Mums F**king Matter

After following Suzy's brilliant work for years, it was great to chat and record this episode. In fact, when I thought I had to give up my coaching business late last year Suzy kindly encouraged me to keep going which warmed my heart so...Suzy is a mother of two, an author, Chartered Psychologist and Coach. She specialises in self-advocacy, helping people manage their stress, emotions, and energetic bank balance. It was her life experience of motherhood colliding with the terminal illness of her father that sparked her passion for self-care which she now teaches to her clients, young and old, to cope during periods of stress, loss and change and to boost their resilience in the face of future challenges.In this episode we speak about:Suzy's work and why it makes a difference to truly look after ourselvesexperiencing matrescence and grief simultaneously giving ourselves permission to receive and being an ADVOCATE for ourselveshow children (just like we do) need to feel heardSuzy's energetic bankruptcy and her beautiful recovery from thatstress response(s) and the power of the breathgrief and losspostnatal healing, matrescence and wishing we knew the word soonernot feeling at home in our body and being told we 'should' be grateful(!)the need to share our lived experience and not 'muzzle' ourselvesThemes: self-care, self-advocacy, parenting, grief, matrescenceAt the end, I share a poem written by Rumi.You can find out more about Suzy here. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

For the first time I talk very openly (as always!) about life as a solo Mum and let me begin my sharing this quote which sums up a little of what I share in this episode:"Be grateful for what you have AND demand what you deserve." Abby WambachI'm surprised I've not talked about this topic on my own (as opposed to with guests) before now but it felt good to speak on this topic as so many parents can feel alone — whether they are in a relationship or not — and it's high time I spoke about the reality that many people like myself experience.In this episode I wish to share my solidarity for solo parents. Of course, no two families are the same but I wanted my fellow solo parents to feel seen and heard and to share my personal experiences of the downs and the ups.In this episode, I speak on:society's view on solo/single parents and having grace for ourselvesthe need for a true village to raise familiesthe feeling of being on my own with certain things and decisionsmy grief over not having another babymaking time for ourselves, on our ownempty nest 'syndrome' and potential ways to prevent or reduce itnavigating life with our child(ren) and the transitions we have, in all their beauty and messinessalloparentingthe power in validating our own experiencesThemes: parenting, solo parenting, matrescence, perimenopause, the sociology of motherhoodAt the end, I share a poem written by Hollie McNish.I mention Rebecca Cox and our conversation from Episode #51, my conversation with Rosanna Jahangard (Episode #70), a quote from Dr Tara Swart, Lucy Jones and her book 'Matrescence', the Barbie movie and a quote from Abby Wambach's book 'Wolfpack'.For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Judy Claughton is a dear friend of mine and the founder of her own business, BalanceTime. She teaches mindfulness meditation and also offers Reiki and Shamanic Healing. Based in Theale, Berkshire (UK), Judy is also a proud mum to a 14-year-old son.Please Note: We recorded this episode in January so Judy speaks a bit about events that have passed, but I felt it valuable to leave the information she shares around these celebrations and rituals.TRIGGER WARNING: At 49 minutes to 51 minutes 20 seconds Judy speaks about her birth experience which some may find upsetting. I then speak about her share, and give my perspective — for others who had a traumatic birth experience.At 1h 4m 18s to 1h 07m 15s we speak about miscarriage (also known as early pregnancy loss*).In this episode we speak about:a bit about Judy and her work the impact of subtle changes and the 1%learning from natureJudy's experience and what led her to where she ishow meditation unlocked somethingusing the Celtic wheelthe art of holding space (and silence)healing through shamanic practices, reiki and women's circlesthe weight and responsibility involved in parenting todaymatrescenceThemes: nature's cycles, parenting, dance, burnout, meditation, healing, trauma, matrescence, early pregnancy lossAt the end, I share a poem written by Becky Hemsley.You can find out more about Judy at balancetime.co.uk or here on Instagram.We mention Francis Weller, Mark Groves, and Jane Hardwicke-Collings*. Jane Hardwicke-Collings speaks beautifully about women and women being in their power and she speak about swapping miscarriage for early pregnancy loss because the former implies a fault with the mother.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

This episode may make you giggle. — But I'm semi-serious about wishing these questions were banned(!). I also suggest some wiser, better phrased and less loaded/triggering options to perhaps ask an expecting couple or new parents.In this episode, I speak on:having healthy boundaries with intrusive characters and questionsthe blame parents can get for a child's behaviourhow tragic it is that many Mums feel invisible after pregnancythe need for a village to raise a child/familyhow deeply inappropriate certain questions (and society's expectations) can bespeaking up and advocating for yourselfThemes: motherhood, maternal mental health, boundaries, birth traumaAt the end, I share a poem written by me.For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Kelley is a Registered Psychologist with over 9 years of experience in both private and corporate sectors. Kelley is based in Victoria, Australia and is also a Mother of two children.As a certified Mama Rising (Matrescence) Coach, Kelley specialises in guiding women through the antenatal and postnatal phases, offering comprehensive support for the transition into motherhood.As a mother herself, she deeply understands the emotional complexities of this life stage and provides a nurturing environment for clients to explore their experiences. TRIGGER WARNING: At 35 minutes to 38 minutes 20 seconds we talk about Kelley's experience with cancer in pregnancyIn this episode we speak about:a bit about Kelley, her family and where she livesgrowing up spending time in the great outdoorsthe sociology of motherhood and the systems we facethe comparisons we can make to the detriment of our self-wortha cancer scare and treatment during pregnancybeing a woman with a life as well as being a Mother (in pregnancy and beyond)how different matrescence can be with each childmum ragelistening to our deep and true yearningstuning into the body with menstrual cycle awarenessrealising we're not alone in our feelings on motherhoodThemes: parenting, matrescence, motherhood sociology, nature, cancer during pregnancy, menstual cycle awareness,At the end, I share a poem written by Liezel Graham.We mention Zoe Blaskey and her book.You can find out more about Kelley and her work here at Kokoro Health.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

