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Mums F**king Matter#91 The Power Of Poetry and StorytellingIn episode 91 (so proud of myself for getting this far!) of Mums F**king Matter, I share a bit about my love of poetry and why.People can often dumb themselves down and say "I wouldn't call it poetry". But as I organise a poetry soiré local to me and attend open mic sessions with artists of all kind, I invite you to think about if you wish to share anything of yours...In this episode I speak about:who are your favourite poets? what stories have stayed with you?do you write? Gloria S...2025-07-2922 min

Mums F**king Matter#90 Feminine Embodiment and What It Means In Daily Life; An Interview with Hayley BorgIn this episode I am talking to the gorgeous Hayley Borg, who is a friend of mine, a Feminine Embodiment Coach and a Mum to two boys based in Maidenhead, England. In this episode we speak about:a bit about what Hayley does and her programme; 'Womanhood'reclaiming your inner authority after motherhood and the feminine archetypes nurturing healthy masculinity in the next generationthe power of relationships to show us our truth (and where we're hiding it!)f**k the idea of being 'Super Mum' and how toxic it isthe changing energies and seasons of our life...2025-07-221h 11

Mums F**king Matter#89 RERELEASE — Burlesque As An Art Form For Growth And HealingIn this episode I share my experience of learning and performing Burlesque, in London, with 'The Cheek Of It!' School of Burlesque and Cabaret. It's been incredible!Zoe Charles, the founder of 'The Cheek Of It!' was my first guest for the podcast, and it's been amazing to dive into her world a bit more over the last couple of years that I've known her.There are so many misconceptions about burlesque (which I may tackle in another episode) so I wanted to rerelease this episode to hopefully inspire you to do something...2025-07-1528 min

Mums F**king Matter#88 Working with a Divorce and Breakup Coach; An Interview with Becca ScottIn this episode I welcome back to the podcast Becca Scott, who was also on episode #41.Becca has been a Homeopath since 2009, a Reflexologist since 2001 and has added Accredited Divorce and Breakup Coaching in 2023. She specialises in Women's Health with a particular focus on gynaecological, auto-immune and hormone issues.Becca is also mum and step mum to four wonderful teenage boys and a little girl. TRIGGER WARNING: at 40 minutes 20 seconds to 42 minutes 20 seconds Becca talks about diabetic ketoacidosis.In this episode we speak about:unpacking what may be going on t...2025-07-081h 05

Mums F**king Matter#87 RERELEASE — Taking Up Space! As You Deserve ToAre you playing small? Are you able to stand in your truth and be who you are in the world? If not, you deserve to! And this episode may help you with that.This is one of my favourite topics — and most commonly talked about with my 1:1 coaching clients.In this episode I speak about:spreading out in Savasana, taking up the space on your yoga mat — and beyondgrowing more comfortable in who you arefrom self-silencing to being calmly assertiveknowing that anger is valid and natural, whatever your genderthe beauty and wisdom in growing olde...2025-07-0118 min

Mums F**king Matter#86 The Brilliant Work of For Baby's Sake Trust; An Interview with Lauren Seager-SmithLauren Seager-Smith became Chief Executive of The For Baby’s Sake Trust in May 2023, bringing expertise and experience in leading charities through growth and development, along with a track-record as a leading advocate for children’s rights and trauma-informed, whole-family approaches.Lauren’s record of representing sensitive and complex needs of children and families to a public audience includes extensive media experience, including press, television and radio.TRIGGER WARNING: At 4 minutes to 5 minutes Lauren speaks about the murder of baby Peter Connelly.In this episode we speak about:Lauren's role and the work t...2025-06-2443 min

Mums F**king Matter#85 RERELEASE — Children Are Not Tamagotchis; Give Yourself A BreakChildren are not Tamagotchis. They won't just do and say what they're told. They are little humans with feelings and minds of their own.Please note: I am not attempting to be a parenting coach. I am simply exposing what I feel passionate about and I know a lot of others will and do relate to.In this episode I share my perspectives and approach to the (ridiculous) pressures we can feel as parents in this day and age, in the hope that it may bring you some relief (and a giggle or two).2025-06-1718 min

Mums F**king Matter#84 Lingerie and Costume; An Interview with Katie of 'What Katie Did'Since 1999, Katie Thomas has been bringing the elegance of 1940s and 1950s lingerie to life through her brand, What Katie Did. She runs the business with her husband and daughter, balancing vintage glamour with a love of yoga, gardening, and life between Berkshire and Somerset.I discovered Katie's work from doing Burlesque BUT it turned out that Katie and her husband (photographer for What Katie Did) had been doing my yoga class for years before I realised their other roles.In this episode we speak about:a bit about Katie and her background that...2025-06-101h 04

Mums F**king Matter#83 'Soda and Sass!' Burlesque Classes; My New and Oh So RIGHT OfferingI have begun to teach BURLESQUE!! This episode is a bit of an 'announcement', about what I have moved into doing, alongside my 1:1 coaching work. After doing a degree in Dance with Performing Arts over 20 years ago I am delighted to now be teaching burlesque, as a form of empowerment and healing for women and Mothers. PLEASE NOTE: At 23 minutes 30 seconds to 27 minutes and 20 seconds I speak about 'pussy' and more, so beware who you're listening around.In this episode, I speak on:the power of being in circle/a safe space with other...2025-06-0333 min $Mothers\' Hood$ Mothers' HoodEpisode 2: Being Your Own Hero - Thriving After Domestic Abuse with Lucy Wylde*Trigger Warning *Domestic Violence*Entering motherhood and looking after a newborn baby can be challenging enough without adding what Lucy Wylde had to deal with. In this episode, Lucy bravely shares her experience with domestic violence in the form of coercive control. She discusses this abuse by her partner which appeared shortly after her daughter was born and the journey to leaving her partner several years later. Lucy is a beautifully empathic soul and you will hear how deeply she feels and expresses her emotions.You will learn: · How the abuse manifested and the sign...2025-06-0150 min

Mums F**king Matter#82 It's Never Too Late To Learn About Yourself, Your Body and Your Matrescence; An Interview with Libby ChowLibby Chow is the mother of two spirited, loving teenagers and is married to her longtime partner. They live on Wurundjeri Country in Melbourne, Australia.A seasoned video and film creator, Libby brings over two decades of experience to her work. In 2015, she founded her production company, Bee Here Productions, and went on to direct the acclaimed short documentary Giving Voice to Menopause (2021), which premiered at the New York Female Voices Rock Festival. Her most recent film, The Kids Play, screened at the 2024 Melbourne Documentary Festival and received both the Best Social Documentary and Audience Award at the 20...2025-05-271h 03

