Re-Pinked

Lucy's family is unique, interesting, complex, beautiful. After losing her brother to SIDS when she was just 2, Lucy tells me her family held each other close and never really let go. Nearly 30 years on, Lucy now has 2 other brothers: one of whom is 17 years younger than her. She is also a mum to 2 kids of her own. In this chat we talk about what it's like to grow up in a family struck by...

SURPRISE! This week I'm NOT joined by a mother, but a FATHER! Introducing Justin: father of two girls, nervous system coach for men, and the other half of Ash ( Ep 31, ICYMI ). When Justin reached out to chat on the pod, I was really excited. I had been waiting for the universe to deliver me a man (who wasn't my own husband) who would willingly talk about the challenges faced by men as the...

Taylor's back for part 2 of our chat, and this week we're continuing on where we left off. In this one, we discuss what it feels like to not have a conventional 'bump', deciding to lose weight, and how the people around us can have the greatest impact on how we feel about ourselves. If you haven't already, go and listen to last week's ep where this chat begins. ENJOY! x

Okay, so you all loved Taylor as much as I do (no surprises here, she's a bloody 10/10, gold star legend). So, I've got her back. This time, we aren't talking about poker (sorry) instead we're pivoting to something a little more serious. Taylor is a woman who exists in a larger body. And, because of this, she has experienced unique challenges in her life and motherhood journey that...

Cal's back this week as I share part 2 of our chat! I love this part of the chat because it fills me with hope, joy, and gratitude. Listening to how Cal turned her life around and got to where she is today is honestly, inspiring. We chat about finding God, meeting her now husband, falling pregnant for a second time, and preparing for her next baby. We talk about how drastically different a sec...

This week I am joined by Cal Davidson. After actively deciding to try for a baby at 19, Cal quickly found herself deep in the trenches of severe postpartum depression, facing the reality of doing it all on her own after the repeated infidelity of her then boyfriend. For a while there, Cal couldn't imagine how she was going to be able to keep going. But boy, I'm glad she's the warrior she is. This...

This week I am joined by Erin Keys. When I did a call out for new and interesting stories on the pod, I was bloody thrilled to hear from Erin. When it comes to matrescence identity shifts, it doesn't get much more dramatic than hers. Before Erin became a mother, she was a police officer. And, let me tell you, there are VERY FEW careers I am more curious about than policing. In this chat, I get...

Niki's baaaaccccckk! But this time, I've decided to get her in not as a co-host but as a guest to share her own very special story. I remember the night that Niki gave birth to her second son, Harrison. It was a rainy night, and I had 6-week-old Florence in the bassinet next to me. I was still recovering from my elective cesarean. I was staying up because I was waiting to hear the news of...

In this episode I am joined by my darling husband, Jim. Jim and I first met in 2013 when I was 17 and he was 21. Quite literally before we crossed paths, neither of us had never had a serious relationship. He was my first ever 'first date'. After 6 years dating, Jim popped the question in 2018, we got married in 2019, and we had our first kiddo, Leo, in 2023 followed by Florence in 2025. I...

This week I am joined by Corrie Sanders. I first met Corrie when I was running mum clubs. She was attending my teeny-tiny baby group with her newborn Tucker. Then, one day, they stopped coming. I knew that Tucker had been in hospital. I knew things weren't great. But I had no idea just what was going on behind the scenes. In this chat, Corrie tells me the whole story. About how Tucker, when he...

Are you in your goop era? This week I am joined by ICF-accredited motherhood coach and founder of Her Mind Mentor, Tayla. Tayla is a mum-of-2 and has dedicated her postpartum life to helping new mums evolve through matrescence. To say I was excited to yap about all things identity and matrescence is an understatement - and yap we did. We talked about: Hitting rock bottom What it feels like to lose...

Finding identity as a mother is hard. But, what about when you're not only a mother but also a carer? This week I am joined by Ashlee Wallace. Ash is a mum of two daughters: Audrey (8) and Amari (4) and the owner of ⁠Dragonfly Soul Sanctuary⁠ . Just 3 months into Amari's life, Audrey - 4 at the time - had her first seizure. Shortly after, she was diagnosed with epilepsy. 4 years later and Audrey n...

Every year it is estimated that up to 110,000 Australian women will experience a miscarriage. Around 1 in 4 pregnancies end before they reach 20 weeks gestation. Around 85% of these occur within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. A chemical pregnancy is a loss that occurs very early - often before the 5 week mark. My guest today has experienced both a chemical pregnancy and a miscarriage. And, those...

If you're in the mood for a laugh, a story about breaking norms, and want to learn more about the world of poker - this is your ep. This week I welcomed Taylor to the pod. Taylor is a mum of 2 young boys. She's also funny, resilient, open minded, humble, and extremely cool . After having her first son, she was made redundant which forced her down a path that she'd never considered befo...

Oh yes, you read that correctly. Kelly has had three babies in three different countries (and it's every bit as interesting and wild as it sounds) Kelly is a traveller at heart. A lover of adventure and spontaneity. And, unlike many of us after having children, Kelly has never once considered 'settling down'. We discuss what it's like to move countries with a 6 month old, what matr...

For many of us, becoming a parent was a choice - or at least something we felt we were "ready" for. But, for 21-year-old dancing and partying Paige, getting pregnant with her relatively new boyfriend was absolutely not on her 2024 bingo card. In this episode I ask Paige what it felt like to become a mother so shortly after becoming an adult, how she navigated being the only one in her fr...

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...