Bridget Wood & Julie Tenner

Nourishing the Mother

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Mothering can be an inspired journey to our most glittering, authentic, passionate, creative and connected selves. Through the mirror offered to us by our children, we are taken to every hurt, unmet need, and also every joy and excitement we’ve ever experienced. We want every woman and mother to give themselves and those around them the compassion, love and healing they so readily offer their children, but rarely allow themselves. Journey with us as we discuss the many layers of being a mother today, where we have come from and where we want to go. Learn tools to connect with yourself, offer c...

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Bridget Wood & Julie Tenner

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Health

Latest episode

Jun 19, 2026

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Episodes

NTM 511: Resentment Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Portal 07.04.2025

This one’s for the women who do it all... and are starting to feel the cost. In this episode, we’re unpacking the slow, quiet build of resentment—the kind that hides in the “I’ll just do this one thing” that becomes ten. The kind that spirals when you’ve picked up the towel, the shoes, the lunchbox (again), while giving your kids ten chances—and watching your partner silently fume that you keep do...

NTM 510: Inside Our Bedroom & Beyond – Part Two: Desire, Disconnection & Finding the Spark Again 02.04.2025

We kick off this episode with an honest chat about parenting our autistic child — what it asks of us individually and as a couple. It was meant to be a quick segue into sex after long days… but became its own detour (because that’s real life). If you can hang in through the parenting feels, the juicy bits arrive soon after. We open up about desire, body changes, flirty connection, and how we keep...

NTM 509: Inside Our Bedroom & Beyond: A Candid Conversation With My Husband – Part One 24.03.2025

What really holds a relationship together when the mental load is heavy, emotions are high, and life keeps pulling you in different directions? In this raw and intimate conversation, Julie and her husband, Nick, reflect on their journey as a couple — where they’ve struggled, where they’ve grown, and what’s helped them stay connected through it all. Julie wants you to know: We don’t have all the an...

NTM 508: Motherhood, but sustainable: How to stop running on empty 17.03.2025

Ever feel like you're constantly running on fumes, just trying to make it through the day? Like no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough—and somehow, you're the last one on your own list? In this episode, we’re talking about sustainable motherhood—how to stop the endless cycle of exhaustion and start creating a life that actually feels good to live. We’ll share the key minds...

NTM 507: From Sexless to Sensual: Why Your Mental Load Kills Your Desire 10.03.2025

If you feel like your sex drive has vanished, it’s not because something is wrong with you. It’s because your mind is overloaded, your body is exhausted, and your desire has been buried under an avalanche of to-do lists, responsibilities, and emotional labour. In this episode, we unpack the real reasons why so many women feel disconnected from their sensuality and why stress, overwhelm, and mental...

NTM 506: Coming Up For Air: What Happens When Motherhood Isn’t ‘Everything’ Anymore?" 03.03.2025

Motherhood has shaped you, stretched you, and asked more of you than you ever thought possible. But what happens when you wake up one day and realize… it’s not everything anymore? When the role that once defined you no longer fits in quite the same way? This episode is for the mother standing at the edge of change—the one who’s spent years devoted to raising her children, only to find herself comi...

NTM 505: Proud Mama: Untangling Our Self-Worth from Our Kids' Successes and Struggles 24.02.2025

In this episode of Proud Mama, we’re diving into the emotional rollercoaster of tying our self-worth to our kids’ successes and struggles. Why do we feel pride when they excel and shame when they stumble? And how can we untangle these feelings to foster healthier, more authentic relationships? Join us as we explore the psychology behind parental pride and shame, how to shift from performance-drive...

NTM 504: Don’t Rush the Finish—Mastering the Art of Holding Tension 17.02.2025

You know that guy—the one who gets so caught up in his own urgency that he blows the whole thing in two seconds, leaving you unsatisfied and wondering, was that it? That’s what most of us do with tension. We can’t stand the discomfort, so we rush to resolve, fix, smooth it over, tie it up in a neat little bow—just to make the tension go away. But what if you didn’t? What if you could hold that cha...

NTM 503: What’s Your Relationship Cockblock? 10.02.2025

You’re saying all the right things, communicating effectively (or so you think), but somehow… it’s not landing. Instead of bringing you closer, the conversation is driving a wedge. They’re withdrawing, getting defensive, or shutting down—and now you’re caught in the frustrating loop of repulsion and resentment. So, what’s your relationship cockblock? That one thing—your kryptonite—that keeps you s...

NTM 502: When a Huge Part of You Walks Out the Door: The Ache, The Relief & Who Am I Now? 05.02.2025

There’s a moment in motherhood that hits like a freight train—the day your youngest walks out the door and into school. It’s a seismic shift, a transition that carries both grief and relief, a moment where you feel like a huge part of you just left, but also like you’re finally coming up for air. You’ve spent years in the most important (and invisible) role in the world, and yet, society doesn’t v...

NTM 501: The journey to 500 - What we’ve forgotten, evolved and learned to love - Part 2 30.01.2025

500 episodes. A journey of conversations, revelations, and transformations. In this milestone episode, we’re peeling back the layers of the last ten years, reflecting on the titles that captured moments of insight and evolution, and revisiting the topics that challenged, shaped, and sometimes made us cringe. Together, we’ll explore how this podcast has profoundly influenced our lives—pushing us to...

NTM 500: The journey to 500 - What we’ve forgotten, evolved and learned to love - Part 1 20.01.2025

500 episodes. A journey of conversations, revelations, and transformations. In this milestone episode, we’re peeling back the layers of the last ten years, reflecting on the titles that captured moments of insight and evolution, and revisiting the topics that challenged, shaped, and sometimes made us cringe. Together, we’ll explore how this podcast has profoundly influenced our lives—pushing us to...

