Amy Taylor-Kabbaz

The Happy Mama Movement with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz

Motherhood changes us. As the generation who were told we could do anything and be anything we want to be, accepting the changes that come with motherhood can be very difficult. This podcast is a collection of stories of matrescence, motherhood, womanhood and change, told by our Mama Rising coaches and mothers around the globe. Through our stories and community, we hope that the wisdom of the rite of passage of matrescence spreads far and wide, and that we can begin to change the way we see, value and support ALL mothers everywhere. Because we really need it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Author

Amy Taylor-Kabbaz

Category

Education

Podcast website

mamarising.net

Latest episode

Nov 18, 2025

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Episodes

#294 | WILD MOTHERING | WITH TAMI LYNN KENT 21.01.2025

Welcome to this week’s enriching episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Tami Lynn Kent, a pioneer in women’s health and empowerment, founder of Holistic Pelvic Care™, and the celebrated author of Wild Feminine , Wild Mothering , and Wild Creative . With a master’s degree in physical therapy and decades of experience working with thousands of women, Tami ha...

#293 | THE POWER OF MATRESCENCE GATHERINGS | WITH LUCY EDGE 11.12.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! Today, we’re joined by Lucy Edge, a mother, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Mum Talks. Lucy is a motherhood coach and Mother Circle facilitator dedicated to helping mums feel seen, heard, and supported through every stage of their journey. We talk about: The heartfelt story behind Mum Talks and Lucy’s drive to create a space wh...

#292 | HOW CYCLE AWARENESS IS CHANGING THE WORLD FOR WOMEN | WITH ALEXANRDA POPE & SJANIE HUGO WURLITZER 03.12.2024

Show Notes for Alexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer Welcome to this week’s transformative episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast ! Today, we’re joined by two revolutionary thinkers in women’s health and spirituality, Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer, co-founders of Red School and co-authors of Wild Power and Wise Power . Together, they’re pioneering the field of menstruality, hel...

#291 | TAKE THE MIC | THE EXPECTATIONS OF LIFE AFTER BABIES | WITH KATHERINE HALE 26.11.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast ! Today, Katherine Hale, the inspiring founder of Thrive in Motherhood , takes the mic. Katherine is on a mission to empower ambitious career women in early motherhood to reconnect with themselves, prioritize their well-being, and find harmony in their dual roles as professionals and mothers. Through her transformative “REACT” frame...

#290 | HOW TO HOLD ON TO HOPE, NO MATTER WHAT | WITH ALISON BEDER SOLWAY 20.11.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! Today we’re joined by Alison Beder Solway, an inspiring debut author, fitness expert, and founder of ABS Fitness. Alison's work is built on the idea that hope is a conscious choice, one rooted in strength and resilience. With a background in environmental policy, teaching, and fitness, Alison brings a unique perspective to empoweri...

#289 | WHAT TRADITIONAL CULTURAL PRACTICES CAN TEACH US AS NEW MAMAS | WITH SHRADHA BIYANI 12.11.2024

Welcome to The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! Today’s episode brings a truly insightful conversation with Shradha Biyani, an editor, book writing coach, and the visionary founder of Tashi Press. With her unique blend of journalism training and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from Harvard University, Shradha helps writers articulate impactful narratives. She has worked with numerous publishing ho...

#288 | THE CESAREAN EPIDEMIC AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR US | WITH RACHAEL SOMERSTEIN 06.11.2024

Welcome back, Mamas, to this week's episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast ! Today, we're joined by Rachel Somerstein, a powerhouse in maternal health journalism and the author of Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section . Combining personal stories, investigative research, and historical insights, Rachel’s work seeks to drive essential conversations around c-sections and mate...

#286 | TAKE THE MIC: HOW MATRESCENCE SUPPORTS OUR DAUGHTERS | WITH JADE ESTELLE 22.10.2024

Welcome to another empowering episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! In today’s session, we’re diving deep into the sacred feminine journey with the wonderful Jade Estelle. Jade is a Feminine Space Holder and Rites of Passage Coach, specializing in menstruation, matrescence, and menopause. She brings a beautiful and restorative approach to embracing the feminine, and today we explore her work...

#285 | MAKING THE MOTHERSHIFT | WITH JESSIE HARROLD | 16.10.2024

Welcome to another heartfelt episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! Today, I’m thrilled to dive into a meaningful conversation with Jessie Harrold. Jessie has dedicated over fifteen years to guiding women through profound transformations and life’s pivotal rites of passage. As a coach, doula, and author, her insights are bound to resonate with mothers at every stage of their journey. We explo...

#284 | MATRESCENCE WITH A NEURODIVERSE DIAGNOSIS | WITH NICOLE AMERY 09.10.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. This week’s guest is Nicole Amery. With over 20 years of experience as a registered Occupational Therapist, Nicole is a Motherhood Coach who specializes in supporting neurodivergent families. She is passionate about helping mothers and caregivers as they navigate the unique challenges of raising neurodivergent children. We talk abo...

#283 | RAISING GIRLS WHO LIKE THEMSELVES | WITH KASEY EDWARDS 02.10.2024

Welcome back, Mamas to The Happy Mama Movement Podcast! This week’s guest is Kasey Edwards, a leading Australian columnist and bestselling author known for her insightful and humorous takes on parenting, work satisfaction, and body image. Kasey’s work has reached over 10 million readers worldwide, making her a powerful voice for women and girls everywhere. We talk about: The importance of raising...

#282 | TAKE THE MIC | HEALING MY OWN INNER CRITIC THROUGH MATRESCENCE | WITH KELLEY PICKETT 24.09.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast . This week’s guest is Kelley Pickett , a Registered Psychologist, Meditation Teacher, and Mama Rising Coach, dedicated to helping mothers understand themselves and thrive through holistic mental health practices. She shares with us: The Importance of Self-Awareness : Kelley shares how tools and practices can help mothers understand...

