Podcast · 11 episodes
Where Did I Go...?
by Dani Bell · English
Where Did I Go? is about the quiet identity crisis that so often comes with motherhood—and the slow, beautiful, messy process of finding your way back to yourself. Whether you’re in the thick of new motherhood, riding the waves of matrescence, creeping toward perimenopause, or just feeling a little lost in the demands of everyday life—this space is for you.
Latest episodes
Patrescence, Paternity Leave and Parenting Out Loud with Elliot RayElliot Ray discusses “patrescence” (dads as equal parents), UK paternity leave and why dads need time to bond, plus how workplace culture and leadership shape whether fathers can “parent out loud”…14 Dec 2025 · 1 h 3 min
The journey, grief and joy of parenting a child with complex needs with Anna PawlowiczParenting a child with complex needs, the grief/joy cycle, and how it reshapes identity, relationships, and work; plus Anna Pawlowicz’s argument for workplace inclusion built around “work style” and…22 Nov 2025 · 1 h 5 min
Friendship, freedom and finding yourself at the skatepark with The Board Mums ClubIdentity after motherhood, loneliness, and rebuilding a “village” through playful community at the skatepark.16 Nov 2025 · 58 min
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Patrescence, Paternity Leave and Parenting Out Loud with Elliot RayElliot Ray discusses “patrescence” (dads as equal parents), UK paternity leave and why dads need time to bond, plus how workplace culture and leadership shape whether fathers can “parent out loud”…14 Dec 2025 · 1 h 3 min · 21 chapters
The journey, grief and joy of parenting a child with complex needs with Anna PawlowiczParenting a child with complex needs, the grief/joy cycle, and how it reshapes identity, relationships, and work; plus Anna Pawlowicz’s argument for workplace inclusion built around “work style” and…22 Nov 2025 · 1 h 5 min · 33 chapters
Friendship, freedom and finding yourself at the skatepark with The Board Mums ClubIdentity after motherhood, loneliness, and rebuilding a “village” through playful community at the skatepark.16 Nov 2025 · 58 min · 25 chapters
The motherhood penalty: £125,000 lost and how we fix it with Joeli BrearleyThe motherhood penalty in the UK—how women lose income and career opportunities after having children—and proposed fixes, including equal parental leave and better support during the return-to-work…9 Nov 2025 · 38 min · 13 chapters
"Welcome to the Workstyle Revolution!": Reimagining work for the reality of modern motherhood with Lizzie PennyReimagining work for modern motherhood and broader inclusion via “work style” (personalizing when/where/how you work) rather than “flexible working,” which Lizzie argues is an edge-tweak to an…2 Nov 2025 · 53 min · 22 chapters
'You've been tricked!' Raising boys who smash stereotypes with Lauren CurrieRaising boys who “smash stereotypes” by helping families notice and challenge the patriarchy in everyday life, using language and a playful concept called “the trick.”14 Sep 2025 · 38 min · 14 chapters
Finding your village in a digital world with Kate Westlund TovsenLoneliness in motherhood and how to “find your village” through digital communities, especially for working moms juggling career and parenting.7 Sep 2025 · 34 min · 14 chapters
“We’ve normalised not feeling okay” Alison Campbell on why so many mothers are burning outWorking mothers’ burnout—why “always on” post-COVID work plus default caregiving creates chronic stress, how to recognize burnout signs, and what workplaces should change to prevent it.29 Aug 2025 · 52 min · 21 chapters
Postpartum or perimenopause? How to know what the heck is going on with your body with Emma ThomasHow to tell postpartum recovery from perimenopause when hormonal changes overlap, including symptoms, timelines, what’s happening hormonally, and how to advocate for support (healthcare and…17 Aug 2025 · 53 min · 23 chapters
What If We’d Known? Rich Baish on Postpartum Psychosis and Parenting Through GriefPostpartum psychosis awareness and prevention, plus parenting through grief after maternal suicide; includes guidance to treat postpartum psychosis as a medical emergency.2 Aug 2025 · 48 min · 23 chapters
How motherhood can set your creativity free... if you let it, with Katie McCroryHow motherhood can expand creativity and identity instead of shrinking them; the “alchemy” of matrescence, trusting a larger process, and practical ways to keep writing/creating while parenting.5 Jul 2025 · 58 min · 25 chapters