Mums F**king Matter#81 Getting Older; Owning Your Beauty and Wisdom — Don't Write Yourself Off(!)I find people can so often write themselves off as if they're on the decline, even in their 40's. I wanted to record this episode to invite you to question where you take on such ideas from and how changing those ideas may be useful — or even life-changing.In this episode, I speak on:how we might feel about our age and growing older and whysociety's pressures and expectationsthe benefit of keeping the ego in checkhow it's possible to look after ourselves into later lifethe importance of learning about our nervous system 'elders' not always being ol...2025-05-2026 min

Mums F**king Matter#80 Parenthood and Relationships; An Interview with Markella KaplaniMarkella Kaplani is a Psychologist and Mother who lives in Athens, Greece. With a Master’s degree in Clinical & Counselling Psychology and over 15 years of experience in psychotherapy and education, Markella has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of human relationships and the systems that shape our lives. Becoming a mother herself inspired Markella to focus her work on supporting mothers and couples as they navigate the profound transitions of parenthood. Driven by a passion for empowering parents, Markella offers compassionate guidance to help them reconnect with themselves, their partners, their children, and their dre...2025-05-131h 05

Mums F**king Matter#79 Can you do this?! — Speaking Up For (and Acting From) Your Needs and DesiresTo continue a little more on last week's episode with psychologist Suzy Reading, the theme of ADVOCACY came up. And because advocacy is such a hugely important topic I wanted to do a solo episode on it.In this episode, I speak on:being an advocate for things and people that matter to younavigating conflict in relationships being open to receiving moreover-apologising and rushingwhy knowing ourselves makes a differencelistening to the bodyconnecting to yourself/others via musicThemes: advocacy, nervous system, yoga, interoception, musicAt the end, I share a poem written...2025-05-0629 min

Mums F**king Matter#78 From Self-Care To Self-Advocacy! An Interview with Suzy ReadingAfter following Suzy's brilliant work for years, it was great to chat and record this episode. In fact, when I thought I had to give up my coaching business late last year Suzy kindly encouraged me to keep going which warmed my heart so...Suzy is a mother of two, an author, Chartered Psychologist and Coach. She specialises in self-advocacy, helping people manage their stress, emotions, and energetic bank balance. It was her life experience of motherhood colliding with the terminal illness of her father that sparked her passion for self-care which she now teaches to her cli...2025-04-2948 min

Mums F**king Matter#77 Solo Parenting; My Experience(s) So FarFor the first time I talk very openly (as always!) about life as a solo Mum and let me begin my sharing this quote which sums up a little of what I share in this episode:"Be grateful for what you have AND demand what you deserve." Abby WambachI'm surprised I've not talked about this topic on my own (as opposed to with guests) before now but it felt good to speak on this topic as so many parents can feel alone — whether they are in a relationship or not — and it's high time I sp...2025-04-2220 min

Mums F**king Matter#76 Time for Balance; An Interview with Judy ClaughtonJudy Claughton is a dear friend of mine and the founder of her own business, BalanceTime. She teaches mindfulness meditation and also offers Reiki and Shamanic Healing. Based in Theale, Berkshire (UK), Judy is also a proud mum to a 14-year-old son.Please Note: We recorded this episode in January so Judy speaks a bit about events that have passed, but I felt it valuable to leave the information she shares around these celebrations and rituals.TRIGGER WARNING: At 49 minutes to 51 minutes 20 seconds Judy speaks about her birth experience which some may find upsetting. I...2025-04-151h 18

Mums F**king Matter#75 The Annoying/Inappropriate Questions You Can Get Asked as an Expecting/New MumThis episode may make you giggle. — But I'm semi-serious about wishing these questions were banned(!). I also suggest some wiser, better phrased and less loaded/triggering options to perhaps ask an expecting couple or new parents.In this episode, I speak on:having healthy boundaries with intrusive characters and questionsthe blame parents can get for a child's behaviourhow tragic it is that many Mums feel invisible after pregnancythe need for a village to raise a child/familyhow deeply inappropriate certain questions (and society's expectations) can bespeaking up and advocating for yourselfThemes: motherhood, maternal me...2025-04-0816 min

Mums F**king Matter#74 Psychology and Matrescence in Motherhood; An Interview with Kelley PickettKelley is a Registered Psychologist with over 9 years of experience in both private and corporate sectors. Kelley is based in Victoria, Australia and is also a Mother of two children.As a certified Mama Rising (Matrescence) Coach, Kelley specialises in guiding women through the antenatal and postnatal phases, offering comprehensive support for the transition into motherhood.As a mother herself, she deeply understands the emotional complexities of this life stage and provides a nurturing environment for clients to explore their experiences. TRIGGER WARNING: At 35 minutes to 38 minutes 20 seconds we talk about Kelley's experience...2025-04-011h 17

Mums F**king Matter#73 Why I Won't/Can't Give Up My Work with Women and Mothers!I'm back for another solo episode that I recorded last week. I felt it necessary to openly share a bit more about why I am not giving up my work in coaching and working with women and mothers.In this episode, I speak on:my feelings about social media right now and my plans for the futurea bit about the grief I experienced when deciding to stop what I domatrescence and patrescencethe process of 'breaking' to then build back up againthe language of movementlooking for work as a solo Mum and the very real juggle of...2025-03-2530 min

Mums F**king Matter#72 Parenting with Passion! An Interview with Lisa BedlowLisa Bedlow is a beautiful soul and highly experienced educator who is passionate about supporting children and families.Lisa's career journey began as a live-in nanny in her teens, and over the years her expertise has taken her to many wonderful roles and experiences. In 2014 Lisa founded 'Gabriels Wellbeing and Education', which offers outdoor learning, supports home-educated children, and runs one-to-one programs in schools.Lisa is also a co-founder of 'Parenting with Passion' which you'll hear more about in the podcast. With a lifelong commitment to learning and growth, Lisa continues to expand her knowledge...2025-03-181h 03

Mums F**king Matter#71 What To Look/Watch Out For When Choosing a Personal Trainer as a MumThis is a rerelease of one my favourite episodes of the podcast, from November 2023!(Some of my early episodes are so juicy, with such passionate and important shares I feel it is important to rerelease for new listeners or those who didn't get to listen first time around. — The powerful poem at the end by Liezel Graham is worth a listen again on it's own!)***Mothers returning to exercise — whether it's weeks, months, or years after childbirth — often lack the right support and education that they truly deserve.We need to recogn...2025-03-1121 min

Mums F**king Matter#70 Pram Talk and Parenthood; An Interview with Playwright Rosanna Jahangard4 days after the release of this podcast on International Women's Day I'm going to see Rosanna's play, 'Pram Talk', at South Street Arts Centre in Reading. I can't wait! Rosanna is a writer and has a background in Education Leadership. In 2023 her play 'Pram Talk' was a winning selection in the Royal Shakespeare Company's national playwriting competition '37 Plays'.Rosanna lives in Berkshire with her partner and daughters. She is such a delight to talk to and listen to. Her honesty and passion shine through. Do go and see her play, 'Pram Talk' if and...2025-03-0458 min

