Best How To Be A Better Mother Mum Mom Podcasts (2024)

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#36 The 4 Seasons of Matrescence w/ Nikki McCahon 47:18

1+ y ago47:18

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Imagine a world where matrescence, the developmental transformation from woman to mother, was truly recognised. Where this rite of passage was as understood and spoken about as adolescence. While matrescence isn’t a household word YET, my guest today on MAMA, UNLEASHED!, Nikki McCahon, has created a framework and language around matrescence to make…

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#35 Do This To Feel Happier In Motherhood ("Hack" 1) 15:48

1+ y ago15:48

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What's the best motherhood brain hack to be a happier mother? Today on MAMA, UNLEASHED! I explain why I don’t like the term “hack”, especially in motherhood, and why we should instead be focussing on tools, strategies, exercises and protocols, to get real and long-lasting results. In this episode, I talk about the similarities, differences and conn…

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#34 Baby Brain Myths - How Motherhood Actually Upgrades Your Brain w/ Dr Jodi Pawluski 50:10

1+ y ago50:10

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Amazing things happen in a woman’s brain when she becomes a mother, and we don’t even know half of it yet. Thankfully maternal neuroscience researchers like Dr Jodi Pawluski are making great progress in this very understudied area of science. In this episode of MAMA, UNLEASHED! I have the absolute pleasure of delving into the brain of Dr Jodi Pawlu…

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#33 How To Truly Thrive in Matrescence 19:20

1+ y ago19:20

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If you knew about matrescence - the developmental transformation a woman goes through when she becomes a mother - before you became a mum, would it have changed your motherhood experience? In this episode of MAMA, UNLEASHED! I share with you knowledge, information and an evidence-based strategy that will help you thrive in matrescence, especially i…

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#32 The Real Self-Care - 6 Steps to Lasting Happiness w/ Wendy Euler 45:53

2y ago45:53

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I believe that as women there is so much we can learn from women who have gone before us. And my guest on this episode delivers learnings in spades. In this episode of MAMA, UNLEASHED! I speak with the amazing and admirable mum of three Wendy Euler. Wendy is the creator of the highly successful women’s empowerment movement Goodbye Crop Top and the …

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#31 How 'Dropping The Ball' Is Good For Your Brain 14:16

2y ago14:16

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So, it turns out that 'dropping the ball' is a good thing in motherhood, especially for your brain and mind. Hooray! In this episode of MAMA, UNLEASHED! I talk a lot about balls, and about dropping them. I also talk about perfectionism, mental space, and why doing less will benefit your brain and lead you to get the most out of motherhood. You will…

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#30 Why you must prioritise YOU, and how to do that | Lauren Ellis 40:42

2y ago40:42

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In motherhood it is easy, and even socially encouraged, to put yourself last. Society doesn’t tell mothers to put yourself first and fill your cup (because you can’t pour from an empty cup!). No, prioritising yourself to thrive and feel happy in motherhood is frowned upon, like the mother is selfish. So mothers don’t do it. It isn’t selfish. It is …

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#29 Matrescence: the gift that makes mothers superwomen (if you let it) – with Debra Summons 1:01:55

2y ago1:01:55

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Imagine if every mother knew that she will go through a developmental transition – matrescence - when she becomes a mother, and that this would change her immensely. Now imagine if she had the information and knowledge to use her motherhood transformation to step into her power and truly thrive. Matrescence – becoming a mother – is this transition.…

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What is MAMA, UNLEASHED! all about? 0:51

2y ago0:51

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MAMA, UNLEASHED! exists to give mothers knowledge, information, truths and uncomplicated evidence-based tools, so you can unleash yourself and truly thrive in motherhood. I'm your host Dr Jennifer Hacker Pearson, and this is the podcast for women who want the most out of motherhood. My guests include amazing mothers, experts, scientists and researc…

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#28 Matrescence or Postpartum Depression? 11:16

2+ y ago11:16

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Matrescence - the developmental transformation a woman goes through when she becomes a mother, is physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual. Interestingly, for almost all mothers, matrescence can result in similar feelings to postpartum depression, which can be very concerning. We ask ourselves am I experiencing matrescence or postp…

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#27 Alcohol, Motherhood and You - with Sarah Rusbatch 44:16

2+ y ago44:16

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Talking about not drinking alcohol is still taboo. But Grey-Area Drinking Coach Sarah Rusbatch and I dared to go there in this episode of The Tough Mothers Podcast. We want you to know why alcohol is making you unhappy and anxious, how you can find your true self by putting down the bottle, and why mummy wine culture is so very damaging. Don’t thin…

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#26: 3 Simple Ways to Create More Mental Space in Motherhood 14:03

2+ y ago14:03

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Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space, your mental space, lies your power to choose your response, and your response will determine how you feel and how you view the world. This episode of The Tough Mothers Podcast dives into the importance of mental space in motherhood. We talk about why you must find your mental space and …

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#25 The Evolution of Matrescence - with Jenn Donovan 32:03

2+ y ago32:03

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To access this episode's show notes and for more information and tools go to: www.ToughMothers.com/ep25 Matrescence is defined as the process of becoming a mother. It is the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual transformation women go through when we become mothers. But does matrescence ever end? Is it finite like adolescence? …

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#24 The Motherhood Champagne-Glass-Tower Model 6:19

2+ y ago6:19

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For more knowledge, tools and this episode's show notes visit www.Tough Mothers.com/ep24 Want to truly thrive in motherhood? In this episode I introduce you The Motherhood Champagne-Glass-Tower Model. I created The Motherhood Champagne-Glass-Tower Model to visually demonstrate the importance of a mother’s “glass” being full. Because if the mother’s…

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#23: Motherhood fears and how to overcome them – with Belinda Hughes 35:50

2+ y ago35:50

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For more information, tips and this episode's show notes go to www.ToughMothers.com/ep23 “Acknowledging our fears around mothering and motherhood is empowering and courageous.” This episode of Tough Mothers TV is deep! I speak with mum of two, Belinda Hughes, about the fears we feel around our children and parenting, and how we deal with these. And…

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#22 Sleep deprivation and your mind in motherhood - with Jacqui Joe 34:32

2+ y ago34:32

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For more information, freebies and this episode's show notes go to www.ToughMothers.com/ep22 “When a mother starts a conversation, that opens up the floodgate for other mothers to speak.” How do you deal with sleep deprivation as a mother? Are you open to having a conversation about the hardships of motherhood and sleep? In this episode of The Toug…

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#21 How meditation helps you thrive in motherhood - with Tom Cronin 31:47

3y ago31:47

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For more information, free meditations and tips go to www.ToughMothers.com/ep21 "As soon as you start meditating your cortisol (stress hormone) pump gets turned off” I know what you are thinking: “meditation is not for me!” I used to think that too. But when I was in the grips of my postpartum breakdown, I tried it because I was desperate; I had no…

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#20 When becoming a mother doesn't go to plan - with Amelia Davatzis 1:05:07

3y ago1:05:07

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For more information and the show notes head to www.ToughMothers.com/ep20 Trigger warning: Miscarriage and infant death Imagine the feeling of giving birth to your baby after several miscarriages. Only for him to become critically ill in the hours and days following his birth, and eventually dying in your arms. In this episode of The Tough Mothers …

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#19 The importance of sharing your truth in motherhood - with Gemma Douglas 28:24

3y ago28:24

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“Our sharing creates an invitation for other mothers to share their story. And THAT creates empowerment” See www.ToughMothers.com/ep19 for more information, tips and freebies from this episode If you are feeling like you are on your own, Mama, you must watch this! In this episode of the Tough Mothers Podcast, I sit down with Gemma Douglas (founder …

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#18 A mother’s guide to decluttering your mind and your home - with Clutter Mentalist Collette Barker 51:32

3y ago51:32

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See www.ToughMothers.com/ep18 for more information, tips and this episode's show notes. “People before things. Always!” This episode of The Tough Mothers Podcast delves into the life of Clutter Mentalist (cool title!) Collette Barker. Collette is a mum of four and an ex-Plunket nurse (New Zealand's early childhood health centre), who has the amazin…

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#17 How to Find Your Light in Motherhood - with Life Coach Dasha Okonji 41:18

3y ago41:18

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See www.ToughMothers.com/ep17 for more information, tips and this episode's show notes. “The [motherhood] shift was nothing like I thought of, dreamed of or prepared myself for” Dasha Okonji is a mum of 3 gorgeous boys and a life coach. Like many mums, during matrescence Dasha felt she lost herself in motherhood. So, she went on a journey to redisc…

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#16 The Power of Positive Births - with Alana Swain 43:50

3y ago43:50

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See ToughMothers.com/ep16 for more information, tips and this episode's show notes. “Motherhood ripped me apart and put me together with light”. Alana contacted me a couple of months ago and said: “I really want to share my birth stories with you. I had two incredibly empowering births, and I feel that people don’t talk about birth being a positive…

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#15 The 50 Shades of Motherhood spectrum – every mother sits on it, but did you know you can shift? 47:35

3y ago47:35

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My special presentation from The Healthy Mums Healthy Families Summit in February 2021. See https://www.ToughMothers.com/ep15 for more information, tips and this episode's show notes. This episode of Tough Mothers TV is about as action-packed as motherhood. All mothers will benefit from this episode! Because it: - Teaches you about matrescence, the…

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#14 How You Can Support Your Teenager's Mental Health - with Melanie Medland 38:37

3+ y ago38:37

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For more information and Melanie's tips, see this episode's show notes www.ToughMothers.com/ep14 Warning: this episode of The Tough Mothers Podcast and Tough Mothers TV mentions self-harm and suicide attempts. If you require help, PLEASE see your GP or the list of services at the bottom of the show notes. When Melanie Medland found her type A-perso…

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#13 Finding a Silver Lining in Your Postpartum Experience - with Katie R. 43:04

