The Motherkind Podcast

Do you ever feel like everyone else is moving faster than you?

Like you should be further ahead - in your career, your life, your motherhood?

This episode is your reminder that feeling isn’t truth, it’s comparison.

In this powerful solo episode, Zoe challenges the idea that there’s a “right” timeline for your life, and shows why trusting your own pace might be the most freeing thing you ever do.

Because what if you’re not behind at all… but exactly where you’re meant to be?

Why the feeling of being “behind” is so common (and where it really comes from)

How comparison - both internal and external - fuels pressure and self-doubt

Why there is no universal timeline for success, motherhood, or life

The power of thinking in seasons, not deadlines

How to feel calmer, grounded, and more confident in where you are right now

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If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Maxine Nwaneri - The truth about having it “all”: How to find your true purpose and do motherhood your way

Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet

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This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

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Why does no one tell you that becoming a mother changes you completely?

Not just your life but your brain, your identity, your emotions, your ambition… everything.

In this powerful solo episode, Zoe breaks down the concept of matrescence, the scientifically recognised transition into motherhood and why understanding it can completely change how you experience this season.

Because so many mothers are silently asking: Why do I feel so different? Where did the old me go? Why does this feel so hard?

This episode gives you the language, the science and the reassurance you’ve been missing.

What matrescence is and how it explains the transition into motherhood

Why do you feel lost, overwhelmed or different after having a baby

How your brain, hormones and emotions change in motherhood

Why identity loss in motherhood is normal (not a failure)

How long does the motherhood transition really last

Practical ways to support your mental health and identity through this stage

You’ll also hear why motherhood isn’t just about loss, it’s a profound transformation that can lead to deeper purpose, stronger boundaries and a clearer sense of who you are becoming.

This episode is your reminder that:

You are not failing.You are not behind.You are in the middle of becoming.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Lucy Jones - Matresence: The Word We All Need

Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet

Connect with Zoe:

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Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind

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What if the thing you feel you have least time for… is actually the thing that would help you cope the most?

In this powerful Motherkind Moment, Zoe is joined by play expert Emma Worrollo, who makes a compelling and surprising case for why playfulness isn’t frivolous, it’s foundational.

Because when you’re carrying the mental load, juggling work, and just trying to get through the day, “have more fun” can feel like the most unrealistic advice in the world.

But this isn’t about adding more to your to-do list.

Emma explains why playfulness isn’t about being silly, extroverted, or endlessly positive. It’s something far more powerful - a deeply human skill that helps us become more resilient, more flexible, and better at navigating the challenges of motherhood.

In this conversation, you’ll learn why so many of us feel like we’ve “forgotten how to play”, why that’s completely normal, and how to bring small moments of lightness back into even the busiest days.

Because play isn’t just for children. It’s for you, too.

. Why playfulness is directly linked to resilience, problem-solving and emotional well-being

. The difference between play and playfulness (and why this changes everything)

. Why feeling awkward or “bad” at playing with your kids is completely normal

. Simple, realistic ways to bring more lightness into everyday motherhood

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If you enjoyed this Moment, you can listen to the full episode here: The Power of Play with Emma Worrollo 

Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet

Connect with Zoe:

. Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok

. Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

. Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

. Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books

. Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind 

What you’ll take from this Moment:For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind
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Sophie’s story went viral when she was photographed breastfeeding mid-ultramarathon, but what that moment really represents is something much bigger: the invisible load of motherhood, and a world not designed for women.

. Why motherhood often forces a complete identity reset

. How to stop chasing “having it all” and define success on your terms

. The hidden mental and physical load mothers carry

. Why your health is not optional, it’s foundational

. How small acts of self-prioritisation change everything

. The mindset shift that helps you take on things you never thought possible

Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. 

Loved this episode?

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If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Joeli Brearley - The Exhausted Mother’s Guide to A Successful Return to Work. 

Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet

Connect with Zoe:

. Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok

. Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

. Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

. Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Why am I the only one thinking about everything?”

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, resentful, or like the mental load is falling entirely on you since becoming a parent, this episode is for you.

In this Motherkind Moment, Zoe shares a powerful conversation on one of the most searched and least solved challenges in modern motherhood - the mental load, emotional labour, and how it impacts relationships after children.

Because for so many mothers, the pattern looks like this:👉 You’re holding everything in your head.👉 You feel unseen and unsupported.👉 Resentment starts to build.

And the more you wait for your partner to change… the worse it feels.

This episode offers a different way forward. One that actually works in real life.

In this Moment, you’ll learn:

Why the mental load in relationships creates resentment (and how to break the cycle)

The biggest communication mistake couples make after having kids

Why “if they loved me, they’d know” leads to frustration and disconnection

A simple, non-confrontational phrase that improves communication instantly

How to reduce resentment in your relationship without constant conflict

Why “Done is better than perfect” is key to sharing the load

You’ll also hear how shifting your communication — not controlling your partner — can transform your relationship dynamic over time.

This isn’t about lowering your standards.It’s about creating a relationship that actually works for both of you.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode here: You can’t change them, but you can change yourself with Cat Sims

Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes.

Connect with Zoe:

Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok

Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind

Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind 

Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices