Not Just A Mum

What if the key to feeling more like yourself in motherhood wasn't more me time — but more pleasure in the moments you're already in? In this episode, I'm joined by Regan Figg — author of A Mother's Pleasure , business coach, the host of The Pleasurepreneur podcast, and former exercise physiologist — for one of my favourite conversations on the pod so far. We get into what actually...

Early motherhood can feel like pure survival mode — especially when you’re navigating twins, isolation, unrealistic expectations and a complete identity shake-up. In this episode, I’m joined by Krystal who is an early motherhood coach who helps mums move from overwhelm and burnout into self-connection. We talk about her twin birth during COVID, the invisible pressure on new mums, why postpartum is...

In this episode, we’re redefining what strength really looks like for women and mums — far beyond the glossy “do it all” messaging we’re fed online. Strength isn’t always loud, impressive or Instagram-worthy. Sometimes it’s slowing down. Sometimes it’s asking for help. Sometimes it’s simply getting through the day. I chat about the invisible labour women carry, the mental load we normalise, and wh...

Motherhood can make it hard to hear your own voice under the noise of routines, expectations and “shoulds.” In this episode, I chat with wayfinder and recalibration coach Sarah Fairnie about setting goals that actually feel aligned, learning to pause, and rebuilding self-trust through tiny, doable habits like breathwork and journaling. If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting more, this conversation...

This episode kicks off 2026 with a fresh start and a familiar challenge — 12 hobbies in 12 months . I share the lessons learned from last year's attempt (including windstorms, morning sickness, and unexpected hospital trips) and why I’m doing it all again, this time with a newborn in tow. It's not about finishing, it’s about trying . About making space for joy just for you . If you’ve ever...

Motherhood doesn’t have to be the end of your ambitions – sometimes it’s the spark for completely new ones. In this episode I chat with Tru, a mum of two whose career has zig-zagged through admin roles, running an online kids’ business, studying HR in the middle of COVID, being made redundant (more than once), and now stepping into the not-for-profit and youth space – all while writing a novel on...

Motherhood changes everything — your priorities, your body image, your career, even your sense of self. In this raw and honest conversation, Belinda Xia shares how she walked away from stability to pursue her spark, what it’s like to step into the breadwinner role, and how she’s challenging society’s expectations of women and mothers. We dive into identity, ambition, the invisible mental load, and...

Motherhood doesn’t just change your identity — it changes your independence. In this episode, we explore the loss of autonomy that comes with motherhood, from the little freedoms we took for granted to the bigger choices that now revolve around our kids. You’ll hear why craving independence doesn’t make you ungrateful, practical ways to reclaim space for yourself, and how autonomy evolves as your...

Made redundant on maternity leave, Laura Struys turned a setback into the spark for something bigger. In this episode, she shares how motherhood became her driving force to launch Wollongong Women, prioritise her health without guilt, and build a business while raising little ones. 🔗 Connect with Laura Struys: Instagram: @wollongongwomen | @thelauraaura_ Website: wollongongwomen.com.au

Ever been told your shower counts as self-care? Or that grocery shopping is a “break”? In this episode, we call BS on that. Maggie dives into the real reason mum guilt is so suffocating — and why prioritising yourself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. 🧡 Download our free Hobby Guide here 🧠 Read the blog: Letting Go of Mum Guilt

On this episode of Not Just A Mum , we’re joined by Brittnee Bish, who shares her powerful journey of rediscovering herself through motherhood. Inspired by the metaphor of flamingos losing their colour, Brittnee’s “Finding My Pink” series has touched women around the world — and today, we explore how to reclaim our identity, creativity, and joy after losing ourselves in the chaos of parenting. 💗...

In this very first full episode of Not Just A Mum , I’m sharing my story — how I went from feeling lost in motherhood to rebuilding my identity, one hobby (and hard moment) at a time. From the breakdown of my marriage to rediscovering joy outside of being “mum,” this episode is a real, unfiltered look at what it means to find yourself again. If you’ve ever thought “I love my kids, but I miss me…”...

Welcome to Not Just A Mum — the podcast for women ready to reconnect with who they are beyond motherhood. Whether you're a new mum, or a mum deep in the trenches, a mum who's kids have flown the coop, or maybe you're not a mum at all and you're navigating a big life shift, this teaser episode introduces what you can expect from the show, our amazing community, and all the free resources already wa...