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Podcast · 168 episodes

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by Zoe Blaskey · English

Motherkind is the podcast for women who know that motherhood changes everything — and want to grow forward, not “bounce back”. Hosted by Zoe Blaskey, Motherkind explores the profound personal, emotional and professional transformation that happens when you become a mother. This is a space for women navigating the wild, identity-shifting years of motherhood who want to reclaim confidence, redefine ambition, and build a life that works for who they are now. Each week, Zoe sits down with world-leading experts, thought leaders, psychologists, authors and well-known figures to unpack the real experiences of modern motherhood — from matrescence and identity loss to confidence, boundaries, work, relationships and self-worth. Expect honest conversations, evidence-based insight and practical tools that help you move through this season with clarity and strength. Motherkind is not about doing more, fixing yourself, or returning to who you were before children. It’s about becoming who you are now — with intention, compassion and growth. If you’re a mother who wants to feel more like herself again — confident, grounded and excited about what’s next — this is your place. Motherkind: for the woman behind the mother.

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Nedra Glover Tawwab: Why Mothers Feel So Resentful (And The Boundaries That Change Everything)Mothers’ resentment after becoming caregivers; how boundaries reduce overwhelm and resentment; boundaries as needs/expectations (not attempts to change others); how to ask for help, manage in-laws,…16 Jul 2026 · 52 min · 24 chapters
The 5-Minute Habit That Makes Juggling Work and Motherhood Feel EasierPractical “work-life harmony” for juggling motherhood and work, using a priority audit and a daily 5-minute planning method (5-4-3-2-1) plus scheduling priorities instead of reacting to the calendar.13 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 3 chapters
Why Motherhood Feels So Much Harder Than We Expected (You're Not Doing It Wrong)Motherkind episode on “matrescence”—the psychological, emotional, and identity transition into motherhood—and why early motherhood often feels harder than expected due to cultural pressure to “bounce…9 Jul 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
The Burnout Doctor: Why So Many Mothers Think They're Failing (When It's Actually Burnout)Motherhood burnout reframed as a systemic/workplace problem, not personal failure; how “do more” coping spirals into crisis and what early interventions could prevent it.6 Jul 2026 · 11 min · 3 chapters
The 3-Step Method To Replace Your Self-Doubt With Self-BeliefA “3-step method” to replace self-doubt with self-belief, aimed at mothers and women who overthink, feel guilt/fear, and hesitate to act.2 Jul 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
Sonia Choquette: The Parenting Skill That Helps Children Trust ThemselvesParenting and intuition—how to help children trust themselves by validating “uncomfortable vibes” and using inner guidance for real-life decisions, especially when fear scrambles clarity.29 Jun 2026 · 10 min · 4 chapters
Dr Helen O’Neill: We Know Less About Miscarriage Than We Do About MarsThe episode argues the female body is profoundly understudied because most research, databases, and clinical trials use male cells and male-derived standards; this leads to worse outcomes for women…25 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 21 chapters
Sophie Power: The Photo That Changed How We See MotherhoodSophie Parron, an ultra athlete and mother, explains the story and meaning behind her viral UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) photo of breastfeeding mid-race, using it as a metaphor for motherhood’s…22 Jun 2026 · 6 min · 4 chapters
Dr Punam Krishan: Why So Many Mothers Feel Exhausted, Overwhelmed and UnseenMaternal health “penalty”—why many mothers feel exhausted, overwhelmed, unseen; the need for ongoing GP support beyond the postnatal check.18 Jun 2026 · 36 min · 10 chapters
Burnt Out, Overwhelmed and Running on Empty? Listen to This.Burnout and feeling “empty” despite external success; rebuilding joy through routines, CEO-style scheduling, and practical spirituality (breathwork/meditation) to regain clarity and energy.15 Jun 2026 · 5 min · 4 chapters
Why Mothers Need Time Alone (And Why It's Not Selfish)Mothers’ need for alone time is framed as nervous-system intelligence and emotional regulation, not selfishness.11 Jun 2026 · 14 min · 4 chapters
The Hidden Reason You're Becoming ResentfulMotherkind solo on boundaries—why resentment builds when you act “limitless” in motherhood, and how to start speaking up without guilt.8 Jun 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
GQ Jordan: The Postpartum Nutritional Advice Every Mother Needs to HearPregnancy and postpartum nutrition for exhausted mothers—energy, hormones, brain fog, sugar cravings, and resisting restrictive “reset/bounce back” messaging.4 Jun 2026 · 40 min · 17 chapters
Dr Alex George: Why We Struggle With Our Children’s Emotions - And How to Change ItResilience and emotional processing—argues that “feeling our feelings” is the core of resilience, and that parents must learn to process their own emotions to help children do the same.1 Jun 2026 · 6 min · 4 chapters
Why You’re Snapping, Overthinking and Feeling Constantly On Edge (And What To Do To Stop)Why mothers snap, overthink, feel on edge, dissociate, and can’t “switch off,” framed as a nervous system stuck in survival mode; how to find root beliefs and regulate in the moment.28 May 2026 · 14 min · 7 chapters
Why Returning To Work After Maternity Leave Feels So Much Harder Than You ExpectedReturning to work after maternity leave is often harder than expected, and workplaces need real support during the transition.25 May 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
Steven Bartlett’s CEO: How I Make Career Decisions Around My FamilyMotherkind episode about how Amy Golding, CEO Stephen Bartlett’s private office, makes high-stakes career decisions while prioritizing family—using “gut/vibes,” checking fit with life, and reframing…21 May 2026 · 20 min · 8 chapters
What Your Child Is Really Triggering In You with Gabor MatéParenting under modern stress; how children’s “acting out” reflects unmet attachment needs; why parents’ reactions are triggered by their own childhood wounds; and a process for responding with…18 May 2026 · 10 min · 4 chapters
The NEW Career & Motherhood Playbook From The Woman Who Ran British Vogue Whilst PregnantVanessa Kingori OBE discusses career and motherhood through her experience as a top media executive—especially becoming the first woman in over a hundred years to lead Vogue’s UK publishing business…14 May 2026 · 57 min · 21 chapters
My Biggest Mistakes and Regrets in Motherhood and Work (and What I’d Do Differently)Zoe’s solo reflection on her “biggest mistakes and regrets” across 10+ years of motherhood and work—how she moved from a corporate insurance career to executive coaching, podcasting, and building…7 May 2026 · 44 min · 22 chapters
Do You Resent Your Partner For The Mental Load? Try This Expert Advice, with Dr Morgan CutlipMental load in parenting/partnership—how resentment grows when one partner micromanages and shuts down the other’s participation.4 May 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
Emma Grede: "Your kids don't need you to be their everything"Emma Grede discusses her parenting philosophy from her book Start With Yourself: mothers should set their own standards, parent from a vision (not guilt), accept trade-offs, and use seasons of…30 Apr 2026 · 1 h · 34 chapters
“Let The Guilt Go”: Lou Beckett on the Lie That You’re Failing in MotherhoodLou Beckett argues that many mothers feel they’re “failing” due to internalized pressure, constant advice/comparisons, and curated social media.27 Apr 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Why so many mothers feel overwhelmed and disconnected right now - and what to do nextWhy many mothers feel overwhelmed/disconnected, and practical ways to reconnect with intuition and calm fear using breath, “energy timeout,” and child-centered practices.23 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 16 chapters