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How Motherhood Changed Me
by Kerrie Turner + Jenna Yates
No woman can say motherhood hasn’t changed her.. but every mother’s story is different. We’re here to unpack it all, with the hope you might see a bit of yourself and feel less alone. Think of us as a mother’s group in your ears.. some beautiful storytelling, a bit of learning, and a whole lot of laughter. We’ll chat with some inspiring people, share about our own journey from maiden to mother, and give you a platform to do the same because.. we’re all changed now we are mums.This is How Motherhood Changed Me...
Episodes
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Better Homes, Busy Mums with JOH GRIGGS
Johanna Griggs has lived a life in the spotlight, but it’s the story behind the cameras, her family, that truly defines her. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Joh talks to us about navigating single motherhood, raising two boys while juggling a busy career, and then finding love…
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TAHLIA AUBUSSON on letting go of the dream of ‘one more baby’
Sometimes motherhood doesn’t go the way you imagined. For Tahlia Aubusson, it’s been a journey of love, loss, and learning to let go. After ten pregnancies and eight miscarriages, Tahlia shares what it’s been like to hold onto the dream of a bigger family - and how she’s found peace in embracing...
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The week I became a mum… and landed on Netflix
What happens when the biggest week of your career collides with the biggest week of your life? For former Australian sprinter turned filmmaker Jane Larkin, it meant welcoming her baby girl into the world while her debut film The Edge premiered on Netflix. Behind the highlight reel though, was a...
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The motherhood reset you didn’t know you needed with Jaclyn Carlson
Some days motherhood just hits you… the exhaustion, the overwhelm, the constant juggling. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, breathwork coach and mother-mentor Jaclyn Carlson guides a reset you can follow along with at home, helping you pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. We...
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What single motherhood really looks like with BRONTE EDMUNDS (and four kids in tow)
What does life look like as a solo mum of four? In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Bronte Edmunds aka @journeyofanhonestmum opens up about the end of her nine-year marriage, rediscovering herself, and learning how to survive in the beautiful chaos of single motherhood. It’s an…
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SEAN SZEPS: How Fatherhood Changed Me
As a child, Sean Szeps dreamed of being a mum. Today, he’s a dad of twins, a husband, and the author of 'Not Like Other Dads.' In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Sean takes us inside his surrogacy journey, the unexpected shifts of fatherhood, and what it’s like raising twins while...
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Prolapse, marriage counselling and other things mums don't say out loud with MAGGIE CHRETIEN
There’s so much about motherhood no one tells you - the messy bits, the heartbreak, the shame we carry quietly… In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Maggie Chretien aka The Peninsula Mumma joins us to shatter the silence around postpartum prolapse, anxiety, and the hard truths she's…
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The Mother Brain: what really happens to a woman’s mind in pregnancy & postpartum
We’re told baby brain makes us scattered, forgetful, a little less sharp. But what if it’s actually a sign of growth? In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, journalist and author Chelsea Conaboy shares the science that’s redefining how we understand the maternal brain. From the…
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Rethinking postpartum care with Chinese medicine
Motherhood can come with so much pressure, especially in those first few weeks when the world expects you to “bounce back” fast. But traditional Chinese postpartum care offers a different perspective… one that emphasises rest, nourishment, and intentional healing. In this episode of How…
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Fertility truths every woman should hear
IVF has been around for nearly 50 years, but there’s still a lot we don’t talk about. In this episode, we’re joined by leading fertility researcher Dr Nicole McPherson to unpack the science behind IVF, what’s really involved, and why so many myths still stick around. From sperm health and embryo...
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The rabbit hole of Postpartum Psychosis
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re speaking with Ariane Beeston - psychologist, mum, and author of ‘Because I’m Not Myself, You See’, a raw and powerful memoir about her experience of postpartum psychosis. Ariane takes us into the disorienting time when motherhood didn’t just...
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ROB KENNEY: How Fatherhood Changed Me
Rob Kenney didn’t have a dad growing up, so he became one for millions of strangers on the internet. What started as a simple YouTube channel sharing life skills quickly grew into something more. Dad, How Do I? is like an antidote to the usual tough-guy stuff online; practical advice with…
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No dusty sons with PAYAL DESAI
What does it mean to raise boys who care? Who contribute at home, take responsibility and grow into good men... not just “not bad” ones? In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re joined by Payal Desai (@payalforstyle), the voice behind the viral “No Dusty Sons” series, for a powerful...
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BEC MORSE: when life doesn’t go to plan
Rebecca Morse was in her mid-20s, chasing career dreams in TV journalism, when life took an unexpected turn. She found out she was pregnant. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Bec shares what it was like to step into motherhood earlier than planned, how she navigated the shift while...
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We need to talk about gender disappointment
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Jenna opens up about something many mothers feel but don’t say out loud: gender disappointment. She shares her experience of grieving the daughter she once imagined, and the guilt and shame that followed. Kerrie reads a poem Jenna wrote at the time…
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I quit my 'real job' for motherhood
Becoming a mum shifts the way we see ourselves, especially when it comes to work. For some, it’s a gradual realignment of priorities. For others, it brings big, confronting questions about identity, ambition, and what’s truly sustainable in this season of life. In this episode of How Motherhood...
