne Lane about raising emotionally healthy children. This is an incredible episode and I can see why it is one of our top 3 most downloaded. This is one of those episodes that I wish that every single parent could listen to. I truly believe if every parent could listen to this, we would make things radically different for ourselves and our children. Anne is a clinical psychologist working with children, teens and adults. She has a new book out called Nurture your child’s emotional intelligence: Five steps to help your children cope with big emotions and build resilience. If that isn’t the most important thing in the world, then I don’t know what is. What I learned most from this episode is that life is incredibly messy and what we need to do is help ourselves and our children be ok with that. Isn’t that what emotional health really is all about? Anne is open, honest and fantastically breaks down questions that I know we all have on our minds. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Why emotions are contagious and what to do about that How to help both yourself and children put words to emotions How to communicate hard things with our children Why Anne thinks anxiety and depression are on the rise for our children and what we can do early on as parents I think you are going to love this one and want to share it. So please do. If there is someone in your life who you think can benefit from this wisdom.. Let’s get this incredible information to as many mothers as we can. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Website Free excerpt from Her new book Nurture your child’s emotional intelligence Instagram GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT DR. ANNE LANE Dr Anne Lane is a clinical psychologist and family therapist. For more than 20 years she has worked in mental health – within both the NHS and her own private practice. Dr Lane has taught on clinical psychology doctorate programmes and run countless workshops on mental health, parenting and emotional regulation. She is a lively, passionate communicator who cares deeply about the lives of the adults, families and children she works with. Anne lives in Hertfordshire, UK, with her husband and three children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to stop living on auto-pilot with Dr Nicole Le Pera Aug 22, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is from an episode in March 2021 with the incredible Dr. Nicole Le Pera. You might know her as the Holistic Psychologist. Dr. Le Pera is someone I have personally learned a lot from. I find myself recommending her book How to do the work almost on a weekly basis. It is incredible. In this clip, she talks about how most of us are living on auto-pilot or sleepwalking through life as I call it and how to change that. I hope you love it. If you haven’t listened to the full episode I highly recommend it. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT DR NICOLE LE PERA Dr. Nicole Le Pera, who you might know as the holistic psychologist, was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University and the School for Social Research. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release: How to create a beautiful relationship with your child - that lasts forever with Jess, Our Mama Village Aug 18, 2022

Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast. I am so happy you are here. Thank you for pressing play and listening. Throughout August I have a break from recording new episodes to re-set, take a breather and re-connect with the family. We do however over this period re-release the most downloaded episodes from the past six months. And this week’s is brilliant. It is with Jess VanderWier who is a registered Psychotherapist, family and child therapist and founder of Our Mama Village, which has a massive one million Instagram followers. I absolutely loved this episode. I cried and got really emotional at the end when Jess describes her grandmother. It instantly connected me to a sense of perspective and what’s important. I feel like I constantly need that reminder to get out of the weeds of my day-to-day life and stress and to think about the big picture and this episode did it for me. I discovered Jess on Instagram and loved her compassion and her deep experience with families. This is an episode about gentle parenting and we talk about what that means. It’s also about the bigger picture so we are going to dive in together about why we might want to look into our values as parents and have a think about how we are parenting. In our busy lives, from the moment our eyes open to the moment our heads hit the pillow, it can just feel like go go go. It is so easy to forget to maintain perspective and the bigger picture of why your role as a parent is so important and how to navigate all the tricky parts with more grace and ease. I especially loved it when Jess talks about the seasons of parenthood and how to know when is the time to survive, to grit your teeth and get through it. And when is the right time to do that deeper work into what might be coming up for us as we go through the challenges of parenthood. What she shares is absolutely brilliant. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: What is gentle parenting Why we might want to look into our values as parents and have a think about how we are parenting The seasons of parenthood and how to know when to survive or do the deeper work Keeping it all in perspective What does punishment-free parenting look like GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14th OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14th of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. ABOUT JESS VANDERWIER VanderWier is a Registered Psychotherapist who helps families understand and respond to their child’s “big feelings” with gentleness and respect. Jess has a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and has logged thousands of clinical hours supporting parents and their children. Through groups, presentations, and one-on-one clinical sessions Jessica has helps hundreds of parents restore peace to their home. As the founder of Our Mama Village, Jess uses her expertise to support parents through online courses, personalized coaching, and free resources. Our Mama Village offers daily parenting guidance to over 480,000 families on their popular Instagram account. Jess lives in the Niagara Region with her husband Scott and their two daughters (4.5 & 2.5 years old). Whenever she finds the time, Jess loves to be outside in nature, hiking or biking, before refueling with Scott at a quirky hole-in-the-wall restaurant or a fun coffee shop. 0 Likes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Parenting ‘fails’ are actually opportunities - here’s why with Dr. Julie Aug 15, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This moment is with the incredible Dr Julie from a longer episode which we released back in June. If you haven’t listened to that full episode, then please do. Unsurprisingly, it is one of our most popular episodes so far this year. In this clip, Dr Julie explains a huge parenting fail that she made and how she quickly repaired with herself and her son. I hope this gives you lots of food for thought and lots of self-compassion. Remember we all make mistakes, even the world leading psychologist Dr Julie. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT DR. JULIE Dr Julie Smith is a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of professional experience, having previously worked in the NHS, with veterans and the MoD, in addiction and crisis centres, and now in private practice. She is also an online educator and social media star, sharing bite-sized mental health and motivational videos online, with a combined following of more than 3.5 million. In November 2019 Julie launched her Tik Tok account to make her services and education about mental health more accessible. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Julie’s audience on TikTok grew astronomically as young people related to the videos she was making about mental health and put her advice to use. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release - The surprising secret to feeling less guilty and more empowered with Dr. Sophie Brock Aug 11, 2022

I am so excited about this episode. This week’s guest, Dr. Sophie Brock, says that to connect with the authenticity of who we are we first have to deconstruct who the world expects us to be. Isn’t that so powerful? She literally has a PhD in motherhood. She is a motherhood studies sociologist. This episode is such a brilliant follow-on to last week’s episode with Dr. Rick Hanson. If you haven’t listened to that one please do after you listen to Sophie’s. I feel like this episode is so powerful. It does something really important, which is to put your individual experience of being a mother and all the challenges that come with that into the wider societal context. Essentially revealing what it means to be a mother in the world today. If you have ever felt that guilt on you, this episode is going to help you so much. It’s going to help you feel freer, lighter and more self-compassion for your incredible role as a mother. Sophie explains that so much of the tension in motherhood actually comes from society and what it expects from us. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: What it means to be a mother in this world Where the tension and guilt of motherhood come from Why you feel so guilty all the time How we can free ourselves from that guilt If you love this episode, copy the link, and please share it. Be that person amongst your friends who is sharing supporting and lifting others up with content like this. We all need this right now. If there ever was a time to support mothers, it is now. I would be so grateful if you would help me spread the incredible wisdom of the guests we have on the podcast. We can actually play a huge role in changing the structure of motherhood.- Dr. Sophie Brock As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. SPONSOR - ATHLETIC GREENS My sponsor this week is a product I use every day - Athletic Greens. My motto is ‘I can only be the mother I want to be when I look after myself too’ and taking Athletic Greens each morning for my health reminds me of that. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. With 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT DR. SOPHIE BROCK Dr. Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and Mother living in Sydney, Australia. She provides analysis of Motherhood in our culture, exploring the ways individual experiences of Mothers are shaped by broader social constructs. Sophie supports professionals, business owners and creatives in revolutionising what Motherhood means in our society, and how individual Mothers are supported and understood. Sophie’s offerings include self-study courses for Mothers and practitioners, her podcast The Good Enough Mother, and her Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Is THIS the secret to achieving your dreams? with Helen Glover MBE Aug 08, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is a really inspiring one. It is with Helen Glover MBE, the Olympic rower who famously went back to rowing after having 3 children. In this short clip she describes the key to how she achieved her impossible dream. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT HELEN GLOVER MBE Double Olympic champion, three-times world champion, twice European champion and a multiple world cup gold-medal winner – Helen Glover is one of the most decorated athletes in the GB Rowing Team. After stepping away from rowing to get married and have three children, Helen returned to the team in 2021 with the goal of being the first mother to compete for the GB Rowing Team. Glover only took up rowing in 2008 and won a historic gold medal at the Olympic Games in London just four years later. Her outstanding women’s pair partnership with Heather Stanning became the first British female rowers to successfully defend an Olympic title when they won gold at Rio 2016. That completed a perfect Olympiad for Glover in the pair – she won every race she competed in and claimed a hat-trick of world titles, one with Polly Swann and two with Stanning. You can follow her on Instagram. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release: World-leading psychologist on why motherhood is the challenge of a lifetime with Dr. Rick Hanson Aug 04, 2022

Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast. This week we are re-releasing this episode with the incredible Dr. Rick Hanson. Throughout August I have a break from recording new episodes to reset, take a breath and reconnect with the family. During this period, we re-release the most downloaded episodes from the past 6 months. This episode with Dr. Rick Hanson came out in January 2022 and it instantly spoke to so many of you. I received 100s of emails and DMs about it from our listeners. So much resonates with me in this episode, particularly about the need to take the pressure off ourselves and how to do that. Dr. Rick is one of the world’s leading psychologists and he says it’s imperative we recognise the pressures we are under as mothers so we can support ourselves and ask for the support we need from others. Back in 2002, he wrote the seminal book Mother Nurture because he saw his own wife, a happy healthy woman, becoming clinically depleted after having children. And with his decades of experience as a psychologist, he felt called to support mothers. This episode is incredible. Every word Dr. Rick says is like gold. You are going to finish this episode feeling so much more self-compassion and ease and hopefully be kinder to yourself. In this episode you’ll learn about: Practical ideas of how to reduce stress from Motherhood An analogy that made me cry His life-changing words about the impact of the pandemic As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Free weekly newsletter Book Mother Nurture Website GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS 14 September 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Dr. Rick Hanson Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books have been published in 30 languages and include Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture – with 900,000 copies in English alone. His free weekly newsletter has 220,000 subscribers and his online programs have scholarships available for those with financial needs. He’s lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. An expert on positive neuroplasticity, his work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, NPR, and other major media. He began meditating in 1974 and is the founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | THIS is how you get off the hamster wheel of mothering with Natalie Lee Aug 01, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This moment is with the amazing Natalie Lee author of Feeling myself: how I shed my shame to find sexual freedom and you can too. This was an incredible episode. In this short clip from May 2022 Nat shares how before she started facing her past she struggled to deeply connect to herself and others. And now having taken that really brave step, she shares in this clip how she feels radically different. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT NATALIE LEE Natalie Lee began her career as a midwife before starting her blog, Style Me Sunday, in July 2012. Over nearly a decade, she has grown her platform from a blog to a brand, and now reaches women across various different mediums. Throughout this time, she has run events, co-hosted a podcast (The Everything Project), been a panellist more times than she can count, taken part in a television project about women's quests for better orgasms where she had an orgasm on TV, and worked with a variety of household-name brands. @stylemesunday Natalie’s blog Style Me Sunday MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to face your past if you want a different future with Donna Lancaster Jul 28, 2022

There are some heavy subjects in the episode, including suicide, so please be mindful of that and your own well-being before deciding to listen to this episode. Hey everyone and welcome back to Motherkind. The show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood (and life) with more acceptance, ease, joy and purpose. This week is one of those game-changer episodes. It is with Donna Lancaster. Donna has worked as a coach and therapist for over 25 years. She was formally head of teaching at the Hoffman Institute UK and she co-created The Bridge retreat. A six-day personal development experience endorsed by the likes of Bryony Gordon, Fearne Cotton and Thandie Newton. This episode is about healing and facing our past if we want a different future. I deeply believe that this episode has the potential to change lives and save lives - both ours and future generations. She discusses the two phases of life. The first looking at outside forces, such as appearance, career, money and relationships, which is very “me-focused.” And then, according to Donna, the breaking points which present an opportunity to transition into phase two, which is more a “celebration of life.” If this sounds interesting to you then you’ll want to get her brilliant new book, The Bridge: A nine step crossing into authentic and wholehearted living. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. SPECIAL THANKS TO ATHLETIC GREENS - THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. I use AG1 every morning. With 75 whole food-sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT DONNA LANCASTER Donna Lancaster has worked as a coach and therapist for more than 30 years. She was formerly the head of teaching at the Hoffman Institute UK. She co-created The Bridge Retreat, a six-day personal development experience endorsed by the likes of Bryony Gordon, Fearne Cotton and Thandie Newton. She has an Amazon Prime documentary called Love(d) which shares the stories of 12 people during The Bridge Retreat as they take the leap to overcome grief and loss in their lives. Donna's work has been featured in The Telegraph, The Sunday Times, Psychologies. Evening Standard, Huffington Post, Balance, Conde Nast, Tatler and more. Donna’s new book, The Bridge: A nine step crossing into authentic and wholehearted living, is out now (Penguin Life, £16.99) MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The phrase you NEED to know: post-pandemic depletion with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz Jul 25, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. I have a brilliant clip for you today. Have you heard of post-pandemic depletion? If you haven’t, I need you to hear these words and to recongnize the immense stress we have been under as mothers through this pandemic, how it is not over for us and we can’t just bounce back. In this clip you’ll hear why. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14th OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT AMY TAYLOR-KABBAZ Amy Taylor-Kabbaz is a journalist, researcher, author, coach and mother. She focuses on empowering women and understanding motherhood. Amy is known for her work on matrescence and the transition that women go through as a mother. Her latest book, ‘Mama Rising: Discovering the New You Through Motherhood’, was released in December through Hay House. To learn more about Amy and her work, head over to her website or follow Amy over on Facebook. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why a breakdown can be a breakthrough with Laura Belbin Jul 21, 2022

***TRIGGER WARNING: We talk in detail about a mental health breakdown, sexual abuse and trauma. So please be cautious and be mindful of your own limits. There is also some swearing in case little ears are around.*** Hey everyone and welcome back to Motherkind. The show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood (and life) with more acceptance, ease, joy and purpose. And if you do love the podcast, can you do me a favour and hit subscribe because it really does help. I’m really excited to share this episode with you. It is with Laura Belbin. With over 1.5 million social media followers, you might know her by Knee Deep in Life. Her first book called Knee deep in life was a Sunday Times bestseller. When I was sent her new book, No shame - how to stop the guilt from someone who learned the hard way, that title go my attention. I read it and I knew that I had to have her on the podcast. You will learn: why you can't escape the past until you face it what EDMR therapy is and how it can be transformational how to break generational cycles, even if you think 'that's just the way I am' how to free yourself from shame for good It is a brilliant episode about resilience, strength and healing. I took so much from it and I hope you do too. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14th OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT LAURA BELBIN Laura Belbin is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, auntie – and the woman you avoid eye contact with in the playground. With over 1.5 million followers across her social channels, she is also the woman behind the smash-hit blog Knee Deep in Life. Completely unfiltered and totally laid bare, she shares images of herself emulating out-of-this-world picture-perfect photographs sourced off Google (you know the type: Kim K in a sexy cut-out dress with a champagne bottle resting on her perfectly round bum) but totally imperfectly. Her online community is made up of like-minded people who want to laugh and celebrate their lumps, bumps and imperfections. Instagram @knee_deep_in_life Facebook @KneeDeepInLife MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Do you have a dysfunctional family? with Julia Samuel MBE Jul 18, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with the incredible Julia Samuel, MBE and we cover a really important topic. It’s a topic that is often so hard to talk about and a question we ask ourselves: Might I have a dysfunctional family? In this clip, Julie explains how we might know if we are operating in that environment and how we know whether we might have to do the really hard thing of cutting certain family members off or setting boundaries. This short clip is going to explain all of that and more. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT JULIA SAMUEL MBE Julia Samuel, MBE, is a leading British psychotherapist and the author of the Sunday Times bestsellers This Too Shall Pass and Grief Works. During the last thirty years, she has worked first for the NHS and then in private practice, and she is Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK and the Vice President of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She features regularly in the national media and has presented the podcasts A Living Loss and Grief Works. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to stay in love even when it's hard with Susanna Abse Jul 14, 2022

Hey everyone and welcome back to Motherkind. The show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood (and life) with more acceptance, ease, joy and purpose. And if you do love the podcast, can you do me a favor and hit subscribe because it really does help. This week's guest is the incredible Susanna Abse. Susanna has been a leading couples therapist for 35 years. There is not much Susanna doesn't know about love and relationships. And to support us, she has a new book out called Tell me the truth about love, which is a collection of amazing stories from the therapist's couch. This is an incredible episode. You're gonna learn so much. We chat about: Why children can cause such challenges in relationships and what to do about it How your own childhood shapes our adult relationships and what those dynamics might mean for you The signs that your relationship may be coming to an end How to save your marriage from the brink of a breakdown It is a powerful episode packed full of wisdom and insight. I absolutely loved it. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. SPECIAL THANKS TO ATHLETIC GREENS - THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. I use AG1 every morning. With 75 whole food-sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14th OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT SUSANNA ABSE Susanna is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist who has worked in private practice with couples, individuals and parents since 1991. She is the chair of The British Psychoanalytic Council and spent a decade as CEO of the charity Tavistock Relationships. She has also recently been presenting Britain on the Couch for Channel 4 News and contributes regularly as an expert on print features about relationships. She has published widely on couple therapy, parenting, and family policy and how these areas need to be at the heart of progressive welfare provision, a subject on which she lectures and teaches. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT How to instantly come back to what's important with Jessica Urlichs Jul 11, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Something a bit different this week. It is with the poet Jessica Urlichs. This is actually her reading one of her favourite poems. I love this because it reminds us of what is really important. It is so easy to get lost in all the things that don’t really matter. This is an invitation to release some of that pressure you may be putting on yourself and come back to what is really important to you. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT JESSICA URLICHS Jessica Urlichs is a writer and poet. She lives in New Zealand with her husband and two young children. She is the author of three poetry books, 'From One Mom to a Mother', 'All I See Is You' & 'My After All'. As well as a children's picture book on emotions called 'The Rainbow in my Heart'. Shop for these here. She loves blogging and writing down her thoughts and in turn has a beautiful community on Instagram and Facebook of other like minded mothers who are here for the messy and beautiful truth of motherhood. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to stop people-pleasing and get your time, energy and joy back with Emma Reed Turrell Jul 07, 2022

Hey everyone and welcome back to Motherkind. The show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood (and life) with more acceptance, ease, joy and purpose. I am so excited for this one. It is with Emma Reed Turrell who is a psychotherapist and author of Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live. Sounds good. Doesn't it? I am a people-pleaser in recovery, which you may have heard me talk about before, but it is such a huge part of my recovery and my life. And it is still very much a work in progress for me. My knee-jerk reaction is still to put others' feelings over my own. I still find it so hard to disappoint, upset, or even make another person angry. It’s a daily work in progress for me. In this incredible conversation, we chat about: How to know if you are a people pleaser Why we become people-pleasers How it shows up in motherhood How to begin to change that pattern This episode is about becoming more and more ourselves, more alive, joyful, and all the good stuff that people-pleasing blocks us from. And you're gonna want to stay right to the end to hear her gift, which is just beautiful. I hope you love it. Please do share it with any mothers that you think might identify with people-pleasing. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT EMMA REED TURRELL Emma Reed Turrell grew up near Portsmouth and went on to read English at Queens’ College, Cambridge. Following ten years working in business, she returned to her earlier passion for psychology and retrained as a psychotherapist. Originally trained in Gestalt and Transactional Analysis, Emma has gone on to qualify in a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, EMDR, NLP and Hypnotherapy. Emma is also a Clinical Supervisor and runs a busy therapy practice alongside training and consulting. Following the success of her debut book, Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live, Emma is currently writing her second book and also presents chart-topping podcast Best Friend Therapy with Elizabeth Day. When she’s not working, Emma can be found walking along the seafront in her home town of Southsea with her two golden retrievers, Willow and Betty. Instagram: @emmareedturrell Twitter: @etcounselling MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to take the pressure off at mealtimes with Rhiannon Lambert Jul 04, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with the wonderful Rhiannon Lambert where she shares why we need to stop stressing about mealtimes. I really needed this one. I hope it helps. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14th OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT RHIANNON LAMBERT Rhiannon Lambert BSc MSc RNutr is one of the UK’s leading nutritionists, a best-selling author and chart-topping podcast host. In 2016 she founded Rhitrition, a renowned Harley Street clinic, which specialises in weight management, gut health, sports nutrition, eating disorders, and pre-and post-natal nutrition. Registered with the Association for Nutrition, Rhiannon obtained a first-class degree in Nutrition and Health, a Master’s degree in Obesity, Risks and Prevention, and diplomas in sports nutrition, pre-and post-natal nutrition. She is a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders, accredited by The British Psychological Society and a Level 3 Personal Trainer. Rhiannon hosts the top-rated ‘Food for Thought’ podcast, which gives listeners practical, evidence-based advice on how to achieve a healthier lifestyle. With more than five million downloads since 2018, it is firmly established as one of the UK’s most popular health podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to find more peace in daily life with Rupert Spira Jun 30, 2022

Hey everyone and welcome back to Motherkind. The show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood (and life) with more acceptance, ease, joy and purpose. This week’s episode is slightly different. It is with writer and spiritual teacher, Rupert Spira. I'm so keen to share with you on this podcast voices, experiences and ideas from a really broad range of experts. It's such a joy for me to contemplate all of these different ideas and how they can help us on our journeys as mothers. I loved this chat with Rupert. I'm not gonna lie, it was deeply confronting for me at times and a little bit like a personal one-to-one session, but ultimately really beautiful. Rupert said something I can’t stop thinking about since our recording, he said that: The most important thing we can do as parents is to model how we handle emotions and that that's way more powerful than anything we could ever teach or say. So whether you are deep into a spiritual quest or you have absolutely no idea what to expect from this chat, I think by the end you're gonna be left with a feeling of calm. My intention with this episode is to tap into curiosity, open-mindedness and wonder - Those can be powerful qualities - asking yourself what if I tried this, what would I experience? What would that be like? As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR GYMONDO Start a free 14-day trial and save 50% on your annual membership by visiting gymondo.com and enter the code motherkind. Studies show that regular exercise not only builds your physical strength, but also boosts your mood, reduces stress and increases self-esteem. I definitely know that one of the easiest ways for me to get that serotonin flowing is through exercise. So let's get more of that incredible post-exercise feeling with Gymondo. Gymondo is an online fitness and wellbeing platform with hundreds of 20 to 30-minute workouts. It works brilliantly for me with programs ranging from HIT and yoga to dance and meditation. Plus thousands of healthy recipes. Gymondo will help you make exercise a consistent part of your routine because as we all know, consistency is the key. And because Gymondo is online, it gives you the freedom and flexibility to decide when and where you work out, which, for me, is in my living room. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14th OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT RUPERT SPIRA From an early age, Rupert Spira was deeply interested in the nature of reality and the source of lasting peace and happiness. After spending twenty years immersed in the teachings of classical Advaita Vedanta, he met his teacher, Francis Lucille, who introduced him to the Direct Path approach whereby one may recognise the source of peace and happiness in oneself. Rupert has written several books and holds regular meetings and retreats online, as well as in Europe and the United States. He is also a noted potter, trained in the British Studio Pottery school, with work in public and private collections. www.rupertspira.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rupertspira/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/RupertSpira_ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rupertspira Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxXWjjtATq3OM545gMh9PUg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why ignoring your anger doesn't work - and what does with Sarah Ockwell-Smith Jun 27, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with the lovely Sarah Ockwell-Smith, mother of 4 and probably one of the UKs best-known parenting experts. In this short clip, Sarah shares her realisation that all her life she had been a good girl. Pushing down her emotions and keeping busy doing what she thought she was supposed to do. I know lots of you will relate to that. Sarah bravely shares how realising that she was being this good girl and changing her behaviour around it set her free to experience way more joy, calm, presence and connection with herself and everyone else in her life. I hope you love this clip. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14th OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT SARAH OCKWELL-SMITH Sarah Ockwell-Smith is the mother of four children. She has a BSc in Psychology and worked for several years in pharmaceutical research and development. Following the birth of her first child, Sarah re-trained as an antenatal teacher and birth and postnatal doula. She has also undertaken training in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy and is a member of the British Sleep Society. Sarah specialises in gentle parenting methods and is co-founder of the Gentle Parenting website www.gentleparenting.co.uk. She also blogs at www.sarahockwell-smith.com. Sarah is the author of twelve parenting books. and frequently writes for magazines and newspapers, and is often called upon as a parenting expert for national television and radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What I'm teaching my children about mental health with Dr. Julie Smith world leading psychologist and mum of 3 Jun 23, 2022

Hey everyone and welcome back to Motherkind. The show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood (and life) with more acceptance, ease, joy and purpose. Thanks to each and every one of you that come back every week to listen, learn and feel inspired. If you love the podcast, can you do me a favour and hit subscribe, it really does help. This week’s guest is the amazing Dr Julie Smith - Mum of 3, clinical psychologist and online educator. You probably know her from her massively successful book and number one Sunday Times bestseller - Why has nobody told me this before. The educational videos she creates and shares on social media are incredible, amassing her a whopping 3.4 million followers on TikTok. I really struggled with what to call this episode - because we talk about so much: The tension between motherhood, ambition and purpose Answer to that tension - hint, values Her realisation around her own self-care What she’s trying to model for her 3 children Our inner critic and how to move past perfectionism and mistakes This episode is so powerful - I know you are going to want to share it - so please do. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR - ATHLETIC GREENS My sponsor this week is Athletic Greens. I love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast. AG1 has over 7k 5* reviews and I can see why. It’s a supplement with 75 ingredients and its special blend is designed to support gut health, nervous and immune system, energy, recovery, focus and even aging. It’s one of my non-negotiables. It tastes quite nice and while I’m drinking it I’m reminding myself I’m worth looking after and that I can only be the mother and person I want to be in the world when I look after myself. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14th OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT DR. JULIE Dr Julie Smith is a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of professional experience, having previously worked in the NHS, with veterans and the MoD, in addiction and crisis centres, and now in private practice. She is also an online educator and social media star, sharing bite-sized mental health and motivational videos online, with a combined following of more than 3.5 million. In November 2019 Julie launched her Tik Tok account to make her services and education about mental health more accessible. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Julie’s audience on TikTok grew astronomically as young people related to the videos she was making about mental health and put her advice to use. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? is Dr Julie’s first book: A mental health toolbox that is filled with ideas, techniques and insights to help you feel calmer, stronger and more resilient, no matter what life throws your way. Instagram TikTok MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to stop guilt in its tracks with Dr Sophie Brock Jun 20, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with the brilliant Dr Sophie Brock. She is a motherhood studies sociologist. She literally has a PhD in motherhood. In this powerful clip, Dr Sophie shares why so much of our guilt isn’t ours at all, but is driven by our societal expectations about what we think we should be doing. And that is where the guilt comes in. The most important thing we have to do with guilt is hold it up to the light - don’t ignore it, don’t push it away -ask yourself do I feel guilty because I stepped out of my own values or is it because I have absorbed these messages about what I think I should be doing? Challenge and question your guilt. It is so powerful to be aware that the majority of our guilt is driven by what we think we should be doing instead of what we really want to be doing. I hope you really love this short clip. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. ABOUT DR SOPHIE BROCK Dr. Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and Mother living in Sydney, Australia. She provides analysis of Motherhood in our culture, exploring the ways individual experiences of Mothers are shaped by broader social constructs. Sophie supports professionals, business owners and creatives in revolutionising what Motherhood means in our society, and how individual Mothers are supported and understood. Sophie’s offerings include self-study courses for Mothers and practitioners, her podcast The Good Enough Mother, and her Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How I transformed my idea of fatherhood and found true happiness with Bodé Aboderin Jun 16, 2022

Hi everyone, and welcome to this special Father's Day episode on the Motherkind podcast. This is the show that's going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood and, this week, fatherhood with more acceptance, ease, joy, and purpose. Thanks to each and every one of you that come back every week to listen, learn and feel inspired. It's father's day here in the UK on the 19th of June. And I am so excited about this episode. It is a powerful one. My guest is Bodé Aboderin (AKA Papa B). He is a writer, speaker, businessman, and stay-at-home dad. His wife is the amazing Candice Brathwaite, who has also been on the podcast. So check out that episode, if you haven't listened to it already Bodé is on a mission. He says we need a new way of thinking about masculinity and fatherhood. And he says it's vital that men unpack their beliefs about what it means to be a man and a father or else they risk perpetuating this old really stifling idea of masculinity. Bodé’s story is one of transformation. He shares how he used to believe being a man meant, earning more, not showing his feelings and having this unpenetrable mask of masculinity. Hitting rock bottom, he had a breakthrough that led him to totally transform how he sees his role as a man and a father. And that is what we talk about in this episode. It is incredibly powerful and I really, really hope that this is going to be one that you're going to share with the men in your life. Within minutes of recording it, I sent it to my husband, Guy. Urging him in all caps to please listen. His new book called Fatherhood, is brilliantly written, it's relatable, it's compassionate, and it is a credible call to arms for the men in our lives. I think you're also going to cry at the gift that he would give to all fathers. If you love the podcast, please do me a favour and subscribe. It really does help. I really hope you enjoy this father's day special episode. Here it is. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR GYMONDO Studies show that regular exercise not only builds your physical strength, but also boosts your mood, reduces stress and increases self-esteem. I definitely know that one of the easiest ways for me to get that serotonin flowing is through exercise. So let's get more of that incredible post-exercise feeling with Gymondo. Gymondo is an online fitness and wellbeing platform with hundreds of 20 to 30-minute workouts. It works brilliantly for me with programs ranging from HIT and yoga to dance and meditation. Plus thousands of healthy recipes. Gymondo will help you make exercise a consistent part of your routine because as we all know, consistency is the key. And because Gymondo is online, it gives you the freedom and flexibility to decide when and where you work out, which, for me, is in my living room. Start a free 14-day trial and save 50% on your annual membership by visiting gymondo.com and enter the code motherkind. ABOUT BODÉ ABODERIN (AKA PAPA B) Bodé Aboderin (AKA Papa B) is a writer, speaker, businessman and stay-at-home dad. Through social media, speaking engagements and his writing, Bode is on a mission to communicate his rapidly changing beliefs on fatherhood and masculinity in real-time following his recent conversion from climbing a corporate ladder to running a household and family business. Alongside managing at home Bode, originally from Nigeria, now runs a growing media business with his wife, Candice Brathwaite, supporting and championing her plans for world domination. Bode’s debut book, ‘Fatherhood by Papa B’ was released in June and addresses fatherhood in such a way that is hard-working, practical and incredibly down-to-earth. The book looks at how a father's own upbringing and well-being can impact and revolutionise the relationship with their child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | What to do when your child triggers you with Shelley Robinson Jun 13, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with Shelley Robinson of Raising Yourself. In this short episode, Shelley explains why her children triggered her anger so much and what she did about it. I hope you enjoy it. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. ABOUT SHELLEY ROBINSON Shelly Robinson is a certified holistic family wellness coach, cycle-breaker, conscious parenting educator, and the creator of Raising Yourself. Her passion in life is to empower moms to turn their midlife crisis into midlife magic by teaching them how to reparent themselves, disrupt generational patterns, and take radically good care of their needs. When she's not connecting with her online community or geeking out on the latest neuroscience of cycle-breaking, she's likely making a mess in the kitchen with her two kids, trying to find her way out from under a pile of laundry, or decompressing with a good mystery in bed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How motherhood breaks then makes us with Arianna of Pachamama Jun 09, 2022

Welcome to the Motherkind podcast. The show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood and life with more acceptance, joy, ease and purpose. Thanks to each and every one of you that come back every week to listen, learn and feel inspired. If you love the podcast, please do me a favour and subscribe. It really does help. This week’s guest is, me, being interviewed by Arianna who hosts the brilliant Pachamama podcast. We dive into so many helpful topics: Self-compassion, pressure, control and surrender - why it is so hard to do but so important Power of little steps Why self-awareness needs to come before self-care I coach Arianna through the fog of being a sleep-deprived mother I have been thinking a lot recently about the idea that because motherhood is so tough, it gives us an opportunity to learn so much. In a way, motherhood breaks us and then makes us. What do you think about this? As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. ABOUT ARIANNA AND PACHAMAMA Arianna started Pachamama because she wanted to create a supportive hub for women, as they transition into motherhood. Pachamama is an online community and platform that helps educate, inspire and connect new & expecting mamas. Pachamama exists to help women feel more supported in their transition into motherhood. Because motherhood is hard. Pregnancy is hard. And those hardships shouldn’t have to be faced alone. Becoming a mother is beautiful and brilliant but it can also be scary, isolating and tricky to navigate your new identity. We believe in the power of sharing lived experiences with one another to help inform, inspire, educate and empower the next generation of mothers MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The words we all need to hear with Zoe Blaskey and Anna Mathur on The Therapy Edit Jun 06, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. I was recently a guest on the lovely Anna Mathur’s podcast, The Therapy Edit. I enjoyed it so much I thought I’d release it as a Moment here. In this episode, Anna asks me: What’s the one thing I want to share with other mothers. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. I hope you really enjoy it. And, check out Anna’s brilliant new book, The Little Book of Calm for New Mothers. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. ABOUT ANNA MATHUR Anna is a mum of three, and a Psychotherapist, Author and Speaker. She is a warm communicator with a passion for taking therapy out of the therapy room. Whether sitting with a client in her living room, talking as a podcast guest, or addressing an audience of 1,000 in a seminar, her desire is to empower, encourage and equip people. Her hope is that through words, spoken or written, people will experience light-bulb moments, learn about themselves and be able to find more freedom and enjoyment in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The cost of holding it all together with Anna Mathur Jun 02, 2022

Welcome to the Motherkind podcast. The show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood and life with more acceptance, joy, ease and purpose. Thanks to each and every one of you that come back every week to listen, learn and feel inspired. If you love the podcast, please do me a favour and subscribe. It really does help. This week’s guest is the lovely Anna Mathur, psycho-therapist, best-selling author and mum of three. I’m also very grateful to be able to say a good friend of mine and a massive supporter of the podcast. This is Anna’s 3rd time on the show and we recorded this episode to celebrate the launch of her 3rd book the Little Book of Calm for New Mums. It’s a fantastic book and I highly recommend it. Let me ask you a question: How often do you hold it all together, push through and keep it going? I think we all do that to some extent, and in some ways we have to. As Anna shares in the episode, from her own incredibly humbling experience with burnout, there is a cost to doing that and we first need to recognise that and then think differently about what we need to do to support ourselves. Anna is amazing. I know lots of you already know and love her. This is a really powerful episode and I know you are going to love it. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Special thanks to our sponsor GYMONDO Studies show that regular exercise not only builds your physical strength, but also boosts your mood, reduces stress and increases self-esteem. I definitely know that one of the easiest ways for me to get that serotonin flowing is through exercise. So let's get more of that incredible post-exercise feeling with Gymondo. Gymondo is an online fitness and wellbeing platform with hundreds of 20 to 30-minute workouts. It works brilliantly for me with programs ranging from HIT and yoga to dance and meditation. Plus thousands of healthy recipes. Gymondo will help you make exercise a consistent part of your routine because as we all know, consistency is the key. And because Gymondo is online, it gives you the freedom and flexibility to decide when and where you work out, which, for me, is in my living room. Start a free 14-day trial and save 50% on your annual membership by visiting gymondo.com and enter the code motherkind. About Anna Mathur Anna is a mum of three, and a Psychotherapist, Author and Speaker. She is a warm communicator with a passion for taking therapy out of the therapy room. Whether sitting with a client in her living room, talking as a podcast guest, or addressing an audience of 1,000 in a seminar, her desire is to empower, encourage and equip people. Her hope is that through words, spoken or written, people will experience light-bulb moments, learn about themselves and be able to find more freedom and enjoyment in life. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to break the habit of hating yourself with Mel Robbins May 30, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with the one and only Mel Robbins from our episode released in December 2021. Her words are so powerful. I love this clip and hope you do too. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. ABOUT MEL ROBBINS Mel Robbins is a former lawyer, bestselling author, talk show host, and one of the most widely booked public speakers in the world. Her new book is The High Five Habit. She has spent the past decade coaching, teaching, and motivating millions of people around the world. Her practical, no-nonsense advice and life strategies provide tangible results and skills that help people push through the everyday challenges we all face in life, work, and love. Her social media platforms inspire more than 60 million people every month and her TEDx Talk is one of the most popular of all time, with nearly 30 million views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

200th Episode special - How it started, how it's going with Zoe Blaskey May 26, 2022