I'm back for another solo episode that I recorded last week. I felt it necessary to openly share a bit more about why I am not giving up my work in coaching and working with women and mothers.In this episode, I speak on:my feelings about social media right now and my plans for the futurea bit about the grief I experienced when deciding to stop what I domatrescence and patrescencethe process of 'breaking' to then build back up againthe language of movementlooking for work as a solo Mum and the very real juggle of it allfuelling and not stifling our soul firesupporting small businesses in the simplest of waysThemes: women's health, maternal mental health, matrescence, At the end, I share some words from Rainer Maria Rilke. I mention Julia Jones of Newborn Mothers, Alex Lloyd-Hunter of The Dad Shift, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz and her Matrescence teaching, the brilliant work of Beth Berry.For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Lisa Bedlow is a beautiful soul and highly experienced educator who is passionate about supporting children and families.Lisa's career journey began as a live-in nanny in her teens, and over the years her expertise has taken her to many wonderful roles and experiences. In 2014 Lisa founded 'Gabriels Wellbeing and Education', which offers outdoor learning, supports home-educated children, and runs one-to-one programs in schools.Lisa is also a co-founder of 'Parenting with Passion' which you'll hear more about in the podcast. With a lifelong commitment to learning and growth, Lisa continues to expand her knowledge to better serve others.Trigger Warnings! At 48 minutes 25 seconds to 49 minutes Lisa speaks briefly about childhood sexual abuse. And at 50 minutes 40 seconds to 53 minutes we speak about birth trauma.In this episode we speak about:a bit about Lisa and her experience as a Mother and GrandmotherLisa's process of recovery after birth and what her body was sayingher training in childcare and a bit about her backgroundthe evolution of Lisa's work and skills; most recently creating 'Parenting with Passion'the deep and complex work of parenting (plus the BS judgement)following your instincts as a Motherhow utterly exhausting the morning before nursery or school can be (and why this stuff needs to be seen and heard!)at 44 minutes and 25 seconds I share an amazing quote about parenting from Dr Nicole LePerasurviving, growing and thriving after abuse and being a cycle breakerbirth trauma — and the ridiculous 'hierarchy' that still does the rounds in many new Mother circles and causes such upsetthe misconceptions about birth and parenthood we're led to believewhen your kids 'fly the nest'Themes: parenting, healing, matrescence, motherhood, neurodiversity, domestic abuse, spirituality, intergenerational healing, birth traumaAt the end, I share a poem written by Kahlil Gibran.We mention Dr Gabor Maté, Dr Nicole LePera and my episode on birth trauma which is Episode #2.You can find out more about Lisa and her work with Parenting with Passion here.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

This is a rerelease of one my favourite episodes of the podcast, from November 2023!(Some of my early episodes are so juicy, with such passionate and important shares I feel it is important to rerelease for new listeners or those who didn't get to listen first time around. — The powerful poem at the end by Liezel Graham is worth a listen again on it's own!)***Mothers returning to exercise — whether it's weeks, months, or years after childbirth — often lack the right support and education that they truly deserve.We need to recognise that issues like incontinence and chronic back pain are not things to simply endure.Your body requires a unique approach, along with increased reverence and respect post-pregnancy and birth.This applies not only to biological mothers but also to those who have adopted; considering factors like sleep deprivation and the physical demands of parenting.In this episode, I discuss:the importance of selecting a specialist or someone experienced in postnatal fitness and motherhoodhow your preferences matter — your feelings are valid!why excessive pressure isn't always beneficialthe right balance between pushing yourself and knowing when to go gentlythe subtle yet significant aspects that contribute to growth and progresshints on training methods that won't exhaust you or make exercise feel like a chorerecognising the signs of a healthy coaching relationship and understanding the prevalence of gaslighting and judgmenthow the language, manner, and energy of a coach can make a significant differencethe importance of being challenged in a safe way, both for the body and the nervous systemtaking relaxin into account with postnatal exercisesand it's okay to say "f**k the 'shoulds' "Themes: women's health, postnatal fitness, maternal mental health, boundariesAt the end, I share a poem by Liezel Graham.For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

4 days after the release of this podcast on International Women's Day I'm going to see Rosanna's play, 'Pram Talk', at South Street Arts Centre in Reading. I can't wait! Rosanna is a writer and has a background in Education Leadership. In 2023 her play 'Pram Talk' was a winning selection in the Royal Shakespeare Company's national playwriting competition '37 Plays'.Rosanna lives in Berkshire with her partner and daughters. She is such a delight to talk to and listen to. Her honesty and passion shine through. Do go and see her play, 'Pram Talk' if and when you can!The sound quality isn't the best at times. Please bear with us.In this episode we speak about:a bit about Rosanna and work as a Mother and writerthe town of Reading as a backdrop for her playRosanna's experience of Matrescence; with her first and second daughterhow a risk assessment made her cry in the best possible way (I love this so much, at 24 minutes 10 seconds in!)giving ourselves grace in our Matrescence — just as we would in adolescencehow the FEELINGS and emotions of motherhood can be sidelined alongside the medical and psychological... (39 minutes and 30 seconds in)the value and power in knowing ourselves, our capacity and our limitsthe economy and the capitalism in motherhood(!)the brilliant, rebellious feeling of breaking the 'routine' and making your own choices with parentinghow 'Pram Talk' has effected audiences; men, women and non-mothers alikeThemes: the arts, matrescence, motherhood, postnatal anxiety, At the end, I share a poem written by Karen McMillan from her book 'Mother Truths'.You can find out more about Rosanna and her play here and here on the Royal Shakespeare Comany website.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

This is a rerelease of one my first few podcasts (Episode #05) about the power and healing potential of dance!Do you dance? Have you ever hesitated to dance, even though you love it?In this episode, I invite you to break free from inhibitions and explore the myriad benefits of dancing. Whether it's to music or in silence, discover the transformative power of movement.Join me as I share insights into my passion for dance, its positive impact, and why prioritising dance is hugely beneficial for our well-being.I speak about:dancing alone, choosing the music (and the volume of it!)the importance of shedding the labels of being "good" or "bad" at dancingopenness to new dance settings, exploring beyond the familiar the positive emotions that dance brings, lifting mood and aiding in emotional processingthe healing power of dance as a holistic well-being practicedance as a means of self-discovery and a tool for connecting with others celebrating the innate ability of children to move to music, tapping into their natural rhythmreflecting on the simplicity and authenticity of children's connection with dance.Themes: dance, exercise, mental health, music, healing,At the end, I share a poem written by me.For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

