Motherloading Podcast

Women can't multitask. We're just asked to do more work. Professor Leah Ruppanner is a sociologist, researcher, and author of Drained, a book that puts data behind what so many women have been told is anxiety, overthinking, or bad boundaries. She's one of the world's leading voices on the mental load, and in this conversation, we get into what it actually is, why it's so heavy, and what it's costi...

We talk a lot on Motherloading about the invisible load. This episode gets into what it's actually doing to your body. We are exhausted. Not just tired... depleted. And most of us have been running on caffeine, cortisol and sheer willpower for so long we've forgotten what it feels like not to be. Rhian Stephenson is the founder and CEO of ARTAH, one of the UK's most respected nutrition and supplem...

Life's problems aren't separate. They're outcomes of patterns we've been carrying for years. Kelly Armitage is a therapist, TED speaker, author of Ask a Serenity Kit, and creator of a framework that's helped thousands shift emotional patterns quickly. With over 15,000 therapy sessions behind her and a platform that's reached 100 million views, she's built something that actually works — not just f...

Steven Bartlett hired Amy Golding six months pregnant. She accepted. Amy has built and sold a £100M company, founded a tech training business that’s changing who gets into the industry, and is now CEO of Steven Bartlett’s private office. She is also one of the most honest voices on the internet about what all of that actually costs. In this episode we talk about the myth we were all sold about hav...

Every child just wants to make their mum and dad proud. Josh is the founder of Fit For All, a football coach with over 500,000 followers, and someone who's spent years working with kids navigating confidence, comparison, and the pressure to be perfect. He's also one of the most grounded voices on what children actually need to hear in a world full of noise, screens, and unrealistic expectations. I...

She didn't know she was ADHD until the psychologist assessing her son turned to her and said, "So you've obviously been diagnosed." Hester Grainger is a former TV and BBC Radio presenter, certified ADHD coach, and co-founder of Perfectly Autistic. She's also a mum to two neurodivergent teens, married to a neurodivergent partner, and didn't realise she was ADHD herself until her 40s. In this episod...

She walked away from £24 million. Two weeks before giving birth. Sedge Beswick is a founder, former CEO, and one of the most honest voices on what it actually costs to build a business, become a mother, and decide what matters most when the two collide. In this episode, we talk about: – why she turned down a multimillion pound deal days before her due date – the invisible pressure to work like you...

If you've ever handed your partner a list and felt quietly furious that you had to write it in the first place — this one's for you. Alex Trippier is a couples coach, host of the Be a Happier Parent podcast, and a dad who spent years studying why parenthood quietly dismantles relationships from the inside out. In this episode we get into cognitive labour and why your brain genuinely cann...

You can look like you’ve got it together… and still feel like you’re quietly unravelling. You’re showing up. You’re doing everything. You’re functioning. But underneath? It feels heavy. Overwhelming. Like you’re just about holding it all together. In this episode, I’m joined by psychologist Dr Tuesday Watts to unpack what’s actually going on beneath the surface. We talk about: – why so many women...

Motherhood, identity, exhaustion, intimacy-and the body that no longer feels familiar. This episode of Motherloading explores postpartum body grief-the side of motherhood that often goes unspoken. After the baby arrives and the outside world moves on, many women are left navigating a body that feels different, a mind under pressure, and an identity that is shifting in unexpected ways. Topics cover...

After a break, Motherloading is back. In this opening episode of Season 2, Nicky and Michelle catch up on everything that’s happened behind the scenes — from new babies and body changes to burnout, relationship strain, identity shifts and one huge career decision. Nicky opens up about quietly hitting a wall, questioning everything, and ultimately quitting her high-paying corporate job after realis...

She built a 6-figure brand by talking about poo. But the real story is even better. This week on Motherloading, we’re joined by Joely Gabrielle, former Head of Beauty at Grazia and now co-founder of gut health brand We Are Regular. In just five weeks after launch, the brand hit six figures — by tackling one of women’s last taboos: talking openly about poo. But this conversation goes far beyond gut...

Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with hosts Nicky and Michelle - and this one is a special one. In this Season 1 finale, we’re waving goodbye to an unforgettable year as we close out 2025 by celebrating the journey, the growth, and the community that has formed around Motherloading. This highlights episode brings together the very best moments from the season - from tears and vulne...

Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with hosts Nicky & Michelle. With Michelle still on maternity leave, Nicky is back on another solo mission, but this week she’s joined by two of her closest friends, Claire and Robyn, both mothers of neurodivergent children. In this raw, honest and deeply compassionate conversation, the trio open up about the realities of parenting neurodivergent ki...

Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading. This week, Nicky is flying solo while Michelle is away on maternity leave after welcoming her healthy baby girl. Nicky is joined by long-time friend Nicky Dwyer, who bravely opens up about her comeback story after falling for a narcissist who turned her world upside down. What began as an intense, whirlwind romance quickly unravelled into manipulat...

Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with hosts Nicky and Michelle. This week, the duo are joined by the incredible Claire, fromThe Women’s Rehab Collective, an award-winning MSK practitioner and leading women’s health specialist in recovery, rehab and movement. Together, they dive into the most common myths and misconceptions around postpartum health, perimenopause, pelvic floor funct...

Welcome back to Motherloading with your hosts Nicky & Michelle. In this intimate episode, Michelle peels back the curtain on a life-changing journey - from weekend party girl and booze-fuelled confidence to a life of clarity, fitness and purpose. Michelle remembers the mornings of regret all too well: hungover, guilty and asking herself, “Is this really it?” That question sparked a radical shift....

Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with your hosts Nicky and Michelle. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, start there first - then come back for this powerful deep dive into Nicky’s journey: the past she’s never fully opened up about… until now. In this honest and emotional conversation, Nicky reflects on the “wild years” of her early life - a time filled with bad decisions, lack of...

Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with your hosts Nicky and Michelle - the podcast that keeps it real about womanhood, motherhood, and everything in between. This week, the duo are joined by Faye, founder of the award-nominated Epidermic Clinic - shortlisted for Best Non-Surgical Facelift 2025 - and a finalist for Aesthetic Practitioner and Entrepreneur of the Year in beauty. Faye’s...

Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with hosts Nicky and Michelle - the podcast that keeps motherhood honest, relatable, and real. This week, the duo are joined by Emily, a passionate children’s holistic sleep coach who built her brand "Fox and the Moon" after navigating her own baby’s battle with severe reflux and chronic sleep issues, leading to countless sleepless nights. Frustrate...

Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with hosts Nicky and Michelle - the podcast that keeps motherhood and womanhood refreshingly real. After the unexpected success of their series launch and a skyrocket into the podcast charts, the duo are taking a moment to reflect, celebrate, and connect directly with you, their amazing listeners. In this candid and chaotic episode, Nicky and Michel...

Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with hosts Nicky and Michelle - the podcast that celebrates the beautiful chaos of womanhood and motherhood. In this special bonus episode, the pair are joined by powerhouse duo Zoe and Danielle, founders of the female-focused wellness community The Bodhi Club and proud sponsors of Motherloading Season 1. Together, they dive into the realities of bu...

Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with hosts Nicky and Michelle the podcast that gets real about every stage of womanhood. This week, the duo are joined by the incredible Rosie, affectionately known as the fairy godmother of female health. Together, they dive deep into the fascinating and often misunderstood world of female hormones and physical wellness  from postpartum recovery to...

Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with hosts Nicky and Michelle, the podcast that says what every mum is really thinking. This week, the duo dive deep into the complex, chaotic, and often hilarious world of motherhood, because let’s be honest, we’re all tired of pretending it’s easy. From sleepless nights and emotional rollercoasters to the never-ending guilt and judgment that socie...

Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with your hosts Nicky and Michelle - the podcast where no topic is off limits and nothing is too awkward to talk about. In this hilarious, brutally honest, and much-needed conversation, the duo dive deep into the world of sex, intimacy, and everything in between. From their early experiences and misconceptions growing up, to the reality of losing yo...