Welcome to the Motherkind podcast. The show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood and life with more acceptance, joy, ease and purpose. Hey everyone and welcome back to Motherkind the show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood (and life) with more acceptance, ease, joy and purpose. Thanks to each and every one of you that come back every week to listen, learn and feel inspired. I actually can’t believe I’m here recording this - Motherkind’s 200th episode - WOW. Thank you to each of you that listen every week or have ever listened, it is only because of your support that I’ve made it to 200 - so thank you. Today is going to be a solo episode with me. I’m going to share with you: Insights and lessons I’ve learned along the way The 5 key takeaways across all 200 episodes that have really stayed with me Answers to your questions What’s the one gift I would give to all mothers in the world As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Special thanks to our sponsor ATHLETIC GREENS My sponsor this week is a product I use every day - Athletic Greens. I love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast. AG1 has over 7k 5* reviews and I can see why. It’s a supplement with 75 ingredients and its special blend is designed to support gut health, nervous and immune system, energy, recovery, focus and even aging. It’s one of my non-negotiables. It tastes quite nice and while I’m drinking it I’m reminding myself I’m worth looking after and that I can only be the mother and person I want to be in the world when I look after myself. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. About Zoe Blaskey Zoe Blaskey is a qualified transformational and executive coach specialising in working with parents and the founder of Motherkind, a personal development platform for parents. Zoe has coached hundreds of parents of all backgrounds on how to navigate the huge challenges of modern parenthood. Zoe hosts The Motherkind Podcast which is the UK’s number one family podcast on iTunes and has been featured in Red, The Telegraph, Psychologies, Goop, SheerLuxe and Mother&Baby. Zoe has delivered talks and workshops to some of the UK's leading businesses including Clearscore, BT, Sky and BBC. Zoe has two daughters and lives with her husband Guy by the sea in Dorset. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | This will help you when you feel like you are drowning in parenthood with Jess Our Mama Village May 23, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with Jess who runs Our Mama Village. She is a registered psychotherapist and mum of two little ones. This moment is from a brilliant episode we recorded together in January 2022. I hope you love the clip. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. ABOUT JESS VANDERWIER OUR MAMA VILLAGE VanderWier is a Registered Psychotherapist who helps families understand and respond to their child’s “big feelings” with gentleness and respect. Jess has a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and has logged thousands of clinical hours supporting parents and their children. Through groups, presentations, and one-on-one clinical sessions Jessica has helps hundreds of parents restore peace to their home. As the founder of Our Mama Village, Jess uses her expertise to support parents through online courses, personalized coaching, and free resources. Our Mama Village offers daily parenting guidance to over 480,000 families on their popular Instagram account. Jess lives in the Niagara Region with her husband Scott and their two daughters (4.5 & 2.5 years old). Whenever she finds the time, Jess loves to be outside in nature, hiking or biking, before refueling with Scott at a quirky hole-in-the-wall restaurant or a fun coffee shop. Our Mama Village website Instagram: @ourmamavillage FREE Masterclass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to finally forgive and accept yourself with Natalie Lee May 19, 2022

**CONTENT WARNING and TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains swearing and TW/sexual abuse. Welcome to the Motherkind podcast. The show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood and life with more acceptance, joy, ease and purpose. This week’s guest is Natalie Lee. You might know her as Style Me Sunday. Natalie started her career as a midwife before starting her blog in July 2012. In the past decade, she has grown her platform from a blog to a brand and now reaches women across a variety of platforms and in so many different ways. Her book Feeling myself: how I shed my shame to find sexual freedom is out in June. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy, and it is incredible. I think this book is going to help so many women. You are going to learn about: What is sexual shame and how it manifests Why using the correct terms for sex anatomy is vital How Natalie healed her sexual trauma and what that has meant for her girls What her dream is for the next generation This is really an emotional conversation and also an incredibly important one. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. We are grateful to Gymondo for sponsoring this week’s episode Gymondo is an online fitness and well-being platform with 100s of 20 to 30-minute workouts and training programmes ranging from HIIT and yoga to dance and meditation, plus over 1000 healthy recipes. Aside from the freedom and flexibility Gymondo offers, exercising at home is fun, saves you money, fits perfectly into your lifestyle and helps you stick to your fitness goals. Start a 14-day FREE trial and save 50% on your annual membership. You may access the offer just by clicking on this link or by going to gymondo.com and adding the code MOTHERKIND. About Natalie Lee Natalie Lee began her career as a midwife before starting her blog, Style Me Sunday, in July 2012. Over nearly a decade, she has grown her platform from a blog to a brand, and now reaches women across various different mediums. Throughout this time, she has run events, co-hosted a podcast (The Everything Project), been a panellist more times than she can count, taken part in a television project about women's quests for better orgasms where she had an orgasm on TV, and worked with a variety of household-name brands. @stylemesunday Natalie’s blog Style Me Sunday Mother kind programme and resources FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | This method will instantly calm you down with Dr. Sarah Woodhouse May 16, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with the amazing Dr. Sarah Woodhouse who is a trauma expert and research psychologist. I hope you enjoy this Moment. If you’d like to listen to the full episode, you may access that here. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. ABOUT DR SARAH WOODHOUSE Dr Sarah Woodhouse is a trauma specialist, research psychologist, author, coach and creator of The Freedom ProcessTM - a transformative program designed to help people break free from childhood trauma and reconnect to their power and potential. She has just moved permanently back to the UK, after three years working and living in Australia with her husband and three young children. Before moving to Australia, Sarah spent a decade researching how different ways of thinking and interacting with other people can prolong trauma symptoms. Her research was funded by the UK’s Medical Research Council. In her current work, Sarah sees individual clients, helping them understand how their own childhood trauma is still affecting their life today, and supporting them to work through the eight steps of The Freedom ProcessTM. She also continues to research trauma for her next book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if motherhood is the making of you? with Dr. Pragya Agarwal May 12, 2022

Welcome to the Motherkind podcast. The show that is going to help you navigate the massive challenges of motherhood and life with more acceptance, joy, ease and purpose. This week’s guest is the brilliant Dr. Pragya Agarwal She is a behavioral scientist, academic, journalist and award-winning author who has written widely on racial inequality, parenting and gender. Her most recent book is (M)otherhood. I love this chat. I found Pragya’s story really inspiring and I hope you will too. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR - GYMONDO We are grateful to Gymondo for sponsoring this week’s episode Gymondo is an online fitness and well-being platform with 100s of 20 to 30-minute workouts and training programmes ranging from HIIT and yoga to dance and meditation, plus over 1000 healthy recipes. Aside from the freedom and flexibility Gymondo offers, exercising at home is fun, saves you money, fits perfectly into your lifestyle and helps you stick to your fitness goals. Start a 14-day FREE trial and save 50% on your annual membership. You may access the offer just by clicking on this link or by going to gymondo.com and adding the code MOTHERKIND. ABOUT DR. PRAGYA AGARWAL Dr. Pragya Agarwal is a behavioral and data scientist and author of Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias (Bloomsbury, 2020), Wish We Knew What To Say: Talking with Children About Race (Little Brown, 2020), and (M)otherhood: On the Choices of Being a Woman (Canongate, 2021). She has also written a picture book for children, Standing up to Racism (Hachette, 2021). Pragya is the visiting professor of social inequities and injustice at Loughborough University and founder of a research think-tank, The 50 Percent Project, looking at global inequities. She is a two-time TEDx speaker and hosted a podcast, Outside the Boxes. Her writing has also appeared in the Guardian, Independent, Scientific American, New Scientist, Literary Hub, AEON, Hinterland Magazine, amongst others. Her next book, Hysterical, will be published in September 2022 with Canongate. You can connect with her at: @DrPragyaAgarwal drpragyaagarwal.com MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why I started this podcast with Zoe Blaskey May 09, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Something a bit different for this week’s moment. I had the honour of being on the Made by Mammas podcast with the wonderful Zoe Hardman and Georgia Dayton. They asked me why I started this podcast so I thought I’d share my answer as today’s Moment. If you want to listen to the rest of the episode where we dive into my thoughts on perfectionism, control and generational patterns, then just search Made by Mamas wherever you are listening to this episode. I really hope you enjoy it. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 11TH OF MAY 2022: Our next round of group coaching starts on the 11th of May. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. ABOUT MADE BY MAMMAS In 'Made By Mammas: The Podcast', TV Presenter & Radio Broadcaster Zoe Hardman combined with Georgia Dayton bring their mummy blog to life as they discuss the brands they love, the products they swear by, and the experiences they've been through during the first years of motherhood. Each episode sees Zoe and Georgia chat to a famous face or an expert in their field on a host of topics ranging from pregnancy to sleep to activities to do with little ones, and so much more! Your go-to for non-judgemental advice, support and a bit of love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to take our dreams as mothers more seriously with Helen Glover MBE May 05, 2022

Welcome to the week’s episode of the podcast. Thank you for being here and pressing play. I really appreciate you. This is a very inspiring episode with the Olympic rower Helen Glover MBE. This story is incredible. After winning gold in Rio in 2016, Helen decided to hang up her rows, step away from rowing, and start a family. She now has 3 children, but the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown brought on a change in perspective. And despite not having stepped foot in a boat since Rio four years earlier, Helen decided to take a shot at a third Olympics in Tokyo. What happens next is incredible. Not because I want to start rowing or because I want to be a leading sportswoman, but because this episode is really about taking our dreams very seriously as mothers. And I think that is something we don’t do enough. It is being really intentional about the trade-offs we are willing to make for the big things we want to do in life. I ask her at the end what is harder: training for the Olympics or motherhood. I think her answer will surprise you. I hope you love this episode. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS - GYMONDO We are grateful to Gymondo for sponsoring this week’s episode Gymondo is an online fitness and well-being platform with 100s of 20 to 30-minute workouts and training programmes ranging from HIIT and yoga to dance and meditation, plus over 1000 healthy recipes. Aside from the freedom and flexibility Gymondo offers, exercising at home is fun, saves you money, fits perfectly into your lifestyle and helps you stick to your fitness goals. Start a 14-day FREE trial and save 50% on your annual membership. You may access the offer just by clicking on this link or by going to gymondo.com and adding the code MOTHERKIND. ABOUT HELEN GLOVER MBE Double Olympic champion, three-times world champion, twice European champion and a multiple world cup gold medal winner – Helen Glover is one of the most decorated athletes in the GB Rowing Team. After stepping away from rowing to get married and have three children, Helen returned to the team in 2021 with the goal of being the first mother to compete for the GB Rowing Team. Glover only took up rowing in 2008 and won a historic gold medal at the Olympic Games in London just four years later. Her outstanding women’s pair partnership with Heather Stanning became the first British female rowers to successfully defend an Olympic title when they won gold at Rio 2016. That completed a perfect Olympiad for Glover in the pair – she won every race she competed in and claimed a hat-trick of world titles, one with Polly Swann and two with Stanning. You can follow her on Instagram. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 11TH OF MAY 2022: Our next round of group coaching starts on the 11th of May. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why you're NOT a failure with Dr. Rick Hanson May 02, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with the incredible Dr. Rick Hanson. He is one of the world’s leading psychologists. This episode from January 2022 is one of our most downloaded to date. I love this clip. It is going to feel like a big exhale. Click above to listen to the clip, or click here to listen to the full episode. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 11TH OF MAY 2022: Our next round of group coaching starts on the 11th of May. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEDOME FROM PERFECTIONSISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. ABOUT DR RICK HANSON Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books have been published in 30 languages and include Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture – with 900,000 copies in English alone. His free weekly newsletter has 220,000 subscribers and his online programs have scholarships available for those with financial needs. He’s lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. An expert on positive neuroplasticity, his work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, NPR, and other major media. He began meditating in 1974 and is the founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Do THIS next time you feel mum guilt with Dr Soph Mort Apr 25, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with the wonderful Dr. Soph who is a psychologist and Sunday Times best-selling author. If you have ever felt guilty or thought you were not a good mum, and who hasn’t, then this next couple of minutes is going to massively shift your perspective. Click above to listen to the clip, or click here to listen to the full episode. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 11TH OF MAY 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 11th of May. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. ABOUT DR SOPH MORT Dr Soph has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a masters in neuroscience and a doctorate in clinical psychology, and is one of the few clinical psychologists in the world right now taking psychology out of the therapy room. After seeing the staggering decline of the nation’s mental health, she left behind her traditional role as a clinical psychologist in the NHS in order to provide more people with the access they need to have good mental health. Since 2018, she has helped thousands manage their emotional wellbeing by sharing her psychological knowledge on Instagram, on her blog and through her online private practice. Dr Soph is an expert for the mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect and has been featured in global outlets including Vice Magazine, Girlboss, Psych Central and Teen Vogue. A Manual for Being Human is her first book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How one family achieved the unimaginable with Zain Asher Apr 21, 2022

Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast. Thank you for listening. I really do appreciate it. My guest is Zain Asher. Zain is a CNN anchor and mother of 2. She is also the author of an incredible new book called Where the children take us. It tells the story of her mother’s harrowing fight to raise four children as a widowed immigrant in South London. Zain tells us in this episode how her mother teachers her children to overcome the daily pressures of poverty, crime and prejudice and how with her relentless support her children exceed all expectations. Listen to this about Zain and her siblings, one becomes a CNN anchor (Zain), another an oscar-nominated actor, another doctor, and another a thriving entrepreneur. It is an incredible story. It is also a conversation about values and culture. Speaking with Zain made me reflect very deeply on my own parenting and it made me ask myself what are the most important values in our family and how do we live those. I really hope this episode moves and inspires you. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Where to find more about Zain: Zain’s book Where the children take us Instagram Ted Talk - watch it here FRAUPOW PORTABLE BREAST PUMP We are grateful for this week’s sponsor - Fraupow. Portable breast pumps are brilliant. They are convenient, fuss-free and allow us to get on with whatever we need to do handsfree. The Fraupow pump tucks into your bra so you can pump and go with no wires. It has 12 comfort levels and a capacity for 180 ml of milk. At a competitive price point, it is about £150 cheaper than the other leading pumps. Fraupow also offers a totally free chat live every Friday for advice with a professional mid-wife. Listeners can get 10% off the Fraupow breast pump at www.fraupow.com with the code MOTHERKIND10. Ts & Cs - MOTHERKIND10 offer code valid until the end of March, 2022. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Code only valid at www.fraupow.com. Discount applies to products only. FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Come follow Motherkind on Instagram for tips and announcements or just to reach out and say hi. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 11TH OF MAY 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 11th of May. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT ZAIN ASHER ZAIN EJIOFOR ASHER is the host of CNN’s One World With Zain Asher. Born in South London to Nigerian parents, she wrote this memoir as a tribute to her mother who raised her and her siblings alone after their father died in a tragic accident. Asher lives in New York City with her husband and two sons. She is a graduate of Oxford University and Columbia University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to tell your children hard things with Dr Anne Lane Apr 18, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with Dr Anne Lane who is a mother and clinical psychologist. We often have to talk to our children about heart-breaking topics, unfortunately, like divorce, war, and pandemics amongst many more challenging life situations. In this moment Dr Anne describes how we can protect our children’s mental health whilst also sharing the really hard things. Click here to listen to the full episode. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 11TH OF MAY 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 11th of May. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. ABOUT DR. ANNE LANE Dr Anne Lane is a clinical psychologist and family therapist. For more than 20 years she has worked in mental health – within both the NHS and her own private practice. Dr Lane has taught on clinical psychology doctorate programmes and run countless workshops on mental health, parenting and emotional regulation. She is a lively, passionate communicator who cares deeply about the lives of the adults, families and children she works with. Anne lives in Hertfordshire, UK, with her husband and three children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to be more confident with Lauren Currie OBE Apr 14, 2022

My guest this week says that we need a confidence revolution for women. She says we need to change confidence not women. The old way, when we were told to be more confident, it was to be in the same manner as our male counterparts. What if there was a totally different way to be confident as a woman? Lauren Currie OBE is the founder of Upfront and she is on a mission to change confidence for 1 million women by 2023. She is also the trustee and chairperson for the incredible charity, Pregnant Then Screwed. And in 2017 she was awarded an OBE for her service in design and diversity. I am so excited for you to listen to this episode. I believe as mothers we all need more confidence in ourselves, in our dreams, and in our ability to mother exactly the way we want to. Imagine if doubt could be replaced with more confidence. Even just by 1%. Imagine the impact that would have on you and your life. This episode is going to help you to do that. In this episode you’ll learn about: Confidence doesn't need to look like being the loudest in the room - it's feeling more and more comfortable with who you really are Women have a reluctance to celebrate themselves and their work - we need practice doing it, so it becomes easier How Lauren is raising a feminist son and what we can all learn from her The vital, missing link between equality and women's confidence How to unlock your innate confidence - to feel more capable of achieving whatever it is you want to in life "Repeat after me, I am a confident woman speaking up for myself"- Lauren Currie As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Twitter @_laurencurrie_ Instagram Website Website https://laurencurrie.com A special thanks to this week’s sponsors - FRAUPOW PORTABLE BREAST PUMP We are grateful for this week’s sponsor - Fraupow. Portable breast pumps are brilliant. They are convenient, fuss-free and allow us to get on with whatever we need to do handsfree. The Fraupow pump tucks into your bra so you can pump and go with no wires. It has 12 comfort levels and a capacity for 180 ml of milk. At a competitive price point, it is about £150 cheaper than the other leading pumps. Fraupow also offers a totally free chat live every Friday for advice with a professional mid-wife. Listeners can get 10% off the Fraupow breast pump at www.fraupow.com with the code MOTHERKIND10. Ts & Cs - MOTHERKIND10 offer code valid until the end of March, 2022. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Code only valid at www.fraupow.com. Discount applies to products only. About Lauren Currie OBE Lauren Currie OBE, is the Founder of UPFRONT, an organisation on a mission to change confidence, visibility, and power for women and marginalised communities. Lauren is a keynote speaker, describing her public speaking approach as “Everyone in the room will turn their own lights on”. She is chairperson of leading maternity discrimination Pregnant Then Screwed and has been recognised as a woman changing the world by Elle Magazine and one of the top businesswomen under 35 by Management Today. In 2017, she was awarded an OBE for her services to design and diversity. She grew up in Scotland and now lives in Stockholm with her family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to stop attacking yourself with Kasia Urbaniak Apr 11, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is from one of my favourite ever episodes back from November 2020. It is with Kasia Urbaniak. I love this clip where she describes how to stop attacking yourself and why it is so ingrained in us to do that. She also says it is only once we can stop attacking ourselves that we can make space for our needs and desires. I really hope this episode gives you something to think about today. Click above to listen to the clip, or click here to listen to the full episode. I want to thank this week’s sponsors Sponsor - Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/motherkind and get a one month free trial. Go to skillshare.com/motherkind and click on the Motherkind banner or use the code MOTHERKIND at checkout. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 11TH OF MAY 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 11th of May. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. ABOUT KASIA URBANIAK Kasia Urbaniak is the founder and CEO of The Academy, a school that teaches women the foundations of power and influence. Kasia's perspective on power is unique. Over the course of nearly 20 years, she has worked as a professional Dominatrix, practiced Taoist alchemy in one of the oldest female-led monasteries in China and obtained dozens of certifications in different disciplines, including Medical Qi Gong and Systemic Constellations. Since founding The Academy in 2013, Kasia has taught hundreds of women practical tools to step into leadership positions in their relationships, families, workplaces, and wider communities. She has spoken at corporations and conferences worldwide. You can find out more about Kasia and her work via her website. You can also connect with Tara on Facebook, You Tube and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to focus on what's really important with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee Apr 07, 2022

I absolutely love this week’s guest Dr. Rangan Chatterjee. He has been on the podcast before, so many of you already know and love him. And I’m lucky enough to call him a friend. He really is the genuine kind person that you see in the media. You’ll learn so much in this episode and it’s not just the usual things that you might think about when we talk about happiness. In this episode he shares: What he has learned about happiness Core happiness vs junk happiness What’s really important in life How his father has informed how he lives his life today I really hope that listening to this helps you think differently about happiness and what’s important to you. Please share it with your mum-friends who you feel should hear this. Be that person empowering, uplifting and inspiring other people and help me to do that too. Let’s keep sharing this wisdom and get more and more of these messages out to the people who need it. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources from this episode: Rangan’s new book Happy Mind, Happy Life Website Podcast Feel better, live more Instagram MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS WHO HELP MAKE THIS PODCAST POSSIBLE: Sponsor - Athletic Greens My sponsor this week is a product I use every day - Athletic Greens. My motto is ‘I can only be the mother I want to be when I look after myself too’ and taking Athletic Greens each morning for my health reminds me of that. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. With 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Sponsor - Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/motherkind and get a one-month free trial. Go to skillshare.com/motherkind and click on the Motherkind banner or use the code MOTHERKIND at checkout. Sponsor - Typology Motherkind listeners get a free ingredient lip balm if you order the tinted lip balm or any other product. Just go to www.typology.com add the ingredient lip balm and code: motherkind at checkout. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 11TH OF MAY 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 11th of May. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Dr. Rangan Chatterjee Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK. A practising GP for the last two decades, Dr Chatterjee wants to inspire people to transform their health and happiness through making small sustainable changes to their lifestyles. Dr. Chatterjee hosts the most listened to health podcast in the UK and Europe, ‘Feel Better, Live More’ which is one of Apple's most downloaded podcasts. His mission is to empower 100 million people to become the architect of their own health and to help them feel fantastic with simple, practical and digestible information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Do THIS when your child has a melt down with Kate Silverton Apr 04, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with presenter and journalist Kate Silverton. Kate is also the author of the incredible book called No such thing as naughty. This is a very short and powerful clip about how we can handle our children’s meltdowns. I hope it helps you this week. It has already helped me this morning. Listen to the full episode here. ABOUT KATE SILVERTON In 25 years as a journalist, Kate Silverton has become one of the BBC’s leading and most popular broadcasters. She has produced and presented numerous documentaries, including for the BBC’s flagship current affairs programme Panorama. She has come under fire on the frontline in Iraq and Afghanistan, covered the glamour of the Oscars in Hollywood, and stepped out beneath the glitter ball herself as a contestant for the BBC’s much-loved entertainment show, Strictly Come Dancing. Kate has spent decades interviewing leading figures throughout the world, from politicians through to celebrities and scientists. Throughout it all, Kate’s lifelong passion has been to advocate for children and their emotional well-being. Her academic roots are in child development with a BSc in psychology and, after having children of her own, Kate decided to retrain as a child psychotherapist. She now combines her career in journalism with her studies, currently volunteering as a counsellor on placement working with children at a London primary school. Philanthropically, for many years she has supported charities like Place2Be, the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, as well as the NSPCC and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Royal Foundation. Kate’s counselling work with children, her own personal experience of psychotherapy and the interviews she has conducted with world-renowned psychiatrists, neuroscientists and psychotherapists have all informed her approach and the concept she has devised for this book. Her philosophy is, ‘If we get it right from conception to five, we can set our children up for life.’ Her passion is to share what she has learned with as many parents as she can, to help them to have the parenting experience they always hoped to have, and for their children to have the parenting experience they deserve. Sponsor - Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/motherkind and get a one month free trial. Go to skillshare.com/motherkind and click on the Motherkind banner or use the code MOTHERKIND at checkout. Sponsor - Typology Motherkind listeners get a free ingredient lip balm if you order the tinted lip balm or any other product. Just go to www.typology.com add the ingredient lip balm and code: motherkind at checkout. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you have post-pandemic depletion? with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz Mar 31, 2022

Could you have post-pandemic depletion? This week’s guest says that living through the stress and uncertainty from the pandemic has probably had a far greater impact on us than we realise. And we need to take a moment to process it before diving back into the busyness of life Amy Taylor-Kabbaz is a matrescence activist, author, and journalist. She is also the author of the amazing book, ‘Mama Rising: Discovering the New You Through Motherhood’ . She came on the podcast back in 2020. I received so many messages about that episode so I’m absolutely thrilled that Amy is back talking about this important and underrecognized event we have all been through. I hope this episode offers you tons of validation and support. Please share it with your mum-friends who you feel should hear this. Be that person empowering, uplifting and inspiring other people and help me to do that too. Let’s keep sharing this wisdom and get more and more of these messages out to the people who need it. Resources from this episode: Head over to her website Follow Amy over on Facebook As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Sponsor - Athletic Greens My sponsor this week is a product I use every day - Athletic Greens. My motto is ‘I can only be the mother I want to be when I look after myself too’ and taking Athletic Greens each morning for my health reminds me of that. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. With 75 whole food-sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Sponsor - Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/motherkind and get a one-month free trial. Go to skillshare.com/motherkind and click on the Motherkind banner or use the code MOTHERKIND at checkout. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 11TH OF MAY 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 11th of May. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Amy Taylor-Kabbaz Amy Taylor-Kabbaz is a journalist, researcher, author, coach and mother. She focuses on empowering women and understanding motherhood. Amy is known for her work on matrescence and the transition that women go through as a mother. Her latest book, ‘Mama Rising: Discovering the New You Through Motherhood’, was released in December through Hay House. To learn more about Amy and her work, head over to her website or follow Amy over on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why it's ok to get it wrong 70% of the time with Josh Connelly Mar 28, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with Josh Connelly. A mental health expert that I spoke to back in November 2020. Josh shares why we only need to get it right 30% of the time and what getting it right looks like to him. I hope you enjoy this moment. Listen to the full episode here. ABOUT JOSH CONNELLY Josh Connolly is a coach, a speaker and one of the most influential advocates for mental health in the UK. He is a father of four children, and he speaks about his healing and parenting journey to inspire and empower other parents to become more self-aware, healthy and resilient. To find out more about Josh, you can visit his website. You can also find him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. SPONSOR - SKILLSHARE I want to thank Skillshare for sponsoring this Motherkind Moment. Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/motherkind and get a one-month free trial. Go to skillshare.com/motherkind and click on the Motherkind banner or use the code MOTHERKIND at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Mother's Day episode: What's the one gift you'd give to all mothers in the world? Mar 24, 2022

Welcome to this very special Mother‘s Days episode. This Sunday the 27th of March is UK Mother’s Day and I was thinking about what I wanted to give all the mothers who listen to this podcast. Then I realised I have 100s of gifts for you because at the end of every podcast I ask each guest to give you all a gift. I ask: What is the one gift you would give to all the mothers in the world and why? I love this question and I love the answers even more. This is such a special episode. It’s a compilation of some of the favourite gifts we’ve been given over the years. It features a collection of your most loved guests - Dr. Gabor Mate, Dr. Shefali, Glennon Doyle, Sarah Ockwell-Smith, Eve Rodsky, and Dr. Nicole LePera. I’ve got to be honest with you, I cried so many times creating this episode for you. I genuinely wish that every mother in the world could have the gift of listening to these wise kind wise words from our guests. If you want to give something special to the mothers in your life, please do share this episode with five mums. Never has there been a more important time for us mothers to realise the incredible, important and often uncelebrated job that we do. Please help me to help celebrate ourselves by sharing this. One last favour from me, as you listen to this please do take these gifts into your heart and remember this Mother’s Day how incredible you are. #WEAREMOTHERKIND HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY - From Zoe + the Motherkind team As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Come follow Motherkind on Instagram for tips and announcements. THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS FRAUPOW PORTABLE BREAST PUMP We are grateful for this week’s sponsor - Fraupow. Portable breast pumps are brilliant. They are convenient, fuss-free and allow us to get on with whatever we need to do handsfree. The Fraupow pump tucks into your bra so you can pump and go with no wires. It has 12 comfort levels and a capacity for 180 ml of milk. At a competitive price point, it is about £150 cheaper than the other leading pumps. Fraupow also offers a totally free chat live every Friday for advice with a professional mid-wife. Listeners can get 10% off the Fraupow breast pump at www.fraupow.com with the code MOTHERKIND10. Ts & Cs - MOTHERKIND10 offer code valid until the end of March, 2022. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Code only valid at www.fraupow.com. Discount applies to products only. SKILLSHARE Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/motherkind and get a one-month free trial. Go to skillshare.com/motherkind and click on the Motherkind banner or use the code MOTHERKIND at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Is it possible to be ambitious in life and present at home? with Alexi Panos Mar 21, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with the incredible Alexi Panos. She is a master coach and trainer and has achieved incredible things throughout her career. She is also a mum of four. In this clip, I ask her about motherhood and the ambition, presence and tension she feels. It is something I think about all the time. How do I be in the world and in their world? I hope this clip gives you food for thought. What does this look like for you and how do you grapple with this for yourself? I'd love to know your thoughts as it is something I still think about. Listen to the full episode here. ABOUT ALEXI PANOS Alexi is a leadership and embodiment trainer in The Bridge Method workshops (which she co founded and developed with her husband Preston Smiles), host of the Top 10 Self Improvement Podcast UNLEASHED, business strategist, artist and humanitarian (through her organizations E.P.I.C.); and as a bestseller, Alexi has authored the books 50 WAYS TO YAY! and NOW OR NEVER You can find out more about Alexi and her work via her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, You Tube and Instagram. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why you're not broken with Dr. Sarah Woodhouse Mar 17, 2022

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Motherkind podcast. Thank you for being here and pressing play. This week's episode of the Motherkind podcast is about transformation and how possible it is no matter what you have been through or are going through to create the life you want. Not only for yourself but also for your children. I’m speaking with trauma expert Dr. Sarah Woodhouse, and we dig into trauma and how we heal from it. This is a very deep and real conversation. I hope it informs and inspires you in equal measure. In this episode you’ll learn about: What she learned about herself through a 3-year move to Australia Attachment trauma and anxiety The daily activity of regulating our nervous system and tools for support How do we recognise trauma What is unprocessed trauma "To thrive you have to break free from your past." - Dr. Sarah Woodhouse As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources and links for Sarah: New book: You’re Not Broken - Break free from trauma and reclaim your life by Dr Sarah Woodhouse Course starting soon: The freedom process Instagram Peter Levine - Healing trauma Internal family systems EMDR Therapy FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Come follow Motherkind on Instagram for tips and announcements or just to reach out and say hi. About Dr. Sarah Woodhouse Dr Sarah Woodhouse is a trauma specialist, research psychologist, author, coach and creator of The Freedom ProcessTM - a transformative program designed to help people break free from childhood trauma and reconnect to their power and potential. She has just moved permanently back to the UK, after three years working and living in Australia with her husband and three young children. Before moving to Australia, Sarah spent a decade researching how different ways of thinking and interacting with other people can prolong trauma symptoms. Her research was funded by the UK’s Medical Research Council. In her current work, Sarah sees individual clients, helping them understand how their own childhood trauma is still affecting their life today, and supporting them to work through the eight steps of The Freedom ProcessTM. She also continues to research trauma for her next book. THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR - FRAUPOW PORTABLE BREAST PUMP Listeners can get 10% off the Fraupow breast pump at www.fraupow.com with the code MOTHERKIND10. We are grateful for this week’s sponsor - Fraupow. Portable breast pumps are brilliant. They are convenient, fuss-free and allow us to get on with whatever we need to do handsfree. The Fraupow pump tucks into your bra so you can pump and go with no wires. It has 12 comfort levels and a capacity for 180 ml of milk. At a competitive price point, it is about £150 cheaper than the other leading pumps. Fraupow also offers a totally free chat live every Friday for advice with a professional mid-wife. Ts & Cs - MOTHERKIND10 offer code valid until the end of March, 2022. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Code only valid at www.fraupow.com. Discount applies to products only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | HOW TO STAND IN YOUR TRUTH WITH CANDICE BRATHWAITE Mar 14, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Today’s Moment is a really emotional clip from an incredible conversation I had with Candice Brathwaite back in 2020. Candice shares about the boundaries she has had to set for herself. She also talks about how lonely it can be standing in your power, but how she couldn’t imagine it any other way. Listen to the full episode here. ABOUT CANDICE BRATHWAITE Candice Brathwaite is an influencer, blogger and author. She is also the founder of Make Motherhood Diverse, an online initiative aiming to encourage an accurate and diverse depiction of motherhood in the media. You can reach Candice through her website and Twitter. You can learn more about Make Motherhood Diverse on their website and follow them on Instagram GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 16TH OF MARCH 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 16th of March. I cannot wait. It is one of my absolute favourite things to do that brings our community together. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 5 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to love your imperfect family with Julia Samuel MBE Mar 10, 2022

I have a special episode for you this week. This week features the incredible and poignant Julia Samuel MBE. She is a psychotherapist and author of several books, such as 'This too shall pass' and her recent book 'Every family has a story.' She asks some brilliant questions: What is it that enables some families to thrive when others fragment? What predicts a family breakdown? What makes a family functional or dysfunctional? Why do our families drive us so mad? Why is there no such thing as the perfect family? I think families are one of the most important, complex, joyful, infuriating, loving, and confusing things in the world. I learned so much from this episode and I know you will too. Please share it with your mum-friends who you feel should hear this. Be that person empowering, uplifting and inspiring other people and help me to do that. Let’s keep sharing this wisdom and get more and more of these messages out to the people who need it. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Julia’s new book Every family has a story Website Podcast A living loss Instagram SPONSOR - ATHLETIC GREENS My sponsor this week is a product I use every day - Athletic Greens. My motto is ‘I can only be the mother I want to be when I look after myself too’ and taking Athletic Greens each morning for my health reminds me of that. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. With 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 16TH OF MARCH 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 16th of March. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Come follow Motherkind on Instagram for tips and announcements. ABOUT JULIA SAMUEL MBE Julia Samuel, MBE, is a leading British psychotherapist and the author of the Sunday Times bestsellers This Too Shall Pass and Grief Works. During the last thirty years, she has worked first for the NHS and then in private practice, and she is Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK and the Vice President of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She features regularly in the national media and has presented the podcasts A Living Loss and Grief Works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | HOW TO REBALANCE YOUR HOME LIFE WITH EVE RODSKY Mar 07, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s clip is with the brilliant Eve Rodsky. The author of Fair Play. Eve created a system for families seeking balance, efficiency and more peace in their lives. She calls the system Fair Play. It offers couples a completely new way to divvy up domestic responsibilities. It is one of those game-changing episodes that I got 100s of emails about from our community. In this short clip, Eve talks about how to address the imbalance of domestic duties in our homes and why it is so fundamental for us to address it. Listen to the full episode here. ABOUT EVE RODSKY Eve Rodsky received her BA from the University of Michigan and her JD from Harvard Law School. After working in foundation management at J.P. Morgan, she founded the Philanthropy Advisory Group to advise families and charitable foundations on best practices. In her work with hundreds of families over a decade, she realized that her expertise in family mediation, strategy, and organizational management could be applied to a problem closer to home—a system for couples seeking balance, efficiency, and peace in their lives. Rodsky was raised by a single mother in New York City and now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their three children. Fair Play is her first book. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 16TH OF MARCH 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 16th of March. I cannot wait. It is one of my absolute favourite things to do that brings our community together. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 5 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 yrs & 12 books later - Sarah Ockwell-Smith on what really matters Mar 03, 2022

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Motherkind podcast. Thank you for pressing play and listening. I’m so happy you are here because this episode is going to blow your mind. This conversation is transformational. That is a big statement but I really believe it. You’ll want to listen to it all the way to the end. Sarah Ockwell-Smith is the mother of four children. Following the birth of her first child, she re-trained as an antenatal teacher and birth and postnatal doula. And she has since worked with 1000s of parents over the past 17 years. She is also a prolific author of 12 books, including the Gentle Sleep Book and the Gentle Eating Book. This episode might not be what you think. Sarah vulnerably and honestly shares an incredible shift that has happened to her in the past few years that has totally transformed how she sees parenting and being a parent. In this episode you’ll learn about: Sarah’s transformational wake-up call Why looking at your childhood is the most important thing you can do as a parent Good girl adaptation People pleasing and boundaries What gentle parenting is and isn’t Our powerful exchange about the parenting advice industry Why you don't need another parenting book and what you do need I’m so grateful how honestly Sarah shares with us. Please share it with your mum-friends who you feel should hear this. Be that person empowering, uplifting and inspiring other people and help me to do that. Let’s keep sharing this wisdom and get more and more of these messages out to the people who need it. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Gentle Parenting www.gentleparenting.co.uk Blogs at www.sarahockwell-smith.com Website New book How to be a calm parent About Sarah Ockwell-Smith Sarah Ockwell-Smith is the mother of four children. She has a BSc in Psychology and worked for several years in pharmaceutical research and development. Following the birth of her first child, Sarah re-trained as an antenatal teacher and birth and postnatal doula. She has also undertaken training in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy and is a member of the British Sleep Society. Sarah specialises in gentle parenting methods and is co-founder of the Gentle Parenting website www.gentleparenting.co.uk. She also blogs at www.sarahockwell-smith.com. Sarah is the author of twelve parenting books. and frequently writes for magazines and newspapers, and is often called upon as a parenting expert for national television and radio. Sponsor - Athletic Greens My sponsor this week is a product I use every day - Athletic Greens. My motto is ‘I can only be the mother I want to be when I look after myself too’ and taking Athletic Greens each morning for my health reminds me of that. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. With 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Do this next time you're frustrated with Mastin Kipp Feb 28, 2022

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is from an episode dating back to 2019 with Mastin Kipp. Mastin is a bestselling author and trauma expert. In this clip, he shares why we all get triggered and what to do about it. The words he shares in the clip - love is made in the repair - is something I remember so often when I’ve argued with guy or shouted at the girls. It reminds me that far from those triggers and challenges being something to run from they actually are the greatest opportunity to deepen the love between us and I often remind myself of that. It is so beautiful and so simple. Here is this week’s clip with Mastin Kipp. I hope you enjoy it. Listen to the full episode here. ABOUT MASTIN KIPP Mastin Kipp is a bestselling author and Creator of Functional Life Coaching. He is the author of Claim Your Power and The Daily Love, speaker and creator of Functional Life Coaching for people who are seeking rapid transformation in their lives. He has been recognized as a “thought leader for the next generation” by Oprah Winfrey. http://mastinkipp.com/ GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 16TH OF MARCH 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 16th of March. I cannot wait. It is one of my absolute favourite things to do that brings our community together. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 5 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Power of perspective with Cathy Rentzenbrink Feb 24, 2022