This is an interview with a dear friend of mine, Hannah, who is a Mum of 3 and a fellow Matrescence Activist who is based in Abingdon, UK.Hannah speaks passionately and often poetically of her experiences as a woman and Mama; which I'm sure will be shared by many. Trigger Warning: from 15-minutes to 19-minutes in we speak about birth trauma and 35 minutes 30 seconds in to 35 minutes 50 seconds we speak about trouble breastfeeding.In this episode we speak about:a bit about Hannah and being a recovering people pleaserlockdown as a Mum to a newborn and 3 at homethe preciousness of witnessing our babies and what they can teach usHannah's experiences and teachings from her nursing careerbirth and the slow, difficult recovery processthe (sometimes tragic) knock-on effect of people pleasing and unsolicited advicetroubles with breastfeeding and trauma over thatthe difference between guilt and tensionepigenetics and generational traumaHannah's wonderful 'Mum-Me' Circles, held in AbingdonThemes: matrescence, motherhood, postnatal recovery, pelvic girdle pain, birth trauma, post-traumatic growth At the end, I share a poem written by Hannah herself.We mention Eliane Glasser, Zoe Blaskey, Anna Mathur, Lucy Jones, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, Brené Brown, Gabor Maté and Emma Reed Turrell.You can find out more about Hannah and her gorgeous circles for Mums here on Facebook. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Do you know yourself well? In this solo episode I explore the value of really, truly getting to know ourselves (and at various points in our life).In this episode I talk about:why knowing yourself matterspracticing healthy boundariesFrozen II and the song 'Show Yourself'using our energy wiselyparenting and the balance that I strive for the words of the poet Cleo Wadematrescence and how we become a new version of ourselves'labels', how they can change and taking ownership of our tendenciesThemes: growth, healing, self-worth, parenting, self-love, Valentine's DayAt the end I share a poem by Tanya Markul.I mention Dr Becky and her podcast 'Good Inside', Zoe Charles and Episode #40 of my podcast about being a sensitive person.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Have you seen what The Dad Shift are doing yet?! Either way this is a MUST listen.The Dad Shift is a group of men, Dads and co-parents who lead a hugely important campaign working for better paternity leave in the UK.I am SO happy, moved and grateful to share this conversation with Alex Lloyd-Hunter of The Dad Shift.(Please Note: We recorded this episode on December 18th 2024.)Here's a gentle warning; at 54 minutes and 20 seconds you might want to throw something so beware(!)In this episode we speak about:a bit about Alex, when 'The Dad Shift' started and whyhow poor paternity leave policies negatively affects families and why the whole family (and community*) benefits from better leave for Dadsthe experiences of the Dads behind the The Dad Shifthow the attitudes and systems in place don't tie up — and why systemic and societal change is so badly neededthe messages men get and what needs to changethe socio-economic investments that other countries are making and how behind the UK is!*the RIPPLE effect on community of all of thisa bit about Alex's WHY and his relationship with his DadThemes: fathers, fatherhood, paternity leave, patrescenceAt the end, I share a poem written by Pam Ayres.You can find out more about The Dad Shift at www.thedadshift.org.ukWe mention Pregnant Then Screwed, Dope Black Dads, and Shahroo Izadi.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Here is a solo episode about yet another topic I'm passionate about. That's all there is to say, so just have a listen :)Trigger Warning: I speak very briefly about domestic abuse from 4.25—5.15 minutesIn this episode I talk about:how sacred our home spaces can bethe freedom I felt when moving to where I live nowlooking at your precious space and what's made it represent YOU (and your family)aesthetics obsessed culture and unhealthy comparisons homes that don't look lived in(!) but people seem to aspire toa bit about mine and Matilda's home and solo parentingdoes location affect you? e.g. I found a basement flat depressingcelebrating being a home-maker and what YOU have made your home intoThemes: home, healing, interior design, postnatal recovery, solo parentingAt the end (21 minutes in), I share a poem by Donna Ashworth.I mention Bryce Langston, Sahara Rose, a quote from 'What No One Tells You' by Dr Alexandra Sacks and Dr Catherine Birndorf, a quote from a P!nk song; 'I Am Here'.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Here is a(nother) fabulous chat with one of the Mama Rising ladies that I met whilst studying Matrescence with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz. Erin is a multi-passionate, award-winning, business owner, based in Camden just outside of Sydney, Australia. She is also a Mama to two children.Erin is a degree qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist, Breastfeeding Counsellor as well as Meditation Teacher, Matrescence Coach and Reiki Healer. She helps women and their families achieve their ultimate version of wellness holistically.In this episode we speak about:Erin and her childrenusing homeopathy and Erin's work in naturopathy and nutritionbreastfeeding support and why it mattersthe incredible value of women's circles and community as Mums and how much we are missing them living within patriarchal structuresthe sister wound and the judgement parents (particularly Mums) can experiencethe burlesque 'sisterhood' and how the art form has helped mefeeding ourselves and our family to be and FEEL truly nourishedwe touch on postnatal health/nutrition, the (toxic) expectations and pressures and the need for better maternity leaveknowing more about ingredients in food and skin productsgetting to the route of health issues (tending to the liver, gut, thyroid, stress levels, etc.) — plus the overprescription of certain thingshow fundamental certain nutrients are; for energy, REPAIR (after birth say...) and managing stresshow powerful connecting with our body is/can beThemes: nutrition, naturopathy, women's circles, neurodiversity, breastfeedingAt the end, I share a poem written by me.You can find out more about Erin at www.erin-bailey.com.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

This is a rerelease of EPISODE #01, my very first episode on Boundaries!In this episode I talk about:protecting yours and your child's energy and why it matterspatriarchy and the pressures we can experiencesaying "no" to invitations without needing to explainallow ourselves to receive with all the giving as Mumshaving our DESIRES met, not just our needsbeing assertive enough to speak your truthcultural and familial expectations (that can be unhealthy, particularly for new parents)Themes: boundaries, toxic people, relationships, postnatal recoveryAt the end, I share a poem/quote from Iain Thomas.I mention Glennon Doyle, Terri Cole and her book 'Boundary Boss', Pooja Lakshmin and her book 'Real Self Care'.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Denise is a truly wonderful soul and has been one of my main healers over the last 10 years. She has had a pivotal role in my life which you will hear about in our conversation. I'm so grateful to share this chat and Denise's wisdom here.Denise is a 49 year old Mother to one adopted autistic teenage daughter, and a nervy rescue dog, based in Hastings, UK.She has a 32 year background in health and social care and set up her own therapy business in 2005, giving and teaching Reiki, training in trauma informed practices, and in the last 10 years specialising in working as a parenting coach for parents of neurodivergent children and adoptive families, and as a children's mindfulness practitioner.In her spare time Denise loves walking in nearby woodlands, photography, charity shopping and dancing to soul music!In this episode we speak about:Denise's background in getting to the work she does todaya healing session I had with Denise confirming the (dark) truthDenise's journey with IVF and adoptioninner child work and breaking cycles of traumabehaviourist attitudes and respect for childrenDenise's honest shares as a parent herself (that I find incredibly validating)PDA (pathological demand avoidance/persistent drive for autonomy)the different examples of parenting that we DON'T SEE and how damaging that is/can bethe EASE Parenting Group on Facebook that Denise runs with a friendthe undue pressure and GUILT parents (especially Mums) can experiencehonouring the child — the unique being — that we haveEOTAS (Education Other Than At School)our passion as MumsThemes: IVF, adoption, parenting, mothering, therapies, neurodiversity, trauma, behaviourism, education options other than schoolAt the end, I share a poem written by Becky Hemsley.You can find out more about Denise at www.anchoredtherapies.co.uk.I mention doing a yoga class with Lynette Greenaway.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Here is a solo episode to close 2024 and welcome in the New Year! I share some reflections and intentions and ask you, the listeners, some questions which you might like to journal on.I speak about:practicing accepting and listening to our bodyreuniting with the love of my life, Roly (check out our conversation in Episode #56)the success of the podcast — THANK YOU for listening!what are you proud of that YOU have done/been, big or small?the start of my burlesque journey with 'The Cheek Of It!'healing more by working on my nervous system thanks to Naomi Gallianothe challenges of 2024 and my big work decision (see Episode #59)new chapterstending to the body, from top to toe, for both healing and greater pleasureThemes: love, burlesque, the nervous system, parenting, pleasure, healingAt the end I share a poem by Danielle Doby.I mention my naturopath Ebony, coach Bek Antonucci and stylist pal, Angela Sellar.Do share anything in reflection if you wish! I'd love to hear from you. I'm @lucywyldecoaching on Instagram.And to find out more about me see my website lucywyldecoaching.com

