Motherkind

Why does becoming a mother change us so deeply? And why does nobody really prepare us for it?

So many mothers believe they're doing something wrong because motherhood feels harder than they expected. But what if the problem isn't you?

In this powerful conversation, writer and bestselling author Lucy Jones explains the life-changing concept of matrescence – the physical, emotional, psychological and identity transition of becomi...

Have you ever felt like you're failing at everything?

Like you're constantly trying harder, doing more and still feeling like you're falling behind?

In this powerful Motherkind Moment, GP and burnout expert Dr Claire Ashley shares the moment she realised she wasn't failing as a mother, doctor or partner - she was experiencing burnout.

Together, Zoe and Claire unpack why so many mothers blame themselves instead of recognising the signs...

Do you ever feel stuck in self-doubt?

Overthinking decisions. Questioning yourself. Wondering whether you're good enough, capable enough or ready enough.

In this solo episode, Zoe shares the simple mindset shift that transformed her relationship with confidence - and that she's seen transform the lives of hundreds of women she's worked with.

She explains why self-doubt isn't a sign that you're doing something wrong. In fact, it may be...

What if the reason so many women feel dismissed, confused and unsupported when it comes to their health isn't personal - it's systemic?

In this eye-opening conversation, Zoe sits down with scientist, reproductive health expert and Hertility founder, Helen O'Neill to explore the shocking reality of the gender health gap and what every woman needs to know about her body.

Helen explains why the female body has historically been understu...

What happens when a doctor becomes the patient?

This week, Zoe sits down with GP, broadcaster and author Dr Punam Krishan for a powerful conversation about motherhood, health and what happens when we put ourselves last.

Following her recent breast cancer diagnosis, Punam reflects on recovery, the traumatic birth of her first child, severe postnatal depression, and the moment she realised that while everyone was focused on the baby, n...

When was the last time you were completely alone - with nobody touching you, talking to you or needing something from you?

In this episode, Zoe explores why so many mothers crave alone time and why that need isn't selfish - it's essential. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, touched out, exhausted or guilty for wanting space from your children, this episode will help you understand what's really happening in your mind a...

In this episode, Zoe sits down with nutritionist GQ Jordan to talk about the realities of pregnancy, postpartum recovery and the nutritional foundations that help mothers feel more like themselves again.

Drawing on both her professional expertise and personal experience as a mother expecting her second child, GQ shares practical, reassuring adv...

Have you ever found yourself saying to your child, "You're OK, don't cry," whilst knowing you mean well, but feeling like something deeper is happening?

This week’s Moment explores a powerful idea: we can only hold our children's emotions to the extent that we can hold our own. So many of us grew up believing resilience meant pushing through, staying strong and keeping it together. But what if real resilience is actually the o...

You’re not failing. Your nervous system is overwhelmed, and there’s a reason why.

If you’ve been snapping, overthinking, lying awake at night, or feeling strangely disconnected from your own life, this episode will help you understand why.

Because it’s not a mindset problem.
It’s your nervous system.

In this solo, Zoe goes deeper than typical “nervous system” advice to explore what’s...

Returning to work after having a baby isn't just a practical transition - for many mothers, it can feel like returning as a completely different person.You expected to feel rusty. You didn't expect to question your confidence, your identity, or whether you're still capable of doing the job you once knew so well.In this Moment, Zoe sits down with Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, to unpack one of the most overlooked ...

What happens when the dream career opportunity arrives… just as motherhood asks more of you than ever before?

In this deeply honest conversation, Zoe sits down with Amy, CEO of Steven Bartlett Private Office, to talk about the impossible equation so many ambitious mothers are trying to solve. From taking a huge new role whilst pregnant, to the tension between career ambition and wanting to be the primary attachment figure for...

What if the reason you feel like you’re failing… isn’t you?

In this powerful conversation, Zoe sits down with Vanessa Kingori OBE - former Publishing Director of British Vogue, Chief Business Officer at Condé Nast Britain, and one of the most influential women in global media.

Vanessa made history as the first woman to lead the commercial side of British Vogue in its 100+ year history, after already breaking bounda...