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AMIE ROHAN on holding grief and growing forward
Amie Rohan’s path to motherhood has included some of the toughest experiences a parent can face. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, she talks openly about her twin pregnancy, the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Willow, and the reality of bringing home one baby while mourning the...
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The Mothers Who Made Us
In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with our own beautiful mums, Leanne and Julie, to reflect on the women they were before motherhood, the journey of raising us, and the legacy of love, sacrifice, and identity that lives on in our families today. From the early days of nappies and night...
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What Do I Want To Be When They Grow Up?
Motherhood changes us in ways we never expect… and sometimes, without even realising it, parts of who we are get tucked away for later. In the season 4 opener of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re joined by Karen Johnson; writer, speaker, and author of the new book ‘What Do I Want To Be When They...
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Be the mother your inner child needs
Have you ever found yourself reacting in motherhood in ways that surprise you… snapping, people-pleasing, or feeling like a child all over again? You’re not alone, and there’s often a deeper reason behind it. To wrap up season 3; in this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with...
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COLIN FASSNIDGE: How Fatherhood Changed Me
We’ve shared so many stories of motherhood, but what about fatherhood? In this episode, we’re hearing a dad’s perspective as we sit down with renowned chef and TV personality Colin Fassnidge. Known for his no-nonsense approach in the kitchen, Colin gets real about how becoming a father to two...
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How heartache inspired a children’s book
After losing her husband to cancer, Georgia Lillie was left to raise their two young boys alone. What followed was an unexpected journey of healing that would forever transform their family. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we sit down with Georgia to hear the heartfelt story behind...
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From best friend to surrogate sister
When Jess Brockie offered to carry a baby for her best friend Bec, she had no idea it would turn out the way it did. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with Jess about the selfless act of surrogacy, and the incredible strength it took when the unimaginable happened. You’ll need...
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CATERINA METE on being the Red Wiggle and a solo twin mum (by choice)
Red Wiggle Caterina Mete has been part of the popular children’s franchise for over two decades. If your kids are a little older you might know her as Police Officer Beaples… but what you might not know is that behind the scenes she was longing for another title; mum. In this episode of How...
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RENAE INGLES: from netball to neurodiversity
Netball champion Renae Ingles and her NBA star husband Joe, were already juggling twin toddlers and their professional sporting careers (on opposite sides of the world!) when their son Jacob was diagnosed with Autism. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Renae tells us she knew something...
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“I grew a baby with my mother’s womb”
After a life-saving hysterectomy following the birth of her daughter, Kirsty Bryant became Australia’s first uterus transplant recipient. The donor was her mother. Less than a year later, Kirsty welcomed a healthy baby boy… grown in the same uterus she was! You need to hear this story to believe...
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3 words every mum wants to hear: cheap, healthy groceries
Eating well doesn’t mean it has to cost you more… That’s what our guest in this episode of How Motherhood Changed Us says. Nabula Brdar started out like a lot of new mums; fumbling around in the supermarket aisles trying to decipher ingredient lists and eliminate nasty additives and…
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KELLIE FINLAYSON: finding purpose as a mum with stage 4 cancer
At 25, with a three-month-old baby on her lap; Kellie Finlayson was told she had stage 4 bowel cancer. She didn’t know it at the time but the doctors didn’t expect her to live beyond six months… that was 3 years ago. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Kellie shares that life with her...
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The truth about mum guilt with Zoe Blaskey
There’s guilt and then there’s MUM GUILT… a heavy, impossible burden that doesn’t let up no matter what you do. It’s the nagging feeling that you’re not doing enough or being enough for your kids, and that all your choices are somehow screwing them up. If you’re a mum juggling all the demands of...
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XMAS SPECIAL - surviving the silly season with Gen Muir
The holiday season is magical but for us mums, it’s also overwhelming. In this special bonus episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re joined by the incredible Genevieve Muir from Connected Parenting to unpack how to survive the chaos of Christmas. Gen shares practical advice on managing the...
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A mother's intuition
Do you believe in mothers' intuition? That gut sense or ‘knowing’ that something may be up with your child… It’s come up a few times on How Motherhood Changed Me, and so to wrap up season 2 we’re going to do some reflecting as we explore the topic a little more. We also speak with psychic…
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TARA PAVLOVIC is in her healthy mum era
Motherhood has a profound way of forcing us to face our demons… even ones we didn’t realise we had buried inside. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with former reality TV star, author and content creator Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson whose life has transformed since becoming a mum...
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The hidden grief of secondary infertility
1 in 10 women experience secondary infertility, and yet it’s an issue that is hardly discussed. Chloe Jeffers is one of those women, and she joins us on this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me to shine a spotlight on this difficult and often private struggle. She opens up about the tough…
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I’m a transgender man and I had a baby
Starting a family was the furthest thing from Logan Brown’s mind. As a transgender man, he was undergoing hormone replacement therapy, and was in a relatively new relationship. But despite the odds, it happened. Logan started blogging about his pregnancy journey, and quickly garnered a lot of...