Will you take 20-minutes for a pause? Here is a meditation to guide you into greater relaxation.This is a rerelease of Episode #30; a meditation to hopefully help you relax. As this busy time of year, it's possible there may be no time — or you don't have the headspace — to listen to a podcast sharing things to take on or a powerful conversation. Therefore I wanted to make today's episode a simple one to listen to…All I warmly invite you to do, is:listen with patience for your ability to relax and try not to judge yourselfnotice the sound, the depth and the feeling of your breathallow yourself to pause and relax, even just a little bit moreThis meditation doesn't have a Christmas theme, so it's suitable to listen to all year round. But I wish you a pleasant festive period and beyond, all the same.Lucy xx

I tend to alternate a guest episode with a solo episode so here's me, on my own, with some personal shares and news in my world. There will be some useful takeaways in this episode for you no doubt; hearing a bit about my recent announcement regarding my business and more.As with any episode I share, it may be validating, it my be healing but most of all I hope you know that all emotions are valid and I'm not shy to show it all.In this episode I speak about:my recent big decision about my work'giving up' and the messages around itprogress with Pickle (the highly reactive dog) healing and feeling all the feelingsMarie Forleo's and Mel Robbins' podcastsChristmas as a solo Mummy debut solo act as a burlesque performerThemes: Christmas, solo motherhood, rescue dogs, burlesqueAt the end of the podcast I share a poem by me.I mention Daisy Cutter. I share a brief quote from Steven Bartlett's podcast 'The Diary Of A CEO'.To follow my burlesque journey on Instagram, find me HERE. I did my fabulous Burlesque courses with 'The Cheek Of It'.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Doing that REALLY helps spread the word so much!Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts. Want to learn more about me? Check out www.lucywyldecoaching.comFor more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and you can sign up for my now occasional newsletters at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Today's topic is (yet another) that I'm passionate about; substance use, misuse and learning about our relationship with alcohol. Carlie Jaye Johnson is a Mindful Drinking Mentor for Mums, guiding sober curious mothers to trust their instincts and cultivate healthier habits. She is a mother of two children and is based in Cairns, Australia.With certifications in Addiction Recovery and Matrescence Coaching, Carlie supports mothers through 1:1 coaching packages, mixed media art workshops, monthly sober sister circles, and vibrant Facebook community (links below).TRIGGER WARNINGS! We touch on suicide, substance misuse and birth trauma so please go gently if these topics are sensitive for you.In this episode we speak about:Carlie's journey with alcohol and working with a coach to become sobermy feelings about and relationship with alcohol over the yearssubstance use disorder (SUD)the work of Dr Gabor Matéhow parenting and drinking is, for some reason, regularly PORTRAYED as going hand in hand(!)Carlie's most challenging moment that tested her sobrietythe 'pillars' that support us and learning what REALLY mattersusing art as a form of therapy; to bring up and process emotionspeople who boast about drinking to excess; why and how that is 'normalised'how 'white knuckling' it doesn't always work on it's own Carlie's experience of motherhood, matrescence and the 'inner split' that we can feel (for more about Matrescence see Episode #34)Themes: alcoholism, sober curious, sobriety, art as therapy, motherhood, mental health, trauma, birth trauma, having a VBAC after c-sectionAt the end, I share a poem written by me.I mention my solo Episode #50 about trauma.You can connect with Carlie and her work here on Instagram, on Facebook or her website timetoshinesobriety.comDid you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Would you like to work with me? Get in touch today to book a FREE 30-minute call.For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com, where you can sign up for my newsletter!

This episode is ideal to listen to if you have had a baby in the last couple of years or if you are/have ever been, injured, close to burnout, or lacking in confidence as to what to do to improve your fitness (physical and mental).Although I work with women from all walks of life now, I used to specialise solely in pre- and postnatal exercise, as a Birth Recovery Coach. And when you've had a baby, or are recovering from something else, it can be VITAL to remind yourself of your innate worth, minus the f**king medals for sporting events(!).We live in a very ableist society and sometimes I feel that there are SO many people that feel unseen. So this episode is for them...If you enjoy this or other episodes, please share the link with a friend or take screen shot and share it on your socials. I would really appreciate your help spreading the word.In this episode I speak about:the value of true restgentle and liberating ways to move your bodythe wonderful impact that dancing can havea former 1:1 client who went from wanting the confidence to dance at her work Christmas party — to leading the dance floor that night!what may seem 'basic' can be valuablestruggles with your mental health? I get itrespecting your body's varying abilities and why exercise does not need to be intenseyou're JUST as amazing! (I love my 'rant' 13.30 minutes in)my fondness for bouldering at The Climbing HangarThemes: birth recovery, rest, dance, postnatal depletion, postnatal exerciseAt the end of the podcast I share a poem by me.I mention Kimmy Fitness. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen.Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts. Want to learn more about working with me?Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call by emailing me at lucy@lucywyldecoaching.com.For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my biweekly newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Instead of a solo episode this week I wanted to share a conversation with Roly Starr, my wonderful boyfriend and 'bonus Dad' to Matilda.Roly supports me to the nth degree, and TOTALLY gets my message about supporting Mums, parents and standing up for what matters.Roly is THE most incredible man and supportive partner I've ever had the honour of being with. And to those who know we've separated twice in the past, it's wonderful having repaired to be where we are now, as in love and strong as ever.To give you an idea of who supports me, and is part of my 'village', I wanted to introduce Roly to you.Volume warning! at 34 minutes there is some loud laughter(!)TRIGGER WARNING: at minutes in Roly shares his story of emotional and physical abuse.In this episode we speak about:Roly's work in carpentry, fencing and other woodworka bit about who he is, his interests and passion for good storytelling Pickle, the rescue dog and the intense challenges of having a reactive dog (for both him and me)grief for experiences we can learn to expectboundaries and the importance of autonomy for all ages (and beings)what Roly witnesses as a bonus parent and how vital it is to look after our needs for the benefit of our childrenthe potential challenges of being a 'step-parent'beware of the volume at 34 minutes in — we have quite a giggle!!!the deep value of connecting with and listening to our bodyRoly's experience of abuse and escaping itThemes: parenting, rescue dogs, domestic abuse, boundaries, mental health and fitnessRoly's work features in the film The Boy in the Shed. And here is the video we mention 37 minutes in.At the end, I share a poem written by Nikita Gill.You can connect with Roly and his work here on Instagram or on Facebook.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Would you like to work with me? Get in touch today to book a FREE 30-minute call.For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com, where you can sign up for my newsletter!