Mums F**king Matter#69 RERELEASE - Dancing as Medicine. Dancing IS Medicine!This is a rerelease of one my first few podcasts (Episode #05) about the power and healing potential of dance!Do you dance? Have you ever hesitated to dance, even though you love it?In this episode, I invite you to break free from inhibitions and explore the myriad benefits of dancing. Whether it's to music or in silence, discover the transformative power of movement.Join me as I share insights into my passion for dance, its positive impact, and why prioritising dance is hugely beneficial for our well-being.I speak about:2025-02-2514 min

Mums F**king Matter#68 The Breadth and Depth of Matrescence; An Interview with Hannah ParkesThis is an interview with a dear friend of mine, Hannah, who is a Mum of 3 and a fellow Matrescence Activist who is based in Abingdon, UK.Hannah speaks passionately and often poetically of her experiences as a woman and Mama; which I'm sure will be shared by many. Trigger Warning: from 15-minutes to 19-minutes in we speak about birth trauma and 35 minutes 30 seconds in to 35 minutes 50 seconds we speak about trouble breastfeeding.In this episode we speak about:a bit about Hannah and being a recovering people pleaserlockdown as a Mum...2025-02-181h 02

Mums F**king Matter#67 Knowing OURSELVES; growing into and loving who we truly areDo you know yourself well? In this solo episode I explore the value of really, truly getting to know ourselves (and at various points in our life).In this episode I talk about:why knowing yourself matterspracticing healthy boundariesFrozen II and the song 'Show Yourself'using our energy wiselyparenting and the balance that I strive for the words of the poet Cleo Wadematrescence and how we become a new version of ourselves'labels', how they can change and taking ownership of our tendenciesThemes: growth, healing, self-worth, parenting, self-love, Valentine's DayAt the end...2025-02-1123 min

Mums F**king Matter#66 Dads F**king Matter Too!! — An Interview with Alex Lloyd-Hunter of 'The Dad Shift'Have you seen what The Dad Shift are doing yet?! Either way this is a MUST listen.The Dad Shift is a group of men, Dads and co-parents who lead a hugely important campaign working for better paternity leave in the UK.I am SO happy, moved and grateful to share this conversation with Alex Lloyd-Hunter of The Dad Shift.(Please Note: We recorded this episode on December 18th 2024.)Here's a gentle warning; at 54 minutes and 20 seconds you might want to throw something so beware(!)In this episode we...2025-02-041h 04

Mums F**king Matter#65 The Significance Of Our Home — and 'Comparisonitis'!!Here is a solo episode about yet another topic I'm passionate about. That's all there is to say, so just have a listen :)Trigger Warning: I speak very briefly about domestic abuse from 4.25—5.15 minutesIn this episode I talk about:how sacred our home spaces can bethe freedom I felt when moving to where I live nowlooking at your precious space and what's made it represent YOU (and your family)aesthetics obsessed culture and unhealthy comparisons homes that don't look lived in(!) but people seem to aspire toa bit about mine and Matilda's home an...2025-01-2823 min

Mums F**king Matter#64 Learning to TRULY Nourish Ourselves and Our Family; An Interview with Erin BaileyHere is a(nother) fabulous chat with one of the Mama Rising ladies that I met whilst studying Matrescence with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz. Erin is a multi-passionate, award-winning, business owner, based in Camden just outside of Sydney, Australia. She is also a Mama to two children.Erin is a degree qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist, Breastfeeding Counsellor as well as Meditation Teacher, Matrescence Coach and Reiki Healer. She helps women and their families achieve their ultimate version of wellness holistically.In this episode we speak about:Erin and her childrenusing homeopathy and Erin's work in n...2025-01-211h 14

Mums F**king Matter#63 RERELEASE Need Kick-Ass Boundaries? Sick Of People Who Drain Your Energy? — Listen to this!This is a rerelease of EPISODE #01, my very first episode on Boundaries!In this episode I talk about:protecting yours and your child's energy and why it matterspatriarchy and the pressures we can experiencesaying "no" to invitations without needing to explainallowing ourselves to receive with all the giving as Mumshaving our DESIRES met, not just our needsbeing assertive enough to speak your truthcultural and familial expectations (that can be unhealthy, particularly for new parents)Themes: boundaries, toxic people, relationships, postnatal recoveryAt the end, I share a poem/quote from Iain Thomas.2025-01-1420 min

Mums F**king Matter#62 Healing In/And Parenting; An Interview with Denise RichardsonDenise is a truly wonderful soul and has been one of my main healers over the last 10 years. She has had a pivotal role in my life which you will hear about in our conversation. I'm so grateful to share this chat and Denise's wisdom here.Denise is a 49 year old Mother to one adopted autistic teenage daughter, and a nervy rescue dog, based in Hastings, UK.She has a 32 year background in health and social care and set up her own therapy business in 2005, giving and teaching Reiki, training in trauma informed practices, and...2025-01-071h 17

Mums F**king Matter#61 Reflections on 2024 and Setting Intentions for 2025!Here is a solo episode to close 2024 and welcome in the New Year! I share some reflections and intentions and ask you, the listeners, some questions which you might like to journal on.I speak about:practicing accepting and listening to our bodyreuniting with the love of my life, Roly (check out our conversation in Episode #56)the success of the podcast — THANK YOU for listening!what are you proud of that YOU have done/been, big or small?the start of my burlesque journey with 'The Cheek Of It!'healing more by working on my nervous sy...2024-12-3129 min

Mums F**king Matter#60 RERELEASE - A Calming Meditation for the Holiday PeriodWill you take 20-minutes for a pause? Here is a meditation to guide you into greater relaxation.This is a rerelease of Episode #30; a meditation to hopefully help you relax. As this busy time of year, it's possible there may be no time — or you don't have the headspace — to listen to a podcast sharing things to take on or a powerful conversation. Therefore I wanted to make today's episode a simple one to listen to…All I warmly invite you to do, is:listen with patience for your ability to relax and tr...2024-12-2421 min

Mums F**king Matter#59 My Big Decision, Motherhood at Christmas & My Solo Burlesque DebutI tend to alternate a guest episode with a solo episode so here's me, on my own, with some personal shares and news in my world. There will be some useful takeaways in this episode for you no doubt; hearing a bit about my recent announcement regarding my business and more.As with any episode I share, it may be validating, it my be healing but most of all I hope you know that all emotions are valid and I'm not shy to show it all.In this episode I speak about:...2024-12-1740 min