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Motherkind podcast. Thank you for being here and pressing play. I am so happy you are here. Cathy Rentzenbrink is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller The Last Act of Love. She also has a new book out called Write It All Down: How to Put Your Life on the Page. I didn’t know Cathy before this conversation and wasn’t sure what to expect. I thought we might have a brilliant conversation about writing and journaling and its power to help us have perspective and insight. We did cover all of that. But, my gosh, this conversation blew me away because it is also so much more than that. I loved it and definitely found a new friend in Cathy. Cathy is so poignant in the way she reflects back on her journey as a mother. Yes, this episode is about writing and journaling and its profound power to support us as we wind through this path of motherhood, but it is mostly about self-compassion. I hope you listen to it and it helps you remember to connect to that kinder voice within you. The part of you that knows you are ok, it’s ok and it’s all going to be ok. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The power of journaling Her journey as a mother Nurturing self-compassion As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR - FRAUPOW PORTABLE BREAST PUMP We are grateful for this week’s sponsor - Fraupow. Portable breast pumps are brilliant. They are convenient, fuss-free and allow us to get on with whatever we need to do handsfree. The Fraupow pump tucks into your bra so you can pump and go with no wires. It has 12 comfort levels and a capacity for 180 ml of milk. At a competitive price point, it is about £150 cheaper than the other leading pumps. Fraupow also offer a totally free chat live every Friday for advice with a professional mid-wife. Listeners can get 10% off the Fraupow breast pump at www.fraupow.com with the code MOTHERKIND10. Ts & Cs - MOTHERKIND10 offer code valid until the end of March, 2022. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Code only valid at www.fraupow.com. Discount applies to products only. FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Come follow Motherkind on Instagram for tips and announcements or just to reach out and say hi. ABOUT CATHY RENTZENBRINK Cathy Rentzenbrink is also the author of A Manual for Heartache (‘If her first memoir honoured her brother, Rentzenbrink’s slim follow-up honours her recovery….a generous and important addition to an expanding shelf of therapeutic memoirs that help us blunder through modern life’ Sunday Times); Dear Reader: The Comfort and Joy of Books; and Everyone is Still Alive (Her funny, moving, and wise debut novel which explores the deeper realities of marriage and parenthood). RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Write Your Memoir Online with Cathy Renzenbrink - YouTube Write It All Down: How to Put Your Life on the Page Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why it's ok to be angry with Dr Caroline Boyd Feb 21, 2022

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with Dr. Caroline Boyd. She is a registered clinical psychologist, writer and mother. She also has a fantastic new book out called the Mindful new mum. This week’s Moment is all about anger and we actually recorded it especially for this week’s Moment. Yes, it’s totally normal for mums to feel anger and in this episode Caroline unpacks what is going on in our brains and bodies when we are angry and, as mothers, understanding the context and triggers and what we can do about them. ABOUT DR CAROLINE BOYD Caroline is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, HCPC registered, with nearly 10 years’ experience working in the NHS. She specialises in supporting parents perinatally - from pregnancy to childbirth and all aspects of the transition to parenthood. Birthing a new identity as a mum can be as demanding as birthing a baby – whether it’s your first or fifth. We know that dads can really struggle too. She offers a safe, non-judgmental space for you to make sense of changes to your multiple, intersecting identities. So you can honour and accept the kind of mum or dad YOU want to be. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 16TH OF MARCH 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 16th of March. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 5 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Newer Older Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The messy and beautiful truth of Motherhood with poet Jessica Urlichs Feb 17, 2022

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Motherkind podcast. Thank you for being here and pressing play. This week’s episode is something a bit different. It is with Jessica Urlichs. Jessica is an author and poet who lives in New Zealand with her husband and two young children. I wonder if some of you might have read her words because they often go viral on Instagram. Read one of her poems and you’ll see why. They go to the heart of being a mother. She is the author of 3 poetry books - From one mom to another, All I see is you and My after all. She is also a bestselling author of a the children’s picturebook called A rainbow in my heart. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to find inspiration from your innate creativity How a shift in perspective can help you see your children’s challenges differently Boundaries and social media She reads 3 of her favourite poems for us and explains the inspiration behind each of them - I have never heard of her doing this live before This episode is beautiful. I loved speaking with her. And listening to Jessica read these poems felt like a balm to my soul. I really hope her words have the same impact on you. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Website Books Instagram FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Come follow Motherkind on Instagram for tips and announcements or just to reach out and say hi. ABOUT JESSICA URLICHS Jessica Urlichs is a writer and poet. She lives in New Zealand with her husband and two young children. She is the author of three poetry books, 'From One Mom to a Mother', 'All I See Is You' & 'My After All'. As well as a children's picture book on emotions called 'The Rainbow in my Heart'. Shop for these here. She loves blogging and writing down her thoughts and in turn has a beautiful community on Instagram and Facebook of other like-minded mothers who are here for the messy and beautiful truth of motherhood. SPONSOR - FRAUPOW PORTABLE BREAST PUMP We are grateful for this week’s sponsor - Fraupow. Portable breast pumps are brilliant. They are convenient, fuss-free and allow us to get on with whatever we need to do handsfree. The Fraupow pump tucks into your bra so you can pump and go with no wires. It has 12 comfort levels and a capacity for 180 ml of milk. At a competitive price point, it is about £150 cheaper than the other leading pumps. Fraupow also offers a totally free chat live every Friday for advice with a professional mid-wife. Listeners can get 10% off the Fraupow breast pump at www.fraupow.com with the code MOTHERKIND10. Ts & Cs - MOTHERKIND10 offer code valid until the end of March, 2022. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Code only valid at www.fraupow.com. Discount applies to products only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to connect with your true self with Emmy Brunner Feb 14, 2022

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is a clip with Emmy Brunner who is a personal empowerment transformation coach. She is a psychotherapist and CEO of The Recover Clinic and author of an incredible book called Find your true voice. She has more than 21 years of clinical experience. Emmy is an absolute inspiration to me. She has walked the path of transformation and change in her own life and has now helped 1000s of others do the same. She is one of the kindest most compassionate women I know. It was an absolute joy for me to listen back through this episode. The clip that I have chosen is all about choices. My intention with this episode is to remind you that you are deserving of making loving choices for yourself today, this week and evermore. If you did enjoy this clip, have a listen to the full episode. It is pure gold. I recorded in the depths of lockdown in February 2021. I hope you enjoy this Moment and I am wishing you a wonderful week ahead. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. ABOUT EMMY BRUNNER Emmy Brunner is a Psychotherapist, Personal Empowerment and Transformation Coach, Hypnotherapist, CEO of The Recover Clinic London, Author of Trauma Redefined and Find Your True Voice, Founder of The Brunner Project and Speaker with more than 20 year’s experience in trauma and mental illness, across both the business and clinical worlds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to raise emotionally healthy children with Dr. Anne Lane Feb 10, 2022

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Motherkind podcast. I am so happy you are here. Thank you for pressing play and listening. It’s children’s mental health week, 7 - 13 February. In honour of that this week’s episode is about raising emotionally healthy children. Dr. Anne Lane is a clinical psychologist working with children, teens and adults. She has a new book out called Nurture your child’s emotional intelligence: Five steps to help your children cope with big emotions and build resilience. If that isn’t the most important thing in the world, then I don’t know what is. This is an incredible episode and has a wonderfully kind and compassionate energy. Also, coupled with a deep expertise both professionally in her work as a psychologist and personally as a mother of three. You are going to learn so much in this episode and I loved it. In this episode you’ll learn about: Why emotions are contagious and what to do about that How to help both yourself and children put words to emotions How to communicate hard things with our children Why Anne thinks anxiety and depression is on the rise for our children and what we can do as parents early on What I learned most from this episode is that life is incredibly messy and what we need to do is help ourselves and our children be ok with that. Isn’t that what emotional health really is all about? Anne is open, honest and fantastically breaks down questions that I know we all have on our minds. I think you are going to love this one and want to share it. So please do. If there is someone in your life who you think can benefit from this wisdom, please do share it with them across Instagram, Facebook, or where ever you are. Let’s get this incredible information to as many mothers as we can. Here is the episode. I hope you really enjoy it. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Website Free excerpt from Her new book Nurture your child’s emotional intelligence Instagram FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Come follow Motherkind on Instagram for tips and announcements. About Dr. Anne Lane Dr Anne Lane is a clinical psychologist and family therapist. For more than 20 years she has worked in mental health – within both the NHS and her own private practice. Dr Lane has taught on clinical psychology doctorate programmes and run countless workshops on mental health, parenting and emotional regulation. She is a lively, passionate communicator who cares deeply about the lives of the adults, families and children she works with. Anne lives in Hertfordshire, UK, with her husband and three children. Sponsor - Athletic Greens My sponsor this week is a product I use every day - Athletic Greens. My motto is 'I can only be the mother I want to be when I look after myself too' and taking Athletic Greens each morning for my health reminds me of that. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. With 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | What to do if your child is different with Elaine Halligan Feb 07, 2022

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is about difference. It’s from May 2019 with Elaine Halligan who is the founder of The Parent Practice. She has been a parenting specialist since 2006. Elaine’s story is incredible. He little boy Sam was expelled from school three times by the time he was just 7. So she quit her job in the city and re-trained in positive parenting. She has now helped 1000s of parents totally transform their parenting journey. This is an incredible clip. When I think about difference, I actually feel most children are a little bit different. I hope you find this clip really reassuring, positive and inspiring. I know I did. Please share it or leave me a message on Instagram. You can listen to the full episode here. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. RESOURCES: Website: https://www.theparentpractice.com/ ABOUT ELAINE HALLIGAN It is Eliane’s mission to create a happier future generation by sharing parenting strategies that will have an authentic impact, transforming challenging children into confident and contented children with my personal style and a positive approach. Sponsor - Athletic Greens My sponsor this week is a product I use every day - Athletic Greens. My motto is I can only be the mother I want to be when I look after myself too and taking Athletic Greens each morning for my health reminds of that. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring the Motherkind podcast. With 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to have a healthy gut with Dr. Megan Rossi Feb 03, 2022

Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast. I am so happy you are here. Thank you for pressing play and listening. Do you know the importance of your gut health? Is gut health the key to health and happiness? I hope this episode is going to answer both those questions for you. Before you think, Zoe I'm far too busy to worry about this as well, our guest today, Dr. Megan Rossi, is a new mum herself so everything she shares is practical and achievable. In this episode you’ll learn about: What is gut health? Everything you need to learn about gut health How does someone know if they have a healthy gut or not? The connection between your gut to the rest of your body The guts impact on our mental health Evidence-based strategies to support gut health If we look after our gut, our gut will look after us. - Dr. Megan Rossi Here is the episode. I hope you really enjoy it. As ever, please do share it with someone you want to experience more happiness, better immunity, better sleep and all the benefits of looking after our guts that Dr. Megan shares on this episode. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Gut Health clinic: website Instagram: @theguthealthclinic Eat more, live well: book Score your gut health: 10 question assessment Athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Dr. Megan Rossi Dr. Megan Rossi is a registered dietician with an award-winning PhD in gut health. A leading Research Fellow at King’s College London, Dr Rossi is currently investigating nutrition-based therapies in gut health, including pre-and probiotics, dietary fibres, the low FODMAP diet and food additives as well as leading a gut-health clinic on Harley Street. Most recently, Dr Rossi has created a range of products called Bio&Me stocked in all major supermarkets, launched her own online platform Inner Community and regularly appears in the press. Her first book, Eat Yourself Healthy, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller SPONSOR - ATHLETIC GREENS We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. I use it every morning after breakfast with my daughters. With 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Do this one thing to be a better parent with Joanna Fortune Jan 31, 2022

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with Joanna Fortune who is a psychotherapist and parenting expert. My intention with this clip is that it gives you permission to do something for you this week. As Joanna so wisely says, I can only be who you need me to be if I take care of myself too. I hope you find this clip helpful, please do share this little nugget of gold with any of your friends you think to deserve to take a moment for themselves too. You can listen to the full episode here. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. RESOURCES: Joanna on Instagram Her Books to learn more about 15-minute parenting. ABOUT JOANNA FORTUNE Joanna Fortune is a clinical psychotherapist and attachment specialist. She has been working with children and families for over 20 years with a specialisation in child and adolescent psychotherapy. Joanna is a theraplay practitioner and has trained extensively in all areas of attachment work. She works with parents and their children in sessions. You can connect with Joanna on Instagram. You can also buy her books to learn more about 15-minute parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to create a beautiful relationship with your child - that lasts forever with Jess, Our Mama Village Jan 27, 2022

Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast. I am so happy you are here. Thank you for pressing play and listening. This is such a great episode. It is with Jess VanderWier from Our Mama Village. I discovered Jess on Instagram and loved her compassion and her deep experience with families. This is an episode about gentle parenting and we talk about what that means. It’s also about the bigger picture so we are going to dive in together about why we might want to look into our values as parents and have a think about how we are parenting. In our busy lives, from the moment our eyes open to the moment our heads hit the pillow, it can just feel like go go go. It is so easy to forget to maintain perspective and the bigger picture of why your role as a parent is so important and how to navigate all the tricky parts with more grace and ease. I especially loved it when Jess talks about the seasons of parenthood and how to know when is the time to survive, to grit your teeth and get through it, and when is the right time to do that deeper work into what might be coming up for us as we go through the challenges of parenthood. What she shares is absolutely brilliant. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: What is gentle parenting Why we might want to look into our values as parents and have a think about how we are parenting The seasons of parenthood and how to know when to survive or do the deeper work Keeping it all in perspective What does punishment-free parenting look like If you love this episode, copy the link, tag me on social media and please do share it. The podcast has grown so much because you have helped me reach more mums through word of mouth. I have never spent a penny marketing. Be that person amongst your friends who is sharing, supporting and lifting others up with content like this. We all need this right now. If there ever was a time to support mothers, it is now. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Our Mama Village website Instagram: @ourmamavillage FREE Masterclass FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. ABOUT JESS VANDERWIER VanderWier is a Registered Psychotherapist who helps families understand and respond to their child’s “big feelings” with gentleness and respect. Jess has a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and has logged thousands of clinical hours supporting parents and their children. Through groups, presentations, and one-on-one clinical sessions Jessica has helps hundreds of parents restore peace to their home. As the founder of Our Mama Village, Jess uses her expertise to support parents through online courses, personalized coaching, and free resources. Our Mama Village offers daily parenting guidance to over 480,000 families on their popular Instagram account. Jess lives in the Niagara Region with her husband Scott and their two daughters (4.5 & 2.5 years old). Whenever she finds the time, Jess loves to be outside in nature, hiking or biking, before refueling with Scott at a quirky hole-in-the-wall restaurant or a fun coffee shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to love your body with Mel Wells Jan 24, 2022

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Thank you for being here and hitting that play button. I have chosen this clip today because I needed to hear it. It’s with Mel Wells. She is a best-selling author and eating psychology and woman’s leadership coach. In this clip, Mel explains how to shift your relationship with your body to focus not entirely on what it looks like but on how it feels as well. Did you know the average woman will be exposed to around 5,000 advertising messages a day? Isn’t that crazy. Many of those, of course, will be about how we should look and what we should buy in order to ‘look better’. So it’s no wonder if, like me right now, you might not be feeling confident about how you look. I’ve chosen these words for us today to be a powerful reminder for me and for you that you are absolutely beautiful whatever you like. Here it is and please do share it if there is another mum in your life that you that could benefit from this shift in perspective today. You can listen to the full episode here. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Mel Wells website Instagram @Iammelwells ABOUT MEL WELLS Mel share tools, practices and techniques to help women fall madly in love with themselves, and to connect deeply to their bodies, their souls, and their inherent feminine wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The surprising secret to feeling less guilty and more empowered with Dr. Sophie Brock Jan 20, 2022

I am so excited about this episode. This week’s guest, Dr. Sophie Brock, says that to connect to the authenticity of who we are we first have to deconstruct who the world expects us to be. Isn’t that so powerful? Dr. Sophie Brock literally has a PhD in motherhood. She is a motherhood studies sociologist. This episode is such a brilliant follow-on to last week’s episode with Dr. Rick Hanson. If you haven’t listened to that one please do after you listen to Sophie’s. I feel like this episode is so powerful. It does something really important, which is to put your individual experience of being a mother and all the challenges that come with that into the wider societal context. Essentially revealing what it means to be a mother in the world today. If you have ever felt mum guilt, this episode is going to help you so much. It’s going to help you feel freer, lighter and more self-compassion for your incredible role as a mother. Sophie explains that so much of the tension in motherhood actually comes from society and what it expects from us. In this episode you’ll learn about: What it means to be a mother in this world Where the tension and guilt of motherhood comes from Why you feel so guilty all the time How we can free ourselves from that guilt If you love this episode, copy the link, and please share it. Be that person amongst your friends who is sharing, supporting and lifting others up with content like this. We all need this right now. If there ever was a time to support mothers, it is now. I would be so grateful if you would help me spread the incredible wisdom of the guests we have on the podcast. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://drsophiebrock.com/ @drsophiebrock on Instagram and Facebook FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Dr. Sophie Brock Dr. Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and Mother living in Sydney, Australia. She provides analysis of Motherhood in our culture, exploring the ways individual experiences of Mothers are shaped by broader social constructs. Sophie supports professionals, business owners and creatives in revolutionising what Motherhood means in our society, and how individual Mothers are supported and understood. Sophie’s offerings include self-study courses for Mothers and practitioners, her podcast The Good Enough Mother, and her Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The truth about your child's anger with Philippa Perry Jan 17, 2022

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with Philippa Perry who many of you know and love. She wrote that incredible book - The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read This clip is so powerful. In it, she shares the truth about feelings, especially anger, and why it is vital for us parents to be able to feel our own feelings so then we can help our children do it. As we often talk about on the podcast, being able to connect to our feelings and help our children do that is the foundation for emotional health which we know is a massive indicator of how happy we are in our lives. I hope this episode is inspiring and helps you have an easier week ahead. You can listen to the full episode here. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS 19 JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) Couch Fiction: A graphic tale of psychotherapy ABOUT PHILIPPA PERRY After volunteering with the Samaritans, Philippa trained as a psychotherapist. She worked in the mental health field for several years before writing her graphic novel, Couch Fiction which lays bare the process of psychotherapy. Her recent book, The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did), was a Number One Sunday Times bestseller. As well as continuing her psychotherapy work with an organisation called Talk for Health, Philippa is also an agony aunt for Red Magazine and contributes to The Guardian newspaper. She has presented several documentaries including The Truth about Children Who Lie for BBC Radio 4, Being Bipolar for Channel 4 and How To Be A Surrealist with Philippa Perry for BBC Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World-leading psychologist on why motherhood is the challenge of a lifetime with Dr. Rick Hanson Jan 13, 2022

Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast. First of all, let me ask you a question, are you kind enough to yourself about how hard it is to be a mother today? Do you even truly recognise the day-to-day pressures with are all under? My guest this week is Dr. Rick Hanson. He is one of the world’s leading psychologists and he says it’s imperative we recognise the pressures we are under as mothers so we can support ourselves and ask for the support we need from others. Dr. Rick, back in 2002, wrote the seminal book, Mother Nurture. Because he saw his own wife, a happy healthy woman, becoming clinically depleted after having children. And with his decades of experience as a psychologist, he felt called to support mothers. This episode is incredible. Every word Dr. Rick says is like gold. You are going to finish this episode feeling so much more self-compassion and ease and hopefully be kinder to yourself. In this episode you’ll learn about: Practical ideas of how to reduce stress from Motherhood An analogy that made me cry His life-changing words about the impact of the pandemic As you might know if you are a regular listener of the podcast, I have a list on my desk of dream guests that I want on my podcast. And as of today, after being on that list for a while, I get to finally tick off Dr. Rick Hanson. This episode with Dr. Rick is incredible. Please share it and listen to it once, even twice. I think if all mothers could listen to this episode it would be nothing short of life-changing. "The very best thing we can do for all of our children and the future of humanity is to take good care of their mothers." - Dr. Rick Hanson As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Free weekly newsletter Book Mother Nurture Website FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. +++ GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 +++ Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. About Dr. Rick Hanson Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books have been published in 30 languages and include Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture – with 900,000 copies in English alone. His free weekly newsletter has 220,000 subscribers and his online programs have scholarships available for those with financial needs. He’s lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. An expert on positive neuroplasticity, his work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, NPR, and other major media. He began meditating in 1974 and is the founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why we all need this powerful mindset shift with Dr. Gordon Neufeld Jan 10, 2022

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. I have a treat for you today. This clip is from my episode with Dr. Gordon Neufeld. He co-authored a parenting book with my all-time favourite Dr. Gabor Mate. He is one of the world’s leading child psychologists and has been for over 40 years. This clip is like a motivational speech. I have listened to it so many times, and sometimes I listen to the bit in this clip when I’m feeling unsure or uncertain about myself. It makes me feel so empowered and confident and I wanted to share that gift with you today. Enjoy. You can listen to the full episode here. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. RESOURCES: Neufeld Institute - website Hold on to your kids - book ABOUT DR. GORDON NEUFELD Before he retired, Dr. Gordon Neufeld had accumulated more than 40 years of experience as a clinical psychologist with children and youth and those responsible for them. A foremost authority on child development, Dr. Neufeld continues to be an international speaker, a best-selling author (Hold On to Your Kids) and a leading interpreter of the developmental paradigm. Dr. Neufeld has a widespread reputation for making sense of complex problems and for opening doors for change. While formerly involved in university teaching and private practice, he has devoted the best part of the last two decades to creating courses for parents, teachers and helping professionals. These courses are offered primarily through the Neufeld Institute – an online educational institute and world-wide charitable organization devoted to applying developmental science to the task of raising children. Dr. Neufeld’s life’s work has been to help adults provide the conditions for children to flourish. He is a father of five and a grandfather to six. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simple ways to eat well with no time with Rhiannon Lambert Jan 06, 2022

Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast and happy new year. It is January and I’m sure you are being bombarded with messages, adverts, diet books, and celebrity workout plans. I really think this episode is the antithesis to all of that. I find eating nutritious food quite a stressful area of my life. I have a fussy daughter who eats about the same 5 foods on repeat. I also think about my own diet. Am I giving myself the best chance of having the energy levels that I want and need. Am I eating healthily enough. It is an area of my life I do worry about. This episode was a gift. Rhiannon Lambert is one of the UK’s leading nutritionists, a best-selling author of Re-Nourish: A Simple Way To Eat Well and chart-topping podcast host of Food For Thought. Safe to say Rhiannon is an expert and one of the UK’s leading nutritionists. She also became a mum during the pandemic. In this episode you’ll learn about: What it was like having a baby during the pandemic The importance of looking after ourselves Important messages about feeding our children and ourselves New ideas around nutrition Simple tools and ideas for making healthy food prep more stress-free It felt like a massive dose of reassurance and compassion and kindness. This is a huge area for us mums and our children. I do not need another diet book. I need someone like Rhiannon with simple ideas and tools to help us all make eating easier. Here is the episode. I hope you love it and I hope it is a balm of reassurance. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Science of Nutrition: Debunk the Diet Myths and Learn How to Eat Well for Health and Happiness by Rhiannon Lambert. Food for thought podcast Instagram Website FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. About Rhiannon Lambert Rhiannon Lambert BSc MSc RNutr is one of the UK’s leading nutritionists, a best-selling author and chart-topping podcast host. In 2016 she founded Rhitrition, a renowned Harley Street clinic, which specialises in weight management, gut health, sports nutrition, eating disorders, and pre-and post-natal nutrition. Registered with the Association for Nutrition, Rhiannon obtained a first-class degree in Nutrition and Health, a Master’s degree in Obesity, Risks and Prevention, and diplomas in sports nutrition, pre-and post-natal nutrition. She is a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders, accredited by The British Psychological Society and a Level 3 Personal Trainer. Rhiannon hosts the top-rated ‘Food for Thought’ podcast, which gives listeners practical, evidence-based advice on how to achieve a healthier lifestyle. With more than five million downloads since 2018, it is firmly established as one of the UK’s most popular health podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to find your true purpose with Rebecca Campbell Jan 03, 2022

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Thank you for being here. I hope you are doing really well. It is the first week of January and I know at this time of year many of us start to think about big questions particularly around work and purpose. I know this because so many of you get in touch with me each January with questions about these topics. I’m so excited to share this Moment with you because I got to ask Rebecca Campbell, author of Rise Sister Rise, and also one of the world’s leading teachers on purpose and spirituality. I asked her specifically about purpose as parents and mothers and how we can live a life that feels more authentic and free. I love this clip and I love how Rebecca says nothing is ever wasted. If you are feeling that you are not where you want to be, please remember that no experience is ever wasted. And if you are ready to start asking some of those big questions around purpose then what Rebecca has to say is going to be very inspiring to you. I hope this Moment is going to encourage you to think deeply and practically about purpose. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. ABOUT REBECCA Rebeca Campbell is a writer, teacher, and a new mother. She leads workshops internationally and helps people have an experience of their soul. Rebecca is also the bestselling author of ‘Light Is the New Black’ and ‘Rise Sister Rise’. She created Rise Sister Rise Membership and the Work Your Light online course. Before her work in the intuitive mystic arts, Rebecca had a successful career as an award-winning creative director. To learn more about Rebecca’s work, visit her website or reach out to her on Instagram or Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release: How to break free from always being the good girl with Kasia Urbaniak Dec 30, 2021

This week’s guest is Kasia Urbaniak. Kasia is the founder and CEO of The Academy, a school that teaches women the foundations of power and influence. Kasia's perspective on power is unique. Over the course of nearly 20 years, she has worked as a professional Dominatrix, practiced Taoist alchemy in one of the oldest female-led monasteries in China and obtained dozens of certifications in different disciplines, including Medical Qi Gong and Systemic Constellations. Since founding The Academy in 2013, Kasia has taught hundreds of women practical tools to step into leadership positions in their relationships, families, workplaces, and wider communities. In the episode, Kasia shares about how to break free from good girl conditioning. In her words "We need bad girls, women who ruffle feathers, shake people up." And this blew me away - when we ask for what we truly want no matter how crazy, it doesn’t just benefit self or child, it benefits all of society" We talk about how to give and receive “no” and she goes in-depth on the familiar feeling for many mums, resentment. How suppressing it is the equivalent of a suicide bomber, a bit dramatic but rings true. When it finally explodes, it impacts ourselves and those around us. Her clarity around this and tools she offers for turning it around resonated strongly with me. What I really loved about speaking with Kasia on top of the entire conversation, are the simple actionable tools she shares. If you are like me and feel the world needs woman who are self-directed, strong and acting in their own best interests and not just everyone else’s, this episode will leave you feeling understood, inspired and empowered. Trust me, Kasia is electrifying. She is on a mission to liberate woman from the shackles of good girl conditioning. I hope you find it helpful. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Academy teaching women to increase their power, agency and influence in all areas of their lives. By 24 November 2020, Pre-order Kasia’ book Unbound, A Woman’s Guide to Power and get a free seat in the Good Girl Reform School. I’m definitely doing this and giving it to my friends for the holidays. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Society and the pressure on mothers with Gabor Mate, How Your Childhood Shapes Every Aspect of Your Life ABOUT KASIA URBANIAK Kasia Urbaniak is the founder and CEO of The Academy, a school that teaches women the foundations of power and influence. Kasia's perspective on power is unique. Over the course of nearly 20 years, she has worked as a professional Dominatrix, practiced Taoist alchemy in one of the oldest female-led monasteries in China and obtained dozens of certifications in different disciplines, including Medical Qi Gong and Systemic Constellations. Since founding The Academy in 2013, Kasia has taught hundreds of women practical tools to step into leadership positions in their relationships, families, workplaces, and wider communities. She has spoken at corporations and conferences worldwide. You can find out more about Kasia and her work via her website. You can also connect with Tara on Facebook, You Tube and Instagram. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to be a model not a martyr with Glennon Doyle Dec 27, 2021

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Thank you for being here. It is the 27th of December and I hope you had an amazing Christmas. And if you didn’t please be kind to yourself. This week’s Moment is with one of my all-time favourite authors, Glennon Doyle. I was lucky enough to sit and speak with Glennon in May 2020. I love doing these short episodes but I hate how hard it is to decide which moment to select. Today’s moment is going to go straight to your heart. Glennon says: "A responsible mother is not one slowly dying for her children, but showing them how to bravely live. I stopped being a martyr and started being a model." Every time I hear those words they awaken a fire in me. I think as a society we have been taught to be a good mother means we have to forget ourselves. What if it’s the opposite? What if being a good mother means showing our children how to live our brightest life. I just love this. I love Glennon and this clip and I hope you do too. As we head into a New Year, may these words give you plenty of inspiration. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release - Be the change with Candice Brathwaite Dec 23, 2021

In this re-release I'm speaking with Candice Braithwaite, who is an absolute force and such a strong voice in the parenting and motherhood arena. Candice is an activist, influencer and the founder of Make Motherhood Diverse, an online initiative aiming to encourage a more representative and diverse depiction of motherhood in the media. Her book, ‘I’m Not Your Baby Mother’ is incredible - part memoir and part manifesto about black motherhood - it’s so good in fact, I’ve already read it twice! We speak about Candice’s childhood, her traumas, and how she found herself in this activist role. We also talk about spirituality and how Candice’s spiritual practice really helps to keep her grounded when things get pretty intense around her – and you’ll hear more about that in the episode. We had such a great conversation and I think you’re going to love hearing from Candice. I hope you enjoy the episode. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram so do hop over and let us know what you thought. You can download a transcript of this week’s episode here. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE I Am Not Your Baby Mother by Candice Brathwaite Make Motherhood Diverse Black Panther movie The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Candice Brathwaite: ‘Nobody will be calling me a 'mummy blogger' after this’ on Stella Magazine FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. ABOUT CANDICE Candice Brathwaite is an influencer, blogger and author. She is also the founder of Make Motherhood Diverse, an online initiative aiming to encourage an accurate and diverse depiction of motherhood in the media. You can reach Candice through her website and Twitter. You can learn more about Make Motherhood Diverse on their website and follow them on Instagram. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to unleash your joy this Christmas with Zoe Dec 20, 2021

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This is the last of my Christmas episodes. This week I want to help you find your joy at Christmas and discuss why we don’t always enjoy what we have created for others and how to change that this year. The main theme over the four workshops is that we too deserve to enjoy the magic at Christmas that we are so busy creating for everyone else in our lives and how to do that. I cover 3 reasons why it’s hard to find the joy at Christmas and 3 ways to support you so you can. My question for you is: Can you allow yourself to feel the joy this Christmas? You deserve that and to enjoy Christmas just as much as everyone you are creating the magic for. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all a very happy Christmas. You can watch the full Workshop 4 - How to unleash your joy at Christmas here. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could you be peri-menopausal? with Dr. Louise Newson Dec 16, 2021

I am so happy you are here. Sometimes there is a topic with a massive gap in my own knowledge. This episode came about for exactly that reason. I realised that I knew embarrassingly little about Menopause, the process, perimenopause, treatment, symptoms, and the impact it could have on women. I wondered if you might feel the same, so I managed to get one of the UK's leading experts on the show - Dr. Louise Newson to talk about it. Many of you might know of Louise and her work from the documentary about menopause with Davina McCall and her appearances on TV talking about this important and undervalued topic. She is a GP and renowned menopause specialist who holds an Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and the British Menopause Society. She is passionate about improving education about perimenopause and menopause and improving awareness of safe prescribing of HRT to healthcare professionals. In this episode you’ll learn about: The basics How to know if you might be peri-menopausal - this was a massive light bulb for me HRT and myths Why has it been such a taboo untalked about subject for so long and what we can do about it Where you can get support and any action you might need to take in your own life I loved this episode. I feel so much more knowledgeable and empowered than before, which is always my objective when I speak with anyone for the podcast. As you’ll hear in the episode there just isn’t enough conversation and resources about this. Please do share this episode if you think it will be helpful. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Newson Health Balance Menopause APP FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. About Louise Newson Dr. Louise Newson is a GP and renowned menopause specialist who holds an Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and the British Menopause Society. She is passionate about improving education about perimenopause and menopause and improving awareness of safe prescribing of HRT to healthcare professionals. Louise is also the founder of the not-for-profit company, Newson Health Research and Education, the award-winning free ‘balance’ menopause support app, and The Menopause Charity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Happy families? How to have a drama-free family Christmas with Zoe Dec 13, 2021

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Another episode with me this week. It is the next installment in my Christmas mini-series to help you have the happiest Christmas ever. This week we are talking about family dynamics. Is it possible to have a drama-free Christmas? Family dynamics can get so tricky at Christmas. Your family know how to push your buttons because they put them there. If you find it triggering and hard, perhaps it is because of what has been set up by our caregivers and the people around us in our early years. Throw in alcohol and high expectations, it isn’t surprising we get triggered over Christmas. I really want to help you today with some tips and ideas for how you might have a more peaceful family dynamic, how not to get triggered and how to enjoy time together. I hope you find this Moment really helpful. Let me know how you can get on. You can watch the full Workshop 3 from the series - Happy families? How to have a drama-free family Christmas - here FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One simple habit to unlock a happier life with Mel Robbins Dec 09, 2021

This week’s episode is really special. It’s with Mel Robbins. It was such an honour to speak with her. She was in the UK for a few days speaking about her latest book and she made time to speak with me for the Motherkind podcast. When I shared on Instagram that I was speaking with her so many of you DMd me saying how much you love her work and asking how I got her on. I have been following Mel for a long time. She has been really influential in helping me achieve some of the changes I’ve made in my life. Mel is a former layer and one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world. Her TedX talk has had nearly 30 million views. And, she is the author of best-selling book the High Five Habit. What I love about Mel is that a lot of her work, tools and ideas come from moments in her life when she was stuck and then found ways to overcome that. And then, what’s so wonderful, is that she finds a way to share, in simple practical ways, what helped her. I first learned about Mel from her book the Five-second rule. She says if you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must physically move within 5 seconds or your brain will kill it. You just say 5-4-3-2-1 and then take the action. It is so simple and brilliant. I use it all the time. Her new tool, which we focus on in this episode, is the High Five Habit. After using this tool for several weeks, her relationship with herself changed. It could help you to change your attitude, mindset and behaviour too. We chat about: The High Five Habit and how it can support your relationship with yourself The most important relationship you will ever have Her challenges and struggles and how she got out of them I love her and find her incredibly inspiring and brilliant and I hope you love the episode too. Let me know what you think of the episode and if you are going to give the high five challenge a go. I have been doing it for 30 days now and find it really works. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Website High Five Habit Instagram FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. ABOUT MEL ROBBINS Mel Robbins is a former lawyer, bestselling author, talk show host, and one of the most widely booked public speakers in the world. Her new book is The High Five Habit. She has spent the past decade coaching, teaching, and motivating millions of people around the world. Her practical, no-nonsense advice and life strategies provide tangible results and skills that help people push through the everyday challenges we all face in life, work, and love. Her social media platforms inspire more than 60 million people every month and her TEDx Talk is one of the most popular of all time, with nearly 30 million views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | From frantic to calm - the secret to doing less this Christmas with Zoe Dec 06, 2021

Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week’s moment is with me. For the next couple of episodes, I will be talking about Christmas and hopefully giving you some ideas on how to make it easier for yourself this year. In this very short episode, I talk about how to feel calm and less frantic, stressed and overwhelmed by the to-do list. I’m going to give you some ideas and tools to help you arrive at Christmas day not feeling totally stressed out from all the planning and all we have given in December. You too deserve feeling the joy, love and connection this Christmas. In this Moment, I invite you to ask yourself these powerful questions: What is it that you actually want this Christmas, how do you want to feel and how do you want those around you to feel? Next, What are the things on your to-do list that are causing you stress and overwhelm. Make a list. And now, Look at the list, item by item, and challenge yourself on what you can do, ditch and delegate. I hope you find this Moment really helpful. Let me know how you can get on. You can watch the full Workshop 2 from the series - From frantic to calm - the secret to doing less this Christmas - here FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Surprising power of crying with Patty Wipfler Dec 02, 2021

Welcome to this really special episode. Patty Wipfler has been working with families and children for an incredible 46 years. You may not know her name, but you may have heard of her organisation called Hand in Hand Parenting. It’s a nonprofit international resource for parents. Patty is on a mission to help parents by teaching an approach she calls parenting by connection. She also has a book out called Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges. Hand in Hand is an incredible organisation and I would encourage you to look at their website. There are so many free resources and it’s all non-profit. They have 135 instructors in 18 countries. She is currently working with Harvard on a research project to bring Hand in Hand tools to early childhood educators. I love having guests like Patty on the podcast. She has an incredible perspective and this comes across in her tone, energy, wisdom and depth of expertise. When someone like Patty speaks, we want to listen. We chat about: Her moment of transformation Her life’s work and mission Crying and what it means if your child cries a lot Why we as parents need to allow ourselves to cry more What happens when we listen to our children’s emotions and when someone listens to ours Hand and Hand parenting tools for an incredible connection and relationship with your children What I take from this episode is that our children’s emotional release is an important and powerful thing that we do not want to shut down or worry about. She tells us that if your child cries a lot, as mine does, and releases a lot of emotion with you, that is an amazing sign of a close connection of safety. When we feel safe with someone, we can release that emotion and that is what we need to do. Crying is life’s natural healer. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Facebook: facebook.com/handinhandparenting Twitter: twitter.com/ListenToKids Website: handinhandparenting.org/blog/ Book: Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2022 - Will you join us for Reconnect to you - the reboot? Click here to find out more and to register. About Patty Wipfler Patty Wipfler is the Founder and Program Director of Hand in Hand parenting. Patty writes, speaks, trains parent leaders, and develops resources for parents to help them lift difficulties from their children's lives and their own. She directs the training of Parenting by Connection Instructors from all parts of the U.S. and abroad. Her focus is on building parents' emotional understanding and helping parents to build networks of mutual support that benefit their families and communities. In 1989, she founded the non-profit Parents Leadership Institute, which evolved into Hand in Hand Parenting. She is the author of Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges. Through Hand in Hand, Patty offers monthly free teleseminars in conjunction with leading parent educators, writers, activists, and bloggers. Her articles have been published in Mothering Magazine, the Bulletin of Zero to Three, and Child Welfare News. She has been a keynote speaker at Association for the Education of Young Children conventions in Chicago and Philadelphia, and she has done workshops and trainings throughout California, and in Oregon, New Mexico, Texas, and Massachusetts, as well as in Beijing, China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | Why you can’t please everyone at Christmas and what to do instead with Zoe Nov 29, 2021