I met Kay at a Poetry Night that a friend, Fi McQuay (ft. Episode no.16) and I organised at my local bookshop on International Women's Day, earlier this year. It was a very special night!Since then it has been lovely to connect more with Kay as fellow Mums and poets and I'm delighted to share this conversation and more about Kay in this episode.In this episode we speak about:Kay's journey with writing poetry and sharing itbirth, motherhood and Kay's experience of Matrescence so farraising children with dual heritagejudgement and racism in society and at schoolsupporting and being advocates for our childrenhow 'we' need to be better at having difficult conversationsapologising with integrityknowing our capacity and not judging ourselvesbusting motherhood myths and the ripple effect of thatKay's video for her poem 'This Is My Body' and working with Her Story and Co.body image and loving ourselves more at any stage/ageThemes: mothering, poetry, matrescence, racism, story writing, boundaries, body image, mental healthYou can connect with Kay and her work here on Instagram. And you can find a link to the amazing video and poem we speak about, 'This Is My Body' here.At the end, I share a poem written by me.I mention my Goddess Circles, and you can find out more about those HERE on my website.I also mention Harriet Lerner's book 'Why Won't You Apologize? Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts'. And 'Eating in the Light of the Moon' by Anita Johnston.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Would you like to work with me? Get in touch today to book a FREE 30-minute call.For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com, where you can sign up for my newsletter!

As it's almost mid-November, and having witnessed what I have both as a woman and a coach I felt it super necessary to put out an episode talking about December/Christmas and the juggle — or let's be honest the STRESS — it can be for some.Many don't speak about how the load and expectations can become heavier at this time of year and suffer in silence, whilst feeling like a pressure cooker(!).In this episode I speak about:reducing stress and why it's importantlistening to your bodythe heaviness of real or perceived pressures and expectationswelcoming greater enjoymenthonouring your capacity at any given time (aka giving less f**ks about some of the things)a funny share about buying prezzies for Matildaboundaries and dealing with the emotions of others LESS (if you can)how our energy can be affected by people and placesbeing an advocate for your/your family's needs and desiresdo you want to/have to travel around Christmas?!Themes: boundaries, Christmas, family, parenting, relationships, At the end of the podcast I share a poem by me.The books I mention are 'Call of the Wild' by Kimberly Ann Johnson, 'When the Body Says No' by Gabor Maté and 'The Body Keeps The Score' by Bessel van der Kolk. I also mention Mark Groves.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call by emailing me at lucy@lucywyldecoaching.com.For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Heading into my 53rd week of podcasting with a bang! Today's topic is (another!) one that is close to my heart; DANCE.In this episode I'm speaking to Tara Choudrie. Tara is a dance teacher, facilitator, and educator who is currently studying for her MA at Rambert Dance School. Her research area is supporting mothers working in the dance sector, with a specific focus on maternal mental health and dancers. She is a Mother of two boys whom have a dual heritage.In this episode we speak about:being a Mother of boys and raising dual nationality childrenshowing our emotions and being advocates for our feelings, whatever our ageTara's varied work as a dance teacherTara's MA studies and incredible research into Mothers returning to dance as a careergoing through Matrescence in the dance worldpreparing for motherhood better and really knowing our boundaries as Mothershow the mindset and qualities of a dancer can impact motherhoodMatrescence/Patrescence awareness and why it mattershow maternal mental health can be pathologised instead of recognising MATRESCENCEthe pressure to always do/be more that we can so often feelhow motherhood can 'upgrade' us, our skills and CV — BIG time!!Themes: parenting boys, mothering, dance, matrescence, hinduism, baby refluxYou can connect with Tara and her work here on Instagram. And you can find a link to Tara's MA studies here.At the end, I share a poem by Mata Hari.I mention Shahroo Izadi.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Would you like to work with me? For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com, where you can sign up for my newsletter!

Episode 52! — That means I am celebrating ONE YEAR of 'Mums F**king Matter'!!In this episode I speak about:sharing my voice and my opinions openly over 52 weeks and how I've grownsome of the conversations I've had over the past yearhow can you celebrate yourself?!I give thanks to Flo Lacy for being my podcast producer when I startedand thanks to Mike Merrick for helping me with editing alsothank you so much for the reviews and the messages I've receivedA big THANK YOU for listening! Themes: mental health, motherhood, healing, growthAt the end of the podcast I share a poem by Donna Ashworth.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call by emailing me at lucy@lucywyldecoaching.com.For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Rebecca Cox is a writer, a Mum to a 9 year old boy and a gorgeous soul with such wisdom to share on solo motherhood. She has become a friend of mine over the last few months and I'm delighted to share this conversation. Rebecca co-authored the book 'How To Be A Happy Single Parent', with her friend Zoe Desmond, founder of the Frolo app.TRIGGER WARNING: we talk about birth trauma at 36.30 to 38.00.In this episode we speak about:Rebecca and Zoe's book 'How To Be A Happy Single Parent'the shame and loneliness in single parenthood at times, and connecting with others on the Frolo appthe evolution of Rebecca's career before and after becoming a Mumthe (ridiculous) stigma to being a divorcéefailure/perceived failurethe media's portrayal of single parents, Rebecca finding her niche and writing what she needed to see represented'trends', masks, inauthenticity, the curation of life that's put out — and the need for honestythe self-doubt we can have, especially in motheringthe parenting paradigms we are in and have come frombirth trauma, the lack of REAL preparation (from certain birth prep classes) that we can often have for motherhoodRebecca's experience of matrescence over the years and growing alongside our childrendating after divorceThemes: single parenting, single mothering, journalism, matrescence, sexualityYou can connect with Rebecca and her work here on Instagram. And you can find the book 'How To Be A Happy Single Parent' anywhere you buy books.At the end, I share a poem written by Jess Urlichs. (Donna Laine Fine Jewellery is the lady/shop I speak about 13 minutes in.)Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Would you like to work with me? For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com, where you can sign up for my newsletter!

I believe we all experience some kind of trauma in our lifetime. And it's often a tricky/taboo subject for some people. I wish to invite change in that, so that we can perhaps all heal a bit more over our traumas; small or large, from recently or many years ago.Trigger Warning! — I speak a little about birth trauma.WARNING! - I talk about Father Christmas at 15 minutes 50 seconds to 16 minutes 15 seconds.In this episode I speak about:the gaslighting that can so often happen when speaking about our traumabirth trauma; my experience of it and the huge effect it can have on familiesthe work of Dr Rebecca Moore and the Birth Trauma Conference'silver linings', why there sometimes aren't any and how trauma can't always be 'swept under the rug'Gabor Maté's work on trauma and his documentary 'The Wisdom Of Trauma'being bullied and the positives of 'bad' things happening to uspost-traumatic growthone person's trauma isn't the same for another and validating your own feelingsI share quotes from Gabor Maté, Alan Turing, Leonard Cohen, Brené Brown and Mark Groves.I mention the book 'How To Heal A Bad Birth' by Debby Gould and Melissa J. Bruijn, that helped me a lot after birth trauma.Here is a link to the blog piece I mention about trauma that's on my website.Here is some more information on Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG).Themes: trauma, birth trauma, healing, addiction, post-traumatic growthAt the end of the podcast I share a poem by Tanya Markul.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call by emailing me at lucy@lucywyldecoaching.com.For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Today I am talking to a dear friend of mine, Penny McKenzie.Penny is an artist, a counsellor and a Mother to two grown up children. Penny used to be a client of mine, and it's been wonderful to remain good friends, witness her grow and step into who she is more.What we talk about (particularly 35 minutes onwards) is absolute GOLD; about knowing we deserve time for ourselves.In this episode we speak about:Penny's passions and the work she doesthe experiences in parenting grown up childrenconsciously 'unmothering'Penny's journey with art and becoming an artistour own self-development, growth and how to replenishdefying what others think of us decades onthe work of Dr Gabor MatéPenny's experience of pregnancy, birthing premature babies and her matrescence; both early on and to this dayhow common self-abandoning is in motherhood and going against the grain to remember we matter too!the sociology of Motherhood (see EP43 for my chat with Motherhood Sociologist Dr Sophie Brock)Themes: unmothering, martyr mothering, counselling, art, matrescence, therapyTo see more about Penny see here on her website. And connect with Penny here on Instagram. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Would you like to work with me? For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com, where you can sign up for my newsletter!

