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Women with Cool JobsPoet and Author Captures the Essence of Motherhood, with Jess UrlichsLondon Times best-selling author and poet, Jess Urlichs, captures the essence of motherhood in the most poignant, soul-filling ways that speak to the every-day experiences that are so hard to iterate in words. Learn how she goes from realizing this is a childhood passion and talent to later sharing her heart with the world as she enters into motherhood and captures all of the beautiful nuances of the joys, challenges, dualities, and more.Her books have collectively sold over 300,000 copies worldwide. She lives in New Zealand with her husband, t...
2025-08-201h 03
Mums F**king Matter#94 Processing Trauma As We Parent; An Interview with Cath CounihanCath Counihan is a Somatic Trauma Therapist and Mother of twin daughters. Cath trained at the Metanoia Institute in London, completing a Masters of Science in Integrative Psychotherapy. She has trained in EMDR, Transforming Touch, Polyvagal Theory and is completing her Somatic Experiencing Training.Specialising in childhood trauma, parenting after developmental & childhood trauma and generational healing so we can shift cycles of dysfunction for ourselves and our families, Cath is passionate about ALL of us learning to meet our needs, repattern our nervous systems, heal our shame and stop self-abandoning.She hosts a popular weekly po...
2025-08-191h 10
Louise Cooney's Open BookBONUS: Writer Jessica Urlichs on her viral poetryIn this bonus episode of Open Book, Louise Cooney is joined by best-selling poet and author Jessica Urlichs, whose heartfelt exploration of motherhood has resonated with audiences worldwide.Jess shares her transformative journey, discussing the life-changing moments that have shaped her as both a poet and a parent. From a near-fatal car accident that propelled her into adventure and self-discovery, to practical tips on managing the chaotic demands of parenting, Jess offers a refreshing perspective on life’s ups and downs.She reveals her unique approach to organising family activities and opens up about the ch...
2025-08-1108 min
The Motherkind PodcastMOMENT | Take a moment of calm with poet Jess UrlichsMotherkind 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 mor...
2025-07-2807 min
Mum Era16 - Jess Urlichs - The words we all feel: Building community through poetry in the trenches of motherhoodThe holiday season has come and gone, leaving behind memories of tangled lights, chaotic moments, and the magic mums create for their families. As we embrace the rhythm of a new year, we reflect on the unique challenges of parenting, balancing family life, and preparing for the arrival of a new family member.
With so much love and excitement, Renee shares that she’ll soon take maternity leave from the podcast to welcome her baby. But don’t worry—Mum Era isn’t going anywhere! Olivia will continuing to bring heartfelt conversations to your ears, an...
2025-01-1552 min
Better Than Yesterday with Osher GünsbergThe Beautiful Chaos of parenting with poet Jess UrlichsJess Urlichs is an author, poet and joins Osher for a conversation about motherhood, seeking help when things might be less than tickety-boo and the precious fleeting nature of all the annoying kid chaos. SEE OSHER LIVE at Story Club on Dec 8 tickets here Subscribe to the substack ->https://oshergunsberg.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-11-2416 minMums F**king Matter#51 Motherhood, Single Parenting and Dating after Divorce; An Interview with Rebecca CoxRebecca Cox is a writer, a Mum to a 9 year old boy and a gorgeous soul with such wisdom to share on solo motherhood. She has become a friend of mine over the last few months and I'm delighted to share this conversation. Rebecca co-authored the book 'How To Be A Happy Single Parent', with her friend Zoe Desmond, founder of the Frolo app.TRIGGER WARNING: we talk about birth trauma at 36.30 to 38.00.In this episode we speak about:Rebecca and Zoe's book 'How To Be A Happy Single Parent'the shame and...
2024-10-2250 min
How Motherhood Changed MeJESS 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, a...
2024-07-2331 min
Blended Family Breakthrough184. The Heart of Motherhood: Navigating Messy Moments with Empathy and LoveHey Moms and Stepmoms! As this episode drops, I'm betting that Mother's Day is on your radar. If you're anything like me (Kim), you're looking forward to being celebrated. But as wonderful as it is to be appreciated on Mother's Day, it might just feel like a drop in the bucket……because being celebrated and appreciated on this one day of the year, might not help you get through all the other difficult days of your motherhood journey. Those days when you feel unappreciated, disappointed, insignificant, unloved, dismissed, or like you're failing.I've been the...
2024-05-0733 min
Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg517: Finding joy in the fleeting chaos of parenthood with poet Jess UrlichsJess Urlichs is on the show today, she’s an author and a poet, who lives in New Zealand with her husband and their three kids. She has written a variety of children’s books, to help babies and young children navigate their emotions in their early years. Jess is very successful, she’s sold hundreds of thousands of copies of her books all around the world, her most popular book being From One Mum to Another. Her latest book "Beautiful Chaos" is available now for pre-order and to purchase March 5th. ...
2024-02-2752 min
Australian Birth Stories358 | Jessica Urlichs, birth fear, MGP, private obstetrician, instrumental birth, breastfeeding challenges, perinatal anxiety, epiduralIn this episode I chat to well-known author Jessica Urlichs @jessurlichs_writer about her three pregnancies and births. In her first pregnancy she was a magnet for grief-filled stories which exacerbated her fear and anxiety around birth. During labour she felt unsupported and unheard and she consequently experienced birth trauma and postnatal anxiety. Jess talks at length about her significant breastfeeding challenges and her choice to bottle feed to sustain her physical and mental health. Her second and third births were both healing and positive and she consciously chose to have epidurals to ensure she was in a calm...
2022-12-0452 min
KICPodKICBUMP: My Experience with Postpartum Anxiety with Jessica Urlichs1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety, yet the topic is still considered taboo.This week Steph chats to Jessica Urlichs, a beautiful mum of 2 (soon to be 3) author and passionate spokesperson for perinatal mental health.Jess very kindly speaks to her personal experience with postnatal anxiety, the tips that got her through her hardest days and advice on supporting loved ones going through this.If you are suffering from postnatal anxiety or depression please reach out to the PANDA National helpline on 1300 726 306 or visit www.panda.org...
2022-06-1236 min
KICBumpKICBUMP: My Experience with Postpartum Anxiety with Jessica Urlichs1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety, yet the topic is still considered taboo.This week Steph chats to Jessica Urlichs, a beautiful mum of 2 (soon to be 3) author and passionate spokesperson for perinatal mental health.Jess very kindly speaks to her personal experience with postnatal anxiety, the tips that got her through her hardest days and advice on supporting loved ones going through this.If you are suffering from postnatal anxiety or depression please reach out to the PANDA National helpline on 1300 726 306 or visit www.panda.org...
2022-06-1236 min
MothernessJess Urlichs / postnatal anxiety, transition from one to two (one year apart), Highly Sensitive Child, identity in motherhoodWelcome back to another episode of Motherness. I'm sorry it's been a while between episodes but I'm so excited to bring you this interview with writer and mum of two, Jess Urlichs.In this episode, we discuss the transition from one to two after she and her husband had their children, Harry and Holly one year apart. Jess also talks about her experience with postnatal anxiety and intrusive thoughts during her first Fourth Trimester. We talk about what it has been like raising a Highly Sensitive Child and the unlearning she's had to do to parent gently...
2021-05-2646 min