Welcome back to Moment. Your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Something a bit different this week because this Moment is with me. Throughout November, I have been delivering free coaching workshops online to help us have a calmer less stressful Christmas, which I think we all desperately need this year. Those of you who have come along and participated have kindly shared how powerful and helpful the workshops have been for you. It struck me that it could be useful for me to use these short Moment episodes to share some of the ideas from those workshops for those of you who perhaps couldn’t make it. For the next 4 Mondays in the run up to Christmas, I am going to be sharing ideas and tools to hopefully help you have your calmest least stressful Christmas ever. In today's moment, I want to talk to you about why you can’t please everyone at Christmas and what to do instead. Why does this matter and why have I chosen this topic? Listen to find out. My call to you at the end of the episode is to ask yourself: What is the one small change I can do to take my power back this Christmas? I also have to thank the revolutionary toy sharing service, Whirli, who have kindly sponsored these workshops which meant I could offer them for free for our community. We have a lot to thank them for. If you want to try the service you can get 30% off using the code: MOTHERKIND. Whirli.com/motherkind FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. FREE WORKSHOPS in NOVEMBER 2021 - The last one is 30 November at 8pm. How to have an (actual) Happy Christmas Motherkind + Whirli are pleased to offer 4 x free workshops for parents and carers. Click here to find out more and register. And go here for the discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to manage your emotions better and why it matters for parents with Dr. Soph Nov 25, 2021

This week’s guest says there is a damn good reason why people are struggling. We are not raised to understand ourselves. Dr. Soph is a registered clinical psychologist and a Sunday Times best-selling author of the Manual for being human which is an incredible book. This is such an interesting episode where you are going to learn why going to therapy and seeking to understand ourselves better isn’t selfish at all and how it actually helps those around us. We chat about: Attachment styles, your type and how yours can help you and your parenting The one-minute practice to better be able to connect to your feelings How to challenge your feelings of guilt and why we might feel guilty - it’s not what you think It’s my whistle-stop tour of some of the most important psychological concepts us mothers need to know about. Here is the episode. I hope you enjoy it. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Instagram @_drsoph Website Her book: A manual for being human FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. FREE WORKSHOPS in NOVEMBER 2021 - How to have an (actual) Happy Christmas Motherkind + Whirli are pleased to offer 4 x free workshops for parents and carers. Click here to find out more and register. ABOUT DR. SOPH Dr Soph has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master's in neuroscience and a doctorate in clinical psychology, and is one of the few clinical psychologists in the world right now taking psychology out of the therapy room. After seeing the staggering decline of the nation’s mental health, she left behind her traditional role as a clinical psychologist in the NHS in order to provide more people with the access they need to have good mental health. Since 2018, she has helped thousands manage their emotional wellbeing by sharing her psychological knowledge on Instagram, on her blog and through her online private practice. Dr Soph is an expert for the mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect and has been featured in global outlets including Vice Magazine, Girlboss, Psych Central and Teen Vogue. A Manual for Being Human is her first book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | The one tool to transform your parenting with Dr Kristin Neff Nov 22, 2021

Welcome back to Moment. Your moment for calm and connection for the week ahead. This week’s Moment is from Ep 27 June 2018 and in it, the world-renowned psychologist Dr. Kristin Neff shares the one tool that has transformed her parenting. And it can help transform yours too. What if I told you there was one tool that is proven to make you stronger, reduce anxiety, and even make you happier. That tool is self-compassion. Self-compassion is treating yourself with the same kindness, care, and understanding that you would show to a friend. Isn’t it just a truism that we often treat ourselves differently from how we treat those we care about? As Dr. Neff says it isn’t what we face in life that determines how we cope but how we are with ourselves when we face difficult moments. And, aren’t there many difficult moments in parenting that we must face. As she explains in the clip we can either have an enemy or an inner ally. Having an inner ally, a kinder voice inside, actually makes us stronger. She also explains about mirror neurons. This is absolutely fascinating. I like to think about this as emotions being contagious. If we are stressed out and anxious our children will pick up on that and mirror it back on us. The opposite is also true. If they are anxious or tantrumming and we can find some calm and ease within ourselves, as hard as that is, then that will help them quicker than any words that we can say because of these mirror neurons. This is absolutely incredible and I wish that every single parent knew about this. The quickest way to help our children is to calm ourselves first. Here is this week’s clip. I hope you really enjoy it. Please do let me know what you thought. You can listen to the full episode here. FOR MORE ON DR. KRISTIN NEFF, PLEASE SEE: Test how self-compassionate you are here The fantastic books she has authored including ‘Self-compassion @self_compassion on Twitter Kristin’s inspirational Tedx Talk ABOUT DR. KRISTIN NEFF Kristin Neff received her doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley, and is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you, and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. FREE WORKSHOPS in NOVEMBER 2021 - How to have an (actual) Happy Christmas Motherkind + Whirli are pleased to offer 4 x free workshops for parents and carers. Click here to find out more and register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The secret to solving the tension between ambition and Motherhood with Dr. Jenna Macciochi Nov 18, 2021

This week’s guest is with one of the UK’s leading scientists, immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi, who is also a mum of twins. This is an incredibly powerful episode about the tension between motherhood and work. So if you have ever felt pulled in multiple directions, then this episode is for you. It is in two halves. The first half is very personal from Dr. Jenna. She shares so courageously and honestly about her experience with burnout and how it was the start of a total realignment of her priorities. I found it incredibly inspiring and thought-provoking. I think you are going to love what Dr. Jenna shares. The second half is from her professional expertise, about winter bugs and what we can all be doing to stay as well as possible this winter. We chat about: What can happen if we don’t look after our health The tension between motherhood and work How to use boundaries to reconcile this tension What to do to avoid getting ill this winter What to do if you do get ill And the answer to the question we all are asking: Is it true that we are all going to be more susceptible to winter bugs because we have been in lockdown and isolation? As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Author of Immunity: The Science of Staying Well Website www.drjennamacciochi.com Instagram www.instagram.com/dr_jenna_macciochi Twitter www.twitter.com/drjmacc FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. FREE WORKSHOPS in NOVEMBER 2021 - How to have an (actual) Happy Christmas Motherkind + Whirli are pleased to offer 4 x free workshops for parents and carers. Click here to find out more and register. About Dr. Jenna Macciochi Dr. Jenna Macciochi has over 20 years' experience as a scientist researching the impact of lifestyle on the immune system in health and disease. A strong advocate of preventative medicine, she is on a mission to break down the science behind our health and share the secrets of how to be well. Based in Brighton, Jenna is a lecturer at Sussex University and a qualified fitness instructor. Her writing has been featured in The Times, Women's Health, Marie Claire, Glamour Magazine and Metro amongst others. She is a mother of 5-year-old twins and a keen home cook, creating recipes inspired by her farm-to-table Scottish roots and capturing her husband’s Italian heritage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to worry less about your children with Dr. Shefali Tsabary Nov 15, 2021

Welcome back to the third ever Moment. Your moment for calm and connection for the week ahead. This week’s Moment is with Dr. Shefali Tsabary who really needs no introduction. Oprah has called her the world’s most profound parenting teacher. She is a best-selling author, international speaker and she is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses all over the world. In this Moment clip, Dr. Shefali shares why we worry so much as parents, why it doesn’t help, and how to embrace the inevitable setbacks in life instead. My invitation for you this week having listened to this moment is - could you take one thing that you feel worried about, maybe something either about yourself or your children and choose to let that worry go and trust that it’s going to be ok and that there are some beautiful lessons hiding in that thing you worry about. Here is the episode and I hope you enjoy it. Click here to listen to the full episode. Resources: The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children by Dr. Shefali Tsabary Check out Dr. Shefali’s parenting, wisdom, and meditation courses. The Year of Manifestation Course by Dr. Shefali. Recordings of Evolve 2019 are now available on-demand About Dr. Shefali Dr. Shefali Tsabary is an author, international speaker, and a clinical psychologist specialising in the integration of Eastern and Western philosophies. She is the author of three best-selling parenting books: The Conscious Parent, Out Of Control and The Awakened Family. She is known as Oprah’s favourite parenting teacher, calling her the world’s most profound parenting coach. Dr. Shefali continues to share her knowledge and passion for conscious parenting through workshops, courses and personal coaching. Get to know more about Dr. Shefali through her website. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. Worry brings about stagnation.- Dr. Shefali Tsabary As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. FREE WORKSHOPS in NOVEMBER 2021 - How to have an (actual) Happy Christmas Motherkind + Whirli are pleased to offer 4 x free workshops for parents and carers. Click here to find out more and register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why we need to prioritise how life feels to us over how it looks to others with Jessica Huie Nov 11, 2021

This week’s guest is my wonderful friend Jessica Huie. I cannot tell you how lucky I am to have her in my life. The word inspirational gets thrown around a lot these days doesn’t it, but Jessica really does live up to that description. She went from being a teen mother expelled from school and living in a hostel, to having an amazing career in PR. She founded two awarding-winning businesses and received an MBE for her contribution to promoting diversity in business. Having built the life she thought she desired and looking very successful on the outside, her father passed away. This gave her an awakening to really assess everything with fresh eyes. She is now on a mission to help us connect to who we really are and to live from the heart rather than the head. We chat about: How to find your purpose (it’s not what you might think) Why control is the enemy of authenticity and joy Why we have the desire to control everything in our lives How to live based on how it feels to you and not how it looks to others How to make bold choices even if they go against the grain Her parenting philosophy How she handled the fallout from moving with her son from Surrey to Jamaica in the middle of a pandemic This is an incredible episode, a very spiritual episode. My hope and intention is that you find real peace and comfort in Jessica’s words. Every time I speak with Jessica it just really helps me cut through the day-to-day stresses and worries and ask myself what kind of life do I really want to live and am I creating it for myself. I really hope this episode does that for you too. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Instagram: @jessica_huie_ Purpose: Pre-order Website FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING GROUP COACHING EXPERIENCE - Reconnect to you: the reboot. It’s a powerful 30-day programme to help you feel like you again. The next group begins on 15 November 2021. Curious? Find out more. About Jessica Huie MBE Jessica Huie MBE is the Founder of The Purpose Academy and the entrepreneur whose Color blind cards made history in 2007 as the first independent publisher to secure a presence for black cards in the British High-street. Despite humble beginnings, as a teen mother expelled from school aged 15, Jessica went on to enjoy a glittering career as a journalist and publicist and has worked with some of the world’s best-known stars and business people, including Samuel L. Jackson, Simon Cowell, Kelly Rowland & Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. Labeled one of Britain’s Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs by the Evening Standard, her first book, PURPOSE, evolved from the profound space between life and death in which she found herself as a carer for her beloved father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | How to heal your deepest wounds with Gabor Maté Nov 08, 2021

Welcome back to the second ever Moment. Thank you for taking this moment for yourself to help you feel calmer, lighter and perhaps even shift your perspective a little before the busy week ahead. This week’s Moment is with Dr. Gabor Maté. I am sure you know of him. He is a renowned addiction expert, speaker and author and sought after for his expertise on trauma, addiction, stress and childhood development. This is one of the most powerful conversations I have ever had on the podcast. It is still the most downloaded ever to date. It was so hard to choose a 10-minute clip. It is no exaggeration that I have listened to this episode about 5 times this morning trying to find the most powerful clip for you. The whole episode is just remarkable and powerful. I did manage to kick my perfection out of the way and decide on one. In this Moment he talks about why it is so hard to be a mother today and why it is our profound responsibility to keep being curious about our own behaviour on this remarkable journey of motherhood. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Find out more: Full episode, click here Hold On To Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld, PhD, and Gabor Maté, MD Follow his work on Facebook, Twitter, and his website. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING GROUP COACHING EXPERIENCE - Reconnect to you: the reboot. It’s a powerful 30-day programme to help you feel like you again. The next group begins in November 2021. Curious? Find out more. About Dr. Gabor Maté Dr Gabor Maté is a renowned speaker and bestselling author who teaches about human development through the lens of science and compassion. He is a retired medical doctor who has over 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience. Dr. Gabor empowers people to promote their own healing by presenting a broad perspective on issues such as drug addiction, childhood development, trauma, and mental illness. His books include ‘In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction’, ‘When the Body Says No’, and ‘Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers’, written with Dr. Gordon Neufeld. He is currently writing his next book, ‘The Myth of Normal: Illness and Health in an Insane Culture’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to stop stressing about sleep with Lyndsey Hookway Nov 04, 2021

This week’s guest was suggested by many of you. And now after speaking with her, I know why. She is awesome. Lyndsey Hookway is paediatric nurse, children’s public health nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Holistic Sleep Coach, Ph.D. candidate, and birth trauma recovery practitioner. She is the author of three books: Holistic Sleep Coaching, Let’s Talk About Your New Family’s Sleep, and her latest book called Still Awake. She is also co-founder of the Holistic Sleep Coaching programme. This is a really powerful episode about trusting ourselves in all areas of parenting but particularly sleep. We also talk about how hard that can be when we are exhausted or bombarded with conflicting information about how to get more sleep for both ourselves and our children no matter what age they are. We chat about: How to stop stressing about sleep Why there aren't any techniques that work for everyone The danger of the new sleep industry The big sleep myths How to find your instinct even when you are so tired Her own powerful journey with sleep What to do if you can’t sleep even though you have the opportunity to The importance of self-belief Once you hear it, I think you are going to want to share it with so many of your mum-friends. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Instagram: @lyndsey_hookway Facebook: @LyndseyHookway Website: https://lyndseyhookway.com/ Holistic Sleep Coaching - available on Amazon and direct from the publisher PraeclarusPress. Let’s Talk About Your New Family’s Sleep - now available on Amazon and from Pinter & Martin. Still Awake - now available on Amazon and from Pinter & Martin. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING GROUP COACHING EXPERIENCE - Reconnect to you: the reboot. It’s a powerful 30-day programme to help you feel like you again. The next group begins in November. Curious? Find out more. About Lyndsey Hookway Lyndsey is an experienced paediatric nurse, children’s public health nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Holistic Sleep Coach, Ph.D. candidate, and birth trauma recovery practitioner. She has worked in hospitals, clinics, the community and within clients’ homes for 20 years, serving within the UK NHS, in private practice and voluntarily. Lyndsey is a respected international speaker and teacher, and she regularly speaks out against the dominant sleep training culture, as well as advocating for the rights of families to receive high-quality, compassionate and expert lactation and respectful, responsive parenting support. She is the author of Holistic Sleep Coaching (2018), Let’s talk about your new family’s sleep (2020), and Still Awake (2021) and is currently working on three more books that will be published in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MOMENT | You have more power than you think with Jen Gale Nov 01, 2021

Welcome to the very first episode of the MOTHERKIND MOMENT. Every Monday I am going to release a short inspirational clip from one of my previous episodes. My intention is to give you a moment of joy, inspiration and perhaps even shift your perspective as we start a new week together. A little moment of Motherkind every Monday before the crazy week ahead. Today's Moment is 10 minutes long with sustainability author and speaker Jen Gale. It is in honor of COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, which started yesterday. Jen brilliantly breaks down the issues and the incredible power we each have to be part of the solution. You can listen to the full episode here. GROUP COACHING GROUP COACHING EXPERIENCE - Reconnect to you: the reboot. It’s a powerful 30-day programme to help you feel like you again. The next group begins in November 2021. Curious? Find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to find the confidence to do motherhood your way with Hollie de Cruz Oct 28, 2021

We have a special episode for you this week. If you followed my story about the birth of my first daughter, Jessie, who is nearly 6 now, you know that was a huge moment of transformation for me. Jessie was born, but also so was I. It was such an empowering experience for me that I felt called in my purpose and mission to work with mothers. So much so that I quit my corporate job of 12 years to start Motherkind. It was my purpose then and I feel that even more strongly today. This week’s guest was a hugely important part of that experience for me. Her name is Hollie de Cruz. Many of you will already know Hollie. She is a renowned birth coach, podcaster, author of Your Baby, Your Birth, and Motherhood Your Way and a mother of two boys. In many ways, we have lived parallel journeys of healing. This isn’t really an episode about birth. We touch on it and talk about it, but, this is actually an episode about purpose. It’s about healing and getting more and more comfortable about who we are. She is incredibly honest and vulnerable about her journey over the past few years and what that has meant for her and how she is different today. I think you are going to love this one. I hope you enjoy it. We chat about: Hollie’s journey and what it has meant to her Finding purpose The path of healing Asking ourselves: What is the fear? As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Yes Mum Cards - www.yesmumcards.com Instagram: @theyesmummum FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING GROUP COACHING EXPERIENCE - Reconnect to you: the reboot. It’s a powerful 30-day programme to help you feel like you again. The next group begins in November. Curious? Find out more. About Hollie de Cruz Hollie is a renowned birth coach, author of Your Baby, Your Birth and Motherhood Your Way, podcaster and mother of two boys. She makes award-winning positive affirmation cards and is founder of the yesmum birth project – a hypnobirthing home study programme that supports women all over the world to feel empowered in pregnancy, birth and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to break generational cycles with Shelly Robinson Oct 21, 2021

Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast. My guest this week says that motherhood is a journey that has the power to help us evolve and transform. If you are a regular listener of this podcast then I know that will resonate with you. Shelly Robinson is the founder of Raising Yourself. She was also suggested by tons of you when I asked who you wanted me to have on the podcast. Shelly is a holistic family wellness coach, a workshop facilitator, and a conscious parenting advocate. She is on a mission to teach busy mid-life mothers how to heal unhelpful patterns and develop strong emotional health that they can pass on to their children. This is something that we talk about every week on this podcast. I hope you are going to love this episode. We chat about: Where does our deep well of anger come from? How to create a home where everyone’s voice is safe 2 truths and a lie The work of raising ourselves Disrupting generational patterns As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Website - LINK Instagram - LINK FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING GROUP COACHING EXPERIENCE - Reconnect to you: the reboot. It’s a powerful 30-day programme to help you feel like you again. The next group begins in November. Curious? Find out more. About Shelly Robinson Shelly Robinson is a certified holistic family wellness coach, cycle-breaker, conscious parenting educator, and the creator of Raising Yourself. Her passion in life is to empower moms to turn their midlife crisis into midlife magic by teaching them how to reparent themselves, disrupt generational patterns, and take radically good care of their needs. When she's not connecting with her online community or geeking out on the latest neuroscience of cycle-breaking, she's likely making a mess in the kitchen with her two kids, trying to find her way out from under a pile of laundry, or decompressing with a good mystery in bed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can a sharing economy work for parents? with Nigel Phan Oct 14, 2021

Welcome to this very special episode of the Motherkind Podcast created in partnership with the innovative and conscientious Whirli. I am super excited to be working with Whirli which is the UKs revolutionary toy subscription service. Think of it as the sharing economy for toys. It makes so much sense, doesn’t it? Sharing toys. What children like to play with changes so quickly and you can never predict what they are going to love or not even play with at all. I certainly would not like to add up all the money I have wasted on toys the girls never played with. Not to mention the additional mental load of researching and buying the right toys at the right time. I love Whirli because it’s a solution to all of that. Plus, it’s so much more sustainable than each of us buying all those toys. Think of it as a more affordable & sustainable alternative to buying toys. And more fun and memorable. This episode is created in partnership with Whirli because I was thinking about the best way to tell you about Whirli and the service, and I think this is it! I actually interview its founder Nigel Phan. Because who better to explain it. Let me know what you think of the sharing economy for toys. Will it work for you? And if you like this episode then I recommend you listen to, if you haven’t already, my conversation with Jen Gale Ep 140 You have more power than you think. We chat about: How it works and why How to get involved How to make Christmas buying so much easier this year As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Whirli homepage: https://bit.ly/giveitawhirli Whirli browse toys: https://bit.ly/whirli-toys Motherkind offer: https://bit.ly/motherkind - 30% off half-yearly Toy Box subscription (pay £57 instead of £81) MOTHERKIND to be entered at checkout FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. GROUP COACHING GROUP COACHING EXPERIENCE - Reconnect to you: the reboot. It’s a powerful 30-day programme to help you fee like you again. The next group begins in November. Curious? Find out more. ABOUT NIGEL PHAN Nigel grew up in Singapore and moved to the UK over 15 years ago to complete his education. He then spent 5 years as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, where he was a junior Partner in the London office consumer retail practice. In 2018, Nigel left his corporate job to start Whirli - a venture that uses the power of sharing to help parents save money, declutter their homes, and consume eco-consciously. Nigel is also very passionate about helping children maximise their potential and opportunities. At Whirli, a strong emphasis is placed on early years development and the importance of learning through play. Nigel also volunteers as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for The Kids Network, a London-based charity providing mentorship to children who are going through extremely difficult challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to talk to children about race with Nova Reid Oct 07, 2021

This could possibly be one of the most important conversations I’ve ever had on the Podcast. Nova Reid is a Ted speaker, anti-racism activist, and author. Her incredible debut book The Good Ally is out now. I think the book should be required reading. It is informative and incredibly researched, kind and compassionate. Nova invites us to do the self-inquiry and uncomfortable work of unlearning our own racism. We chat about: What racism is Why the definition we may have in our head isn’t helpful Why we have got to start having conversations with our children about race and how to do it Trauma and racism The heartbreaking impact of racism on Nova’s body It really is an incredible episode. It’s also important for me to say that I have so much to do in my own anti-racism work. To be honest, I have to admit to you that I was nervous about talking to Nova and having this conversation. What I’m learning is how important these conversations are, especially if you are uncomfortable. You will hear me in discomfort, with some shame and guilt. I think that is part of the importance of having these conversations and doing this work. As Nova says, there is always something to explore in what comes up for us. I hope you enjoy the episode. Please let me know what you think. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Nova on Instagram Conversations with Nova Reid Podcast Anti-racism course Debut Book, The Good Ally FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. ABOUT NOVA Nova Reid is an Activist, TED speaker and author, with a mission to improve racial justice by helping people be the change they want to see by courageously unlearning their racism. Nova uses her professional background in mental wellbeing to encourage meaningful change from the inside out. Nova regularly appears on BBC News, Sky News and BBC Radio as a media expert and in 2018 was invited to attend the Royal Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to provide expert media commentary on race. Her new book is the Good Ally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Power of Play with Emma Worrollo Sep 30, 2021

Welcome to this very special episode of the Motherkind Podcast created in partnership with our lovely friends at Barbie. Do you remember last year when we had Dr. Michele Borba on the show talking about this amazing new research that Barbie had done with Cardiff University about doll play and empathy? Well, that study for the first time ever, through neuroimaging, showed that doll play activates the part of the brain that allows children to develop empathy and social processing skills. So many of you loved that episode. I think for lots of us it was a real aha moment that doll play even when played alone, can help develop those empathy skills that we want our children to have. I think that was especially important and interesting given the backdrop of the pandemic when those social interactions had been so limited. This episode is like the next installment to that conversation. Lots of you got in touch and asked about how to help your children play with dolls. So we have an amazing play expert on, Emma from the Playful Den. What Emma doesn’t know about play isn’t worth knowing. She is incredible. What I really took from this episode is that I am becoming increasingly fascinated with doll play and, secondly, just how amazing doll play is for helping our children understand the world around them. And don’t we need that for them right now. It is created in partnership with Barbie - I hope you love it. We chat about: What’s really going on when children play How to use doll play to help our children develop empathy How to process different social situations I think it is a real shame that doll play is associated as a girl’s activity.- Emma, The Playful Den As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: The benefits of doll play according to neuroscience LINK A doll can help change the world - Video The Playful Den FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Emma Worrollo Emma is the founder of The Playful Den where she translates her experience of looking at the world with childlike wonder and curiosity. The Playful Den has grown to be a place for courses, coaching, live events and content creation for people who want to play more. Thank you Barbie for sponsoring this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zoe on the Parental Control Podcast Sep 23, 2021

Here is something a little bit different for you this week on The Motherkind podcast. I was recently interviewed on the Parental Control My Baba podcast with the lovely Leo Bamford. I’m sure many of you know that podcast and perhaps listen to it. I enjoyed the conversation so much, I thought I would put it out here as our episode this week. Leo and I had a such wide-ranging conversation. She was such a fantastic interviewer. We chat about: The power of giving ourselves just a few minutes Feelings and emotional health Identity Digital overwhelm Matressence Modern motherhood We teach our children by modeling more than anything we say.- Zoe Blaskey As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: My Baba website Parental Control - The My Baba podcast @mybabainsta Motherkind group coaching programme - More info here GROUP COACHING STARTS 29 SEPTEMBER 2021 Last June I ran my first group coaching programme. It was such a success, I’m so excited to be running another one starting on the 29th of September. We still have a few places left. If you are curious please have a peak on the website and read the reviews from our first group. I’d love you to be part of it. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to heal your mother wound with Bethany Webster Sep 16, 2021

This is such a powerful episode. My guest today is Bethany Webster. She is the global expert on healing the mother wound. You might be thinking what is the mother wound? Do I have one? How do I know if I have one? Bethany would say most of us are carrying some wounding from our own mothers. The mother wound is when we split off from our authentic selves because of conscious and subconscious messages from our own mothers about who we need to be, about who they need us to be or about who society needs us to be. Our beliefs about ourselves are generally formed between the ages of 0-7. That is so powerful. And that is exactly the same time we need our caregiver’s love to survive. So what do we do? We adapt. We split off from who we really are to become who we think we need to be in order to get that love. And that is the mother wound. It is important to say that this is not about mother bashing or shaming our mothers. We are all mothers and know how challenging this role is. Bethany’s call to us is to look at this so it may be less likely that we will pass it on to our own daughters. This is an incredibly powerful episode and I think Bethany’s work is game-changing. We chat about: What is the mother wound Why we need to talk about it Shame-based identity What is the mother gap and how do we fill it Healing intergenerational patterns The difference between blaming and taking responsibility FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fundamentals of being a carer with Penny Wincer Sep 09, 2021

Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast. I’m delighted to introduce you to Penny Wincer. Penny has twice been a carer. First to her mother and now as a single parent to her autistic son. Her first book is called Tender: The Imperfect Art of Caring. In her book, and in this episode, Penny shares how looking after ourselves is a fundamental part of caring for another. This is a really beautiful conversation. I found it emotional and inspiring. I was so inspired by Penny. Despite some of the monumental challenges she has faced her ability to take insights and wisdom and to share those with us is quite mind-blowing. I hope you find her equally inspiring and that you take from this episode what you need. We cover a lot of ground and I suspect that every single person listening is going to take something different from it. Do let us know what you thought of the conversation, and if you know anyone who can benefit from Penny’s words, I hope you’ll share it with them. We chat about: The range of carers and complexities What’s essential for being a carer A shift of opinion about boarding schools Her self-care go-to’s as a carer Her number one reason for self-care which might surprise you Resources mentioned in this episode: Book Tender Instagram Penny Wincer - website Learn tools to better support yourself and your children emotionally through the coronavirus pandemic. Join The Family Reset Plan workshop for a limited introductory price of £25. It’s FREE for all NHS Staff! Register today! FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. About Penny Wincer Penny was born and raised in Melbourne where she completed a degree in film and creative writing before moving to London. After many years as a freelance interiors photographer, Penny began writing about life as a creative freelancer, a single parent and raising a disabled child. She has written for The Telegraph, The i Paper, The Metro, Radio 4 and Red Magazine and co-hosts the podcast Not Too Busy To Write with fellow author Ali Millar. hwas published in June 2020. Penny lives in South London with her two children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release - Reflections on motherhood and redefining success with Ella Mills Sep 02, 2021

This week, I’m super excited to be speaking with Ella Mills. Ella is the founder and creator of Deliciously Ella. From her early beginnings as a blogger, Ella has grown the brand into a hugely successful company, spanning a number of bestselling cookbooks, an app, a deli in central London and a range of plant-based food products. I’ve been following Ella online for a long time and we had such a brilliant conversation about motherhood and redefining success. Ella is mum to her daughter Skye, who just turned one. When we recorded this conversation, she was 33 weeks pregnant and getting ready to give birth to her second child. We talked about Ella’s experience of early motherhood from her first pregnancy and what she plans to do differently this time. She shares her journey with guilt and pressure and how she is finding balance as a mother and founder of a a very busy, successful company. We also talk about Ella’s own childhood and how it’s shaped how she is now raising her own daughters. I really loved my conversation with Ella, and I hope you enjoy it too. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so do come and join us there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release - How to heal yourself with Dr. Nicole Le Pera Aug 26, 2021

Welcome to this week’s episode. It’s a very special one. Perhaps one of the most important conversations I’ve ever had on the podcast. Dr. Nicole Le Pera, who you might know as the holistic psychologist, was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University and the School for Social Research. As a clinical psychologist with her own private practice, she found herself really frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. And I know many of you have experienced that and I have experienced that myself. Wanting more for her patients and for herself. She began a journey to develop a philosophy of mental, physical and spiritual health to help people heal themselves. After experiencing the life-changing results herself, she began to share what she’d learned with others—and soon “The Holistic Psychologist”, now with over 3.5 million followers, was born. This work and this conversation that we have is a paradigm shift. Her teachings empower us in actually quite simple ways to break free from the generational cycles that we get stuck in and to create who we really are and who we want to become. This is what she calls self-healing. The massive changes I have experienced in myself have not come from traditional therapy. They have come from me observing a behavior in myself I want to change, trying a new behavior and becomming aware of what I have noticed. Journaling is probably the cornerstone of that practice for me, and that’s why you hear me talk about it week in and week out. This is a really important conversation. We talk about how behaviors get passed down through the generations. There is nothing more profound for us to do as mothers and parents than to work on our own stuff. The sad truth is that what we don’t heal we can pass on. And that is why this inner work is so important. This conversation is like the masterclass about why that is and how to do it. I wish every parent could listen to this conversation. What a shift we would see in the world. If you enjoy it and it resonates and you feel empowered and inspired please share it. It was amazing for me to sit with Dr. Nicole. I hope you enjoy it. We talk about: Why your past is still informing your present How to stop living on auto-pilot How to heal your deepest patterns, on a daily basis Why modeling to our children is the most effective way to teach them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release - How to stop living on autopilot and create the life you really want with Dr. Tara Swart Aug 19, 2021

This week’s guest is Dr. Tara Swart. Tara is a medical doctor, a neuroscientist, a psychiatrist, a lecturer at MIT, a business coach - and she’s also the author of the best-selling book, ‘The Source’. Tara teaches people how to apply lessons from neuroscience and behavioural psychology in simple and achievable ways to enhance our everyday lives for the better. In the episode, Tara shares about how we have the power to create whatever we want in our life through understanding how the brain works. We talk about how so many of us are living on autopilot and not asking ourselves the profound question, 'What do I really want out of life?'. We also talk about the science behind the law of attraction, manifestation, journalling and gratitude, which are all tools we explore regularly here on the podcast. This felt like such a timely conversation to have - here in the UK, we have just gone back into lockdown so speaking with Tara was a real gift. I hope you find it helpful. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Mumma’s Village offers evidence-based antenatal and postnatal education both in-person (Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire) and via Zoom. Use the discount code MOTHERKIND and get 10% off when you sign up. The Source by Dr. Tara Swart Learn tools to better support yourself and your children emotionally through the coronavirus pandemic. Join The Family Reset Plan workshop for a limited introductory price of £25. It’s FREE for all NHS Staff! Register today! FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Dr. Tara Swart Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, executive advisor, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, and author of best-seller ‘The Source’ which has translations in 36 global territories. Tara is passionate about disseminating simple, pragmatic neuroscience-based messages that change the way people live and work. She personally advises a small number of individuals via personal recommendation only, and speaks at major conferences globally. You can find out more about Tara and her work via her website. You can also connect with Tara on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release - How to become the person you were meant to be with Laurie Gerber Aug 11, 2021

I have a fantastic episode for you this week. I’m speaking with Laurie Gerber, who is an Executive and Senior Coach at the Handel Group, which is one of the world’s leading coaching businesses. The Handel Group work with some of the world’s top celebrities, including Eva Longoria and Hugh Jackman. Laurie works with clients to maximise their ability to thrive across every single area of their life. Laurie shares her own story and how she came to this work after realising there was an area in her own life that needed unlocking before she could be fully empowered to live the life she dreamed. We talk a lot about empowerment during the episode and how to become the person you were meant to be. We also talk about how we can ‘alchemise’ the way that we were parented and show up for our children differently. I was really inspired by Laurie’s message – I think you’ll be able to hear the symmetry and energy between us in our conversation and I hope you enjoy the episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release - Why parenting is generational with Philippa Perry Aug 05, 2021

After reading The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did), I knew I had to get Philippa Perry on the podcast. She is a renowned psychotherapist, author, journalist, and television presenter, and the wife of artist Grayson Perry. In this episode, she helps us unpack what gets in the way of connecting with our children. She would like children to be able to tell their parents absolutely anything. And, as parents, she says it could be dangerous to close that down. If we can have a strong healthy connection with our kids, the future can take care of itself. We dig into: How to have connected, trusting relationships with our children (even if we didn't have that with our own parents) What gets in the way of having a good connection with our kids and what can enhance it The trouble with not feeling our own pain The generational cycles of parenting What does it mean to give our kids 'enough' attention Authenticity vs perfection parenting How to help children express anger without acting out There is so much heart and wisdom in this exchange with Philippa. I hope you can feel it too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to challenge your imposter voice with Dr. Jessamy Hibberd Jul 29, 2021

I have a beautiful conversation for you today with Dr. Jessamy Hibberd. She is a clinical psychologist, a speaker, and best selling author. We chat about her approach to happiness and managing the mind, and we take a deep dive into her new book The Imposter Cure and how to challenge our imposter voice. I wonder if you experienced imposter syndrome? I know I have. I actually think many of us experience it whether at work or home or both. The ideas we discuss feel transformational, moving us past this idea that we are a fraud and into this idea that we are just a human doing your best with good days and bad days as everyone else. If you are listening and thinking about a friend who is perhaps experiencing imposter syndrome and you wish they could see how untrue that is, please do share this episode. I really hope you enjoy it. We chat about: Her approach to happiness Managing the mind How to challenge your imposter voice The fundamental idea: You are not your thoughts Her new book The imposter Cure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to find inspiration everywhere with Light Watkins Jul 22, 2021

My guest today is internationally acclaimed meditation teacher, speaker, and author Light Watkins. I’ve been looking forward to this conversation for a really long time having followed Light’s work for a while now. I think you’ll agree with me that he has an incredibly calming and grounding energy that I hope in turn helps you feel those qualities while you listen. Light explains how he committed to sending out a daily dose of inspiration everyday to his email list beginning from 2016. Some of those emails have now come together in Light’s new book, Knowing Where to Look, 108 daily doses of inspiration. We talk about the power of consistency and what it took to send out a daily email like that. And also how it is possible to find inspiration wherever we look. Light shares how we can all find inspiration just by training ourselves to look for it. I talk about that a lot, that what we focus on gets bigger. This isn’t about ignoring those challenging feelings and the hard stuff at all. We have to process that. We just also need to be able to hold the duality of focusing on what is good as well. We chat about: The power of consistency How to find inspiration wherever we look His new book Knowing Where to Look, 108 daily doses of inspiration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well-being tools for when you have no time with Richie Norton Jul 15, 2021

This week’s guest says that we can start to feel better, more alive, and more vital in just one minute. Richie Norton is an ex-professional rugby player turned yoga and breathwork practitioner. An injury sadly ended his sports career, but then he discovered the transformative power of yoga and breathwork and has spent the past 10 years working alongside sports teams, entrepreneurs and celebrities to help them maximise every aspect of their physical and mental health. You might be thinking his current life set-up feels very far from ours, he is not a parent and his time is still somewhat his own, but the reason I was so keen to speak with Richie is his incredible way of making powerful well-being intentions really accessible. I think that Richie really gets what it is like to be time-poor yet wanting to feel different and better. I love his energy and I hope you do too. Speaking with him really connected me to this incredible power that we all have to feel differently and do something no matter how short on time we are to help us feel better. I hope after listening to this episode you feel inspired to take even just a minute to do something for yourself today. We chat about: What can you do if you just have one minute 5-minute practices What you can do with 10 minutes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to raise emotionally healthy children with Dr. Gordon Neufeld Jul 08, 2021

