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The truth about mum guilt with Zoe Blaskey
There’s guilt and then there’s MUM GUILT… a heavy, impossible burden that doesn’t let up no matter what you do. It’s the nagging feeling that you’re not doing enough or being enough for your kids, and that all your choices are somehow screwing them up.
If you’re a mum juggling all the demands of modern parenting, we know you get it.
Zoe Blaskey is a transformational coach, speaker and bestselling author of Motherkind - and she joins us for a conversation that is going to change what you think about mum guilt and yourself.
We are so excited to be back for season 3, and there could not be a more impactful opening episode!
A mother's intuition
Do you believe in mothers' intuition? That gut sense or ‘knowing’ that something may be up with your child… It’s come up a few times on How Motherhood Changed Me, and so to wrap up season 2 we’re going to do some reflecting as we explore the topic a little more.
We also speak with psychic grandma, Julie Lewin to hear her thoughts, and we look to the future and get our cards read!
Thank you for being on this ride with us.
Tara Pavlovic is in her healthy mum era
Motherhood has a profound way of forcing us to face our demons… even ones we didn’t realise we had buried inside.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with former reality TV star, author and content creator Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson whose life has transformed since becoming a mum of two.
She tells us about the “woo-woo” therapy that’s helped heal forgotten childhood wounds, how prioritising exercise and improving her diet has made her a better mum, and how proud she is of the way she’s raising her babies with husband Nick.
There’s a reason we fell in love with her on The Bachelor; this mumma always keeps it real!
The hidden grief of secondary infertility
1 in 10 women experience secondary infertility, and yet it’s an issue that is hardly discussed. Chloe Jeffers is one of those women, and she joins us on this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me to shine a spotlight on this difficult and often private struggle.
She opens up about the tough moments, and the unexpected ways she's found peace and acceptance with being a mum of one.
Whether you’re on a similar path or just curious about the experiences of others, Chloe’s story offers a comforting sense of connection, and serves as a reminder that we never know what someone may be going through behind closed doors.
I’m a transgender man and I had a baby
Starting a family was the furthest thing from Logan Brown’s mind. As a transgender man, he was undergoing hormone replacement therapy, and was in a relatively new relationship. But despite the odds, it happened.
Logan started blogging about his pregnancy journey, and quickly garnered a lot of attention… even from Anna Wintour who secured him for the front cover of Glamour UK’s pride edition.
His daughter Nova was born last year, and Logan joins us for this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, to chat about it all. It’s a vulnerable and surprising conversation, that is sure to remind you that we may be diverse but we are not so different.
Motherhood & medals with Olympian Keesja Gofers
There is such an exciting buzz around women’s sport at the moment, and as we just saw at the Paris Olympics, the mums are certainly well-represented!
One of those mums is Keesja Gofers… a proud member of the Aussie Stingers waterpolo team, who just returned home with a silver medal. Adding to that impressive accomplishment, is the fact she only gave birth to her daughter Teleri, last year!
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we ask Keesja what it takes to be an elite athlete and mum, how she got her postpartum body Olympics ready, and how it felt celebrating her success in Paris with her little girl.
The motherhood load is mental with Paige Connell
Paige Connell aka @sheisapaigeturner is a working mum of four who knows allll about the invisible burden many mothers carry to keep everyone happy and things running smoothly.
She is a popular content creator known for her thought-provoking videos challenging social norms and championing equitable parenting… but it wasn’t always like that in her home.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we find out what led Paige to her breaking point, and why she’s now so passionate about sharing online.
Bron Lewis: if you don't laugh you'll cry
When you’re dealing with poo explosions, tantrums, snotty noses and preparing meals for hours that no one eats… you kind of have two options: lose your mind or have a laugh about it.
Comedian and mum-of-three, Bron Lewis lives by the mantra ‘if you don’t laugh you’ll cry’, in fact she’s made a hilarious hit show all about the ups and downs of her motherhood journey.
We go deep in this chat, covering topics such as postpartum depression and anxiety, but as you’ll discover Bron has a funny and relatable way of reducing the stigma and raising awareness.
Hayley Pearson’s baby saved her family
When Hayley’s big brother called to congratulate her on the safe arrival of her baby boy, she had to hand the phone off to her mum. Her head was in a bucket and she was having an allergic reaction to the pain relief her doctor had given for her c-section. A week later she was home from hospital, and the phone rang again. She knew before the words even came out. Her brother was dead.
