In mOther Words | Motherhood Conversations with Steph Ting

He grew up wondering why his dad left. Now, as a father himself, Eldred is trying to become the dad he never had. In this Father’s Day special of In mOther Words, Steph sits down with Eldred for a deeply honest conversation about fatherhood, father absence, provider pressure, emotional shutdown, and the family patterns we quietly carry into parenting. Eldred shares what it was like growing up afte...

What do dads carry that they rarely say out loud? In this Father’s Day special, we invited three fathers into In mOther Words for a heart-to-heart conversation about modern fatherhood, marriage, parenting, emotional silence, and what dads wish mums understood. We talk about the pressure to provide, the loneliness of not knowing how to ask for help, why vulnerability can feel difficult for men, and...

When we talk about ADHD, the conversation often centers on children. But what about the mothers parenting with ADHD? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HE5KRX7BMJU In this episode of In Mother Words, Steph sits down with Dawn Foo, corporate trainer, emotional intelligence coach, author of Hope with ADHD, and a mother diagnosed with ADHD, for an honest and deeply personal conversation...

One day he was running across soccer fields. The next, doctors told his family he needed a wheelchair. In this episode of In mOther Words, Nini shares the emotional journey of watching her six-year-old son go from being one of the most active children she knew to suddenly living with a rare degenerative hip disease. Together, we explore motherhood under pressure, parenting through diagnosis, invis...

In this episode of In Mother Words, Steph sits down with Faustina, founder of HiBuyMama and Raising Resilient Rascals, for a grounded and honest conversation about raising emotionally resilient children without losing kindness along the way. Together, they unpack the quiet pressures modern parents carry: how to teach emotional resilience, how to repair after parenting mistakes, and how to raise ki...

Are modern moms feeling empowered by parenting philosophies — or overwhelmed by them? In this episode, Steph speaks with Ola, a Montessori playgroup guide, kids physiotherapist, and mom of two, about finding clarity in a world full of advice. Ola shares her journey from traditional teaching to Montessori education, the challenges she faced when welcoming a second child, and the moments that made h...

In Singapore, success is often tied to academic performance — but what happens when that pressure affects our children’s emotional well-being… and our own? In this episode of In Mother Words, I sit down with Marilyn, an educator with more than 10 years of teaching experience, a mum to a strong-willed six-year-old, and the co-founder of ARTÉ Pickleball. Marilyn has spent years observing how childre...

When Janet first heard the word “cancer,” her world went still. As a mother, wife, and business owner, she made a choice that many might question — she said no to chemotherapy. A year later, when the cancer returned stronger than before, Janet faced a new decision — one that would redefine her courage, her motherhood, and her sense of self. In this heartfelt conversation, Janet shares how fear tur...

“Love doesn’t have to be anchored in proximity.” In Part 3 of our In Mother Word's Breast Cancer Awareness & Motherhood series, Steph speaks with Jen — a single mother, survivor, and woman whose story redefines love and motherhood. From walking out of an abusive marriage with ₹7,000 in her pocket to starting anew in Singapore, Jen’s journey is one of love, sacrifice, and faith. Just as she was...

When Faith was pregnant, she was told she had stage 2 breast cancer. In this powerful episode of In Mother Words, she shares what it was like to face an impossible choice — to fight for her own life while carrying new life within her. Through tears, courage, and faith, Faith opens up about going through chemotherapy during pregnancy, drawing strength from her daughter, and how the experience resha...

When Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer, she faced one of the hardest moments of her life — telling her three young children. In this deeply moving conversation, Susan opens up about the fear, heartbreak, and unexpected strength that came from sharing the truth with her family. From the moment her daughter asked, “Mommy, are you going to die?” to the day she invited her children to help shave...

A tender story of loss, resilience, and renewal after pregnancy loss. What happens when hope feels lost? In this deeply moving episode of In Mother Words, Steph speaks with Shaz, a mum of two who once believed she would never carry a child to term. After experiencing multiple miscarriages during Covid, Shaz opens up about grief, guilt, and the fear that she might never become a mother — and how sh...

What happens when birth doesn’t go as planned — and your story doesn’t unfold the way you hoped? In this episode of In Mother Words, I sit down with Sulin Corella, postpartum doula and founder of Papaya Wellness, to explore the emotional side of birth that is often overlooked. We talk about what it means to hold space for mothers, why expectations can create guilt and shame, and how to begin heali...

From fear to empowerment: how hypnobirthing reshaped Maud’s journey into motherhood. When Maud became a mother, she was terrified of giving birth. That fear led her to discover hypnobirthing — a practice that not only transformed her experience of childbirth, but reshaped the course of her life. In this episode, Maud opens up about how motherhood pushed her to release a former identity, grieve the...

Before motherhood, Kashmira was a founder, poet, and improv artist. Then she became a mother overnight — an identity shift that changed everything. In this moving conversation, Kash shares what it means to lose and slowly rediscover yourself — and what finding yourself after motherhood really looks like. We talk about: The guilt that lingers even in “me time” The hidden pressures mothers quietly c...

Postpartum recovery is more than physical healing — it’s body, mind, and beyond. In this episode of In Mother Words, I sit down with Laura, a senior physiotherapist and pelvic health specialist, to unpack the truths no one tells you about life after birth: Why so many moms delay their own recovery How to build a village that truly centers the mother Why emotional and physical healing must go hand...

You’ve had a baby before — so why does being pregnant again still feel so uncertain? In this episode of In Mother Words, I sit down with Jen — a working mom expecting her second child — for an honest conversation about the emotional complexity of a second pregnancy, and what it’s really like preparing to become a mom again. We explore: The pressure to “have it all figured out” as a second-time mom...

This Father’s Day, we’re flipping the script. Instead of focusing on overwhelm or frustration (which we all know too well), we pause to honor the fathers — through the eyes of moms. In this special episode of In Mother Words, I ask 6 heartfelt questions that open up space for reflection on how our partners show up, love, and lead in their own way. It’s our way of seeing them, acknowledging them, a...

Social media makes motherhood look like it’s all smiles, milestones, and picture-perfect homes. But behind the filters are real women facing sleepless nights, endless laundry, and moments of doubt that don’t make it into the feed. In this episode, I sit down with two fellow moms for an honest, unscripted conversation about what motherhood really looks like — the mess, the magic, and everything in...

There’s the version of motherhood we’re shown: Perfect photos. A smiling baby. A mom who seems to do it all. And then there’s the version no one talks about: The silence when your partner goes back to work. The guilt of replying to emails while your newborn cries. The tears when breastfeeding feels impossible — and you blame yourself. In this episode, I sit with Wanda — founder, speech therapist,...

Nothing prepared me for how profoundly becoming a mama would challenge and reshape me. Five years in, I’m still learning, still growing. This podcast is part of that ongoing journey — a quest for truth, connection, and a deeper understanding of what motherhood really means, beyond the noise and pressure. In Mother Words — is my reminder that sometimes, a simple conversation can be a lifeline. It i...