NTM 499: The gift of tension - why growth comes with a little discomfort 13.01.2025

Tension—it’s that uncomfortable pull we all feel, especially at this time of year. But what if tension wasn’t something to dread? What if it’s exactly what we need to grow? In this episode, we dive into why tension is a sign you’re pushing boundaries and tackling challenges, which is the birthplace of growth. We’ll also explore how the holiday season can amplify that tension into a snowball effect...

NTM 498: Less pressure, more purpose: Why you need a word of the year 06.01.2025

Feeling overwhelmed by resolutions that fizzle out before February? In this episode, we explore a simpler, more purposeful way to guide your year: choosing one word. But what about the fear of locking in a word and experiencing the fallout if it doesn’t live up to your hopes? We’ll unpack why this fear holds us back from creating what we truly want and how to shift it. Discover how a single, inten...

NTM 497: “We’re so busy—we have no time to talk, let alone connect.” 30.12.2024

Sound familiar? In this episode, we unpack how busyness becomes a sneaky barrier to intimacy, creating disconnection, silence, and resentment—even when you’re sharing a life together. You’ll learn why this happens, how to break the cycle, and the small, intentional actions that can bring you back to each other amidst the chaos of life. Because connection doesn’t need more time—it needs more intent...

NTM 496: I’m not organised enough to sit with your emotions right now 23.12.2024

How do we forget, every single year, what December is like as mums? We somehow expect ourselves to 10X the events, organisation, and emotional load — without creating any extra space for it. Sound familiar? Us too. But as conscious mums, we’re always asking: How can we realign, embody, ground, and anchor ourselves in the chaos? Let's explore how to hold it all — without losing ourselves in th...

NTM 495: Sweet Christmas and New Year? Managing Kids’ Sugar Highs and Lows 16.12.2024

The festive sugar load can have us spinning into anxiety, apprehension and control, so let’s talk with Naturopath Jess from Natural Super Kids on how to move away from perfect and make change accessible to all of us. Tune in for practical tips, mum advice, and simple solutions to sugar-swings. In this episode we discuss: - Moving away from ‘perfect’ and optimising your child’s nutritional balance...

NTM 494: What We Wish We Knew: NTM Community Day Highlights 10.12.2024

In this special episode, we’re bringing you an intimate glimpse into our NTM Community Day. With a playful twist, we invited listeners to roll the dice and answer heartfelt, thought-provoking questions about love, relationships, and parenting. From navigating boundaries and fostering independence in kids to the profound lessons learned through motherhood and partnership, these community voices rem...

NTM 493: Relationship Red Flags to Watch This Festive Season 02.12.2024

The holidays can bring out both the best and the worst in relationships. Amidst the chaos, joy, and togetherness, subtle cracks in your connection can start to show. Increased stress, family obligations, and the busyness of the festive season often magnify unresolved issues, making it easier for red flags to slip under the radar. In this episode, we’re shining a light on the small (and not-so-smal...

NTM 492: Parenting struggles on repeat? 3 ways to reset and thrive 28.11.2024

Do you find yourself in the worst type of dejavu, Where you’re constantly running into the same issues in parenting? Wouldn’t it be life-changing to feel back in control with your behaviour with a whole heap of self-compassion and good dose of spaciousness. Let’s do this together, step by step, with a whole lot of gentleness. In this episode we discuss: - Your origin story and how your past experi...

NTM 491: All Mothers Work with Virginia Tapscott 18.11.2024

In this episode, we welcome writer & mother of four, Virginia Tapscott, co-author of the book "All Mothers Work: A revolutionary plan to truly liberate women and fix failing care systems“. Virginia shares her powerful journey of realising the systemic undervaluing of care work and her mission to empower parents and advocate for true support systems. This episode is a must-listen for anyon...

NTM 490: The Power of Appreciation – Fuelling Your Relationship with Gratitude 11.11.2024

When was the last time you truly felt seen by your partner? Or that you made them feel valued beyond the daily grind? For so many couples, appreciation quietly slips away, leaving behind a relationship that feels more transactional than connected. But what if gratitude could be the key to reigniting that spark between you? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of appreciation—how small...

NTM 489: Beyond the Bedroom – How to Transform Transactional Touch into Genuine Connection 04.11.2024

Does every touch feel like it has a hidden agenda? When physical affection only leads to one destination, it can start to feel more like a transaction than a true connection. Over time, this can create distance and make intimacy feel forced, even hollow. In this episode, we explore how to transform transactional touch into genuine connection, bringing back the warmth, playfulness, and emotional cl...

NTM 488: Reclaiming Our Purpose and Energy in Modern Motherhood 28.10.2024

We’re often told that as our children grow, the path toward ‘freedom’ should get clearer, with parenting becoming less hands-on. But what happens when you find yourself still in the trenches, feeling isolated and exhausted, even as your kids get older? You’re not alone. Join us as we share real stories, uncover the unspoken challenges, and help you rediscover permission to reclaim purpose and ener...

NTM 487: From transactional communication to true connection 24.10.2024

How would it feel to have conversations that go beyond tasks to tap into what you’re really craving; to be seen, heard and connected with? Let’s get you on path with tweaking one tiny thing to change everything in your relationship and world. In this episode we discuss: - How easily communication can turn into a list of who is doing what - Feeling disconnected and resentful - Understanding masculi...

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