#281 | HONOURING AND MOVING MATERNAL RAGE | WITH AMY TAYLOR KABBAZ 19.09.2024

Welcome to this week’s solo episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast . In today’s episode, I dive deep into a powerful and often unspoken experience of motherhood: maternal rage and anger . As mothers, we can feel a sense of overwhelming responsibility and crushing pressure, and yet, so often, we are not acknowledged or supported in the ways we truly need. But there is a way through planning and...

#280 | WHY IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT YOU FEEL THIS WAY | WITH ERIN SPAHR 10.09.2024

Welcome back, Mama's, to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. This week’s guest is Erin Spahr, a licensed therapist, maternal mental health advocate, and podcast host based in Raleigh, NC, who uses a feminist lens in her work to help mothers break free from societal pressures and cultivate self-compassion. We get serious about: The impact of societal expectations on mothers' men...

#279 | NAVIGATING SECOND MARRIAGES AND A NEW MATRESCENCE | WITH SOPHIA PALLAS 03.09.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. This week’s guest is Sophia Pallas, an astrologer, copywriter, and online business strategist who pivoted her entire career to focus on the ancient practice of astrology after discovering its profound impact on her life. Sophia and I get into the nitty-gritty on: How astrology helped Sophia find clarity and direction during a chall...

#278 | TAKE THE MIC | FOSTERING A CULTURE THAT HONORS THE RESILIENCE OF MOTHERS | WITH DUSK LINEY 28.08.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of 'The Happy Mama Movement Podcast'. This week’s guest is Dusk Liney, a trauma-sensitive birth doula and Mama Rising Facilitator. Dusk shares with us: How her personal experience led to the creation of 'Dear Dusk.' The transformative power of understanding matrescence, especially for survivors of trauma. Unique challenges faced by mothers who are survivors of sexual...

#277 | MANAGING THE MENTAL LOAD | WITH DR ROBYN MILLER 21.08.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guest is Dr. Robyn Miller, a medical doctor and founder of The Mental Load Project, who is dedicated to helping mothers share the mental load that leads to exhaustion, resentment, and overwhelm. We talk about: How the mental load affects mothers and their well-being. The social conditioning that leads women to take on i...

#276 | REDEFINING SUCCESS AND COMPETITION THROUGH MOTHERHOOD | WITH SAM AND SARAH 16.08.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guests are Sarah de Boer and Samantha Sutherland. Sarah is a Facilitator, Marketer, Matrescence Advocate, and mother of two, who co-founded Beyond the Break to address the barriers women face in the workplace and help organizations meet their gender equity goals. Samantha is a diversity and inclusion expert focusing on...

#275 | LESSONS ON MOTHERHOOD FROM A MILLION+ DOWNLOADS | WITH ZOE BLASKEY 06.08.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guest is Zoe Blaskey, a mum of two, qualified transformational coach, and Founder of Motherkind. This week we talk deeply on: How Zoe approaches shifting from guilt and exhaustion to confidence and calm. The impact of societal pressure and judgment on modern motherhood. Insights from the critically acclaimed Motherkind...

#274 | TAKE THE MIC | OVERCOMING POSTNATAL DESPRESSION AND SUPPORTING LOCAL MAMAS | JODIE ABRAHAM 30.07.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s "TAKE THE MIC" guest is Jodie Abraham, a Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Coach, a certified Mama Rising Facilitator, and a Women’s Health and Hormones Coach. Jodie shares with us: Her personal journey and experiences as a mother. Her experience with Postnatal Depression ways to thrive through transformative experiences....

#273 | THE UNEXPECTED MAGIC OF CARING FOR OTHERS | WITH ELISSA STRAUSS 23.07.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guest is a writer who has been exploring the politics and culture of parenting and caregiving for more than fifteen years. The marvelous Elissa Strauss. We cover a lot of ground, including: Insights from her book,'The unexpected magic of caring for others' How we can inspire a new culture and conversations. The intersec...

#272 | A NEW APPROACH TO MOTHER'S GROUPS | WITH COURTNEY WHITTLE 18.07.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guest is Courtney Whittle, a motherhood support facilitator and the founder of The Georges River Motherhood Network. We explore: Courtney’s journey in overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. How to concept of Matrescence changed everything for her and what she sees is possible for others How Courtney founded The G...

#271 | HOW DO WE DO THIS WHEN WE HAVE NO EXAMPLES AROUND US? | WITH GABRIELLE NANCARROW 08.07.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guest is Gabrielle, the mother of three beautiful children, an author, a doula, and the founder of Gather, a space and community for women in Melbourne, Australia. We talk about: How we can support families through conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The importance of creating and nurturing community spaces fo...

#270 | BECOMING COMFORTABLE WITH THE TYPE OF WORKING MOTHER YOU ARE | WITH VICKY WREN 03.07.2024

How do we make peace with the type of mother we want to be when we also crave our careers or our own ambitions and dreams? That's exactly what this week's podcast is all about when Amy speaks with Vicky Wren, a mother of three, an accountant with over 20 years of experience, a Mama Rising Facilitator and Coach, and a soon-to-be-published co-author in the book “Working Mothers Inspiring Others.” In...

#269 | ALCOHOL, MOTHERHOOD, AND THE PROMISE OF WINE O'CLOCK | WITH SARAH RUSBATCH 25.06.2024

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast. This week’s guest is Sarah Rusbatch, a multi-award-winning Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach, and a menopause coach. We talk about: - How Sarah's journey to sobriety began and the impact it had on her life. - The importance of understanding and addressing grey area drinking. - Key strategies for wom...

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