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Motherkind

by Zoe Blaskey

Motherkind is the podcast for women who know that motherhood changes everything — and want to grow forward, not “bounce back”. Hosted by Zoe Blaskey, Motherkind explores the profound personal, emotional and professional transformation that happens when you become a mother. This is a space for women navigating the wild, identity-shifting years of motherhood who want to reclaim confidence, redefine ambition, and build a life that works for who they are now. Each week, Zoe sits down with world-leading experts, thought leaders, psychologists, authors and well-known figures to unpack the real experiences of modern motherhood — from matrescence and identity loss to confidence, boundaries, work, relationships and self-worth. Expect honest conversations, evidence-based insight and practical tools that help you move through this season with clarity and strength. Motherkind is not about doing more, fixing yourself, or returning to who you were before children. It’s about becomin

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Episodes

  1. Why You’re Still Carrying the Mental Load—Even When Your Partner Helps

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Does it ever feel like you’re the one who has to...

  2. Vex King: What Your Children Really Learn When You Always Put Yourself Last

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Do you say yes when you mean no, then feel guilty for...

  3. Dr Helen O’Neill: Why Are Women Carrying So Much of the Fertility Burden?

    TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion of miscarriage and fertility difficulties. Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the...

  4. Mimi Ikonn: I Thought Having a Baby Would Bring Us Closer — But Our Marriage Fell Apart

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. What happens when your life looks perfect from the...

  5. Dr Martha Deiros Collado: Why Playing With Your Child Feels So Hard (And How to Make It Easier)

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Do you ever sit down to play with your child and…

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  6. Strength Training Expert Elizabeth Davies: The Postpartum Check Most Mothers Don’t Know They Need

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Have you ever gone back to a fitness class after…

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  7. How to Change Career When You Have No Idea Where to Start

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. What if the career you worked so hard to build no...

  8. Millie Mackintosh: The Coping Strategy That’s Making Mothers More Anxious

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Does the thought of getting...

  9. Fitness Expert Stef Williams: I Thought I’d “Bounce Back” After Birth — Then Everything Changed.

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. What happens when your career is...

  10. Steven Bartlett’s CEO: How to Navigate Career and Motherhood Without Losing Yourself

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. What happens when you genuinely...

  11. Frankie Bridge: How to Stay Ambitious After Kids Without the Mum Guilt

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Motherhood changes so much —...

  12. Why You’re Being Overlooked in Your Career—and How to Stand Out Instead

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. What if the opportunities you’re...

  13. Feeling Stuck? 5 Things to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do Next

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Feeling stuck in your career,...

  14. The mistakes I made postpartum (and what I'd never do again)

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. After 10 years of motherhood…

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  15. Stop Doubting Yourself: The Simple Habit That Builds Real Confidence.

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. What if the reason you don’t…

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  16. “I’m a Better Mother Because I Work” — From The Woman Who Ran British Vogue Whilst Pregnant

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. During August, the Motherkind…

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  17. The Myth That's Making Your Relationships Harder

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Have you ever felt like one…

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  18. The Science Is Clear: Mothers Don't “Bounce Back” After Birth | Dr Federica Amarti

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. During August, the Motherkind…

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  19. The Surprising Skill Every Child Needs to thrive in an Uncertain Future

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. What skills will our children...

  20. The Reframe That Made One Mother Feel Seen

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Have you ever felt like…

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  21. Lou Beckett: Why Mothers Carry So Much of the Mental Load and How to Change It

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. During August, the Motherkind…

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  22. The 5-Minute Reset Every Overwhelmed Mother Needs This Summer

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. If the summer holidays have left...

  23. Dr Mindy Pelz: The Surprising Cause of Brain Fog Every Mother Needs to Know

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. During August, the Motherkind…

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  24. Why "Having It All" Is Making Mothers Miserable

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Have you ever looked around at...

  25. Emma Grede: “The Parenting Rules I Refuse to Follow”

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. During August, the Motherkind…

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  26. Why You Feel Guilty Resting in Motherhood (And Why You Don't Have to Earn It)

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Do you ever sit down to rest......

  27. 4 Simple Shifts to Enjoy the Summer Holidays, Not Just Survive Them

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Do you already feel the pressure...

  28. The Real Reason You Keep Snapping At Your Kids (And What to Do About It)

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Have you ever shouted at your...

  29. Nedra Glover Tawwab: Why Mothers Feel So Resentful (And The Boundaries That Change Everything)

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Do you ever find yourself saying...

  30. The 5-Minute Habit That Makes Juggling Work and Motherhood Feel Easier

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Does it feel like you're...

  31. Why Motherhood Feels So Much Harder Than We Expected (You're Not Doing It Wrong)

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Why does becoming a mother…

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  32. The Burnout Doctor: Why So Many Mothers Think They're Failing (When It's Actually Burnout)

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Have you ever felt like you're...

  33. The 3-Step Method To Replace Your Self-Doubt With Self-Belief

    Ready for a career that fits who you are now? Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 21 October. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. Join the waitlist for first access and 30% off. Do you ever feel stuck in...

  34. Sonia Choquette: The Parenting Skill That Helps Children Trust Themselves

    What if one of the greatest gifts we could give our children isn't confidence, resilience or achievement, but the ability to trust themselves? In this powerful Motherkind Moment, Zoe is joined by intuition expert and spiritual teacher Sonia Choquette to explore why so many of us lose trust in our...