Dr. Gordon Neufeld is one of the world’s leading child psychologists. I discovered his work because he co-authored a book with Gabor Mate. Who, as you know if you have been a long-time listener, has been on the podcast and has had a huge impact on me. That episode is still one of the most downloaded that we have ever had on the podcast. Gordon co-authored a book with Gabor called Hold on To Your Kids. Scheduling this episode has been 2 years in the making. I really want to speak with the leading authorities in their field. These people are incredibly busy and hard to schedule, including this one with Gordon. His bio is too extensive to list it all here, but briefly, he has worked as a child therapist and consultant for over 40 years, is a best-selling author, international speaker and consultant and founder of the Neufeld Institute. Dr. Neufeld’s life’s work and his passion has been to help adults provide the conditions for children to flourish. He is a father of five and a grandfather to six. This is an incredibly powerful episode. Especially when I asked him about how I handled a situation with Jessie just earlier this week. And I think you’ll be surprised by his answer just as I was. Light bulbs were going off for me this entire episode and I learned so much from our conversation. My main takeaway from this episode is that emotional health is messy. So much of what we think of as good in our children is actually them repressing their big messy loud feelings and he talks brilliantly about some of the consequences of that and what happens when children start to repress their feelings when they don’t think their parents can handle it. We chat about: What is peer attachment vs peer orientation? Why emotional health is messy and how to work through it A recent situation I had with Jessie and Gordon’s advise Where is the story of emotional health? Working with the emotional playground The consequences of our children holding back their feelings As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Neufeld Institute - website Hold on to your kids - book FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Dr. Gordon Neufeld Before he retired, Dr. Gordon Neufeld had accumulated more than 40 years of experience as a clinical psychologist with children and youth and those responsible for them. A foremost authority on child development, Dr. Neufeld continues to be an international speaker, a best-selling author (Hold On to Your Kids) and a leading interpreter of the developmental paradigm. Dr. Neufeld has a widespread reputation for making sense of complex problems and for opening doors for change. While formerly involved in university teaching and private practice, he has devoted the best part of the last two decades to creating courses for parents, teachers and helping professionals. These courses are offered primarily through the Neufeld Institute – an online educational institute and world-wide charitable organization devoted to applying developmental science to the task of raising children. Dr. Neufeld’s life’s work has been to help adults provide the conditions for children to flourish. He is a father of five and a grandfather to six. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Key to Unlocking Your Mind’s Potential with Dominique Antiglio Jul 01, 2021

Have you heard of Sophrology? No, well, I hadn’t actually either until I started preparing for this episode. And now I’ve got to say, I’m really excited about it. Sophrology is a form of dynamic meditation practice - the Guardian calls it the “dynamic young cousin” of mindfulness - and the Independent said “While many people try and fail to reap the benefits of meditative practices, taking up Sophrology could be the key to unlocking your mind’s potential." Dominique Antiglio is the world’s leading Sophrologist, she is a best-selling author and founder of BeSophro, a global Sophrology platform. She is also a mum to 5-year-old Elliot. She specialises in stress management, anxiety reduction and burnout prevention. Three things that I think every mother on the planet experiences. It can be done lying down, sitting, standing up and even whilst moving, and combines breathwork, meditation, visualisation exercises and light body movement to engage both the mind and body to bring you into presence so you can better manage daily pressures. Generally, practising it teaches you how to become more mindful of your needs, strengths, limits and your capabilities so that we can create capacity within ourselves to better manage life’s challenges. I loved both learning about Sophrology and getting to know Dominique. She is incredibly inspiring. I think you’ll agree I found her energy really calming and grounding. This was a very calming episode. I hope you love it. As ever, if you did please review it. Let’s get the world out there to support more mothers. We chat about: What is Sophrology How she got into it Her decision not to have more children. Managing burnout Her powerful mantra As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: BeSophro - website The life-changing power of Sophrology - book Instagram FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Dominique Antiglio The world’s leading Sophrologist (a dynamic meditation specialist), a best-selling author and founder of BeSophro, a global Sophrology platform. Dominique specialises in stress management, anxiety reduction and burn-out prevention. Her best-selling book The Life-Changing Power of Sophrology was the first widely published book on Sophrology in English and is now the leading authority on the subject. After running a successful osteopathy practice in Switzerland and feeling lost in her career, she made the difficult decision to close her business and move to London, UK to start a new life and start her second career as a Sophrologist – a profession people had never heard of outside of a few European countries. Single-handedly, she has built up Sophrology to become part of the health and wellness mainstream, in a similar vein to mindfulness, meditation and yoga, and she continues her mission to spread the word about how the practice can benefit the world. Dominique and her work regularly features in the likes of The Guardian, Times, Daily Telegraph, Independent, BBC, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Cosmopolitan and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The messy middle with Clemmie Telford Jun 24, 2021

This week's guest is Clemmie Telford. Many of you will know Clemmie. She is a podcaster, creative strategist curator of the Mother of All Lists blog and now author. What you might not know is that I've known Clemmie since she was 18. One of her best friends from university is also one of my best friends from where I grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon. So, we have known each other a very long time. It is always such a joy to get to chat with her. In this episode we start by talking about the impact this past year has had on her. Like so many of us, it has led her to question a lot, deepening her own path of self-inquiry. She bravely and honestly shares what it's like for her right now. She is in what I call the messy middle when you begin to question your own life. Motherhood is a huge trigger for this. It’s a time when we begin to question who we are beyond society's expectations. She is asking herself this question - Who am I really? Clemmie also has a new book out called But Why? She attempts to get to the bottom of some of life's trickiest questions. We talk about what this process has been like for her and the new direction her career has taken her in. I hope you enjoy this episode. It is very real, raw, and honest and I am sure many of you will relate and find comfort and truth in her words. We chat about: The impact this year has had on her The messy middle Asking ourselves: Who am I really? What she learned from writing But Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Empowered transitions with Alister Gray Jun 17, 2021

Welcome to this episode of The Motherkind podcast. This week is with Alister Gray. He is a transformational coach who infuses neuroscience, intuition, psychology, mindfulness and meditation into his coaching. He is also the founder of Mindful Talent and co-founder of Mindful Talent Training Academy, which delivers coach and leadership training and workshops to some of the biggest brands in the world. This is a special episode for me because Alister is also my coach. I did the advanced transformational coach training with Mindful Talent. It was an incredible experience, and I still work with Alister today as part of his mastermind group. I find Alister incredibly inspiring. A few years back, Alister realised his life was out of alignment. He looked very successful on the outside but he felt totally lost on the inside. He also felt disconnected and stressed and I know many of us including myself know what this feels like. As it is with so many people, it was his body that first started showing the signs and he shares the story in this episode. If you have ever felt like your life looks good on paper, but you don’t feel joy and connection, then this episode is going to be incredibly powerful for you. Since then, Alister has been on a path to help others realize their real potential. Including me. I challenge you not to cry over the gift he wishes for all mothers. It’s so beautiful. We talk about: His recent move to Costa Rica with his family Where does safety and security come from The work he and his partner did prior to the birth of their daughter How he jumped from a profession in recruitment to coaching What does he say to people who are at the start of considering a transition How he keeps faith and trust during challenging times His intention as a father to Rumi His gift for all mothers in the world and why LAST FEW SPACES FOR MY GROUP PROGRAMME BEGINNING 23 JUNE I believe never before has the need for connection, sharing and support been greater for mothers. So, for the FIRST TIME EVER I'm launching a month-long group coaching programme. Think of it as a boost of self-love, calm and joy setting you up perfectly for the summer break. Spaces are limited AND I'm offering it at a massive discount (in return for feedback). It will fill up very fast - go to https://www.motherkind.co/group-programme to secure your place in the circle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-release: Breaking the superwoman addiction with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz Jun 11, 2021

I’m re-releasing this important episode covering Matrescence with the wonderful Amy Taylor-Kabbaz. Amy is an author, journalist and a matrescence activist. Her latest book, ‘Mama Rising: Discovering the New You Through Motherhood’ , is brilliant and was released last year. For the last 10 years, Amy’s work has revolved around her search for an answer to the question of what happens to a woman when she becomes a mother. Amy’s search began after not being able to find anything that described the experience she had been through in her own journey to motherhood, until she came across the word ‘matrescence’. Matrescence means the experience of becoming a mother and the radical identify shift that goes along with it. Amy describes this in such a beautiful way – she says that when we become a mother, ‘we split in two’ – the person we used to be and the mother we are becoming. And, unless we honour that shift, we can get lost in the process of trying to figure out exactly who we are now. I know I really relate to this, and that many of you do, too. I really enjoyed my conversation with Amy and I think you’re going to get a lot out of this episode. As always, the conversation continues over on Instagram so do come and join us there. +++ As you might know, my 121 coaching is sold out with a waitlist. I'm so passionate about supporting more mothers, I've decided I'm going to launch my first ever group programme next week, there's space for just 30 of our community - find out more and register https://www.motherkind.co/group-programme +++ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The secret to enriching your child's emotional health with Kate Silverton Jun 03, 2021

Kate Silverton has been a journalist for 25 years. She is one of the BBCs leading and most popular broadcasters. Kate has spent decades interviewing leading figures throughout the world, from politicians through to celebrities and scientists. What you might not know about Kate, is that throughout it all her lifelong passion has been to advocate for children and their emotional well-being. Her academic roots are in child development with a BSc in psychology. After having children of her own, Kate decided to retrain as a child psychotherapist. She is currently volunteering as a counsellor on placement working with children at a London primary school. Kate’s counselling work with children, her own personal experience of psychotherapy and the interviews she has conducted with world-renowned psychiatrists, neuroscientists and psychotherapists have all informed her approach and the concept in her Sunday times bestseller There is no such thing as naughty. Her philosophy is, which is all rooted in neuroscience, ‘If we get it right from conception to five, we can set our children up for life’. And her passion is to share what she has learned with as many parents as she can, to help them to have the parenting experience they always hoped to have, and for their children to have the parenting experience they deserve. As you can imagine we had a wonderful chat. We have this absolute shared passion for fostering emotional health in our children and ourselves. That is the most important thing. I say this so often because I’m so passionate about it, just like Kate. There is nothing more important than emotional health and we now know that from so many of the studies that Kate and I talk about during this episode. Kate shared how much joy she is getting from hearing from people about the concepts she is talking about. I’d love to hear from you about what you think of the episode, the book and what she shares. We talk about: Where her passion for child well-being came from Her duty to reach a wider audience to support children and parents Why conception to 5 is so important The aim of the book There is no such thing as naughty FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Kate Silverton In 25 years as a journalist, Kate Silverton has become one of the BBC’s leading and most popular broadcasters. She has produced and presented numerous documentaries, including for the BBC’s flagship current affairs programme Panorama. She has come under fire on the frontline in Iraq and Afghanistan, covered the glamour of the Oscars in Hollywood, and stepped out beneath the glitter ball herself as a contestant for the BBC’s much-loved entertainment show, Strictly Come Dancing. Kate has spent decades interviewing leading figures throughout the world, from politicians through to celebrities and scientists. THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY NHS TEST AND TRACE With the kids finally back at school and some normalcy returning, we are all keen to keep life moving. NHS Test and Trace are encouraging all adults in England to get tested twice a week using totally free rapid Covid-19 tests, which are now available for all adults in England. Testing is going to help prevent around 1 and 3 people who have Covid-19 but with no symptoms or knowledge they are spreading it. It’s a fast and easy way to find out if you have Coronavirus, with results in around 30 minutes. You can order tests to your home or go to a test site or participating pharmacies. For more information and guidance online go to nhs.uk/gettested The more of us who take part the more we can help protect each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How society fails mothers with Eliane Glaser May 27, 2021

My guest this week, Eliane Glaser, says that mothers are trying too hard and society is not trying nearly hard enough. She says worldwide mothers are overworked, underpaid, often lonely, and made to feel guilty about everything. She says that motherhood is one of modern society’s awkward little secrets and that fixing this is the unfinished work of feminism. How powerful is that - Motherhood is feminism’s unfinished business. She is an author, a BBC radio producer, a research fellow at the school of advanced study UEL, and has just released a powerhouse of a book called, Motherhood: a Manifesto. We talk about the really helpful distinction between motherhood the experience - the joyful, hard mess of it, the intoxicating love, and yet the fear and rage (all those feelings which I’m sure all as mothers of you can relate to) and the institution of motherhood with its societal messages and the systems that are set up or not to support us. This is such a helpful distinction because it enables us to bring more nuance to the conversation than is often present. It enables us to love the experience of being a mother, most of the time, imperfectly, while also allowing us to feel rage and anger at the system and the cultural messages we operate in and that often let us down. This conversation is a little bit different from what we usually talk about on the podcast but I think it is such a brilliant complement to last week’s episode about The Motherhood Penalty and I found it really enlightening and fascinating. Her book is full of data and statistics which you’ll hear throughout the episode. I hope you really enjoy it. Please do let me know what you think. We talk about: The data and statistics of motherhood Why motherhood is a barrier to equality Motherhood the experience vs motherhood the institution And so much more At a time when women are supposed to be more liberated than ever before, modern motherhood has become rigidly perfectionist.- Eliane Glaser As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Website Twitter Motherhood: a Manifesto FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Eliane Glaser Eliane Glaser is the author of Elitism: A Progressive Defence, Anti-Politics: On the Demonization of Ideology, Authority and the State and Get Real: How to See Through the Hype, Spin and Lies of Modern Life. In addition to writing books, Eliane is a BBC radio producer, a research fellow at the School of Advanced Study, University of London, and writes for publications including the Guardian, Prospect, and the London Review of Books. THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY NHS TEST AND TRACE With the kids finally back at school and some normalcy returning, we are all keen to keep life moving. NHS Test and Trace are encouraging all adults in England to get tested twice a week using totally free rapid Covid-19 tests, which are now available for all adults in England. Testing is going to help prevent around 1 and 3 people who have Covid-19 but with no symptoms or knowledge they are spreading it. It’s a fast and easy way to find out if you have Coronavirus, with results in around 30 minutes. You can order tests to your home or go to a test site or participating pharmacies. For more information and guidance online go to nhs.uk/gettested The more of us who take part the more we can help protect each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The motherhood penalty with Joeli Brearley May 24, 2021

Have you heard of the phrase the motherhood penalty? This week’s guest, Joeli Brearly, founder of the brilliant Pregnant Then Screwed charity is on a mission to help us understand what it means and also how to do something about it. She set up Pregnant Then Screwed after being sacked when she was just 4 months pregnant. It started as a project to collect other women’s experiences and now seven years later it is a leading charity supporting thousands of mothers each week who have faced discrimination at work. If you are not familiar with it, it’s worth looking up. Reading Joeli’s book, The Motherhood Penalty was incredibly eye-opening for me. I loved digging into the data on this. My intention with this episode was to bring awareness to this issue and bring to light some of the shocking data and statistics around what it means and how the system is basically rigged against us. Joeli explains why brilliantly in this episode. I hope this conversation inspires you to do something about it and think about how we can all support each other to make it a fairer playing field for mothers. If you can get the book I highly recommend it, but if you can’t she shares amazing information on so much on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. We talk about: The truth about the motherhood penalty Working mum’s during Covid What we can do to help fix the motherhood penalty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to be you with Lorraine Pascale May 14, 2021

This week’s guest really needs no introduction. Lorraine Pascale is a TV personality, celebrity chef, and best selling author of 7 books. She also is incredibly positive. We had such I wide-ranging conversation. I found it really inspiring, light-hearted and funny. We talk about healing, relationships, parenting and what she learned from mothering her daughter who is now 25. What I took from Lorraine and her energy was how to be you and show up authentically as yourself. How to have compassion with yourself and how to take everything you read and listen to, even on this podcast, with a pinch of salt. We talk about: Parenting Relationships Healing How to be authentically you How to have compassion for yourself FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Lorraine Pascale Lorraine Pascale is a British television TV chef and USA Food Network host and former top model, best known for selling almost one million books in the UK alone. Her TV shows are in 70 countries worldwide. She had her own cooking show on the BBC for several seasons. From 2007-2012 she owned a retail outlet in London selling baked goods called Ella’s Bakehouse named after her daughter. She is the United Kingdom Government Fostering and Adoption Ambassador and an emotional wellness advocate. THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY NHS TEST AND TRACE With the kids finally back at school and some normalcy returning, we are all keen to keep life moving. NHS Test and Trace are encouraging all adults in England to get tested twice a week using totally free rapid Covid-19 tests, which are now available for all adults in England. Testing is going to help prevent around 1 and 3 people who have Covid-19 but with no symptoms or knowledge they are spreading it. It’s a fast and easy way to find out if you have Coronavirus, with results in around 30 minutes. You can order tests to your home or go to a test site or participating pharmacies. For more information and guidance online go to nhs.uk/gettested The more of us who take part the more we can help protect each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The power of slowing down with Fiona Arrigo May 12, 2021

This episode is all about the power of slowing down. Even if just for a few minutes a day. My guest is Fiona Arrigo. Acknowledged as a leader in her field, Fiona is an internationally acclaimed intuitive healer, mental life teacher, qualified psychotherapist and biodynamic psychologist. For the past 35 years, isn’t that amazing, she has been running The Arrigo Programme, her internationally acclaimed retreat in Someret, which brings together her approach with working through trauma and stress. It is all about liberating and shifting energy. Reading the reviews of the retreat attendees consistently say that just 5 days feels like 5 years of therapy. She is also a mum of two grown-up children and it was really great to have her perspective. This felt like such an important time to have this conversation with Fiona. Please do let me know what you thought. We talk about: How to hold the challenge and opportunity of the pandemic together The questions to ask ourselves at this particular time Her own journey as a mother and different parenting style How we can truly listen to ourselves As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The equation for happiness with Mo Gawdat Apr 29, 2021

My guest on today’s podcast is Mo Gawdat. He wants you to know that happiness is easier to achieve than we are led to believe. Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google X; host of the popular podcast, Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat and author of the international bestselling book Solve for Happy. After a long career in tech, Mo has made happiness his primary topic of research. In 20014, motivated by the tragic loss of his son, Ali, from a routine surgery that went wrong, Mo began pouring his findings into his book, Solve for Happy. His mission is to help one billion people become happier by founding #OneBillionHappy. It’s his attempt to honour Ali by spreading the message that happiness can be learned and shared. His word for the year is flow and that was present throughout this conversation. His wisdom shines through and he offers so many ideas to take away from this episode, I hope you enjoy it. We talk about: - The key to happiness - Why we become unhappy - How to find peace and acceptance - The happiness flow chart - How to practice being happy About Mo Gawdat Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google; host of the popular podcast, Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat; author of the international bestselling book Solve for Happy and found of One Billion Happy. After a long career in tech, Mo has made happiness his primary topic of research, diving deeply into literature and conversing on the topic with some of the wisest people in the world. In 20014, motivated by the tragic loss of his son, Ali, Mo began pouring his findings into his book, Solve for Happy. His mission to help one billion people become happier, #OneBillionHappy, is his attempt to honour Ali by spreading the message that happiness can be learned and shared. In 2019, Mo co-founded T0day, an ambitious project that aims to reinvent consumerism for the benefit of consumers, retailers and our planet. In 2020, Mo laughed his successful podcast, Slo Mo: A podcast with Mo Gawdat, in which he conducts interviews that explore the extraordinary lives of everyday people. THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY NHS TEST AND TRACE With the kids finally back at school and some normalcy returning, we are all keen to keep life moving. NHS Test and Trace are encouraging all adults in England to get tested twice a week using totally free rapid Covid-19 tests, which are now available for all adults in England. Testing is going to help prevent around 1 and 3 people who have Covid-19 but with no symptoms or knowledge they are spreading it. It’s a fast and easy way to find out if you have Coronavirus, with results in around 30 minutes. You can order tests to your home, go to a test site or participating pharmacies. For more information and guidance online go to nhs.uk/gettested The more of us who take part the more we can help each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The power of surrender with Nicky Clinch Apr 22, 2021

This week’s episode is a special one with Nicky Clinch. Nicky is a maturation coach & facilitator, integrative holistic counsellor, author, mentor & CEO. She is also one of my very dearest friends. We recorded this episode together to celebrate the release of her first book Surrender. In the book she shares many inspiring stories including her own about what it means to let go of who we have told ourselves we should be in the world and begin to explore who we actually are. Nicky calls this the process of surrender. We talk a lot about her marriage in this episode. Unbelievably, through the process of writing this book about how to surrender and grow into our truest selves, her marriage broke down. It is a very moving, raw and courageous story with an extraordinary outcome. We also talk about transitioning out of lockdown. She emigrated to New Zealand while writing this book. She shares what it has been like for her two young children coming out of lockdown. We have what I feel is a useful conversation about how we can support ourselves and our children as we in the UK are transitioning out of lockdown. Please do check out her new book Surrender it is out on the first of June and available for pre-order. I have ordered several books for my friends. We talk about: - Why the book is called Surrender - The basis of her repaired marriage - How her marriage was mirroring her childhood - What does it mean to let go of pictures - Why living in alignment is so important - How to break free from our stories - How to come out of lockdown THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY NHS TEST AND TRACE With the kids finally back at school and some normalcy returning, we are all keen to keep life moving. NHS Test and Trace are encouraging all adults in England to get tested twice a week using totally free rapid Covid-19 tests, which are now available for all adults in England. Testing is going to help prevent around 1 and 3 people who have Covid-19 but with no symptoms or knowledge they are spreading it. It’s a fast and easy way to find out if you have Coronavirus, with results in around 30 minutes. You can order tests to your home, go to a test site or participating pharmacies. For more information and guidance online go to nhs.uk/gettested The more of us who take part the more we can help each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A shortcut to calm with Jessica Ortner Apr 15, 2021

Have you heard of tapping or EFT (emotional freedom technique)? It's an incredibly powerful tool for creating instant calm - a study recently showed that in under 10 mins of tapping you can reduce stress and anxiety by a massive 41%. This week's episode is with Jessica Ortner who is a global leading expert in Tapping - she shares how to get started with tapping and guides us through tapping exercise to process all that has happened this past year - it was incredibly powerful for me, I hope it is for you too. We talk about: - What drew her to Tapping - What this technique is - Why it works - The science behind it - Jessica leads us through a guided Tapping exercise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The exhausted person's guide to thrive with Selina Barker Apr 08, 2021

Welcome to another episode of the Motherkind podcast. As mothers, we’ve held a lot this past year. I hear almost every day stories of you feeling exhausted, low of energy, and burnt out. My guest this week, Selina Barker, says that we don’t need to accept that as our status quo and we have so much more power to change how we feel than we think we do. She says that learning to manage her own energy, now means that she feels calmer, more grounded, and more energised than even before her pre-child self. And that’s what this episode can offer you too. This episode is full of practical tools and ideas. It’s quite a big promise but I do believe that if you put into practice at least 1 or 2 of the suggestions that Selina shares you will experience a difference. My invitation to you, then, is to actually apply what you learn from this episode and let me know how you get on. We talk about: - How does someone know the difference between feeling burnt-out vs knackered - Who her book Burnt Out is for - What got Selina fired up about burn-out - How to break the burn-out cycle - How managing your energy unleashes your best work - Loads of tips and tools to recharge your batteries FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A radical approach to marriage with Kaley and Nate Klemp Apr 01, 2021

It is well documented that times of dramatic societal change, like the one we are in now, can either undo relationships or strengthen them. My guests this week are married couple Kaley and Nick Klemp and they found their relationship nearly undone to the point of break-up because of power struggles they were experiencing over trying to make things fair. So they decided to try a new approach which they call the 80/80 Marriage. The idea is that each person gives 80% as opposed to the traditional 50%, which is what they call radical generosity. It’s based on giving more than required. It’s not based on traditional gender roles or this idea of fairness. You may be thinking I am barely able to give 50%. How can you be suggesting we give more? I hear you on that and I do challenge them on that exact point. Their answer was fascinating. This is a model that rather than being based on what’s best for me, asks what’s best for us. Simple but quite radical if you think about what that might mean. I cannot wait to hear what you think about this idea. Would you be willing to give it a go? What difference do you think it might make in your marriage or any relationship? We talk about: - What is an 80/80 marriage? - Why the 50/50 marriage almost destroyed their marriage - How equality left them feeling resentful in the marriage - What is the 80/50 hangover - How has the Pandemic intersected with the 80/80 concept - What does radical generosity look like in a marriage - Letting go of the scorecard and transitioning beyond resentment - How to balance your professional pursuits - How their marriage feels today - Tools that make a difference As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. THIS EPISODE IS KINDLY SUPPORTED BY WILD DEODORANT Wild is a natural deodorant that is free of aluminum and parabens whilst also being guilty-free and vegan. What I love about wild is that it actually works. As a mum, I’m on the move all day and Wild which I’ve been using for a while now keeps me fresh as a daisy. It comes in a fully sustainable case for life with little refills you pop in that are biodegradable and recyclable. This is such a simple switch to make for ourselves and the planet. Go to Wearewild.com and pop in MOTHERKIND for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You have more power than you think with Jen Gale Mar 27, 2021

My guest this week is Jen Gale. Jen Gale is an author, blogger, writer, podcaster, campaigner, community builder and speaker. Her book The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide covers everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big difference and her new book just released in March 2021 is The Sustainable(ish) Guide to Green Parenting which offers guilt-free eco ideas for raising your kids. She talks about sustainability in a really accessible way and I hope you’ll agree and enjoy the episode. We talk about: - How parents can be more imperfectly sustainable - Micro-changes to feel empowered and in control - How to ditch the eco-guilt and overwhelm - Gentle steps and imperfect action - Finding what works for you and your family - We caused it we can fix it - Easy doable things that cause a big impact - We are more powerful than we think - Her journey of buying nothing new for a year (with 2 small kids) - Getting comfortable with our sacrifices As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. THIS EPISODE IS KINDLY SUPPORTED BY WILD DEODORANT Wild is a natural deodorant that is free of aluminum and parabens whilst also being guilty-free and vegan. What I love about wild is that it actually works. As a mum, I’m on the move all day and Wild which I’ve been using for a while now keeps me fresh as a daisy. It comes in a fully sustainable case for life with little refills you pop in that are biodegradable and recyclable. This is such a simple switch to make for ourselves and the planet. Go to Wearewild.com and pop in MOTHERKIND for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to heal yourself with Dr Nicole Le Pera Mar 18, 2021

Welcome to this week’s episode. It’s a very special one. Perhaps one of the most important conversations I’ve ever had on the podcast. Have you ever tried to change a habit or behaviour and got stuck - finding yourself repeating the same cycles again and again? My guest this week, Dr Nicole LePera (you might know her as The Holistic Psychologist) says that's an almost universal experience and the way to break that pattern is actually quite simple - keeping one small daily promise to yourself. Listen to this week's episode to learn: - Why your past is still informing your present - How to stop living on auto-pilot - How to heal your deepest patterns, on a daily basis - Why modeling to our children is the most effective way to teach them FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. THIS EPISODE IS KINDLY SUPPORTED BY TU My parenting in a pandemic workshop series with Tu has now finished and was a huge success. I absolutely loved connecting with those of you that came. Summaries of each of the four workshops are on @tuclothing Instagram. What I really took from the workshops was the power of validating just how challenging this pandemic has been for new parents - there is so much strength in a shared experience and a safe place to process that experience. Thank you so much to the wonderful Tu for partnering with me to make the workshops happen. Please do check out their spring collection at tu.co.uk - it's gorgeous, there’s a pair of floral dungarees and the most amazing yellow raincoat I’m buying for Rose. So head over to tu.co.uk to have a look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why your childhood still matters today with Stephanie Stahl Mar 11, 2021

Welcome to this week’s episode. As you know if you are a regular listener to this podcast, what we experience in our childhood unconsciously shapes and determines our entire approach to life as adults. Once we know this, it gives us something very powerful. And that is choice. Once we have a choice to become aware of our unconscious belief patterns and where they come from in our childhood, then we can change them. I find that the most exciting thing in the world. Regardless of how you were parented or how your early experiences were you have the power to change how you show up in parenthood. And I believe that is whole, full of love, and infinite potential. And that is what this week’s episode is all about. It will show you how to connect to your childhood experiences if you want to enact change as an adult. If you are getting stuck it could be because of something that happened in your childhood. Stephanie Stahl is known as Germany’s psycho-therapist superstar. She is one of Germany's top psychologists and authors on how to confront your past, trauma, fear and shame and live more authentically. She has written 10 books. Her latest one, the Child in You, is brilliant. It’s been a multimillion best seller in Europe and it’s about to be released in the UK. I loved how practical the book is. Super simple yet transformational. I love this episode and hope you do too. We talk about: - What your inner child is - Why it is important and why you should care - How to connect with your childhood experiences - How the inner shadow child can manifest in adulthood FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You’ and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Stephanie Stahl Stephanie is a German clinical psychotherapist with her own practice and the author of more than 10 books. She conducts seminars on self-esteem, love, and the fear of commitment, and is a sought-after expert on these topics in the media. Fluent in English, Stahl has been intensively involved in psychology for over 30 years, previously working as an expert witness in family courts. THIS EPISODE IS KINDLY SUPPORTED BY TU My parenting in a pandemic workshop series with Tu has now finished and was a huge success. I absolutely loved connecting with those of you that came. Summaries of each of the four workshops are on @tuclothing Instagram. What I really took from the workshops was the power of validating just how challenging this pandemic has been for new parents - there is so much strength in a shared experience and a safe place to process that experience. Thank you so much to the wonderful Tu for partnering with me to make the workshops happen. Please do check out their spring collection at tu.co.uk - it's gorgeous, there’s a pair of floral dungarees and the most amazing yellow raincoat I’m buying for Rose. So head over to tu.co.uk to have a look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why it's time to rethink what being a 'good' mother means with Heather Chauvin Mar 04, 2021

My guest on this week’s episode wants you to know that you are worthy of living a life that feels good. She also wants you to know that you are capable of achieving that. But you need to make a conscious decision about how you show up for yourself. My guest is Heather Chauvin and after her youngest son was born she was diagnosed with stage four cancer. She shares how that really tough experience showed her how far away she was from living the life she actually wanted. Before going through treatment she decided that if she did survive, surviving wasn’t going to be good enough anymore. She wanted to feel alive. Well, she did survive that experience and she consciously started to re-parent herself and everything began to change in her life. She noticed everything in her life changed especially her children’s behavior. I love this episode it is such an incredible story. Her message is don’t wait. This episode is inspiring and also challenging at times because she invites us to questions our lives. Are we living or surviving? I hope you really enjoy it. We talk about: - How parenting is personal growth on steroids - What her new book Dying to be a Good Mother is actually about? - Her driving force - What was it like for her to be a mother before cancer - The insights she had after her cancer diagnosis - How to get the joy and freedom that you crave - What is energetic time management - What does it mean to feel alive? - How do you know if you are actually living and not just surviving? - Heather’s pyramid for life - How to take radical responsibility - Red, Green and Yellow zones to live by PARENTING IN A PANDEMIC - SERIES OF FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS This episode is kindly supported by Tu. I’m thrilled that in partnership with Tu, I’m offering a series of four, totally free online workshops to support new and expectant parents in navigating this difficult time. The Parenting in a pandemic workshops will cover what we know are the challenges right now for new parents - relationships, self-care, how to process becoming a parent in a pandemic, and what your baby needs most at this time. We had such an overwhelming response, all four workshops booked up so quickly we decided to release more spots. You can find out more and register here. You can follow along and catch highlights at @tuclothing #tuBaby #ParentinginaPandemic I love Tu clothing for the girls - and the spring collection looks amazing, have a look here and if you attend the workshops you’ll get a 25% off discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a world of uncertainty - the one thing you can control with Marisa Peer Feb 25, 2021

My guest this week says we are all born feeling enough, with an innate sense of esteem and confidence. And our job if we want to live a fulfilled life, is to get back to that place where we are enough just as we are. In this episode, I’m talking about the power of the mind with Marisa Peer. She’s been named the UKs #1 therapist as voted by Tatler Magazine and has spent over three decades treating a client list that includes international superstars, CEOs, Royalty, and Olympic athletes. Her approach is known as Rapid Transformational Therapy. It’s a mind optimisation science that completely transforms a person’s way of thinking and therefore living - in just as little as 1 or 2 sessions. I have wanted to talk with Marisa for a long time, and this is an important time to have Marisa on the podcast. Right now there is a lot of uncertainty for parents, yet Marisa has some simple and transformative ways to use our mind to change our experience. I’m excited for you to hear this episode. We talk about: - the power of what we say to ourselves - simple ways to use our mind to change our experience - the way you feel about everything is based on just two things - how to speak to yourself - the three Ps to evaluate any situation - how can we give ourselves certainty - the power of rewards - the power of ‘I am enough’ As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. PARENTING IN A PANDEMIC - SERIES OF FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS This episode is kindly supported by Tu. I’m thrilled that in partnership with Tu, I’m offering a series of four, totally free online workshops to support new and expectant parents in navigating this difficult time. The Parenting in a pandemic workshops will cover what we know are the challenges right now for new parents - relationships, self-care, how to process becoming a parent in a pandemic, and what your baby needs most at this time. The workshops booked up so quickly we have released more spots. Go to the link to find out more and register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-parenting-in-a-pandemic-tickets-141131922379 You can follow along and get highlights at @tuclothing #tuBaby #ParentinginaPandemic I love Tu clothing for the girls - and the spring collection looks amazing, have a look here and if you attend the workshops you’ll get a 25% off discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The virtues of separation with Amy Ransom Feb 18, 2021

My guest on this episode believes we need to reframe the narrative that a breakup is the end of something and instead view it as the start of your journey to self-realisation. Amy Ransom is a writer, blogger and author of several books, including The New Mum’s Notebook and her newest release The Soul-Soaring Virtues of Separation. Amy is passionate about spreading the word that the end of a relationship doesn't have to mean despair. Separation can be the enabler to live a more authentic and joyful life. In 2016 she separated from her husband with 3 small children and it turned out to be her most positive experience yet. This episode isn’t just about separation though, I believe she is offering a process that’s useful for anyone contemplating big change. We talk about: - The surprising way her marriage ended - The aftermath of early separation - How to discover lost parts of your self - The process for any big change PARENTING IN A PANDEMIC - SERIES OF FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS This episode is kindly supported by Tu. I’m thrilled that in partnership with Tu, I’m offering a series of four, totally free online workshops to support new and expectant parents in navigating this difficult time. The Parenting in a pandemic workshops will cover what we know are the challenges right now for new parents - relationships, self-care, how to process becoming a parent in a pandemic, and what your baby needs most at this time. Spaces are very limited and will get booked up fast, so head here to book yourself on. It’s totally free. Register here. I love Tu clothing for the girls - and the spring collection looks amazing, have a look here and if you attend the workshops you’ll get a 25% off discount. We cannot wait to see you there. #ParentinginaPandemic #tuBaby @tuclothing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to become your true self with Emmy Brunner Feb 12, 2021

Emmy Brunner is a Psychotherapist, Personal Empowerment and Transformation Coach, Hypnotherapist, CEO of The Recover Clinic London, Author of Trauma Redefined and Find Your True Voice, Founder of The Brunner Project and Speaker with more than 20 year’s experience in trauma and mental illness, across both the business and clinical worlds. Emmy believes that we've all experienced trauma in our lives. And that what we now refer to as mental illness is actually our response to that trauma. Do you want to start healing, but don’t know where to begin? This episode is for you. We discuss: - what trauma is - Emmy’s inspiring path to healing - how to become your true self where anything really is possible - how to identify unresolved trauma - how to start healing - why lockdown can be a fantastic time for healing This episode is sponsored by Zendium toothpaste. Zendium toothpaste strengthens your mouth’s natural defenses. It also contains mild flavours and ingredients which are kinder to your mouth. It is free from SLS, a foaming agent that can irritate the mouth's soft tissues and alter taste. This makes Zendium suitable for even the most delicate mouths, including pregnant women suffering from morning sickness. All you need to do is head to Zendium.co.uk and enter the code MOTHERKIND at checkout for 20% off their kids and adult range. Big gratitude to Zendium for supporting me and the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to protect your energy with Jane Tavakalian Feb 04, 2021

Jane Tavakalian, also known as Jane Lightworker, is a mum of three, an intuitive business and life coach and the creator of the #1 course for empathetic people looking to take their energy and power back. Energy is finite. We only have so much of it each day, and yet often without knowing it we give that energy far too quickly to other people and things that aren't that important to us. We feel exhausted and depleted, not from lack of sleep, but from allowing ourselves to be drained by what's going on outside of us. So how do we preserve our energy for things that actually matter to us? How do we claw that precious energy back and become more empowered? Well, this insightful episode will tell you how. You will learn: - What it means to be an empath - How to know if you are one - Navigate the energy around you as a parent - How to reconnect with yourself - How to shift your whole experience of life with a mindset change - The Law of Assumption and how to use it to transform your day As you may already know, I’m very excited about our sponsor, Zendium toothpaste. Zendium toothpaste strengthens your mouth’s natural defenses. It also contains mild flavours and ingredients which are kinder to your mouth. It is free from SLS, a foaming agent that can irritate the mouth's soft tissues and alter taste. This makes Zendium suitable for even the most delicate mouths, including pregnant women suffering from morning sickness. All you need to do is head to Zendium.co.uk and enter the code MOTHERKIND at checkout for 20% off their kids and adult range. Big gratitude to Zendium for supporting me and the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being born as a mother with Latham Thomas Jan 28, 2021

