How Motherhood Changed Me

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 again… and she shares how each experience has shaped her as both a mum and a TV presenter. You’ll come away...

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 life as it is, with her two beautiful children. For any mum who’s ever felt the weight of unspoken grie...

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 pregnancy marked by hyperemesis gravidarum, endless hospital stays, a traumatic birth, and a rocky recov...

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 explore the mental load, matrescence, and small, practical exercises that can change how you feel, and...

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 inspiring chat that will encourage you to choose the hard thing you know deep down is best for you and your fa...

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 throwing out the traditional parenting rulebook. This is the Sean behind the Instagram jokes… candi...

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 lived through. Maggie’s raw honesty feels a bit like a therapy session, and in sharing her truth, she...

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 neurological shifts of matrescence to the myth of maternal instinct, Chelsea explores how motherhood changes not j...

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 Motherhood Changed Me , Dr Carla Brion shares the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine and explains why honour...

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 quality to success rates and timing, Nicole shares the facts every woman should know - whether you’re t...

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 change her, it completely unmoored her. We talk about what it’s like to lose touch with reality in those...

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 kindness at its core. In this episode, Rob opens up about his own journey, the father he’s chosen to be, and w...

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 conversation about parenting boys in a culture that often fails them, and everyone around them. A form...

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 still holding onto her ambition, and what it meant to grow up fast. We talk about identity, sacrifice, a...

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 she found out her third baby was also a boy, capturing the thoughts and emotions she didn’t know how to...

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 Changed Me , we chat with Gretchen Scalora, a mum of four who made the decision to leave a high-profile...

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 other. We also speak about postnatal anxiety and depression, the end of her marriage, and what it’s taken...

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 feeds to their honest reflections on watching us become mothers, this conversation is full of emotion,...

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 Grow Up?’ Karen shares her wisdom on making space for your own ambitions and finding your way back to t...

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 trauma-informed psychodynamic coach Lavinia Brown about the power of inner child healing and working through th...

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 daughters softened him, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the gender norms he’s challenged both...

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 her children’s book, My Dad is an Eagle Now . It’s a powerful conversation about love, loss, and the le...

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 to have the tissues handy for this one! How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turn...

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 Motherhood Changed Me, Caterina tells us about her decision to become a solo mum, and her absolute elation...

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 wasn’t right, and that’s why she is so passionate about sharing their story; to help other families. I...