Today’s episode is a special one, and slightly different from usual!
I’m joined by my best friend, actress Courtenay Louise, who is pregnant with her first baby. While she’s not YET a working mum, she’ll likely to return to work at some point after baby – you might know her as Monique from Shortland Street, one of Aotearoa’s most recognisable TV roles.
We recorded this episode just after Courtenay publicly announced her pregnancy (after keeping it private for seven months!), and this conversation goes deep into her journey: from being totally career-focused in her 20s, to slowly warming to the idea of becoming a mum in her 30s. We talk about flip-flopping on the “should we or shouldn’t we?” conversation, what changed, and how she’s navigating the emotions of impending motherhood after years of not being sure.
We also touch on what it’s been like working long hours on set while pregnant, why she chose to keep the news private, and how she’s feeling about what's next — including the question on everyone’s mind: Will she go back to acting?
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I record this podcast from my home studio aka my lounge, around the juggle of my regular job and my two kids. Your support means the world!
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