Motherkind

Why does becoming a mother change us so deeply? And why does nobody really prepare us for it? So many mothers believe they're doing something wrong because motherhood feels harder than they expected. But what if the problem isn't you? In this powerful conversation, writer and bestselling author Lucy Jones explains the life-changing concept of matrescence – the physical, emotional, psychological an...

Have you ever felt like you're failing at everything? Like you're constantly trying harder, doing more and still feeling like you're falling behind? In this powerful Motherkind Moment, GP and burnout expert Dr Claire Ashley shares the moment she realised she wasn't failing as a mother, doctor or partner - she was experiencing burnout. Together, Zoe and Claire unpack why so many mothers blame thems...

Do you ever feel stuck in self-doubt? Overthinking decisions. Questioning yourself. Wondering whether you're good enough, capable enough or ready enough. In this solo episode, Zoe shares the simple mindset shift that transformed her relationship with confidence - and that she's seen transform the lives of hundreds of women she's worked with. She explains why self-doubt isn't a sign that you're doi...

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 inner knowing, and how we can help our children stay connected to theirs. Sonia explains why intuition...

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 of the gender health gap and what every woman needs to know about her body. Helen explains why the femal...

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 navigating pregnancy, pelvic floor recovery and breastfeeding, to running 106 miles around Mont Blanc with a th...

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 traumatic birth of her first child, severe postnatal depression, and the moment she realised that whil...

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 turning point that made her realise something had to change. She opens up about the reality of juggling work...

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 out, exhausted or guilty for wanting space from your children, this episode will help you understand wh...

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 forever. In this powerful moment episode, Zoe explores why boundaries aren't selfish; they're essential. She s...

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. Drawing on both her professional expertise and personal experience as a mother expecting her second child...

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 up believing resilience meant pushing through, staying strong and keeping it together. But what if rea...

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 system. In this solo, Zoe goes deeper than typical “nervous system” advice to explore what’s really drivin...

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 once knew so well. In this Moment, Zoe sits down with Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed,...

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. From taking a huge new role whilst pregnant, to the tension between career ambition and wanting to be the...

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 children’s big emotions feel so triggering? Why do we instinctively want to shut down tears, tantrums or...

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 history as the first woman to lead the commercial side of British Vogue in its 100+ year history , after alre...

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 Motherkind’s special work series, and it starts here for a reason. Because from the outside, it can lo...

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 partner’s hasn’t. This episode is a powerful reframe. It will help you understand where resentment actua...

“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 honest take on ambition, guilt, and what it really means to be a “good mother.” This episode is a per...

If you feel like you’re failing at motherhood… this is the reframe you need. In this powerful Motherkind Moment, Zoe sits down with Lou Beckett, author of The Sunday Times Bestseller, Lessons from A Default Parent and wife of Comedian, Rob Beckett, to unpack something so many mothers feel but rarely say out loud - the constant pressure to be a “good” mum and the quiet belief that we’re not quite m...

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, second-guessing yourself, or disconnected from who you are, this episode is for you. Zoe sits down with intuitive teacher Sonia Choquette, a world-renowned spiritual guide and New York Times bestselling author of over 25 books, to explore something so many of us feel we’ve lost in motherhood: our intuition. Because the truth is, it hasn’t gone anywhere. It’s...

If your career has started to feel harder, slower, or somehow “not enough” since becoming a mum, this episode will change how you see it. Because the problem isn’t your ambition. It’s the advice you’ve been given. In this powerful solo episode, Zoe shares how she got pulled into “hustle harder” business content and how it left her questioning her success, her pace, and her direction. What she real...

AI is moving fast, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed, behind, or unsure where to start, start here.  In this episode, Zoe sits down with AI expert Georgie Barrat to cut through the noise, the hype, and the fear - and show you how to actually use AI in a way that makes your life easier (not more complicated). From reducing the mental load at home to becoming a sharper thinker at work, this is your...

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. B...