This week's guest Latham Thomas is a master doula and activist. She was named one of Oprah Winfrey's Super Soul 100, has a host of celebrity clients, a global following with her Mama Glow brand, two books, and is the co-founder of the popular Continuum Conference. Latham shares “If you think about what happens when the baby arrives here, they are born but the mother is also born. And it’s a rebirth for that person. Who she once was is no longer; she’s someone new.” I think this episode is a special one. It will help you all helicopter above the day to day challenges we are all facing right now and think about the bigger picture. It's a moving episode which I hope gives you a sense of peace and perspective. It certainly did for me. She shares about: - her mission to help women reclaim the birth experience - the difference between a calling and a passion - Latham's moving and beautiful hope for her legacy - what we can do about the black maternal health crisis - becoming a more divine version of ourselves - why it’s so important to envision how we want to experience giving birth - what's most important during and post-pregnancy - her hope for all mums DISCOUNT FOR THE MOTHERKIND COMMUNITY As you may already know, I’m very excited about our sponsor, Zendium toothpaste. Zendium toothpaste naturally strengthens your mouth’s natural defenses and reduces bad bacteria responsible for dental problems. Parents will be familiar with the battle to get their kids to brush their teeth, but did you know that kids have 3x more taste buds than adults? This makes them particularly sensitive to strong flavours and foaming agents, which can result in difficulties with brushing and too-short brushing times. You may also not have known but your child’s mouth also has its very own natural defences, made up of enzymes and proteins in saliva, that have the ability to protect them from dental problems. All you need to do is head to Zendium.co.uk and enter the code MOTHERKIND at checkout for 20% off their kids and adult range. Big gratitude to Zendium for supporting me and the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why parenting is generational with Philippa Perry Jan 21, 2021

After reading The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did), I knew I had to get Philippa Perry on the podcast. She is a renowned psychotherapist, author, journalist, and television presenter, and the wife of artist Grayson Perry. In this episode she helps us unpack what gets in the way of connecting with our children. She would like children to be able to tell their parents absolutely anything. And, as parents, she says it could be dangerous to close that down. If we can have a strong healthy connection with our kids, the future can take care of itself. We dig into: - How to have connected, trusting relationships with our children (even if we didn't have that with our own parents) - What gets in the way of having a good connection with our kids and what can enhance it - The trouble with not feeling our own pain - The generational cycles of parenting - What does it mean to give our kids 'enough' attention - Authenticity vs perfection parenting - How to help children express anger without acting out There is so much heart and wisdom in this exchange with Philippa. I hope you can feel it too. DISCOUNT FOR THE MOTHERKIND COMMUNITY As you may already know, I’m very excited about our sponsor, Zendium toothpaste. Zendium toothpaste naturally strengthens your mouth’s natural defenses and reduces bad bacteria responsible for dental problems. Parents will be familiar with the battle to get their kids to brush their teeth, but did you know that kids have 3x more taste buds than adults? This makes them particularly sensitive to strong flavours and foaming agents, which can result in difficulties with brushing and too-short brushing times. You may also not have known but your child’s mouth also has its very own natural defences, made up of enzymes and proteins in saliva, that have the ability to protect them from dental problems. All you need to do is head to Zendium.co.uk and enter the code MOTHERKIND at checkout for 20% off their kids and adult range. Big gratitude to Zendium for supporting me and the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to make your peace of mind a priority with Sheri Riley Jan 14, 2021

Sheri Riley says that peace is the new success and we need to make it our highest priority. I absolutely love that and I’m so pleased she joined me for such a powerful and uplifting conversation on the Motherkind podcast. We think that pursuing peace means that we need to calm down or slow down. She says the opposite is true and that the power of peace is what is going to enhance our lives and fill the void. Real, internal, palpable, and substantive peace. I could list a dozen more bullets about what we dug into, here are just a few: - Sheri's breakdown to breakthrough - How Sheri did a 360-degree transformation of her life - How to put interconnectedness and calm first - Why is peace the new success - How do you stop putting 100% of your time on 10% of who you are expecting 100% of your fulfillment - How do you love the career you have and your life Big gratitude to Zendium for supporting me and the podcast. Zendium toothpaste naturally strengthens your mouth’s natural defenses and reduces bad bacteria responsible for dental problems. It also contains mild flavours and ingredients which are kinder to your mouth. It is free from SLS, a foaming agent that can irritate the mouth's soft tissues and alter taste. This makes Zendium suitable for even the most delicate mouths, including pregnant women suffering from morning sickness. It’s available for both adults and children. All you need to do is head to Zendium.co.uk and enter the code MOTHERKIND at checkout for 20% off their kids and adult range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr Rangan Chatterjee Dec 29, 2020

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee joins me on the podcast, and we jump right into a very honest and passionate conversation from the start. He believes that everyone has the ability to feel better. The solution isn’t always in a pill. It’s a lifestyle prescription. And, he’s taking a stand: people are needlessly suffering and this is preventable and unacceptable. After many years of seeing patients, he has come to the realisation that all of us can feel much better than we currently do and good health is accessible to every single one of us. He’s written four books and his latest, Feel Great Lose Weight, offers a simple five-step plan to feel better, sleep well and move more. I read every single word of this book and loved it. This book has so much power and richness in it. And it’s about so much more than losing weight. You can hear the compassion in his voice throughout this episode. He was so open and honest and generous. I hope you’ll enjoy this conversation as much as I did. In this episode we get into: - Rangan's incredibly honest experience of 2020 - Generational imprinting - Obesity and adverse childhood experiences - I challenge him on why he wrote a book on weight loss - How Covid can bring us a greater awareness of ourselves As you may already know, I’m very excited about our sponsor, Zendium toothpaste. Zendium toothpaste naturally strengthens your mouth’s natural defenses and reduces bad bacteria responsible for dental problems. It also contains mild flavours and ingredients which are kinder to your mouth. It is free from SLS, a foaming agent that can irritate the mouth's soft tissues and alter taste. This makes Zendium suitable for even the most delicate mouths, including pregnant women suffering from morning sickness. It’s available for both adults and children. All you need to do is head to Zendium.co.uk and enter the code MOTHERKIND at checkout for 20% off their kids and adult range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gelong Thubten (re-release)Is happiness a choice Dec 21, 2020

This week I thought, with the New Year, it would be great to re-release a fantastic chat I had with Gelong Thubten, who is a meditation teacher and author of the fantastic book, ‘A Monk’s Guide to Happiness’. Thubten was led to completely change his life after suffering from burnout in his early 20s. This led him to a Buddhist monastery in Scotland where he studied and was ordained as a monk. Since then, Thubten has been sharing his wisdom worldwide and is a pioneer in mindfulness meditation. Thubten has over 20 years worth of experience working with schools, universities and businesses, such as Google. He’s lectured at institutions like Oxford and the UN and, he worked as a consultant on the Marvel Movie, ‘Dr. Strange’. In our conversation, we unpacked what happiness really is and we talked about how can we find freedom from our 'crazy minds'. We also talked about meditation, of course, and Thubten did a great job re-framing some of the resistance that we often feel towards meditation. Thubten also gives guidance around how the practice can support our children and the way we show up as parents. I really loved our conversation, and hope you enjoy it too. DISCOUNT FOR THE MOTHERKIND COMMUNITY As you may already know, I’m very excited about our sponsor, Zendium toothpaste. Zendium is the number 1 trusted toothpaste brand by dentists in Scandinavia. Zendium’s kids toothpaste contains natural enzymes already present in the mouth. So every time they brush, it boosts their mouth’s natural defences, giving them extra power to fight the causes of dental problems. Zendium Kids and Junior toothpastes have mild flavours that are perfect for kids’ delicate mouths and are free from SLS a foaming agent that can irritate children’s gums. All you need to do is head to Zendium.co.uk and enter the code MOTHERKIND at checkout for 20% off their kids and adult range. Big gratitude to Zendium for supporting me and the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanna Fortune (re-release)- How to profoundly connect with your child(in just 15 minutes a day) Dec 21, 2020

This week I’m delighted to re-release this popular and important episode with the lovely Joanna Fortune. Joanna is a clinical psychotherapist, an attachment specialist, and the author of the brilliant series of books, ’15 Minute Parenting’. Joanna has been working with children and families for over 20 years. She came up with the fantastic concept of ‘15 Minute Parenting’ after hearing from parents over and over again that, often, they only had 15 minutes of quality time every day to connect with their children. The books centre around how we can use play to connect with our children, underpinned by Joanna’s years of experience in psychotherapy and attachment theory. We had such a great conversation, exploring self-parenting and taking care of our own stuff as the caregivers for our children. We also talk about our inner critic and relationship with shame – and how to be aware of when we might be passing this on to our children. And towards the end of our conversation, we talk about play and some of Joanna’s 15-minute parenting ethos that can help us connect with our children in just 15 minutes a day. Zendium is the number 1 trusted toothpaste brand by dentists in Scandinavia. Zendium’s kids toothpaste contains natural enzymes already present in the mouth. So every time they brush, it boosts their mouth’s natural defences, giving them extra power to fight the causes of dental problems. Zendium Kids and Junior toothpastes have mild flavours that are perfect for kids’ delicate mouths and are free from SLS a foaming agent that can irritate children’s gums. All you need to do is head to Zendium.co.uk and enter the code MOTHERKIND at checkout for 20% off their kids and adult range. Big gratitude to Zendium for supporting me and the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Happy Pear - How to feel more energised when you have no energy Dec 15, 2020

My guest's today believe living healthier happier lives is all about making tiny different choices every day. Steve and David Flynn of The Happy Pear probably need no introduction. It all started in 2004, when they opened a vegetable shop in a small seaside town in Ireland. Fast forward 15 years, the Happy Pear now consists of 4 cafes, 40 products, 6 online courses, 4 cookbooks, a farm, a roastery, and hundreds of amazing employees and a community of over 1 million people living healthier! On this episode we get into: - Our ability to be present and to find joy no matter how hard - The power of connection - The most important thing for health and happiness - The Happy Health Plan - their new book just released this month Their mission is still the same, to help everyone to get healthier and be happier. I hope this episode will bring you as much joy as it did for me. This episode is kindly sponsored by Zendium, for 20% please go to Zendium.co.uk and use code MOTHERKIND This episode is kindly sponsored by Tonies www.tonies.com - screen-free storytelling for children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr Abigail Gewirtz - How to talk to your children about hard and scary things Dec 08, 2020

This week’s guest is Dr. Abigail Gewirtz. A child psychologist and leading expert on families under stress. I felt called to get her on the show as soon as possible in the midst of Covid 19 and the big issues that are confronting society. Dr. Gerwirtz is most interested in answering two questions: How do families cope when stressful events hit? How can parents manage their own worries in order to help their children be resilient in the face of hard times? This episode is kindly sponsored by Zendium, for 20% please go to Zendium.co.uk and use code MOTHERKIND This episode is kindly sponsored by Tonies www.tonies.com - screen-free storytelling for children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why you need to take your emotions seriously with Kimberley Wilson Dec 02, 2020

This week’s guest is Kimberly Wilson. Kimberley is passionate about the power of psychology to transform lives. She is a Chartered Psychologist, author and visiting lecturer working in private practice in central London. In this powerful episode, Kimberley shares why we need to take our emotions seriously and what can happen when we don't. This episode is kindly sponsored by Zendium, for 20% please go to Zendium.co.uk and use code MOTHERKIND This episode is kindly sponsored by Tonies www.tonies.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it possible to find joy in the mundane? with Alexi Panos Nov 25, 2020

This week’s guest is Alexi Panos. A best selling author, impact entrepreneur, vlogger and humanitarian, Alexi is truly a next generation thought leader. She is insanely committed to empowering others to activate and own their greatness and live a life they are completely obsessed with. All this with 3 kids under the age of 3! Here is what we discuss during this episode: - What does it mean to allow life's messiness to become part of the joy Motherhood - the greatest ego death of them all - The tension between our professional and parenting aspirations - How and why to fall in love with the unknown - How our greatest work could be finding joy in the mundane - Spiritual tourism, what is it and how to overcome it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to break free from always being the good girl with Kasia Urbaniak Nov 18, 2020

In this episode with Kasia Urbaniak we take a deep dive into good girl conditioning. This week’s guest is Kasia Urbaniak. Kasia is the founder and CEO of The Academy, a school that teaches women the foundations of power and influence. Kasia's perspective on power is unique. Over the course of nearly 20 years, she has worked as a professional Dominatrix, practiced Taoist alchemy in one of the oldest female-led monasteries in China and obtained dozens of certifications in different disciplines, including Medical Qi Gong and Systemic Constellations. Since founding The Academy in 2013, Kasia has taught hundreds of women practical tools to step into leadership positions in their relationships, families, workplaces, and wider communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to stop living on autopilot and create the life you really want with Dr. Tara Swart Nov 12, 2020

This week’s guest is Dr. Tara Swart. Tara is a medical doctor, a neuroscientist, a psychiatrist, a lecturer at MIT, a business coach - and she’s also the author of the best-selling book, ‘The Source’. Tara teaches people how to apply lessons from neuroscience and behavioural psychology in simple and achievable ways to enhance our everyday lives for the better. In the episode, Tara shares about how we have the power to create whatever we want in our life through understanding how the brain works. We talk about how so many of us are living on autopilot and not asking ourselves the profound question, 'What do I really want out of life?'. We also talk about the science behind the law of attraction, manifestation, journalling and gratitude, which are all tools we explore regularly here on the podcast. This felt like such a timely conversation to have - here in the UK, we have just gone back into lockdown so speaking with Tara was a real gift. I hope you find it helpful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Addiction Gets Passed Down the Generations with Josh Connolly Nov 05, 2020

This week, I’m speaking with Josh Connolly. Josh is a coach, a speaker and one of the UK’s most influential advocates for mental health. He is the child of an addict and an addict in recovery himself. Josh is also a dad of four and in this episode, we really unpack how dysfunction, trauma and addiction get passed down through the generations. We speak about how we can help people we know who struggle with addiction and how we can help ourselves if we struggle with addiction and the tendency to avoid our feelings. Josh also speaks passionately about how positive thinking and spiritual bypassing can be dangerous – and why this seems to be so prevalent in the wellbeing space at the moment. I really loved our conversation – I’m really passionate about this topic and I hope you find it helpful. For the full show notes, please head over to motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why breathwork is your super power with Richie Bostock Oct 29, 2020

This week, I’m really excited to be speaking with Richie Bostock. Richie is a breathwork coach, author and speaker, and he’s made it his mission to spread the life-changing possibilities of breathwork. Richie’s book, Exhale, is fantastic and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about using your breath for healing. No-one ever really teaches us ‘how’ to breathe and so many of us are actually breathing in ways that aren’t serving us. In the episode, we explore how we can change the way that we feel through the way that we breathe. Richie also shares some simple breathing techniques that you can use throughout your day to help shift your energy and feel better. We also talk about how breath can be used for healing and why sometimes it can be more effective to start with bodywork practices, such as breathwork, than with traditional talking therapy. I am absolutely fascinated by breathwork and I loved this conversation with Richie, I think you’ll find it really practical and helpful. For the full show notes, please head over to motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Begin Your Healing with Susy O'Hare Oct 22, 2020

I’m excited to share this week’s conversation with you. I’m speaking with Susy O’Hare, who is an author, a meditation teacher and a mother to three, very soon to be four, children. Susy’s first book is called ‘Diary of an ADHD Mum’ and since then, her work has expanded to talk about the huge importance of healing ourselves, instead of trying to ‘fix’ our children. Susy and I both believe this is the most profound way to raise our children – and we have a really deep conversation around this topic. We talk about allowing ourselves to understand that our children are our mirror, reflecting back what work we need to do on ourselves. Susy shares her wisdom from a very grounded, down-to-earth place. She’s a busy working mum and life hasn’t always looked this way for her. Susy shares her own traumas and how she felt she got her parenting ‘wrong’ for a long time, until the gift of her daughter arrived which was the start of her healing journey. I think you’ll find this a really inspiring conversation. For the full show notes, please head over to www.motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Happiness a Choice with Gelong Thubten Oct 15, 2020

This week I’m speaking with Gelong Thubten, who is a meditation teacher and author of the fantastic book, ‘A Monk’s Guide to Happiness’. Thubten was led to completely change his life after suffering from burnout in his early 20s. This led him to a Buddhist monastery in Scotland where he studied, and was ordained as a monk. Since then, Thubten has been sharing his wisdom worldwide and is a pioneer in mindfulness meditation. Thubten has over 20 years worth of experience working with schools, universities and businesses, such as Google. He’s lectured at institutions like Oxford and the UN and, he worked as a consultant on the Marvel Movie, ‘Dr. Strange’. In our conversation, we unpacked what happiness really is and we talked about how can we find freedom from our 'crazy minds'. We also talked about meditation, of course, and Thubten did a great job re-framing some of the resistance that we often feel towards meditation. Thubten also gives guidance around how the practice can support our children and the way we show up as parents. I really loved our conversation, and hope you enjoy it too. For the full show notes, please head over to motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to be hopeful with Bernadette Russell Oct 08, 2020

This week, I’m speaking with Bernadette Russell, who is an author and expert on hope and kindness. Bernadette has written a number of books on kindness, hope and wonder. Her newest book is called ‘How to Be Hopeful: Your Toolkit to Rediscover Hope and Help Create a Kinder World’, which I think is such a beautiful message for these times. In the episode, we talk about kindness, compassion and the power of hope. Bernadette shares how one incident totally changed her outlook and the trajectory of her life. We also explore why being hopeful is so important to connect us to feelings of joy and positivity. We have a really interesting discussion around the news - and how to walk the fine line between staying informed and not feeling all consumed by what is going on in the world around us. the news around us. I loved our conversation and hope you enjoy it, too. For the full show notes, please head over to motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Empathy is a Super Power With Dr. Michele Borba Oct 01, 2020

Sponsored episode in partnership with Barbie. Commissioned by Barbie and led by Cardiff University, ‘Exploring the Benefits of Doll Play through Neuroscience’ is the first scientific study using neuroscience to explore the positive impact doll play has on children. Through Neuroscience, research found that doll play activates brain regions that allow children to develop empathy and social information processing skills, even when playing by themselves. In the episode, I speak with Dr. Michele Borba, who is a world-renowned parenting expert and author of 22 books. Dr. Michele is known as ‘America’s most trusted parenting expert’, and her most recent book, UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed In Our All-About-Me World, helps parents to develop empathy in their children. We have a fantastic conversation all about empathy, and why exactly it is a super power. I hope you enjoy the episode and for the full show notes, please head over to www.motherkind.co. For more information on the study please visit barbie.com/en-gb/benefitsofdollplay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to become the person you were meant to be with Laurie Gerber Sep 24, 2020

I have a fantastic episode for you this week. I’m speaking with Laurie Gerber, who is an Executive and Senior Coach at the Handel Group, which is one of the world’s leading coaching businesses. The Handel Group work with some of the world’s top celebrities, including Eva Longoria and Hugh Jackman. Laurie works with clients to maximise their ability to thrive across every single area of their life. Laurie shares her own story and how she came to this work after realising there was an area in her own life that needed unlocking before she could be fully empowered to live the life she dreamed. We talk a lot about empowerment during the episode and how to become the person you were meant to be. We also talk about how we can ‘alchemise’ the way that we were parented and show up for our children differently. I was really inspired by Laurie’s message – I think you’ll be able to hear the symmetry and energy between us in our conversation and I hope you enjoy the episode! For the full show notes, head over to www.motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to profoundly connect with your child (in just 15 minutes a day) with Joanna Fortune Sep 17, 2020

This week I’m delighted to welcome the lovely Joanna Fortune to the podcast. Joanna is a clinical psychotherapist, an attachment specialist, and the author of the brilliant series of books, ’15 Minute Parenting’. Joanna has been working with children and families for over 20 years. She came up with the fantastic concept of ‘15 Minute Parenting’ after hearing from parents over and over again that, often, they only had 15 minutes of quality time every day to connect with their children. The books centre around how we can use play to connect with our children, underpinned by Joanna’s years of experience in psychotherapy and attachment theory. We had such a great conversation, exploring self-parenting and taking care of our own stuff as the caregivers for our children. We also talk about our inner critic and relationship with shame – and how to be aware of when we might be passing this on to our children. And towards the end of our conversation, we talk about play and some of Joanna’s 15-minute parenting ethos that can help us connect with our children in just 15 minutes a day. I really enjoyed our conversation and hope you will, too. For the full show notes, please head over to motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to do less and have more with Kate Northrup Sep 11, 2020

This week I’m speaking with bestselling author and entrepreneur, Kate Northrup. Kate has reached hundreds of thousands of women through her work online, and through her bestselling books, ‘Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms’ and ‘Money, A Love Story: Untangle your Financial Woes and Create the Life you Really Want’. Kate’s mission is to support ambitious women, particularly mothers, to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. I really resonate with that - and it’s definitely something I need to keep reminding myself of! In the episode, we speak about our experiences in lockdown and the role that many women have taken in the household during this time. We speak about Kate’s experiences with her own mother, and how she saw her overworking. Kate also gives lots of practical tips and tools to help you manage your own time and energy. For the full show notes, please head over to www.motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reflections on Motherhood and Redefining Success with Ella Mills Sep 03, 2020

We’re back after our summer break with a brand-new season of the podcast, and some incredible guests coming up for you. This week, I’m super excited to be speaking with Ella Mills. Ella is the founder and creator of Deliciously Ella. From her early beginnings as a blogger, Ella has grown the brand into a hugely successful company, spanning a number of bestselling cookbooks, an app, a deli in central London and a range of plant-based food products. I’ve been following Ella online for a long time and we had such a brilliant conversation about motherhood and redefining success. Ella is mum to her daughter Skye, who just turned one. When we recorded this conversation, she was 33 weeks pregnant and getting ready to give birth to her second child. We talked about Ella’s experience of early motherhood from her first pregnancy and what she plans to do differently this time. She shares her journey with guilt and pressure and how she is finding balance as a mother and founder of a a very busy, successful company. We also talk about Ella’s own childhood and how it’s shaped how she is now raising her own daughters. I really loved my conversation with Ella, and I hope you enjoy it too. For the full show notes, head over to www.motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release - Feel Better in Five with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee Aug 27, 2020

It’s our final week of August re-releases, where we’re sharing some of our favourite episodes from the last year. This week, I’m delighted to share with you my interview with the wonderful Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, which was one of our most popular episodes from 2019. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is one of the most influential GP’s in the UK with nearly two decades of experience. His podcast, ‘Feel Better, Live More’, is the Number 1 health podcast in the UK and he also has a number of bestselling books. In this interview, which we recorded around the release of his newest book ‘Feel Better in Five’, we talk about how to make changes in your life. Dr. Rangan shares some simple, yet effective shifts that you can bring into your life to feel better, in just five minutes. And in our busy modern lives, five minutes is often all we have! So, I hope you enjoy this week’s episode and I hope it resonates with you, too. For the full show notes, please head over to www.motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release - How to stop saying yes when you mean no with Sarah Knight Aug 20, 2020

This week, we’re re-releasing the interview I did last year with the brilliant Sarah Knight. Sarah is the author of the ‘No ‘F*ck’s Given’ guides – including the bestselling book ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving an F*ck’ and her most recent book, ‘F*ck No!’ This episode does come with an ‘explicit’ warning as there’s quite a bit of swearing - so it might be best to listen with headphones on, away from little ears! In this episode, we talk about how to say ‘no’. I’m a real stickler for keeping boundaries – because it’s so important to protect our precious time and energy. Sarah teaches us how to say no in a number of scenarios, and importantly how not to feel guilty about it afterwards. I think you’ll really enjoy this one. For the full show notes, please head over to www.motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release - Conscious Parenting with Dr. Shefali Tsabary Aug 14, 2020

We’ve got another fantastic re-release for you this week. My interview with Dr. Shefali Tsabary was a really important moment for me on the podcast, having been a huge fan of her work for years. Oprah described Dr. Shefali as the world’s most profound parenting coach – calling her work ‘so profound her ideas might just change the world’. Dr. Shefali’s book, ‘The Conscious Parent’ is my absolute favourite parenting book and it made a real impact on me whilst I was pregnant with Jesse. In this episode, we talk about what conscious parenting is and how it can become a gateway to learn more about ourselves. We also talk about the difference between control and connection, as well as the pressure we put on ourselves as parents. I really hope you enjoy the episode. For full show notes, please head over to www.motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release - How our childhood shapes every aspect of our lives with Dr. Gabor Maté Aug 07, 2020

This month, we’re re-releasing some of our favourite episodes of the podcast. We start with my interview with Dr. Gabor Maté, which I often refer to as the most important conversation I’ve ever had on the podcast. Dr. Gabor is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, trauma, stress and childhood development. His work has been profoundly impactful in not just my own life, but that of so many others. In this episode, we speak about addiction, childhood trauma, modern parenting practices and the impact of stress on our parenting. Dr. Gabor explains how everything in our lives can be traced back to our childhood and how this impacts the way that we parent now. It’s a really compassionate, judgement-free conversation and I think it might help you to find a deeper understanding of yourself, and your children. I hope you enjoy the episode. For the full show notes, please head over to motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How To Reset with Zoe Blaskey, Dr. Nneka Ikeogu and Dr. Emma Svanberg Jul 28, 2020

Welcome to this week’s podcast, which is actually the last one this season, as we’ll be taking a break through the month of August and re-releasing some of our favourite past episodes. We’ve got an extra special episode for you this week, as I’m joined by Dr. Nneka Ikeogu and Dr. Emma Svanberg to talk about how to reset following the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown. Dr. Nneka Ikeogu is one of my closest friends from University, and the best Child Psychologist that I know. She’s also the co-founder of Mellownest, a fantastic company which helps parents to take a more mindful approach to parenthood. You might already know Dr. Emma Svanberg – she’s joined us on the podcast before and is known as ‘The Mumologist’. Emma is a Clinical Psychologist, supporting mums through every stage of their parenting journey. We’re teaming up in this episode to talk about why exactly this time has been so challenging for parents, what support your children might need and how to give that to them – and, how you and your family can ‘reset’ after this experience. AND – I’m really excited to share that today is the launch day for my brand new online workshop called The Family Reset Plan, which the three of us also teach together! I’m really proud of what the three of us have created and I can’t wait to share it with you. You’ll learn a bit more about the plan in the episode - and you can also find all the details over at www.familyresetplan.co.uk. I hope you enjoy this week’s episode - and I hope you enjoy The Family Reset Plan! I’d love to hear what you think - please do get in touch and let me know. I hope you enjoy the episode and I hope you enjoy The Family Reset Plan too! For the full show notes, please head over to www.motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How To Have A Happy Mind With Dr. Sarah Vohra Jul 23, 2020

This week, I’m speaking with Dr. Sarah Vohra, aka The Mind Medic. Dr. Sarah is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 10 years of experience working within the NHS. She’s really passionate about mental health and collaborates with leading companies on mental health initiatives across the globe. You might have heard of Dr. Sarah from her fantastic column in Women’s Health Magazine or through her work with The Telegraph’s weekly Stella Magazine. Her brand-new book ‘The Mind Medic: Your 5 Senses Guide to Leading a Calmer, Happier Life’ was released last week - it’s a great guide, packed full of useful tools, some of which she shares with us here in the episode. We had a fantastic conversation around ways to let go of anxiety, worry and comparison. I think you’ll find some really practical tips to help you navigate through what I’m calling the ‘perfect storm for parents’. For the full show notes, please head over to www.motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surprising Lessons From Lockdown With Tara Stiles Jul 16, 2020

In this week’s episode, I’m super excited to be speaking with Tara Stiles. Tara is the founder of Strala Yoga, a revolutionary approach to moving, being and healing. Strala is practiced in more than 100 countries, with 1000’s of guides leading classes across the world. Tara is also the author of a number of bestselling books through Hay House, including Strala Yoga and Make Your Own Rules Diet. Tara became a mum a few years ago so I really wanted to talk about how she’s transitioned from running a hugely successful, international business into life as a mother to three-year-old, Daisy. We talk about how Tara has managed to slow down and how she now manages life and business as it continues to grow and expand. We also speak a bit about her experiences of lockdown – Tara is full of energy and so I was curious to hear how the last few months had been for her. And of course, we talk about how to practice yoga with your children. Tara shares some great tips around how to keep it fun and let them be in the practice. I think you’re going to love hearing from Tara in this episode. For the full show notes, head over to www.motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking The Superwoman Addiction With Amy Taylor-Kabbaz Jul 09, 2020

This week, I’m speaking with the wonderful Amy Taylor-Kabbaz about her work around matrescence. Amy is an author, journalist and a matrescence activist. Her latest book, ‘Mama Rising: Discovering the New You Through Motherhood’ , is brilliant and was released last year. For the last 10 years, Amy’s work has revolved around her search for an answer to the question of what happens to a woman when she becomes a mother. Amy’s search began after not being able to find anything that described the experience she had been through in her own journey to motherhood, until she came across the word ‘matrescence’. Matrescence means the experience of becoming a mother and the radical identify shift that goes along with it. Amy describes this in such a beautiful way – she says that when we become a mother, ‘we split in two’ – the person we used to be and the mother we are becoming. And, unless we honour that shift, we can get lost in the process of trying to figure out exactly who we are now. I know I really relate to this, and that many of you do, too. I really enjoyed my conversation with Amy and I think you’re going to get a lot out of this episode. For the full show notes, please head over to motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why your past doesn't need to define you with Chloe Brotheridge Jun 26, 2020

In this week’s episode, I’m speaking with the incredible Chloe Brotheridge. I’m delighted to welcome Chloe back to the podcast – after appearing in one of our very early episodes right at the very start! Chloe is a hypnotherapist, a coach and the author of two bestselling books, ‘The Anxiety Solution’ and ‘Brave New Girl’. We sat down to talk just as we were going into lockdown and we had such a great conversation that really re-affirmed for me the power of working on ourselves. Chloe talks about how she went from feeling highly anxious to feeling calm a lot of time. She shares her insights about reframing our mindset and having better relationships with others, ourselves and our emotions. Chloe also shares about imposter syndrome and confidence, and how we can totally change our experience of ourselves and our lives through some relatively simple tools. One of the things I love about Chloe is her calming energy which I think just exudes through the whole episode. I hope you enjoy the episode. For the full show notes, please head over to www.motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to break up with guilt with Anna Mathur Jun 19, 2020

This week, I’m delighted to welcome my friend Anna Mathur back onto the podcast. Many of you will already be familiar with Anna and her incredible work. Anna is a psychotherapist and a mum of three, and she has a fantastic new book out called ‘Mind Over Mother: Every Mum’s Guide to Worry and Anxiety in the First Year’. It’s a brilliant book for mums, no matter how old your children are. Anna and I are so aligned in terms of our passions and our beliefs, and we have many shared experiences from our childhoods growing up. In this week’s episode, we talk about where the idea of ‘not being enough’ comes from and how to reach the core truth, which is that we are all enough, no matter what we do or don’t achieve as mothers and in life. Anna has a real way with words around these deep psychological concepts, which help to make them really accessible and interesting. I hope you enjoy this week’s episode. For the full show notes, please head over to www.motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to heal your relationship with your mother with Brooke Lightstone Jun 12, 2020

This week, I’m excited to introduce you to Brooke Lightstone, whose work I’ve loved for a while. Brooke is a family energy healer, a women’s spiritual guide and meditation teacher and author. Brooke speaks beautifully about working to heal women and mothers. For me, she is the absolute epitome of grace, calm and wisdom and I really enjoyed our conversation. In this episode, Brooke shares about how she healed her relationship with her own mother. It’s a powerful topic as the ‘mother-daughter’ relationship can be one of the trickiest there is. The term ‘mother wound’ refers to where we feel that our mother wasn’t able to show up for us or didn’t show up in the way we wanted them to. We have a really touching conversation around this. Brooke shares her journey and how she’s now on a path of healing to release expectations around that relationship so that she can meet her mother ‘human to human’. I hope you enjoy the episode. For the full show notes, please head over to motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Be The Change With Candice Brathwaite Jun 02, 2020

Candice is an activist, influencer and the founder of Make Motherhood Diverse, an initiative aiming to encourage a more representative and diverse depiction of motherhood in the media. Her first book, ‘I’m Not Your Baby Mother’ has just been released and I was lucky enough to speak with her on the publication date. And it’s an incredible book - part memoir, part manifesto about black motherhood. We speak about Candice’s childhood, her trauma and how she found herself in this activist role. We had such a great conversation and I think you’re going to love hearing from Candice. I hope you enjoy the episode. For the full show notes, please head over to motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to be a model, not a martyr with Glennon Doyle May 18, 2020

I can’t tell you how excited I was to have this conversation. When I first started Motherkind, I wrote out a list of dream guests and today’s guest was right at the very top of that list. This week, we welcome the incredible Glennon Doyle to the podcast. If you don’t already know Glennon, she is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, her latest book, ‘Untamed’, which this conversation focuses on and ‘Love Warrior’, which was also named as an Oprah’s Book Club choice. If you haven’t read them, I highly recommend getting yourself a copy. Glennon is also the founder of a charity called ‘Together Rising’, an all-woman led non-profit organisation that has revolutionised grassroots philanthropy. Glennon has raised over $25 million for women, families and children in crisis. She's also doing some amazing work to support families who find themselves in difficulty through this period of coronavirus. We had a really honest conversation – I definitely shared some things with Glennon which I haven’t shared with anyone else before, apart from perhaps my therapist! What I took away from this conversation is that your mission as a parent is to live a life true to yourself. When we can break free from the training and conditioning that so many of us have had and then model that to our children, we can show them what a life well-lived really looks like. I hope you enjoy the episode. As always, the conversation continues over on Instagram, so do come and share with us there. For the full show notes, please head over to www.motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to stay together when you're stuck together with Eve Rodsky May 07, 2020

I’m so excited for you to hear this week’s episode. We have a returning guest, Eve Rodsky, whose last interview is one of the top three most listened to Motherkind episodes! Eve is working to change society ‘one marriage at a time’, and is the author of the incredible book ‘Fair Play: Share the mental load, rebalance your relationship and transform your life’. If you haven’t listened to her previous episode (Episode 75), I highly recommend you give it a listen. Our current situation has really highlighted exactly what us mothers have to do – the mental load and all the invisible labour to take care of our children and keep our households running. Eve invites us to treat this moment – this ‘pause’ of real life – as an opportunity to model fairness and equality for our children and our communities. In this episode, we talk about communication - and Eve shares some fantastic ideas for how to communicate with our partners about managing the household fairly. We also explore the ‘dirty dozen’ – the twelve tasks that are causing the most stress at home right now. Eve also talks a bit about home-schooling, which I know is a real pinch point for many of you right now. I really loved our conversation and I hope you enjoy listening to the episode. For the full show notes, please head over to motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

100 Episodes - What I've Learned With Zoe Blaskey Apr 28, 2020

Well, here we are at Motherkind's 100th episode, I can't quite believe it! I asked you all a while ago what you thought we should do in honour of our 100th episode and very flatteringly, you suggested I do a solo episode. So, here it is. In this week's episode, I share a bit about me, the podcast and what I've learned over the course of 100 episodes and many, many incredible guests. Hope you enjoy the episode. For the full episode notes, please see motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new way to think about lockdown homeschooling With Natalie Costa Apr 17, 2020

I’ve been hearing from a lot of you over the last few weeks specifically around your concerns about home-schooling. You might be feeling worried that your children will fall behind or that they’re watching too much TV and not doing enough schoolwork. So in this week’s episode, I’m bringing on an expert to help you with some of these challenges. I’m really excited to be speaking with Natalie Costa, who runs a business called Power Thoughts, helping children with negativity and anxiety. Natalie is an ex-teacher – she supports children in everything from academics through to making friends and their body confidence. Natalie shares with us some easy, effective tools to help our children manage their emotions and feelings right now. Natalie also has some amazing ideas if you are feeling the pressure around home-schooling and getting it right. In fact, she says we shouldn’t even call it home-schooling and tells us exactly why in the podcast, so do listen in. I hope you find this week’s episode really helpful – and as always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram so do hop over and let us know what you thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How To Thrive In Our New Normal With Anita Cleare Apr 06, 2020

Are you still a working parent through this time of a pandemic? Whether you're working from home or out there as a frontline worker, I’m sure your work has changed along with the childcare landscape. This week's episode is with Anita Cleare, a parenting expert who has been supporting working parents for seventeen years. She talks about what children need right now (hint: it isn’t more time) and what we need to do as parents. Anita also shares valuable tips on how to transition from being at work to then coming into parenting. I'm really excited to bring this conversation to you. I hope it's going to be really supportive. For the full show notes, please head over to www.motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to find peace of mind in a pandemic with Sandy Newbigging Mar 30, 2020

What a time we are in right now. I hope this finds you, and your loved ones, safe and well. This week, I’m speaking with Sandy Newbigging. Sandy is a modern day monk - he teaches meditation and helps people to find calm in amongst their daily life. He’s the author of 12 books and has a number of incredible offerings online via his website. As mums, it is even more challenging for us right now. I’ve been calling it the perfect storm for parents. Life doesn’t stop just because of a global crisis. We may be feeling overwhelmed with fear ourselves and the burden of deciding how to handle matters with our kids, especially with their education. How can we transform that fear and stress into freedom and peace? In this week’s episode, Sandy shares that the only thing we can control right now is our mindset. The place to find peace is the present, and when we leave the present, this is when we tend to fall into stress and fearful thinking. Sandy shares lots of tips to help you do that including his ‘quick reality check’ technique, which can help you be present and stay present in the now instead of worrying about the regrets of the past and unknowns of the future. This episode is for all mums and parents who want to make every moment with their children count. I hope you find it helpful. Please know that I’m here for you so do reach out via email at zoe@motherkind.co or over on Instagram to continue the conversation. For this week's full show notes, please head over to motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to talk to your children about Coronavirus with Julia Samuel MBE Mar 19, 2020