Mums F**king Matter#58 Alcohol-Free Motherhood; An Interview with Carlie Jaye JohnsonToday's topic is (yet another) that I'm passionate about; substance use, misuse and learning about our relationship with alcohol. Carlie Jaye Johnson is a Mindful Drinking Mentor for Mums, guiding sober curious mothers to trust their instincts and cultivate healthier habits. She is a mother of two children and is based in Cairns, Australia.With certifications in Addiction Recovery and Matrescence Coaching, Carlie supports mothers through 1:1 coaching packages, mixed media art workshops, monthly sober sister circles, and vibrant Facebook community (links below).TRIGGER WARNINGS! We touch on suicide, substance misuse and birth trauma...2024-12-101h 02

Mums F**king Matter#57 Are You Exhausted, Injured or A Bit Stuck With How To Move Your Brilliant Body? — I See You.This episode is ideal to listen to if you have had a baby in the last couple of years or if you are/have ever been, injured, close to burnout, or lacking in confidence as to what to do to improve your fitness (physical and mental).Although I work with women from all walks of life now, I used to specialise solely in pre- and postnatal exercise, as a Birth Recovery Coach. And when you've had a baby, or are recovering from something else, it can be VITAL to remind yourself of your innate worth, minus the...2024-12-0323 min

Mums F**king Matter#56 Why Supporting Mums Matters; An Interview with Roly StarrInstead of a solo episode this week I wanted to share a conversation with Roly Starr, my wonderful boyfriend and 'bonus Dad' to Matilda.Roly supports me to the nth degree, and TOTALLY gets my message about supporting Mums, parents and standing up for what matters.Roly is THE most incredible man and supportive partner I've ever had the honour of being with. And to those who know we've separated twice in the past, it's wonderful having repaired to be where we are now, as in love and strong as ever.To give...2024-11-2659 min

Mums F**king Matter#55 Speaking Up Via Poetry - An Interview with Kay LovedayI met Kay at a Poetry Night that a friend, Fi McQuay (ft. Episode no.16) and I organised at my local bookshop on International Women's Day, earlier this year. It was a very special night!Since then it has been lovely to connect more with Kay as fellow Mums and poets and I'm delighted to share this conversation and more about Kay in this episode.In this episode we speak about:Kay's journey with writing poetry and sharing itbirth, motherhood and Kay's experience of Matrescence so farraising children with dual heritagejudgement and racism in...2024-11-191h 03

Mums F**king Matter#54 Practicing Brilliant Boundaries — and How To Reduce Stress As December ApproachesAs it's almost mid-November, and having witnessed what I have both as a woman and a coach I felt it super necessary to put out an episode talking about December/Christmas and the juggle — or let's be honest the STRESS — it can be for some.Many don't speak about how the load and expectations can become heavier at this time of year and suffer in silence, whilst feeling like a pressure cooker(!).In this episode I speak about:reducing stress and why it's importantlistening to your bodythe heaviness of real or perceived pressures and expe...2024-11-1229 min

Awakened MotherhoodBirth & Relationships w/ Lucy WyldeWelcome to another episode of Awakened Motherhood. Join host Amanda Quick as she delves into the transformative journey of Lucy, a dedicated coach for women and mothers. Lucy's passion lies in helping moms thrive both physically and mentally, drawing from her vast expertise in pre- and postnatal exercise, yoga, and education. In this episode, Lucy shares her poignant story, from her traumatic birth experience with her daughter Matilda to the profound personal growth that followed. Despite facing significant challenges, including a difficult relationship and unexpected health issues, Lucy's resilience and determination shine through. Her story is a...2024-11-0859 min

Mums F**king Matter#53 Dance in Motherhood; An Interview with Tara ChoudrieHeading into my 53rd week of podcasting with a bang! Today's topic is (another!) one that is close to my heart; DANCE.In this episode I'm speaking to Tara Choudrie. Tara is a dance teacher, facilitator, and educator who is currently studying for her MA at Rambert Dance School. Her research area is supporting mothers working in the dance sector, with a specific focus on maternal mental health and dancers. She is a Mother of two boys whom have a dual heritage.In this episode we speak about:being a Mother of boys and...2024-11-051h 13

Mums F**king Matter#52 Celebrating ONE YEAR of 'Mums F**king Matter'!!Episode 52! — That means I am celebrating ONE YEAR of 'Mums F**king Matter'!!In this episode I speak about:sharing my voice and my opinions openly over 52 weeks and how I've grownsome of the conversations I've had over the past yearhow can you celebrate yourself?!I give thanks to Flo Lacy for being my podcast producer when I startedand thanks to Mike Merrick for helping me with editing alsothank you so much for the reviews and the messages I've receivedA big THANK YOU for listening! Themes: mental health, motherhood, healing, growth...2024-10-2922 min

Mums 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

Mums F**king Matter#50 Trauma (Big 'T' and Little 't' Trauma) and Why We Need To Be Better At Talking About ItI believe we all experience some kind of trauma in our lifetime. And it's often a tricky/taboo subject for some people. I wish to invite change in that, so that we can perhaps all heal a bit more over our traumas; small or large, from recently or many years ago.Trigger Warning! — I speak a little about birth trauma.WARNING! - I talk about Father Christmas at 15 minutes 50 seconds to 16 minutes 15 seconds.In this episode I speak about:the gaslighting that can so often happen when speaking about our traumabirth trauma; my...2024-10-1520 min

Mums F**king Matter#49 Artistry, Motherhood and Consciously Unmothering; An Interview with Penny McKenzieToday I am talking to a dear friend of mine, Penny McKenzie.Penny is an artist, a counsellor and a Mother to two grown up children. Penny used to be a client of mine, and it's been wonderful to remain good friends, witness her grow and step into who she is more.What we talk about (particularly 35 minutes onwards) is absolute GOLD; about knowing we deserve time for ourselves.In this episode we speak about:Penny's passions and the work she doesthe experiences in parenting grown up childrenconsciously 'unmothering'Penny's journey with art...2024-10-0855 min

Mums F**king Matter#48 Why The Rush? — And Can You Slow Down?The world I/we live in can go at quite a pace so in this episode I aim to invite you to think about whether there really needs to be a 'rush' to your pace; from replying to messages to walking day-to-day and more.Warning! — If listening around little ones, I mention Father Christmas at 14.50.In this episode I speak about:the pace of modern life and how it can feel to somethe book 'Wintering' by Katherine May and slowing down during divorce/stressful timesdropping the apologies and prioritising what truly mattersdoing less at ce...2024-10-0116 min

Mums F**king Matter#47 Mothering Grown Up Children; An Interview with Annie RichardsonAll my guests are super honest and real in our conversations. It's something I'm very proud of sharing with the world. And so here is another one...Annie Richardson is qualified holistic counsellor, healer, and women’s circle facilitator with over two decades of experience. Through her work as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, specialising in Matrescence, Annie saught professional education to become a certified counsellor specialising in the Birth to Rebirth of women's lives.Outside of Annie's professional work, she is a Mother of 4 and a Grandmother to 1. She's been parenting for nearly 30 years and...2024-09-241h 06

