How Motherhood Changed Me
No woman can say motherhood hasn’t changed her.. but every mother’s story is different. We’re here to unpack it all, with the hope you might see a bit of yourself and feel less alone. Think of us as a mother’s group in your ears.. some beautiful storytelling, a bit of learning, and a whole lot of laughter. We’ll chat with some inspiring people, share about our own journey from maiden to mother, and give you a platform to do the same because.. we’re all changed now we are mums. This is How Motherhood Changed Me...
Episodes
Motherhood changes us in ways we never expect… and sometimes, without even realising it, parts of who we are get tucked away for later.
In the season 4 opener of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re joined by Karen Johnson; writer, speaker, and author of the new book ‘What Do I Want To Be When They Grow Up?’
Karen shares her wisdom on making space for your own ambitions and finding your way back to the parts of you that motherhood may ha...
Introducing our weekly bonus episode THE DEBRIEF.
In this one, we reflect on our chat with Lavinia Brown and the powerful topic of inner child healing. We unpack the moments that hit home and share what it brought up for us - from unexpected triggers to the pressure of trying to parent differently.
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Have you ever found yourself reacting in motherhood in ways that surprise you… snapping, people-pleasing, or feeling like a child all over again? You’re not alone, and there’s often a deeper reason behind it.
To wrap up season 3; in this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with trauma-informed psychodynamic coach Lavinia Brown about the power of inner child healing and working through the mother wound. Lavinia shares h...
Introducing our weekly bonus episode THE DEBRIEF.
The dads have changed too! In this recap, we share all our favourite bits and takeaways from our chat with chef and TV personality Colin Fassnidge. We've also finally managed to get some feedback from our husbands 😅 and we ask why is hands-on fatherhood either mocked or put on a pedestal?
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We’ve shared so many stories of motherhood, but what about fatherhood?
In this episode, we’re hearing a dad’s perspective as we sit down with renowned chef and TV personality Colin Fassnidge. Known for his no-nonsense approach in the kitchen, Colin gets real about how becoming a father to two daughters softened him, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the gender norms he’s challenged both at home and in his career.
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Introducing our weekly bonus episode THE DEBRIEF.
Following our powerful conversation with Georgia Lillie - who wrote a children’s book after losing her husband to cancer -we're sharing our biggest takeaways and our own experiences talking to our kids about death and grief.
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After losing her husband to cancer, Georgia Lillie was left to raise their two young boys alone. What followed was an unexpected journey of healing that would forever transform their family.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we sit down with Georgia to hear the heartfelt story behind her children’s book, My Dad is an Eagle Now.
It’s a powerful conversation about love, loss, and the legacy a mother creates for her ...
Introducing our weekly bonus episode THE DEBRIEF.
In this one, with the help of two of our listeners (thanks Kate and Emma!) we share reflections on our incredibly moving conversation with Jess Brockie; the mum who carried a baby for her best friend with cystic fibrosis.
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When Jess Brockie offered to carry a baby for her best friend Bec, she had no idea it would turn out the way it did.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with Jess about the selfless act of surrogacy, and the incredible strength it took when the unimaginable happened.
You’ll need to have the tissues handy for this one!
How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates.
Introducing our weekly bonus episode THE DEBRIEF.
We have some thoughts on mums returning to work, after our chat with Caterina Mete... the Red Wiggle who is proof that with a supportive work place, women can do it all.
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Red Wiggle Caterina Mete has been part of the popular children’s franchise for over two decades. If your kids are a little older you might know her as Police Officer Beaples… but what you might not know is that behind the scenes she was longing for another title; mum.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Caterina tells us about her decision to become a solo mum, and her absolute elation when she found out she was havin...
Introducing our weekly bonus episode THE DEBRIEF.
We just loved our chat with netball champ and super mum Renae Ingles, and we got so much out of it that we just need to unpack!
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Netball champion Renae Ingles and her NBA star husband Joe, were already juggling twin toddlers and their professional sporting careers (on opposite sides of the world!) when their son Jacob was diagnosed with Autism.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Renae tells us she knew something wasn’t right, and that’s why she is so passionate about sharing their story; to help other families.
It’s easy to see how Renae climbed to ...
Introducing our weekly bonus episode THE DEBRIEF.
Our minds are still blown following our conversation with Kirsty Bryant; Australia's first uterus transplant recipient.
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After a life-saving hysterectomy following the birth of her daughter, Kirsty Bryant became Australia’s first uterus transplant recipient.
The donor was her mother.
Less than a year later, Kirsty welcomed a healthy baby boy… grown in the same uterus she was!
You need to hear this story to believe it!
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How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates.
Introducing our weekly bonus episode THE DEBRIEF.
We have a lot to unpack after our chat with founder of Supermarket Swap Nabula Brdar.
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Eating well doesn’t mean it has to cost you more…
That’s what our guest in this episode of How Motherhood Changed Us says.
Nabula Brdar started out like a lot of new mums; fumbling around in the supermarket aisles trying to decipher ingredient lists and eliminate nasty additives and preservatives.
She now shares everything she’s learned on her hugely popular platform Supermarket Swap.
We got so much out of this chat and...
Introducing our weekly bonus episode THE DEBRIEF.
Hear our biggest takeaways from our chat with cancer warrior Kellie Finlayson.
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At 25, with a three-month-old baby on her lap; Kellie Finlayson was told she had stage 4 bowel cancer.
She didn’t know it at the time but the doctors didn’t expect her to live beyond six months… that was 3 years ago.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Kellie shares that life with her little girl Sophia is the reason she’s still fighting.
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Introducing our weekly bonus episode THE DEBRIEF.
Hear our unplanned and unfiltered thoughts and takeaways from our chat with bestselling author of Motherkind Zoe Blaskey.
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