This week, I’m sharing a special episode of the Motherkind podcast. We are living in totally unprecedented times of change and unknown. My commitment is to use this podcast to help in any way that I can, so I’m bringing together some incredible guests to support you through this difficult time. I’m welcoming back Julia Samuel MBE, who appeared on the podcast recently. Julia has a Sunday Times bestselling book out right now, ‘This Too Shall Pass’, which is all about change and I felt that Julia would be perfect to start off this series of experts speaking about the coronavirus. In this episode, Julia shares some brilliant tips and ideas around how to talk to our children about what’s going on right now. She also shares some insight around how to stick together when you’re forced together and becoming aware of each other’s fault lines. We also talk about what you can do to look after your own wellbeing and how to find some positives, and even opportunities, in this situation. I found our conversation really reassuring and calming – and I hope you do too. I am incredibly grateful to have you in my community – please know that I’m here for you so do reach out via email at zoe@motherkind.co or over on Instagram. Now is the time for us to come together more than ever and lead the way in helping others through this challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How To Save Your Sanity With Yoga With Hannah Barrett (Yoga Girl London) Mar 12, 2020

TRIGGER WARNING This week I’m speaking with Hannah Barrett, who you might know better as Yoga Girl London. Hannah is a yoga teacher and has a real passion for helping people transform their lives through yoga. Hannah particularly loves supporting mothers, and she specialises in pre and post-natal yoga. This episode comes with a trigger warning: Hannah shares in detail about the trauma she experienced during her daughter’s early days. It left Hannah with PTSD and a huge part of our conversation is how yoga helped her to save her sanity when she felt totally lost and in a very dark place. Even if you’re not into yoga, I think you’ll get a lot from this episode. We talk about self-care, Hannah’s ‘happy habits’ and how she learned how to ask for help, having found that really challenging to start with. I hope you enjoy the episode. For the full episode show notes, please head over to motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can motherhood really be an awakening? with Nehanda Truscott-Reid Mar 05, 2020

This week I sat down for a lovely conversation with Nehanda Truscott-Reid. Nehanda is a holistic wellness coach for women and she has an incredibly inspiring story. Raised by a single mother on an estate in Brixton, everywhere she looked, she was surrounded by stories of motherhood linked to pain, sacrifice and struggle. Through some inspiring inner work, Nehanda reprogrammed her views around motherhood and her life’s work is to help others do the same. We had a really inspiring, wide-ranging conversation. Here’s some of what we talk about: - Nehanda’s struggles to conceive and how she reframed that - How she was able to conceive naturally - The importance of values in parenting - and how they can change as we become parents - Conscious parenting - The parent we thought we’d be vs the parents we actually are – and how to navigate that gap - How to handle the lack of control we have as parents, specifically around who our children are One of the biggest things I took from our conversation is that how we are is how we will parent – so the biggest gift we can give our children is to work on our own stuff - our triggers, our pain and our anxieties. I hope you enjoy this week’s episode – and if you did, please do share it with a friend or loved one who would find it helpful too. For the full show notes from this week's episode, head over to motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to develop a relationship with your inner self with Rebecca Campbell Feb 27, 2020

This week I’m speaking to the wonderful Rebecca Campbell, who is a writer and teacher. Rebecca leads workshops internationally and helps to give people an experience of their soul. She is the bestselling author of the two books, ‘Light is the New Black’ and ‘Rise Sister Rise’. If you haven’t read them yet, I highly recommend them both and particularly ‘Rise Sister Rise’ which really spoke to me about our time to rise as women. Rebecca is a brand-new mum to Sonny, who is five months old. In our conversation, we talk about becoming a mum and the experience of her home birth. We also talk about how to find your purpose and how to connect with that small whisper inside, which Rebecca calls ‘your soul’. We speak about anxiety versus trust, connecting with our intuition and how to really feel our feelings. I really enjoyed speaking with Rebecca and I hope you enjoy the episode. For this episode's full show notes, please head over to motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why change is messy with Julia Samuel MBE Feb 20, 2020

This week I’m joined by Julia Samuel MBE, who is one of the UK’s leading psychotherapists, specialising in grief and loss. You may already know Julia from her brilliant book ‘Grief Works’ and through her work as Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK, which teaches authorities how to support families to rebuild their lives after loss. We had a beautiful conversation about transition and change. We talk about the change of becoming a mother, which is far more complex and challenging than ever before. We also talk about the constant change of family dynamics and how we can use these moments of transition to help us grow. Julia’s new book ‘This Too Shall Pass - Stories of Change, Crisis and Hopeful Beginnings’ is released in March and is all about the challenge and power of dealing with change. I really enjoyed our conversation - it’s such a privilege to sit with people like Julia who are doing such profound work in the world. My focus right now is trying to reach more mums and parents with the podcast – if this episode resonates with you, I’d love it if you could share it with a friend or loved one. For the full episode show notes, please head over to motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Our Relationship With Ourselves Impacts Our Children With Dr. Alexandra Kasozi Feb 13, 2020

This week I’m speaking with Dr. Alexandra Kasozi, a chartered counselling psychologist with a special interest in working with mothers. We had initially intended to frame our conversation around the inner critic and how we speak to ourselves. Whilst we do cover that, as you’ll hear it actually became a far broader, powerful conversation about one of my real passions; working on the relationship we have with ourselves. I really believe that this is one of the most important things we can do as mothers and it was so helpful to have Alexandra’s insight from her years of experience working in this area. We talk about how the way we speak to ourselves becomes internalised and affects how our own children speak to themselves. I share some personal insights from my own journey and Alexandra shares some practical tips and simple things you can do at home to start working on your relationship with yourself. I hope you find it useful. Read the full show notes over at www.motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you get scary thoughts too? with Dr Caroline Boyd Feb 07, 2020

TRIGGER WARNING. This week I’m talking about intrusive, unwanted harm thoughts with Dr. Caroline Boyd. I didn’t realise this before I recorded the episode, but this is a really common issue – as you’ll learn, most parents will at some point experience intrusive, scary, harm thoughts about their children. However, it’s something that just isn’t spoken about, so I’m really glad we’re having this conversation. Caroline is a clinical psychologist, a writer and a mother. We speak about: • Where intrusive thoughts come from and why they happen • How to manage them • I share my own experience with intrusive thoughts • Caroline shares her experience and those of some of the people who took part in her study Our intention is that in listening to this you feel comforted and come to realise how normal this is. If you’d like more information, you can head over to Caroline’s website. If you are concerned by anything this episode raises please go to your GP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to recover from a traumatic birth with Dr. Rebecca Moore Jan 30, 2020

This week’s episode is a re-release with Dr. Rebecca Moore. Becca is a consultant perinatal psychiatrist with over 20 years experience in treating the psychological aspects of pregnancy, birth and early motherhood. Her clinical expertise covers PTSD, birth trauma, anxiety, depression, and the mum-baby bond. She is also training to be an Integrative Practioner - which is a healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle. It was great to chat with Becca and learn more about this vitally important area and the work she does. What we cover in this episode: - What birth trauma is and how we know if we need help- What we can do to prepare for birth- The importance of normalising psychologically challenging births- The power of journaling and other ways we can start to process our birth experiences I hope you enjoy the episode. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so once you’ve listened to the episode, come and join me there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can birth be empowering? with Katharine Graves Jan 24, 2020

This episode is with Katharine Graves - founder of KG Hypnobirthing and one of the first to bring hypnobirthing to the UK. She has personally taught over 3,000 couples and trained 2,000 practitioners in her method. We discuss - can birth really be empowering? Where does the fear of birth come from? How can our mindset help or hinder with birth? For full show notes, please head over to motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sex and intimacy with Clio Wood Jan 17, 2020

Giving birth is an incredible event yet the recovery from childbirth can take weeks or even months. Many changes occur along the way and one of these could be the relationship between you and your partner, especially in the bedroom. Unfortunately, postnatal sex is very rarely discussed and can be a real source of anxiety for couples. In this week’s episode, &Breathe founder Clio Wood shares her personal experience and insights on how to cope and get back to pleasurable, pain-free sex postpartum. She discusses how to deal with potential resentment between yourself and your partner after childbirth and how to ease your way back in to having sex. She also shares her thoughts on women putting too much pressure on themselves and what mindset to adopt to be more positive about this change in your life. For full show notes, head over to https://www.motherkind.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The truth about mum guilt with Carolyn Cowan Jan 09, 2020

This week, we welcome Carolyn Cowan back to the podcast. If you’ve been listening for a while, you might remember the last conversation we had together. We had such an incredible response to that episode so I’m excited to welcome her back. Carolyn is a psychosexual and relationship therapist and in this week’s episode, we have a really wide-ranging conversation about relationships, shame and the difference between guilt and shame. As ever, we go quite deep and sometimes into some uncomfortable spaces. One of the things I most love about Carolyn are her practical concepts and ideas – she shares some really helpful advice around how to heal from some of the topics we discuss. I hope you enjoy the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to feel better in five minutes a day with Dr Rangan Chatterjee Jan 02, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee joins us to talk about making behaviour changes in our lifestyle and how all it takes is five minutes every day to create these changes. We talked about his new book, Feel Better In 5, which is about doing three things a day for five minutes each to help change your health, well-being, and mindset. Sit back and join us in this episode that will hopefully inspire you to not only achieve your New Year's resolutions but to make long-term changes to make your life better. For full show notes, please visit www.motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Building a business and a family with Bloom and Blossom in partnership with Sainsbury's. Dec 12, 2019

In this episode, in partnership with Sainsbury's and the mum-founded brand Bloom and Blossom, I'm joined by the founders Christina Moss and Julia Yule. We chat about the pressures of having five children and being entrepreneurs at the same time, how they handle the good and the bad days, and their journey from kitchen table to becoming the incredible businesswomen that they are today. Episode kindly supported by Sainsbury’s. To claim your FREE Bloom and Blossom gift go to https://www.motherkind.co/podcast-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to stop saying yes when you mean no with Sarah Knight Dec 05, 2019

It’s the Christmas season! We are always on the move, preparing for the next shopping trip or hopping from one gathering to another. More often than not, it is others who make us participate in these activities, and we feel compelled to say ‘yes’ all the time. And then, when things go awry, we blame ourselves in the end. We ask ourselves, ‘Is there a way to say “no” to all of these things?’ In this episode, we learn the answer to that question with the help of the international best-selling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, Sarah Knight. We are going to talk about how to be more forgiving of yourself and how to take back control of your own life. So, come and join us in today’s episode as we make you realise why saying ‘no’ and being a little selfish is a form of self-care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to use boundaries to protect your energy with Courtney Burg Nov 28, 2019

People need boundaries to stay grounded and maintain their reserves of energy. Without limits, life can be messy and tricky. Boundaries also teach people to prioritise their feelings over the emotions of other people. In this week’s episode, Courtney Burg talks about boundaries, their importance, and the challenges associated with setting limits. Courtney also shares essential guides on how a person can set boundaries for self-improvement and healing. Tune in to this episode and read some of the key takeaways from our conversation below. Key Takeaways From this Episode: The Healing Process: Courtney recovered from addiction through the 12-step programme. Her sponsor is a close friend. She also resorted to journaling and exercising. (08:13) It is advisable to try new things. Trying new things is essential for self-rebuilding and renewing. (09:13) Technological advancements have allowed the accessibility of different methods of healing. Now, people can talk about their issues with other people who can relate to them and who can help them. (10:00) Understanding Boundaries: Often, people think limitations or ultimatums set out of anger or vindictiveness qualify as boundaries. However, they don’t. (10:33) There is a long list of boundaries that we utilise that, without our knowledge, give power to other people instead. But we realise it once we start feeling anxious, stressed and depressed. (11:25) These feelings are brought by a lack of boundaries or inability to implement limitations in our lives. This inability stems from our inner child, the people-pleasers. (11:41) Having Boundaries: It takes practice to have boundaries. It is normal to feel guilty when setting limits for the first time. (12:21) Part of not having boundaries is the constant need for other’s approval. Courtney felt that if she had limitations, the significant people in her life would leave. (13:11) Letting go of those wrongful beliefs allowed her to engage in deep and authentic relationships with people who matter. (13:27) Dealing with Pushback: You cannot always make everybody happy or proud of you. Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. You will then be comfortable in setting boundaries. (20:31) You can recognise other people’s happiness without sacrificing your own. You are not responsible for other people’s needs and issues. (22:02) Setting boundaries is challenging, but it does not mean it is wrong. (23:41) When dealing with pushback, try writing a journal to sort out your feelings. (24:09) Raising Children with Boundaries: Parents must teach their children to have boundaries, especially at an early age. (24:39) Children do not need approval or adoration all the time. Parents can teach the act of sharing without forcing the children to share. (26:03) Parents must evaluate the way they are raised to correct unwanted behaviours. In this way, they will not enforce to their children the same practice enforced to them. (28:13) Dealing with Resentment: When you do not have boundaries, you will be resentful because you are not honest with your feelings. (35:14) Having boundaries makes you more connected to people because honesty becomes the foundation of the relationship. (36:11) Setting Boundaries: Spend at least five minutes each day to reflect on your life and ask yourself, ‘What is it that I need?’ Spending alone time is crucial to remain grounded. (38:26) Boundaries are like love letters because it lets you be vulnerable and honest with the people in your life. (46:33) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to find freedom from perfectionism Nov 21, 2019

I’m bursting with excitement for you to hear this week’s episode of the podcast, because it’s my first ever totally solo episode. It also coincides with the launch of my first ever online course, ‘Freedom from Perfectionism’. You might remember a few months ago I asked what you would most like a self-study course on. The overwhelming response from you all was on freedom from perfectionism. This week’s podcast is all about my recovery from perfectionism - which I’m feeling nervous to share as it’s the most personal and vulnerable I’ve ever been, but I trust that by sharing my truth with you it might help you connect to yours. Modern motherhood is unbelievably hard. We have this perfect storm of technology and social media and the rise in parental standards matched with a decline in parental support. I believe if we have any perfectionist tendencies, it can be one of the things that push us over the edge. Perfectionism is the red thread that runs through my own journey of healing – so in this week’s episode, I share how I recovered from it – and am still recovering, daily. I hope you enjoy it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to heal inherited family trauma and not pass it on with Mark Wolynn Nov 14, 2019

Traumatic experiences can have long-lasting effects. They can even transcend generations. Inherited generational trauma may be the reason why you experience negative emotions and behaviours you cannot explain. However, understanding the nature of family trauma can empower you to start your path towards healing. In this week's episode, Mark Wolynn shares his insights on how the effects of painful experiences can be passed down to children. He teaches ways to recognise the signs of inherited family trauma, as well as how to counteract its effects. By having a deeper understanding of ourselves and our families, people can achieve peace and prevent their children from inheriting the trauma. Generational Trauma: ● Traumatic events follow a cycle where younger generations experience similar traumatic experiences with their parents or grandparents. (10:17) ● Particular milestones, such as marriage or the birth of your first child, can act as triggers. (11:14) ● Traumatic events can leave lasting impressions, such as fear of harming your child, that gets passed down generations. (13:22) ● Like a computer, we already have an integrated operating system that contains the fallout from past family trauma. (16:28) Connecting Your Experiences to Past Trauma ● Recognising generational trauma is difficult since families tend to keep secrets. (15:17) ● However, red flags include unusual emotions and behaviours inconsistent with your personal history. (16:46) ● Struggles in dealing with money, success, or relationships can come from family histories. (15:29) Trauma Language: ● Trauma leaves crumbs that can help people trace the origin of their current mental state. (17:25) ● The brain stores traumatic experiences as fragments of information, many of which are hard to detect consciously. (18:13) ● The exact details of these experiences are challenging to put into words, so they manifest mostly through nonverbal behaviour. (18:38) Reversing Trauma Symptoms: ● Painful experiences alter gene expression, allowing traumatic fallout to affect many generations. (21:06) ● However, research shows that mice who live in positive, low-stress environments show fewer changes in gene expression related to stress. (21:10) ● Humans also benefit from exposure to positive experiences, which can reverse the effects of inherited trauma and prevent further transmission. (22:10) ● People need to regularly practise de-stressing techniques since trauma reversal needs sustained action to be effective. (22:42) On Healing Family Relationships ● Healing is an inner movement, and recovery is a continuous process. (24:47) ● You can start healing even if you still don’t have a good relationship with your family. (25:00) ● A proper technique is to take a photograph of the person, imagine an ideal version of the person, and communicate with it, allowing you to express your thoughts. (25:31) ● Another method is to practise gratitude, which permits you to let go of your pent-up anger and resentment. (29:49) Concrete Steps for Healing Family Trauma: ● Become a trauma detective; reflect and be on the lookout for the verbal and nonverbal cues of trauma. (33:22) ● Trace the trauma back into your family and find where things went south. (33:28) ● Finally, develop a healing mindset to allow you to decouple from inherited trauma. (33:36) ● It's beneficial to have someone who can help double-check ourselves, witness our work, and give feedback. (34:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Period Power with Maisie Hill Nov 07, 2019

I’m really excited to share this week’s episode with you – I speak with Maisie Hill, author of the fantastic book, Period Power. Maisie is a sought-out after women’s health expert, with decades of experience. Maisie’s book made such a difference to my life – it really helped me to get to grips with my cycle, to understand what my hormones were doing at the different stages and learn how exactly it would impact my mood. I think you’ll find this one a real game-changer – please help to spread the word and share this with at least a couple of friends. All women need to know this! - Maisie’s interest in women’s health and cycles - Why she wrote her book, Period Power - Understanding your hormones, mood and emotions during the various parts of your cycle - How to use this knowledge for an easier experience - Parenting through the different stages of your cycle - The one gift that Maisie would give to all women As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join me there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why it's time to stop projecting perfect parenthood with Diffusion PR Oct 31, 2019

This week's episode is brought to you in paid partnership with PR agency, Diffusion Together, we commissioned a research study of 1000 mums up and down the country to answer two questions - what are the pressures facing modern mums and does social media help or hinder? In this episode, with Zoe and Natasha Cobain, Director at Diffusion PR and mum of 2, we explore the fascinating results of the survey - and what we can all be doing to shed the pressure of modern motherhood. https://www.diffusionpr.com/home Episode kindly supported by Family Album https://family-album.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it possible for dual-career couples to thrive in love AND work? with Jennifer Petriglieri Oct 24, 2019

This week, I’m talking to Jennifer Petriglieri, a Professor of Organizational Behaviour at INSEAD. Jennifer studied the successful relationships of people who both had successful careers and what she found was absolutely fascinating. Jennifer is also the author of a new book called Couples that work - How dual career couple can thrive in love and work. I’ve been doing some research and two-thirds of all couples in the UK define themselves as having dual careers - this is where both partners feel like they have a career path they are both really invested in their work. So is it possible to have two people highly ambitious on a strong career path and stay happy? Jennifer and I discuss this and more during the episode. I cannot wait for you to listen to this episode I think it's going to be a game-changer, please share your thoughts as always. Episode kindly sponsored by Family Album https://family-album.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Healing through motherhood with Yoga Girl - Rachel Brathen Oct 17, 2019

This week, I’m talking to Rachel Brathen, who you will probably know better as Yoga Girl! Rachel is an incredible yoga teacher, entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author. Rachel has just written a new book, called ‘To Love and Let go: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Gratitude, which comes out in the UK on the 31st October. We talk about the new book quite a bit, as well as two of my very favourite topics: healing and motherhood. Rachel has so much wisdom, humility and humour, I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Here’s what we talk about: - Rachel’s new book, ‘To Love and Let Go’ - Rachel’s reflections on healing from her own journey - Rachel’s experiences of motherhood - How Rachel uses yoga and meditation to show up in the best way for her daughter - The one gift she would give all mothers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conscious Parenting with Dr Shefali Tsabary Oct 10, 2019

Oprah loves her and so do I….it’s a big episode for me this week :-) I had the privilege and honour of interviewing Oprah’s favourite parenting teacher who she called ‘so profound her ideas might just change the world’. I have loved Dr Shefali Tsabary for years - in fact her book The Conscious Parent was the first I read when I found out I was pregnant with Jessie and I’ve read it many times since. Dr. Shefali Tsabary is the author of three best-selling parenting books, an international speaker and a clinical psychologist specialising in the integration of eastern philosophy and western psychology. What we cover in this episode: - What conscious parenting is(and isn’t) - How to move from control to connection - The difference between control and care - What it means to ‘awaken’ - The pressure we put on ourselves and what to do about it - How Dr Shefali came to this work - What to do if you find yourself worrying about your children - The one gift she would give all mothers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new game-changing solution for when you have too much to do with Eve Rodsky Oct 03, 2019

This one’s a bit of a game-changer…in this week’s episode, I’m talking to Eve Rodsky about mental load and invisible labour – a really important topic which we’re hearing a lot about right now. Eve has just written an incredible book, called Fair Play: Share the Mental Load, Re-balance your Relationship and Transform your Life, which walks us through not just the problem but how to actually solve it. Eve spent seven years studying and understanding this topic and her message is that if we really want equality, we have to change how much mental load we are taking on. Reese Witherspoon describes Eve as ‘the Marie Kondo for sorting out your life, not your drawers’…listen in as we speak about: - Why the game is so rigged against us - Eve’s moment of realising that something had to change - Some of the shocking statistics around mental load, invisible labour and inequality - Why the ‘I’m the only one who can do it right’ mentality isn’t helping - The solution – how we can make a change I’ve also got five copies of Eve’s book, ‘Fair Play’ up for grabs – it’s a guide to dividing the mental load and invisible work more fairly in our families. For your chance to win a copy, head over to my Instagram to enter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to ease the pressure of modern parenthood with Dr Emma Svanberg Sep 27, 2019

Do you feel the pressure of modern parenthood? You’re not alone. I always say, if you are finding it hard, it’s because it IS hard. In this week’s episode I chat to Dr Emma Svanberg (known as The Mumologist), who is a clinical psychologist specialising in pregnancy, birth and parenting, about some of those pressures and what we can do to ease them. Listen to this episode if you want to hear…. - Why we’re parenting in unprecedented times - How to be a ‘good enough’ mother - Attachment theory and modern parenting - How to choose external childcare - Feminism, parenting and choice - How to handle relationship challenges - The importance of community and vulnerability I’ve bagged 5 copies of Emma’s new book ‘Why birth trauma matters’ - which is a guide to birth and birth related trauma, what causes it and how you can begin to recover. If you want a chance to win a copy - pop onto my Instagram(@motherkind_zoe) to enter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to find more ease, grace and space in motherhood with Rebekah Borucki Sep 19, 2019

Do you want to find more ease, grace and space in motherhood? Who wouldn’t?! This week’s episode is with mum of 5, meditation teacher, doula and yoga guide Rebekah “Bex” Borucki. She is author of You Have 4 Minutes to Change Your Life: Simple 4-Minute Meditations for Inspiration, Transformation, and True Bliss and her new book - Managing the Motherload: A Guide to Creating More Ease, Space, and Grace in Motherhood. Listen to this episode if you want to hear…. - Why being vulnerable is the fastest way to find healing - How to surrender when our children make decisions we don’t agree with - The power of community - Listening to gut feelings and how to build up our intuition - How to combine self-care and taking care of children - How to recover from people-pleasing - How to let go of the opinions of others - Letting go of should’s and supposed to’s Head over to the motherkind instagram (@motherkind_zoe) to win one of 5 copies of Bex’s new book Managing the Motherload: A Guide to Creating More Ease, Space, and Grace in Motherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to find your joy - with Tamu Thomas Sep 12, 2019

In this week’s episode I’m talking with Tamu Thomas, founder of Three Sixty, a wellness brand aimed at women in their late thirties and forties. Tamu delivers her work through holistic life coaching, group work, public speaking, podcasting and writing. Her passion is helping women find their joy. What does joy mean to you? In her late 30s, Tamu’s life was turned upside down by an existential crisis. After years of confusing achievement with fulfilment, she began to think about life differently and journeyed back towards joy. Today, Tamu describes joy as a calm, peaceful, contented space where we notice small beautiful things that are so often hidden in plain sight when we’re too busy running around. We discuss: - What joy is to her - Her experience of anxiety and depression - Productivity addiction - Self-kindness and compassion - What she’s teaching her daughter - The one gift she’d give all mums Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to thrive with anxiety - with Sarah Wilson Sep 05, 2019

Sarah Wilson is a multi-New York Times bestselling and #1 Amazon bestselling author, a philanthropist and founder of IQuitSugar.com, Australia’s largest digital wellness site. Ever experienced anxiety? Or love someone that does? Sarah Wilson has lived through high anxiety – including bipolar, OCD and several suicide attempts – her whole life. Perhaps like you, she grew tired of seeing anxiety as a disease that must be medicated into submission. So began a seven-year journey to find a more meaningful and helpful take on anxiety. Sarah travelled the world, meeting with The Dalai Lama, Oprah’s life coach, major mental health organizations and hundreds of others in a quest to unravel the knotted ball of wool that is the anxious condition. She emerged with the very best philosophy, science and hacks for thriving with the beast, which she shares in this episode. We chat about: - Why anxiety can be a superpower and serves an evolutionary purpose - Her tools for coping with anxiety day to day a - What she does in a full-blown attack - Anxiety and gut health - The gift she’d give all mothers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re Release: The most important inner work a parent can do with Mastin Kipp Aug 30, 2019

Mastin is a number one best-selling author, speaker and Creator of Functional Life Coaching™ for people who are seeking rapid transformation in their lives. He has been recognised as a “thought leader for the next generation” by Oprah Winfrey. I've followed Mastin for years, and seen him talk a number of times, so it was a real honour to chat with him. Mastin and I chat about: - What trauma is and how you know if you have it - Mastin's own trauma - How you can heal from trauma - Emotional trauma and parenting - The one gift he'd give to all mothers mastinkipp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-Release: Are you burnt out? With Amelia & Emily Nagoski Aug 16, 2019

What is burnout? How do you know if you are burnt out? And how you recover from it? Emily and Amelia Nagoski are highly accomplished in their fields as individuals, with Emily working as a well-known sex educator and Amelia working as a conductor in the competitive world of classical music. Despite these accomplishments, the two struggled with stress, feelings of inadequacy, and veering towards burnout in their careers, and have since dedicated themselves to educating women across all careers on the factors that lead to burnout and the best way to avoid it. For full show notes go to www.motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Easy nutrition for busy mums - with Nicola Moore Jul 25, 2019

This week's episode is with the lovely Nicola Moore who is a nutritionist and well-being expert she's also been a part of the senior academic team at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition which is probably one of the best schools of its kind in the UK if not in Europe. As you know if you've listened to the podcast, I am fascinated by how what we eat makes us feel. In this episode Nicola and I chat about: What we as busy, tired, often overwhelmed mum's can do to help ourselves in terms of what we’re putting into our bodies. We discuss tips and tools to make it really practical and really easy to take care of ourselves, Nichola also debunks for us many of the diet myths and trends at the moment. This episode is kindly supported by Peppy - www.peppy.health/ Use code Peppy20 for 20% off your first service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The power of being kind to ourselves with Shahroo Izadi Jul 19, 2019

Shahroo Izadi is a behavioural change specialist and the author of the book The Kindness Method in this episode we talk all about changing our habits and behaviour. It's often said in self development our habits underpin our whole lives and if we can change our habits we can change our lives. Shahroo says that the way to change these habits Shahroo is to be kinder to ourselves which for some of us is quite radical. I’m a huge fan of self-compassion and self kindness so I loved this conversation with Shahroo and I hope you will too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to become parents AND stay happy in your relationship with Carolyn Cowan Jul 12, 2019

Carolyn is a psychosexual therapist and kundalini yoga teacher specialising in couples, prenatal and postnatal addiction, therapy and trauma. We discussed so much during this episode including: - Modern motherhood - The ideas of attachment and the theory behind this. - Relationships, this was a big one! We zoned in on how our relationships develop after having children - Contracting - What can come up during pregnancy for women. This episode is kindly sponsored by Peppy Health for 20% off enter PEPPY20 at checkout https://peppy.health/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Is it wellness or illness?" with Emma Cannon Jul 04, 2019

Emma is a fertility and women’s health expert, registered acupuncturist, founder of Emma Cannon clinic and author of five books and a TedX speaker. Emma is celebrating 25 years of practice this year and we chat about: - What has changed in wellbeing and women's health in the past 25 years - Is it wellness or illness - why we need to be more discerning - Her path to women's health from working in the oil industry - How she parents her daughters - Her recovery from people pleasing and not feeling good enough - The one gift she would give all mothers https://www.emmacannon.co.uk/ Enter MOTHERKIND20 to receive 20% off Emma's Fertile Woman 4 Week plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marina Fogle on marriage, grief and self care Jun 28, 2019

Marina is the producer of The Parent Hood podcast, Co-Founder of the Bump Class, a mother of two and wife to explorer Ben Fogle. In this wide-ranging episode we chat about: - Marina's relationship with herself - Her marriage and marriage counseling - Grief and loss - Self-care - The one gift she would give all mothers https://www.thebumpclass.com/ This episode is kindly supported by Peppy - www.peppy.health/ Use code Peppy20 for 20% off your first service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How our childhood shapes every aspect of our lives | Dr. Gabor Maté Jun 21, 2019

The most important conversation I have ever had on the podcast. A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development. We discuss: - the primary task of parenting - addiction - trauma - the danger of modern parenting practices - society and the pressures on mothers - the importance of self-love https://drgabormate.com/about/ This episode is kindly supported by Peppy - https://www.peppy.health/ Use code Peppy20 for 20% off your first service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The opportunities and dangers of technology with Louise Chunn Jun 14, 2019

Louise Chunn is the founder Welldoing.org and the editor of Planet Mindful. Louise founded the therapy platform Welldoing.org which matches people with therapists best-suited to their needs when she was 57. Having previously spent 25 years editing some of the UK’s top women’s magazines including Psychologies, Louise is now pioneering a new wave of mindfulness magazines. Planet Mindful is a bi-monthly print magazine which supports positive mental health. We chat about: - Becoming a tech entrepreneur at 57 - Her reflections on modern parenting and her own early experiences of motherhood - The dangers of modern technology - Thinking for the long run - The gift she'd give to all mothers https://welldoing.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to use your mind to feel happier and calmer with Gail Marra Jun 07, 2019

Gail Marra is an experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist practicing a highly effective and 'solution focused' approach to hypnotherapy. She is a mum of 2 and a grandmother. We chat about: - How hypnotherapy helped her take control of her life - Her divorce and early experiences of motherhood - How stress manifested for her - The power of the mind - Hypnotherapy techniques to help you feel calmer https://www.gailmarrahypnotherapy.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The importance of 'healthy selfish' with Mandy Saligari - live episode at ICAAD May 23, 2019

This episode was recorded live at ICAAD Conference in London. Mandy Saligari is a parenting, relationship and addiction expert, and the founder and clinical director of Charter, Harley Street. Mandy is a regular contributor to press and television, including regular appearances on Channel 5. She is the author of Proactive Parenting and has a popular TedX Talk 'Feelings: Handle Them before they handle you'. We discuss: - The importance of parental esteem - Healthy selfish - Nature's cruelest trick - Tech addiction http://www.mandysaligari.com/ https://www.icaad.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unlocking our children's potential with Elaine Halligan May 17, 2019

Elaine Halligan is a director at The Parent Practice and has been a parenting specialist since 2006, helping parents raise competent and confident children. Her mission is to help parents find the holy grail of parenting: keeping calm and bringing out the best in their children. We discuss: - Her son Sam's story from being expelled from 3 schools by the time he was 7, to finishing his schooling as Head Boy - What positive parenting is (and what it isn't) - How parents can unlock children's potential - The gift she'd give to all mothers https://www.theparentpractice.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grief expert Zoe Clark Coates on living after loss May 02, 2019

[trigger warning - baby loss] Zoe Clark Coates is the co-founder of The Mariposa Trust, a charity she founded with her husband after they tragically lost 5 babies. The charity now supports over 50,000 grieving parents each week. She is a regular TV and radio commentator, as well as host of her own TV talk show ‘Soul Tears’. She is also a best-selling author of 2 books. In addition to this, in March 2018 Zoe was appointed by the Secretary of State for Health to co-chair the most important baby loss review in recent years. https://www.sayinggoodbye.org/about/people/zoes-story/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baby-Loss-Guide-day-day/dp/1409185435 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why we're stronger together with Mel Bound Apr 26, 2019

Mel Bound is a mum of 2 and founder of This Mum Runs - which is a fast-growing women's running community that is open to all regardless of age, size, shape, ability or experience. Mel and I chat about - A life-changing post on facebook - The power of community and how we are stronger together - Getting back into exercise after becoming a mum - Her challenges being an entrepreneurial mum - The one gift she'd give to all mums in the world http://www.thismumruns.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding strength in adversity with Izzy Judd Apr 19, 2019

This week is with the lovely Izzy Judd. I'm sure many of you already know and love Izzy - she's a mum of two and author of her honest and heartfelt memoir Dare to Dream: My Struggle to Become a Mum - A Story of Heartache and Hope - which was a Sunday Times bestseller. Izzy and I chat about: - Her recent heartbreaking loss - Her fertility struggles - How she has grown as a person through her struggles - Mindfulness and how she uses to manage her busy life - The one gift she would give all mums in the world Please rate, review and share. https://www.instagram.com/mrs_izzyjudd/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to find calm in our busy lives with Jillian Lavender Apr 11, 2019

Is it possible to find that calm, still place with the busy, fast pace of modern motherhood? Jillian Lavender says absolutely. Jillian has been teaching people to meditate since 2003. She co-directs London Meditation Centre and New York Meditation Center with her partner, Michael Miller, from their base in London. Through teaching Vedic Meditation, the world’s most ancient form of meditation, Jillian has helped thousands of people across the globe to transform their lives. We chat about: - What vedic meditation is - Why it helps and how it works - Meditation and lack of sleep - Her experience with motherhood and meditation For full show notes see www.motherkind.co https://www.londonmeditationcentre.com/jillian-lavender/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherhood and mental health with Bryony Gordon Apr 05, 2019

The one you have all been waiting for! Bryony Gordon needs no introduction - she is an amazing force of honesty, positivity and humour. She is a journalist at The Telegraph, best selling author, mental health campaigner and mum of one. She is also the founder of Mental Health Mates, a peer to peer support group. We chat about: - Her journey with mental health and her recovery - Motherhood - Her new book - You Got This - What she would tell her younger self - The one gift she would give to all mothers in the world https://www.instagram.com/bryonygordon/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to stay healthy with immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi Feb 21, 2019

This week I am joined by Immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi specialises in understanding how nutrition & lifestyle interact with the immune system in health & disease. She is a Mum of twins and understands the added challenges of parenting when we ourselves are unwell - so it was a pleasure to learn more about what we can do to stay healthy more of the time. Jenna gives detailed insight into the four pillars of immune system health; movement, rest, stress and nutrition. We chat about- - Her path to developing a fascination and career in the field of immunology, and what drives her passion today. - Movement for a healthy immune system, and why it is so important. - Rest and sleep, and why it is so crucial for fighting viruses due to its healing and restorative effects. We discuss the pivotal role of Circadian Rhythms, and how eighty percent of our immune system is under Circadian Rhythm control. - Stress and how it impacts on our immune system, and what we can do to counter stress hormones which make us ill. - Nutrition and the three elements we should focus on for our immune system. Jenna describes why fibre, phytonutrients, and fats are essential to immune health. This episode is supported by MORI - https://babymori.com/ Use code 15OFF50 for £15 off £50. Jenna can be found at: https://www.drjennamacciochi.com/ IG: dr_jenna_macciochi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My motherhood journey with Motherkind founder Zoe Blaskey Feb 14, 2019

It's the 50th episode! I'm excited and nervous to share this one, as it's with me, Zoe Blaskey. I asked my beautiful friend, Nicky Clinch to interview me to celebrate the 50th episode. We chat about: - My path to motherhood and what's it taught me - My past challenges - What I'm working on right now - My mission and passion for Motherkind - My most challenging interview to date - The one gift I would give all mums Please leave a review on i tunes and pop onto Instagram where we continue the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Losing (and finding again) our identity in motherhood with Lou Kirby founder of Woman Ready Feb 07, 2019

This week I am chatting to the amazing Lou Kirby, founder of Woman Read - a global platform to help inspire, support and empower us to be the women we want to be but to also talk about the issues we face as women today. Lou and I chatted about: - Her background and journey - Her expectations going into motherhood and why they didn't help - Losing her sense of self and how she found it again - Her top tools and tips for empowerment https://womanready.com/about/ Insta: @womanready Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new way to think about confidence with Amy Rushworth Jan 31, 2019

Amy Rushworth is a leading confidence and wellness coach - this episode is all about confidence. - Where Amy’s passion for confidence from. Amy shares her personal journey to reviving her own confidence, from childhood to today. - The first things to do when looking to improve your confidence. - Why women can lose their confidence as they transition through life, and how to regain it. - Amy discusses the importance of having a foundation of understanding that you’re enough whilst pursuing external goals. - How to start feeling enough. Amy discusses just how important a role self-kindness and self-awareness play, and practical tools for these. She shares her insight on why it’s necessary to take action with self-kindness. - Fear around parenting and being the perfect Mum. Amy shares advice on perfectionism, which she finds is often magnified in Mums. - Instilling confidence in children. Amy describes the importance of love, releasing the need to control and letting go of the need for children to be continually happy. We chat about why it’s so important to allow children to have their own feelings and their own space. Amy can be found at- https://www.wellnesswithamy.com/ Instagram: @wellnesswithamy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding balance within the busy with Kelly Pietrangeli Jan 25, 2019

