The Happy Mama Movement with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz

In this conversation, Ashley Chang and I discuss the challenges faced by working mothers in balancing their careers and family life.

Ashley shares her personal experiences and insights from her research on the struggles of working parents, emphasizing the need for support systems and the importance of recognizing the mental load that comes with parenting. They explore the concept of creating a supportive environment for mothers,...

Welcome back, beautiful mamas, to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.

In this heartfelt and deeply persona TAKE THE MIC episode, Lee Tracey — a Sex Educator, Matrescence Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Acupuncturist — shares her story of awakening, healing, and reclamation. Through her own matrescence journey, Lee uncovered not only the physical challenges of postpartum life but the profound transformation of identi...

Welcome back, mamas.

In this return episode, I want to share something close to my heart — a reflection on my own journey through burnout, vulnerability, and change. Over the past few months, I’ve been reminded just how hard it can be to pause, to admit that we’re struggling, and to honour our need for rest. Motherhood asks so much of us, and yet within the breaking down, there is always a quiet invitation to begin again — softe...

Welcome, dear listener, to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.

In this conversation, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz speaks with Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett — journalist, author, and columnist for The Guardian and Vogue — about the profound emotional and political layers of motherhood. Through her own journey, Rhiannon reflects on the uncertainty of choosing to have children, the unspoken vulnerability that follows, and the urg...

Welcome to this episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.

Today, I’m joined by mindfulness teacher and founder of The Compassion Project, Belinda Haan. With warmth and honesty, Belinda shares how perfectionism and self-doubt marked her early motherhood years—and how compassion, not criticism, became her most powerful tool.

We talk about:

• Unrealistic Beginnings

How the "Huggies ad" version...

Welcome to this soulful and deeply honest episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.

In today’s solo Mama Rising story, we hear from Dr. Angele Close — clinical psychologist, author, and motherhood coach — as she shares her personal matrescence journey.

What began with the excitement of becoming a mother to three children unfolded into a deeply transformative path through burnout, grief, intergenerational trauma, and ultimately,...

A fresh perspective for the overwhelmed mother

Welcome, dear listener, to another honest and heartfelt episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.

Today, I’m joined by the remarkable Stacey Erin — Social Worker, Therapist, Coach and a fiercely loving mother who works with families navigating the social and emotional wellbeing of neurodivergent children. With deep compassion and no-nonsense wisdom, Stacey names the invisi...

Welcome to this soul-stirring episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.

Today, I’m joined by Jayde Kirchert — mother, writer, director, and Artistic Director of Citizen Theatre. Jayde’s latest work Ripening explores the complex terrain of motherhood and birth through a bold, theatrical lens — and in this deeply honest conversation, she shares her own story of labour, loss, transformation, and creative awakening.

We dis...

Redrawing the Lines: Boundaries, Worth, and the True Value of Motherhood

Welcome to this powerful new episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.

Today, I’m joined by Gifty Enright — wellbeing and diversity expert, author, and internationally respected leadership coach. With her signature wit and wisdom, Gifty challenges the status quo and reminds us that the job of raising the next generation isn’t just important — it’s foundati...

A Quiet Moment Together on The Happy Mama Movement Podcast

In this solo episode, we're joined by one of our incredible Mama Rising® Movement Facilitators, Claire Holloway—a devoted guide for women on the journey of matrescence and the founder of The Centre of Bright Beginnings. Claire opens her heart and shares her personal story of becoming a mother, what surprised her, what healed her, and how she now supports others navigatin...

Welcome to The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.

This week’s guest is Ilana Yahdav — a certified grief educator, storyteller, and advocate for reimagining our relationship with grief, especially during the profound identity shift of motherhood. In this deeply affirming conversation, we explore the powerful intersection between matrescence and grief, and how validating our emotions can lead to profound healing.

We talk about:

• Th...

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.

Today, I’m joined by Gayane Aramyan, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in perinatal mental health.

With warmth, wisdom, and lived experience, Gayane helps us explore what’s really happening beneath the surface of anger, conflict, and overwhelm in early parenthood and how we can begin to heal and reconnect.

We get deep into the weeds:

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Welcome to this Light-filled episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.

Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by the remarkable Amy Molloy—an award-winning journalist, editor, author, and the creative force behind the hit podcast The Space, which has garnered over 6 million downloads. Amy's dedication to "words that move the world forward" has led her to craft compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

I...

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast!

In this heartfelt talk, Melissa Blum, the founder of Into Full Bloom, a coaching service dedicated to supporting mothers takes the mic and shares with us her story.

Melissa is a Mama Rising Facilitator, a soon-to-be certified life coach, an engineer, and a mother herself. She brings a rich blend of experience in environmental engineering, psychology, and grief...

300 Episodes of The Happy Mama Movement: A Reflection on Matrescence Awareness

Welcome to this very special episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast—our 300th episode!

I can hardly believe we've reached this milestone. It’s been an incredible journey, and today, I want to take a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come, how much the awareness of matrescence has grown, and what this means for mothers everywhere.

In Thi...

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.

Today, we’re joined by the wonderful Nancy Reddy—writer, poet, and writing teacher—whose work explores the often messy, complex realities of motherhood and creativity. Nancy’s first book of narrative nonfiction, The Good Mother Myth, is set to be published by St. Martin’s in January 2025. She’s also the author of three books of poetry, including Pocket Universe, ...

Welcome to The Happy Mama Movement Podcast!

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Kelly Thistlethwaite, an experienced Somatic and Matrescence Coach, to explore the transformative journey of motherhood. Kelly shares her profound insights on navigating the emotional landscape of motherhood, healing from birth trauma, and the importance of nervous system regulation in fostering resilience and well-being.

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Welcome to this week's episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast!

Today, I’m joined by the insightful and multi-talented Ariane Beeston. With a background as a child protection caseworker and psychologist, Ariane has dedicated her career to supporting families and advocating for maternal mental health. Her writing has appeared in publications like The Sydney Morning Herald, Daily Life, Babyology, and Mamamia, and she currently work...

Today, Rebecca Hogan, The Confidently You coach, takes the mic.

Rebecca is on a mission to help mums rediscover themselves and reclaim their confidence. As well as being a wife, mum of one daughter and a Mama Rising coach, Rebecca is the co-host of the podcast Mumanist and author of the forthcoming book Me to We: The Confident Mum’s Guide to Motherhood, which is set for release in September 2025. 

Her own journey of navigating b...