Mums F**king Matter#46 The Weight and Wisdom of the Words We UseThe words we use and the effect they have can make a difference in how we communicate with others and of course how we portray ourselves.In this episode I speak about:the difference between "are you still breastfeeding?" or "are you breastfeeding?" and how loaded similar questions can be (plus the endless unsolicited advice given to Mums and pregnant women)'just' a Mum being the biggest understatement ever!how it can feel to be asked the every day platitudeswords we can use to be less demeaning, upsetting and offensivehow healing it can be to use...2024-09-1736 min

Mums F**king Matter#45 Hypnotherapy and Human Design; An Interview with Rebecca HillRebecca Hill is a transformational coach and hypnotherapist, who uses subconscious tools to peel back the layers of limitations acquired throughout our lifetime, which prevent us from reaching our full potential. Rebecca’s mission is to inspire, teach and empower clients to become the most limitless and elevated version of themself by exploring deep within, helping them to identify and heal limiting beliefs that block them from transforming to new levels.She currently lives in Cornwall with her 5 year old son.TRIGGER WARNING: 7 minutes in we very briefly touch on sexual abuseI...2024-09-101h 11

Mums F**king Matter#44 The Importance and The Power of The BreathI talk about the breath every time I teach or lead a coaching session. We can often take the breath for granted but it makes SUCH a difference when we think about it, and feel it.In this episode I speak about:the difference it can make really listening to your breath; in everyday life and during yoga or fitness classesbreathing to help with driving anxiety (particularly with young children in the car)listening to your breath while immersed in nature; deepening the experienceusing the breath as a tool in movement practices: for ease and/or...2024-09-0328 min

Mums F**king Matter#43 MotherING, MotherHOOD and Deconditioning What We've Been Fed; An Interview with Dr Sophie BrockIn this episode I talk to Dr Sophie Brock, a Motherhood Studies Sociologist based in Sydney, Australia.I've been absorbing Sophie's wisdom via podcasts and social media for a few years, so it's a pleasure and an honour to have her on the podcast for this juicy conversation.Sophie's work in Motherhood Studies is fascinating and incredibly validating. Sophie is also a single Mum to her daughter.I HIGHLY recommend listening to (and/or sharing) this podcast whether you're expecting, or a mother to children of any age.In this episode...2024-08-271h 06

Mums F**king Matter#42 Reflections with My Little Love (Matilda, my daughter)I have a very special guest on the podcast today; my 9 year old daughter, Matilda.It was so lovely recording an episode with her, in two short stints and hearing what she had to say.In this episode we speak about:our love of danceMatilda's fabulous year 4 teachergymnastics and Matilda's passion for itslime recipesrescue dogs and empathyturning 10 years oldThemes: dance, slime, gymnastics, rescue dogs, stick insectsAt the end, Matilda reads a poem written by Rose Milligan.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving...2024-08-2023 min

Mums F**king Matter#41 Lichen Sclerosus Awareness & other Vulval/Vaginal Conditions; An Interview with Becca ScottIn this episode I talk to a fabulous recent connection of mine and kindred spirit, Becca Scott. Becca has been a Homeopath since 2009, a Reflexologist since 2001 and has added Accredited Divorce and Breakup Coaching in 2023. She specialises in Women's Health with a particular focus on gynaecological, auto-immune and hormone issues.Becca is also mum and step mum to four wonderful teenage boys and a little girl. In this episode we speak about:What led Becca to the work she does todaylichen sclerosus, how it presents and sadly how common a misdiagnosis isthe h...2024-08-131h 01

Mums F**king Matter#40 Are You A Highly Sensitive Person Too? And Why I'm Proud Of It (Now)!I have known that I am sensitive for many years and I know that other people would relate to what I share in this episode. In this episode I speak about:when I learned about HSP's and how it helped meSusan Cain's work about the 'bittersweet' temperament and her TED Talk Elena Herdieckerhoff's brilliant video: 'The gentle power of highly sensitive people'why feeling our emotions fully can be beautiful, powerful and so healingtools and tips for managing being an HSPThemes: highly sensitive people, mental health, emotional wellbeing At the end, I...2024-08-0626 min

Mums F**king Matter#39 "When We Heal The Mother, We Heal The World"; An Interview with Naomi GallianoIn this episode I talk to Naomi Galliano. Naomi is a trauma informed coach who specialises in helping mothers heal the intergenerational & childhood trauma stored in the nervous system.This conversation, Naomi's wisdom and experience is absolute gold and so, so powerful for helping us to regulate our emotions better, as women and Mothers. In this episode we speak about:Naomi's journey with motherhoodNaomi's work with healing the nervous system, past trauma, intergenerational trauma, and changing your self-talk from negative to positivean explanation of the vagus nerve, the nervous system states and how we...2024-07-3058 min

Mums F**king Matter#38 A Raw, Real & Vulnerable Share (and part of my WHY)I recorded this episode in March 2024 and it's taken me a few months to ponder sharing it.For a long time I held shame over what I share in this episode, but I know I am not alone in this experience, and wish/hope to help others in exposing my truth.Trigger Warnings: I speak on domestic abuse (emotional, financial, physical, sexual), infidelity, birth trauma.In this episode I speak about:the disbelief at my reality and the break down of my relationshiphow common abuse is and we are not taught to...2024-07-2325 min

Mums F**king Matter#37 Telling Stories Through Paper Collage; An Interview with Elena Skoreyko WagnerElena Skoreyko Wagner is a Canadian illustrator and paper collage artist based in York, UK.This is such a beautiful, REAL and honest conversation. Elena shares her experience of motherhood and her work and how she came to illustrate story books with paper collage.I first saw an example of her work with the book 'My Mom Has Feelings Too' by K.D. Stoddard.In this episode we speak about:Elena's experience of birth in 3 different countriesthe self-judgement, self-alienation and disconnection from other mothers we can so often haveElena's Dad playing his...2024-07-1657 min

Mums F**king Matter#36 Burlesque Baby!! — My Experience of Learning & PerformingI wanted to share my experience of doing a Burlesque for Beginners course in London, with 'The Cheek Of It!'.Why? Because I know many of my followers and listeners are intrigued to know more!Also to (hopefully) inspire you to do something truly for YOU! Because it's so important to find something that we LOVE — and that lights us up — as well as being a Mama, partner, friend, etc.In this episode I speak about:body confidencelearning to be adoredthe sisterhood and community!using creativity to convey a messageseeing REAL bodi...2024-07-0927 min

Mums F**king Matter#35 Mama(s) Rising; An Interview with Amy Taylor-KabbazI'm so f**king honoured and excited to share this conversation with one of my most influential teachers — Amy Taylor-Kabbaz.Amy is a Mama of 3 and one of leading voices on Matrescence in the world today. She leads a training programme (that changed my life!) called 'Mama Rising' and is the author of a book by the same name. In this episode we speak about:Amy's landing into motherhood 16 years agoHer discovery of — and reaction to learning — the word matrescence 10 years into motherhoodthe injustice of not knowing this word sooneracknowledging our own mothers' matrescencehow Amy ch...2024-07-021h 01

