Re-Pinked

When I first came up with the concept for this podcast, I wrote down a list of names who I really wanted to interview. These were the people who I felt had the most incredible stories to tell and had performed intentional acts of re-pinking. Clarissa was on the top of my list. When Clarissa's daughter Ivy was under 1, her marriage with her husband, Sam, fell apart. Buckling under the pressure of b...

What happens when you reach breaking point in your first year of being a mum? For Courtney, this was the reality after the birth of her son, Ollie. Courtney is the first to admit that prior to becoming a parent, she was a "perfectionist". She also loved her life but was excited for a new chapter in her family. But, like all of us, she didn't truly know what parenting would look like until she was...

In this episode, I'm joined by Alissa. A few months after the birth of her first baby, Alissa's husband had an accident at work that left him physically disabled. What happened from there tested them on every level. Now, Alissa is expecting her third child (in fact, her third child is now HERE!), and she's joined me to share their story, and how she's found joy and purpose in among...

Surprise! I've got a little bonus ep for your listening pleasure. This ep was part of a bigger one I recorded with Niki about our experiences with matrescence thus far. But, after having the conversation, we decided it needed a bit more thought and refining before hitting the pod. At the start, however, we had a great old time chatting about our wins and whinges. Mostly mine, to be honest. I&#...

Happy Wednesday! This week I am joined by full-time working mumma, Bec. Bec is a mum who loves to work. It's a fundamental part of her identity. But, when she had her daughter, she found herself juggling new tasks, expectations, and guilts - particularly around returning to work. I loved this chat because we got deep. We asked big questions around mum guilt and what even makes a good mum. We t...

This week I'm joined by Sarah. Sarah is the youngest of 4, and a mum to a daughter (and soon to be a son). In this chat, Sarah and I discuss: Growing up in the Mormon church (and leaving as an adult) Late diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, MDD and 4 different anxiety disorders Preparing for becoming a parent when you're neurodivergent Techniques to manage overstimulation Sarah is a real beacon of hop...

Traditional gender roles are something I've always found really interesting. Coming from a family where I was brought up strongly opposing them, I have always been curious of the inner workings of the traditional household: one where the man is the head of the family and the woman is the supporter. In this episode, I am lucky enough to be joined by Tiffany Kneen. As a mum of 3 under 4, she's an ab...

In this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Arentsen. As a non-birthing mother, Rach has a unique perspective to offer regarding identity in parenthood. We chat about what the roles look like in their family, how it felt to watch birth from the sidelines, and how they find meaning and value. We also talk about whether they ever feel jealousy for their fiancé's alternate experience of the journey...

This week I am joined by solo mum, Mon. After deciding she wanted to go ahead with becoming a mum at 36 on her own, Mon has experience the whole journey of matrescence without a partner by her side. She's inspiring, funny, and has some real nuggets of wisdom to share. In this chat, we cover: The process of IVF What it's like to meet your baby when you're doing it solo Is it really hard...

This week I'm joined by Ash Scrivener. Ash is a mum of a nearly 5-year-old daughter, works full time, and runs her own mum book clubs on the side (in her spare time - ha!). In this chat, we dive into: ​Her perinatal anxiety, birth, and postpartum mental health journey ​How her love for books helped bring back her pink ​How parenting a neurodivergent child has changed her experience of parenthood -...

Right, straight off the bat I'm gonna acknowledge that I took a little detour in this ep. I paused my quest for identity to instead bask in the joy that is talking about other people's problems. Why? Because I wanted to and friendship is kinda a big deal when you're a mum. And, because, I can? So, I asked you for your friendship dilemmas and YOU GUYS DELIVERED. I got so many messages t...

When I invited Nikki onto the pod, it was because I wanted to know what it was like for her - a professional acrobat and aerialist - to go through the experience of pregnancy and early postpartum. But, as you'll hear in this chat, Nikki's journey to becoming a mother was far more complex than meets the eye. Just before Nikki found out she was pregnant with her son Mason, she lost her dad t...

This week I'm joined by Samoan mum-of-two Teleisi. Teleisi has always been a real beacon of resilience and positivity for me, and it was so insightful to learn more about what she's gone through since having her first child just under three years ago. In this conversation, we cover: Emergency c-sections under general anaesthetics Postpartum depression Navigating a marriage and a new baby T...

