Episodes 79
Avg. Duration 30m
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Since Jan 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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Hosted by Crystal Hardstaff, a counsellor and parenting educator, this podcast is here to support you through the emotional ups and downs of perinatal mental health, parenting, and self-identity. This space is for real, honest conversations about the challenges of early parenthood, raising children, and prioritising your mental wellbeing. Whether you’re navigating the newborn stage, toddlerhood, older years, or balancing the journey of motherhood with your personal identity, you’ll find meaningful insights, relatable personal stories, and practical tools to help you feel more empowered. Topics range from parenting education to mental health topics. Join me as we explore how to nurture your mental health, cultivate connection, and raise confident, resilient children, all while honouring the person you are beyond your role as a parent.

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S3E4 Becoming the Parent You Needed: How Childhood Attachment Shapes Adulthood

Jun 17, 2025 23m

Ever notice how the same patterns keep showing up in your relationships even when you wish to do things differently from your parents? This podcast episodes discusses How attachment styles are…

S3E3 Feeling Touched-Out in Motherhood – Why It Happens & What Needs to Change

Mar 19, 2025 40m

Ever felt like if one more person touches you, you might just explode? That’s being touched out—but it’s not just about exhaustion. It’s the crushing weight of constant physical contact, relentless…

S3E2 Myths and Misconceptions About Attachment Styles

Mar 04, 2025 32m

Are attachment styles set in stone? Do you have to be a perfect parent to raise a securely attached child? In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest misconceptions about attachment theory and…

S3E1 I’m Back – A Raw Conversation About Burnout, Miscarriages, and Getting Real

Feb 24, 2025 40m

It’s been a while since I’ve shown up here, and today, I’m coming back to chat with you - unfiltered and real. Life has been a whirlwind, and in this first episode I’m sharing my journey through…

S2E16 S2 Episode 16: Acknowledging the Sh*t-Show: The Power of Collective Motherhood Experience with Gemma @postpartumlikeaboss

Aug 08, 2023 54m

Join Gemma, a Perinatal Counsellor, and me as we talk about discovering the empowering journey of motherhood beyond the picture-perfect façade. We explore the real challenges, how to seek…

S2E15 S2 Episode 15: Parenting From a Place of Fear with Danica @littlebloom.consultancy

Apr 18, 2023 45m

Read the Blog Post 'Parenting From a Place of Fear' Are you a parent who struggles with fear and uncertainty? My latest podcast episode with Danica from Little Bloom explores the different ways fear…

S2E14 S2 Episode 14: Finding Your Calling During Early Postpartum with Sami from The Hold Doula

Apr 04, 2023 30m

Read the Blog Post 'Finding Your Calling During Early Postpartum' Sami is a preconception, pregnancy and postpartum Doula living, working and mothering on Turrbal country in Brisbane's North West.…

S2E13 S2 Episode 13: Motherhood and Insomnia, Allison shares her story.

Mar 15, 2023 49m

Read the Blog Post: 'Postpartum Insomnia: Causes, Warning Signs, and Effective Solutions for New Mothers'   Allison shares her experience of motherhood and insomnia, and how she found sleep again.…

S2E12 S2 Episode 12: Emotional regulation and why it’s more difficult for some children to regulate with Yvette Knights @movelearnconnect

Mar 14, 2023 48m

Read the Blog Post: 'Why Emotional Regulation Can be Challenging for Some Children Despite Gentle Parenting: Tips and Strategies for Parents' Yvette Knights works with families who have children with…

S2E11 S2 Episode 11: Common Struggles As Parents Who Are Cycle Breakers

Oct 12, 2022 14m

Common struggles for parents, childhood experiences and family dynamics, insecure avoidant and anxious attachment styles, and effective communication.   To book a Counselling session with Crystal…

S2E10 S2 Episode 10: Self-Care that is Real and Radical

Oct 12, 2022 14m

What is real self-care? It is real and radical. Real – truly deep to your soul-nourishing. Life-changing and life-giving. Radical – unapologetic, and without guilt or shame. Quite literally taking…

S2E9 S2 Episode 9: The Lie of Aiming To Be The ’Perfect’ Parent

Oct 12, 2022 10m

The clash between what we thought parenting would be like vs. the reality. Societal pressures and expectations on parents especially mothers and the imbalance of expectations between mums and dads.…

S2E8 S2 Episode 8: Psychology and Spirituality

May 07, 2022 15m

I am hosting the annual Mums’ Mental Health Summit which is a 2-day event of Guest Speakers and Workshops with mums sharing all about mental health and motherhood. If you’ve been feeling the pull to…

S2E7 S2 Episode 7: The Importance of Postpartum Preparation, a conversation with De from Mama Nourished Co

Apr 16, 2022 55m

I am joined by De from Mama Nourished Co who is a Postpartum Doula passionate about mothers deserving postpartum support. In this episode De shares some of her practical tips for how we can receive…

S2E6 S2 Episode 6: The Duality of Motherhood, a conversation with Tiffany from @inspire.learn.teach

Mar 16, 2022 27m

I went Live on Instagram with Tiffany to talk about the duality of motherhood. Here is the replay on Instagram. We can love it and we can find it hard. We can enjoy playing with our children and…

S2E5 S2 Episode 5: What it means to be a Cycle Breaker

Feb 21, 2022 5m

In today's episode, we're going to be talking about what it means to be a cycle breaker, and what does this mean for our children. For many of us who are making a conscious decision to parent…

S2E4 S2 Episode 4: The way you were parented impacts you - the four attachment styles

Feb 08, 2022 7m

Did you know that the way you were parented impacts you? In this episode, we are adding to this conversation by talking about the four attachment styles which is something I am really passionate…

S2E3 S2 Episode 3: The way you were parented impacts you - parenting styles

Jan 16, 2022 8m

If I were to ask you if you believe the way you were parented or raised has impacted you in a positive or negative way, what would you say? It is likely that every person I ask would give me a…

S2E2 S2 Episode 2: Energy states of women and how this impacts mothering

Jan 06, 2022 5m

Welcome to the More Than Mothering Podcast. I am your host Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor where I specialise in maternal mental health and gentle parenting. Let me ask you a question.…

S2E1 S2 Episode 1: Welcome to the More Than Mothering podcast hosted by Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor

Jan 06, 2022 5m

Welcome to the More Than Mothering Podcast. I am your host Crystal Hardstaff from The Gentle Counsellor where I specialise in maternal mental health and gentle parenting. You may have noticed that…

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