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55. Episode 55 - What the F*#K is the village and where do I get MINE?
37:48||Ep. 55In this episode, we unpack what people really mean when they say “it takes a village” and why so many mums today feel like they’re parenting without one.A village isn’t just extra hands or babysitters. It’s a way of living and raising children that centres shared responsibility, collective wisdom, emotional support, and belonging. Today, mums are often expected to do it all: recover physically, regulate emotionally, parent intentionally, contribute financially, and somehow still feel grateful... largely on their own. This isolation isn’t a personal failure; it’s a structural one.This episode dives into:Why village-style wisdom exists (and why it’s often missing now)How knowledge used to be shared through lived experience, not perfectionWhy collective support benefits everyone, not just mumsMost importantly, we talk about how we can rebuild elements of the village in modern life by intentionally creating connection, shared care, and honest conversation now.Because mums don’t need to be stronger.This episode is a reminder that motherhood was never meant to be done alone...and that craving a village doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human.
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54. Episode 54 - Relatable mum content! Is it really helpful?
33:55||Ep. 54In this episode, I open up about why I created this podcast in the first place: to be what I desperately needed as a new mum. I wanted a space where the messy, uncomfortable, overwhelming parts of motherhood were spoken about honestly, so that any mum feeling lost, chaotic, or “not enough” would know it’s not her, it’s the season she’s in.I talk about the damage of highlight-reel culture, especially in postpartum. Seeing influencers bounce back with abs at six weeks made me believe I should be able to do the same, without understanding the reality of having a baby in my arms 24/7, a mind in turmoil, a house in chaos, and zero capacity for self-care.So is relatable mum content the answer? Or are we creating new and lower standards for women?53. Episode 53 - Battle of the mums! SAHM v Working Mum
45:18||Ep. 53On this episode we go there! I break down why we compare who has it harder and we take a deeper dive into who really has it harder, stay at home mums, working mums or the WFH mum! I wonder who will end up winning this comp! Why do we feel the need to compare? Why do we want to show who is struggling more? is it to show who really has it harder? Or is it to satisfy our own need for validation. Was it really that hard for us? Or were we the ones who just couldn't cope as well as others?52. Episode 52 - The 3 beliefs mums hold onto that cause GUILT!
26:22||Ep. 52On this episode of The Pooch, I talk about the deep seeded beliefs that most women share that end up causing us so much guilt. I also talk about where these beliefs come from. We just need a little re-wiring and I think our guilt will be about the 10th of what we experience daily. It is easier said that done but when you truly understand that being calm all the time is just not humanly possible, that the ideal mother has nothing to do with doing it all, with no help and with no suffering or that taking care of your self and your needs is not selfish.. actually it is the most important thing... When we truly accept this information- I really believe women can have a better time in motherhood.51. Episode 51 - How I knew I wanted to have a baby
26:47||Ep. 51In this story-time episode of The Pooch, I share my journey to becoming a mum... twice. Inspired by becoming a “cunty” (cousin-aunty) to twin nephews and by watching my cousin step into motherhood with such strength I thought I would ask the big question: How did you know you wanted to have a baby?50. Episode 50 - The 4 things you can do TODAY to be the perfect mum!
22:33||Ep. 50In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest pressures mums face... the pressure to be perfect.We’re constantly surrounded by messages, comparisons and highlight reels showing what “perfect motherhood” looks like. But who actually decides what perfect means?In this episode, I unpack where our ideas of the “perfect mum” come from... our own upbringings, social media, and the invisible standards we hold ourselves to. I’ll share why those expectations are often impossible (and unfair), and how to redefine what perfect truly means for you.By the end of this episode, you’ll see that being the perfect mum isn’t about doing everything right, it’s about doing the best you can with what you have. And that, by definition, is perfect.49. Episode 49 - The 3 things no one tells you about the Fourth Trimester!
32:23||Ep. 49On this episode of The Pooch, we dive into the fourth trimester- the often forgotten but oh-so-important first 12 weeks after birth. ✨We’ll talk about what the fourth trimester really is, why your recovery matters just as much as your baby’s, and why it’s completely normal to feel emotions you never expected. You’ll also hear how, in these early months, you’re learning just as much as your baby is, because motherhood is a journey of growth for both of you.This isn’t about perfect houses, bouncing back, or highlight reels of unreachable standards. This is about giving you a real sense of mum life — raw, messy, beautiful, and human.