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Motherhood & medals with Olympian Keesja Gofers
There is such an exciting buzz around women’s sport at the moment, and as we just saw at the Paris Olympics, the mums are certainly well-represented! One of those mums is Keesja Gofers… a proud member of the Aussie Stingers waterpolo team, who just returned home with a silver medal. Adding to…
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The motherhood load is mental with Paige Connell
Paige Connell aka @sheisapaigeturner is a working mum of four who knows allll about the invisible burden many mothers carry to keep everyone happy and things running smoothly. She is a popular content creator known for her thought-provoking videos challenging social norms and championing…
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BRON LEWIS: if you don't laugh you'll cry
When you’re dealing with poo explosions, tantrums, snotty noses and preparing meals for hours that no one eats… you kind of have two options: lose your mind or have a laugh about it. Comedian and mum-of-three, Bron Lewis lives by the mantra ‘if you don’t laugh you’ll cry’, in fact she’s made a...
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HAYLEY PEARSON’s baby saved her family
When Hayley’s big brother called to congratulate her on the safe arrival of her baby boy, she had to hand the phone off to her mum. Her head was in a bucket and she was having an allergic reaction to the pain relief her doctor had given for her c-section. A week later she was home from hospital,...
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I gave up booze for my baby
As she approached 30, Kristina started warming to the idea of becoming a mother but she had a bit of a health journey to go on first. She knew she needed to give up alcohol, and live a healthier lifestyle for herself and her family. In S02 episode 2, we chat with Kristina Shields a fabulous,...
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JESS URLICHS is not 'just a mother'
If you have small children (or you used to) you’ve no doubt come across Jess Urlichs on social media. She’s a mum of 3 living in New Zealand, and has hundreds of thousands of fans from all over the world who connect with the poetry she writes about her motherhood experiences. Jess’ words are…
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LISE & SARAH on finding your mum squad
Motherhood can be so isolating and lonely, especially if your friends are in a different life phase. In episode eight of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with besties Lise Carlaw & Sarah Wills aka ‘Lise & Sarah’, who met just after the birth of their second children. Their friendship has since...
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Rediscovering your style as a mum with Caitlin Marwaha
On the other side of having babies, many of us are left with a softer and stretched body, and clothes that no longer fit or flatter us. If you’ve found yourself looking in the mirror and wondering what you’re supposed to wear now… you’re not alone. In episode seven of How Motherhood Changed Me…
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Navigating friendships & infertility
Infertility is a deeply personal and emotional journey… and hardly anyone in Kerrie’s world knew she was going through it. In episode six of How Motherhood Changed Me, we have an open and raw conversation about navigating friendships when you’re struggling and everyone around you is sharing baby...
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AMY GERARD on sex after kids
Amy Gerard’s refreshingly honest take on motherhood has earned her thousands of online fans, brand collaborations, a book deal, and most recently a national radio show. From losing her libido after becoming a mum, to needing kid-free nights out with her girlfriends… she’s not afraid to tell it…
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Keeping our kids safe online with Yasmin London
From managing screen-time to social media access, every parent is grappling with how to navigate the digital world. In episode four of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with former police officer and online safety expert, Yasmin London - who has seen first hand the serious, real-world…
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TERESA PALMER on balancing motherhood & Hollywood
Teresa Palmer is like the Hannah Montana of Hollywood... she has an amazing acting career but splits her time between LA and Australia so she can give her kids more of a "normal" childhood. You're going to love this chat in episode three of How Motherhood Changed Me, where we learn how Teresa...
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I went through menopause before I became a mum
Sarah always knew she wanted to be a mum… but at 23 after a cancer diagnosis, she was told she would not be able to carry babies herself. 10 and a half years later another woman made her dream come true. In episode two of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with Sarah Wright whose determination to...
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The birth of a mother with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz
What actually happens to a woman when she becomes a mother? There is a word you may or may not have heard of before that encompasses it all... and that word is matrescence. In episode one of How Motherhood Changed Me we chat with journalist, author and matrescence activist Amy Taylor-Kabbaz. Get...
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Get to know your hosts
In this introduction episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, get to know your hosts Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We are still a little blown away that our podcast idea (hatched one night over a glass of bubbles) is finally coming to life! We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
No woman can say motherhood hasn’t changed her.. but every mother’s story is different. We’re here to unpack it all, with the hope you might see a bit of yourself and feel less alone. Think of us as a mother’s group in your ears.. some beautiful storytelling, a bit of learning, and a whole lot of laughter. We’ll chat with some inspiring people, share about our own journey from maiden to mother, and give you a platform to do the same because.. we’re all changed now we are mums.This is How Motherhood Changed Me...
HOSTED BY
Kerrie Turner + Jenna Yates
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No woman can say motherhood hasn’t changed her.. but every mother’s story is different. We’re here to unpack it all, with the hope you might see a bit of yourself and feel less alone. Think of us as a mother’s group in your ears.. some beautiful storytelling, a bit of learning, and a whole lot of...
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