Kelly is the founder Project Me, which aims to help busy Mums lead more balanced lives. She has also written ‘Project Me for Busy Mothers: A Practical Guide to Finding a Happier Balance’. She provides a wealth of practical advice to identify where the stresses in your life are coming from, and ways to improve this to achieve the happy balance you deserve. We cover- - Why she started Project Me. Kelly explains what the light bulb moment in her starting her current work was, and why her house renovation inspired her to make a change. - The path to where she is now. She explains how embarking on her Project Me journey had a transformative effect on herself and her experience as a mother. We discuss the ‘Why’ that drives her mission. - Why time management and productivity is crucial for Mums (and how to improve it). - We chat about the importance of designing your day and being feelings led in your day-to-day life. Kelly shares the power of having a game plan. - Personal growth and how everything in your life flows out from it. Kelly explains her definition of personal growth, and the benefits of thinking beyond your physical body. - Health and fitness and the importance of deciding what it means for you. Project Me can be found at: https://myprojectme.com/ IG: kellyprojectme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How was your matrescence? With Dr Alexandra Sacks Jan 17, 2019

This episode is with Dr Alexandra Sacks, a reproductive psychiatrist and global expert on matrescence. Her TED talk 'a new way to think about the transition to motherhood' has now been viewed over 1.5 million times. We chat about: - Her background and how she found a passion for matrescence - What matrescence is and why it's important - Self care post birth - The importance of looking after ourselves - The one gift she would give to all mothers For full show notes see www.motherkind.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From stressed to serene: finding your way back to health with Suzy Glaskie Jan 10, 2019

This week I am joined by Suzy Glaskie, Suzie is a Functional Medicine Health Coach and a Mum of three. We have a really open, honest and at times emotional chat where Suzy explains her journey and what she’s learnt along the way. We discuss; - Suzy’s journey from a stressed PR professional to finding true health and happiness today - Suzy’s realisation that the body can heal itself, informed what she’s done and learnt since this. - Suzy’s best advice if you have a health issue or problem with your child. She shares the transformative effect taking your child off gluten can have on many problems. Suzy also stresses the importance of persistence in finding someone who will listen, and who understands the pivotal role of the gut. - Self-care and why it’s a necessity and not a luxury, and how it’s vitally important for our children to see we make our own health a top priority. Suzy shares her top three tips for self-care; finding some support, knowing your ‘why’ and taking baby steps. Suzy’s company provides Health Coaching and can be found at: http://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ Twitter: @SuzyGlaskie Facebook: @PeppermintWellness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The power of vulnerability with Anna Mathur Dec 16, 2018

This is the last episode of the year! It's a very special one. Anna is a mum of two boys (and is currently pregnant) an experienced Psychotherapist, and a passionate communicator. After starting Instagram 18 months ago for interiors inspiration, she slowly started sharing more of her life and thoughts. She found that she could take therapy out of the practice room and began to share her personal and professional mental health insights in this public sphere. Anna runs regular ‘Mental Health’ lives, coaches over SKYPE, and writes and blogs about mental health and motherhood. We chat about: - Her story and background - Her recovery from postnatal depression - Critical inner voice and how she found a more compassionate inner voice - The tools she's used in her recovery - Anna's self-care practice - What's next for Anna Website: Mamasscrapbook.com Instagram: @mamas_scrapbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to help our children be healthy and happy with Lucinda Miller Nov 19, 2018

Lucinda Miller brings a fascinating perspective on childhood nutrition. She is a Naturopath, Herbalist and Functional Medicine Practitioner with over twenty years expertise. Lucinda specialises in children, particularly in helping those with learning, behavioural or mental health challenges. She also has a wealth of experience in helping fussy eaters, children with immunity issues or those with digestive problems. We discuss: - Her background and why she wrote her book. - ADHD in children, and her approach to treating it. Lucinda shares the moving story of her own son, who had developmental problems as a child. - What you should do if you are concerned about a health issue with your child. - Her food philosophy for children. Lucinda reveals exactly why she believes over-processed foods are the root cause of most modern health conditions. Lucinda’s book “The Good Stuff: Delicious recipes and tips for happier and healthier children” is now available on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to have children, a career and stay sane (ish) with Christine Armstrong Nov 09, 2018

Christine Armstrong is the Author of ‘The Mother of All Jobs: How to Have Children and a Career and Stay Sane (ish)’, which has immediately had a huge impact on the Motherhood and career conversation. She is a mum of 3, Contributing Editor to Management Today and also a co-founder of a communications consultancy. Her message is clear; if you’re struggling with working and motherhood you’re not alone and it’s not your fault. We have an honest, practical and at times funny discussion on this topic which is at the heart of so many of our lives and yet often goes unspoken. We discuss: - The reality of working and motherhood - We discuss why it is the system fundamentally failing and not us as mothers. - What needs to change; how society has shifted, but the systems in place for childcare and education for children aren’t meeting our needs. - Who the happiest people are in the modern system of work and parenting. Learn why those that aren’t in fixed patterns and are flexible are the most happy. - How to live a life with competing demands and practical solutions. Christine’s book is available on Amazon ‘The Mother of All Jobs: How to Have Children and a Career and Stay Sane(ish)’ Christine is active on Twitter: @CArmstrongLDN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding your purpose with Jessica Huie MBE Oct 30, 2018

Jessica Huie MBE went from being a teenage mother - expelled from school and living in a hostel, to being an award-winning entrepreneur and PR maven (working with many of the world's biggest names including Megan Markle). Jessica is a mum of 2, a step-mum and an author having just released a book with Hay House called 'Purpose, find your truth and embrace your calling'. We chat about: - Her background and journey to where she is today - Her challenges and growth as a mother - How she found her true purpose - The books that have influenced her most - Her life philosophy today and what's next www.jessicahuie.com @jessicahuiembe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Self care and the first year of motherhood with Amelia Freer Oct 11, 2018

This week I was honoured to be joined by Amelia Freer, Amelia is a qualified Nutritional Therapist, with a host of celebrity clients (Sam Smith, James Corden, Victoria Beckham to name a few), best-selling author of three books- the latest being the beautiful ‘Nourish & Glow: The 10 Day Plan’ and a Mum to a one-year-old daughter. We discuss; - Amelia’s difficult journey to becoming pregnant with her daughter, and how she was told she’d never have a child. - Her approach to nutrition and diet, and how she came to it. She shares her own relationship with food throughout her early life, and how going to see a Nutritional Therapist set her on the path that led her to where she is today. - Whether she has managed to put herself at the top as a priority since becoming a Mum, and why we should all do this. - How she has managed to overcome the difficulties of working whilst being a Mum to a young daughter. - How her nutrition and diet have changed since becoming a Mum. She explains how her nutrition has changed in phases; from breast feeding, where she craved carbohydrates, to when she stopped breastfeeding. Follow Amelia on Instagram @ameliafreer Amelia’s latest book ‘Nourish & Glow: The 10 Day Plan’ (2017) is available on Amazon Her website is ameliafreer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why social media ruining your life with Katherine Ormerod Oct 04, 2018

Katherine Ormerod has worked as a journalist for over a decade (Sunday Times Style, Grazia, Glamour). She is also a social media influencer in her own right and in January 2017, she launched workworkwork.co, an anti-perfectionism platform where high-profile social media stars and women with aspirational careers share stories from their 'unedited' lives. She recently released her book ‘Why Social Media is Ruining Your Life’, which looks at the impact that Social Media is having on society, and the necessity of distinguishing social media from real life. We cover; - Katherine’s journey of becoming an influencer on Instagram and then writing her book. - The life experiences that have formed where she is now, including the massive impact her divorce had on her life and outlook. - Social Media and the impact it has on us, our children and society as a whole. Follow Katherine on; @katherine_ormerod (Instagram) workworkwork.co Her book ‘Why Social Media is Ruining Your Life’ is out now at Amazon.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steph Douglas on marriage, body image and pulling up the drawbridge Sep 27, 2018

Steph Douglas is the founder of thoughtful gift company Don't Buy Her Flowers and a mum of 3. She's passionate about mums looking after themselves and taking life slowly. She recently wrote a blog called 'pulling up the drawbridge' that went viral, discussing how differently she's handled the postpartum period with her third baby. In this episode we discuss: - How she started her business - The transition from 2 to 3 children - Pulling up the drawbridge - How her marriage has changed since having children - Body image and her overcoming with an eating disorder in her 20's Find Steph at @steph_dontbuyherflowers www.dontbuyherflowers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business leader Dimitra Davidson on the importance of vulnerability Sep 17, 2018

In this sponsored episode, I am joined by the inspiring Dimitra Davidson. Dimitra is President and COO of Indeed Labs, a global skincare brand, a hugely successful businesswoman and mum to three girls. We chat about: - Self-care and her wellbeing. The importance of having time to reflect and the power of being alone. - Her experience of parenting 3 girls; her own parenting style to what her daughters have taught her about vulnerability. - Work/life balance - what it means to her and how she supports her team achieving it. - Advice on setting up a business and the reality of running a business. This episode was brought to you in partnership with Indeed Labs, who can be found at https://indeedlabs.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to change careers with Lauretta Ihonor Sep 06, 2018

Lauretta is the founder of theambitionplan.com, a digital platform for women wanting to change career, a coach and has successfully changed careers five times. Lauretta openly shares practical advice and insight which can be applied to anyone seeking a career change, and specific advice to mums looking to make a change. In this episode we cover: Lauretta’s amazing career journey Find out the importance of asking ‘why’ in finding the right career for you and letting go of the ‘how’. The exact six steps a mum should take when considering a career change. Specific issues mums may face when wanting to change career, such as childcare costs. Learn one way of changing career which can successfully overcome these issues. The three most important things Lauretta has learnt from her career changes, including not having to start from scratch and how to get a mentor. For more information please see: https://www.theambitionplan.com/ The Ambition Plan is hosting its Breaking into Media Event in London, on 3rd October 2018 @theambitionplan.com on Instagram @theambitionplan.com on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why you might be physically and emotionally depleted with Dr Oscar Serrallach Aug 31, 2018

Dr Oscar Serrallach is a qualified family Doctor and G.P, author and an advocate for mother’s health. He is best known for his work on Postnatal Depletion, which resonated with women so deeply and widely when it was posted on goop.com (Gwyneth Paltrow’s site) it crashed the site. We chat about: - What Postnatal Depletion is, and how it encompasses physical, emotional and mental well-being. - Dr. Oscar’s journey to becoming aware of and then writing about Postnatal Depletion, and the vital role noticing patterns in mothers around him played. - How to know when to seek help post-pregnancy if noticing Postnatal Depletion symptoms. - How to effectively recover if your time post-pregnancy isn’t ideal. - The concept of ‘Matresence’ or the transition from womanhood to motherhood. Dr Oscar Serrallach’s website: http://oscarserrallach.com/ Dr Oscar Serrallach’s book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Postnatal-Depletion-Cure-Rebuilding-Reclaiming/dp/0751573388 Ashwagandha (recommended by Dr. Serrallach in the Podcast) is available through wildnutrition.com https://www.wildnutrition.com/products/food-grown-ksm-66-ashwagandha-plus?utm_source=Google_Brand&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAjwzqPcBRAnEiwAzKRgS_ybKDladfeuuNdBfR9IDWHL4e_LxSZ2hqMnVVU7i1uvg4J_uxE6PxoCF9kQAvD_BwE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Therapy, self-acceptance and gratitude with Freddie Harrel Aug 02, 2018

Freddie Harrel is force of postive energy, I came away from our chat feeling high on life and like I could achieve anything I put my mind to. Freddie is a style blogger and influencer (she's Cosmos Influencer of the Year 2018), confidence coach, entrepreneur and mum to a young son. In this episode we chat about: - Her journey from corporate finance to fashion blogging, and how this mirrored her personal growth from self-hatred to self-acceptance. - The vital role therapy played in allowing her to understand the different aspects of herself - The spiritual practices she uses today, including gratitude, journaling and law of attraction - Motherhood and guilt, particularly the guilt associated through working through pregnancy and early motherhood. http://freddieharrel.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to find and listen to your intuition with Pandora Paloma of Rooted London Jul 26, 2018

Pandora Paloma is a Holistic Nutritionist and Life Coach, new mum, and founder of Rooted London. She specialises in women’s health, intuitive eating, and self-love. In our chat we cover; - Her experiences of being a new mum, and how she integrated her pre-mum routine into her life as a new mum. - Her biggest challenges and what she has learned about herself since becoming a mum - How to live intuitively, the importance of giving yourself space to do this and the key element of trust in living an intuitive life. - What intuitive eating is and how to practice it. We cover how Pandora eats today, why what we need is constantly changing and how to intuitively know what your body needs. - How she put agreements and plans in place before she had her child to ensure that she could maintain self-care and self-love. - The self-care and self-love practices she’s using now to stay connected to her true self. http://www.rootedlondon.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peanut co-founder Michelle Kennedy on motherhood and entrepreneurship Jul 19, 2018

Michelle is mum to a four-year-old son and co-founder of Peanut, the ‘tinder for mums’. Michelle was incredibly honest, open and humble - I still can't believe her answer when I asked 'do you feel successful?'..... What we discuss: - The parallels between motherhood and start-up businesses - Perfectionism and Michelle’s mind-shift to ‘done is better than perfect’ - The ‘why’ behind Michelle’s vision with Peanut. - Her superstitions and how she’s using visualisation to overcome them. Full show notes at www.motherkind.co Download Peanut from the App Store and Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unconditional love, self-care and living from the inside with Suzy Ashworth Jul 12, 2018

Suzy Ashworth is a business and mindset coach to female entrepreneurs, Founder of the Calm Birth School, a Hay House Author, mum to four children, as well as being a speaker with Tedx. We chat about how she balances such a busy life with three children ranging from two to seven years old and a step son of 14. We cover: Her journey of personal development which started twenty years ago, and how she started moving away from a disconnected life. Her work with a parenting coach and the profound take-away lessons from this. How her step-son moving back in with her family taught her lessons on unconditional love. The vital importance of her morning routine, and what she’s like without it! Why she recommends that everyone should have a daily routine of self-care. http://suzyashworth.com/ Suzy's signature programme http://suzyashworth.com/limitless/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clemmie Telford on anxiety, therapy and being present Jul 05, 2018

Clemmie Telford is a mum of 3, a writer and a creative strategist. She started her incredibly popular blog 'Mother of all lists' during her second maternity leave, as an honest account of her experience of motherhood. Clemmie and I chat about the transition from 2 to 3 children, anxiety, therapy and how she manages to stay present. For full show notes go to www.motherkind.co https://motherofalllists.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Madeleine Shaw on intuition, self care and switching off Jun 28, 2018

Madeline Shaw is one of the UK's best-known wellbeing influencers, she is a yoga teacher, health coach, and qualified nutritionist. She's written 3 best selling cookbooks (all of which I have and recommend). She's also mum to a gorgeous 10-month-old boy. So yes, I ask her how she fits it all in! Chatting with Madeline was a joy, she knowledgeable, fun, wise and kind - we cover so much in our chat....highlights include: - Her experience of motherhood, the newborn phase, breastfeeding and learning to listen to her intuition - Being a working mum and guilt - Routines and rituals - including how she manages her phone use - Easy to implement, quick and effective healthy eating tips: meal prep and healthy snacking - Madeleine’s greatest challenges as a mum so far - Madeleine’s own experiences of childhood, and what she will pass on to her son http://madeleineshaw.com/ Full show notes including links and timestamps https://www.motherkind.co/listen-1/ Hope you enjoy the episode - please comment over on Instagram @motherkind_zoe and leave a review on i tunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ending a relationship when children are involved with Katherine Woodward Thomas Jun 21, 2018

You might not have heard of Katherine Woodward Thomas, but you've probably heard of the 'conscious uncoupling' process she created after Gwenyth Paltrow made it famous during her divorce from Chris Martin. This is a tricky subject to tackle, but the sad fact is 50% of marriages (I don't know the stats on co-habitation) will end. Having seen my own parents divorce, I'm passionate about sharing how we can learn to end relationships in such a way that minimises damage to our children. Who doesn't want to do that? Katherine and I chat about: - What really impacts our children (hint: it isn't divorce or break up) - How to create a 'happily even after' family - Katherine's own divorce and the impact on her daughter - What conscious uncoupling is and the 5 step process through it Hope you enjoy the episode, let me know on instagram @motherkind_zoe http://katherinewoodwardthomas.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How being kind to ourselves transforms our parenting with Dr Kristin Neff Jun 14, 2018

This week I am joined by Dr. Kristin Neff PHD to explore self-compassion, and how we can use this practice to radically improve our parenting and relationships with our children, as well as our relationship with ourselves. Kristin is a world renowned psychologist, and the world’s leading expert on self-compassion. She has a hugely popular TED talk and multiple books on self-compassion. What we cover: - How Kristin became interested in self-compassion - What self-compassion really is, why it isn’t self-indulgent or self-pitying - 'Mirror neurons’ and why they're really important for every parent to understand - Kristin addresses the main blocks to self-compassionate practice that many people have FInd full show notes at www.motherkind.co/podcast For more on Dr Kristin Neff, please see; self-compassion.org/ Kristin’s Tedx Talk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvtZBUSplr4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to love your body (whatever it looks like) with Mel Wells Jun 07, 2018

Mel Wells is a Certified Health Coach, Eating Psychology Coach, International Speaker and the Bestselling Author of widely acclaimed, ‘The Goddess Revolution’. She is Hay House’s youngest author and has been featured in Forbes Under 30, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, BBC Radio 1 and more, as a leading women’s expert in her field. Mel and I chat about: - Mel’s story; eating disorders, relationships, food, exercise, diets and how one thought changed everything. - the biggest problem facing mums and body image issues, and why we’re often asking the wrong question. - how changing the way we talk to ourselves can directly change our energy levels. - the most important things to do when you want to make a change to how you view yourself, your body and your relationship with food. - what we should teach our children, especially girls, about body image and eating. For full show notes go to https://www.motherkind.co/listen-1/ To find out more about Mel Wells, visit https://melwells.com and ‘iammelwells’ (Instagram). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Careers, crossroads and guilt with Alice and Phanella: The Step Up Club May 30, 2018

This week's episode is with founders of the Step Up Club, Alice Olins and Phanella Mayall Fine. The Step Up Club is a modern voice in the women's career conversation, in fact, Stylist Magazine said "it's the only voice to listen to in the women's career sphere". In this wide-ranging conversation, we chat about everything from their career stories, working mum guilt, career crossroads, confidence and validation. So if you're working and it isn't working or you want to be working - then this episode is for you. Enjoy. PS. Alice and Phanella have just launched an amazing online version of their in-person Step Up School and are offering Motherkind listeners 15% off. Just use the code SUSMOTHERKIND at https://www.stepupschool.co/ https://step-up-club.net/step-up-school/ Instagram: @thestepupclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eminé Rushton on slowing down and being present May 25, 2018

Episode 24 is with Eminé Rushton who is wellbeing director-at-large at my favourite magazine, PSYCHOLOGIES, and Creative Director of conscious consultancy, LEAF. She is also a trained holistic facial therapist and is studying for a diploma in Vedic Healing. She has been living in accordance with Ayurvedic wisdom for almost 10 years, and her first book, The Body Balance Plan, introduced people to Vedic science in a liveable and practical way. She lives in Kent with her two children and husband, and blogs about her holistic wellbeing journey at www.balanceplan.co.uk. We chat about: - trusting the timing of life - going back to work when her first child was very young - slowing down - being a present, working parent - ayurvedic living Hope you enjoy the episode www.balanceplan.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Cottle (AKA. Dear Orla) on parenting after loss May 17, 2018

This week I'm chatting with a very special lady, Michelle Cottle, about baby loss, parenting after loss, PND and how she set up her popular blog called Dear Orla. She is incredibly inspiring and has now raised over 20k for Tommy's Charity! Michelle and I chat about what it was like to lose Orla at 37 weeks, being pregnant again with Esme, post natal depression, blogging and working as a psychologist. Hope you enjoy the episode. https://dear-orla.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being gentle with ourselves, stress and maintaining energy with Henrietta Norton May 10, 2018

Henrietta Norton is a registered nutritional therapist, she's been practicing for over 13 years and is a specialist in women's and children's health. She is also the founder of Wild Nutrition, which is an award-winning supplement company. Henrietta and I chat about: - her story and how endometriosis lead her to train as a nutritional therapist - stress, modern life and motherhood - supplements and the importance of 'food state' - how we can maintain energy as busy mums https://www.wildnutrition.com/pages/our-founder For a FREE download on stress from Henrietta click here https://www.motherkind.co/listen-1/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus Episode: Women supporting women with the founder of Our Mala Emily Brett May 01, 2018

I'm so happy to bring you a BONUS EPISODE this week. It's with the amazing Emily Brett who founded Our Mala. Our Mala is a charity that offers trauma-informed yoga for people who are refugees. I cried so much during our chat, the stories that Emily shares really touched my heart and I know they will touch yours too. If you're inspired to get involved, you can learn more about Our Mala here http://www.ourmala.com/ and the crowdfunding here https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/happy-baby-community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to find love as a single mum with love coach Persia Lawson Apr 26, 2018

Calling all the single mums! (or anyone looking for more love in their life....) This episode is with 'one of the UK's top love coaches' (The Times) Persia Lawson. Persia's work has been featured in Vogue, The Telegraph, Cosmo and You magazine to name a few. Persia and I chat about: - her story and journey from being a serial cheater to healing herself from the inside and today being in a fulfilling, committed relationship - how to heal your past to start afresh - how to find love again by first loving yourself - when to introduce your new partner to your children You can find Persia at www.persialawson.com She has also just released a FREE 3 part video training series to help you attract a healthy, soulful, lasting relationship, it's amazing training and jam-packed with advice and tools grab it free here https://persialawson.lpages.co/3-part-video-series-lead-page/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to live a fertile life with fertility expert Emma Cannon Apr 18, 2018

Emma Cannon is a fertility and women’s health expert, registered acupuncturist, founder of the Emma Cannon Clinic, and a mentor and speaker. With over 20 years in clinical practice, from her fertility rooms she has helped countless patients achieve their dream of having a family. She is the author of four books including the best-selling The Baby Making Bible. Her fifth book, FERTILE, was published in March 2017. Even if you've never struggled with fertility this podcast will still educate and inspire. Emma's and I chat about living a 'fertile life' replacing lack with abundance and barren thinking with fertile thinking..... Want to know what the 50,000 women she has worked with have in common? Or what Emma is teaching her daughters about fertility and women's health? Hear what Emma thinks are the 5 pillars of living a fertile life and how we can implement them in our lives Emma's website is www.emmacannon.co.uk and she is kindly offering listeners of this podcast 10% off her new course '90 days to fertile' just enter the code motherkind10 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Postnatal depression and living in the solution with Amy Ransom Apr 08, 2018

Episode 19 is with Amy Ransom, who is a mum of 3, writes the successful blog 'Surviving Motherhood' and is author of 'The New Mum's Notebook' - a sanity saving journal for new mums. Amy is an incredible woman, full of energy, wisdom and honesty about her experiences with postnatal depression and anxiety. She's really open and honest about her journey, which is incredibly inspiring, as it led to her blog and then book being published. We chat about; - Saying no to 'shoulds' and doing things her way - Postnatal depression and her recovery journey - The New Mums Notebook - Living in the solution - therapy, meditation, running Hope you enjoy the episode. Amy can be found at @survivingmotherhood_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The truth about balancing our hormones with Angelique Panagos Mar 29, 2018

Episode 18 is with Angelique Panagos - nutritional therapist and female hormone expert. Angelique has a private practice in London and her book 'The Balance Plan' came out in June 2017. Her philosophy is that food is healing and nourishing, affecting each cell in our body - impacting our lives, bodies, emotions, and even our thoughts. Angelique and I chat about: - her story and recovery from eating disorders - balancing hormones and her 6 pillars of recovery - the first year of motherhood - tiredness and the effect it has on our bodies Hope you enjoy the episode http://www.angeliquepanagos.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sober living with Clare Pooley Mar 21, 2018

This week's episode is with Clare Pooley, author of the hugely successful 'The Sober Diaries - How one woman stopped drinking and started living'. Clare found the juggle of a stressful career and family life a struggle so she left her successful role as a Managing Partner in one of the world's biggest advertising agencies to look after her family. She knew the change wouldn't be easy but she never expected to find herself drinking more than a bottle of wine a day. The book is her journey back to herself, through getting sober and is an inspiring, funny and poignant story of living life to the full. We chat about: - when to consider stopping drinking - how she knew she had a problem - what she learned about herself through sobriety - her sober social life - sober parenting Hope you enjoy it, to accompany the episode I've written about my own experience of sobriety over on the blog https://www.motherkind.co/blog-1/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Embracing imperfection and feeling feelings with Katie Abbott Mar 15, 2018

This episode is with the amazing Katie Abbott who has worked as a Therapist and Coach from 1 Harley St for the past 10 years and is also the Founder of Pause Place, the first Certified Coach Training dedicated to the strength of love, presence and connection. Katie is a mum of 2 and we chat about embracing imperfection, connection, feeling feelings and being an empath. Katie runs retreats in Italy and India and runs regular events for both Shoreditch and Soho House in London. This year, Pause Place will take place at the newly launched 42 Acres in Shoreditch and will run from May-October. If you are interested please visit www.pauseplace.com to discover more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special International Women's Day episode - Forgotten Women with Zing Tsjeng Mar 08, 2018

Welcome to this special episode to celebrate International Women's Day, 8th March. It's with the amazing Zing Tsjeng who is a journalist and author, she currently works as the UK editor of Broadly, VICE’s channel for millennial women. She has also written about feminism, arts and culture, politics, race and LGBTQ identity for publications like the Guardian, Buzzfeed, Dazed, i-D magazine and the Debrief. Her books 'The Forgotten Women' series are out today and uncover the lost histories of the influential women who have refused over hundreds of years to accept the hand they've been dealt and, as a result, have formed, shaped and changed the course of our futures. We chat about: - her process writing the books - her favourite stories and why - what we can learn from these women Hope you enjoy the episode and Happy International Women's Day https://www.octopusbooks.co.uk/books/detail.page?isbn=9781844039715 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meditation and curiosity with Emma Mills Feb 27, 2018

This week I'm chatting to the wonderful Emma Mills. Emma is a meditation teacher and the creator of emmamillslondon.com. She is the mindfulness expert on the board of advisers at luxury brand, Neom Organics, and has contributed to the Telegraph, Lonely Planet, City AM, the Irish Enquirer, Amnesty International, MIND, Red Magazine and Cosmopolitan. She has a private practice in central London, as well as in the Midlands. She holds events and meetings across the UK. We cover: - How she got started - Her unique definition of meditation - Not planning and going with the flow - Why being curious is our secret weapon - How she uses affirmations and mantras - Her meditation tips for busy mums http://www.emmamillslondon.com/about/aboutemmamills/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Healthy eating and second chances with Lizzie King Feb 12, 2018

This week I chat to the wonderful Lizzie King, from Lizzie Loves Healthy. Lizzie is an author, nutritional health coach, food writer and mum of 3. If you've ever been confused by the sugar debate, worried about fussy eaters or need some healthy snack inspiration...then this one is for you. Lizzie was a joy to talk to, not only is she highly knowledgeable she's also practical and down to earth. As a mum of 3, she knows how to manage busy mum life with healthy eating for the whole family. We chat about: - How she started - Sugar - what to avoid and how - Easy, healthy snacks to replace the junk - Fussy eaters and how to introduce new foods - Her amazing health hacks (cherry and charcoal!) - The one thing she'd give to all the mums in the world Hope you enjoy the episode. If you did, please share it and rate us on i tunes, it really does make a difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motherhood and ambition with Nicky Raby Feb 01, 2018

Episode 12 is with Nicky Raby - Nicky is a is an actor, coach, writer, and speaker. I know for so many of us when we become a parent, it sharply puts our working life into focus. What do we really want to do? How can make work, work? Nicky is passionate about helping mothers define their own version of success. We chat about: - Figuring it out as we go - How becoming a mum can help us get clear on what we really want and what success means to us - how a lack of time can actually be a gift - boundaries, saying no and asking for help - how becoming a mum helps us look at our expectations and limiting beliefs - knowing our worth, even in a new venture I hope you enjoy the episode, join us on instagram @motherkind.co to continue the conversation. If you're interested in working with Nicky find her on the usual social channels and at www.nickyraby.com/personalbrandplan. ARE YOU PREGNANT? I'd love to see you at my self-care for new mums workshop 'Becoming Mum' 24th Feb in London. All details are on the website www.motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Birth trauma, what it is and what we can do about it with Dr Rebecca Moore Jan 25, 2018

Episode 11 is with Dr Rebecca Moore, who is a consultant perinatal psychiatrist with over 20 years experience in treating the psychological aspects of pregnancy, birth and early motherhood. Her clinical expertise covers PTSD, birth trauma, anxiety, depression, and the mum-baby bond. She is also training to be an Integrative Practioner - which is a healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle. I was so excited to chat with Becca and learn more about this vitally important area and the work she does. What we cover in this episode: - What birth trauma is and how we know if we need help - What we can do to prepare for birth - The importance of normalising psychologically challenging births - The power of journaling and other ways we can start to process our birth experiences I hope you enjoy the episode and if you want to talk directly to Becca about anything we cover in the episode, she is happy to respond to direct messages on Instagram @drrebeccamoore. Please join the conversation from this episode on Instagram @motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Re-evaluating our expectations of motherhood with Anya Hayes Jan 17, 2018

Anya Hayes is a health and wellbeing writer and speaker, and Pilates teacher specialising in pregnancy and post-natal. She is also the author of four books: My Pilates Guru, A Little Course in Pilates Pregnancy, The Naked Truth and her latest book, The Supermum Myth: Overcome anxiety, ditch guilt and embrace imperfection. On her blog - Mothers’ Wellness Toolkit - Anya shares her parenting journey, inspiration and loads of great tools on how to navigate the challenges of motherhood - check it out here motherswellnesstoolkit.wordpress.com and her Instagram, @mothers.wellness.toolkit. I really enjoyed our chat, Anya and I could have chatted for hours – there was so much I wanted to talk to her about. She’s hugely inspiration and down to earth at the same time. I think we’ll definitely be recording another episode soon. What we cover in the episode: - The danger of expectations for both birth and motherhood - 3 simple tools for staying calm during a toddler meltdown - Control - why we crave it and what happens we lose it - Listening to our instincts and not giving our power away - Technology and social media - how to manage it mindfully I came away from my chat with Anya with an even deeper appreciation of how challenging motherhood, and in particular, early motherhood is. It reaffirmed to me the importance of having tools in our toolkit to enable us to really enjoy those early days and the journey rather than being in survival mode all the time. I really hope you enjoy our chat and if you did please leave a review on iTunes and join in the conversation on Instagram @motherkind.co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mindset and mindful sleep with Natalie Pennicotte-Collier Jan 13, 2018

This episode is with Natalie Pennicotte-Collier, the London based supercoach. Natalie is on a mission to transform the Sleep, Mental Health & Wellbeing for pupils, parents, athletes and gen X. Natalie is a mum of 2 and the only integrative hypnotherapist & Mindful practitioner working in Elite Sport. Natalie has developed a 5 week sleep Mindset course, to transform your relationship with sleep and wellbeing and through CalmerRama (@calmerrama), Nat is on a mission with her award winning youth mental health workshops championing modern mindfulness for all. What we cover in the episode: - Limiting beliefs - what they are and how they hold us back - How we can help our children's mindset from an early age - The surprising things about sleep you probably don't know - A new approach to sleep for mum's I hope you enjoy the episode and if you did, please leave a review on in tunes and join the conversation on Instagram. You can find out more about Nat and her work at mindtonictherapy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Living from the inside out with transformational coach Nicky Clinch Dec 12, 2017

Nicky Clinch is an incredibly inspiring woman having recovered from substance addiction at a really young age to now making a hugely positive impact on the world through her work as a Transformational Life Coach, Macrobiotic Counsellor and Chef. Nicky and I cover so much in this episode including: - Being authentic on Instagram and social media - Her challenging start to life and why she's grateful for it - Living and healing from the inside, out - Her journey through motherhood and why she ended up throwing all her 'how to' books away - 12 step Recovery and motherhood - Her non-negotiable self-care ritual (it's not what you might expect!) - Learning how to trust our own instincts - Bed sharing, breastfeeding and truth telling I hope you enjoy the episode and if you did please leave a comment on Instagram and a review on i tunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Practical wellbeing tools for busy mums with Julie Montagu 'The Flexie Foodie' Nov 29, 2017

Julie Montagu was recently named one of the Top 10 Holistic Health Icons in the world, she is one of London's top yoga teachers (her Triyoga classes are always sell-outs) and she's a qualified plant-based nutritionist, she has 3 best selling cookbooks. She also has 4 children and more energy than anyone I've ever met. So chatting to Julie about my 2 passions; motherhood and wellbeing was a dream come true! What we cover in this episode: - How Julie found yoga during her maternity leave and why her family were so supportive - Julie's husbands' struggle with prescription drugs and what she did about it - Self-care for busy mums - How to make healthy eating a part of family life - Her go-to tools and practices - Julie reveals her new book, Recharge a Year of Self Care to focus on you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yoga, Grief and 'Awarefulness' with Zephyr Wildman Nov 29, 2017

Zephyr has been teaching Yoga since 2002 in London, trained via Yoga Campus and has been a Mentor on their yoga training program since 2005. Zephyr currently teaches at The Life Centre, yoga centres around London, privately, through online platforms such as (Movement for Modern Life – which has been described as the Netflix for yoga). She is an also Yoga Ambassador for Our Mala and Lululemon. You might have seen Zephyr on Fearne Cotton’s Happiness Project series or read about her in Fearne’s book also called Happy. I loved recording this episode - Zephyr is such a wise, gentle soul and her story is incredibly inspiring. I can't wait for you hear it. What we cover in the episode: - Zephyr's journey into yoga - Her hippy childhood and what it taught her - 12 step recovery in Al Anon - Parenting through grief and loss - Awarefulness - Zephyr's unique take on mindfulness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ditch the comparison with Lucy Sheridan Nov 29, 2017

This episode features Lucy Sheridan, who is the world’s only comparison coach. Lucy has been featured in The Times, Grazia, Stella Magazine and even Oprah’s Lifeclass. She is also co-creator of #HigherSelfie, the spiritual lifestyle brand and co-author of the book of the same name. Lucy really does walk her talk so check out her Instagram for a healthy dose of reality amongst your feed. What we cover in the episode: - Lucy's own struggles with comparison - Why we're particularly prone to comparison as mum's - How to own our power and get out of comparison - Making new mum friends with ease and confidence - Navigating the new dynamic in family relationships after having a baby - Managing our energy - knowing when to say no - What our comparison can teach us - Practical tips for overcoming comparison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding ourselves through motherhood with Gurmukh Khalsa Nov 29, 2017

This episode is incredibly special to me as it’s with my amazing Kundalini yoga teacher, Gurmukh Khalsa. You probably haven’t heard of Gurmukh but you will definitely have heard of some of her students who include Madonna, Reese Witherspoon and Miranda Kerr. Gurmukh is a master kundalini teacher (she was taught by Yogi Bhajan), she co-founded the Golden Bridge yoga centres in LA and New York and has written 2 best selling books. Her book on pregnancy and birth is incredible – called Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful. I highly recommend it if you’re interested in conscious pregnancy and birth, it became my bible as I was preparing for my home birth. In fact, Gurmukh was one of the first teachers to do pre and post natal classes and pioneered the home + natural birth movement. Gurmukh is an incredible woman, whenever I’m in her presence I just feel like a more evolved version of myself – she really is an inspiration and her story is wonderfully life affirming. What we cover in this episode: - Her journey from hippy to Kundalini Yoga Master - How you know when you're called to become a mother - Meditation in motherhood and why motherhood is the perfect time to start meditating - What our generation of mothers are being called to do - Her Khalsa Way Pre-Natal Yoga trainings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suzy Reading on self care for busy mums Nov 20, 2017

Suzy Reading is a mum of 2, a Chartered Psychologist specialising in wellbeing, stress management and self-care. Suzy is a contributing editor for Psychologies Magazine and the Psychology Expert for wellbeing brand Neom Organics. She is also incredibly wise and gentle. I loved our chat and it got me thinking about my own self-care practices and how important it is as a mum that I keep myself topped up, not just doing this stuff when I’m already on the floor. Keep an eye out for Suzy's first book - The Self Care Revolution which will be released in December 2017. What we cover in this episode: - Suzy's definition of self care - How to make self-care work for each of us as individuals - Suzy's journey into specialising in self care - Mum guilt and what we can do about it - When self care becomes stressful - Practical self care tips for busy mums - Her unique 'vitality wheel' approach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Making friends with anxiety with Chloe Brotheridge Nov 19, 2017

Anxiety expert and author of 'The Anxiety Solution', Chloe Brotheridge, shares her advice and tips for mums. Chloe Brotheridge is is a hypnotherapist, anxiety expert and author of The Anxiety Solution released early this year which is fast becoming the go to book for anyone struggling with anxiety. I hear so many mum’s struggling with anxiety and I’ve definitely had my own issues with it, so it was a real pleasure chatting to Chloe about all things anxiety related. What we cover in this episode: Chloe's own journey with anxiety Her hippy parents and what they taught her Meditation Chloe's go to affirmation to soothe anxiety What anxiety has to teach us How we can help our children if we think they might be anxious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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