HI FRIENDS! This week I'm joined by none other than the GC SOCIAL MUMMA herself - Tara! Tara is the wonder woman behind the Insta account that brings you all of the best things to do around the Gold Coast with tiny children. As a stay at home mum of two, Tara is a real pro when it comes to finding structure, creating routine, and carving out time to reclaim identity. I learnt a lot from her. I...

Welcome back to Niki chats, where I sit down with my mum bestie to have a chat about what's on our minds and take a little breather. In this episode, Niki and I share our win and whinges (as well as some from the community) and take a look back at some of the big topics covered recently on the pod. In this ep, we talk about: Postnatal depression Letting go of the mental load Why we are so weir...

In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Safeena Ahmad. A mum, a teacher, and a Muslim woman, Safeena is someone who I was very eager to talk to. I was curious to know whether her faith impacts her experience of womanhood and motherhood. As someone who's never had much exposure to religious communities, I'm not afraid to admit that my knowledge of the Muslim way of life was extrem...

It's part 2 with Emma and, let's be real, this is the convo you've been waiting for. In this chat with Emma, we are talking all things FASHION. How to find your style, actionable ways to make your wardrobe work for you instead of against you, and why the hell it's important to care about the way you look in the first place. I loved this chat with Emma, and I hope you do too. If you...

This week I'm joined by mum style influencer, content creator, and all-round boss woman Emma. Not just the face behind the Insta account @themumway , Emma is also a mum of three little legends and is trying to find the balance just like the rest of us. In part 1 of my chat with Emma, we dive deep into: what it's like to be a content creator as a job the transition from academics to busines...

Guys, I've done it. I've managed to convince (coerce) my husband and baby daddy Jim to join me on the pod. And, to kick things off in style, I asked YOU to send me in your questions just for HIM! I got so many, I had to actually pick and choose a select few!! In this episode, we cover: another hospital visit for Florence do men experience identity crises, too? parenting with ADHD the dread...

Mums of multiples have always left me in awe. Honestly, whenever I think I'm having a hard time juggling it all, I think about the mums with double, triple or quadruple the trouble. In this episode, I am joined by one such superhero, mum of 3 (3-year-old boy, Mason, and 1-year-old twin girls, Ivy and Lily) Tamara Jones. Tamara's journey to motherhood seemed to all be smooth sailing until s...

CW: this episode contains discussions of postnatal depression, suicide, and drug use. In this episode, I am joined by mum-of-2 Kiera Hopkins. Kiera always dreamed of being a mum. After meeting her soulmate at 16, she always knew the goal was to settle down and have a family of her own. Then, her first baby came along when she was 24 - and things were amazing. Motherhood was everything Kiera expect...

Niki chats is BACK! Where I sit down with my mum bestie to have a chat about what's on my mind and take a little breather. Let's hope she can keep me on track to rediscovering my identity, hey? If not, at least we'll have a great time wasting time! In this episode, we cover: Planes, trains and buses - the ultimate arvo out? A trip to emergency Wins and whinges + my fave whinges from yo...

The day has come, people. We've got a celeb on the pod (and she's got the blue tick to prove it). In this episode, I am joined by food writer and deep thinker Sonya Gellert. Before becoming a mum, Sonya travelled the world reviewing some of the fanciest hotels and restaurants you could ever imagine. She's worked for Escape Magazine, Vogue Living, Taste, and Delicious (just to name a fe...

Peer support worker, postpartum doula, mum, and bright pink flamingo 🦩 , Sarah Purins, joins me this week to chat all things matrescence. In this episode, we cover: ​what the hell is happening to me?! ​the time between babies ​how becoming a mother is like becoming a space engineer (overnight) ​using values to put our identities back together Plus, we chat about how losing our identity postpartum...

Introducing Niki chats: where I sit down with my mum bestie to discuss where I'm at, what I'm learning, and what I'm letting go of. Let's hope she can keep me on track to rediscovering my identity, hey? In this episode, we cover: creating a *structure* for the Niki chats eps the inconvenience of husband poos realising that having kids might mean I can't be Prime Minister one da...