3+ y ago43:04

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For more information, tips, Katie's poem and this episode's show notes, head to www.ToughMothers.com/ep13 Your postpartum (or postnatal, depending on where you live) experience will be unique. I say that because when you enter motherhood, matrescence, you enter it as your unique self, with your unique biological make-up, your unique previous experi…

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#12 Mastering Yourself in Motherhood - with Tracy "Gwamma" Newell 45:12

3+ y ago45:12

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For more information, tips and this episode's show notes, head to www.ToughMothers.com/ep12 Motherhood is tough. Every woman will agree that motherhood, at some point, will throw you some curve balls. There is no right way to do motherhood, you just have to do it your way. In this episode I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Tracy Newell, …

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#11 When birth goes off the rails- "I wish someone had told me..." 20:46

3+ y ago20:46

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For you free Christmas gift, more information and the show notes head to www.ToughMothers.com/ep11. Childbirth doesn't always go to plan. I learnt that first-hand when my first baby was born. In this episode I share the birth story of my first baby. In honour of his 10th birthday today, and in honour of all the mums that have shared their stories o…

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#10 Finding Your Voice in Motherhood - with Kate Ryan (mum of twins) 39:32

3+ y ago39:32

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For more information, access to Tough Mothers TV and today's show notes go to: www.ToughMothers.com/ep10 “I thought my children wouldn’t change my life very much…” When Kate Ryan, a successful business woman, became pregnant for the first time, she thought once her twins were born her life wouldn’t change very much. Kate is the first to admit, this…

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#9 When your mind is not your own – one mother bravely shares her experience with postpartum psychosis 43:03

3+ y ago43:03

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For more information, access to Tough Mothers TV and today's show notes go to: www.ToughMothers.com/ep9 This conversation of The Tough Mothers Podcast is different. On this show we talk about many topics that are taboo, but postpartum/ postnatal psychosis is something we really don’t talk about. Today Liz, a mum of boy-girl twins, is going to chang…

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#8 Who am I now? – Your new identity in motherhood | with Linda Anderson 34:42

3+ y ago34:42

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Please check out www.ToughMothers.com/ep8 for this episode's show notes, more information and tips. We are shouting matrescence from the rooftops! After starting the matrescence conversation in episode 4 of The Tough Mothers Podcast , I had so many emails from mums saying they loved it and wanted to hear more about this topic (you can re-listen to …

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#7 Subconscious Negative Thoughts in Motherhood: what they are, where they are, and how you can change them TODAY. 13:26

3+ y ago13:26

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As we go through matrescence – the transition from woman to mother – there are times when we will be plagued by subconscious negative thoughts: For example, what if my baby stops breathing in the night? Or: I should get the kids off their devices and outside more. Or: I am a bad mother! These thoughts will come. However, we must be aware that they …

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#6 The struggles and triumphs of pregnancy and motherhood in another country - with Lydia Nicholson 46:54

4y ago46:54

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Lydia Nicholson had all the support a mother could ask for when she had her first baby. Although her birth was traumatic – as first births so often are – she was surrounded by family, friends and a tight and incredibly supportive mothers group. She felt held, understood and supported. When she was six months pregnant with her second baby Lydia, her…

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#5 Life after losing your baby - with Kara Peel 43:55

4y ago43:55

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“You are going to lose your baby.” What happens when your worst fear in pregnancy comes true? In this very deep and personal interview Kara Peel, mum of three, talks about the tragic loss of her first baby, Lucy. Lucy was born at 20 weeks. In this episode of The Tough Mothers Podcast Kara delves into her grief of Lucy’s death. She very courageously…

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#4 Why you must know what matrescence is 9:19

4y ago9:19

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Every woman goes through a developmental transition as she becomes a mother. This transition is physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and social. Women are transformed when they become mothers. This developmental transition is called matrescence. For some reason we don't talk about matrescence. So, often women undergo this life-changing tra…

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#3 How to nourish yourself after having your baby - with Dietitian Rachael Wilson 40:51

4y ago40:51

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Hands up if you want lose baby weight? Most mothers focus on getting back to their pre-baby figure or weight, after they have had a baby. In today's episode internationally-recognised dietitian Rachael Wilson joins me to talk about how our bodies change when we have a baby, and how we can learn to embrace our new figures. Rachael believes that we s…

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#2 What I learnt from my own struggle with postpartum anxiety (and why Tough Mothers exists) - with special guest, my husband Marcus 52:48

4y ago52:48

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For more information please go to www.ToughMothers.com/ep2 I was lying on the couch wrapped in blankets. It was December in Australia, so it was hot! Yet I was shivering; my anxiety had total control of me. My third baby was only a couple of months old, and unlike with my first two, the transition into motherhood pulled the rug out from under me. L…

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#1 When postnatal/ postpartum depression hijacks your motherhood plans | Rebecca Anderson 43:55

4y ago43:55

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Rebecca Anderson is mum to a spirited three year-old boy. She has lived with depression for most of her life, and thought she had the postpartum period sorted when it came to her mental health. However, after she had her baby, postnatal depression had other plans. In this episode Bec shares with us her story of deep depression and anxiety, and how …

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