That was almost 13 years ago, but in her first ever podcast interview, Adelaide media personality, Hayley Pearson opens up about the most painful time in her life, and how it’s shaped who she is today.
There are tears but also laughs in this beautiful and heartwarming chat, you’re going to be so moved!
I gave up booze for my baby
As she approached 30, Kristina started warming to the idea of becoming a mother but she had a bit of a health journey to go on first. She knew she needed to give up alcohol, and live a healthier lifestyle for herself and her family.
In S02 episode 2, we chat with Kristina Shields a fabulous, larger-than-life personality who says she doesn’t think she’d be here if she hadn’t made that decision.
You’re going to get so much out of this brave and vulnerable conversation!
Jess Urlichs is ‘not just a mother’
If you have small children (or you used to) you’ve no doubt come across Jess Urlichs on social media. She’s a mum of 3 living in New Zealand, and has hundreds of thousands of fans from all over the world who connect with the poetry she writes about her motherhood experiences. Jess’ words are real, raw and SO relatable… and she is hugely successful because of it.
In our season 2 opener we find out some of the personal stories that inspired Jess to write, and how therapeutic it’s been for her.
We loved this chat and so will you!
Finding your mum squad
Motherhood can be so isolating and lonely, especially if your friends are in a different life phase.
In episode eight of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with besties Lise Carlaw & Sarah Wills aka ‘Lise & Sarah’, who met just after the birth of their second children. Their friendship has since platformed new careers and a successful brand, and they now host ‘Disco Club’ for women to connect and let loose with a night out dancing and singing.
If you’ve ever longed for a deep and meaningful mum friend, you’re going to love this episode!
Rediscovering your style as a mum
hOn the other side of having babies, many of us are left with a softer and stretched body, and clothes that no longer fit or flatter us. If you’ve found yourself looking in the mirror and wondering what you’re supposed to wear now… you’re not alone.
In episode seven of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with personal stylist, colour consultant and course creator Caitlin Marwaha, who has helped thousands of mums rediscover their sense of style, and feel more confident than ever.
Navigating friendships & infertility
Infertility is a deeply personal and emotional journey… and hardly anyone in Kerrie’s world knew she was going through it.
In episode six of How Motherhood Changed Me, we have an open and raw conversation about navigating friendships when you’re struggling and everyone around you is sharing baby announcements.
Amy Gerard on sex after kids
Amy Gerard’s refreshingly honest take on motherhood has earned her thousands of online fans, brand collaborations, a book deal, and most recently a national radio show.
From losing her libido after becoming a mum, to needing kid-free nights out with her girlfriends… she’s not afraid to tell it how it is, and we love her for it.
In episode five of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat about her hilarious memoir ‘Strap Yourself In’ and the not so glamorous bits of being a mum. You’re going to love this one!
Keeping our kids safe online
From managing screen-time to social media access, every parent is grappling with how to navigate the digital world.
In episode four of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with former police officer and online safety expert, Yasmin London - who has seen first hand the serious, real-world implications that technology can have on children.
So, what’s the solution? Her answer might surprise you.
Teresa Palmer on balancing motherhood & Hollywood
Teresa Palmer is like the Hannah Montana of Hollywood... she has an amazing acting career but splits her time between LA and Australia so she can give her kids more of a "normal" childhood.
You're going to love this chat in episode three of How Motherhood Changed Me, where we learn how Teresa juggles it all, what she's discovered about herself since becoming a mum, and what worries her about modern day parenting. Spoiler alert: she has the same concerns as the rest of us!
I went through menopause before I became a mum
Sarah always knew she wanted to be a mum… but at 23 after a cancer diagnosis, she was told she would not be able to carry babies herself.
10 and a half years later another woman made her dream come true.
In episode two of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with Sarah Wright whose determination to become a mum helped legalise surrogacy in South Australia.
The birth of a mother
What actually happens to a woman when she becomes a mother?
There is a word you may or may not have heard of before that encompasses it all... and that word is matrescence.
In episode one of How Motherhood Changed Me we chat with journalist, author and matrescence activist Amy Taylor-Kabbaz.
Get ready to feel seen and understood, it's a juicy conversation that'll have you shouting YES! over and over again.
Get to know your hosts
In this introduction episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, get to know your hosts Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates.
We are still a little blown away that our podcast is finally coming to life!