The world I/we live in can go at quite a pace so in this episode I aim to invite you to think about whether there really needs to be a 'rush' to your pace; from replying to messages to walking day-to-day and more.Warning! — If listening around little ones, I mention Father Christmas at 14.50.In this episode I speak about:the pace of modern life and how it can feel to somethe book 'Wintering' by Katherine May and slowing down during divorce/stressful timesdropping the apologies and prioritising what truly mattersdoing less at certain times during your monthly cycleGlennon Doyle's brilliant words the 'revving reflex' and the work of Dr Scott Lyonssimple ways and places you could integrate a slower paceI share quotes from Glennon Doyle, the book 'Wintering' by Katherine May and from Carl Honoré.Here is a link to the podcast I mention with Mel Robbins talking to Dr Scott Lyons.Themes: wintering, slowness, boundaries, At the end of the podcast I share a poem by Emma Heaphy.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

All my guests are super honest and real in our conversations. It's something I'm very proud of sharing with the world. And so here is another one...Annie Richardson is qualified holistic counsellor, healer, and women's circle facilitator with over two decades of experience. Through her work as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, specialising in Matrescence, Annie saught professional education to become a certified counsellor specialising in the Birth to Rebirth of women's lives.Outside of Annie's professional work, she is a Mother of 4 and a Grandmother to 1. She's been parenting for nearly 30 years and has gone through the full spectrum of parenting.I love how Annie's wisdom oozes from her and she's is so f**king REAL.In this episode we speak about:Annie's start to Motherhood at age 17Mothering grown up children compared to little onesriding through grief in all it's shapes and forms e.g. grieving the life we had before becoming a Mumthe need for freedom that arises and balancing the 'scales' the HUGE power of someone truly meeting us where we're atself-discovery work and finding/meeting ourselves through Motherhoodthe physical and sensory experience of being in a 'postnatal body' (what is our own and what is society's BS)early menopause, menopause, post menopause and giving less f**kshealing through burlesqueconscious 'unmothering'EXPLICIT language at 52 minutes in(!)the wisdom of menopause and 'sagescence'Themes: mothering, grief, pregnancy and postpartum care, self-discovery, menopause, burlesque, human designTo see more about Annie see here on her website. And connect with Annie here on Instagram. You can also check out her YouTube channel.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Would you like to work with me? For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and at www.lucywyldecoaching.com, where you can sign up for my newsletter!

The words we use and the effect they have can make a difference in how we communicate with others and of course how we portray ourselves.In this episode I speak about:the difference between "are you still breastfeeding?" or "are you breastfeeding?" and how loaded similar questions can be (plus the endless unsolicited advice given to Mums and pregnant women)'just' a Mum being the biggest understatement ever!how it can feel to be asked the every day platitudeswords we can use to be less demeaning, upsetting and offensivehow healing it can be to use words differently, especially around birthpostnatal depletion as opposed to postnatal depressionswitching from blame to a questionthe work of Jono Lancastergentle language I use in my teachingthe musts and the shoulds we say to ourselves..."is she a 'good' baby?"!Here are the two articles I read from; 'Six pregnancy terms you probably won't hear again' and 'Why are pregnancy terms so demeaning?'.Themes: language, birth, pregnancy, breastfeeding, yoga, emotional inteligence, the podcast 'Child'At the end of the podcast I share a poem called 'Just One?' written by me.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Rebecca Hill is a transformational coach and hypnotherapist, who uses subconscious tools to peel back the layers of limitations acquired throughout our lifetime, which prevent us from reaching our full potential. Rebecca's mission is to inspire, teach and empower clients to become the most limitless and elevated version of themself by exploring deep within, helping them to identify and heal limiting beliefs that block them from transforming to new levels.She currently lives in Cornwall with her 5 year old son.TRIGGER WARNING: 7 minutes in we very briefly touch on sexual abuseIn this episode we speak about:Rebecca's background and what led her to the work she does todayRebecca's struggles with her health in pregnancy, PoTS syndrome and what came up in early motherhooddiagnosis with PMDD and healing with rapid transformational therapydoing our own inner work; how we can change and grow in life and people's responses to thisthe work of Dr Bruce LiptonRoly (my boyfriend) and I getting back together, why and how powerful a lesson it was for each of uspeople who are energetic matches for us when we truly value ourselvesfinding our identity as a Mum and our 'Becoming'Rebecca's experience of birth and matrescenceknowing ourselves better and Human Design in parentingthe importance of doulas and postnatal careinvesting in yourself and support when it's needed and the huge impact it can have an explanation of Human DesignThemes: hypnotherapy, hyperemesis gravidarum, PMDD, birth, human design, motherhood, matrescenceTo see more about Rebecca see here on her website. And connect with Rebecca here on Instagram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Would you like to work with me? Book in for a free discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com

I talk about the breath every time I teach or lead a coaching session. We can often take the breath for granted but it makes SUCH a difference when we think about it, and feel it.In this episode I speak about:the difference it can make really listening to your breath; in everyday life and during yoga or fitness classesbreathing to help with driving anxiety (particularly with young children in the car)listening to your breath while immersed in nature; deepening the experienceusing the breath as a tool in movement practices: for ease and/or powerhow the breath can help reduce stress, and calm the nervous systemmy experience doing 'Transformational Breath' with Rebecca Dennisusing the breath whilst pregnant or postnatally for greater benefits; pelvic floor and core connectionthe beauty in breath 'work' for introspection and self-connectionThemes: breath, breathing, breath work, yoga, exercise, pregnancy and postnatal exerciseAt the end of the podcast I share a poem written by me.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