Mums F**king Matter#34 Matrescence and Motherhood — What Does It Mean For You?MATRESCENCE! One of my favourite topics. I'm not sure why it's taken me 30 episodes to get to this incredibly important topic, but anyhoo…In this episode I speak about:when the word was coined (and it took 49 f**king years to be added to the dictionary!) and by whomthe TED Talk that changed my lifemy teacher, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz and her course, 'Mama Rising'Dr Aurelie Athan and her work at The Motherhood Centre in New Yorkpostnatal depletion (not depression) and the work of Dr Oscar Serralachhow matrescence affects EVERY layer of our beingLucy Jones' book, 'M...2024-06-2542 min

Mums F**king Matter#33 A Revolution from Home; An Interview with Beth BerryToday's guest is Beth Berry. Beth is the founder of 'Revolution From Home', a Coach for Mothers and author of 'Motherwhelmed'. Beth lives in Asheville, North Carolina in the US. She is an amazing woman, a mother to four girls, and such a powerful voice in the motherhood space.I loved this conversation so much. Thank you Beth! — And thanks so much to all my guests, past and future! TRIGGER WARNING: At 34.25—38.22 we speak about birth. Not birth trauma but in case birth talk upsets you I wanted to let you know.I...2024-06-1855 min

Mums F**king Matter#32 Healing from Birth Trauma; My Story of (a rocky) Early MotherhoodThis is a very honest account of my early months of motherhood.TRIGGER WARNING: I talk of my birth experience, birth trauma, and how fragile I was as a new Mum.I wanted to speak about all of the things that I felt as I know so many Mamas who do not feel seen in their experience of Motherhood. This is due to the (often toxic, and certainly detrimental) emphasis on being the 'perfect Mum' that we see all over the place. In this episode I speak about:my expectations of birth...2024-06-1129 min

Mums F**king Matter#31 Why 'Healthy' Coffee Makes A Difference; An Interview with Alex, Founder of Exhale Healthy CoffeeToday's guest is Alex Higham of Exhale Healthy Coffee; a brilliant coffee brand that I excitedly discovered and tried in 2020 and have not looked back since!As well as the founder of 'Exhale', Alex is a Dad to two girls, husband to Kirsty (co-founder of Exhale) and keen runner.In this episode we speak about:Alex's health journey and the story of how 'Exhale' came aboutwhere their delicious coffee comes from and how it is made to be so healthythe many health benefits of good quality coffee and the decaffeination method used by Exhalesome of...2024-06-0452 min

Mums F**king Matter#30 Can You Give Yourself Permission To Pause?… A MeditationFor my 30th episode of the podcast, I was inspired (by Zoe Blaskey of 'Motherkind') to share a meditation that I recorded for you.Having done guided meditations for many, many years during my yoga classes and 1:1 sessions I wanted to treat you, my listeners, to this guided relaxation.If you're new to meditation, please don't put any pressure on yourself to feel anything in particular. Whether you get to listen to this during the craziness of half term or another precious stolen window of time, I invite you to… listenbreath deeplyand re...2024-05-2821 min

Mums F**king Matter#29 ADHD and Motherhood; An Interview with Jodie GarthToday's guest on the podcast is Jodie Garth; Mother, Artist and Motherhood Coach. Jodie and I met in late 2021 whilst on a (life-changing) course about Matrescence with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz.Jodie and I have both learned, grown and evolved so much through — and since — the 'Mama Rising' course, and I wanted to share Jodie's story here.In this episode we speak about:menstrual cycle awareness, what we're not taught about our bodies and passing the wisdom on to our childrenthe challenges of ADHD and motherhood combinedhealing in hindsight when you find out more about yourselfmatrescence and...2024-05-2148 min

Mums F**king Matter#28 Posture and Why It's Important; How You Hold Your Frame MattersHave you ever thought much about your posture? About the difference it can make to your aches and pains — and even your mood?In this episode I speak about:the effects of poor posturepracticing reverence for your body and allowing greater ease'superhero pose' and how better posture can go a long way in contributing towards how you feelthinking of your posture when walking, standing, seated, driving, holding children, etc.the role of exercise to help with posturereducing stress wherever possibleThemes: Posture, Fitness, Mental Health, Emotional Health, ParentingAt the end, I sh...2024-05-1416 min

Mums F**king Matter#27 Dads Matter Too; An Interview with Mike DyeWelcome to the first episode of 'Mums F**king Matter' with a male guest; a Dad and friend of mine, Mike Dye.Mike is one of my good friends and (especially after my experience with toxic relationships) I've always been in awe and appreciation of how good a partner and Dad he is.Mike and I are obviously not relationship coaches, but it's great to reflect in this honest and open conversation as parents and partners to other people, as to what can make things work better.In this episode we speak about:2024-05-0753 min

Mums F**king Matter#26 The Sister Wound and How We Can Help Heal ItHave you heard of the sister wound? It's also called the witch wound. In this episode I speak about:the unnecessary judgement and bitchiness between women that can damage us celebrating our 'sisters', our female friends morewitnessing the sister wound BS in programmes for young peoplehealing ourselves to be more comfortable in who we arehow a supportive sisterhood can be like medicineand I share some fabulous quotes from Gloria SteinemThemes: the sister wound, women's circles, mental health, parentingAt the end, I share a poem written by Danielle Doby....2024-04-3017 min

Mums F**king Matter#25 How To Feel Unapologetically You, using Makeup, Colour and Style; an Interview with Angela SellarThis is such a fantastic conversation with Angela Sellar; makeup artist, colour and style guide — and expert in elevating women's confidence!As well as the above Angela is a late diagnosed 'ADHD-er' and a Mum of 2. Angela is so talented at what she does and has helped me lots of over the years with her skills.In this episode we speak about:Angela's passion for creativityAngela's experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021, the impact of that and what she has learned about herself sincehaving ADHD and being a (new) MumAngela's background and training in...2024-04-2358 min

Mums F**king Matter#24 What Every Mum May Well Need To Hear (and F**k Toxic Positivity)Do you find parenting hard? Occasionally or perhaps more than you'd like to admit?Don't worry, this isn't me just moaning about my experience and the injustice of today's society for parents.I share some truths that many/all Mums feel but we're encouraged to gaslight ourselves and cover it up.F**k that!You matter. Your feelings matter. And support for your struggles matters. — Why do you think I called the podcast what I did?!In this episode I speak about:loving your child deeply AND motherhood be...2024-04-1618 min