  35. Dr Helen O’Neill: We Know Less About Miscarriage Than We Do About Mars

    What if the reason so many women feel dismissed, confused and unsupported when it comes to their health isn't personal - it's systemic? In this eye-opening conversation, Zoe sits down with scientist, reproductive health expert and Hertility founder, Helen O'Neill to explore the shocking reality…

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  36. Sophie Power: The Photo That Changed How We See Motherhood

    When a photo of ultra-runner Sophie Power breastfeeding her baby during one of the world's toughest races went viral, millions of people saw a powerful image of motherhood.But few knew the story behind it. In this Motherkind Moment, Sophie shares what was really happening that day. From…

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  37. Dr Punam Krishan: Why So Many Mothers Feel Exhausted, Overwhelmed and Unseen

    What happens when a doctor becomes the patient? This week, Zoe sits down with GP, broadcaster and author Dr Punam Krishan for a powerful conversation about motherhood, health and what happens when we put ourselves last. Following her recent breast cancer diagnosis, Punam reflects on recovery, the...

  38. Burnt Out, Overwhelmed and Running on Empty? Listen to This.

    On paper, Maria Hatzistefanis had everything she had worked for. A hugely successful business, a loving family and a life many people would envy. But behind the success, she was burnt out, running on empty and wondering why she didn't feel happier. In this powerful Moment, Maria shares the…

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  39. Why Mothers Need Time Alone (And Why It's Not Selfish)

    When was the last time you were completely alone - with nobody touching you, talking to you or needing something from you? In this episode, Zoe explores why so many mothers crave alone time and why that need isn't selfish - it's essential. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, touched...

  40. The Hidden Reason You're Becoming Resentful

    This episode is for every mother who's ever felt overwhelmed, resentful, or quietly stretched beyond her limits. If you're holding everything together, saying yes when you want to say no, and wondering why you're exhausted, this conversation might change the way you think about boundaries…

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  41. GQ Jordan: The Postpartum Nutritional Advice Every Mother Needs to Hear

    Why do so many mothers feel exhausted, foggy and depleted - even years after giving birth? In this episode, Zoe sits down with nutritionist GQ Jordan to talk about the realities of pregnancy, postpartum recovery and the nutritional foundations that help mothers feel more like themselves again....

  42. Dr Alex George: Why We Struggle With Our Children’s Emotions - And How to Change It

    Have you ever found yourself saying to your child, "You're OK, don't cry," whilst knowing you mean well, but feeling like something deeper is happening? This week’s Moment explores a powerful idea: we can only hold our children's emotions to the extent that we can hold our own. So many of us grew...

  43. Why You’re Snapping, Overthinking and Feeling Constantly On Edge (And What To Do To Stop)

    You’re not failing. Your nervous system is overwhelmed, and there’s a reason why. If you’ve been snapping, overthinking, lying awake at night, or feeling strangely disconnected from your own life, this episode will help you understand why. Because it’s not a mindset problem. It’s your nervous...

  44. Why Returning To Work After Maternity Leave Feels So Much Harder Than You Expected

    Returning to work after having a baby isn't just a practical transition - for many mothers, it can feel like returning as a completely different person.You expected to feel rusty. You didn't expect to question your confidence, your identity, or whether you're still capable of doing the job you…

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  45. Steven Bartlett’s CEO: How I Make Career Decisions Around My Family

    What happens when the dream career opportunity arrives… just as motherhood asks more of you than ever before? In this deeply honest conversation, Zoe sits down with Amy, CEO of Steven Bartlett Private Office, to talk about the impossible equation so many ambitious mothers are trying to solve.…

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  46. What Your Child Is Really Triggering In You with Gabor Maté

    What if your child’s behaviour isn’t something to control… but something to understand? In this powerful conversation, Zoe sits down with one of the world’s leading voices on trauma, attachment and child development to explore the invisible patterns many of us carry into motherhood. Why do our...

  47. The NEW Career & Motherhood Playbook From The Woman Who Ran British Vogue Whilst Pregnant

    What if the reason you feel like you’re failing… isn’t you? In this powerful conversation, Zoe sits down with Vanessa Kingori OBE - former Publishing Director of British Vogue, Chief Business Officer at Condé Nast Britain, and one of the most influential women in global media. Vanessa made…

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  48. My Biggest Mistakes and Regrets in Motherhood and Work (and What I’d Do Differently)

    Zoe has never shared her story like this before.💡 In this episode, she takes you behind the scenes of her journey through motherhood and work over the past nine years - the decisions, the trade-offs, the moments she’s proud of… and the ones she’d change if she could. This is the first episode in...

  49. Do You Resent Your Partner For The Mental Load? Try This Expert Advice, with Dr Morgan Cutlip

    Why does resentment feel so universal in motherhood - even in the strongest relationships? In this conversation, Zoe sits down with relationship expert, Dr Morgan Cutlip, to unpack the quiet, creeping dynamic so many mothers experience: the feeling that your life has completely changed and your...

  50. Emma Grede: "Your kids don't need you to be their everything"

    “Your kids don’t need all of you. They need a fully expressed version of you.” What if the pressure to be everything to your children is actually the thing making motherhood harder? In this powerful conversation, Emma Grede (entrepreneur, co-founder of SKIMS & Good American) shares a radically...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Motherkind is the podcast for women who know that motherhood changes everything — and want to grow forward, not “bounce back”. Hosted by Zoe Blaskey, Motherkind explores the profound personal, emotional and professional transformation that happens when you become a mother. This is a space for women navigating the wild, identity-shifting years of motherhood who want to reclaim confidence, redefine ambition, and build a life that works for who they are now.

Each week, Zoe sits down with world-leading experts, thought leaders, psychologists, authors and well-known figures to unpack the real experiences of modern motherhood — from matrescence and identity loss to confidence, boundaries, work, relationships and self-worth. Expect honest conversations, evidence-based insight and practical tools that help you move through this season with clarity and strength.

Motherkind is not about doing more, fixing yourself, or returning to who you were before children. It’s about becomin

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