In this episode I talk to Dr Sophie Brock, a Motherhood Studies Sociologist based in Sydney, Australia.I've been absorbing Sophie's wisdom via podcasts and social media for a few years, so it's a pleasure and an honour to have her on the podcast for this juicy conversation.Sophie's work in Motherhood Studies is fascinating and incredibly validating. Sophie is also a single Mum to her daughter.I HIGHLY recommend listening to (and/or sharing) this podcast whether you're expecting, or a mother to children of any age.In this episode we speak about:the difference between motherING and motherHOODthe 'Fish Tank of Motherhood Model'what we are conditioned to think a 'Mother' is and the 'Perfect Mother Myth'a personal share of mine; feelings about having another baby or notgrief in motherhood and how all emotions are valid yet not widely accepted in societymaternal rage; feeling it, acknowledging it and expressing itnot having Mum guilthow different mothering can look for each family; disabilities, neurodivergence and much moreSophie's offerings and breaking down the learningThemes: motherhood, mothering, parenting, maternal rage, disabilities and neurodivergence, fatherhoodWe also mention the work of Minna Dubin and Adrienne Rich.To see more of Sophie's work and about her resources and courses see here on her website. And connect with Sophie here on Instagram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Would you like to work with me? Book in for a free discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

I have a very special guest on the podcast today; my 9 year old daughter, Matilda.It was so lovely recording an episode with her, in two short stints and hearing what she had to say.In this episode we speak about:our love of danceMatilda's fabulous year 4 teachergymnastics and Matilda's passion for itslime recipesrescue dogs and empathyturning 10 years oldThemes: dance, slime, gymnastics, rescue dogs, stick insectsAt the end, Matilda reads a poem written by Rose Milligan.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

In this episode I talk to a fabulous recent connection of mine and kindred spirit, Becca Scott. Becca has been a Homeopath since 2009, a Reflexologist since 2001 and has added Accredited Divorce and Breakup Coaching in 2023. She specialises in Women's Health with a particular focus on gynaecological, auto-immune and hormone issues.Becca is also mum and step mum to four wonderful teenage boys and a little girl. In this episode we speak about:What led Becca to the work she does todaylichen sclerosus, how it presents and sadly how common a misdiagnosis isthe huge importance of knowing our anatomy (mostly the difference between the vagina and the vulva)the link between toxic relationships and certain conditionsmy work with baby massage and starting early with reverence for the body how we're not taught to communicate 'difficult' stuff and why this is a problemJessica Pin's story and her work in clitoral advocacyBek Antonucci and her work de-shaming herpeslearning about and feeling our emotions fullydifficult relationships ending and how that can affect usletting go of shame and being advocates for ourselves and our healthThemes: lichen sclerosus, vulval and vaginal conditions, herpes, relationship difficulties, trauma, sexTo see a model of the clitoris and Becca's article about it, see here. To learn more about Becca's talk on lichen sclerosus that she mentions, see here on Becca's website. And connect with Becca here on Instagram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Do you want to work with me? Book in for a free discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

I have known that I am sensitive for many years and I know that other people would relate to what I share in this episode. In this episode I speak about:when I learned about HSP's and how it helped meSusan Cain's work about the 'bittersweet' temperament and her TED Talk Elena Herdieckerhoff's brilliant video: 'The gentle power of highly sensitive people'why feeling our emotions fully can be beautiful, powerful and so healingtools and tips for managing being an HSPThemes: highly sensitive people, mental health, emotional wellbeing At the end, I share a poem written by Danielle Doby.To see more about Susan Cain, see her website here. I also mention the book 'Come As You Are' by Emily Nagoski.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

In this episode I talk to Naomi Galliano. Naomi is a trauma informed coach who specialises in helping mothers heal the intergenerational & childhood trauma stored in the nervous system.This conversation, Naomi's wisdom and experience is absolute gold and so, so powerful for helping us to regulate our emotions better, as women and Mothers. In this episode we speak about:Naomi's journey with motherhoodNaomi's work with healing the nervous system, past trauma, intergenerational trauma, and changing your self-talk from negative to positivean explanation of the vagus nerve, the nervous system states and how we can look after ourselves when empowered with this knowledgewomen's LEARNED inability to know our own needs, and/or to ask for help with our needs being met — and what that means for our emotional states parenting and neurodivergencemy experience working with Naomi and the positive impact it hadhow invaluable self awareness isthe importance of learning about the nervous system, at any age, and how our children can benefitThemes: Motherhood, Matrescence, The Nervous System, Mental HealthTo learn more about Naomi's work see here on Facebook. Or here on Instagram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Want to learn more about working with me? Why not book in for a commitment free 30-minute connection call here?For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

I recorded this episode in March 2024 and it's taken me a few months to ponder sharing it.For a long time I held shame over what I share in this episode, but I know I am not alone in this experience, and wish/hope to help others in exposing my truth.Trigger Warnings: I speak on domestic abuse (emotional, financial, physical, sexual), infidelity, birth trauma.In this episode I speak about:the disbelief at my reality and the break down of my relationshiphow common abuse is and we are not taught to look out for abusive behaviourmatrescence, patrescence and how couples can be affectedthe awful state my self-worth was in that led to me being groomed and assaultedour human need to be seen, heard and appreciatedThe song I couldn't remember the name of was Take Care by Beach House.Themes: domestic abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), infidelity, birth traumaAt the end, I share a poem written by me.One of the podcasts I said I'd share is no longer available. The other is this from 'Behind The Mother Mask' with Annie Breen. Click here for Apple Podcasts and here for Spotify.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

Elena Skoreyko Wagner is a Canadian illustrator and paper collage artist based in York, UK.This is such a beautiful, REAL and honest conversation. Elena shares her experience of motherhood and her work and how she came to illustrate story books with paper collage.I first saw an example of her work with the book 'My Mom Has Feelings Too' by K.D. Stoddard.In this episode we speak about:Elena's experience of birth in 3 different countriesthe self-judgement, self-alienation and disconnection from other mothers we can so often haveElena's Dad playing his part in helping with her support networkhow 'beautiful spaces' are not everything and letting go of commercialised ideas (I f**king LOVE this point!)my experience with my emotions as a new Mama and why I was drawn to the book of K.D. Stoddardthe precious 'WHY' behind Elena's work and her training/backgroundmy awful experience with a publishing company and the gatekeeping/censoring that can happenthe stories held in the paper!another book Elena's worked on called 'Wild Trails To The Sea' by Penelope JacksonThemes: Motherhood, Story Telling, Art, Mental HealthTo learn more about Elena's work see here on her Instagram, or on Elena's website.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Want to learn more about working with me? Why not book in for a commitment free 30-minute connection call here?For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

I wanted to share my experience of doing a Burlesque for Beginners course in London, with 'The Cheek Of It!'.Why? Because I know many of my followers and listeners are intrigued to know more!Also to (hopefully) inspire you to do something truly for YOU! Because it's so important to find something that we LOVE — and that lights us up — as well as being a Mama, partner, friend, etc.In this episode I speak about:body confidencelearning to be adoredthe sisterhood and community!using creativity to convey a messageseeing REAL bodies moving in the flesh (compared to the fake and airbrushed)the art form of Burlesque; it's elegance and celebrationan incident with(out) a nipple tasselperforming in Soho in the midst of Pride monthBig thanks to my teachers Petis Pois and Ava Ventura! And Zoe at 'The Cheek Of It!'.Themes: Burlesque, Female Empowerment, Postnatal Mental HealthAt the end, I share a poem written by me.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

