The Mothering Project

Send us Fan Mail The Mothering Project | Ready Or Not What happens when you put three mums behind the microphone and give them permission to be completely honest? ( We all talk at once ;) )  In this episode, I am joined by Lucinda and Lauren from Ready Or Not for a funny, heartfelt and refreshingly real conversation about motherhood, work, identity and the invisible mental load so many women carry...

Send us Fan Mail I absolutely loved this conversation with Mia Lake. Mia is the founder of Mia Lake Interiors, mum to her little man and one of those women who just gets it. We chatted about business, motherhood, ambition, style, boundaries and how success can look so different after kids. What I loved the most was how much of this conversation wasn't really about interiors at all. It was abo...

Send us Fan Mail The Mother Who Wants Something Too Motherhood is one of the biggest jobs there is. The caring, the planning, the organising, the emotional load, the constant responsibility for small humans we love more than words can explain. It's relentless, beautiful, exhausting and life-changing all at once. And yet, amongst all of that, many mothers find themselves asking a question they...

Send us Fan Mail Most mothers think starting school means finally catching a break. I thought the same thing. I was wrong. When my son started school, I wasn't prepared for any of it — the gut-punch of goodbye at the school gate, the mental load that somehow got heavier , or the quiet anxiety that crept in when I compared his milestones to every other kid in the yard. Nobody talks about that...

Send us Fan Mail The toddler years can be beautiful, messy, exhausting, and transformative all at once. In this episode I (yes the interview was flipped on me which makes me feel uncomfortable ha) share my experience of navigating the early years of motherhood and the profound shifts that come with raising young children.  Together Fionnuala and I explore how parenting evolves from the baby stage...

Send us Fan Mail Becoming a Mother — The Emotional Reality No One Can Fully Prepare You For In Episode 1 of The Mother You Become mini-series, I sit down with Fionnuala for a really honest conversation about the early days of motherhood — the shock, the identity shift, the emotional rollercoaster, the overwhelm… and the love that completely changes you. We talk about what it actually felt like bri...

Send us Fan Mail Ever get that feeling that something needs to change — but you don't know where to begin? In this solo episode, I cut through the overwhelm and shares five honest, practical tips for anyone considering a career change or side hustle. Whether you're burned out, curious, or just quietly knowing there's more for you — this one's for you. In this episode you'l...

Send us Fan Mail Our lovely guest is back — and this conversation feels even more needed the second time around. In this heartfelt follow-up episode, I sit down again with Fionnuala Wylie to talk about the transitions that quietly reshape us — motherhood, moving countries, identity shifts, burnout, business evolution, and learning to trust yourself through it all. After spending nine years abroad,...

Send us Fan Mail Are you sitting on a dream, wondering if it’s too late or too big? Ciara Gallagher’s story is the reminder you didn’t know you needed. From traffic control to building a thriving beauty business, this conversation is all about bold moves, backing yourself, and learning as you go — not before you start. We dive into the real journey behind the highlight reel — the pivots, the burno...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes life still looks completely normal on the outside… but internally something has shifted. In this solo episode, I’m talking about the quieter signs that often appear before a change in career, pace, identity, or priorities — the things many women feel before they fully understand what is happening. This isn’t about dramatic reinvention.  It’s about recognising what keeps...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Mothering Project , I’m joined by Thy Nguyen /Monzo for a really honest conversation about identity, motherhood, and what happens when life asks you to begin again in a different way than you expected. Thy shares her journey from running a yoga studio to stepping into work that looked very different, navigating motherhood, the pressure of business ownership, and t...

Send us Fan Mail Some conversations stay with you because they hold both strength and softness at the same time — and this is one of them. In this episode, Carla shares the story behind leaving corporate life, backing herself, and building a Pilates business that reflects not just ambition, but who she was becoming underneath it all. We talk about the courage it takes to begin again — professional...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes life can look completely normal on the outside… while internally, something is quietly shifting. In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on that kind of season — the one where change is happening, but not always in ways other people can see yet. I share a little of what this season has felt like for me: building the podcast, growing my work, getting clearer on what I want t...

Send us Fan Mail Before you read the show notes, I wanted to say a HAPPY St Patricks Day to all!  In this thoughtful and honest conversation, I sit with Julie Parker — founder of Beautiful You Coaching Academy — to explore the many transitions women navigate across motherhood, work, identity, and wellbeing. Julie shares her own journey from social work into life coaching, reflecting on what led he...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Sorcha Hunter , founder of Hunter Labour Hire , a successful business operating in the construction and labour hire industry — a space traditionally dominated by men. Sorcha shares the real, behind-the-scenes experience of building and running a business in a demanding industry. From managing staff and navigating client expectations to handling the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I explore something that sits quietly underneath so many of the things we want to do in life — the fear of being seen . It’s not always the fear of failure that stops us. Often it’s the fear of judgement. The moment we put an idea, a project or our voice out into the world and wonder what people might think. I share some reflections on what this has looked like for...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Tara and I explore the tension so many ambitious mothers feel — wanting to build something meaningful, while also wanting to be present. We talk about failed starts, redefining success, building flexibility on purpose, and the emotional reality of growing a business alongside a family. Tara shares how she’s learned to prioritise self-care, lean into support n...

Send us Fan Mail Christina explores burnout through a more nuanced lens — not as dramatic collapse, but as quiet self-abandonment. She unpacks how identity tied to capability, over-functioning, and subtle internal misalignment erode self-trust over time. Through personal reflection on motherhood, ambition, and her quiet shift into self-employment, Christina reframes boundaries as an act of self-re...

Send us Fan Mail **** This conversation was recorded before Fionnuala’s little bub arrived — in that tender, anticipatory season before motherhood expands again. It’s a beautiful listen knowing what was on the horizon, and we’ll be recording a Part 2 to reflect on the lived reality once she’s in it.**** What happens when you stop ignoring the inner nudge and finally trust it? In this episode, I si...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mothering Project , I talk about the mental load — the unseen, ongoing thinking that keeps homes, families, and workplaces running. Not just the tasks.  But the anticipation.  The remembering.  The emotional temperature-checking. The part that rarely gets acknowledged. I share some of my own experiences — from early motherhood to returning to work — and expl...

Send us Fan Mail Returning to work after maternity leave isn’t just a logistical shift — it’s an identity one. In this episode, I talk about going back four days a week and living with the constant tug between wanting to be present at home and wanting to stay credible, committed, and capable at work. The guilt.  The internal negotiations.  The pressure not to be the first to leave.  The quiet grie...

Send us Fan Mail The place where it all started, the ideas and the questioning