Mums F**king Matter#23 Taking Up Space Physically and Emotionally; Remember You Matter!Are you playing small? Are you able to stand in your truth and be who you are in the world? If not, you deserve to! And this episode may help. This is one of my favourite topics — and most commonly talked about with clients.In this episode I speak about:spreading out in Savasana, taking up the space on your yoga mat — and beyondgrowing more comfortable in who you arefrom self-silencing to being calmly assertiveknowing that anger is valid and natural, whatever your genderthe beauty and wisdom in growing olderover-apologising and you are not 'too...2024-04-0917 min

Mums F**king Matter#22 Energetic Boundaries; Watching Out Where Your Precious Energy Is SpentDid you know that you have a right to be mindful of where your precious energy is spent?! This is one of my favourite topics — and most commonly talked about with clients.Here is a link to episode one of my podcast, as I mention: Apple podcasts here and Spotify here.In this episode I speak about:energetic vacuums and radiatorsnot taking on other people's negative projectionsholding your own in who you are, what you do and whyknowing your approach is valid and expressing resistance to receiving unsolicited adviceletting go of people pl...2024-04-0222 min

Mums F**king Matter#21 Interview with Nat Biviano of 'Spine Tingling Marriage'; Healing In Your RelationshipThis conversation with Nat Biviano, Life Coach and founder of 'Spine Tingling Marriage' is so juicy, emotional and insightful. Nat's wisdom and passion is so beautiful and moving to witness. She truly cares about helping women and Mothers and I'm sure you will hear that in this conversation…In this episode we speak about:what it means for Nat to be a woman and a Mothertuning in to our feminine naturethe power of working on ourselves to heal in our relationshipsthe Disney dream vs the real life experiencematrescence and relationshipshow and why our self-worth ca...2024-03-2644 min

Mums F**king Matter#20 Children Are Not Tamagotchis; How To Be Kinder To Yourself As a MumChildren are not Tamagotchis. They won't just do and say what they're told. They are little humans with feelings and minds of their own.Please note: I am not attempting to be a parenting coach. I am simply exposing what I feel passionate about and I know a lot of others will and do relate to.In this episode I share my perspectives and approach to the ridiculous pressures we can feel as parents in this day and age, in the hope that it may bring you some relief (and a giggle or two).2024-03-1918 min

Mums F**king Matter#19 In Pursuit Of Better Pleasure — Interview with Sexologist Lucy RowettI first heard Lucy Rowett talking on a podcast in 2020 and I've loved listening to and learning from what she does ever since! I'm excited to have her on the podcast, talking about all things pleasure, sex and relationships.In this episode we speak about:learning to be comfortable in your body and how HUGE that isknowing the anatomy of your genitalia (you might be surprised how few people know)letting go of sexual shamepurity culture and faith deconstructionknowing your wants, needs and boundaries (in the bedroom or not)subconscious behaviour that can play out in...2024-03-1238 min

Mums F**king Matter#18 My Journey With My Skin; Healing My Gut and So Much MoreSince 2019 I've had quite a journey with my skin health. Now it's finally better, I wanted to share my experience in case it's helpful for anyone else to hear/learn from.In this episode I speak about:getting help from a naturopathic nutritionistreceiving unsolicited advicehow I needed to adjust my dietwhat my body was saying in it's sufferingallergies to ingredients in skin productsgetting help from the wrong personhow we're potentially conditioned to feel like we 'should' look flawlessthe deep upset that my skin problems caused meThemes: Nutrition, Gut Health, Naturopathy, Mental Health 2024-03-0523 min

Mums F**king Matter#17 Real Body Reverence and Practicing Love For ThyselfDo you ever think about how truly amazing the/your body is? With all that it does and has done for you, what you're able to do and feel and create with your body. — Listen in, as I gently invite you to (perhaps) appreciate yourself a little bit more.Please note: This can be an emotional topic. There is no pressure or judgement whatsoever to be or feel any different from where you are now. In this episode I speak about:the wisdom our body holds and conveys'listening' hands and loving touchthe significance of ou...2024-02-2617 min

Mums F**king Matter#16 Becoming Mums — An Interview with Fi McQuayIn this episode I am talking to the brilliant co-founder of Becoming Mums, Fi McQuay. I absolutely LOVE the work that Fi and her co-founder Beth Allum are doing, supporting Mums in the Berkshire area with the groups that they run and the community they have created. In this episode, Fi and I speak about:anxiety in early motherhood how 'Becoming Mums' came aboutthe power of community holding space for storiesbeing given unsolicited advicethe sanctuary of non-judgemental groupsThemes: Motherhood, Mental Health, Postnatal SupportTo find out more about Becoming Mums, see he...2024-02-2038 min

Mums F**king Matter#15 Why I Don't Do Intensity In My Training and How I Choose To Keep FitI think a lot of women are put off doing exercise because they get the idea that it needs to be intense to have any benefit. — That it needs to be lifting super heavy weights, running ultra marathons, or spending hours in the gym. Not true! There are soooo many benefits to moving gently but WISELY. Knowing how to train well — in ways that don’t lead to burnout or cause you to dread the whole thing — can be a game changer.I warmly welcome you to a way of moving that may suit your mind and...2024-02-1323 min

Mums F**king Matter#14 The Magic of Music — and How No One Else Needs To Like What You DoThe sheer magic of music is huge. Right?! I am sometimes surprised why people don’t talk about music more. It is/can be insanely powerful in helping boost our mood or shift energy; whether that be feeling something fully and allowing it to come up or maybe dancing it out.In this episode I speak about:what music do you love? And why?how music can stir us deeplythe power of songs from 'kids' filmsignoring people who try to cuss your choicesthe electric experience live music can belyrics and languageSusan Cain's work on 'bittersweetness' and al...2024-02-0619 min

Mums F**king Matter#13 Revealing The Goddess Within; An Interview With Zoe Charles, Founder of 'The Cheek Of It' School of Burlesque & CabaretWelcome to my first guest interview on the podcast! I am so excited to share with you my conversation with Zoe Charles, Mums of two boys and Founder of 'The Cheek Of It!' School of Burlesque and Cabaret.I connected with Zoe after hearing about her classes — which I cannot WAIT to participate in. After exchanging a few lovely audio messages, I knew I wanted to invite her onto the podcast. In this episode we speak about:Zoe's background, what led her to create 'The Cheek Of It' and her passion for working wi...2024-01-3039 min

Nurtured by NatureSacred Sisterhood with Lucy Wylde, Medicine Woman GatheringWelcome to episode 31 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Lucy, the founder of the medicine woman gathering and a musician based in East Devon in the UK. We are living in a time that is calling woman to reconnect with themselves and the natural world and come together through sisterhood, community and ceremony to re-establish the balance of reciprocity and communion with the land and each other. Having always felt a connection with the natural world and found inspiration from Mother Earth in her singing and so...2024-01-2643 min

Mums F**king Matter#12 Cyclical Wisdom and How Key It Is For Managing Our Energy And EmotionsAre you aware of menstrual cycle awareness (MCA for short)? And if so, do you apply it to your life?In my work with women, I have noticed that MCA is not known about nearly as much as I think it should be. (Boys and men will benefit from knowing about it too.)In this episode I speak about:the work of Lisa Listerhow I now work (and rest) in harmony with my cycleavoiding giving from a place of resentment with MCAgently informing and educating my daughtercyclical wisdom for when you’re no longer bl...2024-01-2315 min

Mums F**king Matter#11 The Benefits of Baby Massage and Why I Still Use It Years OnThere are so many wonderful benefits to doing baby massage with your child. — For all the family, not just your baby.Here I share my passion for this precious tool for calm and connection, that has helped hundreds of parents I've taught, in the hope that it may help you in similar ways.In this episode I speak about:doing baby massage after birth traumahow I started teaching baby massagebody awareness from a young agethe value in slowing down in a busy worldpositive hormones that are releasedusing massage for a deeper connectionthe ripple effect on...2024-01-1617 min

Mums F**king Matter#10 Food, 'Diets' and How I Now Choose To Eat That Works For MeThe world of food, diets and how you choose to eat/principles you enjoy adopting can be complex and a very loaded topic.How you choose to eat e.g. omnivore, vegan or simply intuitively — regardless of the label it may have — is up to you, and you only. Yet, in today’s society we can be advised/told how to eat left, right and centre.In this episode I share my personal experience, what I have done in the past and what works for me now. I speak about:growing up veganfu...2024-01-0919 min

Mums F**king Matter#09 What I Learned From Having Burnout — That I Can Now Integrate Into My Daily LifeHave you experienced burnout? Or come close to it perhaps? Burnout is a very real thing and something I experienced in June 2023. We are not taught to slow down, pause and rest. Messages from society say “do more”, “keep on”, “don’t give up”. But sooner or later our body can and will slam on the brakes.In this episode I speak about:my diagnosiswhy I got burnout, despite being good at self-carehow my Doctor really listenedgiving myself permission to stopthe mental load that we carrywhat can you let go of?taking rest seriouslythe art of receivin...2024-01-0213 min

Mums F**king Matter#08 What Do You Do With Time To Yourself? Don't Lose Who You Are Mama.What would you do with your free time? So often, we spend ‘free’ time giving to others, ticking things off to-do lists, and completing chores.It is incredibly common for Mums to forget their needs and desires. To a greater or lesser degree, we can *lose ourselves in Motherhood. (*In the long run we can find ourselves too! More on that in another episode.)Therefore, I wish to gently invite you to think about you more.In this episode I speak about:giving yourself permission to receivetime spent on you is not self...2023-12-2615 min

Mums F**king Matter#07 The Power of Crying and Why It's Not BadWhat is your relationship with crying? How does it feel to cry? Many of us (young and old) have been told not to cry, or that it’s not ok to show emotions in that way. We are often embarrassed or even ashamed to be seen to cry. However, crying is a natural response to some of the things we will experience as human beings. So, I invite you to ponder your relationship with crying and perhaps let go of the negative label a little.In this episode I speak about:the cultural view on...2023-12-1917 min

Mums F**king Matter#06 3 TOP Things To Be Aware of (and Put Into Practice) After BirthThe period following the birth of a baby (and the birth of a Mother really) is a precious time that needs to be protected and treated with reverence and care.In this episode, I share 3 top things to be aware of and put into practice after having a baby. I speak about:advocating for your needs AND desires (there's a big difference)boundaries* and people pleasing tendenciesknowing your capacitythe importance of a circle of supporthow true support is different to those who drain your energyI mention Mark Groves' podcast and Terri...2023-12-1213 min

Mums F**king Matter#05 Dancing as Medicine. Dancing IS Medicine!!Do you dance? Have you ever hesitated to dance, even though you love it?In this episode, I invite you to break free from inhibitions and explore the myriad benefits of dancing. Whether it's to music or in silence, discover the transformative power of movement.Join me as I share insights into my passion for dance, its positive impact, and why prioritising dance is hugely beneficial for our well-being.I speak about:dancing alone, choosing the music (and the volume of it!)the importance of shedding the labels of being "good" or "...2023-12-0513 min

Mums F**king Matter#04 Choosing a Personal Trainer As a Mum; What to Look For & Red FlagsWe explore the world of postnatal fitness and movement in this episode. Mothers returning to exercise — whether it's weeks, months, or years after childbirth — often lack the right support and education that they truly deserve.We need to recognise that issues like incontinence and chronic back pain are not things to simply endure.Your body requires a unique approach, along with increased reverence and respect post-pregnancy and birth.This applies not only to biological mothers but also to those who have adopted; considering factors like sleep deprivation and the physical demands of p...2023-11-2821 min

Mums F**king Matter#03 Knowing Your Body Better and Why It Matters; Sex, Instincts and MoreWhy does it really help us, as women, to know our body better? Find out in this episode. From knowing/learning the names of your genitalia — because let’s face it men know theirs pretty well, right? — to listening to the body’s instincts and intuition. So many women come away from birth deeply affected by what their body now feels and looks like. I gently invite you to get to know your body better, to tune inwards and be an advocate for yourself.I speak about:knowing the parts of our genitalia and why many...2023-11-2113 min

Mums F**king Matter#02 My Postnatal Struggles That Spurred Me To Become a Birth Recovery CoachIn this episode I share the ‘why’ behind what I do as a Birth Recovery Coach. You will hear me share some of the resources and people that really helped me, and how I recognised that I needed help. I touch on my personal experience as a new Mum; birth trauma*, PTSD and subsequently the growth. I speak a little into the unnecessary pressures placed on new Mums and why recovery and true support after birth can set us up much better for the road ahead.Pregnancy, birth, motherhood and matrescence deserve far more respect, reverence, appreciation and...2023-11-1421 min

Mums F**king Matter#01 Healthy Boundaries; Protecting Your Energy and Why It MattersHaving healthy boundaries can make a huge difference, especially when you’re a new Mum. In this episode I talk about why boundaries are super important, how they can help you and that it’s not selfish to say “no”. I share a little bit about the practices I use and support my clients with to preserve precious energy, so that you’re more able to give from a place of feeling nourished, not knackered and resentful. It is vital that you receive to balance out the giving and in this episode I share why and some ideas of how. Let’s...2023-11-0719 min

Soulful SaunaEpisode 008 ~ with Special Guest Lucy WyldeSOULFUL SAUNA PODCAST ~ with Your Host Juliette NoskeThis podcast is about stories of Self Mastery with everyday people, who are all special in their own way.Episode 008 ~ with Special Guest Lucy WyldeIn this episode, we talk with Lucy Wylde about the power of the voice and singing. Learning about the journey Lucy has been on with finding her own voice through her path as a musician and vocal alchemist. We also speak about the healing potential of the voice, which Lucy has experienced personally, as well as with her clients on her be...2023-11-0157 min