I'm so f**king honoured and excited to share this conversation with one of my most influential teachers — Amy Taylor-Kabbaz.Amy is a Mama of 3 and one of leading voices on Matrescence in the world today. She leads a training programme (that changed my life!) called 'Mama Rising' and is the author of a book by the same name. In this episode we speak about:Amy's landing into motherhood 16 years agoHer discovery of — and reaction to learning — the word matrescence 10 years into motherhoodthe injustice of not knowing this word sooneracknowledging our own mothers' matrescencehow Amy changed her coaching and support method to be better for mothers (this made me cry as it's SO important!) — and the coaching model that some use is so toxic and adds to the problemsmy awakening/cracking open upon learning about matrescence experiencing matrescence mixed with domestic abuse; gaslighting, control and coercionpost-traumatic GROWTH and what that can do to/for uswhat matrescence teaches us and how positive that is for this generation and the ones yet to cometowards the end I share a poem I wrote for AmyThemes: Matrescence, Motherhood, Parenting, Mental Health, BirthTo learn more about Amy's work see here on Amy's website.We speak of Dr Aurelie Athan and Dr Oscar Serralach.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Want to learn more about working with me? Why not book in for a commitment free 30-minute connection call here?For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

MATRESCENCE! One of my favourite topics. I'm not sure why it's taken me 30 episodes to get to this incredibly important topic, but anyhoo…In this episode I speak about:when the word was coined (and it took 49 f**king years to be added to the dictionary!) and by whomthe TED Talk that changed my lifemy teacher, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz and her course, 'Mama Rising'Dr Aurelie Athan and her work at The Motherhood Centre in New Yorkpostnatal depletion (not depression) and the work of Dr Oscar Serralachhow matrescence affects EVERY layer of our beingLucy Jones' book, 'Matrescence'why your matrescence will be different depending on many factorsThemes: Matrescence, Mental Health, Motherhood, Patrescence, Postnatal DepletionAt the end, I share a poem written by me.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.….com.

Today's guest is Beth Berry. Beth is the founder of 'Revolution From Home', a Coach for Mothers and author of 'Motherwhelmed'. Beth lives in Asheville, North Carolina in the US. She is an amazing woman, a mother to four girls, and such a powerful voice in the motherhood space.I loved this conversation so much. Thank you Beth! — And thanks so much to all my guests, past and future! TRIGGER WARNING: At 34.25—38.22 we speak about birth. Not birth trauma but in case birth talk upsets you I wanted to let you know.In this episode we speak about:Beth's work coaching Mothers and couplesBeth's experience living in Mexico and writing her bookthe intensive parenting paradigms we have to contend withhow we're not as flawed as we are led to believe — the 'norms' and the structures do NOT support parentsthe ripple effect (on our kids) of truly looking after ourselvesgiving, receiving and learning to take too...the profound importance of instinctsBeth's experience of birth and becoming a Mum at 17what a 'soul fire steward' is and tending to your flame...Themes: Motherhood, Parenting, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Birth, MatrescenceAt the end, I share an excerpt from Beth's book, Motherwhelmed.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Want to learn more about working with me? Why not book in for a commitment free 30-minute connection call here?For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

This is a very honest account of my early months of motherhood.TRIGGER WARNING: I talk of my birth experience, birth trauma, and how fragile I was as a new Mum.I wanted to speak about all of the things that I felt as I know so many Mamas who do not feel seen in their experience of Motherhood. This is due to the (often toxic, and certainly detrimental) emphasis on being the 'perfect Mum' that we see all over the place. In this episode I speak about:my expectations of birth and early motherhoodmy birth experiencec-section scar massage and healingmoving gently after birth and whynot being in love with my baby right awaytherapies I benefitted fromresearch I've done to help me healThemes: Mental Health, Mothering, Birth TraumaAt the end, I share a poem written by me.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

Today's guest is Alex Higham of Exhale Healthy Coffee; a brilliant coffee brand that I excitedly discovered and tried in 2020 and have not looked back since!As well as the founder of 'Exhale', Alex is a Dad to two girls, husband to Kirsty (co-founder of Exhale) and keen runner.In this episode we speak about:Alex's health journey and the story of how 'Exhale' came aboutwhere their delicious coffee comes from and how it is made to be so healthythe many health benefits of good quality coffee and the decaffeination method used by Exhalesome of the research on consuming caffeine in pregnancy and as a nursing MumTo try a free bag of Exhale Healthy Coffee click HERE.You can find more about Exhale Coffee at exhalecoffee.com, as well as here on Instagram.Themes: Health, Coffee, Motherhood, Parenting, Mental Health,At the end, I share a poem written by me.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Want to learn more about working with me? Why not book in for a commitment free 30-minute connection call here?For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

For my 30th episode of the podcast, I was inspired (by Zoe Blaskey of 'Motherkind') to share a meditation that I recorded for you.Having done guided meditations for many, many years during my yoga classes and 1:1 sessions I wanted to treat you, my listeners, to this guided relaxation.If you're new to meditation, please don't put any pressure on yourself to feel anything in particular. Whether you get to listen to this during the craziness of half term or another precious stolen window of time, I invite you to… listenbreath deeplyand relax a little morePLEASE NOTE: Do not listen while driving as you may get dozy(!). I've been told my voice is "like a balm" and I do try my best to help you relax to the max ;)Enjoy!~ Lucy xxThemes: Mental Health, Mothering, Relaxation, BreathAt the end, I share a poem written by Danielle Doby.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please consider leaving a review on the platform that you listen. Click here for Spotify or here for Apple Podcasts.Want to learn more about working with me? Book in for a free 30-minute discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

Today's guest on the podcast is Jodie Garth; Mother, Artist and Motherhood Coach. Jodie and I met in late 2021 whilst on a (life-changing) course about Matrescence with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz.Jodie and I have both learned, grown and evolved so much through — and since — the 'Mama Rising' course, and I wanted to share Jodie's story here.In this episode we speak about:menstrual cycle awareness, what we're not taught about our bodies and passing the wisdom on to our childrenthe challenges of ADHD and motherhood combinedhealing in hindsight when you find out more about yourselfmatrescence and ADHDJodie's expression as an artist and finding her voice through collageYou can find Jodie and her work on Instagram at @cherishandbloom_artThemes: ADHD, Motherhood, Parenting, Mental Health, ArtAt the end, I share a poem written by Danielle Doby.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Want to learn more about working with me? Why not book in for a commitment free 30-minute connection call here?For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

Have you ever thought much about your posture? About the difference it can make to your aches and pains — and even your mood?In this episode I speak about:the effects of poor posturepracticing reverence for your body and allowing greater ease'superhero pose' and how better posture can go a long way in contributing towards how you feelthinking of your posture when walking, standing, seated, driving, holding children, etc.the role of exercise to help with posturereducing stress wherever possibleThemes: Posture, Fitness, Mental Health, Emotional Health, ParentingAt the end, I share a quote from Regena Thomashauer.Want to know more about my Goddess Circles? Click HERE.For more from me, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.