How Motherhood Changed Me

Motherhood can come with so much pressure, especially in those first few weeks when the world expects you to “bounce back” fast. But traditional Chinese postpartum care offers a different perspective… one that emphasises rest, nourishment, and intentional healing.

In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Dr Carla Brion shares the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine and explains why honouring the first forty days can impa...

IVF has been around for nearly 50 years, but there’s still a lot we don’t talk about.

In this episode, we’re joined by leading fertility researcher Dr Nicole McPherson to unpack the science behind IVF, what’s really involved, and why so many myths still stick around.

From sperm health and embryo quality to success rates and timing, Nicole shares the facts every woman should know - whether you’re thinking about starting a fami...

In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re speaking with Ariane Beeston - psychologist, mum, and author of ‘Because I’m Not Myself, You See’, a raw and powerful memoir about her experience of postpartum psychosis.

Ariane takes us into the disorienting time when motherhood didn’t just change her, it completely unmoored her. We talk about what it’s like to lose touch with reality in those early months, the slow and brave work...

Rob Kenney didn’t have a dad growing up, so he became one for millions of strangers on the internet.

What started as a simple YouTube channel sharing life skills quickly grew into something more. Dad, How Do I? is like an antidote to the usual tough-guy stuff online; practical advice with kindness at its core.

In this episode, Rob opens up about his own journey, the father he’s chosen to be, and why showing up, even when you ...

What does it mean to raise boys who care? Who contribute at home, take responsibility and grow into good men... not just “not bad” ones?

In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re joined by Payal Desai (@payalforstyle), the voice behind the viral “No Dusty Sons” series, for a powerful conversation about parenting boys in a culture that often fails them, and everyone around them.

A former teacher and mum of two, Payal...

Rebecca Morse was in her mid-20s, chasing career dreams in TV journalism, when life took an unexpected turn. She found out she was pregnant.

In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Bec shares what it was like to step into motherhood earlier than planned, how she navigated the shift while still holding onto her ambition, and what it meant to grow up fast.

We talk about identity, sacrifice, and the messiness of trying to ...

In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Jenna opens up about something many mothers feel but don’t say out loud: gender disappointment. She shares her experience of grieving the daughter she once imagined, and the guilt and shame that followed.

Kerrie reads a poem Jenna wrote at the time she found out her third baby was also a boy, capturing the thoughts and emotions she didn’t know how to express. Together, they explore w...

Becoming a mum shifts the way we see ourselves, especially when it comes to work. For some, it’s a gradual realignment of priorities. For others, it brings big, confronting questions about identity, ambition, and what’s truly sustainable in this season of life.

In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with Gretchen Scalora, a mum of four who made the decision to leave a high-profile job - one she had once believed d...

Amie Rohan’s path to motherhood has included some of the toughest experiences a parent can face. 

In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, she talks openly about her twin pregnancy, the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Willow, and the reality of bringing home one baby while mourning the other.

We also speak about postnatal anxiety and depression, the end of her marriage, and what it’s taken to rebuild - both personally and as ...

In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with our own beautiful mums, Leanne and Julie, to reflect on the women they were before motherhood, the journey of raising us, and the legacy of love, sacrifice, and identity that lives on in our families today.

From the early days of nappies and night feeds to their honest reflections on watching us become mothers, this conversation is full of emotion, memory, vulnerability… and the ...

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.

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