Feel like you're failing at motherhood? Maybe you're actually on the right track.
In this episode, I chat with author and podcaster Victoria Vanstone about her year of “mumming” — a 12-month mission to try anything and everything to become a better mum.
From parenting courses and rage walks to hiding in Aldi and whispering affirmations in the pantry, Victoria shares the real story of what worked, what didn’t, and why trying (and failing) might be the most important part.
If mum guilt, mum rage, or the pressure to “get it right” are part of your daily internal monologue — this one’s for you.
You’ll hear:
💡 Why mum guilt and mum rage are normal — and what to do with them
💡 The parenting tools that actually worked (and the weird ones that didn’t)
💡 Why doing things for yourself might be the most effective parenting strategy
💡 What Victoria learned from yelling, bribing, and eventually walking away — on purpose
Watch the episode on YouTube:
📺 YouTube.com/@ThatsHelpfulPod
Subscribe on Substack for weekly helpful writing & behind-the-scenes:
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Buy Victoria’s book:
📚 Mumming: A Year of Trying and Failing to Be a Better Mum
Find Victoria online:
🌐 www.victoriavanstone.com
📸 @vic_sober_awkward
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