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S2E8 It’s Just a Phase: Season 2 Finale & Finding Our Rhythm Again
In the final episode of Season 2, we reflect on the beautiful chaos of motherhood and the comforting truth that most things really are just a phase. We chat about what it’s been like settling back…
Evelyn's Story: Finding Beauty in the Hardest Goodbye 💛
This week on the podcast, we're joined by the incredible Taylor - a mother who faced unimaginable decisions in the few precious hours her daughter Evelyn was earthside. In this deeply moving episode,…
Finding Your Village: Solo Parenting with Chloe
In this honest and deeply relatable episode, we chat with the lovely Chloe, a solo parent to two wonderful kids. She opens up about the realities of raising children on her own - from juggling work,…
S2E7 Back to the Grind: Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
In this mini episode, Emma and Gabi reflect on the rollercoaster of emotions that come with heading back to work after maternity leave. From the guilt of leaving their little ones to navigating the…
S2E4 From Life Coach to Mum Life: Navigating the Chaos with Lucy
In this episode, we chat with Lucy, a mum of two under two and a life coach. We dive into how motherhood completely flipped her mindset, career, and identity. Lucy shares the highs, lows, and…
S2E3 When Everything Stops: MumMantra on Surviving a Mini Stroke, a Brain Aneurysm & Motherhood
What happens when your body forces you to slow down...in the middle of motherhood? In this gripping episode, MumMantra shares her extraordinary story of facing both a mini stroke and a brain…
S2E2 Life as a SEN Parent : Love, Advocacy & the Long Road to Diagnosis
Kirsty, a SEN mum of two, shares her honest and heartfelt journey through the autism diagnosis process for her non-verbal son. After two long years of waiting, advocating, and navigating a confusing…
S2E1 Unexpected Beginnings: Hayley’s Story of Strength, NICU Life & a 27-Week Miracle
We’re back with Series 2 and we’re starting with an unforgettable story. Meet Hayley, a mum whose journey into motherhood began far earlier than expected when her baby arrived at just 27 weeks. In…
The Finale: Letting Go of Mumpetition
Episode 13: Letting Go of MumpetitionIn the final episode of The Mum I Met on Mat Leave season 1, we’re getting honest about one of the trickiest parts of modern motherhood. The quiet competition…
S1E12 Mum Guilt, Comparisons and another poo story
In this episode we dive into the rollercoaster of mother hood -from the all-too-familiar mum guilt and the tricky terrain of sibling comparisons, to the comforting world of family traditions. Emma…
Family Holiday's - The Highs, the Lows & the Unexpected!
Episode 11 is here and we're diving straight in! In this episode, Gabi talks about her family holiday. What she hoped would be a much-needed break turned into a trip full of unexpected challenges.…
Rhythm & Routine : Are they really needed?
In this episode of The Mum I Met on Mat Leave, we dive into the world of routines – from newborn to toddler, the good, the bad, and the totally unpredictable. Feeding schedules and wake windows, we…
(Trigger Warning: Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss). Navigating Joy and Loss – A Conversation on Pregnancy, Miscarriage and Motherhood.
Episode 9: Navigating Joy and Loss – A Conversation on Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and MotherhoodTrigger Warning: This episode discusses pregnancy, miscarriage, and pregnancy loss, which may be…
Sleep deprivation, Night Feed Drama and the Emotional toll of Parenting
Episode 8: Sleep deprivation, night feed drama and the emotional toll of parenting. In this episode we dive in headfirst into the sleepless trenches of parenting- the emotional highs, the drained…
S1E7 Hobbies, Headspace & a Bit of Relationship Drama
Episode 7: Hobbies, Headspace & a Bit of Relationship DramaThis week, we’re chatting all about US or at least the version of us that existed before nappies and night feeds took over. We’re diving…
'Bouncing Back', Body Confidence & the Real Postpartum Journey
In this episode of The Mum I Met on Mat Leave, we dive into the real postpartum experience — beyond the baby talk — and get honest about the pressure of feeling like we need to "bounce back" after…
From Pelvic Floors to Parenthood: Navigating Illnesses, Self-Care, and Contradictions
In this episode, we’re tackling all the messy, real stuff no one warned you about when you signed up for motherhood. From the joys of pelvic floor recovery (seriously, why didn’t anyone mention…
S1E4 The Unseen Journey: Expectations vs. Reality of Pregnancy, Birth, and the Evolution of Maternal Love
In this episode, we dive deep into the rollercoaster of pregnancy and childbirth. What we expect vs. what we experience!! From the emotional and physical struggles of pregnancy to the reality of…
S1E3 Vaseline, Nursery Bag Surprises and Mum Guilt: The Chaos We Laugh Through
In this episode, we dive into the whirlwind of motherhood—where Vaseline isn't just for dry skin, nursery bags hold endless surprises, and mum guilt lurks around every corner. From the chaos of…
S1E2 In the Thick of It: Surviving (and Laughing Through) Anxiety, Chaos, and the Parenting Rollercoaster
In Episode 2 of The Mum I Met on Mat Leave, we’re diving into the chaotic and hilarious rollercoaster of new motherhood! From the wild ride of intrusive thoughts and parenting anxiety to the magic of…
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